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Home My WebLink About01/28/1974 Business Meeting A-89 JANUARY 28; 1974 The City Council met in session at 1:30 P.M. on this date in the Con- ference Room at Yakima City Hall. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad; Wray Brown; Betty L. Edmondson; W; K- "Pete" Moore; Charles A. Rich, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker; '- There was discussion of the AWC'Legislative Bulletin as it relates to the L.E.F.F. Bill for police and fire: City Manager McMicken-gave areport on the Fire StatiorCNo, 1 appraisal, noting'that it mould take 60 days-and asked the Council is in favor of a formal-appraisal. It was the consensus of Council that a formal appraisal not be given: A report was given by Director of Public Services, , Jack Daniel and Ken Reed regarding the matter of airport land acquisition. They indicated a $200,000 cost for selected parcels of land. - At 2:30 P.M., Council members into the Council Chambers for a Press Conference. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members met in the Council Chambers for the balance of the-meeting, Mayor Broad presiding,-Councilmen Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker, City Manager-McMicken and City .Attorney Andrews present on-roll-call. Councilman Edmondson requesting-permission to be excused from-the next two regular Council meetings of February 4 and-February-11, 1974, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that Councilman Edmondson be excused on those dates: carried, Broad, Brown, 'Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. The Invocation was given by Councilman Brown. Mayor Broad noted an omission in the Minutes of the previous regular' meeting of February 21, 1974, in regard to the action taken by the Council on the traffic diverter, and that this addition will be made and they will be approved at-the next meeting. This being the time 'set for the Hearing on EratitionkNo..800, filed by Orman E. Arnold and others, requesting vacation of King Street between Rock Avenue and Ledwich Avenue, having been continued from the previous meeting of January 21, -1974, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown 'that this Hearing be continued to February 4, 1974: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. This being the time set for the Hearing' on the South 3rd Avenue Improvement Project from Nob Hill Boulevard to Division Street, Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, reviewed the recommendation-from the Planning Commission 'for widening this-proposed area. With—the use of a design r drawing, Mr. Vargas explained that four feet will be added to the existing-street-providing for four lanes, but that no parking would be added. He further explained-the-plans for extension of the side- walk on -either -side of the street' and the placement of street trees along the sidewalk. He--reviewed the increased turn radius at intersections with the provision for ramps to kaccommodate wheel chairs and bicycles-- He indicated a total cost of $225,000 for project, with 90 'percent of the funding to be provided by 'Urban Arterial Board Funds and 10 percent by the City. Mr. explained that it will be necessary to temporarily close the street during construction, but that provisions would be made for local traffic. He recommended the adoption of,a,Negative Environmental Impact Statement, noting that all authorities contacted agree that this statement is -adequate. Those present and speaking to this matter were City Engineer Fritz Jaeger, Tom Howell, Mrs. EverettNicholson, Mrs. W. Carson and Mrs. Cunningham. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that this Hearing be closed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that the preliminary design and cost estimate for this project be approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. It was then MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that the Negative Environmental Impact Statement A- 90 January 28, 1974 be adopted: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Referring to the proposed Resolution concerning City employee retirement age, City Manager McMicken explained that in 1962 the City adopted the retirement age of 65 years while under the Statewide City Retirement System and that later extensions were made for certain employees exceeding that age. He further explained that the City is now under the Public Employees Retirement System which provides for retirement at 70 years of age but that the City prefers to keep the retirement age at 65 years and provide for extension of the retirement age on a year to year basis if necessary. City Attorney Andrews explained the City's position under the State Laws. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D-3060, declaring the City's policy concerning retirement age, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3060, A RESOLUTION specifying the mandatory retirement age for City employees, and repealing Resolution No. D-435, adopted August 13, 1962, and D-1460, adopted March 23, 1970. Chief Building Inspector, Newell Pock, explained the proposed amendment to the Housing Code Compliance Inspection Program, noting that the Code now provides for inspections only when there is a change of occupancy. He explained that provision should be made for inspection before the sale of property since there is often no change in occupancy, as is the case with many rental properties. He reviewed the memo on this subject dated January 2, 1974, recommending the adoption of the proposed amendment. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. 