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OCTOBER 2, 1967
The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson presiding, Councilmen Brown, Lambert
Lynch, McNeice and Robinson, City Manager,McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on
roll call. Councilman Kurbitz absenton roll call. It was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by
McNeice that Councilman Kurbitz be excused from this meeting.: •carried, Brown, Lambert,
Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. .
The Invocation was given by Councilman Lambert. .
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 25, 1967, 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.
An Ordinance appropriating $350 from unanticipated revenue to Fund 911 - the 1962 Street
Improvement Construction Fund, having been read in its entirety at the regular meeting
on September 25, 1967, and being read by Title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by
Robinson, seconded. by Brown that Ordinance No. 958 providing for said appropriation, be
passed as read: carried, Brown, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye
on roll. call. Kurbitz absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 958, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $350 from unanticipated
revenue in Fund No. 911, the 1962 Street Improvement Construction fund, to be expended
in the manner as provided by the 1962 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Ordinance
This being the time fixed for the Hearing on the 1968 Budget, and the City.Manager stating
that there is more information to be heard, and no one in the audience wishing to speak
on this matter, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that this Hearing be continued
to Wednesday morning, October 4, 1967, at 9:00 A.M.: carried, Brown, Lambert, Larson,
Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz absent.
This being the time fixed for the Hearing on Resolution No. D -1116, a Resolution of Inten-
tion to improve property by the construction of curbs, gutters and surfacing of various
streets and alleys in accordance with petitions No. 511, 517, 519, 520, 539, 540, 541,
and 552, and the alley in Block 2, Grandview Addition and the cul de sac at the south end
of Bel Air Drive, and there being protests in writing and otherwise, it was MOVED by Brown
seconded by Lynch, that Ordinance No. 959 providing for said improvement and creating
L.I.D. No. 959, Valley View Estates and Others Paving District, be passed as read. Mayor
Larson opened the hearing for discussion by those present. Mr. Richard Cobb, 1113 South
32nd Avenue, and Mrs. Cooper, who also lives on S. 32nd Avenue, had questions regarding
the width of the street improvement and how much is allowed for irrigation lines, sewer
lines, power poles, etc. Public Works Director explained that there will be four feet
between the curb and the existing property line for utilities. Mr. Cobb stated he thinks
there . are two irrigation lines in this particular-property, and Mr. Mayo:: stated he was not
aware of the extra irrigation line, but would check on this. Mr. Mayo also mentioned that
there are some trees that will have to be removed in doing this improvement. Mrs. Nick
Berger, 1411 S. 20th Avenue, asked why.just half of the road will be improved instead of
the whole road. Mr. Mayo stated that this is what happens when the City Limits line is
in the middle of the road, but informed her that when and if the other half should become
part of the City and be improved at a later time, she will not be billed for another im-
provement. Mrs. Gerald Hamilton, who had filed a Petition with the City Clerk, protesting
the portion of the improvement on Garrett Street between N. 16th Avenue and N. 18th Avenue
and Mrs. Ethel Webster stated that when some of the people signed the petition requesting
this improvement they misunderstood what it would be and did not realize it would cost so
much, and they therefore now protest this improvement. Marguerite Kraft, 605 Pleasant
Avenue, protested a portion of the proposed improvement on Pleasant Avenue as she feels
most of this portion is for the businesses in this area. Three written protests have been
filed with the City Clerk by Clarence W. Meyer, 607 S. Pleasant, Amy I. Harris, and Leo
C. Gagnon, protesting various portions of this L.I.D. Council members informed those
present that there is a 30 -day period in which protests may be filed, and if there are
sufficient protests against any-portion of the proposed improvement the Ordinance will be
amended, deleting that portion from the District. After due discussion, Mayor Larson
called for the roll call vote on the Motion to pass Ordinance No. 959 providing for said
improvement, and it carried, Brown, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting
aye on roll call. _Kurbitz absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 959, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by
grading, ballasting, surfacing with asphaltic concrete, constructing concrete curbs and
gutters, together with necessary drainage features; establishing a Local Improvement Dis-
trict, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special fund.
Petition Nos. 555 and,556, filed by Mrs. Patricia Zerr & Others, requesting improvement of
property by the construction of Water Mains and a sewer in certain lots in Coonse.State
Addition No. 2, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch, that said petitions for the
creation of Local Improvement Districts, be referred to the City Manager and Staff for
study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson
voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz absent. .
Petition No. 554, having been filed with the City Clerk on October 2, 1967, by Emery E.
Blakeley, requesting. Annexation of property at 1110 St. Johns, it was MOVED by Robinson,
seconded by McNeice that the petition for annexation filed by Emery E. Blakely, being
Petition No. 554, be approved as meeting the requirements of law; that said Petition be
referred to the City Manager and Planning Commission for study and recommendation; that
the Mayor be authorized to obtain waivers of a meeting by a Review Board; and that Novem-
ber 13, 1967, be set as the date for a public hearing by the City Council on this Peti-
tion: carried, Brown, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice
vote. .
