HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/1976 Business Meeting 101
FEBRUARY 9, 1976
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in
the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Assistant Mayor W. K.
"Pete" Moore, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, Dr. Bill Simmons,
Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder.
The Council committee consisting of Pete Moore, Nadine Walker
and Bill Simmons reported to the Council on the meeting with
the Human Relations Commission members to discuss the Commission's
request for legislation pertaining to public accommodations.
After a review of the subject, the Council committee recommended
II/ that the City be instructed to inquire about the possibility
of assuming State cases relating to public accommodations in
the City, in order to, speed up the process of investigation
and resolution. In this regard, a review would be made of what
other cities were doing under similar contractural arrangements
with the State. The Council was in agreement with this and
directed the City Manager to contact the State for this purpose.
The Council committee also discussed the Notification Procedures
to Next of Kin used by the Police. The Commissioners reported
that they were reviewing existing procedures and would be recommend-
ing changes where appropriate to the City Manager and Council.
The Council committee charged with investigating - the problems
pertaining to the control of airport passenger loading zones
reported to the Council on their assessment of the problem and
recommendations for improvement. Subsequent to an onsight evaluat-
ion, it was recommended by the Committee that the 4 west near
side parking stalls be designated as metered parking at 25
for 15 minutes and that the $10.00 fine be reduced to $2.00.
The Committee suggested that a new sign installed which indicated
that passenger loading zone parking was available on a 15 minute
basis for 25 or patrons may proceed to the parking lot at 25
for one hour. The City Manager indicated that the City would
pursue this recommendation but must review existing legislation
for possible amendment* change and the court must be contacted
to authorize the reduction in the penalty fee for time violations.
In addition, a review must\be made of the number of parking
violations in other areas of the Airport and to determine whether
the $10.00 fine would remain for those areas. The staff will
investigate and report back to the Council. Councilman Allard
also inquired whether-or not th parking attendants for the
lot could authorize free parking if a customer forgets to have
his ticket validated by the Restaurant.
Council next turned its attention to discussing the Wastewater
Facilities Agreement and heard a report from Gordon Wonder and
Jean Allard on the efforts undertaken to achieve agreement with
the County by a draft 'Statement of Public Policy. Councilman
Wonder reviewed the policy statement and its elements. Subsequent
to this review, the Council was still concerned about protecting
the City's interest in the City's tax base through the annexation
policy. No decision or recommendation was reached pending further
discussion on the matter at the regular Council agenda session.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers
for the balance of the meeting, Assistant Mayor W. K. "Pete"
Moore presiding, Councilmen Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney
Andrews present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Simmons.
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The minutes of the previous meeting of February 2, 1976,
having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and
no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly,
Assistant Mayor Moore declared said minutes approved as recorded.
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At this time, Mr. Adrian Hale, Rainier Rent-A-Car, Inc., appeared
:before the Council and read his letter dated February 9, 1976 re
,car rental and parking problems at the Yakima Air Terminal.
He indicated he wished to request equitable treatment in several
!areas relating to the Rainier car rental business, and to avoid
any misunderstanding in their relationship as a tenant with
the City. In his letter, he made the following recommendations:
1. That as new operators are allowed in the Terminal,
the percentage of rent charged be reduced proportionately
to all.
2. Off-airport operators not be penalized for short-term park-
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ing in a car rental passenger pick-up zone and that each
rental be subject to the same percentage of gross as paid
by the on-airport agencies.
3. Any new tenants be faced with the same obligations or
that a proportionate share of Rainier's revenue be viewed
as non-reportable gross revenue for purposes of calculating
rent.
Also in his letter, Mr. Hale addressed the following areas:
1. All counter space should be equal in size, in the same
1 general location and be of approximately the same
availability and attractiveness to a potential customer.
.! 2. Storage and holding areas for cars should be equally
convenient to all renters and adequate for the conduct
of business at present volume levels.
Mr. Jim Anderson, Budget Rent-A-Car, asked that he be allowed
to remain at the Airport with a courtesy car for more than 10
to 15 minutes, since the planes are sometimes late. He felt
that the contract for tenants should be on a bid basis. Mr.
