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Home My WebLink About11/06/1972 Regular Meeting 463 • NOVEMBER 3, 1972 . • • NOVEMBER 6, 1972 •. - SPECIAL MEETING ' . . . YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL ' - . . -_ .NOVEMBER 3, 1972: . . _ . . Pursuant to due.notice of special meeting of the Yakima City Council for November 3, 1972, due to lack of a. quorum, no special meeting was held on this date. II ' ., . CITY CLERK . MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING - . YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL . - - NOVEMBER 6, 1972 . The City Council met in special:session pursuant•to duenotice at.1:30 P.M.., November 6, . 1972, in the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall.. • Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Lenore Lambert, Jim Lust, °.Walter Robinson,- Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. , Also present were'City•Manager McMicken, C-ity,Attorney- Andrews and Administrative Assistant Jim,Flint. The Council commenced an initial study of the preliminary budget,.and made plans for further reviews of the budget, including an all -day meeting to be held•Friday, November 10, 1972, at the Holiday Inn in Yakima. The City Manager filed with the City Council information,previously requested by the Council pertaining to •labor.negotiations and the union requests... - The City Manager reported to the Council on meetings held the previous'week'with the ' Yakima Convention and Cultural Center Task..Force, and briefly discussed the work of various 'committees of the Task.Force. The meeting, adjourned at'three•o'clock P..M.• - . REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1972 - 3:00 O'CLOCK P.M. > : i : :: : . . The Council then met in regular session at the hour of 3:00 P.M., Mayor Broad pre- siding, Councilmen Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker, City Manager McMicken.and City•Attorney Andrews present on roll call.. The Invocation was given by City'Attorney Fred Andrews. . The minutes of the special and regular_meetings :of October 30, 1972,•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. • Petitions•No. -763, 764 and 765; having been filed with the'City Clerk on November 3, 1972, by Wm. D. Rehfield, 'requesting improvement of property by construction'of a water main, sewer, and curbs,. gutters and surfacing of.street on• Perry. :Street. =.west of 3rd . it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Schussler that said petitions, for the creation of , Local . -•Improvement:.Districts,•be r-eferred•to•,the City Manager and Staff for study and • • recommendation: carried, Broad,. Brown, Lambert,-Lust, Robinson,'Schussler•and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Petition No. 766, having been filed with the City Clerk on November 3, 1972, by Douglas A. .and ;Feral:.P , Fellows and - :Chester R:. Kay Sonnabend; requesting - vacation -of a portion of public right -of way including the Edgecliff•Manor cul -de -sac; it was 'MOVED by Robinson, seconded by that Resolution . No. D -1953 fixing the time of hearing for December 11, 1972, •be passed as read: carried;. •Broad, Brown;. Lambert; Lusty Robinson ;. Schussler: and Whitaker .voting aye; on •roll :call. . . _ -, -- : . RESOLUTION NO. D- 1953,- A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on a petition ' for vacation of :a-portion of•public.right of way. • An Ordinance appropriating $57,389 in various funds to pay salaries and fringe benefits • . , for employees hired under the E.. E. A_Feder,al•grant.program,having been read in its • entirety at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until November 13, 1972. City Manager McMicken gave an explanation of this Ordinance, stating that these are PEP employees for this -.year -that .were not :contemplated in the 19,72 budgets and .that -they. have been-paid-by available, funds :within those budgets; but .that :a. new appropriationri2s now- needed in the amounts shown in the Ordinance. . , - I . • ' - ,,--_ .: _. .. : . r' - . It was MOVED -by Lambert; seconded - by Schussler that.Ordinance.No. 1459, fixing and levying ad valorem taxes for the 1973 budget and amending Ordinance No. 1446, passed October 2, • . 1972, be passed as read: carried, Broad,. Brown; .1Lambert Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye ' on 'roll .;call. : Ther.el was discussion as to the - possi'bility.:of reducing the amount of millage on the city property tax. assessments, since there are additional funds anticipated, . from Revenue: Sharing .., However:, , pit _was .the, consensus of those present that the future of. the-Revenue ,Sharing money is too uncertain to .just-ify .levying less . than .the maximum amount of 11 : milks . ,, - :,,• ,,••• . • . r: r:: _ _ . .. _. . - ._ _.. ORDINANCE NO. 1459, AN ORDINANCE amending City of- Yakima :-Ordinance, -No. .1 :dated October 2,_1972, entitled, "An ordinance fixing and levying the amount of ad valorem • taxes - necessary, :balance.- :estima-te-d .expend,itures.. -for the 3; 7-,Bud.get = -�t for.he,C ity' of • Yakima," ' . . In accordance with the Yakima.City Charter and State Statute,'City'Manager-McMicken••sub.- mitted the ..preliminary , budge.t for the : City • of . yak ima ; ,f.or the. year .,197:3 , and reported• that a copy has :been filed with ,the •City : on, 'November 2', 197 : 2,:.' He .- furtherrepgrted -that • . I 464 NOVEMBER 6, 1972 due notice will be given fixing the time for public hearing on the matter of the 1973 Budget for the hour of 3:00 o'clock P.M. on Friday, December 1, 1972, as required by Statute. In a formal statement, Mr.. McMicken reported that the increase in this year's budget is necessary in view of salary increases and more employees. He further stated that because' of expected-Federal Revenue Sharing money, it will be .possible to again par- ticipate in the plan'of setting aside $1 out of $2 in sales. tax for a capital improv: ment fund, and that the Convention and Cultural Center and Shop- Warehouse facility may be funded through Federal Revenue Sharing. Mr. McMicken reviewed the proposed City employee wage increases for the last three months of 1972 and 1973 and stated that the Budget increase includes'construction of two new fire stations, 2 swimming pools, and such things as utilities and supplies. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by - Lambert that the record show the filing of the 1973 Preliminary Budget: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust,. Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken reviewed his-report No. 159 concerning the Englewood Reservoir Landscaping and stated that he had filed a copy of this report with Mrs. Plath, the origi- nal owner of the property. Mr. McMicken further reviewed the alternatives proposed by Mrs. Plath to the original Landscape Plan and the deletions she desires. There was . discussion as to surfacing, the top.of the Reservoir with Cermascape. After due discussion it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Schussler that this matter be referred back to the Staff for one week pending a report from Mr. McMicken on Mrs. Plath's agreement to the proposed plan: carried,•.Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by'Brown,.seconded by Whitaker. that Resolution No. D -1954, authorizing the execution of a Jail Agreement Modification with Yakima County be passed as read: carried, Broad_, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. City Manager McMicken explained the background of this agreement, stating that in 1966 the City had an agreement for $1.60 per day per prisoner and one again in 1971 for $2.25. He further stated that earlier in the year the Sheriff had wanted an agreement for $5 and that the city has been charged $2.75 instead of $2.25 since earlier this year, but that the City will be credited with back pay. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution No. D -1954, authorizing execution of a Jail Modifi- cation agreement for $3.50 per day per prisoner be passed as read: carried, Broad, Brown, .Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -1954, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing,.the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Jail Agreement - Modification with Yakima'County, Washington. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by'Schussler No,. D-1955, authorizing application to the State of Washington Traffic Safety Commission for a grant to purchase two portable radar units be passed as read: carried, Broad,.Brown,.Lambert, Lust, and Schussler voting aye on roll call; Robinson and Whitaker voting nay on roll call. City Manager McMicken explained that Police Department is requesting these portable units for speed measurements in•'areas where it is especially difficult with a mobile unit, at a total cost of $2300, which would be funded through State and Federal Funding. Mr. McMicken further referred to a letter of request and recommendation for these units from .Police Chief,•Jack LaRue and.stated that the proposed purchase has the endorsement of the local Traffic Commission.- Councilman Robinson expressed his feeling' that these would not accomplish what hoped for in a safety measure. RESOLUTION NO: D -1955, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to apply to.the -State of Washington Traffic Safety Commission for a grant to purchase portable radar units. • City Manager McMicken referring to the matter of authorization to accept a grant of real property from the State.of Washington, explained that this property that is being deeded to the City of.Yakima is in conformance with a Governor's Deed from the State of Washingto and in connection with 12, Naches to Jacobson and SR 12 (PSH 5), Gleed Vicinity - D -347 He further-explained:-that the recording fee for the deed is $10, the proper signatures are requested and the Deed is to be approved as to form and returned -to the Highway Commission After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lust that Resolution No. D -1956; authorizing the acceptance of said grant of real•'pro,perty from the State of Washington, be passed as read: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert,.Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D- 1956,.A- RESOLUTION accepting the grant of real property from the State of Washington.. -. . • City'Manager McMicken referred to the matter of authorization'to pay for extra 'work for remodeling the City .Council Chambers,' without calling for bids and described the extra work that was done. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution No. D -1957, authorizing payment. for said work, be passed as read: carried Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D- 1957; A RESOLUTION authorizing payment without calling for bids for extra work performed.in connection with remodeling the Council Chambers in Yakima City Hall. It was MOVED by Lust, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. D -1958, authorizing payment for City Hall without' calling for bids be passed as read: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. City Manager' McMicken stated that these are signs being done by a Seattle architect and several revisions have been made, necessitating a delay in their arrival. RESOLUTION NO D -1958, A'RESOLUTION'authorizing payment for City Hall Directory signs without calling 'for bids. City Manager McMicken referred to the matter of authorization to purchase right of way property for 40th' Avenue improvements and reported that offers to sell have been received from Ella May Wade in the amount of $25 and Saint Timothy's Parish in•the amount of $5,161.50. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lust that Resolu- tion No. D -1959, authorizing the purchase of right of way property from Ella May Wade be • • 465 • NOVEMBER•6,.1972 • r passed as read: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll caal . RESOLUTION NO. D -1959, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of right of way property for 40th Avenue improvements. Mayor Broad reported 'a noticeable rise on either side of the railroad crossings on•Lincoln and B Streets and asked Public Works Director, Dave Vargas, for an explanation. Mr. Varga.. explained possible causes of these rises and indicated that they would like - .to wait for the materials used in the track project to settle before doing further work on.them. The City Treasurer having submitted the following report for the month of October, 1972: October 31, 1972 ' Mr. Craig McMicken City Manager. . ' Yakima, Washington . Dear Sir: The following investments were. purchased. during the month of October,' 1972: • GENERAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (Pacific Nat'l. Bk. of Wash.) $ 175,000.00 $ 175,000.00 PARK & RECREATION CAPITAL TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2345 @ 4.87 %. - DUE ' 11/13/72 (Pacific Nat'l. Bk: of Wash.) • 200,000.00' 200,000.00 FIRE CAPITAL •, ' TIMECERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2346 @ 4.87% - 12/11/72 - .(•Pacific Nat'l. Bk-of- Wash.) 150,000.00 150,000.00 IRRIGATION U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS # 83797B:t@ 50M & #518241B/2B @ 10M - SKR #13317 - DUE 9/25/73 66,129.70 66,129.70 SEWER CONSTRUCTION • • TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2347 @ 4.95% DUE 12/15/72 - (Pacific Nat'l. Bk of Wash.) 40,000.00 40,000.00 CEMETERY TRUST YAKIMA L.I.D. #987 - WARRANT, #1 @ 6,5% • 1 ;398.82 YAKIMA L.I.D. #987 - WARRANT #24 6.5%. '. • 12,589.39 13,988.21 TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1L972 $ 645,117.91 The following investments were so.ld .,duriirngc; the month of October, 1972: TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH YAKIMA L.I.D. #972 - INSTALLMENT'LOAN NOTE $ ' 4,68.01 $ 4,698.01 'ARTERIAL STREET YAKIMA L.I.D. #983 - WARRANT #2 30,113.13 30,113.13 - PARK & RECREATION CAPITAL TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2340 - (P :N.;B.W.) • • ,300,000.00 306,000.00 FIRE CAPITAL • TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT. #2338 (P,N:B :W.) 100,000.00 100,000.00 SEWER.CONSTRUCTION TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #1217 - (P.N.B.W,) 40,000.00 40,000.00 FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION '• YAKIMA L.I.D. #906 - INSTALLMENT.LOAN NOTE 151.69 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2333 - (P.N.B.W.) 15,000.00 15,151.69 L. I. GUARANTY YAKIMA L.I.D. #969 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE $ 3,666.85 $ 3,666.85 CEMETERY TRUST YAKIMA L.I.D. #970 - INSTALLMENT.LOAN NOTE • 19.09 19.09 YAKIMA L.I.D. #983 - WARRANTS #1 & #3/6 11,895.84 11,914.93 TOTAL INVESTMENTS SOLD DURING THE MONTH' OF OCTOBER, 1972 . $ 505,544.61 AA 46 . • NOVEMBER 6, 1972 Respectfully submitted, • s/ 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 Robinson, seconded by Lambert that the report of the City Treasurer dated • October 31, 1972, regarding the investments of the City•of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Broad made brief comments as to the need for a public.address system in.the Council Chambers, as requested previously at a cost of approximately $1,100-$1,200, since there have been complaints from some people sitting in the back of the Chambers at Council meetings. No formal action was taken by the Council at this time. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Lust, seconded by Whitaker that we do now adjourn at the hour of 4:20 P.M.:.... Broad, Brown, Lambert, Lust, Robinson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 77 a .4200..,n� DATE //' /3 7 COUNCILMAN% • 0- II` _ DATE //[/ . COUNCILMAN . ATTEST: ® �L CITY CLERK MAYOR. SPECIAL MEETING • YAKI41A CITY, COUNCIL - • NOVEMBER 10, 1972 The City Council met in special session pursuant' to due notice at 9:00 o'clock.A.M., November 10, 1972, at the Holiday Inn, Yakima, Washington. Councilman present were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Lenore- Lambert,_ Jim Lust, Walter Robinson, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Also present was City Manager Craig McMicken. The purpose of the meeting was to review the 1973 Preliminary Budget with the City, . Manager and City Department Heads. • The meeting adjourned'•at 9:00 o'clock P.M. • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY a/ DATE //-14 COUNCILMAN • • / t4 . LP .. , 1 DATE /1/ //2 • . T; CO IL N ATTEST: j.. i • T .- / CITY CLERK • -MAYOR • • • 1