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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/1973 Special Meeting / Regular Meeting r 501/ JANUARY 15, 1973 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 15; 1973 The City Council met in special session pursuant to due notice at 6:30 P.M., January 15, 1973, in the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Howard C. Cole, Betty Edmondson, Jim Lust, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Also present were City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Jack Daniel, Director of Parks and Recreation Bill,Hutsin- piller, Ron Abernathy and Administrative Assistant Jim Flint. Mr. Gordon Wonder was present and stated to the Council his opinion that a 'watchdog com- mittee" or some similar committee be created to deal with problems which pertain to the expenditure of City funds and problems dealing with complaints of City services or the actions of City employees. He expressed the concern that the Council's input on these type of subjects. were staff•oriented and he feels that the creation of such a committee would provide a second means of input upon which Council could judge matters more objec= tively. It was pointed out to Mr. Wonder by Chairman Mayor Bert Broad that this is, in effect, now being done since all matters dealing with the subjects of which Mr. Wonder was concerned received not only Staff input, but are also subject to public hearing at regu- larly scheduled Council;meetings. Several members of the Council expressed their appre- ciation to Mr. Wonder for his interest and for coming to the Council to speak to the subject. The Council then went into executive session to hear a proposal for acquisition and the exchange of property and costs associated therewith. Mr. Clem Enright and Mr. Jack Rovig, being present, briefed the Council on a proposal and alternate proposal for acquisition of the Elks' Lodge building and the demolition of the existing City Planning building,. which would provide an underground parking facility to be used by the City Police above which would be situated another parking facility owned by the Seattle First National Bank. This parking lot would be held on a horizontal title arrangement between the City and Seattle First. The Elks' building would be part of a acquisition program to gather properties adjacent to the Elks' building for the purpose of expanding into a Civic Center. Mr. Enright's estimated cost of the acquisition of the Elks' Temple was stated at $198,000, but he also pointed out that this figure was probably high. Mr. Jack Rovig's alternate proposal was a proposal to acquire the Elks' building at a cost of $125,000. Mr. Rovig indicated his feeling that Mr. Enright's proposal was far superior to this alternate proposal, since it would permit the development of a total Civic Center arrangement.. The City Manager then addressed the subject of acquisition of the Masonic Temple building and indicated that the George Washington Foundation had offered to sell this facility for $675,000. The City Manager expressed his opinion that it could probably be acquired for $500,000. The Masonic Center would provide 45,000 square feet of floor space, which could readily be used with some remodeling required for community special interest groups and their activities, to include teenagers and senior citizens. The Council was then briefed on a tentative plan for acquisition and use of this facility by Parks Director, Bill Hutsinpiller, and Recreation Superintendent, Ron'Abernathy. Bill Hutsinpiller esti- mated the cost to remodel this facility into a Senior Citizen Center and Teenage Center at about $100,000. He further expressed a total of $42,000 for operations and maintenance costs associated with the annual maintenance for this facility. Operations and maintenance costs include approximately $16,000 for one Recreation Supervisor and maintenance man and about $26,000 for maintenance. There was discussion between various members of the City Council as to the proposal, but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. • REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1973 - 8:00 O'CLOCK P.M. The City Council then met in regular session at the hour of 8:00 P.M., Mayor Broad presid- ing Councilmen Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Wray Brown. The minutes of the special and regular meetings of January 8, 1973, having been duly certi- fied 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. 770, having been filed with the City Clerk on January 12, 1973, by Raymond and Juanita Crane and others, requesting annexation of property located on Haven Way, north of the Chalet Mall, it was MOVED by Lust, seconded by Schussler that the Petition for Annexation filed by Raymond and Juanita Crane and John and Judy Scott, being Petition No. 770, be approved as meeting the requirements of law; that said Petition be referred to the City Manager and Planning Commission for study and recommendation; and that January 29, 1973, be set as the date for a public hearing by the City Council on this Petition. A Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on January 8, 1973, by Dorothy Zirkle, in the amount of $2,051.19, for damages caused by an accumulation of debris on the side- walk, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that said Damage Claim be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken reported that the City Staff has been studying means whereby the City might contract for manpower development services to be performed by the Opportunities Industrialization Center. Councilman Schussler expressed the feeling that the Council is • 501 • • JANUARY 15, 1973 . • forced to delay this matter until such time as it can be considered along with other