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MARCH 15, 1976-ft_
The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 P.M. at
Station KYVE-TV, Yakima, Washington.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Jean Allard, Mayor
Betty L. Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore,
Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder.
City Manager McMicken and Director of Community Development
Fred Stouder reviewed the submission of an application to the
Economic Development Administration for $945,000 in connection
with the Downtown Improvement Program. Council was apprised
that on March 16 a preapplication conference would be held
with EDA regarding the request for funds. Subsequent to this
conference, City Council will be briefed on the EDA's assessment
of economic impact and specific items such as construction,
maintenance, engineering and civil rights considerations.
Sarge Hubbard, Chairman of the Bicentennial Pavilion Advisory
Board and City Manager McMicken reviewed the updated version
of the Bicentennial Pavilion budget. The Manager apprised
the Council that revisions in budget will be necessary from time
to time and require further Council review in the future. In
the review of cash flow projections from room tax receipts
the Council was informed that the additional expenditures anticip-
ated on the Pavilion, ($29,774) may be accommodated within
available room tax receipts. Sarge Hubbard and Ray Pittman
next discussed the operating and marketing budget from March
15 through October 1st. The Council was apprised that operations
for management and employee services were estimated to cost
at $20,224; other operation services $11,653 and marketing
$13,545, for a total estimate of $45,422. Council members
were particularly concerned that sufficient funds have been
provided to accommodate the requirements of the budget. Gordon
Wonder indicated that this budget rnundoubtedly go through
further revisions as necessary, but that in general the best
judgments of the Board were presented at this point. In time
as organizational work continues the Council will continue
to be made aware of adjustments or modifications. Ray Pittman
further expressed satisfaction with the preliminary operations
and marketing budget set out and emphasized the necessity to
maintain a strong marketing profile. Ray Pittman unvailed
the logo for the Pavilion entitled "Yakima Center". The City
Manager reiterated that this budget would be used on an interim
basis, and will be on the regular agenda for adoption.
Jay Spearman, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission reported
to the Council on the status of the convention center contract
and compliance with Affirmative Action. Jay Spearman indicated
that based upon the review by the Commission and Human Relations
Officer, the primary contractor, Noel-Cook Lewis is in compliance
with the affirmative action requirements with respect to use
of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Nevertheless, there still
remains some question as to compliance of subcontractors.
Accordingly, the Commission has recommended that the Human
Relations Officer be directed to investigate subcontractors
compliance with affirmative action and report her findings
to the Commission. Additionally, the Commission is recommending
that in order to prevent reoccurance of the situation with
the Pavilion, the Human Relations Officer is to establish a
monitoring system for approval of Affirmative Actions Plans
of those contractors awarded bids for various City projects.
The Human Relations Officer, Susan Boughton-Morin, indicated
under such a monitoring arrangement, the City must insure that
for contracts in excess of $50,000 a detailed plan of affirmative
action be prepared by each contractor and that secondly for
those contracts issued lower than $50,000 a company with
50 employees or less, must have an Affirmative Action Policy
Statement. Additionally, she said that the primary interest
to the Federal Government in contract compliance was assurance
that a good faith effort is being conducted. Councilman Moore
indicated that it was his opinion that the Human Relations
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Officer would attest to affirmative action compliance on all
City contracts as a part of the normal procedure in issuing
awards. The Council was informed that another report would
be made at the regular Agenda Session on this matter at which
time recommendations of the Commission would be up for approval
by the Council.
' At 8:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the main tele-
vision studio of KYVE-TV for the balance of the meeting, Mayor
Edmondson presiding, Councilmen Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney
Andrews present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Holbrook.
The Minutes of the previous meeting of March 8, 1975, having
been duly certified accurate by two councilmen, and no one
present wishing to have said Minutes read publicly, Mayor
Edmondson declared said Minutes approved as recorded.
