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Home My WebLink About06/10/1963 Business Meetingr JUNE 10, 1963 The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson, Councilmen Brazier, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson, City Manager Smith and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The invocation was given by Councilman Brazier. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 3, 1963 were approved as read. Petition No. 207 having been filed with the City Clerk on the :..5th day of June:.1963 by Anna Petti- grew and others, requesting the formation of a local improvement district for the construction of an irrigation system for the Cottage Hill Pi e Line which takes its water from the Cowiche - Naches Irrigation Canal at Park Avenue (19th Avenue) and runs down back of Monroe Avenue and down Folsom Avenue terminating above the Starliter Garden Apartments, it was MOWED by Robinson, seconded by Munger that,said petition be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Petition No. 20$ having been filed with the City Clerk on the 6th day of June, 1963 by William H. Wilson, requesting the paving of the alley on the East side of Hall Avenue between Yakima Avenue and "A" Street, it was MOVED by Munger, seconded by Lemon that said petition be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Petition No. 209 having been filed with the City Clerk on the 7th day of June 1963 by Wm. R. Ebeling and others requesting the formation of a local Improvement district for the paving of the alley between Hall Avenue and Chicago Avenue from Yakima Avenue to "AI' Street, it was MOVED by Munger, seconded by Lynch that said petition be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Moved by Robinson, seconded by Munger that Resolution No. D -569 authorizing the hiring and paying not to exceed $13001:00 for services, without calling for bids and amending Resolution No. D -521, be passed as read: carried -, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Discussion of this matter pointed out that Resolution No.-D -521 had authorized the expenditure of $800.00 for laboratory tests known as a McElroy Analysis of the water system of the City of Yakima and that charges for these tests are computed on an hourly basis. Public Works Director Mayo explained that after starting the tests,the Consulting Engineers, Gray and (Osborne, needed more information thus taking more time and making the tests cost more. Councilmen Robinson and Lynch suggested that, in these matter, it would be better to fix the estimates higher to begin with. Mr. Mayo also discussed some.of the additional problems and advised that a full report of the information received as the result of the tests is on file in his office. RESOLUTION NO. D -5691 A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to hire and pay for services without calling for bids, and amending Resolution No. D -521. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Robinson that the resolution denying a damage claim filed against the City of Yakima by Mrs. Jack D. Kendall and alleging;,; damages in the amount of $64.84, be passed as read: Discussion pointed out that the claimant's automobile was damaged when a manhole cover tipped as'her auto ran over it in the parking lot at Cahoon's Market at 2011 Lincoln Avenue. Mrs. Kendall advised the Council that Mr. Cahoon advised her, at the time of the accident, that the City had been notified several times regarding this matter but had done nothing about it. Mr. Mayo, Public Works Director, stated that this is a City Water Meter which was moved batik on to this property when improving Lincoln Avenue and that due to the settling of the black top the cover had come loose. City Attorney Andrews advised that he had consulted with an employee at the market who advised him that he did not believe that the matter had been reported to the City. Council members requesting further information as to whether this matter had been reported to the City before the accident, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Robinson that this matter be continued for two weeks or until the regular meeting of June 24, 1963: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz; Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and. Robinson voting aye by voice vote. The following investment report having been submitted to the Council by the City Treasurer May 31, 1963 City Manager Yakima, Washington The following investments were purchased during the month of May: 1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 91 day - #10835561/564 @ 10 M payable 8/1/63 392707.20 U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 182 day = ##131945 @ 50M & #10835570/572 @10M:- Pabayle 10/31/63 78,791.20 U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 182 day 157,529.60 $276,028.00 CEMETERY TRUST Yakima L.I.D. ##903 - Warrant #8 14,824.89 Yakima L.I.D. #903 - Warrant #9 5,147.22 Yakima-L.I.D. #903 - Warrant #10 _ 135.20 20,107.31 CITY STREET U. S. Treasury Discount Bills ##10543001/2 @ 10 M - 60 day Payable 7/25/63 19,901.49 19,901.49 FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION Yakim4 L.I.D. ##905 - Warrant ft 9.80 U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 182 Day 49,227.50 492237.30 CURRENT EXPENSE U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 91 Day 49962$.50 49,628.50 Total investments purchased during the month of May $4149902.60 1 1 D 1 i 1 1 1 4111 JUNE 109 1963 The following investments were sold