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JULY 7, 1969 .
The City Council met in regular. session, Mayor Larson presiding, Councilmen Brown, Kurbitz,
Lambert, McNeice and Robinson, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on
roll call. Councilman Keith absent on roll call, having been excused at the previous
meeting.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Lambert.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 30, 1969, 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.
Petition No. 637, having been filed with the. City Clerk on June 30, 1969, by Lawrence E.
Deardorff, President. of Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Inc., & Others, requesting annexation
of property in the vicinity of North 16th Avenue and Jerome Avenue, it was MOVED by Robin-
son, seconded by Brown that said Petition for Annexation, 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 convene a Review
Board, as required by law, for a hearing and review of this proposed annexation; and that
August 18, 1969, be set as the date for a public hearing by the City Council on this
Petition: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by
voice vote. Keith absent.
Petition No. 638, having been filed with the City Clerk on July 1, 1969, by Century Plaza
Associates and H.C.R.. Inc., requesting alley paving improvement, it was MOVED by Robinson,
seconded by Lambert that said Petition for the creation of a Local Improvement District,
be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brown,
Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent.
A recommendation having been received from the Planning Commission, on the Rezone Applica-
tion, filed by Glascam Builders, Inc., requesting rezone of property situated at N. 56th
Avenue, between Chestnut and Summitview, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown that
July 21, 1969 be set as the time for a hearing by the City Council on the matter of said
rezone application, and that the City Clerk give notice of such hearing as required by
law: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice
vote. Keith absent.
A recommendation having been received from the Planning Commission, on the Rezone Applica-
tion, filed by Wallace R. Klingele, requesting rezone of property situated at 2906 West
Nob Hill Boulevard, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that July 28, 1969, be
set as the time for a hearing by the City Council on the matter of'said rezone. application
and that the City Clerk give notice of such hearing as required by law: carried, Brown,
Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent.
In accordance with action taken by the Council at the Hearing on June 9, 1969, on the
appeal from the Planning Commission's decision in denying the rezone application filed by
Mrs. Mary Brewer, requesting rezone of property located at 810 and 812 South 14th Avenue,
and a formal Motion disapproving the denial, having been passed by the Council and
referring said matter back to the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission reported
that at its public hearing on July 1, 1969, it was moved to continue the reconsideration
of the Brewer application to their August 5, 1969 meeting and that they will report back
to the Council on August 11, 1969. City Attorney Andrews indicating that the letter from
the Planning Commission at this meeting constitutes a report to the Council within the
forty days specified in their formal Motion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown
that the continuance by the Planning Commission of its reconsideration of the Brewer
rezone application, be approved: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and
Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent.
An Ordinance regarding licensing of heating and /or comfort cooling installers, having been
prepared, and City Manager McMicken stating that more information is needed regarding
this matter, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by McNeice that said matter be continued
for one week, or until July 14, 1969, to gather further information: carried, Brown,
Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent.
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lambert that Ordinance No. 1141 relating to parking in
alleys, and amending the Yakima Municipal Code, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Kurbitz,
Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Keith absent. City
Attorney Andrews explained that this suggested amendment to the 'Traffic Code was brought
about because a roofing company truck had received a citation while in an alley to
roof a building and that this roofing could only be done by use of equipment on this truck.
Mr. Cecil Anderson, who is in the refrigeration service and repair business, requested
that service vehicles such as his be allowed to park in alleys while performing services
to businesses. Council members indicated that they feel that this Ordinance amending the
Code will cover Mr. Anderson's situation and that the use of the alleys fall under the
jurisdiction and administration of the Police Department. •
ORDINANCE NO. 1141, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; governing parking of vehicles
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in alleys; and amending Section 9.37.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
The City Treasurer submitted the following report for the month of June, 1969;:
June 30, 1969.
