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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/29/1968 Business Meeting 2.• • • JANUARY 29, 1968 The Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson presiding, Councilmen Brown, Keith, qU' Lambert, McNeice, and Robinson, City Manager McMicken, and-City Attorney Andrews present • D-1' on roll call. Councilman Kurbitz absent on roll call. (Councilman Kurbitz present after a 3:10 P.M.) • The Invocation was given by Councilman Brown. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 22, 1968, having been duly certified • accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing to'have said minutes read publicly,. Mayor-Larson declared said minutes approved as recorded. This being the time fixed for the Hearing on Petition No. 568, filed by Va -Alta, Inc., . requesting rezone of property situated southeast of the intersection of 9th and East "A" Streets, Mayor Larson requested a report on this matter. Acting Planning Director Ed Loidhamer reported that the applicant is requesting rezone of said property.from"R -3, Multiple Family Zone, to B -3, General Business Zone, to, construct a 120 unit Motel and other business facilities. He further stated that the'Planning Department staff and the Planning Commission recommended that the application be•approved and said property be rezoned as requested. Mr. Leonard Cockrill, Attorney, and Secretary of Va -Alta, Inc., being present and speaking in favor of the rezone, stated that this is an-application to rezone the north half of a block, the south half of which is already zoned for general • business, in order to construct a 120 unit Motel -Hotel convention facility. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Keith, seconded by McNeice, that Ordinance No. 995 rezoning said property be read: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson. . voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz absent. It was then MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lambert, that Ordinance No. 995 accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning said property, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Lambert, Larson, McNeice,.and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz absent. ORDINANCE.NO. 995_, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning certain property situated on the east side of North 9th Street between "A" Street and East Yakima Avenue, in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R-3, Multiple Family Zone, to'B -3, General Business Zone. This being the time fixed for the Hearing, on Petition No. 578, filed by Va -Alta, Inc., requesting Vacation of the entire alley in Block 190, Huson's Addition, Acting Planning • Director Ed Loidhamer reported that in addition to the rezone request, Va- Alta, Inc., has filed an alley vacation request, and that the Planning Department Staff.and the Planning 'Commission recommended approval of said alley vacation. An Ordinance providing for vacation of the entire alley in Block 190, Huson's Addition, having been read, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Brown, that said Ordinance be passed as read. Councilman Robinson asked if the'strip of property owned by the City is accessible in any other way than by the alley. Acting Planning Director Ed Loidhamer stated that access to this property can be gained on the other side of the fence on East Yakima Avenue. Public Works Director John Mayo explained that Va -Alta wants to purchase all or part. of this triangular piece of property owned by the City and that Mr. Noel, property owner in this vicinity, has also indicated an interest in purchasing some of this property, which is a part the alley. (Kurbitz present after 3:10 P.M.) Mr. Leonard Cockrill stated that Va -Alta would like to acquire all or part of this strip of property owned by the City and, although there hasn't been any formal agreement with the Noel families regarding the purchase of • this property, he is certain such an agreement can be reached, as the Noel families had no objection to the vacation of the alley. Councilman Robinson stated that he feels that the City's interest is to get a fair price for this tract. He further stated that he • feels that we should have the sale of the property.settled.first before approving the vacation. City' Manager McMicken stated that the Staff had discussed the matter and thought that the rezone and vacation matters . should come first; and, if approved, then the matter of the sale of the property settled : and that he feels the prospective purchasers are going to pay a reasonable sum. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that action on the Ordinance providing for the Vacation • • of said property be continued for one week, or until the matter of the sale of the property is settled. Councilman Keith stated that he feels that the staff has worked out the processing of these matters satisfactorily and that we would be complicating the whole matter by delaying it a week. Councilman Robinson stated that he feels that the matter should be delayed so that the sale and vacation can be considered at the same time. After due discussion, Mayor Larson called for the vote on the Motion to continue the action on the Ordinance providing for said Vacation, and it carried: Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, • Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice'vote. Keith voting nay by voice vote. • It was then MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Keith, that an Ordinance be drawn authorizing the sale of this piece of property owned by the City: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken . asked what kind of Ordinance or Resolution the Council would like drawn up. Council members indicated that it depends on whatever agreement is made between Va -Alta, Inc., and the Noel families. Mr. Noel, Sr., being present, stated that he doesn't believe that the Noels are interested in that piece of property at this time. • • Petition No. 591, having been filed with the City Clerk on January 23, 1968, by Walter • Bohen, requesting the vacation of a public utility easement located at the corner of Cornell and 7th Avenue fronting on Mead, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that said Petition be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Keith,. Lambert,' Larson, and,Robinson voting aye by voice vote. - MOVED by Brown, seconded by Robinson, that Ordinance No. 996 creating the City of Yakima Urban Arterial Fund, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. • ORDINANCE NO. 996, AN ORDINANCE creating the City of Yakima Urban Arterial Fund as a special fund of the City of Yakima; designating the purpose of said fund, the source of money to be.depbsited in said fund, and limiting expenditures therefrom; and creating Chapter 3.74, consisting of Sections 3.74.010, .020, and .030 as a new Chapter and as new Sections of the Ci_ty•of Yakima Municipal.Code. • • Mrs. Linda Osborn and Mrs. Beverly Wart, being present at this meeting, Mrs. Osborn presented information regarding a Petition with 889 signatures of parents who are con- cerned about the admission of minors to movies of questionable morality, and read a prepared statement referring to this matter. She also read letters received by Mrs. Wart • • 383 JANUARY 29, 1968 in answer to ones she had written from Fred M. Vinson, Jr., Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Washington, answering one written to the President of the United States; and letters from Senator Warren G. Magnuson and Congresswoman Catherine May. Mrs. Osborn further read in her statement that they were "filing this material and peti- tions with the City Council and County Commissioners requesting that an ordinance be passed and enforced by legal authorities that admittance be refused to any minor under 18 II years of age, unless accompanied by a parent or adult to any immoral or adult movie'with Yakima City and /or County including Drive-in Theaters, and no more thah two features be shown .. per evening." (While reference was made to filing a Petition with the City of Yakima, it was not done at this time - there was an indication in discussion that the current petition would be filed with the County. Copies of the statement read by Mrs. Osborn and the letters referred to were filed with the City Clerk on this date, January 29, 1968.) Mrs. Wart asked if there is any way that an ordinance could be passed requir- ing theater owners to post notice in the theaters when adult or movies of questionable morality are to be shown and should prohibit minors under 18 attending She also mentioned foreign films being shown that they felt were not proper for children.1 Council members asked City ,Attorney Andrews if an Ordinance can be written that would restrict . attendance as requested. City Attorney Andrews stated that there are two cases now pending before the United States Supreme Court regarding censorship, and it will probably be better to await the outcome of these before attempting any local legislation ... on this matter, as the States and Cities will then have some guidelines to follow. Mr. Mike M ercy., owner of the two Yakima theaters in the City Limits, stated that they do make a policy of not showing such films as mentioned by Mrs. Osborn and Mrs. Wart, and suggested that one positive way to end the showing of these films is by non - participation. He also stated that there is a certain obligation on the parents' part regarding allowing children to attend certain movies. Mr. Mercy stated that with respect to the foreign films, the ones in this series are good films, according to the Legion of Decency. He further stated that he will be glad to work with anybody in any way concerning the theaters he operates. Mr. Herb Blisard, representing Yakima Valley College, spoke regarding the foreign film series;, stating that it is being sponsored by the College and shown at a downtown theater because the College does not have the facilities, and stated that these films are selected with the idea of art value. He further stated that these foreign films have been well received and that they did cut two films from the series. Council members indicated they feel that our Supreme Court has gone a long way in trying to protect minors, and they are hopeful that the two cases now before the Supreme Court will protect the children. They further . indicated that the City Council has an obligation to our citizens not to spend their funds for unnecessary litigation and do look to the parents to protect their children. Don Tait, a county resident, indicated that he does not feel that the City Council should leave the matter to the Federal Government. After due discussion, Mayor Larson stated that the City Manager, Staff and City Council will take this matter under consideration, and. asked Mrs. Osborn if she wished to file her petition with the Council. Mrs. Osborn stated that she is going to file it with the County Commissioners. y- With reference to a letter written to the President of West Coast Airlines by the Yakima Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Howard Hettinger, Attorney, and Mr. Jim Fletcher, Assistant Mana- ger of the Yakima Chamber of Commerce, were present to ask the City to join with the Chamber of Commerce in participating in an investigation of the complaints received, and suggesting that West Coast Airlines be invited to participate in this investigation. Mr. Hettinger stated that the City of Yakima depends upon a good air service,, and the Chamber of Commerce's interest is not one of attack, but one of finding out if there is some substance to the complaints received. City Manager McMicken suggested that as a part of this investigation of these complaints a survey at the airport be included, which would give people a chance to make comments. He further suggested that the Airport Manager could construct a box at the airport, with a sign on it asking for comments regarding the Air- port, air service, personnel, etc., and asking them to sign it and place it in the box. Mr. McMicken also suggested that in addition to the information they might gather from these comments, they might use what resources are available to actuall inquire of the travellers what their comments would be. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Keith, seconded by McNeice, that the City Council and City Staff work with the Chamber of Commerce as negotiations are made with West Coast Airlines for improved service carried, 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 Decemb r 1967: CURRENT EXPENSE U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #15997557/8 C 10M SKR #21348 - Due 6/30/68 $ 19,3 9.08 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #4432667/8 ® 5M & #16793'961/3 @ 10M - SKR #21984 - Due 3/28/68 39,4;5.46 58,844.54 CITY STREET U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #16794030 @ 10M "- SKR #21981 - Due 6/27/68 9,7 6.49 9,726.49 • IRRIGATION YAKIMA L.I.D. #965 - WARRANT #5 @ 5% 7,3 1.52 , 7,301.52 FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION • YAKIMA L.I.D. #952 - BONDS #32/78 Incl. ® 23,500.00 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #16794107/8 ®10M SKR #21958 - Due 6/27/68 19,452.99 42.952.99 •. • :. 