HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1974 Business Meeting MAY 6, 1974
'The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the
1Conference 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.
City Manager McMicken discussed Councilman Edmondson's inquiry
!regarding setting a timetable for a youth program development
for delinquency prevention. Mr. McMicken related that the Police
Department and the Parks and Recreation Department would be
'developing a program, but that it would take some time to prepare
!a new program. The Council will be advised on the program's
progress.
!councilman Edmondson asked whether the city was considering
I l legislation to prevent a "Body Shop" in Yakima. In previous
' on this issue, the Council had deferred legislation
because the shop did not go into business. After some discussion,
the Council asked that the Staff investigate actions taken in
other municipalities or counties to control such activities and
=report back to the Council.
'The City Manager presented a request from the Planning Commission
:to the Council to participate in a seminar on the Principles of
Planning. The Council agreed to such a meeting on May 28, 1974,
from 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
!city Attorney Andrews reported that due to a change in State Laws,
the anticipated increase in asphalt costs on current city projects
had been resolved. For jobs contracted prior to November 1973,
the city bears 80 per cent of the cost of the increase and the
'contractor 20 per cent. For jobs contracted after November
1973, the contractor is to bear 100 per cent of the costs.
City Manager McMicken next reviewed the status of work in progress
on the project boards, observing that most objectives set in
i"Forecast '74" had been met to this date.
lAt 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers fo9
the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen
1 Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker,
;City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present
Ion roll call.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Edmondson.
The minutes of the previous adjourned regular meeting of
;April 26, 1974, and the regular meeting of April 29, 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.
'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, filed by Mr. Lee Campbell,
1 Glascam Builders, Inc., having been continued from the
!previous meeting of April 29, 1974, Mayor Broad noted that
the developer has requested that this hearing be continued
to May 13, 1974. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by
'Brown that this Hearing be continued to the next regular
1 Council meeting of May 13, 1974: carried, Broad, Brown,
!Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye
by voice vote.
1Mr. Lynn Daily, being present, spoke to the Council concerning
the Outside Utility Request for water service to his property at
' 1902 Corpman Lane, which was discussed at the previous meeting
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of April 29, 1974. He stated that City staff has indicated that
the necessary hook-up for City water may be provided at
an estimated cost of $1,700. Mr. Daily further stated that
they wish to recover some of this cost when others along
this street also hook-up for City water at a later time.
Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, reviewed the location
of this property on the south side of Washington Avenue,
noting that the City does not recommend tapping the 16-
inch main along Washington Avenue to serve just this pro-
perty. He explained that an 8-inch line is needed to run
down Corpman Lane to the south line of the Daily property
with a tap off of this line to serve their property. He
indicated that the estimated cost covers tapping the main
line and constructing an 8 inch line to the southern boundary
of their property. Mr. Vargas also reported that as others
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along this street request City water hook-ups in the future,
fifteen year agreements could be executed with the City
and the Dailys reimbursed. After due discussion, it was
MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that the request of Mr.
and Mrs. Lynn Daily for water service to 1902 Corpman Lane,
be approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken reviewed his Report No. 217, concerning
Fire Protection for the Fairgrounds as-a Third Request.
He covered the three alternatives presently before the
City, to include:
1. Maintaining the present relationship, i.e. use
District No. 13 for initial response with City
backup under mutual aid along with City fire
alarm services.
2. Extend fire protection by contract with terms and
conditions to be negotiated, or
3. Extend fire protection by contract for one, two,
or three years with the provision that service
would be withdrawn at the end of the term unless
annexation occurred.
In connection with annexation, Mr. McMicken pointed out
the high fee which' would have to be paid for Transient
Merchant Business Licenses during the fair week. Councilman
Brown expressed a desire to have input from both the Fair
Board and the Turf Club as to what work they have done
with the County Commissioners regarding annexation and
whether they would be interested in a contract with annexation
at the end of one or two years. Mr. Paul George, Yakima
Meadows, spoke of the improvements to be made to the fire
alarm system at the fairgrounds, requesting fire service
by contract. Mr. George spoke against the high license
fees which would be required if annexation occurred.
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Yakima Fire Chief, Matt Young, reported that the fire alarm
system will be directly hooked up to the City's fire alarm
headquarters at the request of Fire District No. 13. He
explained that this provision will allow calls to go directly
to the alarm headquarters without going through the answering
service, enabling a faster dispatch of Fire District No.
13. Mr. Will Owens, Chief of Fire District No. 13, explained
the present operation for covering the fairgrounds under
mutual aid. Councilmen Edmondson and Rich requested more
information from the County Commissioners. After due discussion,
it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that immediately
upon completion of the fire alarm system installation at
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the fairgrounds,as outlined by Fire Chief Matt Young, that
the City return to the method of operation under the Mutual
!Aid Program: carried, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler
and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Broad and Brown
Noting nay by voice vote. Mayor Broad indicated a preference
for contractural services for a specified time. Also present
and speaking to this matter was Mary Wakley.
