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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/1977 Business Meeting 608 OCTOBER 10, 1977 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W.K. "Pete" Moore and Gordon Wonder. Council member Bill Simmons and Nadine Walker absent. Mayor Edmondson announced that the filming of KAPP T.V.'S "On the Air" program was cancelled. Don Emerick, Airport Advisory Commission Chairman, reported that the commission is composed of seven members and so far they have met three times. He reported that at the second meeting, Bob Clayton, Hughes Airwest, reported that his company will be using Series 30 planes, which will affect the airport runway. The length of Runway 9-27 is not adequate to handle Series 30 planes, which would mean, either decreasing the amount of fuel or passengers carried. The commission recommends: 1. Extension and completion of Runway 9-27 to 9200 feet, and eventually to 9500 feet; 2. Extension and completion of Runway 9-27 taxi way for safty reasons; 3. Installation of a security cyclone fence around the entire perimeter of the Airport; 4. Expansion of transient aircraft accomodations. Jim Eakin, Airport Manager, stated that the estimated cost of this project is $3,000,000 to $4,000,000. As of October, 1978, the Federal funding will be 80%, compared to 90% right now. Washington Avenue would need to be rerouted, and the expense for that cannot be included in the grant. However, the purchase price of the County owned property can be used for the 10% funding of the City. Councilman Allard questioned Mr. Emerick on the need for Runway 22. Mr. Emerick stated that it is a cross runway from Runway 9-27, and is needed for safty reasons for light aircraft if there should be a cross wind. Councilman Holbrook spoke in favor of the project. Warren Sutliff, ExecutiveDirector, Conference of Governments, gave a brief history of COG, stating:that in 1966 the City of Yakima initiated the formation of COG. Mr. Sutliff stated that the City,of_rakima paid 15c per capita assessment for the two years.: vMr. Sutliff distributed and discussed an information sheet on the COG budget for 1978. At 3:00 P.M. the Council tov into the..Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder, City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Simmons absent and excused. The Invocation was given by City Attorney Fred Andrews. Mayor Edmondson referred to the items place on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council member or citizen present. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda including resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) II/ indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) *It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore 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. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Resolution of Intention No. D-3768 to create a Local Improvement District - 60th Avenue - Chestnut Avenue to Barge, and alley in Block 2 - Tennant and Miles Modern Addition, Jim Patnode, owner of the house at 1111 Jefferson, stated that he feels the paving of the alley behind his house is for the betterment of the businesses only and he is not in favor of it. Allen Smyser, 6005 West Chestnut, stated that he does not have access or availability to 60th Avenue from his residence. Don Wenzel, Office Engineer, stated that Mr. Smyser is involved in a proximity improvement and is being assessed at a reduced rate. Councilman Allard questioned 609 OCTOBER 10, 1977 why these two improvements are covered under one Local Improvement District, when geographically they are not connected. City Attorney Andrews stated that various improvements may be grouped together for administrative purposes and it also enables the City to get a better bid. Mr. Wenzel reported that the only written protest received was from Allen Smyser. Mayor Edmondson asked about Mr. Patnode's protest and Mr. Wenzel stated that his was a proximity improvement also. Herman W. Witherell, 6001 West Chestnut, asked why this assessment is higher than the last one he received. Mr. Wenzel stated that his office had only sent out one assessment figure. Prior to that area being annexed, the County had begun a Local Improvement District, but was dropped when the property was annexed to the City. Mr. Wenzel stated he would get together with Mr. Witherell after the Council meeting to discuss this. Councilman Wonder asked how many had signed the petition. Mr. Wenzel stated that seven out of eleven property owners signed the petition for the improvements on 60th Avenue, and three property owners, owning 50% of the property, signed the petition for the improvements on Jefferson Avenue. Mr. Smyser told Council that he didn't think he or the other property owners in the Jefferson Avenue area were properly notified. He stated that there is some confusion on the hearing notice because the area involved was not clearly defined. After Council reviewed the hearing notice, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder to continue this hearing to November 14, 1977, and notify the property owners giving a more precise location description: Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. Mayor Edmondson stated that last week, staff was instructed to prepare an ordinance approving a Planned Development area rezoning property as requested by Safeway Inc. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard that the ordinance approving the Planned Development, as requested by Safeway Inc., be passed. Vince Beaulaurier, Attorney, submitted a copy of the Power of Attorney and a copy of the reexecuted deed to prove title of property in the Planned Development area. Mr. Beaulaurier stated that property cannot be rezoned without the consent of all the property owners, and as an owner of property in the proposed rezone area, he did not request that his property be rezoned. Ronald Whitaker, Attorney, stated that the City Council no longer has jurisdiction over this property. City Attorney Fred Andrews stated that Council should make the decision for the rezone on the basis of good planning. He stated that the courts would have to make a decision on the legality of the ownership of the property in question, as a law suit is pending. Council indicated their desire to postpone the decision until all Council members are in attendance. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that this matter be tabled until the earliest Council meeting when all seven members are present: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone application filed by Craig Schultz for property at South 1st Avenue and Nob Hill Blvd., Mayor Edmondson stated that she had received a letter requesting a 90 day continuance to work with the Planning Department to try to make this more acceptable to all concerned. Councilman Allard excused himself from discussion on this matter, due to conflict of interest. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook to grant the 90 day extension for the rezone application filed by Craig Schultz. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, stated that there is a time element involved if he starts over again, and advised that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission. Mayor Edmondson called for a vote on the motion made earlier: Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting nay by voice vote. Simmons absent. Allard not voting due to conflict of interest. Motion failed for want of a majority. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to refer the rezone application for property located at South 1st Avenue and Nob Hill Blvd., filed by Craig Schultz, back to the Planning Commission: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. Councilman Allard not voting due to conflict of interest. This being the time fixed for the rezone application filed by D -W Construction, for property at 53rd Avenue and Tieton Drive, Council discussed the letter received from Don Wicks, stating that the storage units on the 610 OCTOBER 10, 1977 property will be used for the benefit of the residents only. Sylvia Wilson, 907 South 53rd Avenue, stated that she had no objection to this Planned Development, once she learned that the storage units were for the use of the residents and that the property wasn't being zoned for storage units. Don Wicks, D -W Construction, spoke in favor of the rezone, stating that the storage units will be used for recreation vehicle storage for the residents. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Allard that Ordinance No. 2114, accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation in rezoning the property at 53rd Avenue and Tieton Drive, as requested by D -W Construction, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2114, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission in rezoning property at 53rd Avenue and Arlington in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R -1, Single Family zone, to Planned Development zone. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the form of the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Housing Authority, Kennith Crawford, Chief of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, stated that this would allow the City to enter into an agreement with the Housing Authority to build 60 low income housing units. The homes would be on five different sites, 12 units per site. Mr. Crawford answered Council's questions regarding the various on -going housing projects. Henry Beauchamp, 1311 South 7th Street, asked Council if Section 8 Housing Project would be administered by the Housing Authority. Kennith Crawford stated that it would be administered by private enterprise, usually the builder. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D -3786, approving the - form of the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Housing Authority, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3786, A RESOLUTION approving the form of the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Housing Authority of the City of Yakima and authorizing its execution. Mayor Edmondson announced that Governor Ray proclaimed October 8 -22, 1977, as Washington State Jogging Fortnight. Mayor Edmondson proclaimed October 16, 1977, as Jogging Day and invited everyone to join in the Fun -Run at Randall Park. Bill Hordan, District Location Engineer, State Department of Transportation, gave a presentation on the effect Initiative 348 would have on the State and City level should it pass. *It was MOVED by Walker, seconded -by Moore that Resolution No D -3787, authorizing the purchase of Right -of -Way easement property for the West Valley Interceptor Sewer Project, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3787, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of easement(s) for the construction of the West Valley Interceptor Sewer Project. *It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that the report of the City Engineer dated September 30, 1977, with respect to the completion of the work on Public Works Contract West Chestnut Sewer District, L.I.D. No. 1007, performed by Hanson Excavating Company, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. *It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that the Outside Utility Request filed by Yakima County Department of Human Services for sewer services to the proposed building complex in the 3800 Block of West Washington Avenue, be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. 1 611 OCTOBER 10, 1977 *Reports having been received from the Planning Commission, it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore to fix the time of hearings for the following rezone applications for October 24, 1977, at 3:00 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. a. Rezone application, filed by Alex Deccio for property located at 1017 -1019 South llth Avenue. b. Rezone application, filed by Pickens /Glascam, for property located at 60th Avenue and Barge. c. Rezone application, filed by Noel Canning Company, for property located at South 3rd Avenue and Nob Hill Blvd. d. Rezone application, filed by Naches House Association, for property located on the S/W corner of "D" Street and Naches Avenue. e. Rezone application, filed by Stan Sinclair, for property located at South 53rd Avenue and Tieton Drive. *A report having been received from the Planning Commission, it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore to fix the time of hearing for the rezone application filed by Boise Cascade Corporation for the property located on the east side of North 8th Street, between "D" and "G" Streets for November 7, 1977: carrried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. *It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D -3788, fixing the date of hearing for November 7, 1977, for a request of vacation of an alley adjacent to North 8th Street, and portion of "D" and "G" Streets, filed by Boise Cascade Corporation, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder _voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3788, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on a petition for vacation of an alley and portions of streets in the City of Yakima. *A report having been received from the Planning Commission, it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore to fix the time of hearing on the rezone application filed by Noel Canning Corporation, for property located on the west side of South Naches, from LaSalle Street to Arlington, for November 7, 1977: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. *It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D -3789, fixing the date of hearing for Nobember 7, 1977, for a request of vacation of an alley and portion of LaSalle Street, filed by Noel Canning Corporation, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO D -3789, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on a petition for vacation of an alley and portion of street in the City of Yakima. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:10 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ) ,��c'i ✓' DATE /0/j7 )� COUNCI MAN t:..✓ I■ !.: y DATE 7 SUN ILMAN ATTEST: , / *or .24 �%w�j CITY CLERK / MAYOR