Mr. Craig McMicken
City Manager
Yakima, Washington
Dear Sir:
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The following investments were purchased during. the month of June, 1969:
CEMETERY •
U. S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #2252723 @ 10M - SKR #6784
DUE 12/18/69 $ •9,664.65 $ 9,664.65
URBAN ARTERIAL STREET
- U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT - BILLS #2252713/14 @ 10M . 19,329.29 19,329.29
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - DUE 1/31/70 • 19,197.50 19,197.50
TRANSIT .
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL -'DUE 5/31/70 9,366.54 • . 9,366.54
IRRIGATION .
U.S. .TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - DUE 2/28/70. 28,589.53 28,589.53
WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION, 1964 RESERVE ACCOUNT •
U.S. TREASURY,DISCOUNT BILLS #2372005A/6A @• 10M
SKR #6863 - DUE 6/30/70 18, 511.20 18, 511.20 .
WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND RED EMP TION,•1968 RESERVE ACCOUNT
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #2265999A/6000A @'10M •
SKR #6861 - DUE 6/30/70 18,511.20 18,511.20
SEWER CONSTRUCTION •
U.S. •
• TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS' #1068670/71 @ 5M - SKR
#6783 - DUE 12/18/69 9,664.65 '9,664.65
• WATER IMPROVEMENT • .
U.S.'TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #740792/93 @. 100M - SKR .
• #6785 - DUE 12/18/69 193,292.94 193,292.94
FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION
U.S. TREASURY' DISCOUNT BILLS - DUE 5/31/70 ' - 93,524.22 93,524.22
1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNTBILLS - DUE 1/31/70 . 38,395,.'00 38,395.00
- ,CEMETERY TRUST •,
YAKIMA L.I.D. #970.- WARRANT #1 @.5% 360.00
YAKIMA L.I.D. #971 - WARRANT #1/2 @6% .45,259.50
YAKIMA L.I.D. #972 - WARRANT #3 @5% 3,822.30 49,441.80
L.I. GUARANTY
U.S.. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #2372001A/4A @lOM - SKR .
#6862 - DUE 6/30/70 ,37,022.40 '37,022.40
Total. Investments purchased during the month of June, 1969 $ 544,510.92
The following investments were•sold during the month of June, 1969:
ARTERIAL STREET
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS . #1789329/32 INCL.SKR 5614 $ 39,413.56 $' 39,413.56 .
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URBAN_ARTERIAL STREET , • .
• U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #1789328.- SKR 5613 9,.853.89 9,853.89
WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION, 1964 RESERVE ACCOUNT .
U:S..TREASURY'DISCOUNT BILLS #501486/7 - SKR 2576 18,865.53 18,865.53
WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION, 1968 RESERVE ACCOUNT
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #501488 - SKR 2577 9,432.77 9,432.77
- WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION, 1964 PRINCIPAL & INTEREST
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #1590819A - SKR 5205 9,851.33 9,851.33
DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT .
• U.S. TREASURY'DISCOUNT BILLS #446079, #446524.& #446859/6.0 @
100M - SKR 2918 . 388,665.78
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #428395/98.. @ -100M ,
SKR 2919 387,462.22 776,128.00.
FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION .
U.S. TREASURY DISCO.UNT.BILLS #167322/3 @ 5M &,#333719/25 . .•
• @ 1OM - SKR 2558 .. • 75,456.00
YAKIMA L.I.D. #904 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE - 1,086.06
YAKIMA L.I.D. #924'= INSTALLMENT LOAN:NOTE 565.25 77,107.31
CEMETERY TRUST
11 YAKIMA L.I.D. ##918 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE _ • 852.95
YAKIMA L.I.D. #968 - BONDS #16/25 INCLUSIVE 5,000.00
9,005.55 14,858.50
YAKIMA L.I.D. #973 - WARRANTS #1/6 INCLUSIVE
L I. GUARANTY
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U.S.. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #501482/5 @ - SKR 2575 37,731.07 37,731.07
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TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH
• U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #375846 @ IOM -.SKR 2604 ' 9,484.84 9,484.84
Total investments sold during the months •of June, 1969 4002,
• APPROVED:, INVESTMENT COMMITTEE . Respectfully submitted,
s/ John Larson Mayor s/ Doris A Hufferd
s/ Craig McMicken City Manager Deputy City Treasurer
s/ W. Leonard Crose Director of Finance .
s7 Walter Chappel City Treasurer
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• It was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Kurbitz that the report of the City Treasurer dated
June 30, 1969, regarding the investments of. the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved:
carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
Keith absent.
