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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/1976 Business Meeting :4 7 OCTOBER 11, 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, Jean R. Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson asked the Council if they would like to appoint a two member committee to seek names of people to fill vacancies on various commissions as they may arise. It was the consensus of the Council that Pete Moore and Dr. Bill Simmons be appointed to be the committee to find the person to suggest to Council for the vacancy in the Human Relations Commission following the resig- nation of Mr. George Tamaki. They will also suggest names for other vacancies if Council requests. Mr. Bob Brown, from West Valley Cablevision, was present and answered questions Council members had re cablevision in the City limits. Councilman Allard asked if they would be interested in licensing to do business in the City limits rather than a franchise. Mayor Edmondson questioned the legality of licensing rather than a franchise and City Attorney Andrews stated that he was not prepared for this discussion and did not know if this would be legal or not. Mr. Brown then stated that the Commission would like a minimum of ten years and no more than 15 years guaran- teed to come into the City limits. He also stated that if Yakima would have brought them into the City prior to 1972, they could have three channels, but because of a new law, they can now have only one new channel and an unlimited amount of educational channels. Councilman Simmons then showed concern re the economic factors of bringing in only one channel. It was the consensus of the Council to thank Mr. Brownfor coming to speak to Council and to ask him to come back at a later date if there is any possibil- ity of bringing in more than one channel as they do not think it would be economically feasible. Fred Andrews stated that he had talked with Jim Murphy, the agent representing Mr. Gary Lukehart and another offer had not been submitted for the Fire Center Training property. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that this offer be rejected because it was difficult to interpret and it is unfair to staff and to Council: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Moore temporarily absent. Director of Community Development, Fred Stouder, stated that Southeast Community Center does not want to go through with the project of the "halfway house". The Center staff is now requesting $10,000 for the rehabilitation of the VISTA house. This money would come from the Community Development Block Grant Fund. Mr. Stouder advised them that the following steps would have to be taken: 1. A detailed cost estimate, plans and strategy for the re- habilitation of the house would have to be prepared. 2. We would want assurances from other agencies involved in the operation of a facility such as the Law and Justice Administration and the Southeast Community Center Board, that they had approved the program and that their sup- port was certain. We asked for documentation of the sup- port of the program and stated we would want an official request in writing from the Southeast Community Center Board. 3. We would then refer the proposal at this stage to the City Council for final consideration. Councilman Simmons stated that maybe a trade off could be worked out because the Center requested $140,000 for repairs previously. Councilman Wonder stated in all fairness to the Council and the citizens of Yakima a cost impact statement should be submitted. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to review 348 OCTOBER 11, 1976 what the Center submits and decide if it is a viable project and !worthy of the money or if the money would be better spent in another ;established project. It was then MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that the Council now move into Executive Session to discuss the negotiations of the ;acquisition program of the Downtown Redevelopment Project and the ihiring of an interim Community Relations Officer: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice !vote. Allard temporarily absent. At 3:00 P.M. the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council- men Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Jean R. Allard. The Minutes of the previous meeting have been read and certified iaccurate by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said !Minutes read publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared said Minutes approved as recorded. iMayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda ;questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either iCouncil members or citizens present. There being no additions or !deletions from either Council members or citizens present, the City ;Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including Resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Mbore, 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 handled under one motion.) 'Mayor Edmondson announced that she had two proclamations to make, the first proclaiming the week of October 11 to October 15 as National Educational Secretaries Week and stating that a convention would be held at the Thunderbird Inn. The second proclaimed the week of October 11 to October 15 as National Family Sex Education Week stating that a luncheon was to be held at Planned Parenthood on 'Tuesday, October 12, 1976. 'Fred Stouder reported on the status of the Capitol Theatre stating that it is not known if Federal funding will be available. This also is one of the projects to be submitted to the Public Works ;Employment Act of 1976. Mr. Frank Bradley, Chairman of the Capitol Theatre Committee and Mr. Bill Paddock, Architect, also were available to answer questions of Council members. Mr. Paddock stated that ,bid documents were issued and are now out to the construction industry. In answer to Councilman Holbrook's question re the committment of the money raised by the Committee, Mr. Bradley stated that the City has until November 30 to respond saying they have their part of the funds or the money will have to be returned to the citizens. 