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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 10-04-72 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 4, 1972 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:02 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson and Mayor Buxton present. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by the Reverend Mr. Bob Lewis and City Attorney Randall Hays led in the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of September 20, 1972, be approved as corrected. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #2017 to #2161 inclusive for the period of September 1st to September 15, 1972, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $57,772.25. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried General Warrants #535 to #573 inclusive, in the total amount of $42,716.56 be approved and ordered paid. COMMUNIQUE: TELEGRAM RE REVENUE SHARING The City Manager reported a telegram received from Senators Cranston and Tunney reported the City will receive $114,000 for the first year revenue sharing entitlement. Funding is retroactive to January 1, 1972. Funds covering first half of calendar 1972 will be received next month with remaining 1972 funds to be mailed January 1973. City Manager recommended Council consider a budget m.. revision to reflect these additional revenues to the City. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried the revenue sharing entitlement for the City be incorporated into the current years budget in accordance with the guidelines set forth within the bill. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 72-3 (DONALD L. TRACY-JACK COX, AGENT) The City Manager reviewed the history of subject variance application and the request for a one year extension of time to permit construction of a 20 unit apartment complex on a parcel bounded by Barnes, Hope, Perkins and Church Streets, zoned R-1. The Planning Commission considered the time extension request at their meeting of September 7, 1972 and recommended favorable action. The City Manager recommended the variance extension request be returned to the Planning Commission for public hearing and consideration as a rezoning application from R-1 to R-3 as originally requested by the applicant. The recommendation was based on revised state laws which prohibit a use different than the use authorized. Mayor Buxton expressed the opinion that he is opposed to the strict controls constantly being imposed by the state in the guise of environmental impact and similar programs. Council consensus favored the Planning Commission recommendation if legally possible. Mr. Jack Cox, 555 Doolin Canyon Drive, representing applicant was present in the audience and stated the complications which would result to applicant and himself if this request were not granted. He stated that in his opinion the Planning Commission decision to require a variance instead of a zone change was well founded since the variance imposed stricter controls than those required under the R-3 zone and the fact that it is compatible with the revised state laws, and at the same time the conditions satisfied all questions raised by opponents at the Planning Commission public hearing. Mr. Cox further stated that if the request were not granted, the application would have to be withdrawn in order to protect applicant' s interest regarding the loan committment and MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 4, 1972 - PAGE 2 proceed with construction under the existing variance. City Manager stated in his opinion, if work began prior to the variance expiration date (11-22-72) and continued without unreasonable interruption, the intention of the application would be met. The City Attorney stated that at the time of the decision to ask for a variance instead of a zone change, his office defined "use" in broad terms (that of living quarters) ; not in strict terms (single family residential units) . On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried if applicant obtains the building permit prior to Novermber 22, 1972, that he be allowed to proceed with construction as granted by the variance provided diligence is exercised in completion of the project. RESOLUTION NO. 73-18 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH DEPT. OF ARMY FOR CERTAIN SERVICES On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 73-18 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 With The Department Of Army For Certain Services". RESOLUTION NO. 73-19 ADOPTING AN INTERIM OPEN SPACE PLAN On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 73-19 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Adopting An Interim Open Space Plan". AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, Mayor Buxton NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 73-20 ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF FIRE INSPECTOR On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 73-20 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing The Position Of Fire Inspector In The Classified Service". AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, Mayor Buxton. NOES: None ABSENT: None. ORDINANCE NO. 624 ADOPTED AMENDING CODE BY REZONING IN AN AREA FRONTED BY E. GOBBI STREET (ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 73-2) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 624 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Amending Chapter 2, Of Division 9 Of The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning In An Area Fronted By East Gobbi Street On The South And Highway 101 And Gibson Creek On The West And North Respectively (Zone Change Application