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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/1976 Business Meeting 123 MARCH 1, 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 Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, 'Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. !Mayor Betty Edmondson indicated that the Visitor's and Convention Bureau had submitted the name of Sarge Hubbard to be a member of the Bicentennial Pavilion Advisory Board and requested that the Council give favorable consideration to his appointment. It was subsequently MOVED by Gordon Wonder, seconded by I/ Pete Moore that Sarge Hubbard be designated as the member and Chairman of the Bicentennial Pavilion Advisory Board: carried, 'Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder =voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson next inquired about the Council's interest in responding to phone-in questions at the March 15th meeting televised at KYVE studios. The consensus of the Council was that phone-in questions should be permitted during audience ,participation which would be moved to near the end of the 'meeting and that questions would be called in ahead of time. 'Council asked that the Manager consider preparation of a , short agenda for that meeting. ,The Mayor mentioned the requirements for appointing two ;Council members to the Joint Urban Board. It was subsequently MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Dr. Simmons that Council members iAllard and Holbrook be appointed to serve on the Joint Board: Icarried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. The Manager next reported on the status of parking for the ,Yakima Air Terminal. Administrative Assistant Dick Zais ;discussed the arrangements made for installing metered parking and the Resolution provided for adoption by the City Council. ,Subsequent to approval of that Resolution and the amended parking map, the meters will be installed this week and the new enforcement arrangements would be in effect. It was noted that the $10 bail for metered parking would be reduced to $2 in the future; however, all other public parking 'areas at the airport would continue to require a $10.00 bail for violations. ;Representatives from APCOA, Inc. appeared to present their ,arguments favoring an increase in parking fees for the City ,parking lot. They explained that as a result of the bankruptcy of the recent former restaurant proprietor, the Company has sustained nearly $4,000 in loss of revenues and that 'this together with inflationary trends over the last several years required some adjustment in the amount charged for parking. In considering this matter, the Council expressed the concern that the restaurant proprietor Frazu should be contacted to determine what impact such a rate increase would have on his cost for validations together with an analysis of what returns the City would receive if such !a rate increase were approved. The matter was referred ,to staff for investigation and a report. 'Finally, the Council was apprised that a forthcoming !report would address concerns expressed by the car rental agencies regarding space in the terminal and commercial ,parking outside and alternative solutions would be proposed. MARCH 1, 1976 It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that the Council enter into Executive Session to discuss property acquisition in connection with the downtown project: carried,Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. At 3:00 p.m. it was MOVED by Pete Moore, seconded by Ralph Holbrook that Executive Session be terminated and the Council adjourn to the regular agenda meeting: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Hol- brook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson 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 City Attorney Andrews. The minutes of the previous meeting of February 23, 1976 having not yet been read, Mayor Edmondson indicated they would'be-approved, at the adjourned regular meeting to be held Thursday. Mayor Edmondson announced she would be preparing a Proclamation declaring the month of March to be National Red Cross month. This being the time set for the Hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Ordinance to change the application fee schedule, Principal Planner Dick Hill reported that the Planning Commission recommends changing the fee from $50 to $60 for rezones and/or rezone amendments. He explained it was part of the City's overall rate increases for 1976. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1918, adopting a fee schedule for application filing fees, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, ) Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call; Allard voting nay on roll call. Due to the inclusion of an emergency clause in the Ordinance, the Motion failed for want of a majority vote. It was subsequently MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore 1 that the Ordinance be reconsidered, amended to delete the phrase "and declaring an emergency" and including the provision for a 30-day clause under Section 2: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was then MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that the proposed Ordinance, as amended, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mr. Grover Brown, owner of Grover's Shoe Service at 31-1/2 So. 2nd Street, spoke to the Council regarding the City's plans for moving businesses out_of the Donnelly Annex, in connection with the Downtown Redevelopment Project. He is on a 7-year lease at his present location. The Council indicated to Mr. Brown they are awaiting further staff reports regarding the acquisition of these properties. Mr. Alan Chronister, Litter Control Officer for the City of Yakima, gave a presentation of the Litter Control Program as being implemented through the Fire Department, explaining that it is a State funded program to enforce City Ordinance No. 1609, providing regulations for litter control. He reported the program is in the planning process and involves abating properties, contacting persons in violation of the Ordinance and the distribution of litter receptacles. He indicated the program is trying to meet established quotas for receptacle placements and