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SEPTEMBER 19, 1977
The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room
at City Ho||, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L.
Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pefe' Moore, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder.
Councilmen Jean Al |ord and Dr. "Bill Simmons absent.
Mayor Edmondson inquired who would be attending the A.W.C. meeting in Ellensburg
on October 20 1977. Mayor Edmondson will make reservations for Councilmen
Moore and Wonder, and dinner reservations for Councilman Walker.
Mayor Edmondson announced that there will be a COG meeting on Wednesday, October
19 1977, to discuss what COG does for your community and what it is. COG will
be sending a letter of invitation to this dinner meeting to each Councilman.
Councilman Wonder requested copies of the minutes of the COG meetings for the
last few months, and Mayor Edmondson said she would get them for him.
Council members discussed the reservations for the meeting in San Francisco in
December for the Congress of Cities Convention. ^* Those indicating they would
Council then discussed revenues from the sale of the old fire station and the
fire training center. Councilman Moore suggested that Chief Carroll should
review the amount left in the General Obligation Fund from the sale of the Fire
Training Center, to possibly be used to build a fire training tower at Fire
Station #5.
Mayor Edmondson announced that Governor Ray has appointed her to serve on the
Governor's Commission for Law and Justice, and she has accepted.
Kennith Crawford, Chief of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, informed
Council that HUD has offered the City a grant of $12,000 for a housing counselor
for three months, ending December 31, 1977. There are currently two housing
counselors at the Housing Services Center. There will be more funds available
after the first of the year if this program is successful. It was MOVED by
Holbrook, seconded by Walker that the City pursue the HUD counseling grant in
the amount of $12,000 and authorize the City Manager to sign such grant: carried,
Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vofe. Allard
and Simmons absent.
City Manager Eastman reported that the City UAB Grant Application of $65,000 for the
improvements of 18fh Avenue and Summitview, was declined because the improvements
to that intersection had been cut to just raslQna|izaflon.
Dick Zais, Assistant City Manager, gave a report on the financial advisory
services available in Yakima in connection with the Wastewater Facilities Bonds.
Harper and Sons, Hornblower and Weeks, and Merrill Lynch have sales representatives
in Yakima and have expressed interest in submitting a proposal. The City has
not yet asked for a specific proposal for the Wastewater Facilities Bond financial
advisory services as yet. Mr. Eastman stated that staff will meet with the four
firms.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook to move into Executive Session to
discuss a legal matter: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote. Allard and Simmons absent.
At 7:45 PM, the Council members then assembled in the Council Chambers for the
balance of the Study Session meeting to discuss the transfer of the liquor
license of the Corral. Mayor Edmondson reported that she had received numerous
phone calls and letters (which she circulated for the Council's perusal) in
_opposition to the relocation Of the Cdrra|. City Manager Eastman stated that
the City should recommend denial because of the number of unresolved suspensions
for activities that have taken place at the Corral. It is unusual for the Liquor
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Con.ro| E�a�d�fo overturn the City's decision. However, there is recourse if
that happens; the City can request a hearing before the transfer license is
issued. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook to accept the City Manager's
recommendation to advise the Liquor Control Board that the City is in opposition
to the change of location for the Corral and the transfer of the liquor license:
carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder votin aye by voice vote.
Allard and Simmons absent. Mayor Edmondson advised the citizens to write the
Washington State Liquor Control Board, License Division, Olympia, WA 98504, to
state their opposition to the relocation of the Corral and the transfer of their
liquor license.
At 8:00 PM, the Council members commenced the regular agenda items, Mayor Edmondson
presiding, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder, City Manager Eastman and City
Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilmen Al |ord and Simmons absent.
^* atteod- Allard, Edn;oodspu, HoIbrpgkr Walker, Wonder and City manager
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The Invocation was given by Councilman Moore.
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Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on•fhe Consent Agenda, questioning
whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or
citizens present. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
Resolutions and Ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker
that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Hu|brook,
Moore., Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll oo||,. Allard and Simmons absent.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent
Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.)
*It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker 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,
Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Wa|ker and Wonder voting aye on ro|| o�| |. �| |�rd
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Mayor Edmondson announced that the Evergreen Transit Association has Transit, ven fhe
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City of Yakima Transit, Division their "KEY" Safety Award.
