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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/1975 Business Meeting OCTOBER 14, 1975 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Don Schussler and Dr. Bill Simmons. Police Chief Jack LaRue discussed a proposed shift change in police officers. Presently, the Department operates on three shifts, manned equally (18 men each on 8-hour shifts). Under a proposed realign- ment, the shifts would be unbalanced, creating two 20-man shifts and one 15-man shift to adjust to the high crime periods which pre- sently exist in the City. Chief LaRue related that though he felt most men did not object strenuously to the proposed change, a suf- ficient number prevailed upon the Patrolman's Association to file suit against the City to show cause for the reasons for shift change; hence, the City has been requested to appear in Court at 2:00 P.M. on this date to present the case. Police Chief LaRue and City Attorney Andrews will represent the City in this matter. In com- menting on the situation, City Manager McMicken remarked that he and the Chief had spent considerable time reviewing the proposed changes with the Patrolman Association's legal counsel, who neverthe- less, was not persuaded to drop the matter. In the Staff's opinion, this is a Management Rights prerogative and falls under the Manage- ment Rights Clause in the Union Contract with the Yakima Police Patrolman's Association. In view of this, the City contends that the matter is non-negotiable and is within the guidelines set forth under Management Rights. Council will be apprised of further efforts in the case once the matter has been heard in Court. Representatives of Pacific Power and Light appeared before the Council to discuss requirements for a high voltage transmission line along the Yakima River which would require easements of City-owned pro- perty. Pacific Power indicated that some care had been taken in evaluating the Substation problem at Pamona and recommended that the most desirable assignment for the transmission line would be adjacent to Highway 1-82 and along the Sewage Disposal property, and Yakima Valley Arboretum. After considering the matter, Council advised Pacific Power and Light their proposal would be reviewed once more by the Parks and Recreation Commission and a further update of the City's position would be transmitted to them. Council considered a request by the Voluntary Action Center for funding in the amount of $6,000 to continue Voluntary Action services for the City in 1976. Councilman Edmondson indicated that she felt this matter should come under normal budget review deliberations and ' suggested that the Council take the matter up at that time. Other Councilmen were in agreement. Finally, Human Relations Officer Susan Boughton-Morin reviewed her previous month's activities and indicated that progress had been made in ethnic awareness training and affirmative action in terms of preparing and updating minority profiles of City departments. She indicated a portion of her time had been spent with Commission members in planning human relations activities and in Community meetings with associations. Finally, she indicated she had investi- gated approximately 10 complaints all submitted in an informal manner, and that they had been satisfactorily reconciled. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler, Simmons, and City Manager McMicken present on roll call. Invocation was given by Councilman Edmondson. The minutes of the previous meeting of October 6, 1975, 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. 197 OCTOBER 14, 1975 This being the time set for the Hearing on the Appeal from the Planning Commission's denial of the Rezone Application filed by New Valley Osteopathic Hospital for rezone of property located at 3003 Tieton Drive, Principal Planner Dick Hill reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this re- quest dated August 20, 1975, and September 2, 1975, respectively. Mr. Hill explained that the applicant wishes to construct a Planned Development parking lot just west of the existing Osteopathic Hospital. It was noted that the plan, as submitted, meets all current parking standards in the Zoning Ordinance. A driveway will provide access off of 31st Avenue, taking heavy traffic congestion off of Tieton. Sufficient landscaping is provided, especially to the west and north along with existing landscaping. The Planning Staff recommended approval, but the request was denied by the Planning Commission due to neighborhood opposition. Mr. Hill noted a petition submitted by area residents containing 30 signatures, from those objecting to the rezone from R-1, Single- Family Zone to Planned Development, desiring to maintain the property as residential. It was noted that the property is now vacant and has been for some time. Mr. Doug Peters, Attorney and member of the hospital Board of Trustees, explained an apparant concern by neighbors that the property will not be developed as stated for a parking lot, but noted that would be restricted by provisions of a Planned Development. He explained the hospital intends to expand in the future on the site and the proposed parking lot is not in conflict with the neighboring R-1 zones. Mr. Peters