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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/1975 Business Meeting 19 JULY 14, 1975 The City Council met at 1:30 P.M. at the Mental Health Services Office for a tour conducted by Fran Lewis, Executive Director. Councilmen present on the tour were Mayor Bert Broad, Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Don Schussler and Dr. Bill Simmons. At 3:00 P.M. the Council members met in the Council Chambers, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler, Simmons and Acting City Manager Fred Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Brown absent on roll call, having been excused at the previous meeting. The Invocation was given by Acting City Manager Fred Andrews. The minutes of the previous meeting of July 7, 1975, having been read by two Councilmen, Mayor Broad indicated corrections to be made and the minutes will then be approved at the next meeting. This being the time set for the Hearing on the rezone of property for a Bicentennial Pavilion, Principal Planner Dick Hill reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this subject dated June 27 and July 1, 1975, respectively. He explained that this is a final Planned Development proposal for the pavilion, to be located north of Yakima Avenue between Yakima Avenue and "A" Street. The proposal involves 14,400 square feet, with plans for approxi- mately 370 parking spaces. The existing zoning is split between B-3 General Business Zone and R-3 Multiple-Familiy Zone. The City's Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the total support area for the CBD and the CBD Plan indicates it appropriate for a tourist service area. Mr. Hill indicated the Noel-Cook-Lewis Proposal has been evaluated from the standpoint of access, circulation, access to the transit system, and relation- ship to the downtown area, noting the Staff still supports this proposal. The recommendation of both the Planning Staff and Planning Commission is for approval of this request. This being the time set for the Hearing on the matter of the vacation of portions of certain streets and alleys in connection with the Bicentennial Pavilion, Principal Planner Dick Hill reviewed those portions of streets and alleys involved to include 7th Street between Yakima Avenue and "A" Street, "A" Street between 7th and 8th Street, the alley between 7th and 8th Street between a portion of 7th Street north of "A" Street and a 50 foot portion of the alley between 7th Street and 8th Street north of "A" Street. Also requested is that "A" Street be vacated between 6th and 7th onto the western right-of-way line of 7th Street. This request has been circulated to appropriate utility companies and departments with no objections from the utility companies, if easements are maintained. Department response indicated objections in relationship to the vacation of "A", feeling this would restrict the east-west traffic flow around the site and eliminate one major access. Mr. Hill reported the Planning Staff agrees to the vacation of everything south of "A" Street but objects to the "A" Street, 7th Street and alley vacation north of "A" for the following reasons: 1. Encroaching north of "A" Street with commercial use is in conflict with the General Plan and the Central Business District Plan. 2. Encroaching north of "A" Street with commercial use is in direct conflict with past rezone decisions. 424 JULY 14, 1975 3. Vacating "A" Street would restrict traffic flow around the pavilion. 4. Encroaching north of "A" Street would only hasten resi- dential decline and further Central Business District sprawl. 5. Creating stubs or cul-de-sac streets or alleys is not in the best interest of proper traffic circulation, street maintenance, refuse collection, or utility service. Mr. Hill noted that the City would be turning back to the motel 75,000 feet of land through these vacations, explaining the Noel-Cook-Lewis proposal involves giving the City 80,000 feet of property for this site. The Planning Staff recommends that only those areas south of "A" be vacated and that "A" Street and those street and alley portions north of "A" not be vacated. The Planning Commission concurs. In discussion, Councilman Edmondson noted her agreement with the recommended vacations, however, did not feel the reference to land trading was appropriate. Delores Goodman, being present, asked that "A" Street not be vacated, but be used for through traffic, as she feels Lincoln is not carrying the traffic it could. Mr. Patrick Nagle, being present, commented on his letter submitted to the Council on this date, dated July 10, 1975, and reviewed his objection as a member of the Housing and Renewal Committee. He felt that to vacate "A" and 7th Street beyond "A" would open up that area to business zoning, citing continuing efforts to rezone piece-meal until this area will not be suitable for residential purposes. He cited the numbers of elderly and low income people in this area which would have no place to go and further cited it as a bad effect on downtown conditions. He cited the recent Community Needs Analysis Survey which indicated the highest local need was housing while area-wide needs were in support of low-income housing. Mr. Nagle indicated that the community would undoubtedly benefit from the Center, but felt the City was not limited in appropriate sites. He asked that the Council not vacate "A" or 7th Street north of "A". Mayor Broad shared his concern for housing needs, but pointed out a greater need for jobs in the Yakima Valley, and cited the number of jobs that could be created with the realization of the pavilion. The Council then took action on the matter of rezoning the pavilion site. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1813, providing for the rezone of said property, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown absent. Councilman Schussler indicated his disagreement with rezoning of property north of "A". Councilman Edmondson emphasized that this is a big undertaking for the City and private industries, noting the benefit_s of a Planned Development whereby each phase of development will be checked. Councilman Simmons was in agreement that the pavilion is a great step forward and expressed thanks to the County Commissioners on behalf of the Council for their participation in the Room Tax contribution. ORDINANCE NO. 1813, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning for the Bicentennial Pavilion in the City of Yakima from R-3 Multiple Family Zone and B-3, General Business Zone, to Planned Development Zone. The Council next took action regarding the vacation of streets and alleys surrounding the pavilion site. It was explained that the Ordinance provides for the vacations as originally requested. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Jarms that Ordinance No. 1814, providing for said vacations, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call; Schussler voting nay on roll call. Brown absent. Councilman 425 JULY 14, 1975 Jarms commented on the overall benefits of the pavilion construction to those in the community. Councilman Schussler explained he felt the vacation of "A" Street was not necessary to either the pavilion or the parking and understood the pavilion would be contained south of "A" in an east-west direction. He commented that the Comprehensive Plan should be amended to be consistent with Council action if this vacation is granted and felt it was not in accordance with the East Yakima Study. ORDINANCE NO. 1814, AN ORDINANCE providing for the vacation of portions of public streets and alleys in the City of Yakima, Washington. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3348, fixing the time of Hearing on petition No. 853 filed by Douglas Fellows and C. R. Sonnabend for July 28, 1975, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3348, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for Hearing on a petition for the vacation of a portion of a cul-de-sac located on Fellows Drive. Acting City Manager Fred Andrews explained the proposed Resolution authorizing abatement by the Fire Marshal of fire hazards on private property, noting the attached report from Fire Marshal: Ed Lexa indicatirigfour parcels to receive notices re an accumulation of weeds and brush. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D-3349, authorizing said abatement and directing notice be given, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3349, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of fire hazards on certain property, directing notice to property owners to abate such hazards and, in the alternative, authorized abatement by the Fire Marshal. Acting City Manager Fred Andrews reported on an outside utility request for property owned by Carl Walters, located at 620 North 32nd Avenue, reporting that the Staff recommends approval of this request for sewer service. A sewer line is readily serviceable to the property and the applicant has agreed to annex, having signed the appropriate agreement. It was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Moore that the request for sewer service to the property owned by Carl Walters at 620 North 32nd Avenue, be granted: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. Acting City Manger Fred Andrews reported on another outside utility request for property owned by Kirk Gilday located at 6016 West Lincoln Avenue, noting that a sewer line is being installed to serve this area as part of an L.I.D. However, the applicant will not be assessed as part of that district, but would pay an assessment as if in the district on a ten-year contract. The staff recommends approval and appropriate documents have been signed. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that the request for outside sewer service to the property owned by Kirk Gilday at 6016 West Lincoln, be granted: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. A report having been received from the City Engineer on the completion of work and recommendation that said work be accepted and final payment made on L.I.D. No. 1002, South 1st Street 426 JULY 14, 1975 Sewer, Russell Lane to Lindy Lane, Schedule I, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that the report of the City Engineer dated July 10, 1975, be accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. Acting City Manager Fred Andrews referred to the off - agenda Resolution regarding the proposed Lease Agreement with Mr. Rod Mick and Steve Scott, who have signed documents to lease the space that is vacant in the old Air Terminal tower. The cost would be $70 per month for a one -year term, with an option to renew for an additional one -year term each for five years. The City would furnish utilities. The premises would be used I/ as office and studio space for a film and radio production business and indicated the business would not involve heavy equipment, but a small amount of work would be done by the City on that space at approximately $150. Approval is recommended.; Councilmen voiced questions in regard to the cost of utilities i and r:ent It was the consensus of the Council that this Resolution should be held over one week for further information from the Air - port Manager. Acting City Manager Fred Andrews referred to another off - agenda Resolution authorizing an agreement Brit ztled: Local Agency Ad and Award Procedures Agreement, by which the City would place itself in line to follow procedural requirements to accept federal funds for local improvement street projects through FAM and FHWA. Part of the procedure is to execute this contract on calling for and awarding bids. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. D -3350, providing for said agreement, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown absent. t ' RESOLUTION NO. D-3350, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a "Local Ad and Award Procedures Agreement" with the State of Washington, Washington State Highway Commission. Acting City Manager Fred Andrews explained the proposed off- agenda Resolution authorizing the construction of a Pierce Avenue Improvement Project by the City, also explaining that the City earlier called for bids on the intersection of Lincoln and "B ", which were rejected in June, and the work is now to be done by City crews at an estimated $15,000 plus $5,000 for signing and striping. Additional lighting and landscaping at $8,700 will be done at a later date. He noted it will involve { two island sections and property is to be acquired necessarily at Lincoln and Pierce. Condemnation proceedings have been filed and the City may go ahead with property owners for acquisition. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D -3351, authorizing the construction of this improvement by City day labor without calling for bids, be passed: carried, I/ Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3351, A RESOLUTION authorizing construction of a Pierce Avenue Improvement Project by City day labor without calling for further bids. An Ordinance transferring the amount of $10,000 from Federal Shared Revenue Fund to the General Fund and appropriating that amount for equipment for KYVE -TV, having been read by title only at the previous meeting and being again read by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1815, providing for said transfer and appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call; Jarms voting nay on roll call. Brown absent. 6 427 JULY 14, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 1815, AN ORDINANCE transferring $10,000 from 199-Federal Shared Revenue Fund to 000-General Fund and appropriating $10,000 to Account 011.571.50.41 as a 1975 appropriation for 000-General Fund. IA Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on July 9, 1975, by Edith Davis, 416 1/2 South 6th Street, in the 'amount of $5,000 for personal injuries sustained in the Capitol Theatre, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Jarms that said 'Damage Claim be referred to the City Manager and Staff for I study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, I/ :Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler not voting. Brown absent. It was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Edmondson that the appointment of Councilman Dr. William Simmons be made to the Commission on Alcoholism: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and JSchussler voting aye by Void vote., Brown absent. ;Acting City Manager Fred Andrews requesting authorization for out-of-state travel to send four of the City's policemen to Salt Lake City, Utah, tq attend Western States FBI 1 'Retraining Seminar — via City car, as budgeted, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that said travel be approved Hand expenses paid: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, ,Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. 1 iThere being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned at 4:05 P.M., to Wednesday, July 16, 1975, at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Holiday Inn Restaurant: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons Ivoting aye by voice vote. 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