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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/1971 Business Meeting _` • 169 • • MARCH . 8, 1971= The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson presiding, Councilmen Brown, Keith, Lambert,.Lust, McNeice and Robinson, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews presen on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Keith. -. . . • The minutes of - the regular meeting of March :1, 1971, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Larson declared said minutes approved as recorded. " This being the time,fixed for the Hearing on Petition No. 680, filed by Antonio Alegria & Others, requesting annexation of property situated between West Chestnut and Ti•eton Drive, between S. 56th and 60th,Avenues, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by McNeice that an Ordinance annexing said property, be passed as read. Mr. Allen Fortier,, Attorney, and property owner in this vicinity,. spoke regarding this matter and reported that a petition was filed with the City Clerk on this date signed by approximately,45 property owners who signed the, .original Petition No. 680 to annex, demanding that their names be removed from Petition No. 680. City Attorney Andrews explained that according to the law regarding annexation, it is the privilege of the signers to remove their names from a petition any time previous to Council action in which it is received by the Council and a time of hearin! is fixed on said matter and they cannot remove the.-names once that Council action has taken • place. Mr. Fortier indicated that they disagree with the City Attorney's interpretation of the annexation law, and feel that, they can remove their names from the..Petiti.on this after- noon. Council members asked what had made property owners change their minds after.signing the original Petition to annex. Property owners present who wish.to.h.ave their names removed from the original Petition, were Mr. James Clifford and Mr. Vern Fuge. Also speaking against being annexed was.Mr. Ray.Embre.e, whoi his name from the origi- nal Petition before it was presented for Council action -''He stated .that when the Petition was first brought around he understood it was 'just to show 'interest In obtaining .a sewer and that he' didn't realizefi•t was for annexation. Property owners present and speaking for the annexation were Mr. & Mr-s. James Warnick, Mr. Ralph Huck, and, Mr. . Dan Smith, all statin! that Mr. Alegria-brought the two Petitions at the same time and explained them-very well, ' one for 'Annexation and one the information of a'sewer district, that they do not feel that there was any pressure and that everyone had plenty of time to decide whether -they wanted to sign the Petitions or not. Public Works Director John Mayo explained' the differ- ence in the cost of the City putting in the sewer system in area and that of any other system being put in and stated that no other system could possibly cost less. .City Manager McMicken stated that there 'have been discussions about Nob Hill or West Valley having a sewer system, and the likelihood of a separate treatment plant being constructed'in the .area is practically nil as ,the funding requires that there ,be no duplication of existing ' facilities. He explained that there have been discussions about other annexations, and meetings arranged with the people concerned.' Mr. McMicken referred to the request by.Glas- cam Builders for sewer service, for property .a • greatdis.tance from the City limits and stated that the County has opposed City sewer extension for this distance, but as far as the Alegria annexation, in the Review Board Hearing , -Les Conrad,'County Commissioner, voted in favor of this annexation, so that the County and City policies on this annexation and sewer district are not 'in conflict. Mr. Alegria speaking for this annexation explained what `had been done to get the signatures on the two petitions and that he had done this because the had expressed a desire fora sewer system. He stated that there had been a public meeting before the Petitions were turned in and at that meeting there were seven individuals who had removed their names from the Petitions and later three of them had • put, their names back on. He further stated that he feels that if the poeple want the annexation and sewer system, they would sign the petitions and if they do not, they they - would not sign. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by. Lambert that this matter be continued for one week to further study matter: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, Lust, McNeice•and Robinson voting aye by voice.vote.,. • II Councilman Lust excused at 4:30 P • This being the time fixed for the Hearing the Confirmation of the Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll for the year 1971," it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Keith that Ordinance No. 1288 confirming said Assessment Roll, be passed as read: Mr. Frank Stein, Public Utilities Director,.reported that the rates in most of the Irrigation Districts have in- creased and referred to his Memo explaining the. reasons- for this increase: - Those - present some objecting to the charges, and others asking.questions regarding"the'raisein: rates, maintenance, water