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Home My WebLink About11/04/1959 Business Meeting1 �J 1 The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Bostic., Councilmen Barber, Burns, Larson, Oliver, Robinson and City Manager Allison present on roll call. Councilman Coombs and City Attorney Arntson absent. Invocation was given by Councilman Oliver. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 28, 1959, were approved as read. The City Planning Commission notifying the City Council by letter and reaffirming their recommendations that the property in the vicinity of 36th and Tieton Drive be rezoned, the City Council requested an opinion and interpretation from City Attorney Arntson on Section 306 of Ordinance 2095 and that the matter should come before the Council November 4, 1959. The City Attorney now reporting by letter that he has carefullye- reviewed both the factual situation and the law in this and other jurisdictions and in his opinion Dr. Meyers does not have a visted right to proceed with the construction of a shopping center on the purported site and the above mentioned section of Ordinance No. B -2095 is a valid exercise of the Police power of the City of Yakima. Moved by Robinson, seconded by Larson that the letter of recommendation from the Planning Commission on the subject be filed: carried, Barber, Burns, Larson, Oliver, Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Bostic voting nay. Coombs absent. A petition requesting diagonal parking on the Cities streets and objecting to one- way streets was filed by Stephen P. Burke, said petition carrying signatures of about eighty seven taxpayers and drivers. Manager Allison advised the Council that.a survey was underway and would be completed in the near future and as soon as the survey is complete a report will be made to the Council. Moved by Burns, seconded by Barber that Ordinance No. 38, amending Section 700 and'l, adding paragraphs 29, 30 and 31 to Section $00 be passed as read: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Larson, Oliver, Robinson voting aye on ro-1-1 -c-all- -Coombs absent. ORDINANCE No. 38, AN ORDINANCE amending Section 700 and adding paragraphs 29, 30 and 31 to Section $00 of Ordinance No. B -2095, the same being an ordinance establishing zones in the City of Yakima; regulating and limiting the use of buildings and.land; establishing use, height, area and off - street parking regulations; providing for yards, courts and other open spaces, providing for the adoption of maps showing the boundaries of said zones; providing for a Board of Adjustment; providing for the administration and e norcement of this ordinance, and fixing penalties for the violation of its provisions. Moved by Barber, seconded by Burns that Ordinance No. 39 accepting the recommendations of the Planning Commission to rezone Lot 21 - Harland Addition - from R -2 family resid- ential to R -3 multiple family residential, be passed as read: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Larson, Oliver, Robinson voting aye on roll call. Coombs absent. ORDINANCE No. 39,- AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission for the rezone of Certain property in the vicinity of Sunset Avenue and Crescent Drive. The City Engineer and City Manager now recommending the payment of monthly estimates on work performed on city projects for the month of October as follows: N. L. Kimball De:..Blasio Bros. Lincoln, Broadway, Brackett, Storm Sewer Schedule 111 �= Schedule IV Lincoln, Broadway, Brackett Storm Sewer Schedule 1 Schedule 11 Yakima Asphalt Paving Swan Tracts, Kern Add. Street Improvement Schedule 111 L.I.D. #874 Schedule 11 L.I.D. #879 DeAtley Paving & Crushing Co.Inc. DeBlasio Bros. Swan Tracts, Kern Add. Street Improvement Schedule I L.I.D. #876 Corpron Hillside & Kern Add. Sanitary Sewer Schedule 11 L.I.D. #878 Final Payment Semi -final payment $ 62296.84. 4,51$.38 153-00 $,10$.49 $ 16$.22 202375.35 7,317.17 2,, 268.21 it was moved by Barber, seconded by Burns that the estimates be paid as reported: carried, Barber, Burns, Bostic, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote: Coombs absent. Moved by Robinson, seconded by Larson that the City Treasurerts report as approved by' the investment committee be accepted as read: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, .Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Coombs absent. City Manager, Yakima, Wash. Dear Sir: October 31, 1959 The following investments were purchased during the month of October: . 585 r_5-86t Cemetery Trust Yakima .L.I.D. #863 - Yakima L.I.D. #874 - Yakima L.I.D. #878 - Yakima L.I.D. #879 - L.I. Guaranty Bonds 1/19 Warrant 1 Warrant 2. Warrant 1 Yakima L.I.D. #872 - Warrant 2 Yakima L.I.D. #873 - Warrant 2 Yakima L.I.D. #875 - Warrant 2. Fireman's Relief & Pension Yakima L.I.D. #876 - Warrant 1 NOVEMBER 4, 1959 2,$35.07 953.23 5,311.42 3,915.20 316.46 528.02 486.48 4,232.12 The following investments were sold during the month of October: L.I..Guarant Yakima L.I.D. #863 - Warrant 181 4.00 Yakima L.I. D,. #863 - Warrant 1 20.00 Yakima L-.I.D. #749 - Bond 6 300.00 A. E. Larson Library Trust 29/30 Yakima L.I.D. #731 - Bond 12 300.00 Firemen's Relief & Pension Yakima L.I.D. #862 - Bonds 12/25 7,000.00 Cemetery Trust Yakima L.I.D. #646 - Bonds 29/30 1,000.00 Yakima L.I.D. #656 - Bond 16 500.00 Yakima L.T.D. #660 - Bond 19 25.00 Yakima L.I.D. #715 - Bond 20 300.00 Yakima L.I.D. #723 - Bond 22 500.00 Yakima L.I.D. #750 - Bonds 15/16 200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #769 - Bond 11 200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #776 - Bonds 9/12 400.00 Yakima L.I.D. #792 - Bond 11 300.00 Yakima L.I.D. #797 - Bond 12 200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #802 - Bond 9 100.00 Yakima L.I.D. #805 - Bond 15 50.00 Yakima