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Home My WebLink About08/20/1973 Business Meeting r •» AUGUST 20, 1973 The City Council met in session at 6:30 P.M. on this date in the Clinic of the Southeast • Community Center at 1211 South 7th Street. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Howard C. Cole, Betty L. Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Also present were City Manager, Craig McMicken; Management and Budget Director, Bob Hilsmann; Public Services Director, Jack Daniel; Public Works Director, Dave Vargas; Planning Director Jay Otto; Fleet Manager, George Davis; Refuse Superintendent, Glen Koelling; Bob Dawley, Architect; Administrative Assistant, Dick•Zais; Acting City Clerk, Iris Litzenberger; and Jim. Bower, representing the press. . City Manager McMicken reviewed City Manager Report #186, Refuse Collection - -A New System. Refuse Superintendent, Glen Koelling, showed movies of two types of refuse collection sytems. Council members discussed the various systems suggested as well as noting that two private concerns have made offers, and indicated that they would like to have more information on costs of these'systems. It was -MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the Staff be directed to provide . further analysis and costs of the: various systems; car- ried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye, by.voice vote. • The Proposed Shop Complex, City Manager Report #185, was reviewed. Fleet Superintendent, Goerge Davis, Public Works Director, Dave Vargas and Architect, Bob Dawley, reported on their trip to Michigan where they viewed several similar complexes. There was discussion, re the proposed financing of the project and it was the consensus of the Council members that this matter be continued in order that further information be brought back on the financing in connection with the suggested G. 0. Bond repayment in ten years and twenty years. At 8:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the gymnasium of the Southeast Community Cen- ter for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Holbrook. This being the time set for the Hearing on the Appeal filed by John Marshall and Douglas Wilson on the Planning Commission's action on the request for outside sewer service to property located at the southwest corner of 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive, Director of Community Development, Jay Otto, reviewed the Planning Staff,Reports on this request dated July 26, 1973, and August 15, 1973. Mr. Otto indicated the location for the proposed lounge /restaurant and drive -in facility, reviewing the recommendation of the Staff for denial based upon the following reasons: 1. This project, if approved, would be in direct conflict with the General Plan. Since the area remains open, it is ideal for residential develop- ment. This pos.ition.is further supported by the fact that neighborhood shopping facilities are readily available to service an expanding neigh- borhood. 2. The development of this area for other than residential use would only encourage further commercial scatterization in the fringe areas surround- ing the City without adequate land use control. There was discussion on the presentation of this request to the Planning Commission on August 7, 1973, at which time no decision was reached. Mr. Otto sighted examples. of other similar requests-by commercial businesses for a sewer hook " -=up to an available line which were recently denied for the same. reasons. He referred to the recent rezoning of this area to commercial by the County, but indicated a desire of the Staff to see it remain residential. He also referred to Resolution No. D -1250, which outlines the city's policy . for outside utility agreements, indicating that this proposed facility does not conform to that policy at this time. Mr. Douglas Wilson, being present, passed to Councilmen a draw- ing of the proposed location, noting the existing easement for sewer running through the property., requesting that permission be given for connection to available' line. He referred to the letter received from Don Oliver of the District Health Office, dated August 17, 1973, which indicated that under State law a septic tank and drainage system should not be used where a sewer is accessible. Present and speaking in favor of this request. was Mr. John Marshall. Mrs. Long, 801 South 50th Avenue, being present, read to Councilmen the letter and petition to the County Commissioners dated June 2, 1972, signed by more than 300 residents of the area in opposition to the rezoning of this area being contemplated at that time. Others present and speaking in opposition to this request were Mr. Jan Heuston and Mr. Grant Speight. Councilman Edmondson indicated a desire to see results of the regionalization study presently being conducted before such a request is denied. Councilman Holbrook expressed a desire to see this matter referred back to the Planning Commission for a report back from them, to include a list of restrictions to be followed in the granting of this request. Other Council members indicating that they are not in favor of granting the request for outside sewer service, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that the request of John Marshall and Douglas Wilson for outside 'sewer utility service, be denied: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Schussler and Whitaker voting "aye by voice vote; Edmondson and Holbrook voting nay by voice vote. Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on August 10, 1973, by Wilma Rae Wheeler, 609 E. Washington Street, in the amount of $250,000, for losses in connection with the accidental drowning of David Wheeler in Kiwanis Park, and on August 15, 1973, by Mrs. Stefan Ardamica, 1205 W. Prasch, in the amount of $30, for damages in connection_with_an . injury to Tom Ardamica in Franklin Pool, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that said Damage Claims be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $58,300 of Federal Shared Revenue Funds for various park and recreation purposes, having been read by title only at the previous meet- ing of August 13, 1973, and being read again by title at this meeting,'it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Cole that Ordinance No. 1553, providing for said transfer and appropria- tion, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker r1 • • AUGUST 20, , 1973 . voting aye on roll call.- City Manager McMicken reviewed the separate amounts for each park project as contained in,the list dated August 2, 1973. ORDINANCE NO. 1553, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $58,300 from 199- Federal . Shared Revenue Fund to 131 -Parks and Recreation Fund and 331 -Park and'Recreation Capital Fund and appropriating the amount of $58,300 within 131 -Parks and Recreation Fund and 331 - Park and Recreation Capital Fund as 1973 appropriations for those funds. • City Manager McMicken referred to the letter from Eichler Disposal, Inc., dated August 13, 1973, regarding the previous correspondence dated June 7, 1973, containing a refuse collec- tion offer by this firm. He indicated that these letters are being held for consideration by the City City.Manager McMicken referred to'the request of Mr. John DeGrasse for additional curb - parking in front, of the Triangle Auto Supply building at 1230•South First Street,,and briefly reviewed the Traffic Engineering Report and memo from the Planning Department dated May 31,1973, which recommend denial of the'request in order to maintain planter areas, avoid further traffic congestion on South First Street•and.dangerous conditions for the opening of vehicle doors into traffic. Mr. McMicken further reported that the City has the right of granting such a parking strip at this time and later removing it if it is necessary or another use is found to be desired by the city in this area. Mr. John DeGrasse, owner, being present, referred to several other locations in the city where similar curb cuts have been made in heavily - traveled. areas. He indicated times when the traffic is heaviest in front of his building and reported to the Council on talks with the Engineering Staff in Seattle. Public Works Director, Dave Vargas, reviewed the location of the building in relation to,the curb'and.the purposes for which the parking strip would be used. He further indicated problems with 'cars backing up at the intersection for the light and stated that there is parking space available behind this building. Traffic Engineers, Bill Stark, also spoke to this matter. Councilman Brown spoke in favor of this request, noting other areas where such curb cuts have been made in the past. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that the curb cut requested by Mr. John DeGrasse be allowed in front of the Triangle Auto Supply building at 1230 South First Street between the hours of 9:00 and 4:00, with the provision that should the city , find need for this area in the future, it maintains the right to take the public right of way area: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting -aye by voice vote; Schussler voting nay by voice vote. Broad not voting. . City Manager McMicken to the request for a taxicab rate .increase- and.briefly reviewed the specific changes requested as found in the letter dated June 11, 1973, from Grayce Kauzlarich, representing the Yellow Cab Company. He further referred to the report and recommendations from Bob Hilsmann, Director of Management. and Budget, as found in City Manager Report #184, Request for Taxicab Rate Increase. Mrs. Grayce Kauzlarich, being present, reviewed the reasons for the request, stating that there has not been an increase in five years and explained that the needed raise in rates will allow them to give the cab drivers salary raises and maintain good drivers. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that the city adopt a.70 meter.drop, with a charge of 10 per 1/5 mile thereafter; a charge of $6 per hour waiting time; retain the $50 license fee; establish an Ordinance making it a misdemeanor to defraud a taxicab driver; and establish a limit of one cab per 1500 population, with'a limit of one cab company per 20,000 population, and that the City Attorney' authorized`to prepare the necessary legislation. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded-•by Whitaker that the Motion be amended to change the provision from one cab per.1500 population to one cab per 2,000 population: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. After some discussion re the amount ofMeter recommended, it was MOVED by Whitaker, secondedby.Brown that the original Motion also be amended to provide for an 80 meter drop with 'a charge - of 10G per - 1/6 of - a mile thereafter: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole,'Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. 