pressure, and discussing other problems_with,Mr: Stein were: Mr. David Nelson, 722 S.'9th Avenue, MacLaren District,; Mr. George Wentz,'808 S. 7th Avenue; prope owner at 812 S. 4th Avenue; Mr. Powell, General System; Emily Day, 607 S. 9th Street, Mr. Abbott, 305 S. 3rd Avenue; Mr. Hollenbeck; and''Mr. Tom Marshall. Mr. Stein stated that he would answer those letters received regarding.this matter from who are not present at this .meeting :` After - due ;discussion, Mayor Larson .called for the roll Call vote .on the Motion to pass Ordinance No. 1288 confirming the Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll for the calendar year 1971, and it carried, Brown, Keith,.Lambert, Larson, McNeice and_Robin- son voting aye on roll call. Lust absent. ,.. . • ORDINANCE NO. 1288, AN ORDINANCE confirming irrigation - maintenance assessment roll of the City of Yakima for the calendar year 1971, and levying - irrigation maintenance assess- ments according to such roll; and- declaring an emergency A Damage Claim having been ,filed with„ the ,City Clerk..on ,February . 26, .1971,_ by Myrlin H. Ackerman, 213•S. 18th.Avenue, for damages in the amount. -of • $268.33,- .caused, to. -•two vehicles because of street conditions and parking conditions, it .was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown that said Damage Claim be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Keith,.Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. . Lust absent. A Notice of Appeal from the Decision of the Planning Commission, having been filed • with the City Clerk on March 5, 1971, by Mr. Howard Hettinger, Attorney, representing George and Lucille Tucker, requesting rezone of property on 2002.W..Lincoln Avenue, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by•Brown that 22,•1971, .be fixed' as the time for a public hearing on.said matter: carried ;" - 'Brown,. Keith, liambett; Larson,' McNeice'and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. -Lust absent. The City Treasurer submitted the following report for the•month of 1971: . February 28, 1971 0 Mr. Craig McMicken City Manager Yakima, Washington AA :6® MARCH 8, 1971 • • Dear Sir: -. . The following investments were purchased during the month of February, 1971'. DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #490 - DUE 6/8/71 NBW $100,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #960 - DUE 7/8/71 B:YAK. . 50.,.000..00. TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #1746- -DUE 6/8/71 NBC 50,000.00 . TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2518- -DUE 6/8/7.1SEA- 1ST100,000.00 • $300,000.00 CEMETERY TRUST , . . . YAKIMA L.I.D. #980 - WARRANT #1 4,362.79. . 4,362.79 TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #1602275 @ 100M SKR #56783 - DUE 5/20/71 (PURCH'D. FROM GENERAL FD.) 97,597.83 U.S. TREASURY NOTE .#1438 @ 100M - SKR #55295 • DUE 8/15/71 ( PURCH'D. FROM GENERAL FD.) 101,750.00 199,347.83 Total investments purchased during the month of February,' 1971 • • . $503,710.62 The following investments were sold during the month of February, 1971. • • GENERAL U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #4039140/41 - SKR #37059 18,472.40 • U,.S. TREASURY NOTES # 1438 - SKR #55295 101,750.00 . • U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL - SKR #56783 . 97,597.83 - 217,820.23 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION FOR LIBRARY BUILDING U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL - SKR #57205 9 ;895.50 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - SKR #44391 .. 9,510.12 •• 19,405.62 MUNICIPAL AIRPORT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL. - SKR #42914 . 9,471.2 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - SKR #57206 19,791.00 29,262.25 • IRRIGATION .. - U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS SKR•#37063 18,472.40 • - 18,472 ; 40 • SPECIAL WATER DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF L.I.D. U..S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL - SKR #37060 9,236.20 9,236..20 DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT . U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL - SKR #51850 48,412.83 • 48',412.83 • WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND 1956 RESERVE ACCOUNT - U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - SKR #37062 • 23,090.50 . 23,090.50 WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND 1968 RESERVE ACCOUNT , U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - SKR #42913 . 18,942.50 • ' . U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - SKR #37061 18,472.40 37,414.90 • WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND 1968 PRINCIPAL & INTEREST • . • U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - SKR #53368 39,000.00 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS SKR #57204 29,686.50 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL - SKR #42912 47,356:25' U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - SKR #51851 • 38,892.28 $'154,935.03 • L.I. GUARANTY • . U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL - SKR #37058 9,236.20• 9,236.20 • Total investments sold during the month of February, 1971 $ 567,286.16 Respectfully submitted, - Doris A. Hufferd Deputy City - Treasurer . APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE