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MAY 13, 1974
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, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich,
Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker,
Fire Marshall,Ed Lexa, briefed the Council on the application
of the Fire Code to city hotels downtown. Mr. Lexa noted
that the majority of hotels downtown are not in compliance
with the Code and had been put on probationary status to
achieve compliance in six months. As a consequence of this
directive, several hotels have decided to close, including
the ComMercial, Iowa, Longbranch and the Pacific.
Director of Management and Budget, Bob Hilsmann, gave a brief
status report on the city's progress in utilizing the services
f Public Technology, Inc. The Council was advised that
various PTI projects have been selected for review by the city
Staff to determine their application in Yakima. These include:
a) Public Facilities Locator; b)Fire Pumper Pressure regulator;
c)Hot Spot Locator; d)Refuse vehicle routing; e) Vehicle
replacement and equipment management, etc. The Council will
e advised on further progress in these areas. City Manager
McMicken discussed City Manager Bulletin No. 80 on Forecast
1 75 and inquired whether the Council had any questions and
Comments concerning preparation of the 1975 Budget. Councilman
Schussler recommended that the Council devote a Study Session
for developing budget strategies and establishing guidelines.
He recommended also'that a brief summary of past budget
expenditures and comparisions be made for selected city
departments. The Council concurred with the request for a
Study Session on the 1975 Budget and will plan on using Forecast
1 74 in that discussion.
Phil Johnson, Data Processing, gave a demonstration on the
City's microfiche capabilities in regard to the miniturization
of the irrigation assessments and billing records.
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, Schussler and Whitaker,
City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present
on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Brown.
The minutes of the previous regular Council meeting of May
16, 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 an admendment
to the Planned Development located at South 40th Avenue and
West Nob Hill Boulevard, filed by Pik'4...Lee Glascam
Builders, Inc., having been continued from the previous
meeting of May 6, 1974, Principal Planner, Dick Hill, indicated
that the proposed plan now complies with the following seven
conditions:
1. That ten feet of right-of-way along 40th Avenue and five
feet along 38th 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
line that separates Nob Hill Lanes and the single family
! residential properties lying to the south of the 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
site screened.
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7. That complete landscaping and irrigation plans be submitted ;
before issuance of any building permits.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich that Ordinance No.
1662, modifying this Planned Development Zone, be passed: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1662, AN ORDINANCE granting modifications to a
Planned Development Zone for certain property situated north
Of Nob Hill Boulevard between 38th and 40th Avenues within the
City of Yakima.
This being the time set for the Hearing on the Irrigation Maintenance;
Assessment Roll for Irrigation Maintenance District No. 996
Kern Addition, City Attorney Andrews explained that the assessment
roll covers operation for 1972, 1973 and 1974.
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. -
1663, confirming the Irrigation Assessment Roll
or District No. 996, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, ,
Moore, Rich; Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Present
and speaking to this matter was Mr. Jess Chisum.
ORDINANCE NO. 1663, AN ORDINANCE confirming the Irrigation Maintenance
'Assessment'Roll of the City of Yakima for Irrigation Maintenance
District No. 996 for the years 1972, 1973 and 1974, and levying
irrigation maintenance assessments according to such roll; and
declaring an emergency.
This being the time set for the'Hearing on the proposed westerly
connection for the "B" Street and Lincoln Avenue Couplet, Traffic
Engineer, Bill Stark, reviewed his Memo on this subject dated
March 25, 1974. Mr. Stark noted that the Staff has considered
the 6th Avenue connection from Lincoln to "B" Street but recommends
'against utilizing'that connection for reasons outlined in his
Memo. He reviewed the Phase II proposal, which would utilize a
Pierce Avenue Connection between Lincoln Avenue and "B" Street
to remove traffic congestion in this area, to include the following:
1. Extend one-way westbound on Avenue from 5th
Avenue to Pierce Avenue, instal1 thee lanes and
add parking along the south side.
2. Construct an island at Lincoln Avenue and Pierce Avenue
forcing the two,eastbound Lincoln Avenue lanes to turn
1 right and the most southerly westbound lanes of Lincoln
Avenue to turn left.
