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JUNE 30, 1975
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the
Conference Room at Yakima City Hall.
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'Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown,
Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Don Schussler,
and Dr. Bill Simmons.
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;Plans for telecast of the September 15, 1975, Council meeting at
KYVE-TV were discussed. It, was the consensus of the Council members
:that Council meetings will be held at the KYVE-TV station quarterly,
beginning with the September 15, 1975, meeting.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers
for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen
;Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler,and Simmons, City Manager
1,McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
'The Invocation was given by Mayor Broad.
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pie minutes of the previous, meetingsof June 23 and 24, 1975, having
been read 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 fixed for the Hearing-on Petition No. 842,
'Tiled by William Lind and Glascam Builders, Inc., requesting annexation
of property between North 58th and 61st Avenues along the south
side of Lincoln Avenue, John Haddix of the Planning Department
'reported that on May 12 an outside utility agreement was given
to Mr. Lind and Glascam Builders, Inc., between 58th and 61st Avenues!.
,In June the same people, along with neighbors, requested annexation
bf 10.83 acres which includes three existing homes. On review
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bf this annexation before the Planning Commission annexation,was
recommended with zoning for Planned Development and the existing
;family residences as R-1. There being no one present speaking
Or or against the annexation, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded
by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1809 annexing said property be passed:
arried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons
koting aye on roll call. _ , _ -
bRDINANCE NO. 1809, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City
f Yakima, and zoning said property.
City Manager McMicken welcomed Representative Jim Whiteside to
O le City Council meeting.
City Manager McMicken referred to his report No. 245 regarding
ahalan Park water service. He used a vicinity map which showed
he City limits and the new water mains. He referred to the letter
rom Union Gap offering to serve Cahalan Park restrooms with water
Service (excluding water for irrigation purposes) at no charge
roviding that Union Gap would not be charged for park improvements
hould they assume ownership of the park in the future. He also
eferred to other paragraphs of his report regarding reports from I
he Director of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation:
r. McMicken recommended that the transfer of water service be
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made subject to approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
He also suggested that as for Childs School water service, that
ihe City put the district on notice that it wishes to abandon the
4 7ater service to Childs School due to the deterioration
aof the main that the district may continue to use City service for
indefinite period, but will be faced with the obligation to
connect to Union Gap in five to ten years as the condition of the
l ain deteriorates; that the City will remove its hydrant in favor
bf the Union Gap hydrant in the vicinity. After due discussion,
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1.t was moved by Schussler, seconded by Brown that this matter be
referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission: carried, Broad,
Erown, Edmondson, Jams, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye
izar voice vote.
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'City Manager McMicken referred the matter of abatement of fire 1
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,hazards on private property to Fire Marshall Ed Lexa who reviewed
what has been done regarding existing potential fire hazards
land removal of debris. He gave a brief run down on the list
of those properties that have not complied after the preliminary
!notice had been given and is requesting authority to give final
'notice. Fire Marshall Lexa further reported that after final
;notice has been given, the owners of the property have 10 days
in which to comply. If this is not done, the City may proceed
; in accordance with City ordinance and the cost of removal will
be charged as a lien on the property. After due discussion,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that Resolution
No. D-3342 requiring the abatement of fire hazards on certain
I/ !property and directing notice to property owners to abate such
hazards and in the alternative authorizing abatement by the
'Fire Marshall be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call.
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l RESOLUTION D-3342, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of
fire hazards on certain property, directing notice to property
!owners to abate such hazards and, in the alternative, authorizing
,abatement by the Fire Marshal.
!City Manager McMicken gave a status report on the arrangements
that may be made at the airport regarding restaurant operation.
He reviewed the three-way relationship the City has had with
1APCOA parking and Cecil Beauchamp's restraunt operation. He
further reviewed the proposed new lease agreement with Don
Lundberg, who will take over the management of the Flight Deck
, Restaurant. Mr. Lundberg has agreed to pay the City 6% of
; gross sales instead of 7% as previously paid. He has also
'agreed to pay $500 a month for utilities for the first five
'years, then assume the total utility expenses. The new lease
will be for ten years with a five year option. City Manager
'McMicken reported that Mr. Lundberg does not wish to have the
' same agreement with APCOA that Beauchamp had. In the past,
the City's contract with APCOA was that $750 of the first $2,000
has been paid of which the restaurant paid $500. Mr. McMicken
would like Mr. Lundberg to agree to pay 25% of all fees above
! $2,000. Mr. Lundberg being present, indicated that although
he isn't in favor of this, something might be worked out.
Mr. McMicken reported that APCOA also would like the validation
hours changed to a straight three hour day or night instead
of two hours day and six at night as it has been in the past.
