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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/1973 Business Meeting r /572 MAY 14, 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; and City Clerk, Jack Daniel. Following a field trip to Fire Station #l, Eisenhower tennis courts, and the Englewood Reservoir, the Council met in Executive Session at 2:30 P.M.'in the Council Conference Room to consider the Plath- Englewood Reservoir matter. 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 City Manager McMicken. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 4, 1973 and the regular meeting of May 7, 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. • Petition No. 784, having been filed withthe • .Ci,ty Clerk on May 8, 1973, by Clarence Corbin and others, requesting the vacation of a portion of an alley located at 313 and 315 North Ninth Street, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the Petition of'Clarence Corbin and others for the vacation of the alley portion as set forth in Petition No. 784, be referred to the City Manager and Planning Commission for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. . An Ordinance appropriating the amount of $8,738 for Airport expenditures, having been read by title only at the previous meeting of May 7, 1973, and being read again by title at this 'meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Cole that Ordinance No. 1522, providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. City Manager McMicken explained that the amount being appropriated is in view of the anticipated FAA grant to cover the costs of the security fencing at the Yakima Air Terminal. ORDINANCE NO. 1522, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $8,738 from anticipated unap- propriated money in 461- Airport to various accounts within the 1973' appropriation for 461 - Airport. Mary Wakely, being present, requested Council action for more signs at the Kiwanis Park warning children to•stay,out of the pond in light of a recent drowning. City Manager McMicken briefly reviewed the various alternatives which could be taken to keep children out of the. pond: Parks Director, Bill Hutsinpiller, stated that.signs are taken down frequently and that a test by the Health Department shows the water to be unpolluted. He further reported that the Safety and Training Officer, Glen Koelling, is reviewing this situation and will have a report to the Council soon. It was the consensus of the Council that no action be taken on this matter until a report is received from the Safety Officer. City Manager McMicken referred to the matter of fire protection service to the Central Washington Fairgrounds, stating that.this matter was being continued from the previous meeting of May 7,,19'73, at which time it was requested that Fire Chief, Matt Young, report to the Council concerning Yakima's arrangement with outlying areas for mutual aid. Chief Young distributed copies of Ordinance No. 303,, passed December 4, 1961, which provides for mutual aid as presently practiced by the city. He referred to the report concerning fire response by the City of Yakima to surrounding areas dated May 14, 1973 and reviewed the benefits of annexation and contractual agreement as it relates to the fairground property. Fire Chief Young reported on the number of false alarms from defective equipment received and stated that the fire warning system at the fairgrounds would need to be changed if it were annexed. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Cole that the Central Washington Fairgrounds be required to annex before receiving fire protection ser- vices from the City of Yakima: carried, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Broad, Brown and Holbrook voting nay by voice vote. City Manager McMicken reviewed his Report #177 concerning the Pierce Avenue Proposed Time- table. He reported on the memo received. from Dave Vargas, Public Works Director, which outlined.Phase I and Phase II which is proposed for this project . and suggested.that Phase I, directing flows of traffic between Lincoln and Summitview Avenues and on B Street, be adopted now. There was discussion and concern expressed by the Council regarding the con - nection of Phase I with Phase II without the benefit of more public hearings. City Manager McMicken indicated that more hearings will be held before Phase II, addressing the problem of off - street parking and construction for this project, will be implemented. Mr. Larry Wright, representing Mr. Fred Halverson, the Attorney for Mr. Carnevali, stated that he had received the proposal for this project and felt that. Phase I and Phase II would be auto- matically connected without notice to the public of more hearings on Phase II. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that Phase I of the Pierce Avenue Proposed Timetable be adopted now, with no commitment' to Phase II being made without further public hearings: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Cole and Schussler voting nay by voice vote. Present and speaking to the matter of using Sixth Street were Mr. Francis Palmer and Mr. Carnevali. Mr. Carnevali suggested that a closed hearing be held on this matter with property owners affected by this project. City Manager McMicken referred the matter of the intersection design for Naches and Yakima Avenue to Public Works Director, Dave Vargas, who explained that the section of Yakima Avenue in question was taken off the Arterial Street Plan and would be excluded from fund- ing by the 1/2 cent gas tax, but that a bill had been sent to the Governor which would provide for funding of non - arterials with the 1/2 cent gas tax. Traffic Engineer, Bill Stark, being present, reviewed his report concerning this matter dated May 10, 1973, indi- cating the proposed changes for this interesection with the use of drawings for Plans A, B, and C, respectively. Mr. Stark recommended Plan C, stating that it best conformed to 573 MAY 14., 1973 the plan of the Central Business District with a minimum cost of $12,000 without the incta_f"" stallation of traffic signals at this intersection. After due discussion,.it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Edmondson that Plan C, as presented in the Traffic Engineer's Report dated May 10, 1973, be adopted for this intersection: carried, Broad,, Brown, Cole, -Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Holbrook voting nay by voice vote. Present and speaking to this matter was Mr. George Brown. , City Manager McMicken referred the matter of a lease agreement with the FAA to Director of Services, Jack Daniel, who explained that this request is one for. an underground cable which serves the Instrument Landing System at the Yakima Air Terminal and stated that the present lease will expire in June. Mr. Daniel further . reported that there will be no exchange of funds and the lease will run for one year, to expire in June of 1974. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Cole that Resolution No. D -2056, authorizing the execution of said lease agreement for the maintenance of this underground cable, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitake voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO:, D -2056, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the. City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with the United States of America for the continued existence and maintenance of underground cable for the Instrument Land- . ing System at the Yakima Air Terminal. City Manager McMicken referred the revocable permit request to Planning Director, Jay Otto, who explained that the Hops Extract Corporation of America has requested permission to construct a drum dryer for spent" hops in :fron:t= of their building on North Second Avenue located in public right - of way. Mr. Otto further reported on the amount of right of way to be required for this completed structure and other businesses in the area which are using public right of way. He recommended that this request be approved and stated that the staff recommends the Council look into a method whereby those businesses that benefit from use of public right of way,be charged a fee based on the amount of right of way used. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution No. D -2057, granting said revocable permit, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. i RESOLUTION NO. D -2057, A RESOLUTION granting a revocable permit to Hop Extract Corporation of America to occupy a portion of public right -of -way on North 2nd Avenue.in'the City of Yakima. - Mr. Rod Sanchez, Acting Chairman for the Yakima Transportation Council, a non - profit. organization, being present, spoke to the Council on the history of this organization, explaining that it was formed in an effort to provide mini -bus transportation -in the valley to those in need, especially Senior Citizens and many in the Lower Yakima Valley who need transportation to Yakima and surrounding areas. Mr. Sanchez requested Council support for this organization's efforts in trying to obtain County assistance for making a study of transportation problems and needs which is being carried on by this organiza- tion. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Whitaker that those Council representatives,to the Conference of Governments request that consideration be given to the request of the Yakima Transportation Council for financial assistance from the County: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken referred to the Conference of Governments referral concerning the Union Gap south park acquisition and reviewed the alternative responses the Council may make to these referrals. He stated that this request for park acquisition by Union Gap is part of a six -year program in which funds are needed for park development and reported on the grant request of $120,000 with the State financing ninety percent. After due dis- cussion, it was informally agreed upon by all Council members that the response by the - city should be one of "no position." Mr. McMicken reported on the application.of the: Yakima Center for Youth Development and Change, stating that this involves a $6,755 contri bution. Council members informally agreed that approval be indicated on this request. He further reported on a final request for two new youth centers to be located in the Lower Valley made by the Youth Homes Associated organization, and stated that it involves an amount of $196,000 with a request for a Federal Grant. Mr. McMicken reported that this request has the approval of the Law and Justice Department. After due discussion, it was informally agreed by Council members that the city indicates" ":.approval on this request. City Manager= McMicken referred :to the request for outside "uti.lity service to the residence owned by James Hernandez at 1211 East Viola. He reported 'on a connection charge. of $345 and stated that the property is 1,300 feet from the city limits, but that Mr. Hernandez has expressed a desire to annex when possible. Mr. McMicken further reported that the Planning Staff recommends approval of this request. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that the request of Mr. James Hernandez for outside utility service be granted: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. . City Manager McMicken referred to the matter of approval for the appointment of Ben Drink - water to the Plumbing Code Board of Examiners and reviewed the memo from Planning Director, Jay Otto, dated May 4, 1973, on this subject. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Holbrook that the appointment of Ben Drinkwater to the Plumbing Code Board of Examiners be approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and considered by the bid board on May 11, 1973, for the Cahalan Park Comfort Station, as follows: Frenzel Construction Company \ $4,986.45 - ZimmermanConstruction Company 4,989.60 City Manager McMicken recommending that the bid be awarded to Frenzel Construction Company, who submitted the lowe:st:: and best bid, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that the bid be awarded to Frenzel Construction Company in the amount of.$4,986.45 and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into contract with said contractor upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. 74 MAY 14, 1973 - MAY 18, 1973 City Manager McMicken referred to the redevelopment of Lions Park, stating that this has been included in the Park Commission's list of priority projects. He recommended removal of the old bathhouse and the construction of a giant sand box structure in the old pool until it is removed. He stated that the bleachers would remain for those wanting to watch the children. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that these projects at Lions Park be approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Cole that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Association of Washington Cities for the fine seminar conducted in Yakima on New Federalism, which Councilmen carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. At 5:25 P.M., Council members went into Executive Session in the Conference Room to further consider the Plath - Englewood Reservoir matter. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that this meeting be adjourned to Friday, May 18, 1973, at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet at the Flight Deck Restaurant in the Yakima Air Terminal: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY appwA '� '✓ � : � , - , DATE al`7 COUN ILMAN • DATE S: 4 /x. 73 COUNCILMAN ATTEST: • .. �• A 4 . / - CITY CLERK MAYOR • • • ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - MAY 18, 1973 The City Council met in session_at 12:00.Noon on this date at the Flight Deck Restaurant in the Yakima Air Terminal. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Howard C. Cole, Betty L. Edmondson and Don Schussler. Councilmen Ralph Holbrook and•Bill Whitaker absent. Also present were City Manager, Craig McMicken and City Clerk, Jack Daniel. The Council discussed the organization, structure and membership of the proposed regional planning group. There was agreement that membership be calculated according to the popu- lations of each participating governmental entity. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Brown that we do now adjourn at the hour of 1:20 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook and Whitaker absent. _ _ 7779://7A-- READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE OP �.: CO I C ILMAN 49/7 1 ` DATE CO 1.4C ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR •