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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-10-68MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 10, 1968 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Crook, Norgard, and Hill present. Councilman Henderson was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On was be a motion by Councilman ~Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of July 3, 1968, approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #11907 to #12061 inclusive for the period of June 16th through 30, 1968, be approved in the amount of $43,279.91. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unani'mously carried Special Warrants #5479 to #5486 inclusive, in the total amount of $21,060.65 be approved and ordered paid. RES. NO. 69- 1 REFERRING ANNEX. NO. 68-1 & 68-2 TO PLANNING COMMISSION PROPOSED APPROVAL MAGIC CAR On a mot was carr be a "Res No o (rn,~e n d ion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it ie~t by the following roll call vote Resolution No.Fo 9-1 dopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, olution Of The City Of Ukiah Referring Proposed Annexations 68-1 and 68-2 To City Planning Commission For Report And Recom- OF LEASE PET TURF~ I NC, The City Attorney read in full the lease to be executed by the Magic Carpet Turf, Inc. for a portion of the Municipal Airport. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanim6usly carried to approve the leasing of a portion of the Ukiah Municipal Airport to the Magic Carpet Turf, Inc. and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. OPPOSITION TO AB202 The City Attorney reported the State representatives have been notified of the Council's opposition to AB202 but replies have as yet been received. not ZONE VARIANCE NO. 68- 18 GULF OIL CORPORATION Variance Application No. 68-18 by Gulf Oil Corporation to permit the erection of a sign 70' high at 596 East Perkins Street, plot plan, and minutes of the Planning Commission meetings dated May 16, and June 20, 1968 were reviewed by the City Manager. Planning Commission Resolution No. 68-28 was ready by the City Manager recom mending granting the variance with the following special condition: a) Height of sign shall be restricted to 60 feet above sidewalk level. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 10,1968 - PAGE 2 Mr. Geor the audi request to motor tion of visibili ge Schilling, representing the applicant, was present in ence and spoke in its behalf. He stated the intent of this is for a freeway oriented sign which will assure visibility ists coming from the north and requested Council considera- a 64' sign which, in his opinion, would assure the desired ty. Mrs. Lois Anderson, representing the Ukiah Beautification Committee, was present in the audience to report the committee's desire for uniformity of sign heights along the freeway and to request the pro- posed sign be no higher than 65'. There.was general Council agreement to approve the variance as recommended by the Planning Commission but to defer action until receipt of the committee recommendation if the applicant wished to have the Council consider anything in excess of the Planning Commission recommendation. Applicant stated his willingness to defer the matter with the hope of gaining the additional footage in the sign height. In the interim, the City Engineer will contact members of the committee to obtain a consenses regarding the proposed uniform height for signs along the freeway. P.U.C. HEARING - GOLDEN PACIFIC AIRLINES~ INC. The City Manager reported the Public Utilities Commission has been advised of the Council's support of the application by Golden Pacific ~irlines. Reports indicate favorable results, however, there was no definite indication of what the final outcome might be inasmuch as some opposition was expressed. Council will be advised at the time the results of the hearing are known. CIGARETTE TAX The ~ity Manager reported the decision concerning the cigarette tax distribution has again been delayed. It is out of the Senate Finance Committee and is now before the Senate for final action. Results of this will be reported to the Council, perhaps at the next meeting. OAK MANOR SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 1 ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS A memorandum was read from the Director of Public Works dated July 1968 advising that all required improvements have been completed in Oak Manor Subdivision Unit No. 1 and recommended acceptance of the improvements on behalf of the City by the City Council. 10, On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, was unanimously carried the City Council accept the subdivision improvements in Oak Hanor Subdivision Unit No, 1 as complete and accept the maintenance and operation thereof. it REDWOOD EMPIRE DIVISION LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES The City Manager reported the Redwood Empire California Cities conference will be held in reservations for same. Division League of Eureka July 27th and took 1968-6-9 BUDGET T-he.--Ci ty Manager reported the Redwood Empi re C~q-4-for-~ia-.-.Cities conference wi 1 1 be held in t~-.~reservat ions for ~s~ame. Division League of Eureka July 27th and 1968-69 BUDGET The City Manager tions have been for presentadon reported that completed, the to the Council inasmuch as certain revenue determina- 1968-69 Budget should be completed at the next meeting. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 1m, 1968 - PAGE 3 PROPERLY TAX INCI~EASE The City Manager reported the assessed valuation on two City parcels on Low Gap Road have been received and one has increased 700% and the other 900%. This information was presented to the Council in the event of the desire for representation at the hearing before the County Board of Equalization. REQUE ST FROM CITIZENS GROUP Mr. Ralph Emery was present in the audience to ask Council consid- eration of two items from a citizens group interested in recreational activities for the youth of the city. The requests were for: 1) Blockage of Seminary Avenue between Oak and nights a week for the purpose of skating. a) Swimming in the Russian River near the old Plant. School, two Sewage Treatment The Council was in general agreement with the skating proposal and directed the City Manager and City Engineer to work with the group to work out the details. The swimming proposal appeared to be infeasible after discussion of sanitary facilities, supervision, etc. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook expressed his Management for the fine manner in his absence. thanks to the Mayor, Council, and in which City business progressed COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard expressed his thanks to Mr. Emery for his interest in the youth and indicated Council desire to work with such groups ........ when there is a definite, workable plan presented for Council con- s i derat ion. MAYOR SCOTTO Mayor Scotto asked about the Trap and Skeet Club contract and the City Manager reported the group will be contacted to complete this transactions. Mayor Scotto asked of the possibility of Fort Bragg representation on the Library Board of Trustees. The City Attorney reported this is not legally possible, but that the makeup of the Advisory Committee would have a representative from each supervisorial district. LIBRARY There was general Council discussion of the Library. After the question of progress made toward bringing the Library records into the Finance Office to eliminate a duplication of work, the City Manager reported the City will be computing the payroll but in other regards the Library Board has made the decision to remain autonomous. The City Manager will determine what work duplications exist and ask the Board for specific recommendations. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Counc dated to be proce i lman Norgard referred to a memorandum from the City Manager July 10, 1968, regarding General Fund Revenues. There appeared general agreement with indications for the City Manager to ed with stated recommendations. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 10, 1968 - PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:36 P.M. to reconven in Closed Personnel Ses s i on. C~ITY CLERK