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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/30/1972 Special Meeting / Regular Meeting 374 MAY 30, 1972 Since Monday, May 29, 1972, was a legal holiday, the special and regular meetings of the City Council were held on Tuesday, May 30, 1972. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MAY 30, 1972 The City Council met in special session pursuant to due notice, at 1:30 P.M., May 30, 1972, in the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Lenore Lambert, James Lust, Wal- ter Robinson and Don Schussler. Also present were City Manager McMicken, City Attorney Andrews and Administrative Assistant Jim Williams. The Council discussed a report issued by the City Manager-proposing a metropolitan approach to utility services. Also a matter of discussion was a plan for city operations during the month long absence of the City Manager. In response to a question by Councilman Lust, the functions and re- sponsibilities of the Parks =-and Recreation Commission were reviewed. The special meeting adjourned at 3 :00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING - MAY 30, 1972 - 3:00 O'CLOCK P.M. The City Council then met in regular session at the hour of 3:00 P.M., Mayor Broad pre- siding, Councilmen Lambert, Lust, Robinson and Schussler, City Manager McMicken, City Attorney Andrews and Administrative Assistant Jim Williams present on roll call. Council - men 'Brown and Whitaker absent on roll call. Councilman Brown having been excused at a pre- vious meeting, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Schussler that Councilman Whitaker be excused from this meeting: carried, Broad, Lambert, Lust, Robinson and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 22, 1972, 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. 744, having been filed with the City Clerk on May 24, 1972, by August Weible and Others, requesting improvement of 'property by the construction of a sewer between Ledwich and Rock Avenue, King Street to Mead Avenue, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Schussler that Petition No. 744, for the creation of a Local Improvement District, be re- ferred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Lambert, Lust, Robinson and Schussler voting -aye by voice vote. Brown and Whitaker absent. Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on May 26, 1972, by Martha Clemmons, 2610 Bonnie Doone, in the amount of $102,790.00 for damages caused by a fall on a city sidewalk, and by A. D. Young, 3604 Bonnie Doone, in the amount of $27.25, for clothes torn on a City bus, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Lambert that said damage claims be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Lam- bert, Lust, Robinson and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown and Whitaker absent. It was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Robinson that Ordinance No. 1413 fixing the time of delinquency and providing for the issuance of bonds for the payment of the unpaid portion of L.I.D. No. 978, Downtown Mall Utility Relocation and Street Modification Project, be passed as read: carried, Broad, Lambert, Lust, Robinson and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Brown and Whitaker absent. City Attorney Andrews explained that this is the first time an L.I.D. has been created that will be paid over the period of 20 years instead of 10, and having two rates of interest on its, bonds. He further explained that the matter of disposition of.the bonds has been discussed with legal counsel for the Mall and their accountant, and they are satisfied with the arrangement. ORDINANCE NO. 1413, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of installments of assess- ments levied for the payment of the cost of the improvements in Local Improvement District No. 978, and providing for the issuance of bonds with coupons attached for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof. It was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lust that Ordinance No. 1414 re- defining and adding City voting precincts, be passed as read: carried, Broad, Lambert, Lust, Robinson and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Brown and Whitaker absent. City Clerk Marie.Donelson explained that because of recent action taken by Yakima County in redistricting County Commissioner districts, it has been necessary to form two new voting precincts and change the boundaries on certain other precincts; thus increasing the number of City of Yakima precincts to 71. City Attorney Andrews explained that a pending lawsuit in Yakima County Superior Court relative to redistricting action makes it mandatory for the City of Yakima to redefine the boundaries of certain existing voting precincts. ORDINANCE NO, 1414, AN ORDINANCE re- defining boundaries of certain existing city voting precincts; creating and defining the boundaries of Precincts No. 70 and 71 as new city voting precincts; and declaring an emergency. Mr. L. C. Terrett, representing the Chamber of Commerce Airport Development Subcommittee, reported that this committee has held a number of meetings regarding future expansion plans for the Yakima Air Terminal, and has also worked closely with the City Planning Com- mission to update what they feel are priority items through