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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/10/1974 Business Meeting JUNE 10, 1974 The City Council met in session at 1:30 P.M. on this date in the Conference 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 and Don Schuss- ler. City Manager McMicken commented briefly on the Park & Recreation Munici- pal Budget Survey, noting that Yakima ranks third in lowest per capita park expenditures and first in per capita development budget. Yakima maintains the third lowest participation costs for 1973 and ranks sixth in per capita expenditures for recreation. The data collected in this report will be reviewed once again with the Council in the work program reviews. Referring to the budget, City Manager McMicken noted that for 1975, the staff was proposing a new budget format that would incorporate Fore- cast objectives into a streamlined budget document. The new format would combine ongoing functions, objectives (Forecast '75), proposed 1975 budget in summary format and comparisons with 1973 expenditures and 1974 budget levels. Councilman Don Schussler agreed with the proposed format, but also recommended that a recap be made either separate from or within the format to show the percentage change of 1975 proposed expenditures from 1974 and reasons for the difference. The Council reviewed the Council Analysis of Service Levels and Cost/ Benefit of Forecast '74 programs covered at Hidden Valley. In reference to Animal Control, the Council was advised that the Administrative Assistant will pursue with the Humane Society an estimate of the expenses involved in building a new shelter. In reference to housing, the City Manager commented that there may be a lease subsidy sponsored by the Yakima Housing Authority whereby substandard houses could be refurbished to minimum code with the corresponding increase to pay for the improvements being absorbed by the public agency. Councilman Edmondson inquired as to whether or not the City was getting its money's worth in the entire Housing Program. City Manager McMicken mentioned that the Housing Program was in a transition stage and progress was difficult to analyze. The Housing Code itself is under question; new federal programs 'support is planned for the first of 1975. City Manager McMicken reiterated his previous recommendation that the City should wait for federal action and funding to support housing efforts, rather than embarking on an ambitious local program. Further comments and recommen- dations affecting the Housing Program may be forthcoming from the Housing Code Task Force. The Council again considered the Management Compensation Outline Pro- posal. Director of Management and Budget, Bob Hilsmann, mentioned that Spokane has implemented a management benefits program in an effort to avert the possibility of a management union. City Manager McMicken mentioned that the outline program had been reviewed in respective group meetings with mixed reaction from managers. Councilmen Brown and Edmondson evidenced support for the proposal; Councilman Schussler was in disagreement and remarked that he felt that the , proposal was not a completely objective scheme. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Whitaker having requested permission to be excused from this meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Councilman Whitaker be excused from this meeting: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews. JUNE 10, 1974 The minutes of the previous regular meeting of June 3, 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 Petition No. 810, filed by City of Yakima and School District No. 7, requesting vacation of portions of West Spruce Street, Assistant Planner Glenn Rice, reviewed the Planning Staff Report on this subject dated April 8, 1974. He noted that this request is for those portions of West Spruce Street north of Lions Park between South 5th Avenue and vacated South 6th Avenue for purposes of expanding and remodeling Lions Park. He further noted that this request I/ has been submitted to affected City departments and no opposition was received. Mr. Rice reported that the Planning Staff recommends approval of this request subject to the following conditions: 1. All existing utility easements for the placement or main- tenance of existing facilities either be maintained or moved in accordance with City requirements and under the City Eng- ineer's supervision. 2. No permanent structures be constructed or located in such a manner within the vacated street right-of-way as to eliminate or severely restrict the movement of public safety vehicles into the adjacent building area. City Attorney Andrews noted that the appropriate language for maintaining the utility easementsneeds to be included in the Ordinance providing for this vacation. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that this Hearing be continued for one week, or until June 17, 1974: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. Mr. Dick Anderwald, Yakima County Planning Department, gave a presentation on the proposed Yakima County Shoreline Master Program. Included was a slide presentation which outlined the steps involved in the development of the master program and explained the types of shoreline environments included in the proposed program. Following the slide presentation, Mr. Anderwald reviewed the contents of the proposal as contained in the report on this subject submitted for the Council's consideration dated June, 1974. He reviewed the types of environments specified for Yakima County shorelines and covered the steps completed in the development of the program. He further reviewed the goals of the program for Yakima County Shorelines, as outlined in the report, including policy statements,shore line designations and citizen participation in public hearings. He explained the procedure for submitting this proposed Master Program for Yakima County to the Department of Ecology by June 20 for review and approval. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the City Manager be authorized to advise the Department of Ecology that the City gives tentative approval of the Yakima County Shoreline Master Program: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. It was then MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Dick Hill be named as the Local Administrator of the Shoreline Management Act: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. Mr. John Kassebaum, Rt. 1, Box 1045, Moxee, being present, spoke to the Council concerning a parking ticket received after placing money in a defective meter which did not register the money correctly and asked questions concerning the method to be followed in reporting defective meters. Mr. Kassebaum was advised that the City Manager will look into this matter and report back to him. City Manager McMicken referred the bid review for constructing the new City Shops to Director of Public Works, Dave Vagas, who presented a revised bid summary. The bid submitted by R. JUNE 10, 1974 C. Hedreen, Seattle, is in the amount of $1,989,000.80, which includes those items noted on the bid summary. Mr. Vargas reported that approximately $200,000 has been cut from the 1.98 million project,leav- ing $200,000 for the City to finance toward the total project. The City has negotiated with Hedreen, the low bidder, on a number of items listed on the separate sheet outlining recommended deletions for the City Shop Project. He noted that those items listed as deletions from the basic bid total $106,365, the deletion of the overhead crane totals $18,400 and other deletions, as listed, total $64,318, making a grand total for deletions of $189,000.80. Mr. Vargas further reported that the City proposes to receive $125,000 to help fund the project by selling the old shop site to the Transit Division plus $75,000 to come from the Water -Sewer Fund. City Manager McMicken covered a breakdown in the alternative sources of funding. Architect Bob Dawley, being present, noted that the items suggested I/ for deletion are those that can go in at a future date. He indicated that several sub - contractors are involved in the project and that there is a time limit in connection with the pre -bid on the steel building. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Edmondson that the basic bid be awarded to R. C. Hedreen of Seattle: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. Refuse Superintendent, Glen Koelling, being present, gave a status report on the newly implemented SHU -PAK Refuse Collection System, which was put into effect on April 15, 1974. Mr. Koelling indicated that the results of the new system have been good and has provided for greater truck compaction, less trips to the landfill, savings on repairs and maintenance and has resulted in the collection of more refuse in less hours than under the old system. City Manager McMicken referred to a letter received from N. G.. Jacobson and Associates, outlining proposed revisions to the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. These revisions include application for a E.D.A. grant, revision of the L.I.D. assessments, an assessment program for businesses, an estimate of operating revenues and expendi- tures on parking meters and assistance with application for federal funds. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Rich that the City Manager be authorized to re- engage N. G. Jacobson and Associates to make revised financial plans and assessment schedules in connection with Downtown Redevelopment: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D -3141, authorizing payment of a damage claim in the amount of $63.53 to Yakima Tennis Club for reimbursement of a water billing, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Whitaker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3141, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $63.53 to Yakima Tennis Club in settlement of a claim for damages filed against the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. I/ D -3142, authorizing payment of a damage claim in the amount of $47.63 to Harry B. Wilson for damages arising from a City sewer backup, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Whitaker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3142, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $47.63 to Harry B. Wilson in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. City Manager McMicken referred to the Outside Utility request for water service to the residence owned by Mr. Benton Dover along Peck's Canyon Road. A water connection is available for an estimated con- nection charge of $567.72 and Mr. Dover has expressed a willingness to annex when feasible. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that the request for outside water service to the Benton Dover residence, be granted: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent: 8 JUNE 10, 1974 A report having been received from the City Engineer on the completion of work and recommendation that the work be accepted and final payment be made on the following: a. Randall Park Pump Installation; b. 1974 Water and Sewer Improvements, Schedule I; c. L.I.D. No. 995, 44th Avenue and Others Street Improvement, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the reports of the City Engineer dated June 3 and June 5, 1974, with respect to the completion of work on Public Works contracts Randall Park Pump Installation, 1974 Water and Sewer Improvements, Schedule I, and L.I.D. No. 995, 44th Avenue and Others Pavings Improvement District, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. The City Treasurer having submitted the Investment Report for the month of May, 1974, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that the Report of the City Treasurer dated May 31, 1974, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. An Ordinance transferring $10,000 from the Federal Shared Revenue Fund to the General Fund and appropriating $10,169 within the General Fund to buy animal cages for impoundment of animals at the Humane Shelter, having been read by title only at the previous meeting and being again read by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. 