1 Fred Stouder addressed the Council re the update on City applica- :tions relating to the Public Works Employment Act of 1976. Council- man Wonder questioned if it would be possible to include the widening of "B" Street, "C" Street and Lincoln Avenue to 8th Street. Director of Public Works Dave Vargas stated that because environmental impact :statements would have to be prepared and hearings held, there prob- ably would not be enough time for this. Councilman Wonder then 1 questioned if Yakima Avenue on the west side of the tracks could ' be developed with knuckels, etc., to conform with the east side. 'mr. Vargas indicated that this would be easier and they could work ' on it and could probably have it ready to be submitted. Councilman Moore than stated that he felt the Council and staff should go with the projects already on board and not try to reach for everything. It was then MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up a Resolution including the price revisions and additions needed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, "Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. c 4 (1 OCTOBER 11, 1976 *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3596 granting authorization to execute a lease agreement with Laurence B. Sprengel for property at the Yakima Air Terminal be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3596, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with Laurence B. Sprengel for property at the Yakima Air Terminal. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the following Outside Utility Requests for Water be granted: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. a. Mr. Isaac Simonian, 1520 South 10th Avenue b. Mr. Richard Manning, 1301 South 38th Avenue. c. Mr. Gary Skov, 1305 South 38th Avenue. Councilman Allard stated he would like to look into the possibili- ty of restructuring some of the City Manager duties, such as the power to select all department heads, when a new City Manager is hired. It was then MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 2007, relating to the appointment of and duties of the Human Relations Commission and a Community Relations Officer be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2007, AN ORDINANCE relating to City Government Officials; and relating to the appointment and duties of the Human Relations Commision and a Community Relations Officer; amending Sections 1.18.010, 1.30.010 and 1.30.040, and enacting Section 1.30.050 as a new section, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Mr. Fred Andrews addressed the Council re the letters from United Pacific Reliance concerning Jobeca Construction Company projects Washington Avenue interceptor sewer No. 3 and Westwood West Sanitary Sewer, L.I.D. No. 1007 indicating they were sub- mitted for information only and reporting that the City has been sued. It was then MOVED by Allard, seconded by Walker to refer this matter to staff to be handled: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Simmons that the Outside Utility Request filed by Adams Construction for property on North 5th Avenue between Roosevelt and Lincoln Avenues be approved with the five conditions as outlined by the Planning Commission: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. The following are the conditions: 1. That full improvements be made by the applicant on North 34th Avenue as directed by the City Engineer. 2. That the driveway along North 35th Avenue be widened to 30 feet. 3. That a looped water system be installed and two fire hydrants be placed at the direction of the City Fire Marshal. 4. That full and complete landscaping and irrigation plans be submitted to the Office of Environmental Planning for review prior to initiating the utility agreements. 350 OCTOBER 11, 1976 5. That site drainage be provided at the recommendation of the Office of City Engineering. !Mayor Edmondson then announced that the Council has reappointed Mr. Mark 'Fortier and appointed Dr. Earl Zini to the Planning Commission. 1 It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that out -of -State travel Ibe granted for City Attorney Fred Andrews for Vancouver, British ;Columbia: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. !Councilman Holbrook then questioned the $10 parking fine given to !citizens for parking out of the lines, etc., he stated that he is not in favor of this because people may become angered and discontinue 'shopping in downtown Yakima. Councilman Wonder stated that he agrees with this but DARC recommends not changing this policy.* After discussion, !it was the consensus of the Council that Councilmen Moore and Wonder' talk to DARC about the concerns of the Council re the fines. ;There being no further business to come before the Council, it was ' ?MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard that this meeting be adjourned to then meet on Thursday, October 14, 1976, at the hour of 7:00 IP.M. with the Association of Washington Cities: carried, Allard, 'Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye ;by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY J/ „ / � TE / / 1/ 17 , 4; MAST 1 ✓\ DATE / COUN LMAN /1 IATTEST: CITY CL, - K / , MAYOR *(Inadvertently omitted above) Mayor Edmondson stated she agrees with DARC on this matter. ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1976 1 The City Council and the Association of Washington Cities met jointly in session on this date at 7:00 p.m. in the Holiday Inn, Yakima, Washington. Council members present at the meeting were Jean R. Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W.K. ! "Pete" Moore and Gordon Wonder. Councilmen absent were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, lDr. Bill Simmons and Nadine Walker. 1No formal Council action was taken at this meeting. The meeting adjourned at the hour of '•30 p.ni. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY y � �►�, DATE /' si fr x faie,„1, ATE COUNCILMAN ATTEST: i • CITY CL MAYOR