Anderson felt that a yellow loading zone should be designated
along the front of the building and that the 10 to 15 minute
; parking signs should be removed. Councilmen felt that if this
I were done, persons might use t1 area without discretion.
; Mr. Myrlin Ackerman, Airways Rent-A-Car,-explained that they
have applied for tenancy at the airport in view of the number
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of reservations placed with their agency. He was also in favor
1 of tenancy on a bid basis. Mr. Dick'Crumpton, Washington Manager
for Avis Incorporated, also recommended proceeding on a bid
basis. Assistant Mayor Moore indicated that the Council would
need input from persons concerned-with this matter and others
! not represented at this meeting. He indicated that when the
appropriate information is received, the Council will analyze
i it and again meet with the operators involved. After further
discussion, it was noted that persons from the cat rental agencies
should submit information "within two weeks.
The Council next considered agenda item #21 regarding a report
from the Special Committee on the Wastewater Facilities Agreement.
City Manager McMicken addressed this matter, suggesting that
the City might waive existing residential land from the annexation '
policy, but retain requirements for annexation on industrial
and commercial portions. He indicated that the water utility
agreement would still apply for residential property to be served
! by the City. Councilman Moore indicated he felt there would
be a problem with eliminating the annexation process in the
residential land use policy. City Manager McMicken indicated
that it is the residential areas which present a problem with
annexation. Councilman Wonder indicated that he and Councilman
Allard met with the other representatives involved and spoke
to the provision in the statement from the County that stated
should animpasse be reached and a delay of 60 days-occur, that
the County form L.I.D.s in the urban fringe area. Councilman
Allard felt that this statment should be modified to place a
period after the word "treatment" in paragraph 5, page 2. There
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was a suggestion from Councilman Walker that this matter be
taken back to the public for further hearings. Betty Gaudette
and Ines Rice, being present, both spoke in favor of retaining
the City's annexation policy. Councilmen further discussed
whether the agreement would be binding. It was further felt
that the document title should be changed to simply "an Agreement".
Councilman Wonder felt that a statement should be included to
the effect that residential and business persons served be
encouraged to annex to the City. Councilman Holbrook felt
that the Council should come to some decision on the matter
of annexation and state their intent to the County Commissioners.
Councilman Walker indicated she could not accept the County's
statement and favored the annexation policy being included.
She suggested that this be sent back to the County again.
Councilman Simmons indicated a desire to reaffirm the Council's
policy regarding annexation and felt the Council could meet
with the County Commissioners if they submitted a new proposal.
No action was taken on this matter at this time.
Holbrook absent after 5:30 P.M.
Director of Management & Budget, Chuck Rains spoke to the
matter of calling for bids for the City's official advertising.
In accordance with the request from Council members last week
for more information as to the benefits of contracting with a
daily paper vs. a weekly paper, Mr. Rains reviewed the various
legal notices which require publishing,indicating that the
City needs to meet certain requirements of law when publishing
hearings and calling for bids. He indicated it is felt there
may be some wider circulation with a daily paper which may
be more useful for competitive bidding. The biggest problem
presented with a weekly paper may be on publishing call for bids on
public works contracts and LID's undue delays in
dealing with the State or Federal agencies. Councilman Simmons
addressed the possibility of negotiating with two newspapers. The
City Attorney indicated that several Code changes would need to
be made in order to do that. Mr. Gary Jackson, Sun Publications,
felt they could meet the City's requirements for publication
and could provide it at the least cost. Councilman Wonder
suggested that the specifications be changed to read that
the City accept bids from a paper havLng "circulation in Yakima
County" and further that the City Manager use his discretion
as to whether the bid calls to be published are competitive
and decide which paper should be used accordingly. It was
indicated that the word "daily" should be stricken from item
#3 of the specifications. After discussion, it was MOVED
by Wonder, seconded by Walker that the word "daily" in item
#3 of the Specifications be stricken to simply read "circulation
in Yakima County": carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook and Edmondson
absent. It was then MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Allard
that Resolution No. D-3470 prescribing the form for and directing
publication of notice for bids, be passed: carried, Allard,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Holbrook and Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3470, A RESOLUTION prescribing a form of
contract for City advertising and directing publication of
notice for proposals.
