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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/16/1975 Business Meeting JUNE 16, 1475 403 The City Council met in session on this date at 630 P.M. in the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore, and Dr. Bill Simmons. Councilmen were reminded of the AWC Convention to be held this week in Richland, Washington. Representing the City will be Mayor Broad, Councilmen Brown and Moore as voting members. Councilman Simmons reported to the Council on his study efforts regarding ambulance service business in the City. He reported that an answer had been received from Battelle Northwest Laboratories to an inquiry made by Administrative Assistant Dick Zais concerning the efforts that could be undertaken to evaluate the rates now charged for ambulance care and whether or not they are justifiable. He observed that Battelle could conduct a study in four areas, encompassing (1) base rate, (2) operating cost (3) effectiveness of service and need and necessity restrictions and (4) standards of performance. The cost for such a study would range between $4,200 to $6,000. He indicated he would prefer to recommend the Council consider such a study in lieu of taking action on proposed ordinances dealing with need and necessity restrictions and rate regulations. He indicated that he would make a statement on this during the regular session. The Council next gave consideration to Bicentennial Pavilion plans,commenCingwith discussion regarding parking acquisition and street vacations, as recommended by the City Manager. Business remaining to be done includes preparing a schedule of schematics and specifications for the Pavilion; a contract to be prepared by the City Attorney and accepting.the options for purchasing property. The next steps would be (1) for the Planning Commission to initiate the rezone for the Planned Development on July 1, 1975; (2) to process an Environmental Impact Assessment; (3) the Council to initiate the street vacations and refer it to the Planning Commission; and (4) consider the issuance of $600,000 in additional bonds for parking acquisition, to be supported by County room tax receipts. At 8:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Schussler absent on roll call, having been excused at the previous meeting. The Invocation was given by Councilman Brown. The minutes of the previous regular meeting of June 9, 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. This being the time scheduled for the Hearing on proposed ambulance regulations, City Attorney Fred Andrews explained the three proposed ordinances in turn, which would restrict the maximum number of ambulance and cabulance service business licenses, regulating the rates, and specifying qualifications for drivers and attendants. In explaining the proposed ordinance amending the rules and regulations for ambulance personnel, he noted that paragraph no. 14 of the Ordinance amends current requirements whereby personnel must pass the Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care course administered by the Red Cross changing it to require a basic 81-hour Basic Emergency Medical Technician course administered by the Washington Department of Transportation. He indicated this would apply to the ambulance applicants but not to the cabulance drivers and attendants which still must hold Advanced First Aid cards. He noted that the remaining list of qualifications remain the same as those currently in the Code. Referring AA r 404 JUNE 16, 1975 to the proposed ordinance restricting the maximum number of licenses, he explained that it would provide for one ambulance service business and no more than two cabulance licenses per 50,000 population, but explained there is a "need and necessity clause" whereby the Council may determine if more than that number should be issued. Finally, he referred to the proposed ordinance regulating rates, noting a provision whereby the Council would approve rate increases, an Advisory Committee would be established to study and hear requests for increases in rates, and then make recommendations to the Council. Mr. Larry Pryor, Yakima Ambulance, being present, requested that following this Hearing the Council take action as soon as possible on the proposed ordinances. He explained that Yakima Ambulance is in favor of all three proposed ordinances, noting they have supplied necessary information, as requested. He noted it was agreeable for their rates to be reviewed from time to time, explaining that Yakima Ambulance is in line with other cities, although the Intensive Care unit is higher because of the equipment required. Mr. Glen Reid presented a letter to the Council as received from the Mayor of the City of Aberdeen, Washington dated June 12, 1975, which explained the workings of their ambulance service and extending an invitation for Yakima personnel to view their process. Mr. Reid explained that Aberdeen's services are handled by the City successfully. Mr. Ron King noted his opposition to restricting the number to "one" licensed ambulance company per 50,000. Sister Charlotte Van Dyke, St. Elizabeth Hospital Administrator, noted the proposed ordinances would bring training into conformance with State regulations. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1804, specifying the qualifications for ambulance driver and attendant permits, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. In reference to the two other proposed ordinances, Councilman Simmons recommended that the City have an independent study performed by Battelle Northwest Laboratories to include the study of base rates, need and necessity, standards of performance and the operating costs. He indicated that the study would cost between $4,200 and $6,000. He noted that such a study might clear up the present controversy concerning the rates now charged. He indicated he would make a motion that such a study be undertaken at the appropriate time. In reference to the proposed ordinance restricting the maximum number of ambulance service business licenses, Councilman Simmons commented that the restriction per population follows the guidelines used for other businesses, such as taxi service. However, he noted the ordinance has area-wide implications since the ambulance serves County regions also and suggested holding this one until after contact with the County Commissioners. ORDINANCE NO. 1804, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business regulations; specifying qualifications for issuing an ambulance driver and attendant permit; prescribing rules and regulations per- taining to ambulance and cabulance personnel; and amending Sections 5.09.070 and 5.09.080 and subsections 5.09.130 (2), all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Mayor Broad read a letter from President Ford commenting on HUD's approval of the City's Community Development Block Grant. With the use of a drawing, City Manager McMicken reviewed the proposal for alley and street vacations surrounding the proposed Bicentennial Pavilion site and briefly reviewed the upcoming schedule including the Planning Commission Hearings, June 24, and July 1, on the Planned Development rezone of this property. He referred to the proposed Resolution initiating the vacation of streets and alleys and the need to refer the vacations to the Planning Commission. He further recommended that the Council proceed with the steps for property acquisition and accept options for purchase of property, noting those parcels to be acquired around the site for a total of $103,000. He noted these properties would meet present and future needs for parking. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3335, initiating the vacation of streets and alleys for the Bicentennial Pavilion site, and fixing July 14, 1975 as a date for Hearing, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. 4(6 JUNE 16, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. D-3335, A RESOLUTION commencing proceedings and fixing the time and place for a Hearing on the matter of the vacation of portions of certain streets and alleys in the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Moore that the matter of the proposed vacations be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendations: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3336, accepting and exercising options for the acquisition of property for Bicentennial Pavilion Parking, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3336, A RESOLUTION accepting options to purchase real property and directing the City Manager to exercise those options. City Manager McMicken explained the proposed Resolution authorizing the agreement for repair of the ceiling and vapor barrier at Lions Pool Bathhouse, noting the cost to the City would be approximately $2518, covering costs to the subcontractor who will perform the repairs. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Jarms that Resolution No. D-3337, authorizing the execution of said agreement, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3337, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a contract with ORB for repairs to the ceiling and vapor barrier at Lions Park Bathhouse without calling for bids. City Manager McMicken explained the proposed Resolution transferring $6000 from the Federal Shared Revenue Fund to Parks Capital Fund, noting this would cover costs for the parking lot installation at Lions Park and explaining that this takes care of the remaining $6000 of the previously earmarked $200,000. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3338, authorizing said transfer, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3338, A RESOLUTION authorizing the transfer of $6000 from 199-Federal Shared Revenue Fund to 331-Parks Capital Fund. City Manager McMicken explained that the City is revising some of the financing plans for the South 16th and Tieton Drive Intersection Improvements, noting a total project cost of $135,000 with $60,000 for right-of-way, to be financed from 1/2 cent gas tax monies and FAM Funds. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3339, authorizing the execution of said agreement with the State of Washington Department of Highways for said improvement, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3339, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the State of Washington, Department of Highways for the improvement of South 16th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Mayor Broad explained the proposed reorganization of the Conference of Governments as outlined in the Articles of Association and By-laws provided for Councilmen. He noted that at the afternoon COG meeting on this date, the report 4(11; JUNE 16, 1975 was that the County and several other cities had approved the reorganization. He noted no problem with the changes and explained it would provide better representation for some of the smaller cities. The Mayor further explained that it provides for a quarterly meeting of all the representatives of the cities and towns with the executive committee to meet monthly. He recommended approval of the reorganization. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Simmons that the Council approve the new Articles of Association and By -laws for the Conference of Governments: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. A report having been received from the Architect and Public Works Director on completion of work and recommending that the work be accepted and payment made on the City Shops Complex, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson, that the report of the architect and Public Works Director dated May 28, 1975, with respect to the completion of work on Public Works Contract City Shops Complex, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. City Manager McMicken explained that the total is less 10 percent, $100,000 to be withheld for repairs and the retainage paid after 30 days. A report having been received from the City Engineer on the completion of work and recommending that the work be accepted and final payment made on the South 1st Street Water, Washington Avenue to Mead Avenue Project, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Simmons that the report of the City Engineer dated June 10, 1975, with respect to the completion of the work on Public Works Contract South 1st Street Water- Washington Avenue to Mead Avenue be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. The City Treasurer having submitted the Investment Report for the month of May, 1975, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that the report of the City Treasurer dated May 31, 1975, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. An Ordinance transferring $4,900 from Federal Shared Revenue Fund to the General Fund and appropriating that amount for a grant to the Yakima County Health District for assisting the Southeast Clinic with medical liability insurance costs, having been read by title only at the previous meeting and being again read by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1805, I/ providing for said transfer and appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1805, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $4,900 from 199 - Federal Shared Revenue Fund to 000 - General Fund and appropriating that amount to Account 034.562.90.31.300 as a 1975 appropriation for 000- General Fund. An Ordinance appropriating $30,000 from Water -Sewer Fund to Domestic Water Improvement Fund as a 1975 budget appropriation for installation of North 22nd Avenue Domestic Water Improvement Project, having been read by title only at the previous meeting and being again read by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Jarms that Ordinance No. 1806, providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call; Edmondson voting nay on roll call. Schussler absent. ,4U JUNE 16, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 1806, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $30,000 from unappropriated revenue in 471- Water -Sewer Fund to Account 519.80.65.73 as a 1975 appropriation for such fund for reimbursement to 477 - Domestic Water Improvement Fund and appropriating $30,000 to be so received in 477 - Domestic Water Improvement Fund to Account 534.30.65 of a 1975 appropriation for such fund. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1807, amending the Sign Code Regulations to increase the size of real estate signs in commercial zones, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. Jarms not voting. ORDINANCE NO. 1807, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; providing for acceptions to the sign _permii requirements; amending Section 11.08.030 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. A report having been received from the Planning Commission on the Randall Park Final Plat, Associate Planner Glenn Rice reported that the bond had been received, relating the recommendations from the Planning Commission and Staff that the Mayor be authorized to sign the plat. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the Mayor be authorized to sign the plat: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. Petition No. 855, Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings, having been filed with the City Clerk on June 11, 1975, by Gregory Floyd and Others, requesting the annexation of property west of 48th Avenue between Madera Way and Modesto Way, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that today be set as the time for a meeting with the initiating parties who signed the Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings dated June 11, 1975, those initiating parties being Gregory and Sharon Floyd, John and Arleen Fries, Robin and Miriam Martirossian, Dale and Karen Herndon: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. The Petitioners indicating that they are willing to assume their share of the City's existing indebtedness, it was duly MOVED, seconded and passed that the annexation proposed by Petition No. 855 (Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings) be accepted by the City of Yakima and that the area sought to be annexed be required to assume the City's existing indebtedness and that a Notice of Intention to Annex be I/ filed with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board. The above MOTION was made by Brown, seconded by Edmondson and carried: Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. Mayor Broad referred to the Council's consideration of referring the northeast portion of the City's General Plan to the Planning Commission for possible changes in zoning descriptions. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Jarms that the consideration of the northeast section in the General Plan be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote; Edmondson voting nay by voice vote. Schussler absent. Councilman Edmondson indicated she wished the whole General Plan to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. 1 , JUNE 16, 1975 There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that we do now adjourn at the hour of 9:30 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schuss ler absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 1 . „ DATE fOU MAN '2L DATE . COUN I MAN ATTEST: CITY C RK MAYOR