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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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R. Cameron and Associates and Hargis and Goldsworthy. A brief
Presentation was given on the alternatives for Yakima Avenue
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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IA Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on
January 29, 1975, by Mark R. Fortier, 4302 West Lincoln
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;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.
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