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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/1975 Business Meeting 453 AUGUST 18, 1975 The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 P.M. in the ,Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. 'Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore, and Dr. Bill Simmons. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Edmondson that the Council Hgo into Executive Session to review the status of property !negotiations for the Bicentennial Pavilion. At the close of the Executive Session, City Manager McMicken asked Councilmen to turn in their Preliminary Forecast '76 Evaluation for compilation of priority ranking results. Those will be prepared and included in next week's Council materials. At 8:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council !Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, ;Councilmen Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons, City Manager iMcMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. ;Councilman Brown absent on roll can having been excused at the previous meeting. Councilman Schussler absent on roll Ran and having requested permiasion-ta;be excused from this ;meeting, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Council- ! man Schussler be excused from this meeting: carried, Broad, !Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. i Brown absent. The Invocation was given by Mayor Broad. 1 The minutes of the previous meeting of August 11, 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 set for the Hearing on assessment of costs for the demolition of a dangerous building at 715 N. 2nd Street, City Manager McMicken reported that the property has been demolished and cleaned up in accordance with the Dangerous Building Code and the City is now taking the necessary legal steps to charge the costs back to the property owner in the total amount of $526.40. It was MOVED by Edmondson, I seconded by Jarms that Resolution No. D-3369, accepting the ireport of the Chief of Code Administration and assessing said costs, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown and Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3369, A RESOLUTION accepting the report 1 of the Chief of Code Administration concerning the demolition 1 of a dangerous building at 715 N. 2nd Street in the City I/ 1 of Yakima, Washington, and assessing the demolition costs against the real property. 1 City Manager McMicken referred to the report re the continua- l tion of the Southeast Community Center Clinic under the ladministration of the Yakima County Health District, as described 1 in the material made available for Councilmen on this date. Barbara Soper, Administrative Assistant for the Yakima County I Health District, briefly reviewed the material indicating the 1 Health District will assume full responsibility for the clinic as confirmed in a letter from the District Health Office 1 dated August 14, 1975. She also noted the letter from the Southeast Yakima Community At Work Board of Directors dated August 14, 1975 unanimously accepting the clinic's continuation under new administration. Reference was made to the attached I proposed organizational arrangement and proposed budget for continued operation of the clinic. Councilman Edmondson inquired as to whether the unused portion of recent monies ! appropriated for the Clinic's medical insurance would be returned. 454L AUGUST 18, 1975 Mrs. Soper indicated the portion to be returned is being worked out at the present time. Beverly Goodman, Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, asked if the Council would consider the fact that the Southeast Community Clinic will no longer have a physician and asked that funds going toward the physician's salary be directed to Neighborhood Health Services. It was noted that Southeast may have a physician in the near future. CityAttorney Andrews emphasized that the grant to the Southeast Center is being made through the Health District, and the City cannot make a gift grant to an organization such as Neighborhood Health Services due to legal restrictions. City Manager McMicken reported no specific action to be taken, since this proposal will not change the City's relationship with the Health District and Southeast Center, but indicated that in response to the request from Neighborhood Health Services, he would respond by letter explaining why the City is not able to fund that request. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Moore that the City Manager be directed to write such a letter explaining the legal guidelines, thanking Dr. Wilson for her services, and explaining the City's denial ofher request: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and'Siffimons voting aye by voice vote. Brown and Schussler absent. Councilman Simmons. .indicated he still wished to see Dr. Wilson used, if possible, at the Southeast Center but approved the present recommendations. Also present and speaking to this matter was Charles Lee, Director at Southeast Community Center. City Manager McMicken introduced Mr. Russ Taylor, of the Environmental Protection Agency, who was requested to come and speak to the Council on questions raised by Councilman relative to the Wastewater Facilities Planning Study. For the Council's information, Mr. Taylor reported that the Environmental Protection Agency does designate planning areas and their objective is to come up with the construction of a cost effective system. The grant is awarded on the basis of the lowest cost-effective system and he indicated that the construction of a regional plant would be less expensive than for the City to go separately on Treatment Plant upgrading to service just Yakima. He briefly explained the water pollution control program and the deadline dates for secondary treatment, subject to the Federal and State act. He indicated ' that the EPA is interested in land use, but does not provide regulatory control. With reference to the City's long term policy of annexation and providing utilities, he indicated that this was a matter to be worked out by the City and County. Councilman Moore felt that the matter of planning and the wastewater program should go together, since the City is being asked to service these areas, but is not able to control land use. Mr. Taylor indicated the EPA does not have a regulatory program for land use planning, and operates on the basis of cost-effectiveness. He further indicated that the City needs the cost-effective solution for 75 percent funding. Also ,present and,speaking to this matter were Mr. Gordon_ Wonder and- Paul C-Cok No action was taken on this matter City Manager McMicken requested approval of the Addendum to the contract with Paddock and Hollingberry, AIA, for services on the Capitol Theatre, explaining that the insurance adjusters will be here this week and will evaluate the building as to reuseable items in possible reconstruction. He reported that the Capitol Theatre Committee wants the reconstruction on this site and restoration, if possible, to its original design. The Addendum provides 3 alternatives, to include reconstruction of the Theatre on the present site along the lines of the original design; reconstruction of the Theatre on the present site using the remaining structure, but in a contemporary design; and constructing a new Theatre on the site across from the proposed Bicentennial 455 AuGpsT_As, 1975 Pavilion. Councilman Simmons suggested a fourth alternative, that of relocating the Theatre somewhere directly ;within the Central Business District. Mr. McMicken indicated the recommendation would come back within 20 .days on using the present site. It was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Simmons that the proposed 1 Addendum, be approved: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice ,vote. Brown and Schussler absent. City Manager McMicken reported that bids were I/ received and considered on August 11, 1975, for the demolition of the Sears Building and Chieftain 1 1Hotel, as follows: (does not include tax) 1 Atlas Demolition Company $56,306.00 Center Dozing Company 47,181.00 Icono 41,300.00 1 R. W. Rhine, Inc. 39,366.00. 1 1 The Purchasing Agent and Chief of Code Administration recommending that the bid be awarded to R. W. Rhine,' Inc.' who submitted the lowest and best bid, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by 'Jarms that the bid be awarded to R. W. Rhine, Inc. for the demolition of the Chieftain Hotel and Sears Roebuck Building and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into contract 1 with said contractor upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown and Schussler absent. There was discussion among Councilmen as to whether parking would be removed in this area when barricades are erected and the 1 demolition work begins, feeling there may be some conflict with 1barricades around the Capitol and Chieftain Buildings also, limpeding traffic. City Engineer Fritz Jaeger indicated that the 1City could work with the Contractor on removing the barricades as soon as possible. Mayor Broad asked that Staff talk to the people in this area and the Contractor to work out the best ,possible solution. it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Edmondson'that Resolution No. D-3370, authorizing the application for a grant to I finance improvements to South 1st Street and Nob Hill Boulevard Intersection, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting on roll call. Brown and Schussler absent. Mr. McMicken noted that the project may be 80 percent 1 federally assisted. RESOLUTION NO. D-3370, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and submit la construction prospectus to the State of Washington, Urban I/ 1 'Arterial Board, as a request for a grant to finance improvements to a portion of South 1st Street. City Manager reviewed the Right-of-rway Use Permit request I filed by Hahn Motor Company,/ 1201 So. 1st Street, explaining that this Company has an existing waste oil tank under the sidewalk on the north side of their property with lines running to their heating plant. They now request installation 1 of a second tank to increase their holding capacity of waste oil for their heating plant. The new 2,000 gallon tank would be located adjacent to the existing tank. He related the recommendation for approval of this request 1 subject to the owner removing these tahks at its own expense and backfilling the hole as per City Engineer specifications i when the tanks are abandoned. It was MOVED by Edmondson, 1 seconded by Jarms that the Right-of-way Use Permit request from Hahn Motor Company, be approved: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown and Schussler absent. 1 AUGUST 18, 1975 It was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1826, prohibiting parking at all times on certain streets to implement the Pierce Avenue Improvement Project, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown and Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1826, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; prohibiting parking at all times on certain streets; amending Subsection 9.50.500 (12) and 9.50.500 (25) of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1827, designating one-way streets to implement the Pierce Avenue Improvement Project, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown and Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1827, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; designating one-way streets and alleys' amending Subsection 9.50.120 (14) of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on August 11, 1975 by Robert F. Johnson, 100 Pioneer Avenue, Cashmere, in the amount of $55.00, for loss of personal articles and on August 12, 1975 by Rev. David Bishop, 3706 West Carroll, in the amount of $25.73, for damages from a City sewer backup, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that said Damage Claims be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown and Schussler absent. City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of- state travel for Mayor Broad, Councilmen Edmondson and Simmons to travel to San Francisco, California, to attend the National League of Cities Seminar, August 22 and 23, 1975, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Jarms that said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown and Schussler absent. Mayor Broad requesting permission to be excused from the next regular Council meeting, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Mayor Broad be excused next Monday: carried, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown and Schussler absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that this meeting be adjourned at 9:35 P.M., to Tuesday, August 19, 1975 at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Holiday Inn Restaurant: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown and Schups er absent. 11. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY v Y '4_. DATE 4 3• 2 --c' CyU •;LMAN - - DATE 1 2, — 0 COUC ATTEST: CITY CL**K MAYOR