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AUGUST 19, 1959
The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Bostic, Councilmen Barber, Burns, Coombs,
Larson, City Manager Allison and City Attorney Arntson present on roll call. Council-
men Oliver and Robinson absent.
The invocation was given by Councilman Larson.
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 12, were approved as read.
This being the. time for the continuation of hearing on item No. ' 5 of Resolution No.
D -15, being a resolution of intention to improve certain streets by surfacing and the
construction of curbs and gutters, the hearing on all other items in said resolution
having been completed at the regular meetings of 'the City Council on August 5, and 12,
1959, and Attorney Shropshire now waiving the protest and objection filed August 12,
1959 on behalf of Mrs. L. C. Rogers, and there being no further protests in writing or
otherwise to said improvements, it was MOVED by Burns, seconded by Barber that Ordinance
No. 23, providing for said improvement and creating L.I.D. No. 876, be passed as read:
carried, Barber., Burns, Coombs, Larson and Bostic voting aye on roll call. Oliver and
Robinson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 232 AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by
grading, ballasting, surfacing with asphaltic concrete and constructing concrete curbs
and gutters, together with necessary drainage features, establising a Local Improvement
District, providing for the method of payment thereof and creating a special fund.
The hearing on Assessment Roll for L.I.D. No. 863, being the Lincoln Heights Water
District, having been o oS ed continued on this date, and City Attorney Arntson now ad-
vising that the legal/r sc Ras arisen on this project, can be taken care of at a later
date and will not interfere with the legal proceedure for local improvement districts,
it was MOVED by Coombs, seconded by Larson.that Ordinance No. 24 confirming the assess-
ment roll and every part thereof, for L.I.D. No. 863, be passed as read: carried,
Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson and Bostic voting aye on roll call. Oliver and Robinson
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 24, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering Local Improvemen
District No. 863 as created and established 'by Ordinance No. B -2158 of the,Ordi_nances of
the City of Yakima.
Due notice havir�; been given for a- hearing on this date on Resolution No. D -19, being
a resolution of intention to improve.certain property in Kern Addition by the construc-
tion of a domestic water system, Stewart Foster, Attorney, having filed written protest
to this improvement, now appeared in person to protest on behalf of property owners on
Cresent Hill Drive and Lincoln Avenue on the basis that these people have water,service,
either with the Nob Hill Water Company or the City of Yakima and that some of these
people have had to purchase shares in the Nob Hill Water Company. All interested
persons having been heard both for and against this.project, the City Engineer explain-
ing the cities policy on making such improvements and the City Manager reporting that
25.8% protests have been filed to date, it was MOVED by Larson, seconded by Barber that
Ordinance No. 25 providing for said improvement and creating L.I.D. No. 877, be passed
as read: carried, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson and Bostic voting aye on roll call.
Oliver and Robinson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 25, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by
constructing 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, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special
fund.
This being the time for the hearing on Resolution No. D -20, being a resolution of in-
tention to improve Lots 1 to 32 inclusive of Kern Addition by the construction of a
pipe sewer, and there being no protests in writing or otherwise to said improvement, it
was MOVED by Barber,seco nded by Burns that Ordinance No. 26 providing for said improve-
ment and creating L.I.D. No. 878 be passed as read: carried, Barber, Burns, Coombs,
Larson and Bostic voting aye on roll call. Oliver and Robinson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 26, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by
constructing a pipe sewer with the necessary wye branches and manholes, establishing a
Local Improvement District, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a
special fund.
Due notice having been given for a hearing on th:;s date on Resolution No. D -21, being
a resolution of intention to improve certain streets and Avenues by surfacing and con-
struction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks and Mrs. L. C. Rogers protesting the construc-
tion of sidewalks on both sides of Lincoln Avenue and Mr. W. A. Sutton and others having
filed a written protest for Sunrise Park Cooperative Courts, Inc. protesting sidewalks
on only 5 blocks of Lincoln Avenue and the City Manager reporting only 26.5% protest
filed to date, it was MOVED by Barber, seconded by Larson that this hearing be continu-
ed for one week to consider further the matter of sidewalks on both sides of an arterial:
carried, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson and Bostic, voting aye by voice vote. Oliver and
Robinson absent.
Moved by Barber, seconded by Burns that Resolution No. D -27 authorizing the execution of
a lease agreement for the Old'Admini'stration Building.at the Yakima Municipal Airport
to the Civil Air,Patrol, Inc., be passed as read: carried, Barber, Burns, Coombs,
Larson and Bostic voting aye on roll call. Oliver and Robinson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -27, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a lease agreement "or
the "Old Administration Building" at, the Yakima.Municipal Airport to the Civil Air Patrol
Inc.
