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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/1976 Business Meeting 241 JUNE 14, 1976 The City Council thet in session at 1:30 P.M. on this date at the Water Treatment Plant on the Naches Highway. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Council members were given a brief tour of the facilities. Directly following, Director of Public Works Dave Vargas, and Water Super- " intendent Glen Perkins discussed the Comprehensive Plan for m the Domestic Water System together with proposed interties with the Nob Hill System and with Union Gap. Council was apprised that the back-up system for water flow from Oak Flats has been closed down by directive of the State, which was previously used as an emergency system. Dave Vargas reported that Gleed now requires a new water delivery system since the old wood line which presently is serving on an interim basis to Gleed actually is causing an estimated loss of one million gallons of water per day. City Manager remarked that this system needs to be addressed by the County Gleed residents, or an independent water deliverer. In this case the City would be willing to deliver its own water but not a new system. Over the years the City has made substantial repairs to the old lines, but this is inadequate. In discussing the Gleed problem, the Council expressed concern as to whether or not this is a City obligation. Dave Vargas informed the Council that it was not a City responsibility and that the City may give one year's notice to Gleed's residents advising them of our plans concerning the matter. City Manager McMicken indicated that he would bring back the Council alternative proposals with respect to Gleed for their consideration. Principal Planner Dick Hill next addressed the land use consider- ations concerning the Comprehensive Water Plan concerning the intertie arrangements proposed with Union Gap and Nob Hill. Additionally there was some discussion with respect to Water Service Plan for West Valley. Council was informed that on the Comprehensive Plan a boundary line has been drawn alongside Union Gap to Ahtanum Creek. The City Manager indicated that the proposed boundary line limits future annexation to the City around the Airport, and he expressed disagreement with this proposed boundary, inasmuch as it simply has been drawn for Engineering purposes. There is some question with respect to the Sewer requirements in the area but the water service needs are clear, and the problem requires an agreement between the County Commissioners and the Town of Union Gap in that area. After further discussion, Council agreed to the development of the interties as proposed with the Nob Hill system and Union Gap. Additionally, the Council requested that a report on the complexities of the Gleed problem should be made to them at a future date. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members returned to the Council Chambers in City Hall 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 Dr. Simmons being absent on roll call and having requested permission to be excused from this meeting, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that Councilman Simmons be excused: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews. 242 JUNE 14, 1976 The minutes of the previous meeting of June 7, 1976, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared said minutes approved as recorded. Mayor Edmondson asked if there were any additions or deletions from the Consent Agenda either. from Council member or citizen. Councilman Holbrook requested that Consent Agenda item numbers 9, 10 and 11 be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title It was then MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that the Consent Agenda items, as read, be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. This being the time set for a hearing on the 16th Avenue and Tieton Drive proposed intersection improvements, Director of Public Works Dave Vargas summarized the proposed changes. With the use of maps depicting the original and revised plans for the intersection, to include corner curb cuts, curb radii increased from 15 to 30 feet, bus storage lanes, and 7 foot sidewalks. The two remaining parcels in the revised project to be acquired now agree to the price offered and have signed offers to sell so that in effect, all right-of-way for the revised project is in hand if the City accepts the offers to sell. In response to a question from Councilman Moore, City Manager McMicken indicated that the requested report regarding lots 6 and 7 north of Tieton Drive is not yet ready. Councilman Allard requested a parcel by parcel account of how much the City is compensating, property owners involved. Mr. Vargas then reviewed the amount paid for each parcel, as follows: Parcel #1 - Lindgren $100.00 Parcel #2 - French $250.00 Parcel #3 - Railroad Property $1,250.00 Parcels 4 and 5 - Beerman $13,250.00 Parcel #6 - Utley $275.00 Parcel #7 - Sunday $175.00 Parcel #8 - Schaefer $50.00 Parcel #9 - Rennie $225.00 Parcel #10 - Rauscher $350.00 (the City will pay for a retaining wall in addition) Parcel #11 - Dropped Parcel #12 -McCarthy (Dropped) $1,460.00 Parcel #13 - Dropped Councilman Holbrook asked for a report regarding staff results in talking to property owners in the area. Mr. James French, property owner of lot #2, 605 So. 16th Avenue, suggested widening only at the corners and indicated that the City will be taking much of the properties which is opposed by persons in the area. He also felt that property negotiations for acquisition were not handled properly. Mr. French felt that the City would be creating a bottleneck at the intersection and asked that the City not widen - - to the extent proposed, but - ' expressed approval of the bus stops. Mr. French also felt that widening the right turn lane would increase speeding and thereby create a bottleneck. He explained he would buy back his property for the same price. Mr. Mike Sunday, 417 So. 16th Avenue, also felt that property negotiations were handled wrong. He was not in favor of a left turn signal at the intersection and explained he would also buy back his property if given the chance. Mr. Sunday was also opposed to a 7-foot sidewalk, indicating a 5-foot sidewalk _would be much more feasible. He asked that the traffic lanes be left at the same width. Mr. Russell Sutton, 803 So. 16th Avenue, indicated he lives just two blocks south of this intersection and explained 21 1 JUNE 14, 1976 he feels it is a very bad intersection for noise and speeding. He was in opposition to widening since he