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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/1977 Business Meeting 552 JULY 18, 1977 The City Council met in session on this date at 6:00 P.M. in the Conference Roam of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Mbore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson announced that there will be a COG meeting Wednesday night, July 20, 1977, at 7:00 p.m. at the Elegant Farmer. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder to move into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations and Community Relations Officer: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Mbore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. At 6:30 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Allard, Holbrook, More, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City Manager EaStman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson. Mayor Edmondson announced that Hope Gomez has been selected to fill the position of Community Relations Officer. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Simmons to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and confirni the appointment of Hope Gomez as the new Community Relations Officer, as an employee of the City Council: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, More, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson stated that Hope Gomez has been on the Human Relations Commission for two years and currently is the Chairman of that Commission. Councilman Moore stated that he is glad to see that position filled by a local resident. It was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Wonder that July 18, 1977, be set as the time for a meeting with the initiating parties who signed the Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings dated July 11, 1977, those initiating parties being Mr. and Mts. A. R. Rankin and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Souder: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED byMbore, seconded by Wonder that the annexation proposed by Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Rankin and Mr. and Mts. Phil Souder be accepted by the City of Yakima and that the area to be annexed be required to assume its share of the City's existing indebtedness, and that a Notice of Intention to Annex be filed with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mt. Phil Souder, speaking on behalf of the initiating parties, stated that they would accept their share of the City's indebtedness. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the appeal from the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the Final Plan and Program filed by Safeway, Inc., Mayor Edmondson announced that a decision cannot be reached tonight because, in accordance with SEPA Guidelines the seven day waiting period after the filing of the Environmental Impact Statement is not over. Mr. Dale LeMaster, Con- sulting Traffic Engineer, speaking against the Final Plan and Program, referred to his report "Traffic Comparison Memo", which he submitted to the Council. Mt. LeMaster stated that the cross traffic would make "mini!' intersections of the driveways. - It is poor planning to have a community center split by an arterial street. Mr. LeMaster recommended that the shopping complex not be allowed to locate on the southwest corner of 56th Avenue and Summitview for the following reasons: - 1. Poor planning to have major arterial splitting the two shopping centers. 2. Projected traffic volumes indicate intersection will be congested during the peak hours based on first year of operation. 3. Cross. traffic between the two centers; although things can be done to reduce its impact. 4. Addition of traffic generators on Summitview should be discouraged for greater efficiency of traffic flow on a major arterial. 5. If shopping center larger than the Chalet Mall goes in across the street, there has to be a substantial increase of traffic. 553 JULY 18, 1977 Mr. LeMaster submitted copies of data sheets used in his report. Mr. Roger Walker, President of Retail Market Systems, speaking against the Final Plan and Program, stated that most shoppers do not travel more than 1.85 miles. Using a map, Mr. Walker showed that the services of existing Safeway Stores and the proposed new store overlap. Mr. Walker doesn't believe that the proposed store is needed. Mr. Walker believes that the 38th and Tieton Drive Safeway Store would not be needed if the new store is built at 56th and Summitview, and it wouldn't be long before it was closed. He stated that 8 to 10 Safeway Stores last year had been closed because of marketing strategy. Councilman Simmons asked Mr. Walker about the impact this new store would have on Wray's Thriftway. Mr. Walker stated that 42.5 to 45 percent of that store's sales would be depleted and would not be retrieved for approximately seven years. Mr. Walker submitted a summary of the April 21, 1977 Evaluation Marketing Analysis Report to Council. Mr. Jack Potter, owner of Potter's Drug Store, 5625 Summitviea, spoke against the Final Plan and Program stating that he had purchased the drug store about a year ago, basing his decision on the fact that the empty lot across the street would be zoned Planned Development and he believed a small restaurant and small shops would be built there. Mr. Potter stated that there are 17 drug stores on the west side of town already. Mr. Ron Whitaker, Attorney, representing several people, besides himself, spoke against the Final Plan and Program. Mr. Whitaker said Council should consider the need vs. the harm for the general welfare of the carmunity. Mr. Whitaker stated that outdoor living at the Fontanelle would became nearly impossible if Safeway and Payless would be allowed to build, because of the noise. Mr. Whitaker also stated that the Safeway/Payless complex would be double the size of Superama, and if approved, this would be putting the equilvalent of a B-4 right up against an R-1 zone. Mr. Whitaker stated that he hasn't noticed much noice or any businesses in the storage sheds. He stated that the construction noise, going on for about 6 months would be between 71 and 89 decibels. The pain level for noise is 130 decibels. Delivery trucks, car door slamming, brakes squeeling, engines starting, people talking, and sometimes beer bottles breaking would be sane of the noise generated from the project. Mr. Whitaker stated that the property value would depreciate, citing examples' of hares on Haven Way. Mr. Whitaker suggested that the property be developed into duplexes or apartments. Speaking about petitions that have been signed, Mr. Whitaker said that either the petitions had been left at the stores in the Chalet Mall or various individuals had canvassed their neighborhood. He also stated that none of the people giving testimony last Monday night had