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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.
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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
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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*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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1977
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The City Council met in session on this date at 12:30 in the .
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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.
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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.
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Mayor Edmondson'arinounced that on Tuesday, August 2, .1977,, there will
be a Federal/State Drought Workshop, presented by the Association of
Washington Cities. .
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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.
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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.
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