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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 60 MAY 6, 1974 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 I/ 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. I/ 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 LA,)! MAY 6, 1974 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 I/ 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. I/ 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. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY Weelaj ATE g 7 COUN ILMAN DATE $/J. 141 COUNCILMAN ATTEST: _ or • • - MAYOR CITY CLER0K.