This being the time set for a Hearing on the application of
Mr. Don Williams for a private helipad permit at 4508 Carriage
Hill Drive, Associate Planner Glenn Rice reviewed the Planning
Staff Report on this request dated March 3, 1976. He reviewed
past Council action taken at a Hearing held November 17, 1975,
at which time the application was denied for reasons of
incompatibility with the surrounding residential land use
and the noise during take-offs and landings. He indicated
the Planning Staff feels the reasons given in the Staff Report of Nov 5,
1975, are still valid for denial of the request and that a 90-day
trial period would add nothing new to the findings, except
possible adjustment for the immediate neighborhood. It is felt
that Mr. Williams should use the airport which is approximately a
10 minute drive from his residence. Again the Planning Staff
recommends denial of the request. Mr. Doug Wilson, Attorney
. representing Mr. Don Williams, indicated the helipad was used
for two or three weeks in 1974 without objection from the neighbor-'
hood during that time Subsequently, Mr. Williams was notified
that he should not use the helipad since he had no permit, and
has not used the private landing area since that time. He
' explained that the application has been amended to include a 90-
day trial period and indicated all lots immediately surrounding
the area are owned by Mr. Williams. Operation of the helipad
' would involve approximately six landings and take-offs per month
with a maximum of ten. He pointed out that the noise and dust
factor did not' apPear to be a problem back in 1974 and that take-
' offs would be limited to daylight hours with none occurring
before 7:00 A.M. He suggested a conditional trial period to deter-
, mine the noise factor involved. There was some question by
Councilmen as to those persons in the surrounding area who were
not notified of this Hearing and it was noted that a list of
property owners residing within 300 feet were contacted by mail.
Councilman Wonder indicated that Mr. Robert Gore, Mr. Richard
Irons, and Mr. Robert Watts did not receive notices. Mr. Bob
Rash, 4402 Scenic Drive, explained he was building his house at
the time the helipad was in use before,-explaining he was able
to hear the noise at that time. He also felt Mr. Williams should
use the airport. Mr. Bob Watts, 911 Coach Court, indicated he
is situated directly across from and below the proposed area,
which is less than 300 feet from his home. He indicated that
he had not received a notice of Hearing and objected to the
proposal, citing the safety problem involved and no apparent way
to limit future use. Mr. Bill Barton, 915 Carriage Hill Drive,
spoke in favor of the request, indicating that the take-offs and
landings are in a grassy area and are executed well, eliminating
much of the noise over surrounding homes. Mr. Robert Gore, 9106
Coach Court, felt the helipad would have an adverse affect on
selling homes in this area in the future. Mr. Tom Clayton, 902
Carriage Hill Drive, voiced a concern for the noise problem
already existing in the area and the possible safety problem with
children from the nearby residences. He cited as an advantage
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the personal convenience to Mr. Williams, but felt there were
overriding disadvantages. Mr. Mark McWorter asked questions
regarding fire protection. Mr. Williams explained his fire
extinguisher is approved by the FAA. Councilman Moore felt
that the granting of this request would be opening the door
for other similar requests throughout the City. Councilman
Simmons felt the use was incompatible in an R-1 Zone, would
be used for personal convenience in transportation and did
not support approval of the application since Mr. Williams resides
within a 10 minute drive of the airport. It was MOVED by
Walker, seconded by Moore that the Council deny the application
of Don Williams for a private helipad at 4508 Carriage Hill
Drive: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Traffic Engineer Bill Stark reviewed the eight-phase traffic
signal applications, requested subsequent to a fatal traffic
accident at the intersection of Summitview and 40th Avenue
which occurred on February 26, 1976. Mr. Stark indicated he
was not able to discuss details of this accident since it will
probably be settled in court. With the use of flip charts,
Mr. Stark briefly reviewed various terms associated with the
eight-phase controller and intersection signalization, explaining
their definitions. He then spoke to the advantages and dis-
advantages of the traffic actuated signal over pretimed
signals. With the use of a sketch drawing, Mr. Stark explained
traffic movements through a four legged intersection with a
standard eight phase controller which includes separate left
turn movements. He noted that the City is going to an eight-phase
signal at 16th and Nob Hill Boulevard intersection, while existing
eight-phase controllers are in operation at the intersections
of South First Street and Nob Hill, S. 1st Street and Mead Avenue
and S. 1st Street and Washington Avenue. It was further explained
that the separate left turn movement eliminates much of the
excessive left turn collisions and excessive left turn delays.
Results of a recent study of left turns at 40th and Summitview
conducted on March 11, 1976, found the highest level of delay
during the day amounting to 15 percent. A traffic accident
study of this intersection reveals that 28 percent were
attributed to left turns in front of oncoming traffic. Mr.
