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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-22-70 4 ? MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 22, 1970 The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor pro tempore Henderson, Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, and Simpson present. Mayor Norgard was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of July 15, 1970, be approved as sub- I- -- mitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #2508 to #2652 inclusive for the period of July 1 through July 15, 1970, be approved in the total amount of $46,854.03. City Manager stated this report totally clears the checks which were lost in the mail several months ago. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #2387 to #2400 inclusive, in the amount of $2,518.53 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING ON ABATEMENT OF BUILDINGS (755 SOUTH STATE & 1100 NORTH PINE) Public hearing was declared open at 8:03 p.m. on the abatement of dilapidated buildings located at 755 South State Street, owned by Mrs. Arlyss Bromm; and 1100 North Pine Street owned by Mr. and Mrs. Kurt G. Schmitz. It was explained the purpose of the public hearing is to determine whether or not the buildings should be abated and if so, to give orders to the Director of Public Works to abate same, the -cost of which to be assessed to the individual property owners. The following items were placed on file: 1) Resolution Nos. 70-31 and 70-32 - "Resolution Of Intent To Begin Abatement Proceedings". 2) Affidavits of Posting and Mailing. 3) Photographs of subject property taken this date at 4:30 p.m. 4) Resolution Nos. 70-34 and 70-35 - setting time of public hearing regarding abatement proceedings. Indications are that both parties intent to clean up the existing hazards. There was no one present in the audience to speak regarding the abatement pro- ceedings. City Manager stated alternatives Council could take at this point. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried public hearing on abatement of dilapidated buildings located at 755 South State Street and 1100 North Pine Street be continued to August 19, 1970. APPROVAL OF EXEMPTION FROM PARKING REQUIREMENTS (PACIFIC TELEPHONE CO.) City Manager read a letter dated July 8, 1970, from the Pacific Telephone Company requesting exemption from parking requirements in connection with proposed addition to communications equipment building located at 305 West Stephenson Street. The proposed building is located within the boundaries of the Parking Distruck No. 1 and as such may be exempt from said parking requirements upon approval by the Council. Council discussed requirements necessary for the area proposed for parking and determined said area shall be graded, paved, and striped to meet all engineering requirements. Company representatives, D.J. Balfour, Jerry Pericic, and Ed Bean, were present in the audience and indicated their agreement to comply with all requirements. 428 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 22, 1970-PAGE 2 on a motion by Councilman"Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried to exempt Pacific Telephone Company from parking requirements in con- nection with proposed addition to communications equipment building located at 305 West Stephensen Street, as provided for in Section 9165 of the Ukiah City Code subject to all improvements of on site parking meeting requirements of the City Engineer. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY LIBRARY BUILDING PLANS - -- The architect reviewed the revised preliminary drawings of the proposed library building, noting the areas of change resulting from the enlargement of the facility for joint use. A breakdown of the preliminary cost estimate of the 14,510 square foot facility dated July 14, 1970, was distributed to the Council. City Manager recommended approval of the preliminary drawings subject to setback requirements and review of the feasibility of the use of a dumb-waiter instead of an elevator. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to approve the preliminary drawings of the library building as recommended by the City Manager. The preliminary drawings will be presented to the Board of Supervisors to permit review of the project. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT & GRANT OF EASEMENT TO ACCEPT SEWER LINE EASEMENT (BONINI & MORSE) The City Manager presented for Council consideration Agreement and Grant of Easements necessary to the acceptance of sewer line easements through properties owned by Louis Bonini and Katie Bonini and Paul D. Morse, Jr. and Diane C. Morse located easterly of Evans Street. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the Agreement and Grant of Easement between the City of Ukiah and Louis Bonini and Katie Bonini be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the Agreement and Grant Easement between the City of Ukiah and Paul D. Morse, Jr. and Diane C. Morse be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR CONCRETE WORK ON CLAY STREET - STATE TO OAK STS. City Manager reviewed the specifications for construction of concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, curb returns and valley gutters on Clay Street between State Street and Oak Street and recommended the bid call be August 18, 19702 2:00 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for concrete work on Clay Street as recommended by the City Manager, bids to be received prior to August 18, 19702 2:00 p.m. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL � . FOR BIDS FOR CONCRETE BLOCK COMFORT BUILDING AT VINEWOOD PARK City Manager reviewed the specifications for construction of concrete block comfort building at Vinewood Park and recommend the bid call be August 18, 1970, 2:00 p.m. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 22, 1970 - PAGE 3 On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for construction of concrete block comfort building at Vinewood Park as recommended by the City Manager. CAROUSEL CARPET COMPANY OPEN HOUSE The City Manager read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce inviting the Council to the Carousel Carpet Company Open House Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m. COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD i For Council information, attendance records of all commission members were distri- buted. Attendance record will be prepared on a monthly basis for Council review annually. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked about the down time with the police vehicles and was advised how the immediate problems had been solved. City Manager reported there will be a specific budget recommendation regarding said vehicles. .Councilman Scotto inquired about the sale of police vehicles no longer in use. City Manager reported $1,940 was received for the five units. Bids previously received and rejected on the units, excluding the Fire Chief's vehicle, was $1,000. Councilman Scotto again referred to the hole in the sidewalk at 100 E. Smith. COUNCILMAN BUXTON On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to direct the City Manager to forward a letter of welcome to Boise Cascade who will be locating their particle board plant in Ukiah and to -- thank the Board of Supervisors for their part in the location. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson asked the plan for streets which have been temporarily disabled by PG&E, particularly North Oak. City Engineer explained. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON Mayor pro tem Henderson inquired about the Spirit of 176 program. A written report will be presented at the next meeting. Mayor pro tem Henderson reported he attended the Redwood Division League of California Cities meeting in Eureka. There was concern shown for the lack of interest and attendance at these meetings. Inquiries were made for host cities fot future meetings. Mayor pro tem Henderson tentatively volunteered Ukiah for the meeting in January. Council cooperation in getting an adequate meeting place was requested. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:47 P.M. MAYOR PRO TEM ATTEST: CITY CLERK