AN DRDINANCE appropriating and transferring $260,000 within the Domestic Water Improvement
Fund to Construction Expenditures, having been read in its entirety, was ordered laid on
the table for one week or until the next regular meeting of the City Council on October
9, 1967.
MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D -1126 authorizing the execution
of Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement in connection with the Yakima Municipal Airport Fire
Station, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson
voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz absent. Public Works Director John Mayo explained that
this Amendment is to allow for more government participation in the project and also will
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allow the Federal Government to go ahead and send the money for the project.
RESOLUTION NO. D -1126, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City
Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement for Project
No. 9- 45- 023 -C709. . "-
MOVED by Lynch, seconded by McNeice that Resolution No. D -1127 authorizing the execution
of a lease extension agreement with Yakima Valley Transportation Company, be passed as
read: carried, Brown, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll
call. Kurbitz absent. City Manager McMicken explained that this Resolution extends the
lease agreement for one additional year.
RESOLUTION NO. D -1127, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk of
the City of Yakima to execute a. lease extension agreement with Yakima Valley Transporta-
tion Company.
MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lambert that Resolution No. D -1128 authorizing the execution
of a Canal Crossing Agreement with Yakima Valley Canal Company, be passed as read:
carried, Brown, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
Kurbitz absent. Public Works Director John Mayo explained that this is to allow the City
to install and maintain a storm drain line and manhole cover near the northeasterly corne
of Lot 98, Carriage Hill Addition.
RESOLUTION NO. D -1128, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a Canal Crossing Agree-
ment with Yakima Valley Canal Company.
MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No..D -1129 authorizing the execution
of a Canal Crossing Agreement with Yakima Valley Canal Company be passed as read: ,
carried, Brown, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
Kurbitz absent. Public Works Director John. Mayo explained that this is to allow the City
to install and maintain a storm drain line near the southwesterly corner of Lot 19,
Edgecliff Manor Addition. .
RESOLUTION NO. D -1129, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a Canal Crosssing Agree-
ment with Yakima Valley Canal Company. ..•;
MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. D -1130 transferring $3,000
within the 1967 appropriation for the Transit Department, be passed as read:. carried,
Brown, Lambert, Larson, Lynch, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz
absent. Martin Friedline explained that after the Budget had been adopted it was found
that another bus driver was needed, as the Bus Charter business has been almost double of
what had been estimated.
RESOLUTION NO. D -1130, A RESOLUTION transferring the amount of $3,000 within the 1967
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appropriation for 410 - Transit Department.
Councilman Lynch excused at 4:15 P.M. .
MOVED by Brown, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. D -1131 authorizing the payment
of $918 to Martin Friedline for compensation as Acting City Manager be passed as read:
carried, Brown, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz
and Lynch absent. City Attorney Andrews explained that this is money that normally would
have been paid to the City Manager.
RESOLUTION NO. D -1131, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $918 to Martin Friedline
for compensation as Acting City Manager.
Bids were received and considered by a Bid Board on this date for the Valley View Estates
Domestic Watermains, L.I.D. No. 966, as follows:
DeBlasio Construction Co. $20,053.02
Ray C. Pickens 23,754.31
Bill's Septic 24,688.13
The City Engineer recommending that DeBlasio Construction Co., having submitted the low
bid, be awarded the contract on this project, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by
Brown, that the City Engineer's recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded to De
Blasio Construction Company in the amount of $20,053.02, 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, Brown, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson
voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz and Lynch absent.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization to attend the International City Manager's
Association Annual Conference in New Orleans from October 7 through 12, 1967, at an
approximate cost of $425, and also requesting authorization for George Davis and James
Eakin to go to Portland, Oregon, on October 3, 1967, at an approximate cost of $7.00
apiece, to inspect a snow plow for the Airport, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by
Lambert that travel for these employees be allowed with expenses paid: carried, Brown,
Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz and Lynch absent,
City Manager McMicken stated that relative to the recent cave -in accident, where two
children lost their lives, the City has been making an investigation of the customary
procedures followed and the standard precautions used in construction work where thereare
open ditches in connection with the laying. of pipe, and find that the project in question
had lots of warning signs around .it, and all the standard precautions had been taken.
Mr. McMicken further stated that their investigation had shown that all standard and
necessary precautions had been taken, and there will be no change in these procedures in
the future.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by McNeice, seco -
ded by Robinson that this meeting be recessed until 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 4,
1967, at which time the matter of the Ordinance adopting the 1968 Budget will be con-
sidered: carried, Brown, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
Kurbitz and Lynch absent.