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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-15-69194? MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 15, 1969 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Crook and Norgard present. Councilmen Henderson and Hill were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilma Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of January 8, 1969 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 602 CHANGE IN SALES & USE TAX TO 1% On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 602 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Ordi- nance Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Sections 1701 (c), 1710 and 1720 Of The Ukiah City Code To Change The Rate Imposed For Sales And Use Taxes To 1%". AYES: Councilmen Crook, Norgard, and Mayor Scotto. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Hill. COUNCILMAN HILL ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:02 P.M. REPORT OF PG&E APPLICATION TO P.U.C. FOR INCREASE IN GAS RATES The City Attorney reported that Pacific Gas & Electric Company had complied with City request to be furnished with their application to the Public Utilities Commission for an increase in gas rates as well as supporting exhibits. Said request is for an increase which would amount to approximately 8% and would effect rates throughout the state. The City Attorney reported two different hearings have been requested, neither of which has been scheduled. Hatters in- tended for consideration at each hearing were reviewed by the City Attorney. There was no specific recommendation to the Council, however, the City Attorney stated he could check into the matter further to determine the possibility of City protest to the appli- cation. Council determined the City would take no action in this regard inasmuch as the request is on a state wide basis. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE REGULATION OF WATER COURSES The City Attorney distributed to the Council copies of a proposed ordinance regarding regulation of water courses within the City. Said ordinance will be discussed at a subsequent meeting. APPROVAL OF CARNIVAL BUSINESS LICENSE - (FUN FAIR SHOWS) The City Manager reported receipt of application for a business license from Fun Fair Shows to conduct a carnival in the Yokayo Shopping Center February 26th to March 2, 1969, inclusive. ~11 requirements of the ordinance have been met and the Police Depart- ment has made the necessary investigation which is favorable. The City Manager recommended that permission be given for issuance of the business license. There was a discussion of the advisability of refunding any portion of the $100.00 per day fee i f operation were prohibited by bad weather. On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried that a business license be issued to Fun Fair Shows to operate in the Yokayo Shopping Center February 26 to March 2, 1969, inclusive. 195 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 15, 1969 - PAGE 2 ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL TO DEDICATE STREET IN ZEEK MINOR SUBDIVISION The City Manager read a letter dated Januarh 9, .1969 from petitioners in the Zeek Minor Subdivision requesting the Council to accept their offer to dedicate the roadway in fee simple for City maintenance and control as a street. They also requested that after dedication, the street be named Park Place. The City Manager reviewed work done by the property owners and the City during the past several months. The spokesman for the group of property owners, Mr. Charles D. England, presented a m~D showing proposed improvement of the street. The City Manager reviewed the advantages and disadvantages to the City in the event of acceptance of said street. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by was unanimously carried to accept the street Subdivision for dedication upon receipt and Councilman Hill, it in the Zeek Minor acceptance of deeds. MAYOR SCOTTO DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS TIME - 9:~-+8 P.M. REQUEST FROM CITIZENS - (HAROLD DANIEL & EUGENE HULL) Mr. Harold D request Coun exists on hi property own a tennis cou flow from a pipe has bec excess water 332 Washingt was also a result and Mr. Daniel as policy in instanc the City is not i any correction si this nature. Bot nance to handle s aniel, 334 Washington, was present in the audience to cil consideration for help with a flooding problem which s property resulting from action taken by an adjacent er. Mr. Daniels reported said property owner has built rt and under it has installed an 18" pipe to handle the 30" pipe upstream. During the rainy season the smaller ome plugged with debris and gravel thus causing the to flow over Mr. Daniel's property. Mr. Eugene Hull, on stated his problem was very similar to Mr. Daniels and of action taken by the same property owner. He ked various questions of the Council concerning es of this nature. The City Attorney stated that n a position to legally require the owner to make nce there is no ordinance which controls work of h parties present