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AUGUST 9, 1976
!The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the
:Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. Council members present were
"Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete"
!Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder.
:Council opened with some discussion of the reclassification of some
"City employees. After discussion, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded
by Walker that the Ordinance to initiate the wage increases in the
classification plan, previously adopted for this purpose in July,
be amended to effect the increases proposed immediately: carried,
;Edmondson, Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting
;aye by voice vote. (Increases were to be effective in January.)
;City Manager McMicken gave a review of his meeting with Larson Garage
!tenants. They indicated to him that they were distressed over the
Council's decision to remove their businesses from'the garage. The
Manager replied that he invited them to present their concerns befor
the City Council.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook to enter into Executive
ISession to discuss the tenure of City employees.
At 4:00 P.M. the Council members moved into the Council Chambers
for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council-
pen Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City
:Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
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The Invocation was given by City Manager McMicken.
The Minutes of the previous meeting, having been read by two
councilmen and no one present wishing to have said Minutes read
:publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared said minutes approved as recorded
with one correction.
Mayor Edmondson read the letter of resignation ! given the Council-
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py City Manager McMicken. Mayor Edmondson thanked him on behalf
of the Council for his nine years of service to the City of Yakima.
It was the general consensus of the Council to ask for the resignation
k)f City Manager McMicken because of a difference of attitude
"and philosophy between the City Council and the City Manager.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Allard the acceptance of
!City Manager McMicken's letter of resignation as of September 1,
1976, providing him with three months separation pay: carried,
!Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
kvoting aye on roll call.
!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. City Manager McMicken
!asked that Item No. 13 be deleted from the Consent Agenda and considered
in its normal sequence on the Agenda. It was the consensus of
the Council that the deletion be made as requested. The City Clerk
then read the Consent Agenda items, including Ordinances and ResolutiOns
by title. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that the Con-
Sent Agenda as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook!,
' Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. (Sub-
' 'sequent paragraphs preceeded by an asterisk (*) indicate items
pn the consent agenda handled under one motion without further
aiscussion.)
This being the time set for a Hearing on Petition No. 881, 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, also known as Shelton Parsons
Annexation. Tony Weist of 6505 Chinook Drive, addressed the Council
Opeaking for approximately 400 petitioners in favor of this annexation.
In answer to Mr. Weist's question re how soon construction could
pe completed, Public Works Director Dave Vargas estimated the
Work could be completed by Spring. Dick Hill, Principal Planner,
stated the work could be sped up if the Council would initiate an
L .I.D. for the project rather than requesting a separate petition
from the people. In answer to Mr. Weist's question re street
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light installation, Mayor Edmondson stated the quickest way
would be for the people to install their own. It was suggested
by Councilman Walker and considered the consensus of the Council
to authorize City Attorney Fred Andrews to begin preparing
the legal work for the L.I.D. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded
by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1982 annexing said property into
the City of Yakima be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice
vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1982, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City
of Yakima, and zoning said property.
John Klingle, a citizen, thanked the City Council and staff
for the fine streets in Yakima.
City Manager McMicken explained the Law and Justice Program re
the "On Guard" Program. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Simmons to pass the Resolution giving authorization to execute
a contract with Smith, Phillips and DiPietro for professional
services in connection with an "On Guard" crime prevention
program of the Yakima Police Department. Councilman Holbrook
asked questions re calling for bids. City Manager McMicken
stated that he had no real answer to why bids were not called
for, but Lt. Kline or Chief LaRue might have an explanation.
It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that action on said
Resolution be continued for one week or until August 16, 1976:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Resolution
No. D-3569 authorizing the sale of surplus personal property
owned by the City be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3569, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of
surplus personal property owned by the City.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Resolution No.
D-3570, requiring the abatement of fire hazards on certain
property be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3570, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement
of fire hazards on certain property, to enact a notice to property
owners to abate such hazards and, in the alternative, authorizing
abatement by the Fire Marshal.
City Manager McMicken referred to the memo from the Director
of Community Development re Airport Rental Car Leases. He
stated that Jim Eakin, Airport Manager, was present to answer
any questions staff may have. Mr. Eakin informed Council that
he had met with the manager of APC0Ab Parking Lot and the manager
is willing to not charge for using their lot at this time.
Councilman Wonder asked if it would be feasible to change the
number of car spaces provided to eleven per agency and park
the surplus cars somewhere else on the grounds. Mr. Eakin
pointed out that this would create problems because cars would
not remain clean if they were parked in gravel lots. Councilman
Allard asked if parking could be provided by the baggage loading.
Mr. Eakin stated that it could but no funds were available
at this time and such funding would have to come from the Council's
authorization. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder
to charge a monthly fee of $35 to each applicable company using
the two taxi stops at the airport. Councilman Simmons would
like to withhold making a decision on this matter until the
Council could hear from the Taxi companies regarding this matter.
Mayor Edmondson stated opposition to charging this fee because
the airport is a public entity and people should be encouraged
to come to it. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore
that the previous motion made by Councilman Holbrook, and seconded
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by Councilman Wonder be laid on the table for one week or until
August 16, 1976: carried, Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson voting
nay by voice vote. It was then MOVED by Holbrook, seconded
by Allard to make a lease with the airport car rental agencies
for three years: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was
MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker to make the rate $250
or 10% a month whichever is greater and to also raise the booth
rent from $25 a month to $50 a month: carried, Allard, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Edmondson voting nay by voice vote. Mr. Eakin stated he would have
to meet with the agencies to see if they agree with these changes.
In answer to Councilman Walker's question re the fountain and
pool at the airport, Mr. Eakin stated that the motor was out
and that the new one should have been here last month but has
not yet arrived. Councilman Simmons asked what the estimated
cost of another booth would be. Mr. Eakin stated it was to
be $1,500 with staff providing services. In re to Councilman
Wonder's question about purchasing an X-Ray machine to speed
the boarding process, Mr. Eakin stated that he would mention
this to the airlines but didn't think they would spend the amount
' of money needed on a machine for an airport the size of Yakima's.
City Manager McMicken referred to Opticom, the traffic signal
preemption for fire aparatus. Chief Carroll was present to
answer any questions Council members may have. Councilman Moore
asked if these would go in with the regular traffic programs.
Chief Carroll said it would be best to have this program parallel
with the 6 year signalization program. Mayor Edmondson asked
if this would make the light wait for each aparatus to go through.
Chief Carroll stated the light changes as the last aparatus
goes through. Councilman Holbrook questioned the advantage
of the green corridor as opposed to a four-way red stop. Chief
Carroll said the green corridor would provide the shortest and
safest way. Councilman Moore stated he felt that four-way red
was not the way to go and that a big factor is safety rather
than speed as most people think. Councilman Wonder asked where
opticoa was now working. Chief Carroll said it is in excess
of 20 areas nearby. Councilman Simmons then stated that the
State of Washington has more opticom in use than any where else.
= After further discussion, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by
Wonder to approve the system into the Capital Improvement Budget
and disburse the funds as the budget items come up: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote.
*It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No.
1983, transferring the amount of $17,000 from the Cumulative
Reserve for Capital Improvement Fund to the Urban Arterial Street
Fund and appropriating that amount as a 1976 appropriation for
the Urban Arterial Street Fund. be passed: carried, Allard,
' Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye
on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1983, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of
$17,000 from 392-Cumulative Reserve for Capital Improvement
Fund to 143-Urban Arterial Street Fund and appropriating that
amount to Account 143.541.11.65 as a 1976 appropriation for
143-Urban Arterial Street Fund.
City Manager McMicken referred to a report from the City Employees
Civil Service Commission explaining that upon approval from
the Council, there will be a number of Ordinances and other
material to follow. Councilman Holbrook had questions re when
' this would start and if it would in any way benefit Kent Sims.
, City Manager McMicken stated that the provisions would start
now and go forward, therefore, there would not be retroactivity
for Mr. Sims. It was then MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore that
said report be approved and that the City Manager be authorized
, to implement this and proceed with the correct legislation:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
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Dick Hill, Principal Planner, reported on the Bicentennial
Pavilion Parking Lot redesign explaining that plan "A" which
requires only minor modifications is recommended. Plan "A"
allots 234 parking spaces in the large parking lot, 18 spaces
in a lot north of "A" Street, 30 spaces along the edge, and
115 spaces north of the Pavilion, making 397 spaces total.
This is 19 spaces over the original plan which had a total of
378 spaces. In answer to Councilman Moore's question re the
angle of the parking, Mr. Hill stated it was all 90 degree parking.
Council members had discussion re using 90 degree parking or
angle parking. Mr. Hill explained that there would be plenty
of room between aisles for easy parking. He then stated that
the Holiday Inn and Thunderbird both have 90 degree parking
with no trouble. Bill Stark, Traffic Engineer, stated that
Plan "A" would also remove the aisle at 6th Street and "D" Street
making two lanes with a mandatory left turn at 8th Street.
Also, Lincoln Avenue would be three lanes one way starting at
8th Street. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to accept
the proposal of the Traffic Engineer and instruct staff to initiate
the proper legislation: carried, Allard, Holbrook, Edmondson,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken pointed out that the Dairy Queen was a
key parcel in the layout and design. It was the consensus of
the Council to authorize staff to begin preparing legislation
for the vacation of the alley behind the Dairy Queen. There
was much discussion on saving as much grass and as many trees
as possible around the Pavilion site. It was the consensus
of the Council to check the rooting and make sure no trees are
kept that might create problems in the asphalt. City Manager
McMicken stated that the estimated cost of engineering for the
parking lot is $210,000 which is provided for in the budget.
He also said that no provisions have been made for parts of
the northern parking and he felt R. R. Jump should be told about
this. City Manager McMicken suggested trying to cut down on
the time because the installation of the first pavement is scheduled
for November and the Pavilion board is looking at potential
openings on November 6th and 7th. After further discussion
by the Council members, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard
the approval of the preliminary design Plan "A" as presented
by staff: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook not voting.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore to fix the time of
hearing of August 23, 1976, for the Rezone Request filed by
Nob Hill Lanes, 3807 West Nob Hill Boulevard: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote.
Councilman Holbrook had questions re the crosswalk on Pierce
Avenue. Bill Stark stated that something will be done to make
them more noticeable.
Mayor Edmondson announced that the City had been given certificates
of appreciation from both the Southeast Community Center and
the Forever Green Washington State Committee.
City Manager McMicken stated that authorization for out-of-state
travel was needed for Councilmen Walker, Wonder and Allard for
their recent trip to San Francisco. It was the consensus of
the Council to grant authorization as stated.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour of 6:10 P.M. to Thursday, August 12,
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1976, to then meet at the hour of 12:00 Noon in the Holiday Inn
restaurant, Yakima, Washington: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1976
The City Council met in session on this date at 12:00 Noon in the
Holiday Inn Restaurant, Yakima, Washington.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Jean R. Allard, Mayor Betty L.
Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons,
Nadine Walker, and Gordon Wonder.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker to enter into an executive
session to discuss Labor Negotiations: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker, and Wonder voting aye by voice
vote.
On concluding the executive session, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded
by Simmons that we do now adjourn at the hour of 2:15 P.M.: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker, and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote.
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