HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/1975 Business Meeting 6 N1
MARCH 3, 1975
The City Council met on this date at 1:30 P.M. for a field trip
lof the Sewer Treatment Plant.
'Councilmen,present were Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete"
!Moore, Don Schussler and Bill Simmons.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members returned to the City Hall Council
;Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Acting Mayor Don Schussler
!presiding, Councilmen Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, and Simmons, City
'Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
i Broad and Brown absent on roll call. Councilman Brown having been
!excused at a previous meeting, and Mayor Bert Broad having requested
!permission to be excused from this meeting, it was MOVED by Edmondson,
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seconded by Moore that Mayor Broad be excused: carried, Edmondson,
Jams, Moore Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
The Invocation was given by City Manager McMicken.
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The minutes of the previous meeting of February 24, 1975, having
been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present
!wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Acting Mayor Schussler
:declared said minutes approved as recorded.
This being the time set for the Hearing on Resolution of Intention
!No. D-3272 for the creation of a Local Improvement District
by the construction of a sewer in the vicinity of South 1st
Street, Russell Lane to Lindy Lane, City Engineer Fritz Jaeger
reviewed the boundaries and scope of the proposed project with
the use of a District Map. He reported that the Safeway property,
'which is moving to the Valu-Mart site, will connect to the Valu-
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1Mart Lift Station and has shown an interest in being included
in the District. Mr. Jaeger reported that no written protests
were received on this project. Present and speaking in favor
of the proposed project was Mr. Dick Cash of the Artic Circle
1801 S. First Street. Present and speaking in opposition of
the project was Mr. Don Patnode of Kawasaki Country, 2014 S. 1st
1 Street. He indicated that his business is not especially benefited
by the sewer construction. Also present and speaking to this
!matter were Mr. Elery VanDiest, representing Nora Brown and
1 Mrs. Jack Plumb, Al Lundgren Volkswagen. It was MOVED by Edmondson,
seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1755, creating L.I.D. No.
11002, South First Street Sewer - Russell Lane to Lindy Lane,
be passed: carried, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and
!Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad and Brown absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1755, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement
of certain property by constructing a pipe sewer with necessary
wye branches and manholes; establishing a Local Improvement
!District; providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating
la special fund.
Mr. Bill Zero, 1901 South 1st Street, remarked that when the
curb and sidewalk is installed along South First Street there
'will not be room for parking cars in front of his business,
'asking that this area be left open without curb so persons could
! come in to load and unload. He noted that this will greatly
'affect his business. City Engineer Fritz Jaeger noted that
the final design on this project has not been completed. Mr.
'Dick Cash also spoke to the Council regarding the bad traffic
!situations with cars backing out onto 1st Street. Acting Mayor
Schussler suggested that these matters be discussed further with
the Traffic Engineering Department.
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!City Manager McMicken read a letter submitted by Fire Chief
'Matt Young, announcing his plans to retire after 28 years of
!service with the City of Yakima. His retirement is effective
:April 1, 1975. City Manager McMicken and Council members present
'acknowledged Matt's fine service to the City and expressed their
!appreciation for his work.
Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, presented a brief review
of the Sewer System Infiltration/Exfiltration Report prepared
by R. W. Beck and Associates, and explained their recommendations
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iregarding sewer service in the vicinity of 22nd Avenue and McKinley.
,Mr. Vargas related the recommendations of the report, to include
'proceeding with locating of problem areas by running a camera
through the sewer and a second recommendation for sealing the leaky
!sewers. The Health Department has submitted a report regarding
the area between Lincoln and Englewood, 16th and 23rd Avenues.
With the use of a map, he located the two main sewers in that
!area. Mr. Vargas noted those determined by the Health Department
to have no fecal contamination and those having contamination.
He reported that the contamination comes through leaky sewers,
'septic tanks, or both. The people in the area have been notified
of this condition and requested to boil their water or have the
option of hooking up for City water which is strictly voluntary on
itheir part. The EPA has been contacted and a letter is necessary
to request funds for sealing the leaking sewers. Present and
'speaking to this matter was Mr. Denny Knight, Yakima Health
District. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Jarms that authorization I/
be given to apply for sewer sealing funds: carried, Edmondson,
lJarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmon voting aye by voice vote.
!Broad and Brown absent.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Simmons that Resolution
No. D-3276, a Resolution of Intention to create a Local Improvement
District by construction of a sewer in the vicinity between
l6Oth and 62nd Avenues, north of Lincoln Avenue, in accordance
with Petition Nos. 834, 835, and 836 and setting March 24, 1975,
as the date for hearing on this matter, be passed: carried,
'Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on
Iron call. Broad and Brown absent.
RESOLUTION NO, D-3276, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a
1Local Improvement District.
