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Home My WebLink About12/11/1967 Business Meeting 363 DECEMBER 11, 1967 . The Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson presiding, Councilmen Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, McNeice, and Robinson, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Brown. _ The minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1967, having been duly certified accurat:, by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Larson declared said minutes approved as recorded. PETITION NO. 562 having been filed with the City Clerk on December 8, 1967, by George Sears, Northwest Equipment Co., and Others, requesting annexation of property located south of the present City Limite +, on First Street, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown, that the Petition for Annexation filed by George Sears, Northwest Equipment Co., and Others, being Petition No. 562, be approved as meeting the requirements of law;, that said Petition be referred to the City Manager and Planning Commission for study and recom- mendation; that the Mayor be authorized to convene a Review Board, as required by law, for a hearing and review of this proposed annexation; and that January 8, 1968, be set as the date for a public hearing by the Council on this Petition: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye -voice vote. PETITION NO. 570, having been filed with the City Clerk on December 8, 1967, by Elry and Margaret Grandstrand, requesting rezone of property located at 1013 South 28th Avenue, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Brown, that said Petition No. 570 be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert McNeice, Larson, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. PETITION NO. 571 having been filed with the City Clerk on December 7, 1967, by Virda Mae Leonard and Others, requesting Bus service to run to "S" Street, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that said Petition No. 571 be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Keith; Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Mrs. Virda Mae Leonard and Mrs: Rachel Corbin were present to represent the signers of this Petition. Mayor Larson suggested that if this area would annex to the City they would get many of the benefits they ',are requesting in this Petition, such as bus service, street lights, and city irrigation, as well as other benefits in lower fire rates, police protection, etc. Mrs. Corbin stated that the people at this time do not wish to come into the City, but are willing to pay the householders tax for bus service and already have money and a contract with the Pacific Power & Light Co. for street lights. Council members explained that the bus service had to be voted on by the people of the City of Yakima and that the people in the City pay the householders tax for this service, but that it would be legally impossible to charge householders out- side the City for this service. Councilman Keith stated that he feels that as members on the City Council we should be extremely receptive when this type of question comes up before the Council and study the matter carefully. City Manager McMicken stated that the Staff will be studying this request and will be contacting Mrs. Leonard and talking with the people in that area. Petition Nos. 548, 549 and 550 having been filed with the City Clerk by the Yakima Mall - Shopping Center Corporation and Others, requesting the Vacation of 4th Street and adjacent T alleys, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by McNeice, that Resolution No. D -1149 setting January 8, 1968, as the time for hearing on said Vacation, be passed as read, and that said petitions be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. City Manager McMicken explained that this scheduling and proposed action is in accordance with the Planning people and timed accordingly, so that when the vacation is passed upon it will fit in with the total scheme of the downtown study and .so the. Mall Corporation can continue with its program. . RESOLUTION NO. D-- -1149, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on petition for vacation of a public street and public alleys. MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that Resolution No. D-1150 transferring $1,400 within the City Garage Fund be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. : RESOLUTION NO. D-1150, A RESOLUTION transferring the amount of $1,400' within the 1967 appropriation for 340, City Garage. MOVED by Brown, seconded by McNeice, that Resolution No. D -1151 transferring $2,893 within the Yakima Municipal Airport Fund be passed as read: carried,»Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye on roll caill. City Manager McMicken explained that this transfer of funds is necessary because more natural gas was used by the restaurant; there has been need for more snow removal ] equ- ipmennt rental; and the electrical power has been higher than anticipated. He further explained that the money is available to make this transfer because the 1967 Budget allowed for the purchase of some snow removal equipment that has not been purchased. RESOLUTION NO. D -1151, A RESOLUTION transferring the amount of $2,893' within the 1967 appropriation for 390, Municipal Airport. MOVED by McNeice, seconded by Keith, that Resolution No. D -1152 transferring $1,365 