Jerry Cox, Fire Department, reviewed the report of Ed Lexa,
Fire Max dated February 5, 1976 regarding results of
the 1975 Weedy Lot Abatement Program. He explained that the
program was implemented in May of last year and the results
included 915 weedy lots observed, 851 deficient weedy lots,
678 preliminary notices issued, 1,741 weedy lots reinspected
and 839 weedy lots abated. Of those not abated, the Department
was unable to locate 7 owners and 5 lots were prevented from
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abatement by climatic conditions. He reported that the program
was received well in general by the citizenry and was effective
in reducing the number of weedy lot complaints registered with
' the City. Speaking to the problem existing at Cornell and Nob
Hill, Mr. Cox indicated this lot was inspected during the program,
the owner was contacted and agrees to comply by removing the stack
of lumber from the property.
City Manager McMicken spoke to the matter of reviewing the downtown
parking and general improvement plan to identify the following
one-way streets:
1. "A" Street from N. Front St. to N. 6th St., westbound.
2. Chestnut Ave. from S. Front St. to S. 6th Street, eastbound.
He asked whether the Council would like to hold a hearing on this
matter and it was felt a hearing should be held. After discussion,
it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder that February 23,
! 1976 be the date set for hearing on this matter: carried, Allard,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmond-
San and Holbrook absent.
City Manager McMicken reviewed the request by A. C. Davis High
' School to project into vacated right-of-way with a newly built
gymnasium wall which will project feet into the vacated right-
of-way and approximately 114 feet along the west side of vacated
' 6th Avenue. The school has indicated they will relocate the Schanno
Ditch pipe which runs parallel under the proposed construction
at their own expense. Staff recommends approval of this request.
It was MOVED byAllard, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No.
D-3471 approving construction of said building by Yakima School
District No. 7, be passed: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons, Walker'
and Wonder voting aye on roll call,. Edmondson and Holbrook absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3471, A RESOLUTION approving construction of
a building by Yakima School District No. 7 within a portion of
vacated South 6th Avenue.
In accordance with earlier Council action, it was MOVED by Simmons,
seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3472, authorizing an
agreement with Pacific Power and Light Company for street lighting
installation, be passed: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Holbrook absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3472, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with
' Pacific Power and Light Company for work, labor and materials
for installing street lighting facilities, without calling for
bids.
In accordance with earlier Council action, City Manager McMicken
' explained the City is now ready to contract with the Manpower
' Office to sponsor CETA positions for Yakima Valley Museum, OIC
and Intertribal Indian Cultural Association. It was MOVED by
Walker, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3473, authorizing
an agreement with Yakima County Federal Programs Authority for
CETA funding for employee positions, be passed: carried, Allard, '
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmond-
son and Holbrook absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3473, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
an agreement with the Yakima County Federal Programs Authority
for financing programs pursuant to the Comprehensive Employment
and Training Act of 1973.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No.
D-3474, authorizing the execution of a CETA project management
I agreement with Yakima Valley Museum and Historical Association,
I be passed: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Holbrook absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. D -3474, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a Management Agreement for CETA Program and Funding
with the Yakima Valley Museum and Historical Association.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Allard that Resolution
No. D -3475, authorizing a CETA project management agreement
with the Yakima Valley Opportunities Industrialization Center,
be passed: carried, Allard, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting
aye on roll call. Councilman Simmons not voting due to a
conflict of interests. Edmondson and Holbrook absent.
I/ RESOLUTION NO. D -3475, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a Management Agreement for CETA Program and Funding
with the Opportunities Industrialization Center.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that Resolution
No. D -3476, authorizing a CETA project management agreement with
the Intertribal Indian Cultural Association, be passed:
carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting
aye on roll call. Edmondson and Holbrook absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3476, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a Management Agreement for CETA Program and Funding
with the Intertribal Indian Cultural Association.
Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas reviewed his report dated
February 6, 1976 on the percentage of protests received on
the creation of L.I.D. No. 1007, Westwood West- Chestnut Avenue
Sewer District, explaining that 15 percent of the total LID
has been protested. Parcel Nos. 129 thru 138 are to be deleted,
also Parcel No. 160 to be deleted, along with Parcel No. 318.
