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APRIL 22, 1974
The City Council met in session at 1:30 P.M. on this date in the
.Conference Room at Yakima City Hall.
;Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Betty
L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich, Don Schussler
'and Bill Whitaker.
The Manager and Council established times for informational meetings
on the Downtown Redevelopment. They are scheduled ih the Capitol
Theatre for May 7, 1974, at 10:00 A.M. and May 8, 1974, at 7:30
P.M. The Council also agreed to hold the regular Monday evening
'Council meeting at 8:00 P.M. in the public television studio
!of KYVE TV.
!City Manager McMicken reviewed the Airport Development and Improve- ,
ment Financial Plan outlined in the Memorandum from Jack Daniel. -
The memorandum recommends that bonds be sold in the amount of
$300,000 to finance Land Acquisition, Restaurant Expansion, the
iImprovement of Runway 4/22 and Contingencies on Runway 4/22.
!City Manager McMicken noted that the Contingency of $18,000 on
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'Runway 4/22 was for anticipated asphalt price increases. The original
;bid did not include the escalator clause.
lEd Davis reviewed the Ethnic Awareness Training for Managers and
;supervisors as an element of the Affirmative Action Program. He
Ireviewed a program package prepared by the Human Development
'Institute, noting that we anticipate 72 people to participate in
;groups of 12. Six workshops will be conducted at an average
!range of 7 1/2 tours. Minorities will be invited to attend and
!assist in the training. The Council then reviewed a film on Ethnic
iAwareness Training supplied by the Human Development Institute.
The film will be shown at the workshops.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council
'Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding,
Councilmen Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker, City
Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll
icall. Councilman Brown absent on roll call, having been excused
at the previous meeting.
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews.
The minutes of the previous adjourned regular meetings of April
12 and 13, 1974, and the regular meeting of April 15, 1974,
ihaving 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 Resolution of Intention
No. D-3102, to improve property by the construction of water
mains in the vicinity of South First and Second Avenues, King
IStreet to Pierce, City Engineer, Fritz Jaeger, indicated that
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only two protests have been,receiv on this L.I.D., from Mr.
!Sam Ellsworth and Mr. and ,Mrs---Louis W. Bowman. No additional
'protests have been received. City Attorney Andrews noted the
;30-day protest period before the proposed-ordinance becomes
!effective. Present and speaking against the proposed L.I.D.
was Mr. Sam Ellsworth. After due discussion, it was MOVED
by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1656,
!creating L.I.D. No. 997, Voelker Addition No. 1 Domestic Water
; 'District, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich,
1Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Brown absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1656, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement
of certain property by constructing the necessary mains, fire
hydrants, valves and other appurtenances for the purpose of
supplying water for domestic use and fire protection; establishing
a Local Improvement District, providing for the method of payment
thereof, and creating a special fund.
This being the time set for the Hearing on the Rezone Application
filed by Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Grissom, for property at 1101
Landon Avenue, Principal Planner, Dick Hill, briefly reviewed
the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on
this subject dated March 27 and April 2, 1974, respectively.
He indicated that at their meeting held this month, the Planning
Commission again reaffirmed their decision to deny this request
for a rezone from R-2, Two Family Zone, to Planned Development
Zone, based on the provisions of the Nob Hill Plan. Mr. Hill
further indicated that if approval is given for this rezone,
and the proposed restaurant, the following five conditions
should be included:
1. That no access be permitted from or to Nob
Hill Boulevard.
2. That an additional ten feet of right-of-way be
dedicated along Nob Hill Boulevard.
3. That a 7.5 foot wide sidewalk be constructed ad-
jacent to the curb line within said additional
dedication.
4. That landscaping and irrigation plans be sub-
mitted to and approved by the Office of Environ-
mental Planning prior to issuance of any building
permit.
5. That a Certificate of Occupancy be issued only
after all of the above conditions are met.
