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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/12/1973 Business Meeting 5318 MARCH 12, 1973 The City Council met in regular session.on this date at.4,: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, Jim Lust, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Also present were City Manager, Craig McMicken; City Attorney, Fred Andrews; Parks Director, Bill Hutsinpiller; Personnel Director, Bob Hilsmann; City Clerk, Jack Daniel; and Administrative Assistant, Jim Flint. Mayor Broad informed the Council that Councilman Jim Lust had submitted his letter of resignation from the City Council to be effective April 1, 1973. Personnel Director, Bob Hilsmann, briefed the Council on the proposed Affirmative Action Program. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Lust, seconded by Whitaker that a program specifying community candidates, designed around a modification of the current process, and addressing upward mobility be initiated and that the program be coordinated with the Civil Service Commission and other interested agencies: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken briefed the Council on'_latest developments and proposals concerning acquisition, management, and programming of the Masonic Center. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that negotiations for the acquisition of the Masonic Center be terminated: carried, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Broad and Cole voting nay by voice vote; Brown and Lust not voting . due to their feeling that conflicts of interests was indicated. The City Manager's proposal to award the low bid for construction of the Senior Citizen's Center during the regular meeting was informally approved by the Council. 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, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Jim Lust. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 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 confirmation of the Irrigation Assessment Roll for 1973, Mayor Broad reported that 62 written protests had been received through the Clerk's office in regard to this matter and called upon Acting Utilities Director, Glen Perkins, to answer questions from those present in the audience. Mr. Perkins then explained that many of the lines are old wooden lines which have breaks and leaks and which easily fill up and cause low pressure. He reviewed some of the work done during the past year in the General Irrigation District, stating that the city's 98 miles of irrigation pipeline present a large area to cover in connection with maintenance. Mr. Perkins further reported that the necessary repairs and replacements are figured into the total cost for a District. He.reported that those present asking questions would be contacted by the Irrigation Division, if their protests had not been previously answered and that service crews would check out those areas where severe problems are noted. Couuncilman Wray Brown explained the background behind the necessity for a current raise in rates, stating that many years ago when the rates were so much lower, no reserve funds were set aside for up- keep and replacement. City Manager McMicken explained to those present the dilemma the city faces in regard to maintaining and replacing much of the old line or converting to city water for irrigation purposes. Those present and speaking to the matters of water pressure, pipeline maintenance and replacement, and rising irrigation assessments were Mrs. W. R. Driver, Mrs. Hefner, Mr. Kenneth Hull, Mr. Gordon Spencer, Mr. Larry Robinson, Ella Hutcheson, Mr. Henry Rohn, William O'Hallaran, Ven Van Eaton, and Mrs. W..B. Heath. City Attorney, Fred Andrews, reviewed the State laws in regard to paying for irrigation provided to areas not'covered by buildings or paving. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Lust that Ordinance No. 1497, confirming the irrigation mainte- nance assessment roll for 1973, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1497, AN ORDINANCE confirming the irrigation maintenance assessment roll for the city of Yakima for the calendar year 1973, 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 March 2, 1973, by' :the Naches- Cowiche Canal Company, for damages to the concrete lining of the canal, 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, Schus_ sler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. An Ordinance appropriating and transferring funds to the Fire Department for payment of certain salaries and personnel benefits for firemen on Disability Leave under the LEFF Retirement System, having been read by title at the last meeting, it was MOVED by Lust, seconded by Cole that action on this Ordinance be continued one week, pending a report from the City Manager: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Public Works Director, Dave Vargas, introduced the new City Traffic Engineer, Mr. William Stark, to the Council. City Manager McMicken referred the matter of a grant from the Washington State Safety Traffic Commission to City Attorney, Fred Andrews. Mr. Andrews explained that he is a member of the Traffic Safety Committee, which each year programs and designs projects which are needful and can then obtain grants to help finance these projects. He stated that this year the updating of the City Traffic Codes is high on the list of priorities, citing samples of what has been done in other cities. Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, stated that notice has been received of available funds, which would be released to'another city if Yakima did not make application soon. He stated that $8,000 was the amount being applied for. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Lust that Reso- lution No. D -2017, authorizing application for said grant, be passed: carried, Broad, 539 MARCH 12, 1973 Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -2017, A RESOLUTION authorizing an application for a grant from the State of Washi ngton, Washington Traffic Safety Commission, for a city traffic code revision project. L , City Manager McMicken reported on the authorization to hire work, labor and materials for the South First Street water main extension without calling for further bids, explaining that the matter of furnishing water to the Bank of Yakima site on South First Street had been decided last week and that A. V. DeBlasio, Inc., has agreed to do work at the same unit prices as those on the current Front Street Domestic Water Main project. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. D -2018, authorizing the city to hire A. V. DeBlasio, Inc., to perform work, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. . RESOLUTION NO. D -2018, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Yakima to hire work and labor and purchase materials from A. V. DeBlasio, Inc., for a project known as South 1st Street Watermain Extension without calling for further bids. City Attorney, 'Fred Andrews, referred to the matter to pay a damage claim filed by Margery Young, 816 South Fourth stating that it had been investigated and found to be a reasonable claim. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D -2019, authorizing payment of $44.63 to Margery H. Young for damages caused by a clogged sewer line, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -2019, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of a claim for damages filed by Margery H. Young ' • City Manager McMicken referred the matter of the Englewood Heights West, subdivision Final Plat to Planning Director, Jay Otto. Mr. Otto stated that this site is located just off of 60th Avenue and amounts to ten acres, consisting of 24 lots. He reported that the right of way requirements have_been. met. .Mr.-Otto requested .that-an additional provision be included for the easement to be increased from 10' to 16' in. order to accommodate the sewer cleaning equipment. was. MOVED :,by:Schussler,nseconded byrWhitaker that the final plat be registered with the Mayor's signature with the requested restriction: carried, Broad; Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Brown,, seconded by Cole that Resolution No. D -2020, a Resolution of Inten- tion to improve property by the construction of curbs, gutters and surfacing of certain streets, in accordance with Petitions No.: 761; ' 765; • and , 773; and fixing the-time-of hear- ing•on said- matter for April -2i 1973, berpassed: carried,.Broad,.Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -2020, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. • It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D -2021, a Resolution of intention to improve property by the construction of water mains, in accordance with Petition . No. 774 and fixing the time of. hearing on said matter for April 2, 1973, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -2021, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. • It was MOVED by'Lust, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D -2022, a Resolution of inten- tion to improve,property by the construction of a sewer, in accordance with Petitions No. 764, 772 and 775 and fixing the time .of hearing on said matter for April 2, 1973, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -2022, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district.. City Manager McMicken referred to the matter of executing a requisition . ":for:.a grant pay- ment from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, stating that they have changed the forms and it is now necessary to resubmit for this $750,000 grant on the new forms. After due discussion, it was MOVED by?Whitaker, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D -2023, authorizing the execution of said requisition, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -2023, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a requisition for a grant payment to the City from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and considered by a bid board on February 22, 1973, for the construction of the Senior Citizen Center, as follows: North Pacific Construction Company $169,895 V. K. Powell & Company, Wapato 172,537 Gilbert H. Moen Company 174,000 Corpman Construction 178,771 The City Manager recommending that bids be awarded to North Pacific Construction Company, who submitted the lowest and best bid, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and that the contract be awarded to North Pacific Construction Company, in the amount of $169,895 subject to the Architect's approval and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into contract with said contrac- tor upon the filing of the proper and insurance: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice, vote. r4(,/ • MARCH 12 , . 1973 City Manager McMicken requested that the next regular Council meeting of March 19, 1973, be set as the date for a public hearing on,the Summitview Avenue- Lincoln Avenue Connection via Pierce and North 7th Avenues. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Cole that March 19, 1973, at 8:00 P.M., be set as date..and time for a public hearing on this matter: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by.voice 'vote. City Manager McMicken indicated this to be a non -legal hearing. City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out -of -state travel for Richard Clark, Police Department, for 'to Portland, Oregon, to attend Sniper Control School, March 8, 1973; and Fritz' Jaeger, City Engineer, for travel to Portland, Oregon, to confer with Burlington- Northern Officials on the Walnut Undercrossing, March 15, 1973, it'was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by•Lust that said travel be approved with - expenses paid: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson,'Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. • Councilman Jim Lust submitted the following letter of resignation as City Councilman: March 9; 1973 Bert Broad, Mayor • -. City of Yakima City Hall • • Yakima, Washington' Dear Bert: It is with regret that I inform you of my decision to resign my position on the Yakima City Council effective April 1, 1973. As I indicated to you, in my conversation in your office Friday, March 9, I intend to close my office.on'April.1; 1973 and to join the'Velikanje:law offices where I will continue with the practice of'law. As you are aware I am sure, the Velikarije'law.offices are involved in various transactions with the City of Yakima and for this reason I believe that prudence requires that I resign to prevent any further conflicts on my part or on the part of the.Velikanje law offices. The 31 years that I have been on City Councillhave, been a source of .genuine satisfac- tion to me. I have enjoyed all facets of this experience and have especially enjoyed my association with the staff and with the members of the City Council,.both past and present. • Of particular disappointment is the fact that, I will no longer be able to•be actively involved in the City's effort to-finally make a convention center a reality for the City of Yakima. J Very truly yours, C. James Lust Mayor Broad expressed appreciation on behalf of the city and Councilmen for the contribu- tion made - by Mr. Lust and indicated that no action was to be taken at this time. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Lust that this meeting be. adjourned to this'evening, at the hour of 7:30 P.M., to then meet in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall: carried, Broad,, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, • Lust, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye 'by voice vote. - • • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY �.✓ , �, �, DATE 3 - 0 - 7 3 j COUNCILMAN • 112404,0 '. 404.00.4004,4.01 DATE 3 /9 - 73 COUNCILMAN ATTEST: c- f CITY CLERK MAYSR •