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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-22-6893' MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 22, 1968 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:02 P.M. with Vice Mayor Henderson, Councilmen Crook, Norgard, and Hill present. Mayor Scotto was absent. In the absence of the City Manager, the Director of Public ~Vorks served as Acting City Manager APPROVAL OF MINUTES On was be a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it unani'mously carried the minutes of the meeting of May 15, 1968, approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #11499 to 11636 .for the period of May 1st through 15, 1968, .be approved amount of $39,285.09. Hill, it i nclus i ve, in the SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion, by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #5228 to #5229 inclusive, in the amount of $3,174.53 be approved and ordered paid. PUBL APPL ,(ERN lC HEARING - VARIANCE ICATION NO. 68-11 I E FAAHS ET UX) Public on Var operat Public Commi s Resolut ion fol lowing hearing was declared open by the City Attorney at 8:05 P.M. iance Application No. 68-11 by Ernie Faahs, et ux to permit ion of a beauty shop at 680 Orchard Avenue. Affidavits of ation, Posting, and Mailing were placed on file. Planning sion memorandum dated May 7, 1968 and Planning Commission No. 68-24 recommending granting the variance with the special conditions was read by the City Attorney: .a) Limit the Beauty Shop to a one-operator shop. b) Carport to be constructed as proposed. c) Driveway parking and turn-around area to be amor-coated or black-topped for a minimum distance of 50' behind the residence. d) The hours of operation to be as stated in the application & permission to operate until 7:30 on Thursday night only. Mr. Dan McCurry, 676 Orchard Avenue was present in the audience and stated his reasons for being in opposition to the granting she proposed variance. Mrs. Ernie Faahs and Mr. John Wagner were present in the audience and spoke in favor of granting the proposed variance. Applicant stated a petition had been filed with names of persons in the nei.ghborhood who were in favor of the granting of the proposed variance. City Attorney read the petition. The Council discussed the matter and directed questions to Mr. McCurry, applicant, and Mr. Wagner. On a motion.by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was carri"ed by a majority voice vote the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution granting Variance Application No. 68-11 to Ernie Faahs, et ux as recommended by the Planning Commission and with the following additional conditions: a) Area of the parking lot to be 2500 sq. feet. b) Carport to have 14 foot clearance, open on three sides, with three support posts. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 22, 1968 - PAGE 2 PUBLIC HEARING - NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 508 W. HENRY The City Attorney reported this as being the time and place set for public hearing continued from April 24, 1968 on the abatement of a fire damaged building at 508 W. Henry owned by Mr. Ed Chapman, et ux. The City Attorney reported Mr. Chapman has taken steps to repair the building and distributed photographs showing work done to date on the building. A memorandum dated May 22, 1968 from the Building Official was read recommending the Council consider holding over, for 30 days, their final determination on the abatement pro- cedure. On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried public hearing on abatement of the fire damaged building located at 508 West Henry be continyed to July 3, 1968, at 8:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as same may be heard. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM PARKING REQUIREMENTS GRANTED (ERNIE E. HARRIS) The continued matter of Mr. Harris' exemption from parking require- ments was discussed after Mr. Harris explained that he proposed to utilize the outdoor area for specific family recreational uses and to fence the area with an anodized steel wall which would maintain an attractive exterior appearance. The Council acted upon the motion made May 15th to grant Mr. Harris said exemption. The Council, by majority voice vote, approved the previously made motion of May 15th to grant the exemption subject to conditions regarding fence construction and the type activity to be conducted. The City Attorney suggested that the action be done by resolution rather than minute action whereupon Councilman Henderson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hill, that the previous action grant- ing the exemption be rescinded so that the granting could be done by resolution. Said motion was carried by a majority voice vote. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was carried by a majority voice vote the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution granting the request for exemption from parking requirements at 145 East Church Street, subject to conditions regarding type activity and manner of construction, said resolution to be presented at the meeting of June 5th. POSTPONEMENT OF CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 68- 16 (JOHN ROMERO) On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried to postpone consideration of Variance Application No. 68,16 to the June 5, 1968 meeting as .requested by applicant. TOUR OF WATER COLLECTOR Acting City Manager reported the staff had conducted a tour of the water collector for the 4th and 5th grade at Oak Manor School and read a letter of thanks received from the group. GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE Acting City Manager reported the Director of Finance had attended a meeting regarding the proposed contracting for group medical insurance through the State Public Employees' Retirement System. The Council will be advised of the progress made in this regard. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 22, 1968 - PAGE 3 AIRPORT ASSISTANCE REVOLVING FUNDS (ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT) Acting City Manager reported that the State Aeronautics Board will hold a meeting on May 27th and 28th, 1968, in Bakersfield. The primary agenda item for this meeting will be the receipt of public entity testimony preparatory to the establishment of a priority list for the allocation of Airport Assistance Revolving Funds (Acquisition and Development). The City will be represented at this meeting. COUNCILMAN CROOK After inquiry, Councilman was attending a meeting in in the cigarette tax law. Crook was advised that the City Manager Sacramento regarding the proposed change Councilman Crook reported he had received O.E.O. literature and Articles of Incorporation, and inquired what is expected of the City in this regard. The City Manager was requested to contact the County Administrator to determine the current status of this program. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard complimented the Fiesta Chairman and the people who worked with the committee to make the Fiesta a success. COUNCILMAN HILL Councilman Hill gave a report on his attendance at the Mayors and Councilmens Institute recently held in Anaheim. Councilman Hill asked if the City has considered a improvement program and was advised a program was from, and partially completed. five year capital formulated, departed VICE MAYOR HENDERSON Vice Mayor Henderson also commended Councilman Hill .for hi.s work on the Fiesta V i ce Mayor C i ty Manag recommenda would be r June. Henderson inquired regarding the budget progress. Acting er s.tated that it was his understanding .the personnel tions would be submitted prior to the budget; perhaps this eady for Council consideration for the first meeting in ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, Vice Mayor Henderson declared the meeting, adjourned at 9:37 P.M. Vi ce Mayor CITY -CLERK