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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-22-67MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 22, 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:05 P.M. with Vice-Mayor Scotto, Councilman Crook, and Harlowe present. Mayor Norgard and Councilman Henderson was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the Minutes of November 15, 1967 be approved as corrected. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, "it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #9840 to #9961 in- clusive, for the period of November 1st through 15th, 1967, be approved in the total amount of $37,925.18. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Harlowe seconded ¢b/~ Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Speciai Warrants 277 to #4281 in- clusive in the total amount of $440.85 be approved and ordered paid. RES. NO. 68-23 URGING APPROPRIATION IN 1968-1969 STATE BUDGET The City Attorney read the resolution urging appropriation in 1968-69 State Budget to fund California Public Library Services ~ct which he had been directed to prepare. The adoption of the resolution was held in abeyance until the expected arrival of Councilman Henderson. ORDINANCE NO. 596 PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX Ordinance No. 596, "An Ordinance Imposing A Documentary Stamp Tax On Each Deed, Instrument or Writing By Which Land, Tenements Or Realty Sold Within The City Of Ukiah Is Granted, Assigned, Trans- ferred Or Otherwise Conveyed To Or Vested In The Purchaser Or Purchasers Or Any Other Person Or Persons", was introduced by Councilman Crook. Adoption of this Ordinance will be considered at an adjourned meeting Thursday, November 30, 1967. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 68-3 ALBERT F. N IDEROST - CONSTRUCT PROFESSIONAL OFFICES Variance Application No. 68-3 by Albert F. Niderost to permit con- struction of professional offices at 1397 South Dora Street, plot plan and minutes of the Planning Commission dated November 2, 1967, were reviewed by the City Manager. Planning Commission Resolution No. 68-11 recommending the granting of the variance subject to the following special condition was reviewed by the City Manager: l) Improvements shall be set back 20 feet from the South property line. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8..23 P.M. There were no written or verbal protests to the granting of the proposed variance. There was no one present on behalf of the appl i cat ion. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 68-3 to Albert G. Niderost as recommended by the Planning Commission. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 22, 1967 - PAGE 2 RES. NO. 68-23 URGING /~PPROPRIATION IN 1968-1969 STATE BUDGET On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 68-23 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Urging Appropriation In 1968-69 State Budget To Fund California Public Library Services Act." AYES: Councilmen Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Vice-Mayor Scotto. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Norgard. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 68-7 MABEL RENFRO - BOARDING HOME Variance Application No. 68-7 by Mabel Renfro to permit use of dwelling at 404 Clara Avenue as a "Boarding Home", plot plan and minutes of the Planning Commission dated November 2, 1967, were reviewed by the City Manager. Planning Commission Resolution No. 68-15 recommending the granting of the variance subject to the following special condition was reviewed by the City Manager~ l) This Variance shall be restricted to the ownership of the applicant. The City Manager recommended that an additional special condition be added so that the number in the home would be limited to five. There were no written or verbal protests to the granting of the proposed variance. There was no one present on behalf of the appl icat ion. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 68-7 to Mabel Renfro as recommended by the Planning Commission and the additional special condition that the number in the home be limited to five. Council agreed that the City Manager be directed to accumulate additional'information regarding rest homes and similar operations older homes within the City regarding potential problems. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 68-8 MENDOCINO LAKE SVGS & LOAN ASSOC. CONSTRUCT ON FIFTY FOOT LOT Variance Application No. 68-8 by Mendocino Lake Savings and Loan Association to permit construction on a lot fifty feet wide at 120 Doolin Drive, plot plan and minutes of the Planning Commission dated November 2, 1967, were reviewed by the City Manager. Planning Commission Resolution No. 68-16 recommending the granting of the variance subject to the following special condition was reviewed by the City Manager: l) True adherence of setbacks shall be maintained as required by the Zoning Ordinance and applicable Codes. There were no written or verbal protests to the granting of the proposed variance. There was no one present on behalf of the appl i cat ion. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 68-8 to Mendocino Lake Savings & Loan Association as recommended by the Planning Commission. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 22, 1967 - PAGE 3 REQUEST GRANTED FOR SUPPORT IN COMMEMORATING 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA The City Manager reported a request had been received from the City of San Diego to join in their presentation of a request to the Postmaster General, asking for the issuance in 1969 of a stamp commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the founding of the State of California. The City Attorney was directed to prepare such a resolution for consideration of its adoption. CHANGE IN ANIMAL CONTROL JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVED The City Manager presented a recommended change in title and job description from Animal Control/Parking Meter Maintenance Man to Poundmaster and explained that it was necessary to abolish the first position and replace it with the second by Council action to comply with required policies. The new position of Poundmaster is to be compensated at one step greater than Laborer position at Range 24, $444-$540. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the change in Job Description from Animal Control/Parking Meter Mainten~anceman to Poundmaster be approved as recommended. COUNCILMEN RECOMMENDED FOR 1968 LEAGUE COMMITTEES The City Manager reported a letter from the League of California Cities requested Council recommendations for interested parties to be considered for appointment to the 1968 League Committees and distributed to the Council the list of the varies committees. The following councilmen's names will be submitted to the League Office as recommendations to serve on two of the committees: Personnel and Training - Councilman Scotto Revenue and Taxation - Councilman Crook. The City Manager's name will be submitted to again serve on the Aviation Problems Committee. CORRECTION: WlLSEY AND HAM REPORT The City Manager distributed to the Council two page changes in the Wi lsey and Ham report based on information received after the report was issued. VICE-MAYOR PRESENT FOR CONSECREATION OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH The City Manager reported that the Mayor had been requested by the Seventh Day Adventist Church to be present for the consecreation of their new sanctuary on Saturday, November 25th at 10:45 A.M. Vice-Mayor Scotto will be present in the absence of Mayor Norgard. SCHOOL CROSS lNG GUARD CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT The City Manager distributed to the Council copies of a memorandum from the Chief of Police directed to his office regarding School Crossing Guard change of assignment from Washington and State Street intersection to Clay and Dora intersection. The City Manager commended the work done by the Chief of Police in presenting the City position to the school officials to solve this problem which has existed for a number of years. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 22, 1967 - PAGE 4 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT The City Manager distributed to the Council the Finance Department report which showed the breakdown of expenditures and revenues and fund balances. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook inquired as to the delay in completion of the construction of Standley Street. The City Manager reported the plan was to complete the required concrete work this winter and pave in the spring, however, it will be determined if the entire job can be completed in the near future. Councilman Crook asked various questions regarding the report from the Finance Department, some of which were answered by the City Manager, others to be investigated and answered at a later date. ADJOURNMENT At 9:30 P.M., Vice-Mayor Scotto adjourned the meeting to Thursday, November 30, 1967 at 8:00 P.M. ATTEST: CITY C['ERK