any financial interest involved in speaking against the Final Plan and Program. Mr. Whitaker stated that the General Plan of the City provided for 14 neighborhood shopping centers by 1980. The City now has 18. Mrs. Mary Borre, 4209 Avalanche, spoke against the Final Plan and Program, stating that the children walking to and from school would have to contend with more traffic. Mr. Ron Cameron, 6907 West Lincoln, a registered architect, spoke against the Final Plan and Program, stating that it is bad planning. For the record, he stated that he had been the designer and architect of the Chalet Mall. Mr. Vince Beaulaurier, attorney, representing STRACO, developers of the Chalet Mall and other businesses in the Chalet Mall, spoke against the Final Plan and Program. Speaking on the economic welfare of the community, Mr. Beaulaurier stated that Council should be concerned about economic blights of businesses as well as farmers. Mr. Beaulaurier stated that there is not a good traffic pattern leading to 56th and Summitviea, other than Summitview, and that major arterial should not be allowed to get congested. He also stated that Safeway's traffic and sales statistics are inconsisent. He canpared the proposed canplex with North Town in Spokane where there are traffic problems. Mr. Beaulaurier stated that the General Plan calls for shopping centers to be at least 1-1/2 or 2 miles apart. Mr. Beaulaurier stated that it was his belief that after Safeway is built, eventually Safeway will close the 38th and Tieton Drive Store. Mr. Beaulaurier stated he believes Council should follow the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the Final Plan and Program because of the economic blight it would cause and harm to the residents in that area. Mayor Edmond- son read a letter fran the following people, received in her office, for the record: I.H. "Lucky Meyers", 5606 Haven Way, in support of the Final Plan and Program: Mr. Lewis Ulrich, 11 N. 41st Avenue, against the Final Plan and Program; Mrs. Philip J. Riley of Cowiche, for the Final Plan and Program; and a phone call from Mrs. Sieverson, in support of the Final Plan and Program; and a copy of a letter from Cook-Lewis to Mr. Don Bond, Attorney representing Safeway Stores, dated July 13, 1977, offering Safeway the southwest corner of the lot (10 acres) in the shopping center planned at 72nd and Nob Hill Boulevard. Speaking in rebuttal of the opponent, Mr. Don Bond, attorney representing Safeway Stores, Inc., stated that Mr. LeMaster's report used Safeway's figures and his own assumptions. Speaking against Mr. Walker's market study, Mr. Bond stated that they did not make a copy available to him for study. Mr. Bond stated that the 38th and Tieton Drive Safeway Store would be remodeled according to. Mr. Carlson, of the Real Estate Division of Safeway Stores. Mr. Bond JULY 18, 1977 554 submitted a copy of the front page of the July 18, 1977 issue of the Herald-Republic Newspaper focusing Council's attention to an article on the substantial growth of the west side of Yakima. In responding to Mr. Cameron's statements, Mr. Bond stated that zoning is the responsibility of the Council and reminded them that the Planning staff had been in favor of this project. Mr. Bond stated that there is no real creditable evidence that the business in the Chalet Mall will dry up. If there was enough in the beginning, there is more now. Mr. Bond stated that most of the parking lot noise would be screened by the noise of the intersection. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook to continue this hearing to MOnday, July 25, 1977, at 3:00 p.m.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. ) Councilman Simmons absent after 11:00 p.m . Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda questioning I whether there were any additions or deletions fran either Council member, or citizens present. Councilman Allard requested that Item #8 be removed fran the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item #8, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. * It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that the minutes of the previous meeting having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. Dave Vargas, Project Manager, gave an explanation of the need for additional design work to be performed by R. W. Beck & Associates on the Wastewater Facilities, referring to the summary given on the cover sheet and the cost summary. City Manager Eastman stated that he felt the changes were reasonable to make in relationship to the overall project. There will be a Study Session this Thursday to discuss this entire project. About 90% of the funds expended are reimbursable by State and Federal sources. Of the remaining 10%, Yakima's share will be 4%. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3727 authorizing the execution of an amendment to an agreement with R. W. Beck & Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard voting nay. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3727, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to an agreement with R. W. Beck & Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design. Glenn Rice, Director of Community Development, speaking on outside utility service, informed Council that they need to file a Declaration of Intention of the City to extend water and sewer services outside the City with the County Boundary Review Board. This will enable Council to grant outside utility services without the applicant having to go before the. Boundary Review Board first. Councilman Allard expressed concern about giving away the City's water. Mr. Rice said that these outside utility services are granted at the discretion of the City Council. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3728, declaring the intention III I of the City of Yakima to extend water and sewer services outside the City Limits, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker, and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard voting nay. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3728, A RESOLUTION declaring the intention of the City of Yakima to extend water and sewer services outside the corporate boundary of the City. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3729, authorizing applications for State and Federal Grant increases to finance construction of the Yakima Area Wastewater Facilities, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3729, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to apply for State and Federal grant increases to finance construction of the Yakima Area Wastewater Facility. *(subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) 555 JULY 18, 1977 City Manager EastMan asked Council to approve the application for $227,045 of Urban Mass Transportation, Section 5 Operations Fund. The money would be used for operating expenses, expenses of moving to the City Shops, and possibly expanding services. Mr. Eastman said that staff recomMended the 1/2 fare for senior citizens. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by More that Resolution No. D-3730, authorizing the filing of an application with the Department of Transportation, United States of America, for a grant under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended,•be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Mbore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3730, A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of an application with the Department of Transportation, United States of Arrerica, for a grant under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended. *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3731, authorizing execution of a storm sewer pipeline crossing agreement with Yakima Valley Transportation Company, be passed: - carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, ?bore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3731, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a storm sewer pipeline crossing agreement with the Yakima Valley Transportation Company. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3732, authorizing payment of a damage claim filed by Jean E. Tunstall in the amount of $68.47 for sewer backup into her basement, be Passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3732, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $68.74 to Jean E. Tunstall in payment of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. • *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to approve the outside utility requests for Krieger & Associates for water and sewer for property located at the southeast corner of So. 42nd Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard; Clarence Corbin for sewer services for property located on the south side of Summitview, vicinity of 76th Avenue (Marian Estates); John Marshall for sewer services for property located in the vicinity of So. 76th Avenue north of Tieton Drive (Colony West); Fred Moss/Bill Brado for water and sewer services for property located at 4002 West Nob Hill Boulevard; and Leon Savaria for water and services for property located on the northwest corner of So. 72nd Avenue and Logan Avenue: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and. Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to approve the final Plat of H. L. Smith Addition located on the south side of Nob Hill Boulevard between 32nd and 34th Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to sign the plat: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. Reports having been received from the Planning Commission, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to fix the time of hearings for the rezone of property located on the south side of "I" Street between First and Second Streets, application filed by C. A. Webber/John Sherrer, and the rezone of property located on So. 1st Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, application filed by Craig Schultz for Planned Development7 for August 1, 1977; and fix the time of hearing for the rezone of property located on the east side of 10th and "A" Streets, applicatiomF,filed by Va Alta, Inc.; and for the hearing of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding fencing requirements around swimming pools for August 8, 1977: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Petition No. 909 filed by C. A. and Inez K. Webber, requesting vacation of utility easement, be referred to staff: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. 55 6 JULY 18, 1977 . • It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Petition No. 910 for the creation of a Local Improvement District for the construction.of.a water main in the vicinity.. of So. 9th Avenue and Washington Avenue to Whatcan Street, be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook Moore, Walker-and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. . . City Manager Eastman announced that the ED A Grant has been cut from $2,649,000 to $2,461,000, because Seiah's share had not been previously allocated. . . . , . There being no fui business to came before the Council, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 11:35 P.M.,to then meet Thursday, July 21, 1977, at 12:30 P.M. in the Conference Roam at City Hall, II/ Yakima, , Washington: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. i . . . . READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY c /2641....:.4../,DATE 7 UNC I LMAN , • ' / .• -A- DATE _2 .----- 7 . OUN ILH.N . , ATTEST: IF ' ,- • /, • . . 1 ....011riie /........-12bili - _.-o. . .,... ■ - Of A OAP ir. .4 ei CITY i / . MAYOR . . r . , . - , . . , . . ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1977 , . . . , . The City Council met in session on this date at 12:30 in the . , Conference Room at City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Council members abseht were Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook and Dr. Bill Simmons. . , . . . - City Manager Eastman gave Council members a copy of a.letter received from Ronald Whitaker, Attorney, representing individuals opposing the Safeway Final Plan and Program. Mr. Whitaker requested that Council postpone making a decision until all Council members would be at the meeting. Mayor Edmondson said she WiOuld be on vacation, which was scheduled two months ago, and requested that Council continue the decision for the Safeway hearing until all ,Council members can attend. , It was decided to wait until Monday, when Most of the Council members will be here to determine what date to continue the. hearing. . • Mayor Edmondson'arinounced that on Tuesday, August 2, .1977,, there will be a Federal/State Drought Workshop, presented by the Association of Washington Cities. . . . . II Mayor Edmondson announced that with Jay Spearman's resignation, and Hope'Gomez'sappointment as Community Relations Offi0A and with Marci Wilson's letter of resignation effective August 15,1977, due to - her husband being t:ransferred, that there willlaithree vacancies on the Human Relations Commission to fill. , . . _ . City Manager Eastman reported that the presentation that was to be given by R. W. Beck and Associates was postponed because they did'not get 'all their figures together. Mr. Eastman ,stated that if they don't get their presentation together, Council may want to consider terminating the contract. . . • There being no further business to come beforethe Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 1:00 P.M.: carried, Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. '\...... READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY (a-..e.e..-„,.;_44,e:e.4 7 , ouNci MAN : / DAtE . .40 - A ty7 Ade Ailr2_,t_ MAYOR • o2c 7 i rt.,.:61_, COUNCPLMAN DAT, ATTEST: . . , CITY CLERK''...