Stark explained that it is felt left turn phasing should not
be installed at 40th and Summitview until needed right-of-way
is acquired and the streets are sufficiently widened.
Director of Parks & Recreation Bill Hutsinpiller gave a
brief review of the four Park Spray Pool Projects for 1976
proposed for a site adjacent to the Southeast Community
Center, adjacent to the wading pool in Miller Park, Franklin
Park, and Larson Park. He decribed the design of the four
spray pools which are included in the Parks Capital Improve-
/ ment Program. He indicated there has been a good response to
the pools so far and it is hoped these pools will be operational
by June 1.
City Manager McMicken reviewed City Manager Report No. 263
regarding Proposed Amusement Device Ordinance explaining
that the attached Ordinance proposal was a draft from those
in the amusement device industry. Councilman Moore asked
that the Council set up a study session and ask the amusement
device owners to meet with them to discuss the proposed
Ordinance. Councilman Holbrook felt that the staff should
go back to the amusement industry people to hold further
discussions and bring back a report to the Council. Mr. Curtis
Beck of Doherty Amusement, being present, asked that they
be given another study session with the Council. Councilman
Holbrook requested that input also be received especially
from the smaller amusement devise business owners. Councilman
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Wonder agreed that the smaller operators be included. Mayor
Edmondson indicated that this first draft was distributed to
all operators and the Council should now meet with those in
the industry for a study session. After due discussion, it
was the general consensus of the Council that a notice be sent
to those in the amusement device industry of a forthcoming study
session with the Council to further discuss the proposed amusement
device Ordinance.
City Manager McMicken reviewed City Manager Report No. 264 regarding
Car Rental Agencies at the Air Terminal. He summarized the
conclusions of his report that current car rental agencies located
there are meeting the needs of the public and that additional
agencies will not necessarily increase revenues. He spoke to
the possibility of the City adding another booth in the Terminal
at a cost of approximately $800 to $1,000 and suggested that
an architect advise re the appropriate location. Another alternative
would be to invite bids beginning July 1, for available counter
space. Mr. McMicken addressed a request by Mr. Jim Anderson
for space in front of the Terminal for a courtesy car parking
stall. Mr. Jim Anderson, Budget Rent-a-Car, being present,
spoke to the necessity of getting his courtesy car in when the
lot is filled. He asked that if adequate space to pick up
reservations was not alloted, he requests a commercial parking
zone for his agency and indicated he would pay the same amount
as a taxi. Mr. Merlin Ackerman, Airways Rent-a-Car, being present,
discussed several points of the City Manager report. He indicated
that if he is not alloted space in the terminal, he would ask
for the same consideration as Mr. Anderson and stated that he
would be willing to sign a three year lease. After due discussion,
it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard that a trial period
be established and that staff prepare appropriate legislation
to do the following:
1. Lease one of the taxi or loading zones in front
of the Terminal building to Mr. Anderson.
2. Assign four non-assigned parking spaces in the east
lot to Mr. Ackerman.
3. Allow a portable booth in the Air Terminal Building
for Mr. Ackerman to solicit business.
4. Have the staff recommend appropriate lease amounts
to the City Council, all of these provisions to be
on a trial basis until June 30, 1976, at which time
the Council will review the results of this arrangement
and which will require a full monitoring of the oper-
ating conditions and results for the trial period:
carried, Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote; Edmondson voting nay
by voice vote.
Mr. Sarg Hubbard, Chairman of the Bicentennial Pavilion Advisory
Board, introduced Mr. Ray Pittman, General Manager of the Visitors
and Convention Bureau, who reviewed the Yakima Center Bicentennial
Pavilion Operations and Marketing Budget, March 15, - October
1, (interim Budget) revised as of March 9, 1976. Mr. Pittman
briefly reviewed the purposes of the pavilion and financial support
through the Hotel-Motel Room Tax. He briefly explained his
role providing management services away from the Visitors and
' Convention Bureau, which will have to be reimbursed. He indicated
that another budget would be submitted as of October 1. It
was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that the Council
approve the interim budget as presented by Mr. Pittman for
the Bicentennial Pavilion operating and marketing services:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
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Mr. Jay Spearman, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission,
I reviewed the Commission's report to the City Council dated
March 12, 1976, regarding equal opportunity employment
at the Bicentennial Pavilion construction site. He reviewed
the Commission recommendations to the City Council contained
in the report, to include the following:
1. The Human Relations Officer be directed to investigate
the sub-contractor's compliance with Affirmative
Action for the Bicentennial Pavilion and report
1 the findings to the Commission.