within the 1967 appropriation for Street Department be passed as read: carr Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Discussion indicated that this transfer is necessary due to additional street liight installations in late 1966 and early 1967, which could not have been figured in the 1967 Budget. RESOLUTION NO. D-1152, A RESOLUTION transferring the amount of $1,365 within the 1967 appropriation for 310, Street Fund. In referring to the previous three Resolutions transferring funds within the 1967 Budget, the matter of a monthly report from the Finance Department was discussed by Councilman Robinson and City Manager McMicken. After discussion, it was generally agreed that this is an administrative duty, and Mr. McMicken will bring such information as is necessary to inform the Council regarding the status of the funds in which, transfers are to be made. 364 DECEMBER 11, 1967 •, The Planning Commission reporting on Petition No. 565, filed by Elry and Margaret Grandstrand, requesting rezone of property located at 1011 S. 28th Avenue, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown, that January 2, 1968, be fixed as the time for a hearing by the City Council on said Petition and that the City Clerk give notice of such hearing as required by law: carried Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert; Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. The"Planning Commission reporting on the request for Outside Utility Connection, filed by Ralph C. Coffey, Yakima Pallet & Bin, Inc., and recommending approval of said'Outside Utility Connection, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by McNeice, that the Outside Utility Connection for•Yakima Pallet & Bin, Inc., be approved and the Outside Hookup Agreement be signed: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. The Commission reporting on the Motion recommending to the Council the amending of the General Plan to add the Central Business District Plan, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by McNeice, that December 18, 1967, be fixed as the time of Hearing by the City Council on said matter: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. The following reports and estimates for work performed during the month of November, 1967, on various construction projects at the Yakima Municipal Airport were submitted for payment: CONTRACTOR and PROJECT Report Dated Amount for Payment W. M. YEAMAN.•Construction work . Airport Terminal Bldg. (approved for payment by Villesvik & Smith) 12/1/67 $20,102.25 VILLESVIK & SMITH, Architects - Architect's Fee - Payment #6. Additions and Alterations to Airport Terminal Bldg. 12/1/67 754.67 COOK- LEWIS. Construction work • on Airport Office Bldg. (approved for payment by R. S. Cameron, ' ° Architect). 12/11/67 • 15,994.14 It was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown, that said reports with respect to the progress on said projects at the Yakima Municipal Airport, be approved and that the progress estimates therein set forth be approved and payment of the same authorized: Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. The City Treasurer submitted the following Investment Report: Mr. Craig McMicken City Manager Yakima, Washington Dear Sir: The following investments were purchased during the month of November, 1967: CURRENT EXPENSE ° U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #16605318/20 @ 10M • • SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 20926 - Due 2/23/68 $29,554.37 $ 29,554.37 CITY STREET TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #11776 @ 5/ -63 Days Due 2/19/68 15,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #1224 @ 5% -94 Days Due 2/19/68 15,000.00 30,000.00 CITY GARAGE U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL 416605172 @ 10M SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 20927 -Due 4/25/68 9,752.78 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #16606049 @ 10M SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 21376 -Due 2/23/68 9,873.90 19,626.68 ARTERIAL STREET TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #1223 @ 5% -180 Days Due 5/15/68 15,000.00 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #16606120/2 @ 10M SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 21396 -Due 5/23/68 29,167.80 44,167.80 AIRPORT - I TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6188 @ 5/ -6 Mos. Due 5/17/68 10,000.00 10,000.00 • TRANSIT - I • U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #16606315 @ 10M SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 21479 -Due 11/30/68 9,442.87 9,442.87 IRRIGATION • - YAKIMA L.I.D. #960 - WARRANT #7 @ 5% 12,899.34 YAKIMA L.I.D. #965. - WARRANT #3 @ 5% 23,978.47 YAKIMA L.I.D. #966 - WARRANT #2 @ 5% 8,600.00' - 45,477.81 365 DECEMBER 11, 1967 SEWER CONSTRUCTION TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6187 @ 5% -144 Days Due 4/9/68 $ 15,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #880 -224 @ 5% -144 Days 10,000.00 Due 4/9/68 . TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #11775 @ 5% -234 Days Due 7/8/68 10,900.00 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #15997557/8 @ 10M. . SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 21348 -Due 6/30/68 19,349.08 $ 54,349.08 FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION YAKIMA L.I.D. #950 - BONDS #1/20 Inclusive & 1 BONDS #25/45 Inclusive 20,083.51 20,083.51 