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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/1977 Business Meeting 640 NOVEMBER 21, 1977 The City Council met at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room, Yakima City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Council members Holbrook and Simmons absent. Mayor Edmondson reminded Couhcil members of the invitation to attend the tour of Boise Cascade Service Center, at 2:00 PM, November 22, 1977. Mayor Edmondson stated that a letter had been received from County Commissioner, ' Chuck Rich, reporting that there will be a long range planning,committee for the Yakima Fairgrounds property formed, inviting Council to select a member to serve on the committee. After discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder to appoint Councilman Jean Allard as the Council's representative to serve on the Yakima County Fairgrounds review and long range planning study committee: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook and Simmons absent. City Manager Eastman stated that bids were opened this morning for the resurfacing of Yakima Avenue with Yakima Asphalt Company bidding a low of $153,900. The City will request a waiver of the 90 day starting period for this project if the weather does not permit them to begin construction. Council members then discussed the curb and sidewalk repair program; several Council members expressed concern because of a law suit which had to be settled; which involved a citizen falling due to a fault in the sidewalk. Hope Gomez, Community Relations Officer reviewed her November 2, 1977 memorandum covering her activities from August 1 to October 1, 1977. Councilman Holbrook present at 7:00 PM. Ms. Gomez stated that she referred a lot of the complaints received to the correct department or agency to be resolved. She explained the type of work she did with the contracts. City Manager Eastman stated he would like to change her duties regarding contract compliance so that she would be advising the various department heads, when requested, and not monitor the contracts or contractors directly. If she learns of inequities when she is out in the community, then she should report it to him. Ms. Gomez stated that she would welcome any type of input from the Council. Councilman Allard stated that he hoped she would get involved with the senior citizen low income housing which is being built, perhaps by bringing citizen input to the Council. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, reviewed the CBD assessments and explained some changes which were made on the distance areas after talking with Forrest Walls, legal counsel. He stated that the general improvements assessment has been figured at 41 a square foot. The parking assessment formula is: 100% paying 1/3 of the general parking improvements, 1/3 bated on a distance benefit, and 1/3 based on parking land use. Council members Allard and Wonder both stated that they thought that one area assessed at 20% should be changed to a 50% assessment. Mr. Wright explained his method for figuring the distance benefits. After discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Moore that the 20% assessment area described as the west one half lot, 17-24, Block 72 of the project area, be changed to 50%: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. Mayor Edmondson inquired how long it would be before the hearing can be scheduled. City Manager Eastman stated that if this plan is approved, it will be mailed to Forrest Walls, and after he approve S it, it will then be run on the computer. There has to be 30 days notice given to the property owner. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Allard that Council accept this plan, as amended: carried, Allard, Edmondson, I Holbrook, Moore, Walker and yonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. At 8:00 PM, the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder, City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Simmons absent. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that Councilman Simmons be excused from this meeting: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. The Invocation was given by Councilman Walker. Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council member or citizens present. Mayor Edmondson requested that item #9 be removed from the Consent Agenda. City Manager Eastman requested that the approval of the Visitors and Convention Bureau sign be added to the Consent Agenda as per Council motion made at their Thursday meeting. It was the general consensus of the Council to delete item #9, and add the approval of the V&C sign, as requested. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda, including resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye' on roll call. Simmons absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) NOVEMBER 21, 1977 641 It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore that the minutes of the previous meeting having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. City Manager Eastman explained that Union Gap proposes to improve Washington Avenue between So. 1st Street and South 18th Street, of which approximately 1/2 acre of right-of-way involved is within Yakima City Limits. Councilman Wonder confirmed that there would be no cost to the City. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3807, accepting the proposal by the City of Union gap to construct a portion of Washington Avenue within the Yakima City boundary, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3807, A RESOLUTION accepting a proposal by the City of Union Gap to construct a portion of Washington Avenue within the Yakima City boundary. This being the time fixed for the hearing on Federal Revenue Sharing for 1978, City Manager Eastman stated that this is the second of two required hearings. Mr. Eastman stated that $1,455,000 of FRS.funds are available. Of that amount, $374,000 have been committed for 1978, and we have received requests totalling $845,950. Councilman Holbrook asked if improvements to Parker Field had been added to the request list, and City Manager Eastman reported that it was not on the "shopping" list. John Klingele, a citizen, asked questions about Fire Department breathing equipment and the trolley motor repair, and was told that these items were on the agenda for discussion later this evening. Frank Roberts, KYVE-TV, thanked the Council for their allocation of FRS funds in the past, and stated that he would like to withdraw the request for $25,000 and request $12,000 instead to purchase base correctors and distributor amplifiers. Gini Heintzman, Yakima County Transportation Exchange, stated that as of October they had served 50,302 people, with 143,354 miles traveled. Council members questioned her about the funding for the Yakima County Transportation Exchange and Ms. Heintzman named several sources of funding and also stated that they would be eligible for UMPTA funding. She stated that the budget for 1978 is $171,641. Kay Hedge, a volunteer driver for the Yakima County Transportation Exchange, spoke in favor of allocating FRS funds to them. Mayor Edmondson also stated that the Yakima County Transportation Exchange gives a service that the City needs. It was the general consensus of the Council to add $200,000 to the FRS request list to be used for the fish and game situation at the airport, and $6600 for improvements for Parker Field at the Yakima Valley College. ** This being for the time fixed for the hearing on the 1978 budget, after discussion, it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that this hearing be continued for two weeks: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore & Walker voting aye on roll call. Allard and Wonder voting nay. Simmons absent. Discussion followed regarding budget study sessions and it was the general consensus of the Council to have a study session on the budget Monday, November 28, 1977 at 1:30 PM and on December 1, 1977, at 2:00 PM. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3808, approving and adopting the Yakima Metropolitan Area Short Range Transit Development Study, Phase I, be passed: Judy Sheridan, Transportation Director, explained the study conducted by Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendoff, Phase I, has been completed and in order to begin Phase II, acceptance of Phase I is needed. General discussion ensued regarding the recommendations presented in the study. The question on the motion was called. Motion carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3808, A RESOLUTION approving and adopting a Yakima Metropolitan Area Short Range Transit Development Study, Phase I. *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3809, authorizing the hiring of printing of an additional $5,000 booklets for the On Guard Program, without calling for bids, was passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting _ - aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3809, A RESOLUTION authorizing and ratifying the hiring of printing without calling for further formal bids. Mayor Edmondson asked where the funds will come to pay the $41,693.70 cost for approximately 93 services which stub out to the property line in regards to the Fairview-Sumac Interceptor Sewer Project, as stated in Change Order No. 2. Willis White, Director of Public Works, stated that the funds would come out of the Water- Sewer Fund which would be reimbursed as the property owners hook up to the service. Mr. White stated that by doing this, the City would avoid doing the street cuts individually. The street cuts would be made now, and an asphalt overlay would cover ** Inadvertently _ omitted - Mr. Eastman stated that all requests would be taken under consideration. 642 NOVEMBER 21,,1977 the street after the sewer has been installed. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard that Council approve Change Order No. 2 on the Fairview-'Sumac Interceptor Sewer Project: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. *A report having been received from the Planning Department, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore that the outside utility request filed by Birch-Delong Construction Company, for water service{ at 612 No. 26th Avenue, be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to authorize the allocation of FRS funds in the amount of $29,544 for the update of Fire Department breathing equipment: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. City Manager Eastman reported that this update will bring the City in compliance with the recently adopted vertical standards for the Fire Department, by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. • It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that $22,633.60 be allocated from FRS funds, which will enable the City to have all major repairs done on the trolleys. Discussion ensued on the advisability of retaining the trolleys. Councilman Moore stated that he is concerned about putting money into this particular venture. Judy Sheridan, Transportation Director stated the trolley operation is $7,000 in debt after operating in 1976 and 1977. She stated that they do not foresee additional revenue, and would have to cut back on expenses in order to try to get the operation of the trolleys in the black. City Manager Eastman reported that the trolleys would have a life span of 10 to 15, possibly 20 years, after overhauling. He also stated that there is about $11,000 in reserve for refurbishing the trolleys. Councilman Wonder suggested selling the two trolleys and investing in one large trolley. Mayor Edmondson spoke in favor of supporting the trolleys. The question on the Motion was called. Motion failed for lack of a majority. Edmondson, Holbrook and Walker voting aye on roll call. Allard, Moore, and Wonder voting nay. Simmons absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 9:40 PM. carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 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