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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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!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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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