Mr. Hill indicated that should the additional dedication be
made, a redesign of the parking layout in the proposed plan
would be necessary. He noted that the additional ten feet
would widen the right-of-way to the prescribed distance from
the center line for major arterials. He further indicated
that the required sidewalk width is to allow for the placement
of street trees and planters. Mr. King, Attorney representing
the Grissoms, indicated that they will comply with the stated
conditions, but questioned the need for the additional ten
feet at this point. Mr. Vashon, Architect, noted that both
the structure and parking space would need to be reduced in
light of these conditions. City Attorney Andrews noted that
the proposed plan and program for this project does not include
these necessary changes at this time and that the present plan
will need to be revised to reflect the conditions of the Planning
Commission. After due discussion, it was the consensus of
the Council that this Hearing be continued for one week or
until April 29, 1974. Councilman Schussler spoke in opposition
to the proposal for a restaurant at this location, noting that
this might encourage further strip commercial development along
Nob Hill Boulevard. Present and speaking to this matter were
Doris Brison and Mr. Grissom.
This being the time set for the Hearing on the amendment to
the Planned Development located at South 40th Avenue and West
Nob Hill Boulevard as requested by Mr. Lee Campbell, Glascam
Builders, Inc., Principal Planner, Dick Hill, reviewed the
Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this
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subject dated March 20 and April 2, 1974, respectively. He
noted that the present amendment is for a redesign and modification
to the apartment complex to include 56 apartment units of single
and two story level. He indicated that parking will be provided
in six garage buildings with 56 individual parking spaces and
an additional 38 on-site parking spaces. The previously approved
amendment was for a 711 Market to replace a service station
which was part of the original planned development approval.
Mr. Hill indicated that the Planning Commission recommends
approval for this amendment contingent upon the following seven
conditions:
1. That 10 feet of right-of-way along 40th Avenue
and 5 feet along 39th Avenue be deeded to the City.
2. That driveway widths be at least 24 feet.
3. That pools be fenced for safety.
4. That a continuous fence be provided along the
property lines that separate Nob Hill Lanes and
the single family residential properties lying
to the south of this project.
5. That a better pedestrian way be designed for the
eight unit complex in the center of the project.
6. That refuse collection centers be indicated and
sufficiently sight screened.
7. That complete landscaping and irrigation plans
be submitted before issuance of any building
permits.
Mr. Hill indicated that the proprtSzy owner has agreed to all
of the above conditions, but that an adjustment needs to be
made to the plan reflecting those conditions. Councilman Edmondson
indicated an interest in the possible adoption of a policy
in regard to indicating major changes which will need to be
made in Planned Developments. She asked that the present proposal
be passed with the conditions attached. After due discussion,
it was the consensus of the Council that this hearing be continued
for one week or until April 29, 1974. Present and speaking
to this request was Mr. Lee Campbell.
This being the time set for the Bearing on the amendment to
the Planned Development located in the vicinity of the Englewood
Avenue Reservoir, as requested by Mr. Walter G. Meyer, Jr.,
Yakima Tennis Club, Principal Planner, Dick Hill, reviewed
1 the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on
this subject dated March 19 and April 2, 1974, respectively.
He noted that this rezone request is for eight tennis courts
with a provision for off street parking. The entrance and
exit to the courts from Englewood Avenue. He noted
the recommendation from the Commission for approval
of this request, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the parking area and driveway be hard surfaced
as indicated on the plan.
2. That irrigation plans be submitted to and approved
by the Office of Planning prior to
issuance of building permits.
3. That the entire site be landscaped prior to its
utilization, even though the proposal is for a two-
phase project, the northern courts being completed
first and the southern courts to follow at a later
date.
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The Council spoke in opposition to the fourth condition.
Mr. James Lust, attorney representing Mrs. Jewel Barnsley, 3706
Howard Avenue, noted that Mrs. Barnsley's home is just east
of the reservoir and that the exit onto Englewood would run
in front of her home, noting that she would have only three
and one-half feet of lawn space left. In light of the fact
that Mrs. Barnsley had not received a Notice of Hearing, Mr.
Lust requested that this matter be sent back to the Planning
Commission for reconsideration. After due discussion, it was
MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that the Motion requesting
a rehearing by the Planning Commission, be passed: carried,
Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting
aye by voice vote. Brown absent. Also present and speaking
to this matter was Mr. Jess Chisum.
MOTION, A MOTION remanding to the Yakima Planning Commission
the matter of the request by Yakima Tennis Club for modifications
to the Planned Development Zone applicable to Yakima Tennis
Club property.
Mr. Dale Johnson, Entomologist and Production Specialist with
Snokist Growers, being present, reviewed his letter to the
Council dated April 18, 1974, which requests partial funding
of a high frequency agricultural radio station for Yakima County
from Federal Revenue Sharing monies. He indicated the County
will also be approached regarding partial funding. Mr. Johnson
further indicated that the request is for $3,000 from both
the City and County to meet one half the total cost of $12,000.
