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Home My WebLink About12/09/1963 Business MeetingI HM DECEMBER 9, 1963 The City Council met in re gular session, and Robinson, City Manager Smith and City Moved by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Councilman Lemon gave the invocation. Mayor Larson, Councilmen Brazier, Lemon, Lynch, Munger Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Kurbitz absent. Councilman Kurbitz be excused from this meeting: carrie Robinson voting aye by voice vote. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 1963 and the Special Meeting of December 4, 196 were approved as read. A Notice of Intention to Cormnence Annexation Proceedings having been filed with the City Clerk on this date by Bruce Glenwood Corporation and Mr. R. B. Colwell, President of said corporation bein present:.at this meeting, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Munger that the City Council now meet with the initiating parties who signed said Notice dated December 9, 1963, those initiating parties being the Bruce Glenwood Corporation, R. B. Colwell,President: carried, Brazier; Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz absent. ✓ Mr. Colwell in- dicating that his firm is willing to assume it's share of the City's indebtedness, it was MOVED. by Munger, seconded by Lemon that the annexation proposed by Bruce Glenwood Corporation, be ac- cepted by the City of Yakima and that the area to be annexed be required to assume it's share of the City's existing indebtedness: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz absent. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,249.20 from the unappropriated monies of the Airport Improvement Fund to the 1963 Budget for that fund and $28,250.80 from the unappropriated monies of the Municipal Airport Fund to the 1963 Budget for that fund, having been read in its entirety at the regular meeting of the City Council on December 2, 1963 and laid on the table for one week and having been read by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Munger that Ordinance. No. 483 providing for said appropriation be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.. Kurbitz absent. ORDIP,* ,fANCE NO. 483, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the sum of $4,249.20 from the unappropriated monie of the Airport Improvement Fund to Account 6 -10, Land.;of the Capital Outlay Account Classificatio of the 1963 appropriation. for 63- Airport Improvement rund.; and appropriating the sum of $28,250.8 from the unappropriated monies of the Municipal Airport rund to Account 6 -10, Land, of the Capita Outlay Account Classification of the 1963 appropriation for 39- Municipal Airport Fund. In accordance with action taken by the City Council at their regular meeting of November 26, 1963 on the matter of annexing certain property as described on Petition No. 228 and filed by the Country Store, and the Planning Commission having reviewed the zoning of said property to be an- nexed and now recommending B -3, General Business and M -1, Light Industrial zones after hearing additional and pertinent information regarding; uses of the area to be annexed, it was MOVED by Lemon, seconded by Lynch that Ordinance No. 484 which provides for said annexation and zoning of certain, property east of South lst Street contiguous to the City of Yakima, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz absent. vin the discussion of this matter, before the voting on the motion to pass said ordinance Mr. V. J. Beaulaurier, Attorney and Secretary for-the petitioner, indicated that perhaps further consideration should be given to the Auto Salvage business operated by Roy Rassmussen and located north of the Country Store operations. He suggested that due to the salvage operation of this business, perhaps Mr. Rasmussen's property should be included in the M -1, Light Industrial zone since it is a non - conforming use in a B -3, General Business Zone and his client will not be able to move his building and improve as planned. Discussion-of this matter established that the salvage part of this business will eventually phase out and Councilmen indicated that any further change in zoning would need ratification of the Planning Commission and su gested that a County Building Permit be obtained and this building moved before Ordinance No. 494 becomes effective. 0 ORDINANCE NO. 484, AN ORDINANCE providing for the annexation by the City of Yakima of certain property contiguous to the City of Yakima and zoning said property. In accordance with action taken by the City Council at their regular meeting of December 2, 1963 the Council continued the hearing on Petition No. 232 as filed by the Masonic Temple Association, requesting the rezone of certain property between E & F Street and North 4th Street and Naches Avenue. It was MOVED by/Munger, seconded by Robinson that Ordinance No. 485 providing for the rezone of said property from R -3, Multiple Family Residence Zone to B -1, Modified Business Zone, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye bn rol call. Kurbitz absent. J In the discussion of this matter, reference was made to the Planning Commissions report dated December 5, 1963 announcing their intention to amend the zoning code with regard to Professional Offices Buildings in B -1, Modified Business Zone. Mr. Velekanji, Attorney for the Petitioner indicated again that B -1, Modified Business Zone will be acceptable only if such an amendment is made to the zoning code and Councilmen Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson indicated that they will be in favor of such an amendment. ORDINANCE NO. 48:5, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and re- zoning certain property in Block 85 of the Town of North Yakima, from R -3, Multiple Family Resi- dence Zone to B -1, Modified Business Zone. An ordinance appropriating $4,365.00 from the unappropriated monies in the City Garage Fund to the 1963 Budget for that Fund., having been read in its entirety, was ordered laid on the table for one week or until the next regular meeting of the Council on December 16, 1963. An ordinance relating to the Electrical Code vhich_regulates the issuance of electrical permits having been read by the Clerk of the Council, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lemon that sa ordinance be passed as read: Mr. Me Coy, Building Inspector explained that this amendment will clarify the code concerning home owners permits