No. 73-2)". AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Buxton NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC EE ARING DATE SET - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NOS. 72-223 73-71 73-8 On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried to set November 1, 1972, 8:00 p.m. for public hearing for the following Zone Change Applications: No. 72-22 (Porter L. Smith) No. 73-7 (Charter House Investment Company) No. 73-8 (Pomeroy-Nipper) No TT GE or- /'OMP MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 4, 1972 - PAGE 3 NOTICE OF COMPLETION - A.C. SURFACINGS ON CITY STREETS (PARNUM PAVING) On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unani- mously carried the asphalt concrete surfacings on Helen Avenue, East Smith Street, Clara Avenue, Alice Avenue and Cochrane Avenue be accepted as complete and the City Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR POLICE VEHICLES The City Manager requested Council approval of specifications and call for bids for four police sedans. Said vehicles are replacement vehicles and funds are provided in the budget. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for four replacement police sedans as recommended. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO INCREASE NUMBER OF POLICE VEHICLES City Manager had provided the Council with a report of vehicle availability in the Police Deparment which set forth a need for an increase in the fleet to six vehicles. The City Manager requested authorization to retain two police units in service to bring the police vehicle complement to six vehicles. Council asked what impact the additional vehicles would have on the budget. i.e, the additional funds needed for accessories, maintenance and operation. The proposal prompted a question as to whether or not a request for an increase in personnel would follow this request. The City Manager stated an increase in personnel was not his intention subsequent to subject approval. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unani- mously carried the decision on the proposal to increase the Police Department vehicles to six be postponed to determine the cost factor for said increase. REPORT ON COLOR CHANGE - EMERGENCY VEHICLES For Council information, City Manager Swayne reported all new emergency vehicles will be white in color. This will continue the program begun in the Fire Department. ADJUSTMENT IN GOLF COURSE BUDGET APPROVED The City Manager reported on the condition of the cart paths at the golf course and recommended the appropriation for construction of restroom facilities be reallocated toward golf cart path construction. The paths on the second nine are dirt paths and have severely eroded and in places are dangerous and impassable. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried that the reallocation of $8,500 in the Golf Course Budget be approved as recommended. COMMUNIQUE - FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The City Manager reported a letter from Friends of the Library had requested that the painting by Grace Hudson be placed in the Library for the dedication this month. The Council has agreed that the painting will be placed in the library, however, prior to this a lending agreement must be executed by the County, a copy of which has been forwarded to the County. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 4, 1972 - PAGE 4 LIBRARY PLAQUE - COUNTY NAMES Councilman Simpson reported it had been called to his attention the absence of the names of the Board of Supervisors on the plaque on the new library building. The City Manager was directed to discuss the matter with the Architect to ascertain the possibility of another plaque naming said otficials. REQUEST TO ADJOURN MEETING Because of the League meeting October 15-18, City Manager requested this meeting be adjourned to October 11, 1972. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard inquired concerning the slow removal of wood from the house being torn down in the 700 block of South Dora and pointed out the potential danger to children playing at the site. Councilman Norgard asked the status of Low Gap Park. City Manager reported he had discussed the matter briefly with the County Administrator. A report will be forthcoming for the November 1st meeting. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson complimented the Police Department personnel and the manner in which a school problem was investigated. Councilman Simpson reported on the meeting of the Cities-County Planning meeting. The Joint Powers Agreement has been revised, and is based on the original agree- ment. The matter has been discussed with the City Manager and City Engineer and will be discussed at the next meeting. Under new legislation, there are three more positions added. COUNCILMAN PEARSON Councilman Pearson asked the status of the proposed parking lot on North Oak. City Manager reported the adjoining property owner has made an offer to sell, the details of which are being worked out by his attorney. Plans for the parking lot should go ahead after this time. MAYOR BUXTON Mayor Buxton complimented the City Manager on getting the Agenda information to the Council for the weekend review. Mayor Buxton asked the number attending the League meeting in Anaheim. Full Council will be represented. Mayor Buxton complimented Mr. James Smart on the appearance and condition of the golf course. Mayor Buxton complimented the Police Department for the manner in which a situates on Seminary was handled. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Buxton adjourned the meeting to October 11, 1972, 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk