HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/22/1974 Adjourned Meeting MARCH 22, 1974
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1974
i The City Council met in session on this date at 12:00 Noon in the
Flight Deck Restaurant at the Yakima Air Terminal.
i Councilmen present at the meeting were Betty L. Edmondson, W. K.
"Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker.
Councilmen Mayor Broad and Wray Brown absent.
The Council had a general discussion on various city matters. No
; formal action was taken at this meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Council l it was
MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that we do now adjourn at
the hour of 1:30 P.M.: carried, EdmoficisOn; 'More, Rich, Schussler
and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Broad and Brown absent.
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MARCH 25, 1974
1 The City Council met in session at 1:30 P.M. on this date in the
Conference Room at Yakima City Hall.
1 Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray
Brown, Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich,
and Bill Whitaker.
Mayor Broad discussed the meeting he attended last week in Seattle
on future alternatives for the State of Washington, 1985-2000.
The meetings were comprised of several legislators, women and youth.
There was discussion by Director of Community Development, Jay Otto
and City Attorney Andrews re group homes as a Conditional Use Per-
mit. Also discussed was the new definition of group homes prepared
by Jay Otto. Several changes have been made in theoriginal pro-
posal as suggested by the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commis-
sion. Specifically, these changes include the appeal procedures,
application fee and appeal fee. The Council agreed with the $50 I/
filing fee and $25 appeal fee. City Attorney Andrews will complete
final Ordinance drafting within the next few weeks.
Certificate of Occupancy inspections were discussed as they relate
1 to the sale of residential property. The City Manager and Staff
will report recommendations to the Council on April 1, 1974.
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MARCH 25, 1974
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, Moore, Rich and Whitaker, City Manager McMicken
and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman
Schussler having requested permission to be excused from this
meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that Councilman
Schussler be excused from this meeting: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Moore.
The minutes of the previous regular meeting of March 18, 1974,
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 time set for the Hearing on the Rezone Application
filed by Earl C. and Bertha E. Grissom, requesting the rezone
of property located at 1101 Landon Avenue from R-2, Two-Family
Zone to Planned Development Zone, Principal Planner, Dick
Hill, reviewed the previous action by both the Planning Commission
and City Council on this matter as described in the Planning
Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes dated February
20, 1974 and March 5, 1974, respectively. He indicated the
recommendation from the Planning Commission for denial of this
request, based upon a desire to adhere to the Nob Hill Boulevard
Land Use Plan which designates the proposed area as multiple -
family residential and also to discourage further commerical
development along Nob Hill Boulevard. Mr. Hill reviewed the
location for the proposed restaurant and lounge facility on
the south side of Nob Hill Boulevard between Rock and Landon
Avenues, noting that much of the surrounding area is either
residential or presently vacant. He then showed slides of
several residential developments along major arterials within
the city limits. Mr. Jack King, Attorney representing the
owners of the property, noted that the Grissoms have encountered
problems when trying to sell their property as residential
and further indicated a problem with getting residential develop-
ments financed in this area. He reported that many of the
existing multiple-family developments in this area experience
repeated vacancies. He emphasized that if not sold for commercial
purposes, the Grissom property will only continue to deteriate.
Mr. King noted that at the previous hearings no objection
had been received from property owners in the area and that
a petition was submitted by those in the vicinity in support
of the proposal. Mr. King raised objection to a denial based on
a violation of the City's General Plan, since there are other
commercial establishments along Nob Hill Boulevard. Director
of Community Development, Jay Otto referred to the letter
received from Mr. Ellis Cummins, a Planning Commission member,
regarding the possibility of more traffic problems on Nob Hill
Boulevard should this commercial use be granted. Councilman
Brown questioned the provision for only 36 parking spaces, but
a large seating capacity of approximately 345. Mr. Robert
Vashon, Architect, indicated that the plan had been drawn
according to City code. Councilman Moore noted that a need
may exist for reconsideration of the Nob Hill Land Use Plan.
Principal Planner, Dick Hill, reported that should the Council
decide to approve this rezone request, the following seven
conditions should be observed:
1. That no access be permitted from or to Nob Hill Boulevard.
2. That the entrance and exit from Rock Avenue be reversed and
that the parking layout be redesigned to accomodate such a
reversal.
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3. That a driveway running north. and south be provided on the
eastern end of the property to complete the one -way circulation
system by providing'a return area.
