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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/1973 Business Meeting 533 MARCH 5, 1973 . The City Council met in regular session on this date at 1:30 P.M:, 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 and Bill Whitaker. Also present were Acting City Manager, Fred Andrews; Finance Director, Leonard Crose; Personnel Director', Bob Hilsmann; Treasurer, Walt Chappel; Parks Director, Bill Hutsinpiller; Recreation Superintendent, Ron Abernathy; Acting Water Superintendent, Al Burleson; City Clerk, Jack Daniel; and Administrative Assistant, Jim Flint. Acting City Manager, Fred Andrews, reviewed a letter from the County Auditor relative to the need to realign voting precindts before any future elections. City Clerk, Jack Daniel, informed the Council that he was working with the Auditor on that project. Proposed irrigation assessments were reviewed and Mr. Al Burleson, Water Department, answered questions for the Council. A hearing on this subject is scheduled for the regular Council meeting to be held Monday, March 12, 1973. Personnel Director, Bob Hilsmann, briefed the Council on the proposed city Affirmative Action Program. Some Councilmen present observed that there was mixed public reaction to such a program and nothing should be decided until all Councilmen are present. Mr.'Hils- mann pointed out that there are funds available under the New Careers Program, for which application should be made. It was decided that Mr. Hilsmann should apply for funding subject to withdrawal of the request if there were no majority votes for the program. Councilman Brown asked for a continuance of this matter at the study session portion of the regular City Council meeting on March 12, 1973. Mayor Broad pointed out the need to appoint a replacement for Jack Sparling as Chairman of the Convention and Cultural Center-Task Force. ,It was agreed to bring nominations to the Council luncheon meeting on Friday, March 9, 1973. Councilman Brown suggested a•special meeting with Bob Yeasting to discuss the Convention and Cultural Center. This meeting was set for 7:30 P.M., Monday, March 12, 1973, following the regular Council meeting. Mayor Broad indicated that he would work on a plan for a meeting with the Commissioners relative to a County financial contribution to the Convention and Cultural Center. Finance Director, Leonard Crose, reported an error in the reporting of the figure for business license revenues and indicated that the amount should have been $115,000 instead of $140,000. The Council directed the Staff to review the financial plan for the Convention' and Cultural Center in light of this error. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Whitaker and Acting City Manager Fred Andrews present on roll call. Lust, Schussler and City Manager McMicken absent on roll call, having been excused at the previous meeting. The Invocation was given by Councilman Wray Brown. The minutes of the adjourned regular meetings of February 23 and 24, 1973, the regular meet- ing of February 26, 1973, and the adjourned regular meeting of March 2, 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. This being the time set for the Hearing on the Rezone Application filed by CHG International requesting rezone of property located at Lincoln Avenue and North 28th Avenue, Assistant Planner, Larry Wright, reviewed the Planning Staff Report dated January 29, 1973, and the Planning Commission Minutes of February 6, 1973. He described the final site plan for the 34 -unit multi- family development, with the use of a map, reviewing the plans for traffic access, off - street parking, sidewalks, and open space for picnic, play and swimming pool areas, as well as landscaping. Mr. Wright reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of this final site plan for a multi- family development, subject to the following provisions: • 1. That accurate final plans (drawn to scale) be submitted indicating appropriate dimensions and topography. ' 2. That size, location and configuration of identifying signs be indicated on the final site plan and approved. 3. That size, type and location of lighting be indicated on the final plan. 4. That type and location of trash enclosures be indicated on the final plan. 5. That plans for a permanent irrigation_system be submitted and approved. Mr. Wright further reported that the first additional provision has already been satisfied and that the developers have agreed to work with the Commission on the additional provi- sions. Acting City Manager, Fred Andrews, questioned whether these provisions should be part of the plan and program. Planning Director, Jay Otto, indicated that the developers should be able to make minor changes as required: After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that Ordinance No. 1496, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and zoning said property, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Lust and•Schussler absent. Mr.`Anderson, owner of the property, being present,'thanked the Council for their action on this matter. ORDINANCE NO. 1496, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning certain property situated at Lincoln Avenue and'North Avenue in the City of Yakima Washington, from R -2, Two- Family Zone, to Planned Zone. _ Damage Claims having been filed with the City'Clerk on: • a. February 26, 1973, by Margery H. Young, 816 S. 4th Avenue, in the amount of $44.63 for damages caused by sewer-backup; 534 MARCH 5, 1973 b. February 26, 1973, by Federico Vasquez, Yakima Street, (P.O. Box 83) Parker, Washington, in the amount of $750 for damages incurred in an incident with a police officer; c. February 28, 1973, by Phillip L. & Teso Pleasant, 710 South 8th Street, in the amount of $225 for damages incurred in an incident With a police officer; it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Cole that said damage claims be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Lust and Schussler absent. An Ordinance appropriating and transferring funds to the Fire Department for payment of cer- tain salaries and personnel benefits for firemen on disability leave under the LEFF Retire- ment System, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one eek, or until March 12, 1973. City Attorney, Fred Andrews, explained that part of this appropriation would go to those Firemen on Disability Leave and the remaining amount for .ayments by the Disability Board for eye glasses and medical examinations required for fire - Fen. Mayor Broad briefly explained the means whereby the Board has decided to make payments for eye glasses. Ir. Frank Pierce, 4909 W. Lincoln Avenue, being present, passed to Councilmen a leaflet con- erning the legalization of gambling in Washington State and reviewed the proposed percen -' age of profit distribution from slot machines and liquor sales. Mr. Pierce urged those i•resent to promote this bill through contacting the State Legislature. arks Director, Bill Hutsinpiller, reported on the recommendation by the Parks Commission to -ngage Olsen - Richert - Bignold of Renton to prepare tennis court plans for Franklin Park and tated that this is a bond - funding project. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Edmondson that the firm of Olsen - Richert - Bignold of Renton be engaged to prepare mlans and specifications for the Franklin Park tennis courts: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, 1dmondson and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Lust and Schussler absent. . Hutsinpiller then reported on the recommendation by the Parks Commission that authoriza- ion be given to call for bids for a Super Secur pre- fabricated restroom facility at Cahalan mark. He described this facility, stating that this was programmed into the Bond Issue and ould take approximately one day to install. He further reported that it had been cleared ith the Ruth Child's School District to hook onto their water line. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Cole that authorization be given to call for bids on he installation of a Super Secur restroom facility at Cahalan Park: carried, Broad, Brown, ole, Edmondson and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Lust and Schussler absent. r. Hutsinpiller next discussed the request for a recreation leader for the Southeast Com- unity Center under the New Careers Program. He reviewed the provisions of this plan in regard to salary payments and college requirements as found in the Park and Recreation inutes of February 14, 1973. Mr. Hutsinpiller further stated that no action need be taken .y the Council at .this time, since Personnel Director, Bob Hilsmann, is handling this through he Affirmative Action Program. . r. Hutsinpiller reviewed the Park and Recreation Minutes of February 14, 1973, in regard to of changing the swimming pool hours during the summer season. He stated that the Commission recommends that the hours remain as they are for reasons of safety, sanitation, and revenue, :nd explained how each of these factors would be affected were the break period from 4:30 - .:00 P.M. eliminated. Councilmen Mayor Broad and Betty Edmondson asked that the Commission look into the future possibility of keeping the pools open through the break and Mr. utsinpiller reported that a trial time schedule change could be made in August to obtain he interest of the public. Acting City Manager, Fred Andrews, reported that no action need •e taken by the Council_ at this time, since the majority of those present agreed to main - aining the hours presently scheduled. r. Hutsinpiller reported on the request by the Yakima Softball Association for lighting Melds #3 and #4 at.Larson Park. He stated that the cost estimate was $53,000, but that hrough commitments of local businessmen, the cost can be reduced to $20,000. Mr. Hutsin- piller referred to those letters of commitment found in the report submitted by the Associa- ion for a sports complex and recommended that this project be approved. He reviewed the plans whereby the City would finance the project and the tAssociation repay $10,000 in $1,000 annual payments for ten years. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by dmondson that ::the; :request of the Yakima Softball Association be financed by the City in the :mount of $20,000 and that the Association be required to repay $10,000 of this amount in inimum payments of $1,000 per year, without interest: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, ,Edmond- .on and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Lust and Schussler absent. Acting City Manager Andrews referred to the City Engineer's report on percentages of protest on L.I.D. No. 990, Rock Avenue Domestic Water District, stating that the amount of protest on the County portion of Rock Avenue reached 16.67 percent and those protests on Garrett Street amounted to 40.22 percent. Mr. Andrews briefly explained the legal requirements and policy of the Council followed in the percentage of protests necessary to delete a portion of the L.I.D., stating that none of the projects on L.I.D. No. 990 were protested out. Acting City Manager Andrews referred the request for water service to the Bank of Yakima location on South First Street to Public Works Director, Dave Vargas. With the use of a map, Mr. Vargas reported that the Staff finds it possible to cut the cost to $16,000 by not extending the line down the street so far. He described the location at which the line would go down the west side of the street and cross to the east side to service the bank and Miner's Drive -In. He 'explained the plans for financing., to include one - fourth of the cost to be paid by Miner's, one - fourth by the City, and one -half from future connections on the . west side. Mr. Vargas stated that Miner's had indicated an interest, but with no definite commitment for connection. He further explained that there is $400 available in reserve funds for this type of line installation and stated that the Staff recommends approval of the extension of the existing contract at the same unit prices. After due discussion, it as MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Cole that the water line be installed with the extension of the existing contract at the same unit prices: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Lust and Schussler absent.. Mr. Andrews explained that it would be necessary to prepare a Resolution ratifying this motion to be presented at the next regular Council meeting. 