re- quests for Federal Revenue Sharing monies,. Councilman Lust stated a desire for more specific information from O.I.C. as to how they plan to use the $65,000 they are request- ing in Federal Shared Revenue money. Councilmen Cole and Edmondson asked 'for an opinion from City Andrews concerning the legality of financial support to O.I.C. City •Attorney Andrews stated that there should be a relationship between the manpower training and City government manpower requirements. He further reported that the City could not make an outright grant in the amount of $65,000 to O.I Mayor Broad explained to those present from O.I.C. that the Staff would need to meet-w representatives of O.I.C. and gather -its on how the $65,000 in funds from 'the City would be spent. Present and speaking to this matter was Mr.. Henry Beauchamp, Executive. Director of O.I.C. Parks Director, Bill Hutsinpiller, reported on the recommendation of the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission to obtain an option on the Moore property for community park purposes. Mr. Hutsinpiller reviewed the Park Commission minutes dated November 14, 1972, the Site Inspection Report'and Staff Report dealing with the acquisition of this property located at the intersection of 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive. He stated that the house presently located on.the property would be of no use in the park since it 'is divided into a, number of small rooms and needs numeroussimprovements. Mr. Hutsinpiller reported this site to be an ideal location next to Wilson Junior High School and provides for needed outdoor athle- tic facilities and future planning. He stated that the matter of an option has not been discussed with Mr. Moore as yet. He reported that 25 percent of the total $250,000 cost would be sought through State and Federal matching funds. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that the City. Manager be requested to discuss the matter of an option on this property with the Moore's and bring back a report to the Council at a later date: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Recreation Superintendent, Ron Abernathy, reported that many people outside the City limits . of Yakimalwere taking advantage of City facilities for recreation activities, which then resulted in a study of the practices of other cities and a consequent recommendation that Yakima charge higher recreation fees for those coming in from outside the City. Mr. Abernathy further stated that some identification or proof of residence may be required from, people using City facilities if rates are charged for outsiders.. After due discussion, it was MOVED by.• seconded by):Cole: that appropriate legislation.be .pre- pared which implement higher recreation - .fees;.to distinguish between :resident and non - resident users of City facilities': carried, Broad! Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Councilman Schussler voting nay by voice vote. Doctor 'Marjorier : Wilson ;.:representing -Southeast Community) :Center _being _present , passed to Councilmen the proposed 1973 Budget for the Center in the total amount of $76,350. Doctor Wilson requested $62,904 of Federal Revenue Sharing money to assist the Southeast Commu -. pity Center., She reviewed :the 'Center's Help: :Pr.ogram,.'.: whereby :patientsl:are sent to. :appropriate .physicians inc:difficult or emergency.. situations' .Doctor Wilson further reviewed the plans for a bilingual director for the 'Health Help Program." It was the consensus of those :Councilmen present .that 'no _decision :be :made on the from South- east Community Center at this time, but that the Council considers this request - along with others for Federal Revenue Sharing monies. City Manager McMicken - asked for a .review ..of the - activities . of.Lthe :Parks :and Recreation Department .and call Parks Director; Bill Hutsinpiller Recreation Superintendent; Ron'Abernathy, for this report. Mr. Abernathy reviewed his Year -end Report, - - .dated • - , December, 1972, stating that a good deal of cooperation was received from the various schools for implementing the indoor recreation centers and reported :on :the - _policy. :of the Parks Department in regards touusing school facilities. He also reviewed his Year -end • Special Interest Report dated December 29, 1972, stating that no budgetirig.was-made for this program in 1972 and .that $647. was derived through the. :self - supporting activities listed in his report. - Parks Director; Bill Hutsinpiller,. reviewed. the. 1972- Recreation Program Attendance Report, .reporting..a 'yearly total of i 527; attending the .new recreation programs and a yearly total of 351,412 attending the standard recreation programs. Mr. Hutsinpiller then reviewed the Status Report of Bond Issue Projects, describing the work done on each project and the completion date for each. He further reported on plans for approximately- 12-18 projects. in 1 City Manager McMicken _reported .on ..the notice from HUD cancelling matching funds for Washington :Park stating. that 5.0 .percent• of .the .total.: $83,056 was to be in the form of a grant and 25 percent from IAC. He outlined plans for resuhmittal to - IAC for the full .7- :5 percent and :.for :seeking funds 18.. - : : : :._ : - : : It was MOVED by Lust, seconded -by- .Whitaker. that :Res.olution' No.. D= 1982,. authorizing -an. -- easement and agreement with Yakima County for street right of way purposes in connection with 40th Avenue improvements, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Public Works Director, Dave Vargas, explained the location of the extension from 40th _to Fruitvale Boulevard that would occur across City owned property, resulting in the purchase of land by the County at the same price as the City paid two years ago, in the amount of $3,500. .RESOLUTION NO. D -1982, A RESOLUTION authorizing and'.directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an easement and agreement with the County of Yakima in connection with the improvement of 40th Avenue. It was MOVED by Lust; seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D -1983, authorizing the exe- cution of a Quit Claim Deed conveying property to Yakima County in connection with 40th 'Avenue improvements,: be- passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -1983, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and deliver a quit claim deed to Yakima County. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D -1984, authorizing the •execution of an agreement with Yakima County establishing fees for refuse disposal and sale of equipment, be passed; carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Public Works Director, Dave Vargas, explained plans 02 JANUARY 15, 1973 • whereby the-County-will use the _Terrace Heights .Solid Site- for. disposal of refuse.., and that the,City would sell- a.Compactor.and Dodge.Truck to the County,for•these purposes. He reported that the City will pay.:$6.40 for each compactor:load.,• RESOLUTION NO. D- 1984•,-A.RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the execution of an agree- . ment with Yakima County regarding disposal of solid waste; declaring certain personal property to be' Surplus the needs of the City and authorizing its sale to Yakima County. City Attorney. Andrews - reviewed:his Memorandum concerning the settlement of Marco vs. Trimble and the•City of Yakima, recommending.the.•passage of the proposed Resolution autho- rizing settlement of this suit. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Lust that Resolu- tion No. D- 1984,, authorizing settlement of pending litigation entitled "Marco vs Trimble and the City of.Yakima," be _passed: carried, Broad, - Brown, Cole, Edmondson; :Lust,Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -1985, A RESOLUTION authorizing settlement of pending litigation entitled John. Marco v.. Delbert Trimble and Jane Doe Trimble, husband and wife, and the City of Yakima, cause No. 55467 the Superior Court of the State of Washington, in and for Yakima County. • City Manager - McMicken referred to the application by Selah.for sanitary interceptor sewers and pump station, stating a total cost torbe.$1,412,.000. He- further reviewed.:the State and Federal matching funds. Mr. McMicken. stated that he had referred this matter to the Director of Utilities, Frank Stein, who recommended that it be given full approval. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Cole that the information from the Kittitas- Yakima Regional .Clearing House..be .•returned to them _with the - recommendation .of the approval from the City Council for this application by Selah: ,carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. • City Manager McMicken referred to his Report #162 concerning Commercial Refuse Containers and reviewed:this report. .-Director:of.Public Works, Dave Vargas, stated that no rate increase is expected by Eichler Disposal, Inc., for the conversion to thirty or more port- able refuse :bins in the Downtown District. Mr. Vargas further reported that there,would be .a six -month .phase out for. the •use of the scoop bins -now in use. •After due discussion, it•was MOVED by Lust, seconded•by Schussler that the matter of .commercial refuse containers be referred. to the Downtown Task .Force for their recommendation to the City Manager and Staff and that a report be brought back to the Council in thirty days. City Manager McMicken reported that the 1973 Budget for the City of Yakima is now available and asked for questions concerning the budget. There were no questions from Councilmen at this time. • - An Ordinance transferring $1,007.57 from 361- Airport Fund to 461 - Airport Fund; ,and appropriating that amount to the 1973 appropriation for 461- Airport Fund, having been read by title at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until January 22, 1973. City Manager McMicken that ,this Ordinance was for the purpose of closing out the Airport Improvement Fund and to provide budgeted funds in the 1973 Budget for payment of costs in connection with the weather bureau building. City Manager'McMicken reported on receiving a letter from the President of ICMA requesting that he serve on the Committee on Quality Management Services and stated that there may be some travel involved After due discussion, it was informally agreed by Council members that City - Manager McMicken accept this position and that travel requirements would be subject to: Council review. • City Manager McMicken reported,on a.meeting for a11 committees of the Convention and.Cul- tural Center Task' Force to be held Monday, January 22, 1973, at which time the Force will be given several'locations for the Center and several funding plans. He further reported that all committees will be asked to report back by January .26, 1973, with a-final report to be ready for the Council meeting .of .February 5, . 1973.. . It was informally agreed by the Council members that the date of February 24, 1973, be set as the date for a.Staff meeting to discuss Federal Revenue Sharing money priorities and that the Staff decide•where this•meeting. shall be held. • • There being no.further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Lust, seconded by Whitaker that we do now adjourn at the hour of 10:25 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, . Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and. Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE. BY DATE \ C CILMAN Gt/ aC DATE /" Z Z- 7. COUNCILMAN . • ATTEST: • CITY CLERK V - • MAYOR • • • • • • •