for doing their own wiring, further explaining that a few speculation builders are wiring the houses they build and the licensed contractor is objecting to this practice. He stated that this amendment will still allow the home owner to do his work but will prohibit the contractor from doing electrical work without a license. Mr. Mc Cov assured the Council that the Speculative Builder is meeting code standards but stressed th fact that the Electrical Code now allows the builder to do electrical work without a license be- cause he owns the structure. Discussion pointed out that the contractor doing only Electrical work must be licensed by both the State and City and Councilman Robinson indicated that the Council should not legislate in matters of. competition but in the interest of public safety and expressed the desire to discuss the matter with interested persons, including the speculative builders and electrical contractors. Councilman Lynch indicated understanding of the Electrical Contractors problem and expressed favor for the amendment. It was then MOVED by Robinson, second ed by Munger that this matter be continued for one week until the regular meeting of December 16, 1 1 1 r� L 1 DECEMBER 9, 1963 4.95 II1963 in order that the Council may discuss this matter with interested persons: carried, Brazier) Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting �.ye by voice vote. Kurbitz absent. Moved by Munger, seconded by Robinson that Resolution -No. D -629 transferring the sum of $2,200. in the 1963 Budget for the Fire Department, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz absent. Discussion indicated that this amount will be used to repair a pumper for the Fire Department RESOLUTION NO. D -629, A RESOLUION transferring the sum of $2,200 within the 1963 appropriation f 22 -Fire Department. Moved by Munger, seconded by Lemon that Resolution No. D -630 authorizing the purchase of certain repair parts for a Galion Roller without calling for bids; be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -630, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the purchase of material without calling for bids. Moved by Munger, seconded by Lemon that Resolution No. D -631 authorizing the purchase of a Heil Packer and truck for the Garbage Department without calling for bids, be passed as read: carried Brazier, Larson,-Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Ro',.inson voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz absent. Discussion-of this matter indicated that this will provide the City with its 6th Packer and truck of this type and that the price on this purchase will be the same as that on the original bid. RESOLUTION No. D -631, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of a Heil Packer and truck, without calling for bids. The Planning Commission now reporting and making certain recommendations as to the zoning of - certain property sought bo be annexed by Mr. Leroy Brackett, signer of Petition No. 236, it was MOVED'.by Munger, seconded by Lynch that Petition No. 236 be approved as meeting the requirements of law ; that the City Manager and the Mayor be authorized to obtain waivers of a meeting of a Review Board, as authorized by law; and that a resolution be prepared fixing December 23, 1963 as the time for a public hearing by the City Council on this petition: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz. absent. The following investment report having been read by the Clerk of the Council: November 30, 1963 City Manager Yakima, X _shington Dear Sir The following investments were purchased during.the month of November: J L.I.Guaranty Yakima L.T.D. #904 - Warrant #3 CEMETERY TRUST 2,368.55 $ 2,368.55 Yakima L.I.D. #905 - Warrant 4 21$11.22 Yakima L.I.D. #907 - Warrant -3 11448.21 Yakima L.I.D. #908 - Warrant #3 1,220.22 5,479.65 FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION Yakima L.I.D. #'909 - Warrant #2 21,015.92 U. S. Treasury Discount Bills -,1$1 Day - Due 5/28/64 78,540.00 99,555.92 1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 90 Day_ - Due 2/27/64 49,565.00 U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 41 Day - Due 1/9/64 59,77$.60 , 109,343.60 CURRENT EXPENSE U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 91 Day - Due 2/27/64 39,652.00 39,652.00 Total investments purchased during the month of November: 256,399.72 The following investments were sold during the month of November: WATER - SEWER U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #10861$14/108861815, #10859735, 10861352 & 11053770 @ 10M 49,602.46 49,602.46 CEMETERY TRUBT - Yakima L.I.D. #803 - Bond #16 500.00 Yakima L.I.D. #865 - Bonds #13/14 1,000.00 1,500.00 CURRENT EXPENSE U.S.Treasu-ry Discount Bill #157258 @ 50M 49,566.00 49,566.00 1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION U.S. Treasury Discount Bills #10921652 @ 10M #132062 @50M & #5114434 @ 100M 157,529.60 157,529.60 FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION U.S.Treasury Discount Bill #132058 @ 50M 49,227.50 49,227.50 0 I 96 DECEMBER _19.), 1963 Total investments sold during the month of November 307,425.56 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 ' November 30, 1963 regarding the purchase and selling of investments for the City be accepted and approved:' carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Plunger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz absent. j Gra and Osborne, Consulting Engineers, having submitted Progress Estimate No. 4 in the amount of 152,022.98 for payment to Yakima Cement & Asphalt Company, on the Tieton, Division & Maple improvement project, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Robinson that said estimate and report dated December 9, 1963 be approved and the estimate therein'-set forth be.approved and payment authorized: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye'by voice vote. Kurbitz absent. Mr. Gene Land, property owner in the area newly annexed to the Cj�7 of Yakima on this date, being present ..during the hearing on this matter, protested the passage of Ordinance No. 484, without hearing protests to said action. Mayor Larson reported on a meeting of the Association of Washington Cities. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Brazier, seconded by Lynch that we do now adjourn at the hour of 5:00 P.M. carried: Brazier, Larson,*Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice,vote. Kurbitz absent. ATTEST:/ - -��- - `. /CITY CLERK M A 1 f'. 1