4. That an additional ten feet of tight -of -way be dedicated
along Nob Hill Boulevard.
5. That a 7.5 foot wide sidewalk. be constructed'adjacent to the
curb line within said additional dedication.
6. That landscaping and irrigation plans be submitted to and
approved by the Office of Environmental Planning prior to
issuance of any building permit..
7. That a Certificate of Occupancy be issued only after all
of the above conditions are met.
After due discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich
that the Motion, referring this request back to the Planning
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Commission for rehearing, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich, and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Brown
! voting nay by voice vote. Schussler absent. Those present
and speaking to this matter were Marguerite Hackett, Mr. V.
E. Cook, Kathlyn McGuire, Russell Miller and Loretta Swink.
MOTION, A MOTION requesting a rehearing by'the Planning Commission
of its denial of the rezone of property at 1101 Landon Avenue
from R -2, Two- Family Zone to Planned Development Zone.
This being the time set for the Hearing on the Rezone Application
filed by Glascam Builders, Inc., requesting the rezone of
property located at 2405 West Lincoln Avenue, from R -2, Two -
Family Zone to Planned Development Zone, Principal Planner,
Dick Hill, reviewed the Planning Commission minutes on this
subject dated March 5, 1974. He noted the recommendation from
the Planning Commission for approval of this Planned Development
in light of the diminished neighborhood opposition. He reviewed
the plans for this proposed'16 -unit multiple family condominium
noting the following conditions of approval which the developer
has agreed to:
1. That 15 feet of additional right -of -way on the north side
of Lincoln Avenue be deeded to the City.
2. That sidewalks be installed adjacent to the property line
within the 15 foot dedication.
3. That the parking area be redesigned to accommodate 16 open
parking spaces and that the asphalt paving area be reduced !
in size.
4. That the units be setback a minimum of 20 feet from the
PP & L Canal right -of -way.
5. That landscaping and irrigation plans be submitted to and
approved by the Office of Environmental Planning prior to
issuance of any building permit.
6. That the project be inspected and a Certificate of Occupancy
be granted prior to occupancy of any of the units.
7. That any conflicts in the alignment and right -of -way of PP &L
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Canal be negotiated' between the City and Glascam Builders, Inc.
8. That the builder will use cedar shakes and cedar siding on
this development per his promises to the neighborhood.
9. That the developer 'will align the driveway to preclude
headlights from shining into property owners residences on
the south side of Lincoln Avenue.
After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by
Brown that Ordinance No. 1636, accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning said property, be
passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker
voting aye on roll call. . Broad "abstaining Schussler
j absent. Those present ad ::_speaking to this matter were Mr.,
Ron Whitaker and Dorothy Allen.
MARCH 25, 1974
ORDINANCE NO. 1636, AN ORDINANCE excepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 2405 West
Lincoln Avenue from R-2, Two-Family Zone, to Planned Development
Zone.
Geraldine Hatten, Director, Yakima Youth Center, being present,
reviewed her letter to the Council dated March 22, 1974, requesting
third year funding for the Yakima Youth Center in the amount
of $25,000. She reported on the activities of this organization
as a referral center for the Yakima area. Those present and
speaking in favor of this organization were Mr. Henry Beauchamp,
Magnolia Rentz, Helen Hinman, Perry Morrison, Lester Zehr,
Esther Monijarez, Mary Jackson, Jill Peterson and Anna McDonald.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that this request
for funding from the Yakima Youth Center be referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice
vote. Schussler absent.
An appeal having been received from Donald R. Widmyer, requesting
city water service to a mobile home at 3701 Englewood, Assistant
Planner, Glenn Rice reviewed the action by City staff in denying
this request as it runs contrary to City code. He noted that
the mobile home is presently receiving water service from the
lessor's residence. He noted that this is a situation that
would not be allowed inside the City limits. Mr. Widmyer,
being present, described the present arrangement for receiving
water service from the lessor, Mrs. Hazel Shores, noting that
he plans to purchase the mobile home and will no longer be
able to receive a domestic water supply. It was noted that
the Council has received and read a letter from Mrs. Hazel
Shores regarding the circumstances of this request. After
due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown
that the request by Mr. Widmyer for domestic water service
to his mobile home, be denied: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler
absent.
