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MAY 10, 1976
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the
Conference Room at Yakima City Hall.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Jean Allard, Mayor Betty
L. Edmondson, W. K. Pete Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker
and Gordon Wonder.
Ken Thompson reviewed the 1975 Annual Financial Report for
the Airport Fund which is prepared and filed for the State
Auditor's Officer and others in accordance with State Law.
In reviewing the financial condition of the Airport the City
Manager recommended that the Council focus on the assets of
the Airport, specifically the land improvements made as a
result of the acquisition program over the last two and a
half years. It was emphasized that the Airport is essen-
tially a self-supporting utility with the exception of
redeeming limited general obligation bonds of $698,000
involved in the land acquisition program. Ninety percent of the
costs for acquisition were supported from Federal aid. Dr.
Simmons inquired about what future obligations the Airport
Fund might incur. The City Manager reported that the runways
have become pitted and deteriorated to the extent that a re-
surfacing overlay will be necessary. An overlay was last made
in 1967. This will require some expert analysis with costs
unknown at this time.
The Council was also informed that there has been congressional
approval of avigation legislation for acquisition and development
of the airport in the future. The City is currently employing
three security guards under the CETA program. The City does
receive contributing support by the airlines as provided by
Federal law.
Treasurer Walt Chappel reported on the City's investment
transactions over the last month. He discussed his
efforts to invest in accordance with the best interest rates
available for the City balanced against cash requirements.
The Investment report is a part of the records establishing accountability
for the cash and securities in each of the municipalities
funds.
Fire Chief Ed Carroll and Training and Safety Officer Ed
Davis reviewed the PTI Fire Station locator program. The
computer evaluation program analyzed Fire Station location,
relocation and suitability of present locations in responding to
major fire demand zones. The Fire Department supplied data
on response time from the five existing fire stations within
the City together with six additional location sites within
the urban area. Responses were programmed on the basis of
high priority, consisting of fire demand requirements to chemical
plants, nursing homes, etc. down to the least critical
response location such as a vacant lot. This information
was assimilated and categorized by the Public Technology
Computer. The results of this undertaking resulted in a
confirmation of location suitability for Stations 1, 3, 4,
and 5, with some indication that Fire Station 2 provided no
additional assistance in reducing response time to all
locations, given the present manning standards on fire
companies. In the aggregate within three minutes City
fire service can respond to most priority fire zones. In
commenting on the results of the computer evaluation Fire
Chief Ed Carroll reported that the PTI evaluation was essentially
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a delivery system and that travel time was not the only
factor to be considered in firefighting. The Department's
method of fire fighting and insurance ratings have some
bearing on judging the validity of station location and need.
For example, if the City were to close a station and increase
its manning on other companies it reduces the flexibility
in fighting fires from three pumpers to two. Additionally,
the insurance rating system evaluates a multitude of factors
including water availability, alarm reporting capabilities
and manning standards. If the standards are maintained,
the grading schedule typically remains the same. For an
individual city to upgrade its grading it must typically
have a significant improvement in several of these factors,
let alone response capability. The Council was advised
that Public Technology is making some effort in attempting
to change the insurance rating system which may be helpful
to many cities throughout the country. In summing up the
discussion, the City Manager observed that the City is at a
status quo situation; the study confirmed in a positive
manner our location suitability for fire response.
Finally, the Council was advised of the plans for conducting
an hearing concerning Pierce Avenue and the "B"-Lincoln
couplet, tentatively scheduled for May 24. Director of
Public Works Dave Vargas told the Council of plans to conduct
a driver survey by stationing people along side the avenue
and passing information cards through to drivers that ask
specific question about their use of the street. Drivers
would then, upon completing the questionnaire, drop the
card in the mail and responses would be summarized by Public
Works for use during the hearing. Council members were
advised that notices would be sent to residences and businesses
aprising them of the date for hearing, at which time other
relative accident data will be available for review.
