HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-13-70 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY 13, 1970
The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:06 p.m. with Mayor pro tempore Norgard, Councilmen Scotto and
Buxton present. Mayor Hill and Councilman Henderson were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was
unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of May 6, 1970, be approved
as submitted by the Clerk.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was
unanimously carried Special Warrants #1972 to #1973 inclusive, in the amount
of $269.00 be approved and ordered paid.
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY
PLANS OF CITY LIBRARY
Mr. Max Kappeler, Architect, gave a detailed presentation of the preliminary
drawings and cost estimates of the proposed City Library. The proposed 10,730
square foot structure will cost an estimated $319,500 which includes $8,000 for
recompacting existing fill; an item not anticipated in the schematic estimate.
The long lasting, easy maintenance materials to be used on the interior and
exterior as well as the proposed color scheme were presented for Council con-
sideration. General Council discussion followed.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani
mously carried to approve the preliminary plans and cost estimates as presented
and instruct the architect to continue with the completion of the working draw-
ings.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED (TEXACO INC.)
The City Manager reviewed a claim filed by J. P. Slater for Texaco Inc. in the
amount of $1701.00 to replace a concrete retaining wall and chain link fence
on top of said retaining wall at the Texaco Bulk Plant, 302 Talmage Road.
Claimant alleged said damage resulted after the City narrowed the creek bed at
the Cunningham Street crossing causing water to undercut the property and dest-foy
the retaining wall. It was recommended the claim be denied.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unanimously
carried the claim for damages by Texaco Inc. in the amount of $1701 be denied.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED
(MRS. EDNA L. SANDERS)
The City Manager reviewed a claim filed by Mrs. Edna L. Sanders, Box 17, Philo',
in the amount of $39.99. Claimant alleged injuries were the result of a fall
off the bottom step of the bookmobile while said vehicle was parked in Booneville.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani-
mously carried the claim for damages by Mrs. Edna L. Sanders in the amount of
$39.00 be denied.
REQUEST FROM REDWOOD EMPIRE DIVISION
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
City Manager reported a communique from the Secretary of the Redwood Empire
Division League of California Cities requested an opinion regarding abandonment
of the annual April meeting. The attendance at said meeting is usually low
because of a very busy period during elections and the subsequent changes in
Mayor and Council seats. There was no opposition to the April Quarterly
meeting. Notification that said meeting not be abandoned will be forwarded to
the Redwood Empire Division League office.
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City Manager reported the presentation of the Spirit of ' 76 - Twentieth Century
capital improvement program to the Planning Commission was received with enthusiasm.
This is the first planning assignment in which the members had been asked to
participate and it appears the Commission will work diligently on said program.
CHANGES IN OPERATION OF
ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM
City Manager reported increased effort will be put forth to alleviate the loose
dog problem. This can be accomplished with more rigid enforcement of existing
controls, staggered schedule of the Poundmaster to include early evening hours,
and adequate publicity to allow citizens to become aware of the problem. A
quarterly animal control report will be made to the Council.
APPROVAL OF VARIANCE APPL
NO. 70-11 (ANN FAAHS)
City Manager reviewed Variance Application No. 70-11 by Ann Faahs to permit the
addition of one operator to the existing beauty shop at 680 Orchard Avenue.
Variance Application No. 68-11 restricted the use to one operator. The Planning
Commission Questionnaire and Minutes dated May 7, 1970, were also reviewed.
Applicant's questionnaire indicated a willingness to install curb, gutter, and
sidewalk immediately adjacent to the property with the cooperation of other
property owners in the neighborhood. Planning Commission Resolution No. 70-14
recommended granting said variance with the following special conditions to be
imposed:
1) That Condition No. 3 of Variance No. 68-11 is hereby
amended to read:
3) Beauty shop shall be limited to not more than two
operators.
All other conditions of Variance No. 68-11 to continue in full
force and effect.'
City Manager recommended curb, gutter, and sidewalk installation be required of
applicant to be consistent with City requirements for such installation as a
condition of variances granted other professional type operations. Council
agreed that curb, gutter and sidewalk is a necessary requirement; however, there
was general Council discussion as to whether or not this should be a condition
of this variance since it was not a requirement at the time the original
variance was granted.
On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani-
mously carried to direct the preparation of a resolution granting Variance No.
70-11 as recommended by the Planning Commission.
ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL TOPICS MONEY
City Manager reported a letter dated May 5, 1970, from the Department of Public
Works, Sacramento has advised of the apportionment of $53, 181 representing the
City's share in the allocation of federal TOPICS funds for the 1970-71 fiscal
year. The City had bwen previously advised of a similar apportionment for
1969-70. The funds are to be used on street projects oriented to traffic
safety. The City will participate to the extent of approximately 28% of the
total project cost. July 31, 1970 is the deadline for notification of the
City's intent to participate. City Manager recommended that Gobbi Street be
the first project for use of a portion of the allocation and that the Department
--.- of Public Works, Sacramento, be so notified.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unanimously
carried to express the intent to use the federal TOPICS funds for the fiscal years
1969-70 and 1970-71 apportioned to the City.
PROCLAMATION - ANNUAL SALE OF
BUDDY POPPIES & FLANDERS POPPIES
Mayor pro tem proclaimed May 22nd and 23rd as the time for the annual sale of
Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and its Auxiliary and the Flanders
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Poppies by the American Legion Auxiliary, and urged citizens of the community to
contribute generously to its support on the days set aside for the distribution
of these symbols of loyalty to this city.
COMMITTEE ON AIR POLLUTION
City Manager reported the County Administrator has advised that a committee on
air pollution will be named to work with the Board of Supervisors over the next
several months and requested a representative from the Council to be a member of
said committee. Councilman Scotto will be the Council representative to the
committee.
MAYORS' & COUNCILMENS' INSTITUTE
City Manager advised the Council the above named institute will be held in Los
Angeles, May 20 - 22nd.
COUNCILMAN BUXTON
Councilman Buxton referred to the library plans and stated he was not opposed
to the location of the library, but was concerned about negotiations regarding
reopening the project with the County and possible availability of state funds.
Councilman Buxton asked if the Planning Commission had been asked to explore
the proposed city complex. City Manager advised the Planning Commission is
now working on this phase of capital improvements.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further regular business, the Mayor pro tempore declared the
meeting adjourned at 10:11 p.m.
Mayor pro tempore':-''
ATTEST:
City Clerk