Dr. Stanley Coffin, Chairman of the Board of Directors for
Mental Health Services of Yakima, being present, reviewed his
letter to the Council dated March 21, 1974, explaining the
use of previous funds granted by the City and requesting the
amount of $30,000 in Federal Revenue Sharing monies in order
to set up a program for education and prevention of mental
health problems for children and families. Dr. Coffin indicated
that this organization will also contact Yakima County regarding
partial funding. Those present and speaking for this matter
were Rev. Harold Sigmar, Fran Lewis, and Ruth Coffin. It was
MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that this request from
Mental Health Services be referred to City staff for study
and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
Mr. Don Scott, representing the Yakima Slow-Pitch Association
reviewed his letter to the Council dated March 21, 1974, requesting
funding for a part-time Director/Coordinator for Slow-Pitch
Softball for the coming year. He noted that this funding
would be directed through the City's Park and Recreation Department.
After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by
Rich that this request for funding be referred to the City
staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
Schussler absent. Present and speaking to this matter was
Mr. Frank Osman, Jr.
City Manager McMicken noted that the proposed increase in
Watermain L.I.D. Assessments as recommended in City Manager
Report No. 191 will be put into effect by an Ordinance to
be brought back at the next regular Council meeting.
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MARCH 25, 1974 .
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution
;No. D-3099, vacating a public utility easement in,Myrtle Place,
a dead-end street, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
'Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler
iabsent. City Manager McMicken explained that there are no
City utilities within this easement.
;RESOLUTION NO. D-3099, A RESOLUTION vacating a public utility
leasement.
, City, Manager McMicken reviewed City Manager Report-No. 214,
;concerning Implementing SHU-PAK Refuse Collection
He reviewed the proposed. changes in the system in line with
the purchase the new refuse as described
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ln his report. He recommended that a letter describing the
!changes in the refuse collection service be mailed to each
; householder informing them of the new service schedule. It
was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that the proposed letter
to each householder be mailed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler
absent.
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iCity Manager McMicken reviewed City Manager Report No. 215
;regarding the Purchase of- Refuse Bins. He noted the recommendation
from Refuse Superintendent, Glen Koelling, for the purchase
lof 20 refuse bins to be placed at various City departments
which utilize bins. Mr. McMicken noted that an appropriation
!ordinance will be prepared to accommodate the recommended
!purchase of the refuse bins
It was MOVED by Brown; seconded by Moore that Resolution No.
D-3100 authorizing the sale of surplus swimming pool bags,
be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich
;and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent.
It was noted that 300 bags will be sold for $1.00 each to
the City of Granger, Washington.
1RESOLUTION NO. D-3100, A RESOLUTION declaring swimming pool
'bags owned by the City to be surplus and authorizing
1 their sale to the City of Granger, Washington.
Referring to the request fOr outside sewer service to the
1 single-family residence owned by William D. Morrow at 5001
'Englewood Avenue, City Manager McMicken indicated that an
8-inch sewer line is readily available to serve this property
at a connection charge of approximately $647. It was MOVED
by Whitaker, seconded by Edmondson that the request of Mr.
Morrow for outside utility service, be granted: carrried,
'Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting -aye
by voice vote. Schussler absent.
City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and
considered by the Bid Board on March 20, 1974 for the Walnut
! Avenue Signalization and Street Lighting Project, Schedules
1 I and II, as follows: - I/
Knobel's Electric, Inc. $34,894.50
Smith Electric 33,311.75
Wilson, Electric Inc. - 40,703.74
The City Engineer that the bid be awarded to Smith Electric,
who submitted the lowest and best bid, stlbdect to UAB appoval,
it was MOVED by Brown, seconded, byttBdmondson that the bid.
be awarded to Smith Electric for.Schedules 1 and II in the
i total amount of $33,311.75, subject to UAB approval: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye
by voice vote. Schussler absent.
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MARCH 25, 1974
Mr. Bob Dawley, Architect, being present, reviewed his letter
regarding the bid award on the Shop and Maintenance Complex
for the City of Yakima dated March 25, 1974. He indicated
that bids were received and opened on March 21, 1974 for the
prefabricated steel building sub-systems for this project, as
follows:
Smoot Brothers Construction Company
Basic Bid - $268,988
Add Alternate 24,472
Total $293,460
R.E.W. Inc.
