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Home My WebLink About06/11/1973 Business Meeting 585 JUNE 11, 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 Assistant Mayor Wray Brown, Howard C. Cole, Betty L. Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Also present were City Manager Craig McMicken; Assistant Planner, Larry Wright; Acting. City Clerk, Iris Litzen- berger; and Jim Bowers, representing the press. Mr. Herb Hill and other of the Downtown Development Task Force were present to review their recommendations as reported in their letter to the Mayor of May 4, 1973. Mr. Hill reported that the Task Force has formed a Downtown Advisory Redevelopment Commis- sion and recommended that the City Council accept as the first Commission members the following persons: Dick Tweeten, Gus Williams, Lee Semon, Jr., Cliff Miller, Mike Mercy (at large), Hans Skov, Ed Wissman, Thomas Hargis and Adoph Frank. Council members indicated their interest in the recommendations of the Task Force. No Council action was taken at this time. . At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Assistant Mayor Wray Brown presiding, Councilmen Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Mayor Broad absent on roll call, having been excused at a previous meeting. The Invocation given bSr Councilman Howard C. Cole. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 1, 1973 and the regular meeting of June 4, 1973, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, AssistantvMayoraBrown declared said minutes approved as recorded. A Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on June 4, 1973, by Mr. Robert Pearson, in the amount of $5, for damages in connection with a water billing, it was MOVED .by Schussler, seconded by Holbrook that said Damage Claim be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Broad absent. An Ordinance appropriating $6,791 in the General Fund as-matching funds for a Grant to the Southeast Community Center for Youth Development and Change, having been read by title only at the previous meeting of June 4, 1973, and being read by title again at this meet- ing, it was MOVED by. Cole, seconded by Whitaker that Ordinance No. 1535, providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Broad absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1535, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $6,791 from unappropriated money in 000 - General Fund to Account 031.521.30.42 of the 1973 appropriation for 000- General Fund. An Ordinance appropriating $46,747.30 in the Fire Capital Fund to pay expenses for con- struction and furnishings for the new fire training site and fire station facilities, having been read by title only at the previous meeting of June 4, 1973, and being read again by title at this meeting, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Edmondson that Ordi- nance No. 1536, providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Broad absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1536, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $46,747.30 from unappropriated money in 332 -Fire Capital Fund to various accounts within such fund. City Manager McMicken explained two requests received concerning parking along Hellieson Lumber & Supply Company and in front of the Garden Villa Motel. He reported that,a-one- hour customer parking limit adjacent to Hellieson Lumber, located at North First Avenue and West "B" Street, was in effect before the improvement of "B" Street. He further reported that a letter received from Richard Smith, General Manager of the Garden Villa Motel, indicated a problem in exiting from the motel due to truck parking in front of the motel and requested that parking be prohibited at all times on the east side of North First Street, since the motel has adequate off - street parking and two driveways. After due discussion,,it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Cole that Ordinance No. 1537, affect- ing these changes, be passed: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Broad absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1537, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; prohibiting or regulating parking on certain streets; and amending Section 9.75.040 and Section 9.75.060 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.. Mrs. Chris Chandler, being present, spoke to.Council members concerning the delay in the development of Washington Park and Southeast Community Center Park, stating that parents in these areas are concerned about where their children will play this summer., She also reported that several persons had met with the Parks Director, Bill Hutsinpiller, on this matter and that they would again be present at the meeting of the Parks Commission on Tuesday, June 12, 1973. She requested that action be taken to remove the high mounds of dirt in Washington Park which are causing poor visibility for parents to watch their chil- dren playing in the park. Mr. Henry Beauchamp, being present, passed to Councilmen pic- tures of the area, stating that this mound of dirt separates the school from the ball field and requested that the Parks Commission keep landscaping to a minimum in the park. He further referred to the long delay in development of the Southeast Community Center Park, noting problems with an open irrigation ditch, logs, and miscellaneous. materials left around the park, which are creating potential dangers for children. Present and speaking to this matter and that of tennis courts for Washington Park were Evelyn Pleasant and Lillie Chappell. After due discussion, it was informally agreed by all Councilmen present, that Parks Director, Bill Hutsinpiller, be requested to report to the Council concerning these two parks at the next regular meeting to be held June•18, 1973. Mrs. Grayce Kauzlarich, Secretary- Treasurer for Yellow Cab Co., Yakima. Inc., being present, passed to Council members a copy of her letter to the Council dated June 11, 1973. She • JUNE 11, 1973 briefly discussed the various increases in operating costs connected with this Company, requesting a rate increase for taxicabs, a decrease in city business license, and an Ordi- nance providing penalty for the defrauding of a taxi driver, as explained in her letter. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that this matter of a rate increase for taxicabs be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recom- mendation: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson,•Holbrook, Schussler: and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Broad absent. Mr. John Gilmore, Chairman of the Neighborhood Youth Corp, being present, presented to Councilmen copies of the projected costs for operating the NYC program for this summer, as was requested by Councilmen at the previous Council meeting of June 4, 19.73. Mr. Gilmore reviewed the purpose of this program for disadvantaged youth and its past results. He requested city support for this program for this summer and reviewed the costs for salaries administration, and operationfor various numbers of participants. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Whitaker that the city support fifty participants in the amount of $22,016 for summer employment of Yakima city participants only: carried, Brown, Cole, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler voting nay by voice vote. Broad absent. Councilmen Edmondson and Schussler expressed concern over the use of FRS monies for support of this program at this late date without more informa- tion. City Manager McMicken noted that FRS funds can be used for this purpose as provided in the guidelines for Federal Revenue Sharing. After further discussion, it was decided that this program be started the week of June 25, 1973. City Manager McMicken referred to the Joint Operations Agreement for Lions Pool to be exe- cuted with the Yakima School District #7, stating that it is an agreement for the shared costs of maintenance, operation and supervision for the pool. He reviewed.those provisions of the agreement providing for shared costs, non - shared costs, an Aquatics Operations Com- mittee, a budget and annual report. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D- 2064, authorizing the execution of said agree- ment, be passed: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Broad absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -2064, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City. of Yakima to execute an agreement with Yakima School District #7 for the joint operation and use of Lions Pool. . City Manager McMicken reviewed his Report #180 concerning City Financial Support to KYVE- TV. He briefly reviewed capital improvements for KYVE which could qualify for FRS money and possibility, for support of this station from the City's general funds. Mr. Frank Roberts, General Manager of Station KYVE, being present, spoke to Councilmen concerning the history of this station and need for support for equipment, operation and production costs, as contained in his letters to the County Commissioners and City Manager dated June 4, 1973 After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that the matter of financial support with FRS funds by the city to Station KYVE -TV be set for public hearing on June 25, 1973: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Broad absent. It was then MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Cole that in response to the invitation of this station, that the Council hold its next regular meet- ing on June 18, 1973 at Station KYVE for televising.'and.that the Station be thanked for their invitation: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Broad absent. • • • City Manager McMicken referred the matter of an agreement with Mr. William Davis for vend- ing machine concession at the Yakima Air Terminal Building, to City Attorney, Fred Andrews, who reviewed the provisions of the agreement concerning the right and responsibility of Mr. Davis, operator of the sundries shop, for the vending operations as an independent contractor and his duties in maintaining areas around the vending machines. After due dis- cussion, it was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D -2065, authorizing the execution of said agreement with Mr. Davis, be passed: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll.call. Broad absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -2065, A RESOLUTION authorizing.E,and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with W. L. Davis for operating a vend- ing machine concession at the Yakima Air Terminal. • City Manager McMicken referred the matter of the flood control project on the Naches River to Public Works Director, . Dave Vargas, who reported that the Army has agreed to do this job free of charge, upon the necessary permits being obtained. With the use of a sketch draw- ing, Mr. Vargas pointed out the dike which is badly in need of repair after damage from high water. He reported that the city is to haul away the brush when the job is completed. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution No. D -2066, providing for cooperation by the City of Yakima in connection with said project, be passed: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Broad absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -2066, A RESOLUTION assuming obligations of local cooperation by the City of Yakima with the United States Government regarding a flood control project near the Yakima water treatment plant .on the Naches River. City Manager McMicken referred the proposed Yakima County Solid Waste Management Plan to Public Works Director, Dave Vargas, who reviewed the proposal from the County for a drop - box system to be financed from general revenues and explained that city residents would then be paying in addition to the dumping fee, property taxes to the County. Mr. Vargas reviewed his letter of response to the County on this subject dated May 23, 1973, in objec- tion to their proposal. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schus- sler that the city's response to this proposal from the County be one of supporting the cost of hauling to the landfill, but to protest the payment of a"drop -box system out of general . revenues.: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Broad absent . - • - - .- ....... . - _. City Manager McMicken referred to the report to.the United States Treasury concerning the Federal Revenue Sharing allocation from January 1 to July 1, 1973. and reviewed the various amounts to be reported thus far in the priority expenditure catagories. After due discus- sion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that the City Manager be directed to . 587 JUNE ,114 '1973 prepare this document for submittal to the Treasury: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and considered by the b.id boar_d.on June 7, 1973, for the Walnut Street Undercrossing, as follows: Structures, Inc., ,Edmonds $683,755 .. . _ David A. Mowat Co. , 'Bellevue 778,486:;00`0 - • Burnham Construction Co., Auburn 780,82 - . • • . Sea & Shore Pile Driving Co., Seattle ; ;.833,678.25 . .. . Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Greeley, Col. 844,910.00 . Harold Lockyear & Sons, Inc., Longview 928,836.70 The Engineer recommending that the bid, be. awarded. to Structures, Inc., of Edmonds, Washington, who submitted the lowest and best bid, it was MOVED' by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that the bid be awarded to Structures,..Inc., of,.,Edmonds in the,amount.of - $683,755.80 subject to the approval of the Urban Arterial Board and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into contract with said. contractor upon.the filing.of the proper . bond.and.insurance: carried, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schuss.ler and.Whitaker voting aye by voice vote Broad absent. Public Works Director, Dave Vargas and City Engineer, Fritz Jaeger, reported to Counc,i1 members on other projects completed by the recommended contractor. . City Manager McMicken.referred to the request for outside sewer service to the.- residence owned by Dale Erlewine at 1311 McLean Drive.. He on a..connect.ion charge of $485.85 and stated that the property is not contiguous to the city limits, but that Mr. Erlewine has expressed a desire to annex when possible. Mr. McMicken further reported that Mr. _J Erlewine has signed an outside utility agreement and that the Planning Staff recommends approval of this request. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Holbrook that the request .of Mr. Erlewine for outside utility service be granted: carried, Brown,.Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook,. Schussler and Whitaker.voting aye,by. voice vote. Broad • absent. . ;. . The City Treasurer haying submitted the following report for the month of • May, 1973: ' ' May 31, 1973. - - I Mr. Craig.`McMicken ' . City Manager Yakima, Washington Dear Sir: The following investments were purchased during the. month .of May, -1973. TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #C008 - BK OF YAKIMA ' , ' '$'500,000.00 ' 500,000.00 GENERAL I . • REPURCHASE AGREEMENT #C009'- BK OF YAKIMA 100,000.00' 100,000.00 STREET U.S.. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #133479 @ 50M SKR #59096 - DUE 8/16/73 49,221.25 49,221.25' . ARTERIAL STREET ' U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #1171370/1 @ 10M & #254188/9 @ 15M_-__SKR. #59097 - DUE 8/16/73 49,221.25 . ., 49,221.25 '57 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIBRARY BOND REDEMPTION _ ., _ . U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #25418.7 @ 15M - SKR . #59099 - DUE 8/16/73 14,766.38 .14,766. '62 STREET IMPROVEMENT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND RED.. . TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8386 @ 6'.36% - DUE . .• 8/31/73 - N.B.C. 100,000.00 100,000.00 , '67 GENERAL OBLIGATION; AIRPORT BOND' REDEMPTION . I U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #254185/6 @ 15M . ' SKR #59092 - DUE 8/16/73 29,532.75 29,532.75 ' '72' VARIOUS PURPOSE` GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND RED. , TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #317B @ 6.36% - DUE 8/31/73 - BK OF YAKIMA' - .100 , 00.0..00_ . , :.100.,600.00 PARK & RECREATION CAPITAL . • TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6947.@ 6.32% - DUE • 6/18/73 - SEATTLE -FIRST - 100,000.00 . TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8383 @ 6.32% - DUE • - . 6/18/73 - N.B.C. 100,000.00 58 'JUNE 15, 1973 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FRIDAY,'JUNE 15, 1973 The City Council met in- session at 12 :00 Noon, .Friday, June 15, 1973, at the Flight Deck Restaurant in the Yakima Air Terminal. Councilmen present at the meeting were Wray Brown, Howard C. Cole, Betty L. Edmondson, and — Don Schussler. Also present was Jim Bowers, representing the press. Council members discussed the proposed increase in water -sewer service charges to be heard at the regular Council meeting on Monday night, June 18, 1973. No decisions were made. There -being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Edmondson that we do now adjourn at the hour of 1:15 P.M.: carried Brown, Cole, Edmondson and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Broad, Holbrook, and Whitaker absent. READ AND CERTIFIED D ACCURATE BY "' —' DATE ° Vim r, �__ COUNCILMAN :.,'._/ _ d_ /Ad _ /i J/ DATE 72 7 3 • COUNCILMAN ATTEST: • Ay ACTING CI .CLERK � ASSISTANT MAYOR •