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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-02-70 442 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 2, 1970 The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:02 p.m. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, and Henderson present. Councilman Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of August 26, 1970, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #2590 to #2601 inclusive in the amount of $10,326.50 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING RE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE - 1100 N. PINE Public hearing was continued at 8:04 p.m. on abatement of a nuisance on property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Schmitz, 1100 North Pine Street, from August 19, 1970. City Manager reported a minor amount of additional work has been done, however, City requirements have not been met. Mr. Schmitz has been advised the recommenda- tion to the Council will be to adopt a resolution directing the Director of Public Works to abate the nuisance after a period of thirty days. There was no one present in the audience to speak on this subject. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried to close the public hearing on the above named nuisance abatement RESOLUTION NO. 71-9 ORDERING ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE (KURT G. SCHMITZ PROPIlIIY) On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 71-9 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Ordering The Director Of Public Works To Abate Nuisance". APPROVAL OF ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 70-17 (JEAN MORONI) City Manager reviewed Variance Application No. 70-17 by Jean Moroni to permit an eight foot fence on property line at 1304 W. Clay Street, zoned R-1. Planning Commission Minutes dated August 6, 1970, and Planning Commission Resolution No. 71-2 were read recommending said variance with the following special conditions: 1) Standard Condition 1 - 9. 2) In the event that the swimming pool be removed, the eight foot fence must be lowered to the standard six foot height. 3) The fence may not be extended beyond its present height and length. There was no one present in the audience to speak in opposition to the granting of said variance. The Council discussed the 6 foot fence height limitation set forth in the City Code and requested the Planning Commission discuss this requirement in the light of apparent need for higher fences where safety is a factor and to recommend ordinance changes if appropriate in their opinion. Council directed preparation of a resolution granting Variance No. 70-17 as recommended by the Planning Commission. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 2, 1970 - PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 71-10 GRANTING VARIANCE TO JEAN MORONI On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 71-10 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Jean Moroni". PROPOSED F.A.A. FLIGHT SERVICE STATION BUILDING The City Manager reported the bank has approved the financing of the proposed F.A.A. Flight Service Station Building as requested at a 7% rate of interest. F.A.A. has submitted a lease reflecting complete ammortization of the loan within a 15 year period of time, at which time the building would become property of the City and a new lease negotiated at that time. City Manager requested Council consider general approval of the project and postpone formal approval until a definite dollar amount is determined on the final size of the building. City Manager read a news release concerning the proposed building and the vital services provided by the Station. Council indicated their approval of the project as recommended. PURCHASE OF TIRES City Manager reported his intent to request Council consideration to authorize purchase of tires from the State Department of General Services. Based on preliminary prices received, it appeared to be desirable; however, development of other problems could result in no savings. The City will continue to make said purchases through local sources as in the past. RESOLUTION NO. 71-11 DECLARING EXISTING PUBLIC NUISANCE HAS BEEN ABATED (MRS. ARLYSS BROMM) -- On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 71-11 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Declaring That An Existing Public Nuisance Has Been Abated". PROPOSED CHANGES IN GARBAGE DISPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS City Manager continued the discussion of the proposed changes in the specifi- cations for the garbage disposal operation. He reported the sources from which correspondence has been received regarding opposition to the proposed changes. A majority of the protests were to the twice weekly pickup proposed and the resulting increase in the rates, all inclusive service with no option and the proposal for the City to do billing and collecting. To determine the policies of garbage operations in other cities, 57 inquiries were made. The 52 replies were informative and indicated there is no standard pattern or uniform procedure but indicate that an upward rate adjustment should be considered. The following people were present in the audience to speak regarding the proposed operation: Mr. Timothy W. O'Brien, Attorney - 150 North Pine Mr. Reuben Hohnstein - 365 Warren Drive Mr. Ed Gillespie - 332 Hillview Mr. Tom W. Walters, Santa Rosa The City Manager recommended the following revised changes in the garbage disposal operation for inclusion in specifications for consideration by the Council at a subsequent meeting: 1) Once a week pickup. 2) All inclusive service 3) Continuation of backyard pickup with unlimited amounts at curbside if properly prepared. 444 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 23, 1970 - PAGE 3 4) $1.75 monthly rate for containers less than 30 gallon size $2.50 regular monthly rate to include any amount in properly prepared bundles. 5) Change maximum on commercial rate to coincide with domestic fee. 6) Billing and collecting by contractor. Each Councilman voiced his opinion regarding proposed changes. There was general agreement to changes recommended by the City Manager with the exception of the monthly rate. City Manager will incorporate said changes in specifications for Council consideration next week. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN WORK STUDY PROGRAM City Manager read a letter dated August 28, 1970 from the County Superintendent of Schools requesting assistance in a work study program which is intended to aid in the reduction of unemployment of young people in the area. City Manager stated, in his opinion, this is a worthwhile program and that the City has regularly employed students in the summer months and would recommend that this practice be continued. City Manager was instructed to notify County Superin- tendent of Schools of City intent to continue present program. EMPLOYEES BARBEQUE City Manager reported the annual Barbeque for City employees and their families is scheduled for September 17th at 5:00 p.m. COMPLAINT VOICED Mr. Roy E. Seward, 423 Jones was present in the audience to report a complaint of a truck parked for a long period of time on Jones Street, near McPeak. Said truck is now up on blocks and it appears that some mechanical work is being done from time to time on said vehicle. The situation will be checked. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto expressed concern regarding the delay in budget hearings. City Manager reported the reason for the recommended delay was due to pending union negotiations. He reported another meeting is scheduled next week after which definite information may be available to proceed with budget hearings. Councilman Scotto noted the vacancies that exist in the Police Department along with the resulting overtime and asked when said vacancies will be filled. City Manager reported this has been delayed until after salaries are set for the coming year. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson asked if there were any projects which could be reviewed prior to salary decisions and was advised that projects in the Department of Public Works could be reviewed if Council desired. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson reported the overhanging trees in the 800 and 900 block on Perkins St. have not been cut. The matter will be taken care of. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:58 P.M. e» MAYOR ATTEST: it CITY CLERK