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APRIL,20, 1960
The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Bostic, Councilmen Barber, Burns, Coombs, Larson,
Oliver and Robinson, City Manager Allison:.and City Attorney Arntson present on roll call.
Invocation was given by Councilman Barber.
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 13, 1960 were approved as read.
This being the time for the hearing on Resolution No. D -112, being a resolution of intention to
improve North 15th Avenue and other streets and avenues by constructing concrete curb and gutters
and su "racing of said streets, said improvements having been requested by property owners on
Petitions No. 7, 8, 9, 15 and 35 as duly filed with the City Clerk and accepted by the City Counci:
and the City Manager reporting that 64% protest has been filed against the improvement of North
15th Avenue, 77.8% protest has been filed against the improvement of Blackburn Street and that
a number of protests have been filed against the improvement of the South half of Stewart Street
on this same date, but the percentage is' .unknown since there has not been time for the City
Engineer to check same, the Council ordered that the protests against the improvement of Stewart
Street be checked by the Engineer and set aside the matter of an ordinance creating an L.I.D.
on said petitions until later in this meeting.
This being the time for the hearing on Resolution No. D -120 being a resolution of intention to
improve certain property,by the construction of water mains, said improvements having been re-
quested by property owners as set forth on Petition No. 36 duly filed with the City Clerk and
accepted by the City Council and the City Manager reporting that 7.8% protest has been filed
against this improvement, and there being persons present wishing to protest said improvement,
said persons were heard. It was established that property owners wanted this improvemet but were
protesting the Qestimated cost as figured by the City Engineer. All persons having been heard,
it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Coombs that said protests be made in writing and filed with
the City Engineer not later than Friday, April 22, 1960 and this hearing be continued until the
regular meeting of the City Council on the 27th day of April,1960: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns
Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
This being the time fixed for a hearing by Resolution No. D -116 on Petition No. 37, said petition
requesting the vacation of the South 100 feet of the Alley in Block 370 in Capitol Addition to
North Yakima or the alley adjacent to Aves Millworks and there being no protests in writing or
otherwise to said request, it was MOVED by Barber, seconded by Larson that Ordinance No. 107 be
passed as read: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye
on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 107. ( This ordinance reconsidered, amended and passed later in these minutes)
This being the time fixed for a hearing by Resolution No. D -117 on'Petition No. 30, said petition
requesting the vacation of all of the alley in Block 370 in Capitol Addition to North Yakima,
except the South 100 feet thereof, or the remaining portion of the alley adjacent to Aves Millwork
not covered by the foregoing Ordinance No. 107 and it being deemed advisable by the City Council
that no building be constructed on vacated property, aril the City Attorney suggesting that the
ordinance providing for said vacation, be corrected to read as follows: "Section 2 (in part)
and no building shall be constructed on any portion of said vacated alley without prior approval
of the City ", it was MOVED by Larson, seconded by Oliver that Ordinance No. 108 be corrected to
read in accordance with the City Attorneys suggestion and passed as corrected: carried, Barber,
Bostic., Burns; Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
'ORDINANCE" N0: 1-08; AN-ORDINANCE providing .for the "va.catzion. of '-the following _described portion,. of
?an.,alley, to: -wit: All.of: the alley in Block 370 in the Capitol Addition to North Yakim , except
the South 100 feet thereof.
The City Council deeming it advisable that no building be constructed on vacated property, it was
MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Coombs that Ordinance No. 107 providing for the vacation of the
South 100 feet of the Alley in Block 370 in Capitol Addition, be reconsidered: carried, Barber,
Bostic, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
MOVED by Coombs, seconded by Larson that Ordinance No. 107 be amended to read as follows:
" Section 2 (in part) and no building shall be constructed on any portion of said vacated alley
without prior approval of the City "; carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns,-Coombs, Larson, Oliver and
Robinson ,o ting aye by voice vote.
MOVED by Burns, seconried by Oliver that Ordinance No. 107'providing for the vacation of the South
100 feet of the Alley in Block 370 in Capitol Addition, or the alley adjacent to Aves Millworks,
be passed as amended: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting
aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 107, AN ORDINANCE providing for the vacation of the following described portion of
an alley, to -wit: The South 100 feet of the Alley in Block 370 in the Capitol Addition to North
Yakima.
The City Engineer now having determined that 55% protest have been filed in connection with the
improvement of the South half of Stewart Street, in connection with the hearing on Resolution
No..D -112, and it having been determined earlier in this meeting that 64% protest have been filed
against the improvement of North 15th Avenue and 77.8% protest against the improvement of Blackburi
Street, it was MOVED by Burns, seconded by Barber that these three areas as requested by petitions
No. 7, 8 and 15 be deleted from any improvement district to be formed at this time and that
Ordinance No. 109 providing for the improvement of the Cul -de sac on North 39th Avenue North of
Lincoln Avenue and the Alley in Block 267, Syndicate Subdivision by surfacing and concrete curb
and gutters and creating'L.I.D. No. 883, be passed as read: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns,
Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 109, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by grading,
ballasting, surfacing with asphaltic concrete, constructing concrete curbs and gutters, together
with necessary drainage features; establishing a Local'Improvement District, providing for the
method of payment thereof, and creating a special fund.