the 1980 period and into 1990. Mr. Terrett explained that as a result of these meetings and this updating of certain por- tions of the airport master plan, the Airport Development Subcommittee is making the fol- lowing recommendations: (1) adoption of the Yakima Air Terminal master plan, on a continuing; updated basis in conjunction with requirements of the city and the City Planning Commission) (2) land acquisition, including 4 parcels on the Southeast side of the airport which pro- vide for the clear run for runway 4, and the future construction of a parallel runway; 5 parcels on the North side of the airport for future expansion of the air terminal and air freight facilities; and 2 parcels of land on the Northwest side of the airport for future extension of runway 9, (3) items that should require immediate attention are lighting and 375 • • MAY 30, 1972 . overlay of runway 4 -22 and part of taxiway, and security fencing; and (4) retain the ser- vices of an appraiser to find out what the appraised value of the land would come to. Mr. Bob Rankin, Chairman of the Aviation Committee, pointed out that the entire Board of Direc- tors of the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce officially approved and endorsed the sub - committee's proposal pf updating the general plan for the airport: Mr. H. G. Wells, Secretary - Manager, Yakima Chamber of Commerce, indicated that,it is a matter of City Coun- cil priority, as to whether mainta.ining'thepr.eent facility or land acquisition must come first. Councilman Lambert pointed out that if the City doesn't have a facility such as proposed by the sub - committee, they are not going to be able to handle the increase in the agriculture industry. Discussion indicated that the financial aspect of the recommen- dations would be the principal problem City Manager McMicken indicated that to provide long range future development, it would be helpful to adopt two °volumes of the airport master plan, one being the map, and the other text being supplemental and advisory t� the adopted master site plan. He further indicated that Planning Department will soon have a map that the Council can adopt as a site development Map, and that they have - mate- rial to back it up. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Schussler that the City Council accept the report . of the Development Subcommittee, and•re- fer it to the .Staff for analysis and recommendation: carried, Broad, Lambert, Lust, Robin- son and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown and Whitaker absent. Mr. Phil Quisenberry and Mr. E. O. Thoman, representing- Pacific•Power.and Light Company, announced the company's intentions to'terminate steam heat utility service in Yakima, effective June 1, 1974.. Mr.. Thoman explained that with the development of alternative energy sources, there has been through the years a decreasing number of steam - heating cus- tomers, and at the same time,,' Pacific has experienced a steadily increasing cost of sup- plying this service because of general inflationary trends, increased costs of labor and increased costs of materials and supplies. :He further 'explained the Company is pre- sently operating this small_system of less than '70 customers at a loss. Mr.. Thoman re- ported that because of these reasons, and following a study of the matter, the Company has reluctantly decided to terminate operation of its steam -heat facilities in Yakima. It was further indicated that the Company would discuss the matter.of termination of service with each of its steam -heat customers and make available to them the Company's experience II and technical advice in order to bring about a solution to their future heating needs with as little. inconvenience as possible. No formal action was taken. Mr.- Harold Lloyd and Mr,., Don Krise, representing the Task -Force on Hunger, requested that the Council write a letter of support to the - governor -for the Dual Distribution Food As- sistance Program of Yakima County.. Mr..Krise-explained. that under this program, people eligible for food stamps would be able choose either food stamps or,federally donated•• foods without cost. He further explained that the Task Force on Hunger has written the governor 'requesting that: he_ :apply to :the Department of Agriculture for such _a •program for Yakima County, and they have not received an answer. After due discussion,.it MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Robinson that the Council send a letter to the governor in support of this program: carried; Broad, - Lambert,: :LustRobinson :and Sdhussler . :voting aye :by ;voice vote. Brown -and Whitaker :absent:. ••: - : : Administrative Assistant Jim Williams referred the matter of water -sewer grants to Direc- tor of Planning and Community Development Jay and - -Public Works Director Dave Vargas. Planning Director Jay Otto explained that resolutions have been prepared appli- cation for federal funds for the development.of new domestic, :-commercial and .industrial sewage collection systems and fireflow water..distribution systems:i:n.'unincorporated areas immediately adjacent to the eastern boundaries of the City of Yakima, and that they are based on a general plan amendment for these three areas. He further explained that the reasons.for.these'applications are (1): the areas. are