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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/04/1976 Business Meeting 342 OCTOBER 4, 1976 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room in Yakima City Hall. Councilmen present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. J'Pete, Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker andGordon Wonder. Councilman Jean Allard absent. Councilman Ralph Holbrook present after 2:30 P.M. Mayor Edmondson reported on her meeting with the Library Board concern- ing the PBIA, Parking and Business Improvement Area assessments, on all businesses located within the downtown redevelopment plan. City Attorney Fred Andrews then reported on his meeting with Mr. Richard Ostrander, Mr. Charles Countryman, and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Menke concerning this matter. Mr. Andrews stated ' that this matter will be studied further because of legal questions which have arisen. Mayor Edmondson called attention to the fact that there were two vacancies in the Planning Commission and one in the Human Relations Commission which should be filled. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder to reappoint Mr. Mark Fortier to the Planning Commission: carried, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard and Holbrook absent. It was suggested by Councilman Walker that Dr. Earl Zini, D.C., be appointed to fill the vacancy of the expired term of Mr. Champ Sanford. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that Dr. Earl Zini, D.C., be appointed: carried, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard and Holbrook absent. The vacancy in the Human Relations Commission is due to the resignation of Mr. George Tamaki. It was the consensus of the Council to postpone making an appointment for this position for one week or until Monday, October 11, 1976. Mayor Edmondson announced that she will be absent at the luncheon meeting on Thursday, October 21, 1976. Acting City Manager Zais and Director of Management and Budget Chuck Rains, reported on the budget work schedule for the fiscal year of 1977. Mr. Rains stated that a change had to be made on the form and after this change the Council members would receive corrected copies of the schedule. It was suggested by Councilman Simmons that in the future more time be spent on management compensation. ;Councilman Simmons then stated that he feels that the City Manager 'should be evaluated as the other department heads are. This process will be looked into prior to the Study Session of October 28, 1976. 'Council members requested that a Citizen's Questionnaire similar to the one printed in the Yakima Herald in November of 1975, be ;again printed this November. The questionnaire listed how much !money was budgeted to the various City departments and citizens !were asked to fill out the questionnaire as to their opinion of 'the amount budgeted. Acting City Manager Zais and Director of Management and Budget Chuck! Rains reported on the proposal to organize a special services division for Management & Budget. Mr. Rains explained that upon the retirement iof Mr. Kermit Smith, Purchasing Agent, he had done some evaluation of various job duties. He further explained the formula for hiring !a Special Services Manager rather than another purchasing agent. The City would save money by doing this and it would also take some of the workload off of the present employees. After discussion, !it was the consensus of the Council to have staff prepare the proper [legislation to be brought back at a later date. , ;Fred Stouder, Director of Community Development, referred to his !memos dated August 16, and August 18, 1976. He explained the two new proposed positions and the three proposed reclassifications for the Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, stating that these are funded under the Community Development Act and will !last only as long as funds are available. It was the consensus of the Council to approve these positions. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Simmons that the Council move into executive session to discuss the status of the negotiations !of the CBD acquisition program: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard absent. 3.41 OCTOBER 4, 1976 At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council- Imen Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker Wonder, Acting 1City Manager Zais, and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. 'Councilman Moore absent after 4:00 P.M. The, Invocation was given by Acting City Manager Zais. The Minutes of the previous meeting having been read and certi- fied accurate 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. 1 ;Mayor Edmondson presented Mr. Russell Miller, President-Elect of the Washington Chess Foundation with her Proclamation declaring October 9, 1976, as National Chess Day. Mayor Edmondson announced that President Ford and Governor Evans had previously proclaimed October 9 as National Chess Day. Mr. Miller stated that there will be various activities from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., October 9 in the Yakima Mall. 'Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent lAgenda questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. It was requested by Councilman Holbrook and considered the consensus of the 'Council that Item No. 14 be added to the Consent Agenda. The 1 City Attorney then read the Consent Agenda items and it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the 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 to be handled under one motion.) 'for being the time set for a Hearing on the Rezone request for property located on South 10th Avenue between West Spruce and Walnut Streets, Mr. Eugene Tyler, owner of four apartments on South 10th Avenue asked if this rezone would have any affect on his apartments. Glenn Rice, Associate Planner, stated that this rezone would in no way affect his apartments. It was ithen MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that Ordinance No. 2006, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning said property be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, 'Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. iORDINANCE NO. 2006, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at South 10th 'Avenue between West Spruce and Walnut Streets from R-3, Multiple Family Zone, to B-1, Modified Business Zone. This being the time set for a Hearing on the Sidewalk Repair ' Program, Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, and City Engineer, !Fritz Jaeger, answered questions of various property owners. tCouncilman Wonder then asked questions regarding trees causing sidewalks to need repair. Mr. Vargas stated that some of the !trees will be removed, some will have their roots cut, but as of now they have no way to remove the stumps. He stated that he has requested a stump remover for next year's budget. "Mr. William Filter of 114 North 7th Street raised questions re a new sidewalk rather than patch-up work. Mr. Vargas will ;get in touch with Mr. Filter to discuss this matter after bids have been opened and an estimated cost can be given him. After Idiscussion, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3593, declaring the necessity for the reconstruc- tion or repair of portions of City sidewalks be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. 