urged the adoption of an ordi- imilar situations in the future. LEAGUE MEETING IN VACAVlLLE The City Manager gave a report of the Redwood Empire Division League meeting held in Vacaville at which time dedication of their million dollar City Hall and Police Department was held. Pending legislation was discussed in the executive board meeting and at that time the matter of the resolution from Marysville regarding assessing and taxing real property was discussed. The League has not taken a position on the matter and will not .until there is precise protest to the present legislation or suggestion of a means of correction. The dinner meeting was held at the Nut Tree and Congressman Clausen was the guest speaker. DISCUSSI,ON OF POSSIBLE RAILROAD CROSSING AT EXTENSION OF CHERRY STREET City Manager read a memorandum from the Director of Public Works dated January 15, 1969 regarding the possibility of extension of Cherry Street to connect across the railroad. Because of the cost of the proposed project and the fact that it is questionable if the crossing would be of benefit to the general community, it was recommended that extension of said street not be made. It was further recommended that Waugh Lane be extended southerly with the hope that at a future date it would connect to Talmage Road, and that a cross street to connect Marlene Street o Waugh Lane be constructed. Planning Commission minutes dated April 6th and 2Oth, 1967 and Council minutes d~ed May 3, 1967 regarding Spurlock 196 MINUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 15, 1969 - PAGE 3 Subdivision No. 3 and approval of the tentative map were reviewed by the City Manager. Mr. Joe Foutz, subdivider of Spurlock Subdivision No. 3 was present in the audience. .:~t the time of filing the final map for said subidivision, Mr. Foutz verbally agreed to defer development of a portion of his subdivision so that the final decision on street pattern could be delayed. His development of the area has progressed to a point that he now requests Council decision regarding said street pattern. Mr. Foutz expressed his agreement with the recom- mendation not to extend Cherry Street and to extend Waugh Lane southerly to his property line, but was not agreeable to the location of the cross street on his property as recommended since this would result in a loss of two of his lots. He further stated that in his opinion, there was no advantage of the cross street at this location in view of the recommendation not to extend Cherry Street. He suggested that the cross street be made at some point south of his property. ~.~_ On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried that the proposed extension of Cherry Street to connect across the railroad not be made on the basis of cost. The future flow of traffic in this area and how it could tie in with the Munson Subdivision was discussed and the question was also raised as to whether or not the Planning Commission should have reviewed this matter prior to Council consideration to obtain their recommendations of the location of the cross streets to take care of the future flow of traffic. The opinion was also expressed that the location of the cross street is important and this, as well as the proposed extension of Waugh Lane, constitutes good planning. On a motion by Council Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was carried by a majority voice vote to rescind the previous motion so consideration of the extension of Cherry Street may again be discussed by the Council. Councilman Crook explained the reason for his "no" vote was due to his opinion that this madter should have gone to the Planning Commission for their consideration and recommendation prior to Council consideration. MAYOR SCOTTO DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS TIME - 10:36 DISCUSSION OF GOLF CART STORAGE City Manager reported the Recreation and Parks Commission and the Men's Golf Club have discussed the golf cart storage sheds as requested. The Commission had recommended that the storage sheds be built as originally proposed by the Men's Golf Club and in compliance with all applicable codes-. City Manager reviewed the proposal made by the Men's Golf Club. Rental fees were also discussed. The City Manager recommended that the proposal from the Men's Club be accepted to build the storage sheds in compliance with applicable codes. The City Manager was directed to submit, in a memo, two proposals for Council consideration - the proposal made by the men's club and the proposal, if constructed by the City. METROPOLITAN LIFE (HOSPITALIZATION) The City Manager reported that Metropolitan Life Insurance Company had indicated a change in rates for the coming year. The change results in a decrease in rate per month per employee but an increase in the rates for deoendents. The reason is due to the increase in cost of hospitalization and adverse claims as related to dependents. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 15, 1969 - PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at ll:O0 P.M. in Personnel Session. 1_97 to reconvene MAYOR ATTEST: ' CITY CLERK