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APRIL 12, 1976
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The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the
Conference Room at Yakima City Hall.
'Councilmen present at the meeting were Jean R. Allard, Mayor Betty L.
Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons,
Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder.
It was MOVED by Pete Moore, seconded by Dr. Simmons that Council
enter into Executive Session to review negotiations concerning
the Bicentennial Pavilion Parking Lot.
At 2:10 p.m., it was MOVED by Ralph Holbrook, seconded by Jean
Allard that the Executive Session be concluded and the public
Meeting of the Study Session commence.
Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, reviewed the proposed
Modified traffic signal improvement at 16th Avenue and Tieton
Drive. After some discussion the Council consensus was to direct
he staff to proceed with alternate 2 of the intersection design,
which consisted of widening So. 16th Avenue 11 feet along the
east side only and installing 30 foot radii on all four corners
of the intersection to facilitate right turn movements/* The
Council suggested that the Public Works Director contact the
abutting property owners concerning property acquisitions in
the area and that a hearing be called on the project when the
* matter is ready to come before the Council again.
and a bus lane on the southeast corner.
Dave Vargas continued also with a review of proposed school crossing
signals at four locations in the City. Council was apprised
that at the intersection of 22nd and Nob Hill, the City has a
red and yellow flashing signal that is manually activated by
the school patrol. The yellow flasher serves as a warning to
side streets and the red flasher warns arterial street traffic.
Under the proposed arrangement a yellow flasher installation
will be made at the following locations: Fruitvale and 6th,
Summitview and 28th, Yakima Avenue and Chicago and Summitview
and 44th. These several locations are currently being studied
by the Schools for confirmation as to necessity. Council was also
apprised that the cost for these flashers average $6,000 each
if done by contract and that they would be convertible to a double
flasher in the future if funds were available and the need arises.
Council was in general agreement with the program.
The City Manager next gave a status report of CATV. Council
was informed that no one would be available from the Federal
Communications Commission to meet with the City Council unless
they were to come from Washington D.C. Additionally, the Council
reviewed a proposal by Charles Vicek which recommended public
ownership of any cable TV franchise. In view of this information,
the Manager asked Council what their next recommendations would
be concerning the matter. Council member Pete Moore expressed
rn the desire to wait until someone actually applied for a cable T.V.
license and thus indicate what the market and demand for cable
TV is in the area. He indicated that past history is negative
and the potential for failure is high if it is up to approval
by the voters. Councilman Moore further expressed opposition
to spending any public money until these facts are known. Other
Council members expressed similar views; however, it was agreed
that the City Manager should provide the Council with a report
analyzing proposals submitted by consultants and the various
cost alternatives for implementing cable TV in the City.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers
for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council-
men Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City
Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Walker.
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The Minutes of the previous meeting of April 5, 1976, 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 a Hearing on approval of the Final
Preliminary Design for Yakima Avenue and Plaza, included in the
'Downtown Redevelopment Project, Director of Community Development
Fred Stouder introduced the Design Team members present and gave
the background of the present recommendations, which are felt
to be the best recommendations to date. Mr. Stouder referred
to the projected use of traffic collector streets adjacent to
the Central Business District in relation to providing access to
the business core area. He noted various aspects of the project,
to include provisions for left-turn lanes on Yakima Avenue at
1st Street, 3rd Street, and Naches Avenue. The project also includes
removal of diagonal parking along one side of Chestnut Avenue,
and implementation of parallel on the other side. Second street will
revert back to diagonal curb parking. He spoke to the location
of four major parking lots (to provide free off-street parking) in-
cluded in the four super-block redevelopment area, to include the Mall
Garage, one at 2nd and "A" Streets, another on the southeast corner