during the month of May: 1962 STREET IMPROVEPE NT CONSTRUCTION FUND U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #10520920/921 @ 10M & #494$055 @ 100M 119,550.40 U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #4948334 @ 100M, #109790 @,5M #106$2117 @10M 159,024.67 278,575.07 CEMETERY TRUST Yakima L.I.D. #730 - Bonds #18/19 200.00 - Yakima L.I.D. 735' Bond #27 500.00 Yakima L.I.D. #793 - Bond �`16 200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #795 - Bond #15 300.00 11200.00 WATER DEPOSIT Yakima L.I.D. #855 - Bonds #45/50 3,000.00 3,000.00 WATER -SEWER U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #10835328/30 @ 10K: 29,928.96 29,92$•96 Total investments sold during the month of May $ 312,704.03 APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Very truly yours, Gladys H. Richter John M.'Larson, Mayor City Treasurer George D. Smith, City Manager Gladys H..Richter, City Treasurer it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Munger that said report dated May 31, 1963 be accepted and approved: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice -vote. A letter dated June 4, 1963 from Tunstall & Hettinger, Lawyers,'on the matter of Petition No. 206 as filed by W. H. Snyder and the rezoning of'certain property located at 3516 Summitview in order that a service station may be built on this corner, was discussed with Mr. Howard Hettinger attorney for Mr. Snyder. Mr. Hettinger stated that his client purchased this property last fall that it has two gas pumps, but in the past few years it's primary use has been a grocery store; and that there is some evidence that at one time there was a ramp for servicing cars. He further stated that his clientras applied for a building permit and it has been denied him by the Build- ing Inspector and the Board of Adjustment, having heard his appeal on May 28, 1963, has concurrdd with the Building Inspector on the grounds that the installation of a service station on the ,premises does not meet with the definition of service station as it appears in the Zoning Code; that the premises are non - conforming in a B -2 Zone and that there is no hardship inevidence to justify the appeal. Mr. Hettinger contended that there is two approaches to the problem;.=(1=)- that the code be amended or that the property be rezoned as B -3, General Business Zone. He also informed the Council that persons in the surrounding neighborhood have indicated that they prefer a service station to a drive in restaurant, the alternative. On completion of discussion it was MOVED by Brazier, seconded by Munger that said letter be referred to the Planning Commission to be considered along with Petition No. 206: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Manager Smith informed the Council that Yakima Airport Restaurant, Inc., is requesting rental adjustment due to delays caused at the time of the installation-of the Air Conditioning and the procuring of their liquor license. He stated that they are asking that their rents commence on May 14, 1963 instead of March 15, 1963 as originally designated in their rental agreement.. Manager Smith recognized the delay caused at the time of the installation of the air conditioning but stated that hb did not feel that we are responsible for the delay in the acquiring of the liquor license and recommended that- the Council consider ' an adjustment so that the, obligation for rental will commence as of April 15, 1963 instead of March 15, 1963. It was MOVED by Brazier, seconded by Robinson that the staff prepare a resolution recognizing the delay caused at the time of installing the Air Uonditioning and adjusting the obligation of rental to commence as of April 15, 1963 instead of March 15, 1963 as originally agreed: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vot. Manager Smith called the Council's attention to a letter from.the Yakima Valley Association of Chambers of Commerce which advises that the Governor's Industrial Conference for Yakima County will be held at the Chinook Hotel on Monday, June 17, 1963-and requested that Council members attend if possible. He also reported that Oscar Soderstrom, Police Chief, has been elected as one of eight to attend and participate in the International Association of Police Chiefs conference to be held in Berkley California on July $. -& 91 1963, with expenses paid. Manager Smith Commended Chief Soderstrom and requested permission.for him to make the trip with incidental expenses paid. It was MOVED by Brazier, seconded by Lemon that Police Chief, Oscar Soderstrom; be and is hereby authorized to attend this conference with incidental expenses paid: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Dr. Bittner again discussed with the Council, matters concerning overhead parking in the downtown area.. He advised the Council that the Downtown Development 6ommittee is considering the possibll ity and feasibility of constructing five or six parking facilities similar to the one built ad- jacent to the World's Fair Grounds in Seattle, and building them over existing buildings. Mayor Larson commded Dr. Bittner and his committee for the time and effort being spent on this problem. There being no further business to _come before the Council, it was MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded by Brazier. that- 'we � do now ad jour,n! at7 .the' h '' r•' _of7 4.:30 P -.M': car "r 'ed > Bra'zie;r,` Ku'rbitz`,�' Larson, Lemon Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote: ATTEST: I T''Y C L E R K I