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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/1964 Business Meeting1 1 1 1 605 November 16, 1964 The City Council met in regular evening session, convening at the hour of 8:00 P.M., Mayor Larson, Councilmen Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch, Munger and Robinson , City Manager Smith and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Lambert. The minutes of November 9, 1964 having been duly read and certified by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have the.minutes read, Mayor Larson declared the minutes approved as recorded. This being the time set by the Council for the Hearing on Resolution No. D -741, Intention to Create a Local Improvement District for the Construction of Water Mains and appurtenances for the purpose of supplying water to the Country Store and various others, it was MOVED by Munger, seconded by Lynch that Ordinance No. 589 creating L I D No. 930 be passed as read: in discussic Mr. Lynn Buchanan and Mr. Crawford protested payment of the assessment by creation of this LID for lots 11, Buchanan Addition and Lot 15, Bel Air Heights, stating that these lots are now being served by Nob Hill Water, and they would prefer to have these lots excluded from L I D 930, and if and when outside hookup to city utilities is desired, that they pay hook up charges at that time. It was pointed out that hook up charges based on present formula is not equal to L I D assessments on the se lots and it was suggested that this formula be changed so that hook up charges will be equal to the L I D assessments in order that the city can meet the expenses incurred in providing city services. Council agreed that it would be unfair to include lots 11 and 15 in L I D 930 when the owners are already paying for Nob Hill Water service. It was then MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brazier, that this Ordinance be amended to exclude lots 11 Buchanan Addition, and Lots 15, Bel Air Heights from L I D No. 930; carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. There being no protests on the other projects of this L I D, Mayor Larson called for a roll call vote on the original motion; carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 589, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by constructi. the necessary mains, fire hydrants, valves and other appurtenances for the purpose of supplying water for domestic use and fire protection; establishing "a Local Improvement District, pro- viding for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special fund. This being the time fixed for the hearing on Petition No. 299 as filed by Doctors S. J. Kovacs, G. S. Roulston and L. F. Ghormley and John A. & Mildred Frates requesting rezone of.property at 414 South 30th Avenue from R -3, Multiple Family Zone to B -1, Modified Business Zone, it was MOVED by Lynch , seconded by Robinson that a resolution affirming the action of the City Plannin Commission in denying this rezone be passed as read; In discussion, Mr. Fred Velikanje, re- presenting petitioners requested the Council to approve this rezone, stating that Dr. Kovaks, a staff member of New Valley Osteopathic Hospital, wishes his office to be near the hospital. so that he can act as a resident physician. Mr. Velikanje stated that the building on the property to be rezoned will remain the same on the outside,but the interior will be renovated into. an office for Dr. Kovaks, and possibly two other doctors office at a later date. At this time, Mr. Velikanje filed a letter from the Redeemer Lutheran Church granting permission to park in their lot on week days; a letter from Cecil Clark, Board Member, New Valley Osteopathic Hospital stating that having a staff member near the hospital is both wise and desirable; and a letter from the Medical Staff of the hospital stating that they had no objection to this rezone. Dr. Kovaks stated that in many cities clinics are now being placed near hospitals so that time can be saved by the Doctors in making regular hospital calls as well as emergency calls. A letter of protest was filed with the City Clerk by the tennants of the Frates apartment signed by the following: Ruth Haugen, Anna Walter, Ella Walter, Rebecca Nanez, Margaret Ochs and France Foster. Most of these tennants are employed by the hospitals in this vicinity. Council general agreed that it had no objection to a clinic being placed in this location, and that the close proximity of the proposed clinic to the hospital was convenient, but Council was concerned about parking space for the clinic. Mr. Gast, Planning Director, stated that a precedent would be established if this rezone was approved and this would open up the area to other businesses if the clinic were sold by the Doctors to other businesses. Mr. Velikanje stated that a re- strictive covenant could be applied to the property. Mr. Walter Omeg, resident of this area stated he had no objection to this rezone. The matter having been fully discussed, Mayor Larson called for a roll call vote on the original motion: Motion was lost for want of a ma- jority vote: Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert,Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting Nay. The Motion disapproving the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny a rezone of property located at 414 South, 30th Avenue in the City of Yakima from R -3, Multiple Family Zone, to B -1 Modified Business Zone having been read, it wa -s MOVED byLynch, seconded by Munger that said motion be passed as read; carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. A Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation proceedings having been filed with the City Clerk by Robert Alderson and Charles Bradford on November 16, 1964, and the signers of the notice bein, present at this meeting, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Munger that this date,November 16, 1964 be set as the time for a meeting with the initiating parties; carried, Brazier, Kurbitz Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Mr. Alderson and Mr. Bradford indicating that they were willing to assume their share of the city's existing indebted ness, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that the annexation proposed by Mr. Alderson and Mr. Bradford be accepted by the City of Yakima and that the area to be annexed be required to assume its share of the city's existing indebtedness: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. A Notice of Intention to commence annexation p by Sparkman & McLean on November 12, 1964, and were not present at this meeting, it was MOVED regular meeting of the Council on