HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/25/1966 Business Meeting 189
JULY 25, 1966
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The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson presiding, Councilmen Brazier, Brown,
Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch and Robinson, City Manager Smith and City Attorney Andrews present
on roll call. .
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The Invocation was given by Councilman Brown.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 1966, having been duly certified accurate by
two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Larson
declared said minutes approved as recorded.
Before starting the regular business on the Agenda, Mayor Larson introduced his guest, Mr.
John Piere Bichet from France, to the Council members and stated that Mr. Bichet is touring
the Country with the People to People Tour.
This being the time fixed for a Hearing on Petition No. 473., as filed by G. Dic]c Martin,
requesting rezone of property located at 1013 and 1017 S. 28th Avenue, and the Planning
Commission recommending rezone of said property, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Kurbitz
that an Ordinance accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granting said
rezone, be passed as read. Mayor Larson opened the meeting for discussion and Mr. Martin
being present displayed .a drawing of the proposed store and explained that the request for
having . this property rezoned to a B -2, Local Business Zone, is for the purpose of con-
structing a music store to sell pianos, organs, music and records and to give music lessons.
Mr. Elry Granstrand, realtor and owner of the property to the east of the Martin site,
asked to participate in the discussion, stating that he is not particularly against the
proposed rezone request, but felt that the Planning Commission is being inconsistent in
recommending the granting of the Martin rezone, when they had turned down his request for
B -2 zoning a few months . earlier, stating that at that time, they felt there should not be
zoning for further business on the north side of Nob Hill Blvd. Mr. Granstrand also stated
that there might be a noise factor in connection with a music store so close to his apart-
ment units. Councilman Robinson stated that the Planning Staff has recommended against this
requested rezone, and that the Planning Commission has recommended the rezoning of this
property, but he feels that there will be a parking problem on the narrow side of the street
and that this rezone is not for the good of the majority of the people in the vicinity.
Councilman Lambert stated that the matter of rezoning the North side of Nob Hill Blvd. for
further business has been discussed thoroughly at previous rezone hearings on other proper
in this vicinity and each time the Council was not in favor of granting further rezone for
business in this area and she feels that this request should not be granted. Councilman
Lynch also stated that he is against granting any type of business on the North side of
Nob Hill Boulevard and agrees with the staff report on this matter. Councilman Kurbitz
stated 'that he feels that eventually there will be more businesses in this area and that
this is progress which he hates to see stopped. He further indicated that he does not
believe there will be any more traffic to create traffic problems as the result of this re-
zone: After due discussion, Mayor Larson called for the roll call vote on the motion to
pass the Ordinance granting said rezone: Kurbitz voting aye on roll call. Brazier, Brown,
Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting nay on roll call. This motion to pass the or-
dinance rezoning the property at 1013 and 1017 S. 28th Avenue lost for want of a majority
vote. A formal written Motion disapproving the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and denying said rezone, having also been prepared by the City Attorney, was read, and it
was MOVED by Robinson seconded. by Lambert that said Motion denying the rezone and re-
questing a further reporttn the City Council on this matter, be passed as read: carried,
Brazier, Brown, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz
voting nay on roll call.
This being the time fixed for the Hearing On Resolution No. D -974, being a resolution of
intention to improve property by constructing a pipe sewer in accordance with Petition No.
469 as filed by Jack Gustafson and Gene Souder', and there being no protests in writing or
otherwise, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Lambert that Ordinance No. 820 providing
for said improvement and creating L. I. D. No. 956, be passed as read: carried, Brazier,
Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 820, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by con-
structing 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. 0 0
Mayor Larson sating that Mr. Jim Lust, President of the Yakima Jaycees being present,
suggested that the Council deviate from the Agenda to consider a Resolution authorizing
the closure of a portion of North 2nd Street for a political street fair. Mr. Lust stated
that the Yakima Jaycees, the League of Women Voters and the Yakima Merchants Association
are working together to organize a political street fair, and further stated all merchants
on both sides of this . street have agreed in writing that this request is satisfactory with
them. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Robinson that Resolution
Mo. D -979 authorizing the closure of said Street, be passed as read: carried, Brazier,
Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -979 , A RESOLUTION authorizing the closure of North 2nd Street for a
political street fair.
Petition No. 479 having been filed with the City Clerk on July 22, 1966 by Edward L. Daniel
and Earl J. Olson, requesting annexation of property located on North 58th Avenue, North
of Englewood Avenue, it iaas MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brazier that said Petition No.