personal contacts. He further explained they are working with enforcement agencies in the community along with appropriate City Departments such as Refuse. The program is being implemented in an effort to comply with the State • 125 MARCH 1, 1976 • ; Litter Control Act of 1971. Mr. Chronister explained he will be working with the Parks Department on litter enforcement 1 in the City parks. Mr. Chronister indicated plans also include presentation of the program in the public schools. Director of Public Works Dave Vargas introduced Mr. Alan Bushley of R. W. Beck and Associates, Inc. who was present to review the next steps in the Wastewater Facilities Plan. Mr. Vargas ,explained that engineers have been engaged (Gray and Osborne ;Inc.) for Union Gap and Terrace Heights. The City of Yakima will engage R. W. Beck & Associates of Seattle for the facility design work. Mr. Alan Bushley, being present, explained that they are now working on the grant application. Union Gap and Terrace Heights will submit separate grant applications. R. W. Beck has submitted their proposed engineering agreement for rehabilitation of sewers in the Yakima area. The second ;phase will include design of improvements to the treatment ;plant, while the third phase will include interceptor design. 'Mr. Bushley explained the Council is looking at approximately 'nine months for the treatment plant design phase and the West Valley Interceptor design, explaining that work will begin ;approximately April 15 and will probably go to the end of 11977 before interceptors are actually prepared for connections. :Councilman Holbrook asked that the Council be furnished with further breakdowns as to the timing and scheduling of the inext steps involved. No further action was taken at this , time. !Traffic Engineer Bill Stark gave a review of the proposed !change in the stop signs on "D" Street from Front to 8th Streets to provide for quicker fire response. It was explained that the Code authorizes the placement of all stop signs under 'the direction of the Traffic Engineer so that the action would be handled through Traffic Administration. Mr. Stark explained the plan proposed to make "D" Street a thru street from 1st to 8th Street for quicker fire response. Traffic now stops at 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 8th. He explained that to make l it a thru street between 1st and 8th from a traffic engineering ; standpoint is not good. He noted that from 4th Street on least is principally residential and if persons know it to be a thru street, they would cause traffic congestion attempting to use the street. He explained that the accident rate in the area is not excessively high and traffic counts do not ,show excessively heavy traffic volumes. Fire Chief Ed Carroll also spoke to this matter finding that as a result of a recent 1P.T.I. study to identify station locators and response time, it is noted the Fire Department's response to Boise-Cascade could be increased if stops on "D" Street were changed. If la change were implemented, the response time for most of the 'northeast Yakima residential area would be increased by 1/2 !minute. He explained that two turns now have to be made and 'agreed to the stops at 4th and 8th. Councilman Simmons expressed the concern for feedback from persons affected by the change and asked what the increased traffic result would be for the thru street. Mr. Stark explained that the traffic volume would be approximately doubled. It was the consensus of the ;Council that input be received from affected property owners !before changes are implemented. City Manager McMicken reported on a request for water service from Mr. Alvin Bransford for his residence at 811 N. 32nd !Avenue. A connection is readily accessible at a charge of !approximately $566.65. An Outside Utility Agreement has been . signed. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that the irequest of Mr. Bransford for outside utility service, be granted: !carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 126 MARCH 1, 1976 'City Manager McMicken reviewed City Manager Report No. 262 regarding ,Annexation of City Shops and Wastewater Facilities. After due ;discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that the staff be asked to prepare the proper legislation to provide for ,the annexation of the City's Shops and Wastewater Facilities: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker !and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder that Resolution :No. D-3482, approving as to form and accepting a deed from the State of Washington to convey street right-of-way to the City, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, I Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ,RESOLUTION NO. D-3482, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor of the City of Yakima to approve as to form a deed from the State of Washington for certain street right-of-way in the City of ;Yakima; and authorizing acceptance by the City of the delivery of that deed. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3483, authorizing the payment of $70.40 to Earl F. Knuth in settlement of a Claim for Damages filed with the City, be 'passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, ;Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ;RESOLUTION NO. D-3483, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $70.40 to Earl F. Knuth in settlement of a claim filed with the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3484, adopting an amended Air Terminal Parking Regulation Plan, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, ;Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3484, A RESOLUTION adopting an amended "Air ;Terminal Parking Regulation Plan" and amended map and directing the installation of parking meters and parking regulator signs, and the posting of an amended plan map, in accordance with such ;amended parking regulation plan. , !City Attorney Andrews explained the proposed Resolution designating the official City newspaper and prescribing the form of contract for the City's legal advertising, explaining this designates the Yakima Herald-Republic as the official paper for the intervening: ; time until bids are again called for and awarded. It was MOVED iby