HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/1979 Business Meeting 218 MARCH 5, 1979
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. EdMondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman,
Nadine Lee, Jack Sparling and Gordon Wonder.
Mayor Edmondson requested volunteers to appear on KAPP-TV
"Council-on-the-Air" which will be scheduled for sometime next week.
Councilman Hinman stated that he would be available and several Council
members indicated they would be willing depending on when the program is
scheduled.
Council members discussed the arrangements for attending a session of
the State Legislation on Monday, March 12. Mayor Edmondson stated that
Council will have lunch with the Legislators and had asked the Governor
to have dinner with us, however, she had a speaking engagement. She
reported that the County Commissioners were also invited to join us,
however, they could not make it. Following discussion on whether to
make the trip in one day, it was the general consensus of the Council to
leave early Monday morning and come back that same day. Mayor Edmondson
stated that they would all be going in a motorhame and Council will be
receiving further communication on where to meet. It was the general
consensus of the Council to have the City Manager attend this session
also.
Council members briefly discussed the AWC convention to be held in
Spokane on June 12-15, Mayor Edmondson stating that there are usually
three representatives chosen and three alternates. Councilman Wonder
suggested that only three Council members attend the Convention because
of the City's econanic situation. Following discussion, it was the
general consensus of the Council to wait until we know what workshops
are going to be included in the convention before any decision is made
about delegates.
Lynn Buchanan mentioned that the Army Mast Helicopters are situated at
the Firing Center Until this fall.
Council member Lee requested a report on the Capitol Theatre insurance
litigation and a report fran Newell Pock, Chief Inspector, on the status
of the Theatre -- what work still has to be done. City Manager Zais
stated that he will get a report on that for her. Council member
Beauchamp stated that Alex Deccio, State Representative, thought the
City could get additional funds for the Capitol Theatre and suggested
checking to see if we need it. City Manager Zais stated that staff
would investigate that possibility.
Councilman Wonder related an incident that occurred when a citizen had
called the Fire Department over the weekend for a burn permit and was
told that permits can only be issued during the week between certain
hours. City Manager Zais stated that he would check on it.
Council members discussed appointments to the Planning Commission and
Housing Authority. Mayor Edmondson stated that staff had checked with
Jerry Klinetobe and he stated that he is not interested in continuing to
serve on the Housing Authority Commission. She also stated that Maud
Scott has expressed an interest in serving on the Housing Authority
Commission. Mayor Edmondson stated she has received a letter fran
Dennis Kohler stating he is interested in serving on the Planning
Commission. After giving some background information, it was MOVED by
Lee, seconded by Beauchamp to appoint Edna Woitt to serve on the
Planning Ccmmission: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman,
Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Council member
Hinman nominated Maud Scott to serve on the Housing Authority
Commission. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp that the
ncninations be closed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman,
Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. There being no other
nominations, Mayor Edmondson announced that Maud Scott has been
appointed to serve on the Housing Authority Commission for a five year
term.
Tan Hargis, Chairman, Yakima Housing Authority annission gave a status
report on the 60 unit project stating they are presently under
construction and the proposal for the 80 units are under HUD review. Ed
Weber, representing IHM Development, reviewed the plans of the project
and explained the location of the various sites, as follows: 60 unit
project:
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Site A is located at Fair Avenue just south of Chestnut and has a total
of 14 units; also the community building will be located there.
Site B is located at Pacific between 6th Street and Naches Avenue and
will have 10 units.
Site C is located on 18th Avenue between Greenway and Plath and will
have 3 duplexes.
Site D is located on 16th Avenue, between Swan and Cherry and will have
15 units.
Site E is located on Arlington just off 6th Street and will have 10
units.
80 unit project:
Site A is located on North 10th Street and about the end of "B" and has
16 units.
Site B is located on Central and So. 8th Street and has 10 units.
Site C is located on East Spruce Street between 9th and 10th Street and
has 20 units. (20 units is maximum to be located on each site)
Site D is located on 16th Avenue and is attached to site D of the 60
unit project and has 10 units.
Site E is located on Willow just west of Campbell and has 10 units.
Site F is located on Central Avenue by 7th Street and has 14 units.
Responding to Council questions, Mr. Hargis informed Council that
applications for the units are not being accepted as yet and the rent is
25% of family group income. He stated that HUD requirements are quite
strict. Mr. Hargis explained that the developer submitted a bid which
included the sites for the units, as part of HUD requirements.
Councilman Hinman inquired when the public hearings were held and Mr.
Hargis stated that they did not know where the sites would be until
after the bids had been received and time was limited. Several Council
members expressed concern regarding the opposition the community has
voiced about the number of large units being placed on one or two sites.
Mayor Edmondson referred to information Mr. Hargis had given earlier
stating that if the land had been sold to a private developer the
density could be higher. She also stated that it is going to be under
the management of the Housing Authority Commission and the City appoints
members to the Commission.
It was the general consensus of the Council to discuss the remaining
two items on the Study Session Agenda (1979 budget-unanticipated revenue
and expenditures and City's long term debt Obligations and limitations)
at the end of the meeting.
Mayor Edmondson reported that Alex Deccio had just called and it is his
opinion that the State Legislature probably won't be in session on the
12th of March. Mayor Edmondson stated that she suggested that possibly
Council could attend the session on the 26th of March. It was the
general consensus of the Council to try for the 26th of March if the
State Legislature is not in session on the 12th.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor
Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder, and City Manager Zais and Assistant City Attorney
Vanek present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Council member Lee.
Mayor Edmondson referred to the its placed on the Consent Agenda,
questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either
Council members or citizens present. Mayor Edmondson requested that
Items No. 18 and 19 be put on the Consent Agenda, but change the date of
the hearing to April 2, 1979. Mayor Edmondson also requested that Item
No. 15 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus
of the Council that the addition of Items No. 18 and 19 and the deletion
of It No. 15, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda items including Resolutions, by title. It was MOVED by
Lee, seconded by Hinman that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed:
carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and
Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by
an asterisk (*) indicate its on the Consent Agenda to be handled under
one motion without further discussion.)
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that the minutes of the meeting
of February 20, 1979 and the Special Study Session of February 22, 1979,
and the meeting of February 26, 1979, having been duly certified
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accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said
minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
This being the time fixed for the haring on the rezone request filed by
Donald Russell for property situated at 1802 and 1806 So. 24th Avenue,
Mayor Edmondson stated that Council has received staff reports on this
rezone. Richard Bohannon, 702 No. Naches Avenue, asked what kind of
industry do they want to put there. Larry Wright, Principal Planner,
stated that Mr. Russell has a crane service and wants to store and
repair some of his equipment on that property. Councilman Beauchamp
requested clarification on the location of this property. Mr. Wright
explained that the property is north of Washington Avenue and west on
24th Avenue. It was the general consensus of the Council to have staff
prepare maps with street names on them to better identify the location
of the property involved. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by
Beauchamp that Ordinance No. 2273, accepting the recommendation of the
Planning Commission- and rezoning said property, be passed: carried,
Edmondson, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp and Buchanan - voting aye on
roll call. Councilman Hinman temporarily absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2273, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recanmendation of the
Planning Commission and rezoning certain property situated at 1802 and
1806 So. 24th Avenue in the City of Yakima from R-4 Suburban Residential
Zone to B-4, Planned Industrial Zone.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone request filed by
Mayer Corporation for property located on the northwest corner of the
intersection of Naches and Lincoln Avenues, Mayor Edmondson stated that
Council has received staff reports on this rezone. Councilman Wonder
inquired on the vote of the Planning Ccrrimission in recommending this
rezone. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, stated that the vote was 5 to
1 in favor of recommending the rezone. It was the general consensus of
the Council to have the Planning COmmission minutes included in the
packets in the future. Mr. Wright explained that the B-1 zoning
requested would require a low intensity use and off-street parking must
be provided. It has minimal landscaping requirements. He reviewed the
staff position for recanmending denial of the rezone on the basis that a
B-1 zone would allow the developer several options and that property is
in a transition area between fairly high intensity business uses and low
intensity residential uses. He site the advantages to the City having
the developer go to a Planned Development, however, he stated that the
B-1 zone is probably not that bad a use. He reported that the neighbors
abutting that area did not object to the rezone. Glenn Rice, Mayer
Corporation, distributed a memo regarding their reasons why the rezone
should be granted. He displayed a drawing of an office building which
is currently under construction in that same block stating that this
office building would be similar to it. Mr. Rice stated that the
developer would like to have the flexibility of a B-1 zone rather than
go to a Planned Development. Council members expressed some concern
that the rezone would be granted and then possibly the property sold.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to remand to the Yakima
Planning Commission the application of Mayer Corporation for the rezone
of property situated at the northwest corner of Naches Avenue and East
Lincoln. Following further discussion on the restrictions of the B-1
Zone, the question was called for the vote on the motion: Lee,
Beauchamp and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Hinman, Sparling,
Wonder and Edmondson voting nay. The motion failed for lack of a
majority vote. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Wonder that the
Ordinance accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
rezoning said property, be passed: Sparling, Wonder and Edmondson
voting aye on roll call. Lee, Beauchamp, Buchanan and Hinman voting
nay. The motion failed for lack of a majority vote. It was MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to remand to the Yakima Planning
Commission the application of Mayer Corporation for the rezone of
property situated at the northwest corner of Naches Avenue and East
Lincoln. Councilman Sparling stated that it was an unreasonable request
to make the developer go through all of this to develop his property.
Councilman Hinman stated that the historic value of Naches Avenue has to
be protected. Following discussion, the question was called for the
vote on the motion. Buchanan, Hinman, Lee voting aye on roll call.
Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp and Edmondson voting nay. The motion failed
for lack of a majority vote. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by
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Sparling that Ordinance No. 2274, accepting the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and rezoning said property, be passed: carried,
Wonder, Beauchamp, Edmondson and Sparling voting aye on roll call.
Buchanan, Hinman and Lee voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 2274, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and rezoning certain property situated at the
northwest corner of Naches Avenue and East Lincoln in the City of
Yakima, Washington, from R-3 Multiple Family Zone, to B-1 Modified
Business Zone.
Susan Snyder, Director of Youth Activities at the Southeast Community
Center, stated that she wanted to appear before the Council to advise
them of the guidelines they work under, in answer to some of the
questions raised by the Yakima Youth Task Force. She stated that the
grant under which they are funded requires them to provide low income
youth activities. Last year they served over 5,000 youths with their
activities. Councilman Wonder inquired has they judge whether the youth
is low income. Ms. Snyder stated that they can't verify it, but the
center is located in a low income area and they do some home visits.
Councilman Wonder inquired if the Center was available for youth dances
and Ms. Snyder stated that it is if it is reserved in advance. She also
stated that she has talked with the Yakima Youth Task Force.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-4042,
authorizing payment of $29.95 to Gladys F. Ritchie in settlement of a
claim for damages incurred when the City sewer line backed up into
claimant's residence, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman,
Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4042, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $29.95 to
Gladys F. Ritchie in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the
City of Yakima.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-4043,
authorizing payment of $136.79 to Mrs. Leo R. Leingang in settlement of
a claim for damages incurred When the City sewer line backed up into
claimant's residence, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman,
Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4043, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $136.79 to
Mrs. Leo R. Leingang in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the
City of Yakima.
Mayor Edmondson questioned the reason for denying the damage claim filed
by Larry 'Robinson, stating that it did not seem logical. John Vanek,
Assistant City Attorney, reviewed his explanation given in his memo
dated February 22, 1979, and explained the procedure of the Water
Department in checking for a frozen water meter. He stated that the
Customer Service meter man checked and there was water to the water
meter. Larry Robinson, Claimant, 501 So. 6th Avenue, stated that after
he was told he had water to the water meter, he called a service man to
unthaw his pipes. He stated that the serviceman disconnected the water
meter completely and there was no water to the meter, although water ran
down the pipe Imam his house to the well. He reported that the City
crew was called and they came and thawed out the City's pipe and in
doing so a big slug of rust came through the City's pipe. He stated
that he doubts now if the pipes were frozen, but that the slug was
plugging the pipe. He stated the first time the City crew came they did
not completely disconnect the water meter. Following discussion, it was
MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to have the proper legislation
prepared to pay the damage claim of $37.50 filed by Larry L. Robinson:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Councilman Beauchamp asked if the application for the Step III Grant for
the Wastewater Treatment Plant was part of the original grant. Willis
White, Director of Public Works, informed them that it was. It was
MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4044, authorizing
submittal of an application for Step III Grant for construction of a
wastewater treatment plant expansion, be passed: carried, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on
roll call.
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RESOLUTION NO. D-4044, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to apply for State and Federal Grants to
finance the construction of the Yakima Area Wastewater Treatment Plant
Expansion.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-4045,
stating intention to create a local improvement district for
installation of domestic water mains for property at 47th Avenue and
Modesto Way and fixing a time of hearing for April 2, 1979, be passed:
carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and
Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4045, A RESOLUTION of Intention to Create a Local
Improvement District.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-4046,
stating intention to create a local improvement district for
constructing paved streets with curbs and gutters on 47th Avenue and
Modesto Way and fixing a date of hearing for April 2, 1979, be passed:
carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling, Wonder and
Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4046, A RESOLUTION of Intention to Create a Local
Improvement District.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-4047,
authorizing the sale of surplus magnetic cards to Yakima County, be
passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sperling, Wonder and
Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4047, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus
magnetic cards to Yakima County.
Herb Mayer, City Engineer, reported that the West Valley School District
constructed a sewer line fran the City's interceptor to their property
and are now submitting an agreement which would allow for reimbursement
from the property owners adjacent to the sewer line as they connect to
it. Steve Wilgers, Attorney representing Lou Alderman, property owner
adjacent to the sewr line, stated that Mr. Alderman objects to the
methods used to formulate his share of the cost. He stated that certain
factors involved increased the cost of the sewer line which they should
not have to pay for, such as rushing the job and the larger size pipe
used than he would need. Lou Alderman gave some camperison figures for
sewer line constructions showing that the $32.60 a sq. ft. figure was
higher than most. Mayor Edmondson inquired of the City Engineer if the
$32.60 sq. ft. figure was higher than normal. Mr. Mayer stated that the
price would appear to be on the high side of at we have been
experiencing, but that does not mean that it is out of line. Mr. Mayer
quoted sane figures from various LID's that have been constructed in the
last year. Lonnie Suko, representing the West Valley School District,
reported that the sewer line was a part of the West Valley School bid.
He stated that the $93,000 cost for the line does not include some
preliminary engineering costs. Several Council members wondered why the
City should be involved in this matter, suggesting that the difference
in opinion regarding the cost factor should possibly be a matter for the
court to decide. Mr. Mayer stated that this formula for the assessment
is the most reasonable. Mr. Suko stated that there are different
methods to be considered, i.e., zone and termini method. He stated that
the benefits that will be received is less than those of the other
adjacent property aaners. He pointed out some of the properties
adjacent to a sewer line and the depth of their property to be serviced,
compered to the depth of Mr. Alderman's property. It was MOVED by
Sparling, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-4048, authorizing the
execution of a sewer line reimbursement agreement with the West Valley
School District, be passed: carried, Lee, Sperling, Buchanan, Edmondson
and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Wonder and Beauchamp voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4048, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a "sewer line
reimbursement agreement" with the West Valley School District.
City Manager Zais stated that we have been purchasing new water meters
under a Resolution enacted in the early 1960's and thought we should
have a more current resolution. Following sane discussion, it was MOVED
by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4049, standardizing
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water meters for installation within the City and authorizing the
purchase of water meters without calling for bids, be passed: carried,
Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Budhanan_and_Edmondson voting
aye on roll call. .
RESOLUTION NO. 'D-4049, A RESOLUTION standardizing water meters for
- within the City of Yakima and authorizing and directing the
purchase of water meters without calling for bids.
Willis White, Public Works Director, reported that the City of Moxee is
requesting to lease one of our refuse trucks for one or two months. He
stated that they have recently rejected all -bids they received on a
truck, and are going to advertise again..: We have a backup truck we
could lease than on Tuesdays, if available, at a cost slightly higher
than ours. Councilman Wonder inquired about the insurance coverage:
Mt. White stated that their Attorney said it will be covered under their
insurance; also they will be signing a hold harmless agreement. It was
MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4050,
authorizing the lease of a refuse truck to the City of Moxee, be passed:
carried, Sparling, Wonder, Beaudhcaup, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman and
Lee voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4050, A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain
refuse hauling equipment to the City of Moxee, Washington.
City Manager Zais reported that over the weekend the cemetery was
vandalized and the office broken into. He reported that the shop was
broken into also and the truck was run through the garage doors and then
was abandoned after it was wrecked. He stated that we will do the best
we can to put the tombstone markers back together.
Council member Lee stated she read an article in the newspaper regarding
the cause of the fire at Pumpernickle Square being attributed to
croutons. She questioned why they did not take the opportunity to
educate the public in fire prevention as to why the croutons would cause
the fire. City Manager Zais stated he would request a report.
Councilman Wonder suggested that the Fire Department approach the
Fairview-Sumac Fire District for fire protection on a contract basis.
City Manager Zais reported that the City is providing service to that
district through a mutual aid agreement. It was MOVED by Wonder,
seconded by Hinman to have staff investigate the possibility of our Fire
Department contracting to serve the Fairview-Sumac Fire District:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and
Wonder voting aye, by voice vote.
Council member Hinman suggested sending a letter to HUD to express our
concerns about the sites of the housing project. He stated that maybe
we' should look at another approach, i.e., rehabilitation program. It
was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to send a letter to HUD
officials stating our concerns regarding the selection of sites for the
80 unit proposal regarding congestion of children in the project sites.
Council members Lee, Beauchamp and Wonder expressed concern, stating
they would not want this letter to prevent or delay the project from
being accepted by HUD. The question was called for the vote on the
motion: carried, Buchanan, Hinman, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on
roll call. Beauchamp, Edmondson and Lee voting nay. It was the general
consensus of the Council that a draft of the letter be brought back to
Council.
City Manager Zais informed Council that a special study session has been
scheduled for March 15, 1979 from 1:00' to 4:00 PM for the purpose of
discussing regional planning issues.
IteMs of information supplied to Council were: letter from Housing
Authority acknowledging receipt of petition regarding site of housing
project for low income housing 2/14/79; letter to James Matson,
Representative, 14th Legislative District, re RCW 35.22.620 Public Works
Bid Law for First Class Cities 1/5/79; notice of public meeting
scheduled by COG Citizen's Advisory Committee on Transportation 3/1/79;
monthly report from the Office of Environmental Planning for the month
of January, 1979; and AWC Legislative Bulletin No. 7, February 23, 1979.
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There being no further business to cane before the Council, Mayor
Edmondson declared that the meet' • be ad;•urned the hour of 6:25 PM.
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