Moved by Barber, seconded by Larson that Resolution No. D -130 transferring $15,000.00 within the
dater -Sewer 1960 Budget, said amount to be used in the construction of Wells, bepassed as read.
carried, Barber, Bostic, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
ESOLUTION NO. D -1301 A RESOLUTION transferring the sum of $15,000 from Account 8 to Account 3,
11 within the Capital or Betterment Accounts Classification of the 1960 appropriation for 52-
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WHEREAS, the construction work for wells and well pumps and pump houses
commenced-in 1959 has not been completed, and
WHEREAS, more funds are needed in Account 3, Wells, for the continuation
of said construction work, and the funds in Account 8, Well pumps and pump houses are not needed
at the present time, and
WHEREAS, both of said accounts are within the Capital or Betterment Account
classification of the 1960 appropriation for 52 - Water, and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interests of the people of
the City of Yakima, and the sums of money herein transferred could not have been reasonably fore-
seen at the time of the adoption of the 1960 Budget, or at the time of a previous transfer of
funds, and the action contemplated is authorized by R.C.W. 35.33.120, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That the sum of $15,0001s hereby transferred from Account 8, Well pumps
and pump houses, to Account 3, Wells, all within the Capital or Betterment accounts classification
of the 1960 appropriation for 52 - Water, and-the Acting Director of Finance of the City of Yakima
is hereby authorized and directed to make the aforesaid transfer.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY - COUNCIL this 20th day of April, 1960.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH (S E A L) THOMAS C. BOSTIC
City Clerk Mayor
Moved by Burns, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. D -131 authorizing the execution of a
farm lease for city owned property located at the Yakima Municipal Airport to Willis Decoto,'be
passed as read: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye
on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -131, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a
farm lease, leasing a portion of the Yakima Municipal Airport to Willis Decoto.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into a farm lease with Willis Decoto for the leasing of a portion
of the Yakima Municipal Airport, for a term of five years, in accordance with the terms and con-
ditions of said lease, a copy of which is-hereto attached and by this reference made a part hereof
(ATTEST: J. A. SMITH
City Clerk
ADOPTED BY THE' CITY COUNCIL this 20th day of April, 1960.
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THOMAS C. BOSTIC
Mayor
'Moved by Robinson, seconded by Burns that Resolution No. D -132 authorizing the execution of an
agreement with.George G. Picatti to act as consulting electrical engineer in connection with
apron lighting and providing for a standby power unit at the Yakima Municipal Airport, be passed
as read: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and'Ro binson voting aye on roll
call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -1321 A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with George G. Picatti to act as consulting electrical engineer.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: °
That the City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized and °directed to
enter into an agreement for the employment of George G. Picatti as a consulting electrical
engineer for the above outlined work contemplated at the Yakima Municipal Airport, a copy of
which agreement is hereto attached and by this reference made a part hereof.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH
City Clerk
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 20th day of April, 1960.
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THOMAS C. BOSTIC
Mayor
The City Manager reporting that bids had been called for the sale and removal of the caretakers+
house at Tahoma Cemetery and that no bid had been received, but that A. J. Burdine, Route 7,
Box 531 Yakima, Washington has made an offer of $200. for said building and recommending that
the Council accept said offer, it was MOVED by Coombs, seconded by Burns that Resolution No. D -133
authorizing the sale of said house to Mr. A. J. Surdine and authorizing the execution of an
agreement for said sale, be passed as read: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Coombs, Larson,
Oliver and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -133, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of the caret.aker's house at Tahoma
Cemetery.
WHEREAS, a very old house has existed for some time on Tahoma Cemetery,
owned by the City of Yakima and used as a caretaker's house, and
WHEREAS, said house is in an extreme state of disrepair, and the land
hereon it sets is needed by the Cemetery for expension, and
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WHEREAS,
the City
is contemplating certain work;at the Yakima Municipal
Airport in connection with apron
lighting
and providing for a standby power unit, and
WHEREAS,
in connection
with the preparation of plans and specifications
of said work, it
is necessary to
obtain the services of a consulting electrical engineer, and
WHEREAS,
George G.
Picatti is an electrical engineer, duly licensed and
registered under
the laws of the
State of.
Washington and is available for such consultation work,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: °
That the City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized and °directed to
enter into an agreement for the employment of George G. Picatti as a consulting electrical
engineer for the above outlined work contemplated at the Yakima Municipal Airport, a copy of
which agreement is hereto attached and by this reference made a part hereof.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH
City Clerk
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 20th day of April, 1960.
