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January 21, 1974
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, Wray Brown,
Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich, and Bill
Whitaker. Councilman Don Schussler absent.
The Mayor reviewed names that had been submitted by the Parks and
Recreation Commission for consideration to replace the vacancy created
by Robert DiPietro. He also submitted the name of Johnny Rance.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that the name of Julie
Tassielli be submitted for appointment to the Parks and Recreation
Commission in place of Mr. DiPietro: carried, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Mayor Broad
voting nay by voice vote. Schussler absent.
The Mayor then reviewed the vacancy on the Housing and Renewal
Committee - one of the three persons appointed from the Planning
Commission. On the advice of the Commission, it was MOVED by Whitaker,
seconded by Brown that the number of committeemen be reduced from 15 to
14: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker
voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
Mayor Broad announced that the classroom teachers had nominated
Farrell Romig for representation on the Fair Housing Review Board.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Moore that the City Council
approve this appointment: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
City Manager McMicken outlined resource material relating to transit.
A discussion ensued regarding the future of transit in the Yakima
area. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that the City
Manager be requested to prepare a report describing specifications
for purchase of four additional buses, showing how they might be
used.
At 8:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers
for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Whitaker, City Manager McMicken and
City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Don Schussler
absent and excused.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Edmondson.
The minutes of the previous regular meeting of January 14, 1974,
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 Petition No. 800, filed
by Orman E. Arnold and others, requesting vacation of King Street
between Rock Avenue and Ledwich Avenue, having been continued from
the previous meeting of January 14, 1974, Director of Community
II Development, Jay Otto, indicated that Mr. Stan Connelly has been
ask to dedicate additional right-of-way. He noted that it was
the understanding of the Planning Commission that he would dedicate
20-1/2 feet, but County Engineer had indicated 25
feet. Mr. Otto explained that Mr. Connelly's house and well are
situated just past 20 feet and that perhaps something acceptable
could be worked out with those parties involved. He gave a recommen-
dation for the dedication of an additional 20 feet, noting that this
would give the City adequate right-of-way. Mr. Stan Connelly, being
present, explained that he would be willing to dedicate that portion
down to his house. Mr. Otto requested that the Council continue this
hearing until the next regular Council meeting in order that the Staff
might work with Mr. Connelly during the week on a possible solution.
It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be continued
until the next regular Council meeting to be held on January 28, 1974.
This being the time set for the Hearing on the installation of traffic
diverters at 24th and Yakima Avenues and 24th and Chestnut Avenues,
Assistant Planner, Larry Wright, showed slides of existing traffic
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diverters of various types used in the cities of Portland, Oregon and
Berkeley, California. Director of Community Development, Jay Otto,
briefly reviewed the Planning Commission Minutes and Staff Report
on this subject dated January 8, and January 18, 1974, respectively.
He explained that it is the recommendation of the Planning Commission
that the proposed traffic diverter at 24th and Yakima Avenues not be
installed at this time, but that the diverter proposed for 24th and
Chestnut Avenues be installed on a six -month trial basis, explaining that
this is an effort to keep the residential streets from being used as
arterials and reviewed the traffic counts taken on residential
streets in this neighborhood and the use of these streets by various
emergency services. He further indicated that if such a diverter
were installed on a permanent basis, that provisions would be made
for landscaping, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Mr. Otto indicated that
stop signs at each intersection would create too much noise, but
that the installation of traffic signals would be a possibility.
He noted that it is mainly persons from out of the proposed area
which are using these as through streets. Mr. George Stafford,
612 South 25th Avenue, spoke to the matter of present problems
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with entering from 25th Avenue onto Tieton Drive and suggested
that the opening of the Walnut Underpass will eliminate some of
the heavy traffic on Yakima and Chestnut Avenues. Mr. Fritz
Beehler, 9 North 24th Avenue, indicated that much of the traffic on these
streets is local, rather than from outside the City. Mr. Vic Multz, 617 South
27th Avenue, spoke to the matter of the fast traffic on Tieton Drive,
asking that the Council reconsider the diversion of more traffic to this
major arterial. Mr. Homer Crollard, 404 South 25th Avenue, referred
to the petition signed by approximately 870 persons in opposition to
diverters at both locations. He noted the Memo written by Traffic
Engineer Bill Stark dated December 10, 1973, which indicated that
the traffic counts did not indicate a problem requiring a diverter.
Mr. Bill Hempstead, being present, spoke to the matter of the number
of accidents on both Tieton Drive and South 24th Avenue in 1972. He
indicated that traffic being diverted to Tieton Drive would jeopardize
children attending Franklin Junion High and traffic on Summitview would
endanger those attending Roosevelt Grade School. He further objected
to the diverter on the basis that emergency services would be delayed
in emergency situations. He requested that the Council vote against diverters
at either location. Mr. Bud Burke, of the Post Office, indicated
that these diverters would increase the danger for mailmen driving in
these vicinities. Others present and speaking against this matter
were Mr. Dan Snyder, Mel Lewis, Robert J. Willis, George Twohy, Everett
Terril, Bob Rogers, George Corbett, Dr. Jim Dodge, Walter Robinson, Oscar
Soderstrom and Amos Fredenburg. Those present and speaking in favor
of this matter were Mr. Donald Shaw and Russell Miller. *
Referring to the matter of purchasing automobiles for the Police
Department, City Manager McMicken explained that bids were received
last fall and that after budget discussions, the purchase from Hahn
Motor had been stopped in view of the need for smaller police vehicles.
