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APRIL 12, 1965 .
The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson, CouncilmanBrazier, Brown, Kurbitz,
Lambert, Lynch and Robinson, City Manager Smith present on roll .call. City
Andrews noted absent. .
The invocation was given by Councilman Lambert.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 1965 having been read and certified accurate
by two Councilmen and no one wishing to have said minutes read at this meeting, Mayor
Larson declared them approved as recorded.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on Resolution D -786, a resolution of intention
to improve property in Blossom Hill Addition and others for the construction of Sanitary
Sewer and there being no protests in writing or otherwise, it was MOVED by Lynch,
seconded by Lambert that Ordinance No. 637, providing for said improvement and creating
L. I. D. 938 as requested per petition No. 337, 339, and 348 be passed as read: carried,
Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by roll call. Brown
not voting. .
ORDINANCE NO. 637, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by
constructing a.pipe sewer with the necessary wye branches and manholes; establishing .
a Local Improvement District providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating
a special fund.
Petition No. 360, having been filed with the City Clerk on April 7, 1965 by L. I. Larson
and Harold R. Sanford requesting the formation of t Local Improvement District for the
construction of pavement at the West half of North 35th Avenue from Englewood Avenue
South to existing pavement , it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that said
petition be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried,
Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by roll call.
A Notice of Intention to commence annexation proceedings having been filed with the
City Clerk on April 12,1965 by L. I. Larson and Harold Sanford praying for the annexa-
tion of property described as Lot 1, the Ontario Land Co. Subdivision, Section 22,
Township 13 North, Range 18 E. W. M. Vol B Page 60, and the signers of said notice being
present at this meeting, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert that this date '
April 12, 1965 be set as the time of meeting with the initiating parties, said parties
being L. I. Larson and Harold Sanford: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson
Lynch, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
The Initiating parties, L. I. Larson and Harold Sanford having stated to the Council
that they will assume their - share of the city's existing indebtedness, it was MOVED by
Robinson, seconded by Brown that the annexation proposed by said parties be accepted
by the City of Yakima and that the area to be annexed be required to assume its share
ill of the City's existing indebtedness: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson,
Lynch, and Robinson.voting aye by voice vote.
L. I. Larson and Harold Sanford having filed petition for annexation with the City Clerk
at this meeting, said petition being Number 361, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by
Lambert that said petition be referred to the City Manager and Planning Commission for
study and recommendation: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch
and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. 638 and ordinance relating to
traffic regulations regarding the operation of trucks in the business district be passed
as read: in discussion, Councilman Robinson Moved, and it was seconded by Lynch that the
term Central Business District be amended to read Core Business District which would
better define the business district as described in this ordinance: carried, Brazier,
Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye Mayor
Larson then called for a roll call vote on the origianal motion;/ carrie, Brazier, Brown,
Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Mr. H. A. .
O'Reilley, representing the Labor unions was present for discussion of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 638, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic regulations; restricting the operation
of certain vehicles in the Core Business District; and adding Section 9.56.070 as a 1
new section of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. .
MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Lambert, that Ordinance No. 639, an Ordinance fixing the
time of delinquency of installments of assessments levied for the payment of the cost
of the improvement in L. I. D. No. 917, South 16th Avenue Arterial Improvement, and
providing for the issuance of Local Improvement District installment notes for the
payment of the unpaid portion thereof be passed as read; carried, Brazier, Brown,
Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 639, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of installments of assess -
ment levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement in Local Improvement District
No. 917 and providing for the issuance of Local Improvement District Installment Notes
. for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof.
MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lambert that Ordinance No. 640, an ordinance fixing the
time of delinquency of installments of assessments levied for the payment of the cost
of the improvement in L. I. D. No. 920, Tieton Drive and South 34th Avenue to approxi-
mately 42nd Avenue Paving District, and providing for the issuance of Local Improvement
Distkict Installment Notes for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof, be passed as
read; carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting
aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 640, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of installments of assess-
ments levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement in Local Improvement District
No. 920, and providing for the issuance of Local Improvement District Installments
Notes for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof.
MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch. that Resolution No. D -797, a resolution authorizing
purchase of Scotch Lite sign facing material without calling for bids be passed as read;
carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, and Robinson voting aye on
roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -797 a resolution authorizing the purchase of materials without calling
for bids.
