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 :
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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
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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.
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;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.
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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
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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.
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!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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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: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.
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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
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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.
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