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SEPTEMBER 22, 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 and
Dr. Bill Simmons.
Representatives from Eichler Disposal appeared to discuss their position
regarding the extension of refuse bin service to Yakima schools. After
listenging to a few comments, the Council agreed to hear remaining
arguments at the regular agenda session.
City Manager McMicken reported on negotiations with insurance adjustors
for the Capitol Theatre. Initially, he reviewed various options. A
fixed settlement award will not be determined until after the insur-
ance adjustors have come to_some agreement on the replacement value
of the building. Rather than considering this further at Study
Session, the Council elected to discuss the matter of insurance
negotiations with adjustors in Executive Session with the Manager.
City Manager McMicken next reviewed bids on old Fire Station No. 1.
Only one bid was received at $78,000 on an earnest money option.
Council determined that a decision as to the sale of the building to
the bidders should be made at the next regular Council meeting.
Principal Planner Dick Hill reviewed the proposed Subdivision Ordinance,
indicating that most revisions were brought about by mandates of State
Law and were incorporated into the new revision. Considering the proposed
Ordinance, Councilman Jarms expressed some concern about costs upon
developers for meeting various provisions wh±ch, although may be in the
best interests of the City, are not necessarily required by the law.
He asked that a further analysis be made of the provisions which
would have a negative impact upon land developer interests. The
Ordinance will again be considered by the Council at the Hearing on
October 6, 1975.
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, and Simmons, City Manager McMicken and City
Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Schussler being absent
at roll call and having requested permission to be excused from this meet-
ing, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that Councilman Schussler
be excused: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons
voting aye by voice vote.
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews.
The minutes of the meeting of September 15, 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.
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This being the time set for the Hearing on the assessment of costs for
demolition of a dangerous building at 1123 East "A" Street and there
being no one present to speak for or against this matter, it was MOVED
by Brown, Seconded by Simmons that Resolution NO. D-3391, accepting the
report of the Chief of Code Administration and assessing costs, be passed:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on
roll call. Schussler absent. Director of Community Development, Fred
Stouder reported communication had been received from the property owner
directing the City to go ahead with the assessment.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3391, A RESOLUTION accepting the report of the Chief of
Code Administration concerning the demolition of a dangerous building
at 1123 East "A" Street in the City of Yakima, Washington, and assessing
the demolition costs against the real property.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1975
This being the time set for Hearings on proposed amendments to
the Zoning Code, Principal Planner Dick Hill first discussed
the amendment to permit issuance of a Class A Liquor License
in a B-2, Local Business Zone. He explained the intent of this
proposed amendment is to allow business establishments to sell
tap beer as requested by pizza parlors, etc. Councilman Edmondson
questioned whether the Ordinance adequately specified consumption
of beer and/or wine off premises also under the definition of a
Tavern. Mr. Hill reported that the Planning Commission recommends
approval of this request. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Simmons that Ordinance No. 1841, providing for said amendment
be passed. Councilman Edmondson expressed concern that the Ordin-
ance should specify provisions for beer to go under the Tavern
definition. It was subsequently MOVED by Simmons, seconded by
Jarms, that the Ordinance be amended under Section 2, Tavern,
to specify sale for consumption off the premises also: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye
by voice vote. Schussler absent. The Ordinance, as amended,
then passed, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons
voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. Also present and
speaking to this matter was Attorney Wally Meyer.
ORDINANCE NO. 1841, AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning, defining terms;
specifying establishments allowed to sell alcoholic beverages in
B-2, Local Business Zone; enacting Sections 12.04.316 and 12.04.373
as new sections, and amending Subsection 12.32.010, 35., all of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
Principal Planner Dick Hill next discussed the proposed amendment
to change Use Regulation Limitations in the M-3, Airport Industrial
Zone, explaining that at the present time the Ordinance restricts
use to those businesses directly related to Airport manufacturing
or products. By liberalizing uses, it will provide that an unre-
lated business would use similar manufacturing methods, etc., as
business directly related to the Airport located in the area. Mr.
Hill indicated that the Planning Commission recommends this amendment
also. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance
No. 1842, providing for changes to the Use Regulations Limitations
in the M-3, Airport Industrial Zone, be passed: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll
call. Schussler absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1842, AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning; limiting
use regulations applicable to M-3, Airport Industrial Zone; and
amending Section 12.48.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
Principal Planner Dick Hill reviewed the third amendment, to
declare violations of the Zoning Ordinance to be a public nuisance.
