HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/30/1976 Business Meeting 311
AUGUST 30, 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, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Councilman
!Dr. Bill Simmons absent.
Council briefly discussed the Downtown Parking Program with
respect to additional diagonal parking projections as suggested
by the Traffic Engineer. Council members suggested that
in view of the decision reached with the DARC Committee on
!Friday, August 27, 1976, in support of the Downtown Parking
!Program as designed, the matter should be deferred from further
:discussion. It was agreed that it would, however, be studied
;again in connection with the Six Year Arterial Street Plan.
!Dick Zais reported to the Council on the recruitment and
selection process for a City Manager. The option of employing
an executive research firm to aid the Council in this process
was discussed and proposals from four firms were considered.
Subsequently, it was the Council consensus to invite a representative
from the consulting firm of Foster and Associates to meet
with the City Council to discuss the engagement of their
services for the selection of a City Manager.
;City Attorney Fred Andrews next discussed a legal opinion
'submitted by Forrest Walls, Attorney for the Downtown Improvement
Project. The matter concerns the parking and business improvement
assessments. In the opinion of the attorney, upon reviewing
the ordinance creating a parking and business improvement
area within the Yakima Central Business District no specific
t procedure would be required to delete governmental agencies
ifrom the assessment roll of the PBIA. Mr. Andrews indicated
that the attorney is questioning whether or not a public
agency such as the County and the Library is a business and may
'legally be assessed for improvements. Apparently although
;parking and other improvements in the CBD might benefit the
public agencies involved, there appears to be some doubt
;whether or not there is statutory authority authorizing the
leveling of assessments against them pursuant to the PBIA.
;Therefore it is not known whether a court opinion would be
rendered that assures the City that this could be done.
;Elsewhere in the State, only one city has formed a PBIA similar
to Yakima's, that being the City of Longview, in which the
City pays the assessment; however, no effort has been made
to assess the County in that area. Yakima County is on the
'roll presently and it may be advisable to resolve the matter
of the County or Library paying their assessment in an out-
!of-court arrangement. With this experience, the City's obligation
is clear, but it is questionable whether we can compell the
County or Library to pay their share of the assessment.
The Council took this matter under advisement to be addressed
at a future date.
It was MOVED by Pete Moore, seconded by Walker, that the
'Council enter into Executive Session to discuss the acquisition
of property for the Bicentennial Pavilion Parking Lot: carried,
'Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote. Simmons absent.
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, Walker and
!Wonder, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present
on roll call. Councilman Simmons absent on roll call having
been excused at a previous meeting.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Ralph Holbrook.
The minutes of the previous meeting, having been duly certified
;accurate by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to
have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared
said minutes approved as recorded with corrections.
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,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. Councilman
!Moore requested that item #13 be added to the Consent Agenda.
!Councilman Walker requested that item #19a be added to the Consent
;Agenda. It was the consensus of the Council that the additions
ibe 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 Consent Agenda
!items, as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
;Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent.
!(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without
further discussion.)
IMr. Francis Palmer, owner of property located at 115 N. 7th
Avenue, addressed the Council asking that a heavy fence or guard
;rail be put up along his property. Mr. Palmer told Council
that a pickup went thru his hedge and into his house on
;Sunday. Councilman Holbrook stated that he had previously gone
and looked at this. It was suggested by Councilman Holbrook
and considered the consensus of the Council to have staff look into
the situation and make recommendations. Also addressing the
!Council concerned about the situation, was Mrs. Frankie Freeland,
201 N. 7th Avenue. Mrs. Pat Michael of 113 N. 7th Avenue raised
,questions re crosswalks on Lincoln because of her children walking '
to school. She was told that overhead signs for the crosswalk
have been ordered, but are not yet here and that striping will be
done after the resurfacing is completed.
1Mr. Willis McCoy addressed the Council complementing them on
!their work and effort of improving the City, also asking why
;there couldn't be more parking for the library. Councilman
Moore stated that probably about a year from now there will
be free two-hour parking on N. 2nd Street and Chestnut, which
is only about a block from the Library.
City Manager McMicken referred to City Manager Report No. 287,
!Contract Compliance, stating that this report essentially traces
the discussion of early last spring. After much discussion
by Council'members, it was suggested by Councilman Holbrook
that statistics and data be requested from Employment Security
and from the County re the basic work force and the number of
:ethnic employees. Councilman Walker stated that since the Council
has not decided whether or not Affirmative, Action will be one
of the Human Relations Officer's duties, she feels that no action
!should be taken- at this time. Councilman Wonder stated he feels
that the compliance procedure should be more definite. In answer
to Councilman Wonder's question, re the guidelines and form
'of appeal, City Manager McMicken stated that the Human Relations
;Officer has the responsibility and if problem results, it
;comes to the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney.
