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MARCH 17, 1975
The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 P.M. at
Station KYVE-TV, 1105 South 15th Avenue, Yakima, Washington.
'Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray
iBrown, Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Don
ISchussler and Bill Simmons.
City Manager McMicken discussed the proposed purchase of property
'adjacent to the City Shops which has been in the process of
'negotiation by the Director of Public Works. The reason for con-
Isidering such a purchase is to square off the City's land holdings
in that area and provide an extra "land bank" for the City for
!future facility expansion possibilities. The price has been
I/ established at $14,000 with the City to assume closing costs.
The size is 75' x 95'. Funding would be provided under the
Cumulative Reserve for Ca ital Improvements. Council gave con-
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icurrence to the proposal, but will consider formal approval next
'Monday, March 24, 1975.
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'Councilmen were reminded of a joint meeting with the Parks and
Recreation Commission on March 24, 1975, at the Flight Deck
Restaurant. Dinner is set for 6:00 P.M.
'Police Chief, Jack LaRue, gave his analysis of the proposed Work
Release program for Parolees. He observed that the interest in
the Law and Justice grant applications had now been resolved by
the Law and Justice Work Release Committee to the extent that
no effort would be made to apply for the funds this fiscal year.
!However, in the event such a program is considered in the future,
the City's policy would be to undertake an analysis of available
space on the fourth floor of the Jail, since that area would very
likely be the most suitable. The third floor jail facility must
be reserved for overflow from the County Jail.
'Principal Planner Dick Hill reviewed the Preliminary Grant Appli-
cation for the Community Development Block Grant Program for
,1975. In general, the application encompasses recommendations of
Ithe Citizens Advisory group and interested parties. The prelimi-
Inary recommendations include: a matching grant to Special Pro-
jects for the Handicapped, support of Home Base pre-school pro-
gram, Housing Resource Center, Housing Rehabilitation, Housing
;Authority Fund, School/Park Recreation Program Support, Senior
;Citizen Center expansion and site acquisition and Capitol Theatre
Restoration. Art Gordon mentioned that Housing had not been given
as much emphasis as he had expected, but that the grant would
recognize certain housing elements, such as the "Craftsman Corp"
and other important needs such as new units (165), rehabilitations
(25) and rent subsidy programs. In consideration of the various
I citizen responses, which appeared to reflect overall interest
'group influence, the Council asked for a Planning Staff Report
containing professional recommendations as to the most appropriate
allocations for grant monies in Yakima for 1975. Councilman
'Simmons was concerned that the merits of the various alternatives
'considered be given specific attention. Finally, the Council
requested that the Planning Staff consider other areas of
'emphasis which had not been treated, including street lighting,
sidewalks, Code enforcement, etc.
l At 8:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the main television
'studio of Station KYVE-TV for the balance o f the meeting, Mayor
Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore,
I Schuafter and Simmons, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney
'Andrews present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Edmondson.
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The minutes of the previous meeting of March 10, 19'75, having
been read by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing to have
said minutes read publicly, Mayor Broad declared said minutes
approved, as corrected.
This being the time set for the Hearing on the Appeal from the
Planning Commission's action denying the rezone application filed
by Robert L. Suver and Paul LaChance for property located along
Naches Avenue and 6th Street between Yakima Avenue and Lincoln
Avenue, and having been continued from January 20, 1975, it was
noted that written notice of the change in location of the Council
meeting was not given and therefore, the Hearing should be continued
to a later date. Mr. Robert Suver, being present, asked that
the hearing be continued to May 19, 1975. It was MOVED by Brown,
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seconded by Schussler that this Hearing be continued to May 19,
1975: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler
and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
This being the time set for the Hearing on the Appeal from the
Planning Commission's action denying a rezone application filed
by Ray Embree and Perry Hayes for property located at the southwest
corner of 56th and Summitview Avenues, Mayor Broad indicated that
the legal notices for this hearing did not specify the change in .
