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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/1974 Business Meeting MARCH 11, 1974 The City Council met in session at 1:30 P.M. on this date in the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Councilmen reviewed the material prepared by the City in response to the invitation by the Governor for budget input. Councilmen then toured the Walnut Street Undercrossing Project, Washington Park and Fire Station No. 5. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members met in the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Edmondson. Mayor Broad noted a correction to be made'in the minutes of the previous meeting, in reference to the number of signatures received and required on the Referendum Petition to repeal Ordinance No. 1615. The Clerk noted that the necessary corrections would be made. This being the time set for Hearing on the Confirmation of the Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll for the year 1974, Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, explained that these irri- gation assessments cover the cost of maintaining and operating the City's irrigation system. He noted that the total amount assessed includes salaries for six irrigation personnel, equipment, i repairing of bad portions of the system and an amount toward the City's new shop warehouse facilities. Mr. Vargas further explained that these monies are not used for major replacement of pipelines. and that any major replacement jobs would require residents benefited to form a local L.I.D. He noted that the assessment rates remained the same as last year, except for three which have been reduced and the 19th Avenue District which has been raised. Mr. Vargas stated that the City is again being asked to participate in a voluntary alternate day arrangement for use of irrigation water, explaining that the Bureau of Reclamation is in favor of this practice as it will help in areas which experience low pressure. Councilman Rich suggested that the City explore the possibility of using FRS funds for some major replacements needed, especially for new pipelines in the old General System. Councilman Moore emphasized the need for a citywide irrigation system, suggesting that this possibility be considered further. Those present and Ispeaking to and/or asking questions regarding this matter were 1Mrs. Gaudette, Mrs. John Urlacker, Lawrence Ford, Jess Chisum, Ray Clark, John Chesterley, O.F. Gilbert, 'Evelyn Pleasant, Tom Marshall, Chris Silbernagel, Ethel Yates, Bill Hempstead, and Frank Stein. Mayor Broad indicated that the specific problem ,areas noted would be looked into by City staff. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1632, confirming the Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll for 1974, be passed: lcarried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and 1 Whitaker voting aye on roll call. !ORDINANCE NO. 1632, AN ORDINANCE confirming the Irrigation 'Maintenance Assessment Roll of the City of Yakima for the calendar year 1974, and levying irrigation maintenance assessment according to such roll; and declaring an emergency. MARCH 11, 1974 Referring to the Lions Park Site Development Plan, City Manager McMicken noted that the preliminary design on this project was approved by the Council two weeks ago and indicated that the final plans and cost estimate are now being recommended for final approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission. He noted the total cost estimate from the consultant in the amount of $179,352. Referring to the cost breakdown sheet dated March, 1974, he noted funds now available in the amount of $134,325.64, leaving a total amount still needed of $45,026.36. He recommended the continued use of FRS funds on this project. Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Hutsinpiller, explained the high priority given to this project, as it benefits from the Davis High School Complex nearby. Mr. Dean Starr, Principal, being present, referred to the plans for the new community gym, explaining that the school is looking toward three home areas for parking on 7th Avenue which would be located across from the new gym. He explained that 26 parking spaces are being lost. Councilman Schussler spoke in favor of this project as it ties in with the Davis High School Complex. Councilman Moore indicated a desire for more time to consider this project. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that the Council adopt the Lions Park Plan and cost estimate as presented: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Moore voting nay by voice vote. Councilman Edmondson requested that a spray pool be considered for Larson Park. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. D-3091, authorizing the engagement of ORB, Architects, to design the construction work for the Lions Park Development, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Moore voting nay on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3091, A RESOLUTION, authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the ORB Architects,Planners, Engineers, for architec- tural services for Lions Park development. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution No. D-3092, authorizing the City to apply for state and federal funding in connection with the Lions Park Project, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3092, A RESOLUTION, authorizing application for funding assistance for an outdoor recreation project to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation as provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act and the $40,000,000 Outdoor Recreation Bond Issue of 1968. City Manager McMicken referred to the proposed Wastewater Facilities Planning Study, noting that this study would provide a plan for the placement of sewage lines to benefit Yakima, Union Gap, Terrace Heights Sewer District and Yakima County at an estimated cost of $100,000. He referred to the Technical Committee which will serve in an advisory capacity in connection with this study. Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, indicated that the study will take approximately one year to complete. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D-3093, authorizing the execution of an agreement with Union Gap, Terrace Heights Sewer District and Yakima County to jointly conduct this study, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Rich voting nay on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3093, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the County of Yakima, the Town of Union Gap, and the Terrace Heights Sewer District for a cooperative study of sewage facilities. MARCH 11, 1974 It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. 1D -3094, authorizing the City to submit a pre - application for funding by the Department of Ecology, be passed: carried, Broad, !Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Rich voting nay on roll call. Mr. Vargas explained that this application is for a 90o grant with a 10o Local share. 1 'RESOLUTION NO. D -3094, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing lthe City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and submit pre - application documents to the State of Washington, !Department of Ecology, for a Wastewater Facility Planning Study. IIt was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that Resolution No. ID3095, authorizing the renewal of the license for the Firearms ( Training Range at the Yakima Firing Center, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker 'voting aye on roll call. City Manager McMicken explained that !this renewal is for a five year period. RESOLUTION NO. D -3095, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the Department of the Army for a license to utilize a firing range at the Yakima Firing Center. City Attorney Andrews reported that the following Damage Claims have been investigated and are recommended for payment. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson, that Resolution No. D3096, authorizing payment of $60.00 to Stanley Joe Carlson, for replacement of contact lenses damaged while on duty as a Yakima Police Officer, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,! 1Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -3096, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of a claim for damages filed by Stanley Joe Carlson. .It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Rich that Resolution No. D -3097, authorizing payment of $443.92 to the Yakima Hardware Company for costs incurred in connection with the removal of a transmission tower, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -3097, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of a claim for damages filed by Yakima Hardware Company. The City Treasurer having submitted the Investment Report for the month of February, 1974, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the Report of the City Treasurer dated February 28, 1974, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima be accepted and approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken reviewed City Manager Report No. 211, I/ concerning Sunday Bus Service, noting the recommendation from Transit Manager, Bob Knight against Sunday service, as explained in the report. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1633, repealing Chapter 6.80. entitled "Unfair Housing Practices of the City of Yakima.'Municipal. be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. City Attorney Andrews explained that this 1 ordinance concerns the activities of the Fair Housing Committee which has handled no complaints for over a year and further ex- 1 plained that the functions of this committee are already handled by the State. E j ORDINANCE NO. 1633, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals and repealing,Chapter 6.80, "Unfair. Housing Practices ", of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. I 1 1 MARCH 11, 1974 An Ordinance appropriating $6,630 from unappropriated money in the Park and Recreation Fund to pay for professional services in connection with the Comprehensive Park Plan, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until March 18, 1974. A letter having been received from Dick Parker, submitting his resignation from the Parks and Recreation Commission, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that receipt of this letter be acknowledged and that Mr. Parker be commended for his services: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. A report having been received from the Planning Commission recom- mending the denial of a request for rezone filed by Earl C. Grissom for property at 1101 Landon Avenue, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that March 25, 1974 be the date set for Hearing on this matter: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. A report having been received from the Planning Commission on the request for rezone filed by Glascam Builders, Inc., for property at 2405 West Lincoln Avenue, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that March 25, 1974 be the date set for Hearing on this matter: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. A Damage Claim having been filed by Mrs. Raymond E. Spratt, 303 North 1st Street, in the amount of $12.50, for injury incurred while opening a door at City Hall, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich that said Damage Claim be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned at 5:15 P.M., to Friday, March 15, 1974, at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY yc DATE? COUNCILMAN DATE 2 3 Vit 4 COUNCILMAN ATTEST: 4"\-•"`-;a 4 CITY CLElf MAYOR