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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-04-70 369 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 4, 1970 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor pro tem Hill, Councilmen Scotto, Crook and Norgard present. Mayor Henderson was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Mayor pro tem Hill, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of February 18, 1970, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Library Payroll Warrants #1054 to #1077 inclusive and City Payroll Warrants #1288 to #1423 inclusive for the period of February 16th through February 28, 1970, be approved in the total amount of $47,262.73. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Special Warrant #1668 in the amount of $145. 16 and Special Warrants #1669 to #1680 inclusive in the total amount of $7,387. 16 be approved and ordered paid. PROPOSED BURNING ORDINANCE The proposed burning ordinance, copies of which had been previously distri- buted to the Council, was reviewed in detail by the City Attorney. Addi- tions to and deletions from the proposed ordinance were enumerated by the City Attorney. General Council discussion followed. The City Attorney will incorporate changes in said ordinance for subsequent consideration by the Council. MAYOR HENDERSON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT - 8:32 P.M. RESOL.NO,., .30-12 ESTABLISHING .VOTING PRECINCTS, FIXING';POLLING- PLACES & HOURS & APPOINTING KLEOTION OFFICERS & FIXING COMPENSATION THEREOF On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 70-12 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Establishing Consolidated Voting Precincts For General Municipal Election, Consisting Of Regular & Consolidated Voting Precincts, Fixing Polling Places Therefor And Hours Polls Will Be Open, And Appointing Election Officers And Fixing Compensation Thereof". DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS City Attorney reported it appears that a change in the Disclosure of Assets law is not likely to appear prior to the Municipal Election, April 14th. APPA WEEKLY NEWSLETTER City of San Diego has hired the consulting firm, Wilsay & Ham, Arcadia, Califor- nia, to study alternatives for the city, including a proposed municipal takeover, when the 50 year franchise of San Diego Gas & Electric Company expires September 27, 1970. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 603 ADDING, AMENDING, & REPEALING SECTIONS OF CODE (BUSINESS LICENSE) On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 603, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Adding, Amending, And Repealing Sections of Chapter 1, Division 2 Of The Ukiah City Code", and to waive the reading of same. 7 0 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 4, 1970 - PAGE 2 REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR CITY HALL MARQUEE City Manager reviewed the specifications for construction of marquees on the City Hall building and recommended the bid call be prior to March 24, 1970, 2:00 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for construction of �- marquees on City Hall building, bids to be received to 2:00 p.m. , March 24, 1970. COUNTY LIBRARY PROPOSAL REJECTED City Manager reported the three representatives from the City met with the two County representatives to continue the discussion of a joint library operation and attempt to reduce the points of conflict. The County proposed to pay the increase in cost resulting from the addition to the plan used by the City of 2500 square feet of basement and 1600 square feet of additional main floor area. The County also agreed to use the ratio of the increased cost to the total building cost as their portion of land cost and architect fees. Also included in the County' s proposal was the development of a formula for periodic determination of resident vs. non-resident use of the walk-in section of the library with such. formula being used for the distribution of cost between the City and County for general library service with all bookmobile costs being paid for by the County. The committee agreed that alternate methods of pro- cedure would be (1) for the City to construct sufficient area for bookmobile operation within the building and lease to the County. If this were done the County would not be agreeable to pay a formula determined portion of cost of main library operation. (2) The possibility for the City to join the County library system. (3) To operate two systems under completely independent administration. The City Manager' s recommendation was that the proposal be rejected based on these points: 1) The proposed participation, in his opinion, does not represent the County's fair share of cost for use of the proposed building. 2) Change in the ratio factor from the amount proposed by the County in the original contract cannot be justified. Councilman Hill's recommendation was that the County proposal be accepted based on these points: 1) County's financial participation as proposed was better than no County financing under a non participating program. 2) County participation would eliminate the City bearing the total cost of "walk in" traffic by non-City residents and would eliminate expense of duplication of reference work. Council conducted a discussion of various aspects of the County' s proposal as well as points enumerated by the City Manager and Councilman Hill. Councilman Hill made a motion seconded by Mayor Henderson that the City accept the County' s offer to participate in a joint library operation to the extent of the increase in cost resulting from the addition to the plan used by the City of 2500 square feet of basement and 1600 square feet of additional main floor area and proceed to develop a formula for operation of the library which will be acceptable to both parties. The following roll call vote defeated the motion: AYES: Councilmen Hill and Mayor Henderson NOES: Councilmen Scotto, Crook, and Norgard ABSENT: None. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was carried by the following roll call vote to proceed with the building of a City library building as budgeted without participation by the County. AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Norgard, and Hill NOES: Mayor Henderson ABSENT: None. MAYOR HENDERSON DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AT THIS POINT - 10:15 P.M. 7,71. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 4, 1970 - PAGE 3 APPROVAL OF VARIANCE APPL. NOS. 70-5 & 70-6 (DR. DWAIN BLOCHER) The City Manager reviewed Application No. 70-5 and 70-6 by Dr. Dwain Blocher. Application No. 70-5 requested permission to add a dental office to existing dental building on parcel zoned R-3 located at 413 W. Standley Street. Appli- cation No. 70-6 requested permission to use property located at 417 W. Standley for a parking lot, parcel oned R-3. The Questionnaires and plot plans were -- reviewed and Planning Commission minutes dated February 19, 1970, and Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 70-8 and 70-9 recommending granting with the following stipulations was read by the City Manager: Application No. 70-5 - 1) Standard Conditions Nos. 1 - 9 2) A minimum of four off street parking places to be provided by the applicant on the proposed parking lot at 417 W. Standley Street. These four places to be provided for the exclusive use of the dental patients. 3) The minimum rear year space is to be limited to five feet. Application No. 70-6 - 1) Standard Conditions Nos. 1 - 9 2) That the parking area be paved. Said paving be required to meet the approval of the City Engineer. 3) That there be a minimum of 10 parking spaces. Layout of said spaces to be approved by the City Engineer to eliminate backing out of Bush Street. There was no one present to speak in opposition to the granting of the pro- posed applications. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried to prepare a resolution granting Variance Application Nos. 70-5 and 70-6 to Dr. Dwain Blocher as recommended by the Planning Commission. APPROVAL OF EXPANSION OF ROTARY CLUB "FLY IN" City Manager read a letter from the Rotary Club requesting the annual "Fly In" be expanded to include Saturday, July 18, 1970, as well as July 19th, previously approved. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried to approve the request from the Rotary Club for expansion of the "Fly-In". RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF CARNIVAL BUSINESS LICENSE (FOLEY & BURKE SHOWS) City Manager requested retroactive approval of carnival license for Foley & Burke Shows for February 26th through March 1, 1970, inclusive. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried to approve the issuance of a business license to Foley and Burke shows as recommended. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT AT PARK On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unani- mously carried to approve the use of the park and a portion of the golf course for the annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt on March 29, 1970 as requested by said Club. PETITION REQUESTING RELOCATION OF SOFTBALL DIAMOND AT GIORNO PARK The City Manager read a petition from six property owners in the vicinity of the Giorno Park softball diamond requesting that said softball diamond be re- located. The matter was referred to the Recreation and Parks Commission and was discussed by said commission at their February 24th meeting. The problem will be outlined more specifically with a recommendation at a later date. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 4, 1970 - PAGE 4 APPROVAL OF GRAZING LEASE _(OLIVER F. & HELEN L. HARMON) The City Manager reported the tenant of City owned disposal area property had requested a one year extension of the grazing lease. It was explained that there are costs to the City as well as advantages in keeping the property leased but that a comparison of the two prompted the recommendation that the lease be extended for one year at the existing rate of $300.00 per year. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unani- mously carried the lease of property at the City Disposal area to Oliver F. and Helen L. Harmon be renewed as recommended and the City Manager be author- ized to sign same. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION - TEEN WEEK Mayor Henderson declared the week of March 7th through March 14, 1970, to be "Teen Week" and requested fellow-citizens to join in the appropriate observ- ance of it. CITY MANAGERS' SPRING MEETING The City Manager gave a brief report of the League of California Cities Spring meeting for City Managers that he and the Administrative Assistant recently attended. SALES TAX REVENUE City Manager reported sales tax revenue, as of December 31, 1969, is approxi- mately 13% above last year with retail sales being approximately 5% above last year. LEAGUE MEETING City Manager distributed to the Council information regarding the League of California Cities meeting scheduled in Vacaville, April 25, 1970. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto reported defective sidewalk in the 100 block of Smith Street. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard commented on the good work being done by the Street Depart- ment to prevent weed growth. COUNCILMAN HILL Councilman Hill reported a Volunteer Fireman had requested that he extend an invitation to the Council to attend the Fireman's Ball, Saturday March 7th at Carl Purdy Hall. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, Mayor Henderson declared the meeting adjourned at 10:41 p.m. s- ATTEST: CITY CLERK