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DECEMBER 19, 1966
The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson presiding, Councilmen Brown, Kurbitz,
Lambert, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson, City Manager Smith and City Attorney Andrews present
on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Lambert. -
The minutes of the regular meeting of December 12, 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. .
This being the time fixed for the Hearing on Petition No. 474, as filed by Robert W. and
Mary Strausz, requesting annexation of property located between Summitview and W. Lincoln
Avenues and between N. 52nd and N. 61st Avenues, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by
Robinson that an Ordinance providing for said annexation be passed as read. Mayor Larson
opened the meeting for discussion for or against this annexation by those present. Mr.
Howard Elofson, attorney representing Robert Stausz, spoke in favor of the annexation and
stated that he is present to give information to the Council on desired zoning, that had
not been presented in full at the Planning Commission meeting, and to ask that this matter
be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study. Mr. Elofson stated that
evidently there had been a misunderstanding between his client and the Planning Department
regarding the requested zoning on two different portions of this annexation. He explained
that only a small fraction of information was put before the Planning Commis:sion.,, that Mr. S1±ausz
did':rxit: have':time to prepare all the necessary information leading up to his request, after he
learned that his requested zoning had not been recommended to the Planning Commission by
the Planning Department. Mr. Elofson further stated that Mr. Strausz had believed that
there was a common plan and no disagreement in zoning the twenty acre shopping center as
B -2. He stated that his client has been planning this complete twenty acre shopping center
for many years, and presented an architect's plan that had been drawn up in 1961, and a
sign that had been on this corner for 7 years showing the suggested plan for a shopping
center, which included the whole twenty acres. Mr. Elofson further explained that the
present buildings and landscaping have been placed bn this property in a manner based on
using the whole twenty acres as a shopping center, and had they known the suggested zoning
would limit the use to sixteen acres, some of the buildings would have been placed differ-
ently and not so much landscaping would have been done. Mr. Elofson stated that the other
matter of zoning on which there has also been a misunderstanding between his client and the
Planning Commission, is 9 acres east of 56th Avenue, which he requested to be zoned R -3,
Multiple Family, and the Planning Department and Commission have recommended R -1, Single
Family. He further mentioned that plans for multiple housing, duplexes and two -story
multiples, have already been drawn up. Mr. Elofson again asked that this matter be referre
back to the Planning Commission for further study. Mr. Eldon Broetje, property owner in
the proposed annexation, . protested the annexation -of his property. He stated that he has
a residence, farm land and an appliance business on his property and is against R- 3'
Councilman Robinson stated that he is concerned about the request for R -3 zoning, as such
things as high rise apartments can be built in an R -3 zone. He further stated that he
would not request that the Planning Commission change its mind on zoning, but does feel
that it is appropriate to ask them to study the matter further as we want to be sure that
they have all the accurate information. Councilman Lambert commented that she understands
the concern of Mr. Strausz in having the shopping center too crowded, and feels that they
have presented many points that didn't get to the Planning Commission. She stated that she
would go along with asking that this matter be referred back for further study. Councilman
Lynch stated that he has watched the shopping center develop from the planning stage and
feels that it is the finest shopping center that Yakima has had for years. He further
- stated that Mr. Strausz has taken good productive fruit land and tried to convert it into
a whole unit with one plan. Councilman Lynch also stated that Mr. Strausz made two trips
to California with other people to study shopping centers, prior to the request for annexa-
tion. He further stated that Mr. Strausz knew that it was not necessary to ask for annexa-
tion, but has chosen to follow this route. Councilman Lynch indicated that the matter
should be restudied. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert
that this Hearing be continued until January 16, 1967 and that the matter be referred back .
to the Planning Commission for their study and recommendation: carried, Kurbitz, Lambert,
Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Brown not voting and asked
to be excused because of the conflict of interests.
This being the time fixed forthe Hearing on Petition No.481, filed by Glascam Builders,
Inc., requesting annexation of property located south of Nob Hill Blvd., between S. 32nd
and Thornton Avenues, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. 859 pro -
viding for said annexation, be passed as read. Mayor Larson opened the meeting for dis-
cussion for and against this annexation. Mr. Elwin Cowell, property owner on the corner
of Nob Hill and 34th Avenue, and Mr. Wally Cheesman, property owner, spoke against this
annexation, giving their reasons as mainly because of the recommended zoning. Mr. Cowell
stated he did not like part of his property being zoned B -2, and Mr. Cheesman stated that
he wanted only about 150' instead of 250' zoned B -2, with the remaining part residential,
because he wants eventually to build a new home on the back of his lot which he cannot do
if it is zoned B -2. Mr. Rudy Gast, Planning Director, explained that the depth of the B -2
Zoning should be uniform on all the lots in the requested annexation, and that since there
are many businesses on Nob Hill in this vicinity, B -2 zoning is recommended for this portion
of the annexation. After due discussion, Mayor Larson called for the roll call vote to
pass Ordinance No. 859 providing for said Annexation and it carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lam -
bert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 859, 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 fixed for the Hearing on the Assessment Roll for L.I.D. No. 946,
Scenicview Terrace & Other Sewers, and there being no protests in writing or otherwise, it
was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert that Ordinance No. 860, confirming said.Assess-
ment Roll, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robin-
son voting aye on roll call. Lynch temporarily absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 860, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering Local Improvement
District No. 946 as created and established by Ordinance No. 721 of the Ordinances of the
City of Yakima.
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MOVED bg Brown, ' seconded : :b :Lambert that_an .Ordin:ance to..:public. safety and morals,
prohibiting glue sniffing and adding a new section to the Yakima Municipal Code be passed
as read. Councilman Lambert stated that she wondered if the legal terminology in said
Ordinance might be too specific and might not cover situations arising in the future. City
II Attorney Andrews explained that this Ordinance is the same as is used in Seattle, but that
he would be glad to study it further to see if there should be some changes. After due
discussion, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Lynch that this matter be referred to the
City Attorney for further study, and that it be continued until the next regular meeting
of the City Council: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch and McNeice voting aye by
voice vote. Larson and Robinson voting nay by voice vote.
MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. 861,. fixing the time of delinquency
and prescribing Installment Notes for payment of the unpaid portion of L.I.D. No. 958,
Edgecliff Manor - Horizon Heights Replat Domestic Water, be passed as read: carried, Brown,
Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 861, 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. 958, and providing for the issuance of Local Improvement District Installment Notes
for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof. .
MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Lambert that Ordinance No. 862 fixing the time of delinquency
and prescribing Installment Notes for the payment of the unpaid portion of L.I.D. No. 959,
Edgecliff Manor - Horizon Heights Replat Sanitary Sewer, be passed as read: carried, Brown,
Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 862, 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. 959, and providing for the issuance of Local Improvement District Installment Notes for
the payment of the unpaid portion thereof.
MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D -1026 authorizing the execution
of an agreement with the Yakima County Humane Society for the year 1967, be passed as
read: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on
roll call. It was explained by the City Manager that the only change in said agreement
is the amount paid to the Humane Society from $450 per month to $500 per month.
RESOLUTION NO. D -1026, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City
Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the Yakima County Humane Society.
MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert that Resolution No. D-1027 authorizing the payment
of $87.52 to Ronald A. Miller in settlement of damages to his car received by the flip up
of a manhole cover, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch,
McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
A RESOLUTION.
RESOLUTION NO. D- 1027, /authorizing payment of a Claim for Damages filed by Ronald A. Miller.
MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert that Resolution No. D -1028, authorizing the payment
of $139.22 to Carl W. Livingston, to settle damages caused by a break in a domestic water
main, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and
Robinson voting aye on roll call
RESOLUTION NO. D -1028, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of a Claim for Damages filed by
Carl W. Livingston. .
Councilman Kurbitz excused at 10:10 P.M. for the balance of this meeting.
MOVED by Robinson seconded by Lambert that Resolution No. D -1029 authorizing the purchase
of water main pipe, without calling for bids, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Lambert,
Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz absent. Discussion
indicated that this action is made necessary due to an emergency at the Rammey Well.
RESOLUTION NO. D -1029, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of material without calling
for bids.
The City Engineer having reported on the completion of L.I.D. No. 941, South 44th Ave. &
Others Paving District, and L.I.D. No. 945, S. 22nd Ave. Curb, Gutter and Surfacing, it
was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Lambert that the date of Hearing for confirming the
. Assessment Rolls on said districts, be fixed for January 16, 1967: carried, Brown, Lambert,
Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz absent.
City Manager Smith advised that although we have not formally received notice, we have
heard that the application for Federal Funds for the Airport, has been revised from the
original request and the Grant has been reduced from $824,751 to $647,751. He further
stated that as yet we do not know what part of the request was cut out, but he indicated
that it could be that portion covering the cost of relocating Washington Avenue. .
City Manager Smith reported that the Central Business Downtown Report was supposed to have
been in the hands of the Council on this date, but there has been a delay and it is now in
the hands of the printers, so should be completed soon.
III City Manager Smith reporting that Frank Stein, Utilities Director, has requested that Jim
Morehouse and Dwayne Tegen be allowed to return a pump to Portland, Oregon, it was MOVED
by Lynch, seconded by Robinson, that said trip be allowed with expenses paid: carried,
Brown, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz
absent. Mx. Stein explained that it had cost $129.00 to have the pump shipped here and
that it would be less costly to have these two men return it.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded
by McNeice that we do now adjourn at the hour of 10:25 P.M.: carried, Brown, Lambert, Lar-
son, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz absent.
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