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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-15-67! MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 15, 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the at 8:0t~ P.H. with Mayor Norgard, Councilman Scotto, Harlowe present. Councilman Henderson was absent. Counc i Crook, Chambers and APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried the minutes of February 8, 1967 be approved as submitted by the C]erk. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Counci 1man Crook it was unanimously carried General Warrants //2993 to //3027 in- clusive, and //3031 to #3127 inclusive, in the total amount of $107,801.71 be approved and ordered paid, with the check for Ranney Method Western Corporation in the amount of $2/~,6Q1.19 to be held for determination by the City Attorney as to compliance with contract terms. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLES As directed at a previous meeting, the City Attorney submitted for Council consideration a proposed ordinance which, if adopted, would regulate removal of keys from unattended vehicles. The City Attorney reported there will be a nation-wide campaign conducted in March in an effort to make the public aware of this situation. Discussion followed with the main question bein9 the amount of fine to be imposed. The City .Attorney was then directed to submit this proposed ordinance for Council consideration in three weeks. RES. NO. 67-35 OF APPLICATION TO L.A.F.C. FOR DETACHMENT OF TERRITORY FROM UKIAH VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT- (ANNEX. NO. 65-2) On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe it was unanimously carried by the followin9 ro11 call vote Resolution No. 67-35 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution of Application To Local Agency Formation Commission For Detachment Of Territory Within Annexation No. 65-2 From Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District." AYES: Counci 1men Scotto, Crook, NOES: None ABSENT: Counci 1man Henderson. Harlowe and Mayor Norgard. PROPOSED CHANGE IN RATE IN SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCE The City ,Attorney reported that at the Redwood Empire Division of the League of California Cities meetin9 recently held in Santa Rosa, there was a discussion held with reference to sales and use tax in the various cities. The City Attorney reviewed the status of the City in this regard and stated that the City receives 85/100 of the 1% tax and the County receives the remaingin 15/100 of the 1%. It was also reported that the Council could make an adjustment of the rate any time within the contract period upon notification to the State Board and the County Board of Supervisors The City Managerstated that he would analyze the matter closely if the Council desired. After discussion, the Council was in unanimous agreement that the City Manager and the City Attorney should be directed to study this matter in detail and report to the Council in the form of a memorandum in three weeks. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FEBRUARY 15_, __1_967 - PAGE 2 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MCALLISTER VS. CITY OF UKIAH C I TY ATTORNEY REPORTS The City Attorney reported that the trial of McAllister vs. City of Ul<iah regardingwater rights was concluded this date and Sub- mitted for decision. The Council will be advised of the decision. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 67-11 MARTIN P. SMITH Variance Application No. 67-1l by Martin P. Smith for construction of an office building on parcel zoned R-3 at 151 Low Gap Road, minutes of the Planning Commission dated January 19, 1967 and February 2, 1967 and Planning Commission Resolution No. 67-16 recommending the granting of the variance subject to certain special conditions was reviewed by the City Manager. The City Manager stated that in his opinion a stipulation should be made to limit the use on this heavily' traveled street could result in a traffic hazard. There were no written or verbal protests to the granting of the proposed variance. There was no one present on behalf of the application. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Attorne~ be instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 7-11 with the following stipulations as recommended by the Planning Commission in addition to the one imposed by the Council: a) Approval is expressly conditioned upon the stipulation that the parcel may be used only by Division of Motor Vehicles, State of California, for a building and adjacent parking and landscaped areas as described in the application. b) That in the event the State used less than the entire parcel, the remaining portion shall be automatically excluded from this Variance, and shall revert to its present zone requi re- ments. c) Prior to construction or improvements of the parcel subject to variances, construction and improvement plans shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval. d) The parking guide posts shall be limited to off street .use. FURTHER D I SCUSSION OF ACQUIRING TAX-DEEDED PROPERTY The City Manager, for clarification, referred to a plot plan in reviewing the proposed acquisition of tax-deeded property in the area of Yokayo, Rose, Wabash Streets and Beacon Lane. It was pointed out that all of the property involved is in a single deed description and that upon completion of this acquisition, there would be some minor expense in the Beacon Lane area to bring this street up to standard. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe it was unanimously carried the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the acquisition of tax-deeded property in the area of Yokayo, Rose, Wabash Streets and Beacon Lane. PROPOSED REVISIONS OF COLLIER-UNRUH GAS TAX PROGRAM - HEARING SCHEDULED BEFORE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The City Manager discussed possible revisions of which were scheduled to be discussed before the portation Committee in Sacramento the following tool< no position on the matter. this Senate day. p rog ram Trans- The Counci 1 DI SCU NEW L SHOP SSlO EASE BUlL N OF PROPOSED FOR AIRPORT D I NG NO. 2 The Ci Servic the A i cons i d ope Fa t 1 oca t i Counci partic ty Manager reported that Mr. Max E. Hartley of the Ace Aerial e has presented a proposal of the type operation proposed at rport Shop Bui]din9 No. 2 and read this communication for Council eration. The City Manager reported that inasmuch as this ion will be different from the previous operation at this on, his recommendation is to have a new lease executed. The 1 Directed the City Manager to prepare a new lease for this ular operation. REQUEST FROM OLIVER F. HARMON TO EXTEND THE GRAZING LEASE The City Manager reported that Oliver F. Harmon has requested that his 9razin9 lease be extended for a period of one year and that payment of the next years lease is bein9 held pendin9 approval of this extension by the Council. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman it was unanimously carried the extension of the agreement F. Harmon be extended until March l, 1968. Scotto by O1 iver DEMAND FROM R. S. DAVIS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE The City Manager reported 'that he had this date received a demand addressed to the Civil Service Commission, City Council, and City Manager from R. S. Davis, Director of Finance for immediate return to his position and for back salary and read the communication to the Council. The City .Attorney interpreted this communication as a request 'for a hearin9 by the Civil Service Commission and it was his recommendation that the Commission be advised of the filin9 of this demand so that a hearing can be scheduled within the time limits of the ordinance. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook it '..,vas unanimously carried the Clerk be directed to advise the Civil Service Commission that a letter has been filed by R. Davis, a hearin9 requested, and such hearing to be held at the earliest possible time. ED BEAN REPRESENTING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE f~!r. Ed Bean was present, representin9 the Chamber of Commerce in absence of 'the Manager, Hr. Henderson, who was attending a meet- i nf in Sacramento. Mr. Bean reported that in the future, a member of the Board wi l] attend each Council meeting with the Manager. Mr. Bean also reported that he has discussed some of their Future plans wi th the City Managerand expressed a desire to work with the Council in any way possible. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook requested a closed personnel session at the conclusion of the meeting. COUNCl LMAN HARLO',',IE Councilman Harlowe asked the progress o'F the airport master plan and was advised that there was some confusion concernin9 this and there was no answer at the present time. ADJOURNHE[tT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at lO:lO P.M. after which the Council re- convened in closed personnel session. A TTE~ c i ty CieTl Ida yo r / ....