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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 1974-01-16 � F MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 16, 1974 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8 : 01 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, and Mayor Simpson present. Councilman Buxton and Councilman Pearson were absent. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by the REverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt and City Manager Jim Swayne led in the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of January 2, 1974, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #1487 to #1623 inclusive, for the period of December 16 to December 31, 1973, inclusive, be approved in the total amount of $61, 427 . 55. COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8 : 03 P.M. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried General Warrants #3224 to #3354 inclusive in the total amount of $250, 280.18, be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 74-12 (H. A. MADDEN) Public hearing was declared open at 8 : 04 p.m. on subject appli- cation which proposes to rezone property located at 200 Clara Avenue from R-2 to C-2. The zone change is required so that applicant can rebuild their ice plant and storage facility which was recently destroyed by fire. The ice plant had been a non-conforming use in the R-2 zone. Affidavits of publication of the required legal notice of the hearing as well as Affi- davits of Posting and Mailing were placed on file. Planning Commission Findings of Fact dated December 10, 1973, recommend- ing approval of subject application was read. There was no one present in the audience to express opposition to the granting of subject application. Mrs. Madden was present and spoke on behalf of the application. Public hearing was declared closed at 8: 10 p.m. . Councilman Buxton asked why applicant had to go through this procedure to be permitted to rebuild a facility that had been in operation for a number of years until destroyed by fire and suggested that this procedure be amended, if possible. Mayor Simpson explained that at this time there is a stipulation that if a nonconforming use/interrupted, it is then necessary to follow subject procedure. Council agreed with the proposed amendment and directed the City Manager to take the necessary steps to accomplish same. Council action is set forth in the introduction of the following ordinance. k ' MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 16, 1974 - PAGE 2 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 655 (ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 74-12-H.A. MADDEN) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 655 by title, "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 To C-2 (Zone Change Application No. 74-12, H. A. Madden) " . CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING (UKIAH VALLEY TRAP CLUB) The City Attorney reported progress made to date concerning relocation of subject club. The land owner of property in question is receptive to said club being located on his property and negotiations concern- ing cost, terms, and duration of lease are scheduled January 20, 1974 . A test shoot at subject location is scheduled the following Sunday to determine the reaction of people in the surrounding area. Subject operation will require a use permit through the County Planning Commission and evidence points to a favorable recommendation from the staff. The Division of Highways has been checked regarding access to the parcel to handle traffic generated by this activity. The City Attorney requested that the matter be held over to February 6, 1974. Attorney Jim Luther stated he is encouraged in light of the events reported by the City Attorney and agreed to continue subject matter to the February meeting. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to continue the publichearing regarding the Ukiah Valley Trap Club to February 6, 1974 . AWARD OF BID FOR TRANSFORMERS TO AMFAC ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO, SANTA ROSA City Manager reviewed the following tabulation of bids received for one 225 KVA transformer and one 300 KVA transformer: 225 KVA 300 KVA Amfac Electric Supply Co Delivery 30 weeks $2325. 75 $2677. 50 Consolidated Electric Distr. Delivery 53-55 Weeks 2530. 50 2829 . 75 Graybar Electric 2325. 75 2677 . 50 Delivery 30 weeks Industrial Electric Delivery 30 weeks 2325. 75 2677 . 50 Westinghouse Electric Delivery May 1974 2467. 50 2820.30 Allis-Chalmers E Delivery 30 weeks 2366. 70 2702. 70 Wrathall & Krusi Delivery 55 weeks 2641. 80 2923 . 20 City Manager reported firms are refusing to quote firm prices to us for shipments that extend beyond 90 days from the date of the order due to changes in costs of materials and labor between the date of order & date of shipment. Amfac Electric Supply has made a firm committment and it was recommended the bid be awarded to this firm. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried to award the bid to Amfac Electric Supply Company for one 225 KVA transformer in the total amount of $2325. 75 and for one 300 KVA transformer in the total amount of $2677 . 50. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 16, 1974 - PAGE 3 REPORT OF STORM DAMAGE City Manager reported city crews have been working consistently since the flooding began. The city is fortunate considering the water volume during the past 24 hours. Most of the/ ge appears to be on Highland Avenue. City Manager reported the volunteer firemen and the regular firemen have done much to help residents who were in need of help. Councilman Weinkauf stated he had a repo Boaoncerning the water quality. City Manager reported there are/ siduals throughout the city and no problem whatsoever exists with the water. Councilman Buxton asked if the Sewage Treatment Plant was able to handle all the water and was advised that 17 million gallons had run through the plant with no problem. CONTINUED DISCUSSION RE WATER & SEWER RATES (MOBILE HOME OWNERS) Mr. Del Kennedy, representing the citizens group of mobile home owners opposing the water and sewer rate increase was present in the audience and spoke concerning subject matter. He re- ferred to the committee meeting which was held in the City Manager' s office in December and expressed concern that Councilman Weinkauf was the only Councilman present, particu- larly since he was the one who voiced opposition when the matter was discussed by the Council on December 5, 1973 . Mayor Simpson explained this is standard practice where Council is represented on a committee, account of the Brown Act. At the request of Mr. Kennedy, Councilman Weinkauf reported the committee met as directed by the Council shortly after Christmas and a report of said meeting was given at the last Council meeting. There was a question as to whether to place the matter on the agenda for this Council meeting and the decision was to wait until there was a full Council. (Councilman Pearson is on vacation at this time) . Mr. Kennedy stated that the people he represents are pressuring him for action and will not wait for an indifinite period of time for a decision. The group is of the opinion that they have a workable solution that would be fair to all concerned and are anxious for the Council to reach a conclusion concerning the matter. Mayor Simpson stated the Council is anxious to come to a conclusion also and Council agreed that the matter will be scheduled at the next regularly scheduled meeting. COUNCILMAN BUXTON Councilman Buxton asked if there had been any more activity as far as the business license is concerned. City Manager reporte d representatives of the Chamber o f Commerce have agreed in princi- ple to the proposal and an ordinance will be drafted and when completed, will be discussed with Chamber representatives. Councilman Buxton and Councilman Norgard complimented the city crews for the work done during the recent flood. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard referred to a letter from Standard Oil Company which had been provided the Council. The company stated their intention not to reopen the service station lo- cated on property adjacent to the airport and their plans con- cerning the facility. City Manager stated said fag1114 could be used for housing fire department equipment and/ 1C c Tcal department and requested Council consensus on subject matter. Council was in general agreement and the company will be so advised and an agreement which would accomplish said purpose will be drafted for consideration by the Council at a subse- quent meeting. Councilman Norgard stated that now is a good time to look at the drainage problem in the area. In July it will be difficult to remember. The MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY - 16, 1974 - PAGE 4 City Manager stated the County has agreed to cooperate on subject matter and a specific project will be designed by the City and County Directors of Public Works. Councilman Norgard reported he attended the Fire District meeting. No action was taken. Councilman Norgard stated he would meet with the district again if requested to do so. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 8 : 47 p.m. Mayor.,,, ATTEST: 1 ity Clerk