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SEPTEMBER 3, 1974
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in
the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall.
1Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray
Brown, Betty L. Edmondson, W.K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich,
and Don Schussler.
;City Manager McMicken advised the Council of the AWC meeting
in Toppenish, October 8, 1974 at "The BUngalo".
;City Manager McMicken reviewed requests from Betty Edmondson
on the status of several projects..
1. Concerning the proposed regulations for Body Shops -
Prostitution; City Attorney Andrews has reviewed model
Ordinances for King County from Seattle and will be
presenting them to the Council next week.
2. Regarding proposed gambling legislation; Staff will
report to the Council within the next 30 days.
3. In reference to the transfer of Cahalan Park, the Town
of Union Gap is still interested in acquiring the park,
but has not agreed to the conditions proposed by the
City of Yakima. There is some concern over retaining
10-year usage rights and compensation for the restroom
facilities constructed the City of Yakima. City
Manager McMicken indicated that he will follow through
on negotiations with the Town.
4. Regarding Affirmative Action City Manager
McMicken related that Training and Safety Officer, Ed
Davis, had completed nine Workshops on Ethnic Awareness
for supervising employees. 72 supervisors have attended;
however, only one minority was in attendance from those
invited. There was some misunderstanding on required
attendance from the Police Department, although all
Sergeants have participated in the Workships. Ed Davis
may plan more Workshops for those who were previously
unable to attend, due to misunderstandings or can-
cellations.
5. Regarding the enforcement of County Building Codes by
1 contract with the City; the program is proceeding in
accordance with the recommendations of the supplemental
report filed with the Council August 26, 1974.
6. In reference to Group Homes, Councilman Edmondson asked
that the Council consider them at the September 9 Study
Session.
7. Regarding the Sidewalk Repair Program, a Hearing will be
held on September 16, 1974.
!Councilmen Edmondson and Rich submitted a landscaping proposal
for the vacant lot located at 16th and Tieton Drive, which was
;referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and review by
the Planning Staff.
;City Manager McMicken reviewed the suggestions for public
'information publications in the form of a report to citizens,
!a fact booklet or calendar. The Council agreed to consider
the proposals for a few weeks before making a recommendation.
The Council also approved a Fair booth display incorporating the
;downtown redevelopment model, watet treatment plant and sewer
treatment plant models.
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SEPTEMBER 3, 1974
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.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Broad.
The minutes of the previous adjourned regular meeting of August
23, 1974 and the regular meeting of August 26, 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.
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Mr. Carl Rizzo, owner of a residence located at 213 Pierce
Avenue, being present, spoke to the Council regarding the proposed
widening of Pierce Avenue and af parking on Pierce
Avenue between Lincoln & "B". He explained-that there is no
driveway to the residence he owns_andthat Pierce Avenue has
been used for parking. He further explained that if Pierce
Avenue is widened there will be no. parking provided for the
residents due to the way in which the property lines run.
Mr. Rizzo explained that to reverse:the parking_would hurt the
businesses badly. City Manager McMidken:noted.the need to
provide a appropriate map of the property lines, buildings and
existing parking to clarify discussionmith Mr. Rizzo. Mayor
Broad indicated that this matter would be .brought on for discussion
again next week.
City Manager McMicken reviewed his City, Manager Report No. 226
entitled License Fees for Bowling Alleys and referred to the
attached letter from Mr. Applegate,'Attorney for the Yakima
Bowling Alley Proprietors, requesting a review of the required
$20 per lane license fee which is required in addition to the
general business license fee. Mr.. Applegate, being present,
requested the Council's consideration of eliminating the regulatory
license fee which is objected to by the bowling alley proprietors.
He asked that these establishments not be grouped with the
other types of businesses requiring.the. regulatory license.
He pointed out that the local bowling.dstablishments have a
large investment in Yakima and have been established here for
many years. In light of the higher taxes to which bowling
establishments have been subjected and the amount of income
generated by the several tournaments held each year in Yakima,
Mr. Applegate requested that the $20 per lane fee be reduced
or eliminated. He indicated that there has been little need
for additional Fire and Police protection at the several establish-
ments in the City. Mr. Ted Buller, representing Min-Da-Lanes
and Nob Hill Lanes, also requested that the license charge be
taken off the per-lane basis. He also spoke to the matter
of improved bowling alley surfaces, which are much safer and
have reduced the fire hazard. There was discussion on the
national average of $6.75 per lane charged throughout the United
States. City Manager McMicken reported that in talking with
the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief it was agreed that the
protection necessary to these establishments is not excessive,
but remains as a possible 'cause of additional regulation and
control. Also taken into consideration is the fact that the
bowling alleys attract many out-of-town persons and therefore
it is felt that the $20 per lane fee should be retained. Council-
men asked questions regarding the practice of other cities
in the Northwest in regard to licensing bowling alleys. Councilman
Rich suggested that information be obtained as to how often
additional protection has been necessary to such establishments.
