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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/11/1975 Business Meeting -147 AUGUST 11, 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. The Council and City Manager discussed the tragic burning of the Capitol Theatre. City Manager McMicken advised the Council that the theatre was covered by insurance at an annual premium of $3,000. Depending upon what the insurance adjusters determine this week, the City may expect to receive a considerable sum in insurance for the theatre. Basically the insurance commitment is as follows: a. New replacement cost - $1,128,764 b. New replacement insurance cost - $1,083,841 c. Depreciated value - $544,734 d. Depreciated insurable value - $508,399 The City paid $231,000 to acquire the theatre from Mercy Enter- prises. City Manager McMicken advised the Council that with the loss of the theatre, the City might be advised to consider the inclusion of a new theatre in connection with the Bicentennial Pavilion project and that he would be exploring this possibility if the Council was interested. Councilman Schussler suggested that the City should retract some from the Bicentennial Pavilion project plans and instead, perhaps tie in a performing arts center with the Central Business District. After further discussion, Council was in agreement that the City give some attention to the idea of including a theatre in Bicentennial Pavilion plans. Police Captain Harvey Qualley continued the discussion of the Police Department's Preliminary Forecast for 1976, noting that the Police were intending to add additional officers for foot patrol in the Central Business District. -Presently only two are assigned to foot patrol on an occasional basis in the Central Business District. In response to a question from the Mayor concerning private police patrols, Captain Qualley indicated there had been insufficient experience to determine the effectiveness of those patrols in deterring crime; however, he did believe they detracted some from the Police Department efforts. The Council also was interested in the effectiveness of the proposed "voice scrambler" for radio communications. Captain Qualley indi- cated that individuals with sufficient electronic skill could undoubtedly break the Voice Systems Scrambler, but that it would be extremely expensive to do so. Councilman Schussler further in- " quired about Police Department space needs. Captain Qualley responded by saying that the Police Department could always use additional space; however, the main problem was in relation to storage of officers equipment and supplies; the Department was appreciative of the vacation of the courtroom upstairs that did allow additional room for expansion. Finally, Councilman Jarms inquired as to what progress had been made in the Ethnic Awareness Program. Captain Qualley said that although some efforts had been undertaken in developing such a program, the Department was waiting for the direction that might be taken by the new Human Relations Officer in establishing such a program. Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, discussed the Preliminary Forecast for the Public Works Department. The focus of attention on Public Works for 1976 will be as follows: a. Proceed with the Wastewater Facilities Planning Study, i.e., design of Sewage Treatment Plant, modifications and interceptors to serve the Yakima Metropolitan area. 448 AUGUST 11, 1975 b. Implement amendments to Comprehensive Water Plan; to service area boundary realignment, control intake water qualities and Gleed water service. c. Implement PTI Equipment Management System. d. Investigate automatic refuse collection system - "Rapid Rail", and/or "Roll-a-Waste". e. Continue upgrading and development of Sidewalk Repair Program. I f. Coordinate engineering design and utility relocation work associated with the Central Business District Improvement Program and Bicentennial Pavilion. In response to this program, Councilman Simmons inquired as to whether , improved lighting was planned for the Southeast Yakima area. Dave !Vargas explained that additional lighting was planned and, in addi- tion, the new Community Development Fund sources would expand the possibilities for improved lighting in some areas. Mr. Vargas 'noted, however, that many areas in the southeast section which may be under lighted may, in fact, be outside the City and thus a lCounty responsibility. l 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 McMicken and City Attorney Andrews Ipresent on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Edmondson. The minutes of the previous meeting of August 4, 1975, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one 1present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Broad !declared said minutes approved as recorded. ICity Manager McMicken introduced Mr. Alan Bushley and Mr. Ed Wittmann from R. W. Beck and Associates, who were present to 'discuss the City's Wastewater Facilities Planning Study. Mr. I Alan Bushley reviewed his letter addressed to the Public Works 1Director dated June 27, 1975, explaining the proposed improvements for upgrading the Yakima Sewage Treatment Plant to serve as la regional treatment plant for Yakima, Yakima County, Terrace 'Heights and the Town of Union Gap. Mr. Bushley explained the !proposed improvements in some detail and referred to the diagram of the proposed upgrading, as depicted in the attachment to I his letter. He also reviewed the Cost and Priority Summary of the proposed improvements, as explained in the attachments. , a He emphasized that these improvements are recommended to meet ] new Federal Pollution Control Standards. The deadline on priorities! !No. 1 and 2, as outlined, would be July, 1977. Priority three ! would need to be finished before any new load customers are added. In reviewing the cost estimates, Mr. Bushley noted the total cost for upgrading to serve as a regional plant would be approximately $9,000,000, whereas the alternative of upgrading the plant to serve the Yakima area would be approximately $2,5 million dollars. Also explained was the Federal funding available Ithrough EPA. Finally, Mr. Bushley reviewed the attached proposed . :Sewer Service Agreement between the participating governmental 'agencies, which is based upon the concept of a single facility operated by the City of Yakima. He indicated that specific ;charges were not available at present, but estimates were given in the agreement draft for treating sewage delivered by the !other areas. Mr. Ed Wittmann then reviewed his 'letter to the AUGUST 11, 1975 City Manager dated August 1, 1975, relative to the alternative creation of a METRO or Sewer District, and explained the set- up and functions of such an authority under State law, as outlined in his letter. Councilman Simmons felt that the questions raised by Councilmen relative to including some provision for which areas are to be served, the City's annexation policy and land use, should be discussed with DOE and EPA representatives and asked that these departments be contacted in order to respond to the questions of the Council. City Manager McMicken indicated that he would contact an appropriate representative to come and meet with the Council. The names of Russ Taylor, Jim Milton and Mr. Fortier were suggested by Mr. as possible persons to contact. City Manager McMicken briefly reviewed the proposed Six-Year Street Construction Program, noting especially those projects, cost estimates and funding sources for the 1976 Arterial Street Construction Program. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D-3364, adopting the Six-Year Street Construction Program, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3364, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six-Year Construction1 Program for the period of 1976 through 1981 for construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D-3365, authorizing payment of $22.35 to Stanley J. Carlson, Police Officer, for damages to his revolver incurred while on duty, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3365, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of a claim for damages filed with the City by Stanley J. Carlson. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3366, authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with the Washington State Highway Commission for use of an industrial waste spray field in connection with the City's Sewage Treatment Plant, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3366, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with the Washington State Highway Commission for real property for use in connection with City sewage treatment facilities. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D-3367, fixing September 8, 1975, as the Hearing date on Petition No. 857, filed by the Corporation of the Catholic Bishop of Yakima, requesting vacation of the alley in Block 68, Yakima, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Ja/ms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3367, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for Hearing on a petition for vacation of an alley in the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. D-3368, authorizing the abatement by the Fire Marshal of fire hazards on private property, in accordance with the report filed by Fire Marshal Ed Lexa, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. !RESOLUTION NO. D-3368, 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. 450 AUGUST 11, 1975 Principal Planner Dick Hill reviewed the request for outside water service filed by the All Seasons Tennis Club Incorporated to service the new indoor tennis facility being constructed_ at 1003 North 25th Avenue. He reported that the County has approved a special property use permit to construct this facility in an Industrial Zone. He indicated the applicant is currently in the process of short platting the property into four lots, apart of which is a fifty foot street with cul -de -sac. Once the property is short platted, there will be a sufficient easement. The Planning Staff and Planning commission recommended approval of the request, subject to the short platting, and granting of the easements. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that this request for outside utility service, be granted: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler, and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Principal Planner Dick Hill reviewed the request for outside water and sewer service filed by Danmore Construction for service to property located along the south side of Englewood between North 32nd and North 34th Avenues next to the Madison Fountain Convalescent Center. The request is to accommodate a 78 -Unit retirement apartment complex abutting the Madison Fountain area, consisting of a two and three story development. Parking will be off of Englewood. The applicant has received a Special Property Use Permit from the County. The Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval subject to the dedication of 15 feet along Englewood Avenue. Other recommendations for items to be included were outlined in the Staff Report. Russell Miller commented that this property would straighten the City boundary line out in this area. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that this request for water and sewer service, be granted: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. The City Engineer having submitted a report on the completion of work and recommendation of said work be accepted and final payment made on the Kiwanis Park Comfort Station, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that the report of the City Engineer dated August 5, 1975, with respect to the completion of the work on Public Works Contract Kiwanis Park Comfort Station, be approved, the work be accepted and payments of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons .voting aye by voice vote. I � A report having been received from the Planning Commission on the Rezone Application filed by C. A. Webber, requesting rezone of property located at 117 East "I" Street, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that September 2, 1975, be the date set for the Hearing on this matter: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Damage Claims having been filed with -the City Clerk on August 6, 1975, by Glenn R. Mullins, Route 2., Box 2627, Selah, in the amount of $15,137.80, for damages in connection with a Police incident, and on August 8, 1975, by Gary Desgrosellier, 107 North 17th Avenue, in the amount of $644.50 for damages from a City sewer back -up, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that said Damage Claims be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. The Council then continued discussion on the proposed lease of the old Fire Station No. 1 building for purposes of converting it to a restaurant facility. City Manager McMicken referred to negotiations between Director of Community Development Fred Stouder and Steve Anderson, Art Wahl, and Eric Weyenberg, whose proposal is outlined in their letter addressed to the City ? i Al AUGUST 11, 1975 — -------- Manager dated August 7, 1975. Fred Stouder reviewed the drafted iRestaurant Lease Agreement attached, indicating it would be is 30-year lease with 5-year options. They request 180 days Ito bring in an architect to go over the building and work up estimates. At this point, it looks'like_a total cost of about $250,000. If acceptable, they would come in with a final proposal to the City, with recommendation for alterations. In reviewing the terms to be included in the final agreement, as outlined in the letter, there was some question by Councilmen as to the feasibility of a rental minimum of $2,500 a year. After !due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Jarms that the City Manager be directed to put the old 'Fire Station No. 11 Building on the market to sell for at least 60 days and come I/ 'back with the best offer received: Jarms, Moore, and Schussler_ voting aye by voice vote; Broad, Brown, Edmondson, and Simmons 'voting nay by voice vote. The Motion lost for want of a majority I vote. Councilman Schussler indicated he felt the City should i not get into the business of leasing property for restaurant 'businesses. Councilman Jarms spoke in favor of offering the ' property for sale, and further indicated that the minimum was low. !Councilman Edmondson favored retaining the building and leasing it rather than selling. Councilman Brown indicated it would be money back to the City in time. Councilman Edmondson questioned the 10year lease tm.-and:sti446ted perhaps a 20-year term. 'City Manager McMicken indIdated that if the Council wishes, the staff could go back and negotiate further to revise the 'minimum. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the staff negotiate further to raise the minimum 'rental figure and obtain independent advice on this matter from those in the real estate and restaurant business. !Councilman Brown requesting permission to be excused from the !next regular meeting, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by I Moore that Councilman Brown be excused from he next regular 'meeting: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voige_mote. 1 There being no flirt-het business to come before the Council, lit was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that this meeting be adjourned at 5:05 P.M. to Tuesday, August 12, 1975, at the Ihour 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. IREAD AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ' ----7-- )/ 1 1/2 . COON ILMAN nro, DATE S?" 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