s/ JOHN M..LARSON Mayor , s/ CRAIG MCMICKEN City Manager s/ W. LEONARD CROSE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE s/ WALTER CHAPPEL City Treasurer • DAH:dh It was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown,that the report of the City Treasurer dated February 28, 1971, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and appro- ved :, carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, _Larson; McNeice and Robinson voting .aye by voice vote. Lust absent. • City Manager McMicken explaining that the City and the Pacific•Power-and Light Company are presently negotiating for the acquisition by the Cityof the Fruitvale Canal and its right - of -way owned by the Pacific Power and Company and pending the conclusion of such negotiations, which may take 30 to 45 days, it is necessary to provide forthe'cleaning and maintenance of the Canal to prepare for its use during the irrigation season, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Keith that Resolution No. D -1605 authorizing the execution of a letter of agreement with Pacific Power and Light Company for said purpose, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert,. Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting -aye on roll call. Lust absent. • RESOLUTION NO. D-1605, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the . City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a letter' of agreement with the Pacific Power & Light Co. regarding canal cleaning and maintenance. City Manager McMicken explaining that Fire MarshalMatson Young filed a Claim for Damages for $8.40 for repair to his glasses which were damaged,during a fire, it was MOVED by Keith seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. D -1606 authorizing payment of said Damage Claim, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Lust absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -1606, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of a Claim for Damages filed by Matson A. Young. 171 MARCH 8, 1971. City Manager McMicken explaining that a Damage Claim filed by Lawrence C. Cloud, 226 Cleman•Avenue, in the amount of $29.93 for damages caused•by water,,backed up from the sewer and flooding his basement, that this has been investigated by the Staff and recommen- ding.payment, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown that Resolution'No. D -1607 authorizing payment of said Damage Claim, be passed as read carried,• Brown,' Keith, - Lambert Larson, McNeicer,•... and •Robinson aye. on roll call. Lust absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -1607, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of a Claim.for Damages filed against the City of Yakima by Lawrence W. Cloud., City Manager McMicken explaining that the Yakima City Creamery, Inc., desires to construct a canopy over a portion of the public alleyway between S. 5th Avenue and vacated S. 6th Avenue, in accordance with drawings and a letter of agreement, and that the Staff has reviewed this matter and recommends: that a revocable permit should be granted for such pur- poses, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Keith that. Resolution No. D -1608 granting said revocable permit, subject to the conditions in the letter of agreement, be passed as read: carried, Brown,.Keith, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Lust absent. . • RESOLUTION. NO. D -1608, A RESOLUTION granting a revocable permit to Yakima City Creamery, Inc., to construct a canopy over City Manager McMicken referred the matter of the Municipal Committee Report to the Governor proposing new State Legislation, to City Attorney Fred Andrews, who briefly reviewed this report, having been Co- Chairman on the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Mr. Andrews reported that Councilman Lambert also served on this committee and had been a part of the committee that drafted the. Optional Municipal Code, passed by the 1967 Legislature to be effective in 1969. He further'repor.ted that during 1969 and 1970, the Municipal Committee met at various times with Irepreentatives of the, Association of Washington Cities and as a result drafted several' pieces of legislation, much, of which - was aimed at up- dating the Optional Municipal Code. ''Mr. Andrews read the Conclusion.oftthe report signed by Gordon L. Walgren, Chairman, as follows The Municipal Committee finds' that because of the rapidity of cul- tural change, the statutory laws governing the people in the urban areas of this state must constantly be revised. Such revisions require concentrated investigation and study, inclu- ding considerable technical assistance. For reasons the Legislative Municipal Committee recommends to the 42nd Washington State Legislature that its activities be con- tinued and that the Municipal Committee be made a permanent interim committee of the Legis- lature. . City Manager McMicken reported that . in: accordance with an agreement between the City and Nob Hill Water Company to have the City takeover Nob Hill water users east of 40th Avenue, Walnut to Englewood , that a letter has been received from Max Vincent, President of the Nob Hill Water Company, authorizing the transfer of some 61 water users in this vicinity and listing these for the information of the City Council. City Manager