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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 06-23-71 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 23, 1971 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:06 p.m. and proceeded with routine business after discussion of the proposed 1971-72 budget which began at 7:00 p.m. Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson and Mayor Norgard were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Simpson led in the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES i On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of June 16, 1971, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #5736 to #5876 inclusive for the period of June lst through June 15, 1971, be approved in the total amount of $48,244.51. SPECIAL WARRANTS City Manager explained that the special warrant in the amount of $4,787.83 to Max Kappeler, Architect, represents charges for additional work on library plans necessary to meet state requirements. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #3998 to #4004 inclusive in the total amount of $8,873.96 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 71-21 (ANGELL & NICOLAISEN) Public hearing was declared open at 8:09 p.m. on Zone Change Application No. 71-21 by Vincent Angell and Ilse Nicolaisen for change of zone from R-1 to R-3 on property located at 398 W. Mill and 343 Jones Street. Affidavits of Publication of the re- quired legal notice of the hearing as well as Affidavits of Posting were placed on file. Planning Commission minutes dated May 20, 1971 and Findings of Fact dated June 3, 1971 were read which recommended approval of subject application. Plot plan of the area was reviewed. The plan for use of subject property is for construc- tion of a pharmacy and professional offices. Councilman Simpson pointed out he was of the opinion that future proposals of change to R-3 easterly from subject property should be part of this development. City Manager pointed out the fact that proposed construction on subject property will face Dora Street, which makes the use compat- ii.ble with adjacent properties. There was no one present in the audience to speak regarding subject application. Public hearing was closed at 8: 15 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed to prepare an amending ordinance in accordance with Zone Change Application No. 71-21 by Angell and Nicolaisen as recommended by the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 71-48 APPOINTING MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION - (ROBERT CANNON) i On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 71-48 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Appointing Member To Planning Commission (Robert Cannon)". MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 232 1971 - PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 71-49 APPOINTING MEMBER TO RECREATION COMMISSION (SAM RAY) On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 71-49 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Appointing Member To Recreation Commission ---� (Sam Ray)". RESOLUTION NO. 71-50 APPOINTING MEMBER TO RECREATION COMMISSION (ED WALSH) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 71-5o be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Appointing Member To Recreation Commission (Ed Walsh)". AWARD OF BID FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TO RICHFIELD & TEXACO Tabulation of the bids received for furnishing petroleum product requirements for the period of July 1, 1971 through June 30, 1972 were reviewed as follows: Regular Ethyl Bidder Gasoline Gasoline Motor Oil Standard Oil 21.7 23.7 .84 Phillips 66 22.6 24.5 .84 Gulf Oil 21.4 23.6 .916 Atlantic Richfield 20.6 23.4 .97 Texaco 20.9 22.8 .84 Mobil Oil No Bid No Bid No Bid City Manager recommended the award of bids as circled on the above tabulation. With reference to the three identical bids for motor oil, the logical choice is Texaco, Inc. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the bids for furnishing petroleum products for the period of July 1, 1971, through June 30, 1972, be awarded to Atlantic Richfield for regular gasoline and to Texaco, Inc. for ethyl gasoline and motor oil requirements. PROGRESS REPORT ON LIBRARY City Manager reported the Architect, the Contractor, city personnel, and Mr. Dushkin (engineer and architect from the State Division of Architects) met and discussed a workable arrangement to proceed with library construction. Mr. Dushkin will make monthly inspections as construction proceeds. An appoint- ment has been made with the Contractor at which time the required insurnace policies and bonds will be presented and contract documents signed. Groundbreak- ing ceremonies for the proposed facility has been scheduled Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. at which time representatives from the County, former members of the Library Board, and Chamber of Commerce will be present. PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF AL THRASHER EQUIPMENT CORPORATION HELIPORT City Manager reported communications from the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration advised of the proposed establishment of subject heliport six miles south-southeast of Ukiah. Review of this proposal from the standpoint of safe and efficient use of airspace was requested. City manager reported review of the proposal with the Airport Manager and members of the Commission indicate favorable reaction to the proposal and no conflict with approach patterns at the airport. In the event of protest to the subject proposal such proposal must be filed no later than July 8th. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 232 1971 - PAGE 3 On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried to authorize the City Manager to advise of Council concurrence with subject proposal. REVAMPING BOUNDARIES OF SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS PROPOSED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS City Manager advised he was notified this date that subject proposal would be . finalized within a month. Said proposal would result indLviding the City into two districts; the division being north and south. Council agreed the manner in which the City is represented on the Board of Supervisors is important and directed the City Manager to investigate the proposal further for subsequent Council consideration. LEASE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY City Manager asked for Council opinion concerning proposed lease of airport property by Dr. A. C. McChesneu for Magic Turf Company. Dr. McChesney's original proposal was to lease subject property at a rental rate of $350 per year. Consideration of the proposal by the Airport Commission resulted in a recommendation of a rental rate of $1,000 per year. Dr. McChesney indicates the business is experimental and on this basis has requested consideration of a lease at the original rate with a clause contained therein to re-negotiate a rental rate at the end of six months. City Manager recommended Council considera- tion on this basis with required work to begin after the scheduled Rotary Fly-In. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to lease subject property to Dr. McChesney on the basis of the $350 per year rental rate and re-negotiate after six months. EFFORTS MADE TO CURTAIL ADDITIONAL SERVICE STATIONS The following persons were in the audience representing various service stations in the City stating their interest in the curtailment of additional service stations in Ukiah and asking what authority the,Council may have in such curtail- ment: Mr. Bill Floyd, Texaco, Talmage Road Mr. Lytel, Phillips 66 Mr. John McKeehan, Texaco, Garrett Drive Mr. Ed Klee The matter was discussed and it was noted that such action by the Council could be interpreted as curtailment of free enterprise and would thus result in many other problems. The City Attorney will inquire of the experience other cities in this regard and will have an opinion for Council consideration at the July 7th meeting. PAUL TROUETTE - BIKES Paul Trouette reported there is a potential hazard involved with bikes riding over the storm drains. Steps are being made to correct this hazard. MR. KLEE - STATE STREET STOP LIGHTS Mr. Klee asked status of the stop lights to be installed on State Street. The City Engineer advised substantial work should be done on the matter by Labor Day. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Norgard adjourned the meeting at 9: 19 p.m. after which the Council recon- vened to continue budget hearings. MAYO ATT T: ITY CLERK