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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/15/1968 Business Meeting 417 APRIL 15, 1968 • The Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson presiding, Councilm =n Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, McNeice and Robinson, City Manager McMicken and Ci y Attorney Andrews present on roll call. • The invocation was given by Councilman Kurbitz. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 8, 1968, having been.dul certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing have said minutes r =ad publicly, Mayor Larson declared said minutes approved as recorded. This being the time fixed for a Hearing on the "B" Street and Lincol -Avenue Grade. Separation Project, Public Works Director John Mayo introduced Dr. A thur Anderson and Mr. Don Casad, representatives of ABAM Engineers, Inc., who are doin• the design work on this Project. Discussion indicated that this is the same firm that •erformed services for the construction of Lenox Avenue Overpass. Mr. Casad explained briefly the drawings and designs on both overcrossing and undercrossing plans that they have prepared, and displayed, at this meeting. He explained in detail the construction equence of building the undercrossings, from the beginning, stating that before any exca ation can be done support to the adjacent property and buildings must be made; and out ining the problems which may arise from excavations, etc., and the manner in which thes= problems are handled. He also discussed safety features that must be considered in this ty.e of construction. Councilman Kurbitz asked about the possibility of eliminating the st.rage tracks on the east side of B and Lincoln in order to consider the possibility of h.ving shorter under- crossings. Mr. Casad explained that there has not been time as yet o work with the rail- road people, and even if it_were ::_possible:,to remove these storage tr.cks, the shorter undercrossings would have to be eliminated from further consideratio because it had been found that this grade would be too steep for the icy conditions whic exist in Yakima at various times of the year. Mr. Fred Palmer, Attorney, asked about d_mage to adjacent properties. Mr. Ron Cameron, Architect, asked whether two lanes of raffic instead of three had been considered in these plans. City Manager McMicken exp ained that all ques- tions about access to abutting properties cannot be answered at this time, but all interested parties will be heard at a public hearing later. Mr. Cas.d reported the estimated cost of the two undercrossings as follows: Two Undercrossings -- Railroad Bridges $1,508,000 60% Retained open cuts 648,000 26% Railroad track realignment, maintenance of railroad traffic 208,000 8% Engineering 168 000 6% $2,508,000 100% Two items not included . - -. Shoring and underpinning 238,000 "- Installation of bridge for truck traffic, plus cost of ventilation 27. 000 Total • $3,008,000 He further explained the estimated cost for two overcrossings would •e $1,700,000, and stated that neither project estimate includes costs of damages . to adjacent buildings. City Manager McMicken recommended that the Council conclude with Phase I of the study and continue with Phase II at a later hearing: After due discussion,.,i. was': MOVED by McNeice, econded :vby_Lambert;. that Phase I be concluded at this meeting and P ase II continued at a later hearing: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, M.Neice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Kurbitz requested that a study be included at that time in which some of the storage tracks might be removed, so as to educe the area and make shorter underpasses. City Manager McMicken reported that the c.st, including state funds, for the overcrossings will be $1,700,000, which will not need to be financed by a bond issue; whereas any more than this amount may have to be finance.. by a bond issue. Petition No. 601, Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceed'ngs, having been filed with the City Clerk on April 11, 1968, by Jack E. Nettleship, equesting annexation of property situated northwest of the intersection of 48th and Engle ood Avenues, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by McNeice that this date be set as he time for a meeting with the initiating party who signed the Notice of Intention to Comm=nce Annexation Pro- ceedings dated April 11, 1968: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lamb =rt, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Mr. Jack E. Nettleship stati g that he is willing to assume his share of the City's existing indebtedness, it was duly moved, seconded and passed that the annexation proposed by petition No. 601 (Notice of I tention to Commence Annexation Proceedings) be accepted by the City of Yakima and that t e area sought to be annexed be required to assume the City's existing indebtedness. The above Motion was made by Robinson, seconded by Keith, and it carried: Brown, Keith, Kurbi z, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Mr. Jack E. Nettles ip, having filed with the City Clerk at this meeting Petition No. 601, requesting. said Ann = xation, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown, that said Petition for Annexation be approved as meeting the requirements of law; that said Petition be referred to the City anager and Planning Commission for study and recommendation;, that the Mayor be authorize. to obtain waivers of a meeting by a Review Board; and that May 13, 1968, be set as the.da e for a public hearing by the City Council on this Petition: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbit•, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. An Ordinance appropriating money within the Domestic Water Improveme t Fund, having been read in its entirety at the regular meeting on April 8, 1968, and be'ng read by..Title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown, that 0 dinance N5. - 1021 providing for said appropriation be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1021, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $2,000,800 