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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/22/1976 Business Meeting 376 NOVEMBER 22, 1976 The City Council met in session on this date at 12:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, W. K. "Pete," Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker, and Gordon Wonder. Councilman Ralph Holbrook absent. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that the Council move into Executive session to discuss the hiring of a new City Manager with Mr. Dan Huntington of Foster and Associates consulting firm • of Seattle. - At 1:45 p.m. the Council members moved into the regular session to discuss various matters. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Wonder that the Community Development Plan request for funding from HUD for the third year be submitted to the Housing Authority : Y g Y for their recommendation carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent. Council members held discussion re the letter sent out from the Parks and Recreation Department to various citizens informing them that there are many cutbacks being made to the department and urging them to either fill out the questionnaire in the paper or come to the Council hearing on the budget at 3:00 p.m., November 29, 1976. Bill Hutsinpiller, Director of Parks and Recreation stated that the Parks Commission felt the affected persons should be notified of the proposed cutbacks made in the preliminary budget. Council members showed concern stating that they felt the letter was out of line as cutbacks had to be made in the budget and they were not picking on the Parks Department. The Council felt poor judgment was used in the preparation of this letter and did not feel this letter should have been sent unsigned, undated and on City stationary. Councilman Wonder stated that some of the people who received the letter do not even live in the City Limits. Councilmen also stated they should have received this letter before the citizens as they had been confronted with questions but did not know what the citizens were referring to. Councilman - Simmons stated he hoped this would not be repeated by any other department. At 2:15 p.m., it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore that the City Council move into Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of the Mall Parking Garage: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook 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, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, Acting City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Holbrook absent on roll call having been excused at the previous meeting. The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews. 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 one correction. 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 Allard requested that item numbers 10 and 12 be added to the Consent Agenda and that item #20 be deleted from the Consent Agenda. Acting City Manager Zais requested that item #17 also be deleted from the Consent Agenda. It was the consensus of the Council that the additions and deletions, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including Resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded 377 NOVEMBER 22, 1976 - by by Simmons that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: ____ carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) Mary Ann Palmer of 115 N. 7th Avenue addressed the Council requesting guard rails for the parking strip by her home. It was the consensus of the Council to refer this matter to Mary Gustafson, Community Relations Officer for her review and report back. Mr. Garland Bainter, of 1014 N. Naches Avenue addressed the Council stating that more parking could be made in various lots in the City. He stated that lots such as Penny's Auto Repair, the post office, and the telephone company could have less exits creating more parking. He also suggested that the parking on 2nd Street between City Hall and the Court House be made into one hour free parking. It was the consensus of the Council to refer this to staff for study and recommendation. Councilman Simmons stated that a citizen had complained to him about the overhead signals on Pierce Avenue interfering with the television reception. It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be referred to the Traffic Engineer, Mr. Bill Stark. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that substantive minutes be kept at all Executive Sessions of the City Council, and that they be made public as quickly as time erased the reason that the Council sought shelter in Executive Session. Councilmen Allard and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Councilmen Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting nay on roll call. Motion failed for want of a majority vote. Those Councilmen voting nay felt that because of the law making it illegal for them to pass any legislation in Executive Session and because some times discussion of an applicant takes place that may be personal, they do not feel this information should be made public. It was also stated that Councilmen, if they wished, may divulge any information as to what took place in Executive Session. Mr. George Shuford, member of the Parks and Recreation Commission addressed Council with a letter from the Commission stating that they were 100% behind Bill Hutsinpiller,,Director of Parks and Recreation on the letter sent out to citizens informing them of proposed cutbacks made in the Preliminary Budget. Councilman Moore stated that funding is not available to carry all of the items that the Parks Department would like and cutbacks had to be made. Councilman Wonder stated that the letter had some misinformation in that the Parks Department would lose three CETA positions, not four. Councilman Wonder also requested a report back from City Attorney Andrews as to the legality of the Parks Commission having special closed meetings. In reference to the offer to purchase the fire center training property, from Mr. John Underwood, it was noted that if the Council entered into this agreement, they would not be able to consider another offer until April even if Mr. Underwood decided not to purchase the property. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that this offer to purchase be rejected: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent. 378 NOVEMBER 22, 1976 ;Fred Stouder, Director of Community Development and Fritz Jaeger, 'City Engineer spoke to Council explaining the status of the CBD !Redevelopment. They displayed a map showing areas which are !funded under 1/2 cent gas tax, which are FAM, which are EDA and !which are to be contracted out. Councilman Wonder asked if the !plans for 2nd Street between "A" and "B" Streets are in their final stages or in the study and review stage. Fred Stouder said this plan is in the final engineering stages. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that the restrooms in the downtown 'redevelopment plan be removed: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons, ;Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson voting nay by voice vote feeling that it is important to get input from the DARC Commitee and the citizens before making a final decision ' to remove the restrooms. Councilman Holbrook absent. ;Fred Stouder, Director of Community Development spoke to Council 're his memo dated 11/16/76 on the application to the Urban Mass , Transit Administration for capital improvement and operation and maintenance funds for the transit system. Councilman Allard ;asked if the entire space for a bus barn would be used for the !buses. He stated there is a need for an area for the policemen to change from their private cars to police cars on shift changes. Mr. Stouder stated he would have to take a closer look at the !space. Councilman Allard then asked if there was a great deal of depreciation when buses are sitting outside and if there is ,Ia vandalism problem. Mr. Stouder said the depreciation does take place and the buses would probably last longer in a barn and that there is a vandalism problem. Mr. Stouder also informed Council that the funds are for capital improvement and cannot be used for any ongoing program. Mr. Stouder assured Council that they will later see plans and will have an opportunity to change their minds about accepting the money, but he urges them to stick to whatever decision is made because of the extra paperwork and staff work entailed. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Allard to authorize staff to continue to apply to the Urban Mass !Transit Administration for funds for capital improvements: carried, !Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Walker temporarily absent. Holbrook absent. Mr. Stouder ! will also prepare a report for staff stating specifically what the money will be spent for. 1 Acting City Manager Zais requested that item #9, a Resolution 'granting authorization to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME be postponed for at least one week. *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that Resolution ,No. D-3609 granting authorization to execute a Collective Bargaining, Agreement with the Yakima Police Patrolman's Association be passed: 'carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder I voting aye on roll call. Holbrook absent. ; ; RESOLUTION NO. D-3609, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute is Collective Bargaining Agreement for calendar years 1977 and 1978 with the Yakima Police Patrolman's Association. 'Acting City Manager Zais stated that if the City were to purchase a keypunch machine that is available now without calling for bids, they would save some $3500 a year in rent. It was MOVED ! by Wonder, seconded by Allard that Resolution No. D-3610 granting authorization to purchase a keypunch machine without calling ; 1 for bids, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, ' Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook absent. I , !RESOLUTION NO. D-3610, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of a keypunch machine, IBM Model 129-3, without calling for bids. was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that it be noted that City Manager Report No. 296 was received: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll 1 'call. Holbrook absent. 1 6_ ) 4 f ' NOVEMBER 22, 1976 It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3611, granting authorization for the execution of a Wire Line Crossing with Burlington Northern Incorporated, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3611, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Wire Line Crossing Permit agreement with Burlington Northern, Inc. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3612 authorizing the City to pay the damage claim filed by Boise Cascade Corportion be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3612, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $343.83 to Boise Cascade Corporation in settlement of a Claim for Damages filed with the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that the report of the City Treasurer dated October 31, 1976, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook absent. Council members reviewed the memo from Dave Vargas, Director of Public Works dated November 19, 1976 on the 44th Avenue neighborhood meeting regarding street lighting and bicycle routing. Councilman Allard stated he would like to commend staff on their fine and speedy work with this matter. Mr. Vargas stated it is pretty easy to come up with money for two or three street lights, but the City could also receive similar requests for about 450 more lights needed in various areas of the City. Councilman Wonder asked if street lighting would have prevented the recent accident on that street. Traffic Engineer Bill Stark stated the police investigation showed that under the circumstances of the accident, nothing the City could do would have prevented that accident. Councilman Allard stated that with Randall Park there, more traffic resulted and a bike route is needed. Councilman Walker questioned a bike route because the street is a deadend and the children would have to turn around and come back. Mr. Vargas stated that if some 100 homes along Chestnut agreed with the bike route, it could be connected to Chestnut. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that all the recommendations in the memo be adopted. It was then MOVED by Allard, seconded by Wonder to table the previous motion. It was then MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that the following recommendations be accepted and a report back on the status of a bike route be made: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent. Following are the recommendations in the report to be adopted. 1. Install three street lights - 2 north of Viola Avenue, and 1 south of Viola. 2. Letters will be sent to all affected property owners, requesting removal or relocation of fences and shrubs from an area five feet behind the curbs, and offering assistance of the City personnel to those who grant sidewalk easements to the City. Target date for accomplishing these removals is January 15, 1977. 3. Refer to the Parks Department the recommendation that the City should provide a pedestrian walkway along the Randall Park frontage on both 44th and 48th Avenues. 380 NOVEMBER 22, 1976 14. Refer to the Police Department the suggestion that police enforce speed limits on 44th Avenue, particularly after sports and other events at nearby schools. ;5. Refer to the Police and Parks Departments the suggestion that City officials should stop illicit drug and sex activities, and unsafe vehicle operation that takes place almost daily in Randall Park. '6. Refer to the School District the suggestion that they trim shrubs that overhang sidewalk on west side of 44th Avenue, north of Nob Hill. t 1 17. A minimum of seven street lights would be needed in Fairbrook Addition. These street lights not to be installed until additional funds can be found for this ongoing increasing cost. 18. Existing subdivision should be amended to include subdividers to install sidewalks and street lights in new subdivisions. Newly platted subdivisions along 43rd Avenue between Nob Hill and Viola (outside the City) will provide paved streets and some street lights, but no sidewalks were required. 'Acting City Manager Zais referred to Ordinance No. 2022 stating that the suggested allowance for both lodging and meals be $30.00 'rather than $18.00 as previously. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded l by Simmons that the Ordinance be changed to make the amount for ;lodging and food, not to exceed $40.00, rather than $30.00: 'carried, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice ;vote. Allard and Edmondson voting nay by voice vote. Holbrook ;absent. It was then MOVED by Moore,seconded by Simmons that the Ordinance as amended be adopted: carried, Edmondson, Moore, !Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard voting ;nay on roll call. Holbrook absent. 'ORDINANCE NO. 2022, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; ;specifying amounts of reimbursable expenditures; and amending ;Section 2.20.086 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. An Ordinance appropriating $3,992.80 in the general fund to pay ' the purchase price for keypunch machines having been read by !title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week f or until Monday, November 29, 1976. *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that Petition No. 1893, filed by Paul D. and Mary C. Edmondson of 2211 West Yakima 'Avenue requesting the creation of a Local Improvement District, be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommenda- ; ;tion: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and !Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook absent. City Attorney Andrews spoke to Council re the petition filed by Paul D. and Mary C. Edmondson requesting the vacation of excess of right -of -way stating that the building inspector has given them a notice to either remove or set back their fence on the 'corner of 23rd and Yakima Avenue. This is an effort to vacate the portion so he won't have to move his fence to comply with the inspector. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that this matter be referred to the City Manager and the Planning :Commission for review and recommendation: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. ;Holbrook absent. 'Fritz Jaeger, City Engineer brought to the attention of the Council !a problem with the landscaping of the Pavilion area. May Nursery, subcontracted by Superior Asphalt made an error in their bid for Schedule II Landscaping. After discussion, it was the consensus, of the Council to make no decision on this matter until they ;receive a report back from Mr. Jaeger as to how many funds are available and a cost figure on the completion of the contract. 381 NOVEMBER 22, 1976 :Councilmen showed concern re the plans for the convention center. Councilman Moore stated that he had been itold there would be enough room for two lanes north and two lanes south and now the plans show only enough for one lane each direction. It was the consensus of the Council to watch the area and see what problems may develop and what changes may have to be made. ;Councilman Wonder stated he felt the Mayor's Youth Task !Force idea should have been brought to the Council previously so the Council could be filled in on what was happening. He also felt sophmores should be allowed to apply for it ;rather than just juniors and seniors. Mayor Edmondson !reviewed the background of what has been happening with i the Council members. ;There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:45 p.m. to then meet on Friday, November 26, 1976 in the Memorial Hospital Board Room at 1:00 p.m.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, , Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent. !READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE 1,41,./2a../ DATE / 4=4--- - 67‘ "-- COUNC 'PATE C*i ICILN ATTEST: / CITY/CLERK / MAY0 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1976 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 p.m. in the Board of Yakima Memorial Hospital. Councilmen present - were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker, and Gordon Wonder. IThe Council met in Executive Session to discuss the hiring of a new City Manager. IThere being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 3:00 p.m.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. I IREAD AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE /_.,,/,2 0 11UNCIL .N z ILMAN TTEST: t,/45-0,ae--1 SaZi /24037.141- CITY LERK MAYOR