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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/1977 Business Meeting 455 FEBRUARY 28, 1977 The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Yakima City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker, and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson stated she had a from Mr. Bob Brown, President of the Visitor's and Convention Bureau. She stated Mr. Brown would like to have a joint meeting between the City Council and three or four members of the Visitor's and Convention Bureau. It was the consensus of the Council to see if the Convention Bureau members could meet with them at Noon on Thursday, March 3, 1977. Mayor Edmondson stated that Mary Gustafson had requested that she and three or four members of the Human Relations Commission be authorized to go to the EEO Workshop on March 16, 1977. The cost would be $12.50 per person plus a car. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that Mary Gustafson and three Commission members be authorized to attend this workshop: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. At 2:15 P.M., it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that the•Council move into the Conference Room for Executive Session to discuss the recent interviews for the position of Community Relations Officer: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. At 2:45 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers to begin the Study Session Agenda. Council members having received material on a grant applica- tion for a polygraph training program, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard, to authorize Chief LaRue to submit an application for a grant for polygraph training to the Washington State Training Commission: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Assistant City Manager Zais informed Council that there has been inquiries about purchasing the City-owned house at 101 North 8th Street. Mr. Zais stated the Council may wish to retain this for possible use as storage for the Convention Center. Councilman Wonder stated he would like to check into purchasing the property directly east and vacate the two for a parking lot. Councilman Holbrook suggested pos- sibly selling the property and using the money to help finance the other parking lots. Councilman Allard stated he would like to have staff check into leasing the property to the Yakima Housing Authority. It was the consensus of the Council to refer this matter to staff for more information and a report with various options. City Attorney Andrews spoke to Council regarding Change Order No, 10 to the "Contract to purchase the Bicentennial Pavilion" adopted by the Council on February 21, 1977. He stated that the Change Order credited the City $898.08 and Noel-Lewis-Cook is requesting a revision of addition No. 10 which would result in a credit to the City of $615.67. It was the consensus of the Council to disagree with the re- vision of Addendum No. 10 and reaffirm the previous weeks action to approve the addition by which the City was cred- ited $898.08. It was suggested by Councilman Allard and considered the consensus of the Council for Mayor Edmondson to write a letter to President Carter conveying their feelings regard- ing the tone of a letter received from the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury. 456 FEBRUARY 28, 1977 At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the Regular Agenda, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Councilmen Allard, Hol- , brook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City Manager Eastman, and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. ' The Invocation was given by Dr. Bill Simmons. The Minutes of the previous meeting, having been duly 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. 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. There being no one present wishing to make an addition or deletion to the Consent Agenda, City Attorney Andrews read the Consent Agenda items including Ordinances and Resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. (Paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (ty, indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) This being the time set for a Hearing on the rezone request filed by James Cowden for property located at South 48th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Mayor Edmondson asked if there,were any citizens present wishing to speak to this matter. There being no One present wishing to speak to this matter, Mayor Edmondson declared this hearing closed. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard that Ordinance No. 2050, 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. ORDINANCE NO. 2050, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at South 48th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard from R-1, Single Family Zone, to Planned Development Zone. Mr. Charlie Erickson, a retired postal employee, spoke to Council regarding the water problem. He stated he would like to see the City check into pumping water from Bumping Lake. It was the consensus of the Council to refer this matter to staff. Bill Hutsinpiller, Director of Parks and Recreation, spoke to Council regarding the development of the Yakima River Conservation Area and House Bill No. 582. He stated this bill is to make the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission the coordinating agency for the development of the Yakima River Conservation Area. He stated the area is in the flood plain and the land use rule for the flood plains are controlled by State Law. Councilman Allard stated he is still concerned about provisions being made for existing businesses such as wrecking yards. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Allard to delay making a decision until Council can meet with the State Board of Parks and Recrea- tion in April. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard to amend the motion to also have City Attorney Andrews read the bill and check the business and private rights of citi- zens on the land: carried, Allard, Holbrook, Simmons and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson, Moore, and Walker voting nay by voice vote. The original motion as ' amended: carried, Allard, Holbrook, Simmons and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson, Moore and Walker voting nay by voice vote. LU, FEBRUARY 28, 1977 Council members having received the bid tabulations from the i bids for legal advertising, Councilman Allard asked if there were any problems with last year's service. Assistant City Manager Zais stated there were no negative comments about last year's service. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by ' Wonder that the bid for legal advertising be awarded to Golden West Publishing Company in the amount of $1.35 per column inch for the first insertion and $1.35 per column inch for each subsequent insertion of a particular adver- tisement: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mr. Rod Ross of the Herald Republic spoke stating their bid was 1/ not for revenue producing reasons but as a public service. He then stated that he felt the City should do an indepth study from staff and get the real input regarding legal advertising. Director of Parks & Recreation, Bill Hutsinpiller, spoke to Council stating that as a result of the meeting between the Parks Commission and the Yakima Swim Team, the Commission decided to propose eliminating the charge for swim team and tennis youth. He stated the Swim Team has agreed to help with the summer Learn-to-Swim Program and Summer Shape-up Program. Mr. Hutsinpiller stated the reason basketball and etc., are charged is because staff members do the scheduling for them. Mrs. Joanne McMicken, Junior Development Coordina- tor for Larson Park Tennis Club stated that the youth will be charged the same price regardless of whether they become members of the club. It will be a cost of $13 for 14 lessons which includes mailing a bulletin. Councilman Allard stated he will vote against dropping the fees because his daughter was a member of the Swim Team and could afford that as well as any other type of fund. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3656, accepting the recom- mendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission relating to fees for program activities for 1977, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard voting nay on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3656, A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of fees for recreational activities of the City of Yakima, Department of Parks and Recreation. *It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3657, granting authorization to execute an amendment to a contract with the State of Washington, Department of Ecology for a grant to finance wastewater treatment facil- ities be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3657, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to a contract between the City of Yakima and State of Washington, Department of Ecology. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3658, granting authorization for the payment of a claim for damages filed by Robert M. Bieren, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3658, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $8.35 to Robert M. Bieren in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that the follow- ing outside utility requests be awarded: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. 4•) FEBRUARY 28, 1977 a. Edwin D. Kline, 1120 S. 41st Avenue b. William C. Clement, 412 No. 16th Avenue c. Vioretta G. McNeice, 2104 Englewood d. D. A. and Inez Wilkens, 2106 Englewood It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2051, relating to City government personnel, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2051, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government personnel; amending this use of pay steps, longevity plan, and the leave of absence plans; amending Sections 2.20.040, 2.24.040, and 2.40.010 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. It was the consensus of the Council to have Mayor Edmondson write a letter of recognition and thanks to those in charge of the AA Wrestling Tournament held at Eisenhower High School. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that this meet- ing be adjourned at the hour of 4:30 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 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