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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
AUGUST 21, 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 Norgard, it
was unanim6usl_y carried the minutes of the regular meeting of
August 14, 1968 and the adjourned regular meeting of August 14, 1968
be approved as submitted by the Clerk and the adjourned regular
meeting of August 16, 1968 be approved as corrected.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Hill, it
was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #12,363 to #12'421 inclusive,
#12434 to #12515 inclusive, and Library Warrants #126 to #151 for the
period of August 1st through August 15, 1968 be approved in the amount
of $46,942.85.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook,
was unanimously carried General Warrants #5568 to #5704 inclusive
in the amount of $71,821.51 be approved and ordered paid.
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REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION DENIED
VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 67-25
(LARKIN D. YOUNCE)
City Manager reviewed the Planning Commission action regarding a
request by Larkin D. Younce for an extension of time on Variance
Application No. 67-25 for reduction of setback to construct a
single family dwelling at 117 Calvert Court. Planning Commission
minutes dated July 18, 1968 and August 1, 1968, recommending
denial of the request was read by the City Manager. The City
Engineer's memorandum dated July 18, 1968 was also read recommend-
ing denial since applicant had not commenced construction on the
lot as he stated was his intent at the time the variance was
originally granted.
Applicant was present in the audience and explained .his plans for
development of the lot. He stated that subject property is a
sub-standard lot and suitable for only one purpose and due to
the changing money market in the construction business for the
past several months, he has experienced difficulties in selling
the property which he did not anticipate. Applicant stated that
he will continue to try to sell the property but at the present
time no transaction is pending.
Inquiry was made about the termination date of this variance.
The City Manager reported the date to be August 2, 1968, as set
forth in Resolution No. 68-6. Council pointed out the fact that
there was no apparent immediate use of the variance, if granted.
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Norgard,
it was unanimously carried to deny the request for extension of
time by Larkin D. Younce on Variance Application No. 67-25 as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
APPROVAL OF USE OF ANTON STADIUM
FOR HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT FOOTBALL GAMES
The City Manager reported there has been a request from the Board
of Education of the Ukiah Unified School District for the use of
Anton Stadium for High School night football games and use of the
concession stand. The City Manager explained that the concession
stand has been operated by Mrs. Martha Cooper since June 1964 on
a very satisfactory basis for all events held at the Stadium.
Since this inquiry, it has been determined that the original lease
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was a one year agreement. The intent had been to provide for
annual continuation of this agreement. On this basis, the City
has been receiving and accepting monies from the Concessionaire
in accordance with the terms of the lease originally executeo.
The City Attorney reported that in view of the foregoing, to
lease the concession to another party would constitute a breach of
good faith.
The following persons were present and spoke in favor of the request:
Dr. Don Halverson representing the Board of Education of the
Ukiah Unified School District.
Dr. Allen K. Coryell, Principal of the High School
Mr. Mort VandenBerghe, High School Football Coach
Mrs. Irene Rea representing the Recreation Commission.
Dr. Halverson stated the proposal for Council consideration was to
allow the High School to make use of Anton Stadium four nights during
the football season and use the school bleachers at these events.
He suggested this could be worked out in coordination with the present
joint agreement with the City and the School District. He also
explained reasons for the request to return to Anton Stadium, prob-
lems that could possibly result, and reasons for the request of the
use of the concession stand.
Dr. Coryell reported he had met with the Concessionaire in an
attempt to work out some arrangement for use of the concession
stand which would be mutually agreeable, however, an agreement
could not be reached.
Mrs. Irene Rea reported it was her understanding that the Board of
~ducation had approved night football at Anton Stadium if the
Council approved, but that the use of the concession stand was not
the issue since the potential increase in attendance at the games
could more than compensate for the loss of concession stand profits.
On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Henderson,
it was unanimously carried to approve the use of Anton Stadium
for High School night football games for the 1968 season, the
proposed lease of the concession stand to be considered at the
next meeting after an attempt of further negotiations with the
present Concessionaire.
PROPOSED SALES TAX MEETING
The City Manager read a memorandum previously distributed to the
Council regarding meeting with the cities in the County to discuss
proposed sales tax increase. The City Manger was directed to
schedule such a meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Scotto declared a recess after which the Council reconvened
for discussionof the preliminary budget and was then adjourned
to 7:00 P.M' Thursday' August 22, 1968 for further budget dis-
cuss ions.
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CITY CLERK