location of the Council meeting from City Hall to station KYVE
and therefore the Hearing should be reset for a later date. It
was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that this Hearing be set
for April 21, 1975: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms,
Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
This being the time set for the first Hearing on the proposed
Community Development Block Grant Program, Mayor Broad reported
that the Community Development Act makes money available for particu-
lar community needs and referred to the kinds of programs that
can be included in the grant. He noted that Yakima is an allotment
city and will receive over $4,000,000 during the next six years
for project purposes. Mayor Broad indicated the requirement to
hold hearings and obtain citizen input concerning how these monies
will be used and reviewed the process whereby several earlier
meetings were held throughout the community to inform citizens
of community needs and discuss priorities. Principal Planner
Dick Hill also reviewed several community meetings between the
City staff and citizens. He noted that the City's allotment
for the first year_is $256,000. City Staff are trying to determine
what persons in the community feel the greatest needs are and
then develop programs to meet those needs. He reported that the
second and third years of the program are also being considered
and referred to the Statements of Community Needs as found in
the proposed application. Mr. Hill noted that the staff had compilegi
data and decided on nine overall needs to include housing, services
for the elderly and handicapped, job training and employment program,
Ipark and recreation facilities, crime suppression, improvement
of the CBD, improved transportation systems, preservation of agricul4
tural land, and construction and improvement of sanitary sewers.
He further referred to the long-term objectives and short-term
objectives for the first three years, as detailed in the proposed I/
application. The main portion of the application is the first
year program. Eight specific projects have come out of the various
citizen's meetings held throughout the community. He reviewed
those objectives, as listed, to include the following:
1. Special projects for the handicapped, a matching
grant for contruction of a new training facility $50,000
2. Home Base, continuing operation of this parent/
child education program $55,000
3. Housing Resource Center and Grant Administration $25,600
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4. Housing rehabilitation of 25 units subsidized
under Title II $50,000
5. Housing Authority Fund for acquisition of 25
Sites $50,000
6. Support of the joint school/park recreation
program $10,000
7. Senior Citizens Center expanison-site acquisi-
tion $20,000
8. Capitol Theatre Restoration $30,000
Art Gordon reviewed housing needs throughout the community,
noting the objective to rehabilitate 25 units in the
first year with money available under Title II. He reviewed
the breakdown and types of units to be constructed and rehabili-
tated, to include those for the elderly, large family and family,
as contained in the proposed application. He spoke to the
need of housing for the handicapped as one of the main objectives
and a long-range priority for neighborhood stabilization.
Dick Hill reported that the community needs and program
costs amount to $290,600, whereas the first year money alloca-
tion is in the amount of $256,000, so that paring is necessary.
He noted that the major thrust of the program is directed
towards low and moderate income persons. Mayor Broad indicated
that the proposed list would be considered at this time
for audience participation item by item. Mr. Jim Stout,
Director of Special Projects for the Handicapped, indicated
the concern by the staff, parents and Board to see that
the handicapped be given consideration as a total part of
the community. He reviewed the other funding sources and
noted that monies will be available from Referendum 29 funds,
but a local match must also be available. In reference
to the Home Base pre-school parent/child education program,
Anna Ubelaker explained the scope of the Home Base program
for children ages 8 months to 4 years and explained that
if funding is made available, an operational program
may be continued. She further indicated that the program
has passed a national review board. She reported the program
has eight parent educators and reviewed the objective of
the program in terms of learning preparation and parent-
child relationships. She noted that 75 percent of the program
is directed toward low income persons and compared the scope
of this program with the other pre-school programs in the
community. She noted that approximately 200 families per
week are handled under a nine month program and training
is provided by staff. She reviewed the breakdown of costs
which would be covered by the $55,000. She reported a total
budget of $100,000, noting that there has to be an operational
program to qualify for additional money. Present and speaking
in favor of this program were Kitty Quinn and Karen Herndon,
participants in the program. Also present and speaking
to this matter was Mr. Keith Wright. Mrs. Betty Lagergren
spoke to the housing priorities listed, suggesting that
Yakima follow the type of programs set up in Sunnyside and
other cities, wherein owners build their own homes with
professional supervision where necessary. Mr. Tom Hargas,
Chairman of the Housing Authority,spoke to the need for
improvements in housing especially on the east side of Yakima,
and the benefits to the CBD and total city through upgraded hous-
ing. Mr. Laine Durand asked that the Council keep the elderly
and handicapped in mind and also spoke in support of the
Park and Recreation Program and Senior Citizen Center expansion.