Simmons, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3485, designating i 'the official City newspaper and prescribing the form of contract for City legal advertising, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, ; ,Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on Iron call. !RESOLUTION NO. D-3485, A RESOLUTION designating the Yakima ; 1Herald-Republic as the City's official newspaper pending the !award of a contract for City legal advertising for the balance , of the ensuing year; and prescribing a form of contract and ' :directing a call for proposals for printing City legal advertising for the balance of the ensuing year until February of 1977. City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and i considered on February 25, 1976 for the Westwood West Sanitary f 1 Sewer project, L.I.D. No. 1006 and 1007, as follows: , I ' I Jobeca Construction $162,592.50 DeBlasio Construction Company $168,039.38 • Tony Russell Construction, Othello $181,398.00 R. Redding Construction, Spokane $185,459.91 Zimmerman Construction $196,826.70 Valley Cement Construction, Auburn $224,218.05 Snelson, Inc., Sedro Woolley $227,195.33 Armstrong & Armstrong, Wenatchee $251,356.41 VC? MARCH 1, 1976 The Director of Public Works recommending that the bid be !awarded to Jobeca Construction Company who submitted the lowest and best bid, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by ; Moore that the bid be awarded to Jobeca Construction in the !amount of $162,592.50 and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into contract with said contractor upon the filing :of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Allard, Edmondson, ;Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by .voice vote. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Allard that Ordinance No. 1919, repealing existing Chapter 1.75 of the Yakima ;Municipal Code and reenacting Chapter 1.75 and various !sections, relating to the City's legal advertising, be passed: ,carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1919, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government administration and pertaining to City legal advertising; providing the time and manner for calling for proposals and !awarding a contract for City legal advertising; specifying ,requirements for the City legal newspaper; repealing existing :Chapter 1.75 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and reenacting Chapter 1.75, and various sections thereof, of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and declaring an emergency. Petition No. 875 having been filed with the City Clerk on February 23, 1976 by citizens requesting permanent employment of Mr. Kent Sims of the Yakima Parks Department, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder that Petition No. 875 be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. The Council next discussed the Study Session Agenda item re the i1976 Irrigation Assessments, reviewing the proposed assessment roll and the proposed rate increases which will exceed 10 ;percent, as contained in the information made available to 'Councilmen. Councilman Wonder questioned whether there were !future plans to repair leaky irrigation lines. Mr. Vargas 'indicated that studies have been done, such as that by R. W. ;Beck in connection with the Wastewater Facilities Plan, which has identified leaks in the General System. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3486, fixing the Hearing date on confirmation of the 1976 Irrigation Assessment Roll for March 22, 1976, be passed: Harried,,Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3486, A RESOLUTION setting a date for hearing i on the confirmation of the irrigation maintenance assessment ;roll for the year 1976; and repealing Resolution No. D-3477, adopted February 17, 1976. 'City Attorney Andrews discussed the Study Agenda item re the Iconclusion of the litigation of Billington Builders vs. the ICity of Yakima for the restriping of Nob Hill Boulevard. 1 He reviewed the history behind the litigation whereby the City :completed the project and passed an Ordinance in 1971 prohibiting I parking on the south side of the street which was contested. Superior Court upheld that the City has the authority to control ;traffic on city streets including the parking. The Billington !Builders claim has been dismissed and the ruling is now final. This Spring the street will be restriped to provide for two :lanes in either direction and a center lane for left-turn ,movements. 128 MARCH 1, 1976 City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state travel for Fire Chief Ed Carroll and Tom Klingele, to travel to Helena, Montana re the award of bid on the new fire pumper to the low bidder Superior Fire Apparatus, 11/12/76, and for Fire Chief Ed Carroll to travel to Portland, Oregon, to attend an Emergency Services Seminar, March 10, 1976, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. City Manager Suggested that the Council consider the matter of property acquisition in connection with the Downtown Redevelopment at next Monday's Study Session. Council members discussed the possibility of having an evening adjourned regular meeting to discuss the proposed Subdivision Ordinance adoption before a Hearing is scheduled. Councilmen asked that copies of the Ordinance be made available appropriately marked for State requirements. Councilman Holbrook asked that the Council receive copies of minutes from various Board meetings whenever possible, i.e., Bicentennial Pavilion Advisory Board, Urban Joint Board, DARC, etc. Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on February 24, 1976, by Joyce and Frank Medak, 3704 Carol Avenue in the amount of $54.00 for overpayment on refuse collection and on February 25, 1976 by Gerald Cox, Rt. 6, Box 255B, Yakima, in the amount of $43.06 for damages from a City sewer backup to a rental unit, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that said Damage Claims be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that this meeting be adjourned at 5:45 p.m. to Thursday, March 4, 1976 at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Holiday Inn Restaurant: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE DATE COUNCILMAN • DATE 3A'16, COUNCILMAN ATTEST: of. CITY CL OF eGahAr0■4402,/ MAYOR