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2. The Human Relations Officer establish a monitoring
system whereby future contracts would be channeled
through her office for approval of the Affirmative
Action Plan of those contractors awarded bids
for City projects.
!City Manager McMicken spoke to the second recommendation
and indicating it would not be necessary on standard construction
;contracts, which usually include language re Affirmative
Action. However, he indicated that reports could be filed
by Contractors regarding their compliance. It was the
!consensus of the Council that the recommendations be approved.
lIt was subsequently MOVED by Walker, seconded by Simmons
that the Council accept the recommendations of the Commission
as outlined in the memo dated March 12, 1976: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Moore that Resolution
No. D-3494, a Resolution of Intention to create a Local
!Improvement District to install fire hydrants on West
1Nob Hill between 22nd and 25th Avenues, be passed: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and
'Wonder voting aye on roll call.
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RESOLUTION NO. D-3494, A RESOLUTION of intention to create
ia Local Improvement District.
It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that Resolution
1No. D-3495, authorizing the filing of a complete application
to the Economic Development Administration for a grant
of $945,000 in Federal funds for the Downtown Improvement
!Project, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
'RESOLUTION NO. D-3495, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to file an application with
the Federal Economic Development Administration for Federal
assistance for Central Business District Development.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Simmons that Resolution
No. D-3496, authorizing the purchase of Galion Roller
'repair parts without calling for bids, be passed: carried,
'Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and
Wonder voting aye on roll call.
I RESOLUTION NO. D-3496, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase
of Galion Roller Repair parts without calling for bids.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that Resolution
No. D-3497, authorizing payment of $21.53 to Gerald Cox
in settlement of a claim for damages to rental property, by
la sewer backup, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
;Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye
on roll call.
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RESOLUTION NO, D-3497, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $21.53
to Gerald H. Cox in settlement of a claim for damages filed
with the City of Yakima.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution
No. D-3498, authorizing the acquisition of property for downtown
parking purposes, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3498, A RESOLUTION authorizing the settlement
of pending litigation and authorizing the acquisition of real
property for downtown parking purposes.
City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and consider-
ed on January 14, 1976, for the 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard
Intersection Resignalization project as follows:
Knobel's Electric, Inc. $14,595
Wilson Electric, Inc. 19,575
The Director of Public Works recommending that the bid be awarded
to Knobel's Electric, Inc. who submitted the lowest and best
bid, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the bid
be awarded to Knobel's Electric in the amount of $14,595 and
that the City Manager be authorized to enter into contract with
said contractor upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on:
a. March 10, 1976, by Karol King, Rt. 2, Box 2141, Wapato,
in the amount of $24.94 for towing services due to the
fire at the Donnelly annex;
b. March 11, 1976, by T. W. Copeland, 102 South 7th Avenue
in the amount of $146.38 for towing services due to
the fire at the Donnelly Annex;
c. March 11, 1976, by Francisco Segura, 1302-1/2 South 16th
Avenue, in the amount of $23.73 for towing services due
the Donnelly Annex fire;
d. March 12, 1976, by X. A. Wikstrom, 901 South 34th Avenue,
in the amount of $28.58 for towing services due to the
Donnelly Annex fire,
it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that said Damage
Claims be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and
recommendation: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken reviewed a request received from Hosanna
Natural Foods to lease a portion of old fire station No. 1,
as a result of having to relocate after the Donnelly Annex fire.
They ask to lease this space on a temporary basis for their
co-op operation. Mr. McMicken indicated it would involve a
two-month lease from March 15, to May 15 at $1.00 per month.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that the Council
accept the agreement with Hosanna Natural Food for lease of
the Old Fire Station No. 1 premises for a two month period:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state
travel for Tom Froula, Systems Analyst to travel to Denver,
Colorado, to attend the UNIVAC Association Meeting, April
5-8, 1976, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that said
travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Allard, Edmondson,,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice
vote.
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At the close of the meeting, the Council answered questions
phoned in by the viewing audience, which were addressed in
turn by various Council members on items of general
interest.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook
that we do now adjourn at the hour of 11:25 P.M.:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
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