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
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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
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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.
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*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.
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