Council expressed general agreement with the plan and sche-
dule.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers
for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding,
Councilmen Allard, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City
Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll
call. Councilman Holbrook absent on roll call, having been
excused at a previous meeting.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson.
The Minutes of the previous meeting of May 3, 1976, 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.
Mayor Edmondson read a Proclamation declaring the week of
May 9-15, 1976, National Historical Preservation Week.
Mayor Edmondson read and presented to the City Clerk a
Proclamation in recognition of Municipal Clerks Week, May
10-14, 1976.
City Manager McMicken requested approval for the street
light standards for Naches Avenue within the Downtown Project
(Westside of Naches between Walnut and "B"), indicating an
addition of approximately $1,775 to the Naches Avenue Lighting
Project for these lights to be funded by 1/2-cent Gas Tax
monies. Traffic Engineer Bill Stark reviewed his Memo on
this subject dated April 22, 1976, explaining that the Naches
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Avenue Sidewalk Lighting Contract was awarded last fall.
He noted there were five locations where poles had been
damaged and therefore were short five poles. The pole bases
were designed so that they could be replaced with a larger
pole, if necessary. Replacement of undergrounding and bases for
these five lights have been made between Walnut and Chestnut
(three) and north of Chestnut (two). The original intent
was to replace these poles and fixtures with eight foot
concrete poles and 100 watt mercury fixtures. Mr. Stark
related the recommendation of the CBD Design Team to install,
instead, sixteen foot octagonal concrete poles with 150-
watt high pressure sodium bulbs enclosed in 24-inch diameter
lexan spheres to match those around the Yakima Mall. Mr.
Stark indicated there are funds in the project to pay for
this. He also indicated the abutting property owners did
not wish to have the old eight foot poles installed as
originally proposed. After due discussion, it was MOVED by
Wonder, seconded by Simmons that the Council accept the
recommendation of the Traffic Engineer for installation of
sixteen foot high poles with 150-watt bulbs and 24-inch
diameter lexan spheres as described in the Traffic Engineer's
Report: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote; Edmondson voting nay by voice
vote. Holbrook absent. Mayor Edmondson indicated her
opposition to the large round sphere heads, desiring to see
another light head used, more in keeping with the Naches
Avenue area.
City Manager McMicken requested approval for the purchase of
Conference Room chairs for the Bicentennial Pavilion, relating
the recommendation from the Pavilion Advisory Board for the
purchase of twelve chairs at approximately $213 each, totaling
$2,691. He explained that this award would be made off of
a State Bid. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker
that the purchase of the twelve chairs for the Bicentennial
Pavilion Conference Room be approved: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by
voice vote. Holbrook absent.
In accordance with Council action taken at the previous
meeting in reference to surplusing the City's Fire Training
Site, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Resolution
No. D-3518, declaring the Fire Training Site surplus to City
needs and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a sale,
be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook absent.
City Manager McMicken explained this property sale would be
processed through the Multiple Listing Board in accordance
with previous Council discussion.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3518, A RESOLUTION declaring City owned
real property as surplus, and authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate for the sale of such property.
City Manager McMicken explained the proposed Resolution
authorizing payment of $19,000 to the Corporation of Catholic
Bishop for the purchase of park property, explaining that in
February of 1975, the City accepted Offers to Sell for two
parcels from the Corporation of Catholic Bishop for the
Community Park site on 40th Avenue and River Road. The
property subsequently was acquired, received State fund
approval and was held for further development, pending future
annexation. The property involves two parcels, one priced
at $83,150 and the other at $19,000. It was acquired in
February, 1976; however, in closing the transaction, the
legal description combined both parcels and reflected a total
price of only $83,150. It having been the intention of the
City to pay the additional $19,000 for the second lot and the
mistake having been recently discovered, the City is now
making up the amount owed for the other parcel. The make
up amount is now proposed from contingency funds set aside
from the GO Bond Issue for parks. It was MOVED by Moore
seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3519, authorizing
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said payment of $19,000 to the Corporation of Catholic
Bishop, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore,
Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3519, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment
! of $19,000 to the Corporation of the Catholic Biship of
1 Yakima as the balance of the purchase price for real property
acquired by the City for park purposes.
