HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/07/1974 Business Meeting Fr- 14 .
JANUARY 7, 1974
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 Mayor . Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Betty L. Edmondson,
Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Councilman absent and excused.. '
A presentation was given by Matt Young, Fire Chief, regarding the supression of the
Chieftain Hotel fire. It was noted.that the overtime'cost.of- fighting the fire was.
$6,151=.' .
There, was discussion by the Council regarding the Southeast Community Center Fund and
the City's financial share in•the clinic.' The questions remaining before the Council'
concern the reasons for the financial difficulty and the effect of the City's contribution.
Councilman Schussler recommended that City Staff obtain more information on this matter.
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There was a request from County Commissioner Lenore Lambert to appoint Mayor Broad to
the District Health Board. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Edmondson that Mayor
Broad be appointed'to the District Health Board; carried, Brown, Edmondson, Schussler
and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Cole absent. •
Director of Public Services, Jack Daniel,,gave'a presenation.on the "Flavorland" proposal
for hanger space for two planes. It was the consensus of the Council to negotiate'further
with Flavorland on this proposal. .
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, Schussler and Whitaker,
• City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Cole
absent and excused on'roll call.
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews.
The minutes of the previous regular meeting of December l7, 1973, having been duly certifie.�
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 L.I.D. No. 990, Rock Avenue and Others Domestic
Water District, and there being no one present to against this matter, it was
MOVED by..Schussler, by Whitaker that Ordinance No. 1604, confirming the assessment
roll on L.I.D. No. 990, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Schussler and
Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Cole absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1604, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering Local Improvement
District No. 990 as created and established by Ordinance No. 1487 of the Ordinances
of the City of Yakima.
This being the time set- Hearing on the Rezone Application filed by Lawrance
Blan. et al, for property located at 206 -216 North Naches Avenue and 406 and 408
East :Lincoln Avenue, Director of Community Development, Jay Otto, reviewed the Planning
Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this subject dated November 15, and
December 4,, 1973, respectively. 'Mr. • Otto indicated that'this proposed rezone from R-
3 Multiple Family Zone to B -2 Local Business Zone conforms to'the General and Central
Business District Plans. He indicated that the Planning Staff recommends approval of
this request based upon the following reasons:
1. It conforms with the General Plan and the CBD Plan.
2. It conforms to land development trends'in the area.
3. It would be consistent with recent rezoning considerations for this area
by both the Yakima City Council and Planning Commission.
4. It would be a logical.extension of the adjacent B -2 Zoning in relation to
the circulation and land use patterns for this portion of the downtown
area.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown, that Ordinance 1605, accepting the recommendat'on
of the Planning Commission and.zoning'said property, be passed: carried Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Cole absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1605, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the'Planning Commission
and rezoning certain property situated at 206 -216 North Naches Avenue and 406 -408 East
Lincoln Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington; from R -3, Multiple Family Zone, to
B -.2, Local Business Zone.
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This being the time set for the Hearing on the Rezone Application filed by William James
Smith for property located at 902 -506 West Logan Avenue, Pincipal Planner, Dick Hill,
reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this request dated
November 28, and December 4, 1973, respectively. He indicated that a revised plot plan
has been submitted in compliance with the following conditions:
1. All driveways and parking areas be surfaced'by asphalt or similar type
material.
2. Wheel stops be provided in parking areas.
3. Driveway be redesigned to intersect Logan'Avenue at 90 °.
4. Prior to issuance of any building permits, final landscaping and irriga-
tion plans be submitted for approval.
5. All common areas and recreation areas be completed prior to.the issuance
of a Certificate of Occupancy for the fifth
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1606, accepting the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and zoning said property, be passed: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Cole absent.
* A letter having been received from Councilman Ralph Holbrook tendering his resignation from
the City Council effective December 31, 1973, he was absent from this meeting.
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ORDINANCE NO 160.6 °• AN• . ORDINANCE accepting ..the..recommendation.-.,of_-the° :Planning Commission_
and rezoning certainrproperty . situated'at.902 -906 West_Logan in'the'City of Yakima,
Washington, from R -2, Two- Family Zone, to Planned Development Zone.
