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AUGUST 5, 1974
The City Council. met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers 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,
1Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker.
'Council members met with members of the press for a News Conference
from 1:30 to 2:00 P.M.
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that the Council go
into Executive Session to discuss 1975 Union Negotiations:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and
1 Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. At the close of the dis-
lcussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that
Ithe Executive Session be adjourned: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by
voice vote.
,City Manager McMicken discussed the turnover of Park Maintenance
'Personnel, which indicated that attrition was not due to salaries,
but to health problems, retirements or job opportunities else-
where. In addition, several PEP personnel have resigned to
I seek better positions.
'Councilman Brown suggested that the Council acknowledge the fine
'work of park maintenance personnel both in a public statement
and by letter of appreciation to the Department. The Council con-
! curred.
C ouncilman Edmondson requested that some attention be given
! Group Homes at next week's Council Study Session.
City Manager McMicken discussed the status of the Water
1 System Comprehensive Planning, which focused again on the
Regional approach to water use in this area. He recounted
the experience of two years ago when the city was proposing
I to acquire the Nob Hill Water System and operate it under
City auspices. At that time the stockholders of Nob Hill
'Water refused to accept the City's offer and, instead, have
remained a separate entity. In the course of study for new
water system comprehensive planning, this approach may be
considered again.
I City Manager McMicken discussed again the recommendation that
the City enter into a contractual arrangement for enforcing
1 County Building Codes. The Manager thought the Council should
consider the advantages of performing such services under
a contractual arrangement where the City would receive full
reimbursement for services. Councilman Whitaker indicated
favorable interest in the project and thought the Council should
reconsider its previous action. Councilmen Brown and Edmondson
I expressed some reservation about entering into the arrangement.
The Council agreed to wait for recommendations of the Ad Hoc
' Land Use Planning Committee, which would be submitted within •
a few weeks. At such time the Council would reconsider enforcement
of County Building Codes by contract.
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, Schussler and
Whitaker, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews
present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews.
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The minutes of the two previous regular meetings of July
22, 1974, and. July 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 Resolution of Intention
No. D-3154, to improve property by the construction of curbs, gutters
and surfacing of streets in accordance with Petition No.'s
785, 786, 797, 813 and 816, Director of Public Works, Dave
Vargas, reviewed the report of protest on this project dated
August 2, 1974. He noted that other protests had been received
on this date, but were not sufficient to defeat the project.
Mr. Vargas indicated that the paving of North 56th Avenue had
been protested out by 68.31 per cent. - Present and asking questions,
regarding this matter were Helen Reihl and Dave Engvall. There
being no others present wishing to speak to this matter,. Mayor
Broad declared the Hearing closed. It was MOVED by Whitaker,
seconded by Schussler that the proposed Ordinance creating
L.I.D. No. 999 be amended in Section 1 by the deletion of North
56th Avenue: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich,
Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED
by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1689,
creating L.I.D. No. 999, 1974 Street Paving District, be
passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler
and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1689, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement
of certain streets by grading, ballasting, surfacing with asphaltic:
concrete and constructing concrete curbs and gutters, together
with necessary drainage features; establishing a Local Improvement
District, providing for the method of payment thereof and creating
a special fund.
This being the time set for the Hearing_ on the proposed Housing
Code, Council members discussed the proposed Ordinance which was
before the Council on July 22, 1974. Councilman Moore questioned
the provision in the Administrative Rules regarding room heights
as opposed to the requirements of the Ordinance itself. City
Attorney Andrews indicated that this matter can be taken care
of in the period of time between passage and effective date and
noted that the appropriate change would be made. Councilman
Edmondson spoke to the provision found in the Ordinance for
a protest to he filed with the Chief Building Inspector within
ten days after receiving a determination from the Inspector.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Rich that the ordinance
be amended on Page 9, under Section 8 to read "within a reasonable
period of time, and not more than fifteen days...": carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye
by voice vote; Schussler voting nay by voice vote. It was
MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that Page 3 of the proposed
Ordinance be amended under Section H-301 (B) to delete the
word "manager": Councilman Rich voting aye by voice vote;
Councilmen Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Whitaker
voting nay by voice vote. The motion lost for want of a majority
vote. It was MOVED by Rich that the proposed Ordinance be
amended on page 5, in Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), by deleting
the words "Housing Code Inspector" and "in the opinion of the
Housing Code Inspector". The Motion lost for want ofar second.
