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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/28/1964 Business Meetingr 616 DECEMBER 28, 1964 An emergency was declared to exist on December 21, 1964 , due to a heavy snow fall and the regular evening meeting of the City Council scheduled for 8 o *clock on that date was cancelled The City Council met in regular session, Acting Mayor Brazier, Councilmen Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch and Robinson were present on roll call. It was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that.Mayor Larson be excused from this meeting: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Larson absent. Councilman Lynch gave the invocation. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 14, having been read and certified accurate by two councilmen and :no one present wishing to have the minutes read publicly, Acting Mayor Brazier declared said minutes approved as recorded. Moved by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that Item 4a on the agenda, Frates rezone, beheld until Mr. Velikanje, Attorney representing John Frates and others appeared at this meeting: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz,'Lambert, Lynch, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Larson absent. This being the time for the hearing on Petition No. 313, praying for the annexation of property located at the Northeast Corner of Fruitvale Blvd, and Wright Avenue as filed by Albert Kurbitz, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Robinson that Ordinance No. 602, pro- viding for said annexation and zoning said property to B -3, General Business Zone, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Larson absent. ORDINANCE NO. 602, AN ORDINANCE providing for the annexation by the City of Yakima of certain property contiguous to the city of Yakima and zoning the same as B -3, General Business Zone. This being the time set for the hearing on Petition No. 314 praying for the annexation of property located West and adjacent to Edgerly Manor and South of the Congdon Canal, as filed by Baker, Udell and ot'hers,,it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Kurbitz, that Ordinance No. 603 providing for said annexation and zoning of said property to R -1, One Family Zone;bxcept for that portion described in Section 3 of said Ordinance to R -3 Multiple Family zone be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Larson absent. Mr. Ernest Falk whose property is included in the annexation was present at this meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 603 , AN ORDINANCE providing for the annexation by the City of Yakima of certain property contiguous to the city of.Yakima and zoning said property. This being the time set for the hearing on Petition No. 299, as filed by John Frates and others, requesting the rezone of property located at 414 South 30th Avenue, it was MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded by Brazier that an ordinance rezoning said property from R -3, Multiple Family Zone to B -1 Modified Business Zone be passed as read: In discussion, Fred Velikanje Attorney representing John Frates and others stated that the parking arrangement for the proposed clinic had been revised to meet the requirements of the city Ordinance and showed the Council a plan of the new parking arrangement. Mr. Velikanje further stated that his client is willing to place a restrictive covenant in the deed which would not allow any other type of business; in the building. He asked the council to approve the rezone, stating that it is desirable to have this clinic near the hospital. Planning Director Gast reiterates the Planning Commission's reason for denying this rezone, stating that this was spot zoning and it would set a precedent if approved. _ Rouncil indicated at this time that there is a need for revising our zoning ordinances. Mr. Gast further stated that the proposed parking plan as shown to the Council by Mr. Velikanje at this meeting is still not satisfactory as some of the cars would still have to back into the streets and that the removal of the lawn from both the front,of the property and in the court would detract from the appearance of the property. After full discussion of the matter, Acting Mayor Brazier asked for a roll call vote on the original motion: Brazier and Kurbitz voting aye; Brown, Lambert, Lynch, and Robinson voting Nay: Motion lost for want of a majority vote. Larson absent. It was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch, that Resolution No. D -758 affirming the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission and denying a petition to rezone property at 414 South 30th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, from R -3, Multiple family Zone, to B -1, Modified Business Zone, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Lambert, Lynch and Robinson voting aye; Brazier and Kurbitz voting Nay. Larson absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -758 , A RESOLUTION affirming the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denying a petition to rezone property at 414 South 30th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, from R -3 Multiple Family Zone, to B -1 Modified Business Zone. MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Lambert, that Ordinance No. 604 an'ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,600.00 from the unappropriated monies in the City Garage Fund Account to Main- tenance and operations classification for expenses incurred on account of snow removal operations, said ordinance declaring a non - debatable emergency, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Larson absent. ORDINANCE NO. 604, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the