It was suggested by Councilman Wonder and considered the consensus
of the Council to postpone taking any action on this matter until
some action has been taken re the new Human Relations Officer's
, !duties and to discuss this further at the 12:30 luncheon meeting
on Thursday, September 2, 1976.
; !City Manager McMicken referred to City Manager Report No. 288,
Affirmative Action Goals and Timetables -- 1976 Update, stating
'that this has not yet been reviewed by the Human Relations Commission.
He explained that the City exceeds the County in the number
of minorities in-management and skilled areas as a whole. He
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also pointed out that the City employs fewer women in proportion
to the total work force than the County as a whole, however,
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the number and proportion has grown in the last three years:
in 1973,72 women were employed, representing 15.4%; while in
1976, 85 women representing'17.1% were employed. It was then
;MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that City Manager Report
:No. 288 be given to the Human Relations Commission for review
and recommendation: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
!Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent.
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!City Manager McMicken referred to the report on perceptions
of property owners affected by the acquisition process of
;the 16th and Tieton project stating that no action need be
!taken on this report as it is merely for review. He then
!stated that some decision should be made as to property acquired,
but not used, etc. Public Works Director, Dave Vargas informed
;Council that there are two other lots which should be purchased,
suggesting that Council withhold any decision on the unused
!parcels until after the corner cut changes have been made
!because there may be feedback from the citizens and this property
may then be needed. After further discussion, it was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Walker to authorize staff to proceed
I/ !with the corner cuts and the acquisition of two additional
!lots: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. It
was subsequently MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook to withhold
making a decision on unused property until after said work
has been completed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
!Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons
;absent.
'Chuck Rains, Director of Management & Budget, explained the
iletter and proposed formula received from the Board of County
!Commissioners re the status of CETA Title II funding for the
!fiscal year of 1977. He stated that with the proposed formulas,
;the City will lose all their present CETA clerical help and
it would appear that the City will lose some of the CETA public
!safety personnel in the Police and Fire Departments. It was
;suggested by Mr. Rains that one or more Council members attend
the County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, August 31, at
110:00 a.m. for the purpose of stating the City's views and
!arguing with the proposed formula. After discussion, it was
the consensus of the Council for the Mayor to attend this
;meeting and also any other Councilmen who would like to attend.
Administrative Assistant Dick Zais spoke to the Council re
the committee of himself, Mr. Sig Naas and Mr. Jay Spearman
and their recommendation for the architectural firm of Villesvik
and Smith A.I.A. to perform architectural services for the
!rehabilitation of the Larson Building Garage. Mr. Zais said
that this firm could conclude a preliminary cost estimate
in two weeks. Mr. Zais further explained the standard form
of agreement proposed, stating that funds are available in
the Cumulative Reserve Fund from parking meter proceeds.
lMr. Sig Naas also spoke stating he was impressed with Mr.
!Smith and recommends this firm. Mr. Spearman then spoke stating
he also was impressed with Mr. Smith and with the businesslike
manner in which Mr. Zais handled the whole matter. After
much discussion by Council, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded
:by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3582 authorizing the execution
: f an agreement engaging Villesvik and Smith, A.I.A. to perform
!architectural services, for the rehabilitation of the Larson
!Building Garage, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons
absent.
'RESOLUTION NO. D-3582, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement
engaging Villesvik and Smith, A.I.A., to perform architectural
'services for rehabilitation of the Larson Building Garage.
ICity Manager McMicken referred to the memo from Director of
;Community Development re Construction of the Transit Facility,
and application to the Urban Mass Transit Administration for
allocated funds, stating that it is recommended that the old
'City Shops site be used for the transit facility. It was
the consensus of the Council to refer this matter to the Chamber
of Commerce for their recommendation. Mayor Edmondson stated
that the urgency of the funds will be checked into.
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=City Manager McMicken referred to a letter from R. S. Cameron
and Company, Architects with their statement in the amount of
1$6,340 due for architectural and engineering services for the
;Bicentennial Pavilion Parking Lot, May thru August, 1976, stating
that the work is now complete and authorization for payment
is needed. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to
grant authorization for payment of $6,340 to R. S. Cameron and
1Company, Architects for the completion of services for the Bicentennial
Pavilion Parking Lot, (May thru August, 1976): carried, Allard,
!Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, and Walker voting aye by voice vote.
!Wonder voting nay by voice vote. Simmons absent.
:*It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Resolution No.
D fixing the time of hearing on the creation of a Local
!Improvement District for September 20, 1976, be passed: carried,
!Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting
;aye on roll call. Simmons absent.
!RESOLUTION NO. D-3583, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a
1Local Improvement District.
1*It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore to award the proposed
bid for L.I.D. NO. 1009, Freeway Properties Water District,
to DeBlasio Construction Company: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Simmons absent.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that the Outside
Utility Request by Mr. and Mrs. Rick Fadness, for water and
'sewer at 1720 So. llth Avenue be granted: carried, Allard, ,
,Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on
!roll call. Simmons absent.