479, be referred to the -City Manager and the Planning Commission for study and recommendatioi: Ilr
tarried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice
vote.
etition No. 480, having been filed with the City Clerk on July 25, 1966, by A. E. Clift
nd Others, requesting the improvement of streets by constructing concrete curbs, gutters,
nd the surfacing of N. 58th Avenue from Englewood Avenue North to Tieton Irrigation
istrict Canal, and creating a local improvement district, it was MOVED by Robinson, `seconde ' i
y Lambert that said Petition No. 480, be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study
nd recommendation; carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson
oting aye by voice vote.
The following was inadvertently omitted from above:
This being the time fixed for the continuat -ion of the Hearing on Petition No. 456, as file'
by Ruby II, Harrison, requesting r zon of property situated at 24th g, Lash. Aye an Cit
laneger Smiths reporting that the legal work on this matter is' not yet Iznishe it wads y
vIOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that say hearing be continued for three weeks or until
he regallar oun meeting ohs August 15, l96 B rried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert,
arson, ync an o inson voting aye by vn�e v e.
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MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Lambert that Resolution No.D -980 authorizing the execution of
an amendment to the Urban Planning Grant Contract No. 1000, with the Department of Commerce
and Economic Development for the Provision of Planning Services to the Yakima Central
Business District, be passed as read: carried, Brazier Brown, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and
• Robinson voting aye on roll.call. Kurbitz voting nay on roll call. City Manager Smith .
explained that this amendment extends the termination of the contract to September 15, 1966
RESOLUTION NO. D -980, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City
of Yakima to execute an amendment to the Urban Planning Grant Contract No. 1000.
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MOVED by' Brown, seconded.by Lambert that Resolution No. D -981 transferring-$700 within
. the 1966, Budget for the Yakima Municipal Airport, be• passed as read: carried, all voting
• aye on roll call. City Manager Smith explained that this transfer is requested to pro -
vide funds to hire extra help for maintenance work for special maintenance projects con-
sisting Of remodeling in the Central Building and other clean -up project.
'RESOLUTION No. D -981, A RESOLUTION transferring the amount of $700 within the 1966 appro-
priation for 930 - Municipal. Airport. .
. MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown that Resolution.No. D -982 authorizing the hiring of
work and purchase of materials forthe repair of a National Cash Register accounting machine
'without calling for bids,. be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert,
. Larson, Lynch, and Robinson.voting aye on roll call.. City Manager Smith explained that
this repair work can only be done by National Cash Register Company and it is economically .
sound to have this work done. .
• RESOLUTITON NO. D -982, A RESOLUTION authorizing the hiring of work and the purchase of
materials without calling for bids.' -
A claim for damages in the amount of $305.52 having been filed by Donald L Duckey, dba
as D. L.! Duckey Auto Freight at'3311 - 84th S. E. Mercer Island, Washington, for damages
to his truck by an overhanging limb of a tree, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by
. Lynch that said, damage claim be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and re-
commendation: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson .
voting aye by voice vote. •
The. foliowing bids having been received on this date, July 25, 1966, and considered by
the Bid iBoard for Yakima Avenue Asphalt Concrete Overlay: .
• Superior Asphalt and Cement Co. $21,728.00
Yakima Cement and Asphalt Paving Co.22,540.00
and theCity Engineer recommending the bid of Superior Asphalt and Cement Company as being
the low,bid, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that the recommendation of the
City Engineer be accepted and the bid be awarded to Superior Asphalt and Cement Co. in
the amount of $21,728 and that the City Manager be and is hereby authorized to enter into
a contract with•said contractor upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance: carried,
Brazier Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert,, Larson,• Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. .
City Manager Smith requested on behalf of Chief Douglas Campbell, authorization to send
Captain Bob. Madden to the Western States Safe Burglery Conference in Denver, Colorado
from September 11, to 19, 1966 at an - approximate cost of $350. It was MOVED by Kurbitz,
• seconded by Robinson that said authorization be given for Captain Madden to attend said
conference with expenses paid: carried,. Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch
and Robinson voting aye by voice'vote. .
City Manager Smith reported that the Auction Sale of City owned vehicles that was held on
July 23; 1966 was considered a success in that a net profit of $3,429.75 was made., over
what the equipment would have brought as trade in equipment on new equipment purchased.
City Manager Smith reporting that there will be two vacancies on the Planning Commission
as of August 3, 1966 due to the expiration of the terms for Max Vincent and Dr. Wineberg;
and stating that two men have indicated that they are willing to serve another,
six years, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Lambert that Max Vincent and Dr. Wineberg
be reappointed to serve on the Planning Commission for terms of six years each or until
August 31, 1972: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson
. voting aye by voice vote. .
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City Manager Smith reported on the Workshop he attended for City Administrators at the
University of Washington Graduate School of Public Affairs.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Kurbitz,'
seconded by Lynch that we do now adjourn at the hour of 4:10 P.M.: carried, Brazier,
Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. .
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