3. Remove parking on the west side of Pierce Avenue. between
1 Lincoln Avenue and "B" Street and install three one-way
southbound lanes in this section.
4. Install a traffic island at "B" Street and Pierce Avenue.
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5. Remove parking on both sides of "B" Street between Pierce
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Avenue and 6th Avenue.
6. Construct cul-de-sacs or close 7th Avenue and Folsom Avenue
at Pierce Avenue.
It was noted that Phase III, Alternates 2, and 3 would need
to have review by the Planning Commission before a decision is
',reached on that phase. Those present and speaking against the
1implementation of Phase II were Mr. Bill Cahoon, Preston Shepherd,
And George Pinnell. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown,
'seconded by Rich that this Hearing be continued for three weeks:
Cartried Broad, Brown, Edmaridsou,Moore; Rich and Whitaker voting
laye by voice votel_Schussier-Amting.;nay by. voice vote— Councilman
'SchusSler referred to the bad. traffic congestion.i.xl this area,
,suggestirfg a temporary arrangement for- safety.-
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This being the time set for the Hearing on the proposed two-
way left turn lane, from "B" Street to "I" Street, Traffic
Engineer, Bill Stark, reviewed the Traffic Engineering Report
on this subject dated May 1, 1974, noting the increase in left
turns into commercial businesses along North First Street
and the added problem created by large trucks parking along
the curbline, blocking the vision of those entering or exiting
from North First Street. Mr. Stark reviewed the provisions
for proposed Plan "A" which would remove parking from both
sides of First Street from "B" Street to "I" Street and Plan
"B" which would remove parking on the west side only. He noted
that property owners with frontage along this street have shown
61% in favor of kaan "A" and 81% in favor of Plan "B". Mr.
Stark reported that the staff recommends Plan "A", which would
provide adequate lane widths and visibility from commercial
driveways. He referred to the letters received from the Eagle
Motel, which expressed opposition to any truck parking and
the letter from Discount Fabrics which is opposed to removing
parking from both sides. Those present and speaking against
the removal of parking were Eileen Stanton, Al Rouse, Harley
Eden, Dick Miller, Hal Lamb, Harry Nelson, Duane Radke, Mrs.
Ortez, Mrs. Gasperetti, Dick Jarns, Dick Harris and Hattie
Foley. Present and speaking for the removal of parking were
Mr. Ash and Leon Burnside. After due discussion, it was MOVED
by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that the City staff be directed
to prepare legislation to eliminate truck parking from both
sides of North First Street between "B" Street and "I" Street:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and
Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Also present and speaking
to this matter was Captain Metzer of the Police Department.
Mr. Westburt C. Britt, 1605 Summitview, being present, referred
to the traffic conditions existing at the northwest corner
of 16th Avenue and Summitview, noting that cars have been
going over the curb and striking the buildings located on
that corner. It was noted by the Council that at this particular
intersection there are commercial establishments on three
corners and a grade school on the fourth. The City Manager
will make a report on this matter.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Resolution
No. D-3127, authorizing the City to execute a Quit Claim Deed
to Warren L. Barrett for acquiring title to certain property,
be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich,
Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. City Attorney
Andrews explained that a previous conveyance included Lot 1,
except for the east 10 feet for an alleyway but that no alleyway
exists on the east 10 feet of that lot and it needs to be
clarified that this is not part of the alleyway.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3127, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
and deliver a Quit Claim Deed to Warren L. Barrett and Marjorie
J. Barrett, husband and wife.
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution
No. D-3128, authorizing an amended lease agreement with Cecil
and Sandra Beauchamp to cover the Flight Deck Restaurant facility
at the Yakima Air Terminal, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on
roll call. City Attorney Andrews explained that this amendment
will facilitate a loan from the bank for financing Mr. Beauchamp's
costs in connection with enlarging the Flight Deck Restaurant.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3128, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
a Lease Agreement Modification with Cecil A. Beauchamp and
Sandra M. Beauchamp covering Flight Deck Restaurant premises
at the Yakima Air Terminal.
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, It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution
No. D-3129, authorizing the of a lease agreement
with Darrell Barnhart for a hay field located near the Yakima
Air Terminal, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, -
;Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
City Manager McMicken indicated that the lease is being awarded
1 to the highest bidder.