5.35 MARCH 5, 1973 Acting City Manager Andrews referred to the request for outside utility service to the Elmer N. Rummel residence of 809 North 32nd Avenue. He reported that Mr. Rummel has requested city water to serve his single family residence and has expressed a desire to annex to the city, but -is unable to at this time, due to his distance from the nearest city boundary. He further reported that this residence can be served with no extension of thes existing facilities at a connection charge of $419.78. .Mr. Andrews stated that the appli- , cant has signed the standard Outside Utility Connection Agreement. The Planning Staff II having recommended approval of this request, it was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Edmondson that the request of Mr. Rummel for outside' utility service be granted: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson and Whitaker voting aye by vote. Lust and Schussler absent. The City Treasurer having submitted the following report for the month of February,' 1973: February 28, 1973 - Mr. Craig McMicken City Manager Yakima, Washington Dear Sir: ' • The following investments were purchased during the month of February, 1973. TREASURER'S'SURPLUS CASH REPURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF YAKIMA *C-001 (Payable on demand as per agreement dated - 2/8/73 iwith interest - to be paid monthly on demand " -' at federal fund rate less 3/8 of 1 %) $ 500,000.00 (Purchased from Irrigation Fund) U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #83797B @ 50M & #518241B/2B @ 10M - SKR #13317 -Due 9/25/73 " .66,- 129 :70 $ 556;129.70 - GENERAL ` REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - WITH BANK - OF YAKIMA #C = 002•- : 250,000.00 PARK &RECREATION CAPITAL - TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2373 @ 5.58 %•- DUE 5/14/73 - PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON 100,000 :00 100,000.00 FIRE CAPITAL • - - - • TIME CERTIFICATE - OF DEPOSIT #247 @ 5.83% ` ' 5/14/73 - BANK OF YAKIMA ' • - 100,000.00 100,000.00 L.I. GUARANTY - - - - - • YAKIMA L.I.D. #986 - WARRANT #1 @ 6 23,255.04 YAKIMA L.I.D. #988 - WARRANT #4 @ 61/2% 918.54 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8311 @ 5% - DUE 3/30/73 - N.B.C. 60,000.00 84 ,173.58 TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1973 $1,100,303.28 The following investments were sold during the month of February, 1973: TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH REPURCHASE AGREEMENT- PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK OF WASH. 550,000.00 550,000.00 GENERAL REPURCHASE. AGREEMENT-PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK OF WASH. 150,000.00 150,000.00 1957 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIBRARY BOND REDEMPTION • TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2352 - P.N.B.W. 25,000.00 25,000.00 1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT G.O. BOND REDEMPTION ' U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #320759B @ 10M & #1188491A @ 50M -SKR #13311 58,737.75 58,737.75 1967 GENERAL OBLIGATION AIRPORT BOND REDEMPTION TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2354'- P.N.B.W. 45,000.00 45,000.00 PARK & RECREATION CAPITAL - TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2350 - P.N.B.W. 200,000'.00 200,000.00 FIRE CAPITAL ' TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #164 - BANK OF YAKIMA 100,000.00 .100,000.00 C. R. FOR DOMESTIC WATER DEVELOPMENT U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #833B - SKR #13006 96,850.00 96,850.00 WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION 1968 PRTNCTPAL & 'INTEREST ' TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2357 - P.N.B.W. 125,000.00 125,000.00 AA 536 . • • MARCH 5, 1973 • L.I. GUARANTY U.S. TREASURY NOTES #3070 & #3086/3090 10M . SKR 51562 60,000.00 - 60,000.00 IRRIGATION (Sold to Treasurer's Surplus Cash Investment Fund) U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS• #83797B @ 50M & • #518241B/2B @ 10M -SKR #13317 66,129.70 66,129:70 TOTAL INVESTMENTS SOLD DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1973 $1,476,717.45 Respectfully submitted, • Doris A. Hufferd Deputy City Treasurer APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE s /Fred Andrews - - ACTING CITY MANAGER s /Leonard Crose DIRECTOR OF FINANCE • s /Walter Chappel CITY TREASURER .• • • - -- • it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that the Report of the City Treasurer dated February 28, 1973, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be•accepted and approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Lust and Schussler absent. - Acting City Manager Andrews requesting out -of -state travel approval for Homer Matson, Housing and Renewal, for travel to Washington D.C., to attend a NAHRO meeting concerning housing programs on a state and national level, March 2, 1973 - March 6, 1973, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Cole that said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Lust and Schussler absent. Mr. Ray Carnevali, 1210 Pleasant, being present, directed questions to the Council concern- ing the widening of Pierce Street, stating that he was losing two tenants and asked if the City provides any compensation for such losses in connection with the widening. Acting City Manager Andrews indicated to Mr. Carnevali that a hearing is to be scheduled on this matter and that he would bei - notified as to the date and time. - There being no further business to come before Council, it was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Whitaker that this be adjourned to Friday, March 9, 1973, at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet at the Cosmopolitan Chinook Hotel: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Lust and Schussler absent. j READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 1.w■ik DATE .3 - COUNCILMAN ' _ 21/ DATE 3 ?'43 . COUNCILMAN ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYO'