HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/29/1974 Business Meeting 54.
APRIL 29, 1974
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;Con ference Room at Yakima City Hall.
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;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.
Ed Davis reported to the Council on the new events in the City's
!Organizational Development efforts. The Council viewed a film
;entitled, "War On Bureaucracy ", which described the basic elements
bf "O.D. ". The film covered topics dealing with organizational
!structure, planning, jobs, careers, social responsibilities, work
relationships, pay, benefits, and policies.
Director of Management and Budget, Bob Hilsmann, reported to the
Council on the new elements of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which
'instituted a new scale for minimum wages and established a de-
creasing hourly shift standard for fire fighters. In 1975 fire
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;fighters would work 60 hours on weekly shifts;in 1976, 58 hours,
and in 1977, 54 hours. In 1978, the Secretary of Labor will estab-
lish a new schedule based on previous years' experience.
Effective May 1, 1974, compensatory time will not be allowed unless
scheduled in the same pay period.
jIt is expected that by the end of the year, the Kennedy -Mills
Comprehensive Health Insurance Program may be passed by Congress.
The new program would increase employer and employee contributions for
care and effectively replace the program currently provided
iby Blue Cross.
(Administrative Assistant, Dick Zais, reviewed the City's current
gasoline conservation efforts as described in the recent Memorandum
f rom the Gasoline Task Force. Although a 40,000 gallon deficit is anti -
'c ipated by the end of the year, the City was advised by Texaco that
beginning May 1, 1974, for an indefinite period, the City's allotment
Would be increased to 92 per cent of 1972 consumption, lowering the
deficit to approximately 10,000 gallons. In addition, it was noted
g hat the City's price for gasoline is expected to increase approximately
145 percent from 35.7c to 51c by June 20, which may necessitate an
increase in budget appropriations for many departments. It was further
e reported that in other western cities, allocations have been low
nough to require several appeals to the State Emergency Service
i ffice for emergency allocations. In terms of meeting the projected
shortage beyond present conservation efforts, the Council was advised
that the City could:
a. Appeal to the State for a temporary emergency allocation;
b. Apply to Texaco for an increase in the base period alloca-
tion percentage;
c. Borrow against future allocations, or
d. Buy in the open market.
The Task Force recommended the more stringent conservation measures
be taken in the City, that the City apply to Texaco directly for an
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increase and that the City be prepared to appeal for an emergency
allocation.
At 3:00 P.M. the Council members moved into the Council Chambers
For the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen
grown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker, City Manager
McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by City Manager McMicken.
? The minutes of the previous regular meeting of April 22, 1974,
having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Broad
declared said minutes approved as recorded.
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This being the time set for the Hearing on the Rezone Application
filed by Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Grissom, for property at 1101 Landon
Avenue, being continued from the previous meeting of April 22, 1974,
Director of Community Development, Jay Otto, reported that the re-
quested dedication of an additional 10 feet of right-of-way along
the south side of Nob Hill Boulevard has been accomplished. He
noted that the petitioners have agreed to plant street trees
at requested intervals. The proposed restaurant parking lot has been
reduced by two spaces, leaving a total of 35 parking spaces.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Whitaker that Ordinance No.
1660, rezoning said property from R-2, Two Family Zone to Planned
Development Zone, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich, and Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Brown and Schussler
voting nay on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1660, AN ORDINANCE rezoning property at 1101 Landon
Avenue in the City of Yakima from R-2, Two Family Zone, to Planned
Development Zone.
This being the time set for the Hearing on the amendment to the
Planned Development located at South 40th Avenue and West Nob Hill
Boulevard as filed by Mr. Lee Campbell, Glascam Builders, Inc., and
a request having been received from Attorney Ron Whitaker to con-
tinue this Hearing for one week, it was the consensus of the Council
that this Hearing be continued for one week or until May 6, 1974.
Mrs. Lynn Daily, owner of property at 1902 Corpman Lane, being
present, spoke to the Council regarding a denial for City water
hookup to this address. Director of Community Development, Jay
Otto, reviewed the letter on this request dated April 26, 1974,
informing Mr. Daily that the staff does not recommend approval
of this request, as it is not feasible to provide a connection
for one single-family residence with a 3/4" line, but that an
8" tap should be provided to the existing 16" water line along
Washington Avenue. He suggested that the residents of the area
be contacted in regard to forming an L.I.D. so that the cost for
the line installation could be shared by those in the district.
