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NOVEMBER 27, 1961
The City Council met in regular session, Assistant Mayor Larson presiding and Councilmen Barber,
Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson and City Manager Smith present on roll call. Mayor
Bostic absent and excused.` City Attorney Arntson present after the hour of 3:25 P.M.
The invocation was given by Councilman Keith.
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 1961 were approved as corrected.
The Councilmen having agreed to deviate from the regular agenda, Assistant Mayor Larson called on
Mr. Howard S. Wright, Vice President of the Howard S. Wright Construction Company, wro read and
filed with the Council, a Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings to have certain
property contiguous to the City of Yakima, annexed to said City, said property being located be-
tween South lst Street and Fair Ave., and Mead Avenue and Lindy Lane. It was then MOVED by
Robinson, seconded by Lemon that the Council forthwith meet Tiith the officers and representatives
of the Howard S. Wright Construction Company now present to determine if the property described
in its Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings will be accepted for annexation and
if the owners thereof will be required to assume the City's indebtedness: carried, Barber, Keith,
Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and. Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Bostic absent. In compliance with
this action Assistant'Mayor Larson then declared the meeting of the Council with representatives
of the Howard S. Wright Construction Company,in session for the purpose of discussion of the
acceptance of said annexation and whether or not the owners thereof will be required to assume the
City's indebtedness. All matters having been agreed upon, it was MOVED by Lemon, seconded by
Barber that the City Council inform Howard S. Wright Construction Company that it will accept the
proposed annexation and that the owners of the property therein will not be required to assume
the City's indebtedness: carried, Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting; aye
by voice vote. Bostic absent. Mr. Howard Wright then filed With the Council a petition, to be
known as Petition No. 116, praying for the .annexation of certain property, fully described as
Lots 28, 297 30, 31 32, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39, Tennant & Miles Acre Tracts. It was then MOVED by
Lemon, seconded by harber that said petition be approved and the Mayor be authorized to convene
the Review Board specified in Section 2 of Chapter 282, Laws of 1961, for its consideration of
the proposed annexation: carried, Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye
by voice vote. Bostic absent. It was then MOVED by Keith, seconded by Lemon that Petition No.
116 as filed by Howard S. Wright Construction Company, be referred to the City Manager for study
and recommendation: carried, Barber, Keith, - Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by
voice vote. Bostic absent. Further discussion on this matter determined that the property to
be annexed is slightly less than 10 acres and the Assessed Valuation is less than $200,009.00 and
that the petitioner has requested that the property be zoned B -3, General Business Zone.
In accordance with action taken by the City Council at their regular meeting on November 20, 1961)
the Council proceded with the regular order of business and considered an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 300 relating to business and occupation taxes upon certain utilities and making
certain exemptions as requested by the Cascade Natural Gas Company. Said ordinance was read in
its entirety by the Clerk of the Council and_ a MO.T.- ION`msde by::Maxwehl =; seconded by Barber t`o -:pass
sa-id`:ordinance, Mr . V attorney f-or�; fue�id dieale =r's� other than the =Ga -s Company' and 'Power
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,T4'sh =ink =ton Canners •'Cooperat.ive; exp3airred t:he cosh of- this =ordl= nar�ce to Yiis firm: Each "Cou - :cilm-
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hawing `- exp- lainPd' his' reasons -for bez•ng for- or - against this amendment , Assistant Mayor Larson
asked for a roll call vote on the motion and the passage of this ordinance was lost for the want
of a majority vote: Barber, Keith and Maxwell voting aye on roll call. Larson, Lemon and
Robinson voting nay. Bostic absent. The Councilmen then indicating that they would not object
to reconsidering this ordinance at such time as a full Council is present, it was MOVED by
Robinson, seconded by Barber that this ordinance be reconsidered at the first meeting of a full
Council: carried, Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robins.on voting aye by voice vote,.
Bostic absent.
A petition, being Petition No. 115, having been filed with the City Clerk on November 24, 1961,
by Albert Maletta requesting the rezone of certain property located at 416 North 2nd•Street, it
was MOVED by Keith, seconded by Maxwell that said petition be referred to the City Manager and
Planning Commission for study and recommendation: carried, Barber,.Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell
and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Bostic absent-.
Councilman Robinson having read in its entirety and ordinance relating to personnel of the City
and the classification and compensation plan for said City, it was MOVED by Keith, seconded by
Barber that Ordirmce No. 302 relating to said matters, be passed as read:- carried, Barber, Keith,
Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Bostic absent. Discussion disclosed
that the Fire and Police are now included in the classification and compensation plan, that the
positions of Street Superintendent and Superintendent of the Municipal-Garbage Service will be com-
bined and that uniform allowances for the fire and police departments has been included in this
plan. It was also learned that Mr. Al Richards, Superintendent of Streets will assume the duties
of the Superintendent of the Municipal Garbage Service upon the retirement of Mr. L. B. Sheeley
on January 1, 1962.