After due discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that
this matter be referred to the City Manager and staff for obtaining
information as to what other cities in the Northwest are doing
in regard to this matter.
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It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution
No. D-3175, authorizing the execution of an easement and agreement
with Pacific Power and Light Company for electrical service
to the City shops, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3175, A RESOLUTION authorizing the grant of
an electrical utility easement to Pacific Power and Light Company,
and authorizing the execution of an agreement for electrical service
with Pacific Power and Light Company, both to afford electrical
service to the City Shops.
Referring to the proposed Resolution authorizing the engagement of
George M. Lemon for right-of-way appraisal and acquisition
services for the Pierce Avenue Improvement Project and Gordon
Road Improvement Project, City Manager McMicken explained that
the services are based on $125 per day. It was MOVED by Schussler,
seconded by Edmondson that the reference to the South First
Street and Nob Hill Boulevard projects be deleted from the
proposed esolution: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. It was then MOVED
by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3176,
authorizing the engagement of George M. Lemon for said purposes,
be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and
Schussler voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3176, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
of the City of Yakima to engage George M. Lemon for professional
appraisal and negotiation services for right-of-way acquisition.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Rich that Resolution
No. D-3177, authorizing the execution of an agreement accepting
a grant covering a portion of the expenses for repairing a
City water transmission main and installing chlorination units
on City wells, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. City Manager
McMicken explained that the state grant covers 40 per cent of
the project and reviewed the various items included in the
cost breakdown, noting that the City will be reimbursed $51,482.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3177, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement
accepting a grant from the State of Washington to pay a portion
of construction costs of municipal and industrial water supply
facilities.
City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and
considered on August 12, 1974 for the Milroy Park and Miller
Park Lighting, as follows:
Knobel's Electric $5,906.25
Wilson Electric 6,650.70
The City Engineer recommending that the bid be awarded to Knobel's
Electric, who submitted the lowest and best bid, it was MOVED
by Schussler, seconded by Rich that the bid be awarded to Knobel's
Electric in the amount of $5,906.25 and that the City Manager
be authorized to enter into contract with said contractor upon
the filing of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice
vote. Referring to a layout of the proposed lighting plans,
City Manager McMicken explained that the project is part of
the Parks Capital Improvement Program and are included in the
allocation of FRS monies to the Parks Department. Parks Director,
Bill Hutsinpiller indicated that the bid includes the basic
items for the project, stating that a recommendation on the
lighting poles will be brought back at a later time.
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SEPTEMBER 3, 1974
Councilman Schussler absent after 4:00 P.M.
City Manager McMicken recommended approval of the following
requests for right-of-way use permits for encroachments already
in existence which have been inspected and agreed upon,, noting
no particular traffic problems with any:
a. Hop Extract Corpotation of America - Canopy.
b. General,Supply of Yakima, 209 N. 2nd Avenue -
Roof structure and dock.
c. Holtzinger Brothers Inc., 127 W. Yakima Avenue -
Dock and scales.
d. Pacific Fruit (Holtzinger Building) - Dock and roof cover.!
e. Libby McNeill and Libby, 901 N. 1st Avenue - Overhead bridge.
f. Libby McNeill and Libby, 901 N; 1st. Aventie.- Underground
12" sewer line. -
g. Libby McNeill and Libby, 901 N. 1st Avenue- Underground i
tunnel across First Avenue.
h. Continental National Grocery, N. 1st Avenue - Dock and roof.
It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that all of the
above requests for Right-of-way Use Permits be approved: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice
vote. Schussler absent.
