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Home My WebLink About07/01/1959 Business Meeting1 I . 529 JULY 11 1959 The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Bostic, Councilmen Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson, City Attorney Arntson and City Manager Allison present on roll call. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 24, 1959 were approved as corrected. An ordinance providing for the appropriation of $1,000.00 in the Municipal Garbage Fund for maintenance - equipment parts and repairs, having been read in its entirety at the regular meeting on June 24, 1959, and laid on the table for one week and now being read by title only, it was MOVED by Burns, seconded by Oliver that said ordinance No. 10 providing for such appropriation, be passed as read: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 10, AN ORDINANCE providing for the appropriation from the unappropriated moneys in the Municipal Garbage Fund for credit to Account 7 -46, Maintenance-Equipment- Parts & Repairs of the Maintenance and Operation classif ication.of the Murd--ipal Garbage Budget, and declaring an emergency. An ordinance providing for the appropriation of $90.00 in the Current Expense Fund for the purpose of adjusting the pay of the Municipal Court Clerk due to a typograp- hical error in the 1959 Budget, having been read in its entirety at the regular meeting on June 24, 1959 and laid on the table for one week, and now being read by title only, it was MOVED•by Larson, seconded by Barber that Ordinance No. 11 providing for said appropriation be passed as read: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 11, AN ORDINANCE providing for the appropriation from the unappropriated moneys in the Current Expense Fund for the purpose of adjusting the pay of the Municip- al Court Clerk and declaring an emergency. . This being the time for hearing on Resolution No. C -1698 providing for the improvement of certain property by the construction of sidewalks and there having been many petit- ions, duly filed, protesting said project and Don - Tunstall Attorney representing Garret Anderson, Florence Hamburg and many other-s &n--d property owners both for and against said project being.present and all persons having been heard, it was MOVED by Coombs, seconded.by Barber that this hearing be continued to the regular meeting of July 15, 1959 and the protests be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and recommend- ation: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. This being the time for the hearing on Resolution No. C -1697 providing for the improve- ment of certain property by the installation of concrete curbs and gutters and this improvement being closely related to and being in some of the same area covered by the Sidewalk improvement provided for in Resolution No. C -169$, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Oliver that this hearing be continued to the regular meeting of July 15, 1959 with the Sidewalk hearing: carried, Bostic, 'Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. This being the time for the hearing on Resolution No. C -1704 providing for the improve- ment of certain property by the construction of concrete curbs and gutters and concrete sidewalks on the East side of Fifth Avenue from Walnut Street to Chestnut Street and Mr. Elery Van Diest, attorney, representing certain property owners wanting the removal of he �n�dian barrier located in this area and Mr. Carl Loy representing Mr. Rd1ph ,H.Irw' n,, arbian` rUIP- $ Dairy Queen who is protesting the construction of the curb, gutter and sidewalks, and Mr. Marion Pierce, realtor testifying on the devaluation of property and income due to the median barrier and some property owners being present and all being heard both for and against said improvement and the removal of the median barrier, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Barber that the City Attorney be and is hereby directed to prepare the necessary resolution directing the removal of the traffic divid- er and the City Engineer be and is hereby directed to prepare plans and estimates excluding sidewalks from X11 ": of the north two lots: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Olivet and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. This being the time for hearing on Resolution No. C -1700 providing for the impry vement of certain property by construction of water mains and sewers in Harland Phipps' Addit- ion and the South 164 feet of the Northwest Quarter, of the Northeast Quarter, of the Northwest Quarter, of Section 22, Township 13,North, Range 18 E.W.M. EXCEPT R/W for Streets and Mr. Walter Kohagen protesting the improvements because he would not receive any benefits therefrom - Mr. Kohagen's property being an orchard and the income from the orchard being greater than that of platted property, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Barber that this hearing be postponed one week to July 8, 1959, 4 P1M. for further investigation: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. A letter from City Manager Allison to the Council regarding the appointment of three council members to the City County Health Board as required by State law R.C.W. 70.46. 030. Moved by Robinson, seconded by Burns that Council members Coombs, Barber and Oliver serve on the City County Health Board (the next meeting to be called July 10, 1959, 2 P.M.): carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. The City Clerk certifying Byron W. Yaden, Stephen three members selected by Employees' Referendum on Coombs, seconded by Barber that the certificate be under advisement: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, voting aye by voice vote. _ � H. Huza and W. B. McLain% being the June 26, 1959, it was moved by accepted and said nominees be taken Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson The Clerk of the Council read a letter of resignation from Walter J. Robinson, resigning as a member of the Civil Service Commission of the Fire and Police Depart- ments. It was moved by Barber, seconded by Oliver that the Council accept Mr..Robinson's resignation with great regret: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. 530 JULY 1, 1959 Moved by Robinson, seconded by Coombs that Charles R. Lyon, a local attorney, be appoint ed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robinson on the Civil Service Commission from July 1, 1959 to December 31, 1961: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Moved by Larson, seconded by Robinson that Mr's. CtCeal Coombs, a member.of the Council, represent the City of Yakima at the Institute of Government at the University of Washir. ton in Seattle: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson. voting aye by voice vote. The City Attorney having been requested by the Council to prepare a Resolution before the close of this meeting and said request having been complied with, the Clerk of the Council read a Resolution directing the removal of the traffic divider on South 5th Avenue between Walnut and Chestnut Streets and repealing Resolution No. C -1705. It was moved by Robinson, seconded by Barber that said Resolution be passed as read: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. D -11, A RESOLUTION directing the removal of the traffic divider on South 5th Avenue between Walnut and Chestnut Streets and repealing Resolution No. C -1705. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. That the traffic divider located in the center of South 5th Avenue between Walnut and Chestnut Streets shall be removed forthwith and-the City Manager is hereby directed to procure such removal. Section 2. That Resolution No. C -1705 of the City of Yakima is hereby repealed. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 1st day of July,1959. ATTEST: J. A. SMITH ( S E A L) THOMAS C. BOSTIC Clerk of the Council Mayor City Manager's Business Report: City Manager Allison read the investment report for May: May 31, 1959 City Manager Yakima, Washington Dear Sir: The following investments were purchased during the month of May: L. I. Guaranty Yakima L.I.D. #855 - Bonds 20/31 $ 61000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #868 - Warrant 4 139998.62 Yakima L.I.D. #868 - Warrant 5 100.00 $ 209098.62 Firements Relief &.Pension Yakima Yakima L.I.D. #806 - Bonds 28/31 29000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #844 - Bonds 57/64 4,000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #852 - Bonds 52/79 14,000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #855 —Bonds 53/66 7,000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #865 - Bonds 6/11 3,0 00.00 30,000.00 Policemen's Relief & Pension Yakima L.I.D. #725 - Bonds 21/25 500.00 Yakima L.I.D. ;760 - Bonds 25/26 1,000.00 Yakima L.I.D. 843 - Bonds 3/19 8,500.00 109000.00 Cemetery Trust Yakima L.I.D. #663 - Bond 14 200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #665 - Bonds 30/31 1,000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #668 - Bonds 21/22 600.00 Yakima L.I.D. #677 - Bond 12 200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #681 - Bond 11 200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #689 - Bonds 38/41 29000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #717 - Bonds 14/17 400.00 Yakima L.I.D. #724 - Bonds 14/15 400.00 Yakima L.I.D. #735 - Bonds 25/27 19500.00 Yakima L.I.D. #761 - Bonds 13/15 600.00 Yakima L.I.D. #787.