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The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington; Mayor Betty L. Edmondson
presiding, Council members Don Hinman, Jack Sparling, and Gordon Wonder
present. Council member Nadine Lee present after 2:10 p.m. Council
members Henry Beauchamp and Lynn Buchanan absent.
Mayor Edmondson announced that on Friday, October 5 at 10:30 a.m. there
will be a dedication of a historical marker placed half way up the
canyon road to Ellensburg by the Washington Park Foundation to honor
George Beck.
Councilman Sparling requested further information on the rumors
regarding the discontinuation of service to Yakima by Hughes Air West.
Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that she talked
with the home office of Hughes Air West and they indicated they would
not be pulling out. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Sparling to
write a letter to Hughes Air West regarding Council's concerns about the
rumor of discontinuation of service and also to let the know we
appreciate their service: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp and Buchanan absent.
Stating that he would like to clarify an error, it was MOVED by Wonder,
seconded by Sparling that the Yakima Council approve the modification of
the Planned Development by Safeway Stores and proceed with the
conditions proposed by staff and agreed to by Safeway Stores. Mayor
Edmondson requested a legal opinion on the appropriateness of this
motion, referring to the Council Rules of Procedure. City Attorney
Andrews stated that there are technical aspects on rules of procedures
which would have to be studied - :before he could give an opinion on it.
Mayor Edmondson questioned the City Attorney regarding the legality and
appropriateness of this motion since that subject has been discussed in
Executive Session. City Attorney Andrews stated that the subject of the
Safeway appeal falls within a category of pending or current litigation.
He reminded Council that the law which allows Executive Sessions is
permissive and not mandatory. Stating that the Chair rules that this is
an appropriate subject for Executive Session since it has been talked
about in Executive Session prior to this, Mayor Edmondson stated that
the Chair overrules the motion. Stating that this motion is public
information and should be done in public format, it was MOVED by Wonder,
seconded by Sparling that the Chair be overruled. Discussion followed
and City Attorney Andrews interjected that he has some additional
information on legal aspects that he would like to give the Council in
Executive Session regarding the Safeway Appeal. The question was called
for the vote on the motion: Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice
vote. Edmondson, Hinman and Lee voting nay. Beauchamp and Buchanan
absent. The motion failed for lack of a majority vote. It was MOVED by
Lee, seconded by Sparling to move into Executive Session for the purpose
of discussing pending litigation: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp and Buchanan
Absent. Following the Executive Session, Mayor Edmondson announced that
the majority of the Council members voted not to appeal the Safeway
decision.
City Attorney Andrews gave an overview of his memo regarding the Glascam
project. He reported that the Council has vested in the Director of
Community Development the authority to approve minor modifications to a
Planned Development, which occurred in this instance. That decision of
the Department of Community Development is not subject to review nor can
it be superceded by the. Council. He reported that he was advised by Mr.
Whi.take.r —Attorney for Glascam, that in reliance of the granting of the
minor modification, Glascam has purchased and ordered materials and
supplies in the amount of $34,800. He stated that it is his opinion
that that reliance was legally well placed. The action of the Community
Development Department was valid and the Council may not override that
granting of the minor modification. Pete Moore, former Councilman,
questioned what the modification was and Mayor Edmondson explained it.
Mr. Whitaker reported that Glascam is willing to build a five foot
masonry wall from the old house on 46th Avenue south to Chestnut and
from the parking lot north to Summitview. He stated he understands that
there is a width problem along the parking lot which does not allow roam
for the masonry wall there. Mel Bunce, 4504 West Chestnut, questioned
if the minor modification will be null and void because Glascam did not
follow the modification by putting in a 4 foot fence. City Attorney
Andrews stated that if the four foot fence is not installed, the City
may take legal action and have them install the four foot fence. It
does not make the granting of the modification null and void, nor does
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it mean the City can have them install a masonry fence. Mrs. Orteig,
4502 West Chestnut, questioned the changing of the grades of the
property. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that
the grades have not Changed substantially. There were some changes
staff requested, i.e., the retaining walls. Ray Rosenkranz, 106 No.
46th Avenue, questioned what type of fencing was going to be placed by
his property, and when he found out it was going to be chain link
fencing and arborvitae, he stated that the arborvitae is an insect
drawing plant and it will cause problems next year in his orchard. He
questioned why the masonry fence can't be installed by his place. Mr.
Inbitaker stated that there is not enough roan between the sidewalk and
the retaining wall to put in the masonry wall. Mrs. Orteig suggested
that the project be policed more closely. She stated that when the
surveyors were working on the L.I.D. on 46th Avenue, she understood that
the sidewalk -was two feet into the street. Carol Darby stated that she
would check on that. Discussion followed regarding the inspection of
the project and Mayor Edmondson suggested that one of the citizens be
appointed to keep in contact with City Hall and the neighbors. City
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Attorney Andrews stated that a minor modification will have to be
processed to change the fencing to a masonry wall on the easterly side
of the project.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2338,
accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning
property at 1406 Summitview Avenue, as requested by Robert Kellett, be
passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, 'Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye
on roll call. Beauchamp and Buchanan absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2338, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and rezoning property at 1406 Summitview Avenue in
the City of Yakima, Washington from R-3, Multiple-Family Zone to Planned
Development Zone and declaring an emergency.
Council members discussed appointments to boards and commissions,
Council member Lee reporting that the Council Committee recommended Jeff
Jensen and Manuel Oliv4A to be appointed to the Planning Commission.
She also suggest ed that Ed Grubbs be considered for appointment to the
Planning Commission. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to
accept the recammendation of the Committee and appoint Ed Grubbs to
serve a full term of six years; Jeff Jensen to fill the term vacated by
Mark Fortier; and Manuel O1iva.a to fill the term vacated by Gil
Chandler on the Planning Commission: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp and Buchanan
Absent. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to appoint Osborne
Jones to fill the vacancy left by Al Falk on the Human Relations
Commission: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting
- aye by voice vote. Beauchamp and Buchanan absent.
Mayor Edmondson distributed a copy of the draft letter proposed to be
sent to the Housing Authority Board regarding the recent audit findings.
It was the general consensus of the Council to send the letter, as is,
to the Housing Authority Board under the Mayor's signature.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to move into Executive Session
for the purpose of discussing disposition of property, collective
bargaining and pending litigation, and then adjourn the meeting:
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carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wander voting aye by voice
vote. Beauchamp and Buchanan absent.
Items of information supplied to Council were: response to 9/20/79
Yakima Herald Republic Editorial from City Manager. 9/25/79; Yakima
Wastewater Project Progress Report for August 1979; progress report re
Prostitution submitted by Chief of Police. 9/25/79; memo from Director
of Community Development re Outside Utility Agreement: (a) Diep Allen -
Sewer service at 708 No. 48th Avenue. 9/25/79; (b) Bernard Sutley -
water service at 1519 S. 1st Avenue. 9/25/79; and (c) A. L.
Construction, Inc., sewer service at 2708 Willow. 9/20/79; Resolution
of Yakima Valley Apartment Owner's Association concerning garbage
service. 9/12/79; minutes of Yakima Center Advisory Commission meeting
of Sept. 19, 1979; and report from Judith Boekholder re Fall meeting of
the ANC Board. 9/20/79.
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Following the ccmpletion of the Executive Session, and there being no
further business to care before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at the hour of 5:00 P.M.
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