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Home My WebLink About04/11/1977 Business Meeting � � APRIL | | , 1977 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 p.m. at the Yakima Center. 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 mode announcements of several meetings. She referred to the meeting Tuesday, at the County Courthouse regarding the Employment Security Department's proposed location on Nob Hill Boulevard. There was discussion by Council members on whether anything can be done by the Council and if was suggested that those that wish to, attend this meeting. Mayor Edmondson reported the terms of three members of the Human Relations Commission will expire at the end of this month and that all three have indicated that they are willing to continue serving on the Commission. They are: Mardi 1N1 Wilson, Abe Gonzales, and Mabel Moreno. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that all 'hroe be reappointed to serve on the Commission: carried, Edmondson, A||ard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson stated that this will be announced at the regular Council meeting. The matter of the offer to purchase - fire training site, having been continued from the previous week, was brought on for discussion. Councilman Allard stated that he will not discuss or vote on this item. The offer to purchase for $75,000 was submitted stipulating a |O% commission. Council members stated that they had specified 5%. Mr. Gene P. � Mayer, reo|for, explained the reasons for requesting |O and after further discussion, offered to raise the purchase price to $78 with 10% commission. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Simmons that the amended offer of $78 with |O% commission, be accepted: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard not voting. Members of the Art Selection Committee of the Yakima Center Advisory Board, Bootsy Semon, Muriel Adams, Delma Tayer and Ed Weber, were present to discuss with Council members their recommendations on the purchase of 3 paintings by area artists for the Center. The contemporary works of Quinton Searles, Leo Adams and Charles Smith recommended would cost $2,450. In discussion, Council members indicated they were not completely satisfied with the paintings chosen and +e|f that there should be more of a theme chosen. Mayor Edmondson indicated that possibly the Council should have given clear guidelines to the Committee to follow. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard that the purchase of the paintings be postponed so that the Council can discuss at their study session on Thursday, the matter of proposing more definite guidelines for the Committee to follow: carried, Allard, Hn|brook Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Walker voting nay by voice vote. At 3:00 p.m., the Council members resumed their regular meeting at the Council Chambers of City Ha| |. Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Moore. 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. - - 485 APRIL | | , 1977 - —� --' ------------- -----'-------'----'--------' ��''^~~~~-'--'-- ---------- i Mayor Moy Edmondson requested that items #4 and #|2 be deleted from fhe'Consenf Agenda and a citizen, Mr. Philip Naud, requested that item #Q be deleted from the Consent Agenda. It was the consensus of the,Council that the deletions, as requested, be made,, The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items i n c l u d i n g resolutions by title. ) f was MOVED i by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, A|iord, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder,vofing aye on roll call. ! (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate ' items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) The minutes for the previous meeting having been duly cerfified accurate., two Council members and no one present wishing �� to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared �� - soid minutes approved, as corrected. This being the time set for a hearing on Petition No. 899, filed by Ed Shelton and Others, requesting vacation of a portion of So,.4fh Avenue, Councilman Allard asked why the petitioners want this vacated. Glenn Rice Director of Community Dave|opmenf,sfofed it was because of safety and traffic problems. Mr. Steve Anderson of Noel Canning Corporation spoke to Council stating that they object to this vacation because they use the alley and they want to expand in the area in the future. He stated ,he was not ( prepared for this hearing because he did nof.know it was set for today. It was MOVED by Wo|ker seconded by Holbrook that this hearing be continued for two weeks or until April 25, 1977 with notification sent to the appropriate parties: carried, A||ard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. This being the time set for a hearing on Resolution No, D7 3661 for the creation of a Local Improvement District for, the construction of the River Road District, Dave Vargas, Project CourdinofoF spoke to Council stating the main interceptor is under contract and has received approval from EPA. One condition EPA has put on the gronf.funds is that there be { persons to connect to the interceptor. Preston Shepherd, the consultant for the projects, reviewed the map of the proposed L.I.D. stating that there have been several objections. He informed Council of various options which could be taken in order to delete areas from the L.|,D,. Mr. Shepherd stated that right now, the people filing protests amount to 32% of the assessment against the property. Present and speaking in opposition to this assessment was Mr. George Twohy and Mr. Lloyd Rigby representing John I. Haas Company, Mr. Jewell Baker of 1201 N. 23rd Avenue, Mr. Gordon Hnpson of 314 Miller Building, and Mr. Clayton Baskin of 1711 River Road. Present and speaking in fovnr the proposed L'1,0' were So. ' Mr. Mr. Gene Mayer of 602 So 32nd �ven�e �r Don Skidmore, Prosidanf of Central Steel and Tank, and Mr. B||| Rich of I/ | 2820 River Road. After discussion, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard that Ordinance No. 2064, creating L:]).0c..No, 1011, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. L. The Council members informed the citizens opposing this � |'^ � � ` that they have 30 days in which to file written protests with the Office of the C|fy Clerk. Mrs. Grayce Kauzlarich, owner of Yellow Cab Company spoke to Council requesting that they not make any decisions,regarding - | taxi stands, etc., without contacting her, ( / Mr. Gene Mayer spoke to Council regarding a proposed annexation stating that the Planning Commission made no recommendation, as the vote was split 3 to 3.. He asked Council to consider sending the annexation back to him if they are not in favor of it once it is filed with the City Clerk's Office. It was the consensus of the Council to assure Mr. Mayer that they will consider sending it back to him. APRIL | | , 1977 It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3670, granting authorization to execute an agreement with Johnson Construction Inc., for the construction of a domestic sewer line, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. A| |ard, Simmons and Walker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3670, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Johnson Construction, Inc., for the construction of a domestic sewer line. *|f was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3671, granting authorization to execute an easement document with Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company to install underground telephone facilities across Cahalan Park, be passed: carried, 8||ard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-307|, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an easement document to Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company to install underground telephone facilities across Cahalan Pork. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook that the Council authorize the expenditure of $3,580 of FRS funds for cardio- pulmonary resuscitation equipment: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard, Simmons and Walker absent. In reference to the agreement to participate in a Princeton University Work-Study Program, Mayor Edmondson asked what the obligation of the City would be. City Manager Eastman stated it is about $400 which is budgeted in the Parks and Recreation Department. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3672 granting authorization to execute an agreement to participate in a Princeton University Work-Study Program, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. 8|'ard, Simmons and Walker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3672, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement to participate in a Princeton University Work- Study Program. Council members having received information on the disposition of the residence at 101 N. 8th Street, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook to authorize staff to dispose of the structure accepting a minimum of $500 and retaining the property: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard, Simmons and Walker absent. The Council also instructed staff to bring back the offers received at a later date. Mayor Edmondson announced that the three members of the Human Relations Commission whose terms expire the end of this month will be reappoinfed. There 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 5:40 p.m., to then meet on Thursday, April 14 1977, at the hour of 12:00 Noon in the Cascade Room of the Holiday Inn Restaurant: carried, Edmondson, Ho|brook Moore and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. A||ord, Simmons and Walker absent. 487 APR IL II, 1977 Y■i,-. CO READ AND C E R T I F I E D ACCURATE BY C lah . c ber DATE .- COUNCILMAN ATTEST: /.. . r -- 1 / t • F , alfe,ride,f- CITY OLE" MAYOR i 1