This being the time set for the Hearing'on the Appeal from the Planning Commission''s .
action on the Rezone Appi- ication filed by Mr. and Mrs,....Ea•rl C. .Grissom, for' property.
located at 1101 Landon Avenue,.Director of'.Community Development, Jay Otto, reviewed
the Planning "Staff 'Report and Planning Commission Minutes this subject dated November
II 23, and December 4, 1973, respectively. He indicated that the request is for a rezone
from R -2, Two - Family Zone;'to B -2; -Local Business•Zone-, for :purposes of constructing
a restaurant. Mr.'Otto indicated surrounding land uses and noted the nearby zoning
to be primarily residential. .He.further stated the recommendation from the Planning
Commission to deny'this request, noting that this rezone would encourage more commercial
development along Nob Hill Boulevard. Mr. Jack King, attorney representing the Grissoms,
being present, passed to copies of a petition signed' by neighbors in the
vicinity of the proposed rezone'who in the request. Mr. King indicated
that there are several other located not far from the. proposed area along
Nob Hill Boulevard ' and -- showed slides of'these'businesses. He further indicated that
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the neighbors hae•not. the noting that there does not
seem to be interest in residential development along this street. There was discussion
by the Council regarding the possibility of submitting a Planned Development request
instead of the straight rezone for this property. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded
by Edmondson that the Motion requesting a rehearing by the Planning Commission, be passed: '
Edmondson and Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Broad, Brown, and Schussler voting nay '
on roll call. Cole. absent. Motion'lost for want of a vote'. It was then MOVED
by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Resolution D -3049, affirming the action of the
Planning Commission in denying this request, be passed:. carried,_ Broad, Brown, and -
. Schussler voting aye on roll call; Edmondson'and Whitake r voting nay on roll call.. 'Cole
absent. Those present and speaking to this matter were•Mrs. Grissom, Bill Smith, and
Kathleen McGuire.
I RESOLUTION NO. D -3049, A RESOLUTION affirming the action of. the Planning Commission
in denying the application of Earl C. and Bertha E: .Grissom for the rezone of'property
sit at 1101 :Landon Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R -2, Two- family
Zone, to B -2, Local Business Zone. '
Referring to the proposed letter of agreement with the Washington, State Department, of
Highways for services in connection with the Rehabilitation of Runway 4 - 22 at'the'Yakima
Air Terminal, City Manager McMicken explained that this authorizes certain. testing services
. at an estimated cost of $2,500. It was MOVED. by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that' Resolution
No. D -3050, authorizing the execution of said letter of agreement, be passed: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Cole absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3050, A 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 th'e Rehabilitation of ,4 -22 at'Yakima Air Terminal --
A':D.A.P. No 8 -53- 0089 -02.
City Manager McMicken requested authorization for the execution of automobile rental
agreements and'licenses, with Ranier'Rent =A -Car, Inc'.', and Wickstrom Motors, Inc.' He
indicated that'a third agreement from' Avis Rent -A -Car System, Inc. will be arriving .
within the week. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution No
1- 3051, authorizing execution of said rental business agreements-and licenses; be passed: '
carried, Broad, Brown; Edmondson, Schussler'and Whitaker voting aye call: Cole
absent. • ..
RESOLUTION D- 3051,A RESOLUTION authorizing the of automobile rental - businesses
at the Yakima *Air Terminal. _ 0
Referri ' ng the matter of a' contract with' Blue Cross for'insurance benefits for 'employees
under the LEFF'system, City Manager' McMicken referred to'the earlier City Manager Report
No. 198 on•thiso subject dated November 29, 1973. He briefly reviewed the analysis. results
as found in this report, to include the present - increased medical,costs and the anticipated
• costs for the proposed Blue Cross coverage. Mayor Broad indicating that the Police
Pension. Board still has some •questions on this .proposal, it. was •the consensus of the' ..