384 JANUARY 29, 1968 . 1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #970196 @ 50M • SKR #21938 Due 3/14/68. $ 49,473.50 U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #16606457/9 @ 10M SKR #21939 - Due 2/29/68 29,750.40 79,223.90 FIRE CAPITAL . U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #871787 @ 50M SKR #21995 - Due 9/30/68 47,884.03 47,884.03 CEMETERY TRUST • YAKIMA L.I.D. #952 - BONDS #1 &. #136/163 Incl. @ 4% 14,205:56 YAKIMA L.I'.D. #960 - WARRANT #8 @ 5% `.4,162.59 YAKIMA L.I.D. #963 - WARRANT #8 @ 5% 225.72 YAKIMA L.I.D. #965 - WARRANT #4 @ 5% 10.45 18,604.32 • TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH YAKIMA L.I.D. #952 - BONDS #79/81 Incl. & #92/135 Incl. . @ 4% . 23,500.00 .U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #871780 @ 50M SKR #21937 -- Due 9/30/68 47,907.28 71,407.28 •Total investments pure(iased during the month of December, 1967 $335,945.07 The following investments were sold during the month of December, 1967: CITY STREET . TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #880 -212 $ 15,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6168 • .15,000.00 30,000.00 MUNICIPAL GARBAGE ' • TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #1177 10,000.00 10,000.00 WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION 1964 PRINCIPAL & INTEREST TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6105 15,000.00 TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #538 15,000.00 30,000.00 • WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION 1956 PRINCIPAL& INTEREST TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6131 10,000.00 10,000.00 CUMULATIVE RESERVE FOR DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #15997123/6. @ 10M SKR #18624 39,252.67 • YAKIMA L.I.D. #952 — WARRANT #2 12,624.25 51,876.92 SEWER CONSTRUCTION • U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #15997557/8 @ 10M SKR #21348 19,349.08 19,349.08 . FIREMEN'S. RELIEF & PENSION . YAKIMA L.I.D. #901 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 391.13 YAKIMA L.I.D. #903 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 . 10,052.38 YAKIMA L.I.D. #933 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 5,117.64 YAKIMA L.I.D. #952 - WARRANTS #3/5 Incl. & WARRANTS #7/9 Incl. 56,964.70 YAKIMA L.I.D. #959 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 865.92 YAKIMA L.I.D. #938 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 3;073.04 76,464.81 1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION • U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #15997127 @ 10M & #812100 @ 50M - SKR #18623 58,879.00 58,879.00 • FIRE CAPITAL U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #812169 @ 50M SKR #18751 49,015.00 49,015.00 CEMETERY TRUST YAKIMA L.I.D. #847— BONDS #97/100 2,000.00 YAKIMA L.I.D. #911 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 1,261.00 YAKIMA L.I.D. #934 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1. 1,345.80 YAKIMA L.I.D. #935 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1. 1,301.73 • YAKIMA L.I.D. #952 - WARRANTS #1 & #6 14,243.28 YAKIMA L.I.D. #958 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 610.69 20,762.50 Total investments sold during the month of December. 1967 $ 356,347.31 APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE (s) John M. Larson . MAYOR Yours very truly, (s) Craig McMicken CITY MANAGER • ( (s). W. Leonard Crose DIRECTOR OF FINANC Gladys H. Richter E City Treasurer • (s) Gladys H. Richter CITY TREASURER GHR:dh 385 JANUARY '29, 1968 It was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown, that the report of the City Treasurer dated December 31, 1967, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, belaccepted and approved: carried. Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert Larson, McNeice, arid Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Robinson referred to the amount of $954,000.00 cash on hand after investments and stated that he would hope that there can be an allalysis to find out if some of this can be invested, as it seems that at the end of each month there is a very large cash balance on hand. Mayor Larson stated that the Investment Committee is trying to get as much cash invested as possible. City Manager McMicken stated that he and II the former Finance Director, Ray McGraw, have talked about this matter and he has also talked with the new Finance Director, Leonard Crose, and he informed Council members that within the next couple of weeks an analysis will be made and a report given to the Council. The matter of prohibiting on- street parking on 16th Avenue between Nob Hill Blvd. and. Lincoln Ave., having been continued from January 22, 1968, City Manager McMicken stated that Public Works Director Join Mayo is prepared to give us . more detail, or if the Council wishes this may be an item that would follow the reconstruction of the street. It was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Kurbitz, that this matter be postponed indefinitely, with the hope that the people who live on that street will recognize that there will not be parking on the street during the construction and after it: carried, Brown; Keith, Kurbitz Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Robirisod stated that he hopes that the people will be informed so that it can be a matter of general interest to them and that he feels we shouldn't inconvenience them until the time comes that we have to do it. A Notice of Completion of North 56th Avenue Arterial Improvement, L.I.D. No. 960 -1, having been submitted by the City Engineer, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that February 26, 1968, be fixed as the time of Hearing on the Assessment Roll for this district and that the City Clerk give due notice of publication to each property owner as provided by law: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice. and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. 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 4:30 P.M.: c9rri'e'd, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. 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