City Attorney Andrews explained the proposed Ordinance
authorizing expenditure of funds for legislative purposes
for City employees, indicating that in January 1976 an
Attorney General's opinion stated that cities and towns are
not to lobby, except that cities of the First Class (such as
Yakima), have the authority by local Ordinance, authorizing
expenses for that purpose. Mr. Andrews explained this could
involve City employees traveling to Olympia to testify
regarding matters before the Legislature. It was MOVED by
Allard, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1948, authorizing
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expenses for City personnel for lobbying purposes, be passed:
carried, 'Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and
Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1948, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
municipal officers and employees; authorizing the employment
of representatives for gathering, analyzing and presentation
1 of information to legislative and administrative bodies;
authorizing payment for said services and _reimbursement for
expenses incurred in connection therewith; and enacting
Chapter 2.44 as a new Chapter of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code.
Assistant Planner John Haddix reviewed the Yakima Metropolitan
Area Transportation Study, which included the Chronological
Order of Events, Interim Transportation Plan and Interim
Transportation Improvement Program. He explained that the
City has received approval of these documents from the
Conference of Governments. The study will receive funding from
UMPTA, FAM, FASP and highway funds. In response to a
question from Councilman Allard regarding the inclusion of
the interchange between Union Gap and the freeway which is
1. badly needed, Mr. Haddix explained that this project is
still in the planning 'stages and is not included at this
time. No further action was taken at this time.
A report having been received from the City Engineer on the
dompletionof;i: and recommendation that:said work be
accepted and final payments made on the following eight
Public Works projects: •
a. Bicentennial Pavilion Utility Relocation and Others --
Schedule III
• b. Washington Avenue Interceptor Sewer No. III
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c. Cascade Vista Sewer District Schedule NO. II.
1 d. Bicentennial Pavilion Utility Relocation and Others --
Schedule I
e. Bicentennial Pavilion Utility Relocation and Others --
Schedule II
f. "A" Street Water Main -- Naches Avenue to 8th Street
g. Pearson-Westway Drainage Project -- Schedule II (Westway)
h. Demolition and Disposal of the Yakima Theatre Building
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It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that the Report
of the City Engineer dated May 3, 1976, with respect to the
completion of the work on the above Public Works Contracts
be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final
estimates as therein set forth are hereby authorized:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent.
City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and
considered on May 6, 1976, for the asphalt storage tank at
the City Shops and it is recommended the award be made to
Salberg Equipment Company as the only source item for this
area in the amount of $18,460. He explained that this item
was not included earlier for lack of funds in the project.
In this year's budget $20,000 is included from Cumulative
Reserve sales tax for this purpose. Also present and
speaking to this matter was Director of Public Works Dave
Vargas. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the
contract for construction of the asphalt storage tank for
the City Shops be awarded to Salberg Equipment Company in
the amount of $18,460 and that the City Manager be authorized
to enter into contract with said contractor upon the filing
of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Edmondson,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote;
Allard voting nay by voice vote. Holbrook absent.
An Ordinance transferring and appropriating the amount of
$45,422 to pay for the Visitors and Convention Bureau management
and operation of the Bicentennial Pavilion having been read
by title only at this meeting was laid on the table for one week or
until May 17, 1976.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance
No. 1949, fixing the time of delinquency and providing for
the issuance of bonds for the payment of the unpaid portion
of LID No. 1004, North 63rd Avenue Sewer District, be passed:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and
Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1949, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency
of installments of assessments levied for the payment of the
cost of the improvement in Local Improvement District No.
1004 and providing for the issuance of bonds with coupons
attached for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof.
Associate Planner Glenn Rice reviewed the request from Mr.
