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Home My WebLink AboutMin 03-25-70 4' Q f MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 25, 1970 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 p.m. with Mayor Henderson, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, and Hill present. Councilman Norgard was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of March 18, 1970, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS 1100 N. PINE - KURT G. SCHMITZ 755 S. STATE - MRS . ARLYSS BROMM City Attorney reported the Chief Building Inspector has made several con- tacts with owners of properties located at 1100 North Pine Street and 755 South State Street requesting abatement of fire damaged buildings. To date no effort has been made by the respective owners to abate said build- ings. It was recommended abatement proceedings begin pursuant to Division 3, Chapter 10, of the Ukiah City Code and the Council consider adoption of a resolution to begin such proceedings. RESOLUTION NO. 70-19 OF INTENT TO BEGIN ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS (MRS. ARLYSS BROMM-755 S. STATE) On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 70-19 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of Intent To Begin Abatement Proceedings). RESOLUTION NO. 70-20 OF INTENT TO BEGIN ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS (MR. & MRS. KURT G. SCHMITZ 1100 N. PINE STREET) -_ On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 70-20 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of Intent To Begin Abatement Proceedings) . DATE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS FOR BROMM & SCHMITZ PROPERTIES On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried May 20, 1970, to be the date set for public hearing re. abate- ment of property located at 755 South State owned by Mrs. Arlyss Bromm, and property located at 1100 North Pine owned by Mr. & Mrs. Kurt G. Schmitz. RESOLUTION NO. 70-21 URGING LEGISLATION TO PERMIT REVENUE BOND FINANCING FOR ELECTRICAL FACILITIES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 70-21 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Urging The Enactment Of Legislation Which Would Permit General Law Cities To Issue Revenue Bonds For Extensions. And Improvements To Municipal Electric Distribution And Generation Facilities". DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS City Attorney reported various changes have been made in the bill regarding disclosure of assets and the final filing date changed to April 30th. Council will be advised when all changes have been finalized. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 25, 1970 - PAGE 2 AWARD OF BID FOR CITY HALL MARQUEE TO ACME AUTO TRIM AND AWNING COMPANY Tabulation of bids received for City Hall building marquee were reviewed as follows: Acme Auto Trim & Awning Company - $2,631.19 - � Nolan Hunt $3,600.00 The City Manager recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Acme Trim and Awning Company. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the bids for City Hall marquee be awarded as recom- mended by the City Manager. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR TRANSFORMERS OF VARIOUS SIZES The City Manager reviewed the specifications for transformers of various sizes for stock, some of which are scheduled for use in the near future and recommended the bid call be April 14, 1970, at 2:00 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to-call for bids for thirty transformers of various sizes, bids to be received prior to April 14, 1970, 2:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF USE OF ANTON STADIUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONIES City Manager reported the Recreation and Parks Commission has approved a request from the High School for use of Anton Stadium for graduation ceremonies and asked Council consideration of said request. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried to approve use of Anton Stadium for High School graduation ceremonies June 12, 1970. ORR STREET BRIDGE City Manager distributed to the Council a report he presented to the Board of Supervisors requesting their consideration of construction of a permanent two way structure over Orr Creek instead of the proposed railroad car. A scheduleshowing the total amount of county road taxes paid by the City over the past ten years was also presented for information of the Board. After discussion, the Board of Supervisors approved the No. 1 Alternate which had been submitted by the County Director of Public Works to build a structure over Orr Creek at an estimated cost of $50,000. RESOLUTION NO. 70-22 OPPOSING ENACTMENT OF A.B. 908 On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 70-22 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Opposing Enactment Of A.B. 908". t� MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 25, 1970 - PAGE 3 VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 70-8 FOR BOARDING HOME REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION The City Manager reviewed Application No. 70-8 from Charles and Mabel Renfro for a boarding home for the aged at 410 Clara Avenue in addition to the present operation at 404 Clara, zoned R-1. Questionnaire and plot plan were reviewed and Planning Commission minutes dated March 19, 1970 were read. Planning Commission Resolution No. 70-11 recommending said variance be granted was also read by the City Manager. City Manager reported subject property will meet all requirements of the building and fire code as well as state building requirements and recom- mended, in the event of approval, occupancy be permitted only after clear- ance from the Fire and Building Departments. City Manager also asked that the Council consider the requirement for construction of sidewalk access across both properties owned by applicant. Council discussion followed. There was no one present to speak in opposition to the granting of the application. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried to refer Variance Application No. 70-8 back to the Planning Commission for consideration of the following points: 1) Use of the previous building by more than the maximum number permitted for this type operation in one location. 2) Adequacy of cooking and laundry facilities for the additional occupants. 3) Consideration of the possibility of the present complex increasing to 3 or 4 units in different locations. 4) Delayed occupancy pending required approvals. 5) Requirement for construction of sidewalk in front of both properties. COMMUNIQUE: BUREAU OF CENSUS City Manager read a communique from the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census asking for support for the 1970 Census of Population and Housing. Each municipality is urged to issue an appropriate message urging the cooperation necessary for a successful census. An appropriate proclama- tion will be prepared for declaration by the Mayor. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook reported he had an inquiry about the proposed restaurant ordi- nance which includes regulation of food vending machines and requested that said ordinance be distributed to the Council to allow time for study perior to consideration at a Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Henderson declared the meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. L.. _ - _. .. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK