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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/12/1976 Business Meeting JULY 12, 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 Jean Allard, Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons and Gordon Wonder. 1. Discussion of the schedule for the review of department Forecasts '77. Council will decide on Monday, the 19th, regarding the time and departments to be reviewed on the 22nd and thereafter. 2. Councilman Wonder raised a question regarding the status of the study of contract refuse collection services as proposed by Eichler last year. He was advised that the study had never been requested of the staff by the Council. 3. Council was advised that Thursday lunch (15th) would be an executive session with the negotiator the City has retained (Hank Curran of Cabot Dow Associates). The meeting will concern itself with Council instructions, review of union and city proposals and general stategy. Copies of the Dow proposal were distributed to the Council. 4. Proposed letter from the Mayor to the Human Relations Commission was discussed and the Mayor asked to trans- mit the letter, as proposed, to the HRC for their meeting at 7:30 P.M. this date. Jay Spearman, Mary Hersey, and Mary Gustafson spoke regarding the HRC's desire to have a meeting as early as possible (before proposed August 10th date) to get some direction even if all of the Council members were not available. The proposed letter from the Mayor to HRC was read to these members with the conclusion that the HRC would get back to the Council regarding the urgency of an early meeting after the HRC meeting this evening. 5. City Attorney Andrews reported that the Planning Commission will hold its preliminary review of a plan- ned development modification to the Bicentennial Pa- vilion property on July 20, 1976, to adopt plans for the Bicentennial Pavilion parking lot. The City Coun- cil agreed that at its study session on July 26, the Council will informally review the plan as then pro- posed by the Planning Commission so that City Council comments could be considered by the Planning Commission at its final hearing on the subject, scheduled for August 3. Andrews further reported that the Planning Commission report on its final hearing will be filed with the Council for its August 9 meeting, and the City Council formal hearing on that planned development modification would then be scheduled for Monday, August 23, 1976. 6. Discussion of rehabilitation of house adjoining South- east Community Center for work release participants. Ken Crawford answered questions regarding other future use of the house (it has multiple possibilities in- . cluding being sold as a single family residence); regarding objections by neighbors to this use (CD has contacted some who posed no objections) and use of funds if housing is not rehabilitiated (funds are now in CD contingency and if shifted to another use, it would require new approvals from HUD). Council ap- proved rehabilitation and the use of the house for work release providing no objections here raised by neigh- bors. 270 JULY 12, 1976 7. Discussion of recycling program and purchase of three ton truck for picking up paper. Ken White of Southeast Center described the program, pick-up schedules, and devices used to collect paper. He also stated their anticipation of a profitable operation when the program is in high gear. The truck would revert to and be useable by the City if the recycling program had no further need for it. The Council approved the truck purchase. 8. The downtown parking system was discussed briefly. Councilman Wonder expressed concern regarding how few additional parking spaces were provided by the downtown redevelopment and expressed desire to remove "knuckles", provide for diagonal parking on some streets or other- wise provide for the maximum number of spaces possible. Also concern was expressed regarding permitting any monthly parking at all in favor of all spaces being available for free two-hour parking. The Council was advised that DARC was still discussing this subject and further review by the Council would follow a DARC recommendation on this subject. Lack of time restric- ted further discussion. 9. Council moved to the "Horseshoe" without considering remaining items on study agenda: a. Larson Garage b. Naches-Yakima Avenue Intersection At 3:00 P.M. the City Council moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Councilmen Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Wonder and Assistant City Manager City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Walker absent on roll call having been excused at a previous meeting. The Invocation was given by Councilman Allard. The Minutes of the previous meeting of July 6, 1976, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen and no one present wish- ' ing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared said Minutes approved as recorded. :Mayor Edmondson introduced individually a group of Boy and Girl Scouts from Norway and presented each of them with a Certificate of Honorary Citizenship. 'Mayor Edmondson referred to items placed on the Consent Agenda questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. With no one present wishing to make any additions or deletions, the items were then read by the City Clerk. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook' ' that Consent Agenda items 10, 11 and 13 as read be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Walker absent. (Subsequent paragraphs proceeded by a asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) This being the time fixed for the Hearing on rezone application filed by Robert W. Yates, requesting rezone of property located on the southeast corner of Nob Hill Boulevard and South 48th Avenue, and Council members having received Planning Staff Report and Plan- ning Commission Minutes and not requiring any oral report from Staff on this matter, Mayor Edmondson asked for comments from persons present either for or against the proposed rezone request. There being no one present speaking to this matter, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 1977 accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and zoning said property be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Walker absent. 271 JULY 12, 1976 ORDINANCE NO. 1977, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at the southeast corner of Nob Hill Boulevard and South 48th Avenue from R- 1, Single-Family Zone to Planned Development Zone. This being the time fixed for the Hearing on Glenmoor Green ;Subdivision Preliminary Plat, Associate Planner Glenn Rice !referred to the Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes and reported that the Staff and Planning Commission recommends approval, subject to seven following conditions: 1. That 8 foot easements be granted adjacent to the front property line on all lots. 2. That fire hydrants be provided in accordance with City Fire Marshal. 3. That an additional 16 foot easement be provided between Lots 26 and 27 as requested by Pacific Northwest Bell. 4. That an additional 16 foot easement be provided between Lots 12 and 13 and Lots 18 and 19 as requested by Pacific Power & Light Company. 5. That street lights be provided on the interior streets under the direction of the Traffic Engineer. 6. That drainage plans be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. 7. That the proposed 45th Avenue sewer be moved to the rear lot line of those lots fronting 45th Avenue. Mr. Rice answered questions from Council members re there being e 50 foot right of way on this street and that the applicant will locate the proposed street lights. Also, there will not be an intersection traffic light at this time. Councilman Allard indicated that he feels that this particular development !along with others mandate that a look be taken into traffic lights at 42nd Avenue and on west. Councilman Wonder also noted that in considering rezones that a look needs to be taken to update the Arterial Street Plan. There being no one present to speak for or against matter, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook that the Glenmoor Green Subdivision Preliminary ;Plat be approved as stated in the Staff Report subject to the Above seven conditions: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Walker !absent. This being the time fixed for the Hearing on Petition No. 886, filed by Raymond Orteig and Les Morin, requesting vacation of Quince Street. Associate Planner Glenn Rice referred to the Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes explaining that this request of Raymond J. Orteig and Les Morin to vacate a portion of Quince Street between North 5th and North 6th Avenues to provide additional parking for adjacent properties and to reduce what they consider to be a dangerous traffic condition at the intersection of North 5th Avenue and Quince Street. All affected utility companies and City departments have been notified of the proposed street vacation and generally ;voice no objections. He further reported that there are several specific conditions that should be required and that the Planning Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval of this vacation isubject to the following recommendations: 272 JULY 12, 1976 1. That all existing aerial and beneath surface easements be retained for all existing utilities or other suitable arrangements made with the affected utility companies. 2. Removal of existing curbs and street crown at the street intersection and placement of new curb and gutter pavement, sidewalks, and planters top soil in accordance with standards and specifications of the City Engineer. 3. Installation of a new type "C" catch basins at the low point of North 6th Avenue and Quince Street intersection and installation of a new 10" drain pipe to a connection with existing storm drains at North 5th Avenue in accor- dance with requirements of the City Engineer. Mr. Rice then referred to the recent Resolution No. D-3532 adopted June 7, 1976, adopting the policy to require compensation on the vacation of any public street or alley, stating that this particular petition and one other were in the process at the time of passage of this Ordinance and questioning whether a fee should be charged in accordance with the new policy. Mr. James Hurley, Attorney, representing Mr. Morin, spoke in favor of the request agreeing with the first two reconuaendations but stating that the third recommenda- tion would cost Mr. Morin a great deal of money. There was discussion by Council members re the proposed catch basin and 10" drain pipe and the cost to be assessed abutting property owners to the proposed vacation. Dave Vargas, Public Works Director explained the proposed drain and