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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/02/1975 Business Meeting JUNE 2, 1975 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, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Don Schussler and Bill Simmons. Councilmen held general dis- cussion on the Study Session Agenda items. No formal action was taken. 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, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Moore. The minutes of the previous meeting of May 26, 1975, 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 amendment to the Planned Development filed by Glascam Builders, Inc., for property at South 40th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Principal Planner, Dick Hill, reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this subject dated April 15, and May 6, 1975, respectively. He briefly reviewed the original approval of the Planned Development in 1972 with subsequent amendments in 1973 and 1974. He explained that the present proposal includes the redesign of the apartment complex to increase from 56 to 78 units, the removal of 56 carports and the substitution of a recreation building for one of the swimming pools. The proposal includes increased parking spaces.Herelated the recommendation of both the Planning Staff and Planning Commission for approval of this request, subject to the following four conditions: 1. That 10 feet of right-of-way along 40th Avenue and 5 feet along 38th Avenue be deeded to the City; 2. That the swimming pool area be fenced for safety; 3. That refuse collection centers be indicated and sufficiently site screened; 4. That complete landscaping and irrigation plans be submitted before issuance of any building permits. Mr. Gordon Parke, 1007 South 38th Avenue, representing Mr. Elmer Holbrook, 1012 S. 38th Avenue, and Mr. Mort Wilson, 1010 S. 38th Avenue, explained a problem with access to the proposed parking lot on 38th asking that access be moved to coincide with Parkway Place. He noted there is a hill on 38th Avenue, making it difficult to see. He explained that these two residences are between access from the bowling alley and the proposed road. Mr. Parke-further requested that a 6-foot opaque fence be put up around these apartments. Mr. Hill indicated that the matter of access did come up at the Planning Commission meeting, but no suggestion was made for relocation of access. The fence presently Proposed is chain link with tree plantings, similar to other Glascam complexes, where landscaping around the interior of the fence provides screening. Councilman Simmons felt the problems cited by Mr. Parke were reasonable, 392 JUNE 2, 1975 and the conditions he recommended should be included with the ' four submitted by the Planning Commission. Councilman Brown ' indicated he would like to see the Staff review these problems, but , felt the proposed fence would be adequate and the matter of fencing should not be considered. After further discussion, , it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the proposed Ordinance granting the requested modifications be amended to include the four conditions found in the Planning Commission 'Minutes of May 6, and two additional conditions for sight screening ' of the southeast corner and alignment of the ingress and egress, subject 1 to staff approval: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. It was subsequently, 'MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1797, 'granting modifications to the Planned Development Zone, be 'passed as amended: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, 'Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1797, 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 an amendment to the Planned Development and approval of the preliminary plat filed by Clarence Marshall for Randall Park Addition on South , 1 48th Avenue, Principal Planner Dick Hill reviewed the Planning 'Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this subject . 'dated April 18, and May 6, 19 respectively. The plat request involves 19,1ots arang.the west side of 48th Avenue south of Nob Hill and adjacent to Wide Hollow Creek. The amendment includes development of a 19 lot single-family Subdivision with a centrally ' I located recreation area consisting of a tennis court and swimming 'pool facilities. He related the recommendation of both the !Planning Staff and Planning Commission for approval of this request subject to the following conditions: ' I I 1. That fire hydrants be installed and proper fire flows be provided in accordance with the City Fire Marshall; 2. That street lights be provided in accordance with the City Traffic Engineer; I 3. That all future public improvements be designed and bonded in accordance with City Public Works Director which should also include the recreation area known as Tract A in the proposed development to be installed within one year of the sale of the first lot. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. ' 1798, granting modifications to the Planned Development Zone, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, ISchussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1798, AN ORDINANCE granting modifications to I a planned development zone for certain property situated along South 48th Avenue west of Randall Park within the City of Yakima. 'Dr. Marjorie Wilson, Southeast Health Clinic, reported that • the Southeast Board had reached an agreement with the Health Clinic, ' and both parties have now signed the amended agreement, Again Dr. • 'Wilson asked for financial help with the Clinic's medical liability I insurance, as explained at previous Council meetings. She reported that the financial status of the health clinic has 'had a good turn this past month and would now like to reduce the request from $7,500 to $4,900 as the Clinic will probably be able to make up the difference. She explained that since the ' amount is adjusted according to the number of persons served, ' 1 the cost may go up some. She explained that should they get I a rebate, the Council will get back the appropriate amount. I 91T1 • ):• ,) JUNE 2, 1975 Mr. Johnny Rance, Acting Director of Southeast Center, commented that should the Center have to pay the full amount, they would have to drop some programs and asked the Council's assistance in the problem with liability insurance. City Manager McMicken noted that the City has received the signed copy of the agreement by the two agencies. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Jarms that the City grant $4,900 from FRS funds to the Southeast Community Center Clinic with the understanding that the funds are to be used to pay the medical liability insurance and any possible rebate should be returned: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3330, consenting to an assignment of an Airport Lease Agreement from Flavorland Industries, Inc., to the Yakima Indian Nation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3330, A RESOLUTION consenting to the assignment of an Airport Lease Agreement by Flavorland Industries, Inc., to the Confederated Band and Tribes of the Yakima Indian Nation. There was lengthy discussion at this time regarding the proposed Ordinances annexing property to the City, in accordance with the results of the Summitview and Cascade Vista Annexation Elec- tions. Mayor Broad indicated that the recount of votes was made in accordance with the request of the Council at their last meeting, and the previous results were verified. Janet Snodgrass, being present, submitted a petition signed by approximately 250 persons requesting that the question of waiving of bonded indebtedness for those new residents coming in be submitted to a vote of the people. She noted that she was not opposed to annexation, but was opposed to a change of policy and it's future results. She felt it would set a precedent and requested the Council take two actions, to include a door to door explanation of the bonded indebtedness issue to the residents and conduct another election. Also, to consider the results of this effort and if these areas still feel the same,submit it to a vote of the people. Mary Wakely also requested that this matter be submitted to a vote of the people. Ines Rice explained that she had worked on the petition submitted, and was not opposed to annexation, but felt persons should come into the City on the same basis as present City residents. She felt these areas should not be annexed without those persons accepting the issue of bonded indebtedness. Also present and speaking against the waiver of this matter was Mr. Larry Robinson. Present and speaking in favor of these annexations were Mr. Denny Knight, of the Yakima Health District, citing the immediate problems of health in the area from failing sewage systems. He explained that many homes have had one or more systems put in and now have open ditches, without any more area in which to put in new systems. He felt the answer is to put in sewers in an effort to help as many people as possible. Mr. Ralph Hinkley, 708 S. 58th Avenue, also cited the immediate sewage problems, asking for consideration of annexation. Also present and speaking in favor of this matter was Donna Burkes. In discussion, Councilman Simmons clarified the matter of taxation, noting annexation would reduce those for City residents by approximately $3.00, but would not increase as a result of the annexations. Councilman Moore cited the overriding health problem and favored annexation. Councilman Edmondson said she felt there should be another election held, but explained that she realized there was a health problem, and if these people need assistance bad enough, they will vote to come into the City. She noted the proposed action may set a trend, and felt the Council must look at changing the long-range policy on this matter. She did not favor annexation at this time. Councilman Schussler noted he favored annexation, explaining MM41 JUNE 2, 1975 `that ideally those persons coming in should assume their 'share of the bonded indebtedness, but again cited the overriding problem Iwith sewers and noted that the R. W. Beck Study will soon be completed 'which will probably require that