L.I.D. #819 - Bond 4/6 1,500.00 Total Investments Sold GHR:dh APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE E. J. Allison, City Manager Gladys H. Richter, City Treasurer Thomas C. Bostic, Mayor $ 13,014.92 1,330.96 4, 232.12 $ 18 „578.00 324-00 300.00 7,000.00 5,275.00 12,899.00 Yours very truly, s /Gladys Richter City Treasurer Mr.. Gayle. Wineriter, representative of the City Employees' Union, asked that at least ten (10) holidays be recognized by the Council stating that all the larger cities were observing these holidays. Mayor Bostic suggested that all employees other than fire and police have eight holidays each year, but that the firemen and policemen be given some consideration in the future concerning holidays. Councilman Robinson stated he favored eight holidays per year for city employees. After some discussion considering various businesses and industry, it was moved by Burns, seconded by Robinson that an ordinance be drawn setting out New Years, Washington's Birthday,'Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas as legal holidays: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Larson, Oliver, Robinson voting aye by voice vote_. Coombs absent. Moved by Larson, seconded by Robinson; that City Manager Allison attend the Finance Meeting for first class cities at Spokane, November 12, 1959, and he be allowed to designate other department heads that he feels should attend, with expenses paid: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice Vote. Coombs absent. Mrs. Mamie Myers, of 9 South Naches Avenue, talked to the Council about obscene literature found on school grounds. Councilman Oliver complimented Mrs. Myers for having the backbone to bring the matter before the Council and remarked that something should be done to stop the printing of this type of literature. Manager Allison said he would have the plain clothes detectives try to pick up more information on the matter. Bids having been received and considered by the bid board comprised of the City Clerk, Purchasing Agent and Al Richards at 10 A.M. October 26, 1959, for the purchase or rental of a grader for the Street Department, the following bids were considered: IJ' �7j 1 1 1 1 [J NOVEMBER 4, 1959 The Trade -ins offered on the Huber Maintainer are as follows: Toole Corp. $3500.00 and $3000.00 on their alternate Daniel Equip. 2000.00 Webb Tractor 1720.40 Western Mach. 1000.00 Pacific Hoist 1500.00 and the City Manager now recommending that the lowest and best bid is that of the Toole Corporation, it was moved by Burns, seconded by Oliver that the bid for the grader be awarded to Toole Corporation of Seattle: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Larson, Oliver, Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Coombs absent. Mayor Bostic reminded the Council -of riding in the Veteran's Parade on November 11th, the parade starting on Naches Avenue at 10 A.M. Councilmen Barber, Burns and Larson indicated they would be there. All - members of the Council were asked to turn out. City Manager Allison requesting permission to sell on bids or auction surplus equipment, a list of such equipment was furnished -each member of the Council. Moved by Burns, seconded by Larson that the City Manager be allowed to go ahead and dispose of said surplus property by any legal means: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Larson, Oliver. and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Coombs absent. Moved by Robinson, seconded by Oliver that the City Manager be authorized to hire appraiser to establish the value of city property acquired by foreclosure sale:carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Coombs absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Bostic declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 5:10 P.M. ATTEST: �---- J� I Y' CIL-E R K M A Y 0 R 587 I Sale Price Monthly Rental Toole Corp. 22$01.07 $936.00 (.24 Mos) it " (alternate) 21158.00 832.00 (24 Mos) - Daniel Equip. 21372.00 870.54 (30 Mos) It " (alternate) 22460.00 891.55 (30 Mos) Webb Tractor 23385.00 780.00 (31 Mos) Western.Machine Co. 25692.00 895.44 (12 Mos) Pacific Hoist & Derrick 23592.00 2044.64 (12 Mos) The Trade -ins offered on the Huber Maintainer are as follows: Toole Corp. $3500.00 and $3000.00 on their alternate Daniel Equip. 2000.00 Webb Tractor 1720.40 Western Mach. 1000.00 Pacific Hoist 1500.00 and the City Manager now recommending that the lowest and best bid is that of the Toole Corporation, it was moved by Burns, seconded by Oliver that the bid for the grader be awarded to Toole Corporation of Seattle: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Larson, Oliver, Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Coombs absent. Mayor Bostic reminded the Council -of riding in the Veteran's Parade on November 11th, the parade starting on Naches Avenue at 10 A.M. Councilmen Barber, Burns and Larson indicated they would be there. All - members of the Council were asked to turn out. City Manager Allison requesting permission to sell on bids or auction surplus equipment, a list of such equipment was furnished -each member of the Council. Moved by Burns, seconded by Larson that the City Manager be allowed to go ahead and dispose of said surplus property by any legal means: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Larson, Oliver. and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Coombs absent. Moved by Robinson, seconded by Oliver that the City Manager be authorized to hire appraiser to establish the value of city property acquired by foreclosure sale:carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Coombs absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Bostic declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 5:10 P.M. ATTEST: �---- J� I Y' CIL-E R K M A Y 0 R 587 I