indicated the hospital is willing to be bound by the proposed plan and/or modifications of it and take necessary steps to protect the neighboring property owners. He suggested requiring fencing protection for neighoring residences. Dr. Roulston, Chief of Staff, commented on the need for parking, noting that at present some personnel are using adjacent streets and parking on both sides due to lack of available parking during peak periods. He briefly reviewed the personnel of the hospital and others making use of the present lot. Mr. Robert Dawley, Architect, commented that great care has been taken on the plan to appropriately screen the parking site and explained that there exists approximately 16 feet of property before you reach the parking surface itself. Landscaping along the west and north will be high enough to provide sufficient screening. Dr. A. J. Myers commented on the need for additional parking areas close to the entrance of the hospital. Mr. Dell Gentry, 3010 Tieton Drive, was in favor of the present plan which would help to bring traffic off of Tieton Drive. In answer to a question raised by Councilman Edmondson, Dr. Myers indicated that he had contacted several persons in the neighborhood and most appear to be in opposition due to a lack of understanding of the actual proposal. Mr. Leonard Crose, 3111 Tieton Drive, spoke in opposition of the proposal, indicating he wished to see this area remain residential. He indicated the hospital had not ade- quately handled weed abatement and snow removal. Mr. Bob Sailor, Hospital Administrator, explained that on occasion there are spaces available in the present lot, citing the need for spaces in front of the emergency entrance and noting times when the lot is full. Mr. Roy Tufts, Board President, briefly explained the problem with parking when clinics are held at the hospital. Mr. Fred Westberg explained his observance of spaces usually available in the present lot and spoke in opposition of this lot in residential area. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Devore felt the lot would increase traffic and detract from the surrounding neighbor- hood. Also present and speaking to this matter were Dr. Marian Herr and Mr. Lee Ghormley. In discussion, Councilman Simmons felt the present plan to the best solution for taking the parking off the streets, providing sufficient landscaping and restrictive uses by way of a Planned Development. He desired it to be made as agreeable as possible with the neighborhood. Councilman Brown indicated he would vote against the proposal, suggesting that the hospital better their public relations with the neighbors. Councilman Moore was in favor of sending the matter back to the Planning Commission. Mayor Broad indicated he would support the Motion to send it back to the Planning Commission, since it will come back before the Council. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Edmondson that the Motion, 498 OCTOBER 14, 1975 • ; remanding this matter back to the Planning Commission for rehearing,' be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown voting nay on roll call. ! MOTION, A MOTION requesting a rehearing by the Planning Commission of a rezone application filed by New Valley Osteopathic Hospital. 1 The Council heard from Mr. Paul George, President, and Ray Pittman, Manager of the Visitors and Convention Bureau, reporting on the convention activities for 1975 and the proposed programs for 1976. Mr. Paul George reported that this year the Bureau experienced a 46 per cent increase in conventions sales over last year. Mr. George announced the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Bicentennial ; Pavilion to be held October 31, 1975, at 9:30 A.M. Mr. Ray Pittman next reviewed their Statement of Expenditures for the past nine months and future goals and objectives of the Bureau, as detailed in a report made available to Councilmen. He noted one goal of the Bureau for 1976 to be 12 million dollars in convention sales, noting 9.5 million dollars in the past year. He briefly reviewed 1 their plans, as outlined in their report, for increased tours, 1 brochure distribution, trolley activities and promotional activities. i The matter of adopting the Comprehensive Sidewalk Plan as an amendment to the General Plan having been continued from the previous week , to allow time for review of the plan map, Assistant Planner John Haddix commented that the plan is financed by the private developer ; or land may be set aside for future use in sidewalks. Existing 1 residences install sidewalks under an L.I.D. procedure. It was 1MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D-3400 adopting the proposed plan, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, ;Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. IRESOLUTION NO. D-3400, A RESOLUTION amending the "General Plan ; for .the City of Yakima" by adding as a supplement thereto a "Comprehen- sive Sidewalk PIan". 1 ;City Manager McMicken explained the request to amend an agreement with Yakima County for installation of fire hydrants at Yakima !County Fairground, noting a correction to and repeal of Resolution INo. D-3362, passed August 4, 1975. Since water provided for fire ;hydrants is to be used for fire fighting purposes and is not metered 1 it cannot be consumed for any other purpose which is clarified by the correction. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that ;Resolution No. D-3401, providing for said amendment and repealing ;Resolution No. D-3362, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, !Jams, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. 1RESOLTUION NO. D-3401, A RESOLUTION authorizing the amendment of an agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima County to provide! 1 for the installation of fire hydrants on the Yakima County Fairgroun0s, and repealing Resolution No. D-3362, adopted August 4, 1975. 1City Manager McMicken reviewed the letter from Mr. George Lemon, Appraiser-Negotiator, stipulating his fees for appraising and negotia- : ;ting parcels on the West Chestnut Sewer District, noting the $150 per day charge as outlined in his letter. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3402, authorizing the engage;1= , 1 meht of George M. Lemon as right-of-way agent in the construction I of the West Chestnut Avenue Sanitary Sewer System, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons 'voting aye on roll call. I RESOLUTION NO. D-3402, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to engage George M. Lemon, SRA, as right- - of-way agent to acquire right-of-way and easements required for the proposed construction of West Chestnut Avenue Sanitary Sewer !System. 1 • 1 OCTOBER 14, 1975 City Manager McMicken reviewed the Right-of-Way Use Permit request i submitted by Shaw and Sons, 201 North 2nd Street, requesting ;placement of a flag pole along their parking strip. The staff ;recommended approval. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by [Moore that the Right-of-Way Use Permit request by Shaw and Sons, be approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. The City Treasurer having submitted the Investment Report for 1 1 the month of September, 1975, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown, that the report of City Treasurer dated September I 30, 1975, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be I accepted and approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, 'Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. An Ordinance authorizing a temporary loan of $260,000 from the !Bicentennial Pavilion Construction Fund to the Bicentennial 1 'Pavilion Parking Fund and appropriating that amount in the Bicenten- nial Pavilion Parking Fund, have been read by title only at ! the previous meeting and being again read by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Jarms that Ordinance No. 1853, providing for said transfer and appropriation, be ;passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1853, AN ORDINANCE authorizing the temporary loan I of $260,000 from 370-Bicentennial Pavilion Construction Fund to 371-Bicentennial Pavilion Parking Fund and providing for repayment; and appropriating the amount of $260,000 as a 1975 1 appropriation for 371-Bicentennial Pavilion Parking Fund. !Traffic Engineer Bill Stark reviewed the Resolution of the School Safety Council recommending implementation of the school pedestrian 1 signal plan, endorsing the three signals implemented at 44th and Nob Hill, 44th and Tieton, 5th and Fairbanks. He further I explained his Memo dated October 10, 1975, regarding the installa- tion of the signals and subsequent denial of the 1/2 Cent Gas ITax Prospectus by the Highway Department due to conflict with 1 the guidelines of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Councilman Schussler suggested that the City find a way to fund the signals and obtain reimbursement from the Highway Department. ' It was noted that the City Engineer would be in Olympia Friday and it was the consensus of the Council to wait for a report on this matter next week. Reports having been received from the Planning Commission on the following: A. Proposed rezones for property within the Cascade Vista and Summitview Annexation areas; B. Rezone application filed by Noel-Cook-Lewis requesting re- zone of property from Yakima Avenue to "A" Street between 6th and 7th Streets; C. Rezone application filed by RMR Company, requesting rezone of property located at 720 North 5th Avenue, I It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that November '3, i 1975 be the date set for hearing on these requests: carried, I Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. [Associate Planner Glenn Rice reviewed Staff Report and Minutes on the outside utility request for sewer service to the Pacific I Fruit and Produce Company, South 50th Avenue and Tieton Drive, 1 explaining they wish to serve a relocation of their primary I fruit processing operation at 50th and Landon. He noted other I fruit producing activities in the surrounding areas. Sewer ser- vice would be provided to three additional warehouses and one packing plant. Though not in conformance with the City's Gen- : eral Plan, fruit industries are accepted as a compatible use. 1 500 OCTOBER 14, 1975 Be explained they are being asked to deed 30 feet of right-of-way for placement of sewers. The staff recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant deed to the City the requested thirty foot right- of-way along their southern boundary. 