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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/1976 Business Meeting 330 SEPTEMBER 20, 1976 The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 P.M. at the KYVE-TV Station. Councilmen present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson reported on the various meetings coming up which Council members may wish to attend. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore to move into Executive Session to discuss the (P.B.I.A.) Parking and Business Improvement Area: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. At the conclusion of the Executive Session, Phil Johnson, Parking Manager, spoke to the Council re the Miller Build- ing Parking Lot. Mr. Johnson reviewed the recommendations made by DARC to be forwarded to the Council. After dis- cussion, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder to accept the recommendation of DARC changing the long term parking permits from 20% of the total parking spaces in each lot to limit these permits to 20% of the total spaces in each City lot with permits in any given lot not to exceed 50% capacity: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was then MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard to approve the DARC recommendation re the Miller Building parking lot - whereas the City will assume operation of the lot on October 1, with all present monthly parking customers re- located with those vehicles necessary to business operation to be sold permits in Lot No. 2 and employees advised that space for them is available in the Larson Building Garage. The Miller lot would then be available for customer parking only: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mr. Phil Johnson addressed the Council re the Diamond Parking bid. He stated that he is not in favor of this procedure because if cars are checked every two hours, the people will soon learn the pattern and they can simply go out and move their cars to a new location. Mayor Edmondson stated that the representatives from Diamond have spoke with her and they will not submit a bid if they cannot check the cars every two hours. After discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to refer this matter to DARC for recommendations: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. At 8:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the KYVE-TV Studio for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Councilmen Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Nadine Walker. 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. 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 Holbrook requested that item No. 9 be added to the Consent Agenda and item No. 16 be deleted from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. It was the consensus of the Council that the addition'and deletion, as requested, be made. The City Attorney then read the Consent Agenda items, including Resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the • 3:1 1 SEPTEMBER 20, 1976 Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. (Subsequent paragraphs preceeded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) This being the time set for a Hearing on the Assessment Roll for L.I.D. No. 1008, Nob Hill Boulevard Hydrant District, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 2000 confirming the Assessment Roll covering L.I.D. No. 1008, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2000, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment Roll covering Local Improvement District No. 1008 as created and established by Ordinance No. 1930 of the Ordinances of the City of Yakima. This being the time set for a Hearing on Resolution No. D- 3583 for a creation of a Local Improvement District by the construction of a sewer in Prospect Park, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 2001, providing for the improvement of certain property be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2001, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by constructing a pipe sewer with the necessary wye branches and manholes; establishing a Local Improvement District, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special fund. Mr. Bob Kueber, 316 S. Naches Avenue, addressed the Council re the intersection of 4th Street and Walnut Avenue. Mr. Kueber, acting as spokesman for a group of concerned citizens, stated that there is a lack of traffic signs by the school property and he is concerned about the students of Madison School. They also are asking for a traffic signal to be installed. After discussion and a report from Bill Stark, Traffic Engineer, it was the consensus of the Council for Bill Stark to report next week as to the City's inventory of materials on hand that might be useable for a traffic signal at said intersection and for staff to suggest where the funds might come from. Mr. Stark was also asked to study the other intersections in the City that might be more demanding of a traffic signal. Fred Stouder, Director of Community Development, reviewed his memo dated September 14, 1976, on the Public Works Employment Act. He explained that there are eight projects that can be submitted for funding. These are: 1. Cherry Avenue, 20 inch watermain 2. "J" Street, 12 inch watermain 66,000 3. City Shop Complex Landscaping and paving $200,000 200,000 4. Capitol Theatre Reconstruction 1,600,000 5. Industrial Wastewater System 151,000 6. Roof reconstruction for City Hall Annex 80,000 7. Reservoir Expansion 1,225,000 8. Naches, Yakima Avenue Intersection Improve- ment 70,000 9. Yakima Avenue Resurfacing (6th Avenue to 9th Street except track area) 80,000 909 SEPTEMBER 20, 1976 Mr. Stouder explained that applications for the project may be accepted on September 26, and all projects submitted must be ready to begin work 90 days after acceptance from the EDA. After discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to authorize the City Attorney to draw up a resolution for Council action approving the Public Works Projects as submitted by Fred Stouder: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. This resolution will be acted upon at the Thursday luncheon meeting at the Holiday Inn Restaurant. Fred Stouder, Director of Community Development, addressed the Council re the Section 8 public housing for the low income and elderly. He reviewed his report and discussed various housing problems for the Council's information. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3589, authorizing the execution of a contract modification with Yakima County Federal Programs Authority for extending CETA programs, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3589, 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 extending a contract to finance programs under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973. Acting City Manager Zais referred to the purchase offer for the old Fire Station No. 1, stating that DARC had examined and reviewed the area for a possible parking lot and had indicated this is not the best use for the property and they encouraged other utilization. Mr. George Lemon of Lemon Agency, Inc., addressed the Council speaking for the purchase offer of S. F. S. Restaurants, Inc. Mr. Clem Enright, Preferred Real Estate then addressed the Council speaking for the purchase offer of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jenks. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to take this under advisement and to discuss further at the close of this meeting. Acting City Manager Zais referred to the letter from Villesvik and Smith, architects, requesting authorization to hire Valentine, Fisher, and Tomlinson, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers of Seattle for work on the Larson Ramp Garage. Councilman Holbrook asked if it was necessary to hire a firm outside of Yakima. Mr. Smith stated that he does not know of any Yakima firm that does the kind of work needed. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore the acceptance of the recommendation of the architects and the authorization of the agents to do the necessary survey: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Traffic Engineer, Bill Stark, reported on the plans for the Naches Avenue and Yakima Avenue intersection. Councilman Wonder questioned if this could go as a project to the EDA. Fred Stouder stated that it would have to be checked out but it might be able to go. Councilman Holbrook was concerned re the turn around presently in Naches Avenue. After discussion, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Wonder that staff change design E to work out the reverse turn and see if this plan would qualify for the EDA projects: carried, Allard, Holbrook, Moore, and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Walker voting nay by voice vote. Simmons not voting. Acting City Manager Zais referred to the report from the Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, re the status of sidewalk repair. He reviewed the reasons dangerous and defective sidewalks must be repaired either by the property owner or have the City make repairs and share expenses. 333 SEPTEMBER 20, 1976 1. Fundamentally, sidewalks must be safe for pedestrians. Under state law, the City has the obligation to see that all sidewalks are kept in good repair. 2. Without a regular, on-going sidewalk repair and mainten- ance program, public liability for pedestrian slips and falls may be increased. 1 3. Property owners themselves may become liable for pedes- trian injuries if sidewalk damage is their responsibility. ! 4. Throughout residential areas of the City, dangerous and defective sidewalk conditions presently exist as a result of natural deterioration, including root damage from trees. , Dave Vargas then spoke to the Council recommending that the Council set the date of October 4, 1976, for a hearing on a Resolution governing the property owners to make arrangements for the repairs at a cost of $.85 a square foot. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons to authorize the City Attorney ! to draw up a resolution ordering the sidewalk repairs and to set the date of hearing on said resolution for October 4, 1976: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. ! *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3590, authorizing the abatement of fire hazards on private property be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3590, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of fire hazards on certain property, directing notice to property owners to abate such hazards and, in the alternative, authorizing abatement by the Fire Marshal. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the Report of the City Treasurer dated August 31, 1976, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved; carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ;Acting City Manager Zais explained Ordinance No. 2002 fixing ! and levying ad valorem taxes for the calendar year 1977. He stated this is, the annual tax levy of the City. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that said Ordinance be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons !Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2002, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of ad valorem taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated expenditure for the 1977 budget of the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Petition !Nos. 890 and 891 filed by Jean R. and Mary E. Allard and !others for the creation of Local Improvement Districts for property located between Fechter Road and Scenic Drive, east of 48th Avenue, be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Allard, Edmondson, ;Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard that Councilman ;Simmons be excused from the meeting of Monday, September 27, '1976: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, !Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 334 SEPTEMBER 20, 1976 Councilmen Walker and Moore reported on the meeting of Monday, September 20, 1976, with the State Parks Commission in Wenatchee which the Greenway Plan was discussed. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook to move from the studio to another room in the KYVE-TV building to continue the meeting: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mr. Schuler of S. F. S. Restaurants, Inc., gave a presentation regarding his offer to purchase the old Fire Station No. 1. He explained his concept of a restaurant, his education and restaurant experience and what he is looking for in a building for a proposed restaurant in Yakima. He further explained his plans for restoring the shell of the station, converting a portion into a museum and the balance into a restaurant with seating for 100 in the dining room and a banquet facility on the second floor. There was discussion re his proposed manner of financing and further discussion on the two proposed offers to purchase. It was then MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that Mr. Schuler's Offer to Purchase be accepted: carried, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook voting nay by voice vote. Allard not voting.° Councilman Holbrook indicated that he felt the Council should not vote to accept this offer at this time but study the matter giving both offers further consideration. The matter of considering advertising for the community relations postions was brought on for discussion. Councilman Holbrook, chairman of the committee appointed to consider this matter, reported that they had tried to integrate into the job the idea that this officer should also handle those kinds of problems that have to do with municipal service. The name of Community Relations Officer was decided upon and approved by the Human Relations Commission and it was decided the job would include being deputy to the Human Relations Commission rather than secretary. The officer would also monitor and audit the City's Affirmative Action Program, but not be in charge of it. Education and training qualifications required were also discussed. After discussion of the proposed job description and qualifications, etc., it was the consensus of the Council, that numbers 1 through 9 under the Work Performed category be deleted as they feel that each one listed is as important as the others and should not be in any given order. Also, under Education and Training, that the word "desired" should be inserted as follows, "college degree with a major or graduate study in social science, social work, education, law, journalism or theology desired; or equivalent work experience". Acting City Manager Dick Zais indicated that a corrected job description and proper legislation will be prepared and brought back for the Council's final approval and action. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 11:00 P.M., to then meet at the hour of 12:00 Noon on Thursday, September 23, 1976, in the Holiday Inn Restraunt: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. /O READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY A/ 'DATE X4 cyst - 'LMA ,7)/7 COUNCILMAN 1 ATTEST: f A•0 4 4 ■...??1,,, • CITY CLE ( MAYOR