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It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that the Ordinance
be amended on Page 5, Paragraph E, by striking the words "or
occupant" and inserting "and occupant, if any": carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting
aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson
that the Ordinance be amended on page 6, Section H-302 B, by
adding the word "inspected" in the fee schedule for additional
units: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore and Rich voting
*Correction: Councilman Edmondson suggested that the Board should
meet within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed fifteen
days.
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aye by voice vote; Schussler and Whitaker voting nay by voice
vote. It was MOVED by Rich that the Ordinance be amended on
page 6, Section H-303, B, by striking the words "tenant or
representative" and retaining "owner or his representative".
The Motion lost for want of a second. It was MOVED by Edmondson,
seconded by Rich that the ordinance be amended on page 6, Section
H-302, B, to indicate a $2.00 fee for each initial inspection
rather than the proposed $10 fee: Edmondson and Rich voting
aye by voice vote; Broad; Brown, Moore, Schussler and Whitaker
voting nay by voice vote. Motion lost for want of a majority
vote. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that the
proposed Ordinance be amended on page 7 , under Section 6 by
deleting paragraph C: Rich voting aye by voice vote; Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Whitaker voting nay
by voice vote. The Motion lost for want of a majority vote.
It was MOVED by Rich that the Ordinance be amended on page
7 in paragraph B by striking the words "tenant or representative"
and retaining "owner or representative". The Motion lost for
want of a second. Councilman Moore spoke in favor of the Housing
Code as adopted by the International Conference of Building
Officials, but stated he is more in favor of the Ordinance
as proposed. Councilman Rich expressed opposition to the Ordinance
as proposed. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker,
seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1690, adopting by
reference the 1973 Housing Code and providing for amendments
be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Schussler and
Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Moore and Rich voting nay
on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1690, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations;
adopting by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1973 Edition,
published by the International Conference of Building Officials
as the Housing Code of the City of Yakima and making amendments
thereto; declaring violations thereof to constitute misdemeanors
and providing punishment for such violations; and amending
Sections 11.20.005, 11.20.010, 11.20.020, 11.20.030, 11.20.040
and 11.20.050; and enacting new Sections 11.20.015, 11.20.060
and 11.20.070, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Mayor Broad
be requested to send a letter to the City's Parks Department,
thanking them for the fine job that is being done in the area
of maintaining the City parks: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
Referring to the application for a Right-of-way Use Permit by
the Washington Fruit and Produce Company for encroachment on
3rd Avenue north of Lincoln Avenue, Director of Public Works,
Dave Vargas, reviewed his Memorandum on this subject dated
July 29, 1974. He reported that the request is for construction
of an engine room, housing refrigeration equipment for the
new cold storage plant at the northeast corner of 3rd Avenue
and Lincoln. He noted that the proposed equipment room will
extend 6 feet into the 3rd Avenue right-of-way. Mr. Vargas reviewed,
the letter received from this firm dated August 2, 1974, which
explained the reasons for not placing the room underground
or above the sidewalk. He indicated that the room needs to
be located near the storage area, but that available space
is lacking inside and to the north of the existing structure,
due to plans for expansion. Mr. Vargas noted the recommendation
for denial of the request due to the appearance that would result
and the fact that the City is trying to phase out the number
of encroachments along this area. He further recommended that
if the request is granted, it be subject to the following conditions:
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1. Existing 6 foot wide sidewalk shall relocate
to the west edge of the proposed equipment
room.
2. Equipment room doors shall not swing out
over the sidewalk.
