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JULY 19, 1976
The City Council met in session at 6:30 P.M. on this date in
the Conference Room of Yakima City Hall. Councilmen present
at the meeting were Jean Allard, Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Ralph
:Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons and Nadine Walker.
'Councilman Gordon Wonder absent.
;Mayor Edmondson asked the Council to decide upon a time for
reviewing the Preliminary Forecast for 1977. It was the consensus;
of the Council to meet at 9:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers
of Yakima City Hall on Thursday, July 22, 1976.
:Mayor Edmondson referred to a letter from the Human Relations
;Commission re a meeting between the Commission and the City
,Council to be held on Thursday, August 10, at 7:30 P.M. in the
'Council Chambers of Yakima City Hall.
In response to the letter of July 19, 1976, from Richard L.
Wiehl, Attorney for Eichler Disposal, the City Council decided
to ask staff for a report re previous deliberations and proposals
and send Eichler Disposal a letter informing them as to what
;action is being taken.
In regard to surplussing the Fire Training site, Acting City
;Manager Chuck Rains, referred to the following two items from
!a Memo of July 16, 1976 advising the Council to take a look
at these items.
1. The current zoning, surrounding uses and considerations
proposed by the General Plan.
2. The treatment of the property to maximize its marketability.
'After discussion by Council members, it was MOVED by Simmons,
!seconded by Moore to appraise the property, multiple list the
,Fire Training site property and leave the R-3 and M-2 zoning
;as is: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons
and Walker voting aye on voice vote. Wonder absent. It was
;MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to also list the Old Fire
Station No. 1 and get a prior appraisal: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
;Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye by voice vote.
!Wonder absent.
;Parking Systems Manager, Phil Johnson reported re the Larson
'Garage and answered questions of Council members. After due
;discussion, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that
!Council not make any decisions re the Larson Garage until they
go over reports in two weeks re CBD parking: carried, Allard,
,Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye by
voice vote. Wonder absent.
'Dave Vargas spoke re Oak Flats water intake referring to three
alternatives listed in a memo dated July 13, 1976.
1. Transfer ownership and maintenance responsibilities to
Park Department.
2. Sell to highest bidder.
3. Obtain appraisal and negotiate sale with one of the interest-
ed state or federal agencies.
After further discussion, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by
;Holbrook to surplus the property and send the Naches-Selah Irrigation
!District a letter informing them of the decision: carried,
;Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting
aye by voice vote. Wonder absent.
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At 8:00 P.M., the City Council moved into the Council Chambers
for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding,
!Councilmen Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Acting
!City Manager Chuck Rains present on roll call. Councilman
,Wonder absent on roll call having been excused at the previous
;meeting.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Moore.
The minutes of the previous meeting of July 12, 1976, having
been read by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have
said minutes read publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared said minutes
! approved with one correction.
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent
;Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions
from either Council members or citizens present. Councilman
;Holbrook asked that agenda items numbers 8, 10 and 12 be deleted
from the Consent Agenda and considered in their normal sequence
an the Agenda. It was the consensus of the Council that the
'deletions be made as requested. The City Clerk then read the
;Consent Agenda items, including ordinances and resolutions
by title. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that
the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
!Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye on roll call.
Wonder absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*)
indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion
'without further discussion.)
This being the time set for the hearing on Petition No. 886,
;filed by Raymond Orteig and Les Morin, requesting vacation
If Quince Street, Associate Planner Glenn Rice and Director
of Public Works, Dave Vargas reported re the cost of installing
.catch basins and pipes. James Hurley representing Les Morin
stated they thought the figure given was too high. Dave Vargas
estimated that building over an easement would reduce the value
of the property approximately 30 to 50%. Councilman Allard
;felt the property could be made into parking without reducing
the value. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission
that the vacation be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. That all existing aerial and beneath surface easements
be retained for all existing utilities or other suitable
arrangements made with the affected utility companies.
2. Removal of existing curbs and street crown and the street
intersection and placement of new curb and gutter pavement,
sidewalks, and planters top soil in accordance with the
standards and specifications of the City Engineer.
3. Installation of the new Type "C" catch basins at the
low point of North 6th Avenue and Quince Street intersection
and installation of a new 10-inch drain pipe to a connection
with existing storm drains at N. 5th Avenue in accordance
with the requirements of the City Engineer.
There was discussion re charging the abutting property owners for the
'land in the requested vacation. Glenn Rice explained that one-half
of the assessed value of this property is approximately $8,100.
It was noted that this is in addition to the various costs re the
conditions that also must be carried out before this vacation can
be granted. After discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded
by Walker to grant the vacation in accordance with the three
;recommendations made by the Planning Commission. Edmondson
and Walker voting aye by voice vote; Allard, Holbrook, Moore
and Simmons voting nay by voice vote. Wonder absent. Motion
failed for want of a majority vote. James Hurley representing
' ;Les Morin requested the withdrawal of the petition. It was
MOVED by Allard to put the Petition on the table indefinitely.
The Motion failed for want of a second. It was then MOVED by
Holbrook, seconded by Allard to deny Mr. Hurley's request for the
;vacation: carried, Allard, Holbrook, Moore and Simmons voting
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aye by voice vote; Edmondson and Walker voting nay by voice
vote. Wonder absent.
Les Watkins, citizen and owner of a business on South 3rd
Street, addressed the Council with concern regarding the
changes being made in the downtown parking. He was told
that the Council will review the reports on this subject
at the Council meeting of August 2, 1976.
Ron Cameron, architect, addressed the Council regarding change
orders to the contract for the Bicentennial Pavilion. Mr.
