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Home My WebLink AboutMin 12-09-70 476 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 9, 1970 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 7:04 p.m. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Simpson present. Councilmen Buxton and Henderson were absent. BUDGET DISCUSSION Each Councilman had, prior to this meeting, reviewed the budget as presented and its proposed revisions in a memorandum dated December 2, 1970, submitted by the City Manager COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS TIME - 7:07 P.M. Questions resulting from said review were discussed and answered by the City Manager after which the City Chamber of Commerce budget request in the amount of $18,512 was considered. The City Manager's recommended allocation to the Chamber of Commerce was $6000. Council consensus reitereated the City Manager's opinion that Chamber accomplishments the past year have been greater than in previous years. Each Councilman stated his thinking of the importance of the function of the Chamber of Commerce and the extent to which the City should give its support. The following persons were present in the audience to speak in favor of the budget request and each stated reasons why, in their opinion, the Chamber of Commerce had been a valuable functioning agency in the City: Mr. Woodtj White, School Way, Redwood Valley Mr. Ira Brannon, 161 Laws Avenue Mr. George Kuck, North Redwood Highway Mr. Jim Kelly, Manager, City Chamber of Commerce. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to approve an allocation to the City Chamber of Commerce for the fiscal year 1970-71 in the amount of $9500. MAYOR NORGARD DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8: 36 P.M. The Council reconvened at 8:43 to consider the County Chamber of Commerce budget request. On a motion by Councilman Scotto seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously ca carried to approve the County Chamber of Commerce budget in the amount of 10% of the revenue from the room occupancy tax. (1969-70) . On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving the 1970-71 budget with the deletion of the projects recommended in the City Manager's memorandum dated December 2, 1970, and the addition of the position of Administrative Assistant to the list of positions to be abolished. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried to direct the City Manager to report to the Council monthly regarding the City's cash balance and project costs and status. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of December 2, 1970, 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 #3803 to #3935 inclusive for the period from November 16th through November 30, 1970, in the total amount of $44,139.24 be approved and ordered paid. 477 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 9, 1970 - PAGE 2 SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried Special Warrants #3009 to #3012 inclusive in the total amount of $5918.06 be approved and ordered paid. PROPOSED URGENCY ORDINANCE SEMINARY AVENUE ISLANDS) The City Attorney reported subject to ordinance to prohibit use of the park area located on Seminary Avenue was not ready for Council consideration because of legal problems encountered. It has been determined that the islands on Seminary Avenue were, by minute action April 20, 1929, designated Purdy Parks; however, the area has not been dedicated as such. Further research will be made to prepare an enforceable legal document for Council consideration. Mr. Barry Wood, Legal Services Foundation, 107 W. Perkins, was present in the audience to state, in his opinion, sufficient laws are in existence to handle the problem which is alleged to exist on Seminary Avenue. City Manager and City Attorney explained the City's position in the matter. REPORT OF DISCUSSION RE REGIONAL PARK (LOW GAP RD.) The City Manager reported a meeting with the County Administrator regarding subject park resulted in the following information: 1) The proposed park can be used for overnight camping with a reasonable fee to be charged. 2) Restrooms can be sewered with septic tanks which will result in a financial saving. 3) Approval of private park concessions granted if desired. 4) The County will prepare a proposal of the cost distribution for maintenance and operation of the proposed park. After receipt of said proposal from the County, a recommendation will be developed 1 for Council consideration. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 71-3 APPROVED (UKIAH GENERAL HOSPITAL) Variance Application No. 71-3 by Ukiah General Hospital (Lawrence F. Heise, Administrator) to permit construction of a parking lot on parcel located at 609 Holden Street, zoned R-1, plot plan, and minutes of the Planning Commission dated November 19, 1970, were reviewed by the City Manager. Planning Commission Resolution No. 71-8 recommending the granting of the variance subject to the following special conditions was read by the City Manager: 1) Standard Conditions 1 - 9. 2) Both east and west property lines be fenced with cyclone type fencing with redwood slats. Fencing to be 3 feet high in the setback area on Holden and 6 feet high the remainder of the distance. 3) The parking lot be paved except for landscaped areas and graded in such manner that all drainage will be conveyed either to Holden Street or through the hospital property to the south to Dora Street. No surface drainage to be permitted to encroach on adjacent properties. 4) Lighting shall be properly screened and directed in such a manner as to eliminate any possible nuisance to adjacent properties. 5) Signs be limited to one sign on Holden indicating "Hospital Parking, --- Exit Only". There were no written or verbal protests to the granting of the proposed variance. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 71-3 as recommended by the Planning Commission. PARK PROPOSAL The City Manager reported a proposal has been made to purchase, for park purposes, a parcel located east of the freeway. Council will be advised as soon as a reply is received from the owner of said property. A memorandum from the Planning 478 MINUTES OF THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 9, 1970 - PAGE 3 Commission urged the purchase of the property as soon as possible. A park site on this side of town was listed as top priority by the Recreation and Parks Commission. PROPOSED STOP LIGHTS ON STATE STREET Mr. Don Daniels, Daniels Steel and Machine Works, 160 Brush Street, was present �. ... in the audience to ask if, in the State Street relinquishment, was a stop light proposed to be installed on State Street at the corners of Low Gap Road and Brush Street. Mr. Daniels was informed that this is the plan. COUNCILMAN BUXTON Councilman Buxton reported he had talked with Councilman Henderson who expressed his concern regarding adoption of the budget and his interest in both the City and County Chambers of Commerce and stated he was sure he would be pleased with Council action in this regard. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson asked if federal funds were available to hire consultants for various capital improvement projects and studies. The City Manager advised there was not a direct answer at this time, however, there is new legislation in this regard which the City Attorney will report on at a later date. Councilman Simpson, the Council representative to the Local Agency Formation Commission, gave a report of the meeting he recently attended. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. to reconvene in personnel session. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk