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AUGUST . 6';' 1973
The City Council met in session at 1:30 P.M. on this date in the Conference Room at Yakima
City Hall.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray'•Brown, Betty L. Edmondson,
Ralph Holbrook and Bill Whitaker.' Also present were City Manager., Craig McMicken; Public
Works personnel, Paul',Page, Supt. Sewage Division and Glen Perkins, Supt. Water Division;
Administrative Assistant, Dick Zais; Acting City Clerk, Iris Litzenberger and Jim Bower,
representing the press. •
City Manager McMicken reported on the status of the Smith Well in the Fruitvale area.
There was also discussion on the•Abbott Well status. It was noted that Mr. Abbott was •
advised that. there has been a major leak the last year or so and was told to fix it which '
he has not done. A report will be brought back as soon as the leak is fixed..
Administrative Assistant, Dick Zais, gave a status report on bicycle rack site locations.
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There was discussion on holding the third Council meeting of the month, August 20, 1973,
at the Southeast Community Center.
1974 Public Works Work Programs were reviewed as follows: •
Water, by Glen Perkins, Superintendent
Sewer, by Paul Page, Superintendent •
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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, Holbrook and Whitaker; City
Manager.McMicken and City present on roll call. Councilmen Cole and
Schussler absent on roll call, having been excused at a previous meeting.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Brown. .
The minutes of the previous adjourned regular meeting of July 27, 1973 and the regular
meeting of July 30, 1973,.having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no
one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Broad declared said minutes
approved as recorded,-
This being the time set for the Hearing.on the Assessment Roll for L.I.D.. No. 988, Frank-
. lund's Pear-Blossom Addition and Others Sewer and Water, and there being no protests in
writing or otherwise, it was MOVED by Whitaker,seconded . by Brown - that Ordinance No.. 1548,
confirming said Assessment.Roll, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Holbrook
and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Cole and Schussler absent. .Present and asking
questions on this matter,was,Mr. Lester Davis.
ORDINANCE NO._1548, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll coveting-Local .Improvement
District No. 988 as created and established by Ordinance. No. 1427 of"the'.Ordihances of the
City of Yakima.
Petition No. 789, having been filed with the City Clerk on August 1, 1973, by L. I. and
Doris Larson and Harold R.'Sanford, requesting the vacation of utility easements in a
portion of Englewood Avenue,. it w.as by Whitaker, seconded by Holbrook.that said
Petition No. 789 be. referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
An Ordinance appropriating $9,864 to pay for services to be performed by the Yakima Valley
Opportunities Industrialization Center under the Minority Employment Training Services
Agreement, having been - read by title only at this meeting,. was laid on the table for one
week or until August 13, 1973. City Manager McMicken referred to his Report No. 132 con-
cerning. the city's,contract with O..I.C. for Affirmative Action Employment and briefly
reviewed this report. He reported on a total cost to .the -city of- $19,728 for the.services
to be performed by O.I.C., stating that the agreement: will cover a two -year period and
explained reasons for the raised total cost as found in his report. After due discussion,
-it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded. by Whitaker that Resolution No. D -2089, authorizing
the execution of said agreement for Minority Employment Training Services, be passed:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Cole and
Schussler absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -2089, A RESOLUTION authoriz.ing.the City Manager and City Clerk of the
City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Yakima Valley Opportunities Industrialization
Center for minority employment training services.
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City Manager McMicken referred to the letter from Mr. .Herbert.K. West,` Executive Director
of the Commission on. Alcohol Abuse and•Alcoholism dated -July 30,-1973, stating.that in
accordance with State law, the City- is requested to devote 2% of. its liquor taxes and
profits in support of. the Commission. After due discussion.,. it was MOVED by. Whitaker,
seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D -2090, authorizing the City's 2% share in support of
this alcoholism program, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Holbrook and
Whitaker voting aye on roll call. role-and Schussler absent. • .
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RESOLUTION-NO. D - 2090, A RESOLUTION declaring the intention of the Yakima City Council to
devote 2% of the City's share of liquor taxes and profits to the Commission on Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism of Yakima County.`
City Manager McMicken referred the'.ma.tter of the City's.Housing Code Compliance program and
occupancy permit system to Darrell Griek, Housing Services Representative, who reviewed
his memo on this subject dated August 1, 1973. He briefly reported on the activities and '
statistics of this program during. the last three months, including the program methods
developed, correspondence, inspections, permits issued and revenue received to date, Mr.
Art Gordon,. being present, reviewed the report on the-Neighborhood Conservation Pilot Pro-
gram Counseling Work Program dated August 3, 1973 and reviewed the various objectives of
the program as found in this report. He further reported on the status of the demonstra-
tion house located at 515 East Arlington, Street and indicated the problems encountered in
seeking to lease the house. City Manager McMicken indicated that the house would be
operated under the Home' Environmental Counseling group and the city would then lease with
them, stating that this matter will be brought back at a later date for approval of parti-
cular recommendations on funding the program. After due discussion, it was the consensus
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of Council members that the Staff look into the matter of leasing this house and that this
matter be brought back to the Council. Homer Matson, Chief, Housing and Renewal, reported
on possibilities for a rehabilitation loan fund, sighting practices of other cities and
stating that these results will be furnished to local banks. Mr. Matson indicated that
it would be several weeks before there will be any definite report on the contemplated
loan fund. Present and asking questions on this matter was Mr.•Cecil Warriner.