felt that the next step would be to wida Sown to the college. Mr. Sutton asked that the City only increase curb radii at the corners, but not widen the traffic lanes. Mrs. Utley, 419 So. 16th Avenue, felt that there already existed four adequate signals at this intersection and this project would increase pollution. Mrs. Jane Sutton felt that since the City is taking the front of properties, they should buy property at full value and create a green strip. Mrs. Merlyn Scholey, 606 So. 16th Avenue, opposed the project citing the noise and vehicles which speed through this intersection. She felt that the widening will not slow down the traffic. Also present and speaking in opposition was Juanita Wentz, 420 So. 16th Avenue. Maxine Ricker cited the pollution problem and noise problem. She also explained the problem with entering and exiting from driveways in this area. Councilman Allard indicated he had spoken with the Schaefers, owners of parcel number 10, and Lindgrens, owners of Parcel #1, both opposed to the project. Councilman Walker pointed out that the revised plan would not necessarily create more traffic, but rather allow for a better flow of traffic. Councilman Wonder favored the bus storage lane, but was not in favor of 7-foot sidewalks. Councilman cited the fact that most of the accidents have involved /urns, feeling that arrows should be installed and indicating that corner cuts will allow for smoother right turns. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore that the City proceed with the project with the exception of widening 16th Avenue to the corners, but to include the corner cuts, left turn arrows, the bus storage lane and signalization: carried, Allard, Holbrook, Moore, and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Walker voting nay by voice vote. Simmons absent. It was subsequently MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard that the City offer properties not used back to the owners at the same price at which they were purchased. In subsequent discussion, Traffic Engineer Bill Stark explained to the Council that 9-foot lanes exist, and this improvement will lengthen the left turn storage lanes, which is one of the reasons for the widening. Councilman Holbrook asked that the City take a look at including the eastside of 16th Avenue to include the railroad property to facilitate a left-hand turn lane. City Attorney Andrews explained that regarding compensation, it may be necessary to have a hearing on a street vacation and implement the City's recently adopted policy of charging for street vacations in connection with property acquisition on this project. Mayor Edmondson felt that the City should go ahead with the project as proposed, rather than returning property not used to respective owners. It was then MOVED by Allard, seconded by Walker that the Council table the Motion regarding return sale of property not used to the respective property owners: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook voting nay by voice vote. Simmons absent. This being the time for audience participation, Attorney Charles Countryman representing Mr. Everett Rude and son Lawrence Rude, made reference to the incident involving Lawrence Rude, as at the previous Council meeting. He explained once again that Mr. Rude was issued a citation for not obeying security sigris at the Air Terminal. Mr. Countryman passed to Councilman pictures of the signs in question at the Airport. He questioned whether signing was adequate for persons unfamiliar with the Airport. Mayor Edmondson indicated the Council is in receipt of a petition signed by approximately 317 persons, in opposition to the elimination of the 8th and 9th Street bus route. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that said petition be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommenda- tion: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. 244 JUNE 14, 1976 !Mr. Carl Rizzo asked for a status report on the Pierce Avenue !alternatives and it was noted that a report would be forthcoming ;next week. I Director of Parks and Recreation Bill Hutsinpiller gave a review of Senior Citizen Center expansion plans, passing to Councilmen an outline report of the various alternatives for expansion. IMr. Hutsinpiller explained this is a Community Development Project for the City and referred to some of the problems encountered with acquisition of property, as detailed in the report. He reviewed the alternatives as follows: ORIGINAL PLAN Purchase the residence directly north of the existing Center at an estimated $23,000 using Community Development funds allocated in 1975. I/ Construct an expansion facility on the acquired property connecting it to the existing Center by a breezeway utilizing Community Development funds of $85,000 allocated in 1976. Plan 2 - no acquisition; expansion be constructed on the south side of the existing Center directly abutting. Plan 3 - construct the facility to the south of the existing Center on the north half of Miller Park Tennis Courts. The two facilities would be connected by a breezeway. Mr. Hutsinpiller then recited the problems inherent in each plan, ! as follows: Plan 1: The owner is not willing to-sell for $23,000. Plan 2: 1. Several utilities are located there, including an 8- inch watermain, a 16-inch steel irrigation line and 2-inch gas main. 2. Several trees would need to be removed and construction would encroach on the tennis courts. 3. The cost of these would be exhorbitant since all utilities , would have to be relocated. Plan 3: The extension facility would be located on the north half of the tennis courts, necessitating ' I removal of half the courts and the building would be a separate unit with a connecting breezeway. , 1 Mr. Hutsinpiller estimated the cost would be $27.75 per sq. ft. excluding tax, fees and contingencies. Councilman Edmondson questioned the feasibility of going west on the vacated street for expansion. It was explained that the alley immediately to the west contains a sewer line which would have to be relocated or ! the facility located across that main. It was noted that there is a distance of approximately 20 to 30 feet from the building I to the alley. The proposed addition will consist of 2550 sq. ft. Councilman Allard suggested that the staff be directed to look into the feasibility of utilizing the property to the west to see if there is enough room to build between the building and the alley. Councilman Walker felt that many problems would be encountered if the clinic is separate from the main building. , I It was noted that the addition will contain two restrooms. Also present and speaking to this matter was Sam Chastain. Councilman Moore felt that a further study session should be held re the alternatives and it was the consensus of the Council that this matter be referred back to staff for study of alternatives at a later study session. 