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AUGUST 23, 1976
EhCiy thi1 MeTE in session oh this date at 130 P.M. in the
Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete"
;Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder.
!Council first considered an offer from"Katzenjammer Enterprises"
to purchase Fire Station No. 1. After some discussion, it was
the Council's consensus to reject the offer due to various
;inadequacies such as the absence of earnest money, the interest
;rate proposed, etc.
Councilman Simmons indicated that he would be absent from Council
;meetings for the next three weeks while on vacation and was
concerned about Council support for the districting system which
he had been'an advocate. After some discussion, Councilmen
!Wonder and Walker, who had previously voted not to put the issue
before the electorate, assured Simmons that they would vote in
the affirmative for placing the matter on the ballot in November;
!although this did not mean they would support the concept in
;their vote at the polls.
Principal Planner Dick Hill next reviewed Joint Board-Urban Area
!Planning with a discussion of the urban growth policy. In,dis7
;cussing this matter, Councilman Gordon Wonder expressed concern
that the guidelines included in this policy; especially
the restrictive nature of these guidelines and their affect on
private developers. Additionally, he felt that the City's influence
over land development should terminate at the City boundary.
;Councilman Moore disagreed with this, indicating that the Urban
;Growth Policy was a standard guide indicating what the right
!approach would be in land use planning, even though it may not be
!adhered to in actual practice. It is intended to eliminate
!conflicts in the future. Councilman Allard mentioned that this
!document has been referred by the Regional Planning Commission to
the legislative bodies for their advise, and he sees this step as
;leading to an agreement between the City and County. Councilman
!Allard viewed the policy as being difficult to accept between the
!County and the City,inasmuch as we may be imposing City planning
iconcepts on areas outside the City. The matter deserves some
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!serious attention and shouldn't necessarily be imposed on a
!categorical basis. Council member Holbrook expressed the view
that the policy was good in a general sense and that the Council
!should work on serious objections they found in the document,
!otherwise proceed with it as a guide and have the County Commissiones
;present their advice and objections to what may be included in
lit. Councilman Moore again expressed the view that acceptance of
this policy is vital to secure agreement between the County and
City for future regional planning. In conclusion, the Council
; !agreed that the regional planning representatives Councilmen Hol-
brook
and Allard should return to the Joint Board and express the
1 1Council's position on this document.
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Under the subject of sewer service to urban areas, the Council
; !considered a memorandum by Director of Public Works Dave Vargas
!advising on a course to be followed by developers installing
' !sewers in these areas. In discussion, Councilman Allard expressed
the view that cost is a factor to be considered since it may, in
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some cases, be beyond owners and developers ability to pay. Mr.
Vargas expressed the view that the policy would not obviate the
;formation of an LID which would spread payments over an extended
!period of time for the improvements. The Council expressed
!overall general agreement with the policy and referred it to the
!Joint Board for their information.
!Finally, Fred Stouder, Director of Community Development reviewed
the diagional parking plan proposed for the downtown area.
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!Reviewed in this connection, were several alternatives to adding
Ion-street parking. A copy of Mr. Stouder's report and schemetic
I map dipicting the additions in parking was circulated for the
!Council's review. It was requested by Mayor. Edmondson, and considered
the consensus of the Council to discuss this matter further at the
'study session on Thursday, August 27, 1976.
At 3:00 P.M. the Council members moved into the Council Chambers
for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Councilmen
'Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker, Wonder and City Manager McMicken
,present on roll call. Councilman Allard absent on roll call
having been excused during the previous study session portion of
this 'meeting.
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IThe Invocation was given by Mayor Betty Edmondson.
The minutes of the previous meeting, 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 referred to the items placed on the consent
! agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions
from either Council members or citizens present. There being no
one present requesting any additions or deletions of the consent
:agenda, the City Clerk read the consent agenda items, including
'ordinances and resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Holbrook that the consent agenda items as read, be
;passed: carried, Holbrook, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard absent. (Subsequent
paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the
!consent agenda handled under one motion without further dis-
cussion.)
This being the time set for a hearing on 4_petition filed
H by Nob Hill Lanes requesting rezone of property located at 3807
!West Nob Hill Boulevard, Dick Hill Principal Planner explained that
ia covenant had been made between the owners because they wished
!to be zoned as B-2 with some B-3 uses. The following are the
!provisions of the covenant:
1. While such property remains B-3, the owner thereof
shall restrict the use of such property to those uses
permitted in a B-2 zone except for the following B-3
uses:
a. A tavern with Class B license from Washington
State Liquor Board be operated in conjunction with
1 Bowling Center.
b. Retail, wholesale, or business catering directly
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2. to consumers and/or patrons of the Bowling Center
thereon and related to the operation of such
Bowling Center.
At any time that the above property is rezoned to any
zone other than B-3, these restrictions shall automa-
tically be terminated permanently.
3. The restrictions set forth in paragraph 2 above shall
be enforceable by the City of Yakima in conjunction
1 with other legal proceedings.
