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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-26-71 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 26, 1971 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:03 p.m. with Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard present. Councilman Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of May 19, 1971, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. r PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried Payroll Warrants #5456 to #5601 inclusive for the period of May 1, 1971 through May 15, 1971, be approved in the total amount of $47,358.19. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried Special Warrants #3879 to #3881 inclusive in the total amount of $4,123.90 be approved and ordered paid. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 611 REPEALING SPEED ZONES & ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES IN EXCESS OF 25 MPH On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 611 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "An Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Repealing Speed Zones And Establishing Speed Zones Pursuant To A Traffic And Engineering Study In Excess Of Twenty-Five (25) Miles Per Hour". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Buxton. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 612 REZONING PORTION OF R-12 R-21, (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 71-11) On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 612 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 A Portion Of R-1 Zone and R-2 Zone To R-2 Zone And C-1 Zone (Zone Change Application No. 71-11)". AYES : Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Buxton. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 613 REZONING PORTION OF CM, M ZONE & PREVIOUSLY UNZONED AREA (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION No. 71-13) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 613 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Of Division 9 Of The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning A Portion Of CM Zone, M Zone Newly Annexed Area & Previously Unzoned Area To CN Zone, C-2 Zone and R-3 Zone (Zone Change Application No. 71-13)" . AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Buxton MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 262 1971 - PAGE 2 ORDINANCE NO. 614 ADOPTED REZONING PORTION OF R-1 (ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 71-14) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 614 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 A Portion Of R-1 Zone To C-1 Zone (Zone Change Application File No. 71-14)". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Buxton APPROVAL OF LEASE RENEWAL 2015 CLUB (HIGHWAY PATROL) City Attorney reported the 2015 Club has requested renewal of their five year lease of property located at the Old Sewer Farm for use as a pistol range for Highway Patrol personnel. The agreement to extend said lease has been executed by the club and the rental rate has been paid. There have been no written or verbal complaints of operation of said club and there was no one present in the audience to speak regarding said operation. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scodto, it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve "Second Agreement Extending Lease with 2015 Club" and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Buxton. RESOLUTION NO. 71-41 ESTABLISHING VOTING W PRECINCTS FOR SPECIAL ELECTION, FIXING POLLING PLACES, HOURS, & APPOINTING OFFICERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 71-41 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Establishing Consolidated Voting Precincts For Special Municipal Election, Consisting Of Regular And Consolidated Voting Precincts, Fixing Polling Places Therefor And Hours Polls Will Be Open, And Appointing Election Officers And Fixing Compensation Thereof". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Buxton. UKIAH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD APPROVES RELOCATION OF SOFTBALL DIAMOND City Manager reported the Unified School District Board has approved the proposal to relocate the softball diamond on school property. Council action will be required at a later date for replacement of the light standards as set forth in the proposal. APPROVAL OF VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 71-17 _ROSS MEDICAL CORPORATION, SOUTH DORA STREET) City Manager reviewed Application No. 71-17 by Ross Medical Corporation, 564 South Dora for approval to substitute revised building and development plans for pro- fessional offices granted under Variance No. 70-14 and to request extension of time to complete development on parcels zoned R-3 and R-1 located at 600 South Dora. Plot plan was reviewed and Planning Commission minutes dated May 6, 19712 recommending granting said variance was read by the City Manager. The following stipulations were set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 71-19: 1) Sidewalks be constructed on all street frontages. Walks and drive approaches to be of Portland Cement concrete to City standards. 2) That signs for the development be limited to one on Dora Street with smaller signs permitted on the building to direct patients to the individual medical offices. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 26, 1971 - PAGE 3 3) Design of the sign on Dora to be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval prior to its construction. 4) All parking areas to be paved with a 2" asphaltic concrete pavement. 5) Extension of time be granted for one year from this date (May 30, 1971) . Mr. Lawrence F. Heise was present in the audience and spoke in favor of granting subject application. He stated that the development plan had been changed in two respects - access on Dora only to increase safety on the corner of Mill and Dora and a more concentrated parking area to allow more landscaping. There was no one present in the audience to speak in opposition to the granting of said variance. General Council discussion followed resulting in Council approval of subject variance as recommended by the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 71-42 GRANTING VARIANCE TO ROSS MEDICAL CORP. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 71-42 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Ross Medical Corporation". WASHINGTON SQUARE SUBDIVISION APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP City Manager read the letter of transmittal dated May 24, 1971, from the Planning Commission recommending approval of subject map. The required agreement has been executed by the subdivider and the required bonds have been posted, and are ready for consideration by the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 71-43 APPROVING FINAL MAP OF WASHINGTON SQUARE SUBD. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 71-43 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be author- ized to sign same, "Resolution Approving Final Map Of W shington Square Subdivi- sion, Subdivider Having Entered Into Agreement For Subdivision Improvements And Posted Proper Bonds And Paid Required Fees To City Of Ukiah". REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR 5 MOTOROLA "HANDLE-TALKIE" RADIOS City Manager reported receipt of final approval of the grant application for foot patrol and investigation communications. City Manager reviewed the speci- fications for subject equipment and recommended the bid call June 16, 1971 at 2:00 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for five Motorola "Handie-Talkie" radios, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. , June 16, 1971. CONGRESS FOR COMMUNITY PROGRESS City Manager reported Mr. Betts from the Office of Economic Opportunity will be the speaker at subject meeting Saturday, June 5th. He as requested member of the Council and the Board of Supervisors meet with him on this date for a 7:30 a.m. breakfast at the Manor Inn. DAMAGE TO VINEWOOD PARK City Manager reported the extent of damage to the newly planted law at Vinewood Park and the new rest rooms. A chain has been placed across the driveway en- trance to the park to deter possible further damage. The neighbors have indica- ted that anything out of order in the area will be immediately reported to the police department. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 26, 1971 - PAGE 4 TERMITE AND DRY ROT DAMAGE TO ANTON STADIUM City Manager reported there is evidence of termite and dry rot rot in the front pedestrian walkway of Anton Stadium. Treatment of the area will be completed prior to the graduation exercises which are scheduled at the stadium next month. DATE SET FOR FORMAL DEDICATION OF VINEWOOD PARK City Manager reported the Recreation and Parks Commission has set June 15th, 7:15 p.m. for formal dedication of Vinewood Park. Members of the Council, Recreation and Parks Commission and the Citizens Committee who worked on the design of said park will be participants for the dedication. ORR CREEK BRIDGE City Manager reported he has been requested to appear before the Board of Super- visors at the time the Orr Creek Bridge project is considered by the Board. County funds to replace said bridge were diverted to another project. City Manager stated that unless otherwise instructed he will take the same position the Council took at the time replacement of said bridge was originally discussed. Council instructed City Manager to proceed as originally instructed. TIME EXTENDED FOR BID OPENING FOR LIBRARY BLDG. City Manager reported the Architect has advised that bidder response has indicated justified reasons for extension of the bid opening date. City Manager recommended Council consider extension of the bid opening to June 15th at 2:00 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried to extend the time for receipt and opening of bids for the Mendocino County Free Library System Headquarters Building from June 8, 1971, 2:00 p.m. to June 15, 1971, 2:00 p.m. 1971-72 BUDGET City Manager reported the preliminary 1971-72 budget will be ready for presentation to the Council at the next meeting, June 2nd. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto referred to the General Information Memorandum as it pertained to courses of study underway by various fire department personnel and how it effects salaries. City Manager explained it would have no immediate effect but may at some time in the future when a program similar to the police department's program is instituted. Councilman Scotto asked when the Council would canvass ballots of the June 29th Special Election and was advised that a special meeting could be held for that purpose. Councilman Scotto referred to the proposed bike safety program and stressed the importance of such a program being conducted on a continuing basis. City Manager reported a continuing program is important and this is the plan of the Police Department in setting up the program. r Councilman Scotto expressed concern with the damage to Vinewood Park and stated he hoped it would not be necessary to fence the area because of said damage. Councilman Scotto asked the practicality of astro truf at Anton Stadium. City Manager will check the cost. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson asked that the street on the east side and south side of the park be given dust treatment. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 269 1971 - PAGE 5 MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard asked if the leach law adopted by the County is similar to that in effect in the city. The city and county ordinance is similar. Mayor Norgard asked the status of the joint venture with the County regarding the dog pound and was advised the County will possibly take over this facility in July. Mayor Norgard reported the people who worked in the Festival '71 were to be complimented for its success and for the added revenue it brought to the City. He also reported the work on the road into the Fairgrounds to slow down automobiles has diverted more traffic to Mazzoni Street which is now in poor condition. City Manager reported this is a dedicated street and received a minimum amount of maintenance. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m. �`1 y r i.. Mayo ATTEST: City Clerk