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JANUARY 29, 1979
The City Council net in session on this date at 1:30 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman,
Nadine Lee, Jack Sperling and Gordon Wonder.
Council members discussed the sequence of agenda items and it was the
general consensus of the Council to have a Council Committee work with
staff. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by
Sperling that a Committee of the Council, consisting of Council members
Buchanan, Edmondson and Lee work with staff to study Council rules and
regulations: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sperling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Mayor Edmondson stated that she will not be present at the next two
meetings and inquired if Council wished to elect a Mayor Pro-t.
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Sperling, seconded by Hinman that
Nadine Lee serve as Acting Mayor for the week of February 3 through 10,
1979 and Gordon Wonder serve as Acting Mayor for the week of February 10
through 17, 1979: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sperling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Council members discussed filling the vacancies on the Parks and
Recreation Board, Planning Commission, Housing Authority and Library
Board. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that Jack Gustafson be
appointed to serve another term on the Parks and Recreation Board:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson reported that the
League of Women Voters have recommended that Joyce Strosahl (Mrs. John
B.) be appointed to serve on the Planning Commission. Mayor Edmondson
also reported that John Klingele had contacted her wishing to place his
name on the list of possible candidates to serve on the Planning
Commission. Councilman Hinman reported that Janet Mantey also wishes to
be considered for appointment to the Planning Commission. Mayor
Edmondson reported that Marilyn Hudson does not wish to be reeppointed;
Al Bariault has resigned; and Robert Leichnitz is already serving on
another board and can only continue on the Planning Commission on the
stipulation that he does not have to attend every meeting. It was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by Lee that Joyce Strosahl be appointed to serve
on the Planning Commission for a six year term to fill the vacancy left
by Marilyn Hudson: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman,
Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Tony Menke be appointed to serve on the
Planning Commission for a six year term to fill the vacancy left by
Robert Leichnitz: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sperling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was the general
consensus of the Council to postpone the appointment of the remaining
vacancy on the Planning Commission in order to consider other names. It
was the general consensus of the Council to postpone filling the vacancy
on the Housing Authority Board until after February 22, 1979;and/br the
State Audit Report on the Housing Authority has been completed. After
reviewing a list of candidates to be considered to serve on the Library
Board, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to appoint Tan Dietzen
to serve on the Library Board to fill the vacancy of Charles Countryman:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was the general consensus of the
Council to continue the appointments to the Human Relations Commission
until after meeting with Council.
Council members discussed the DARC Committee and the PBIA Assessment.
Following their discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council
that the DARC Committee need not be made statutory and that matters may
be referred to the Business Professional Council of the Chamber of
Commerce for input from businessmen.
Council inquired about the status of the request for information on the
intersection of Second Street and Yakima Avenue regarding left hand
turns. Herb Mayer, City Engineer, reported that questionnaires were
mailed to 41 businesses in the vicinity and he expects to have a report
ready for Council in about two weeks.
City Attorney Andrews reported that an ordinance amending the bail
schedule for parking violations should be coming to Council next week.
It was the general consensus to get a report on parking in the downtown
area about 3 after the new legislation has been in effect.
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Herb Meyer, City Engineer, reviewed the report on the High Level Water
System, and explained how the water is pumped to the higher level zone.
He reported that the City has the capacity to pump 1.38 million gallons
a day and on a peak day in the summer we pump 1.25 million gallons per
day, using two pumps. The State Administrative Code requires that we
should be able to serve that need using the smallest pump alone. The
pumping service we have to serve the high level zone is very inadequate.
He reviewed the recommendations as given in the 1/16/79 staff report, as
follows:
1. Expand the existing pump station to preclude any supply
deficiencies, provide more adequate liability and modify the
pump station control to minimize pressure fluctuations due to
pump operations.
2. Install pressure reducing valve to pipeline servicing Chalet
Mall. Additional pumping capacity may increase system
pressures when reservoir is out of service. Pressure reducing
valve will preclude facility failures in the high pressure
Chalet Mall area.
3. Conduct a water rate study. Water utility financial operating
statistics show a deficit for the past few years.
4. Do engineering on items 1 and 2 below.
In subsequent years, according to the authorities, based on future water
demand experience:
1. Expand distribution system by constructing the 12-inch
northern distribution pipeline in 1980.
