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Home My WebLink About06/25/1973 Business Meeting c.93 • JUNE 25, 1973 The City Council met in 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 ;'Bob Hilsmann, Management and Budget Director; Acting City Clerk, Iris Litzenberger, Administrative Assistant, Dick Zais; and Jim Bowers, representing the press. Mayor Broad reported on the Mayor's Conference he recently attended in San Francisco. Councilman Brown and City Manager McMicken reported on the Association of Washington Cities Conference they attended in Spokane last week. City Manager McMicken referred to,a request for Yakima's involvement in Expo -74 and further reported that Yakima has been asked for some park benches and that ten will be loaned to • them. • City Manager McMicken and Bob Hilsmann, Management and Budget Director, reviewed the OIC Proposal for Affirmative Action and Employee Training Services.. Mr. Hilsmann explained that the proposed program basically is to train people who apply for positions with the city and a request for $16,788 to be used over a period of two years to train 24 persons. After some discussion, Mr. McMicken stated that the next'step would be the development of a contract, if'the proposal is approved by the Council. It was then MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Whitaker that legislation be prepared to authorize the execution of an agree- "ment to be brought back for Council action: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. 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 and City Manager McMicken present on roll call. The Invocation was given by'Councilman'Wray,Brown. r . The minutes of the previous meeting of June 18, 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 year for the election of three Councilmen-to the Yakima City Council; and - in accordance with State Statute,. Acting City Clerk provided numbers for the drawing for positions on the ballot. Councilmen Howard C. Cole, Betty L. Edmondson, and Ralph Holbrook, encumbants, having been appointed to ,serve unexpired terms, drew the following position numbers: • Position No. 1 - -- Howard:C. Cole • " Position No. 2 - -- Betty L. Edmondson ' Position No. 3 - -- Ralph Holbrook This being the set for the Hearing on :the City Financial Support to KYVE- TV,1City Manager McMicken referred to his Report #180 on this subject and to the attached letter from the station to the County Commissioners which lists the Capital Improvement priorities of the station which would qualify . for Federal.Revenue Sharing'funds. Judith.Matson, Chairman of the volunteer organization "Friend's .of .47, " briefly reviewed the sources ,of financing for station through'the school.districts,•grants by:the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and donations from citizens. Marge Hartwick'and Genie Hals, reported on a recent pledge drive and auction which raised $6,200. Lynn Raber, described some types of community programs and services which could be televised.' •MarilynHudson; reviewed a specific idea for a regulatly program on various aspects of city government which might be called "City Hall - Beat. "•'Mr. Herb Blisard, reviewed the needs of the station for financial support for film, lenses and editing equipment, as well as the establishment of a Department of Public Affairs. Station Manager, Frank Roberts, reported on means whereby funds may be raised for a grant and the amount needed to provide a new transmitter for the station. Present and speaking to this subject was Mr. Lee McClanathan, representing the • Board of Directors for Channel 47. After due discussion,:Mayor Broad declared the Hearing closed. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that subject to the report of the City Manager and Staff regarding the technical matters involved, that the Council earmark $25,000 for the life of Federal Revenue Sharing in support of this station for needed capital expenditures: Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Broad, Brown, Edmondson and Holbrook voting nay by.voice vote. :Motion lost for want of majority vote. Councilman Brown,expressed..concern over ,the need'of the station for a transmitter, stating that in the light of• several priorities for.FRS funds; he did not believe the should commit itself to this amount.' Councilman. Holbrook statedl that in light"of recent needs to take a.look•at reductions!in operating the with FRS funds, he was not•in, favor of this expenditure at the present time.- Mayor Broad suggested a look at cable TV for Yakima. Councilman Edmondson stated she was in favor of $25,000 in FRS funds for this year with a review for possible during the rest of the lifetime of'FRS. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that on the previously stated conditions of a report from the City Manager and Staff, that the city set aside $25,000 in Federal Revenue Sharing monies•this year in support of capital expenditures for • KYVE -TV: carried, Cole, Edmondson,'Schussl•er and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Broad, Brown and Holbrook voting nay by voice vote.' An Ordinance appropriating and transferring- $27,616,from the Federal Shared ,Revenue Fund to the General Fund to pay for public safety training program equipment and asummer employment program for disadvantaged youth ;.having beerisread by title only at the previous meeting of June 18, 1973, and being read again by title at this meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Cole that.Ordinance -No. 1539,' providing -for said :appropriation ;'be • passed: carried; Broad, Brown Cole; Edmondson, Holbrook,.and Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Schussler :voting nay on* roll call. .. ORDINANCE NO. 1539, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of..$27,616 in 199 - Federal Shared Revenue Fund and transferring that amount to 000 - General Fund ;•and appropriating the amount of $27,616 to various accounts as 1973 appropriations for 000 - General Fund. r 594 JUNE 25, 1973 An Ordinance appropriating $12,500 from the Federal Shared Revenue Fund as a grant to the Mental Health Service of Yakima for the balance of the current calendar year, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until July 2, 1973. City Manager McMicken explained that this Ordinance follows the earlier guidelines for assisting the Mental Health Board and explained the procedure whereby the city is able to make such a grant to the county. Mr. John Taylor, representing the Black Coalition, passed to Councilmen copies of recommen- ded Equal Opportunity Guidelines and Affirmative Action Program for implementation by the city. He reported that this plan would make it possible for any minority to make applica- tion for some job position, asking that the Council look over this report and place this matter on a future Council Agenda for further discussion. After due discussion, it,was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Schussler that this report submitted by Mr. Taylor be accepted and referred to City Staff with a future report from them back to the Council regarding the comparison of this plan with the city's own Affirmative Action Program: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken referred to the letters from Eichler Disposal, Inc. and DiTommaso Bros.'Garbage and Refuse Collection Service, respectively. City Manager McMicken noted these letters as proposals from these two firms concerning the city's garbage and refuse needs. Mr. McMicken stated that he planned-to bring a report back to the Council on this subject in the next thirty days. .City Manager McMicken noted the report of the Community Center Bond Campaign Committee received June 18, 1973, for the Council's information. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Holbrook that this written report be accepted and that a letter of thanks be sent to Jim Elliott and the Task Force for the fine job done on the campaign: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. The Planning Commission recommending a denial of the alley vacation request by Clarence Corbin and Others for a portion of an alley at 313 -315 North 9th Street, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D -2067, setting July 16, 1973, as the date for Hearing on this matter, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. D -2067, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on a petition for vacation of a portion of an alley at 313 -315 North 9th Street, in the City of Yakima. City Manager McMicken reported on the formation of the Downtown Advisory Redevelopment Commission, a nine - member commission to carry out the recommendations of the Downtown Development Task Force and requested Council recognition of this group. Mr. McMicken then reported on the recommendations received .:form- them ;and with the use of design drawings, noted their specific requests for free customer parking in the Business District Core Area to be developed for shopping and public services. He further reported on plans for pedes- trian access and diagonal parking in the Central Business District and the possible estab- lishment of a Business Improvement District, requesting that city staff be authorized to meet with the newly formed commission to further discuss these possibilities for the down- town area. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that the Council recognize the newly formed Downtown Advisory Redevelopment Commission as formed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. It was then MOVED by Edmondson seconded by Holbrook that the city staff work with this commission as quickly as possible in working out their recommendations: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken reported-that in- the-process of making numerous improvements, legal and engineering counsel may be necessary and requested authority to hire such consultant services. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Whitaker that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate for legal and engineering consultant services if and when these become necessary: carried, Br_oad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook,• Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Present and speaking to this matter were Mr. Lee S'emon, Jr., Herbert Hill and Tom Hargis. Councilman Schussler absent after 5:35 P.M. . City Manager McMicken referred to the letter received from Mr. William Gannon, dated June 21, 1973, which requested a waiver of Ordinance requirements for making application for fireworks sales by June 15, if]..)1ight of extenuating circumstances. Mr. Randy Grava, being present, submitted a similar request for waiver of the deadline requirement, explaining that there had been a delay in the arrival of the State License and requested that the Yakima Lions Club be authorized to sell the fireworks, which proceeds will go tb the Parks and Recreation Department for playground equipment. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D- 2068, granting permits to 27 applicants, including those requested at this meeting, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Present and speaking to this matter was Fire Marshall, Ed Lexa. Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -2068, A RESOLUTION granting permits for the retail sale of fireworks withi,1 the City of Yakima for 1973. . City Manager McMicken reviewed his Report #178 concerning Water -Sewer Service Charges and • referred to the Hearing held 'last week on the subject of the proposed rate increases. He explained that the current price freeze prevents any implementation of such rate increases until after August 30, 1973. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that legislation be prepared to implement the proposed water - sewer rate increases based upon the Water -Sewer Rate Study: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. It was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D -2069, authorizing the acceptance of an easement from Burlington Northern, Inc., for construction of the Walnut Street undercrossing, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. City Manager McMicken stated the amount f this easement to be $500. RESOLUTION NO. D -2069, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to accept an easement from Burlington Northern, Inc., to accom- modate construction of a Walnut Street undercrossing. • `r , 1 595 JUNE 25,. 1973 • City Manager McMicken referred to the easement agreement with.Fred and Rose Baur for the • purpose of constructing the Milroy Park that.the city will gain an easement over their driveway and in return will pave their alley. After due discussion, it was MOVED.by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that Resolution_No. D -2070, authorizing the-, execution of .said agreement,.' be passed : ''..carried, , Broad; • Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook;' - and Whitaker voting aye on call.: Schussler•absent: II RESOLUTION NO. D -2070, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City , ' Clerk of the City of.Yakim&to execute an-easement agreement with -,Fred Baur and Rose Baur, husband arid. wife, to accommodate construction of!a Milroy Park parking lot. • City Manager McMicken reported on $1,314.69 in additional items provided for the. second floor renovation by the :M. F. McDonald Construction, .stating;that.this firm.was already working on the original contract and that it was not feasible to hire another contractor for these items. _It MOVED by Cole, r seconded Eby- Brown. that Resolution-No: D- 2071, authorizing the purchase of additional work and materials without•calling for further - bids, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. • IRESOLUTIONeN0::.( D- ;_2:03i, A. RESOLUTION authorizing the hiring of work and labor. and-purchase of material without calling for further bids. • . • City Manager McMicken referred to the request for outside water service for the Washington State Highway Department at the Nob Hill Interchange. He reported on a connection charge:: of $2,040 and stated that water lines are available in these areas. The Planning Staff recommending that this request be approved, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Cole that the request of the ..Washington State Highway Department for outside utility connection,.be granted: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote., Schussler absent. • - City Manager McMicken reported that bids were':•redeivednd considered by the bid board on June 21, 1973, for L.I.D. NO. 991 and 994, Englewood Heights West and Others Sewer, as follows: • Schedule I ' Larry Deblasio 26,639.55 Johnson & Sons 30,772.88 • Superior Asphalt 28,054.48 • Schedule II Johnson & Sons 11,668.13 • Superior Asphalt .17,168.66 • • Schedule III . • Larry Deblasio - 10,318.88 - Johnson & Sons 10,358.25 • 0 • The City Engineer recommending that bids be awarded to.Larry Deblasio Construction Co, Inc. for Schedules.I and III and to John 2. Johnson & Sons for Schedule II, who submitted the lowest and best bids, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that