WHEREAS, the Civil Air Patrol, Inc. is a governmental corporation
furnishing and performing a valuable service.to the community in connection with Civil
Defense activities and rescue and disaster work, and
WHEREAS, said Civil Air Patrol,rInc. does not have facilities in
the City of Yakima suitable or convenient for the performance of its functions, and
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WHEREAS, the "Old Administration Building ", located on the Yakima
Municipal Airport, has been unoccupied for a number of years and is suitable and adapt-
able for purposes of the Civil Air Patrol, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests
of the people of the City of Yakima to lease and let said premises to said Civil Air
Patrol,. Inc. for an indefinite period of time for a nominal consideration, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with Civil Air Patrol, Inc. for
an indefinite term for a nominal consideration for the lease of the "Old Administration
Building" located at the Yakima Municipal Airport by the City of Yakima to said Civil Air
Patrol, Inc. according to the terms and conditions of an agreement hereto attached and
by this reference incorporated herein.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of August, 1959.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH (S E A L) THOMAS C. BOSTIC
Clerk of the Council Mayor
Moved by Larson, seconded by Burns that Resolution No. D -28 authorizing the execution of
an agreement with the Yakima galley Canal Company, authorizing the construction of a
storm sewer under the 54" concrete irrigation line6owned by said Canal Company: carried,
Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson and Bostic voting aye on roll call. Oliver and Robinson
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -28, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement with the
Yakima Valley Canal Company.
WHEREAS, it is necessary in connection, with the construction of the
storm sewer by the City of Yakima that the said storm sewer cross under the 54" concrete
irrigation line maintaned by the Yakilia Valley Canal Company at the intersection of
Lincoln Avenue and Crescent Drive in the City of Yakima, and
WHEREAS, it is.necessary that the City obtain permission for cross-
ing said right of way under said irrigation line and that an agreement be entered into
between the City and the said Yakima Valley Canal Company, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima are authorized
and directed to enter into an agreement, a copy of which is hereto attached and by this
reference made a part hereof, granting to the City of Yakima the right to construct a
storm sewer under the 54" concrete irrigation line owned, operated and maintained by the
Yakima Valley Canal Company at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Crescent Drive in
the City of Yakima, subject to the terms and conditions therein provided.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of August, 1959..
ATTEST: J. A. Smith (S E A L) THOMAS C. BOSTIC
Clerk of the Council Mayor
"Moved by Barber, seconded by Larson that Resolution No. D -29 directing the sale of a
1919, 1,,0000gallon per minute, Seagraves pumping engine for cash to the hightest bidder,
be passed as read: carried, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson and Bostic voting aye on roll
call. Oliver and Robinson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -29, A RESOLUTION directing the sale of an obsolete fire engine.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima owns a 1919 1,000 gallons per minute
Seagraves pumping engine that is obsolete and in very poor condition, and the City has
no further use for the same, and
. ' n WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Yakima that said
fire engine be sold as soon as practicable, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF YAKIMA:
That the City of Yakima and its appropriate City officials shall
forthwith offer for sale the said 1919 1,000 gallons per minute Seagraves pumping en-
gine for cash to the highest and best bidder therefor without warranty, the City reserv-
ing the right, to.reject any and.all bids, -and the City Clerk is hereby directed to ad-
vertise for bids therefor.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of August, 1959.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH (•S E A L) THOMAS C. BOSTIC
Clerk of the Council Mayor
lMayor Bostic -read a letter directed to him by Sidney Reese and Byron Yaden, duly appoint-
ed members of the Civil Service Commission for.City Employees other than Fire and Police,
submitting the following names for the Council to select a third member for said Civil
Service Commission:
Norman Nashem, Jr. Attorney, Larson Building
V. J. Beaulaurier, A ttorney, Larson Building
Max Vincent, Attorney, Miller Building
City Attorney Arntson reporting that Norman Nashem, Jr is now serving as Police Judge,
pro tem and should resign this appointment to accept another, it -was MOVED by Barber,
seconded by Larson that Norman Nashem, Jr. be appointed as the third member of the Civil
Service Commission for City Employees other than Fire and Police if he qualifies:
carried, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson and Bostic voting aye by voice vote.