these areas be sewered. Councilman` Brown emphasized the health problem, noting annexation is better than to provide Sewers with no annexation. Councilman Simmons 'noted many apparently did,not understand the issue of indebtedness. , He noted the R. W. Beck Study that will be coming out will ;probably force the City to provide utilities. He felt the advantages outweighed the disadvantages and favored annexation. , It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. :1799, annexing the Cascade Vista area to the City of Yakima, be ;passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons !voting aye on roll call, Edmondson voting nay on roll call. ;ORDINANCE NO. 1799, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of ;Yakima and zoning said property. 'It was subsequently MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore, that {Ordinance No. 1800, annexing the Summitview property to the City of Yakima, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Jarms, Moore, Schussler, and Simmons voting aye on roll call; Edmondson voting nay on roll call . /ORDINANCE NO. 1800, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City 1of Yakima and zoning said property. 33 i Petition No. 853, having been filed with the City Clerk on May 128, 1975, by Douglas A. Fellows and others, requesting the vacation ' of a cul -de -sac on Fellows Drive, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded 1by Brown that the petition of Douglas A. Fellows and others, for the vacation of the cul -de -sac on Fellows Drive, as set forth in Peti- ition No. 853, be referred to the City Manager and Planning ;Commission for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, `. !Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by !voice vote. IDamage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on May 28, 1975, by James E. Faulconer and others in the vicinity of North 22nd Avenue and McKinley for damages in the amount Iof $5,000 each from loss of use of their wells from water pollu- tion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that said Damage Claims be referred to the City Manager and staff for Istudy and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. 'Mayor Broad reported that Howard Elofson has indicated a willing- ness to serve on the Board of Adjustment to fill the vacancy created` by the expired term of Paul Goode. It was MOVED by Schussler, se- conded by Brown that Howard Elofson be appointed to the Board of Adjustment: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Broad requested confirmation on the reappointment of Judy Tassielli and Mary Williams to the Parks and Recreation Commission. ,It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that Judy Tassielli and Mary Williams be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation `Commission: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye be voice vote. !Mayor Broad requested confirmation on the reappointment of Ellis Cummins and John Fairbrook to the Planning Commission. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Ellis Cummins and John , Fairbrook be appointed to the Planning Commission: carried, Broad, I Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. 1 I ! 1 ' 1 3 , 6 3P; 1 5 JUNE 2, 1975 _ ... _ City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and :considered on May 28, 1975 for L.I.D. No. 999 and the Pierce Avenue Arterial Improvement, as follows: Yakima Asphalt Paving Company $84,346.00 Superior Asphalt and Concrete 85,505.50 The City Engineer recommending that all bids be rejected, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that all bids on this project be rejected: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, ISchussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. 11 • ;There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned at 4:45 P.M. to this evening at the hour of 6:00 P.M. to then meet in the Holiday Inn: carried, Broad, Brown, lEdmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by ivoice vote. I I READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ;&444 4 ,, A0 4,, L. ,, DATE ip L \ 4' COUTfrI MAN DATE ev , COUNCILMAN _ 1ATTEST: CITY CLE11< MAYOR ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 2, 1975 - 6:00 P.M. The City Council met in session on this date at 6:00 P.M. in the Holiday Inn for a joint No-Host Dinner with members of the Planning Commission. Councilmen_present at:the meeting. were Mayor Bert-Broad, Wray Brown, Betty_L EdmondsOn;Dick Jarms, W. K. Pete":Moore,_DOn,Schussler I and Dr. Bill Simmons. 1 G_eneral-discussion was held concerning the General Plan, the CBD Plan and the Bicentennial Pavilion plans. No formal action was taken. 1 There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that this meeting be adjourned 11/ at 8:30 P.M., to Tuesday, June 3, 1975 at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Holiday Inn: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. 0, C READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY Vaik. /(j n& DATE 1 ..0 - ;(D 75 COUNCILMAN 41 a_ DATE 1 .couNfnImAN I ATTEST: At / ' 12/"\--/ CITY 1LERK MA OR