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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/12/1977 Business Meeting 656 DECEMBER 12, 1977 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 PM in the Conference Room at City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson announced the appointment of Gus Arzner as Recreation Superintendent of the Parks Department. recommendation Council members discussed the . of a representative to the AWC Board, Gordon Wonder and Don Hinman were nominated, and Gordon Wonder w a s selected to'be recommended to s on the AWC Board by secret ballot.** Council members then discussed the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to request Council member Walker to approach Bill Weigand, to ask if he is willing to serve on this Commission, and if so, Council will appoint him to serve on the Human Relations Commission. Mayor Edmondson announced that there will be a Health District meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 1977 at 2;00 PM. Council members discussed the possible reduction of services by Amtrack. The Chamber of Commerce is requesting support to take a stand against the reduction of service. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to support the Chamber of Commerce in their stand to request all the service Yakima can get from Amtrack, and to request the City Manager to follow through on this matter. John Kincheloe, Customer Service Manager, gave a report on the 1978 Humane Shelter fees requested, stating that the Humane Shelter is requesting $24,000 to shelter the animals picked up in 1978 by the Animal Control Officers. He stated that offer reviewing their operation expenditures, it shows that the Shelter cleared approximately $0600 from the City of Yakima animals, processed though the Shelter for the first nine months of 1977, Mr. Kincheloe reviewed his recommendations, as given in his December 7, 1977 report. Several Council members expressed concern about the City paying more than its share, as compared to Yakima County or some of the towns in the Lower Valley. Lela Linker, President, Yakima County Humane Society and Nancy Pierce, Manager, were present at this meeting. Ms. Pierce stated that Yakima County is contributing $1800 worth of gasoline and providing a Cruelty to Animals Officer. She also stated that it costs the Shelter $2.50 per day for board per animal and it costs them $3.50 to put an animal to sleep. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to negotiate with the Humane Shelter, keeping a ceiling of $12,000 for fees, but examine the cost per animal to be sure that the City is paying their fair share. Warren Sutliff, Executive Director, COG, (Conference of Governments), appeared before the Council to explain the large increase for the 1978 membership fee. Mr. Sutliff stated the reason for the increase from 15¢ to 25¢ per capita is because of a decrease of $19,511 for the Law and Justice Grant. Asked what the consequences would be if the City did not participate, Mr. Sutliff stated that the City would lose Law & Justice Grant programs and Transportation funding, which includes the planning that Larry Lehman is doing. Council members discussed Larry Lehman's relationship with the City and it was the general consensus to ask staff to report back whom Mr. Lehman is responsible and accountable to -- COG, or the City. It was the general consensus to continue funding the membership of the City to COG. Newell Pock, Chief of Code Administration, reviewed the two bids received for stage rigging for the Capitol Theatre. He stated that he had received bids at $152,000 and $158,000. In reviewing the bids, he stated that he would recommend awarding the bid to Gilbert H. Moen Company and MBE Joint Ventures, whose $158,000 bid is 7% under the architect's estimate. He reported that the other bidder did not comply with requirements, and the bid was for supplies only -- no installation. Mr. Pock reported that he would like to negotiate with Wilson Electric for the second bid for the Capitol Theatre, which would be for stage lighting and sound control system. He reported that Wilson Electric's bid was $40"000 higher than ^* Inadvertently omitted , Councilman Moore stated he would notify AWC of the recom- menuatioo of Gordon Wonder at the upcoming meeting. �� DECEMBER 12, 1977 &� nm*m0 the architect's estimate, and they may have to rebid. Glenn Rjce, Director of Community Oeve|opmenf, stated that they would have to be under construction by the 14fh of December. It was the general consensus of the Council to instruct the City Manager to accept the bid for the stage rigging for the Capitol Theatre proposed by Gilbert H. Moen Company and MBE Joint Ventures for $158,000. At 3:00 PM, the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, and City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on.ro|| oa||. The Invocation was given by Councilman Allard. Mayor Edmondson.referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from.e|fher Council member or citizens present. Councilman Wonder requested that item #8 be removed and Councilman Allard requested that item #7 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the consensus of the Council I I/ fhaf fhe de|eflons, os raquesfed, be mado. Tha Clfy C|erk.fhen reod fhe Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, 8||ard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on.ro||.oa||, (Subsequent .paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda .to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) *|f was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that the minutes of the previous meeting of December 5, 1977, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: oarr|ed,,8||ord, Edmondson,.Ho|brook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the 1978 budget, Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, asked if Council was sfl||,goYng to approve $50 of FRS funds for the Special Projects for the Handicapped building construction. Mayor Edmondson stated that Mr. Jim Stout was here to discuss this matter. Mayor Edmondson reported that she h d letter from Operation On Guard in support of additional police officers. Mr. Jim Stout, representing Special Projects for the Handicapped, stated that they had the monies for.P|on B and need $86,800.36 to proceed with Plan A, wh<oh.fhey have 90 days to rais. Councilman Holbrook asked what would happen to the surplus, if they hmd.fo go to Plan B. Mr. Stout stated that the remaining balance would go back to the City, but they are trying to raise the funds to enable them to use Plan A. Ines Rice stated that if they are not able to proceed with the project, then she would like to see that $50,000 earmarked for police cars. Norm Steuart, 217 No. 16fh Avenue, spoke to Council concerning the budget for the transit division, in light of the fact that the transit division manager would be retained, how would this effect the budget and would a revised preliminary budget sheef.be made available to the public. He suggested that 0MPTA.funds could be used for steam cleaning facilities for the buses. Mayor Edmondson reported that the transit division's budget would be coming up for study at Council Study Session on Thursday, December 15, 1977. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded.by Allard to continue the hearing on the 1978 budget to December 19, 1977 at 8:00 . PM, to be held at KYVE-TV studio: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Ho|brook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson announced that the week of December 10 through 18 is proclaimed to be Christmas Festival Week, and as Council member Nadine Walker is the Council's representative to Christmas Festival Committee, she gave the proclamation to her to read. *It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No..D-3819, endorsing the enactment of "Pacific Northwest Electric Power Supply and Conservation Act", be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Ho|brook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye on roll call. . ��� DECEMBER 12" 1977 «����� RESOLUTION NO. D-38|9, A, RESOLUTION endorsing the enactment of a "Pacific Northwest Electric Power Supply and Cbnservofion Act". In speaking about the historical preservation grant from the State of Washington for the rebuQding of the Capitol Theatre, Councilman Moore stated that he believes the State is asking too much in return for the $60,000 grant, especially the 30 year clause to maintain the Theatre. It was MOVED by Simmons" seconded by Walker that Resolution NO. D-3820" authorizing execution of an agreement with the State of Washington for the partial ' funding to rebuild the Cepifb| Theatre, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons and Walker voting aye on roll call. Allard, Moore and Wonder voting nay. RESOLUTION NO, D-3820, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the State of Washington for partial fundlng:fo rebuild the Capitol Theatre; and repealing Resolution No. D-3767, adopted December 12, 1977, II/ Councilman Holbrook asked if the deed to Seattle First National Bank would be executed before the CBD assessment is made. City Attorney Andrews stated that fhe'fransacfion will be authorized by this Resolution and formally closed after de|iver|p8 the deed and filing with the County Auditor's Office. It was MOVED by A||ard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-382|, authorizing execution of a deed to Seattle First National Bank, be passed: carried, 8||nrd, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. O-382| A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and deliver a deed conveying real property to Seattle First National Bank. Dick H|||igus, Director of parks & Recreation, discussed the proposed acquisition of property located at 1407 Swan Avenue, as recommended by the Parks Commission-in a unanimous vote, to be used as a neighborhood park. Mr. Hill igus stated that it would cost approximately $50 to $000 to develop this park, possibly placing used playground equipment fhere. Councilman Allard expressed concern about the expenses of this park being offset by the benefits to the City, and asked about maintenance costs. Mr. Hi|||gus stated that he didn't know the exact figure, but it would be otow maintenance cost pork. He stated that there are a lot of apartments in that area, and so, would like to expand the park at a later date. He stated that there has to be a cyclone fence around the ditch or it could be covered. Councilman Moore stated that if the ditch is covered, it would increase the size of the park and that seems more logical. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Allard that Council approve the acquisition of land at 1407 Swan Avenue to be used as a mini park: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. */f was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that the report of the City Treasurer dated November 30, 1977, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. In discussing the Ordinance appropriating the amount of $282,792 from 11/ un�ppropri�fed money �n |9g-Feder�| �ev�nue 3hor|nU Fund� fr�nsforr|ng that amount to various other funds and accounts, all within the 1977 appropriations, Councilman Wonder questioned if the three appropriations involved in this ordinance could not be put into separate ordinances. It was the consensus of the Council to request staff to prepare the proper legislation to separate the appropriations of this ordinance into three different ordinances to appropriate money from the FRS fund to the General Fund in the amount of $29,544 for fire breathing equipment, $25 for trolley repairs, and $208,248 for the equipment rental and revolving fund. This ordinance having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on fhe table for one week or until Monday, December 19, 1977. ��&& ���� � DECEMBER 12, 1977 *It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2135, rezoning property located on the west side of Naches Avenue, from La Salle Street to Arlington, as requested by Noel Canning Corporation, and previously approved by Council on November 7, 1077, be passed: carried, 8||ard, Edmondson', Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. • ' ORDINANCE NO. 2135, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property located on South Naches Avenue north of Arlington Street from R-3, Multiple Family Zone to Light Industrial Zone. *It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2135, providing the vacation of the alley from La Salle Street to Arlington, as requested by Noel Canning Corporation, and previously approved by the Council on November 7, 1977 be'possed:' carried, 8||ard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on call. ORDINANCE NO. 2136i AN ORDINANCE providing for the-vacation of alley -- right-of-way in the City of Yakima, Washington. An Ordinance appropriating money to pay expenditures for the balance of 1977, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until Monday,'Deoember 19, 1977. ' There being no further business to come before the Council, It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore to move into Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5/20 PM, to then meet Wednesday, December |4,' 1977 at 4:00 PM at the Yakima Center: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, - Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE 1^3^12 COUNCILMAN /, DATE,/- COUNCILMAN ATTEST: � A! �� • . � . 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