'Edmondson and Holbrook voting nay by voice " vote. It was theh'MOVED by Brown, seconded by-Whitaker that the Motion requesting the City Attorney to prepare the proper legislation to provide for the taxicab rate increase, etc., be, passed as amended: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson•,• Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager - McMicken referred to the letter of response to Mr. Cecil Warriner dated August 17, 1973, in answer to his petition filed at the Council meeting of July 23, 1973, which requested adequate irrigation service to the Fruitvale area, and stated that the let -ter - is for the Counc il"' s review .and information. • • • City Manager McMicken referred to" the request for outside sewer service" to the Bruce P. Hanson residence at. 624 North 32nd Avenue. He reported that a connection is readily acces- sible a-t a connection charge of $1,501.40: He further stated that the property is contig- uous to the city limits•and'that the owner desires'to annex when possible, noting that an Outside Utility Agreement-has been signed. The Planning Staff - recommending that this request be approved, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Cole that the "request of Mr. Hanson for outside utility service, be granted: carried, Broad, "Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker votingraye by voice vote. ' • •It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. D -2098, 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 hear- ing on said matter for September 10, 1973, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. City Manager McMicken explained that this matter was previously set for hearing by Resolution No. D -2096, but that notices to property owners were not mailed out within the required fifteen days before hearing. RESOLUTION NO. D -2098, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and considered by the Bid Board on August 16, 1973, for the 1973 Asphalt Concrete Overlay Program, as follows: • Superior Asphalt & Concrete Company '38,751.45" • Yakima Asphalt Paving Company 41,808.55 Alpine Asphalt Company, Inc. 45,468.50 ' 10 AUGUST 20, 1973 - AUGUST 24, 1973 The City Engineer recommending that the bid be awarded to Superior Asphalt & Concrete ;. Company, who submitted the lowest and best bid, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Holbrook that the bid be awarded to Superior Asphalt & Concrete Co., in the amount of $38,751.45, and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into contract with said con- tractor upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken reported on correspondence received from a firm in Seattle protestin• the city's regulation of the development on South Third and Stewart Streets, indicating that there has been some changes in the requirements and a necessary additional cost in connection with this development. It wasfthe consensus of the Council that this matter be referred to the City Manager for an appropriate reply. There was discussion concerning a possible future Charter Amendment to provide salaries for Councilmen. After due - discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the City Manager and Staff be directed to supply the Council with information as to the comparative compensation for Councilmen in cities of Yakima's size: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Cole that this meeting be adjourned at 10:50 P.M. to Friday, August 24, 1973, at the hour of 12 :00 Noon, to then meet at the Flight Deck Restaurant in the Yakima Air Terminal: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 7 & DATE f COUNCILMAN 1 - , DATE ff// COUNCILMAN 1 ATTEST: • A . ACTING P., TY CLERK/ MAYOR ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 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, Howard C. Cole, Betty L. Edmondson, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Councilman Ralph Holbrook absent. Mayor Broad reported on requests for individuals to represent the Council on the Volunteer Services Bureau and another volunteer agency, R.S.V.P. It was agreed that Don Schussler be proposed for appointment to the Volunteer Services Bureau and that Mayor Broad be proposed for appointment to the R.S.V.P. Board. Councilman Cole asking to be excused from the meetings of August 27, September 4, 10, 17 and 24, 1973, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that he be excused: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent. Councilman Edmondson asking to be excused from the meetings of September 24, October 1, 8, and 15, 1973, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Cole that she be excused: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Cole that the Council approve in priciple, the Wray Brown Streetcar Plan fundable by City funds up to $20,000: carried, Broad, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Brown not voting. Holbrook absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Edmondson, - seconded by Brown that we do now adjourn at the hour of 1:30 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook absent. 1 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY % / ma c , !Il %, LI DATE 07/43 COUNCILMAN 8e/O , DATE S - COUNCILMAN ATTEST: ■ / Z ACTING CITY CL K MAYOR,