4. This covenant shall run with the land and be binding
1 upon the owners and all persons claiming thereunder
provided the covenant shall terminate when rezoned as
above set forth.
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1 Mayor Edmondson then asked if anyone present wished to speak to
this matter. Charles Lyon, attorney for Nob Hill Lanes, further
1 explained that the owners agreed with the stipulations set
1 forth in the covenant and that no minors would be allowed in the
1 beverage room. Speaking in favor of the rezone was Alice Walter,
1 south 56th Avenue, Paul Mercy of 4901 Scenic Drive, owner of
the vending machines in the bowling alley, and Joan Smith of 2206
1 South 69th Avenue. Speaking in opposition of the rezone was Mr.
? Elmer Holbrook, of 1012 South 38th Avenue, whose property adjoins
that of the property of the bowling alley. After further dis-
cussion, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that Ordinance
No. 1987, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission
1 and zoning said property be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore
Simmons, Walker, and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard
1 absent.
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' ORDINANCE NO. 1987, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 3807 West Nob
Hill Boulevard in the City of Yakima from B -2 Local Business
I Zone, to B -3 General Business Zone.
Mr. Fred Velikanje, Capitol Theatre Trust Fund Committee member,
addressed the Council stating that they had secured pledges
slightly in excess of $600,000 to assist in the reconstruction of
1 the Capitol Theatre. Mr. Velikanje urged the Council to make
1 every effort to confirm as soon as possible the additional funds
1 that the City of Yakima anticipates having available for the
1 completion of Phase I construction. This commitment is required
1 for the Trust to call for payment of the pledges currently held.
Without the City's support, the pledges will have to be returned
1 to the citizens. The Trust also urges the City to act promptly
E on their agreement of intent to insure a timely beginning of
1 reconstruction this September to insure that a minimally adequate
1 performing arts theatre will be available by the fall of 1977.
Councilman Walker congratulated the Trust Fund Committee for
their work and monies pledged.
*It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook to grant reapproval
1 of reimbursement of moving expenses incurred by Fred Stouder and
1 Sam Chastain in the amount of $1,240 paid to Fred Stouder on July
, 7, 1975, and $873 paid to Sam Chastain on October 3, 1975:
' carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
1 voting aye on roll call. Allard absent.
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City Manager McMicken referred to Report No. 285, re purchase of
i1 computer components, recommending that with the assumption that
Federal Revenue Sharing is available, the City endeavor to jointly
1 purchase with Yakima County certain components so as to reduce
, operating expense. In answer to Councilman Holbrook's question
j of whether October 6 was the deadline, City Manager McMicken
stated that October 6 is the last -day a portion of monthly
i, rent may be applied toward purchase price. Thereafter, the credit
; diminishes so now would be the best time to make a change from
1 1 lease to ownership. Councilman Holbrook asked why it was re-
commended that the City change from a 30/70 split with the County
' to a 50/50 split to make the City pay more money. City Manager
McMicken explained that 50/50 would be true partnership whereas
the 30/70 gives the County actual priority over the City. After
further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to add
this matter to a list of high priorities for disbursement of the
11 Federal Revenue Sharing funds.
*It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that City Manager
1 Report No. 286, Dog Licensing Canvass, be noted that it was
received for information: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
1 Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard
! absent.
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'City Manager McMicken explained that School District No. 7 has
;requested permission to lease a portion of City park property to
be used for placing a temporary classroom. This request was made
;because of a plumber's strike which delayed completion of a
portion of Davis High School. The portion of land requested is
,beside Conant Tennis Courts close to Davis High School. Councilman
!Wonder asked why the lease agreement calls for the right to
'extend the agreement from July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978. City
!Manager McMicken stated this was due to not being able to judge
'when the plumbers will return to work. He also stated that the
'City has the right to give written notice no later than April 1,
1977, if they intend to cancel the extension. It was MOVED by
!Simmons, seconded by Holbrook, that Resolution No. D-3576, author-
/ izing the execution of a lease agreement with Yakima School
!District No. 7 for a portion of City parks property, be passed:
;carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
'voting aye on roll call. Allard absent. It was suggested by
, Councilman Wonder and also the consensus of the Council, to
!review this matter a year from now.
!RESOLUTION NO. D-3576, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement
with Yakima School District No. 7 for the use of a portion of
ICity Park property.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No.
,D-3577, authorizing the abatement of fire hazards on private
property, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
,Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard
!absent.
!RESOLUTION NO. D-3577, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of
'fire hazards on certain properties, directing notice to property
!owners to abate such hazards and, in the alternative, authorizing
!abatement by the Fire Marshal.
i*It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No.
1D-3578 authorizing the payment of a Damage Claim filed by Mrs.
'Fred D. Sinnes, for damages caused to her car by a defective water
meter cover, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
'Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard
'absent.
'RESOLUTION NO. D-3578, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of
1$145.04 to Mrs. Fred D. Sinnes in settlement of a claim for
damages filed with the City of Yakima.
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)*It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No.
D-3579. authorizing payment of a Damage Claim filed by Mrs. Elsie
lAckles, for damages in connection with loss of property at a City
'park, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard absent.
'RESOLUTION NO. D A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of
$59.00 to Mrs. Elsie Ackles in settlement of a claim for damages
!filed with the City of Yakima.
*It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No.
D denying the Damage Claim filed by Mrs. William 0. Carter,
for damages caused to her vehicle when she ran over a "No Parking"
!sign which was on the ground, be passed: carried, Edmondson,
iHolbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll
call. Allard absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3580, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Mrs.
William O. Carter, filed with the City of Yakima.
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*Upon receiving the City Engineer's report on the completion
of L.I.D. No. 1008, Nob Hill Boulevard Hydrant District, it was
MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook, to fix the time of hearing
on the Assessment Roll for September 20, 1976.
. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the report of
the City Engineer dated August 17, 1976, with respect to the
completion of the work of Public Works Contracts, Demolition and
1 Disposal of the Donnelly Annex, L.I.D. No. 1006, be approved, the
; work be accepted and final payment of the final estimates as
therein set forth, be authorized: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
1 Allard absent.
City Manager McMicken referred to the item pertaining to awarding
' a bid to DeBlasio Construction Company on L.I.D. No. 1009, Freeway
' Properties Water District, stating that we are still awaiting ease-
ments from Cook-Lewis and Lukehart. Due to this factor, it was
the Consensus of the Council to remove this item from the agenda
and consider it at a later date.
*It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the Outside
Utility Request from Glen R. Sloan for water at 6111 Englewood
Avenue, be granted: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard absent.
*It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook, that the report of
the City Treasurer dated July 31, 1976, regarding the investments
of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll
call. Allard absent.
i *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook, that Ordinance No.
1988 transferring and appropriating the amount of $51,000 to
Water-Sewer Fund for construction of a water main to serve Freeway
1 Industrial Park, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Allard absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1988, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of
$51,000 from 473-Water-Sewer Fund to 477-Domestic Water Improve-
ment Fund, and appropriating the amount of $51,000 from unap-
appropriated money in 477-Domestic Water Improvement Fund to
Account 477.534.30.65 of the 1976 appropriation for 477-Domestic
' Water Improvement Fund.
*It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook, that Resolution No.
D-3581, fixing the time and place for hearing on petition No.
1 884, requesting vacation of a north-south alley between 3rd and
4th Avenues, north of "D" Street, filed by Yakima Legal Center,
be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3581, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for
hearing on a petition for vacation of an alley in the City of
Yakima.
*Having received a report from the Planning Commission on the
rezone request by Don J. Young for property east of South 1st
Avenue and Peach, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook to
fix the time of hearing for September 13, 1976: carried, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll
call. Allard absent.
*Having received a report from the Planning Commission on the
rezone request by R. H. Smith Distributing, Inc., for property
at the southwest corner of Mead and South 3rd Avenue, it was
: MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook, to fix the time of hearing
for September 13, 1976: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard
absent.
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;Upon reviewing the report from the Planning Commission on Darrell
IHiatt's Outside Utility Request for extension of City utilities
to his duplex at 716 South llth Avenue, City Manager McMicken
!explained that this is a routine request, but because
requests for duplexes must first go through the Planning Commission
and then the Council, it was brought to the Council meeting. It
was then MOVED by Moore, seconded by SiMfeions that the request be
!granted: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard absent.
'City Manager McMicken referred to the item concerning Cahalan
iPark stating that it was inadvertently omitted from the agenda
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lout needs to be considered. Council members having received the
memo from Parks Director Bill Hutsinpiller as well as a letter
from the School District and the City of Union Gap regarding this
;matter, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook to refer the
matter to the Parks Commission for recommendation, requesting
they reply after their next meeting: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
i Allard absent.
!Councilman Simmons referred to the status of Mental Health asking
if the Council would reconsider and have money allotted for this.
Mayor Edmondson stated that this matter was previously discussed
with Fran Lewis and that the :balance of FRS fund g has previously been
leak forother commitments. It was the consensus of
lthe Council to consider this matter at budget time.
'City Manager McMicken stated that because City Ordinance requires
that anyone wishing to hold a parade on City street after 12:00
'Noon must receive approval from the City Council and approval has
been requested by the Shrine Football Interests for a parade
September 18, 1976, at 3:00 P.M. It was then MOVED by Holbrook,
4 seconded by Simmons that the request for the parade on September
18, 1976, at 3:00 P.M. be granted: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook,
!Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
'Allard absent.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to excuse Councilman
'Simmons from the meetings of August 30, 1976, September 7, 1976,
and September 13, 1976: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard
labsent.
iThere being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that this meeting be
;adjourned at the hour of 4:00 P.M; to then meet on Thursday,
!August 26, 1976, at the hour of 12:00 Noon in the Holiday Inn
Restaurant: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard absent.
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