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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/30/1975 Business Meeting 414: 4: 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. , '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. 1 ;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. , 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 1 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 , 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, 4 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. i I I 1 1 41_5 JUNE 30, 1975 'City Manager McMicken referred the matter of abatement of fire 1 1 ,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. 1 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 !ti 1 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. I 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 4 1-.4 JUNE 30, 1975 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. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY IL agiOw DATE fl CO NCILMAN ij j DATE OUNCILMAN ATTEST: c- CITY 2(1 ERK MAYOR 1