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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/08/1974 Business Meeting and Adjourned Meeting 07/12/1974 1 07 JULY 8, 1974 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. 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 Schussler. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that the Council go into Executive Session for consideration of 1975 Union Negotiations:- carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. Councilman Rich inquired about establishing a Park Patrol during the summer months to control vandalism in the parks. City Manager McMicken indicated that the Staff would look into this matter and report back to the Council. 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 absent on roll call, having been excused at a previous meeting. The Invocation was given by Councilman Moore. The minutes of the previous adjourned regular meeting of June 28, 1974, and the regular meeting of July 1, 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. City Manager McMicken referred to the APCOA contract proposal for the Air Terminal Parking Lot Operation, noting the action taken at the Council meeting of June 3, 1974, to proceed with a five-year contract with APCOA. He indicated that the contract is in the process of being negotiated, and cited three paragraphs in particular to be negotiated which are found in the APCOA proposal. Mr. McMicken further indicated that a sense of direction would be in order on these particular items. He referred to paragraph 2.0, Term of Agreement, as found in the APCOA proposal and referred to the proposed option by APCOA to renew or extend that agreement after the 5-year period. He suggested that the contract should provide for the five-year period, exclusive of the proposed option. In reference to Paragraph 9.0, Suspension - Abatement of Compensation, City Manager McMicken indicated that abatements are not found in the other airport contracts, but noted no specific objections to that provision. Referring to Paragraph 17,.Restaurant Validation, Mr. McMicken suggested that the contract reflect the agreement by APCOA to establish and recognize a validation program between the restaurant operator and the City, excluding the provisions further mentioned in that paragraph. Mr. Morris Shore, Attorney representing APCOA, asked that this firm maintain the right to discuss, review and possibly negotiate for a new term after a period of five years. Mr. Cecil Beauchamp, being present, referred to the City's original proposal for a 50/50 split on the restaurant validation up to six hours. He asked for a 90-day trial basis. Mr. Shore referred to new language in the proposal prepared on this date and distributed copies to the Councilmen at this time. It was the consensus of the Council members that the City Manager further negotiate the items in question in accordance with suggestions discussed at this meeting. Referring to the proposed agreement with Taggares Helicopter, Inc., City Manager McMicken noted that this concerns the lease of the Baxter Building at the Yakima Air Terminal. City Attorney Andrews explained the provisions of the Lease Agreement, indicating a term of five years and a two year option by the lessee after that term is completed. After that time it would be on a year-to-year basis. The rental for five years is $400 per 108 JULY 8, 1974 - - month with the option to buy by the lessee. He noted that the lessee intends to make several improvements to the property. He further reviewed. the, conditions of future relocation subject to new rental rates, as. provided for in the Lease. Mr. Andrews suggested that the Resolution be amended to provide for reference. to a supplemental agreement and effectiveness contingent upon FAA certification. Also present and .speaking to this matter was Mr. Richard Greiner. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that this amendment. be included: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote, Whitaker absent. It was then MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D-3152, providing for the execution of said agreement with, Taggares Helicopters, Inc., be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Whitaker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3152, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Taggares Helicopters, Inc., for the lease of property at the Yakima Air Terminal. Mr. Dick Bishop, president of Transportation, Planning and Engineering, Inc., being present, spoke to the Council,regarding the Revised Traffic Code, which has been drawn up in an effort to conform - the City's Traffic Code with State laws and the R.C.W. He stated that 150 copies will be published with an index, citing August 14, 1974, as the completion date. He reported on the several reviews made by the Technical Advisory Committee, recommending that the revised code be approved for legislation which would repeal and replace Title 9 of the City's code. He noted specific additions and changes found in the code appropriate for compliance with State law. After due discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the copy of this revised traffic code be circulated: among Council members for review and that legislation be brought on at a later date. City Manager McMicken discussed the need for a new Fire Training Center; location, noting that the present one in Fire Station No. 2 is nOt for the new equipment. Reviewing the Fire Bond Issue Financial Statements, dated July 3, 1974,, Mr. McMicken noted the net balance available of $58,359.80, and an estimated training center cost of $100,000, leaving needed funding in the amount of $41,640.20;. He,referred to the ten acres located on 10th Street