of "A" and North 1st Street and one between 2nd and 3rd Streets
north of Chestnut. Mr. Ed Webber, Project Manager, proceeded to
discuss the various alternative proposals behind the present recommen-
dations and reviewed eight designs previously considered for Yakima
, Avenue. With the use of design drawings, Mr. Weber explained
in detail the elements included in each alternative, including the
present recommendations for Yakima Avenue, to include interval
diagonal and parallel parking, mid-block crosswalks, sidewalk
extensions,at intersections, new lighting and signalization, plaza
development for North and South Second Street 7 restrooms, four free
, off-street parking lots, pedestrian areas and landscaping. Mr. Weber
'also described proposed bus shelters and bus stops. He discussed
questions raised by Councilman Allard regarding proposed bus routes,
liability for the plaza play areas, lights at the mid-block crosswalks
and costs to be borne by the community as a whole. Also present
and speaking to this matter was Mr. Paul Cook who felt the project
was a half-way measure furthering vehicular traffic through the
,shopping area instead of into the shopping area. County Commissioner
Chuck Rich also spoke to the project, addressing the possible noise
:impact on the surrounding residential areas indicating that in
the 24 block area surrounding the CBD, 42 percent of those residents
are 65 years of age and older. He referred to the high decible
noise rating incurred by the increased traffic to the core area
, via the collector streets. He felt that the surrounding residential
area should be somehow compensated for the impact created and
:asked that the possible problems raised in the Environmental Impact
Statement be considered. Also present and speaking to the project
was Marguerite Hackett, Mr. Bob Caldwell, and Mr. Lee Semon, DARC
Chairman. Councilman Allard also asked questions regarding the
acquisition of the parking lots and contacts made with the owners
prior to acquisition. Councilmen were reminded that representatives
from the business areas in question serve on the DARC committee.
Traffic Engineer Bill Stark, being present, proceeded to describe
the traffic changes included in the four-block area. He expressed
some concern with angle parking and concern over the elimination
of the left-turn lane at Second Street. Mr. Stark explained a
conflict at 1st and Yakima Avenues, and a left turn signal willbe
installed - 7,at this intersection. He indicated possible parking
problems with the Second Street design, noting the primary conflict
is encountered on heavy banking days at Seattle First National
Bank. Director of Parks & Recreation, Bill Hutsinpiller next
,reviewed the Cost Estimate for Maintaining the Downtown Redevelopment
Area dated March 30, 1976. After due discussion, it was MOVED
by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that the Council approve the Final
Preliminary Design for Yakima Avenue and Plazas included in the
Downtown Redevelopment Project: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
,Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
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This being the time set for a Hearing on the Appeal from the
Planning Commission's denial of a Rezone Application filed by
Clarence Corbin, requesting rezone of property located on the
southeast corner of Prasch and Landon Avenues, Principal Planner
Dick Hill reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning Com-
mission Minutes on this request dated February 19, 1976 and
March 2, 1976, respectively. Mr. Hill described the proposed
fiveplex development surrounded by R-2 zoning, indicating it
would be served by a one-way driveway off of Landon and exiting
through an alley onto Prasch. The proposal includes eight off-
street parking spaces. The lot area is 13,000 square feet.
Mr. Hill explained that on January 6, 1976, the Planning Commission
considered a Special Permit request submitted by Mr. Corbin
for this same development and at that time denied the request.
Mr. Hill explained that the staff would not recommend bringing
in spot multiple family developments in areas of predominately
single-family residential dwellings. It is felt that such a de-
velopment would have a detrimental effect on the surrounding
neighborhood. Present and speaking to this matter were Mr.
E. W. Fulks, 1205 Landon, who opposed the development on the
basis of overcrowding. Also speaking against the proposal were
Mr. Gary Anderson, 1203 Landon, and Mrs. Earl Fikkan, 1204 Rock
Avenue. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded
by Walker that Resolution No. D-3508, affirming the recommendation
of the Planning Commission in denying the rezone, be passed:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3508, A RESOLUTION affirming the action of
the Planning Commission in denying the rezone of property situated
at the southeast corner of Prasch and Landon Avenues in the
City of Yakima, Washington, from R-2, Two-Family Zone to Planned
Development Zone.