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It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard that Ordinance No.
,1989 prohibiting parkingon_a portion of N. 4th Avenue, be passed:
!carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder
!voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent.
ORDINANCE 1989, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; prohibiting
!parking on a portion of N. 4th Avenue within the City of Yakima;
'and amending section 9.50.500 ol the-City of Yakima Municipal
'Code.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that Ordinance No.
11990 adopting parking rates and regulating parking for the Larson
!Building Garage, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
:Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent.
'ORDINANCE NO. 1990, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
'adopting the schedule of rates for parking vehicles in the Larson
!Building Garage, and prohibiting parking thereon without payment
of a parking fee; enacting section 9.50.676 as a new section
of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No.
11991, pertaining to parking in public parking lots, be passed:
'carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder
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voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent.
'ORDINANCE NO. 1991, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
:regulating parking in public parking lots operated by the City;
!establishing a parking time limit and provision for the issuance
and use of long term parking permits for public parking lots;
'amending sections 9.50.675 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code;
and declaring an emergency.
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'City Attorney Andrews referred to the ordinance regulating
parking and stating that Section B should have a number
! 29 added which would read; South side of east "B" Street
from 1st Street to Naches Avenue. It was MOVED by Wonder,
!seconded by Holbrook to add item #29 to Section B of this
Ordinance: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. It
was then MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker the passage
of this Ordinance as amended: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
!Moore, and Walker voting aye on roll call. Wonder voting
! nay on roll call. Simmons absent. Motion failed because
I/ !there was an emergency clause in the Ordinance requiring unanimous
passage by those present. Councilman Wonder voted no because
the wished to look into this matter further and check out some
of the meters already in existence to clarify their time limit.
lIt was the general consensus of the Council to bring this
!Ordinance back for passage at the luncheon meeting on Thursday,
September 2, 1976.
It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that Ordinance
!No. 1992, amending the Classification Plan and Comprehensive
Plan for City employees be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
;Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
!Simmons absent. It was explained that this Ordinance makes
!the change in salary for the Acting City Manager.
!ORDINANCE NO. 1992, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a Classification Plan and a Compensation Plan for
!City employees; amending:Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency.
*It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore to set the date
of hearing on the proposed PBIA budget for September 13, 1976:
!carried, Allard., Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,'Walker'and- Wonder
;voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent.
It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that the City
!Council rescind its action taken by motion during the regular
!City Council meeting of August 9, 1976, whereby the resignation
of the City Manager, Craig McMicken was accepted effective
!September 1, 1976, with a provision for termination pay equal
to 3 months salary, and further that the resignation of City
'Manager Craig McMicken be accepted effective December 1, 1976
with the provision that he be granted a 3 months leave of
Iabsence with pay commencing September 1, 1976: carried, Allard,
!Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by
!voice vote. Simmons absent.
It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder that Dick Zais
be appointed as Acting City Manager of the City of Yakima
!commencing September 1, 1976, until such future time as the
(City Council takes some further action concerning the position
lof City Manager: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
:Walker and Wonder voting aye on voice vote. Simmons absent.
;City Attorney Andrews stated that he and Dave Vargas had talked
with Scott Wilson of Fanny Fitters re the allevway which runs behind
his store stating that a Mr. Schmidt who owns property and
la portion of the other end of the alley had put up a barricade
!making it impossible for cars to enter and exit except from
lone end of the alleyway. Mr. Schmidt has spoken with both
!Mr. Andrews and Mr. Vargas and refuses to remove the blockade;
!therefore court action is necessary. It was the consensus
of the Council to grant authorization for City Attorney Andrews
to commence the necessary court action.
!City Manager McMcMicken referred to an off - agenda item having
to do with the Joint City- County Computer Center. He pointed
'out that the City has an opportunity for betterment by authorizing
!funds for a terminal to be installed in Dale Gray's office.
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This would be on a 30/70 split with the County. It was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Walker to authorize the City to proceed
with an agreement in this matter: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Simmons absent.
Mayor Edmondson stated she wished to personally thank City Manager
McMicken for his guidance, instruction and caring in helping her
with City matters and on behalf of the citizens of Yakima, she
thanked him for his nine years of service to our City.
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City Manager McMicken stated he had enjoyed living and working
in Yakima. He said he would always have a fond spot in his heart
for his work here. In administration, he found the City's management
group to be well established and identifiable and had gotton_a
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great deal of satisfication from working with them. He stated
he respects the Council's professional attitude in seeking a replace-
ment for his position and wishes them much success in finding
someone for the position.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned
at the hour of 5:40 P.M. to then meet on Thursday, September
2, 1976 at the hour of 12:30 p.m. in the Holiday Inn Restaurant,
Yakima, Washington.
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