McMicken explaining that a request for outside City utility service has been made by Mirl Mabry, 1703 E. Viola and that the Staff recommends that this be granted, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by McNeice that therequested outside utility service be allowed, subject to the applicant signing an outside hookup agreement: carried, Brown, Keith,.Lambert, "Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. .Lust absent. City Manager McMicken explaining that in accordance with Council action of February 16, 1971, which directed that a study committee be appointed to evaluate alternative courses of action in involving youth in local government, as recommended. by City Manager Report #109, Youth Involvement in Local Government, that a Youth Involvement Study Committee has been appointed as follows: A.C. Davis High School - Margaret Lord Eisenhower High School - Paul Fountain Carroll High School - Lynn Greiner Yakima Valley College - Walker Martin Don Gough Ann Conyers City Planning Commission - Mrs. Marilyn Hudson Parks & Recreation Commission - Mer Edmondson ' Mr. McMicken further reporting that the only member yet to be appointed to this Committee is one from the City Council, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert that Council- man Royal Keith be appointed to this Committee as the City Council member: carried, Brown, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. .Lust absent. City Manager McMicken referred to an off - the - agenda item, that of the agreement between the County and City authorizing the creating of the joint computer center, with the pro- vision that an agreement for installing and using computer facilities shall be subject to the approval of both the County and City. He explained that proposals forthe installation and use of such joint computer facilities have been received and reviewed, with a tentative award having been made to Sperry Rand Corporation, UNIVAC Division, subject to further negotiation of a mutually acceptable agreement and that a copy of such a negotiated agree- ment as previously approved and executed by Yakima County, has been reviewed and found acceptable, and recommending that the City also approve and execute said agreement, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. D -1609 authorizing the execution of an agreement for said installation and use of joint Yakima County and City of Yakima computer facilities, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Lust absent. RESOLUTION NO, D- 1609, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Sperry Rand Corporation, UNIVAC Division, for in- stallation and use of joint Yakima County and City of Yakima computer facilities. City Manager McMicken referring to another off - the - agenda item, that of the purchasing of right -of -way property for Nob Hill Boulevard improvement, reported that offers to sell have been received from two property owners, Robert C. & Donna Mansfield and the John Caldren Estate, and that the offers seem to be reasonable according to the City's appraiser George Lemon. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D -1610 authorizing the purchase of said right-of-way property from • ® • MARCH 8, 1971' - Robert C. and•Donna Mansfield,' be passed -as read: carried,_Brown, Keith, Lambert,.Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye' on roll call. Lust absent.. ,. . RESOLUTION NO. D -1610 , A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of right of way property for Nob Hill Boulevard improvements. . - . . . . It was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D-1611. 'authorizing the purchase of the aforementioned right of way property for Nob Hill Improvements from the John Caldren•Estate be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Lust absent. . RESOLUTION NO. D- 1611,,A RESOLUTION'authorizing'the purchase of right of way property for Nob Hill Boulevard improvements. City Manager McMicken reported on'the.trip'to "Olympia which they met with U.A.B. Staff regarding the "Lincoln Avenue and "B ".Street Overpasses and funding, and stated that they feel encouraged that their stggetion'of dropping the 'Lincoln Overpass'project, and leaving the funds for the "B" Street crossing, might be - acceptable. 'He further reported that as far as the Yakima Avenue Underpass project is concerned, another 90 -day period'will close out the use of•those funds and stated that the U.A.B. Staff that a letter•be supplied them before the end of the month so that at-the April meeting the Board would ask them to extend the date of the funds for use for the Yakima Avenue Underpass project and request that due to' the traffic shift , to Walnut- that these funds be used to improve that street. He stated that they were-given encouragement by both-the-Chief Engineer and the Secretary of the Board. • • r---_: • . • -- • - • • . • . • . There being no business to come before the Council,.it was MOVED by McNeice,:secon- ded by Keith that we do now „adjourn at the hour of 5, :25 P,.M.: n n, Keith, Lam- bert„ McNeice and Robinso voting aye voice vot . :Lust _ absent. _ -„ READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY `4 p,, .--11 • DATE ' 3 75 7/ 6UNC I LMAN .. . • . . � DATE / / • . COUNCILMAN • ' - • . ATTEST: _ , j . 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