2. Provide standby power in 1980. This could be portable and
thereby be useful at numerous locations.
3. Design additional facilities (1 MGB reservoir) in 1982, to
meet requirements for equalizing and standby storage.
Council member Lee inquired if the $200,000 cost is in the 1979 budget
and could come out of cash carry over, and Mr. Mayer stated that was
correct. Council members discussed the Nob Hill Water Company and a
possible contract for combining services. It was MOVED by Buchanan,
seconded by Hinman to accept the report and move forward as fast as
possible on the recommendations regarding improvements to the high level
water system: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sperling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. City Manager Zais
reported that this will require appropriation legislation.
At 3:00 PM, the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor
Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee,
Sperling and Wonder, and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews
present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson.
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda,
questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either
Council members or citizens present. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda items, including Resolutions, by title. It was MOVED by
Lee, seconded by Wonder that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed:
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting
aye on roll call. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*)
indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion
without further discussion).
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that the minutes of the January
22, 1979 meeting, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly,
be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling,
Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone request by
Jeffries Long and McLaughlin, for property situated at 1701, 1705 and
1707 South 24th Avenue, Council members discussed the airport noise
impact in that area, expressing concern that in the future the property
owners may come back to the City about the noise level. City Attorney
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Andrews stated that the City would not pay any compensation without
court action. There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this
matter, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to request a
rehearing by the Planning Commission. Carol Darby, Director of
Community Development, stated that this can also be taken to the Airport
Advisory Commission. The question was called for the vote on the
motion: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp
and Buchanan voting aye on roll call.
MOTION, A MOTION requesting a reh-aring by the Planning Canmission of a
rezone application filed by William Jeffries, Roberta I. Long and Danny
L. McLaughlin.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the planned development
request by Richard Berndt for property located at 111 No. Naches Avenue,
II/ Harlan Dunn, Knipper -Dunn Architects, stated that he has slides of the
project available. It was MOVED that
OVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman at
Ordinance No. 2262, accepting the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and rezoning said property, be passed: carried, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling, Wonder, Beauchaup, Buchanan and Edmondson voting aye on roll
call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2262, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the
Planning Canmission and rezoning property situated at 111 No. Naches
Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R-3, Multiple Family
Zone, to Planned Development Zone.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4025,
authorizing payment of $21.55 to Ike Jolly in settlement of a damage
claim for damages when the City sewer line became clogged, be passed:
carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and
Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4025, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $21.55 to Ike
Jolley in full settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of
Yakima.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4026,
denying payment of a damage claim filed by Guiuliani Ochoa, for damages
incurred when the damestic water service became frozen at the residence,
be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder
and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4026, A RESOLUTION denying payment of $25.00 to
Guiuliani Ochoa in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City
of Yakima.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4027,
prescribing a form of contract for printing and publishing City legal
advertising and calling for proposals, be passed: carried, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on
roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4027, A RESOLUTION prescribing a form of contract for
printing and publishing of City legal advertising; and directing
publication for a call for proposals therefor.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4028,
fixing the time of hearing on the confirmation of the irrigation
maintenance assessment roll for 1979 for March 12, 1979, be passed:
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting
aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4028, A RESOLUTION setting a date for hearing on the
confirmation of the irrigation maintenance assessment roll for the year
1979.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that the out-of-state travel
for Del Kary, Airport Manager, to attend the Northwest Aviation Planning
Conference at Corvallis, Oregon at a cost of $259.00, be passed:
carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and
Beauchamp voting aye on roll: call.
It was the general consensus of the Council to continue any action on
the proposed extension of contract for services to the Yakima Housing
Authority for a week or two, but to her input from citizens who are
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present today. Ines Rice, 4409 West Arlington, inquired if the City is
"locked" into the Housing Authority Program and stated that their budget
seems quite plush. Carol Darby, Director of Canmunity Development,
explained the City's role in the Housing Authority Program. Maud Scott
(Mrs. Cecil Perdue) 300 block So. 8th Street, spoke on behalf Of herself
and several neighbors, stating they object to the housing site on Fair
Avenue. She clarified their objection, stating that they are not
objecting to the low income housing units being built there, however,
they do object to the number of 4 and 5 bedroom units to be built on
that site. She submitted a petition. signed by approximately 100 local
residents objecting to the large units. Ms. Scott stated that several
of the neighbors have met with Micki Pappas of the Housing Authority and
she suggested that they write to HUD. Other citizens present, objecting
to the size of the units, were Max and Penny Bailey, 311 So. 8th Street.
Mayor Edmondson gave a list of the members serving on the Housing
Authority Board and advised than to 'contact those membets. It was the
general consensus of the Council to refer this matter and the petition
to the Housing Authority.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-4029,
authorizing execution of a building code agreement with Moxee, be
passed. Ines Rice, 4409 W. Arlington, stated that if the inspectors
have so much time they can inspect for the Town of Moxee City, why not
cut down on the number of inspectors. Council member Lee reported that
she has been assured this will not cost the City. anything. The question
was called for the vote on the motion: carried, Lee, Sparling, Wonder,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4029, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the .City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a building code
inspection agreement with the Town of Moxee City, Washington.
Council members discussed the letter received fran Union Gap regarding
an amendment to the Urban Area Boundary. Mayor Edmondson stated that
this cane before the Joint Board last October. All three entities must
vote' yes before the boundary can be amended. She stated that she voted
against it because she feels that the boundary should not be changed
until the rules and regulations of the Regional Planning Board is put
together or a, sewage treatment al location has been established. Jim
Hanson, Planner with Union Gap, reported that the parcel is adjacent to
Union Gap City Limits and the Council had given verbal approval to
extend City services in 1975, prior to the Urban Area Boundary
Agreement. Mayor Edmondson reported that that line had been tentatively
drawn in at that time. She also stated that there are four other
properties that also feel they should have been included in the service
area boundary. Carol Darby, Director of Canmunity Development, said the
City should be concerned about the consistency with the other area
boundaries and recommended that Council defer action until additional
information is given to them. She stated that she would have that
report in about three to four weeks. It was MOVED by Beauchamp,
seconded by Wonder to defer any action on the proposed boundary
amendment until additional information and the report fran staff has
been received: carried, Beauchaup, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Council briefly reviewed the letter received fran H.A. Lindley regarding
the raise in animal license fees. City Manager Zais recommended that
staff write. Mr. Lindley and give him some background information that
Council had to base their decision on. It was the general consensus of
the Council to accept the 'City Manager's recommendation.
Council received Petition No. 940, giving Notice of Intention to
Commence Annexation Proceedings, filed by Burlington Northern,. Inc., for
a portion of property running parallel with their railroad tracks
between Front Street and North 6th .Avenue from "I" Street to
approximately two blocks north of Sycamore Avenue. It was MOVED by
Wonder, seconded by Lee that January 29, 1979 be set as the time for a
meeting with the initiating parties who signed the Notice of Intention
to Commence Annexation Proceedings dated January 12, 1979, that
initiating party being J. J. Gordon, Manager, Property Management,
Burlington Northern, Inc.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Paul
Haertel, Area Manager with Burlington Northern, Inc., stated that
he is authorized to speak for Burlington Northern and agreed to assume
its share of the City's indebtedness. It was duly MOVED, seconded and
passed that the annexation proposed by Petition No. 940 (Notice of
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Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings) be accepted by the City of
Yakima and that the area sought to be annexed be required tO assume the
City's existing indebtedness, and that a Notice of Intention to Annex be
filed %ith the Boundary Review Board. The above MOTION was made by
Wonder, seconded by Lee, and carried, Beauchamp, Budhanan,Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Items of information supplied by Council were: (1) memo from Director
of Community Development re elections to the COG Executive Board
1/23/79; (2) memo from Director of Community Development regarding cable
TV update 1/23/79; (3) memo from Director of Public Works re Waste
Treatment Plant Capabilities 1/2/79; (4) 'monthly report of Chief of
Police for December, 1978; (5) minutes of Parks & Recreation Commission
for meeting of January 9, 1979; (6) AWC Legislative Bulletin No. 2,
1/19/79; and an excerpt from special analysis H-Federal Aid to State and
Local Governments printed by the Office of Management& Budget, 1/9/79
(212-224).
There being no further business to came before the Council, it was MOVED
by Wonder, seconded by Lee that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of
5:15 PM: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
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