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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
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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.
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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
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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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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