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JULY 28, 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, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Don Schussler and Dr.
Bill Simmons.
City Manager McMicken discussed the Yakima County COG
Four-Year Program, covering the elements of General Ad-
ministration and Management, Physical Resource Planning,
Human Resource Planning and Intergovernmental Coordination.
Council members were given copies of the COG's Work Program
Narrative for the Fiscal Year 1976.
City Manager McMicken discussed the Yakima Wastewater
Facilities Planning Study, specifically in connection
with the agreement for sewer service as proposed by Yakima
County Public Works Director Harold Sweet. In considering
this matter, the City Manager expressed some concern of the
City assuming complete responsibility for regional sewer
service and suggested instead that the "Metro" option
be given some further consideration by the Council as far
as management of the regional sewer system. After
some discussion, the Mayor suggested that the City Council
meet with the Department of Ecology and R. W. Beck and
Associates to discuss the regional sewer alternatives as they
may affect both the City and County.
Council members next considered a request from Herb West,
Executive Director of Yakima County Commission on Alco-
holism to utilize a portion of the Yakima City Jail for
a pre-detox holding and screening unit. The Alcohol
Commission has received a grant of $100,000 for personnel
and capitol equipment assistance and have requested that
the City provide: pick up and delivery of the public
intoxicant; space in the City jail; utility and janitorial
service; two-way radio communications and future limited
modification of jail space. In considering this matter,
the City Manager and Chief of Police indicated that they
saw no immediate problem with the request and that the
City could readily meet these requests. The Chief,
however, did express some concern over the use of police
radio frequency. Councilmen Moore and Simmons expressed
concern that the Alcohol program would only run on an 8-hour
basis and that the problem would still persist for the remaining
16-hour period. Furthermore, the Council would like to have
some estimate of what future modification of jail space
may be necessary. The Mayor suggested that Herb West be
invited in to discuss this request further with the Council.
Director of Management and Budget, Chuck Rains, discussed the
preliminary Forecast '76 for the Management and Budget Department.
The focus of attention in 1976 in this department will be to:
a. Dispose of records allowed by the State Archivist.
b. Conduct a comprehensive city-wide records inventory.
c. Develop improved program in Management and Budget structures.
d. Conduct a space utilization study.
e. Review current equipment management and utilization practices.
f. Insure compliance with the Public Disclosure Law in all
departments.
g. Review the Management Compensation Plan.
h. Conduct selected analysis of City services for cost-effective-
ness.
Mr. Rains discussed in further detail the forecasted activities for
the Management and Budget divisions of City Hall, Data Processing,
Personnel, Purchasing, Records and Animal Control, Safety and
Training, Treasurer's Office and Utility Accounting.
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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, Schussler, Simmons, and City Manager
McMicken present on roll call. Councilmen Edmondson and Jarms
;absent on roll call, having been excused at the previous meeting.
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The Invocation was given by Councilman Simmons.
The minutes of the previous meeting of July 21, 1975, having been
;duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present
1 wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Broad declared
said minutes approved as recorded.
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This being the time set for the Hearing on the Rezone Application
filed by Ray K. and Nelda Embree and Perry G. and Mable P. Hayes,
irequesting rezone of property located at the southwest corner
of 56th and Summitview Avenues, Principal Planner Dick Hill reviewed'
the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes dated
June 19 and July 1, 1975, respectively. He explained that the
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lapplicants request rezone of the vacant property from R-3, Multiple-,
;Family Zone, to Planned'Development Zone, for purposes of constructing
la community shopping center. Mr. Hill reviewed the history of
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this request, as found in the Staff Report, explaining that the 1
;staff now recommends approval based on the appropriate revisions
to the site plan which incorporates items suggested by the staff
and Planning Commission, to include the following:
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1. Alignment of driveways along Summitview with those
of the Chalet Mall where possible;
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1 2. Relocation of the driveway along 56th Avenue fur-
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[ ther south along the south boundary line to better
; facilitate east-west access to the interior of the
I Planned Development;
I 3. Indication of existing sidewalks around the peri-
meter of the property;
4. Indication and location of fire hydrants around
I the property in coordination with the requirements
of the Engineering and Fire Departments;
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1 5. Indication and location of height and material
; 1 of a perimeter fence proposed on the south pro-
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1 perty line from the western edge to 56th Avenue;
6. Labeling of all proposed plant material;
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7. Devotion of at least four percent of the indi-
cated parking area to landscaping;
8. Development of the irrigation plans for the
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9. Indication of the type of materials proposed
l for parking areas and curbs.
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The plan includes retail business and perhaps office use. Approxi-
mately 200 parking spaces will be provided. An Easement Deed
has been granted for the southern portion of the property and
southern property owners wish the slatted 6-foot cyclone fence
;installed prior to construction on this site. Mr. Embree agrees
Ito these requests. Mr. Darrell Bastian, 803 Hoge Building, Seattle,
lattorney representing the applicants, indicated the agreement
'with the requirements of the Planning Staff and Planning Commission
land those of the neighborhood for additional fencing. Mr. Willard
IToliver, 110-B North 56th Avenue, indicated no opposition to this
;revised plan. Mr. Robert Brown, 110 1/2 North 56th Avenue, indicated
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agreement with the plan as long as the cyclone fence is installed
before construction begins. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded
by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1819, accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and zoning said property, be passed:
carried, Broad, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll
call. Councilman Brown not voting due to a conflict of interests.
