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JULY 30, 1962.
The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson, Councilman Kurbitz, Lemon, Lynch and Mung
City Manager Smith and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilmen Brazier present
after 3:03 P.M. and Councilman Robinson present after 3:06 P.M.
The invocation was given by Councilman Lemon.
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 23, 1962, were approved as read.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that the City Council depart from the regular order of bus-
iness to hear Mr. George Hefner on matters of concern to him: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson,
Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Mr.. Hefner suggested that steps be
taken to place traffic signs.on North 4th Street. and ,rGrr Street and that Miller Park have better
lighting to prevent thefts. Manager Smith and Public Works Director Mayo explained that the
matter of traffic involving the route for trucks to and from the Boise Cascade Mill has been unde
study by the Traffic Board and that 11G11 street is to be given the status of an arterial and the
proper stop signs will be placed in this area as a result of this study. On the matter of the
lighting at Miller Park, it was established that this is a matter to be taken up with the Park
Board and it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lemon that it be referred to the City Manager
for study and recommendation: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and
Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
Councilman Kurbitz having announce his intention to move for reconsideration on the matter of
Petition No. 150 as filed -by Glascam Builders and the motion to accept said Petition excluding the
Seipp - Yergen property with the zoning recommendations as proposed by the Planning Commission, as
passed by the Council at their regular meeting of July 23, 1962, it was MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded'
by Lynch that the Council reconsider the matter of zoning as proposed by the Planning Commission
for Petition No. 150: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting
aye by voice vote. It was then MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded by Mun er that the pending motion be
amended to accept Lot 18, Block 2, Applewood Manor as B -2, Local usiness Zone instead of R - -2, Two
Family Dwellings as recommended by the Planning Commission. Discussion followed and Councilman
Kurbitz, recognizing Mr. Wally Klingele of 2906 Nob Hill Boulevard, who has filed a written pro-
test to the annexation of his property, asked Mr. Klingele if he would drop his protest if his
property were zoned B -2. Mr. Klingele explained that under no circumstances is he interested in
being annexed to the City, that he has not signed a petition for such action and further protested
t`he cost of city services if he is annexed. Miss B�rni.ce Wetzel, property owner on the South East
corner of Nob Hill and South 31st Avenue protested1 `'E'f discrimination is being shown and reminded
the Council that the matter of street right -of -way across her property should be taken into con-
sideration. Councilman Robinson explained that the matter of this street can be taken care, of
after the annexation is completed. Councilman Kurbitz ijith the consent of Councilman Munger, then
withdrew his amending motion. It was'then-'MOVED by Kurbitz that Lot 18 Block 2, Applewood Manor
and the property owned by Wally Klingele be zoned.as B -2. This motion lost for the want of a
second. Councilman Kurbitz then MOVED to amend the pending motion to accept Petition No. 150 ex-
cluding the Seipp - Yergen property and zoning Lot 18, Block 2, Applewood Manor as B -2, Local
Business Zone instead of R -2, Two Family Residence as proposed by the Planning Commission:
carried, Councilman Brazier abstained from voting on roll call; Councilmen Kurbitz, Larson, Lynch
and Munger voting aye on roll call and Councilman Lemon voting nay. Mayor Larson then called for
the roll call vote on the original motion as amended and it carried: Councilman Brazier again
abstained from voting on roll call; Councilmen Kurbitz, Larson, Lvnch, Munger and Robinson voting
aye on roll call and Councilman Lemon voting nay. Councilman Lynch explained that he intends to
continue to back the Planning Commission but in the light of the new information and plans sub-
mitted by Glascam Builders, he is making an exception. Mr. Frank,Glaspey thanked the Council for
taking this action. '
In accordance with Council action taken at the regular meeting of July 23, 1962 the matter of
Petition No. 151 as filed by C. L. Shelton and others praying for theannexation of certain property
North of Tieton Drive, was brought on for discussion. Mr. E. Fred Velikanji, attorney, being
present and representing Mr. C. L. Shelton and Eden House Nursing Home and certain oil company
interests, informed the Council that Mr. Shelton will accept the Planning Commissions recommenda-
tions for R -3, Multiple Family Residence, and that he can no longer represent Mr. Comstock as
stated on July 23, 1962, due to a conflict of interests which has developed. Mr. Comstock, being
present was heard and indicated that he desires his property zoned B -2, Local Business zone
rather than B -1, Modified Business zone as proposed by the Planning Commission and further in-
dicated that he would not give the five foot easement to make 40th Avenue a 50 foot street until
he can be assured that his property is zoned B -2 so that he can build a service station on it and
until 40th Avenue is graded down to make a satisfactory ingress and egress to his property, sta.tim,
that irrigation and sewer lines have not been placed deep enough to make the grade satisfactory.