Mr ' Lundberg expained that there would be some changes made
lin the operation of the restaurant. The bar will be moved
lout to the deck and the space now used for the bar will be
made into a V.I.P. room. He will not have as much of a night
club arrangement as previous manager. After some dicussion,
Mr. Lundberg stated that he would like to be put on record
as saying he is greatly concerned with the parking and if that
is the agreement that the City will accept, his concerned
, about it, but will accept matter of the $2,000. After discussion
Iby Council members, City Manager McMicken reported that there
i will be further negotiations with Mr. Lundberg and the matter
will be brought on for possible action at the next City Council
meeting.
Council members discussed the letter from Battelle Research
!Center regarding a proposed prospectus for conducting a study
lof ambulance services. Councilman Simmons stated that he believed
the study should be done and that it would be a good thing.
'Mayor Broad indicated that he is in favor of the study but
'feels that there needs to be more information and that the
'matter should be discussed with the County. Councilman Edmondson
'recommended that we get the County input as the ambulance service
also affects the County and that she would not be in favor
of spending any money now on such a study. Councilman Moore
and Brown agreed with checking with the County. It was the
;general consensus of the Council that Mayor Broad and Council-
man Simmons take this matter to the County Commissioners for
1their input and a report be made to the City Council at a later
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It was moved by Brown, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-
3343 granting a permit for the retail sale of fireworks be passed:
!carried Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons
i voting aye on roll call. It was explained that this was an additional
i application to the previous weeks list of stands requesting a
permit.
;RESOLUTION NO. D-3343, A RESOLUTION granting a permit for the
!retail sale of fireworks within the City of Yakima for 1975.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Resolution No.
D-3344 authorizing payment of $56.18 to Del M. Trimble for damages
incurred in a sewer backup be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll
call.
1RESOLUTION NO. D-3344, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $56.18
to Del M. Trimble in full settlement of a claim for damages filed
with the City of Yakima.
City Manager McMicken reported that one bid only had been received
and considered on June 26, 1975, orn Nos. 1003 and 1004,
North 62nd and'63rd Avenues Sewer District,. This was from Jobeca
Construction Company in the amount of $51,696.75 on Schedule I
and $52,014.38 on Schedule 11. The City Engineer William L. Huibregt!se
Irecommending that this bid be awarded to Jobeca Construction Company,1
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that said bid
be awarded to Jobeca Construction Company: carried, Broad, Brown,
Tdmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice
vote.
City Manager McMicken reported that there has been a request by
g. & J. Company, 512 South 4th Avenue for a right-of-way use permit
to build a chain link fence and recommended that this be approved.
4 t was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that approval be given
for this right-of-way use permit: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
;Jams, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken reported that an outside utility request for
water for property at 505 North 22nd Avenue has been received
from Joseph Hernandez and that this is the first request on our
new water line in that area ffd recommended that this request be
iapproved. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that this
lutility request be approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
IJarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
lAn Ordinance appropriating $12,000 in the Water-Sewer Fund for
;equipment purchases, having been read by title only at this meeting,
was laid on the table for one week or until July 7, 1975. City
Manager McMicken explained that a bulldozer had been declared
surplus in the equipment fund. The Water andlSewer Divisions
path use the dozer. This ordinance provides for purchase of the
!dozer from the Refuse Fund to the Water-Sewer Fund.
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An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $3,500 to pay costs
Of abating weedy lot fire hazards, having been read by title only
at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until July
1975. City Manager McMicken explained that this will take
care of the weedy lot costs previously mentioned.
ft was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Jarms, that Ordinance No. 1810
revising the classification and compensation plan for certain
City employees be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms,
Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. City Manager
McMicken explained that this ordinance amends the ordinance that
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was passed last week and merely keeps the pay plan in the order
that it should be, as well as adding a new section regarding the
Deferred Compensation Plan.
ORDINANCE NO. 1810, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for certain City
employees; amending subsection 2.20.100(a) and 2.20.100(f), and
enacting subsection 2.20.100(h) as a new section, all in the
City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency.
City Manager McMicken requested that the Council fix the time
of Hearing on the Bicenntenial Pavilion rezone request. It was
MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that July 14, 1975, be
fixed as the time for hearing on this matter: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting
aye by voice vote.
Councilman Schussler requesting to be excused from the next Council
meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Jarms that he be
excused as requested: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms,
Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council it
was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Jarms that this meeting be adjourned
at 4:30 P.M. to Tuesday, July 1, 1975, at the hour of 12:00 Noon
to then meet in the Holiday Inn: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
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