He noted the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent for purchase
of eight Plymouth Satellite vehicles from Hahn Motor Company accord-
ing to the revised specifications. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded
by Moore, that Resolution No. D -3057, authorizing the purchase of said
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vehicles without calling for bids, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson,
Moore and Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Brown and Rich voting nay
on roll call. Schussler absent. There was discussion regarding the
comparison of this bid with that received from the state. Councilman
Brown indicated a desire for further information regarding the State bid
on the basis of a lower bid figure. City Manager McMicken indicated
that the State bid did not include some of the desired options.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3057, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of
automobiles for the Police Department without calling for bids.
City Manager McMicken explained the proposed Tourist Promotion Agree-
ment with Yakima Valley Vistors and Convention Bureau and reviewed
the provisions of the agreement to include annual cost, performance
reports, and method of termination. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded
by Edmondson that Resolution No. D -3058, authorizing the execution of
said agreement, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. D-3058, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
Tourist Promotion Agreement with the Yakima Valley Vistors and Con-
vention Bureau.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by that Resolution No. D-3059,
adopting a fee schedule for the rental of City swimming pools by
private parties, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3059, A RESOLUTION fixing and adopting fees for the
use of City swimming pools by private parties.
An Ordinance appropriating the amount of $1,600,000 within the City
ShopConstruction Fund, having been read by title only at the previous
meeting, and being again read by title only at this meeting, it was
MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1613, providing
for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1613, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $1,600,000
from various funds to 341-City Shops Construction Fund and appropriating
the amount of $1,600,000 from unappropriated money in 341-City Shops
Construction Fund to Account 341.595.00.65 therein as a 1974 appropri-
ation for 341-City Shops Construction Fund.
It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Whitaker, that Ordinance No. 1614,
authorizing and regulating fringe benefits for certain city employees,
specifying the salary of the Mayor and implementing personnel policies
in accordance with 1974 Labor Union Negotiations, be passed: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll
call. Schussler absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1614, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; fixing
the salary for the Mayor; specifying fringe benefits for certain city
employees; specifying the amount of contribution by the City to employee
group insurance premiums; providing for salary adjustments on the
promotion, reclassification, demotion, special assignment or call back
to duty of certain employees; authorizing and regulating reimbursement
for travel expenses; authorizing and regulating leaves of absence for
vacation leave, sick leave, and leave without pay; amending Sections
2.04.030, 2.20.060, 2.20.086 (a), 2.20.088 (a), (b), and (e), 2.20.093,
2.40.020 (A), 2.40.030, 2.40.060 and 2.40.100, and repealing Sections
2.44.010, 2.44.020 and 2.44.030, all of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code; and declaring an emergency.
An Ordinance transferring the amount of $200,000 from Federal Shared
Revenue Fund to Airport Improvement Fund and appropriating $20,000
within the Airport Improvement Fund for Air Terminal Parking Lot
improvements, having been read by title only at this meeting was laid
on the table for one week or until January 28, 1974, City Manager
McMicken explained that the amount of $180,000 has already been
appropriated for the improvement.
A Statement of Changes in Investments, for the year ending December 31,
1973, having been received from the City Treasurer, it was MOVED by
Brown, seconded by Edmondson that said report dated December 31, 1973,
be approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker
voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorizatiqn for out-of-state travel
for City Engineer, Fritz Jaeger, to travel to Portland, Oregon, for a
conference with Union Pacific Railroad Engineering Staff regarding the
Walnut Street Crossing Agreement and the Washington State Officers and
Transportation Commission Application for Railroad Signalization Funds,
January 23-24, 1974, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that
said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler
absent.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED
by Rich, seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned at 10:50 P.M.,
to Friday, January 25, 1974, at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to'then meet
at the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
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After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Moore that the
Council accept the recommendation to not install a traffic diverter at
Yakima Avenue and 24th Avenue: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. It was
then MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that the traffic diverter at 24th
Avenue and Chestnut not be installed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 25, 1974
The City Council met in session on this date at 12:00 Noon in the Flight
Deck Restaurant at the Yakima Air Terminal.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Betty
L. Edmondson, Charles A. Rich, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Council-
man W. K. "Pete" Moore absent and excused.
There was general discussion on various subjects. No formal action was
taken.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED
by Schussler,-seconded by Whitaker that we do now adjourn at the hour of
1:30 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Rich, Schussler and
Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Moore absent.
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