to Account 7 -950, Construction Expenditures, of the Capital Outlay Classification of t e Domestic Water Improvement Fund. The matter regarding the proposed emblem for the City of Yakima, was continued from April 8, 1968, Councilman Robinson stated that he is glad that this utter was continued 418 APRIL 15, 1968 ✓ for a week before making a final decision, so as to get an expression from the people of Yakima. He further stated that he is still in favor of the proposed emblem and is now in favor of voting on Councilman Brown's Motion to adopt said emblem as the official emblem for the City of Yakima. Mayor Larson read excerpts of 'several of the many letters from school - students and.,stated:.that'there_ were letters from the fifth grade class at ill Gilbert School. Councilman McNeice reported that Mr. Bryant, teacher of the 8th grade at. Wilson Jr. High School, had given him letters from 87 students, of which 57 were in favor of the proposed emblem, 23 were opposed, and 7 were in favor of making slight changes.. A representative of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, being present, stated that they didn't have enough time to have a meeting but that many telephone calls had been received, with the majority favoring the proposed emblem. After due discussion, Mayor Larson reported that at the previous meeting on April 8, 1968, it had been MOVED by Brown, seconded by McNeice, that the proposed decal be adopted as the official emblem of the City of. Yakima to be placed on City equipment and stationery, and called for a roll call vote to pass said Motion, and it carried unanimously: Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Mrs. Al Kauzlarich and Mr. Gene Cox, representing the Taxicab companies in Yakima, were present, and Mrs. Kauzlarich stated that Taxicab companies are requesting authorization to increase Taxi rates. She further stated that there has not been an increase in rates since August, 1960, and explained that this increase will permit the taxi drivers an increase in wages long overdue. Council members indicated that they felt more study is needed on this matter in regard to the increased rates and the Taxi Ordinance and related matters. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that this matter be continued for two weeks, or until the regular meeting on April 29, 1968: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken suggested that a public hearing be held on this matter so that all interested parties may be heard. . City Manager McMicken . reporting that the City Engineer has submitted a Notice of Comple- tion of L.I.D. No. 963, Englewood Heights Addition & Other Sanitary Sewers, it was MOVED by Keith, seconded by Robinson, that May 13, 1968, be fixed as the time of Hearing on the Assessment Roll for this district and that the City Clerk give due notice of publication and to each property owner as provided by law: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken reported that Chinook Airways wishes to lease space, in the Airport Terminal Building at the Yakima Municipal Airport and recommended that authorization be given to execute a Lease Agreement with said Corporation. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown, that Resolution No. D -1196 authorizing the execu- tion of a Lease Agreement with Chinook Airways for space in the 'Airport Terminal Building, at the Yakima Municipal Airport, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -1196, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City l! Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Lease Agreement with Chinook Airways, a corpora- tion, for space in the Airport Terminal Building at the Yakima Municipal Airport. City Manager McMicken referred to his Report #18, Approval of Contract Progress Payments, explaining that previously progress payments to contractors doing work for the City have been routinely submitted to the City Council for approval. He further stated that progress payments are made monthly in accordance with contracts previously authorized by the City Council; and it is not necessary, therefore, to submit these for approval. Mr. McMicken recommended that the Council delegate the approval of progress payments to the City Manager as an administrative detail, stating that the financial information . given in these reports will be included in the City Engineer's weekly report on the Progress of New Construction. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that the recommendation of City Manager McMicken be followed and approval of progress • payments be delegated to the City Manager as an administrative detail: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye voice vote. City Manager McMicken reported that Mr. Ted Van Keulen wishes to lease approximately seven acres of property situated near Tahoma Cemetery, that is owned by. the City of Yakima. After . due discussion, it•was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lambert, that Resolu- tion No. D -1197 . authorizing the execution of a Farm Lease Agreement with Ted Van Keulen be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye, on roll call. . RESOLUTION NO. D -1197, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Farm Lease agreement with Ted Van Keulen. City Manager McMicken explained that because of some of the remodeling being done at the Airport new space has been allocated to the Maintenance Section of the Department of Transportation of the F.A.A. After due discussion', it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Robinson, that Resolution No. D -1198 authorizing the execution of a supplemental agree- ment be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -1198, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a supplemental agreement with the United States of America. . There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Kurbitz, . seconded by Keith, that we do now adjourn at the hour of 11:10 P.M.: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. 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