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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 11 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 DECEMBER 1, 1975 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. DECEMBER 1, 1975 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" DECEMBER 1, 1975 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 30 DECEMBER 1, 1975 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. 1 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. 1 1 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. ! , 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. 1 , '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. i 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. ! !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 ' and delinquent. . . i It was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1862, , 1 amending annexation Ordinance No. 1855 correct the legal description, ' be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, SchussleF ! 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. 1 I . 1 ' 1 :City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state travel ' 'for Ron Rutherford, Garage, to travel to Tigard, Oregon, to attend ' i II i !a Truck Electrician Training Course, December 12-14, 1975, it was I ;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. , 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. 1 11 . ; I . ! ' . 1 r ) 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- ing 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. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY AG. earadin DATE 4 OUNCILMAN a 2__‘,. di..-4...--,,e, DATE /J-e-7.: COUNCILMAN AT 7 ST: ---1--1------J-- . CIT CLERK MAYOR 1