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Home My WebLink AboutMin 05-08-68HINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 8, 1968 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:05 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 unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of May 1, 1968, be approved as corrected. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #11,355 to 11,498 inclu- sive, for the period of April 16 through 30, 1968, be approved in the total amount of $38,751.71. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #5087 to #5095 inclusive, in the amount of $4,985.62 be approved and ordered paid. RES. NO. 68-46 GRANTING VARIANCE TO ROSWELL ADAMS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously' carried Resolution No. 68-46 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Roswell Adams, et ux". ACCEPTANCE OF AWARD OF CATV FRANCHISE UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 597 The City Attorney reported receipt of a verified letter from H & B Communications Corporation, stating on behalf of Spanish Mountain Television Company, their acceptance of the award of a CATV franchise under Ordinance No. 597. 1968-69 SUPPLEMENT TO UKIAH CITY CODE The City Attorney distributed to the Council the 1968-69 supplement to the City Code which he had compiled. These cumulative pocket parts are to be placed in the rear of the bound code and will replace the 1967-68 supplements. AWARD OF BID FOR CONCRETE WORK AT OLD SWIMMING POOL TO CLOVERDALE READY MIX Tabulation of bids for concrete decks and steps at the old swimming pool were reviewed by the City Manager as follows and it was recommended the low bid from Cloverdale Ready Mix be accepted: Wagner Construction Co. $ 4,441.20 Crane of Ukiah 4,454.72~ Cloverdale Ready Mix 3,140.52 'Bid disqualified due to removal of proposal from specifications. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanim'°usly carried the bid of Cloverdale Ready Mix be accepted for construction of concrete decks and steps at the old swimming pool in the total amount of $3,140.52. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 5, 1968 - PAGE 2 REPORT OF LAFCO ACTION RE PROPOSED ANNEXATION The City Manager reported attending the Local Agency Formation Commission meeting at which Annexation No. 6~-1 and Annexation No. 68-2 were discussed. Annexation No. b8-2 was approved as submitted and the City was authorized to proceed on this basis. There were five or six people present to protest Annexation No. b~-I and even though there was not a scheduled public hearing, these protestants were heard. The City Manager explained the point where the City and LAFCO differ is regarding the location of the southern boundary of the annexed area. The opinion expressed by LAFCO was to extend this southern boundary to include the .two parcels of land immediately south of the proposed annexation, giving the City possible future control of an additional 25 feet needed for future street widening. The City Manager explained this could result in an added obligation to the City for street construction and in obtaining right of way. As a result of this difference of opinion, the Commission delayed further consideration of the matter until the June 3rd meeting. Prior to the June 3rd meeting the Council will be provided with cost estimates of possible street construction as discussed on the southern boundary of this annexation. Separate action was taken by LAFCO regarding the Lewis Lane area. The Board adopted a resolution urging the City to pursue and make effort by every possible legal means to annex the entire County island, (Lewis Lane Area) at the earliest possible time. The City Manager reported that their suggestion was valid and that pertinent laws would be researched to establish a recommendation for action by the Council. PERSONNEL POLICIES The City Manager reviewed the Council changes in the Personnel Policies made at a previous meeting and after discussion, three minor changes were made. The City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution to adopt the Personnel Policies as revised by the Council, for consideration at the next meeting. MAYOR SCOTTO DECLARED A FIVE MINUTES RECESS AT THIS POINT - 9:32 P.M. DATE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 68-11 (ERNIE FAAHS ET UX) The City Attorney reviewed action taken to date on Variance Appli- cation No. 68-11 by Ernie Faahs, et ux, to permit a beauty shop in the home at 680 Orchard Avenue and recommended the Council con- sider holding a public hearing on the matter. He reported that while there is no requirement that the Council hold a public hear- ing on this matter, it was his recommendation that the Council con- sider such a hearing to enable all persons to adequately present their views prior to Council action. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried that May 22, 1968, be set as the date of the public hearing on Variance Application No. 68-11 by Ernie Faahs, et ux. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 8, 1968 - PAGE 3 DENIAL OF VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 68-14 (IRVIN A. ST. JOHN) Variance Application No. 68-14 by Irvin A. St. John for construction of a 5 foot high decorative fence on Morris Street frontage at 501N. Pine Street, zoned R-l, plot plan and minutes of the Planning Commission dated April 4th and 18, 1968, were reviewed by the City Manager. Resolution No. 68-25 recommending granting the variance with the following special condition was read by the City Manager~ a) The louvers of the fence shall be 30° to provide maximum visibility and to be approved by City Engineer. Applicant was present in the proposed fence would privacy desired. the audience and stated, in his opinion, enhance his property and afford him the Mr. John Holling, the adjacent property owner, and Mr. W.J. Mellis, 301 Scott Street, were present in the audience and spoke in opposition to the granting of the variance. In their opinion, the proposed fence would be a hazard to pedestrians as automobiles back out of the driveway on the adjacent property. Commissioner Weddle, of the Planning Commission, was present in the audience and stated he had viewed the property and in his opinion, the potential hazard would be eliminated by the height of the fence and the manner in which it is proposed to be constructed. He further stated that the construction of the fence would result in being an asset to the area. The Council expressed the following opinions on the matter: l) The Council should take a position on requests of this nature. Continued granting of such variances appears to make such re- quests a right for all citizens. 2) The position taken by the Council should be a matter of policy and joint action between the Council and the Planning Commission. 3) The Council should be concerned with the general public's safety and in this case, the safety rights of the general public are involved in the action taken by the Council on this application. 4) The Police Department is instructed to request property owners to keep their hedges and trees trimmed back on corners to promote visibility and safety. Granting this variance would be in direct contradiction to this City policy. 5) The Council should consider the research done by the Planning Commission prior to their recommendation on matters of this type and seriously consider accepting their recommendations as being expertly prepared and generally governing. 6) Councilman Crook specifically requested that his opinion as set forth in Point 1 above be shown in the minutes. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, was carri'ed by the following roll call vote the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution denying Variance Application No. 68-1/+ to I rvin A. St. John. it AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Crook, Norgard, Scotto. Councilmen Henderson and Hill. None. DISCUSSION OF LIBRARY PROGRESS City Manager reported meetings with County personnel involved in the joint library operation have been held and problem areas have been discussed thoroughly and there appears to be clear understanding of the factors involved. The budget for the joint operation has been prepared by the City Librarian. Mrs. Winter, the City Librarian, was present and reported the budget has been submitted to and adopted by the Library Board, copies ofwhich will be forwarded to the City Manager and County Administrator for coordination into the total budget. MINUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 8, 1968 - PAGE 4 COUNCILMAN HILL REPRESENTATIVE TO LOCAL AGENCY FORHATION COMMISSION City Manager reported the Local Agency Formation Commission ratified the appointment of Councilman Hill as a member from the Council to serve on this Commission. RE~.U. EST FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE City Manager reported the Chamber of Commerce has requested regular attendance by one member of the Council to their Board of Directors meetings. This will be considered at a subsequent Council meeting. PERSONNEL SESSION REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson asked the City Attorney for clarification on the rights of a citizen to participate in the discussion of the Council meetings. The City Attorney stated the body holding the meeting establishes this point. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked if the requested letter had been written to former Councilman "Buzz" Harlowe and was advised that this had not been done but would be taken care of. Councilman Crook had questions concerning the sales tax figures provided by the Board of Equalization and the City Manager stated some analyses have been made that may be beneficial to the Council. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard asked the progress made on the joint City Pound meeting. City Manager advised the meeting this week resulted in an _ impasse. Both the City and County are to contact other counties where a joint venture has been successful and results will be reported at a later date. COUNCILMAN HILL Councilman Hill reported his attendance at the meeting to discuss the Community Action Program under the Economic Opportunity Act, but the meeting resulted in much confusion. Perhaps subsequent meetings will result in some clarity of points discussed. MAYOR SCOTTO Mayor Scotto explained the reason for his action on the St. John Vari.ance denial. The City Manager suggested that if the Council believes the reasons for granting variances are too lax, that perhaps a change in the ordinance might be considered. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, Mayor Scotto declared the meeting adjourned at 10:5.2 P.M. to reconvene to a Personnel Session. MAYOR