Mr. Bill Wegeleben referred to the plan for the Senior Citizen
Center expansion, and spoke in support of this project noting
that the present facilities are not adequate to meet needs of
the senior citizens. Mr. Paul Strater questioned the process
followed in compiling the list of proposed projects for
funding and Mayor Broad indicated the appropriate steps
were taken and that the list, as presented, is not final,
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,but only a proposal. More hearings will be held if necessary.
He reminded those present that the City is under a time schedule
to meet the application deadline of April 15, 1975. Mrs. Jean Rich
read a letter to Councilmen concerning the priorities as listed
in the proposed application versus those determined from the Citizens
Participation Committee. She reviewed items, as found in the application,
noting that some appeared to be in conflict with the needs stressed
by the citizens in the community. Mrs. Rich indicated she would
provide a copy of this letter to the Mayor. Blythe Durand, on behalf
of the Governor's Committe for the Handicapped, expressed support
for the Special Projects for the Handicapped, Home Base, Housing
for the aged and handicapped, parks, and the Senior Citizens Center.
Also present and asking questions regarding steps to be followed
for submitting a plan and program for funding was Ed Hill. At the
conclusion of the discussions, the Hearing was closed and no further
action was taken at this time. Mayor Broad indicated' that this
matter will again be heard at next Monday's Council Meeting, March
24, 1975.
Mr. Bill Wegeleben invited Council members to participate in the
third annual bike hike for the handicapped, the funds from which
will assist three local programs.
For the Council's information, City Manager McMicken read a letter
from Mr. Art Zerbach, Union Gap City Supervisor, reporting the City
Council's decision to discontinue negotiations for the transfer
of Cahalan Park, due to budgetary considerations. Mr. McMicken
commented that Cahalan is not a highly developed park, but is
needed in this neighborhood.
City Manager McMicken reviewed the proposed resolution declaring
the policy of the City regarding deferred compensation for City
employees. He indicated that this proposal was discussed last fall
during the budget making process. It is 'the City's intention to
receive proposals for these deferred plans and it is'te5 be an open
process, permitting any qualified plan to be submitted. Mr. McMicken
noted that at least five or more employees must be interested for
participation in a plan. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by
Jarms that Resolution D-3281, declaring the policy of the City concern-
ing participation in said tax deferred compensation plans for City
employees, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms,
Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3281, A RESOLUTION declaring the policy of the
City of Yakima concerning participation by the City in tax deferred
i compensation plans for City employees.
!City Manager McMicken indicated that the agenda item regarding pro-
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'posed purchase of property adjacent to the City Shops would be consider-
ed next week.
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Resolution D-
3282,authorizing payment of $33.08 to James D. Beckett, for damages
from a clogged City sewer line, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll
call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3282, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of a damage
claim filed with the City by James D. Beckett.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Resolution No.
D-3283, authorizing payment ,of $50 to Mrs. Pius Waltman for damages
from a clogged City sewer line, be passed: carried Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll
call.
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'RESOLUTION NO. D-3283, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of
la claim for damages filed by Mrs. Pius Waltman.
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tCity Manager McMicken reported on 3 outside utility requests
for properties owned by Mr. Clarance Marshall in the vicinity
of 50th Avenue and Arlington. He reported that the properties
are presently vacant, are not contiguous to the City and cannot
;be annexed under present laws. The properties are served
by Nob Hill Water and have applied for City sewer service.
The extension would comply with the City's General Plan and
are developed single-family residential. Mr. Marshall has
'signed Outside Utility Agreements. It was MOVED by Schussler,
!seconded by Edmondson that the request from Clarance Marshall
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for outside sewer service, be granted: carried, Broad, Brown,
i Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by
L voice vote.
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;City Manager McMicken referred to an off-agenda item regarding
an award of bid on the sewer inspection and sealing project
in the vicinity of 22nd Avenue and McKinley. He reported
that bids were received and considered on March 14, 1975,
for this project, as follows:
1 Flexible Pipe Tool Company, Milwaukee, Oregon $2,460.25
Gelco Grouting Service, Salem, Oregon - $2,924.00
1 Penetryn System, Inc., Hilsboro, Oregon $3,441.00
1 Sahlberg Equipment, Inc., Seattle $6,268.00
!The City Engineer recommending that the bid be awarded to
1Flexible Pipe Tool Company of Milwaukee, Oregon, who submitted
ithe lowest and best bid, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded
1 !by Brown that the bid be awarded to Flexible Pipe Tool Company
of Milwaukee, Oregon, in the amount of $2,460.25: carried,
;Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons
!voting aye by voice vote.
