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.
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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.
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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-
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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
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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