Basic Bid -
$270,300
Add Alternate 20,600
Total
$290,900
Mr. Dawley explained the provisions of the Add Alternate
bid, recommending that only the low basic bid be considered,
as explained in his letter and further recommending that
the low basic bid be awarded to Smoot Brothers Construction
Company in the amount of $268,988. It was MOVED by Whitaker,
seconded by Edmondson that the bid be awarded to Smoot Brothers
Construction Company, who submitted the low basic bid in the
amount of $268,988: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
An Ordinance, transferring $124,908 from Federal Shared Revenue
Fund to the Park and Recreation Capital Fund and appropriating
that amount for Lions Park Development and improvements to
other City parks, having been read by title only at this
meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until April
1, 1974. City Manager McMicken explained that this appropriation
is in accordance with the list of Federal Revenue Sharing
expenditures for the Parks Department.
An Ordinance providing for a temporary loan of $12,000 from
the Water-Sewer fund to the Transit Fund and appropriating
the total amount of $42,000 within the Transit Fund, having
been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the
table for one week or until April 1, 1974. City Manager
McMicken explained that this appropriation is needed in connection
with the purchase of 4 new city buses.
An Ordinance appropriating the amount of $8,700 from unappropriated
money in the Park and Recreation Fund to pay for pick-up trucks
and motorcycles to be purchased, having been read by title
only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week
or until April 1, 1974. City Manager McMicken explained
that these purchases will help to reduce the travel problems
and gasoline consumption by the Parks Department.
An Ordinance transferring $2,040 from the Contingency Fund
to the Police Department Training Fund and appropriating
that amount to pay costs in connection with training police
officers, having been ready by title only at this meeting,
was laid on the table for one week or until April 1, 1974.
City Manager McMicken explained that approval has been given
through Law and Justice funding for special training schools
in police management. He indicated that Captain Harvey Qualley
will attend a session on Principles of Police Management
in Evanston, Illinois, April 22 thru May 24, 1974. It was
MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that this out-of-state
travel for Captain Qualley be authorized: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmonsdon, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by
Voice vote. Schussler absent. Mr. McMicken further noted
that Captain Erwin Metzer will attend a training session
on Patrolman Management in Seattle, April 1 thru April 5,
1974. He explained that the City will be reimbursed this
amount through Law and Justice funding.
MARCH 25,. 1974
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! An Ordinance appropriating:$12,500 from unappropriated money
in the Trolley Fund.to.pay for the purchase price and delivery
, charges for-trolley cars, having been read by title only at
1 this meeting, was laid on table for one week or until
April 1, 197.4 - -
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Moore that Ordinance
No. 1637, fixing the time of deliquency and providing for
the issuance of bonds for the payment of the unpaid portion
of L.I.D. No. 992, 1973 Paving Improvements, be passed: carried,
I Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye
on roll call. Schussler absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1637, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency
of installments of assessments levied for the payment of the cost
of the improvement in Local Improvement District No. 992, and
! providing for the issuance of bonds with coupons attached for
the payment of the unpaid portion thereof.
A request having been.received by the Parks and Recreation
Commission.from the Southeast Yakima Community Center for
additional recreation programming at the Center as stated
in the letter dated-March 20, 1974, it was the consensus of
the Council that this request.be considered at a special workshop
to be held. by the Council on Federal Revenue Sharing. Present
and speaking to this request were Mr. Ed Hill and Mr. Bob
O'Brien.
Damage.Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on:
a. March 19, 1974,!by Lee Stratton and Diane Stratton,
5.610 Englewood' Avenue in the amount of $2,500 for damages
in connection with an accident'at South 3rd Avenue and
West 'Washington;
b. March 19, 1974 by Konni L. Stratton, 5610 Engglewood,
in the amount of $2,500 for personal injuries sustained
- in the automobile at south 3rd Avenue and West Washington
Avenue;
c. March 21, 1974 by Milo and Verley Thompson, 302-West Washington
Avenue,:in the amount of$591.18 for damages in connection 14ith
the accident at South 3rd Avenue and West Washington Avenuei
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Edmondson that said
Damage Claims, be referred to the City Manager and Staff for
study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich and voting aye by vote. Schussler
absent.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-
state travel for Nina Vereb, Police Department, to attend
the FBI Academy in Washington D.C. at no cost to the
it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Rich that said travel
be approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich
and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council
it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Whitaker that this meeting
be adjourned at 5:50 P.M. to!Friday, March 29, 1974, at the
hour of 12.:00 Noon to then meet in the Flight Deck restaurant:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker
voting aye by voice vote. Sch .. ler absent.
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