1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION j TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #880 -225 @ 5% -Due 3/1/68 15,0,00.00 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #16606073 @ 10M SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 21362 -Due 2/23/68 9,9'79.93 24,979.93 1 FIRE CAPITAL U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #16606050 @ 10M SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 21375 -Due 2/23/68 9,873.90 `9,873.90 CEMETERY TRUST 0 YAKIMA L.I.D. #963 - WARRANT #7 @ 5% 5,746.56 YAKIMA L.I.D.. #964 - WARRANT #3 @ 5% 5,5 11,293.74 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT, 1967 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #812533 & #812531 @ 50M 1 SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 21354 - Due 2/8/68 99,026.78 BILL U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BIL#7609752 ® 100M SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 21355 - Due 3/7/68 98,630.67 197,657.45 I Total investments purchased during the month of November $506,507.14 The following investments were sold during the month of November, 1967: . ARTERIAL STREET U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL - SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #44571 9,440.40 9,440.40 AIRPORT i TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6124 10,000.00 10,000.00 IRRIGATION 1 I TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6084, "10,000.00 U.S. TREASURY.: DISCOUNT 'BILLS #15996553/4 @ 10M SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 18066 19,624.60 0 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #15356765 @ 10M SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #44572 9,440.40 39,065.00 WATER -SEWER U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #811963 ® 50M SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 18067 49,061.50 49,061.50 CUMULATIVE RESERVE FOR DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #15356768/9 ® 10M • SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #44574 18,880.80 18,880.80 SEWER CONSTRUCTION TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8314 5,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #539 15,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6086 15,000.00 35,000.00 DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6129 15,000.00 15,000.00 FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION YAKIMA L.I.D. #950 - WARRANTS #1/5 Inclusive 23,923.38 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #15996555/6 @ 10M SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 18065 19,624.60 YAKIMA L.I.D. #921 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 712.22 YAKIMA L.I.D. #929 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 4,600.31 YAKIMA L.I.D. #931 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 163.29 48,963.80 CEMETERY TRUST YAKIMA L.I.D. #950 - WARRANT #3 1,779.67 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6085 10,000.00 YAKIMA L.I.D. #865 - BONDS #21/22 ,1,000.000' YAKIMA L.I.D. #914 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 377.89. YAKIMA L.I.D. #928 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 1;631.94 14,789.50 L. I. GUARANTY YAKIMA L.I.D. #912 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 331.19 331.19 366 DECEMBER 11, 1967 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT,' 1967 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6145 - $15,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8351 15,000.00 . TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #880 -200 15,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #1145 15,000.00 U.S TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #7483580 @ 100M SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 20216 99,454.89 159,454.89 Total investments during the month of November, •1967 $ 399,987.08 CITY TREASURER'S. SURPLUS CASH INVESTED DURING NOVEMBER, 1967 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #4432318 @ 5M, #16606314 @ IOM . & #905812/3 @ 50M - SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 21480 Due 11/30/68 - THE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE . $108,592.97 $108,592.97 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - Due 11/30/68 . SEATTLE -FIRST NATIONAL BANK 66,135.30 66,135.30 - U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #969085 @ 50M, #16733106 @ 10M & #4641094 @ 5M - SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #1921 Due /30/68 - NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON 61,405.07 61,407.07 Total Treasurer's surplus cash invested during the month of November -$ 236,133.34 CITY TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH INVESTMENTS SOLD DURING NOVEMBER, 1967 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #15356766/7 @ 10M & #733800 @ 50M - SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #44573 SEATTLE -FIRST NATIONAL BANK 66,082..80 66,082.80 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS. #15356752/5 @ 10M . #733797 @ 50M - SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 14767 & U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #3958072 @ 5M & • #15356750/1 @ 10M - SAFEKEEPING RECEIPT #SKR 14768 . THE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE 108,564.60 108,564.60 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #4047127 @ 5M, #15338929 @ 10M & #773,608 @ 50M - SAFEKEEPING REC. #1256 - NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON • 61,546.69 • 61,546.69 Total Treasurer's Surplus cash investments sold during November, 1967 - $ 236,194.09 Yours very truly, • (s) Gladys H. Richter City Treasurer APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE . (s).