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FEBRUARY 19, 1974
The City!Council met in session at 6:30 P.M. on this day in the
Conference Room at Yakima City Hall.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown,
Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich, Don Schussler
and Bill Whitaker.'
Director of Community Development, Jay Otto, presented a Comprehensive
Sidewalk Plan, .describing existing sidewalks in the City (108 miles)
and proposed sidewalks(62 miles). He reviewed suggested Comprehensive
Sidewalk Plan Policies which included the following:
1. Require that sidewalks be constructed in all new Subdivisions
and Planned Developments;
2. 'Require that sidewalks be constructed - in dOnfOrmance with
street improvements; , • ,
3. Require "property owners to construct sidewalk when new. ,
buildings are constructed;
4. Prohibit placement of Obstructions in areasdesignated'for
'future sidewaik construction, all in conformance with the
Comprehensive Sidewalk Plan.
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City Manager McMicken reviewed aproposed Sidewalk Repair Program as
described in City Manager Report'No. 206. He reviewed the history of
existing operations and proposed changes in sidewalk repair policies,
which included requiring abutting property owners to be responsible
for the following:
a. The expense of constructing new sidewalks one block or
'less in length, determined necessary, for public safety and
convenience; •
b. Total expense of repairing sidewalks one block or less in length
determined unsafe for. travel in theevent the owner .
performs the work.
c. Fifty percent of the cost of sidewalk construction or repair
in the event the work is performed by the City.
The council having heard both,proposals, it was, MOVED by Schussler
'seconded by Whitaker that the Comprehensive Sidewalk Plan and
Sidewalk Repair Program be referred to the Planning commission: carried,
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting
aye by voice vote. , .
The Council considered a request frOM Marjorie Wilson for additional
FRS Funds for personnel salaries within the Southeast Community Center
Health Clinic. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this
request be referred to the Health Department for their sreview: Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting nay by
voice vote. The Motion lost for want of a majority vote. Subsequent
discussion resulted in the consensus of the Council to review this
matter themaelY:es.
't 8:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for
the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker, City Manager McMicken
and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
The Invocation was given' by Mayor Broad.
The minutes of the previous regular meeting of February 11, 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 the proposed Pierce Avenue
Improvement Project and proposed Off-Street Parking Improvement yroject,
Director of Community Development, Jay Otto, referred to the City's
General Plan and Central Business District Plan.as they relate to this
project. He indicated the recommendation from the Planning Commission
for implementation of this proposed improvement, noting that it is
in conformance with the City's General Plan and would provide a
solution for' directing traffic to the Lincoln Avenue-B Street Couplet.
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Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, reviewed the physical changes
which would be made in connection with this project as presented in
the proposals prepared by N.G. Jacobson and Associates dated December
11, 1973. He noted the proposal for widening a two block area between
Summitview and B Street, the construction of sidewalk, an increase
to four lanes and the closure of Folsom Avenue with a cul-de-sac.
He briefly reviewed the proposed landscaping for this area. Mr. Vargas
further reviewed the cost associated with widening Pierce, placement
of si4nals, new lighting, upgrading of present lighting and landscaping.
He then reviewed the three parking plans as presented in the report and
reviewedAheproposed means of financing the three parking proposals.
Traffic Engineer, Bill Stark, reported on present and proposed traffic
patterns and signalization in this area, noting that the improvement
will include a removal of 104 parking spaces. Mr. Bill Cahoon,
representing property owners, home owners and businessmen in the
Pierce Avenue area, asked that the Council make the parking problem a
primary consideration, noting that the removal of parking spaces would
have an adverse effect on businesses in this area. He referred to a
petition submitted by homeowners in the vicinity of Folsom and Pierce
Avenues who are in opposition to the proposed improvement. Mr. Gordon
Adamson, 419 North 52nd Avenue, submitted a petition signed by persons I/
in the vicinity of the proposed project in opposition to this project.
Mr. Howard Prentice, 5202 Glacier Way, requested that the council delay
this matter until Walnut Street is open and a more accurate traffic
pattern can be presented. Ramona Flores, representing students from
Yakima Business College, presented a petition signed by students from
this school expressing opposition to the proposed Pierce Avenue widening
and use as an arterial. Delores Voelker, 7 North 7th Avenue, submitted
a petition signed by employees of businesses in this area which would
be affected by the removal of on-street parking. Mr. Bill
Rogers presented a petition on behalf of property owners in opposition
to the proposed parking improvement and L.I.D. Mr. George Pinnell,
representing Pinnell Inc., used a slide presentation of design drawings
relating to the city's Central Business District Plan and the
proposed Pierce Avenue-B Street connection. He passed to Councilmen
drawings of the present proposal indicating specific areas where
objections are being raised. He then presented suggested alternate
routes by way of Folsom and Custer:. Avenues to connect to the Lincoln
Avenue-B Street Couplet. Drawings of these proposed routes were passed
to Councilmen with indications given as to traffic flow patterns and
signalization. City Manager McMicken indicated that this project
is part of the city's long Range General Elan and Arterial Street Plan.