Public Works Director Mayo indicated that plans for this street will be to 1'°r. Comstocks satisfac-
tion. Councilman Robinson indicated that he would not vote for this annexation until the 5 feet
needed for street, is secured.- Mr. Howard Hettinger, attorney representing Mr. Barney Benedictson
and Mr. Roy C. Hayes, stated thpt his clients will accept zoning as proposed by the Plann ng
Commission but that Mr. Benedictson will be nonconforming; in that he has a sign which is larger
than specified by the Zoning Code and requested that the Zoning Code be amended to permit larger
signs. 'He also stated that there is no classification in the Zoning Code for the Armored car
Service operated by Mr. Hayes and requested that the Code be amended in this matter. It was then
MOVED by Brazier, seconded by Kurbitz that this annexation petition be accepted as filed and that
the zoning be accepted as originially requested by the petitioners except that the 80 x 100 foot
lot owned by C. L. Shelton and located west of 40th Avenue and South of Bell Street be zoned B -2
and that 5 feet'on each :side of 40th Avenue be given for street purposes. This motion lost for
the want of a majority vote. Brazier., Kurbitz, Larson voting a.ve on ro1.1_ call. Lynch, Lemon,
Munger and Robinson voting nay. Councilman Robinson again insisted that the City should have the
right- of -wav before annexing this property and MOVED to continue this matter for one week. This
motion was withdrawn after it was determined that Mr. Velikanji could not be present at the next
regular meeting of the Council and that Mr. Shelton is ready for water and sewer service. Pir.
Comstock again stated that he is ready to give the 5 foot needed for street if the city will give
him B -2 zoning in order that he can build a service station for which he has already obtained a
County Building Permit. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Kurbitz that
the property as described in Petition No. 151 be accepted as filed and zoned i - q an eo f Teton
the PIa�n n'.r Lomr�issions recommendations with the exception that the property s o ���h v nue /
bepzosneeci , ymoi gl Business Zone instead of B -1, Modified Business Zone as recommended by the
Planning Commission,with the condition that Mr. Comstock give to the City an easement deed for 5'
right -of -way for 40th Avenue: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lynch, voting aye on ro_1.1 call.
Lemon, Munger and Robinson nay. Dr. Meyer being present reminded Council that he is building a
service station on the corner of 38th and Thornton.
Mr. Howard Hettinger, attorney representing Mr. A. E. Clift in the matter of a Notice of Intention
to Commence Annexation Proceedings, having appeared at the regular meeting of the Council on July
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16, 1962 and requested postponment of this matter until this date, and there being no one present
wishing to continue this matter, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that the matter of
the Notice of Intention as filed by A. E. Clift on June 19, 1962, be postponed indefinetly:
carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger, and Robinson voting aye by,voice vote.
An ordinance appropriating $23,580.00 from the Street Fund to the Arterial Street Fund class,ifi-
cation of the Street Departments 1962 Budget, having been read in its entirety at the regular
meeting of July 23, 1962 and laid on the table for one week and having been read by title only
at this meeting, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brazier that Ordinance No. 367 providing
for said appropriation, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch,
Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 367, AN ORDITANCE appropriating the sum of $23,5$0.00 from the unappropriated mon
in the Street Fund to Accolant 8 -37, Transfer to Arterial Street Fund, of the Other- Transfers
classification of the 1962 appropriation for 31 - Street Fund.
Moved by Munger, seconded. by Lynch that Ordinance No. 368 fixing the time of delinquency and
prescribing the form of Installment Notes for the payment of the unpaid portion of L.I.D. No.
8$4, be passed as read. carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson
voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE N0, 36$, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of installments of assessments
levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement in Local Improvement District No. 8$4, and
providing for the issuance of Local Improvement District Installment Notes for the payment of
the unpaid portion thereof.
Moved by Brazier, seconded by Lemon that Ordinance No. 369 fixing the time of delinquency and
prescribing the form of Installment Notes for the payment of the unpaid portion of L.I. D. No.