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Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the week of September 18 -, 24, 1977 as Square Dance
Week. In celebration of this 326th year, there will be exhibitions of square
dancing in the Mall, as there was in the Lobby of City Hall this morning.
Mayor Edmondson reported that the information requested last week in connection
with the Housing Authority Cooperation Agreement is not available as yet. . It .
was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that the action on the Housing Authority
Cooperation Agreement be tabled for one week: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye voice vote. Allard and Simmons absent.
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This being the time fixed for the hearing on the appeal from Planning Commission's
decision to deny the outside utility request, filed by Fred Hommersfod, for
water and sewer 'for a new eight-p|ax located at 1716 So. 10th Avenue, Mayor
Edmondson stated that a letter has been received from Ronald Whitaker, Attorney
for Mr. Hammerstad, withdrawing his appeal. . .
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Reverend Joe T. Denman, President of the Southeast Coalition, spoke to the
Council regarding their concerns with certain activities in the City. Reverend
Denman reported incidents where the police were late in arriving after being called
about a crime. Reverend Denman stated that in visiting with Poiica Chief Jack
LaRue about the situation that exists on So. 6th Street, he was advised to have
people of the community unite and "put their foot down" to stop that type of
activity, by being willing to sign complaints and testify against those persons
responsible for.commiffing the violations; or have the area residents petition
the City Attorney to take abatement action against the residence. Reverend
Denman submitted a copy of a petition containing approximately 300 names, (copies
of which were also submitted to the City /C|erk" Chief of Police, City Attorney,
and the Prosecuting Attorney), wherein the petitioners were opposed to the
action created at 1014 So. 6th Street, i.e., .gambling, murder, and other crimes.
Reverend Denman stated he wants the Council to write the Coalition to let them
know what action they have taken on this matter. If this matter is referred to
a staff member, then he wants a letter from that Department advising them of .
their action taken to alleviate this problem. Reverend Denman presented the
following five proposals which were accepted by the Southeast Coalition:
11/ |. Pefifyon oppos|ng fhe ooflon oreafad of |O|4 So. 8fh Sfreef, Yoh/mo,
.W8 and all other locations of the same action in our Southeast area;
2. Na *ant more police protection, hurrying in answering p0! ice -cal |s,
' more concern about enforcing our City's ordinances, which will bring
more comfort to our citizens. . .
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3. We want parents to be responsible for the destruction and vandalism of
their children to other peop|e`sproperfv" and be forced to pay.for
. the same.
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4. We want beouf|fly built low income housing on the west side of South
- 6th Street from Central 8vanueto Nob Hill if there is any way possible.
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5. . Our Yakima Southeast Coalition request to be on the agenda of one of
the Council evan|ng.meeflngs once a quarter of a year, or more, if
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Kathy Gallegos, 6 East "A" Street, questioned why these people at 1014 So. 6th
Street couldn't be. shut down for disturbing the peace, Councilman Wonder expressed
concern about the response to calls in.fhaf area after a crime has been committed,
and also stated he would Like a report on the legality of abatement of the house
located at 1014 So. 6th Street. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the proposals be referred to the City Manager and staff for a report and
also asked Chief LaRue for a report on the response in answering calls in the.
Southeast area when a crime has been reported: carried, Edmondson, Ho|brook,
Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. ,Allard and Simmons absent.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on Petition No. 911 filed by A. R.
and Barbara V. Rankin and Phil E. and Kathleen M. Souder, requesting annexation
of property in the vicinity of East Nob Hill Boulevard and So. 6th Street, if
was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Ordinance No. 2107 annexing said
property, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder
voting aye on ro|.| call. Allard and Simmons absent. . .
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ORDINANCE NO. 2107, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of Yakima and
zoning said property.
This being the time fixed for a hearing on the proposed dog licensing ordinance
amendments, Assistant City Manager Zais explained that this ordinance contains
the amendments requested by Council at their July ||, 1977 meeting. The proposed
amendments would increase the cost of dog licenses from $0.00 to $6,00 for dogs
who have been sterilized, and $12,00 for dogs who are still ."Intact". 8|s.o the
impound tee would be increased from $10.00 to $15.00 for the first two impounds
during any 12 month period, and $35.00 for each subsequent impoundment of that
same dog during that 12 month poriod,. The proposed amendment would also increase
the late penalty for obtaining a dog license from $4,{}0 to $|O.00. There was
discussion on the amount the increased fees would bring, and the cost to administer
the Animal Control Program. Councilman Holbrook stated that he was in favor of
increasing the impound fees, b would like the. license fees, to remain the same.
Agnes and Allen Ross, All So. 17fh Avenue, submitted a letter .to Council explaining
their experience of the impounding of their dog. They stated that their child
is in a wheel chair and they would like to have the dog with him when he is
outside. Mr. Ross stated that he objects to the raising of the impound fee.
William Stroll, 104 N. 55th Avenue, spoke in behalf of the senior citizens,
requesting that an exemption from an increase of .the dog License fee. He also
suggested that a copy of the 8nlmoi Control Ordinance be included with every dog
license sold. Bob Craner, 211 No, 7+h Street, reported that people let their
dogs run loose during the night when there is no way to control them. Others
speaking on this matter were Jdhn K|inga\e, h013 West Walnut and Larry Robinson,
501 So. 6th Avenue. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore to adopt the
proposed ordinance, except the dog license fees should remain $6.00 for all
dogs. After discussion, Councilman Holbrook withdrew the motion and Councilman
Moore withdrew the second. Assistant City Manager Zais stated that if Council
did not like the increase in fees for unsterile dogs, in order to control overpopulation
of dogs, then another possibility would be to not charge a .\ioensa fee for .those
who are sterile. Mayor Edmondson asked how this would effect the budget of
Animal Control. Mr. Zais said that the animal. control program costs about
$77,000 to $80,000. We would save some money on Humona Shelter costs. It was
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MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook to table this matter for one week in order
to obtain further information:. carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and
Wonder voting aye on voice vofe. Allard and Simmons absent. Councilman Holbrook
stated he would like to see 'if some deviation of this law could be made for ' -
problems like the Ross's have. Councilman Wonder stated he would like facts of
success or failure on the sferY|e/uns+er|ie dog license program.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the 1978 Community Development
Budget, Kennith Crawford, Chief of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, briefly
outlined the proposed budget of $923 Those spoehing.in favor of spending
money to construct tennis courts at Washington Junior High were Chris `^ '
Chandler, 602 So. 8th Street, Brian Berglund, Student Body President at Washington
Junior High (submitted petition signed by students of Washington Junior High),
Don Breitenfeldt, 203 Belair Drive, Board Member of School District #7, Don
Hunt, Principal of Washington Junior High, Johnnie Rance, Director of the Southeast
Community Center, Gilbert Chandler, 602 So. 8th Street, and Reverend Denman, 814
Central Avenue. Henry Beauchamp, Director the Yakima Valley 0.I.C., spoke in
^* Mayor Edmondson informed Reverend Denman that anyone could come
before the city rm,",il any Week under Audience partioipati.Po^
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favbr of the tennis courts at Washington Junior High, but also stated that
medical service to the poor is important. Mr. Beauchamp asked what the outlay
of $43,700 covered under Housing .Services Adm|'nisfrnfion, Mr. Crawford explained
that it covered the salaries of two housing counselors and one clerk-typist,
plus all the supplies and equipment needed. He stated total administrative .
costs are 23%, and 1200 people were counseled last year. Dr. Marjorie Wilson,
Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, explained their services and requested
funds. Evelyn Pleasant, 1202 Fair Avenue, asked about the rehabilitation grant.
Ken Crawford explained that certain people who qualify for these grants, according
to their income, can receive up to $5,000 to repair their homes. Also, there
is the Craftsman Corps which has been designed to aid senior citizens in critical
home repairs up to $1500 for supplies and the labor is performed by volunteers.
Mrs. Pleasant requested the addresses of the homes that hove.been repaired so
they can be inspected. City Attorney Andrews stated that he wuu|d.have to check i on the legality of this to make sure that it doesn't fall under the privacy
laws. Caroline Smith, 1210 So. 7th Street, stated that her home had been worked
on in July under the rehabilitation grant, and still the work hasn't been completed.