1615, providing for said amend- ment, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Rich voting nay on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1615, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; pro- hibiting the sale or occupancy of buildings without obtaining a Certifi- cate of Occupancy; and amending Section 11.20.020, Subsection H-301 (b), of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Training and Safety Officer, Ed Davis, reviewed the Annual Accident Report dated January 16, 1974, and reviewed the provisions of the Safety Training Observation Program. He referred to the material passed to Councilmen on this subject, noting an annual cost of $220,832 for accidents in 1973. He covered the analysis made of various City departments and results of the training program presently being carried on. A report having been received from the City Engineer on the completion of L.I.D. No. 993, Englewood Heights West Domestic Water District, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that February 25, 1974, be the date set for Rearing on the assessment roll: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. An Ordinance transferring the amount of $200,000 from Federal Shared Revenue Funds to the Airport Improvement Fund and appropriating $20,000 within the Airport Improvement Fund for Air Terminal Parking Lot Improve- ments, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, and being again read by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Rich that Ordinance No. 1616, providing for said transfer and appro- priation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1616, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $200,000 from 199-Federal Shared Revenue Fund to 361-Airport Improvement Fund; appropriating the amount of $20,000 from unappropriated money in 361-Airport Improvement Fund to Account 361.546.25.65 as a 1974 appropriation for 361-Airport Improvement Fund. A-91 January 28, 1974 Referring to the proposed Ordinances adopting by reference 1973 Editions of the Uniform Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Code, Chief Building Inspector, Newell Pock, explained that these codes are updated every three years as a result of the annual meetings of the International Conference of Building Officials at which new requirements are intro- duced. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich that Ordinance No. 1617, adopting by reference the 1973 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE No. 1617, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference the Uniform Building Code, 1973 Edition, Copy- right 1973 by the International Conference of Building Officials, regulating the direction, construction, enlargement, alteration, re- pair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City of Yakima; and amending Section 11.04.010 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1618, adopt- ing by reference the 1973 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1618, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1973 Edition, by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officals; amend- ing Section 11.44.010, 11.44.040 and 11.44.050, enacting new Sections 11.44.020 and 11.44.130, and repealing Sections 11.44.060, 11.44.070, 11.44.080, 11.44.090, 11.44.105 and 11.44.120, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that Ordinance 1619, adopting by reference the 1973 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1619, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference, the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1973 Edition, by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Inter- national Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, together with "Appendix A", Uniform Mechanical Code Standards and Uniform Building Code Standards, and "Appendix B", Steam and Hot Water Boilers, Steam and Hot Water Piping and Fuel Gas Piping, and amending Sections 11.32.010, 11.32.040 and 11.32.060 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Petition No. 804, having been filed with the City Clerk on January 23, 1974, by Dennis Sunderland and others, requesting improvement of pro- perty by the construction of a sewer in the vicinity of Rancho Lane, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Petition No. 804, for the creation of a Local Improvement District, be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on: a. January 21, 1974, by Stanley Joe Carlson, 2911 Shelton Avenue, in the amount of $104.75 for damages to his contact lenses while on duty as a Yakima Police Officer; b. January 23, 1974, by Steven E. Meagher, 3312 Lincoln Avenue, in the amount of $291.17 for damages to his automobile by a City vehicle; c. January 22, 1974, by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Menard, 1909 Tieton Drive, in the amount of $107.10 for damages from a City sewer; d. January 25, 1974, by Robert M. Massong, 2001 Tieton Drive in the amount of $259.90 for damages from a City sewer, A January 28, 1974 it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that said Damage Claims be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich,. Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state travel for Parks Director, Bill Hutsinpiller, to travel to Orlando, Florida, for the presentation of the merit award on Lions Swimming Pool, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that said travel request be denied: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. The City Treasurer having submitted the following report for the month of December, 1973: December 31, 1973 Mr. Craig McMicken City Manager Yakima, Washington Dear Sir: The following investments were purchased during the month of December,1973: TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #CO27-BK OF YAKIMA 200,000.00 REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #P83995-N.B.C. 200,000.00 REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #C0123-BK OF YAKIMA 200,000.00 600,000.00 GENERAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #CO20-BK OF YAKIMA 100,000.00 100,000.00 STREET TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2691 7.65%-DUE 2/4/74 50,000.00 50,000.00 ARTERIAL STREET TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #60402-7 @ 7.59%-DUE 3/11/74 100,000.00 100,000.00 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2689 @ 7.61%-DUE 6/17/74 100,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #60206-5 @ 7.59%-DUE 6/17/74 100,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2690 @ 7.59%-DUE 6/26/74 100,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #559 @ 7.59%-DUE 6/26/74 100,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #9803 @ 7.59%-DUE 6/26/74 100,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #9235 @ 7.59%-DUE 6/26/74 100,000.00 600,000.00 WATER-SEWER TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #556 @ 7.63%-DUE 3/11/74 50,000.00 REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #83859-N.B.C. 100,000.00 150,000.00 WATER-SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION 1968 RESERVE ACCOUNT TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #9804 @ 7.65%-DUE 2/28/74 35,000.00 35,000.00 WATER-SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION 1968 PR. & INTEREST TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #9804 @ 7.65%-DUE 2/28/74 125,000.00 125,000.00 JANUARY 28, 1974 A- 0 3 % CITY GARAGE - Depreciation Account TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #556 @ 7.63% - DUE 3/11/74 50,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2691 C 7.65% - DUE 2/4/74 50,000.00 100,000.00 IRRIGATION YAKIMA L.I.D. #992- WARRANT #7 @ 61/2% 48.00 REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #P84164 - N.B.C. 150,000.00 150,048.00 TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER,1973- $2,010,048.00 The following investments were sold during the month of December, 1973. I/ TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH YAKIMA L.I.D. #903 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 5,293.30 YAKIMA L.I.D. #929 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 2,248.67 YAKIMA L.I.D. #933 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 1,450.86 YAKIMA L.I.D. #959 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 668.38 9,661.21 GENERAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #0026 - BK OF YAKIMA 100,000.00 REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #0023 - BK OF YAKIMA (Sold to Treasurer's Surplus Cash) 200,000.00 300,000.00 STREET TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2685 50,000.00 50,000.00 ARTERIAL STREET TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #60318-5 100,000.00 100,000.00 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2659 100,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #3588 100,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #9148 100,000.00 -TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6958 100,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2666 100,000.00( ' TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #549 100,000.00 600,000.00 1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT G.O. BOND REDEMPTION TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8549 25,000.00 25,000.00 1972 VARIOUS PURPOSE G.O. BOND REDEMPTION TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8549 85,000.00 85,000.00 I/ WATER -SEWER U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #553985 - SKR #59698 96,314.50 REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #CO20 - BK OF YAKIMA (Sold to General Fund) 100,000.00 196,314.50 WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION 1968 RESERVE ACCOUNT TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8534 35,000.00 35,000.00 WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION 1956 PRINC. & INTEREST TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8534 10,000.00 10,000.00 WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION 1964 PRINC. & INTEREST TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8534 30,000.00 30,000.00 WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION 1968 PRINC. & INTEREST TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8534 50,000.00 50,000.00 A -94 JANUARY 28, 1974 CITY GARAGE - Depreciation Account - TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2685 .50,000.00 50,000.00 FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION YAKIMA L.I.D. #931- INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 106.13 WITHDRAWAL FROM SAVINGS ACCOUNT #32090 - WASH. MUTUAL BANK 5,000.00 5,106.13 CEMETERY TRUST YAKIMA L.I.D. #911- INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 778.43 YAKIMA L.I.D. #957 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 150.49 YAKIMA L.I.D. #958- INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 469.73 YAKIMA L.I.D. #934- INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 1,456.41 2,855.06 I/ IRRIGATION TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #9214 170,000.00 170,000.00 TOTAL INVESTMENTS SOLD DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1973 - -- $1,718,936.90 Respectfully submitted, Doris A. Hufferd Deputy City Treasurer APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE s /Craiq McMicken CITY MANAGER s /Leonard Crose FINANCE OFFICER s /Walter Chappel TREASURER it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the Report of the City Treasurer dated December 31, 1973, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned at 4:20 P.M. to Friday, February 1, 1974, at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet at the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY (. !i A �� DATE 1 ` `V COUNCILMAN IL. 4.. DATE GO-Ai-7v COUNCILMAN ATTEST: j cit■c i s e CITY / LERK / MAYOR