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FEBRUARY 17, 1976
The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 P.M. in the
Conference Room at Yakima City Hall.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Jean R. Allard, Mayor
Betty Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Nadine Walker
and Gordon Wonder.
Mayor Edmondson requested that the Council give consideration to
pending matters, specifically a letter filed by Russell Miller concerning
his interest in cable television. Additionally, Mayor Edmondson
asked that Council members relate to her their interest in
legislation currently .pending in Olympia. Councilman Wonder
recommended that Council members concerned over legislation
be relayed to representatives from our area on Wednesday morning
at 7:00 a.m. at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.
City Attorney Fred Andrews reported on Gary Wolf's inquiry concerning
citizen's band radio interference. He indicated that through the
auspices of the 1934 Federal Communications Commission Act, the
Federal Government pre-empted the field in radio and television
transmissions. On this basis, the City is not permitted to ini-
tiate regulatory action for citizen's band radio interference.
City Manager indicated that the complaintant would be so advised
and referred to the FCC.
The Council was apprised of the recap of departmental statistics
for 1975. The City Manager indicated this is principally an
informative document in order to provide a summary of departmental
operations, and program data over the course of the last several
years.
Director of Community Development Fred Stouder and Associate
Planner, Larry Wright reviewed the status of the downtown parking
and general improvement project schedules, particularly as pertaining
to property acquisition and construction program for 1976.
Additionally, Dave Vargas, Director of Public Works reviewed the
preliminary design and cost estimates for street improvements in
connection with the downtown project. The Council was apprised
that the entire project is scheduled for completion December 31,
1976. apecifically discussed was the First Street and Third Street
design improvements.
It was subsequently MOVED by Pete Moore, seconded by Jean Allard
that the Council enter into Executive Session to review property
' acquisition for the Bicentennial Pavilion Parking and the 16th
and Tieton Drive intersection project: carried by aye vote.
At 8:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council
Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson
presiding, Councilmen Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and
Wonder, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews
present on roll call. Councilman Simmons having requested
; permission to be excused from this meeting, it was MOVED by
Moore, seconded by Walker that Councilman Simmons be excused
from this meeting: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Walker.
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read by two
Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes
read publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared said minutes approved
with two corrections.
This being the time set for the Hearing on Petition No. 869,
filed by the Corporation of the Catholic Bishop of Yakima,
requesting annexation of property extending east from South
32nd Avenue and north of Mead Avenue, Associate Planner
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Glenn Rice reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning
Commission Minutes on this request dated November 10, and
December 2, 1975, respectively. He explained the applicant
requests annexation of approximately a 21.68 acre parcel of
unincorporated property for purposes of gaining the full
range of City services. The applicant proposes to sell the
property for single-family residential development. Surrounding
land use and zoning is residential. The proposed residential
development is in accordance with the Yakima County Comprehensive
Plan and the City's General Plan. Utilities are available
to serve the area and it is designated as part of the Yakima
Service Area. The Planning Staff and Planning Commission
recommend approval of the request with appropriate R-1,
Single-Family Residential zoning. It was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 1908, providing for
the annexation of this property, be passed: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on
roll call. Simmons absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1908, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the
City of Yakima and zoning said property.
This being the time set for the Hearing on the proposed 16th
Avenue and Tieton Drive Intersection Improvement, Director
of Public Works Dave Vargas reviewed the proposed project,
to include the widening of all lanes to a 56 foot curb width
along the south side of Tieton Drive and the east side of
16th Avenue. Curb radii will be increased from 20 to 30
feet. Eleven foot strips of right-of-way will be acquired
along the south side of Tieton Drive and the east side of
16th Avenue with smaller parcels to be acquired at each
corner for increased turn radii. The left-turn storage lanes
will be increased to 150 feet to allow storage for six vehicles.
He indicated that the City has received authorization to
spend UAB funds in the amount of $54,000 for construction.
The remaining costs will be made up from 1/2 gas tax monies
and cumulative reserves. New signal equipment installed at
the intersection will include eight phase traffic signals.
Sodium vapor street lighting is included. Since this
intersection has rated high in accidents, it is felt these
proposed improvements will provide for a much safer and
efficient flow of traffic. It was noted that when the
project is completed, it will be comparable to the 16th Avenue
and Nob Hill Boulevard intersection. Traffic Engineer Bill
Stark also spoke to this matter, indicating the City expects a
reduction in left-turn accidents after the improvements are
made. Several Councilmen expressed concern for the tenants and
property owners involved in affected properties along this
area. Traffic counts indicate 30,000 cars per day through this
intersection. Council also expressed concern that just
compensation be paid property owners affected. Mr. Gary
Velikanje, owner of property on the southwest corner of 15th
and Tieton, briefly reviewed the history of the previous
hearings held on this matter requesting just compensation
for his property. He indicated that the garage on his property
is used for storage by his tenants. He expects to receive
less rent as a result of the proposed improvements to the
intersection. In response to a question regarding the
appraisers involved Director of Public Works Dave Vargas
reviewed the process whereby the City engages registered appraisers
and explained the availability is limited locally. Rev.
Lester Frye, 604 South 16th Avenue, indicated that because
of the publicity and proposed project for this intersection,
he is finding it difficult to sell his property. Maudry
McCarthy, owner of property at 1610 and 1612 N. 16th Avenue,
also asked for just compensation, indicating she is willing
to negotiate on the compensation. Mr. Bill Beerman, owner
of the flower shop property, reviewed the process whereby
property was rezoned to the north of the shop for parking, since
space was removed in front of his shop. He requested that
they be adequately compensated for the loss of parking.
Teresa Rauscher, 602 South 16th Avenue, spoke to this
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matter, asking that they be compensated so that they can relocate,
indicating that the City will take 11 feet along Tieton and
along the front of their property, explaining it will take
their available parking and leave only room for one car.
Mr. Lemke, owner of property at 1606 and 1608 Tieton, indicated
that the water lines will have to be moved, and felt the com-
pensation offered would not cover the work. Also present
and speaking to this matter was Mrs. Merlyn Scholey, 606 south
16th Avenue. Councilman Allard asked that adequate compensation
; for persons owning property along this project be considered.
Mayor Edmondson indicated she felt the widening to be necessary,
I but more consideration should be_giVen the offers for property.
1 Councilmen Walker and Wonder also expressed the same concerns.
Councilman Holbrook asked that this matter be reported on by
the staff at next week's study session. After further
discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that a
report be obtained from the staff at next week's study
session.
Councilman Allard absent after 9:30 P.M.
In accordance with annual procedures, it was MOVED by Wonder,
seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3477, setting a date
for Hearing on the confirmation of the Irrigation Assessment
Roll for 1976, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard
and Simmons absent. City Manager McMicken indicated he would
supply the Council with the preliminary assessment roll for their
review before the Hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3477, A RESOLUTION setting a date for
1 Hearing on the confirmation of the Irrigation Maintenance
; Assessment Roll for the year 1976.
An Ordinance appropriating the amount of $29,495.84 within
the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund to pay for a Freeway
Park Study having been read by title only at the previous
; meeting and being again read by title only at this meeting,
it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook, that Ordinance
No. 1909, providing for said appropriation, be passed:
carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder
voting aye on roll call. Allard and Simmons absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1909, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of
$29,495.84 from unappropriated money in 331-Parks and
Recreation Capital Fund to Account 331.533.20.65 as a 1976
appropriation for 331-Parks and Recreation Capital Fund.
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It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Ordinance No.
1 1910, adopting a longevity plan for City employees, be
passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and
Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard and Simmons absent.
City Manager McMicken explained that this Ordinance is being
passed in order to clarify wording in accordance with state
I law. Also present and speaking to this matter was Director of
Management and Budget Chuck Rains.
ORDINANCE NO. 1910, AN ORDINANCE relating to City employees;
adopting a longevity plan, specifying requirements for
eligibility to participate in such plan and placing restrictions
thereon; and amending Sections 2.24.010 of the City of
1 Yakima Municipal Code.
It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that Ordinance
No. 1911, providing for military leave of absence for City
employees, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard and
Simmons absent. City Manager McMicken explained that the
Ordinance includes an additional reference to "calendar
days" to accommodate shift personnel.
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!ORDINANCE NO. 1911, AN ORDINANCE relating to City employees;
;providing for military leave of absence; and amending Section
2.40.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
In accordance with deletions to L.I.D. 1007, reviewed at last
;week's meeting, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder
that Ordinance No. 1912, providing for said amendments to the
District, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
!Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard and
Simmons absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1912, AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1 of City
of Yakima Ordinance No. 1884, passed January 5, 1976, and
;entitled "AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of
!certain property by constructing a pipe sewer with the
;necessary wye branches and manholes; establishing a Local
!Improvement District, providing for the method of payment
th and creating a special fund"; and declariAg an
[emergency.
;City Manager McMicken referred to a letter received from
the Allied Arts Council dated February 9, 1976, regarding
assistance and/or management of art work for the Bicentennial
; Pavilion. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Moore that
this matter be referred to the Bicentennial Pavilion Committee:
carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder
(voting aye by voice vote. Allard and Simmons absent.
Councilman Holbrook asked that Councilmen be able to suggest
'possibilities for the art work in the Pavilion. It was
noted the Committee would report back to the Council regarding
the art work.
'A letter having been received from Attorney Doug Wilson on
behalf of Mr. Don Williams who is requesting a permit for a
; heliport at 4508 Carriage Hill Drive. 1,t was MOVED by
Moore, seconded by Walker that March be the date set for
'Hearing on this matter: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard
and Simmons absent.
Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on
'February 10, by Earl Knuth, 4102 Uplands Way, in the amount
of $97.90 for costs in connection with refuse service, and
on February 13, 1976, by Jane Brassington in the amount of
425,000 for damages in connection with a Police incident,
it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder that said Damage
Claims be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study
and recommendation: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
(Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard and
Simmons absent.
!City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-
'of-state travel for Fire Chief Ed Carroll to travel to Lake
!Oswego, Oregon, to attend the Fire Chief's Management
; Seminar, March 16 - 19, 1976, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded
by Holbrook that said travel be approved and expenses paid:
carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder
! voting aye by voice vote. Allard and Simmons absent.
It was noted by the Council that the evening Council meeting
to be held March 15, 1976, will be held in the television
;studios of KYVE-TV.
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There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that this meeting
be adjourned at 10:00 P.M. to Thursday, February 19, 1976,
at the hour of 12:00 Noon to then meet in the Holiday Inn
Restaurant: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard and Simmons absent.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1976
The City Council met in session on this date at 12:00 Noon in the
Holiday Inn Restaurant, Yakima, Washington.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson,
Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore,N44110.1Natker,and
Gordon Wonder. Councilman Dr. Bill Simmons absent.
Councilmen held general discussion on various City matters. No for-
mal action was taken.
, I There being no further business to come before the Council, it was
; ! MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that this meeting be adjourned
at 1:30 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker
, I and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent.
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