Mr. Robert Cardinal, National Weather Service, explained the
proposed operation and services of this type of station to
include warnings in an emergency situation, such as the recent
flooding in Yakima. Mr. Jim Ballard, County Extension Agent,
explained the type of receivers available. Councilman Moore
spoke in favor of this request, noting its value in times of
emergency throughout the Yakima Valley. After due discussion,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that this
request be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation:
carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Resolution
No. D-3115, authorizing the exercise of options to purchase
real property to be exchanged for the Capitol Theatre premises,
be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler
and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Brown absent.
RESOLUTION D-3115, A RESOLUTION directing the City Manager
of the City of Yakima to exercise options held by the City
for the purchase of real property.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution
No. D-3116, authorizing the renewal of the lease agreement
with Yakima County for joint computer center space in the Yakima
County Courthouse, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Brown
absent. City Manager McMicken indicated that the terms remain
the same as last year.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3116, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
a lease agreement with Yakima County for joint computer center
space in the Yakima County Courthouse.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution
No. D-3117, granting a Revocable Permit to William Ford d/b/a The
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Onion Field, to install an ornamental iron railing on public
sidewalk at 19 North Front Street, be passed: carried, Broad,
Edmondson, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll
call. Moore not voting. Brown absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3117, A RESOLUTION granting a Revocable Permit
to William Ford, d /b /a, The Onion Field, to occupy public side-
walk space at 19 North Front Street in the City of Yakima.
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City Manager McMicken discussed the proposed Resolution authorizing
the execution of an agreement with Yakima School District No.
7 regarding Lion's Park improvements and the deeding of property
to the City for tennis courts. He indicated that this deed
to the City is conditional upon the City's using the property
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for recreational purposes only. In reference to the use of
the parking lot space situated in the old swimming pool location,
Mr. McMicken noted that the agreement indicates this area is
subject to the benefit of-parking for the school district at
all times. There was discussion by the Council regarding a
need for clarification in the agreement on the equal use by -
the school and City of the parking lot area. After due discussion,
it was the consensus of the Council that matter be sent
back to the school district for clarification on the parking
lot use.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution
No. D -3118, authorizing the purchase of right -of -way property
for Third Avenue improvements, be passed: carried, Broad,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on
roll call. Brown absent. City Manager McMicken indicated
that Parcels No. 6 and 9 are being acquired at $25 and Parcel No.
10 at $50 which includes an extra $25 for moving rockery.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3118, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase
of right -of -way property for Third Avenue Improvement, Nob
Hill - Division.
Referring to the proposed amendment to an outside utility connection
for property at south 53rd Avenue and Tieton Drive, Assistant
Planner, Glenn Rice, indicated that the applicant, Mr. Donald
R. Wick, proposes to combine Lots 52 through 56 into a multiple
family area of four triplex units. Mr. Rice reviewed the
Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this
request dated March 20 and April 1974, respectively. He
E noted that the outside utility agreement is recommended as
it will eliminate further septic tank pollution on the City
fringe and though the applicant is willing to annex to the
City, it remains impractical since the parcel is not contiguous
to the City limits. He noted that the Planning Commission
recommends approval of this request subject to the following
conditions:
1. All proposals for garages., shake roofs, etc.,
indicated in the applicant's improvement
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narrative be required as a condition for occupancy.
2. A complete irrigation and landscaping plan be pre -
pared and approved by the Office of Environmental
( Planning prior to the issuance of building permits.
3. A City of Yakima Certificate of Occupancy be required
for each unit prior to occupancy.
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He noted that Mr. Wick has signed the standard outside utility
agreement. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler,
seconded by Edmondson that the proposed amendment to the outside
utility agreement for Mr. Donald Wick, be approved: carried,
Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting
aye by voice vote. Brown absent.
Referring to the request for outside sewer service to the Fritz
Massey residence at 3512 Carol Avenue, City Manager McMicken
noted that a connection is readily available at an estimated
charge of $380. The owner agrees to annex when practical.
He further reported on the request for outside sewer service
to the residence at 5515 West Chestnut Avenue, owned by Bernard
E. Poremba, noting that a connection is readily available at
an estimated cost of $787. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded
by Schussler that the requests of Mr. Massey and Mr. Poremba
for outside utility service, be approved: carried, Broad,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by
voice vote. Brown absent.
City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and
considered by a bid board on March 6, 1974, for the South Third
Avenue Arterial Improvement, Nob Hill to Division, Schedules
I and II as follows:
Schedule I:
Valley Cement Construction, Inc. $97,641.50
Yakima Asphalt Paving Company $103,649.00
Superior Asphalt and Concrete Company $116,154.00
Schedule II:
Knobel's Electric $35,993.00
Smith Electric $41,735.00
Wilson Electric $35,105.00
The City Engineer recommending that the bids be awarded to
Valley Cement Construction, Inc., for Schedule I and Wilson
Electric for Schedule II, who submitted the lowest and best
bids, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that
the bids be awarded to Valley Cement Contruction, Inc., in
the amount of $97,641.50 for Schedule I and Wilson Electric
in the amount of $35,105 for Schedule II, and that the City
Manager be authorized to enter into contract with said
Contractors upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance:
carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent.
An Ordinance transferring $243,000 from the Federal Shared
Revenue Fund to the Capitol Theatre Fund and appropriating
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that amount in the Capitol Theatre Fund, having been read by
title only at the previous meeting and being read again by
title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded
by Whitaker that Ordinance No. 1657,providing for said
transfer and appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
Brown absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1657, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of
$243,000 from 199-Federal Shared Revenue Fund to 322-Capitol
Theatre Fund and appropriating $243,000 to Account 322.574.50.62
as a 1974 appropriation for 322-Capitol Theatre Fund.
An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $17,265 of parking
meter revenues from the Cumulative Reserve for Capital Improvement
to the Central Business District Capital Improvement Fund,
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having been read by title only at the previous meeting and
being read again by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED
by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1658, providing
for said transfer and appropriation be passed: carried, Broad,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on
roll call. Brown absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1658, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of
$17,265 from 392-Cumulative Reserve for Capital Improvement
Fund to 321-Central Business District Capital Improvement Fund
and appropriating that amount to Account 321.538.30.65 as a
1974 appropriation for'321-Central Business District Capital
Improvement Fund.
It was MOVED by Schussler; seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance
No. 1659 providing for the issuance and sale of limited G.
0. Bonds in the amount of $300,000 for Yakima Air Terminal
expansion, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich,
Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Brown absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1659, AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Yakima, Washington, providing for the issuance and
sale of limited tax levy general obligation bonds of the City
in the principal amount of $300,000 for the purpose of providing
funds to acquire land for expansion of the City's airport,
to rehabilitate a runway and to construct and equip certain
improvements to the airport terminal building; providing the
date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds; creating an
Airport Acquisition and Construction Account; creating a Bond
Redemption Fund; providing for the annual levy and collection
of ad valorem taxes to pay the principal of and interest on
said bonds; and declaring an emergency.
Petition No. 811, Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation
Proceedings, having been filed with the City Clerk on April
18, 1974, by Samual A. and Betty A. Gridley, it was MOVED by
Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that today be the date set
as the time for a meeting with the initiating parties who
signed the Notice of Intention to Commence Proceedings dated
April 18, 1974, those initiating parties being Samual A. and
Betty A. Gridley: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich,
Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent.
Mr. and Mrs. Gridley being present and indicating that they
are willing to assume their share of the City's existing indebtedne s,
it was duly moved, seconded and passed that the annexation
I proposed by Petition No. 811 (Notice of Intention to Commence
I Annexation Proceedings) be accepted by the City of Yakima and
1 that the area sought to be annexed be required to assume the
City's existing indebtedness and that a Notice of Intention
to Annex be filed with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board.
The above MOTION was made by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker
and carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. Present and speaking
to this matter was Assistant Planner Glenn Rice.
A Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on April
18, 1974, by Real Estate Consultants, Inc., Russell B. and
Ritza Swartz and Eugene and Suanne Baker, in the total amount
of $857,000 for damages in connection with the burning of the
Chieftain Hotel, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker
that said Damage Claim be referred to the City Manager and
staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
Brown absent.
APRIL 22, 1974
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that this meeting be
adjourned at 5:20 P.M. to Friday, April 26, 1974, at the hour
of 12:00 Noon to then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant:
carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 77,/,‘,44a,/,1 4
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1974
Due to a lack of a quorum, the adjourned regular meeting was not
held on this date.
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