!City Manager McMicken reviewed the request from Special Projects
for the Handicapped, Inc., received approximately one year ago
for a site for their operations. This organization is presently
'using the First Christian Church, which is no longer a suitable
llocation in which to carry on the program. He noted that the
lCity has worked with them over a period of months to find various
'locations and finally decided on a 3-acre site off of Washington
i Avenue near Wide Hollow Creek. Mr. McMicken indiacted that this action
is a follow-through on the earlier decision to find a site with
the use of FRS funds. He explained the procedure for making
is grant to the County in the amount of $15,600 for the purchase
of the land since Special Projects is regional and requires a Local
Agency. He noted that a Grant Agreement has been signed by
the County Commissioners and briefly reviewed the provisions
as contained in the agreement. The State will fund a 75 percent
grant and a 25% local share is needed. Councilman Jarms inquired
as to how the price was arrived at and suggested the property might
be appraised to determine market value. Mr. Jim Stout, Director
for Special Projects, indicated that the property had not been
lappraised. City Manager McMicken noted the feasibility of having
an independent appraisal performed and asked that this matter
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be delayed until that is accomplished. Councilman Moore asked
if the County was participating financially. Mr. Stout indicated
that they are requesting County participation, but no definite
: I response has been received.
!City Manager McMicken requested authorization for a temporary
I loan of $200,000 from Water-Sewer Fund to the Airport Improvement
: ! Fund for payment required in the land acquisition and obstruction
' 1 removal program in connection with the Air Terminal expansion.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Moore that Resolution
No. D-3277, authorizing said loan, be passed: carried, Edmondson,
I Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call.
Broad and Brown absent.
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iRESOLUTION NO. D-3277, A RESOLUTION authorizing a temporary
!loan of $200,000 from 473-Water-Sewer Fund to 361-Airport Improvement
i Fund and providing for repayment.
!City Manager requested authorization to execute the
1Collective Bargaining Agreement with Yakima Firefighters Association
for 1975 and for LEFF personnel for 1975, through 1976, in accordance
with arbritration decisions. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded
lby Simmons that Resolution No. D-3278, authorizing the execution
of said agreement, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore,
iSchussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad and Brown
!absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3278, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Collective
iBargaining Agreement with the Yakima Firefighters Association.
An Ordinance transferring $1,172.35 from the Contingency Fund
and appropriating from the General Fund to pay arbritrators
:fees for Firefighters' arbritation proceedings, having been
!read by title only at the previous meeting and being again read
by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded
by Jams that Ordinance No. 1756, providing for said transfer
and appropriation, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore,
ISchussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad and Brown
l absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1756, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of
,$1,172.35 from 195-Contingency Fund to 000-General Fund and
iappropriating that amount to Account 016.516.10.31 as a 1975
lappropriation for 000-General Fund.
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!Director of Management and Budget, Bob Hilsmann, briefly explained
the proposed Ordinance adopting a new Group Insurance Plan for
!City employees, explaining that the City went-to bid after learning
of a rate increase by Blue Cross and received'a better program.
at less cost from Great West Life Assurance Company to include
!group life insurance and a medical program'for all
He explained that, these will replace the current Standard Life
'Insurance Program and Blue Cross Medical Insurance, effective
'March 1, 1975. He further explained that the deficit experience
lis more readily off-set with the life insurance also provided
junder one carrier. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Jarms
that Ordinance No. 1757, adopting said insurance plans for City
employees, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler
land Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad and Brown absent.
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'ORDINANCE NO. 1757, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
!adopting a group insurance program for City employees, amending
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subsection 2.04.010A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and
declaring an emergency.
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!Daage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on:
I a. February 24, 1975, by Randall Arnett, 811 Lynn Place,
in the amount of $40 for damages to his automobile from
a cocked sewer manhole;
I b. --February 24, 1975, by Willard and Darlene Howen, Rt. 6, Box
356-B Yakima, in the amount of $500.69 for damages to their
automobile by
a City vehicle;
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c. February 25, 1975, by Ernest Fierst, 910 South 30th Avenue
in the amount of $247.84 for damages to his automobile;
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d. February 24, 1975, by Bill Summitt, 307 North 4th Avenue,
i in the amount of $25,100 for damages in connection with
I a Police incident,
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it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Edmondson that said Damage Claims' be
referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation:'
!carried, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting
! aye by voice vote. Broad and Brown absent.
iCity Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state
I travel for James Beaushaw, Police Department, for travel to
the Dalles, Oregon, and Richland, Washington, to attend the Eastern
: States Crime Conference, February 26, 1975, it was MOVED by
iEdmondson, seconded by Moore that said travel be approved and
'expenses paid: carried, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler
and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Broad and Brown absent.
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There being no futher business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that this meeting be
adjourned at 4:05 P.M. to Tuesday, March 4, 1975, at the hour
of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Holiday Inn: carried, Edmondson,
Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice 'vote.
1 Broad and Brown absent.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1975
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1 The City Council met in session on this date at 12:00 Noon in the
1 Holiday Inn, Yakima, Washington.
1 Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray
1 1 Brown, Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Don
, 1 Schussler and Bill Simmons.
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, 1 Councilmen held general discussion on various City matters. No
formal action was taken at this meeting.
• , There being no further business to come before the Council, it was
MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that we do now adjourn at the
hour of 1:30 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore,
Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
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