HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/07/1977 Business Meeting 628
NOVEMBER 7, 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, Nadine
Walker and Gordon Wonder. Councilman Simmons absent.
Mayor Edmondson requested two Council members to volunteer to appear with her
on KAPP TV's program "On- the - Air ", to be filmed Tuesday, November 8, 1977, at
10:45 A.M. Councilman Allard and Councilman Holbrook volunteered to appear
with her on that program.
Mayor Edmondson announced that she received a letter from Don Schussler,
Chairman of the Bicentennial Pavilion Advisory Committee, reporting that Robin
Moriarty is unable to serve on the Art Selection Committee, and the Advisory
Committee is recommending that Bud Williams be appointed as her replacement.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Council accept the nomination
of Bud Williams to the Art Selection Committee: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent.
Councilman Wonder stated that he would like a local retreat scheduled to
''review -the budget before the Budget Hearing. It was the general consensus of
the Council to have the City Manager schedule a retreat to review the budget,
preferably on a Thursday.
Council members discussed the memo received from COG stating that neither our
Planning Commission representative nor his alternate have attended a YCCOG
meeting since 1972. Glenn Rice, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reported that he had talked with the representatives and was told that the
meetings have been in conflict with other business they had to attend to. It
was the recommendation of the Planning Commission to nominate Russell Miller
as the representative to the YCCOG. No alternate is being recommended at this
time. It was•MOVED-by Holbrook, seconded by Walker, that the City COG member
for the Planning Commission be Russell Miller, and an alternate be named by
the Planning Commission at a later date: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent.
City Manager Eastman that he has scheduled a meeting with the residents
of Gleed to discuss the options they have for solving their water problems.
After the City Manager Eastman will make recommendations for the
Council.
Willis White, Public Works Director, reported that at a. meeting with the
Department of Transportation and Department of Game, they discussed the Oaks
Flats property. The State Department of Transportation would like to relocate
their maintenance facilities to 20 acres owned by the City of Yakima, which is
part of 350 acres. Mr. White recommended that the City sell the 350 acres to
the State Department of Transportation, Department of Game and,the,Department
of Parks. The 20 acres would be used for the State Department of Transportation
Maintenance facilities, and the remaining acres would be developed into a, park
and recreation area, with an agreement that if at such time that area would be
used otherwise, the property would revert back to the original owner. The
City would also receive 26 acres presently leased to the City for. utilization
by the Wastewater Treatment Plant and also an additional 82 acres east of this
property, according to the proposed agreement. Mr. White stated that he would
come back with a plan of what that area would look like. Councilman Allard
stated that he felt it was wrong to limit the use of the property. It was the
general consensus of the Council to have Mr. White come back with plans of
that area.
Glenn Rice, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a brief
report to the Council on the Subdivision Ordinance. He state that the subdivision
outline went to the Planning Commission. This will bring us up to date with
the Short Plats. The draft will be done sometime next week. It was the
general consensus of the Council to review this Subdivision Ordinance sometime
in mid- January, 1978. Mr. Rice also reported that he would have the Arterial
Street Plan ready when submits the Urban Area Plan. Council members discussed
possible relocation of Washington Avenue and City Manager Eastman reported
that the Airport Consultants would present some suggestions regarding the
location change of Washington Avenue and some of the small businesses located
at the Airport.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder to move into Executive Session to
discuss potential law suits by the City of Yakima Employees: carried, Allard,
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Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Simmons absent.
Following the Executive Session, City Manager Eastman, referring to his
memo dated 11 -7 -77, explained his proposed recommendations to be included
in the Visitors and Convention Bureau's Contract with the City, some of
which were recommended to him by the State Auditor. Councilman Allard
stated that now would be a good time to approach the Capitol Theatre
Committee to suggest combining them with the Yakima Center Advisory
Committee. Mayor Edmondson stated that she was opposed to combining the
two just yet. City Manager Eastman stated that he would put this on
next week's Study Session so more time can be devoted to it.
At 3:00 P.M. the Council members moved 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.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that Councilman Simmons be
excused for the meeting today, because he had to be out of town on
business: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Holbrook.
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda,
questioning whether there were any additions or deletions of either
Council member or citizen present. The City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by
Walker, 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. (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 Walker, 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.
This being the time set for the hearing on the Resolution of Intention
to annex property from Municipal Airport Purposes, and no one present
wishing to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Walker that Ordinance No. 2127, annexing City owned property for Municipal
Airport Purposes, and zoning that property as M -3, Airport Industrial
Zone, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2127, AN ORDINANCE annexing City owned property to the
City of Yakima for Municipal Airport Purposes and zoning that property
as M -3, Airport Industrial Zone.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone request for
property located on the east side of North 8th Street, between "D" and
"G ", and the vacation request for the alley adjacent to North 8th Street
and portion of "D" and "G" Streets, filed by Boise Cascade, and no one
present wishing to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded
by Walker that Council direct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate
legislation to grant the rezone and vacation requested by Boise Cascade,
following the recommendations of the Planning Commission: 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 request for
property located on the west side of Naches Avenue, from LaSalle Street
to Arlington, Terry Sawyer, Attorney from Evergreen Legal Services,
stated that most of the residents in the area were opposed to the rezone.
The people in that area would like to see low income homes developed in
that area. He stated that the residents in that area were trying to
improve their homes, and zoning part of that neighborhood industrial
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would detract from the neighborhood. Steve Anderson, representing Noel Canning
Corp. spoke in favor of the rezone. Mr. Anderson stated that they were requesting
the rezone in order to provide a parking area for their delivery trucks. Fred
Velikanje, Attorney representing Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Chandler, stated that
they did not oppose the rezone or the vacation of the 1100 block of Naches
Avenue. Those present speaking against the rezone were Evelyn Pleasant, 1104
South Naches, stating that she was against spot rezoning) Mrs. Annie L.
Brown, 1010 South Naches, stated that she is against the rezoning of the two
lots in the 1000 block of Naches, but does not object to the rezoning in the
1100 block of South Naches; and Johnny Rance, 904 South Naches. City Attorney
Fred Andrews reported that since the Planning Commission did not recommend
rezoning the two lots in the 1000 block of South Naches Avenue, that that
question was not before! the Council. The only area now being considered for
rezone is the 1100 block of South Naches Avenue, between LaSalle and Arlington.
Mrs. Pleasant spoke again requesting sight screening around the fence should
the rezone be approved.1 Larry Wright, Principal Planner, distributed the
plans of the parking area to the Council for their perusal. He stated that
any off - street parking lots are required to be surfaced either with asphalt or
concrete, and any residential area abutting the lot must be sight screened.
Councilman Allard questioned Mr. Wright about access points for the trucks to
the parking lot. Rodger Noel, Noel Canning, stated that they would use 3rd
Street only. Noel Canning would fence the parking area and tear down the
fence Consolidated has now, to gain access through Consolidated property. It
was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Allard that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare the proper legislation to grant the rezone of the west side of the
1100 block of South Naches Avenue from LaSalle to Arlington, as recommended by
the Planning Commission, and to include the following recommmendations given
by the Planning Commission at their meeting: -
1. That the existing parking strip adjacent to Naches Avenue be landscaped
and planted with street trees.,
2. That street trees be along Naches Avenue on 40 foot centers
and of a variety as recommended by the Street Tree Committee.
3. That a six foot high sight screening fence, cyclone with red /brown
aluminum strips be installed three feet behind the sidewalk and
planted with ' 'arborvitea on three foot centers around the entire
perimeter, where it is adjacent to the residential zone.
4. That an automatic irrigation system be provided.
5. ,- That a letter of agreement be provided to the City authorizing the
City to request or contract maintenance of the - aforementioned
landscaping. Should it be deemed necessary by the Director of
Community Development and billed to the property owner.
After discussing Item No. 5, the question on the motion was called. Motion
carried: Allard, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson
and Walker voting nay. Mayor Edmondson stated that it is not going to be long
before that area will become industrial, however, the planning of that area
needs to be worked on. Councilman Walker stated that she is against spot
zoning in that area, and this would be just the beginning of it, if approved.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the vacation request filed by
Noel Canning Corp. for;the alley and portion of LaSalle Street, Steve Anderson,
representing Noel Canning Corp., stated that with the partial rezone approval,
Noel Canning would withdraw the vacation request for the portion of LaSalle
Street and a portion of the alley north of LaSalle. He stated that without
the vacation of the between LaSalle and Arlington, access to their
property would be very difficult. Mr. Brown, 1010 South Naches, inquired if
he would have access to his property if that portion of the alley were vacated,
and was informed that he would. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook
to request staff to prepare the proper legislation to vacate that portion of
the alley between Arlington and LaSalle, as requested by Noel Canning Corp.,
and to obtain payment: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder
voting aye on roll call. Walker voting nay. Simmons absent.
John Klingele, a citizen, thanked the Council for taking action on getting the
street signs installed in the CBD Area. He also asked for a progress report
on the Street Lighting Program under Community Development. City Manager
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Eastman reported that two of the three phases are complete and the third one
would be complete by mid- December.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D -3800,
authorizing execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Yakima
Fire Fighter Association, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3800, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City
Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement with
the Yakima Fire Fighters Association.
*It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D -3801,
authorizing payment of a damage claim in the amount of $95.25 to Matilda
Jensen, for damage which occ due to sewer backup in her basement, be
passed: carried, Alla -rd, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting
aye on roll call. Simmons absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3801, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $95.25 to
Matilda Jensen in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of
Yakima.
City Manager Eastman recommended authorization of a contract with Horton
Dennis and Associates, Inc., to provide professional inspection services on
the Naches /Yakima Avenue Intersection Project to make sure the job gets done,
and they are a minority firm. Willis White, Public Works Director, stated
that the main point in hiring Horton Dennis and Associates would be to make
sure the City meets the 10% minority requirements of EDA. City Manager Eastman
stated that the City is required to aid minority business enterprises in
preparing their bids and in completing the project. It was MOVED by Allard,
seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D -3802, giving authorization to hire
Horton Dennis and Associates, Inc., to provide certain professional inspection
services on the Naches /Yakima Avenue Intersection Project, be passed: carried,
Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson
voting nay. Simmons absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3801, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a letter of agreement with
Horton Dennis and Associates, Inc., for professional services in connection
with the Naches /Yakima Avenue Intersection Improvement Project.
*It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that November 21, 1977, at 8:00 '
P.M., be fixed as the date of hearing for the 1978 Budget and for the Revenue
Sharing Funds for 1978: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent.
*It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 2128, fixing
the time of delinquency and providing for the issuance of bonds for the payment
of the unpaid portion of L.I.D. No. 1010, Prospect Park Sewer District, be
passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting
aye on roll call. Simmons absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2128, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of installments
of assessments levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement in Local
Improvement District No. 1010, and providing for the issuance of bonds with
coupons attached for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof.
It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D -3803,
authorizing Right -of -Way acquisition for the West Valley Interceptor Sewer
Project, be passed: carried; Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and
Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent.
Mayor Edmondson announced that Bud Williams has been appointed to the Art
Selection Committee to replace Robin Moriarty, who is unable to serve on the
Committee at this time.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by
Holbrook, seconded by Wonder that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of
5:40 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent.
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