-John-M. Larson MAYOR . (s) Craig McMicken CITY MANAGER . (s) A::. R. McGraw DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (s) Gladys H. Richter CITY TREASURER It. was MOVED by Brown, seconded by McNeice, that the report of the City Treasurer dated November 30, 1967, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. . The City Engineer reported the following estimates for work performed during the month of November, 1967, for payment: The following are monthly estimates: . Project • Contract Awarded & Contractor Fund Amount'• • Englewood Heights Addition & May 15, 1967 LID #963 Other Sanitary Sewers DeBlasio Brothers 520 -930 $2,979:.97 Englewood Heights -No. 58th Ave. July 24, 1967 LID #960 & Other Paving Improvements Superior Asphalt & Concrete • LID #965 11,464.11 Yakima Municipal Airport Improve- •July 19, 1967 912 -950 43,554.13 ment Sch. I Yakima Cement & Asphalt Pay.Co. • Yakima Municipal Airport Improve- July 19, 1967 ment Sch. II Knobel's Electric, Inc.' 912 -950 12,778.49 West Nob Hill Blvd. Arterial October 16, 1967 LID #965 Imp. So. 16th to 24th Ave. Superior Asphalt & Concrete 370 -930 6,306.61 • The following are semi -final estimates: Valley View Estates Domestic October 2, .1967 LID #966 Water DeBlasio Construction Co. 520 -930 1,077.15. Electrical Work at Englewood August 14, 1967 Hgts. Pump Station Knobel's Electric, Inc. 520 -940 62.46 The following is a final estimate:.. . Sanitary Sewer System Sealing August 21, 1967 Project "1967" The Penetryn System, Inc. 580 2,395.14 I • 367 • . • • DECEMBER • 11 , 1967 • It was MOVED by Lambert, 'seconded by Keith, that the report of the City Engineer dated December 5, 1967, with respect to the progress on the various construction projects of the City of Yakima, be approved'and that the progress estimates therein set forth be approved and payment of the same authorized: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice,•and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. 11-I A Damage Claim having been filed by Chan B. Madsen, 2505 Powerhouse Road, in the amount . of $332.29 for damages caused by a sewer backup, it was MOVED BY Robinson, seconded by Brown, that said damage claim be referred to the City Manager and•Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNece, and. Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Brown asked about the availability of snow removal equipment at the Yakima Municipal Airport, stating that money had been appropriated in the 1967 Budget . for the • purchase of such equipment,,and requested information on this matter. Public Works Direc- tor John Mayo stated that Airport Manager Eakin and former City Manager Smith did go to Portland, Oregon, to look at some used snow equipment, but did not purchase it. He further stated that Airport Manager Eakin has arranged for two graders to be stored at the Airport where they are available on a rental basis. City Manager McMicken referred to his Report #8, regarding L.I.D. Interest Rates, and stated that we still have on hand $56,000 worth of 4% Bonds which we were not able to sell. q He stated that after discussion with the City Treasurer, Finance Director, and Council members, he feels there should be a change in the interest rate on newly formed L.I.D.'s in the future, and that this can be done by either establishing a firrn1 rate at 6% for the foreseeable future, or indicating that rates will be flexible, reflecting market con - �' ditions, not exceed 8% limited by law. Discussion by Councilman indicated that they e1 concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director and would prefer to establish a firm rate at 6 %. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that effective as of January 1, .1968, until changed by action of the Council, the interest rate on newly formed L.I.D.'s be 6 %: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, .McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. _ City Manager McMicken stated that State Law requires that out of State travel by City personnel be authorized by the City Council, and recommended that such authorization be given for Alice Bachison and Walter Dutcher to travel to Portland, Oregon, to pick up prisoners at a cost of $30.00, indicating that this trip has already been made. It was MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded by Lambert, that authorization be • given allowing said trip, with expenses of $30 paid: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. • Sister Lorna Marie Coburn and approximately twelve students from St. Joseph's Academy were present at this meeting and discussed matters of city street lighting and the organization of the Yakima Metropolitan Park District with City Council members. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded by Keith, that we do now adjourn at the hour of 4:25 P.M.: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. • • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY AO m DATE 4/1/44; CO ILMAN . /l L X DAT E /,// v 2 COUNCILMAN ATTEST: • 7 ��t . C I T Y • C L E R KM A Y O R • l • • • • • • • • • • • • •