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SEPTEMBER 30, 1974
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 in the Con-
ference Room at Yakima City Hall.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray
Brown, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Charles A. Rich.
Director of Management and Budget, Bob Hilsmann, reviewed the
State Examiner's Report of General Accounts for 1973, noting no
major problems.
City Manager McMicken discussed the Wastewater Facilities Planning
Study.
The Council received the Report submitted by the Yakima City-
County Land Use Study Committee.
Following discussion, on the above matters, it was MOVED by Rich,
seconded by Moore that the Council go into Executive Session
to consider Ray Turner vs. City of Yakima and Labor Negotiations.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council
Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding,
Councilmen Brown, Moore and Rich, City Manager McMicken and City
Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilmen Edmondson
and Schussler absent on roll call, having been excused at the
previous meeting.
The Invocation was given by City Manager McMicken.
The minutes of the previous regular meeting of September 23,
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 Resolution of In-
tention No. D-3181, to create a Local Improvement District in
accordance with Petition No. 825, by the construction of water
mains along Vendome Drive, City Engineer Fritz Jaeger indicated
that the proposed installation will replace the existing system
serving seven homes. He reported that the present system has
deteriorated and leaks have occurred. He further indicated
that no protests were received. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded
by Rich that Ordinance No. 1707, creating L.I.D. No. 1000, Vendome
Addition Domestic Water Improvement, be passed: carried, Broad,
Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and
Schussler absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1707, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement
of certain property by constructing the necessary mains, valves
and other appurtenances for the purpose of supplying water for
domestic use establishing a Local Improvement District; pro-
" viding for the method of payment thereof; and creating a special
fund.
This being the time set for the Hearing on an amendment to the
Planned Development filed by Yakima Tennis Club, for property
located between North 40th Avenue and the existing Tennis Club
facilities, Principal Planner, Dick Hill, reviewed the Planning
Commission Minutes on this subject dated September 3, 1974.
He noted that this request is for a change in the stages of
development to include construction, fencing, and landscaping
of the two northwesterly courts, paving the access road and
parking lot along with excavation of the two remaining northern
courts. Phase II would be completion of the two northeasterly
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courts and finally, the completion of the site development.
Mr. Hill reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for approval of this request, subject to the following condi-
tions:
1. That a suitable ground cover be planted
e.g.. (rye grass, orchard grass, or an
approved mixture) to prevent erosion and
keep down the weeds..
2. That some reasonable date be set for com-
pletion of the stages and entire project.
3. That the project not be lighted.
Mr. Walter Meyer, Attorney representing Yakima Tennis Club,
being present, indicated compliance with the recommendations,
noting that the two courts are planned for completion by next
summer and the remainder over the next three years. He indicated
that the requested amendment is primarily due to financial conditions
at the present time. Dick Hill indicated that the other
courts will receive a ground cover but will not be completed
until a later date. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore
that Ordinance No. 1708, granting said amendment, be passed:
Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye on roll call. Edmondson
and Schussler absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1708, AN ORDINANCE granting modifications to
a Planned Development Zone for certain property situated
between North 40th Avenue and existing Yakima Tennis Club
facilities.
This being the time set for the Hearing on the proposed Offstreet
j Parking Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Principal Planner
Dick Hill noted that this is part of the overall comprehensive
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and is in response to the
Council's plan for parking lot beautification throughout
the community. Mr. Hill reviewed various sections of the
proposed Ordinance, noting minor changes which have been made
as a result of the previous Hearings by the Planning Commission.
He reported that those occupying new buildings or changing
use categories will have to meet the Ordinance requirements,
but that it is not directed at existing uses. The Council
discussed Section 4 of the proposed Ordinance outlining the
number of parking spaces required for various use categories.
After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Moore
that Ordinance No. 1709, enacting said Offstreet Parking
and Loading Regulations, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,
Moore and Rich voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Schussler
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1709, AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning; enacting
offstreet parking and loading regulations for various land use
categories; amending Sections 12.56.010, 12.56.020, 12.56.030,
12.56.040, 12.56.050, 12.56.060, 12.56.070, 12.56.080, 12.56.090,
12.56.100 and 12.56.110, and enacting Sections 12.56.120 and 12.56.130
as new sections, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
Mrs. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, being present, spoke to the Council
re problems she incurred while trying to get through traffic and
blocked streets during the parade held Saturday, September 28, 1974,
Mr. Pat Ruckert, Seattle, U.S. Labor Party representative, spoke to
the Council re efforts to place a referendum on the ballot for the
General Election in rejection of Nelson Rockefeller as Vice-Presi-
dent. The Council took no action on this matter.