He noted that it was the staff's opinion that the entire area should
be annexed. Mr. Otto reviewed the methods by which the cost
of the 8" line installation could be covered. It was noted that
the cost for the installation of the necessary line adequate for
future hookups would be approximately $2,200. There was discussion
by the Council regarding a preference for one larger tap to the
main line rather than several smaller ones. Attorney Fred Velikanje
requested that the Council consider this request since the Daily's
have a buyer for the property and are waiting to close a loan.
After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore
that the request of Mr. Daily for outside water service, be denied:
carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting
aye by voice vote Edmondson not voting. Councilman Edmondson
requested that this matter be sent back to the Planning Commission
for further study and recommendation. Also speaking to this matter
was Director of Public Works Dave Vargas.
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution No. D-3119,
authorizing the purchase of right-of-way property for 3rd Avenue
Improvements, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. City Manager
McMicken indicated that this purchase includes two parcels from the
Central Assembly of God Church in the amount of $80.60 and $40.80,
respectively.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3119, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of
right-of-way property for 3rd Avenue Improvements, Nob Hill - Division.
Referring to the matter of the sale of the old Fire Station No. 1
building, City Manager McMicken reported that the minimum sale price
of $100,000 had been set but that no bids were received. He further
reported that two parties have shown an interest in leasing the
premises. He noted a request from Mr. John Ford of Ford's Foreign
Car Repair and also a request from Henry Beauchamp received on
this date for use of this building rent free to work with recyclables.
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The proceeds from the sale of recycled items would go to the Southeast Community
Center. He noted that the Chief Building Inspector indicates that
I the use of this building as a recycling center might be classified
As a non-conforming use. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Moore;,
!seconded by Brown that the City call for bids again on the sale of
this building with no floor price attached: carried, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Broad and Rich
Voting nay by voice vote.
'City Manager McMicken reviewed his Report No. 216 concerning the Monthly
Student Bus Pass, noting the recommendation that the City not consider
lissuing such passes to high school students at this time since the '
school district already has a system to take care of hardship cases. ,
It was the consensus of the Council that the recommendation in the
! City Manager's Report for not issuing monthly student bus passes be
laccepted.
'It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1661,,
'fixing the time of delinquency and providing for the issuance of bonds
for the payment of the unpaid portion of L.I.D. No. 994, Englewood '
Meights West and Others Sanitary Sewer District, be passed: carried,
!Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting
a ye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1661, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of
installments of assessments levied for the payment of the cost of
!the improvement in Local Improvement District No. 994, and providing
for the issuance of bonds with coupons attached for the payment of
the unpaid portion thereof.
Director of Community Development, Jay Otto, spoke to the Council rejt
garding the proposed application by the City for funding of a Bicycle!
Pilot Program. He explained that approximately 40 state agencies are!
! participating in such a program and that the Urban Arterial Board
will be making a decision on funding in May, 1974. He noted that the
!grant application requires a 10 per cent local share from the City.
He explained that the City now maintains approximately 8 miles of exist-
ling bicycle routes of a Class III, Shared Bikeway classification. Mr!.
;Otto reported that the City would request a Class 1, Exclusive Bikeway
'designation for approximately 2 miles of right-of-way along the
Fruitvale Canal. Mr. Otto reviewed the necessary work and costs asso-
ciated with proposed signing, painting and curb modifications for
this project. He recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign
the grant application for pilot program funds on behalf of the City.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Rich that the Mayor be author-
ized to sign the grant application to fund the bicycle pilot program:
;Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting
laye by voice vote.
!City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state travel
for Lieutenant Stan May, to travel to Washington, D. C., as a candidate
Or the FBI National Academy for three months starting June 14, 1974,
'at no cost to the City, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Edmondson
that said travel be authorized: 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
' P.M., to Friday, May 3, 1974, at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to
!then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmond-
O n, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
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