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The City Council met in session at 1:30 P.M. on this date
in the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall.
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!Councilmen present at the meeting were Assistant Mayor
'Wray Brown, Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles
A. Rich, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Mayor Broad absent
and excused.
lAdministrative Assistant, Dick Zais, discussed the City's
progress in its gasoline conservation program and the recent
!guidelines established by the Federal Energy Commission concerning
t he petroleum allocation and price regulation. In addition,
the Council was advised that departments appear to be staying
!within their budgets and accommodating restrictions on allocations
as a result of the lower gasoline prices and gasoline conservation
!measures initiated.
1 Police Chief Jack LaRue reviewed an evaluation report on the
department's operations as they have been affected by the
reduction of gasoline. The Chief noted that the department
had only been able to save 15 per cent below the previous
!year's gas consumption at the expense of curtailing police
preventative patrols. He recommended to the Council that
Ithe conservation program be restricted on police service
to 10 per cent below the full requirement. The Council responded
'by agreeing that the Police Department should return to full
;operational service with conservation in mind effective immediately.
C aptain Harvey Qualley reviewed the Police Annual Report,
noting that crime in Yakima had been reduced 12 per cent
over the previous year.
Captain Erwin Metzer reported on the meeting he attended
on Police Patrol Management in Seattle consisting of international
and statewide representation. The topics discussed included
the patrol management course, training police and the energy
crisis.
Police Chief Jack LaRue reviewed the financial assistance
request from the Yakima Youth Center made by Director Geraldine
IHatten. She stated that a decision would have to be made by April
16 to meet the funding deadline, since the City is the sponsoring
agency for the program. Last year the City's match was $6,791.
The center is requesting $25,000 this year. The Council
; agreed to review this request at the upcoming Council retreat
Vi and requested that Law and Justice prepare a report on this
iissue.
'At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council
'Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Assistant Mayor
Brown presiding, Councilmen Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler
and Whitaker, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews
!present on roll call. Mayor Broad absent and excused.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Brown.
It was noted that an additional statement should be entered
in the minutes of the previous meeting of April 1, 1974,
regarding Ordinance No. 1639, amending the Certificate of
!Occupancy inspection requirement. This Ordinance will delete
the requirement for a Certificate of Occupancy inspection
on the sale of buildings when no change of occupancy occurs.
1 Mr. Paul George, Manager of Yakima Meadows, being present, spoke
Ito the Council concerning a request made last year for City fire
protection service to the Central Washington Fairgrounds. He noted
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that the fairgrounds is now given service by the City on a .
second call basis, and stressed the need for fire protection
service on a first call basis from the City. Mr. Walt Weeks,
Secretary for the Turf Club, spoke regarding the previous
request by the City for annexation of the fairgrounds before
this fire protection service is granted. He referred to
the Community benefits from the many activites held at the
fairgrounds and requested that the City give consideration
to fire protection service on a contractual basis. He further
requested that the annexation policy be altered, if necessary, to ,
accommodate this request. Mr. Ellis Cummins, a member of
the Fair Board, spoke in favor of this request in light of
the fact that Fire Station No. 5 is now located so close
to the fairgrounds. He also referred to the possibility
of connecting the fire alert system at the fairgrounds with
the main alarm headquarters. Fire Chief Matt Young indicated
that he has been against providing fire service to the fairgrounds ' I/
without annexation since the citizens within the City limits
pay for the City fire service and that exception should not
be made for one private enterprise. He reported that the
fairgrounds would have to be brought up to the City's minimum
Fire Code standards in the event that fire protection service
is granted, but noted an insurance savings through annexation.
Mr. Weeks indicated that the Fair Board will work with the
county regarding possible annexation of the fairgrounds.
It was the consensus of the Council that the Fair Board approach
the County Commissioners regarding the matter annexation.
After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded
by Moore that this matter be referred to the City Manager
and staff for .study and recommendation: carried, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye
by voice vote. Broad absent. Present also, and speaking
to this matter were Mr. Frank Pierce, and Daryl Leonard.
Referring to the proposed agreement with Union Pacific Railroad
to improve the railroad grade crossing at Walnut Street,
Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, reviewed the provisions
of the proposed agreement to include the costs to be covered
by the City in the total amount of $28,358. He noted a total
project cost of approximately $53,440. It was MOVED by Edmondson,
seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. D-3108, authorizing
the execution of said agreement with Union Pacific Railroad
be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler
and Whitaker voting aye on roll 'call. Broad absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3108, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for improvement
of the railroad grade crossing at Walnut Street.
City Attorney, Fred Andrews, explained the legal documents
which have been prepared for execution whereby the City will
purchase, under option agreements, 100 feet of frontage property
on Yakima Avenue, east of the Miller Building. He explained
that the City will then exchange this property for the Capitol I/
Theatre now owned by the Junior Amusement Company. Mr. Andrews
indicated that the City will acquire property under these option
agreements at approximately $230,000 with Federal Revenue
Sharing monies. He further explained that through a lease ,
agreement, the Capitol Theatre will then be leased to
the Junior Amusement Company for entertainment purposes.
Mr. Andrews indicated that this is a straight across trade
and that this method of acquisition provides certain tax
benefits for the Junior Amusement Company. After due discussion,
it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that Resolution
No. D-3109, accepting said Option assignments, be passed:
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting
aye on roll call. Broad absent. Present and speaking to
this matter were Mr. Bill Hempstead, Frank Pierce, Russell
Miller and Larry Robinson. It was noted that the Capitol Theatre
will provide a public auditorium, but is not being acquired as a
convention center facility.