A report having been received from the Traffic Engineer
on the westerly connection for "B" Street and Lincoln Avenue
couplet, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Rich that May
13, 1974, be the date set for Hearing on this matter: carried,
!Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
Noting aye by voice vote.
A report having been received from the Traffic Engineer
on the proposed two-way left turn lane, "B" Street to "I"
Street, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Rich that May
,13, 1974, be the date set for Hearing on this matter: carried,
'Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
'voting aye by 'voice vote. Present and speaking to this matter
,were Mr. Dick Harris, of Harris Office Machines and Mr. Albert
'Percosky, new owner of the Red Apple Motel.
Fire Chief Matt Young, briefly reviewed the Yakima Fire
Department Annual Report for 1973 to include the number
of fires, losses, training sessions and fire prevention.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that-Resolution
No. D-3120, authorizing execution of an agreement with
Washington State University for a Work-Study Program,. be
'passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich,
Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. City Manager
IMcMicken explained that this agreement is for summer employment
for the University students and that the City will be reimbursed
165 per cent for wages paid.
'RESOLUTION NO. D-3120, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
'execute an agreement with Washington State University for
!a Work-Study Program.
Referring to the proposed lease agreement with the Beauchamps
for the expanded Flight Deck Restaurant facilities at the
'Yakima Air Terminal, City Manager McMicken reported that
;there is an increase in the present fee from five to seven
per cent for a period of ten years. It was'MOVED by Brown,
'seconded by Whitaker that Resolution No. D-3121, authorizing
I the execution of said lease agreement with Cecil and Sandra
Beauchamp, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
I/ 'Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll
'call.
;RESOLUTION NO. D-3121, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
'execute a lease agreement with Cecil A. Beauchamp and Sandra
IM. Beauchamp, husband and wife, doing business-as Flight
Deck Restaurant, for restaurant and cocktail premises at
the Yakima Air Terminal.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution
No. D-3122, authorizing the execution of an agreement with
the State of Washington Urban Arterial Board for improvements
to a portion of South 3rd Avenue, be passed: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye on roll call.
MAY 6, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. D-3122, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with the State of Washington, Urban
Arterial Board, related to the widening and improving of
a portion of South 3rd Avenue in the City of Yakima.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that Resolution
No. D-3123, authorizing a temporary loan of $10,000 from
the Water-Sewer Fund to the Refuse Fund and providing for
repayment, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll
call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3123, A RESOLUTION authorizing a temporary
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loan of $10,000 from 473-Water-Sewer Fund to 471-Refuse
Fund and providing for repayment.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution
No. D-3124, authorizing payment of $7.95 to Robert Messong
for damages in connection with the removal of a yard clippings
container, by the Refuse Department, be passed: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3124, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment
of a claim for damages filed by Robert M. Massong.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Resolution
No. D-3125, authorizing the payment of $6.50 to Wayne Baldwin
for damages to a hop basket, be passed: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting
aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3125, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment
of a claim for damages filed by Wayne A. Baldwin.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution
No. D-3126, authorizing the purchase of right-of-way property
for 3rd Avenue improvements, be passed: Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye
on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3126, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase
of right-of-way property for 3rd Avenue improvement, Nob
Hill - Division.
The City Treasurer having submitted a report for the month
of April, 1974, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by
Whitaker that the report of the City Treasurer dated April
30, 1974, 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.
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Petition No. 812, having been filed with the City Clerk
on May 1, 1974, by residents requesting the vacation of
Englewood Avenue between North 18th and 20th Avenues, it
was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown, that the petition
of Mr. Degner and others for the vacation of the street
as set forth in Petition No. 812, be referred to the City
Manager and Planning Commission for study and recommendation:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler
and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
MAY 6, 1974
!Petition No. 813, having been filed with the City Clerk
on May 2, 1974, by Ray L. Town and others, requesting improvement
lof property by the construction of curbs, gutters and surfacing
of 45th Avenue, 'Chestnut Avenue to Barge Street, it was
MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Petition
No. 813, 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.
iDamage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on:
II/ a. April 29, 1974, by Mrs. Hubert Griffin,
9 Enterprise Drive, Selah, for damages.
in connection with a fall on the side-
walk;
b. April 30, 1974, by Lynn Ester Briggs,
403 North 8th Street, in the amount of
$79.75, for damages to a door in connection
with a police incident;
c. May 3, 1974, by the Yakima Tennis Club,
516 North 35th Avenue, in the amount
of $63.53, for damages in connection
with a City water line,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson, 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 Alarm Supervisor Bruce to
travel to Portland, Oregon, to attend Dispatcher Training
'School, May 13-15, 1974, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded
by Edmondson that said travel be approved and expenses paid:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler
I and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich that the Council
;go into Executive Session at 4:20 P.M. to consider a personnel
'matter: 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 Whitaker, seconded by Rich that this meeting be adjourned
at 4:40 P.M., to 7:30 P.M. on this date, to then meet in the
1Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice
vote.
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