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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 1976-03-03 75 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 3, 1976 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session at 8: 00 p.m. with Councilwoman Pearson, Councilmen Norgard, Wood, Simpson and Mayor Weinkauf present. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Simpson gave the invocation and Councilman Norgard led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to approve the minutes of February 18 , 1976, as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #5354 to #5550 inclusive in the amount of $84, 415. 74 for the period of January 25, 1976 to February 7, 1976 and Payroll Warrants #5551 to #5714 inclusive in the amount of $82, 338 . 39 for the period of February 8 , 1976 to February 21, 1976 inclusive be approved. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was unanimously carried General Warrants #3114 to #3149 inclusive in the total amount of $114, 523 . 50 be approved and ordered paid. ORDINANCE NO. 677 ADOPTED REZONING PROPERTY (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 76-17-PEAR ORCHARD) City- Attorney read the ordinance in its entirety. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt-Ordinance No. 677 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Chapter 2, Division 9 Of The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning Property From R-1 Zone and C-2 Zone To C-N Zone and C-2 Zone (Zone Change Application No. 76-17) " AYES : Councilmen Norgard, Simpson, and Mayor Weinkauf NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilwoman Pearson and Councilman Wood ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 678 ADOPTED REZONING PROPERTY (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 76-33; DIAMOND INTERNATIONAL CORP. ) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 678 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending M Chapter 2, Division 9 Of The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning Property From C-1 Zone To C-2 Zone (Zone Change Application No. 76-33 ; Diamond International Corporation) " . AYES : Councilwoman Pearson, Councilmen Norgard, Wood, Simpson, Mayor Weinkauf. NOES : None ABSENT: None REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CITY INITIATED ANNEXATION EFFORT IN THE LEWIS LANE ISLAND Planning Department staff had prepared a sample letter of information and inquiry proposed to be directed to property owners in subject area. Upon Council approval, the letters could be mailed to said property owners . Twenty property owners are involved in the proposal. Seventeen will realize a savings by being within the City. If there is a favorable reaction 76 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 3, 1976 - PAGE 2 to the proposal the annexation may be initiated. City Manager pointed out the potential benefits of annexation to the residents in the area. It was also pointed out that the property owner would not be required to install curb, gutter, and sidewalk after annexation. Staff will be available to discuss the merits of annexation with property owners on an individual basis upon request. Council determined a need for clarification of some of the facts and figures prior to distribution to the property owners. i On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Wood it was unanimously carried to approve the concept of the Lewis Lane island annexation as proposed by the Planning Director. Mr. Jack Cox was present in the audience and spoke regarding the proposed annexation and requested that the Lewis Lane area and Munson Subdivision area be considered for annexation at the same time. Mr. Cox stated that consideration of the entire issue at one time would result in a savings to the taxpayers. There was a request for a projected dollar figure for cost of annexation of the two areas in question. City Manager pointed out annexation must begin with its people. STATUS REPORT ON PROTESTED PG&E BILLING FOR FUEL COSTS City Manager reported it has been determined that the City ' s protest of subject billing has resulted in a savings to the City since January 1976 in an amount of $14, 288 per month or $171, 000 per year. It is estimated that the city could receive a $300, 000 refund and a reduction in the monthly PF&E bill which has been paid under protest since May 1973. Other cities in the same position as Ukiah have been unable to convince the Federal Power Commission that the procedures need to be changed. A meeting is scheduled in Washington on March 17th at which time legislation will be pre- sented that hopefully will bring the Federal Power Commission more into line. The City should have a representative go to Washington for this important meeting. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY JACK COX FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT IN BLOCK BOUNDED BY HOPE, BARNES, PERKINS AND CHURCH STREETS Planning Commission had considered subject request to allow com- pletion of an apartment complex in subject block. In the event the General Plan amendment is completed consideration of a change of zone to R-3 would be in order. It was pointed out that under existing zoning, if this apartment complex were damaged, it could not be rebuilt. City Manager stated that in his opinion it is unrealistic to expect this property to convert to single family residential and recommended that the city proceed with the general plan amendment to end zone change. Councilman Wood expressed his opposition to the proposal based on the fact that this would set a precedent and result in the possibility of multi-family units sprouting up all over town with fewer single family residences on the west side of town. This _ is considered to be spot zoning with serious ramifications. Councilman Simpson pointed out that in his opinion, it appears that nothing else could be built on this property and he had no objections to a complex being built, but was concerned with how to do it with the uses of R-3 as they are now. The possibility of getting subject area in R-2 uses was considered after the City Manager read the allowed uses in R-2 zone. On this basis subject property could be considered as a dwelling group subject to a use permit. On a motion ' by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was carried by the following roll call vote to initiate a General Plan amendment and subsequently consider rezoning subject property to R-2 zone. AYES: Councilwoman Pearson, Councilmen Norgard, Simpson, Mayor Weinkauf NOES: Councilman Wood ABSENT: None 77 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 3, 1976 - PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RECONSIDERATION OF REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS ON SOUTH DORA ST. (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 76-30) Subject matter was reconsidered by the Planning Commission at Council ' s request. The area in question is located east and west of South Dora Street between Observatory Avenue and Washington Avenue. In the opinion of the Planning Commission, to rezone the single parcel which is the subject of the zone change application, would constitute a spot zone in the area. The Planning Commission is concerned with this kind of zoning practice. The Planning Commissior therefore recommended initiation of an amendment to the zoning ordi- nance which would remove the categories of hotels, motels and mortuaries from an allowed use in an R-3 zone and place these uses in the use permit category. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was unanimously carried to recommend to the Planning Commission the removal of hotel, motels, and mortuaries from allowed uses in an R-3 zone and place in the use permit category. CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS Council determined subject meeting will be 7 : 00 p.m. , March 9th for the purpose of canvassing the election returns, appointments to committees and election of Mayor and Vice Mayor. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson stated it has been a pleasure to serve on the Council with Mayor Weinkauf and Councilman Norgard and wished each the very best in the future. Fie also requested that a Proclamation be presented to each as an expression of thanks for the time they have devoted to serving the City. Councilman Simpson recommended that the money budgeted for purchase of fluoridation equipment be placed in the General Fund for a beginning balance for the next fiscal year. Councilman Simpson stated residents of Washo Avenue are concerned with the rapid transit on their street and have requested that a stop or yield sign be placed at this location. COUNCILWOMAN PEARSON Councilwoman Pearson reminded Council of the next scheduled meeting of the Redwood Empire League of California Cities meeting in Petaluma April 24th. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard stated that it has been a pleasure serving on the Council for the past 12 years and he has enjoyed working with the dedicated and competent staff throughout these years. He extended best wishes and good luck to the new Council . MAYOR WEINKAUF MAYOR WEINKAUF expressed his thanks for the experience he has gained while serving on the Council and expressed his thanks to each. JEANNE LEWIS-COMMUNITY COLLEGE LOCATION Mrs. Jeanne Lewis was present in the audience to speak as a concerned citizen and student concerning the recent decision of the College Board to locate the permanent college campus in Willits. Mrs. Lewis cited statistics which showed that it is not economically feasible for students to continue to go to college at the proposed location based on the mileage per year for the large percentage in the area who would commute daily. She emphasized the fact that this is a vital issue. Having the site near the largest population 78 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 3, 1976 - PAGE 4 is imperative. She requested Council to endorse the concept of the college being closer to Ukiah and to so notify the College Board of Trustees of this action. On a motion by Councilwoman Pearosn, seconded by Councilman NOrgard it was unanimously carried to urge the College Board of Trustees and the Chancellor at Sacramento to maintain a commitment to a permanent campus location within the population and geographic center of the district. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weinkauf adjourned the meeting at 10: 10 p.m. i LP J May r ATTEST: City Clerk