An Ordinance transferring $50,000 from Cumulative Reserve
for Capital Improvement Fund to Central Business District
iCapital Improvement fund and appropriating that amount for
!payment due the Central Business District design team for
work performed to date, having been read by title only at
ithe previous meeting and being again read by title only at
this meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler
'that Ordinance No. 1762 providing for said transfer and appropriation,
be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore,
Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call.
!ORDINANCE NO. 1762, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of
1$50,000 from 392-Cumulative Reserve for Capital Improvement
Fund to 321-Central Business District Capital Improvement
'Fund, and appropriating that amount to Account 321.538.30.31
as a 1975 appropriation for 321-Central Business Distric Capital
Improvement Fund.
i City Attorney Fred Andrews explained the proposed Ordinance
!amending the City Gambling Regulations to delete requirements
for reporting the number of punch board and pull tab chances
when paying the gambling tax. He indicated that local proprietors
have indicated that this requirement was not practical and
that the State requires only the gross receipts to be reported.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded Moore that Ordinance No.
i1763, providing for said amendment, be passed: carried, Broad,
'Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting
;aye on roll call.
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;ORDINANCE NO. 1763, AN ORDINANCE relating to gambling; imposing
!taxes and specifying amounts of taxes for various gambling
activities; amending Section 5.49.020 of the City of Yakima
iMunicipal Code and declaring an emergency.
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,It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No.
1764, adopting Fire Prevention Codes and enacting regulations pertaining
to fire hydrants, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call.
'ORDINANCE NO. 1764, AN ORDINANCE relating to fire prevention; enacting
;fire regulations; amending Section 10.04.010, 10.05.020, 10.05.070,
110.05.075, 10.05.080, 10.05.090, and 11.16.010 of the City of Yakima'
! Municipal Code; enacting Sections 10.05.025 and 10.05.065 as new
'sections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; enacting Chapter
,10.10, "Fire Hydrants ", as a new chapter of the City of Yakima
' Municipal Code; repealing Section 10.05.100 and Chapter 10.36,
"Explosives ", of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring
an emergency.
!It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No.
1765, providing for the vacation of a portion of South 12th Avenue
and Haynes Street, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
;farms, Moore and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Councilman
;Simmons not voting. City Manager McMicken explained that the Hearing
on this vacation was held January 6, 1975, at which time approval
was given, subject to the conditions listed in the Planning Staff
iReport and further negotiations with the property owners. Alternates
provided were either a connecting street or a cul -de -sac. In discus=
! sion, the owners agreed on the paved connection with a cul -de -sac. ,
Easements will be maintained. He noted these to be the informal
arrangements which have been reached with Mr. Jack Frisk of the
!Yakima School District.
ORDINANCE NO. 1765, AN ORDINANCE providing for the vacation of
a portion of South 12th Avenue and Haynes Street in the City of
'Yakima, Washington.
For information purposes, City Manager McMicken noted the letter
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from Mental Health Services dated March 6, 1975, detailing the
use of funds from the City for the period July 1, through December 31,
1974.
IA Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on March 12,
11975, by Joseph A. Davidson, 213 Park Avenue, in the amount of
1$444.72, for damages from a City sewer backup, it was MOVED by
1 Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that said Damage Claim be referred
to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried,
'Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting
aye by voice vote.
'Mayor Broad requested the confirmation of the County appointment of
!Norman Galey to the Regional Library Board. It was MOVED by Schussler,
!seconded by Moore that the appointment of Norman Galey to the Regionn1
Library Board be confirmed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
'There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that this meeting be
adjourned at 9:55 P.M. to Tuesday, March 18, 1975, at the hour
jat 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Holiday Inn: carried, Broad,
'Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice
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MARCH 18, 1975
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1975
The City Council met in session at 12:00 Noon on this date in the
Holiday Inn, Yakima, Washington.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown,
Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Don Schussler.
Councilman Simmons absent.
Council members 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 Schussler, seconded by Moore that we do now adjourn at the
hour of 1:30 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore
and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent.
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