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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/1975 Business Meeting 339 APRIL 14, 1975 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the !Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. C ouncilmen present at the meeting were Assistant Mayor Wray Brown, 1Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. _"Pete" Moore, Don Schussler and Bill Simmons. The Council discussed invitations for proposals for the proposed 'Bicentennial Pavilion. Council deliberated between the issuance of a ten or 20-year Bond. Under a 10-year Bond, the City and County 'would each issue a $400,000 worth of Bonds totaling $800,000 in lavailable revenues and under a 20-year Bond, the City and County would issue $600,000 worth of bonds, totaling $1,200,000. In con- sideration of the various proposals discussed to date and the , minimum requirements of such a mult-use meeting and exhibit hall, Council concluded that the City should proceed with the sale of $600,000 20-year Bonds and establish May 5, 1975 as the, deadline for receiving proposals and May 19, 1975 as the date for receiving bids for the purchase of bonds. Council authorization of the bonds !would be contingent upon "acceptance of the recommendation of the City's financial consultant concerning the bid with the lowest linterest rate. Accordingly, the Bicentennial Pavilion time schedule is as follows: 1. Proposals to be received by May 5, 1975. 2. Bids for purchasing bonds received/con§idered May 19, 1975. The Council was asked how many would be in attendance at the annual IAWC Convention in Richiand,'Washington. Councilmen planning to 1attend are Wray Brown, Betty Edmondson and'Pete Moore. 1 The Council was further reminded of the Management Group tour and Idinner meeting scheduled for April 28, 1975. In reference to Mental Health Services, Councilman Schussler requested that at some future Study Session, Fran Lewis be invited to discuss the activities of Mental Health Services. Finally, Council was apprised that at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 17, 1975, the first organizational meeting of the Human Relations !Commission would take place. 1 1 340 APRIL 14, 1975 At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Assistant Mayor Brown presiding, Councilmen Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons, City :Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Mayor Broad absent and excused. The Invocation was given by Councilman Moore. The minutes of the previous meeting of April 7, 1975, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen and no one present , wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Assistant Mayor Brown !declared said minutes approved as recorded. This being the time set for the Hearing on Resolution of Intention No. D-3286, to create a Local Improvement District by the construct- ion of a sewer in the vicinity of north 63rd Avenue, City Engineer ;Fritz Jaeger reported that 80 percent of the property owners have signed a Petition for Annexation and have asked to be included in the LID. No protests have been received to date. Nancy Abbenhaus, 1512 No. 63rd Avenue indicated she was not opposed to the proposed district, but felt the assessment cost should be spread between properties on the basis of benefit received rather than square ;footage. Mr. Jaeger explained that the City has assessed her ;property on the basis of four separate lots, as listed in the County Assessor's Office. Nancy Abbenhaus indicated she had signed 'papers requesting these lots be put into one parcel. Mr. Jaeger 'explained the basis of property assessment, to include a flat !rate plus an area rate. He indicated that this particular assess- iment will require an adjustment, explaining that the staff will compute the assessment and notify the property owner of the adjustment on combining the four lots. Others present and speaking to this matter were Mr. Robert Owen, George Langley and Frank Polk. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1774, creating L.I.D. No. 1004, North 63rd Avenue District, be passed: carried, Brown, !Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad absent. !ORDINANCE NO. 1774, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement l of certain property by constructing a pipe sewer with the necessary iwye branches and manholes; establishing a Local Improvement District 'providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a Special iFund. 'Mr. Roland Lewis read and submitted a Petition signed by approxi rciately 1273 students at Yakima Valley College requesting the closure of 14th Avenue at Nob Hill. It is requested to insure the safety of students to and from classes in light of the increased number of students utilizing this area of the campass. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that this Petition be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on voice vote. Broad absent. Mr. Lewis asked that he be notified when this matter is brought back to the Council. !Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, introduced the report !prepared by R. W. Beck & Associates on the Wastewater Facilities 'management and financing. Mr. Alan Bushley, R. W. Beck & Associates, !summarized the findings of the Planning Study as outlined in 'Public Information Brochure No. 1, indicating the consultants are iseeking to prepare a plan meeting State requirements. He reviewed the participation in this Study by the City of Yakima, Union ;Gap, Terrace Heights and Yakima County. He explained their review of existing facilities and the outline of proposed alternatives to the present arrangement, to meet with State and Federal - environ- ;mental considerations. Mr. Gerald Rasmussen, R. W. Beck & Associates, =reviewed the various alternatives for sewer systems that have been prepared to date. With the use of a map, he reviewed those !areas suitable for future sewer service, reporting that the existing 'facilities are overloaded. He referred also to the outlying areas of Fruitvale, Fairview-Sumac, West Valley and South Broadway :1 4 I APRIL 14, 1975 which need sewerage service. Mr. Rasmussen reviewed the three main alternatives, as outlined in the Public Information Brochure No. 1, to include (1) the establishment of a Regional Treatment Facility at the Yakima Plant by upgrading present facilities, (2) establishment of a treatment plant at the Yakima site to service Yakima and outlying unincorporated areas, (West Valley and Union Gap sewerage would be transported to a new plant constructed at the Union Gap site), or construction of a new regional wastewater treatment plant at the Union Gap plant site. Mr. Bushley further reviewed annual sewerage costs to include operation,treatment and management based on Alternative No. 1., as outlined in the brochures provided Councilmen. No further action was taken at this time. City Manager McMicken explained the proposed resolution authorizing a Change Order in the Wastewater Facilities Planning Study agreement with R. W. Beck & Associates, to engage engineering services for emergency rehabilitation of sewer lines in the vicinity of Lincoln and McKinley Avenues. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Jarms that Resolution No. D-3297, authorizing the execution of said Change Order agreement, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3297, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to an agreement with R. W. Beck & Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facilities Plant for the Greater Yakima Area. City Manager McMicken explained the request for outside water service to residential properties in the McKinley Avenue vicinity, explaining that the City has received applications for water service in that area. The results of tests conducted by the Health District indicate that there is a need for watermains along 18th, 21st and 22nd Avenues off of Lincoln Avenue, due to contaminated shallow wells. Presently, there are not large enough numbers of persons wishing to annex and therefore, suggested the City not go through the regular LID process. Mr. McMicken suggested that the City put in the watermains and allow for property owners wishing to connect. Cost for installing the mains is approximately $33,000. He explained that revenues for the work would come from the Water-Sewer Utility Fund and would be recovered from connection charges. Mr. Gerald Mikesell, Attorney representing property owners in the area, asked that the tests not only be performed on the septic tanks, but on drAN the sewer lines as well. Councilmen 3441aaasiaM, Moore and aroc.loh COO 6k., Simmons spoke in favor of constructing watermains in this area. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the staff be instructed to prepare specifications for installing watermains and bids be called for: carried, Brown, Moore, and Simmons voting aye by voice vote; Edmondson, Jarms and Schussler voting nay by voice vote. Broad absent. The Motion lost for want of a majority vote. City Manager McMicken explained the proposed Management Agreement with the Capitol Theatre Committee Corporation, explaining that it allows them to promote and operate the Theatre effective September 1, 1975. It was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3298, authorizing the execution of said agreement with the Capitol Theatre Committee Corporation, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad absent. Councilmen Brown and Edmondson spoke in favor of a provision in the contract for the setting aside of some of the net proceeds for Theatre improvements. 342 APRIL 14, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. D-3298, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the Capitol Theatre Committee Corporation for the management of the Capitol Theatre. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Jarms that Resolution No. D-3299, authorizing the execution of applications for highway safety funds for the 16th and Tieton, 16th and Nob Hill Boulevard Intersections Improvements, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3299, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to file a prospectus with the Washington State Highway Commission, Department of Highways, for funding for public improvement projects. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D-3300, authorizing a temporary loan of $125,000 from the Water- Sewer Fund to the Transit Fund to pay for the Old City Shop and Warehouse Site be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad absent RESOLUTION NO. D-3300, A RESOLUTION authorizing a temporary loan of $125,000 from 473-Water-Sewer Fund to 462-Transit Fund and providing for repayment. City Manager McMicken reviewed City Manager Report No. 241 entitled, Special Bus Rates for the Handicapped. The Report recommends the possible use of the Transportation Exchange for handicapped transportation, and also addresses the problem of determining who is to be designated as handicapped. He recommended not extending the special bus rates at this time. Mr. Jim Stout, Special Projects Director, being present, spoke to this matter indicating their desire to promote independence among the handicapped persons through use of the public transit system. It was the consensus of the Council that the recommendation of the City Manager's Report be accepted. In reference to a Study Session Agenda item regarding the Bicentennial Pavalion, City Manager McMicken reported that the Council wishes to call for proposals on May 5, 1975 and an Ordinance and Resolution have been prepared to carry out the legal services and issuance of bonds for this purpose. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Jarms that Resolution No. D-3301, retaining legal counsel for services in connection with the issuance of these bonds, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad absent RESOLUTION NO. D-3301, A RESOLUTION of the Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, retaining counsel for certain services in connection withe the authorization, issuance and sale of the limited tax levy general obligation 'Bonds of the City. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Jarms that Ordinance No. 1775, providing for the issuance and sale of limited tax levy general obligation bonds to provide funds for the Bicentennial Pavalion, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1775, AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of limited tax levy general obligation bonds of the City in the principal amount of $600,000 for the purpose of providing funds to acquire, construct and equip a convention center; providing the date, form, terms and maturities of said bond; creating a Construction Account; creating a Bond Redemption Fund; providing for the annual levy and collection of ad volorem taxes to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds; and declaring an emergency. APRIL 14, 1975 City Manager McMicken indicated that Agenda items 16, 17 and 18 regarding ambulance ordinances would be delayed, pursuant to the request of Councilman Simmons. Councilman Simmons indicated he wished a delay of no more than two weeks on these ordinances, pending investigation and medical input, after which time he would report back to the Council. It was the consensus of the Council that these ordinances be brought back on for consideration in no less than two weeks. Petition No. 847, having been filed with the City Clerk on April 7, 1975, by P.D.Q. Foods and Others, requesting the vacation of a portion of Swan Avenue, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D-3302, fixing May 12, 1975, as the date for Hearing on this matter, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3302, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for Hearing on a Petition for the vacation of a portion of Swan Avenue within the City of Yakima. Petition No. 848, having been filed with the City Clerk on April 8, 1975, by Snyders Bakery Inc., requesting vacation of the north-south alley in Block 250, Yakima, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D- 3303, fixing May 12, 1975, as the date set for Hearing on this matter, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Broad absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3303, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for Hearing on a Petition for the vacation of an alley within the City of Yakima. Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on: a. April 7, 1975, by Robert E. McAuley, 217 N. 32nd Avenue, in the amount of $293.80 for damages from a City sewer backup; b. April 8, 1975, by Leroy Parents, Rt. 4, Box 119F, Yakima, in the amount of $50,000 for personal injuries from a fall on the sidewalk; c. April 10, 1975, by Thomas J. Holman, Box 347, Naches, in the amount of $51.00 for vehicle damages from an open manhole cover, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that said Damage Claims be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendations: m mendations: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, m Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Broad absent. City Manager McMicken reported on an Outside Utility Request for sewer service to the residence owned by Shirley F. Halverson, 205 So. 57th Avenue, explaining a connection is available at approximately $573. She has agreed to future annexation and has signed a standard Outside Utility Agreement. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Jarms that the request for outside sewer service by Shirley Halverson, be granted: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Broad absent. 344 __.. APRIL 14, 1975 -_APRIL 15, 1975 City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-ofstate travel for Howard Schlee, Parks, for travel -Minneapolis, Minnesota, to attend a TorrowProduction Equipment Training School, March 16 - 20, 1975, it was MOVED by Moore that said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by Broad absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, it • was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that this meeting be i adjourned at 5:30 P.M:, to Tuesday, April 15, 1975, at the hour of 12:00 Noonn to then meet in the Holiday Inn: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Broad absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY AI _ .,,DATE.4 C. NCIL _AN . . : • DATE - couli//rAN ATTEST: f CITY / I.JERK 0 Acting MAYOR ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1975 The City Council met in session on this date at 12:00 Noon in the Holiday Inn, Yakima, Washington. Councilmen present at the meeting were Assistant Mayor Wray Brown, Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Don Schussler. Mayor Broad and Councilman Simmons absent. Council members held general discussion of 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, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Broad a.d Simmons absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ,dealle .10.05,,,,, DATE AAP COUNC trAN 1 4J2tt , C1 Avt; DATE 4 1' ? ' r ls '—' COUNCILMAN ATTEST: 1 . 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