Council that this matter be •tabled for one week until regular Council meeting. ')'
City 'Manager McMicken the'need for an extension of the Careers•Agreement '"
with the' State' Office of Community Development for'one month, noting that'the:State '
Office has available funds for one month extension until the new contract' ainendment
• for further extension is received. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded. by Edmondson
that Resolution No D- 3052;.authorizing the ;execution:of said',agreement; be passed:" ..
carried, Broad; Brown•,..Edmondson,'Schussler and Whitaker voting•aye on roll call. Cole
- absent-. .
RESOLUTION NO'. D- 3052,'A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager'and_City
Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the State of Washington Office
• of Community Development to extend a'New Careers Contract.
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City Manager McMicken'reported that bids were received'and - considered by the :Bid•Board.••'
on December 13, 1973, for the Yakima Air Terminal Parking Lot Project, as follows:
Schedule Irrigation System • . . • . -• .
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. Fuller S'oils,Inc. Bothel, Washington =$16 =
May Nursery $16;920.75
Schedule .II_- Landscaping.
Evans Nursery . . 0 ' $11,910..8
Fuller Soils, Inc., . • ' . $17,182.20 •
' May Nursery Co. .
$15,..596.70
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. Parking Lot Lighting and.Equipment
Schedule I - Lighting •
Knobel's Electric, Inc. .. $21,173.25
Wilson Electric, Inc.' $21,820.05
Smith Electric • $21,774.90
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Schedule II Parking' Equipment
Knobel''s Electric, Inc. $20,115:,90
Wilson Electric, Inc. ' $21,520.80
Smith Electric $24,260.25
The City Engineer recommending th'at..the._bids , be awarded to Fuller Soils, Inc.,
Schedule I., Irrigation ;Evans'Nurseryj Schedule II, Landscaping; Knobel's
Electric for Schedules I II, Lighting and Equipment, who submitted lowest and
best bids y iit was MOVED by•SChussler, seconded by Brown that 'the bids be awarded to Fuller
Soils, Inc. for Schedule I', Irrigation - in the amount of $16,415.70; Evans Nursery for
Schedul'e II, Landscaping in the amount'of $11,910.80; Knobel's Electric' for Schedule
I, Parking:-Lot in the' amount' of $21;173.25 and'Knobel's Electric for Schedule
II, Parking Lot Equipment in the amount of $20,115.90,' and that the City'-Manager be author-
ized to enter into contract with'said Contractor upon the filing'of•the proper bond and
insurance:+: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting' aye by voice
vote Cole. absent.
Referring••to the-report on • the decision the' Interagency Committee on Outdoor Recreation
to not fund Freeway.Athletic Park, City - Manager'McMicken - explained -that the .Committee
is not funding this project due to lack of' sufficient funds'and a low rating. Mr. McMicken
indicated that the City will not - be resubmitting ` this• - project to the state at this time
for funding.
City Manager McMicken referred the matter of approval for the preliminary design and
cost estimate for the City Shop Complex to' Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas,' who
commented on meetings held with the City Shop Review Team, indicating their agreement
with the plans for the shop complex. Mr. Bob Dawley, Architect, being present, reported
on the - detailed studies made of the various shop areas and reviewed the plans for the
preliminary design for the four main buildings and related areas. He' indicated that
the prelim -inary design is complete except for the wall systems and gave a report on' the
various- types of wall's which could be utilized, noting a recommendation for the use.of
precast concrete. Mr. Dawley reviewed the preliminary construction cost estimate dated
January 7 that the total building cost is '$34,000 higher than the August
estimate. There was discussion by the Council regarding possible future expansion of
the facilities in the event that more buses are' added and Mr. Dawley indicated, that there
is rroO for additional building and expansion in the plan. - After due discussion, it
was MOVED by Schussler, seconded Whitaker' that the preliminary design and cost estimate
presented for the proposed City Shop Complex be approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson
Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Cole absent.