Henry Beauchamp stated that there is not one person from the Southeast area who •
had been hired for this proQram. Kathy Gallegos, 6 East "Ax Street asked what
the use was in rehabilitating these homes, if certain | | |ega| activities are
allowed to continue in the neighborhood. Mrs. Stewart, 1106 No. 4th Street,
stated that her home had been rehabilitated on the 312 Loan Program. She said a
contract had been drawn up for electrical and plumbing repair and when that work
was completed, three inspectors inspected the work. Councilman Wonder stated he
was concerned about the administrative costs, and would like to see a detailed
breakdown of these costs. .Councilman Holbrook stated he.would like a report
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regarding the hiring of people from the Southeast area to work on the rehabilitation
repair program. Mayor Edmondson announced that this hearing will be continued
to Monday, September 26 at 3:00 PM. '
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*|f was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3768, declaring -
the intention of creating a Local Improvement District for.the improvements of
60th Avenue - Chestnut Avenue to Barge, and the alley in Block 2, Tennant and
Miles Modern Addition, as requested by Petition No. 895 and 902 and fixing a
time of hearing for October |O, 1977 at 3;00 PM: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Walker ond.Wonder voting aye on ro||.oa||. Allard and Simmons absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. D-3768, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a Local Improvement
District.
It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3769, authorizing
the execution and submission of a grant application to the State of Washington,
Office of Community Development, Law and Justice Planning Office, for "Operation
On Guard" Program: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder
voting aye on roll call. Allard and Simmons absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. D-3769, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the
City of Yakima to execute and submit a grant application to the State of Washington,
Office of Community Development, Law and Justice Planning Office.
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*|f was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3770, authorizing
the execution of an agreement for the lease of office space for the City Department i of Parks and Recreation: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder
voting aye on roll call. Al |ard and Simmons absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3770, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Georgina W.
Coats for the lease of office space for the City Department of Parks and Recreation.
*It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Resolution NO. D-377|, authorizing
abatement of fire hazards on property located on the corner of 36fh Avenue and
Webster: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on
roll call. Allard and Simmons absent. .
RESOLUTION NO. D-377|, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of fire hazards on
certain property; directing notice to property owners to abate such hazards and
in the alternative, authorizing abatement by the Fire Marshal.
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*It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that the outside utility request for
water service at Pentecostal Holiness Church at 705 So. 10th Street, and amending
the Outside Utility Agreement for water and sewer service for.property located
at 22nd and Logan Avenues, requested by Leon Savaria to service |b two-family
lots instead of 16 single-family lots, be approved: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll on||. A||aFd and Simmons absent.
*It was.MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Ordinance No. 2108, accepting
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property located at
1614 West.Prasoh, as requested by Mr. B7|| Trude||: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Walker and Wonder voting ,aye on roll call. Allard and Simmons absent,.
ORDINANCE NO. 2108 AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and rezoning property at 1614 West Prasch from R-2, Two-Family Zone,,
to Planned Development Zone,
City Manager Eastman reported that o ordlng to |nw,.pnrk| g spaces for the
handicapped must be designated. John Kincheloe, Customer Service Manager,
stated that fhere.are.20 parking stalls in the Uptown section designated handicapped
parking. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 2109,
regu|ofing.porhin8 of vehicles in stalls for handtcapped persons, be passed:
carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Allard and Simmons absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2109 AM.ORD|NANCE relating to traffic control; regulating parking
of vehicles in stalls for handicapped persons; enacting Section 9.50,461 as a
new section of the Cify.of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency.
*It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to fix the time of hearing on the
rezone application filed by D-W Construction for property located at 53rd and
Arlington Drive for October 10, 1977 at 3:00 PM: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, .
Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard and Simmons absent.
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|f was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to fix the f|ma.of hearing on the
rezone application filed by Mr. Craig Schultz for properfy.|000fed at So. 1st
Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, for October 10 1977 at 3:00 PM: carried, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard and Simmons
absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council, if was MOVED by
Wonder, seconded by Moore that this meafing.be adjourned at the hour of 11:00
PM: carried, Edmondson, Hu|brook Moore and Wonder voting aye.by voice
wote. Allard and Simmons absent.
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