HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/01/1975 Business Meeting - 213
DECEMBER 1, 1975
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the
Conference Room, 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 City Manager reviewed a request received from Dr. Marjorie
Wilson for FRS Funds for 1976 to support the Neighborhood Health
Services.
General discussion followed regarding the December 15th Council
Meeting to be held at television studio KYVE-TV. Various ideas
considered were: a) to review the Community Development Grant
in public hearing, b) discuss the 1976 budget or c) consider a report
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on the Capitol Theatre. Council members believed that discussion
on a Community Development Grant should be deferred until January
and that the meeting should focus on the 1976 Budget. Further, the
Council suggested that the Capitol Theatre Committee be asked to report
at that time.
Director of Public Works Dave Vargas reviewed his departmental
expenditures for 1976, as follows:
Traffic Engineer: Council was apprised that the increase in Traf-
fic expenditures was due largely to salary adjustments and
$11,717 of CETA funding to support two Laborer I positions
through June, 1976. In addition, Traffic experienced an
increase in its maintenance and operation of the New City
Shops in the amount of $6,000 for 1976. Pursuing this
further, the Director noted that all departments in the
Shops, i.e., Garage, Streets, Refuse, Water, Irri-
gation, Traffic and Engineers had been assessed new expenses
for maintenance and operation of the shops; a total amount
of $43,397 in 1976 shared among the tenants.
Engineers: Revised expenditures reflect new salary adjust-
ments and Capital Outlay for 1976.
Street: Expenditures are up nearly 13 percent for 1976 re-
flecting salary adjustments and increases in material costs
for asphalt chip seal, and concrete. In addition, the depart-
ment sustained a 20 percent increase in equipment rental rates.
The Director noted that to continue the street preventative
maintenance program, these new costs must be met.
Refuse: The budget was reviewed and the Council considered a
report from the City Manager on this subject indicating that
Refuse revenues had failed to come up to 1975 expectations.
In 1976, raises, equipment and fuel costs have added to the expenses
together with requirements to pay prior depreciation charges for
equipment purchased in 1974. Under pressure from no
increase in income versus increases in men and equipment,
a 25 percent increase in rates for 1976 has been recommended.
Council indicated that further consideration to this budget
would be given at a later time.
Water-Sewer: The Director reviewed the Water-Sewer Budget
for 1976 and City Manager Report #256 proposing to increase
customer rates by 10 percent with the exception of low con-
sumption users. A further review of the budget will be
made by the Council at a later time.
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 present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Edmondson.
The Minutes of the previous meeting of November 24, 1975, having been
duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing
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to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Broad declared said
minutes approved as recorded.
This being the time set for Hearing on the 1976 Budget, Mayor
Broad asked for comments from those in the audience wishing to
speak on the proposed budget at this time. He explained that
the Council has already held several study sessions regarding
the preliminary budget and that no final action would be taken
at this meeting. Mr. Dick Wiehl, Attorney representing Eichler
Disposal, Inc., spoke to the proposed 5 percent tax to be assessed
on gross revenues of Eichler Disposal, Inc. He referred to the
Position Paper from Eichler filed with the Council last week,
indicating their opposition to the proposed tax and to the
material filed with Councilmen on this date regarding the value
of private haulers. Mr. Wiehl indicated there is room for
compromise, to include a gradual modification in licensing
provisions now in effect, to provide a gradual effect of increasing
City revenues, while not imposing a $25,000 tax. Mayor Broad
indicated that the Council had not discussed the rate increases
as yet and indicated Mr. Wiehl would be notified of further
discussion on this matter. In response to questions from the
media Mayor Broad reported that 118 responses were received
on the Budget Questionnaire published in the newspaper and
those results are yet to be reviewed. There being no others
present to speak for or against this matter, the hearing was
closed. No further action was taken.
City Manager McMicken requested that authorization to execute
a pipe line crossing agreement with Yakima Valley Transportation
Company so that the City might install sewer to serve the newly
annexed area between Chestnut and 51st Avenues. He indicated
that it is a standard form of agreement with the Union Pacific
Railroad. It was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Brown that Resolution
No. D-3418, authorizing the execution of said agreement, be
passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler
and Simmons voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3418, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
pipe line crossing agreement with Yakima Valley Transportation
Company.
City Manager McMicken explained the Resolution adopting a statement
of policy regarding land acquisition for the Community Development
Program, noting that this policy must be established in reference
to land acquisition and relocation of tenants in connection
with the $100,000 Rehabilitation Housing Program funded through
the Community Development Act. These procedures are required
by the Department of Housing and Urban Development in compliance
with the Act. Procedures include the policy statement and
implementation of the program, which authorizes the Department
Director to certify appraisal values. It was MOVED by Jarms,
seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3419, adopting said
statement of policy, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3419, A RESOLUTION adopting a statement of
policy regarding land acquisition by the City in connection
with the City of Yakima Community Development Program.
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Moore that Resolution No.
D-3420 authorizing the Director of Community Development to
issue proclaimer certificates in connection with the City's
Community Development Program, be passed: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore Schussler and Simmons voting
aye on roll call. Director of Community Development Fred
Stouder explained that these are required to certify fair pro-
perty values and procedures followed in accordance with law.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3420, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director
of Community Development of the City of Yakima to issue pro-
claimer certificates in conjunction with the City of Yakima
Community Development Program.
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City Manager McMicken requested authorization to cancel claims
and payroll warrants all of which are over a year old, as detailed
on the Resolution attachment. In response to a question from Council-
man Brown, the Finance Officer explained that this is a bookkeeping
item and does not prevent these persons or firms from still collecting
on these warrants. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore
that Resolution No. D-3421, authorizing said cancellations, be passed:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons
voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3421, A RESOLUTION cancelling City of Yakima claims
and payroll warrants.
City Manager McMicken explained the proposed Resolution granting
an easement deed to Pacific Power & Light Company for a power transmis-
sion line. The easement runs adjacent to thesewage treatment plant
through property proposed for Freeway Park. He explained that
the line has been relocated slightly to the east because an additional
study by the consulting engineers indicates they do not want to
expand the treatment plant to the east in future years. He indicated
this straightens out alignment of City property. It was MOVED
by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3422, authori-
zing execution of said deed, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll
call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3422, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and deliver an
easement deed to the Pacific Power & Light Company.
A report having been received from the City Engineer on completion
of work and recommendation that said work be accepted and final
payment made on L.I.D. No. 1003, North 62nd and 63rd Avenues Sewer
District, Schedule I and L.I.D. No. 1004, same District, Schedule
II, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the report
of the City Engineer dated November 25, 1975, with respect to the
completion of the work on Public Works Contract L.I.D. 1003, Schedule
I and L.I.D. No. 1004 Schedule II be approved, the work be accepted
and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth are hereby
authorized: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler
and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
It was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D-
3423 authorizing payment of $89.34 to Mary C. Edmondson for damages
from a City sewer backup, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms,
Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call, Edmondson
not voting due to a conflict of interest.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3423, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $89.34
to Mary C. Edmondson in settlement of a claim for damages filed
with the City of Yakima.
The Council reviewed a parade permit request for a parade to be held
December 13, 1975, at 1:00 P.M. It was noted that according to
the Municipal Code, Council action is required for a parade held
after 10:30 A.M. City Manager McMicken explained the parade's
purpose to be a Mass for Jack Rodriquez, headed by students from
Washington State University. It has been indicated that 200 to
I 500 will possibly participate in groups of 50 each. Mr. McMicken felt
that the time indicated would conflict with traffic in the Central
Business District and suggested that the group use the sidewalks
for marching. Mr. Ted Goodwin, Yakima Valley Legal Services, being
present to represent Jack Rodriquez, Sr., reviewed his contacts
with the Police Department as of last Friday and suggested the
following alternatives to the 1:00 P.M. hour: a) 2:00 to 4:00,
b) 12:00 to 2:00, c) 10:00 to 12:00 Noon. Mr. Goodwin indicated
' it would take approximately 45 minutes to an hour for the march
and explained the following proposed route to be followed. The
march is to begin at St. Joseph's Church - proceed east on "B"
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Street to Naches Avenue, south on Naches Avenue to Yakima Avenue,
west on Yakima Avenue to 2nd Street, north on 2nd Street to "B"
Street and east on "B" Street to St. Joseph's. A service would
then be held at St. Joseph's Church. He objected to use of the
sidewalk as being unrealistic for so many persons marching and
asked that two lanes in the streets be used. City Manager McMicken
explained that extra duty policemen are usually required for
parades, commenting it requires two policemen at each intersection
to provide traffic control. In response to a question from Council-
man Simmons, Mr. Goodwin explained that the marching is intended
to allow participation by those interested and wishing to participate
City Attorney Andrews indicated that by Code, Council authorization
is needed for a parade held on Saturday held between the hours
of 10:30 and 6:30 P.M. After further discussion, it was MOVED
by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that the request for a parade
permit be denied: Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by
voice vote; Broad, Brown, Edmondson and Jarms voting nay by voice
vote. The Motion lost for want of a majority vote. Councilman
Broad indicated he felt there was not a significant problem if
the parade was held in the morning at an early hour. Councilman
Brown and Jarms also favored granting the permit feeling that
a solution could be worked out. Chief LaRue explained the officers
necessary for traffic and pedestrian control at intersections
for such a parade, explaining that it would involve about 12
officers paid overtime. Mr. Goodwin explained that more adults
would be able to participate on a Saturday, but was willing to
schedule the parade for an eariler hour. After discussion, it
was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Brown that the parade permit
be granted for December 13, between the hour of 9:45 and 11:00
A.M. for the route to begin at St. Joseph's Church east on "B"
Street to Naches, south on Naches to Yakima Avenue, west on Yakima
Avenue to 2nd Street, north on Second Street to "B" Street and
east on "B" Street back to St. Joseph's: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Jarms and Simmons voting aye by voice vote; Moore