3. Existing roll curb along west side of ware-
house shall be removed and replaced with
standard curb and remaining 7 foot 6 inch
planter strip between the curb and sidewalk shall
be suitably landscaped.
Mr. Michael Hambelton, Washington Fruit and Produce Company, being
present, cited reasons for the room not being placed on the
roof as called for in the original plan and indicated that
it was not known at that time what type of refrigeration equipment
would be needed. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker,
seconded by Moore that the request by Washington Fruit and
Produce Company for a Right-of-way Use Permit be granted, subject
to the conditions listed in the Memorandum from Dave Vargas
dated July 29, 1974: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Rich and
Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Edmondson and Schussler
voting nay by voice vote.
Referring to City Manager Report No. 222, regarding the Automated
Micro-film Records System for the Police Department, City Manager
McMicken indicated that the City is ready to award the contract
on the micro-film system, subject to Law and Justice approval.
He noted that the 3-M Company had the lowest bid on the desired
kind of system and recommended award of the bid to the 3-M Company.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Rich that the bid for
the computerized Micro-film Record System be awarded to the
3-M Company, subject to Law and Justice approval carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye by voice vote.
A report having been received from the City Engineer on the
completion of work and recommendation that said work be accepted
and final payment made on the 1974 Street Sealing Project,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the report
of the City Engineer dated August 1, 1974, with respect to
the completion of the work on Public Works Contract 1974 Street
Sealing 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, Schussler and
Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
The City Treasurer having submitted the Investment Report for
the month of July, 1974, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded
by Edmondson that the report of the City Treasurer dated July
31, 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.
An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $1,500 to build
a model of the City's Central Business District, having been
read by title only at the previous meeting and being read again
by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded
by Whitaker that Ordinance No. 1691, providing for said transfer
and appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1691, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of
$1,500 from 321-Central Business District Capital Improvement
Fund to 000-General Fund and appropriating that amount to various
accounts as 1974 appropriations for 000-General Fund.
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An Ordinance transferring and appropriating the amount of $10,025
to pay for a State Audit and for miscellaneous payments to
the Yakima Visitors and Convention Bureau, having been read
iby title only at the previous meeting and being again read
by title only at this meeting it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded
lby Brown that Ordinance No. 1692, providing for said transfer
and appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
!Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
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!ORDINANCE NO. 1691, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $10,025
from 321-Central Business District Capital Improvement Fund
to 000-General Fund and appropriating that amount to various
I/ 'accounts as 1974 appropriations for 000-General Fund
An Ordinance appropriating $76,000 for the Police Computerized
Micro-film Records System, including a transfer of $11,776
I from the Contingency Fund; having been read by title only at
this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until August
1 12, 1974. City Manager McMicken indicated that this amount
has been requested to meet the bid by the 3-M Company and that
the City is required by contract to provide $76,000. He further
Inoted that reimbursement will be forthcoming at a later date.
! Petition No. 823 having been filed with the City Clerk on August
1, 1974, by Fay Fleming_and others, requesting the vacation
of a portion of Garrett Street, it was MOVED by Schussler,
I seconded by Rich that a Resolution be prepared fixing the date
of Hearing on this matter for September 9, 1974: carried,
'Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye by voice vote.
The Council acknowledged receipt of Petition No. 824, filed
by residents opposing the placement of Group and Youth Homes
in R-1 and R-2 Zones and the granting of variances and Conditional
Use Permits in those zones. It was noted that the matter of
Group Homes will be discussed at the Study Session next week.
IA Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on August
1 1, 1974, by Bud and Margaret Litwiller, 921 Queen Avenue, in
the amount of $43.70 for treatment of injuries sustained by
Roger Litwiller at Larson Park, it was MOVED by Schussler,
i seconded by Rich that said Damage Claim be referred to the
1 City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
1 voting aye by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
1 it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this meeting be
1 adjourned at 4:30 P.M., to Friday, August 9, 1974, at the hour
I of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson ,
Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
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