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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/1975 Business Meeting 277 FEBRUARY 3, 1975 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, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Don Council considered again the proposal of Bench Advertising to provide the City with 200 bus benches that would depict various forms of advertising. Under provisions of the contract, "Bench" would pay the City $10 per bench annually, or $2,000 per year for a five-year term. Bench Advertising would not permit liquor, religious or political advertisements. Bob Knight indicated that presently there was only 20-25 bus benches for pedestrians of City Transit and that there was a need for an expanded service, and he proposed that the 200 benches be located along arterials, excluding the downtown area. Councilman Jarms inquired as to whether or not the $10 per bench proposal compared favorably with what other cities might expect. Councilman Schussler suggested that we might restrict these benches to Commercial Zones only, inasmuch as any property owner may resent the advertising that would be shown in residential areas. City Attorney Andrews commented on the legality of the advertising, noting that the City's Sign Code would have to be amended to allow for the administration of this matter. Councilman Jarms also requested that local advertising people have the opportunity to use the benches for their own purposes. City Manager McMicken indicated that he would inquire as to the economics of the proposal and report back to the Council. The Council also reviewed the request by Al DeAtley, Sr., asking the City to object to President Ford's Import Tax on oil, which would result in a doubling of asphalt prices for which the City has an interest. Council recognized DeAtley's proposal, but felt that the response should come from the National Asphalt Pavement Association. The Council was apprised of the Suit filed by Structures, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for non-payment of $14,600 which was withheld by the City for delay in completion of the Walnut Street Undercrossing Project. "Structures" contends that the project was completed on time, that they have other bills coming due and that their reputation has been impaired because of the City's refusal to pay. City Attorney Andrews will be apprising the Council of further progress on the Suit. Council also discussed the suggestion from Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Sullivan that he would appeal the Court opinion upholding the City's position in the "Autotronics" case for sewer extension. City Manager McMicken indicated he felt that the City and Health District should work together on utilities service and that it was inappropriate to be at odds with one another on utility service. Councilman Schussler indicated that Sullivan's actions had not been sanctioned by the County Health District as of yet and the matter was still up for consideration by the Board. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that the Council go into Executive Session to discuss negotiations with IAFF. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown, Jarms, Moore and Schussler, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilmen Edmondson and Simmons absent on roll call, having been excused at the previous meeting. The Invocation was given by Mayor Broad. The minutes of the previous meeting held January 27, 1975, 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. 278 FEBRUARY 3, 1975 Mayor Broad and Council members gave recognition to the dedication and service performed by Charles R. Lyon, Ed Williams and Roderick MacKintosh, as members of the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. Prior to their resignation, they were instrumental in helping to revise the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D-3260, expressing appreciation and commendation 1 :for the services performed by Charles R. Lyon, be passed: carried, !Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Simmons absent. t , RESOLUTION NO. D-3260, A RESOLUTION of appreciation and commendation for the services performed by Charles R. Lyon during his tenure as a member of the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. ( It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. D-3261, expressing appreciation and commendation for the services performed by Ed Williams, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Simmons 'absent. 1RESOLUTION NO. D-3261, A RESOLUTION of appreciation and commendation f or the services performed by Ed Williams during his tenure as a member of the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. b-3262, expressing appreciation and commendation for the services Performed by Roderick MacKintosh, be passed: carried, Broad, , prown, Jarms, Moore and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Edmondson , and Simmons absent. !RESOLUTION NO. D-3262, A RESOLUTION of appreciation and commendation ; for the services performed by Roderick MacKintosh, DVM, during is tenure as a member of the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. Mr. James Stout, Director of Special Projects for the Handicapped, being present, related the request by Special Projects for a reduced ; bus rate for handicapped adults in Yakima. He noted that the i request was drawn up as a result of concern on the part of the 'staff and parents involved, to provide transportation for the t i andicapped persons who are on a fixed income. Ms. Vikki Dahmen as present to answer questions on the material passed to Councilmen.: Councilman Schussler questioned how the determination of a handicapped person would be made for purposes of providing a lower bus rate. It was explained that individuals are certified to be handicapped by the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and Department of Social and Health Services. Councilman Brown asked how the plan is proposed for implementation and whether Special Projects would 'certify that individuals meet the qualifications of handicapped individuals. Mr. Stout indicated that the certification from the Department of Social and Health Services would be on file A further rnsclInt with the City as as possible. the that this matter be referred to the Staff for determination and 'discussion of these considerations with Special Projects for the Handicapped. City Manager McMicken referred to preparations by the Downtown Development Design Team for Yakima Avenue and noted it for the Council's information at this time. He reported that the City iwould like to proceed with engaging three architectural firms to ._ Provide the design services as shown on to the Organizational Chart for Environmental Impact Study Development and Preliminary I Design for Central Business District Parking and General Improvement ',Programs. He reported that details would not be given at this time but that he had authorized the Design Team Group to begin . their services and count hours for contract payment. A meeting is to be held Tuesday evening regarding Yakima Avenue. Mr. McMicken 'noted the three architectural firms include Doudna-Williams, 1 R. Cameron and Associates and Hargis and Goldsworthy. A brief Presentation was given on the alternatives for Yakima Avenue 1 1 7-3 FEBRUARY 3, 1975 as shown by the design drawings displayed for the Council's information at this time. Mr. Ed Weber, Design Team Manager, 'being present, reported that the Team has developed about six possible plans for Yakima Avenue and that all have been eliminated, !except Alternative II and III, the best elements of II and III were I then condensed into Alternative Four which includes the installation lof diagonal parking, design elements and walkways, retention of parallel parking at 1st, 3rd and 6th Streets and mid-block crossings. He noted the purpose of the design is to try and get more foot traffic in the core