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AUGUST 29, 1977
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 PM 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 members Nadine Walker and Dr. Bill Simmons absent.
Mayor Edmondson informed Council that Deborah Patterson's term on the Planning
Commission expires August 31, 1977. Councilman Al |ord recalled that a letter of
application from Fred Witham to serve on the Planning Commission is on file.
After discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the appointment
of a member to the Planning Commission be continued for one week to obtain further
information: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye
by voice vote. Simmons and Walker absent.
Council members discussed the bill for 1975 Municipal Election costs, which
total $16,372. Assistant City Manager Zais stated that $11,000 of that b|/| is
for the primary election and $4,000 for the general election. City Manager
Eastman explained that these costs could not be allocated until the State could
figure out what they are paying. Mr. Eastman informed Council that because this
b||| was received so late, the City can write the County Auditor and inform him
that payment of this bill was not budgeted this year, but will be budgeted in
the 1978 budget and paid then. It was the general consensus of the Council that
a letter be written to the County Auditor as per Mr. Eastman's suggestion.
Council members discussed the Humane Shelter contract and the modifications
proposed by them. Assistant City Manager Zais stated that the City will be
negotiating with the Humane Society as a part of the 1978 budget.
Hope Gomez, Community Relations Officer, reported to Council on the two nominees
for the Human Relations Commission, stating that Chris Smart, lives in a rural
area of Moxee and Emma Mioe| || lives 1.5 blocks outside the City Limits, on
Skyline Drive. After some discussion on members of City Boards and Commissions
residency requirements, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook to appoint
Emma M7oe||| to serve on the Human Relations Commission: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Holbrook and Moore voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Wonder
voting nay, stating that Ms. Micelli does not live within the City Limits. Simmons
and Walker absent. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard that proper legislation
be prepared by ` staff so that all future members of City advisory boards and
commissions be residents of the City: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore and Wonder voting aye by voice vofe. Simmons and Walker absent.
Forrest Walls, legal oounse|, met with the Council members to discuss the various
options available to obtain a fair and legal assessment for the CBD L.I.D. No
action was taken at this time.
At 3:00 PM, the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance
of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Al |ord Holbrook,
Moore and Wonder, City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll
call. Council members Simmons and Walker absent and excused.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Al |ard.
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning
whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or
citizens present. Councilman Wonder requested that Item #15 be removed from the
Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that item #|5 be
removed from the Consent Agenda, as requested. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda items, including ordinances and resolutions by title. It was
MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that the Content Agenda, as read, be II/
possmd; cnrr<ed A||ord, Edmondson, Ho|brooh, Moora ond Nonder vof|ng nyo on
roll call. Simmons and Walker 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 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, Al |ard,
Edmondson, Ho|brook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and
Walker absent.
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed this weekend to be "Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy
telethon, Weekend/'. N8PP-TV will be televising the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy
telethon throughout the weekend; and there w| | | be a Jerry Lewis
Muscular Dystrophy Dance-A-thon held at the Mall.
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This being the time fixed for the hearing on the appeal from the Planning Commission's
decision to deny the outside utility request filed by Luther Jones, for water
and sewer for a proposed fourplex to be located at 1705 So. Pleasant Avenue,
Councilman Holbrook inquired if Mr. Jones would be able to put in a septic tank
and well if this request is denied. Larry Wright, Principal Planner stated that
he could build a different type of building there. Luther Jones, 403 West Nob
Hill Bou|evard, stated that the Planning Commission denied this request because
of high density, but he considered it minimal compared to what is in other
areas. Mr. Jones stated-that the fourplex would be situated on o 68,3 foot by
139,7. foot lot and fourplexes are allowed on 40 foot by 120`foof lots in the
City. He stated Planning Commission objected because there weren't any curbs
or gutters, but said first there has to be a bui|ding. There is a little house
behind the proposed fourplex, and they-would shore the same driveway. Mayor
Edmondson then read aloud staff's recommendations from the staff report, and
asked Mr. Jones if he would comply with them. Mr. Jones said he is in favor of
all the recommendations and would comply with them. Councilman Allard questioned
Mr. Jones if he had gone to the County for the building permit. Mr. Jones
stated that he had and had also had the property rezoned to R-3. Fred Hammerstad,
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United Bui|ders,.spohe in favor of the outside utility request, stating that Mr.
Jones'a|rendy had the easement for sewer. Councilman Wonder asked if Planning.
Commission had looked at that area. Larry Wright said that this area Is part of
the Comprehensive Plan and when the County made their plan, they said that high
density areas should be placed next to the City Limits and utilities. Mr.
Wright stated that if one fourplex is built there, then others would also, as. it
would be feasibly economical. Mr. Hammerstad stated that the sewer trunk is
just one block away. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder to accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the Outside Utility Request
filed by Luther: Jones for water and sewer for property located at 1705 So.
Pleasant Avenue: carried,- Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,. Moore and Wonder voting
aye on ro| | ' oa | ( . Simmons and Walker absent. Counol |mon Al |ard stated that he
voted to deny the request because of the density and because the street is not
paved, which. would be a problem if that area is-annexed into the City.
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This being the time fixed for the hearing on the appeal from the Planning
Commission's decision to deny the Outside Utility Request filed by Fred Hammerstad,
for water and sewer to a new eighfp|ep located at 1716 So. 10th Avenue, Mr.
Hammerstad requested that this hearing be postponed for one week. Mr. Hammerstad
also requested a copy of the staff report, which was supplied to him. It was
the general consensus of the Council to continue the hearing for one week.
Dove- VorQas Project Manager, appeared before the Council to .say goodby and
thanks as this is the last Council meeting he will attend. The Council xished
him well his new position in Gresham, Oregon and thanked him for his service
to the City. Mayor Edmondson also thanked Mike Vargas, Dave Vargas's son, who
was present, for his participation on the Mayor's Youth Task Force.
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Donald O'Connor stated that he would like to paint a mural at the Convention
Center and requested that Council appoint members to serve on the Art Selection
Committee, for which he has a couple of recommendations. Mayor Edmondson
stated that Mr. O'Connor could give the recommendations to the Chairman of the
Yakima Advisory Commission, Don Schussler or to her and she would give if to Mr.
Schussler. Mr. O'Connor said that he would bring them back to the Mayor.
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Willis #hlfe, Public Works Director, Informed Council of the need to have a
financial advisor with regards to the issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds
for the wastewater project. Councilman Holbrook asked how the firm of Foster
11/ and Marshall was selected. Assistant City Manager Zais stated that thls firm
had been the City's Bond Consultant for the past eight years. Councilman Holbrook
asked if there were other local firms in the City to get proposals for comparison.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook to postpone this matter for one
week to obtain further information: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Ho|brook, Moore
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons and Walker absent.
: was MOVED by Al |ord seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3743
authorizing the purchase of Right-of-Way easements for the West Valley Interceptor
Sewer Project from: (1) Washington State Hop Producers, Inc.; (2) Yakima School .
District No. 7; (3) Anton Lawrance and Magdelene Jaeger; (4) Richard R.
Matson, Fred W. Smith and Winsor H. Bond, Trustees, J. M. Perry Institute,
of Trade; (5) Lydia Greeley; and (6) Lydia Greeley and Raymond and
Dolores Shuel, be passed: carried, Al |nrd, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3743 A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of easement(s)
for the construction of the West Valley Interceptor Sewer Project.
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*It was MOVED by A||ard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3744,
authorizing the purchase of Right-of7Woy eosemenfs�for the South Broadway
Interceptor Sewer Project from; (|) Marguerite L. Hackeff and Pacific National
Bank; and (2) Harold D. and Kay Brown, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. D-3744, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of easement(s) for the
construction of the.South Broadway Interceptor Sewer Project. .
*It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. O-3745, authorizing
the purchase of Right-of-Way easements for the SoVfh.Fruifva|e Interceptor Sewer
Project from: (1) Yakima School District No. 7; and (2) Faye C. Brown and Steph M.
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Brown for the estate.of Martin Brown, be.possed: carried, Al |ard Edmondson, Holbrook, � ^
Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3745, A RESOLUTION authorizin the purchase of,eosomenf(s) for the
construction of South Fruitvale interceptor Sewer Project.
*It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3740, authorizing
application for grant increases for the Yakima Area Wastewater Facilities, be passed:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Ho|brook and Wonder voting aye on roll oo||.
Simmons and Walker absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. D-3746, A RESOLUTION oufhor/zing.ond directing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to apply for State and Federal Grant increases to finance Yakima
Area Wastewater Facilities.
City Manager Eastman explained the requested Change Order No. 4 to the agreement
with R. W. Beck & Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design, stating that
this completes the figures in the cost summary that previously wero,fo be negotiated
at a |afer.dafe. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that-Resolution No. D-
3747, authorizing the execution of on.agreemenf, known.os Change Order No. 4, to the
agreement with R. W. Beck and Associates to prepare Wastewater Facilities Design, be
passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll
call. Simmons and Walker absent. . .
RESOLUTION NO. D-3747, A RESOLUTION aufhorYz|na+ha City Manager and City Clerk of
the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to an agreement with R. N. Beck & Associates
to prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design.
Council members discussed the agreement for partial funding to rebuild the Capitol
Theatre stating they didn't like the o|ouse\wh|ch, would require the City to maintain
the facility for a 30. year period. City Attorney Andrews ndvisod that if, the premises
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are damaged or demolished and the City Council doesn't deem it advisable at that time
to rebuild, then that covenant would terminate. The old a8reemapf stated that fire
insurance money would have to be used to rebuild. Councilman Wonder questioned item
#6, on page 4 of the agreement, which states. that the State would have first opportunity
to acquire the premises at a value determined on the basis of State appraisal.
Councilman Wonder thought that the State should be' given first opportunity of acquisition
at a value to ba determined by an independent appraiser. It was the 'general consensus
of the Council to refer this matter to staff.
City Manager Eastman informed Council that professional consulting services are
required for the local Community Development Program, which is federally funded. and '
Fred Stouder, Urban Planning Consu|fnnfs" Inc., has offered to perform this service.