Referring to the proposed resolution authorizing the execution
of an agreement with Yakima County and Yakima Voluntary Action
Center for the creation and financing of a volunteer action
program, City Attorney Andrews noted that this is in response
to the request by Mr. Ed Newhouse for financial assistance
for the remainder of the 1974 year. He explained that the
agreement provides for the City and County to establish the
program facilities with the Voluntary Action Center administering
the program. The City and County will both finance $3,000
toward the program for the balance of the current year which
will terminate subject to. further requests and action next
year. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Rich that Resolution
No. D-3178, authorizing the execution of said agreement, be
passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore and Rich
voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3178, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
an agreement with Yakima County and the Yakima Voluntary Action
Center to create and finance a volunteer action program.
An Ordinance transferring $30,000 and appropriating $15,000
of Federal Shared Revenue Funds to the Yakima County Health
District for Mental Health Services, having been read by title
only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or
until September 9, 1974. City Manager McMicken noted that the
annual report requested under terms of the earlier grant agreement
has been filed with the Council.
Petition No. 826, having been filed with the City Clerk on
August 28, 1974 by Richard D. Smith, requesting the vacation
of a portion of Sycamore Street, City Manager McMicken recommend-
ed that the Petition be referred back to the petitioner for
the proper legal description. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded
by Edmondson that Petition No. 826 be referred back to the
petitioner for the appropriate legal description: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice
vote. Schussler absent.
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The Council recognized Petition No. 827 signed by approximately
453 persons urging the installation of a 4-way traffic light
at 5th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard for the safety of Hoover
Elementary School students. Mr. Robert Hibbs, Principal of Hoover
Elementary School, being present, reviewed the problems associated
with keeping patrol students out on duties in the light of heavy
traffic on that street and the repeated efforts on the part of
the students to cross the street. He noted that there are 40
to 50 students crossing at this point and reviewed the different
methods which have been tried unsuccessfully to supervise crossing
at this location. He explained that the school has discontinued
the use of that crossing until it can be properly supervised.
Traffic Engineer, Bill Stark, reported that the traffic volume
at this location does not meet the minimum warrants for a traffic
signal. He suggested the alternate solution of directing the
students down 3rd Avenue and crossing at the 3rd Avenue and Nob
Hill signalized intersection. He noted that this would take
cooperation from the school in routing the children this new
way. There was discussion by the Council regarding possible
problems with crossing children at this point due to the
numerous driveways to commercial businesses located this -
intersection. - Mr. Stark indicated that should a signal be placed
at 5th and Nob Hill, it would be too close to the signal at 3rd
and Nob Hill. Also suggested was the construction of a pedestrian
overpass at this location. Captain Metzer supported the use
of the 3rd Avenue intersection, noting that the Police Department
will assist with placement of patrolmen at this location. He
reviewed the cumber of sitations issued at various school crossingsi
in spite of the attention given to this matter by the news media.
City Manager McMicken referred to the Outside Utility Request
for City water service to the residence owned by Mr. Donald W.
Oliver, at 1302 Reservoir Road. He explained that the applicant
desires connection to a future single-family residence at this
location. A 12-inch water line is available for installation
at a charge of approximately $1,142.83. The applicant has agreed
to annexation when feasible. Mr. McMicken indicated that the
Outside Utility Agreement includes Exhibit "B". It was MOVED
by Rich, seconded by Moore that the request of Mr. Oliver for
outside utility service, be granted: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote. Schussler
absent.
City Manager McMicken requesting approval for the following
out-of-state travel requests:
a. John Haddix, Community Development, to Wemme, Oregon to
attend the Washington Transportation Planning State
Conference, September 16 - 19, 1974;
b. Tom Froula, Data Processing, to San Francisco,
California to attend the UNIVAC Users Association
Conference, September 30 thru October 3, 1974;
c. Russ Mazzola, Assistant City Attorney, to Vancouver,
British Columbia to attend the Washington State Bar
Convention, September 12 - 15, 1974,
it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Rich that the above request
for out-of-state travel be approved: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote. Schussler
absent.
Mayor Broad requested permission to be excused from the next
regular Council meeting of Monday, September 9, 1974 to attend
the National League of Cities Seminar. It was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Rich that Mayor Broad be excused from the next regular
Council Meeting: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore and
Rich voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 - SEPTEMBER 6, 1974
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this meeting be
adjourned at 4:40 P.M. to Friday, September 6, 1974 at the
hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore and Rich voting aye
by voice vote. Schussler absent.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 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, and Don Schussler.
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 Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that we do now adjourn at
the hour of 1:30 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore and
Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Rich absent.
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