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SEPTEMBER 9, 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 Acting Mayor Wray Brown,
Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich and Don
Schussler.
Council members discussed the Body Painting Shop legislation
enacted by King County and the draft Ordinance regulating the
patronizing of prostitutes, which was being considered by the
City of Seattle. After some discussion, the Council directed
the City Attorney to prepare a regulatory Ordinance analogous
to the King County Ordinance licensing Body Painting Shops.
This would also incorporate a section regulating the activities
of massage parlors. The Council further directed that an
Ordinance be prepared regulating the patronizing of prostitutes
in accordance with the Seattle model Ordinance.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council
Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Acting Mayor Brown
presiding, Councilmen Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler
and Acting City Manager Fred Andrews present on roll call.
Councilman Mayor Broad absent on roll call,having been excused
at the previous meeting. City Manager McMicken absent.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Rich.
The minutes of the previous adjourned regular meeting of August
30, 1974, and the regular meeting of Tuesday, September
3, 1974, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen,
and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly,
Acting Mayor Brown declared said minutes approved as recorded.
Acting Mayor Brown reported the appointment of Reverend
Howard Cole to the Mayor's Task Force, to fill the vacancy
created by the resignation of Ralph Holbrook.
This being the time set for the Hearing on Petition No.
823, filed by Fay C. Fleming and others, requesting the
vacation of a portion of Garrett Street, Principal Planner,
Dick Hill, reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning
Commission Minutes on this subject dated August 14, 1974
and September 3, 1974, respectively. He indicated that
the vacation will allow for sale of adjoining properties and
construction of a gymnasium in the small unimproved portion of
Garrett extending east from 9th Avenue to the Yakima Junior
Academy. He further explained that all the utility companies
and City departments notified foresee no problems as long
as easements are maintained. Mr. Hill reported the recommendation
of the Planning Staff for approval of this request, subject
to the following three conditions:
1. That the remaining ten feet of public
right-of-way and easement to the east
be maintained and observed.
2. That the curb radii on the east side
of 9th Avenue at Garrett Street be
removed and curb and gutter be ex-
tended across the vacated street.
3. That a reshaping of the east half of
the intersection be done to allow for
proper drainage.
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Mr. Maurice J. Harrison, Principal of the Yakima Junior
Academy, indicated compliance with these conditions and
explained that they would like to put in two driveways, but
are not sure at this time where they will be located. He
noted that City recommendations as to where the driveways should
be located will be followed. Dick Hill indicated that the
curb cut would be approved by Inspection and the Traffic Engineer
when the plans are received. After discussion, it was MOVED
by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1700,
providing for said vacation, be passed: carried, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll
call. Broad absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1700, AN ORDINANCE providing for the vacation
of a portion of public street in the City of Yakima, Washington.
Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, reviewed Phase II
of the Pierce Avenue Improvement Project, explaining that
two islands will be constructed, one at the intersection
of Lincoln and Pierce Avenues and one at the intersection
of "B" Street and Pierce Avenue. The islands will be landscaped,
bricked over and screened. He reported that there will
be a corner cut on the southwest corner of Pierce and Lincoln
Avenues and new curb and small piece of sidewalk at Pierce
and "B". Traffic flow will be extended on-way west on Lincoln
and east on "B" Street. Traffic Engineer, Sandy Rogers,
reviewed the proposed parking for Lincoln Avenue, explaining
that parking will be maintained at the business complex for
Mr. Carl Rizzo by turning the six parking stalls around
and putting them in at angles. In reference to the Petition
filed at the previous meeting by Carl Rizzo and others ob-
jecting to the proposed elimination of parking on Pierce
Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to "B" Street, Mr. Rogers reviewed
the lack of off-street parking for the residence owned by
Mr. Rizzo at 213 North Pierce Avenue. He stated that there
exists room between the alley and his house that could be
developed and also space from the sidewalk to the corner
of his house that could be developed, making it possible
for him to bring his car up further onto the property.
Councilman Moore questioned the feasibility of removing parking
from Pierce Avenue, noting the difference between Pierce Avenue
which is 32 feet wide and 6th Avenue, 60 feet wide. Mr.
Vargas explained that 6th Avenue is not feasible due to
the location of the railroad tracks and the future plans
for one-way traffic on 3rd and 5th Avenues. It was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Rich that this project be delayed
for a brief period of time until it can be considered in
greater detail: Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote;
Brown, Edmondson and Schussler voting nay by voice vote.
Broad absent. The Motion lost for want of a majority vote.
Councilmen Brown and Schussler spoke in favor of going ahead
with the project as presented and decided upon in previous
hearings.
Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, reviewed the final
design and island landscaping for the 1st Street and Nob
Hill Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project to include
the removal of part of the Sarge Hubbard store building,
installation of a traffic island, and the relocation of
curb six feet back from the Triangle Auto Supply building
on 1st Street. He noted that an extra right-turn lane
will be constructed to allow for additional room at the
corner going west onto Nob Hill Boulevard. Also included
is the installation of a new electronic signal system at
the intersection. The turning radius for the left turn
onto 1st Street will not be changed. Mr. Vargas noted that
this project is part of the Six-Year Arterial Street Plan.
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Traffic Engineer, Bill Stark, reviewed the results of the
Safety Council Meeting held last Friday, explaining that
the Council endorsed the recommendation to use 3rd Avenue
at Nob Hill intersection for crossing Hoover School students.