He further indicated that this is not a temporary measure .
He reported that the proposed mini-Park would provide a central
meeting place for those in this area. Councilman Moore indicated
a desire for more discussion on this matter before final action
is taken. Councilman Edmondson spoke in opposition to the routing
via Pierce Avenue, but indicated a desire for consideration
of another couplet proposal. After due discussion, it was MOVED by
Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that the City Manager be authorized to
proceed with the necessary steps for implementing this project: Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore and Rich voting nay by voice vote; Schussler
and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. The motion lost for want of
a majority vote. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Brown,
seconded by Moore that this matter be referred to the City Manager and
staff for further study and recommendations and that a new couplet
proposal utilizing Folsom and Custer be brought back to the City
Council: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, and Rich voting aye
by voice vote; Broad, Schussler and Whitaker voting nay by voice
vote. Others present and speaking to this matter were Dave Connell,
Bill Rogers, and Mrs. Hanes.
Mr. Hank Williams, 204 South 29th Avenue, being present, spoke briefly
to the council regarding the need for sidewalks in the vicinity of
Memorial Hospital and indicated that many persons have expressed an
interest in this. Mayor Broad indicated that this matter will be taken
into consideration.
Referring to the proposed lease agreement with Flavorland Industries,
Inc., City Manager McMicken explained that this corporation would be
leasing available space for storage and maintenance of two jet aircraft
to be used for transportation purposes and which are owned by Flavorland.
Mr. McMicken briefly reviewed the provisions of the proposed lease to
include the seven year term and annual rental payments in the amount of
$1,047 to be paid by Flavorland. He indicated that these aircraft
will be maintained in a hangar to be built on the leased premises. Present
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and speaking in favor of this proposed lease agreement were Mr. John
Moore, Don Emerick, Bob Dolsen and Mr. Pete Terrett. It was MOVED by
Whitaker, seconded by Rich that Resolution No D -3079, authorizing
the execution of said lease agreement, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3079, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Airport Lease
Agreement with Flavorland Industries, Inc.
It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D -3080,
authorizing the existence of a City Treasurer's Change Fund and other
Petty Cash funds,be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler temporarily absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3080, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. D -1969,
adopted December 11, 1972, and authorizing the existence of a City
Treasurer's Change Fund, and other Petty Cash Funds, within the General
Fund of the City of Yakima.
It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that the Motion commencing
rezone proceedings for a Plan Development requested by Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Grissom, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich,
Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
MOTION, A MOTION initiating rezone proceedings applicable to property at
1101 Landon Avenue, Yakima, Washington, owned by Earl C. Grissom and
Bertha E. Grissom.
City Manager McMicken reviewed City Manager Report No. 207 concerning
Alternate Day Use of Irrigation Water. After due discussion, it was
MOVED by Schussler, seconded Whitaker that appropriate legislation be
prepared to implement the proposed alternate day irrigation, as recommended
in the City Manager's Report: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Schussler and
Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Brown, Moore and Rich voting Nay by
voice vote.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitkker that Resolution No. D -3081
vacating utility easements at the southeast corner of 5th Avenue and "C"
Street, as requested by Safeway Stores Inc., be passed: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on
roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3081, A RESOLUTION vacating a public utility easement
in Block 268 of Ker's Second Addition and Syndicate subdivision to the
Town of North Yakima, now Yakima, Washington.
City Manager McMicken reported that bids were considered by the bid board
on this date for the city's official advertising, and that one bid was
received from the Yakima Herald Republic, which is the same as that of last
year. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the bid be awarded
to the Yakima Herald Republic for the year 1974: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
I/ A report having been received from the City Engineer on completion of
L.I.D. No. 994, Englewood Heights West and Others Sanitary Sewer, it
was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that March 18, 1974, be the
date set for Hearing on the Assessment Roll: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken referred to the outside utility connection request
of Mr. Dale P. Hulbert for sewer service to his single- family residence
located at 5 North 56th Avenue. He reported that a 12 -inch sewer line
is readily available to serve this property and indicated an estimated
connection charge of $619.10. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by
Rich that the request of Mr. Hulbert for outside sewer service, be granted:
Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye by voice vote.