which had been considered as a possible training • • site. He noted the City's assets in the old Fire Station No. 1 building and the ten acres on 10th Street, suggesting that the balance be funded through FRS monies. Fire Chief, Matt Young," being present, reported that since construction costs continued to rise the center should be built soon and explained that the present training tower at Fire Station No. 2 is crowded and presents a noise problem to the surrounding neighborhood. Fire Station No. 5 is being considered as a good location for the center. Councilmen Broad and Brown suggested that other funding sources be investigated before the use of FRS funds. Councilman Edmondson spoke in favor of FRS use of monies and Councilman Schussler opposed the use of these,monies for this purpose. After due discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that this matter go back to the Manager for further study and recommendation. City Manager McMicken referred to the memo dated July 5, 1974, from Traffic Engineer, Bill Stark, regarding the proposed installation of school crossing flashing lights. With a surplus of 1/2 cent gas tax funds ,available, the report recommends that the flashing lights be installed at those locations listed in the memo. Mr. McMicken recommended that specifications be drawn and bids be called for. It was the consensus of the Council that bids be called for and that formal,action be brought back for the letting 1 of contracts on this project. A report having been received from the City Engineer on the com- ! pletion of work and recommendation that the work be accepted and final payment made on the Yakima Air Terminal Parking Lot 109 JULY 8, 1974 Project, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson, that the report of the City Engineer dated July 1, 1974, with respect to the completion of the work on public works contract Air Terminal Parking Lot Project, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimate 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 June 1974, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that the Report of the City Treasurer dated June 30, 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. Referring to the proposed lease with Wagner Chevrolet for space adjacent to the old Fire Station No. 1 building, City Manager McMicken recommended that the 48 feet immediately south of the fence be leased to Wagner Chevrolet, and that the old portion of the building be torn down. Wagner Chevrolet will relocate the fence and should the City terminate the lease the fence will be replaced. He noted that the existing concrete floor would be left in place. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that this recommendation by the City Manager be accepted: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. 1681, amending the City's compensation plan and establishing the pay for the position of Personnel Officer, be passed: Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Whitaker absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1681, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for certain City employees; amending Subsection 2.20.100 (a) of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. A report having been received from the Planning Commission on the Rezone Application filed by Noel Investment Company, requesting rezone of property at 1008 South 3rd Avenue, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that July 22, 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. A report having been received from the Planning Commission on the Rezone Application filed by Yakima Federal Savings and Loan Association, requesting the rezone of property at 3906 Tieton Drive, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that July 22, 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. 814, having been filed with the City Clerk on May 22, 1974, by A. R. Webb and others, requesting vacation of a portion of Stanley Boulevard, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. D-3153, fixing July 29, 1974, as the date for Hearing on this matter, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Whitaker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3153, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for Hearing on a petition for vacation of a portion of Stanley Boulevard within the City of Yakima. A Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on July 2, 1974, by George E. Aldous, 914 South 35th Avenue, in the amount of $15.00, for damages in connection with ilO JULY 8, 1974 the loss of three garbage cans, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that said Damage Claim 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. Councilman Brown requesting permission to be excused from the meeting of July 15, 1974, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Councilman Brown be excused on that date: 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 this meeting be adjourned at 5:30 P.M. to Friday, July 12, 1974, at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY , . DATE 7 / 79 - - ir ILD1AN Z— DATE COUN I N ATTEST: - _41 ■_ CITY CORK MAYOR ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1974 The City Council met in session at 12:00 Noon on this date in the Flight Deck Restaurant at the Yakima Air Terminal. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich and Don Schussler. Councilman Whitaker absent. The Council held general discussion on various city matters. No formal action was taken. 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 1:30 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY L2.0.--,4,4T-A----,4—../DATE 7-2,2-7 COUNCILMAN I/ CILL CR- DATE COUNCILMAN ATTEST: 0 % ■640 MZ...m--A / ITY CLEr,* MAYOR