Mr. Bill Hempstead and Mrs. Ines Rice asked questions re statements
that the City will cut personnel in the next year. City Manager
McMicken related that no definite decisions had been reached. Mrs.
Rice requested that no cuts be made in the City's Police force.
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It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that Resolution
No. D-3186, authorizing a Special Election in conjunction
with the General Election to vote on the Housing Code Amendment
pursuant to a Referendum Petition, be passed: carried,
Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye on roll call. Edmondson
and Schussler absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3186, A RESOLUTION providing for the submittal
to the electors of the City of Yakima, Washington, at a
Special Election to be held in conjunction with the State
General Election to be held November 5, 1974, of a proposition
as to whether the Housing Code of the City of Yakima shall
be amended by deleting Sections 11.20.020 B, 11.20.030 B,
11.20.040 B, C and D, 11.20.015, 11.20.060 and 11.20.070
therefrom.
Referring to the matter of License Fees for Bowling Alleys,
City Manager McMicken referred to the material before the
Council for consideration to include City Manager Reports
No. 226 and 229, a copy of the City's present Code provisions
and a letter received from Attorney J. S. Applegate dated
September 19, 1974. He noted that the comparison of fees
charged in other Washington cities as presented in City
Manager Report No. 229 provides no indication of a standard
fee. Attorney Bud Applegate, being present, representing
the Yakima Bowling Alley Proprietors, expressed the opinion
that this charge has been held over from previous years
when bowling alleys required much more regulation. Councilmen
Mayor Broad and Rich spoke in favor of the improved status
of the bowling alleys. Police Chief Jack LaRue reported
that the earlier problems encountered with bowling alleys
have been greatly eliminated but that the adjoining parking
lots do require additional protection due to the longer time
frame in which cars are parked in the lot, in comparison with
other places of large assembly. Mr. Ted Buller, representing
Nob Hill and Min-da-Lanes, spoke to the Council regarding operation
of the radar system. Councilman Moore spoke to the matter
of improved bowling alley surfacing which no longer creates
severe fire hazards. After due discussion, it was MOVED
by Rich, seconded by Moore that the Staff prepare appropriate
legislation to remove bowling alleys from Chapter 5.18 of
the Municipal Code: carried, Broad, Moore and Rich voting
aye by voice vote; Brown voting nay by voice vote. Edmondson
and Schussler absent.
City Manager McMicken referred the matter of a possible
site for relocation of Special Projects for the Handicapped
to Principal Planner Dick Hill who reviewed the request
received in July, 1973 for a land donation for a possible
site location to be part of the 25% local share of costs. He
reviewed the criteria followed in trying to locate an appropriate
site, as outlined in the Planning Memo on this subject dated
September 24, 1974. He indicated that the staff had considered
20 to 25 sites and narrowed the possibilities down to three
favorable sites, to include 1) the southwest corner of
16th Avenue, Jerome and Willow Streets; 2) property on the
north side of Washington Avenue and 3) a location on the
south side of Washington Avenue. Mr. James Stout, Executive
Director for Special Projects, reported that a building
grant has been received from the State covering 75 per cent of
the total cost with a 25 per cent local match remaining.
He related the inadequacies connected with the present location
in the First Christian Church and cited the need for a more
appropriate facility, as described in the report distributed
to Councilmen on this subject. Mr. Stout reported that
in the past transportation has been provided and spoke to
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, the possibility of Utilizing -Cfie
transportation to site No. 3 should it be used. After
due discussion,it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Brown that
this matter be referred to the staff for further consideration
of property purchase with the use of F.R.S. monies: carried,
Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote.
Edmondson and Schussler absent. Present and speaking in favor of
this matter was Father Anthony Hannick.
Referring to the award of bid for Park Improvements to Lions
Park, City Manager McMicken suggested that the Council at
this time review the bids for the tennis courts and parking
lot along with proposed amendments and this matter would
then be brought back for action next week. Parks Director
Bill Hutsinpiller reported that the Lions Park Project was
broken into two parts, to include the interior improvements
and secondly, the paving of the tennis courts and parking
lot. He noted that should the paving lot go in, it will
require additional work and money. He reviewed the various
alternatives for completing the paving job as discussed
with the School Board and Parks Commission to include checking
additional funds necessary to build the courts and pave the
parking lot, or turning the parking lot project over to
the School District. City Manager McMicken discussed the
monies earmarked for this project, reviewing the proposal
to eliminate Alternate No, 1, Spray Pools, and Alternate
No. 5, Benches and Park Signs and adding the other three
alternate proposals,to the basic bid. He noted that there
was discussion re the Davis Booster Club assisting in the
parking lot project with the City doing the tennis courts.
Mr. Hutsinpiller cited other priorities which could possibly
be dropped in favor of,completing the proposed project.