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Parsley appeared before the Council and dis-
cussed the particulars of a Damage Claim submitted February 13,
1976, for costs incurred in connection with a Police incident,
described in the Damage Claim. Mrs. Parsley voiced a concern that
duplicate tickets had been issued and she was not shown a warrant
which was issued. It was the consensus of the Council that this
matter be referred to the City Manager for further study and report.
City Manager McMicken requested approval of a permanent part-
time position for a Clerk Typist I at the Sewage Treatment Plant
explaining that the City has not implemented this position in
the past indicating that the position would be a six hour-a-
day job, previously funded under CETA. It was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Wonder that the Council give approval of the permanent
part-time position for a Clerk Typist I at the City Sewage Treatment
Plant: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye be voice vote.
City Manager McMicken spoke to the proposed acceptance of Offers
for Sale of property for the Bicentennial Pavilion Parking Lot,
proposing that the City declare seven parcels surplus and authorize
for sale at auction. He indicated that the purchasing agent
would receive bids for the properties which are all vacant.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard that the staff proceed
with offering these properties for sale at auction: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken requested that Agenda Item No. 9, 1975
Annual Financial Reports of the Water-Sewer Utility, Airport
Fund and General Government and Utilities be considered at a
later Study Session.
City Manager McMicken reviewed the request for Outside Utility
Service for Property owned by Anton Jaeger at 1719 South 16th
Avenue. He explained that a sewer line is readily accessible
in the west right of way of 15th Avenue at a connection charge
of $529. The property is contiguous to the City Limits and
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the applicant agrees to annex when feasible. It was MOVED by
Moore, seconded by Wonder that the request for outside sewer service
for Anton Jaeger, be granted: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
An Ordinance appropriating $348,000 in the Arterial Street Fund
to finance improvements to South 1st Street from Mead Avenue to
Washington Avenue, having been read by title only at the previous
meeting and being again read by title only at this meeting, it
was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1935,
providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye
on roll call. City Manager McMicken explained this project was
budgeted in 1975, but approval was delayed and, therefore, an appropri-
ation is necessary.
ORDINANCE NO. 1935, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $348,000
from unappropriated money in 142-Arterial Street Fund to Account
142.541.00.65 as a 1976 appropriation for 142-Arterial Street Fund.
An Ordinance appropriating $45,000 in the City Shops Fund in order
to make final payment of retained percentage withheld on a construction
project, having been read by title only at the previous meeting
and being again read by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED
by Wonder, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1936, providing
for said appropriation, be passed: carrried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll
call. City Manager McMicken explained that a total of $81,441.55
retainage was paid in 1975 except for $45,000 which was the amount
l involved in two law suits against the prime contractor. The suits
have now been settled and the City Attorney advises the retainage
can be released.
ORDINANCE NO. 1936, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $45,000
from unappropriated money in 341-City Shop Fund to Account 341.595.00.65
as a 1976 appropriation for 341-City Shop Fund.
An Ordinance appropriating $12,000 in the Water-Sewer Fund having
been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the table
for one week or until April 19, 1976.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Ordinance No. 1937,
repealing requirements for paying special service charges for
certain domestic water installations, be passed: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting
aye on roll call. City Attorney Andrews explained that certain
portions of Fruitvale Boulevard and 1st Street are not required
to use the connection charge method and now pay only partial con-
struction costs of main, based on outdated Ordinances, and the
, balance of construction costs paid whenever an L.I.D. is formed.
A more recent Ordinance amended this method of payment for all
'other areas in Yakima and introduced the connection charge method
used to pay for construction costs of water mains bordering the
property, if outside a Local Improvement District.
ORDNANCE No. 1937, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and
utilities; deleting requirements for paying additional service
charges for domestic water installation in certain areas; and
repealing Chapter 7.76, "Water Connection Charges", of the City
of Yakima Municipal Code.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No.
1938, relating to leaves of absence for City personnel, be passed:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and
Wonder voting aye on roll call. City Manager McMicken explained
this Ordinance is requested to conform with an eariler Ordinance
which consolidated all Fire Department working conditions into
one Chapter effective April 21.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1938, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
specifying classes of employees eligible for leaves of absence;
amending Section 2.40.010 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code;
and declaring an emergency.
Reports having been received from the Planning Commission on
the following:
a. Petition No. 815, filed by Jesse Moore and others, re-
questing annexation of property located at South 48th
Avenue and Tieton Drive;
b. Rezone application filed by C. A. Enright, requesting
rezone of property at 312 North 3rd Street;
c. Rezone application filed by Clarence Franklund, re-
questing rezone of property along Nob Hill between
32nd and 34th Avenues;
d. Preliminary Plat filed by H. L. Smith for property
along Nob Hill between 32nd and 34th Avenues;
e. Preliminary Plat for Hamilton Park Nos. 5, 6, and 7
for property at the northeast corner of South 32nd
Avenue and West Mead Extended;
f. Preliminary Plat filed by United Builders for pro-
perty in the vicinity of South 32nd Avenue and
Plath
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Moore that May 3, 1976,
be the date set for Hearings on the above six requests: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote.
Petition No. 877, having been filed with the City Clerk on April
6, 1976, by Victer and Patricia Myers, for improvement of property
by the construction of water mains in the vicinity of Scenic
Drive and Fechter Drive, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by
Wonder that Petition No. 877 for the creation of a Local Improve-
ment District, be referred to the City Manager and Staff for
study and recommendation: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Petition No. 878, having been filed with the City Clerk on April
6, 1976, by Victer and Patricia Myers for improvement of property
by the construction of a sewer in the vicinity of Scenic Drive
and Fechter Drive, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder
that Petition No. 878 far the creation of a Local Improvement
District, be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study
and recommendation: carrried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Petition No. 879 having been filed with the City Clerk on April
9, 1976, by property owners requesting the oiling of 7th Avenue
between West Mead Avenue and Fremont Avenue and between Cornell
Avenue and 8th Avenue on Pierce Street, it was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Wonder that said Petition be referred to the City
Manager and Staff: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. City Manager
McMicken explained that the City has a long standing procedure
for grading of unimproved streets and though the City maintains
graveled streets, paving is always encouraged. Since the City
has no special program with reference to oiling, the City would
encourage the formation of an L.I.D. in this area and indicated
the Public Works office would respond in that manner. Councilman
Allard indicated this area is privately oiled each year. There
was some discussion as to whether the area in question lies
within the City's jurisdiction.
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Councilman Allard referred to a letter received by Councilmen from
Mr. Robert Leadon regarding parking problems and asked that staff
meet with Mr. Leadon regarding the problems addressed in his letter.
City Manager McMicken explained the request is being handled.
Councilman Allard also requested into the status of the report
to be received regarding permanent employment for Mr. Kent Simms
with the Parks Department. It was explained that a report will be
forthcoming.
City Manager McMicken requesting out -of -state travel for Director
of Community Development Fred Stouder to travel to Portland, Oregon,
to attend a Rural Housing Conference, April 7 -8, 1976, it was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Walker that said travel be approved and expenses
paid: Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that this meeting be adjourned
at 6:20 P.M. to Thursday, April 15, 1976, at the hour of 12:00
Noon, to then meet in the Holiday Inn Restaurant: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye
by voice vote.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1976
The City Council met in session on this date at 12:00 Noon in the
Holiday Inn, Yakima, Washington.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Jean Allard, Mayor Betty L.
Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons,
Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder.
Council members held general discussion on various city matters. No
formal action was taken at this meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was
MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that we do now adjourn at the
hour of 1:30 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by Oce vote.
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