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Home My WebLink About08/20/2013 09 Rename "A" Street to "Sgt. Pendleton Boulevard"q- BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No.? For Meeting of: 8/20/2013 ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing and Ordinance to consider the renaming of "A" Street to Sgt. Pendleton Blvd. SUBMITTED BY: Steve Osguthorpe, AICP - Community Development Director Royale Schneider, Code Inspection Office Supervisor (509) 576 -6669 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: On June 18, 2013, the City of Yakima received a petition to rename "A" Street to Sgt. Pendleton Blvd., to honor Yakima's only Medal of Honor recipient. At the July 2, 2013 Council Meeting, Council determined that the petition was a valid request and scheduled a public hearing for August 20, 2013. All abutting property owners were notified of the public hearing at least 30 days in advance. There are 126 properties abutting A Street. There are 22 businesses and residences that have an "A" Street address; however, not all of them are occupied at this time. Three letters of opposition have been received and no letters in support. If Council deems the proposal to be in the best interest of the City of Yakima, they may approve said request by Ordinance. Resolution: Other (Specify): Contract: Start Date: Item Budgeted: No Funding Source /Fiscal Impact: Strategic Priority: Ordinance: X Contract Term: End Date: Amount: $5,500 - $6,000 General Fund, Signs Improve the Built Environment Insurance Required? No Mail to: Phone: ORDINANCE NO. 2013- AN ORDINANCE approving change of name of street from "A" Street to "Sgt. Pendleton Boulevard" and authorizing the City Manager to accomplish such change of name, with such change of street name to be effective on and from January 1, 2014. WHEREAS, pursuant to Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 8.70 and YMC 8.70.050, an application was received on June 18, 2013 by the City of Yakima to rename "A Street" to "Sgt. Pendleton Boulevard; " and WHEREAS, the City Council on July 2, 2013 determined that the application was complete and scheduled a public hearing to be held on August 20, 2013 to consider such application; and WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a public hearing on August 20, 2013 pursuant to notice duly published, and having considered the application, the record herein and all evidence and testimony presented at such hearing, the City Council makes the following findings and conclusions: A. The City Council is authorized pursuant to Chapter 8.70 YMC to receive, consider and approve, modify or disapprove of petitions for change of street names, subject to the provisions of such code; B. The public hearing was scheduled and conducted in accordance with law and applicable procedure; C. The application for change of street name from A Street to Sgt. Pendleton Boulevard is compete; D. The City has considered the application, the record herein and all testimony and evidence presented at the public hearing herein; E. The requested name change is consistent with the street naming policy of Chapter 8.70 YMC; F. The City Council specifically approves the renaming of A Street to Sgt. Pendleton Boulevard, a name which has more than twelve characters; G. Approval of such name change is in the best interests of residents of the City of Yakima, and should be granted; and WHEREAS, the City Council, having made the above findings and conclusions, hereby ordains as follows; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Renaming of A Street to Sgt. Pendleton Boulevard. Effective January 1, 2014, the name of A Street as shown and delineated on the map attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A," is renamed Sgt. Pendleton Boulevard, with the East and West designations before such street name as shown in the attached map and as further described below. Section 2. Description of Sgt. Pendleton Boulevard. The segments of A Street described below, renamed to Sgt. Pendleton Boulevard as enacted above, are described as follows: A. East A Street. renamed herein to "East Sat. Pendleton Boulevard:" Beginning at the easterly terminus of East A Street, extended northeasterly from the intersection with North 10th Street; thence southwesterly upon the right -of -way of East A Street to the intersection with North 8th Street; thence southwesterly upon the right -of -way of East A Street commencing from the alley right -of way lying midway between North 7th Street and North 6th Street to the intersection of East A Street and North Front Street. B. West A Street, renamed herein to "West Sgt. Pendleton Boulevard:" Beginning at the easterly terminus of West A Street at the intersection of such street with North 2nd Avenue; thence southwesterly upon the right -of- way of West A Street to the intersection of North 8th Avenue; thence southwesterly upon the right -of -way of West A Street commencing at the intersection with North 10th Avenue to the intersection with North 16th Avenue. All situated within the City of Yakima, Yakima County, State of Washington. Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to undertake all measures to accomplish the street renaming approved herein, including but not limited to, making necessary and appropriate change of street signs and maps of the City of Yakima, and advising all agencies with of interest of such change of name for the purposes of facilitating governmental service and emergency service response. Section 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance. Section 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. 2 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 20th day of August, 2013. Micah Cawley, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date: y� cn 0 D m� `CT l 0 M City of Yakima Code Administration Division Attn: Royale Schneider, Re: "Renaming A Street" 128 N. 2" St. Yakima, WA 98901 To Whom It May Concern: I just became aware of the potential change of the street name "A Street" by way of a copy of a letter my General Manger sent to you. As the property owner and President of the company I felt that it was both appropriate and important that I respond to the proposal as well, I couldn't agree more strongly with the sentiments expressed in my General Manager's letter (copy enclosed) in recognition of Sgt. Pendleton sacrifice, understanding of his supporter's good intentions., yet still very much in opposition to the proposed name change. I would estimate the cost to announce the change to my customers and to replace letterhead, business cards and a various other changes to be in the thousands of dollars. I would gather the cumulative cost and inconvenience to other businesses and residences that would be affected to be quite considerable, let alone the cost on the City to implement the change, and I strongly request that the proposal be denied. Although well-intentioned, changing the street name would be an unnecessary burden and is one that can and should be avoided, We appreciate the opportunity to express our views and for the City's consideration. Best Regards, J Jo n Wane ane o n President JUL 2 5 2013 July 22, 2013 EUVEl FAX ED11 n0A I r) FY10 City of Yakima Code Administration Division Attn: Royale Schneider, Re' "Renaming A Street" 12811. EMSOCUMM I am writing in response to your letter of Julyl8th regarding the proposal to rename 'A Street" to "Sgt. Pendleton Blvd.". fit effort and expense of renaming the street in his hiI Our company operates nationally through and network of over 7,000 insurance agent customers. I haven't bothered to, nor am I inclined, to try and quantify the cost and confusion that will be associated with this name change, but I did want ♦ express that it will be considerable and for this reason, we are opposed to it, would ask that the City consider this in its decision. MMEM Iiiiiiiiii'm !!I i !I! III �I ijiili�ijj rjrdTwa Kenneth L Jones, D.C. 601 West A Street Yakima, WA 98902 (509) 453-5556 Fax- (509) 453-5557 Sincerely, 130 I ;M Kenn L. Jones, D.0 601 West A Street Yakima, WA 98902 (509) 4�0-5556 Fax. (509) 433-5557 M AUG 0 7 2013 OFFICE Op Clry CoUtVCIL Sincerely, 117 167 0 �� a17 �- AUrl - li 9 2013 -AXED D