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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-04-68MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 4, 1968 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council chambers at 8:03 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Henderson, Crook, Norgard, and Hill present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unani"mously carried the minutes of August 27, 1968 be approved as corrected and the minutes of August 23rd, 28th, and 30th be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, was unanimously carried Special Warrants #5705 to #5710 inclusive in the amount of $2,404.48 be approved and ordered paid. it PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 69-1 POMEROY-NI PPER Public Change at the R-1 to of the placed a memo hearing was declared open by the Mayor at 8:09 P.M. on Zone Application No. 69-1 by Pomeroy-Nipper for rezoning of property Southeast corner of Perkins Street and Oak Manor Drive from R-2. Affidavits of Publication of the required legal notice hearing as well as Affidavits of Posting and Mailing were on file. Planning Commission action and Findings of Fact in randum dated August 1, 1968 were read by the City Attorney. Mr. and Mrs. John Kinney,. 812 Yosemite Drive were present in the audience in opposition to the proposed zone change. Mr. Kinney stated that in his opinion, the multiple story dwellings proposed would result in certain undesirable results namely; density, increased traffic, invasion of privacy, and decrease of property value. A petition which reiterated these objections was placed on file after it was read by the Mayor. The following persons were present and spoke in favor of the proposed zone change: Mr. Ed Carpenter, representing application Mr. Jim Cagle, Contractor. Mr. Carpente this use wou opposition. permitted in request woul dwellings in reasons for set forth in 1968. r stated, in his opinion, the large lots proposed for ld eliminate the density objection cited by the He also stated that multiple story dwellings are R-1 as well as R-2 zones, therefore, denial of this d not necessarily guarantee there would be no multiple the area at some future date. The City Engineer stated his recommendation of approval of the zone change as his memorandum to the Planning Commission dated July 18, On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Henderson, i"t was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed to prepare an amending ordinance in accordance with Zone Change Application No. 69-1 by Pomeroy-Nipper as recommended by the Planning Commission. Public hearing was declared closed at 8:46 P.M. DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT OVERNIGHT PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS The City Attorney read a proposed ordinance for Council consideration which would regulate the parking of certain vehicles in resideential areas overnioht. The advantages and disadvantages of such an ordinance were reviewed by the City Manager. It was agreed that prior to further consideration of such an ordinance, an alternate truck route be con- sidered as well as a location for parkin9 such vehicles. The Police 145' MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 4, 1968 - PAGE 2 Department will have patrol cars check the area for a period of time to determine the number of truck-tractors, trailers, and other large load veh.icles parked overnight in the City. Report will be made in two wee ks.' ORDINANCE NO. 598 INTRODUCED AMENDING SECTION 5251 (FIRE ZONE ONE) Copies of proposed Ordinance No. 598 were distributed to the Council. The City Manager reviewed a map showing the boundaries of Fire Zone One and explained that a portion of the area had been inadvertently excluded when the original ordinance was adopted. The proposed ordinance will redefine the correct boundary. ' On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimOusly carried to introduce Ordinance No. 598, "Ordinance Amending Section 5251 Of The Ukiah City Code". On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 598. CORRECTION OF REGISTER OF DEMANDS AND WARRANTS APPROVED On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried to correct an error in three Register of Demands and Warrants as follows: APPROVED JULY 3, 1968 CORRECTED AMOUNTS General Fund APPROVED AUGUST 7, 1968 $55O.OO Airport Capital Outlay Fd. $550.00 CORRECTED AMOUNTS General Fund APPROVED JULY 17, 1968 $55O.OO Airport Capital Outlay Fd. $550.00 CORRECTED AMOUNTS General Fund $215.84 General Fund $206.60 Parking Dist. //10&M 9.24 REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE The City Manager reviewed the requirements for reinforced concrete pipe for construction of drainage at Gobbi and Marshall and recommended the bid call be September 24, 1968, at 2:00 P.M. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimOusly carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for reinforced concrete pipe, bids to be received prior to September 24, 1968 at 2:00 P.M. MEETING WITH DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS The City Manager reported that he had met, at their request, with the Downtown Merchants Division and explained the program which created and completed Parking District No. 1. This involved clarification of the cost of the project and the covenants agreed to by the City in the process of the sale of the $175,000 bonds. A great number of questions had developed and it appeared that safisfactory answers were furnished in each case. 1968-69 BUDGET The City Manager reported additional budgets are ready for distributions to City Personnel and a meeting is scheduled tomorrow for this purpose. 146. MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UK I AH SEPTEMBER 4, 1968 - PAGE 3 COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked if it were possible to meet with the Library Board and administration to get a fuller understanding of the grants. The meeting time was set thirty minutes prior to the next Council meet i ng. Councilman Crook reported the next NCPA meeting in Sacramento is scheduled September 6th and Councilman Henderson will attend with representative from the City Manager's office. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard asked if arrangements meeting with cities to discuss the sales said meeting is scheduled September l lth. have been made for the' tax. City Manager advised COUNCILMAN HILL Councilman Hill asked what has been done regarding ordering golf course materials and was advised that the list has been submitted but two weeks will be required to get the information in order for Council consideration. Councilman Hill asked questions regarding the possibility of working with the Bureau of Land Management and the County in the use of their aerial maps. City Engineer reported the difficulties encountered in this regard. Councilman Hill asked about fencing for the walkway to the Oak Hanor School and was advised the materials should arrive shortly and work will begin as soon as materials are received. MAYOR SCOTTO Mayor Scotto asked when the work on Perkins Street at the Railroad crossing would start. This matter will be checked. CITY MANAGER City Manager reported information on the golf course storage shed will be ready for presentation to the Council next week. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor meeting adjourned at 9:33 P.M., after which the in Personnel Session. Scotto declared the Council reconvened ATTEST: CITY CLERK