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MAY 7, 1973
The City Council met in regular session at 1:30 P.M. on this date 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, Ralph Holbrook, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Also present were City
Manager, Craig McMicken; City Attorney, Fred Andrews; Director of Services, Jack Daniel;
Finance Director, Leonard Crose; and Jim Bowers, representing the press.
City Manager McMicken briefed Council members on Initiative 276 as it relates to the Com-
munity Center Bond Issue. There are 25,851 registered voters in Yakima, hence only
$2,585 may be spent in the election campaign. He informed the Council that any campaign
approach should not give evidence of an attempt to circumvent Initiative 276.
Councilman Wray Brown informed the Council that the Community Center brochure would be
handed out to each residence by May 9, 1973.
Director of Services, Jack Daniel, briefed the Council on the status of the application
for a grant from FAA /EAA. A total of $243,155 has been requested including $60,000 for
lighting, $45,000 for avigation easements, and $122,930 for overlay of Runway 4 -22. Also
requested is $15,225 for a Fire and Rescue truck.
Finance Director, Leonard Crose, reviewed procedures used in the investment of idle funds.
He stated that investments try to at least offset interest paid on Bond payments and that
the city has been quite successful at this.
City Manager McMicken reviewed the Englewood Reservoir Landscaping Project. In a letter
from Mrs. Plath, she objects'to the city plan for landscaping and is not willing to
accept any of the camouflage materials submitted for her approval. Her attorney advises
that if the city does not do something soon, Mrs. Plath will introduce proceedings to
cause removal or alterations of the reservoir.
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, Holbrook, Schussler and
Whitaker, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Betty L. Edmondson.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 27, 1973, and the regular meeting of
April 30, 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.
A Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on April 27, 1973, by Ronald D. Wilson
police officer, in the amount of $85, for loss of his wristwatch in line of duty, it was
MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Holbrook that said Damage Claim be referred to the City
Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
An Ordinance appropriating $30,000.to_ the County Health District for Southeast Yakima
Health District for Southeast Yakima Health Clinic, having been ... read by title only at this
meeting, was laid on the table for one week, or until May 14, 1973. City Manager McMicken
referred to the Health Service Agreement between the Health District and the Yakima Com-
munity At Work organization, stating that this agreement would be executed before the Ordi-
nance is passed. He further explained that the amount being transferred and appropriated
by this Ordinance is for the period of April, 1973 through December, 1973 and is part of
the total amount' of Federal Revenue Sharing money earmarked for this purpose. .There was
discussion and questions by the Council members regarding the language of the proposed
agreement in reference to salaries and fees paid to the Health Clinic personnel. City
Attorney Andrews explained the reasons for the language used and indicated that a minor
change may need to be made.;.
An Ordinance appropriating $8,738 for airport expenditures, having been read by title only
at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week, or until May 14, 1973. City Manager
McMicken explained that this Ordinance covers the costs of transportation in connection
with airport security and the security fencing.
City Manager McMicken referred to the proposed Ordinance establishing a parking meter zone
on South Second Street between Spruce Street and Pine Street, stating that there is a
problem noted by the Lynch Motor Company with customers parking on a strip between the
sidewalk and curb adjacent to the Company. He stated that there is a request for a four -
hour, five cents per hour, nickel -dime parking meter zone in this area. After due discus-
sion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Cole that Ordinance No. 1519, designating
said parking meter zone, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown', Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1519, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; designating parking meter
zones; and amending Subsection 9.75.030 (b) of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
City Attorney Andrews referred to his Memo dated May 4, 1973 concerning the proposed Ordi-
nances regarding penalties for violations of the City Municipal Code and reviewed the pre-
sent provisions which allow for jury trials for minor violations of city ordinances. Mr.
Andrews explained that the great number of jury trials requested have involved additional
time on the part of the court, Assistant Attorney and Secretary, when many of these trials
have involved petty offenses. He further explained the amendments of the two proposed
Ordinances for the penal and traffic code penalties and reported that the rights of the
accused persons for a jury trial in certain types of cases would not be jeopardized. After
due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. 1520, pro-
viding penalties for traffic violations, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson
Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1520, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; providing penalties for vio-
lation of Title 9 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; amending Section 9.80.010 and re-
pealing Section 9.32.050, both of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an
emergency. '
MAY 7, 1973
It was MOVED by Schussler; seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1521, providing penal-
ties for certain sections of the Public. Safety and Morals Code, be passed: carried, Broad,
Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1521, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals; providing penalty
for violation of certain sections of Title 6 of the City of "Yakima Municipal Code; amend-
ing Sections 6.02.010 and 6.02.050"of the City of Yakima Municipal, Code; and declaring an
emergency.