He noted this relates to enforcement of the Ordinance, which
at the present time declares all violations to be misdemeanors
requiring the criminal process through the courts and often creates
enforcement problems. This amendment would declare violations to
be a nuisance and provide for further abatement through Civil
action. He indicated the Planning Commission recommends approval
of this addition. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Jarms
that Ordinance No. 1843, amending the Zoning Code to declare
violations of the Zoning Ordinance to be a public nuisance, be
passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons
voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1843, AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning; declaring
zoning violations to be a public nuisance and providing for the
abatement thereof; enacting Section 12.88.060 as a new section
of the City of Yakima's Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency.
In accordance with the Council action taken at the previous meeting,
Traffic Engineer Bill Stark reviewed his report on the request
for a crosswalk at 16th and Folsom Avenues, dated September 19,
1975. He indicated a request had been received for a signal
similar to that recently installed at 44th Avenue and Nob Hill
Boulevard, which is a pedestrian actuated signal. Mr. Stark
noted that traffic and pedestrian signals are provided at the
main intersections of 16th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue and 16th
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Avenue and Summitview Avenue on either side of Folsom Avenue and
l explained that pedestrians could walk approximately 630 feet in
either direction where they could cross at a pedestrian signal.
Mr. Stark explained that the painted crosswalk at Monroe Avenue
has been discontinued and is being allowed to fade out, since a
marked crosswalk such as this tends to provide false security for
children especially, who step out into heavy traffic. Mr. Stark
!indicated the staff recommends against a pedestrian signal or painted'
•crosswalk at 16th and Folsom. Mr. Norman Stewart, 217 North 16th
Avenue, being present, explained that those who signed the petition
submitted last week were requesting an overhead illuminated sign
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lin icating a pedestrian crossing or any improvement over what exists
at the present time. He felt a crosswalk would benefit those crossing
at this intersection even when school is not in session. He further
noted that many persons who signed the petition were elderly and
Fere in favor of pedestrian safety measures. Mr. Stewart briefly
reviewed his own survey of other crosswalks located throughout the
City and felt this area had somehow been neglected. He asked that : I
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the Council again consider the petition submitted last week and the
specific requests of that petition. Councilman Simmons expressed
a concern for the problems cited and asked that the City look into
Fays of making this crossing mpre safe. However, he expressed concern
and misgivings regarding a pedestrian crossing at this location.
Dave Vargas indicated that advance picture warning signs for pedestrian
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"crossings can be placed in advance of an intersectiOn. Mayor Broad
felt that the signals provided at 16th and Lincoln Avenues and 16th
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and Summitview Avenues were adequate for walk situations. Councilman
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Brown asked that the fading crosswalk at Monroe be painted out com-
bletely, if possible. Councilman Simmons expressed a desire to
have the Traffic Engineer again study what feasible, practical anem
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tives could be used to increase or insure pedestrians safely crossir4
I at 16th and Folsom Avenues, but stated that he had nothing specific 1
to recommend. There being no further recommendations on this matter,:
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or , ayor Broad indicated the Council would then accept the recommendatiops
of the Traffic Engineer's report.
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-
1 3392 authorizing the City to file prospectuses with the Washington
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!State Highway Commission for Yakima Avenue and "B" Street railroad
: crossings over Union Pacific Railway tracks, be passed: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on
iron call. Schussler absent. City Manager McMicken reported the ,
: 1$12,000 local share will be shared equally between the City and the
Railroad.
RESOLUTION NO. D-1392, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
Mayor and City Clerk of the Ci Yakima to file prospectuses with
the Washington State Highway Commission, Department of Highways,
for funding for public improvement projects.
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It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Jarms that Resolution No. D-
13393, authorizing the execution of an agreement with Southeast Yakima
'Community At Work, Inc., for use of City owned equipment at the
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Resource Recovery Recycling Center, be passed: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call.
l Schussler absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3393, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
an agreement with Southeast Yakima Community At Work, Inc., for
use of City equipment for a Resource Recovery Recycling Center.
