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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/1971 Business Meeting 22S . JULY 19, 1971 The City.Council met in. regular session,, Mayor Larson presiding , Councilmen Brown, Keith, Lambert, Lust, McNeice and'Robinson, Assistant City Manager Friedline and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. ,City Manager McMicken absent and excused. The Invocation was given by Councilman Keith. .: The minutes of the regular meeting of July 12, 1971, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Larson declared said minutes approved as recorded. Petition No. 708, having been filed with the City Clerk on July 13, 1971, by Idamont Realt Company, Inc., and Safeway Stores, Incorporated, requesting improvement of property.by the construction of a sewer in the vicinity of South First Street arid Mead Avenue,•.it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Keith that said Petition No. 708, "for the creation of a Local Im- provement District, be referred to'the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, -Lust, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. A Damage Claim, having been filed with the City Clerk on July 15, 1971, by Gordon Hanson, 2908 Tieton Drive, for damages in the amount of $45.82, caused by a sewer backup, it was MOVED by McNeice, seconded by Lust that said Damage Claim be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, Lust, Mc- Neice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lust that. Ordinance No. 1321 prohibiting parking on cer- tain streets, be passed as read. Traffic Engineer Al Ray explained that this Ordinance puts together 23 items re prohibiting parking, some of which are old and some are new, and reviewed the new ones. Persons present and speaking to various parking removal projects to be covered were: George Feitush, Owner of the Donut Shop, 315 W. Walnut, who discussed the matter of moving the curb in on the Walnut side of his restaurant, when the parking is removed on Walnut. He inquired as to when the proposed Ordinance would be effective and after finding out that he has 30 days before the parking is removed, stated that he plans 'to have this curb work done by a private contractor, rather than by the L.I.D. method, which will get the job done before the removal of the parking is accomplished; Mike Wilsonran-interested citizen, asked questions about the removal of parking in front of churches and whether traffic tickets would be given if people parked in these places. Perry Robinson, Attorney, representing several property owners on Nob Hill Boulevard where the parking is to be removed, and speaking against thi =s removal of parking, stated that although they were given a year to find other parking, they are still pro- testing the removal. He stated that if the parking is removed that his clients ex- pect to file claims against the City. Council members asked if the portion of the proposed Ordinance re the removal of the parkin on Nob Hill Boulevard, could be deleted and considered at a later time. City Attorney An- drews suggested' that the Ordinance be passed as this time and could be amended later to de- lete certain portions if necessary. After due discussion, Mayor Larson called for the roll call vote on the Motion to pass said Ordinance prohibiting parking on certain streets and it carried,: Brown, Keith, - Lambert, Larson, Lust, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1321, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; establishing no parking zones -. on certain streets prohibiting parking at all times; and amending Section 9.75.040 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. An Ordinance appropriating and transferring the amount of $65,000 from Cumulative Reserve for Capital Improvements to Urban.Arterial Street Fund, to pay for current Arterial pro- jects having been read in its entirety at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until July 26, 1971. Mr. John Huck, being present, stated that he has several topics to bring before the Council for discussion, as follows: 1. The manner in which the City bus system is financed. He stated that a number of people do not believe it is = fair to assess the individual householder the same a- mount as apartment houses. 2. Many householders are not in favor of the bag _your garbage program, and discussed the reasons in detail. He was also concerned about how the refuse is destroyed at the landfill when in the plastic bags. 3. He asked what they are going to do with the stumps along Jefferson Avenue, where= there used to be beautiful trees. There was discussion on these matters as follows: 1. There are 14,000 householders paying 650 a month transit tax, which is about half of the cost of running the buses. City Attorney Andrews explained that the tax is authorized by State law to be imposed against any householder which is furnishei with a City service and to whom a bill is rendered and when an apartment house has only one meter, and one billing, then it pays as one householder. It was brought out that this transit tax was voted ih by the people and whether it'can be changed by a vote of the people, as far as the billing is concerned is not known at this time. It was suggested that the City Attorney look into this matter and bring back a report to the Council with a copy to be sent to Mr. Huck. There was also discussion on bus fumes and Assistant City Manager Friedline reported that it is contemplated that new busses will be purchased in the near future and that they are currently gathering information on types and sizes of busses. 2. It was explained to Mr. Huck that the proposed refuse program is on a trial basis with fifty householders and the studay hasn't been concluded. The process of putting the refuse in the landfill was also described. 229-- JULY 19, 1971 • • 3. Discussion on the matter of the•removal of the trees on Jefferson, that there is a chipper machine that can be used for removing 'stumps. . No formal action was taken on any of these matters at this time. Walker Martin, Chairman of the Youth'Advisory Commission, gave a report•of the activities of this group since it was formed. He referred to'the recent disturbances caused by some of the youth of Yakima, and stated that the Youth Advisory Commission has been trying to find out why this happened, that they are trying to meet:with the youth and are making nu- merous telephone calls. He also reported that they are working towards getting a Youth Center, possibly opening up a park for the youth, and are planning - a'voter registration program for the 18 to 21 year olds, who are now able to register and-vote. Councilman Lambert asked if the Youth Advisory Commission had found out why the youths causing the re cent disturbances were so destructive and violent, and suggested this be investigated. Mr. Martin indicated that they are hoping that a Youth Center will open new avenues for the kids to travel, and that they will pursue this matter further and report back'to' the Coun- cil. Assistant Manager Friedline referred the matter of the Review of TOPICS program to Traffic Engineer Al Ray, who explained that under this program, the Federal Act authorizes the provision of funds to correct deficiencies in the present streets, one -third of which funds will be local and two- thirds,,•Federal Funds administered through the State. He fur- ther explained that to qualify for this program the City has to do a study which consists of several requirements: select a set of streets on which this'study is going to be made, prepare a prospectus, and provide a consultant'to inventory the street system, analyze and implement the plan. Mr. Ray stated that part of this has been done - -that a system of streets has been selected for the study,, a prospectus and consultant agreement has been developed, and they are now asking that the Council authorize the hiring of a consultant to go ahead and do the inventory and analyze the data on a sharing ba with the City staff. Mr. Ray recommending that Cottingham and Associates, who have done a previous stud, .for us, be authorized-to do this study, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert that the employment of Cottingham and Associates, be authorized, subject to the approval of the State and Federal Highway Services: carried, Brown ,.Keith, Lambert, Larson, Lust, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Assistant City Manager Friedline reporting that a request has been made by Mr. Tanzy D. Livingston for outside water service at 1613 West McKinley, that an outside hookup agree- ment has been signed and recommending approval of this service, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by McNeice that said outside water service be approved: carried, Brown,. Keith, Lambert, Larson, Lust, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice -vote. . Assistant City Manager Friedline referred the matter of the Yakima Police Department - Community Service Programs, 1971 -72 Report to Police Chief Robert Madden, who stated that this is the first such report made and is a summary of their Community Service Programs. He introduced Patrolman Reid Follansbee, who briefly reviewed this`report, listing the var ious programs and the results of each. Assistant City Manager Friedline reported that Offers to Sell right of way property for various street projects have been received and Resolutions have been prepared authorizing the purchase of said right of way. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Ke "ith that Resolu- tion No. D -1696 authorizing the purchase of right of way property for Mead Avenue improve- , ments from Alta Mae Marker and Chlora L. Brush, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, Lust, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -1696, a resolution authorizing the purchase of right of way property for Mead Avenue Improvements. It was MOVED by Keith, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D -1697 authorizing the pur- chase of right of way property for Washington Avenue improvements from E. L., Eustace R. and Alice V. Clark, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, Lust, Mc- Neice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -1697, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of right of way property for Washington Avenue improvements. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lambert that Resolution No. D -1698 authorizing the pur- chase of right of way property for South Third Avenue improvements from George T. and Margie E. Jordan, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, Lust, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -1698, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of right of way property for South Third Avenue improvements. Assistant City Manager Friedline referred the matter of the Report on the status of Water Meter Antitrust Litigation to City Attorney Andrews, who explained that in 1969 the City oE Yakima joined others in the state in this Litigation, which has been going along for 21/2 years. He further explained that at the time the City joined in this law suit, a deposit of $2,000 was made, and that now Nicholas O'Conner, Attorney, is seeking an additional $1,000, and states that this will be the last request for additional funds. Mr. Andrews recommended that authorization be given to pay this additional $1,000. After due discus- sion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by McNeice that the payment of the requested ad- ditional $1,000 be made as recommended by the City Attorney: carried, Brown, Keith, Lamber.l, Larson, Lust, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Assistant City Manager Friedline referred to the 1971 Street Maintenance Program report ane stated that this Report is submitted for the information of the Council only. Assistant City Manager Friedline referred to two off - the - Agenda items re The Southeast Yakima Community Center, that of two Resolutions which have been prepared in accordance with instructions from HUD to make corrections and use in place of Resolutions No. D -1688 and No. D -1689 adopted by the Council on July 19, 1971. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lust that Resolution No. D -1699 relative to assurances with respect to compliance with the land acquisition requirements of the Uniform Relocation As- sistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, Lust, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. I 230 JULY 19, 1971 RESOLUTION NO. D -1699, A RESOLUTION relative to assurances with respect to compliance with the land acquisition requirements of Title III of the Uniform'Relocation- Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act .,of 1970. It was then MOVED by Robinson, seconded by McNeice that Resolution No. D -1700 providing assurance of compliance with the.relocation assistance provisions of the Uniform Relocatior. Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, Lust, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call: RESOLUTION NO. D -1700, A RESOLUTION providing assurance of compliance with the relocation assistance provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970'. Councilman Brown asking to be excused from the next meeting on July 26, 1971, it was MOVED by Lust, seconded by McNeice that Councilman Brown be excused: carried,: Keith,. Lambert, Larson, Lust, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to come before. the Council, it was MOVED by Lust, seconded by Keith that we do now adjourn at the hour of 10:00 P:M.: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, Lust, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED 'ACCURATE BY DATE C0 I LMAN )l 7 M /?k DATE $ // /" COUNCILMAN • ATTEST: C I T Y C L E R K MT : :Y 0 R Igirr . • • • • • • L r