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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-23-70 4 i ,45" (l - MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 23, 1970 The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:03 p.m. with Mayor pro tempore Henderson, Councilmen Scotto, and Simpson present. Mayor Norgard and Councilman Buxton were absent. City Manager Lyell C. Cash was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On amodmby Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of September 16, 1970, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #2718 to #2721 inclusive in the amount of $3,508.92 be approved and ordered paid. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #3087 to #3221 inclusive for the period of September 1st through September 15, 1970, be approved in the total amount of $43,800.76. UKIAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUDGET Mayor pro tem Henderson reported presentation of the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce budget request will be deleted from the agenda due to the fact that a full Council is not present. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR REFUSE COLLECTION CONTRACT Acting City Manager A. S. Kruth distributed to the Council copies of the speci- fications for refuse collection contract prepared in accordance with Council direction and recommended the bid call be October 13, 1970, 2:00 p.m. The necessity of priorapproval by legal counsel of said specifications was discussed. It was noted the specifications were prepared in virtually the same form used in the contract under which we are now operating. Acting City Manager Kruth also reported the City Attorney will be on duty prior to the proposed bid opening to allow time for his review of said specifications. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to authorize the Clerk to call for bids for refuse collection contract, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. , October 13, 1970, the City Attorney to review and approve as to legal form. APPROVAL OF VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 70-20 (FAIRWAY OAKS COMPANY) Acting City Manager reviewed Variance Application No. 70-20 by Fairway Oaks Company to permit deviations from R-1-B-2 site area and yard requirements on Fairways Oaks SubDivision Unit #5. Planning Commission Minutes dated August 20, 1970, and Planning Commission Resolution No. 71-5 dated September 17, 1970, were read recommending granting said variance with the following special conditions: 1) Standard Conditions No: 1 - 9. 2) Building site area may be reduced to a minimum of 9000 sq. ft. per site. 3) Front yards may be reduced to 20 ft. Rear yards may be reduced to 20 ft. Side yards may be reduced to 6 ft. , both sides. 4) Lot width on all lots to remain according to Code at 75' . Mr. Ed, Carpenter, Civil Engineer, representing Fairway Oaks Company was present in the audience. There was no one present in the audience to speak in opposition to the granting of said variance. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 23, 1970 - PAGE 2 Council directed preparation of a resolution granting Variance No. 70-20 as recommended by the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 71-12 GRANTING VARIANCE TO FAIRWAY OAKS COMPANY On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 71-12 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk -- be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Fairway Oaks Company". i APPROVAL OF VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 71-1 (ROSE CURTIS) Acting City Manager reviewed Variance Application No. 71-1 by Rose Curtis to permit a Rest Home at 577 Clara Avenue, zoned R-1. Planning Commission Minutes dated September 17, 1970, and Planning Commission Resolution No. 71-6 dated September 21, 1970, were read recommending granting said variance with the following special conditions: 1) Standard Conditions 1 - 9. 2) Curbs, gutters and sidewalks be provided by the applicant at such time as the City determines its construction to be advisable. 3) That this Variance be limited to the use of the present applicant only. Mrs. Rose Curtis was present in the audience on behalf of the application. There was no one present in the audience to speak in opposition to granting said variance. Council directed preparation of a resolution granting Variance No. 71-1 as recommended by the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 71-13 GRANTING VARIANCE TO ROSE CURTIS (REST HOME) On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 71-13 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Rose Curtis". APPROVAL OF VARIANCE APPLICATION N0. 71-2 (UKIAH GENERAL HOSPITAL) Acting City Manager reviewed Variance Application No. 71-2 by Ukiah General Hospital to construct an addition to the existing hospital, utilizing the property at 412 Jones Street, zoned R-1. Planning Commission Minutes dated September 17, 1970, and Planning Commission Resolution No. 71-7 dated September 21, 1970, were read recommending granting said variance with the following special conditions: 1) Standard Conditions 1 - 9. 2) Parking area and landscaping be provided as shown on the site plan and maintained throughout the life of the Variance. 3) That the existing drainage channel be piped the remaining distance to the west boundary of the hospital property. 4) That any parking lot lighting be screened to prevent light nuisance to adjacent properties. Mr. Lawrence F. Heise was present in the audience and spoke on behalf of the application. There was no one present in the audience to speak in opposition — to granting said variance. Council directed preparation of a resolution granting Variance No. 71-2 as recommended by the Planning Commission. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 23, 1970 - PAGE 3 RESOLUTION NO. 71-14 GRANTING VARIANCE TO UKIAH GENERAL HOSPITAL On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 71-14 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Ukiah General Hospital". APPROVAL OF EXPANSION OF POWER LINE EASEMENT OVER CITY DISPOSAL AREA PROPERTY Acting City Manager read a right of way agreement to increase the width of a Pacific Gas and Electric Company power line easement over City disposal area property to allow a reconductoring of the main feeder into the Ukiah Valley. Pacific Gas and Electric Company proposes to pay $500 for said easement. Acting City Manager recommended favorable consideration of the agreement. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried to approve right of way agreement for expansion of Pacific Gas and Electric Company power line easement over City Disposal Area Property and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. ANNEXATION REQUEST (JOSEPH L. FOUTZ & STELLA L.FOUTZ) Acting City Manager read a letter dated September 22, 1970, from Joseph L. and Stella L. Foutz requesting commencement of annexation proceedings of property located on East Gobbi Street. A map and legal description of said property was a part of the letter.. The matter was recommended for staff re- view and subsequent recommendation to the Council. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the request for annexation proceedings by Joseph L. and Stella L. Foutz be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney and details of said meeting reported to the Council at a subsequent meeting. CITY ATTORNEY (RANDALL A. HAYS) Acting City Manager reported Mr. Randall A. Hays, formerly of Ukiah and presently employed by a San Jose law firm accepted the position of City Attorney and will report to work October 5, 1970. JOSEPH L. FOUTZ Mr. Joseph L. Foutz gave a brief report of his plans for subject property pro- posed for annexation and requested prompt consideration by theCouncil. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked if a mail slot could be put in the front door for the convenience of those paying utility bills after office hours. Councilman Scotto asked the status of information concerning meter fine collection boxes in the vicinity of the courthouse. Acting City Manager reported he was of the opinion that their use in other cities had presented problems. The details of the matter will be reported at a subsequent meeting. x Councilman Scotto asked if business licenses required of contractors provide protection to the public in case of accident while contractor is performing his work. Acting City Manager explained business licenses are issued for revenue, not as a regulatory measure, therefore a firm is not examined as to its qualifications to conduct the business prior to the issuance of a business license. Councilman Scotto was of the opinion that the City should have pro- tection in this regard. The matter will be referred to the City Manager 453 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 23, 1970 - PAGE 4 COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson asked progress of meeting and conferring with union re- presentatives. Acting City Manager reported a meeting is scheduled Friday of this week. Councilman Simpson reported he is ready to meet with the committee to arrange coordinated meetings with the Council and other commissions. Mayor pro tem stated he would arrange for said meeting as soon as possible. CITY COUNCIL On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried to commend Mr. Gus O'Farrell for his interest and work as Chamber of Commerce President. City Manager was directed to write a letter of commendation to Mr. O'Farrell and wish him well in his new job. Mr. O'Farrell was present in the audience and expressed his thanks to the Council and stated it has been a pleasure to see the fairness and justice with which the Council operates. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, Mayor pro tem Henderson declared the meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. MAYOR PRO TEM ATTEST: Z' CITY CLPRK