9 45 JUNE 14, 1976 City Manager McMicken requested authorization to apply to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant to finance a solar energy heating and cooling housing rehabilitation and training skill project, explaining that the grant requested is in the amount of $127,548. No additional staff will be required and the J. M. Perry Institute staff will participate for a duration of 18 months. Also present and speaking to this matter was Director of Community Development, Fred Stouder. After discussion, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3533, authorizing said application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3533, A RESOLUTION authorizing an application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant to finance a housing and neighborhood conservation project. Councilman Moore absent after 4:50 P.M. City Manager McMicken requested authorization to execute a reimbursement agreement with Glascam Builders, Inc. for sanitary sewers installed within the Windcrest Villa development. He explained this is a standard form which will collect connection charges and repay the developer his costs under a 15-yr. term. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3534, authorizing the execution of said agreement with Glascam Builders, Inc., be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore and Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3534, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Sewer Installation Agreement with Glascam Builders, Inc. City Manager McMicken explained the proposed Resolution granting approval of construction by Snyder's Bakery of a building within a City public utility easement, explaining this involves an additional area to the easement area granted by previous Resolution No. D-3527. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3535, granting approval of construction by Snyder's Bakery of said building, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore and Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3535, A RESOLUTION approving construction by Snyder's Bakery, Inc., of a building within a City public utility easement. City Attorney Andrews explained the proposed Resolution authorizing settlement of litigation entitled Structures, Inc. vs. City of Yakima. By way of explanation, he noted that at the completion of the Walnut Underpass, the job had taken longer than the contract called for and a final payment to the contractor for damages was withheld in the amount of $14,800. The contractor felt this was unjust and filed suit in the total amount of $50,000. The contractor now accepts a settlement in the amount of $11,400. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3536, authorizing the settlement of pending litigation, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore and Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3536, A RESOLUTION authorizing settlement of pending litigation entitled Structures, Inc., plaintiff, vs. City of Yakima, defendant; Yakima County Superior Court Cause No. 58157. 246 JUNE 14, 1976 Councilman Holbrook questioned the recommended award of bid on the High 'Pressure Cleaning System at the City Shops to the higher bidder and it was noted that this award would be deferred one week for further explanation. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that the Outside Utility Request for sewer service to property owned by Burel W. Scott at 422 N. 16th Avenue, be granted: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3537, denying a claim for damages filed by Frank L. Walters for damages to claimant's bicycle, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3537, A RESOLUTION denying a claim for damages filed by Frank L. Walters. City Manager McMicken explained the off-agenda Resolution authoriz- ing the city to file an application with the Economic Assistance Authority for funding a public improvement project to include a 12-inch domestic watermain along East "A" Street from 8th Street to 10th Street and along North 10th Street from "A" Street to "C" Street to provide adequate fire flows to the industrial park. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Allard that Resolution No. D-3538, authorizing the filing of said application, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore and Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3538, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to file an application with the State of Washington, Office of Economic Assistance Authority, for a-grant to finance a domestic watermain installation improvement project. *An Ordinance appropriating $20,150 in the City Shops Fund, 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 Walker that Ordinance No. 1963, providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1963, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $20,150 from unappropriated money in 341-City Shops Fund to Account 341.522.50.64 as a 1976 appropriation for 341-City Shops Fund. *Petition No. 886, having been filed with the City Clerk on June 10, 1976, by Raymond Orteig and Les Morin, requesting vacation of Quince Street, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3539, fixing the time of hearing for July 12, 1976, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, ' Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3539, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for a hearing on a petition for the vacation of a portion of Quince Street within the City of Yakima. City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state travel for Glen Pleasant, to to Portland, Oregon, to attend the International Municipal Signal Association, June 20-23, 1976, . and for the City Manager to travel to Kansas City to attend the ICMA Conference, at no expense to' City, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that said travel be approved and expenses paid for Glen Pleasant: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Moore and Simmons absent. Oru JUNE 14, 1976 There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard that we do now adjourn at the hour of 5:35 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Moore and Simmons absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY \ -- k ■ \ ) ‘‘. DATE L, )COUNCILMAN DA ATTEST: -11- COUNCILMAN •182IL" CITY) CLERK / ( MAYOR 1