the•bids be awarded to Larry Deblasio for Schedules I and III, in. the amount of $26,639.55.and $10,318.88 and to John E. Johnson & Sons for Schedule II in the amount of $11,668.13, and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into contracts with said contractors upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance.: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. City*Manager McMicken'explained that the previous bids considered on May 25, 1973 ,for part of this same project were all rejected in that the lowest bid was 30.6% over the Engineer's Estimate. • City Manager McMicken referred to the revised Final Estimate on Gilbert Park Parking Lot Improvement, dated June 21, 1973, stating the omission of the sales tax from the previous estimate due to the fact that the parking lot paving was not covered under the tax exemp- tion which is normal for street construction, making it necessary for the tax to be added for labor and thereby changing the estimate. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Holbrook that the•report f the City Engineer da ed Uhe 21, 9733.w tb Eespect to the completion of the work o )Public Works contract /Li ? ol' & , 19nf31cwood Ilci hts 6/a1. and Ol.hrs ScwCr Di.tri1/4 t, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of t he/ fina estimate as therein.set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole,, Edmond- son, Holbrook and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. City Manager McMicken brought on the.following Off - the - Agenda items: An Ordinance appropriating $960 within the Parks and Recreation Fund for the summer Day , Camp food program, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until July 2, 1973. City Manager McMicken explained that these funds will be reimbursed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. An Ordinance appropriating $20,000 from unappropriated revenues of the Parks and Recrea- tion Fund to provide budgeted funds for payment of the cost of installation of lighting at Larson Park, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until July 2, 1973. City Manager McMicken reported that this is in accordance with the agreement of'March 27, 1973. City Manager McMicken referred to the Ordinance concerning airport security guards, stat- ing that they will be taking over July 1, 1973, and that up until this time we have been sharing the cost of two Policemen and one Sheriff. It was MOVED by Cole, seconded by r 596 • JUNE 25, 1973 JULY 6, 1973 • Brown that Ordinance No. 1540•, creating.the position of Airport Security Guard, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook, and Whitaker voting aye •on.roll..call.. ORDINANCE•NO. 1540, -AN ORDINANCE relating to administration and personnel; specifying the duties of airport security guard and authorizing the performance.of such duties; adding Section 1.18.111 as a new section of :the City of.Yakima.Municipal Code;,and declaring anc emergency. Mayor Broad referred to the resignation of Reverend Edward Melfort from the Housing Authority and suggested that Council members come with some•names for this position the meeting next week. Councilman Whitaker requesting •permission.to -.be•excused from Council.meetings of July 2, 1973, through July 16, 1_973, it was MOVED by Brown „seconded by,Cole that Councilman Whitaker be excused.from the Council meetings of July,2, July 9, and.July 16, 1973: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, and Holbrook .voting aye.by voice vote. Schussler absent. , .. , . . .. . . . . ' There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Cole that this - meeting . be adjourned*to Friday, June 29, 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 and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. • • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ' - DATE �°`L°'� COUNCILMAN • Oy DATE 7 /0- 3 CILMAN ATTEST: .- - Xj.:.o019 . • ACTING TY CLERK MAYOR' ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1973 The City Council met and went into Executive Session at 12:00 Noon, Friday, July 6, 1973, at the Flight Deck Restaurant in the Yakima Air Terminal, for the purpose of discussing IAFF Union negotiations. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Howard C. Cole, Betty L.• Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook and Don Schussler. Also present were City Manager, Craig McMicken; Management and Budget Director, Bob Hilsmann; Fire Chief, Mat Young; Attorney Wes Wilson and City Fred Andrews. At the close of the Executive Session, there being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Cole that we do now adjourn at the hour of 1:15 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Holbrook and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Whitaker'absent. . a1 I READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE B DATE ' l /////' .. ` / �j� '/ CO �' DATE ~�� . . C ,) OUNCILMAN ATTEST: . • • ACTING Cl/ CLERK / MAYOR * The Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 6, 1973, should appear on Page 599. • •