ORDINANCE NO. 302, AN ORDINANCE relating to personnel of the City of Yakima and the Classificatio
and Compensation Plan of the same; and amending Sections 1.4$.010, 2.20,010, 2.20.040 (b) and
2.20.100, repealing Sections 1.44.020 and 1.0-020 and Chapters 2.08, 2.26 and 2.28, and adding a
new Section to be known as 2.20.0$$ - Special Assignment Pay, of the City of Yakima Municipal Code
Moved by Maxwell, seconded by Barber that the resolutiors cancelling and.rescinding a Lease Agree-
ment now held by the Industrial Instrument Laboratory on the "Old Administration Building" at the
Airport and the resolution authorizing the execution of a new lease agreement on said building,
be set aside until the next regular meeting of the Council on Monday the 4th day of December, 1961
carried, Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Bostic; absen
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Keith that Resolution No. D -336 transferring $1,354.00 within the
1961 Budget for the Fire Department, be passed as read: carried, Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon,
Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D -336, A RESOLUTION transferring the sum of $1,354.00 within the 1961 appropria-
tion for 22 - Fire Department.
WHEREAS, surpluses exist in Account 7 -10, Longevity, of the Salaries
classification, and in Accounts 7 -37, Expendable Tools, 7 -40, Automotive, Parts & Repair, 7 -41,
Automotive, Motor'Fuel, Etc., 7 -56, Water, and 7 -64, Insurance, Medical & Physical Exams, of the
Maintenance & Operation classification, all within the 1961 appropriation for 22 - Fire Department
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify a building at the Yakima Municipal
Airport to make it usable for a fire station and to modify the heating system in said building in
order to conserve fuel, and a shortage exists in Account 7 -43, Structures & Buildings, Repairs,
Supplies, Etc., of the Maintenance & Operation classification, and I
WHEREAS, insufficient funds were appropriated to Account 7 -54, Heat &
Fuel, of the Maintenance & Operation classification, and
WHEREAS, because the operation of the new PBX system is more expensive th
the old system, there is a shortage of funds in Account 7 -57, Telephone & Telegraph, of the
Maintenance & Operation classification, and WHEREAS
WHEREAS, at the time of adoption of the 1961 Budget, it could not have
reasonably been foreseen that the above additional expenditures would be required, and the City
Council finds that it is in the best interests of the people of the City of Yakima to make the
aforesaid transfers, and that the action contemplated herein is authorized-by R.C.W. 35.33.120,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section .l. That the following sums are hereby transferred within the 1961
appropriation for 22 - Fire Department:
From:
SALARIES
7 -10 Longevity 345.00
MAINTENANCE & OPERATION
7 -37 Expendak le Tools $'I;'79-00
7 -40 Automotive, Parts & Repair 600.00
7 -41 Automotive, Motor Fuel, Etc. 100.00
7 -56 Water 30.00
7 -64 Insurance, Medical & Physical
Exams 200.00 1.009.00
1,354.00
To:
MAINTENANCE & OPERATION
7 -43
7 -54
7 -57
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make the aforesaid transfers.
Structures & Buildings
Repairs, Supplies, Etc.
Heat & Fuel
Telephone & Telegraph
$ 900.00
119.00
33-5.00
1,354.00
The Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 27th day of November, 1961.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH ( S E•A L } JOHN M. LARSON
City Clerk Mayor Pro T
Moved by Maxwell, seconded by Keith that Resolution No. D -337 authorizing the execution of a
Lease with Ray Horne for certain space in the Administration biAl4mpt the Yakima Municipal
Airport for a period of three years at a rental fee of $75-OC carried, Barber, Keith, Larson,
Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Bostic absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3371 A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute
a lease for certain space in the Administration Building at the Yakima Municipal Airport to Ray
Horne.
WHEREAS, Ray Horne is the asignee and present renter of certain space in
the Administration Building at the Yakima Municipal Airport used as a gift shop, and
WHEREAS, the said Ray Horne desires to enter into a three -year lease for
said premises from September 1, 1961, the same being the date of cancellation of a prior lease, ani
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the
people of the,Cit y of Yakima to enter into a lease agreement with the said Ray Horne, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That the City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directec
to execute on behalf of the City a lease agreement with Ray Horne for certain space in the
Administration Building at the Yakima Municipal Airport for the period of three years, at an
agreed rental of $75.00 per month.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH
City Clerk
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 27th day of November, 1961.
(S E A L)
JOHN M. LARSON
MAYOR Pro Tem
Manager Smith announced that City Attorney Arntson has submitted his official resignation to take
effect January 1, 1962 and that Mr. Arnston is going into private law practice in the City of
Yakima. In appreciation of services rendered, it was MOVED by Maxwell, seconded by Barber that
a resolution be prepared commending Mr. Arntson for his fine service to the City: carried, Barber
Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by,voice vote. Bostic absent.
Manager Smith further reported, that, in compliance with Resolution No. D -327 authorizing and
directing negotiation for the purchase of certain property owned by Lawrence Sanford, an appraisal
of said property has been filed and that he is now working on a plan to purchase this property.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, it was -MOVED by Maxwell,. seconded by
Lemon that we do now adjourn:.--carried, Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting
aye on roll call. Bostic absent.
R Pro Tem
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