1669, providing for said transfer and appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Whitaker absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1669, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $10,000 from 199-Federal Shared Revenue Funds to 000-General Fund; appropriating the amount of $10,169 from unappropriated money in 000-General Fund to Account 011.539.30.64 therein as a 1974 appropriation for 000-General Fund. An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $25,000 to provide a grant to School District No. 7 for financial support to KYVE- TV, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until June 17, 1974. City Manager McMicken referred to the two attached letters dated May 30, 1974, containing a breakdown of past and pending equipment purchases to be made with this grant. An Ordinance appropriating $13,000 within the Trolley Fund for the acquisition of trolley cars from the City Bicentenial and other sources, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until June 17, 1974. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1670, deleting a portion of Madera Way from L.I.D. No. 995, 44th Avenue and Others Street Improvement, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Whitaker absent. City Attorney Andrews indicated that this is a formality in closing this L.I.D., since the property owners requested that this portion be done under some other contract, but it was not deleted from the original district. ORDINANCE NO. 1670, AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1 of City of Yakima Ordinance No. 1566, enacted September 17, 1973, entitled "AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain streets by grading, ballasting, surfacing with asphaltic concrete and constructing concrete curbs and gutters, together with the necessary drainage features; establishing a Local Improvement District, providing for the method of payment thereof, and ¶)fl JUNE 10, 1974 creating a special fund"; and declaring an emergency. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. 1671, amend- ing the Housing Code to repeal certain provisions relating to inspections and certificates of occupancy, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye on roll call; Edmondson and Schussler voting nay on roll call. Whitaker absent. Councilmen Edmondson and Schussler ex- pressed a desire to retain the certificate of occupancy system for rental property. Mayor Broad explained that his vote in favor is based on the recommendation of the Housing Code Task Force, which is to devise a workable program. ORDINANCE NO. 1671, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; requiring building permits for certain work performed on building and structures and requiring payment of building permit fees; requiring inspections of buildings and structures and certain work performed there- on; amending Sections 11.20.020, 11.20.030 and 11.20.040 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1672, requiring right-of-way permits for private use of public right-of-way, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call; Brown temporarily absent. Whitaker absent. It was explained that those now holding such permits will not have to make application and pay fees until those now in effect expire. ORDINANCE No. 1672, AN ORDINANCE relating to street and sidewalks; prohibiting the use of public right-of-way for private purposes without obtaining a permit therefor; providing for the application, 'issuance and revocation of such permit; providing a penalty for violation; and enacting Chapter 8.20, "Right-of-Way Use Permits", as a new chapter of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. A report having been received from the Planning Commission on amending the Zoning Code to add the M-4 Classification, Planned Industrial Zone, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that June 24, 1974, be the date set for Hearing on this matter: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. 'Petition No. 816, having been filed with the City Clerk on June 5, 1974, by Gene Souder and others, requesting improvement of property by the construction of curbs, gutters and surfacing of a portion of North 56th Avenue from Scenic Drive to approximately 540 feet south, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Petition No. 816, 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 and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. Damage Claims having been filed by Mrs. Albert Owens, 620 South 23rd Avenue in the amount of $4.15 for loss of refuse bags and by Jack McEntire, 4401 W. Chestnut in the amount of $325 for damages to his property in connection with work being done by a contractor hired by the City, 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 and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. City Manager McMicken requested authorization to designate Jack Larson as the City's official representative to the A.W.C. Conven- tion in Seattle to report on Sister City activities at the Sister City Workshop, June 11-14, 1974. His travel expense and fees amount to $145. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. JUNE 10, 1974 City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state travel for Mayor Broad to travel to San Diego, California to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors Convention, June 22-26, 1974, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that said travel be approve and expenses paid: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that we do now adjourn at the hour of 5:30 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY (2CL DATE 11 1- ( COUNCIL N ,c DATE C01J ATTEST: CITY C •K MAYOR