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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 11-01-72 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 1, 1972 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chamber at 8:03 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson and Mayor Buxton present. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by The Reverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt and Councilman Weinkauf led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of October 4, 1972, and October 11, 1972, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried Payroll Warrants @2325 to #2457 inclusive for the period of October 1st to October 15, 1972, inclusive be approved in total amount of $57,685. 12. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried Special Warrants #683 to #723 inclusive, in the total amount of $39,414.90 be approved and ordered paid. PROCLAMATION-NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK Mayor Buxton read subject proclamation declaring the week of November 19-26, 1972, to be Bible Week in Ukiah, urging all men, women and children of all faiths to observe the week by reading the Scriptures. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NOS. 73-72 CHARTER HOUSE INVESTMENT CO. ; 72-22, PORTER L. SMITH; 73-8 POMEROY-NIPPER Public hearing was declared open at 8:10 p.m. on subject applications: No. 73-7 by Charter House Investment Company to rezone property bounded on the east by 101 Freeway, on the south by Gibson Creek, on the west by Orchard Avenue and on the north by presently developed area from R-1 to CN. No. 72-22 by Porter L. Smith to rezone property located at the south end of Pomeroy Avenue adjacent to 101 Freeway and approximately 200' south of East Perkins Street, from R-1 to R-3. No. 73-8 by Pomeroy-Nipper to rezone property bounded on the east by the 101 Freeway, on the west by Orchard Avenue and on the north by Gibson Creek, and on the south approximately 1100 feet north of E. Gobbi from R-1 to CN 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 of Fact dated September 22, 1972, recommending approval of Zone Change Application No. 73-7 by Charter House Investment Company and No. 73-8 by Pomeroy-Nipper and denial of Zone Change Application No. 72-22 by Porter L. Smith. There was no one present in the audience to speak in opposition or in favor of subject applications. A letter dated October 31, 1972, from Mr. D. G. Whittemore representative of Pomeroy-Nipper, was read stating his inability to be present and reiterating his position concerning the application. Public Hearing was declared closed at 8:26 p.m. Council discussed the matter of ingress and egress in the complex proposed by Charter House. It was noted that if a use other than that permitted in the CN zone is requested at a later date, the zone could be changed to suit the use or a variance could be applied for. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 1, 1972 - PAGE 2 On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unani- mously carried to approve Zone Change Application No. 73-7 by Charter House Invest- ment Company and Zone Change Application No. 73-8 by Pomeroy-Nipper, and to deny Zone Change Application No. 72-22 by Porter L. Smith, in accordance with Planning Commission recommendations. ORDINANCE NO. 625 INTRODUCED (ZONE CHANGE APPL. NOS. 73-4273-7273-8) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unani- mously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 625, "An Ordinance Amending Section 2 Of The Ukiah City Code by Rezoning In An Area Bounded On The West By Orchard Avenue, On The East By State Highway 101, On The South By East Gobbi Street, And On The North By A Line Approximately 200' South Of East Perkins Street (Zone Change Application Nos. 73-4,73-7,73-8)" and to waive the reading of same. ORDINANCE NO. 626 INTRODUCED AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY & BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 626, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing An Amendment To The Contract Between the City Council And The Board Of Administration Of The California Public Employees' Retirement System" and to waive the reading of same. RESOLUTION NO. 73-23 APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE & ALTERNATE TO NCPA On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was uanni- mously carried Resolution No. 73-23 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Of Ukiah Appointing Representative And Alternate To The Commission Of The Northern California Power Agency". RESOLUTION NO. 73-24 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR LOAN OF PAINTING: "LA-MU: THE DAWN OF SONG" On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 73-24 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Execution Of An Agreement For Loan Of City Owned Painting - "La-Mu: The Dawn of Song". Council determined that a Certificate of Insurance be obtained to assure that the coverage is kept current. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED _MARGENE WHITE) City Attorney reviewed subject claim in the amount of $5,000 filed by Attorney James F. King, Jr. , California Indian Legal Services for Margene White, 680 Pinoleville Drive, Ukiah. Claimant alleges that the Police Department towed away the 1962 Chrysler Sedan and have failed to return said vehicle to claimant without payment of towing charges. The City Attorney recommended the claim be denied. On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried subject claim in the amount of $5,000 be denied as recommended. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST APPROVED RE CLEANUP CAMPAIGN City Manager read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting cooperation during the Chamber sponsored Community Action Week of make available a City truck and personnel during the week of November 13-17. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 1, 1972 - PAGE 3. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to participate in the cleanup program as requested by the Chamber of Commerce. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: PACIFIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOC. NO. BAY SECTION City Manager read a communique from subject association expressing gratitude and appreciation for helping to make their 21st Annual North Bay Section Golf Tournament a memorable occasion. The plan is to return next year to enjoy Ukiah' s warm hospitality. DISCUSSION OF REVISED GREENS FEES FOR TOURNAMENTS & SENIOR CITIZENS Information furnished Council prior to Council meeting set forth recommendations from the Recreation and Parks Commission for subject revision. City Manager concurred with the exception that reduction, if approved, be granted to all tournaments rather than only "outside" tournaments. Council indicated concern with the revenue the golf course produces and determined further consideration would be given the request after a minimum number is established for what is con- sidered to be a tournament and what effect said reduction could have on the overall revenue from the golf course. PG&E RATE INCREASE INTERVENTION City Manager explained that at the NCPA Executive Committee meeting held in Anaheim October 19th, it was decided that the intervention from the 22% increase in wholesale power rate proposed by PG& E should be made by the six affected cities collectively rather than separately. The cost sharing formula, attorney, and engineering fees allocated to the City was explained. The cost for the City' s share would amount to a total expense of $1014. City Manager recommended the protest to said increase be entered into and the expenditure authorized. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried to authorize an expenditure of $1014 for the city' s share of the joint protest to the proposed Pacific Gas and Electric Company rate increase as recommended. DISCUSSION OF EXPANSION OF PARKING FACILITIES City Manager asked for Council opinion regarding proceeding with the expansion of the parking lot bounded by Standley, Perkins, Pine, and Oak Streets if the last available private lot on said block can be purchased for a reasonable price. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried to authorize the City Manager to negotiate for the purchase of the private lot in subject parking facility. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED LOW GAP PARK City Manager reported he has endeavored to learn from the County the status of subject park, but definite plans are not available at this time. The County Administrator stated that the federal money is still available for the project and the County intends to proceed with plans for its completion. The original proposal was that the County develop the area with the available federal funds, and the cost of maintenance be shared on a 50-50 basis. Council determined that the matter would be looked at closely before moving ahead on the project. COUNCILMAN WEINKAUF Councilman Weinkauf reported that the area on Perkins across from the Library looks very good since it has been cleaned up.