Cameron answered questions asked by Councilman Allard regarding
the sound system. After further discussion, it was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Allard to approve the additions to
the contract as stipulated and outlined: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye
by voice vote. Wonder absent.
Airport Manager Jim Eakin reported on the gross revenues
from the car rental agencies for April and May, 1976. Councilman
Allard expressed concern re discrimination and suggested
stipulations should agree with the Federal Trade Commission
so as not to squeeze out the small businesses. It was the
consensus of the Council to obtain more information and have
a report back next week re the 120 day trial period results,
before making a decision as to adopting the resolution.
Acting City Manager Chuck Rains referred to the matter of filing
an application for a grant to finance a Crime Prevention Program
and explained the proposed three year on-guard burglary reduction
program. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that
Resolution No. D-3553 be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye on roll call.
Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3553, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor
and the City of Yakima to file an application with the State
of Washington, Law and Justice Planning Office, Office of
Community Development, for a grant to finance a Crime Prevention
Program.
*It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution
No. D-3554 granting authorization to execute an agreement
with Cabot Dow Associates for Collective Bargaining Negotiation
services, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye on roll call. Wonder
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 3554, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with Cabot Dow Associates for collective
bargaining negotiation services.
Acting City Manager Chuck Rains explained the Resolution
giving authorization to execute a contract with the Yakima
County Federal Programs Authority for the extension of CETA
Programs until October 1, 1976. It was MOVED by Walker,
seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3555 be passed:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and
Walker voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent. It was then
MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that a report on the
CETA positions be brought to the Council meeting of July
26, 1976: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons
and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3555, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
contract with the Yakima County Federal Programs Authority
for the extension of CETA Programs in the City of Yakima.
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Public Works Director, Dave Vargas reviewed four proposals from
contractors for the professional engineering services for the
design of interceptor sewers. After further discussion by Council
members, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that
Resolution No. D-3556, awarding the contract to Preston L. Shepherd
and Associates, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Simmons and Walker voting aye on roll call; Allard voting nay
on roll call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3556, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
la contract with Preston L. Shepherd and Associates for professional
engineering services for the design of North and South Fruitvale,
Fairview-Sumac, and South Broadway Area Interceptor Sewers.
Public Works Director, Dave Vargas reported on the segregation of
an assessment in L.I.D. No. 985. It was then MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3557, be passed: carried,
,Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting
aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3557, A RESOLUTION ordering segregation of an
assessment in Local Improvement District No. 985.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution
No. D-3558, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3558, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of
fire hazards on certain property, directing notice to property
owners to abate said harzards and, in the alternative, authorizing
abatement by the Fire Marshal.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution
No. D-3559 be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Simmons and Walker voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3559, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of
$21.55 to John J. Squire in settlement of a Claim for Damages
filed with the City of Yakima.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution
No. D-3560 denying the Damage Claim filed by Richard M. Onustock,
be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons
and Walker voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3560, A RESOLUTION denying the Claim for Damages
of Richard M. Onustock filed with the City of Yakima on June 15,
1976.
Acting City Manager Chuck Rains referred to City Manager Report # 280.
, Mr. Rains agreed with the City Manager's recommendation of option
#3 as follows:
3. Percent of all Fees Collected. Since 75% of the work
necessary to enforce the adopted code is utilized in
inspection for compliance, and 75% of the permit fee
should be remitted to the inspecting agency and 25%
retained by the County for office expense in issuing
the permit.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker to take the recommenda-
tion of staff as stated in this report: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye by voice vote.
, Wonder absent.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook to approve the
Outside Utility Request for sewer at 6111 Englewood Avenue for
Glen F. Sloan: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Simmons and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Wonder absent.
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'*It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook to approve the
'request for a right-of-way use permit by Northwest Realty Company
for Rosa Hotel and Senator Hotel: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
;Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye by voice vote.
:Wonder absent.
'*It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance
No. 1979, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye on roll call. Wonder
absent.
'ORDINANCE NO. 1979, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of
$720 from 195-Contingency Fund to 462-Transit Fund and appropriating
the amount of $720 to Account 462.546.33.12 as a 1976 appropriation
for 462-Transit Fund.
, A report having been received from the Planning Commission
on preliminary plat, Northridge Terrace, 615 So. 45th Avenue,
it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that the time
of hearing be fixed for August 2, 1976: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye by voice vote.
:Wonder absent.
Petition No. 881, having been filed by Thomas A. and Karen
Dietzen, Anthony and Sandy Weist and Others, requesting annexation
of property located from 65th to 67th Avenues, from Summitview
to Midvale Road extended, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded
by Holbrook that the time of hearing be fixed for August 9,
1976: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons
and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Wonder absent.
In answer to Councilman Holbrook's question re the caretaker
at Franklin Park, Acting City Manager Chuck Rains said this
:matter was considered at a meeting two months ago and will
be brought back again to another meeting this Friday, July 23, 1976.
'There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that this meeting
be adjourned at 10:20 P.M. to Thursday, July 22, 1976, at the
hour of 9:00 A.M. to then meet in the Council Chambers of Yakima
;City Hall: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons
and Walker voting aye by voice vot Wonder absent.
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4. The propriety of the Personnel Officer being an ex-officio member of the
Human Relations Commission was suggested.
5. The workability of legal advertising in the weekly Sun was discussed with
a desire to see a report at the end of the contract year regarding cost
or problems (if any) involved.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by
Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that we do now adjourn at the hour of 3:00 P.M.:
' carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmois and Walker voting aye by voice
vote. Allard and Wonder absent.
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