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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-19-67443 M IN(JTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COIJNCIL OF TIE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 19, 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:03 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson and Harlow present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman it was unanimously carried as submitted by the Clerk. Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, the minutes of July 12, 1967 be approved PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman it was unanimously carried for the period of July 1st amount of $39,622.80. Scotto, Payro 11 through seconded by Councilman Harlowe, Warrants #8615 to #8752 inclusive, 15th, 1967 be approved in the GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman it was unanimously carried General Warrants #3718 to #3760 in the amount of $55,066.93 be approved and ordered paid. Scotto, inclusive, PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION OF NORTH END OF LIVE OAK AVENUE Public hearing vacation of the Publication giv latter from Pac a clause for rese resolution if the City Engineer, as possible access w that the extensio would be the most other routes were would be somewhat Wright were prese proposed vacation. ing to be heard on at 8:45 P.M. was declared open at 8:08 P.M. north end of Live Oak Avenue. ing notice of the hearing was if the matter, public hearing was on the proposed Affidavit of placed on file. A ic Gas and Electric Company was read requesting rvation of a utility easement be included in the street vacation is approved by the Council. The requested at a previous meeting, reported on the ays from this area to Low Gap Road. He reported n of Life Oak Avenue northerly to Low Gap Road economical of the accessways considered but that feasible from an engineering standpoint, but more expensive. Hr. Nelmes Smith and Mr. Dwayne nt in the audience and spoke in favor of the There being no other persons present request- declared closed On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was carried by a majority vote the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution vacating the north end of Live Oak Avenue. DISCU OF TR CONSU SSION WITH LIBRARY USTEES RE LIBRARY LTANT'S REPORT BOARD The City Manager reported Mr. Sabsay, the Library Consultant, was present in the audience to review the report distributed to the Council. The report had been previously presented to and dis- cussed with the Library Board. ~r. Sabsay summarized the report stressing the importance of consideration of a City-County con- solidated facility. Discussion followed. The following persons were present and spoke in favor of the pre- posed consolidated facility: Library Board: Mr. Ted Eriksen, Jr., President Mrs. Beverlee Thodes, Secretary Mrs. Norman Wi lliamson Mr. John E. Nelson Mr. W. A. Chessall. Mrs. Freida Winter Mr. Bruce D. Bajema, Mendocino County Librarian Mr. John Mayfield, Jr., Mendocino County Board of Supervisors was also a part of the audience. 444 HINUT JULY ES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY 19, 1967 - PAGE 2 OF UK I AH On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by it was unanimously carried the City Manager and with the help of the Library Consultant explore a City-County consolidated library facility. Counc i lman Har 1 owe, County ~^dministrator the possibility of RECES After discussion, Councilman Crook rescinded his motion. Council agreed that the Library Consultant be authorized to forward a letter of intent to the Council for acceptance at the next meeting. S At this point, 10:25 ~.H., Mayor Norgard declared a brief recess, after which the Council reconvened at 10:30 P.M. FURTHER NO. 591 BUI LD I NG D I SCUSS I ON ORD! NANCE ABATEMENT OF UNSAFE S The City Attorney reported he had given further study and considera- tion to that portion of Section 3300 of this proposed ordinance to which there had been objection. It was his recommendation that the section remain as presently worded. Discussion followed. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 591 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Henderson, Harlowe. NOES: Councilman Crook and Mayor Norgard. ABSENT: None. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS McALLISTER VS. CITY OF UKIAH The City Attorney reported that he would motion for a new trial in the McAllister litigation and he would report when the on the motion. appear in court on the v. City water rights court made a determination VARIANCE APPL. NO. 67-25 LARK IN YOUNCE Variance Application No. 67-25 by Larkin Younce to permit construction of a single family dwelling with front setback reduction from 20' to 16' at 117 Calvert Drive, plot plan of Minutes of the Planning Commission dated June l, 1967 and July 6, 1967 were reviewed by the City Manager. The Planning Commission Resolution No. 68-1 recommend- ing granting of the variance subject to the following special condi- tion was reviewed by the City Manag.er: 1) All improvements shall conform to all space requirements including area between existing building and proposed new construct