HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 11-05-73 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
NOVEMBER 5 , 1973
The City Council convened in special session in the Council Chambers
at 7 : 09 p .m. The Clerk called the roll . Councilmen Norgard, Buxton,
Pearson and Mayor Simpson were present . Councilman Weinkauf was
absent .
On a motion by Councilman Norgard , seconded by Councilman Pearson it
was unanimously carried to adjourn to a study session at this time .
JOINT STUDY SESSION RE
GENERAL PLAN STUDY
The City Manager reported this as being the time for a joint study
session with the General Plan Advisory Committee for the purpose
of reviewing the status of the General Plan Study and to bring all
concerned up to date on the work of the committee. Inasmuch as
the planning area under consideration is more than 50% County
territory the Council had asked that the Board of Supervisors ,
the County Planning Commission, and County staff attend and partici-
pate in subject discussion. Mr . Richard Tammen, Lampman and
Associates , has provided the technical staff to work with the
General Plan Citizens Advisory Committee .
COUNCILMAN WEINKAUF ARRIVED AT THIS POINT - 8 : 13 p .m.
Mr . Tammen reviewed individual maps of the Ukiah Valley which
designated, by various colors , the soils , vegal cover , slope,
geology and fault , agricultural land capability, and community
facilities . A composite of the individual maps was reflected in
a single map - the open space conservation element . The concensus
and goals established by the committee at their previous meetings
was reflected in a sketch plan of the Valley, which was also
reviewed by Mr . Tammen.
The following persons were present in the audience to speak con-
cerning subject matter :
Ray Hudson, 7600 Uva Drive, Redwood Valley
Bob Axt , 2600 Oak Crt . Rd .
Michaela Howard , 501 Plum
Duane Wells , 413 Hillview Avenue
Dean DeVries , San Jacinta Drive
Pat Gein, 1815 South Dora
Larry Campbell
Areas of major interest were protection and enhancement of the
prime agricultural land in the Valley, development of downtown to
the east or west , restrictions for the future development of the
freeway, future disposition of the Municipal Airport , implica-
tions for Main and Dora Streets , potential civic center in the
area of the new library building , whether County offices should be
located downtown, and whether the Jr . College should be located
in the planning area .
The following representatives from the County were present to
speak concerning subject matter :
Supervisor Ernie Banker
County Administrator Albert P . Beltrami
Planning Director Ron Hall.
Their questions were need for assurance that the plan meets the
needs of the small towns in the immediate outlying areas , possi-
bility of joint use of the courthouse if a portion is vacated ,
and the question of where responsibilities lie in the matter of
annexations .
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
NOVEMBER 5, 1973
Council indicated general approval of progress made to date and
expressed thanks and appreciation to the committee for its work and
study. It was pointed out that the economic feasibility to
accomplish some of the goals has not been mentioned . It was
also pointed out that some of the questions posed have not
been answered .
Mr. Tammen stated the committee has more work to do and suggested
that the group meet at a subsequent time with the Council prior
to public hearings on the matter .
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 9 : 00 p .m.
Mayor /
ATTEST :
City Clerk