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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 1974-03-06 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 61 1974 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8 : 00 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Pearson, and Mayor Simpson present. Councilman Buxton was absent. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by Mr. Jeff Simpson, Christian Science Church and Councilman Norgard led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of February 20, 1974 , be approved as submitted by the Clerk. CORRESPONDENCE: THANKS FROM COUNCILMAN BUXTON Mayor Simpson read a note from Councilman Buxton wherein thanks was expressed for the plant sent him while in the hospital. Councilman Buxton is at home now and is gradually working himself back into condition. CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW COUNCILMEN Mayor Simpson congratulated Councilwoman Pearson on her re-election and Barry Wood, who was present in the audience, on his election to the Council. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #1910 to #2039 in- clusive for the period of February lst to February 15, 1974 , inclusive be approved in the total amount of $60, 587. 88. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried General Warrants #3561 to #3587 in- clusive in the total amount of $27, 616 . 24 be approved and ordered paid. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING UKIAH VALLEY TRAP CLUB Public hearing on subject matter was declared open at 8 : 05 p.m. The City Attorney reported there has been no change since the previous meeting as far as relocating the club on Highway 20 . City Attorney stated further that representatives from both sides are in the audience and may wish to speak concerning subject matter. Mr. Luther stated he understood there was to be a report at this meeting on the test shoot at the proposed site. Mr. Paoli, spokesman for the club, stated the shoot was held as scheduled, however the intensity of shooting did not continue all day as it 1•7�h would in an actual shoot so another one is scheduled Sunday, March NN Representatives from the County were present at the test shoot with a sound device to take noise measurements. It was reported that the chirping birds moved the needle more than the shooting. Mr. Paoli also stated there have been objections expressed from four or five residents in the area. Herb Saxon and Pano Stephens were in the audience to voice their objections to the club' s relocation at the proposed site. In their opinion said relocation would destroy the peace and tranquility in the area, that the people living in the area want to enjoy their home on the weekends so the feelings of the residents in this area are no different than those in Rogina Heights. It was suggested the relocation be in an area of the i MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 6, 1974 - PAGE 2 County where people do not maintain a residence. To shift the problem from one area to another would merely serve to perpetuate said problem. Mr. Luther stated he had not heard what the noise sounds like on Highway 20 but has heard what it sounds like in Rogina Heights. He pointed out that there are others in the audience, Mr. Frassinello, Mr. Berman and Mrs . Selzer, who could attest to this fact, are aware of the problem and are willing to speak of its magnitude. He pointed out that this operation is a recrea- tion, not a way of making a living for these people. Rogina Heights residents are trying to enjoy their homes and cannot do so. It has been 8 months since beginning of this hearing and there is no strong hope that there will be a move in the near future. At this point he asked the Council to stop the shooting effective immediately. Mr. Paoli stated members of the club realize that it would be best to relocate their facility and at this point named the various locations with which club had attempted to negotiate for relocation. He stated the club was told they could get the lease renewed at the end of the five year period of time and at this point read a letter dated July 25, 1973 , from Club' s attorney quoting Paragraph 2 of the lease wherein this is stated. The City Attorney referred to the lease, Paragraph 8 wherein it states City may terminate this lease upon 30 days notice when and if the Council determines such property is needed for another purpose. Public hearing was declared closed at 8 :32 p.m. Council discussion followed. Councilwoman Pearson made a motion to cancel the trap club operation, adjust time to get equipment off the property, and allow only the shoots already scheduled, excluding any practice in the interim. The motion died for lack of a second. On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was carried by the following roll call vote to set June 1, 1974, as deadline to cease shooting at the present trap club location, with the termination of tenancy at that time. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf , Norgard, Pearson, Mayor Simpson. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Buxton. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 74-17 (STANDARD OIL COMPANY) Public hearing was declared open at 8: 54 p.m. on subject appli- cation which is a request for a zone change from R-2 to C-N to permit addition of a small bay to an existing service station at the southeast corner of East Perkins Street and Orchard Avenue. Affidavits of publication of the required legal notice of the hearing as well as Affidavits of Posting and Mailing were placed on file. Planning CommissionFindings dated February 20, 1974, recommending approval of subject application was read. Spokesman for applicant, Mr. J. S. Vas ' Dias, was present in the audience and spoke concerning subject matter. There was no one present in the audience to speak in opposition to the application. Public hearing was declared closed at 8 : 58 p.m. Council action is set forth in the introduction of the ordinance set forth in the next order of business. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 61 1974 - PAGE 3 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 656 AMENDING CODE BY REZONING PROPERTY FROM R-2 TO C-N (ZONE CHANGE APPLI- CATION NO. 74-17) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson it-was unanimously carried to introduce by title Ordinance No. 656, "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 Existing R-2 Zone to C-N Zone (Zone Change Application No. 74-17, Standard Oil Company) " . PUBLIC HEARING - PARKING REQUIREMENT WAIVER BY PACIFIC TELEPHONE COMPANY Public hearing was declared open at 9: 05 p.m. on subject appli- cation requesting a waiver of off street parking requirements to permit construction of a building addition at 305 West Stephen- son Street. Affidavits of Publication of the required legal notice of the hearing as well as Affidavits of Posting and Mailing were placed on file. Planning Commission Findings dated February 20, 1974 , recommending approval of subject application was read. Messrs. Roy Allbright, Jerry Pericic, Ed Bean, representatives from Pacific Telephone Company were present in the audience to speak in favor of subject matter. It was pointed out that the proposed addition is for equipment only. There will be no additional employees working in the building. The site plan of the proposed building was reviewed for Council information. Public hearing was declared closed at 9: 13 p.m. Council action is set forth in the next order of business. RESOLUTION NO. 74-40 GRANTING VARIANCE TO PACIFIC TELEPHONE CO. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 74-40 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Pacific Telephore Company" . RECOGNITION OF STUDENT Mayor Simpson recognized a student, Donald Wright, who was present in the audience and had asked questions of Council action of interest to him. Mayor Simpson explained to him the manner in which the Council acts. RESOLUTION NO. 74-41 IMPLEMENTING CALIFORNIA RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ACT. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, _ it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 74-41 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Implementing The California Relocation Assistance Act" . AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Pearson, Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Buxton APPROVAL OF AIRPORT RENTAL AGREEMENT (TRIPLE A AIR CHARTER, INC. ) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unanimously carried to approve subject agreement and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign same, "Rental AgreementAnd Airport Permit" .' M 1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 6 , 1974 - PAGE 4 CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS City Attorney reported on the case of Vedder vs. Imperial County which is presently in the pleading stage. The Court of Appeals of the 4th District has found that a dangerous condition of public property exists, in this case an airport was involved, if fire suppression equipment designed to handle gasoline fires is not available and gasoline storage and/or sales are permitted at the airport. A second theory of recovery was also found to exist by the District Court. That theory is, namely, that having gasoline sales available without having fire suppression equipment available constitutes a fire hazard and said fire hazard constitutes a public nuisance. The facts of the case closely parallel the situation that exists at the Ukiah Municipal Municipal Airport. NOTICE OF COMPLETION BUSH STREET BRIDGE On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried the construction of the Bush Street Bridge be accepted as complete and the City Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR FIELD SERVICING AND REPAIR TRUCK BODY On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for one field servicing and repair truck body, bids to be received prior to April 1, 1974, 2 : 00 p.m. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR V-NOTCH CHLORINATOR On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf , seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for a V-Notch Chlorinator, bids to be received prior to April 1, 1974, 2: 00 p.m. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR 3 4-DR SEDANS (POLICE) On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was carried by the following roll call vote the Clark be authorized to call for bids for three four-door sedans, bids to be received prior to March 26, 1974, 2 : 00 p.m. AYES : Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Pearson, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Buxton REPORT RE PROMOTION OF GOLF TOURNAMENTS Marilyn Smith and Billie Smith, Recreation Commissioners, were in the audience to respond to an assignment given them by the Recreation and Parks Commission regarding the promotion of golf tournaments in Ukiah. The City and County Chambers of Commerce and the Golf Pro gathered information to determine the cost for such a promotion. After receiving detailed information concerning the cost it was determined to be a greater expense than can be afforded at the present time. It was recommended that subject matter be reviewed in 5 years . As an alternative, it was recommended the City increase the Chamber of Commerce advertising budget for more extensive coverage of the area. Council expressed its appreciation for the work done by the committee. If there is further information the Council will be advised. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 6, 1974 - PAGE 5 MAYOR SIMPSON Mayor Simpson reported the results of the recent meeting of the Transportation Committee. It was reported that $100, 000 of "325" monies has been set aside to go directly to the County/for trans on Recommendations are being compiled as to the manner in which at pt etpur- money can best be spent. ur � poses Mayor Simpson expressed his thanks to Council for its support during the past year as well as support from the citizens , the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants. Mayor Simpson requested a dinner meeting with the city commissions to recognize and thank the members for their services during the past year. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard reported the matter with the Fire District should be concluded shortly. Councilman Norgard referred to the Octo ber 1973 minutes under "Council Reports" and requested a correction to his statement concerning the weed problem. INSTALLATION DINNER CANCELLED City Manager reported subject dinner which was scheduled with the Chamber of Commerce has been cancelled due to Mr. Buxton' s illness . ADJOURNMENT _. _ Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 9: 58 p.m. yor ATTEST: City Clerk L'