presently.totally.flacking in•both • • water distribution _and sewage collection >lsystems ;. :dependent entirely :upon_septic. -tanks and • private wells, which are becoming.:increasingly :contaminated, ; (2') -the: areas are unincorpo- rated, with a very low median income level and a very high unemployment rate, thus, without the ability to provide these services without. maximum assistance,,(3)•the water supply and treatment, and the sewage treatment facilities of the City of._Yakima: :•more than ade- quate to handle this present and future increased demand, and (4). the proposed facilities are essential to the health and safety, • and :_.to the planning ; and development of. - the ' areas and of the city. Mr. Otto indicated that if and when these applications are .granted, the` City Council - would have to.7.decide:on their annexation. policy, before.utilities are extended to -any of - -these three areas Public •Works -Director :Dave Vargas briefly reviewed the back - ground._and :explained: :the _preliminary layouts of :.water :and sewer systems for these • three areas. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Schussler- that. Resolution No.-,D -1868 author.izingsubmission of preliminary. application for a water -sewer grant to South Broadway area, be passed as read: carried.., Broad, Lambert,' Lust, Robinson and Schussler voting aye on' roll call. Brown and Whitaker absent. - RESOLUTION NO.. D- 1868; - :AcRESOLUTION.authorizing: andLdirecting :the :City Manager and+City Clerk of the City of Yakima .to make , application• for :a• federal grant to: finance a. water sewer project in the South Broadway area near the City of Yakima. :: : : : 11: E'= ' : ::rl1:- --- - ?t : .. : + :. : _ _: _ . _ _1 : : :. :.- .:t.1•7 _ .. : It was-then.MOVED_by-Robinson, seconded by-Schussler that.Resolution No. :D- 1869:. - authorizing submission of preliminary application for • a water -sewer :'grant •,to Fairview - Sumac+- area•, be. passed :as :read::.carried, :.Broad,".Lambert ;-,Lust; Robinson : Schussler _voting •,ay_e •roll.• call. Brown and Whitaker :: • RESOLUTION NO. D- 1869, '. RESOLUTION authorizing and •.directing the City. Manager Land •:City Clerk,.of the City. of Yakima to • -make. application -_for, a :federal grant: to .f'inance a water - sewer -project ! in .the Fairview -Sumac :area .near the City of :Yakima. : :. It was then MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. D -1870 authorizing submission..of :preliminary application for ±a water -sewer , grant:to.:Fruitvale area, be passed as read: carried, _Broad, Lambert; Lust; Robinson and Schuss.l'er :•voting aye :on roll :call. Brown land Whitaker absent :.: - -: - ': r : _ : : .: ; :i:. _ _ +: _ H 2,' : - - -- __c._ :t r� .+ c :_: _. .. :.... RESOLUTION NO.: D- 1$70 ; RESOLUTION :a.uthorizing - .and :.directing the City :Manager and :City - Clerk of the City of Yakima to make for.:.a federal grant -to finance: - a •water :. sewer : project - -in - the :Fruitvale area near. the :City+_of Yakima ::.. Public Works Director.. Dave ;Vargas .reported that :the - following :bids 'were :received and ;con- 376 MAY 30, 1972 • sidered by - a Bid Board on .May :26; 1972, for .the _construction .af. :'•Bf" Street -and coln Avenue At- Grade•Crossing as follows: :• Schedule I Schedule rII _ _. _ Graham & .Morr.is Const. -Co. , Inc.. . $258,185. -33 $263;008 • • Superior. Asphalt & Concrete, Co. 244,452.30 253,994.80 .• • . He further reported that an'error.was discovered in the tabulation of the bids,•and that Superior . Asphalt was .the low .bidder...: Mr ::Vargas :explained that ;the, figures are „within, . amounts specified in our U.A.B.° !prospectus and within our _grant, _but have to.• be c.onf.irmed by the U.A.B. Board., The City Eng.ineer.recommend =ing that :under these conditions,; the Con- tract awarded to Superior” Asphalt & Concrete, :Co. ;...who submitted the : :lowest._and best bid in the amount of "$244,452.30 for Schedule I and $253,994.80 for Schedule II, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert that the recommendation,p.f the Engineer be accepted and that .the contract be awarded to Superior Asphalt _& oncrete, Co.,,', in ,the amount of $244,452.30 for - Schedule I and - $253 ;9,94,.80 for -Schedule II, - subject confirmation, and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with said contractor upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Broad, Lambert, Lust Robinson, and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown and Whitaker absent. Fred Andrews, Acting City Manager, explained that the City of Yakima, in cooperation with Yakima School District No.. 7, contemplates the installation of tennis .courts_ on the,Eisen- hower High School campus, and that ORB Architects- Planners - Engineers have offered to pre - pare drawings and specifications for said project. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. D -1871 authorizing the execution of an agreement with'ORB Architects- Planners - Engineers for preparation of contract documents for installation of tennis courts at Eisenhower High School, be passed as read: carried, Broad Lambert, Lust, Robinson and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Brown and Whitaker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -1871, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager•and City - Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with ORB Architects -- Planners-- Engi;. neers for.preparation of contract documents for installation of tennis courts at Eisen- hower High School. • Fred Andrews, Acting City Manager, explaining that the City owns personal property which is surplus and has no foreseeable use and,which should: be sold at auction, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Schussler that Rsolution No. D -1872 authorizing the sale of surplus City property by Auction, be passed as read: carried, Broad, Lambert, Lust, Robinson. and Schussler voting aye on. roll call. Brown and Whitaker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -1872, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus personal property owned' by the City of Yakima. • Administrative Assistant Jim Williams reported'that the following bids were received and considered by a Bid Board on May 24, 1972, for the purchase of Krueger Polypropylene stacking chairs as follows: Harris Office. Equipment $599.40 Rosser and Sutton 630.00 0 • Yakima Office Supply . 635.04 Yakima Bindery 806.40 • He further reported that the Bid Board recommends that the bid be awarded to Harris Office Equipment; in the amount of $599.40, who submitted the lowest and best bid. Mr. Williams also reported that the following bids were received and considered by a Bid Board on May 30, 1972, for the construction of Council Chambers Alterations: • •Hugh J. Templeton $ 9,433.70 . • R & R Construction 12,282.42 and that the.Bid Board recommends that the bid be awarded to Hugh J. Templeton, in the amount of $9,433.70, who submitted the lowest and best bid. After'due discussion,' it was MOVED by Robinson ; 'seconded by Schussler that the recommendation of the Bid Board be ac= cepted and that the contract for construction of Council Chambers Alterations b'e awarded to Hugh J.•Templeton, in the amount of $9,433.70: carried, Broad, Lambert, Lust, Robin- son and Schussler voting aye .by voice vote. Brown and .Whitaker absent. Council members wishing to see the second color chosen to go with the green sample of 'a chair, it was decidedsto• wait on the awarding of the bid on the purchase of Krueger Polypropylene stac- king chairs. City Manager McMicken 'reported 'on a' request from Mr. Robert Brown to amend the Zoning Or- dinance in order 'for him to install self - service gasoline pumps in front of his store located at 45 West Mead Avenue. He explained that in 1971 the•Planning Department com- piled a report regarding the relevancy of the current regulations concerning service sta- tions locating in a. B-2 Zone. Mr. McMicken reported that the Planning. Department found the 150 foot setback requirement to be a primary concern, and that t� amend the 150 foot requirement would be a "band -aid approach" to a much needed . of the present Zoning Ordinance. He further reported that the Planning staff recommends that the City Council delay action on the 150 foot setback requirement until a complete revision of the Zoning Ordinance can•be undertaken. After due discussion, Council members.referred the matter back to the. City Manager and Staff to ascertain whether the need'for an ordinance change is immediate or can wait while the Planning Department makes amore comprehensive report on several" provisions of the code. City Manager McMicken reported that the Fire Station #5 Site Plan has been revised in order to 'provide future addition for crews quarters and stall additions. He further re- ported that in order to make these revisions, it is necessary to purchase additional pro- perty. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Robinson that the site plan ;'revised as of May 26, 1972, be approved: carried, Broad, Lambert, Lust, Robinson and Schussler voting aye by •'voice vote. Brown and Whitaker absent. It was then MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lust that Resolution'No. D -1973 accepting an option to purchase real property for a portion of a fire station site,"be passed as read: carried, Broad, Lambert, Lust, Robinson and Schussler voting•aye on roll call. Brown and Whitaker absent. • • S@ MAY 30, 1972 . RESOLUTION NO. D- 1873, A RESOLUTION accepting an option to purchase real property for a portion of a fire station site. . Administrative Assistant Jim Williams recommending that the City Council authorize out -of- State travel for Director of Planning and Community Development Jay Otto to travel to Vancouver, British Columbia to attend a course on Management of.Planning Organizations the University of British Columbia, from July 6 through 8, and for Claire Mullenneix of the Police Department to travel to Victoria, British Columbia to attend the International • Association of'Police'.Identification, June 1 through 3, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Lust that the requested out -of -State travel be allowed'with expenses paid: carried, Broad,. Lambert, Lust, Robinson and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown and Whitaker • absent. . There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Lust, seconded by Schussler that we do now adjourn at the hour of 5:45 P.M.: carried, Broad, Lambert, Lust, Robinson. and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. 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