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RESOLUTION NO. D-3109, A RESOLUTION accepting from Gene P.
Mayer purchaser's assignments of options to purchase real
property.
It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution
No. D-3110, authorizing the execution of the agreement to
exchange real estate with Junior Amusement Company for acquisition
of the Capitol Theatre, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
Broad absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3110, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an Agreement to
Exchange Real Estate with Junior Amusement Co., a corporation.
The City Treasurer having submitted the Investment Report
for the month of March, 1974, it was MOVED by Schussler,
seconded by Whitaker that the Report of the City Treasurer
dated March 31, 1974, regarding the investments of the City
of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
Broad absent.
An Ordinance appropriating $3,800 within the Refuse Fund
for the purchase of refuse bins and container dumping mechanisms,
having been read by title only at the previous meeting, and
being again read by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED
by Edmondson, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1647,
providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye
on roll call. Broad absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1647, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount
of $3,800 from unappropriated money in 471-Refuse Fund to
Account 471.534.50.64 as a 1974 appropriation for 471-Refuse
Fund.
An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $16,683.64 from
the Contingency Fund to the Southeast Yakima Community Center
Fund to close the account, having been read by title only
at the previous meeting, and being read again by title only
at this meeting, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich
that Ordinance No. 1648, providing for said transfer and
appropriation, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
Broad absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1648, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount
of $16,683.64 from 195-Contingency Fund to 391-Southeast
Yakima Community Center Fund and appropriating that amount
to various accounts as 1974 appropriations for 391-Southeast
Yakima Community Center Fund.
An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $8,235 from the
Cumulative Reserve Fund for Capital Improvement to the Central
Business District Capital Improvement Fund to pay N. G. Jacobson
and Associates, Consulting Engineers, for work on the Central
Business District Parking Study, having been read by title
only at the previous meeting, and being again read by title
only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded
by Whitaker that Ordinance No. 1649, providing for said transfer
and appropriation, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
Broad Absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1649, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of
$8,253 from 392-Cumulative Reserve Fund for Capital Improvement
to 321-Central Business District Capital Improvement Fund
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and appropriating that amount as a 1974 appropriation for
321-Central Business District Capital Improvement Fund.
Referring to the proposed Ordinance designating "A" Street
as a westbound one-way street between 6th Street and Naches
Avenue, Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, explained
that this area is now a two-way street and'that the
parking will remain. Traffic Engineer, Bill Stark, indicated
that this is proposed to eliminate much of the congestion
in this area, while still allowing for the same amount of
parking. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Edmondson that
Ordinance No. 1650, providing for said designation, be passed:
carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye on roll call; Rich not voting. Broad absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1650, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
designating a portion of East "A" Street as a one-way street;
and amending Subsection 9.75.020 (a) of the City Of Yakima
Municipal Code.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich that Ordinance
No. 1651, amending Ordinance No. 1641 and correcting the
legal description of property added to the Irrigation Maintenance
Roll by that Ordinance, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
Broad absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1651, AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1 of Ordinance
No. 1641, enacted April 1, 1974, and placing a parcel of
real property in the City of Yakima on the Irrigation Maintenance
Roll of Local Improvement District No. 793.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by 'Edmondson that Ordinance
No. 1652, creating an irrigation maintenance district to serve
Kern Addition in the City of Yakima, be passed: carried,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting -
aye on roll call. Broad absent. City Attorney Andrews explained
that this will provide for service to an area on Lincoln
Avenue which has been previously served by a separate system.
He noted that approximately two years ago the residents of
this area approached the City with a request for irrigation
maintenance under the City's system. A Hearing is to be
held in a few weeks on the assessment to cover maintenance
costs in providing irrigation to this area.
ORDINANCE NO. 1652, AN ORDINANCE accepting the conveyance
to the City of an irrigation system serving Kern Addition
to the City of Yakima; and accepting the transfer to the
City of rights of the owners of property in Kern Addition
to receive delivery of and distribute irrigation water to
the property in Kern Addition; creating Irrigation Maintenance
District No. 996; setting a public hearing to assess property
within that Irrigation Maintenance District for costs incurred
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to date and for maintenance for the current year; providing
for the levy and collection of assessments; and declaring
an emergency.
Reports having been received from the Planning Commission
on the following:
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a. Rezone Application filed by Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Grissom,
for property at 1101 Landon Avenue;
b. Amendment to Planned Development located at South 40th
Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard, filed by Mr. Lee
Campbell, Glascam Builders, Inc.;
c. Amendment to the Planned Development located at South 53rd
Avenue and Tieton Drive, filed by Mr. Donald R. Wick,
.D Construction Company;
d. Amendment to the Planned Development located in the vicinity
of the Englewood Avenue Reservoir, filed by Mr. Walter
G. Mayer, Jr., Yakima Tennis Club,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that April 22,
1974, be the date set for Hearings on these requests: carried,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting
, aye by voice vote. Broad absent.
IA Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on April
i 3 , 1974, by Beulah Lyke, 602 North 2nd Street, in the amount
of $150 for damages to a door in connection with a police
;raid, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that said .
Damage Claim be referred to the City Manager and staff for
i study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Broad
; absent.
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ICity Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-
state travel for Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Hutsinpiller,
to travel to Portland, Oregon, to attend the Northwest Parks
and Recreation Conference, April 28, 1974, it was MOVED by
;Edmondson, seconded by Rich that said travel be approved:
i carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
!voting aye by voice vote. Broad absent.
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;There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that this meeting
H e adjourned at 4:40 P.M. to Friday, April 12, 1974, at the
;hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant:
;carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
;voting aye by voice vote. Broad absent.
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