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It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Mopre that Resolution No. D-3748 authorizing
the execution of an agreement for professional planning services with Urban Planning
Consultants, Inc., be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder II/
voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3748 A RESOLUTION aufhorizlng the City Manager and City Clerk of
the City of Yakima to execute ,an agreement for professional p|onn[na services with
Urban Planning Consultants, inc.
*|f was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3749" authorizing
execution of a pipeline crossing agreement with Burlington Northern, Inc., in connection
with the West Valley Interceptor Sewer Project, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3749 A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and City
Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a pipeline crossing agreement with Burlington
Northern, Inc.
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*|f wos by 8||ord seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3750 authorizing
payment of $99.53 for Julius P. Reisenauer in settlement of a claim for damages
incurred when sewer water flooded the basement of his residence, be passed: carried,
A||ard Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, and Wonder voting aye on roll oa||. Simmons and
Walker absent.
RESOLUTION NO, D-3750, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $99.35 to Julius P. Reisen-
auer in settlement of a claim for damages f||ed the City of Yakima.
It was MOVED by 8||ard seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-375|, denying the
damage claim filed by Vern Baker, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker 'absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-375| A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Vern Baker, filed with the
City of Yakima on August O' 1977..
*|f was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-5752, denying the
damage claim filed by Norma R. Phagan, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson Holbrook,
Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3752, A RESOLUTION denying he claim of Norma R. Phagan in the
amount of $|O,OO filed on August 15, 1977.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook to approve the out-of-state travel for
Newell Pock, Chief of Cnd� to attend the 55th Annual Business Meeting
of the International Conference of Building Officials in Coronado, California, September
11-15 1977, at a cost to the City of $398; and Mi' kl Pappas, Community Development,
to attend a Housing Authority Certification Workshop in Denver, Colorado, September
28-30" 1977 at a cost to the City of $310; and Nadine Walker, Council member, to
attend a NAHRO Conference in Boston, Mass., August 28-31, 1977, of n cost to the city
of $405: carried, 8||ard Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder: yOting aye on roll
call. Simmons and Walker absent. City Manager Eastman explained that Councilman
Walker would be in Connecticut on other business.
*It was MOVED by Al |ord seconded by Holbrook to approve the Outside Utility Request
filed by Leta A. Reynolds for sewer and water service for property located at 1401
East Viola Avenue: carried, 8||ord, Edmondson, Ho|brook, Moore and Wonder voting aye
on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent.
*|f was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore to fix the time of hearing for the 1978
Community Development Budget for September 19 and 26, 1977: carried, A||nrd, Edmondson,
Ho|broVh, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent.
*It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to fix the time of hearing on the
assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 1010, Prospect Park Sewer District for September
26 1977: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll
oo||. Simmons and Walker absent.
City Manager Eastman informed Council of the need for a space study to be performed
at City Hall. Mr,�Easfman stated that Phase | would not be necessary as an interim
location has been found for the Parks Department. After further discussion re joint
facilities with the County, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the
Knippar Dunn Partnership 8|8 be authorized to proceed with Phase || of the space
study, as per their letter of agreement, dated 8/1/77: carried, 8||ord, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent.
*|f was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 2098, recreating a
II/ Federal Shared Revenue Fund, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent.
ORDINANCE NO, 2096, AN ORDINANCE relating to City funds and accounts; recreating a
Federal Shared Revenue Fund as a special fund and designating its source of revenue;
amending Section 3,87,010 and repealing Section 3.87.020, both of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 2097, creating a
special fund, to be known as the "Special Local Public Works-|077 Fund" to administer
funds received from EDA and other possible sources to be used for Public Works projects:
carried, Al |ord Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Simmons and Walker absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2097, AN ORD|N8NCE're|efing to City funds and accounts; creating a
special fund, to be known "Special Local Public Works-|977 Fund"; designating the
sources of money for such funds and the purposes for and means of expenditures therefrom;
enacting Chapter 3.99, "Special Local Public Worhs-|977 Fund" and Sections 3.99.010,
3,99.20, and 3.99.030, as a new Chapter and new sections of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code. '
Walt Chappel, City Treasurer, explained the Ordinance regulating and limiting parking
times in the Uptown Business District, stating that it would make this district like
one large parking lot. This ordinance would make it illegal for-any person to move a
vehicle from any parking location within the uptown business district and to park
that vehicle at any other public parking location within that area in such a manner
so that the accumulative parking time exceeds two consecutive hours. It was MOVED by
Moore, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2098 limiting parking time on certain
streets and in public parking lots within a described core business district, be
passed: carried, 8||ord Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll
call. Simmons and Walker absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2098, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; limiting parking time
on certain streets; limiting parking time on streets and in public lots within a
described oqrebusness district; amending Section 9.50.520 and Subsection 9.50.0758,
and enacting a new Section 9.50.521, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and
declaring an emergency.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Holbrook,
seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:05 PM: carried,
8||ard Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye by voice vofe. Simmons and
Walker absent. --
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