- Bonds 14/17 400.00 Yakima L.I.D. #829 - Bonds 7/13 1,400.00 Yakima L.I.D. #849 - Warrants 47/5$ 1,200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #850 - Warrants 60/75 1,600.00 Yakima L.I.D. #851 - Bonds 7/17 39300.00 . _ 15,000.00 Grand Total of Investments Purchased $ 75,09$.62 1 1 1 1 �I 1 JULY 1, 1959 Investment report - May 31, 1959 Page 2 The following investments were repaid during the month of May: Cemetery Trust Yakima L.I.D. #730,- Bonds 11/12 200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #793 - Bonds 10 /11 400.00 600.00 Water Sewer Revenue Bond Redemption. "195611, Reserve a/c Yakima L.I.D. #855 - Bonds 1/31 15,119.14 15,119.14 Cumulative Reserve for.City Library_ Buildi Yakima – L.T.D. 735. - Bond 24 #674 - 500.00 (Sold to Firemen's Relief and Pension) _ Yakima L.I.D. #806 - Bonds 2$/31 29000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #844 - Bonds 57 -64 4,000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #$52 - Bonds 52/79 14,000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #855 - Bonds 53/66 7,000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #865 - Bonds 6/11 3,000.00 (Sold to Policemen's Relief & Pension) Yakima L.I.D. #725.- Bonds 21/25 500.00 Yakima L.I.D. #760 - Bonds 25 26 1,000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #843 - Bonds 3X9 8,500.00 (Sold to Cemetery Trust) Yakima L.I.D. #663 - Bond 14 200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #665 - Bonds 30/31 1,000.00 Yakima LI.D. #66$ - Bonds 21/22 600.00 Yakima L..I.D. #677 - Bond 12 200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #681 - Bond 11 200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #689 - Bonds 38/41 29000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #717 - Bonds 14/17 400.00 Yakima LI.D. #724 - Bonds 14/15 400.00 Yakima L..I.D. #735 - Bonds 25/27 1,500.00 Yakima L.I.D. #761 —Bonds 13/15 600.00 Yakima L.I.D. #787 - Bonds 14/17 400.00 Yakima L.I.D. #$29 - Bonds 7/13 1,400.00 Yakima L.I.D. #849 - Warrants 47/58 19200.00 Yakima L.I.D.' #850 - Warrants 60/75 19600.00 Yakima L.I.D. #$51 - Bonds 7/17 - 3,300.00 (Sold to Private Individual) Yakima L.I.D. #674 - Bond 13 150.00 Yakima L.I.D. #747 - Bond 19 500.00 Yakima L.I.D. #768 - Bonds 9/13 375:00 Yakima Yakima L.I.D. L.I.D. #775 - #$62' - Bond Bond.1/11 16 200.00 5,073.64 619798.64 Grand Total of Investments Repaid - $ 77,517.78 GHR:dh Yours very truly, APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Gladys H. Richter City Manager City Treasurer May Moved by Larson, seconded by Coombs that the;/report be accepted as read: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye-by voice vote. The following investment report for June was read by Mr. Allison: June 30, 1959 City Manager Yakima, Washington Dear Sir: The following investments were purchased during the month of June: L.I. Guaranty Yakima L.I.D. #868 - Warrant 6 $ 109008.00 Yakima L.I.D. #868 - Warrant 7 28.64 $ 10,036.64 Water Deposit e.5. Treasury Discount Bills 6663025/026 #1316941 24,801.00 U.S. Treasury Discount Bills #6499103/104 #1307635 24,801.00' 49,602.00 531 FPF-. JULY 11 1959 Investment report June 30- cont'd- Water Sewer Revenue Bond Redemption, "1956" Reserve a/c U.S. Treasury Discount Bills #6499102 #13097634 14,880.60 14,880.60 $ 74,519.24 The following investments were sold during the month of June: Water Deposit U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #6401687/6$$ #1259550 24,$22.00 U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #6401731/732 24,$22.00 499644.00 Cemetery Trust Yakima L.I.D. #799 - Bonds 19/20 200..00 200.00 $ 491 44.00 GHR:dh Yours very truly, APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE s /Gladys Richter S/ E. J. ALLISON City Manager Gladys H. Richter s/ GLADYS H. RICHTER City Treasurer City Treasurer. It was moved by Barber, seconded by Larson that said report be accepted as_read: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. The City Engineer's estimates for payments on projects for the month of June were read by the City Manager - Yakima Asphalt & Paving DeBlasio Brothers DeBlasio Brothers Valley Roofing Co. Kenny Drive and various other sts -LID #870 12th avenue South - Storm Drain Mary Lin Park Sewer, Schedule 1 Schedule 11 Re- roofing City Hall $ '1,74$.$7 7$.74 139.91 1,619.87 1,454.54 .i Moved by Coombs, seconded by Robinson that said estimates be accepted as read-: carried, Bostic, Barber, Burns', Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. City Manager Allison read a letter from City Attorney Arntson outlining the present ordinances and the findings were that the City does not have authority to control weeds inside the City. The Council then authorized the writing of an ordinance to cover the situation. The City Council-also authorized City Manager Allison to make a study and get bidsr ° re- codifying city ordinances. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by the Mayor at the hour of 7:40 P.M. ATTEST: i or the MAYOR 1 1 1