! RESOLUTION NO. D-3129, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
a Lease Agreement with Darrell Barnhart covering a portion
of the Chesterley Park Site.
City Manager McMicken referred to the request for partial funding
of a VHF Agricultural Weather Radio Station made to the Council
at the meeting of April 22, 1974. Mr. McMicken advised that
; this would be an inappropriate use of FRS funds, but that this
request could be considered in the 1975 Budget preparation.
This request was further discussed as-a possibility for partial
! funding through the Department of Emergency Services, as the
! City contributes 31 percent to that program. Councilman Moore
1 indicated that this request will be discussed at the meeting
1 of the Department of Emergency Services this month. After
due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown
that Mr. Dale Johnson be advised that the City has-considered
and declined his request for financial assistance:- carried,
I Broad, Brown, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye
by voice vote. Councilman Edmondson not voting.
City Manager McMicken referred to the Grant McDaniel Outside
1 Utility Request for property located at South 24th Avenue and
1 West Logan to Assistant Planner, Glenn Rice, who reviewed
1 the Planning Staff Report on this subject dated April 17, 1974.
1 He indicated that the request is for water and sewer service
' to two existing structures and a proposed four-plex unit along
West Logan Avenue. He indicated that the residential development
1 conforms to both the Yakima City General Plan and the Yakima
1 County Comprehensive Plan. The estimated total cost for utility
I service to the development is $1,116 The Planning staff -
1 - recommending approval of this request, it was MOVED by Moore,
I seconded by Schussler that the outside utility'request of Mr.
Grant McDaniel,be approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
, I City Manager McMicken referred to the outside utility'request
for property at 1713 and 1715 Pleasant Avenue owned by Mr.,
1 Gale E. Curtis, noting that Mr. Curtis has signed the standard
outside utility agreement for sewer service. He indicated
I that the City will prepare a 15-year reimbursement agreement
for those connecting to the line over the next few years.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich that the request
of Mr. Curtis for outside sewer service, be granted: carried,
I Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye by voice vote.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance
1 No. 1664, amending the Municipal Code to correct a clerical
1 error in connection with the penalty for violating. the City's
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Litter Control Ordinance, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on
roll call.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1664, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety
and morals; describing the penalty for violating provisions
! of Chapter 6.86, "Litter Control", of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code; amending Section 6.86.110 of the City'of Yakima Municipal
, Code; and declaring an emergency.
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IA report having been received from the Planning Commission
on the West Spruce Street Vacation Petition No. 810, filed
by the Parks Department and Yakima School District, it was
!MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that June 10, 1974,
be the date set for Hearing on this matter: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting
1 aye by voice vote.
'A report having been received from the Planning Commission
on the Yakima Tennis Club Planned Development, it was MOVED
by Schussler, seconded by Brown that May 27, 1974, be the
I/ date set for Hearing on this matter: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by
voice vote.
,A report having been received from the Planning Commission
on the proposed Conditional Use Permit Ordinance - Group Homes,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that June 3, 1974,
be the date set for Hearing on this matter: carried, Broad,
Brown, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice
ivote; Edmondson voting nay by voice vote.
Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on:
a. May 6, 1974, by Walter L. Traub, 226 South 17th
Avenue, for damages to personal property by a
City Refuse Truck;
b. May 6, 1974, by Carolyn H. Malone, in the amount of
$100,000, for damages in connection with an arrest
made by Yakima Police Officers;
c. May 9, 1974, by Lucille Grothe, 4601 Englewood Avenue,
in the amount of $57.33 for damages to her automobile
by a City Refuse Truck;
d. May 10, 1974, by Harry B. Wilson, 816 North 15th Avenue,
in the amount of $47.63 for damages in connection with
a City sewer backup,
it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that said Damage
Claims be referred to the City Manager and staff for study
and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state
travel for Richard Haubrich and Marjorie Ward, Police Department,
to travel to Portland, Oregon, to attend a Radio Dispatcher's
School, May 13 -.15, 1974, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded
by Rich that said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this meeting
be adjourned at 5:20 P.M., to Friday, May 17, 1974, at the
hour 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and
Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
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