HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/29/1975 Business Meeting 486
SEPTEMBER 29, 1975
The City Council met at City Hall at 1:30 P.M., on this date
for a bus tour of the rehabilitation home properties, Transit
"barn" (old City Shops) and Airport Restaurant.
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;Councilmen present on the tour were Mayor Bert Broad, Betty L.
,Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Dr. Bill Simmons.
At 3:00 P.M., the, Council members returned to the Council Chambers
in City Hall for the regular Council meeting, Mayor Broad presiding,
;Councilmen Edmondson, Moore, Schussler, Simmons and Acting City
Manager Andrews present on roll call. Councilmen Brown and Jarms
absent on roll call, having been excused at the previous meeting.
This being the time set for the Hearing on Petition No. 857,
ifiled by the Corporation of Catholic Bishop, requesting vacation
of an alley between 3rd and 4th Streets, "B" Street to Lincoln,
!Mayor Broad reported on the letter received from the petitioner
!dated September 24, 1975, requesting withdrawal of the petition
to vacate the alley, this matter having been subsequently handled
;through a Right-of-Way Use Permit.
This being the time set for the Hearing on Resolution No. D-
I3390, a Resolution of Intention to improve property by the construct
lion of a sewer in the Cascade Vista annexation area, Director
of Public Works Dave Vargas reported on the boundaries of the L.I.D.
area, noting four smaller areas to include 51st to 56th Avenues,
service to Rancho Land and an area west of 24th Avenue. The
I total cost for the project is estimated at $260,000 with the
1City's Water-Sewer Fund picking up $32,000. He noted a 30-day
protest period, with construction to begin in November_and possible
completion by spring. Those present and asking.
this LID were Mr. Charles Reese, Mrs. Glen Shodgra, Carl Sorensen,
and Roy Hill. Mayor Broad noted two written protests received
land filed with the City Clerk on this date. After due discussion,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance
No. 1845, providing for said improvements and creating Local
,Improvement District No. 1006, Cascade Vista Sewer District, be
;passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Simmons
voting aye on roll call. Brown and Jarms absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1845, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement
of certain property by constructing a pipe sewer with the necessary
Iwye branches and manholes; 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. William Beerman, requesting rezone of
property located at 421 South 16th Avenue, Principal Planner
' ,Dick Hill reviewed the Planning Staff report and Planning Commission
IMinutes on this subject dated August 20 and September 2, 1975,
respectively. He noted the applicant requests rezone from
' R-2, Two-Family Zone to B-2, Local Business Zone in order to
I ' accommodate parking facilities associated with the present
;flower shop complex'located on the northeast corner of 16th
and Tieton Drive. He explained the City is presently widening
the intersection of 16th and Tieton Drive, taking away needed
right-of-way adjacent to the Beerman's business, involving
' the removal of existing parking associated with that business.
Mr. Hill noted the proposal is contrary to the City's General
Plan, but in this unique situation, the staff feels the request
should be granted in order to help alleviate a bad situation,but
should not set a precedent for any other rezones in the area..
The Planning Commission also recommended approval. Present
and speaking to this matter was the petitioner William Beerman.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No.
11846, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and rezoning said property, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson,
;Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown
and Jarms absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1846, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 421 South
16th Avenue from R-2, Two-Family Zone, to B-2, Local Business
Zone.
City Attorney Andrews referred to the need for acceptance
or denial of the offer for Purchase Option of Old Fire Station
No. 1 in the amount of $78,000. He reviewed for the Council
the bid received a week ago from Arthur Wahl and Associates
for purchase of the building and reviewed conditions of the
proposed bid to include 180 days in which to secure financing,
secure permits and get approval of appropriate plans. He
explained this will create a legal relationship between the
City and the bidder whereby the City would grant them 90
days to secure financing and line up their permits. If they
are not able to secure financing within 90 days, then three
30 day extension periods are provided for at $300 each.
If they are not able to meet the conditions, the sale is
off and the $300 extension fees are forfeited to the City.
A $2,000 deposit which accompanies the agreement would not
be forfeited. Councilman Schussler asked that Mr. Steve Anderson
and the City Attorney once again meet together and draw up
another earnest money agreement that is more clear and which
provides for forfeiture of earnest money if conditions are not met.
Mr. Schussler indicated he does favor sale of the building;
however, under the terms of this agreement, he felt the City
should reject this offer with the hope that the bidders would
come back with another offer. Also present and speaking
to this matter was Tony Novolidski. After due discussion,
it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the City
accept the bid of Arthur Wahl and Associates for Old Fire
Station No. 1: carried, Broad, Moore and Simmons voting
aye by voice vote; Edmondson and Schussler voting nay by
voice vote. Councilmen Brown and Jarms absent. Councilman
Edmondson also indicated the concern for a more standard
form of agreement.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance
No. 1847, amending the Traffic Code to prohibit parking on
the south side of Belmont Avenue from 15th Avenue to 16th
Avenue, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler
and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown and Jarms absent.
Acting City Manager Andrews explained that this Ordinance
was prepared in response to a petition received from property
owners in this area, noting this to be a narrow street.
The Traffic Engineer recommends approval.
ORDINANCE NO. 1847, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
prohibiting parking on certain streets; and amending Section
9.50.500 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code by adding thereto
Subsection 9.50.500 (28).
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Moore that Ordinance
No. 1848, amending the Yakima Municipal code to regulate
payment for work performed on holidays, be passed: carried,
Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye
on roll call. Brown and Jarms absent. Acting City Manager
Andrews explained that this provision especially affects
those employees working a 10/4 shift.
ORDINANCE NO. 1848, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
regulating payment for work performed on holidays; and amending
Subsections 2.40.080 (g) and 2.40.080 (i) of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
An Ordinance appropriating $86,000 within the Urban Arterial
Street Fund for the balance on various arterial street projects,
having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on
the table for one week or until October 6, 1975. Acting
City Manager Andrews reviewed those projects covered by this
appropriation.
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Councilmen had a discussion relative to the request for extension :
of the Management Agreement between the City of Yakima and
the Capitol Theatre Committee, as contained in their letter
dated September 26, 1975. Mr. Frank Bradley, being present,
explained it is an extension retroactive from September 1, 1975
until the end of the year allowing them to retain their executive
manager. He briefly reviewed the goals and functions of the
Committee in establishing a Performing Arts Center in Yakima and
working with the City re the future of the Capitol Theatre.
Councilman Schussler asked that should an extension be made,
he would request that the Committee makes specific recommendations
to the City by the end of the year relative to a course of
action in relation to the Capitol Theatre. He felt the Committee
should play an important part and provide impetus for the
final decision regarding the Theatre's possible location and/or
restoration. Councilman Edmondson also emphasized the important
role of the Committee, but felt continued funding in the amount
of approximately G6,000 to be unsatisfactory. After due discussion,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that the funding
and request for extension of Agreement by the Capitol Theatre
Committee be approved,with the provision that the City charge
the Corporation with making specific recommendations to the City
by the end of the year: carried, Broad, Moore, Schussler
and Simmons voting aye by voice vote; Edmondson voting nay
by voice vote. Brown and Jarms absent.
: Petition No. 863 having been filed by Les Morin Auto Sales,
Inc. requesting vacation of a utility easement in Leamings
Addition, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that
said Petition be referred to the City Manager: carried, Broad,
Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice
vote. Brown and Jarms absent.
Acting City Manager Andrews reported that bids were received
and considered by a Bid Board on this date for LID No. 1005,
1975 Paving Improvements, as follows:
Yakima Asphalt Paving Company $34,862.45
Superior Asphalt & Concrete Company $34,965.00
The City Engineer recommending that the bid be awarded to
Yakima Asphalt Paving Company who submitted the lowest and
best id,, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson
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that the bid awarded to Yakima Asphalt Paving Company in
the athount of$34,862.45 and that the City Manager be authorized
to enter into contract with said contractor upon the filing
of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Broad, Edmondson,
Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown
and Jarms absent.
Mayor Broad requested the appointment of an alternate from
the Council to the Regional Health Board, due to a change
in their rules which permits an alternate to act in the absence
of Council members presently on the Board. It was MOVED by
Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that Mayor Broad be appointed as
the alternate to the Health Board: carried, Edmondson, Moore,
Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown and
Jarms absent.
SEPTEMBER 29, 1975
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that we do now
adjourn at the hour of 4:25 P.M.: carried, Broad, Edmondson,
Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown
and Jams absent.
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