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THOMAS C. BOSTIC
Mayor
The City Manager reporting that bids had been called for the sale and removal of the caretakers+
house at Tahoma Cemetery and that no bid had been received, but that A. J. Burdine, Route 7,
Box 531 Yakima, Washington has made an offer of $200. for said building and recommending that
the Council accept said offer, it was MOVED by Coombs, seconded by Burns that Resolution No. D -133
authorizing the sale of said house to Mr. A. J. Surdine and authorizing the execution of an
agreement for said sale, be passed as read: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Coombs, Larson,
Oliver and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -133, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of the caret.aker's house at Tahoma
Cemetery.
WHEREAS, a very old house has existed for some time on Tahoma Cemetery,
owned by the City of Yakima and used as a caretaker's house, and
WHEREAS, said house is in an extreme state of disrepair, and the land
hereon it sets is needed by the Cemetery for expension, and
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WHEREAS, a call for bids was previously made for the sale and removal of
said house, and no'bids were received, and
WHEREAS, A. J. Burdine subsequently offered to purchase and remove said
house for the sum of $200.00, and the City Council deems'it in the best interests of the people of
the City of Yakima to sell said house to said A. J. Burdine for said sum, and that the same be
removed from said Cemetery, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That the City Manager and City Clerk are�dhereby authorized and directed
to execute an agreement for the sale of the caretaker's house at 'Tahoma Cemetery for the sum of
$200 :00, a copy of which agreement is -'..attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH
City Clerk
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 20th day of'April, 1960.
(S E A L)
THOMAS C. BOSTIC
Mayor
Petition No. 32, requesting the rezone of certain property situated at the Northeast corner of
Nob Hill Blvd and South 28th Avenue between 27th Avenue extended and 28th Avenue, having been
filed by John D. Minaglia and others on the 10th day of March 1960 and referred to the City
Planning Commission for recommendation by the City Council and.the City Planning Commission now
denying said rezone request, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Coombs, that said Planning
Commission's recommendation be accepted and filed: carried, Barber, Bostic, Coombs, Larson,
Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
Petition No. 33, requesting the rezone of- certain property situated at 1010 South Broadway between
Broadway and 4th Avenue having been file -d by M. P. Yoerger and others on the 14th day'of March,
1960 and.referred to the City Planning Commission for recommendation by the City Council and the
Planning Commission now recommending that said request be granted, it was MOVED by Coombs,
seconded by Barber that the City Attorney be and is hereby instructed to prepare the ordinance
rezoning said property for hearing and consideration at the regular meeting of the City Council
on May 4, 1960: carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye
by voice vote.
The City Council wishing to have two voting delegates representing them at the Association of
Washington Cities Convention to be held in Wenatchee, May 11 through the 13th, 1960, it was MOVED
by.Larson, seconded by Barber that Councilmen Burns and B(o.stLc be and are hereby appointed to be
Yakima's voting delegates: carried, Barber, Bostic, Larson, Oliver, and Robinson voting aye by
voice vote.
Councilman Barber bringing before the Council the matter placing 12 minute parking meters in
front of the Liquor Store located on South 2nd Avenue, this matter was referred to the City
Manager for studyand recommendation without formal motion.
Councilman Larson requesting the approval of the Council for the locating of the Carnaval for the
Diamond Jubilee on North and South. 2nd Street, it was suggested that this request be set forth in
writing and submitted to the City Manager for recommendation. No formal action taken.
Councilman Oliver requested time in the near future for the Council to study the problem of trash
literature which is appearing; on news stands. No formal action taken.
Councilman Coombs asked the Council to consider a clean -up fix -up campaign for the City prior to
the Diamond Jubilee, pointing out that some areas in our town need this encouragement and suggest-
ing that such groups as Labor Unions, the Chamber's Area Beautification Committee and Paint Dealer:
be contacted to promote such a campaign. This matter was referred to the City Manager without
formal motion.
Other matters brought forth by members of the Council were the court decision on the minimum
wage and hour law; and keys to the city. No.formal action was taken'on these matters.
ager Allison requesting authorization to pay the following blaims on the construction of wells:
Midland Drilling Company Domestic Well No. 5 $8,104.42
Gray.& Osborns, Consulting Engineers Service 546.80
it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Larson that said claims be paid: carried, Barber, Bostic,
Burns, Coombs, Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
Manager Allison reported that Bob Mackey, d/b/a Avis-Rent-'A-Car System is requesting authorization
to establish a limousine service between the Airport and downtown Yakima and that West Coast
Airlines is recommending this Company for said limousine service aril that since we have an
ordinance licensing such service, it will be allowed.
nager Allison also discussed street and sidewalk repairs and showed pictures of some of the
rst places needing immediate attention. No formal action taken.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Barber, seconded by
Oliver that we do now adjourn at the hour of 5:40 P.M., carried, Barber, Bostic, Burns, Coombs,
Larson, Oliver and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
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