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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/12/1976 Business Meeting 167 APRIL 12, 1976 - - - 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. 168 APRIL 12, 1976 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. APRIL 12, 1976 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 APRIL 12, 1976 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. APRIL 12, 1976 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. APRIL 12, 1976 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. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY L G'v. ��� , �„ d� DATE ( t 0 • lie COUNCILMAN DATE w " "COUNCILMAN ATTEST: al0 CITY C`RK / MAYOR 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. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE COUNCVAN DATE a7I /P.‘ COUNCILMAN ATTEST: -', . . / iii .!r CITY r ERK � MAYOR