Referring to the proposed execution of a Warranty Deed for
exchange of property with Congdon Orchards, Inc., Acting
City Manager Fred Andrews explained that approximately two
years ago the original Warranty Deed was issued at the time
of the contemplated enlargement of Randall Park, but that
it was lost and a substitute Deed needs to be issued.
It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution
1/- No. D-3179, authorizing the execution of said Warranty Deed,
be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler
voting aye on roll call. Broad absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3179, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute and deliver a deed to Congdon Orchards, Inc.
Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, explained the proposed
resolution executing an agreement with the State for a loan
to pay for the Yakima Area Comprehensive Water Plan. He
indicated that the loan comes from Referendum 27 Funds that
the State will grant to Yakima in order to bring its Comprehensive
Water Plan up to an acceptable level. He explained that
the City has received tentative approval of the plan and
reviewed some of the questions which will be covered in
the study. Mr. Vargas indicated that the loan is to be
paid back over a five-year period. It was MOVED by Schussler,
seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D-3180, authorizing
the execution of said agreement for a loan from the State,
be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler
voting aye on roll call. Broad absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3180, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with the State of Washington for a
loan relating to water supply facilities planning.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that Resolution
No. D-3181, a Resolution of Intention to improve property
and create a Local Improvement District in accordance with
Petition No. 825, and fixing the time of Hearing for September
30, 1974, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Broad absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3181, A RESOLUTION of intention to create
a local improvement district.
Acting City Manager Andrews reported that Item No. 10 on
the Agenda concerning Right-of-Way Use Permits would be
deferred until a later date.
A report having been received from the City Engineer on
the completion of work and recommendation that the work
be accepted and final payment made on Yakima Air Terminal
Parking Lot - Schedule II, and Rehabilitation of Runway
4-22 - Schedule 1, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by
Moore that the report of the City Engineer dated September
5, 1974, with respect to the completion of the work on Public
Works Contract Yakima Air Terminal Parking Lot - Schedule II
and Rehabilitation of Runway 4-22 - Schedule 1, be approved,
the work be accepted and payment of the final estimate as
therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice
vote. Broad absent.
The City Treasurer having submitted the Investment Report
for the month of August, 1974, it was MOVED by Schussler,
seconded by Rich that the report of the City Treasurer dated
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August 31, 1974, regarding the investments of the City of
Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Broad
absent.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance
No. 1701, transferring $30,000 and appropriating $15,000
of Federal Shared Revenue Funds to the Yakima County Health
District for Mental Health Services, be passed: carried,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on
roll call. Broad absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1701, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount
of $30,000 from 199-Federal Shared Revenue Fund to 000-General
Fund and appropriating $15,000 from unappropriated money in
000-General Fund to Account 034.562.90.31.500 as a 1974
appropriation for 000-General Fund.
Referring to the proposed Ordinance relating to building
regulations and establishing a minimum ceiling height of
seven feet, Acting City Manager Andrews explained that at
the time of the adoption of the City's Housing Code Ordinance,
it was pointed out that this requirement was an Administrative
Rule which should be in the form of an ordinance. It was
MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance
No. 1702, providing for said regulation, be passed: carried,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on
roll call. Broad absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1702, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations;
amending Subsection H-503 (a) of the Uniform Housing Code
of the City of Yakima pertaining to ceiling heights, enacting
Section 11.20.055 as a new section of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency.
Reports having been received from the Planning Commission on the
following:
a. Request by the Yakima Tennis Club for
an amendment to the Planned Develop
ment located between North 40th Avenue
and the existing Tennis Club facilities.
b. Off-street Parking Ordinance amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that September
30, 1974, be the date set for Hearing on these two matters:
carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting
aye by voice vote. Broad absent.
A Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on
September 4, 1974, by Dale Archer, 1212 South 13th Avenue
in the amount of $135.72 for personal injuries sustained on
the sidewalk, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich
that said Damage Claim be referred to the City Manager and
staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Broad
absent. *Acting City Manager Andrews referred to an off-agenda
item regarding the purchase of a traffic signal controller
for installation at 10th Street and Nob Hill for use during
the Washington State Fair Week. Traffic Engineer Bill Stark
indicated that the City will be refunded by the County for
the purchase price. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Schussler that Resolution No. D-3182, authorizing the purchase
of said equipment without calling for bids, be passed:
carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting
aye on roll call. Broad absent.
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I RESOLUTION NO. D-3182, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase
of equipment without calling for bids.
I Acting City Manager Andrews requesting authorization for
out-of-state travel for Glen Pleasant, Traffic Engineer,
to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, to attend the Annual Conference
of the International Signal Association, September 22 through
26, 1974, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that said
travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Brown, Edmondson,
I Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Broad
I absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council, m
it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that this meeting
be adjourned at 4:00 P.M. to Friday, September 13, 1974,
I at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Flight Deck
Restaurant: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and
Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Broad absent.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1974
The City Council met in session at 12:00 Noon on this date in the
Flight Deck Restaurant at the Yakima Air Terminal.
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! Councilmen present at the meeting were Acting Mayor Wray Brown,
Betty L. Edmondson, Charles Rich and Don Schussler.
I The Council held general discussion on various City matters. No
formal action was taken.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was
MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that we do now adjourn at
the hour of 1:30 P.M.: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Rich and Schussler
ivoting aye by voice vote. Broad and, Moore absent.
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