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Director of Community Development Fred Stouder again reviewed the
proposed agreement with HUD to implement the low income housing
rehabilitation loan program explaining this will allow loans up
' to $150,000 and explained the responsibilities of the City under
the conditions specified in the agreement. It was MOVED by Jarms,
',seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D-3394, authorizing the
execution of said agreement, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,
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Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Schussler
absent.
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1 RESOLUTION NO. D-3394, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
an agreement with the United States of America, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, to implement a program for loans
, for housing pursuant to the Housing Act of 1964.
Director of Public Works Dave Vargas reviewed the Street Superin-
tendent's report regarding sidewalk repair costs dated September
18, 1975, noting estimates of the difference between asphalt
and concrete repairs. He pointed out the long range advantages
1 of concrete over the asphalt for repairs, as citedin the report.
Mr. Vargas explained the procedure followed for asphalt patches,
1 noting it does not eliminate the grade separation or drainage pro-
I/ blems. Gordon Spencer, President of the Apartment Owners Associ-
ation, being present, indicated approval of the report; however,
he felt that it did not go far enough, since there are still
some asphalt repairs which are in good condition. He indicated
that it would be a savings of money to the property owner to
1 use this method where feasible. Street Superintendent Doug
1 Terry reported that requests have been received from people
to remove the asphalt patches.
1 It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No.
D-3395, authorizing the abatement of fire hazards on private
1 property in accofdance with the report received from the Fire
Marshal, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms,
Moore and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3395, A RESOLUTION requiring the 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.
Councilmen referred to City Manager Report No. 251 and the proposed
1 Ordinance extending bin service by the City's Refuse Division,
this matter having been continued from the meeting of September
1 2, 1975. Councilman Jarms felt that the Council should dismiss
1 any further consideration on this item at the present time.
Councilman Simmons indicated that he wanted time to review the
report as submitted by Eichler Disposal for the Council's consider-
ation. Councilman Brown felt that the City should not try to
1 service the schools and should not extend additional bin service
at this time. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Jarms,
seconded by Brown, that this matter be postponed indefinitely:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting
aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
An Ordinance appropriating $4,280 within the Transit Fund to
1 make final payment on City buses, having been read by title
only at the previous meeting and being again read by title only
at this meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson
that Ordinance No. 1844, providing for said appropriation, be
passed: carried, Broad, BroWn, Edmondsdn, Jarms, Moore and
Simmons voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent.
1 ORDINANCE NO. 1844, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of
$4,280 from unappropriated money in 462-Transit Fund to Account
462.546.33.64 as a 1975 appropriation for 462-Transit Fund.
An appeal having been received from the Planning Commission's
1 denial of a rezone request filed by New Valley Osteopathic Hospital,
it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Simmons that October 13,
1 1975, be the date set for hearing on this matter: carried,
1 Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye
by voice vote. Schussler absent.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state
travel for Kermit Smith, Purchasing Agent, to travel to Calgary,
Alberta, Canada, to attend the Northwest Conference of the Purchas-
1 ing Agents Association, October 8-10, _1975, it was MOVED by
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Moore, seconded by Edmondson that said travel be approved and
"expenses paid: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore
and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
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City Manager McMicken requesting permission to be excused from the
next regular meeting to attend the ICMA Meeting in Seattle, it was
MOVED by Brown, seconded by Simmons that the City Manager be excused,;
Monday, September 29, 1975: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms,
Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
!Councilmen Brown and Jarms requesting permission to be excused from
the next regular meeting, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons
that Councilman Brown and Jarms be excused September 29, 1975: carried,
"Broad, Edmondson, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler
'absent.
At 4 :50 P.M. it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the
1Council go into Executive Session to discuss the Capitol Theatre
insurance settlement: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore,
and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
[A t the Executive Session, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Moore
that the City Manager, City Attorney and Architect - be directed to
meet and confer with the insurance adjustor for settlement of the
claim on the Capitol Theatre, that settlement to be ratified by the
City Council: carried, Broad, Brown; Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, and
1 Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was
MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that this meeting be adjourned
at 5:00 P.M. to Tuesday, September 23, 1975, at the hour at 12 :00
Noon to then meet in the Holiday Inn Restaurant: carried, Broad,
`Brown, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore and Simmons voting aye by voice vote.
Schussler absent.
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