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Home My WebLink About09/05/1972 Special Meeting / Regular Meeting r 4.26 SEPTEMBER .5 197 2 MINUTES.OF SPECIAL- MEETING - •.YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL • - SEPTEMBER 5,• 197.2 . . The City Counci•1 'met session pursuant ito. due notice at , .1.2 :00 , .Noon,'- September • 5, 1972, in the Conference •Room -at •Yakima City Hall... - - Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown,•Lenore Lambert, Jim Lust, Walter Robinson, 1Don 'and -Bill Whitaker. .'Also present was .City. Manager. McMicken. Council members discussed ' -the Arboretum (K- Mart) Annexation proposal;. the 'consensus was to pursue the annexation through•the Boundaryl.Review hearing. ' discussion ensued. concerning metropolitan -wide planning for the Yakima area in preparation for a meeting with the County Commissioners and Councilmen from Union Gap. A memorandum.. from the City-Attorney was read: relative to costs engaging legal , defense for indigent defendents charged with violating City ordinances. No decision was reached pending return of the City Attorney. The special meeting adjourned_at 3:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER `5, '.1972 3 :00 O'CLOCK P.M. • The City Council then in 'regular - sess:ion -at .the hour of 3::00 P.M. Mayor Broad pre- siding, Councilmen Brown,'Lambert,'Lust,. Robinson_; Schussler and Whitaker and Manager McMicken present on roll call. City Attorney Andrews absent on roll call. The Invocation was. - given: - by Councilman Brown = • The minutes of the regular meeting of August 28, 1972, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing to have said •minutescread -publ:ic'ly, 'Mayor Broad declared said minutes approved as recorded. A Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on.• August, 28, , 1.972•;. -by Merle G. Olsen, 1518 Pleasant Avenue, in. :the amount. of $452.46, for 'medical-:expenses: incurred 'as the result of his son inhaling excess chlorene gas from the:•Franklin .Pool, it was MOVED by. Lust, f, • seconded by Robinson :that said. claim for damages be referred..tothe•.CityManager and Staff for study and recommendation.: carried, Broad:,, Brown,, Lambert, Lust!, Robinson', Schussler: and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. • City Manager McMicken reviewed the matter of the 20 mile- per hour: lim.it:or the North Sixth Avenue bicycle route. He read a letter from Jesse G. Lindeman, 3712 West Chestnut, regarding the bicycle route from Chestnut north. Mr. Lindeman indicated that there is not sufficient• posting of the bicycle route and the 20 mile per hour speed Mr. McMicken read responses from himself, the Traffic. Engineer and Police Chief. These re- sponses indicated that the-public is :having .hard.•trime - adjusting to the 20 mile per •hour' speed limit on all bicycle .routes. —Councilman Robinson stated' that.'he- felt - the 20 'mile per hour speed limit on North Sixth Avenue bicycle route should be raised to some reason- able basis, and that 25 miles per hour has been the tentative suggestion. Councilman Lust stated that he did not oppose raising the speed limit on Sixth Avenue, to.25 miles . per hour, primarily because North•. Sixth• Avenue- doesn't get the- bicycle traffic that Chest- nut does. He indicated that perhaps a: system. of education for motorists:, whereby war -ping citations were given the first time, would go over much better than fines. Mr. Loyd House, 1113 Roosevelt, spoke against the bicycle route on North Sixth Avenue. Police Chief Jack LaRue reported that car- bicyclist accidents have increased 50 percent since the bicycle routes were opened. Councilman Lambert stated that she feels a first time warning is a better learning device than paying a fine. Police Chief LaRue stated that traffic enforcement on all bicycle routes has been equal. Public Works Director Dave. Vargas pointed out that the 30 mile per hour traffic was intended for Fifth.Avenue, and Sixth Avenue was intended for the bicycle route. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Whitaker that legislation be prepared which would amend the Yakima Municipal Code changing the speed limit on North Sixth Avenue to 25 miles per hour: car- ried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. It was informally agreed that individuals who had instigated the bicycle routes would be notified of this change before it is adopted. Captain Metzer of the Police Department indicated that he is in favor of 'a speed limit that is fair to everyone, but is not in favor of warning type citations, as a general practice. City Manager McMicken reported on authorization to execute a grant award contract with the State of Washington•Law and Justice Planning Office, to finance a Learning Center Program. He explained that this program is conducted through the school system, and the City acts as the agency to make possible the grant. He stated that this - grant award contract has been approved by controlling authorities. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lambert that Resolution No. D -1920 authorizing execution Of a grant award contract with the State of Washington Law and Justice Planning Office, to finance a Learning Center Program, be passed as read: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robin- son, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -1920, A•RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and'City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a grant award contract with the State of Washington, Planning and Community Affairs Agency, Law and Justice Planning Office, to finance a Learning Center Program. City Manager McMicken reported that in connection with the Mead Avenue improvements, an - offer to sell document has been received from E. Maurice and Ruth•Anderson. After due, - -- due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lust that Resolution No. D -1921 authorizing the purchase of said right of way property for Mead Avenue improvements, be passed as read: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson,, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -1921, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of right of way property for Mead Avenue improvements. • 427 • SEPTEMBER 5; 1972 City Manager McMicken reported that in connection with the 40th Avenue improvements, an offer to sell document has been received from Jess and Viola Chisum. After due dis- cussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. D -1922 authori- zing the purchase of said right of way property for 40th Avenue improvements, be passed as read•:,carr.ied, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. . RESOLUTION NO. D -1922, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of right of way property for 40th Avenue improvements. City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and considered by a bid board on August 30, 1972, for the 1972 Sewer Sealing, as follows: Gelco Grouting Service $27,294.75 The Penetryn System, Inc. $18,233.25/ The City Engineer recommending that the contract be awarded to The Penetryn System, Inc„ who submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount .of $18,233.25, it was MOVED by Robin- son, seconded by Lambert that the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that the contract be awarded to The Penetryn System, Inc., in the amount of $18,233.25, and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with said contractor upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken ex- plained that the funds for this project are already available from the Sewer Construc- tion Fund. City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and considered by a bid board on' September 1, 1972, for the Nob Hill Boulevard Overcrossing Deck Repair, as follows: Federal Construction Company $48,772.80 C.R. Watts Company $36,463.46 Yakima Asphalt Paving Co. $32,781.10 � The City Engineer recommending that the contract 'be awarded to Yakima.Asphalt Paving Co., who submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $32,781.10, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert that recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that the contract be awarded to Yakima Asphalt Paving Co., in the amount of $32,78'1.10, and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with said contractor upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. • City Manager McMicken reported on a referral by the Regional Clearinghouse Board re Port of Sunnyside Industrial Park projects.in, conjunction with the City. of Sunnyside: It was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Robinson that the City Manager submit a letter to the Re- gional Clearinghouse Board supporting these projects. Councilman Don Schussler stated that .the .City Charter provides that ordinances and re- - solutions should be read at the time of public meetins, and that it is his feeling that that time, is primarily-wasted. He pointed out that the concept of reading the ordinances aloud was designed-originally to :advise the public of legislation, but it does not pro- vide that service :, Mr.. Schussler stated that he feels that this provision of the City Charter should be stricken, and in its place, copies of the ordinances and resolutions should be provided to-the public and news media. It was then MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Lambert that the City Attorney and Staff be directed to prepare legislation to place on the November general election ballot the matter of amending the City Charter by de- leting the provision which requires full reading of all ordinances and resolutions before they are acted upon by the City Council: carried, Broad�, Lambert,' Robinson, Schus- sler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Lust temporarily absent. Parks and Recreation Director Bill Hutsinpiller reported that in accordance with action taken at the regular Council meeting of May 8, 1972, the firm of Olsen- Richert - Bignold (ORB) has completed a study and prepared a site master plan for a proposed Freeway Ath- letics Park. Mr. Hutsinpiller explained that the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Lions Club have reviewed the site master plan, and received it in a positive form. Mr. Roger Richert of ORB gave a presentation on the site plan. He stated that because of State ecology requirements, this. site could not be used as a land fill. Mr. Richert de- scribed the existing 30 acre site, which is made up of two parcels of land owned by the City of Yakima and Gibson Packing. Mr. Richert explained that the major use of the park will be for athletics, with other activities to be family oriented. He reviewed the park design criteria and philosophy which includes picnicking, hiking and nature trails,, nature study and related activities, and athletics. He stated that the estimated total project cost of $841,240 is based on a total development, but does not include cost of land acquisition. Parks and Recreation Director Bill Hutsinpiller explained that an . appraisal on•.the site had just been received, but hadn't been reviewed. Mr. Richert ' pointed-out that.the'site complies with the City's comprehensive plan. Bill Hutsinpiller explained that funding assistance is' available from two sources (1) State Matching Funds - Referendum 18, funding available up to 75 percent of local develop- ment cost, and (2) Federal Matching Fund- Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, funding available up to 50 percent of local development cost. Mr. Hutsinpiller indicated that with the approval-of the plan and authorization by the Council, an application for funding would be prepared. He stated that prior to submittal•the application would come back to the Council for their approval. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Schussler that the Staff be_authorized to prepare the necessary documents to submit for funding of the Freeway Athletics Park, concurrent with entering into negotia- tions with property owners regarding possible sale contingent upon grants being pro- vided: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. J * Councilman Robinson asking to be excused from the next three meetings of September 11, 18, and 25, .1972, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Lust that he be excused: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson,'Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. * 'Corrected er minutes p of September 11, 1972 to show absence of Councilman Robinson for the three consecutive meetings of September 18, 25, and October 2, 1972. r • 4:2S SEPTEMBER 5, 1972 Councilman Brown asking to be excused from the next meeting'of September 11, 1972, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Schussler that he be excused: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to . come before the Council, it was MOVED by Lust, se- conded by Whitaker that we do now adjourn at the hour of 5:00 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY v + b ' ! 4 / DATE 7/_/17 t_ C+UNCILMAN • n^ ✓vlZ DATE � /17/7 Z . COUNCILMAN ATTEST: ' C I T Y k.7 618261-" 14..4 • C L E R K M A Y O R MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 6, 1972 Pursuant to the minutes of a special meeting he on August 8, 1972, the City Council met with Yakima County Commissioners and Union Gap Councilmen at Yakima County Courthouse in special session. An extract of the recorded minutes of that meeting are recorded herewith: CITY COUNCIL - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING The September 6th, 1972, City Council - County Commissioners meeting was called to order at 3:00 P.M. by Les Conrad. Those present: Yakima City Council- Walter Robinson, Don Schussler, Wray Brown, Mayor-Bert Broad, Lenore Lambert, James Lust, City Planner Jay Otto, City Manager Craig McMicken, and City Clerk Jack Daniels. County — Commissioners Cliff Onsgard, Les Conrad, Angus McDonald, and County Planner Warren Sutliff. Union Gap Council - Joe Suites, HerbbButler, and Everett Melville. Others present: Dick Hill, Janet Snodgrass, Ines Rice, Nita McKivar, James Clifford, Stephen Huza, and Bob Wherry from Tri -City 'Herald. Absent: Bob Masterman, Union Gap Mayor. Les Conrad read the opening statement from the Commissioners (a copy of which is in the City Clerk's file).. It was concurred that the area in consideration would be the general metropolitan area around Yakima g Terrace Heights, West Valley, Broadway and possibly Moxee be included. It was agreed that the committee be comprised of 7 or perferably 9 members. Cliff Onsgard• felt that it would be more satisfactory to have a'larger repre- sentation than the stated 3 members for the unincorporated area, as these are the people who are mostly effected, but in still using the 9 member board. This to be discussed further at a later date. Adoption of a joint zoning and building codes acceptable to both City and County residences on the fringe areas was discussed, but is in need of further discussion and research. It was suggested that a plan be designated using R - 1, R -2, etc. with R-1 for the area who wanted the stricter zoning, and so forth. Lenore Lambert suggested that the City's present Annexation Policy not be dropped at the appointing of the Committee, but after'the committee has started it's initial ground work. Jim Lust suggested that the City's Outside Utility Agreement be dropped with respect to existing residences, but to be retained for new developments until such time when the planning committee makes some recommendations and is formalized. Walter Robinson spoke on the need and necessity for planning of regulations and restrictions, and.the problems the committee will be up against in imposing such limitations on the people. .Lots of working out to be done yet. Good joint zoning would create less friction-when - an area wishes to come into a city from the aspect of County zoning on a town level. Council should analyze metropol- itan area. Such as what areas should and should not be allowed into the city. Also defining the neighborhoods around fringe areas. People must not be pushed into annexing into the city. They need an 'incentive to become involved. The audience was then asked for their opinions of which James.Clifford said he was very encouraged to see what appears to be the disappearance of provincial attitude. Also, Stephen Huza felt it was a good step up the ladder 'of success. There being.no further discussion at this time, the meeting was adjourned. C I T Y gkeWed 71"6‘,../ id& e C L E R K - ■