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Home My WebLink About11/19/1973 Business Meeting • 53 - NOVEMBER 19, 1973 The City Council met in session at 6:30 P.M. on this date in the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. • ' Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Howard C.-Cole, Betty L. Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Also present were City Manager Craig McMicken, City Attorney Fr Finance Officer Leonard Crose, Administrative Assistant Dick Zais, City Clerk Iris Litzenberger, Parks Director - Bill Hutsinpiller, Transit Manager Bob Knight, Stan Darling representing the press, Chuck Rich, Mary Hersey, Marilyn Hudson and Russell Miller. The balance of the Police Department and Fire Department sections of the 1974 Pre- 1"iminary Budget were reviewed. There was discussion on the transfer of Cahalan Park to Union Gap and whether to ask Union Gap for $15,000 for the new restrooms.:.. Parks Director Bill Hutsinpiller reviewed his report on this matter and the. minutes of the Park Commission. Councilmen Brown and Edmondson indicated'that they feel the City should get some money for the $15,000 the City spent .for the new restrooms, along with guaranteed permission to schedule use of the Park spent_ City needs it. Other Councilmen indicated that they feel that they would, be willing to forego the money, with the guaranteed permission. After'due discussion, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Whitaker that the transfer of Cahalan Park to Union - Gap be made without asking for any money, but to obtain an agreement to give ten years permission to schedule use of the park as the City needs it: carried, Broad, Cole, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Brown and Edmondson voting nay. There was discussion on the City- County regionalization study;the possibility of changing the City's outside utility policy in exchange for something from the County. * At 8:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the,Council Chambers for the balance of 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 Cole. • The minutes of the previous regular meeting of November 12, 1973, and the adjourned regular meeting of November 16, 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. • Petition,No. 799, having been 'filed with the-City Clerk on November_15, 1973, by employees from business establishments in the area proposed for the . Pierce Avenue - "B" Street - Lincoln Avenue project, it was. MOVED by Whitaker, *seconded by Holbrook that Petition No. 799 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. Damage having been filed the City'Clerk on: a. November 13, 1973, by Jack'W..Bledsoe., 1326 Fair Avenue:, in -the amount of "$81.33, for damages to..his-automobile by a city truck, b. November 13, 1973, by Ernest Falk, 4209 Scenic Drive, in the amount of $10 for overcharges on yard service; c. November 14, 1971, -by Ronald W.' ,Graham, .609 North 7.th..Street, 'in ..the amount of $100,000 for personal injuries during a police incident; • , _ . .. d. q\lovember 1973, by Ruth M. Lunn, 3905 Mavis Avenue, in the amount -;- (311,42;(311,42;600 If.2 ;600 for personal injuries incurred from a fall on the sidewalk; { e. November 14, 1973, by William. G. Wilson,.1109 South 21st Avenue, in the amount of $10.45 for damages incurred during a. police incident, _ It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Cole that -said Damage Claims be,referred to the Manager. for study and recommendation: carried,•Broad Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. • An Ordinance appropriating $11- ,616.00-for the Firemen's and Policemen's-Relief and Pension Funds, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week, or until November 26, 1973. City Manager explained that this Ordinance covers an increase in Pension benefits to those Policemen and Firemen not the • present LEFF System, -and which raise is- required by - an amendment to•State law.' • 0 • City Manager McMicken referred to the Ordinance creating a Trolley Fund .as a depository for funds.to for acquisition, delivery, and refurbishing of trolley cars for use by. the City on Yakima Valley Transportation Company lines,,. stating that this Ordinance is in accordance with the letter of request from Mr. Lust read at the previous meeting. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson,-- that Ordinance No. 1586, creating said Trolley. Fund be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye.on roll call. 0 *The following inadvertently left out above: Also discussed was the Regional Planning Com- mi"ssion. Councilman Brown reported that the County Commissioners would like the:City '•Council'to m'ake'a formal proposal to them with these ideas. There was further discussion on the= fact` that the 'City Council wants the same type of zoning and building - codes on the outskirts as:within the City. After discussion, It was-MOVED by Holbrook, 'seconded by Whitaker that the following ideas be presented to the County Commissioners: that the County Commissioners agree to the same zoning and building codes on the outskirts as with- in the City, that when that agreement is made, the City Council will change the outside utility policy, and that the Regional Planning Commission be revamped: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler voting nay. r4 NOVEMBER 19, 1973 ORDINANCE NO. 1586, AN ORDINANCE relating to Funds and Accounts; creating a Trolley Fund as a special fund and designating its purpose, sources of funding and means of expenditure therefrom; enacting Chapter 3.95, ."Trolley Fund ", and its various sections as a new chapte and sections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. An Ordinance transferring $7,500 to'the Trolley Fund and'appropriating that amount • for acquiring, shipping,•and refurbishing railroad cars, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the.table for'one week, or until.November 26, 1973. City Manager McMicken referred to'the proposed Citizens Trolley Advisory Committee, explaining that this committee will advise the :City on expenditures of funds from the Trolley-Fund. Mayor Broad read the following list of names of those,.to be,on the committe : Wray Brown, James Lust, Ray Pittman, Robert Wilson, Elwood Miller,.John Schactler, Don Williams, Mike Mercy, and Lenore Lambert. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Cole, that Resolution No- 'D-3034, establishing said Citizen Trolley Advisory Committee, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. • RESOLUTION NO. D -3034, A RESOLUTION establishing 'a Citizen Trolley Advisory Committee. • Mr.'Ray Munson, Chairman of the Yakima County Commission on Alcohol.Abuse and Alcoholism, being present, reviewed his letter and attached report to the Council, dated November 12, 1973, regarding,funds requested for a'detoxification demonstration project. He explained that this program.is, being setup to establish adequate detoxification.services before enforcement of the Uniform Alcoholism Intoxication Treatment Act to be effective January,_ 1975. He•further'reported.on present 'negotiations for appropriate space in which to conduct'the program. Mr. Munson requested a total of $30,000 from FRS Funds to help cover operating and capital expenses. City Manager McMicken indicated that this request would be taken up along with the 1974 Budget considerations. Mr. Anthony DiTommaso, DiTommaso Brothers Garbage Service, being present, reviewed the offer by firm for handling City refuse collection as contained in a letter dated November 13, 1973. He reported on the proposed rates, equipment, and crews to be used in this service.. Mayor Broad indicated to Mr. DiTommaso that this offer is being taken into consideration along with that from the City staff also -on the agenda for this meeting.: • A report havng'been' from. the Planning Commi on the amendment to the Planned Development filed by Glascam Builders, Inc., for property located at the northeast corner of 40th•Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that Dec 3,.1973, be the time set for Hearing on this matter:. carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Referring to the request by t he Yakima Mall to erect a parking directional sign in • the Naches Parkway; City Manager McMicken reviewed the recommendation'foiund ' in•the Planning Commission Minutes and Park and Recreation.. Commission minutes dated. November 13,'1973, and November 19, - 1 . 973, respectively. He indicated the recommendation from both commissions for denial' request to place a sign in the Naches Parkway,. but rather their recommendation f:orthe•ins,tallation,o"f mid -block standard signs directing traffic to the Mall Garage'Parking. Mr.,,.McMicken read a portion from the Uniform Traffic Control Manual regarding preferred sig:n City Attorney Andrews outlined the legal principles to be followed. Mr., Dick Tweeten, Yakima Mall Inc., being present, reported on the locations preferred - and.the type of signs proposed to correspond with the Naches Parkway. He indicated that along with a smaller sign for the Parkway, larger mid -block signs are also requested.. Traffic engineer, Hal Kensler, indicated that by 1975 the City will have to conform signing to. the Uniform Code that has been adopted. He suggested that any signs put up now should be in conformance with this code. After due discussion, it was MOVED by, Whitaker, seconded by Brown, that the request by the Yakima Mall to place a parking direction sign in the Naches Parkway, be denied: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Mayor Broad voting nay, by voice vote. City Manager McMicken indicated that City Staff will work with the Yakima Mall regarding conforming signs to be put up at other locations. Present and speaking to this matter was Althea Hayden. City Manager McMicken, briefly explained the request by the Yakima Health Department for $14,306.25 .as an additional grant for 1974 to fund P.E.P. employees. Councilman Cole and Edmondson spoke in favor of this request, noting that insufficient_ funding will mean cutting. back on employees. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that this matter be set over one week: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. In accordance with discussion and presentation made by City Staff at the previous Council meeting of November 12,.1973, City Manager McMicken reviewed City Manager Report No. 196 entitled Refuse Collection - SHU -PAK System. :He indicated that this report and the • attached'Memo from Public Services Director,•Jack Daniel, is a follow -up to - the oral presentation given at the previous. Council meeting and recommended the purchase of six SHU -PAK trucks. .After due discussion, it was" MOVED by Whitaker, seconded Brown that the Citybe authorized to purchase six SHU -PAK loaders as specified in the report from Jack Daniel: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Present and speaking to this matter were Chuck Rich, Pete Moore., Mary Lamb,'and'Tony D. DiTommaso. City Manager. McMicken referred the status,:report on ambulance regulations to City Attorney Andrews,'who reviewed the earlier request.. by Yakima Ambulance for restriction of ambulance services in Yakima or a limitation on the number of ambulance vehicles. He•reported that State Hearings will be held at which,the City should make its appearance before • • 55� ., NOVEMBER 19 197 3 . any action is taken on this matter. Mr. Andrews stated: that the situation that : •• existed at that time is no longer a problem. as Yakima Ambulance'is.now the only , one licensed. In,accordance with a complaint.re the previous meeting from Mrs. Gerald Gaudette regarding' vicious'dogs running - loose in .the vicinity of North Sixth Street, . II City Manager McMicken reported on contacts made re this matter. 'Police Chief, • Jack LaRue, gave .a report on the number of notices given to the parties involved and reviewed action taken on October 18 -23, 1973. He reported that last week a warrant was issued by the Police Department to one of the parties involved. Mrs. Hayden,..being present, also spoke to this matter and explained •action taken in reference to her dog running loose. Mrs. Gaudette, being:present,.indicated that the. dogs still continue to run loose. Mayor Broad reported that the situation is now going to be,handled by the court. Also present and speaking to this subject . was Mr. Robert Lounsbury. City Attorney Andrews referred to.the prbposed Resolution vacating utility easements on property located in the High View..Courts Addition. He indicated'that the.petitioners desired to acquire room for construction purposes. It was, MOVED by Schussler, . seconded by Edmondson.that Resolution No. -D- 303.5, vacating said .easements, be passed: • carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. .. . \. ., RESOLUTION NO.,D -3035, A RESOLUTION'.vacating _ public,utility easements held by the City of Yakima over and across parcels of real property situated in High View Courts Addition to`the,City of- Yakima. City Manager McMicken referred to a recommendation from architect Ron Cameron for extension of time.on.the completion of the new fire stations due to unfavorable weather conditions last winter. He indicated that the recommended date for- extension II is November 10, 1973. .It. was, MOVEDby- Whitaker,,seconded•by Schussler that the - extension date of November'10th be approved: .carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson,' Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by.voice vote. City Manager McMicken requesting authorization. for out -of- state - travel for. Hal Kensler and Glen Pleasant, Traffic' Department, to travel to Eugene, Oregon to attend the fall meeting -of the'-Signal Association, November 29 - December 1, 1973, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler.that said travel'be - approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler` acid Whitaker- voting; aye by voice vote. . . Mayor Broad referred to a request from Phil Pleasant and Tailor to speak to . the Council regarding needs in the Southeast Community of Yakima. Councilmen decided on the Study Seasion meeting of December 10, 1973 as the time to hear their presentation on this matter. . There being : no' further business to come before the Council,' it was MOVED by4Holbr "ook, seconded`°by.Cole that we do now adjourn at the. hour-of-.10:15.P.M.:_.carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler Whitaker voting ayeby,voice vote. READ AND " . ACCURATE BY . / � .41,j• 1442E DATE / /"" 260 - 7 r . COUNCILMAN . . , fie• -' G. 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