APRIL 12, 1965
MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that Resolution No. D -798, a resolution of in-
tention to create L. I. D. for construction of domestic water system, Powerhouse Road and
others be passed as read and that date of hearing be set for May 3, 1865, and that notice
be given to each property owner and by publication as required by law: carried, Brazier,
Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. In discussion
Council critis e d the description of the property as shown on the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. D 798, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Robinson,.that•Resolution No. D -799, a resolution authorizing
the purchase and contract for work, labor, materials and rental equipment without calling
for bids in connection with repair of 100 ft. of pipeline in the vicinity of 27th Avenue
North and Willow street, be passed as read; carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert,
Larson,. Lynch, and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
Resolution No. D -799, A Resolution authorizing the purchaee and contract for work, labor,
materials and rental of equipment without calling for bids
The City Engineer having reported and certified that the Nob Hill Shopping Center
Sanitary Sewer, Local Improvement District 919, has been completed, it was MOVED by
Robinson, seconded by Lambert that said report dated April 5, 1965 be approved and that
May 10, 1965 be set as date of hearing to confirm assessment roll and that due notice be .
given to each property owner and by publication as required by law: carried, Brazier,
Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
The City Treasurer having submitted the following investment report:
Mr. George D. Smith, City Manager .
Yakima, Washington
Dear Sir:
The following investments were purchased during the month of March, 1965:
FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION
Yakima L. I. D. # 909 - Installment Loan Note #.1
Maturity - 3/17/77 . 72,161.08 $72,161.08
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT GUARANTY
Yakima L. I. D. #933 - Warrant # 1 9,070.64
Yakima L. I. D. #915 - Warrant # 1 8,792.69 17,863.33
SEWER CONSTRUCTION
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12747532/3 @ 10M
& #6108880 @ 100M - Due 2/28/66 115,449.53
U. S. Treasury Discount bills #422712 @ 50 M &
#6108763 @ 100 M Due 6 /10/65 148,606.08 264,055.61
1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12747570/1 @ 10M
& #325677 @ 50 M.- Due 6/10/65 0 69,231.94
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12689253/5 @ 10M
Daze 8/5/65 29, 481.30
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12856585/6 @ 10M
Due 10/31/65 19,473.50
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12669340 &
#12669345/6 @ 10M - Due } 7 /8/65 29,576.53
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12747576/8 @ 10 M
Due 8/31/65 29,403.95
U. S. Treasury Discount Bilis #12856579/80 @ 10 M
Due 9/30/65 19,540.67 196,707.89
MUNICIPAL GARBAGE
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills # 12856858/60 @ 10M
Due 6/10/65 29,696.20 29,696.20
ARTERIAL STREET 0
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12866555/6 &
#422790 @ 10 M - Due 6 -10 -65 - 69,454.93
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12669499/10 @ .
10M -Due 7/8/65 19,781.73
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12689257/8 @ 10M
Due 8/5/65 0 19,720.50 108,957.16
IRRIGATION
U. S. Treasury Discount Bilis #12747526 @ 10M Due 2/28/66 9,604.45 9,604.45
WATER -SEWER
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12866518 &
#12866552/4 @ 10 M Due 6/10/65 39,688.53 39,688.53
WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION, 1964, RESERVE ACCOUNT
U. S. Treasury Discount Bill #12747525 @ 10 M due 2/28/66. 9,604.44 9,604.44
WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION, 1964 PR. & INT.
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12856856/7 @ 10 M
Due 6/10/65 19,797.47 19,797.47
CUMULATIVE RESERVE FOR DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY DEV.
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12866607/10 @ 10M due 2/28/66 38,521.60 38,521.60
1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT G. O. BOND REDEMPTION
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12747531 @ 10M &
#2966189 @ 5M Due 2/28/66 14,418.33 14,418.33
TOTAL Investments purchased during the month of March 821,026.09
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City Treasurer Investment Report continued:
The following investments were sold during the month of March:
1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #5560697/98'@ 100 M &
#116482 @ M & #2693663 @ 5M.& #4846803, #4846714/5 &
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# 4847358/59 @ 1M - Receipt #138434. . .. .. $212,261.50 212,261.50
1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT G. 0. BOND REDEMPTION
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12215722, #12558143/4,
#12571914 @ 10M & # 2953058 @ # 5463930/4 @ 1M
Receipt #139254 49,604.17
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #5250242/3, #5250248/52
#525026,0, #5250266 & # 5250272/82 @ 1M - Receipt # 138873 19,668.36 69,272.53
SEWER CONSTRUCTION
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12222603, #12222608, # 12578753,
& #12578851/2 @ 10 M -Rec. #139285, 49,638.81
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #6002935 @ 100 M &
#396556 @ 50M - Receipt #139265, . 148,692.75
U. S. Treasury Discount Bill #352872 @ 50M Receipt #138877 49,095.17 247,466.73
WATER -SEWER
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #12284993/500 @ 10M
Receipt #138875 ' 78,552.27 78,552.27
ARTERIAL STREET
U. S. Treasury discount Bills #12285001/2 @ 10M & .
#2876351/58 @ 5M- Receipt #13887,6 58,914.20 58,914.20
FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION
U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #4967192/231 @ 1M
Receipt #138551 38,617.63
Yakima L. I. D. #909 Warrants #1/3 Incl. 43,436.28
Yakima L. I. D. #845 - Bond # 30 500.00 '
Yakima L. I. D. #886 - Bond # 16/19 2,000.00
Yakima L. I. D. #892 - Installment Loan Note #1 3,245.09 87,799.00
' ill L. I. GUARANTY
Yakima L. I. D. #894 - Installment Loan Note # 1 549.79 549.79
CEMETERY TRUST
Yakima L. I. D. #844 - Bonds 79/82 2,000.00
Yakima L. I. D. #854 - Bond # 95 500.00
Yakima L. I. D. #856 - Bond #21 500.00
Yakima L. I. D. #876 - Bond #16/18 ' 1,500.00 7,469.02
Yakima L. I. D. #893 - Intallment Loan Note #1 2,969.02
Total investments sold during the month of March 762,285.04
Yours very truly,
GLADYS H. RICHTER, City Treasurer
By: Charles Davenport, Acting Deputy
, APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
John M. Larson, Mayor • .
r' George D. Smith, City Manager
Gladys Richter, City Treasurer
IT was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown that said report dated March 31 , 1965
be approved: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson •
voting . aye by voice vote.
MOVED by Lambert, seconded by. Robinson that the City Council authorize the release of
administrative expense in the amount of $3,577.24 from funds on deposit with Statewide City
Employees Retirement System: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch,
and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. .
/Under new business, the City Clerk presented a certificate to the Council certifying that
on the 9th day of April, 1965, Ted Roy, Attorney at Law filed with the Clerk, petitions
relating to the enactment of Ordinance No. 625 which provides or the licensing of
community antenna television systems in the City of Yakima ancrequesting that the City
Council take such action as provided odor under Article 4, Section 3 of the Yakima City .
Charter. The city Clerk further certified that 6,740 votes were cast at the last
City General Election held on the 10th day of March, 1964; and that the number of signers
on said petitions is approximately 1,000 of which signers, 725 are qualified electors,
which constitutes more than 10 percent of the total number of votes cast at the last
l preceding City General Election.
With reference to the petitions filed, Mr. Robert DiPietro, Manager of Cable TV of Yakima
Valley, read a letter from his company stating that as a result of this petition, the
public will be delayed in getting the right of multiple- choice television, and urged the
Council to press for a special election if the best interests of the public are to be
served, we cannot deny multiple- choice television in Yakima. The letter stated delay is .
costly, but more important, delay in depriving the people of Yakima that towwhich they are
absolutely entitled, multiple - choice television. Mr. Halverson, Attorney at Law,
representing Cable TV was in attendance. No action was taken on this matter
Councilman Kurbitz made the statement that he was sorry that it was impossible for him
to attend all of the meetings in which Cable TV was discussed. However, he stated that
�._he had made every effort to familiarize himself with the situation and he asked the clerk
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to record that he had attended two /Council meetings in which. Cable Television was discusser..
Nordberg- Westbrook Fruit Co. Inc. having requested the City of Yakima to install at the
warehouse in Gleed, two fire hydrants in addition to the two already on the premise, as
the Fire Insurance Underwriters had requested this; and Nordberg - Westberg Fruit Co.
having stated that they are willing to pay for the cost of installation and the monthly
service fee, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Brown that this request be granted;
carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, and Robinson voting aye by
voice vote.
Fred E. Hammerstad, representing United Builders, having requested outside city sewer
service for a proposed housing development named Glen Haven described• legally as follows:
part of the EZ of the wz of the SE4 of the NE% of Section 28, Township 13 North, Range
18 E.W.M and Mr..Hammerstad having stated a proposed annexation is intended for this area
within the next year, it was. MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded by Lynch that this request be
granted; carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, &Lynch voting aye by voice
vote. Robinson abstained from voting.
City Manager Smith announced that from April 19th through the 30th, the City Sanitation
Department will have its annual pickup of brush and trash in the residential areas of
the city.
City Manager Smith called to the attention of the Council a letter from the),Code Study
Committee in which they stated that it was the unanimous decision of the Committee to
recommend that the City Council adopt the 1964 Edition of the Uniform Building Code of
the International Conference of Building Officials by reference, as the building code
of the City of Yakima, with additions and alterations as recommended by the Code Committee.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was MOVED by Kurbitz,
seconded by Brazier that we do now adjourn at the hour of 5 p.m. carried, Brazier, Brownie
Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch / voting aye by voice vote.
& Robinson
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