-This being the year for the election or re- election of three Councilmen to the Yakima
City Council, and in accordance with State Statute, the City Clerk provided numbers for the
drawing for positions on the ballot. Councilmen Albert B. Kurbitz, Lenore Lambert and •
Walter J. Robinson, Jr., being encumbants, drew the following position numbers,:
Position No. 1 -- Walter J. Robinson, Jr..
Position No. 2 -- Lenore Lambert
Position No. 3 -- Albert B. Kurbitz • .
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City Manager McMicken explaining,that earth moving work has been performed in connection
with the installation of industrial waste discharge pipelines at the Sewage Treatment
Plant which required that emergency work be hired at a cost in excess of $500, using
equipment not owned by the City and recommending that the Council ratify this work and
authorize payment for said work, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Brown that Resolu-
tion No. D -1363 ratifying the hiring of work in connection with industrial waste discharge
pipeline installation in the amount of $809.88, without calling_ for bids, be passed as
read: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll •
call. Keith absent.
'RESOLUTION NO. D -1363, A RESOLUTION ratifying the hiring of work for the installation of
industrial waste discharge pipelines, and authorizing payment therefor, without calling •
for bids. .
City Manager McMicken explaining that the lease agreement with the Yakima Valley Transpor-
tation Company for facilities for the City Transit Department, expires on October 2, 1969,
and that both parties wish to extend said lease agreement for one year, recommended that
authorization be given to execute and Extension Rider Agreement. After due discussion, it �'
was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lambert that Resolution No. D -1364 authorizing the exe-
cution of an Extension Rider agreement with Yakima Valley Transportation Company for the
lease of car barns, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice
and RObinson voting aye. on roll call.. Keith absent..
RESOLUTION NO. D -1364, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City
Clerk to execute an Extension Rider agreement with Yakima Valley Transportation Company
for the lease of property to the City.
City Manager McMicken referred the matter of commencing legal proceedings for collection
of damage to the City sewer, to City Attorney Andrews. Mr. Andrews explained that in
July of 1966, a city .sewer was damaged during the course of constructing a building, a
building contractor for a property owner, and it had been necessary for the City .to
repair the damaged sewer at expense to the city of $676.46 for which the city should be
repaid by the parties responsible for the damage. He stated that attempts to recover
have been unsuccessful, and he is therefore recommending that authorization be given to
commence legal proceedings for collection of said expenses incurred by the City in repair-
ing the .sewer main damaged by said contractor. After due discussion, it was MOVED by
Robinson, seconded by McNeice that Resolution No. D -1365 authorizing the City Attorney to
commence legal proceedings to recover for daizaje to a city sewer main, be passed as read:
carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call...
Keith absent. •
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RESOLUTION NO. D -1365, A ,RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Attorney of the
City of Yakima to commence legal proceedings to recover for damage to.a city sewer main.
Councilman Brown stated that the City has been requested again by the State Deartment
of Federal Food Stamp Plan, to sell food stamps.: He further stated that the banks no
longer provide this. service, and recommended that the City enter into the program of dis-
pensing and selling of Federal Food stamps. ..After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown,
seconded by Lambert that the City Manager and staff do whatever is deemed necessary to
enter into the program of selling and dispensing of Federal Food Stamps, carried, Brown,
Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.• Keith absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Kurbitz, •
seconded by McNeice that we do now adjourn at the hour of 4:05 P.M.: carried, Brown, •
Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent.
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