area. Councilman Brown emphasized the need to provide the widest width of diagonal parking and asked that this be part of the parking plans. Training and Safety Officer, Ed Davis, reviewed the Quarterly Employee Injury Report, noting that the City has experienced over 100 days without injury -accidents. He briefly reviewed the increased safety records since 1972 and the results of the "Stop-Unsafe Acts Program" and Management Compensation Program as incentives. He reported on the present cooperation by the City in the National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course and the present year-long campaign entitled "Take Time To Be Safe". City Manager McMicken presented a brief review of the proposed Airport _Park, as displayed in a design drawing. A piece of land owned by the City near the Airport bordered by Wide Hollow Creek and 16th Avenue is the proposed location. At the present time it is a vacant field, but was suggested for the park site by Mr. Marvin of Outdoor Recreation and the State Aeronautics Commission. State aid is available and cost estimates include $17,000 for irrigation systems and a total of $20,000 for water systems. The total park estimate is $32,000, of which the City's share would be 40% and the States would be 60 per cent. It was noted that this park is not part of the City's Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan and that the Airport and Parks Department do not see this proposed park as one of highest priority. Councilman Schussler spoke in opposition to the proposed location and Councilman Brown suggested that the park issue be set aside at this time and maybe taken up by another organization in the future for development. City Manager McMicken related the requirement to repay administrative costs in the amount of $24,234.04 to the Public Employee's Retirement System, successor to Statewide City Employee's Retirement System for the years 1960 to 1971. He made reference to a letter received from the System in which they described the circumstances under which this amount was charged to investment earnings rather than to individual cities. This has been studied by both the State Auditor and Attorney General and the City could make full payment, annual payments or monthly payments at $168.50 per month (charged back to individual departments). Mayor Broad indicated that this is presently being contested by AWC and that perhaps this matter should be tabled until further information is received-back from them. In light of this information City Manager McMicken noted that the City should work through the AWC Office to determine what the City's position will be. City Manager McMicken explained the proposed agreement for implementation of the CETA Program for the City of Yakima under Title II and Title VI. He noted this agreement names Yakima County Federal Programs Authority as the other party, cohains a liability clause and anti-discrimination clause. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D-3263, authorizing the execution of said agreement to implement CETA, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Simmons absent. 280 FEBRUARY 3, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. D-3263, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute two agreements to implement the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 for the City of Yakima. City Manager explained that the City wishes to execute the annual I lease agreement with Yakima County for joint computer center space in the Yakima County Courthouse, on the same conditions as last year. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Jarms that Resolution No. D-3264, authorizing the execution of said agreement 1 for Joint Computer Center space, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Simmons absent. ' RESOLUTION NO. D-3264, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing I the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with Yakima County for Joint Computer Center space in the Yakima County Courthouse. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3265, authorizing the call for bids on the City's Official , Advertising, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Simmons ) absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3265, A RESOLUTION prescribing a form of contract for City advertising and directing publication of a notice for proposals. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1748, reorganizing City Administrative Departments and defining duties, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Simmons absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1748, AN ORDINANCE relating to the Yakima City Government Administration; prescribing the organization and specifying the duties of administrative departments, divisions and offices; vesting police authority in Airport Security Guards 1 and Animal Control Officers; amending Sections 1.18.020, 1.18.030, 1.18,040, 1.18.050 and 1.18.060; enacting Sections 1.18.062, I 1.18.070, 1.18.080 and 1.18.081 as new sections; and repealing Sections 1.18.041, 1.18.042 and 1.18.061, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. , I An Ordinance appropriating $29,200 within the City Garage Fund ) to purchase trucks ordered in 1974, having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the table for one week or until February 10, 1975, City Manager McMicken explained that these i were budgeted for in 1974, but not received until this year. Petition No. 837, having been filed with the City Clerk on January 29, 1975, by John H. Morgan and others, requesting the Vacation of an alley, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the petition of John H. Morgan and others for the vacation of the alley, as set forth in Petition No. 837, be referred to the City Manager i and the Planning Commission for study and recommendation and that Resolution No. D-3266, fixing March 10, 1975, as the time for Hearing on this matter, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms, 1 Moore and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Simmons absent. I RESOLUTION NO. D-3266, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on a petition for vacation of the alley in Block 1 276 and 277, Lund's Addition. I 28 FEBRUARY 3, 1975 1 • • . IA Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on January 29, 1975, by Mark R. Fortier, 4302 West Lincoln 1 ;Avenue, in the amount of $52.81, for damages from a sewer iline blockage, 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, 'Jams, Moore and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Simmons absent. !Referring to the appointment of the Citizen Advisory Committee for Community Development, City Manager McMicken reported Ithat the Council reviewed the-list of,names at Friday's I/ 'luncheon. He related that the approach by the team for the first year will be to hold Saturday meetings to resolve priorities. The City needs a three year plan and a first year program and noted that this would not be an ad hoc ;committee but rather a permanent committee with some flexibility for adding or deleting names as necessary. Mayor Broad Inoted that the name of Jean Rich should be added to Area 3 and to Area 4, Lane Durand. Also added to the list was 'the name of Frank Bradley. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Jarms that the Council accept this list and direct the Mayor to add or delete names at his discretion: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore and Schussler voting aye byvoice vote. Edmondson and Simmons absent. There being no further business to come before—the Council it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that this ' meeting be adjourned at 4:10 P.M., to Friday, February 7, 1975, at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Simmons absent. /, / ,-- READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY , DATE COUNCILMAN ilf r , DATE 7_-• - k " UNCILMAN ATTE T: • CITY RK MAYOR.