Councilmen Edmondson and Jarms absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1819, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 56th Avenue
and Summitview in the City of Yakima from R-3, Multiple-Family
Zone, to Planned Development Zone.
This being the time set for the Hearing on Petition No. 853,
filed by Douglas A. Fellows and C. R. Sonnabend, requesting
vacation of a portion of cul-de-sac on Fellows Drive, Assistant
Planner John Haddix reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning
Commission Minutes on this subject dated June 24, and July 1,
1975, respectively. He indicated that the petitioners earlier
requested vacation but withdrew when informed it would be a
violation of City Code. Since that time they have replatted
the subdivision and joined sections of Lot 6 to their respective
properties, preventing the creation of a land-locked lot.
No opposition was received from affected utility companies or City
departments. The Planning Staff and Planning Commission re-
commend approval of this request. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded
by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1820, providing for said vacation,
be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler and Simmons
voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Jarms absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1820, AN ORDINANCE providing for the vacation
of a portion of street right-of-way in the City of Yakima, Washing-
ton.
At this time Mrs. Betty Ratcliffe spoke to the Council requesting
the transfer of Revenue Sharing Funds from the Southeast Yakima
Community Center at Work (Health Clinic) to the Yakima Neighborhood
Health Services, Inc. She referred to the letter addressed
to the Council from Dr. Marjorie Wilson, dated July 23, 1975,
and earlier correspondence attached which explained the request
at this time. She indicated the clinic has moved to continue
accommodating the 5,000 patients cared for through the Southeast
Clinic, which lacks adequate space. Councilman Simmons directed
a question to Mrs. Ratcliffe concerning the background reasons
for Dr. Wilson and Staff terminating at Southeast Clinic. Mrs.
Ratcliffe indicated she and Dr. Wilson had been putting in time
at both the Southeast Clinic and Neighborhood Health Services,
which has been created to accommodate the overflow from the
Southeast Community Center Clinic. She indicated that since
Dr. Wilson had been terminated from the Southeast Clinic, she
will be relocating in the Neighborhood Health Services facility
along with staff members. She further explained that the Southeast
Clinic has needed more space for some time. Neighborhood Health
Services is self supporting at the present time, but will not
be able to remain so for long. The termination of Dr. Wilson
is effective August 23, 1975. Mr. Henry Beauchamp, a member
of the Board of Directors for Southeast Community Center indicated
that the Board has sought solutions for various problems which
have arisen with Dr. Wilson and the clinic and explained the
accommodations provided for the WIC (Women, Infants, Children)
Program in the past, indicating this was the only request for
space that was received. He indicated that the Clinic will
be restaffed, if necessary, and a replacement for Dr. Wilson
is being sought at the present time. Councilman asked whether
the Southeast Community Center would be continuing its operations,
and Mr. Beauchamp indicated that it would. Questions were also
asked concerning possible problems with the method of receiving
Revenue Sharing Funds by the Clinic. Mr. Beauchamp indicated
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no major problem with the cash flow methods. Councilman Simmons
felt this matter should be referred to the staff for information
as to what new personnel the Clinic might receive and the money
allocated. Mr. Wesley Wilson, being present, indicated his
wife had felt administrative costs in the amount of $1500 to
be excessively high. He reiterated the space needs for the
Clinic. Councilman Simmons also cited problems with personnel
and communications at the Clinic. After due discussion, it
was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that this matter
be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation:
carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler, and Simmons voting
aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Jarms absent.
Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, presented a status report
of progress on Public Works Projects, as follows,
CBD - The preliminary parking lot plans have been re-
ceived from the architect. Plans will be worked
up within the next three months with construction
to begin next year. Certain downtown streets have
been designated for FAM funds.
South 1st Street Project, Mead to Washington - is waiting
for federal approval on curb and sidewalk.
Pierce Avenue - work to begin next week or within ten days
on the two small traffic islands, utilizing City
forces.
16th/Tieton and 16th/Nob Hill - responses needed from
the railroad on the 50/50 share for landscaping.
Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation - work on "D" Street
1st and 2nd;Railroad signals to be installed on
Lincoln, "B" and Yakima Avenue. The City needs
completion of the cost data. The City Engineer
is working on the Yakima Avenue signals.
School Crossings - waiting for 1/2 cent gas tax monies
for signals, which meet the approval of
the Federal Highway Administration. They have
suggested a two color system like that found
at "D" and 1st which is a push-button operation
yellow on the main street, and when the button
is pushed it goes to solid red. The side streets
will go to solid red also. The City has not re-
ceived confirmation from the State on this. Some
will be mid-block and others at corners. Cost is
approximately $60,000 and can be utilized by all
pedestrians at all times.