City Manager McMicken reviewed his Report No. 202 concerning Police Vehicle Purchases -
1974. There was discussion by the Council concerning the differences noted for the Dodge
Coronet by st'ate'contract and the proposed Plymouth Satellite. After due discussion,
it wasp4MOVED by Schussler, seconded Edmondson that the City Manager:and staff be authorize.'
to proceed on the basis outlined in City Manager Report No. 202 for the purchase of 1974
Police vehicles: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye
by voice vote. Cole'absent.
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City Manager McMicken referred to the Memo on the financing of six SHU -PAK refuse trucks
dated January 7, 1974. Direc_tor•.of Public Services, Jack Daniel, recommended that the
trucks,beocpurchased from the low bidder, Waste Disposal International in the amount of
D b Schussler, seconded b
$247,1:69. It was MOVE y c by Whitaker that the bid for the six refuse
collection trucks be awarded to Waste Disposal,. International: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondsonv:Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by'voice vote'. Cole absent.
Referring to the ordinance drafts and reports on the 1973' Edition of the Uniform Building,
Plumbing,•and Mechanical'Code, City Manager McMicken explained that there needs to be
a preliminary public meeting with interested parties within the next three weeks to go
over the technical changes in the Code. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson
that this.- matter be set over to January 28,'1974: carried, Broad, Brown,' Edmondson,
Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Cole absent.
In accordance with a request received, from Mr. Rex Sweitz, Brokers Trust Real Estate,
for a. two hour parking limit on the south''side of Yakima-Avenue from 10th Avenue to llth
Avenue in order to eliminate all day employee parking, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded
by Brown that Ordinance No. 1607, providing for a limited parking time in this area,
be passed: carried, Broad, Brown', Edmondson; Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll •
call. -'Cole absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1607, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic "regulations; limiting parking time
on certain streets and amending Section 9.75.060 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D -3053, authorizing
a temporary loan of $5,000 from the General Fund to the Cemetery Fund for the payment
of 1973 purchase orders and payroll, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Schussle,�
and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Cole absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3053, A RESOLUTION authorizing a temporary loan of $5,000 from 000 - General
Fund to 144- Cemetery Fund and providing for repayment.
Mayor Broad noted the letter received from the Yakima Foundation Trust Committee regarding
the payment of $25,365.64 to the Department of Parks and Recreation as a contribution
for construction of six new tennis courts at Lions Park. He noted that a letter of appreciation
will be sent in response.
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Mayor Broad the letter Mr. Robert.DiPietra, tendering his '
resignation from 'the Parks and Recreation CommissiorG he would not be able
to attend the meetings the basis due his business load'.
Mayor Broad noted the letter received from Mr. Robert Leichnitz tendering his resignation
from the Housing and Committee dated January 2, 1974.
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The following'list of names having .been -submitted by 'the Civil Service Commissioners
for City Council in :order th
- to - fill:the_expired:ter - of - NOrman-Nasham, Jr..:
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Norman Nashdm, Jr., .
Walter Robinson
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Charles COuntryman
It was MOVED by'Brownseconded by of NormanNasham, '
Jr., be made,for'a the Service carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker yoting'taye by voice Colec absent.
Damage Claims having with the Clerk on December 28, 1973, by'Reuben
Valdez, Third Avenuei In the'.amoutit of$46.54, for damages in connection with
gravel being spread by a:City'truck;" Mr. Phillip E. Souder, 348 North 23rd Avenue,
in the amount of $85*.41,' for-damages'in with'the sewer line, it was
MOVED by Schussler,secondedby Brown that Claims be referred to the City
Manager for study and recommendation: carried,' Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Schussler
and Whitaker voting aye 'by voice vote. Cole'absent..
There being no further business to come befOre'the Council; it was MOVED'by Whitaker, .
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seconded by EdmondSon-that meeting be'adjourned at'-'5':25-P,.M. to TUesday, January 8,
1974, at the hour of 5:00 P.M., to theet at'the Flight•Deck ReStaurant: carried, •
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Schussler and:Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Cole absent.
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