Parcel Nos. 161 thru 177 to be retained. Mr. Max Vincent,
representing Mr. Forbes of parcel number 301 indicated this
is undeveloped property and only contains a single- family
residence. He asked that this parcel be deleted and the
proposed amendments be made to the District. Also present
and protesting assessment was Pastor Dennis Brown of the
Bible Baptist Church on Tieton Drive. He indicated that
their building is new and present sewage system meets requirements.
The property is approximately 3 acres and a $10,000 cost
is felt to be unnecessary. Council asked that he consider
the possible future cost involved in not making connection
at this time. Director of Public Works Dave Vargas indicated
that making these deletions will not affect the cost to those
remaining in the district, since part of a sewer line will
be removed, thus reducing the cost. After due discussion,
it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder that the Council
accept the report of the Director of Public Works for deletions, as
I/ recommended: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons, Walker and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Holbrook
absent.
City Manager McMicken reported on the request for outside
sewer service to the property owned by Fern B. Phillips at
419 S. 49th Avenue, explaining that an 8 -inch line is available at
a connection charge of approximately $455. It was MOVED
by Simmons, seconded by Wonder that the request of Fern Phillips
for outside sewer service, be granted: carried, Allard,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Edmondson and Holbrook absent.
The City Treasurer having submitted the Investment Report
for the month of December, 1975, it was MOVED by Simmons,
seconded by Walker that the report of the City Treasurer
dated December 31, 1975 regarding the investments of the
City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Allard,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Edmondson and Holbrook absent.
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An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $25,000 in the Community
Development Fund for acquisition and remodeling of a Housing
Services Center, having been read by title only at the previous
meeting and being again read by title only at this meeting,
it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that Ordinance
No. 1906, providing for said transfer and appropriations be
passed: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Holbrook absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1906, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of
$25,000 from 199-Federal Shared Revenue Fund to 123-Community
Development Fund and appropriating the amount of $25,000 from
unappropriated money in 123-Community Development Fund to Account
123.538.21.65 as a 1976 appropriation for 123-Community Development
Fund.
= An Ordinance transferring $7,103 from Water-Sewer Fund to Sewer
Construction Fund and appropriating that amount within the
Sewer Construction Fund, having been read by title only at
, the previous meeting and being again read by title only at
this meeting, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Simmons that
Ordinance No. 1907, providing for said transfer and appropriation,
be passed: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
, voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Holbrook absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1907, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of
$7,103 from unappropriated money in 473-Water-Sewer Fund to
= Account 473.519.80.53 as a 1976 appropriation for 473-Water-
! Sewer Fund; transferring the amount of $7,103 from 473-Water-
: Sewer Fund to 476-Sewer Construction Fund; and appropriating 1
the amount of $7,103 from unappropriated money in 476-Sewer
Construction Fund to Account 476.534.40.65 as a 1976 appropriation
for 476-Sewer Construction Fund.
An Ordinance appropriating $29,495.84 within the Parks and
Recreation Capital Improvement Fund to pay for a Freeway Park
Study, having been read by title only at this meeting was laid
on the table for one week or until February 17, 1976.The City
Manager explained that this expense is reimbursable by the
; State.
A report having been received from the Planning Commission
on the Subdivision Ordinance Amendment to the Municipal Code,
= it was the consensus of the Council that a Study Session be
scheduled within the next week on this matter.
; A report having been received from the Planning Commission
on the Zoning Ordinance Amendment to change the fee schedule,
it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder that March 1, 1976
I be the date set for hearing on this matter: carried, Allard,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Edmondson and Holbrook absent.
Petition No. 870, having been filed with the City Clerk on
February 5, 1976 by United Builders of Washington, Inc., requesting.
annexation of property west of 32nd Avenue between Logan and
Plath, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that February
23 be the date set for hearing on this matter: carried, Allard,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Edmondson and Holbrook absent.
Assistant Mayor Moore recommended the appointment of Maurice Smith
to the Board of Adjustment. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded
by Allard that the Council appoint Mr.Maurice Smith to the
Board of Adjustment: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Holbrook
absent.
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There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Allard that this meeting
be adjourned at 6:20 P.M., to Thursday, February 12, 1976
at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet at Yakima Valley
Memorial Hospital: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vo w. Edmondson and Holbrook
absent. .0
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