Councilman Schussler spoke to the matter of storm drain covers
in reference to bicycle riders, noting that the bike tires are
the same width as the cover slots. Mr. Vargas indicated that
the new covers will be 1 inch openings and that work will be
done on specific problem areas, as cited. -
Sewer: - Lincoln and 60th is under construction and is 25 percent
complete. Design of the Cascade Vista sewer and easements are
needed. Portions of the Summitview Annexation sewer are in
the design phase. The North 1st Street Lift Station is part
of the Wastewater Facilities Planning Study, complete except
for the j'Interlocal Agreement on planning and financing. TV
inspection of the sewers is being completed.
JULY 28, 1975
Water: - City will abandon the old line from Oak Flats and the
contractor will start next week on the Powerhouse Road Line.
One residence has connected to the McKinly Avenue water line.
Other residences have objected to the meter charge.
City Manager McMicken reviewed the proposed resolution authorizing
the execution of a 15 -year reimbursable agreement with Lynn Dailey
for installation of a domestic water line. It was MOVED by
Brown, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D -3359, authorizing
the execution of said agreement, be passed: carried, Broad,
Brown, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call.
Edmondson and Jarms absent.
I/ It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that Resolution
D -3360, authorizing abatement of fire hazards on private property,
in accordance with the report submitted by the Fire Marshal,
be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler and Simmons
voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Jarms absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3360, A RESOLUTION requiring abatement of fire
hazards on certain property, directing notice to property owners
to abate such hazards and, in the alternative, authorizing abatement
by the Fire Marshal.
Transit Manager Bob Knight reviewed the proposed transit routes
to the newly annexed Cascade Vista and Summitview areas and
referred to the maps of existing routes and proposed changes.
He indicated that the Tieton and Nob Hill routes can be extended
out to accommodate the Cascade Vista area, combining the 10th
Street and Adams Route. However, the Summitview route would be
extended to 66th, deleting the South 1st Street Route to the
Country Store. These changes could be made without additional
personnel or equipment. Mayor Broad suggested that a survey
be taken of persons riding the South 1st Street route to the
Country Store to determine its use and effects,-should it be
deleted. Bob Knight indicated this could be handled also.
After further discussion it was the consensus of the Council
to extend the Tieton and Nob Hill route to serve the Cascade
Vista Annexation Area, but that the Summitview route extend
only to 56th, not 66th, and that the South 1st Street route
be maintained as at the present time.
An Ordinance appropriating $40,000 in anticipated revenues to
the Contingency Fund, having been read by title only at the
previous meeting and being again read by title only at this
meeting, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance
No. 1821, providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried,
Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler, and Simmons voting aye on roll
call. Edmondson and Jarms absent.
1/ ORDINANCE NO. 1821, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of
$40,000 of anticipated revenue to Account 195.519.80.42 as a
1975 appropriation for 195 - Contingency Fund.
An Ordinance transfering $66,837 from the Contingency Fund to
various funds and appropriating $323,837 within various funds,
having been read by title only at the previous meeting and being
again read by title at this meeting, it was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1822, providing for said
transfer and appropriations, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,
Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Edmondson
and Jarms absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1822, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of
$66,837 from 195 - Contingency Fund to various funds; and appro-
priating the amount of $323,837 within various funds to appro-
priate accounts therein as appropriations for and revisions to
the 1975 budget.
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An Ordinance appropriating $6,000 from unappropriated reserves
in the Transit Fund to finance the remodeling of the Transit
Garage, been read by title only at this meeting, was laid
on the table for one week or until August 4, 1975. City Manager
McMicken indicated this will finance the remodeling of the old
City Shops site for conversion to the Transit Garage. He indi-
cated that the doors on the garage will be raised and the pit
extended to 45 feet. Also a small parts room located on the
east wall will be eliminated and a sliding window added.
Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on July 18, 1975,
by Earlene Hitchcock, in the amount of $1,490.80, for •
injuries from a fall on a defective sidewalk, and on July 25,
1975, by Jim Platt, 1702 South 20th Street, in the amount of $5,3001
for injuries incurred by daughter Sybrina Platt in the Miller Park
Pool, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that said -
Damage Claims be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study
and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler and
Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Jarms absent.
City Manager McMicken explained an off-agenda Ordinance relating
to City personnel, reflecting recent promotions within the Fire
Department upon the appointment of Ed Carroll as Fire Chief.
He indicated the steps were raiSed_in-accordance_with arbitration
decisions affected earlier in the year and Ordinance reflects
the elimination of an Assistant Fire Marshal. It was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1823, providing
for said amendments to the classification and compensation plan
for Fire Department personnel, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,
Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Edmondson
and Jarms absent.
Ari Otdinance appropriating $382,070 to various funds and accounts
to finance continuation of the City's CETA program under provisions
of Title 11, Comprehensive EmplovrpRnt and Training Act, having
been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the table for
one week, or until August 4, 1975. City Manager McMicken indicated,
this is a revision to the 1975 Budget in accordance with new
revenues available for various funds, as listed in the Ordinance.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that this meeting
be adjourned at 4:35 P.M. to Wednesday, July 30, 1975, at the
hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in theHoliday Inn: carried,
Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice
vote. Edmondson and Jarms absent.
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