2. All construction of new facilities be in conformance and under supervision of the City Engineer and Office of Code Enforcement', 3. The applicant agree to pay when requested all appropriate con- , nection charges. The Planning Commission recommended additional landscaping around the perimeter adjacent to the residential areas. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Brown that the request for outside sewer service to Pacific Fruit and Produce Company, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye py voice vote. Mr. Rice reviewed Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on he outside utility request for sewer service to the 29-unit Hampton Court Apartments requested by Mr. Gordon Wonder and reviewed their l location on the Northwest corner of North 44th Avenue and Englewood venue. Mr. Rice discussed the plan at some length, noting surround- ing County land use and zoning. Though not in conformance with he City's General Plan, the Planning Commission recommends approval With the following conditions: 1. A complete landscaping plan including placement of indicated plantings be provided. 2. A maintenance plan for care and upkeep in written form, be submitted. 3. Complete and accurate elevations of the proposed structure including fencing. 4. Additional property dedication to the public which will equal a total of 35 feet of right-of-way measured from the subdivision line along the north side of Englewood Avenue adjacent to the site. 5. Deed 25 feet of right-of-way to the public along the applicant's east property line to facilitate future development of North 44th Avenue. 6. The developer participate in future LID's to improve Englewood Avenue. 7. Payment lQy the applicant of all fees, connection charges and assessments as appropriate to the City for requesting utility service. resent and speaking to this matter was Mr. Gordon Wonder, applicant. was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Brown that the request of Mr. Gordon Wonder, be granted with the stated conditions: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. , I Associate Planner John Haddix reviewed the outside utility request to the Federal Land Bank of Washington (Emerald Lake) at the southwes7_ porner of SR-12 and North 16th Avenue, and reviewed the Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this request, respectively. They ' propose to construct nine separate buildings including offices and 4 gas station. Mr. Haddix noted construction will be done in phases,1 With the first phase to include a professional office building and the Federal Land Bank Association's office. A 12-inch water line in Forth 16th Avenue is readily accessible by extension to serve this Forth He indicated the Planning Commission recommends approval Oubject to the following conditions: 501 OCTOBER 14, 1975 1. That the driveway be enlarged and/or that a left turn storage lane be installed on No. 16th Avenue. 2. That restrictive sign measures apply equally to all and for all purposes. 3. That complete landscaping and irrigation plans be submitted for Phase I prior to finalapproval. 4. That any further development of this park be brought back to the Planning Commission for their recommendation as to sewer service extension, etc. The Planning Commission further recommends that only the phase 1 require complete irrigation plans and water service be extended to sites A and C. It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be set over one week. Petition No. 859, Petition for Annexation, having been filed with the City Clerk on October 9, 1975, by Louise V. Mahre and others, requesting annexation of property located between Lincoln and Englewood Avenues west to 66th Avenue, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that November 3, 1975, be the date set for hearing: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jams, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on October 7, 1975, by William Nelson, 1109 East Spruce Street, in amount -- -- of $254.16 for automobile damages from a City vehicle and on October 8, 1975, by Mrs. Robert J. Cole, 611 East Brook, Goldendale, Washington, in the amount of $31.62, for costs in connection with injuries from a fall while in Yakima, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that said damage claims be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken briefly discussed the situation with Cascade Airways who are behind in payment and briefly reviewed the City's contract with Cascade. Mr. Walt Chappel, member of the Board of Creditors, cited the problems and explained Cascade intends to,send a $900 check within the next few days. It was the consensus of the Council that further discussion be held on this matter at a later date. Councilman Jarms requesting permission to be excused from the next regular meetingi, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that Councilman Jarms be excused on October 20, 1975: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondon, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that we do now adjourn at , 11/ the hour of 5:35 P.M.: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY . 11. DATE JD o 73 • - cpuNc - MAN . / ,_.■ DATE /0/70, • - COU 'CILMAN . , 4; Zis--1 ATTEST: CITY CLEjK / MAYOR . I 4