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The following additional New Careers trainees were introduced at this time by Mr. Juan
Arambul of the City Manager's Department: Margie Gallegos, Planning Department; Thelma
Trimble, Parks 'and Recreation; Lloyd James, Personnel Department; John Garcia, Fire Depart-
ment; and Gilbert Rodriguez, Fire Department. .
City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and considered by the bid board on
May 2, 1973, for the Old Police Station, as follows:
R. L. Rankin .. $ 7,511.00 •
Yakima Hardware Company 10,100.00
H & R Block 19,0.00.00
The City Manager recommended that the bid be awarded to H & R Block on the condition of
available financing. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Cole
that the matter of this bid award be referred back to the City Manager for further discus-
sions with H & R Block: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and
Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Mr. Larry Keeler, being present, suggested that the.
city keep the station for purposes of a Police Museum:•
Reports having been received from the Planning Commission on the following:
a. Rezone Application filed by Mrs. Barbara Tunes, requesting rezone of property
located at 114 East I Street. . .
b. Planned Development request filed by John Marshall Construction, for property
located at the northwest corner of Nob Hill Boulevard and Cornell Avenue.
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c. Planned Development.request filed by Home Federal Savings & Loan, for property
located at 3030 West Nob Hill Boulevard.
d. Planned Development request filed by United Mutual Savings Bank, for property
located on the northeast corner at 56th and Summitview Avenues, , .
it was MOVED by Schussler,.seconded by Cole that Tuesday, May 29, 1973, be set as the time
for Hearings on the above listed requests: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. .
Planning Director, Jay Otto, reviewed his letter to the Council concerning fire protection
to the Central Washington Fairgrounds dated May 3, 1973, which contained a recommendation
from the Planning Commission stating that though the Central Washington Fairground pro- " •
perty is unique and possibly deserving of special services, the'utility extension policy
of the city should not be waived in providing fire protection on a contractural basis to
this area., After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Cole that Fire
Chief Matt Young be requested to come and speak to the Council concerning- contracted ser-
vices vs. mutual aid services.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution No. D -2055, authorizing
payment of $25.67 to Gary and Linda Birch for water damages to their kitchen floor, be
passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker.voting
aye on roll call. .
RESOLUTION,NO. D -2055, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of a claim for damages filed by
Gary R. and Linda D. Birch.
City Manager McMicken referred to the Outside Utility Request filed by Wes Wilson for a
Planned Development on Mead Avenue. He reported that the city.is requiring that this
perty be developed according to city code requirements with a view for future annexation
of this site to the city and suggested that the Council schedule a date for Hearing on
this matter. After due discussion„ it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Cole that
Tuesday, May 29, 1973; be set as the time for a non -legal hearing on this request.: carried,
Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
Mr. McMicken reviewed the Milroy Park Parking Lot Development Plan, reporting a difference
in the previous Bond Issue estimated cost of $6,000 and a present estimate of $11,900 which
includes paving, lighting, fencing gate installation, landscaping and striping." City
Attorney, Fred Andrews, indicated that arrangements need to be made concerning the right
of way for the Bower greenhouse property and that an agreement is now in preparation for
this. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Edmondson that the site
plan be adopted and that the necessary'contracts for bidding be prepared .and bids be called
for: carried; Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye
by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken reviewed his Report #176 concerning the Yakima Air Terminal Air -
conditioning. He briefly reviewed the various alternatives presented by Bouillon,
Christofferson & Schairer, Consulting Engineers, in their letter dated April 23, 1973. Mr.
Jim Eakin, Airport Manager, that he would recommend Scheme ##1 - Modified, as found
in the City Manager's Report. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded
by Edmondson that Scheme #1 - Modified, for air - conditioning to the Yakima Air Terminal,
as presented in City Manager Report #176, be adopted: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Holbrook
and Schussler voting aye by voice vote; Brown, Cole and Whitaker voting nay by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken referred the matter of the city's street tree policy to Planning
Director, Jay Otto, who reviewed his Meto-dated May 4, 1973, concerning the County widen-
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ing project on Summitview Avenue. He emphasized the difference between the amount of right
of way included by the city and county and noted a problem with the lesser amount used by
the county'for this major arterial. Mr. Otto further stated the desire for tree plantings
and landscaping along this project and reviewed the various measurements to be used by the
county for this. Mr. McMicken reviewed the various alternative methods for planting the
street trees as contained in his Report #148 dated April 6, 1972. After due discussion,
it was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Whitaker that a letter be sent to the County Engineers
along with supporting materials concerning the desire on the part of the city for trees
and tree wells along the Summitview widening project: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmond-
son, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
The City Treasurer having Submitted the following report for the month of April, 1973:
April 30, 1973
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Mr. Craig McMicken
City Manager
Yakima, Washington
Dear Sir:
The following investments were purchased during the month of April, 1973.
TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #C -004 WITH BANK OF YAKIMA $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00
GENERAL
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REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #C -005 WITH BANK OF YAKIMA 100,000.00
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #511B @ 6.44% - DUE .
6/11/73 - BK OF YAKIMA 100,000.00
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6944 6.44% - DUE
8/8/73 - ,SEATTLE -FIRST 150,000.00 350,000.00
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE .
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TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #546 @ 6.73% - DUE
10/15/73 - PACIFIC NAT'L. BK OF WASH. 100,000.00 •
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #274B @ - DUE
5/16/73 - BK OF YAKIMA 100,000.00 200,000.00
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PARK & RECREATION CAPITAL
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #C -006 WITH BANK OF YAKIMA 200,000.00 200,000.00
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FIRE CAPITAL
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #C -007 WITH BANK,OF YAKIMA 200,000.00' 200,000.00
L. I. GUARANTY
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #912793 ® 100M - SKR
#23696 - DUE 9/27/73 96,761.39 96,761.39
CEMETERY TRUST
YAKIMA L.I.D. #988 - WARRANT #5 @ 61/2% 128.30 128.30
IRRIGATION
YAKIMA L.I.D. #986 - WARRANTS #3/4 @ 61/4% 2,403.66
YAKIMA L.I.D. #989 - WARRANTS #1/2 @ 61/2% 28,043.95 30,447.61
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 1973 $1,477,337.30
The following investments were sold during the month of April, 1973:
TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH '
YAKIMA L.I.D. #949 - BONDS #27/32 3,000.00
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #C -004 - BK OF YAKIMA 400,000.00 403,000.00
GENERAL
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #C -003 - BK OF YAKIMA 200,000.00 200,000.00
PARK & RECREATION CAPITAL
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6937 - SEATTLE -FIRST 100,000.00
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #7449 - N.B.C. 100,000.00 200,000.00
FIRE CAPITAL
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2372 - P.N.B.W. 150,000.00
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #215 - BK OF YAKIMA 100,000.00 250,000.00
FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION
YAKIMA L.I.D. #938 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 322.68
SAVINGS A/C #56030:'WITHDRAWAL - YAKIMA FEDERAL S & L 3,500.00 3,822.68
571,
MAY-7, 1973 - MAY 11, 1973
L.I. GUARANTY • .
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #1127954A - SKR #11712 47,652.85 47,652.85
CEMETERY TRUST .
YAKIMA L.I.D. #935 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 490.49
YAKIMA L.I.D. #937 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 295.25
YAKIMA L.I.D. #960 -1 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE , 1,230.60
YAKIMA L.I.D. #987 - WARRANTS #1/6 INCLUSIVE 29,559.30 31,575.64
TOTAL INVESTMENTS SOLD DURING THE MONTH OF.APRIL, 1973 $1,136,051.17
Respectfully submitted,
Doris A. Hufferd
Deputy City Treasurer
APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE '
s /Craig McMicken CITY MANAGER
s /Leonard Crose DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
s /Walter Chappel CITY TREASURER
it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that the Report of the City Treasurer
dated April 30, 1973, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and
approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting
aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken referring to the certification by the City Engineer of the completion
of work and recommendation that the work be accepted and final payment made on the follow-
ing projects:
a. L.I.D. No. 990, Rock Avenue Domestic Water District
b. Mead Avenue Arterial Improvement, Third Avenue to llth Avenue
c. Gilbert Park Parking Lot Improvement, Schedule I
d. Front Street Domestic Wa- termain, Race Street to Mead Avenue
e. South First Street & Mead Avenue & Others Sanitary Sewer, Schedule IV,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the Report of the City Engineer dated
May 1, 1973 and May 3, 1973, with respect to the completion of the work on the above named
Public Works Contracts be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimates
as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out -of -state travel for Wayne Dean,
Parks and Recreation, to travel to Hayden Lake, Idaho, to attend the monthly meeting of
the Inland Empire Golf Course Superintendent's Association, May 14, 1973, and for Bruce
Belfield, Fire Department, to travel to Portland, Oregon, to attend the APCO Dispatcher
Training School, May 15, 1973 - May 16, 1973, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schus-
sler that said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmond-
son, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken referred to the matter of hiring Mr. Wes Wilson as ,a negotiator in
the unit bargaining for the city and reported on a letter of proposal from him which stated
a schedule of rates for his work. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded
by Cole that Mr. Wes Wilson be employed as a negotiator for the city: carried, Broad,
Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Holbrook,
seconded by Cole that this meeting be adjourned at 5 :30 P.M. to Friday, M 11, 1973, at
the hour of 9:00 A.M., to then meet at the El Cid Restaurant, Yakima: carried, Broad, -
Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
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CITY CLERK MAYOR
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - MAY 11, 1973
Due to a lack of a quorum, the adjourned regular meeting was not held on this date.
CITY CLERK