PETITION NO. 806, having been filed with the City Clerk on February
15, 1974 by Mr. Harold Richardson and others, requesting vacation of
utility easements'in the vicinity of south 34th and Voltaire Avenues,
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that the petition of
Mr. Richardson and others for the vacation of the utility easement as
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set forth in Petition No. 806, be referred to the City Manager and Planning
Commission for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
An ORDINANCE transferring $56,000 from the Federal Shared Revenue Fund to
the Cemetery Fund and appropriating that amount for installing irrigation
lines and a sprinkler system to serve Tahoma Cemetery, having been
read by title only at the previous meeting, and being again read by
title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by
Whitaker that Ordinance No. 1623, providing for said transfer and
appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,
Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1623, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $56,000
from 199-Federal Shared Revenue Fund to 144-Cemetery Fund and
appropriating that amount to Account 144.536.20.63 as a 1974 appropriation
for 144-Cemetery Fund.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1624,
imposing a room tax for Convention Center purposes and establishing
a Convention Center Fund, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, and Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Rich and Schussler voting
nay on roll call. Present and speaking to this matter was Mr. Larry
Robinson, Mrs. Gaudette and Edna Winmill.
ORDINANCE NO. 1624, AN ORDINANCE relating to taxation and city funds and
accounts; imposing a special excise tax on proceeds derived from the
sale or charge made for furnishing lodging in the City and providing for
its collection and administration; creating a Convention Center Fund as
a special fund of the City; and enacting Chapter 3.93, "Room Tax--Convention
Center Fund", as a new chapter of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1625,
repealing certin chapters of the Health and Sanitation Code, be passed:
carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting
aye on roll call. Brown temporarily absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1625, AN ORDINANCE relating to Health and Sanitation;
and repealing Chapter 4.04, 4.12, 4.24, 4.28, 4.30, 4.32, 4.36, 4.40,
4.56 and 4.68, and all sections thereof, of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code.
Referring to the proposed Ordinance establishing a curfew in City
Parks, Parks Director, Bill Hutsinpiller indicated that this matter
was earlier discussed by the Parks Commission and that this Ordinance
will be a tool of enforcement for the police department. It was MOVED
by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1626, establishing
said park curfews, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler
and Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Broad and Rich voting nay on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1626, AN ORDINANCE relating to public parks: Declaring
the public necessity for imposing a curfew on park use and for enacting
regulations and provisions pertaining to park use; prohibiting park
use with intent or purpose to commit an unlawful act; imposing a park
curfew and making exceptions thereto, and specifiying conditions precedent
to a conviction for the violation thereof; providing a penalty for violation
and enacting Chapter 13.20, "Park Curfew", and Sections 13.20.010, 13.20.020,
13.20.030 and 13.20.040 as a new chapter and new section of the City
of Yakima Municipal Code.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1627,
imposing business license fees on financial institutions, be passed:
carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker
voting aye on roll call. City Manager McMicken referred to the earlier
City Manager Report No. 193 which explained the need for the proposed
legislation.
ORDINANCE NO. 1627, AN ORDINANCE relating to license and business
regulations; imposing an annual license fee or tax on financial
institutions; specifying exemption of certain businesses from the general
occupation tax of the City; enacting Section 5.52.025 as a new section
and amending Section 5.52.050 of the City of Yakima Muncipal Code.
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It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1628,
fixing the time of deliquency and providing for the issuance of bonds
for the payment of the unpaid portion L.I.D. NO. 990, Rock Avenue and
Ohers Domestic Water District, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,
Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1628, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency installments
of assessements levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement in
Local Improvement District No. 990, and providing for the issuance of
bonds with coupons attached for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof.
A Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on February 13, 1974
by Wanda Mae Bridges, 312 West Washington Avenue, in the amount
of $500,000 in connection with the death of Kenneth D. Bridges,
it was MOVED by Sch'ussler, seconded by Whitaker that said damaged
claim be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and
I/ recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich,
Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken referred to the Off °Agenda:item concerning
the proposed Resolution assuming local cooperation on the part
of the city in the restoration of the City of Yakima's levee involved
in a florid control project. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded
by Schussler that Resolution No. D -3082, assuming obligations
and local cooperation, be passed: c Carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson,
Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D73082, A' 'RESOLUTION assuming obligation - of,•.iocal
cooperation by the City of Yakima in the restoration by the Department
of the Army of a levee near the Yakima Sewage Treatment Plant
(Jobs YAK- °5 -74 NA -1 -74) .
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned
at 11:35 P.M. to Friday, February 22, 1974, at the hour of 12 :00
Noon, to then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, Broad,
Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye
by voice vote.
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