Donald R. nck (D-W Construction Company) for approval of
the final plat for Arlington Court Subdivisions
No. 2 and No. 3 located at South 53rd Avenue and Tieton Drive.
Mr. Rice reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning
Commission Minutes on this subject dated April 28, 1976, and
May 4, 1976, respectively. The Planning Staff and
Planning Commission recommend approval subject to the following
conditions:
1. That all streets be paved with asphaltic concrete mixture
and completed with curbs and gutters and other street improve-
ments in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer.
2. That all utilities be undergrounded and street lights be pro-:
vided by the developer in accordance with the requirements of
the City Traffic Engineer.
3. That fire hydrants be placed within the plat in accordance
with the requirements of the Fire Department.
4. That any and all improvement bonds, irrigation systems and
storm drains required of this project be accomplished in
accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer.
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It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that the Arlington Court
Subdivisions No. 2 and No. 3 final plat be approved and the
Mayor be authorized to sign the plat: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by
voice vote. Holbrook absent.
Associate Planner Glenn Rice reviewed the Planning Staff
Report and Planning Commission Minutes re the Ben E. Farrell
Subdivision final plat dated April 27 and May 4, 1976,
respectively. He explained that approval is recommended
with the provision that all improvements to be installed are
bonded for their completion before final approval. It was
MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that the Council approve
the Ben E. Farrell Subdivision Final Plat and authorize the
Mayor to sign the plat with the provision as stated: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent.
Associate Planner Glenn Rice reviewed the Planning Staff Report
and Planning Commission Minutes dated April 28, and May 4, 1976,
re an Outside Utility request for property at 4306 West Nob
Hill ownedcbTRobert L. Johnson. Findings indicate utilities
may be extended to the area with some redesign and coordin-
ation with the developer. The Planning Commission recommends
approval of the extension of outside utilities to the 43rd
Avenue Addition planFi subject to the following conditions:
1. That the applicant actively seek annexation at the earliest
time for his entire plat.
2. That fire hydrants be placed within the plat at the direction
of the Yakima City Fire Department and under their supervision.
3. That all utilities be underground.
4. That street lights be provided by the applicant at locations
under the direction of the requirements of the City Traffic
Engineer.
5. That all streets be hard surfaced with an asphaltic concrete
and appropriate curbs and gutters be provided at the direction
of the City Engineer.
6. That a sewer system be designed and installed in accordance
with and under the direction of the City Engineer.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Simmons that the request
of Mr. Robert L. Johnson for outside utility service be
granted, subject to the conditions as stated: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent.
City Manager McMicken relate&Ahe recommendation from the
' Pavilion Advisory Board for appointments to the Art Selection -,Panel,
as follows:
Architect: Ed Weber
Visual Artists:Murial Adams
Charles Smith
Art Education: Delma Tayer
Community Repre-
sentatiim(:: Bootsy Semon
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It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Simmons that the above recommenda-
tions for appointments to the Art Selection Panel be endorsed:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state
travel for City Clerk Iris Litzenberger to travel to Honolulu,
Hawaii, to attend the IIMC Annual Conference, May 22-May 28, 1976,
it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that said travel be
approved and expenses paid: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore,
Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook
absent.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state
travel for Bruce Belfield and David Lynch, Fire Department, for
travel to Portland, Oregon to attend the APCO Dispatch Training
School, May 10-12, 1976, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Simmons that said travel be approved and expenses paid:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state
travel for Gail Newland and Ron Tobia, Police Department,to
travel to Victoria, B.C.., Canada, to attend an Identification
Association Seminar, May 20-23, 1976, it was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Simmons that said travel be approvedand expenses
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paid: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent.
Councilman Simmons requesting to be excused from the meeting
of May 24, 1976, # was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker
that Councilman Simmons be excused on that date: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by
voice vote. Holbrook absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that we do now
ajourn at the hour at 4:20 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Holbrook absent.
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