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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/09/1976 Business Meeting 292 AUGUST 9, 1976 !The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the :Conference Room at Yakima 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. :Council opened with some discussion of the reclassification of some "City employees. After discussion, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that the Ordinance to initiate the wage increases in the classification plan, previously adopted for this purpose in July, be amended to effect the increases proposed immediately: carried, ;Edmondson, Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting ;aye by voice vote. (Increases were to be effective in January.) ;City Manager McMicken gave a review of his meeting with Larson Garage !tenants. They indicated to him that they were distressed over the Council's decision to remove their businesses from'the garage. The Manager replied that he invited them to present their concerns befor the City Council. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook to enter into Executive ISession to discuss the tenure of City employees. At 4:00 P.M. the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council- pen Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City :Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. • - The Invocation was given by City Manager McMicken. The Minutes of the previous meeting, having been read by two councilmen and no one present wishing to have said Minutes read :publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared said minutes approved as recorded with one correction. Mayor Edmondson read the letter of resignation ! given the Council- : py City Manager McMicken. Mayor Edmondson thanked him on behalf of the Council for his nine years of service to the City of Yakima. It was the general consensus of the Council to ask for the resignation k)f City Manager McMicken because of a difference of attitude "and philosophy between the City Council and the City Manager. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Allard the acceptance of !City Manager McMicken's letter of resignation as of September 1, 1976, providing him with three months separation pay: carried, !Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder kvoting aye on roll call. !Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, "questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from 'either Council members or citizens present. City Manager McMicken !asked that Item No. 13 be deleted from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. It was the consensus of the Council that the deletion be made as requested. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including Ordinances and ResolutiOns by title. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that the Con- Sent Agenda as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook!, ' Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. (Sub- ' 'sequent paragraphs preceeded by an asterisk (*) indicate items pn the consent agenda handled under one motion without further aiscussion.) This being the time set for a Hearing on Petition No. 881, filed by Thomas A. and Karen Dietzen, Anthony and Sandy Weist, and others requesting annexation of property located from 65th to 67th Avenues, from Summitview to Midvale Road extended, also known as Shelton Parsons Annexation. Tony Weist of 6505 Chinook Drive, addressed the Council Opeaking for approximately 400 petitioners in favor of this annexation. In answer to Mr. Weist's question re how soon construction could pe completed, Public Works Director Dave Vargas estimated the Work could be completed by Spring. Dick Hill, Principal Planner, stated the work could be sped up if the Council would initiate an L .I.D. for the project rather than requesting a separate petition from the people. In answer to Mr. Weist's question re street • o( ' r AUGUST 9, 1976 light installation, Mayor Edmondson stated the quickest way would be for the people to install their own. It was suggested by Councilman Walker and considered the consensus of the Council to authorize City Attorney Fred Andrews to begin preparing the legal work for the L.I.D. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1982 annexing said property into the City of Yakima be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1982, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of Yakima, and zoning said property. John Klingle, a citizen, thanked the City Council and staff for the fine streets in Yakima. City Manager McMicken explained the Law and Justice Program re the "On Guard" Program. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons to pass the Resolution giving authorization to execute a contract with Smith, Phillips and DiPietro for professional services in connection with an "On Guard" crime prevention program of the Yakima Police Department. Councilman Holbrook asked questions re calling for bids. City Manager McMicken stated that he had no real answer to why bids were not called for, but Lt. Kline or Chief LaRue might have an explanation. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that action on said Resolution be continued for one week or until August 16, 1976: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3569 authorizing the sale of surplus personal property owned by the City be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3569, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus personal property owned by the City. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3570, requiring the abatement of fire hazards on certain property be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3570, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of fire hazards on certain property, to enact a notice to property owners to abate such hazards and, in the alternative, authorizing abatement by the Fire Marshal. City Manager McMicken referred to the memo from the Director of Community Development re Airport Rental Car Leases. He stated that Jim Eakin, Airport Manager, was present to answer any questions staff may have. Mr. Eakin informed Council that he had met with the manager of APC0Ab Parking Lot and the manager is willing to not charge for using their lot at this time. Councilman Wonder asked if it would be feasible to change the number of car spaces provided to eleven per agency and park the surplus cars somewhere else on the grounds. Mr. Eakin pointed out that this would create problems because cars would not remain clean if they were parked in gravel lots. Councilman Allard asked if parking could be provided by the baggage loading. Mr. Eakin stated that it could but no funds were available at this time and such funding would have to come from the Council's authorization. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder to charge a monthly fee of $35 to each applicable company using the two taxi stops at the airport. Councilman Simmons would like to withhold making a decision on this matter until the Council could hear from the Taxi companies regarding this matter. Mayor Edmondson stated opposition to charging this fee because the airport is a public entity and people should be encouraged to come to it. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that the previous motion made by Councilman Holbrook, and seconded 294 AUGUST 9, 1976 by Councilman Wonder be laid on the table for one week or until August 16, 1976: carried, Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson voting nay by voice vote. It was then MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard to make a lease with the airport car rental agencies for three years: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker to make the rate $250 or 10% a month whichever is greater and to also raise the booth rent from $25 a month to $50 a month: carried, Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson voting nay by voice vote. Mr. Eakin stated he would have to meet with the agencies to see if they agree with these changes. In answer to Councilman Walker's question re the fountain and pool at the airport, Mr. Eakin stated that the motor was out and that the new one should have been here last month but has not yet arrived. Councilman Simmons asked what the estimated cost of another booth would be. Mr. Eakin stated it was to be $1,500 with staff providing services. In re to Councilman Wonder's question about purchasing an X-Ray machine to speed the boarding process, Mr. Eakin stated that he would mention this to the airlines but didn't think they would spend the amount ' of money needed on a machine for an airport the size of Yakima's. City Manager McMicken referred to Opticom, the traffic signal preemption for fire aparatus. Chief Carroll was present to answer any questions Council members may have. Councilman Moore asked if these would go in with the regular traffic programs. Chief Carroll said it would be best to have this program parallel with the 6 year signalization program. Mayor Edmondson asked if this would make the light wait for each aparatus to go through. Chief Carroll stated the light changes as the last aparatus goes through. Councilman Holbrook questioned the advantage of the green corridor as opposed to a four-way red stop. Chief Carroll said the green corridor would provide the shortest and safest way. Councilman Moore stated he felt that four-way red was not the way to go and that a big factor is safety rather than speed as most people think. Councilman Wonder asked where opticoa was now working. Chief Carroll said it is in excess of 20 areas nearby. Councilman Simmons then stated that the State of Washington has more opticom in use than any where else. = After further discussion, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Wonder to approve the system into the Capital Improvement Budget and disburse the funds as the budget items come up: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. *It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1983, transferring the amount of $17,000 from the Cumulative Reserve for Capital Improvement Fund to the Urban Arterial Street Fund and appropriating that amount as a 1976 appropriation for the Urban Arterial Street Fund. be passed: carried, Allard, ' Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1983, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $17,000 from 392-Cumulative Reserve for Capital Improvement Fund to 143-Urban Arterial Street Fund and appropriating that amount to Account 143.541.11.65 as a 1976 appropriation for 143-Urban Arterial Street Fund. City Manager McMicken referred to a report from the City Employees Civil Service Commission explaining that upon approval from the Council, there will be a number of Ordinances and other material to follow. Councilman Holbrook had questions re when ' this would start and if it would in any way benefit Kent Sims. , City Manager McMicken stated that the provisions would start now and go forward, therefore, there would not be retroactivity for Mr. Sims. It was then MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore that said report be approved and that the City Manager be authorized , to implement this and proceed with the correct legislation: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 995 AUGUST 9, 1976 Dick Hill, Principal Planner, reported on the Bicentennial Pavilion Parking Lot redesign explaining that plan "A" which requires only minor modifications is recommended. Plan "A" allots 234 parking spaces in the large parking lot, 18 spaces in a lot north of "A" Street, 30 spaces along the edge, and 115 spaces north of the Pavilion, making 397 spaces total. This is 19 spaces over the original plan which had a total of 378 spaces. In answer to Councilman Moore's question re the angle of the parking, Mr. Hill stated it was all 90 degree parking. Council members had discussion re using 90 degree parking or angle parking. Mr. Hill explained that there would be plenty of room between aisles for easy parking. He then stated that the Holiday Inn and Thunderbird both have 90 degree parking with no trouble. Bill Stark, Traffic Engineer, stated that Plan "A" would also remove the aisle at 6th Street and "D" Street making two lanes with a mandatory left turn at 8th Street. Also, Lincoln Avenue would be three lanes one way starting at 8th Street. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to accept the proposal of the Traffic Engineer and instruct staff to initiate the proper legislation: carried, Allard, Holbrook, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken pointed out that the Dairy Queen was a key parcel in the layout and design. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize staff to begin preparing legislation for the vacation of the alley behind the Dairy Queen. There was much discussion on saving as much grass and as many trees as possible around the Pavilion site. It was the consensus of the Council to check the rooting and make sure no trees are kept that might create problems in the asphalt. City Manager McMicken stated that the estimated cost of engineering for the parking lot is $210,000 which is provided for in the budget. He also said that no provisions have been made for parts of the northern parking and he felt R. R. Jump should be told about this. City Manager McMicken suggested trying to cut down on the time because the installation of the first pavement is scheduled for November and the Pavilion board is looking at potential openings on November 6th and 7th. After further discussion by the Council members, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard the approval of the preliminary design Plan "A" as presented by staff: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook not voting. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore to fix the time of hearing of August 23, 1976, for the Rezone Request filed by Nob Hill Lanes, 3807 West Nob Hill Boulevard: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Holbrook had questions re the crosswalk on Pierce Avenue. Bill Stark stated that something will be done to make them more noticeable. Mayor Edmondson announced that the City had been given certificates of appreciation from both the Southeast Community Center and the Forever Green Washington State Committee. City Manager McMicken stated that authorization for out-of-state travel was needed for Councilmen Walker, Wonder and Allard for their recent trip to San Francisco. It was the consensus of the Council to grant authorization as stated. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 6:10 P.M. to Thursday, August 12, 296 AUGUST 9, 1976 1976, to then meet at the hour of 12:00 Noon in the Holiday Inn restaurant, Yakima, Washington: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE 9° A3rnsw, COUNCILMAN (_J1 , / �� i �� c (c ti t° t-,e DATE ' - / 6 COUNCILMAN ATTEST: 1.7441027.0114611 CITY CL `' / / MAYOR ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1976 The City Council met in session on this date at 12:00 Noon in the Holiday Inn Restaurant, Yakima, Washington. Councilmen present at the meeting were Jean R. Allard, Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker, and Gordon Wonder. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker to enter into an executive session to discuss Labor Negotiations: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker, and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. On concluding the executive session, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that we do now adjourn at the hour of 2:15 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker, and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE S•ta ".lp COUNCILMAN 'r J it , / / ?}e DATE *'7 COUNCILMAN ATTEST: CITY CL 'K / ( MAYOR