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Mayor Bostic read a letter and resolution adopted at the first annual Budget and
Regional Meeting Conference of First Class Cities held in Seattle, August 12, 1959,
said letter requesting that the attached - resolution be adopted in order that all First
Class Cities in the State of Washington cooperate in bringing final adjudication of the
Washington Minimum Wage and Hour act, it was MOVED by Coombs, seconded by Larson that
Resolution No. 30 providing for said action be passed as read: carried, Barber, Burns,
Coombs, Larson and Bostic voting aye by voice vote. Oliver and Robinson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -30, (Adopted by "Regional Meeting" of First Class Cities, Seattle,
Washington, August 12, 1959)
WHEREAS the applicability of Ch. 294, Laws of 1959, known as the
"Wash .4ngton Minimum Wage and Hour Act," to municipalities requires final adjudication;
and
WHEREAS a determination of this question is of vital importance tc
all municipalities, and particularly to the cities of the first class; and
WHEREAS, in order to avoid a multiplicity of suits, it is deemed
advisable that all cities of the first class cooperate in the bringing of the proper
action for this purpose;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the delegates to the First
Annual Budget and Regional Meeting Conference of First Class(Cities, held in the
Roosevelt Hotel, in the City of Seattle, on August 12, 1959, do recommend that each
city of the first class in the State of Washington support the policy herein reflected
by the adoption of a resolution containing substantially the following provisions:
(1) To direct its legal department to study the q.uestio ns result-
ing from the application of Ch. 294, Laws of 1959, to municipalities, and to cooperate
with the Executive Board of the Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys to
determine which city of the first class should institute a suitable proceeding to raise
and test the applicability of this act to municipalities, and in connection therewith
to report- the results of such study to this City Council not later than September 1,
1959, and to take all steps necessary to accomplish this purpose.
(2) If, following such study, this city is selected as the city
in the best position to raise the essential issues necessary to such a full and proper
determination, this city shall institute such suit, and shall continue to work with
other city attorneys in the prosecution of such litigation.
(3) If some other city is selected as above provided, the legal
department of this city shall cooperate in all respects in the preparation, trial, and
appeal of such case, and together with other cities of the firs t class, shall contri-
bute to all of the costs thereof, except attorneyst fees, ratably on the basis of
population.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of August, 19.59.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH ( S E AL) THOMAS C. L�STIC
Clerk of the Council Mayor
The matter of care of the monument located on Naches and Yakima Avenue having been
called to the attention of the Council by a letter from'Private Eugene Letlos, of
Fort Lewis, Washington, was referred to Manager Allison after discussion.
A bid board consisting of the City Engineer, City Purchasing Agent and City Clerk
having received and considered the following bids on August 14, 19S9 for the construc-
tion of Sanitary Sewers in Corpron Hillside and. Kern Additions, being L.I.D. No. 875
and 878:
N. L. Kimball
De Blasio Bros.
Schedule I
Schedule II
Schedule I
Schedule II
$ 3,156.92
11,644.36
p 1 , O1.2b
3,210.48
11,542.44
14,752.92
and the City Manager recommending the bid of N. L. Kimball on Schedule I and De Blasio
Bros. on Schedule II as being the lowestand best bids, it was MOVED by Barber,
seconded by Larson that the Council concur with the Manager in-'this matter and the
bids be awarded accordingly: carried, Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson and Bostic voting
aye on roll call. Oliver and Robinson absent.
Manager Allison reporting; the following bids as received and considered on the 17th
day of August 1959:
1. The N.C. Division of Northern Commercial Company
Sale Price 56,149.00
Monthly Rental 15,614-00
Allowance on trade in equipment $ 2,000.00
2. Webb Tractor and Equipment
Cash Sale Price $21,164.00
Price if Purchased during lease period 22,200.00
Monthly Rental 9 950.00
Allowance on trade in equipment J 2,300.00
for the rental purchase of a caterpillar and equipment to be used in Land Fill
operations,:and the City Manager recommending the bid of Webb Tractor and Equipment
Company as, ..the lowest and best bid, the Council ordered the resolution and lease
agreement drawn without formal motion.
Manager Allison reporting on the progress of negotiations for obtaining the right of
way to open 40th Avenue as recommended by Dr. Weinberg ` on July 29, 1959,
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it was MOVED by Larson, seconded by Coombs that Manager Allison continue negotiations
to purchase the necessary easements but not to pay more-than the cost of the water and
sewer connections asked for by the property owners: carried, Barber, Burns, Coombs,
Larson and Bostic voting aye by voice vote. Oliver and Robinson absent.
There being no further business to come before the council, Mayor Bostic declared the
meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:00 P.M.
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