November 23, initiating parties: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, voting aye by voice vote. roceedings having been f it being noted that the by Brazier, seconded by 1964 be set as the date Lambert, Larson, Lynch, iled with the City Clerk signers of the Notice Lynch that.the next of hearing with the Munger and Robinson A Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation.proceedings having been filed with the City Clerk by United Builders of Washington Inc. on November 13, 1964 and the signers of the notice, Mr. David Lynch and Mr. John Strosahl, being present at this meeting, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch, that this date, November 16, 1964 be set as the date for meeting with the( initiating parties; carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Mr. David Lynch and Mr. John Strosahl indicating that they were willing to assume their share of the city's existing indebtedness, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Brazier, that the annexation proposed by United Builders of Washington be accepted by the City of Yakima and that the area to be annexed be required to assume its share of the city's existing indebtedness; carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. A I 6 November 16, 1964 Notice ot Intention to commence annexation proceedings having been filed with the City Clerk by W. E. Guthrie on November 13, 1964 and it being noted that the signers of the notice was not present at this meeting, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Munger that the next regular meeting of the Council on November 23, 1964 be set as the time for meeting with the initiating party: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinsonvoting aye by voice vote. Mr. Fred Velikanje, representing Mr. A. E. DeAtley, Superior Asphalt Company,,read a statement by the Company in which they asked Councilman Lambert to withdraw a statement made by her at the last meeting of the Council in which she indicated that the city's experience with Superior Asphalt and Concrete-Paving Co. has not proven them to be the most responsible bidder.'i, They felt this statement was not beneficial to the company. Councilman Lambert informed those'' present that at the request of Mr. De Atley, she is meeting with him to discuss this matter further, and stated she had no comment to make at this time. Moved by Munger, seconded by Lambert that Ordinance No. 590, and ordinance relating to domesti water service and to applications therefor; be passed as read; carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 590, AN ORDINANCE relating to Domestic Water Service and to applications therefor providing for the exercise of Lien rights to collect delinquent charges for water services; authorizing the refund of domestic water service deposits and designating the manner of such refund; amending Sections 7.68.015 and 7.68.025(b), repealing Section 7.68.270, and adding Section 7.68.271 as a new section, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Munger that ResolutionNo. D -749, a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to,execute pipeline replacement agreement be passed as read; carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -749, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute Piepeline Replacement Agreement with the Johnson Pipeline Co. MOVED by Munger, seconded by Lynch that Resolution No. D -750 , a resolution authorizing the Cit Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement for the operation of the Central FireAlarm Headquarters be passed as read; carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -750, a resolution authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement for the operation of the Central Fire Alarm Headquarters. Councilman Kurbitz was temporarily excused from the Council Meeting at the hour of 10:25 P.M. MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Robinson, that Resolution No. D -751 , a resolution of Intention to create a Local Improvement District for the construction of necessary mains, fire hydrants, valves and other appurtenances for supplying water for domestic use and fire protection, Distri to be served described as follows: Lot 19 and the East 197.25 feet of Lot 20, Suburban Acre Hom Lots 7 and 8, Stones Addition,' be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Mun and Robinson,voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -751, A. Resolution of Intention to create a Local Improvement District MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that Resolution D -752, a resolution of intention to create a Local Improvement District, for the purpose of improving streets by grading, ballasting, and surfacing and constructing concrete curbs and gutters, together with necessary drainage feature for the district described as follows: Walnut Street from South 40th Avenue to approximately 264 feet east, be passed as read; carried, Brazier, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll -call. Kurbitz absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -752, a. Resolution of Intention to create a Local Improvement District. Councilman Kurbitz now present for the balance of the meeting. MOVED by Brazier, seconded. by Lynch that Resolution No. D -753 , a resolution of appred.ation and commendation for the services performed by Elliott "Buck" Munger during his tenure as a member of the Yakima City Council, be passed as read; carried,-Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lync Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll -call. RESOLUTION NO. D -753, A. Resolution of appreciation and commendation for the services performed by Elliott "Buck" Munger during his tenure as a member of the Yakima City Council. Under new business, Mr. Stephen Huza asked the Council to consider the selection of an'east side resident to replace Councilman Munger. Counclil stated it would be glad to consider any names Mr. Huza would submit. City Manager Smith informed the Council of .a Civil Defense Conference to be held on Tuesday, November 17, 1964 , starting at 8:30 at the Courthouse, and invited the Council to attend. Manager Smith also informed the CougS�llgf a meeting of the Planning Commission and Multiple Listing Board, to be held on Wddnesday at 7;30 p.m. in which the Comprehensive Plan will be discussed. There beingno further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded by Lynch that we do now adjourn at the hour of 10:45 P.M. carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert , Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. ACCUI READ AND CERTIFIED`�BY ATTEST: Cl 1 T Y C L E R K DATE DATE o�� M A Y 0 R t i �s, ger, im 1 1 1