1 1 OCTOBER 4, 1976 RESOLUTION NO. D-3593, A RESOLUTION declaring the necessity for the reconstruction or repair of portions of City sidewalks; commencing proceedings to accomplish such sidewalk reconstruction or repair; and fixing a date for a hearing on the assessment roll applicable thereto. Fred Stouder addressed the Council re the Airport Car Rental Leases stating that leases have been signed by three of the agencies and Avis Rentals will sign, as the papers are in Washington, D. C., at the head office. The lease is for three years with $50 a month , booth rental and a minimum of $250 a month fee. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3594, giving authorization to grant licenses to operate automobile rental businesses at the Yakima Air Terminal be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, ' Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3594, A RESOLUTION authorizing the operation !of automobile rental businesses at the Yakima Air Terminal. Mr. Bill Hutsinpiller, Director of Parks & Recreation, addressed the Council re the community wide trail plan for the City of Yakima. He stated that this will be approximately a $12,000 project with $8,000 coming from Gas Tax Fund as called for by State Laws and $4,000 coming from unappropriated reserves. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Simmons that staff be authorized to pay up to $12,000 for the preparation of the Community Wide Trails Plan for the City of Yakima, Washington: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard voting nay by voice vote stating that he is opposed to spending that much money ' for a study. Acting City Manager Zais referred to City Manager Report No. 290 on the Fire Department Emergency Medical Response stating that Chief Carroll was also present to answer any questions the Council members may have. Councilman Walker questioned the duplication of services performed by both the Fire Department and the ambulance services. Chief Carroll stated there really has been no change in the Depart- ment's policy as they have always responded to all emergency calls that come into their office. The Council members had further dis- cussion with Chief Carroll and no action was taken as this report was for their information. City Attorney Fred Andrews stated that although the lease agreement! between the City of Yakima and Laurence Sprengel covering property at the Yakima Air Terminal does not expire for approximately six months, Mr. Sprengel has requested that the Council make the decision of whether or not his lease will be renewed as he raises worms for tropical fish food and sells them commercially. With the renewal , of the lease, he plans to expand his line of worms by adding a new breed. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the City Attorney to draw up the proper legislation to be brought back at a later date. Acting City Manager Zais referred to Resolution No. D-3595, authorizing a temporary loan of $150,000 from Water-Sewer Fund to Parks and Recreation Fund. The loan would be with an interest rate of 5% per annum. It was MOVED by Allard, that the rate of interest be changed from 5% to 10%. Motion failed for want of a second. Council- men Wonder and Holbrook stated - they felt that the rate of interest , should be the same as the money is now earning. Mr. Chuck Rains then stated that this is governed by State Law as to how much money' can be charged on inter-departmental loans. Mr. Rains stated that he would make sure the maximum amount allowed be charged. It was then MOVED by Walker, seconded by Simmons that said Resolution be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent. 345 OCTOBER 4, 1976 ;RESOLUTION NO. D-3595, A RESOLUTION authorizing a temporary iloan of $150,000 from 473-Water-Sewer Fund to 131-Parks and Recreation Fund and providing for repayment. 1 ;Acting City Manager Zais referred to City Manager Report 1 No. 240 and the report from Mr. Ed Lexa, Fire Marshal, on the Weedy Lot Program, stating that Mr. Lexa was present to answer questions of Council members. Council members asked various questions concerning the priority of the !program and questions regarding building inspections. It was suggested that some alternatives for the Weedy !Lot Program be brought up at budget time. No action was taken at this time since this report was for the ;Council's information. Mr. Jack LaRue and Mr. Jack Labusky of the Police Department spoke to Council on the matter of awarding the bid to Controlonics Corporation for restricted Police Scrambler System. It was i MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that said bid be awarded to Controlonics Corporation in the amount of $12,035.81: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting ,aye by voice vote. Moore absent. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the letter from the Yakima District BOaid/of Health be accepted: carried, ;Allard, Edmondson:, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder votin5aye on roll call. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Petition ;No. 892, for the creation of a Local Improvement District, be referred to City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: : carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder yoting aye on roll call. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook that out of state ltravel be granted for Tom Froula, Systems Analyst, for Eugene, Oregon: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. ,Moore absent..- It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrbok that out of state travel be granted for Fred Stouder, Director Development and Mayor Edmondson for San Francisco, California: carried, iAllard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting laye by voice vote. Moore absent. It was the consensus of the Council to discuss hiring an interim Human Relations Officer. After discussion, Council members decided to discuss this further on Thursday, October 7, at i their luncheon meeting at the Holiday Inn. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Wonder that this meeting be ajourned at the hour of 5:45 P.M. to then meet on Thursday, October 7, 1976, at the hour of 12:00 Noon in the Holiday 11 1/11 Inn Restaurant. 1 ( 77 ' READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE /0/i/7 e OUNCILMAN 4 114/ „Ak _ , , DATE 'US ILMAN ATTEST: SL B2r . 1 c 2 C • I CITY C / MAYOR