City Manager McMicken referred the matter of the proposed park curfew to City Attorney,
Fred. Andrews, who reviewed his memo on this subject dated August 3, 1973. Captain Metzer,
Police Department, being present, indicated that the Police Department is, asking the
Council for a tool which can be used in clearing out the parks when necessary, and re-
quested that an Ordinance for a park curfew be prepared. After due discussion, it was the
consensus of the Council members present that an Ordinance providing for a park curfew
be prepared. Present and speaking to this matter was Mr. Cecil Warriner.
City Manager McMicken reviewed his Report No. 183 concerning Late Comer and Outside City
Water and Sewer Connection Charges, explaining the proposed code amendment in compliance
with State law. He reviewed the procedure to be followed for late comer connections and
the basis for the charges. After due discussion, it was the consensus of Council members
that the City Attorney prepare the necessary legislation to implement such an amendment
as recommended in the City Manager's report.
City Manager McMicken reported on the need for emergency maintenance to the Fruitvale
Canal which will require special equipment for deepening and weeding the canal. It was
MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D -2091, authorizing the hiring
of such services and equipment without calling for bids, be passed: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Cole and Schussler absen
RESOLUTION NO. D -2091, A RESOLUTION authorizing the hiring of services and equipment for
emergency maintenance of the Fruitvale Canal without calling for bids.
City Manager McMicken referred to the proposed lease modification agreement with the Yakima
County Conference of Governments for additional rental space in the City Hall annex build-
ing, briefly reviewing the terms of - the agreement. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded
by Holbrook that Resolution No. D -2092, authorizing said lease modification agreement, be
passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
Cole and Schussler absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. D -2092, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City
Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease modification agreement with the Yakima
County Conference of Governments.
City Manager McMicken reporting on a letter agreement with the Department of Highways for
special testing services required in construction of the Walnut Street Undercrossing, at
a total cost of approximately $1,800, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that
Resolution No. D -2093, authorizing said agreement, be passed': carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Cole and Schussler absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -2093, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a letter of agreement with the Washington State Department of Highways
for services in connection with Walnut Street Undercrossing construction.
City Manager McMicken recommending authorization to sell a surplus fire engine, it was
MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D -2094, declaring said engine
surplus, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye
on roll call. Cole and Schussler absent. .
RESOLUTION NO. D -2094, A RESOLUTION declaring a fire engine and appurtenant equipment
owned by the City to be surplus and authorizing the sale thereof.
It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution Na. D -2095, authorizing the
payment of $97 to Evert and Elsie Karkolo for injuries from a fall on a city sidewalk, be
passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
Cole and Schussler absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -2095, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of a claim for damages filed with
the City by Evert Karkolo and Elsie Karkolo, husband and wife.
City Manager McMicken referred the matter of special legal counsel on ambulance regulations
to City Attorney, Fred Andrews, who recommended that Mr. Gary McGlothlen, Attorney, be
hired for legal counsel in connection with the regulation of ambulance services by the
city. He referred to the letter from Mr. McGlothlen dated July 27, 1973, proposing a
course of action and fee sbhedule. It was MOVED by Whitaker., seconded by Edmondson that
the city hire Mr. McGlothlen for said purposes: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Cole and Schussler absent.
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution No. D -2096, a Resolution of
Intention to improve property by the construction of curb, gutter and surfacing of certain
streets, in accordance with Petition Nos. 782 and 785, and fixing the time of hearing on
said matter for August 27, 1973, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Holbrook
and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Cole and Schussler absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -2096, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district.
City Manager McMicken referring to the certification by the City Engineer of the completion
of work and recommendation that the work be accepted and, final payment made on Cahalan
Park Comfort Station, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that the report of the
City Engineer dated July 31, 1973, with respect to the completion of the work on Public
Works contract Cahalan Park Comfort Station be approved, the work be accepted and payment
of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Cole and Schussler absent.
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City Manager McMicken referred to the engaging of Foster & Marshall, Financial Consultants,
for services in connection with a bond issue for the improvements and expansion of the
Yakima Air Terminal, as described in their letter of proposal dated July 17, 1973. It was
MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by'Brown that Resolution No. D- 2097, engaging Foster & Marshall,
Inc., be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,• Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye on
roll call. Cole and Schussler absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -2097, A, RESOLUTION engaging Foster & Marshall, Inc., as•financial
tants for issuing bonds for airport expansion and improvements.
City Manager requesting authorization for out -of -state travel to Boston, Massachusetts, to
attend the annual conference of the.ICMA, September 22, 1973 - September 27, 1973, it was
MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that said travel be approved and expenses paid in the
amount of $575: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye by
voice vote. Cole and Schussler absent.•
Mr. John Regimbal, being present, stated that Yakima Ambulance is requesting a change in
the minimum head room requirements for a Medic I from 72" to 61 "; as that height conforms
more to standard equipment. City Manager McMicken indicated that a report•would be
received from Doctor Twiss before' any further consideration is given by the Council on this
matter. ,
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Holbrook;
seconded by Whitaker that this meeting' be adjourned'at_5:00 P.M. to Friday, August 10, 1973,
at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet at .the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, - Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Cole and Schussler
absent.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING —FRIDAY AUGUST 10, 1973
The City Council met in.session at 12 :00 Noon on this date at the Flight Deck Restaurant in
the Yakima Air Terminal.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Betty L. Edmondson,
Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Also present was City Manager Craig McMicken. Councilmen
Cole and Holbrook absent.
Discussion. centered around the Downtown Advisory Redevelopment Commission activities and
plans for instituting free parking in the core area. No_ action was taken.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Edmondson.,
seconded by Whitaker that we do -now adjourn at the hour of.1:30 P.M.: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Schussler and•Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Cole and Holbrook
absent.
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