ion. There were no verbal protests to the granting of the proposed variance. There was no one present on behalf of the application. Councilman Crook made a motion, seconded by Councilman Scotto, the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 67-25 to Larkin Younce as recommended by the Planning Commission. D i scuss ion conforming was deferre their inten use. followed concerning the expansion of the existing non- use. Councilman Crook rescinded his motion. Action d in orer that the Planning Commission might clarify t regarding the expansion of the existing non-conforming SPURLOCK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 3 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP The final map of Spurlock Subdivision Unit No. 3 which conforms with Council action on the tentative map, was presented for Council consideration. The City Manager reported the Planning Commission Minutes dated July 6, 1967 recommended approval of the map. 445 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 19, 1967 - PAGE 3 On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, was unanimously carried that conditional approval of the final map of Spurlock Subdividion No. 3 be granted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Subdivider's Agreement and endorse map after the execution of said agreement by Subdivider and City and upon posting of security satisfactory to City Attorney for estimated improvements in the amount of $35,000. it FURTHER REPORT ON NEGOTIATIONS WITH SIS-Q FLYING SERVICE The City Manager reported further contact with the bani< resulted in the determination of an increased interest rate on this proposed transaction. The City Manager read a communique from Sis-Q flying Service stating the City proposed would be considered and an answer forwarded at their earliest convenience. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by was unanimously carried the negotiations with to this date, be cancelled. Councilman Scotto, it Sis-Q Flying Service PERKINS ST. WIDENING PROJECT APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS The City Manager reviewed plans and specifications for construction of street improvements on Perkins Street between Northwestern Pacific Railroad Right of Way and Main Street and requested authorization to call for bids for the wcr k. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for construction of street improvements on Perkins Street between Northwestern Pacific Railroad Right of Way and Main Street, bids to be received prior to 2:00 P.M., August 8, 1967. APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEMBER - H. M. MCAVOY The City Manager read a letter from the City of Ukiah Association advising that Mr. H. M. McAvoy, 1139 West had been selected as the representative on the Civil to replace Mr. Gene Learnard, resigned. REQUEST FROM CITY TREASURER Employees' Perkins Street Service Board The City Manager read a letter from Mrs. Ardis requesting a change in procedure as set forth Parking District No. 1 Reserve Fund. Granting complete the funding requirements and increase earned as well as eliminate a detailed monthly extending over approximately tWO years. Conoly, City Treasurer, in Resolution No. 66-35 the request would the amount of interest procedural problem On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman was unanimously carried to approve the request made by Treasurer in her letter dated July 19, 1967. Scotto, i t the City P.U.C. ORDER RE WAUGH AND COOPER LANE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES The City Manager reported that the City has been notified of Public Utilities Commission action approving purchase of the electric distribution facilities in are annexed ~nder Waugh Lane Annexation No. 65-2 and Cooper Lane Annexation No. 64-1. 446 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 19, 1967 - PAGE 4 REQUEST FROM DOLPHIN CLUB The City Manager read a letter from the Ukiah Dolphin Club requesting Council consideration of a five year agreement For use of the con- cession stand at the swimmin9 pool at a rental rate of $].00 per year, proceeds to be used for Dolphin Club equipment. AFter a lengthy discussion, the Council agreed the City Manager be directed to advise the Dolphin Club that the City's requirement for any approved agreement would be on a similar basis to that in effect with the concession operation at Antom Stadium. INVITATION TO FORMAL OPEN ! NG-STANDARD O I L CO. The City Manager reminded the Council o-f the formal opening of the Standard Oil Company Service Station scheduled Friday, July 1967 at 2:00 P.M. 21, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING - EUREKA The City Manager reminded the Council of the Redwood Empire Division League of California Cities meetin9 in Eureka July 22, 1967. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD GEORGE DUNNING ADJOU Mr. George Dunning, Chairman of the Civil Service Board, was present in the audience to request time on the agenda at the next meetin9 to present the Board's request for wage adjustments for City employees. RNMENT As there was no further the meeting adjourned at July 26, 1967. regular business, Mayor Norgard declared 11:58 P.M. to meet again Wednesday, CITY CEERK