897, be passed as read:- carried, Brazier, Kurbityz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson
voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 3:69, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of installments of assessments
levied for the.payment of the cost of the improvement in Local Improvement District No. 897, and
providing for the issuance"of Local Improvement District Installment Notes for the payment of
the unpaid portion thereof.
Councilman Brazier was excused at the hour of 5:10 P.M.
Moved by Lemon, seconded by Munger that Ordinance No. 370 fixing the time of delinquency and
prescribing the form of Installment Notes for the payment of the unpaid portion of L.I.D. No.
898, be 'passed 'as. read:` carried., � Kurbitz; Larson;; Lemon,' Lynch, ''Munger and Robinson voting
aye on roll call. Brazier absent.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Munger that Resolution No. D -427 authorizing the execution of
a Lease Agreement with West Coast Airlines, Inc., for space in the Airport Terminal Building at
the Yakima Municipal Airport,-be passed as read: carried, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger
and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Brazier absent.
RESOLUTION, N0: D- '4,27;a A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City
of Yakima to execute a Lease Agreement with West Coast Airlines, Inc.
WHEREAS, West Coast Airlines, Inc., desires to lease approximately 333
square feet of space in the Airport Terminal Building at the Yakima Municipal Airport, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima deems it in the best
interests of the people of the City of Yakima 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 West Coast-Airlines, Inc., for space
in the Airport Terminal Building at the Yakima Municipal Airport, a copy of which Lease Agreement
is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof.
ATTEST. J. A. SMITH
City Glerk
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 30th day of July, 1962.
(SEAL)
JOHN °M. LARSON
Mayor
Moved by Lemon, seconded by Lynch that Resolution No. D -42$ authorizing.the payment of $20.$0
to William D..Fisher, a member of the Police Department, for the repair of his glasses which were
damaged in the performance of his duties, be passed as read: carried, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon,
Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Brazier absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -42$;"l' A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $20.80 to William D. Fisher.
WHEREAS, William D. Fisher is a member of the Yakima Police Department,
and on May 29, 1962, at approximately midnight, in the performance of his duties he sought to
apprehend the driver of an automobile who resisted arrest; and, during the process, his glasses
were damaged, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the sum of $20.80 is a reasonable sum
to pay the said William D. Fisher for'the repair of said damaged glasses, and that it is in the
best interests of the people of the City of Yakima to pay said amount, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That the City Manager and the Finance Director of the City of Yakima are
hereby authorized and directed to pay to William D. Fisher the sum of $20.80 as and for the repair
of his glasses, said payment to be made from the 1962 appropriation for 21 - Police Deparmtne.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH
City Clerk
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 30th day of July, 1962.
(S E A L)
JOHN M. LARSON
Mayor
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Moved by Lemon, seconded by Munger that Resolution No. D -429, which expresses appreciation and
commends the Yakima Citizen's Development Committee for its services in evaluating the city's
needs, be passed as read: carried, Kurl:itz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye
on roll call. Brazier absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4292 A RESOLUTION of appreciation commending the Yakima Citizens' Development
Committee.
WHEREAS, the Yakima Citizens' Development Committee, consisting of public -
spirited citizens of the City of Yakima, has functioned during the month of July, 1962, and
WHEREAS, said Committee has diligently studied and evaluated the existing
problems and needs -of the City and has made recommendations thereon to the Citv Council, no(rJ,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That the City Council of the City of Yakima does hereby express its
appreciation to the Yakima Citizens' Development Committee, and to each member thereof for their
services to the City of Yakima, and does commend them for their diligent efforts as members of
said Committee.
ATTEST: J. A. ST�,iITH
City Clerk
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, this 30th day of July, 1962.
(SE AL )
JOHN M. LARSON
Mayor
Mr. George Hefner protested the condition of streets in the neighborhood of Fiar Avenue and East
Lenox and the manner in which property owner records are being kept with regard to assessments.
These matters were informally referred to the City Manager.
Manager Smith.requested the Council to fix a time for meeting with the wage and hour committee of
the Police Department. It was agreed that the Council meet with this committee at a no host
luncheon on Wednesday, August 1, 1962.
Councilman Robinson asked to be excused from the next regular meeting of the Council on August 6,
1962. Permission was granted.
There being no further business to come before the Council it was MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded by
Lemon that we do now adjourn at the hour of 5:35 P.M.; carried, Kurbitz,,Larson, Lemon, Lynch
Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Brazier absent.
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