Councilmen Mayor Broad and Brown expressed a desire to see
this matter go back to the School Board for further discussion.
City Manager, McMicken indicated that the staff would continue
working on this matter. No(formal action was taken.
It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that Resolution
No. D-3187, authorizing application to the State Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation for the proposed acquisition
of a Community Park, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,
Moore and Rich voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Schussler
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3187, A RESOLUTION authoriZing application
for funding assistance for an outdoor recreation project
to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation as provided
by the Marine Recreation Land Act.
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Rich that authorization
be given to engage ORB Architects for the Community Park
Conceptual Site Plan: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and
Rich voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler
absent. City Manager McMicken quoted a cost of approximately
$1,000 for the park study.
City Manager McMicken reported on the revisions to the Program
for Local Services involving volunteers working in the City's
Recreation Division reporting on the salaries for recreation
leadership to include $520 for the Senior Citizen's Center
Leader. Council consensus approved the change in direction
and no formal action was taken.
City Manager McMicken referred to his City Manager Report
No. 230 re Water Service for Gleed Area, noting this is to be a
temporary solution as discussed in the report. No - formal
action was taken.
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City Manager McMicken reported on the Outside Utility Request
for sewer service to the single-family residence at 1611
King Street owned by Mr. John K. Frantsen. An 8-inch sewer
line is accessible to serve this property at a connection
charge of approximately $386.81. He referred to a second
request for Outside Sewer Service to the single-family residence
owned by Mr. Douglas G. Downen at 413 South 49th Avenue. An
8-inch sewer line is accessible for connection at a charge
of approximately $406.21. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded
by Rich that these two requests for Outside Utility Service,
be granted: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting
aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler absent.
Chief of Code Administration, Newell Pock, reported on the
Right-of-Way Use Permit requested by Hollingbery and Son,
Inc., 215 North 1st Avenue, and reviewed the Staff Report
on this subject dated September 5, 1974. He noted that
the existing loading dock is used for entrance into the
office and possible storage, recommending that this dock
be removed from the public right-of-way and replaced with
an approved stairway and landing entrance. Mr. Moore, Attorney
representing Hollingbery, reported that the existing dock is still
used for a storage area and that side of the building would
be useless if the dock is removed. He noted that the dock
does not impeed traffic and suggested that the City undertake
a study to see if the City can vacate the streets necessary
for unobstructed traffic movements. Mr. Moore expressed
a concern for the overall problem of obstructions existing
on "produce row". After due discussion, it was MOVED by
Rich, seconded by Moore that the Right-of-Way Use Permit
Request for Hollingbery and Son, Inc., be approved: carried,
Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote.
Edmondson and Schussler absent.
An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $3,000 within
the General Fund to finance a voluntary action program,
having been read by title only at the previous meeting,
and being read again by title only at this meeting, it was
MOVED by Brown, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1710,
providing for said transfer and appropriation, be passed:
carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye on roll
call. Edmondson and Schussler absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1710, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount
of $3,000 from 195-Contingency Fund to 000-General Fund
and appropriating that amount to Account 552.20.31 as a
1974 appropriation for 000-General Fund.
An Ordinance loaning $5,871 from the Airport Fund to the
Municipal Airport Bond Redemption Fund and appropriating
$9,257.50 in the Municipal Airport Bond Redemption Fund
to pay interest payments on bonds, having been read by title
only at this meeting was laid on the table for one week
or until October 7, 1974.
An Ordinance appropriating $11,006.61 for professional services
and miscellaneous expenses of the Downtown Redevelopment
Project, having been read by title only at this meeting
was laid on the table for one week or until October 7, 1974.
A request having been received from Mr. Robert Suver to
reset the time of Hearing on an appeal for a rezone of property
located on Naches Avenue and 6th Street between Yakima and
Lincoln Avenues, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich
that October 21, 1974, be the date set for Hearing on this
matter: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye
by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler absent.
Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on September
24, 1974, by Walter Meyer, Attorney for Safway Equipment
Company, 515 South 5th Avenue in the amount of $250,000
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for damages in connection with personal injuries and property
damage incurred in an automobile accident, and by Michael
Trapp, 114 North 32nd Avenue, in the amount of $140.27 for
personal injury sustained at Franklin Park Swimming Pool,
it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that said Damage Claims
be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation:
carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice
vote. Edmondson and Schussler absent.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-
state travel to attend the ICMA Meeting in Dallas, Texas, October
13 - 19, 1974, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that
said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Broad,
Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson
and Schussler absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this meeting
be adjourned at 5:40 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on this date, to then
meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall: carried, Broad,
Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and
Schussler absent.
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