also answered questions regarding the open drain system. Councilmen Wonder and Moore stated that they feel the recommendation should be left as approved by the Planning Commission. City Attorney Andrews answered questions regarding control of the drain if the street were vacated and explained that legislation had not been prepared because of the various conditions and questions raised regarding the compensation policy. It was then MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that this Hearing be continued for one week and the Petition be referred back to the Staff for further information re matters discussed at this meeting, cost figures and legal ramifica- tion: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Walker absent. City Attorney Fred Andrews referred to City Manager Report No. 279, consideration of long-range goal to acquire property in the vicinity of Pierce Avenue. Councilman Moore and Allard stated that they are opposed to hiring a consulting firm to determine the long-range goal. Councilman Holbrook and Wonder stated that they concurred. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council members that a consulting firm should not be hired. Public Works Director Dave Vargas reviewed the plan to extend diagonal parking on Chestnut between 4th Street and Naches Avenue stating that five additional stallscould be gained at a cost of approximately $12,000. Paul Fountain, parter in Boyd-Olofson's firm, spoke against changing the parking. After discussion, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Wonder that the plan to extend diagonal parking on Chestnut between 4th Street and Naches Avenue be authorized: Allard and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Simmons voting nay by voice vote. Motion failed for want of a majority vote. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that the outside utility service for sewer requested by Thomas Dietzen, 410 South 65th Avenue be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Walker absent. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that the outside 1 utility service for sewer requested by Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Warner, 1708 South 7th Avenue be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Walker absent. 9'4 • JULY 12, 1976 City Attorney Andrews referred to the matter of submitting an application for Historical Preservation Grant from State Referendum Funds for Capitol Theatre. He explained that the City is anticipating the allocation of $60,000 from the Washington State Park and Recreation Commission for the restoration and stabilization of the Capitol Theatre exterior facade and is requesting authorization to transmit plans and specifications to apply for these funds. Bill Paddock, Architect, being present, showed pictures of the proposed restoration and answered questions from Council members. After discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D- 3552, authorizing the transmittal of said plans and specifications and applying for funds be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Walker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3552, A RESOLUTION authorizing the transmittal by the City, to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission of plans and specifications for restoring and stabilizing the exterior facade of the Capitol Theatre and applying for a grant-in-aid for the project. *An Ordinance appropriating $8,500 within the Airport Fund to pay for repair of the elevator at air terminal building 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 Holbrook that Ordinance No. 1978, providing for said appropriation be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Walker absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1978, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $8,500 from unappropriated money in 461-Airport Fund to account 461.546.31.64 as a 1976 appropriation for 461-Airport Fund. An Ordinance appropriating the amount of $720 in the Transit Fund to pay bus operators for Bicentennial City Hall Week, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until July 19, 1976. City Attorney Andrews referred to a memo from Dave Vargas to City Manager McMicken recommending the rejection of bids received re the purchase of the high pressure cleaning system for the City Shops. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the bids be rejected and the staff be asked to investigate this matter further: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Walker absent. Councilman Wonder requesting to be excused from the July 19, 26, and August 2 meetings, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that he be excused: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Walker absent. It was suggested that someone look into the matter re the Yakima Advisory Board wanting to spend $80,000 without calling for bids for new kitchen equipment. City Attorney Andrews will call Ray Pittman regarding this matter and report back to the Council. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that this meeting be adjourned at 5:30 P.M. to Thursday, July 15, 1976, at the hour of 12:30 Noon to then meet at the Holiday Inn Restaurant: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Walker absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY Afe ,, A & 4 4 . DATE DATE 1 1(1 ATTEST: COUNCI MAN CIT of / CLE-RIR7r YOR