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Home My WebLink About07/09/1962 Business Meetingrl,� 1 1 1 329 JULY 91 1962 The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson, Councilman Brazier, Kurbitz, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson, City Manager George Smith,and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Brazier gave.the invocation. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 2, 1962, approved as corrected. In accordance with action taken by the City Council at their meeting of July 2, 1962, on a Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings filed by A. E. Clift and the power of attorney not having been received by Mr. Clift which left the matter in the same position as last week, it was moved by Lynch, seconded by Lemon that the matter be continued for one week or until July 16th 1962: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. An Ordinance appropriating $13,153.00 from Unappropriated moneys in Water -Sewer Fund to Sewage Disposal having been read in its entirety, was ordered laid on the table for one week to be read and considered at the next regular Council meeting on July 16, 1962. Moved by Robinson, seconded by Munger that Resolution No. D -427 authorizing sale of surplus equip- ment, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger-and Robinson voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -4271 A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of certain surplus equipment owned by the City of Yakima. WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is the owner of certain equipment which is surplus equipment and for which there is no conceivable need or use by the City, and WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interests of the City to advertise for the sale of such equipment by the taking of competitive bids, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. That the following equipment be offered for sale in the manner hereinafter prescribed, and that the net proceeds from the sale of such equipment be paid into the Street Fund of the City of Yakima: 1 1948 I.H.C. 3 cu. yd. Dump Truck, Model K -5, S/N 233200438 (5 -25) 1 1949 Ford 3 cu. yd. Dump Truck, Model F -5, S/N B7HT162374 (5 -29) 1 1949 Scoopmobile Loader, Model B, S/N PC2973 -F (5 -44) 1 1952 Thoro -Purge Steam Cleaner,' Model 0, S/N 2124 Section 2. That the following equipment be offered for sale in the manner hereinafter prescribed, and that the net proceeds from the sale of such equipment be paid into the Municipal'Garbage Fund of the City of Yakima. 1 1946 Ford Tudor Sedan, S/N 99A1316707 (G -6) Section 3. That the following equipment be offered for sale in the manner hereinafter prescribed, and that the net proceeds from the sale of such equipment be paid into the Water -Sewer Fund of the City of Yakima. 1 Dollinger Silencer Filter, Model DS -1250, S/N 21099 1 Wing, Turbine Unit Heater, Model T -610, S/N TH 1198 2 Vapor Phase steam pots, S/N 44124 & 1809 1 Climax Gas Engine, Model K -75, S/N 54581, Bore 72" Stroke 7 HP 140 @ 900 RPM 1 In ersoll -Rand Compressor, Model ES -1, S/N 90067 TCompressor Cylinder Stroke 19 "x13- Discharge Pressure 40 PSI RPM 300) 1 Honan Crane Filter, Model SM2 -0, S/N 3- 56- 8- M2 -0 -95 1 Engineering Controls Vapor Phase Waste Heat Boiler, S/N 390 1 Oil Pump" HP @ 1750 RPM 1 Twin Disc Clutch, Model B- 118 -P0, S/N 25123 1 Kohler Light Plant lOkw 1 Engine Base 1 Lot Misc. 3/4" Copper Piping, Valves and Fittings for tie in of climax for consumption of sewer gas Section 4. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to publish 3 notices in the official newspaper of the City calling for bids upon the hereinbefore- listed equipment, and upon the receipt of such bids, to award the same to the responsible bidders submitting the highest and best bid for the same. bids. ATTEST: J. A. SMITH CITY CLERK Section 5. The City Manager is hereby authorized to- reject any or all ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of July, 1962 ( S E A L ) JOHN M. LARSON MAYOR Moved by'Lemon, seconded by Lynch that Resolution No. D -428 authorizing execution of a lease agreement with Firestone Tire & Rubber Company on a portion of the old police station, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. A r 330 JULY 9, 1962 RESOLUTION NO. D -42$, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute a lease agreement with Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. WHEREAS, the City of Yakima owns real property, consisting of the old City Police Station, situated at 10 East Walnut Street, Yakima, Washington which property is now vacant and for which the City has no foreseeable use, and WHEREAS, the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company desires to lease a portion of such property for warehouse purpose, and the City Council of the City of Yakima deems it in the best interests of the City of Yakima deems it in the best interests of the City to so lease said space, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: That the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima are hereby authorized and directed to execute a lease agreement with Firestone Tire & Rubber Company for warehouse space in City -owned property located at 10 East Walnut Street, Yakima, Washington, a copy of which lease is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof. ATTEST: J. A. SMITH City Clerk ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of July, 1962. ( S E A L ) JOHN M. LARSON Mayor The Clerk of the Council having read the Planning Commission's report on Petition No. 150, Councilman Robinson recommended a date of August 13, 1962 for public hearing to stay clear of any changes in precincts prior to coming elections. Moved by Kurbitz, seconded by Lynch to -refer the matter back to the Planning Commission with request to modify to B -2 instead of B -3. lliscussion followed. Mrs. Seipp, a property owner, being present protested the R -4 zoning and said they would take a B -2 classification and she was sure the Yergens would go along with 'a B -2 zoning. Councilman,Lynch withdrew second to the motion. Moved by Councilman Kurbitz, seconded by Brazier, that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission with the request they recommend B -2 zoning for the Seipp and Yergen property, including also the areas owned by Glascam Builders. Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting nay. Brazier and Kurbitz aye. Motion was lost. Councilman Robinson moved, seconded by Lemon that the matter be considered two weeks from this meeting on July 23, 1962, which would give the Seipps and Yergens time to reconsider their request, carried: Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Moved by Robinson, seconded by Brazier that the Council deviate from the regular order of business since there were people present from the East Yakima Avenue area to protest the erection of a fence along the freeway. They were represented by attorney, Wm. B. Holst, who spoke in their behalf and stated that the fence allows no egress or ingress, except by foot and causes a police and fire hazard. Mr. Holst stated there are about thirty families in the area completely blocked out. Residents present and protesting included Mrs. James Smith, A. C. Chambers and Mr. Mc- Laughlin who said it was almost impossible to get into the area. Mr. Swanson was present represent ing the State Hiway Department who stated it was illegal for pedestrian traffic to be on a freeway John Mayo, Public Works Director, being present explained and went back to the time the bi -pass was contemplated and that the City had accepted limited access agreement. The people at a hearing had accepted it and knew what was going on and that the fo- r- -me3City Commission in 1959 had accepted the State's agreement for limited access plan. Councilman Kurbitz moved that the fence be immediately removed, and that it be reconstructed at such later date as it appeard it should be installed. Brazier asked Kurbitz to accept an amendment to the motion, so that the City Manager might investigate the matter to see by what authority the fence was originally installed before taking any action toward removing the fence. Councilman Kurbitz stated he would accept the amend- ment only if Brazier refused to second the original motion, which Brazier refused to do. No other second was made to Councilman's Kurbitz's original motion. Brazier then moved that the City Manager investigate the matter to see by what authority the fence was originally installed, and for study and recommendation to see if a one -way lane could be allowed, and to report by July 16, 1962. Councilman Lynch seconded the motion, carried: Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. The Planning Commission reporting on Petition No. 153 filed by Erland F. Lindgren and others for the rezone of property at 516 North First Street, it was moved by Lemon, seconded by Brazier that the date of hearing for the B -3 rezone be set for July 16, 1962: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. The City Treasurer having submitted the following Investment report:- June 30, 1962 City Manager Yakima, Washington Dear Sir: The following investments were purchased during the month of June: CUMULATIVE RESERVE FOR DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #9818867/68 & #9818795 @ 10M Due 9/20/62 - 91 Day $ 29,804.25 29,$04.25 CITY STREET U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #9818241/242 @ 10M Due 7/26/62 - .30 Day 19,954.02 CITY STREET U. S. Treasury Disc. Bills #9818286/287 10M Due 8/23/62 192911.50 1 1 1 F� 1 1 u 1 JULY 91 1962 CITY STREET U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #3189 @ 50M & #9818796 @ lOM CURRENT EXPENSE U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - Due 7/26/62 - 30 Day CURRENT EXPENSE U. S. Treasury viscount Bills - Due 9/27/62 - 91 Day FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION Yakima . L . I . D . # #892 -'Warrant 10 Yakima L.I.D. ##$96 - Warrant 6 CEMETERY TRUST Yakima L.I.D. /$93 - Warrant 5 Yakima L.I.D. #895 - Warrant 4 The following investments were sold during the month of June: ARTERIAL STREET U. S.-Treasury Discount Bills #9682992/95 n 10M GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION FOR LIBRARY BUILDING U. S. Treasury Discount Bills ##3191341/44 @ 1M & #2057054 5M APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE s/ John M. Larson , Mayor s/ George D. Smith , City Manager s/ Gladys H. Richter, City Treasurer 59,608.50 99,474.02 29,933.00 29,788.20 1,319-53 225.36 11214.80 1,141.96 39,725.20 $,938.17 59,721.20 1,544.89 2,356.76 $192,901.12 39,725.20 8,938.17 $ 48,663.37 Yours very truly, s/ GLADYS H RICHTER City Treasurer 331 it was moved -by Lemon, seconded by Kurbitz that said report dated June 30, 1962 be accepted and approved: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Manager George Smith reported that the Budget & Legislative Conference for first class cities will be held at Tacoma, July 27, 1962. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Lynch, seconded by Brazier we do adjourn at the hour of 4:45 p.m.: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. ATTEST: M A Y 0 R