sum of $2,600.00 from the unappropriated monies in the City Garage Fund to Account 7 -02, Part Time, Temporary, Overtime, and Special Assignment , of the salaries and Wages classification, and to Account 7 -54, Automotive Fuels, Lubricants and Parts, of the Maintenance and Operation classification, both of the 1964 appropriation for 34 -city Garage Fund; and declaring a non - debatable emergency. MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that Ordinance.No. 605 An Ordinance authorizing a temporary loan of money, not to exceed $10,(b0 from the Water Sewer Fund.to the.Street,Fund and providing for the repaymentthereof, said ordinance declaring a non debatable emergency, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Lambert, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call: Kurbitz voting Nay, stating he was opposed to borrowing money from the water fund. Larson absent.Manager Smith took this time to thank Public Works Director Mayo and the Street Department for the excellent job they did in removing snow from City Streets. Mr. Mayo stated that through Dec. 27, 1964 known cost for snow removal amounted to $14,713; and unknown costs at this time were for rental of equipment. He stated all streets have been plowed once, all arterials 3 times or more and that 2700 loads of snow have been hau163 from the C. B. D. He also stated that removal of snow from the catch basins will be done as quickly as possible in order to prevent flooding if a quick thaw should occur., 1 1 1 I I 1 1 DECEMBER 28, 1964 ORDINANCE NO. 605, AN ORDINANCE authorizing a temporary loan of money, not to exceed $10,000.00 from 52 Water Sewer Fund, to 31 Street Fund, and providing for the repayment thereof; appropriatir money, not to exceed $4,000 from unappropriated monies in 31 Street Fund, to Account 7 -02, Part Time, Temporary, Overtime, and SpecT.a 1 Assignment, of the salaries and wages classification and apropriating money, not to exceed $6,000 from unappropriated monies in 31 Street Fund, to Account 7-31 , Rentals, of the Maintenance and Operation classification, both of the 1964 appropriation for 31 Street Fund; and declaring a non - debatable anergency. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Lambert, that Resolution No. D -759 , a resolution authorizing payment to Philip J. Christman and the American Insurance Companies, James A. Moore, Donald E. Ream and H. G. Rempel in satisfaction of damage claims filed against the city of Yakima, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Larson absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -759, A RESOLUTION authorizing payments to Philip J. Christman and the American Insurance Companies, James A. Moore, Donald E. Ream and H. G. Rempel, in satisfaction of damage claims filed against the City of Yakima. Moved by Robinson , seconded by Lynch that Resolution No. D -760, a Resolution transferring the sum of $3,000 with in the 1964 appropriation for Police Fund in order-to pay expenses of parts and repair work for city police cars, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz; Lambert, Lynch atad Robinson voting aye on roll call. Larson absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -760, A RESOLUTION transferring the sum of $3,000 within the 1964 appropriation for 21 Police ° Moved by Lambert, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. D -761 , A Resolution transferring the sum of $2000.00 within the 1964 appropriation for 39 Municipal Airport, in order to pay expenses of snow removal at the Airport, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Larson absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -761, A RESOLUTION transferring the sum of $2,000 within the 1964 appropriation for 39 Municipal Airport. The State Highway Commission reporting on, and billing the city of Yakima in the amount of $75,602.90, in connection with South First Street project, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch, that said report dated, November 18, 1964 be accepted and approved and the billing therein set forth be accepted and payment of same authorized: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.- Larson absent. Statewide Reitrement System having billed the City of Yakima in the amount of $3,430.88 for Administrative Expense for the year 1964, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that sai amount be deducted from the Released Matching Funds on deposit with said retirement system for the city of Yakima: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Larson absent. The City Engineer reporting the completion of L I D 909, South 38th and 40th Avenues and various others streets, curb, gutter and surfacing district, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lamber that the 25th 'day of January, 1966 be fixed as the date of hearing, on the assessment roll for sa district and that the City Clerk give notice by publication and to each property owner in said district as required by statute: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Larson absent. City Manager Smith informed the Council-that the matter of Huza versus City of Yakima regarding t' B & 0 Tax will come before the State Supreme Court on Friday, January 29, 1966. Manager Smith also informed the Council that the meeting with legislators of the 14th and 15th District is set for Wednesday, January 6, 1961r at a noon luncheon to be held'at the Turf. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded by Brown that we do now adjourn at the hour of 4;45 p.m.; carried, Brazier, Brown,-Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch and Robinson voting by voice v9pe. Larson absent. i - READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURAT COUNCILMAft DATE COUNCILMAN DATE ATTEST :` /C A T Y C L E R K