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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/25/1974 Business Meeting and Adjourned Meeting 11/26/1974 220 NOVEMBER 25, 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, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich, and Don Schussler. City Manager McMicken reviewed the efforts of the Management Team Building Day, November 22, 1974, noting the following items: 1. The need for a Public Information Officer to disseminate public information and community relations programs. 2. Council - the need to define goals and objectives of the City so that departments may relate them to their goals. 3. City Manager - need to clarify authority and responsibilities of departments. 4. Management and Budget - improve support to line departments. The Council proceeded to discuss the 1975 Budget. Turning to the City Manager's Budget, the Council inquired as to the success of public technology incorporated over the past year. Director of Management ancf.Budget, Bob Hilsmann, indicated that presently the City was evaluating its equipment utilization through P.T.I.'s computer and that further technological studies were being contemplated in the Fire service. Councilman Schussler Inquired as to the City's ability to conduct a performance auditing of selected departments and recommend that the City investigate firms that provide such services. Discussing the Police Budget, Council asked clarification on personnel to be relieved of duty. The City Manager and Police Chief noted that the full complement of officers on patrol would remain the same as in 1974, but that six jailers were scheduled to be relieved through attrition (three by retirement in the first three months and three more during the latter six monts). Councilman Brown indicated a desire to see the same personnel in the Police and Fire service retained in 1975, budgeted for in 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, Jarms, Moore, Rich and Schussler, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Moore. The minutes of the previous regular meeting of November 18, 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 Hearing on the proposal to make "A" Street one=way westboundfrom 1st Street to Front Street, Traffic Engineer Bill Stark reviewed the four alternative traffic patterns as described in his Memorandum on this subject dated November 8, 1974. 'He recommended the adoption of alternate four, which would provide for a one-way westbound traffic pattern with a total of 23 parking stalls and no mandatory turns at the intersection of 1st and "A" Streets. Mr. Stark reported that notices were sent to abutting businesses and that no written protests were received. Mr. Elwood Miller, Yakima Transfer and Storage Company, being present, passed to Councilmen a diagram of the suggested change of traffic flow at the intersection of East "A and North 1st Streets, which would provide for, traffic headed NOVEMBER 25, 1974 west on "A" Street in the right hand lane to turn right on North 1st or continue west to Front Street in the same lane, whereas traffic in the left hand lane would be required to make a mandatory left hand turn onto 1st Street heading south. This arrangement would maintain thfj traffic pattern between 1st Street and Front Street. Mr. Miller indicated that this arrangement would better accommodate the docking of trucks at the front of his business. Mr. Miller was in agreement with the parking suggestions as presented, suggesting that the first stall be eliminated on "A" Street to make turning easier for the trucks. He further suggested the placement of overhead lighted signs to indicate mandatory traffic movements. Traffic Engineer Bill Stark indicated that this arrangement m could be implemented, but would not solve the proble of opposing traffic at this intersection. Councilmen Moore and Rich spoke in favor of trying to implement the traffic pattern suggested by Mr. Miller. Councilman Schussler spoke in favor of adopting the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that the proposed Ordinance designating "A" Street from 1st Street to Front Street as a one-way street, be passed; Edmondson and Schussler voting aye on roll call; Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore and Rich voting nay on roll call. The motion lost for a want of a majority vote. It was then MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this matter be referred back to the staff for implementation of the fifth recommendation for "A" Street as presented by Mr. Miller: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote; Schussler voting nay by voice vote. City Manager McMicken reviewed the proposed Jail Agreement with Yakima County, deactivating the City jail effective January 1, 1975. He briefly reviewed the provisions of the proposed agreement, noting that the City will pay to the County-$7.00 for each prisoner per day, subject to review. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D-3218, authorizing the execution of said agreement with Yakima County, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3218, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Jail Agreement with the County of Yakima. Principal Planner Dick Hill reviewed the proposal for issuance of a heliport permit to St. Elizabeth Hospital, which will permit landing space to be located on top of the hospital's new addition. He reported the approval by the Building Inspector and the FAA for this site. He further indicated that the site would be used for emergencies only and that no major complaints have been received concerning the lights or noise by those in the vicinity of the hospital. Mr. Terrance Seward, being present, requested the Council's approval of the heliport construction. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3219, granting said permit to St. Elizabeth Hospital, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3219, A RESOLUTION granting a permit for the establishment of a heliport to serve St. Elizabeth Hospital. Reports 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 following projects: 0, NOVEMBER 25, 1974 a. Airport Parking Lot, Lighting and Equipment, Schedule I b. Airport Parking Lot, Lighting and Equipment, Schedule II c. 3rd Avenue Arterial Improvement, Schedule II d. Walnut Street Signals and Lighting, Schedule I e. Walnut Street Signals and Lighting, Schedule II f. Rehabilitation of Runway 4-22, Schedules II and III it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that the report of the City Engineer dated November 21, 1974 with respect to the completion of the work on the above Public Works contracts be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. An Ordinance appropriating $239,409.63 of Federal Shared Revenue Funds to the City Shop Fund, Library Fund and General Fund, having been read by title only at the previous meeting and being again read by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1725, providing for said appropriation and transfer, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1725, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $239,409.63 from unappropriated money in 199-Federal Shared Revenue Fund to Account No. 519.80.42 as a 1974 appropriation for 199-Federal Shared Revenue Fund. City Attorney Andrews explained the proposed Ordinance exempting emergency medical technician training students from the requirement to hold an ambulance attendent permit and reviewed his Memorandum on this subject dated November 22, 1974. He explained that the students would accompany regular attendants in the ambulance who already hold such permits. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1726, providing for said exemption, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1726, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business regulations; requiring an ambulance driver and attendent permit and making exceptions to such requirement; amending Section 5.09.060 and 5.09A.030 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. A report having been received from the Planning Commission on = the request by Mr. Richard D. Smith, Garden Villa Motor Inn, for vacation of Sycamore Street, between 1st and 2nd Streets, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D-3220, fixing the time of Hearing on this matter for December 16, 1974, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3220, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on a petition for vacation of a portion of a street right-of-way in the City of Yakima, Washington. A Damage Claim having been received by the City Clerk on November 14, 1974, by Wini C. Jones, 807 South 25th Avenue, in the amount of $7.50 for damages to refuse containers, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that said Damage Claim be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. 223 NOVEMBER 25, 1974 ;Councilman Brown requesting permission to be excused from the regular Council Meeting of December 2 and 9, 1974, it ! was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that Councilman Brown be excused on those dates: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, iMoore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. 1 There being no further business to come before the Council, I it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that this meeting be adjourned at 4:10 P.M. to Tuesday, November 26, 1974, at the hour at 4:00 P.M., to then meet in the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, HJarms, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 6, ■ , ,/, DATE/ 2 R •U:C1KAN DATE / /z02-7y COUNMAN /v ! ATTEST: ' CITY C !•K MAYOR 4 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1974 The City Council met in session at the hour of 4:00 P.M. on this date in the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. 1 1 Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, ; Wray Brown, Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore, 'Charles A. Rich and Don Schussler. 1 1 The Council discussed the Police budget, directing the City 'Manager to footnote the complement total, indicated in the budget, to include all officers who are trainees as well as new cadets hired in 1975. No further changes were made in the Police budget. 1 Fire Budget. In reviewing the Fire budget, it was noted that Iproposed reductions included 4 firefighters and 1 radio technician. I Fire Chief Matt Young stated that options available to him under the budget reductions would include the reduction of 1 inspectors, reduction in engineeer complements or possible 1 closure of a Fire Station. Councilman Moore expressed a desire to see Fire Department complements retained at present stength I and observed that the fire service should not be asked to sacrifice below minimum standards. Council consensus was that the 4 firefighters be retained (radio technician funded through CETA). Finance Officer Leonard Crose remarked that the retention of these employees would require an additional $30,000 be appropriated from some other departmental budget. 1 City Manager McMicken expressed hope that new technology develop- ments through PTI would enable the fire service to reduce I personnel without impairing manpower strength. Councilman Jarms and Schussler expressed the opinion that both Police and Fire 1 service should not be exempt from experiencing the impact of budget cuts in 1975. Parks and Recreation. In discussing the Parks budget for 1975, Councilman Edmondson opposed the elimination of the summer recreation program and the transfer of the Learn-to- Swim Program to the Red Cross. She expressed the opinion 1 that the department should make more use of volunteers in their Services. Parks Director Bill Hutsinpiller remarked conversely noting that the department's experience with volunteers 1 1 I ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING — TUESDAY, N(VEMBER 26, 1974 has been less than satisfactory due to a variety of psychological and sociological constraints upon volunteers. Councilman Schussler expressed the opinion the City should reinstate the Learn-to- Swim Program at a fee that would make it self supporting and proposed a $3.25 fee for 10 lessons. Councilman Edmondson opposed the "high" fee, but also agreed that the program should be retained. The Council consensus was to retain the program at the fee suggested. Council members also asked for clarification in the personnel complement in the department for positions budgeted and funded from CETA monies. Treasurer. Finance Officer Leonard Crose noted that the interest on idle General Funds for 1974 amounted to $170,000 with an estimate of approximately $80,000 for 1975. Overall funds, total interest income would amount to $600,000 which should be reduced by $400,000 over a total interest expense on bonds called for less total interest income would equal approximately $200,000 on $3 million to $3 million dollars worth of invested funds. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that we do now adjourn at the hour of 7:00 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY tor , / 1 7 %0724 7 ATE 42//7/ OUNC. ,MAN . DATE COUNt4LMAN ,"9 ATTEST: /, ITY CLE. Alf MAYOR • 1