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.
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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.
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;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.
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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.
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;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.
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;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
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