and Schussler voting nay by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and con-
sidered on November 20, 1975, for the Pearson - Westway Drainage
Project, Schedule I and Schedule II as follows:
Schedule I -- Pearson Drain
Traub & Traub $34,849.50
Jobeca Construction Company 36,211.88
Zimmerman Construction 42,189.00
Hilltop Construction 42,243.60
Valley Cement 44,667.00
DeBlasio Construction 47,622.75
Schedule II -- Westway Drain
I/ Hilltop Construction $10,261.39
DeBlasio Construction Company 10,309.43
Jobeca Construction Company 10,875.64
Valley Cement Construction 17,293.50
The City Engineer recommending that the bid be awarded to Traub
& Traub, Schedule I and Hilltop Construction, Schedule II who
submitted the lowest and best bids, it was MOVED by Schussler,
seconded by Brown that the bids be awarded to Traub & Traub for
Schedule I and Hilltop Construction for Schedule II of the Pearson -
Westway Drainage Project, in the amounts of $34,849.50 for Schedule
I and $10,261.39 for Schedule II and that the City Manager be
authorized to enter into contract with said contractor upon the
filing of the proper bonds and insurance: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by
voice vote. City Attorney Andrews further explained that to
install the storm drain it is necessary to deed an easement running
through the Pearson property, which easement deed has been drafted
and which details conditions to be met for joint use of the pro-
perty by the City and orchard owner. This will allow installation
and maintenance of oil, water and irrigation lines within the
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1easement. The property owner is to perform excavation which the
!City will reimburse at $3.75 per hour plus materials and out-of-
pocket costs. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that
the City accept the easement offered by Mt. Adams Cattle Company
and Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Pearson, with the conditions attached:
'carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons
;voting aye by voice vote.
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An Ordinance transferring and appropriating money within the Airport'
:Improvement Fund for parking lot and land acquisition projects,
!having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the
'table for one week or until December 8, 1975. City Manager M
!explained that this was again a first reading due to changes made
in the Ordinance which was read last week.
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An Ordinance transferring and appropriating money within the Trolley!
Fund for reimbursement to the Street Fund of expenditures for con-
structing
i the City trolley barn, having been read by title only
at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until December
18, 1975.
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It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No.
1860, specifying the manor of determining special assignment pay
for City personnel, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
1Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call.
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'ORDINANCE NO. 1860, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; specifying
the manner of determining special assignment pay; and amending
isubsection 2.20.088 (b) and 2.20.038 (f) of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
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It was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. 1861
;directing the foreclosure of delinquent irrigation maintenance
!assessments be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms,
!Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. City Attorney
'Andrews explained these are assessments having accumulated over a
!five-year period, which will be foreclosed through court action.
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!ORDINANCE NO. 1861, AN ORDINANCE directing the City Attorney of
the City of Yakima to institute foreclosure proceedings on certain
!property for which irrigation maintenance assessments are unpaid
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and delinquent.
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It was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1862,
, 1 amending annexation Ordinance No. 1855 correct the legal description,
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be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, SchussleF
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and Simmons voting aye on roll call.
, 1ORDINANCE NO. 1862, AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1 of Ordinance '
!No. 1855, enacted November 3, 1975, entitled "AN ORDINANCE annexing 1
'property to the City of Yakima, and zoning said property"; and
1 !declaring an emergency.
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1 :City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state travel
' 'for Ron Rutherford, Garage, to travel to Tigard, Oregon, to attend '
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i !a Truck Electrician Training Course, December 12-14, 1975, it was
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;MOVED by Brown, seconded by Jarms that said travel be approved and
expenses paid: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore,
I Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
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i ;Mayor Broad asked for confirmation from the City on the appointment
! 'by the County of Mrs. William Sable to the Regional Library Board
l of Trustees, for another 7-year term. Her term expired December 31j
1975. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that the City
'join with the County Commissioners on the reappointment of Mrs.
, William Sable to the Regional Library Board of Trustees: carried, !
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting
,aye by voice vote.
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DECEMBER 1, 1975
Mayor Broad asked for confirmation on the appointment of Mr. Gary
Kissling to a 7-year term on the Regional Library Board of Trustees.
Mr. Kissling replacesWalter Lewis; whose term expires December 31,
1975. The County Commissioners are requested to join the City in
confirming this appointment. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded
by Edmondson that the City request the County to join in confirm-
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the appointment of Mr. Gary Kissling to the Regional Library
Board of Trustees: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms,
Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that this meeting
be adjourned at 4:30 P.M. to Tuesday, December 2, 1975, at the
hour of 12:00 Noon to then meet in the Holiday Inn Restaurant:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and
Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
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