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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-25-67MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 25, 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:02 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson and Harlowe present. At this point in the meeting, the Council adjourned~to a closed personnel session. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the minutes of January 18, 1967 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. REQUEST BY 12TH DISTRICT FAIR DENIED The City Attorney reviewed the request made by Mr. Tocher of the 12th District Fair to waive the $1OO per day carnival license fee as set forth in the City ordinance. The City ordinance. The City Attorney reported that in his opinion the ordinance could not be waived nor could an ordinance be drafted that would exempt the 12th District Fair. The City Attorney further stated that the Council could modify or amend the carnival license if it is uniformly done, change the rate, or eliminate the ordinance altogether; however, if the ordinance were eliminated, the payment of a business license fee would be required. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the request by the 12th District Fair to waive the carnival license fee be denied, RES. NO. 67-32 URGING GOVERNOR REASON TO RETAIN FUNDING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT ACT The City Manager read a letter from the City Librarian requesting that a resolution by the Council be forwarded to Governor Ronald Reagan asking that the 1967-68 budget ~tain the $1,OO0,OOO funding in the Public Library Develop- ment Act. Mrs. Winter, the Librarian was present and read the proposed resolution. On a motion by Councilman Henderson seconded by Councilman. Harlowe it was carried by the following roll call vote that Resolution No. 67-32 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution U~ng Governor Ronald Reagan to Retain Funding For Public Library Development Act." AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor Norgard. NOES: Councilman Crook. ABSENT: None. VARIANCE APPL. NO. 67-9 DEAN R. HENDR ICKS 51~;-WEST MILL STREET Variance Application No. 67-9 by Dean R. Hendricks to permit reduction of required five foot side yard to one foot for con- struction of a carport at 513 West Mill Street, plot plan, and minutes of the Planning Commission dated January 5th and 19th, 1967 were reviewed by the City Manager. The Planning Commission Resolution No. 67-14 recommending the granting of the variance subject to the fdlowing special condition was reviewed by the City Manager. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 25, 1967 - PAGE 2 a) The ~ar of the carport must remain open to permit access for trucks in the event of fire. 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 Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was unanimously carried the City Attorney. be instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 67-9 as recommended by the Planning Commission. SIS-Q FLYING SERVIC. E~ INC. The City Manager reported that the financial statement has been received from Sis-Q Flying Service, Inc. and the officials of this company will be present next week to discuss the possibility of constructing a building on airport property. DEMOLAYS OFFER SERVICES The City Manager reported that the DeMolays had offered to do any type work the City would assign to them. They also expressed the desire for the week of March 12 through 19th be set as DeMolay Week and a proclamation be issued to that effect. The Council expressed their appreciation of this offer by the DeMolay organiza- tion and agreed that the City Manager specify the work to be done. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF PLANS FOR REPLACEMENT DRESSING ROOMS AT MUNICIPAL POOL AREA The City Engineer reviewed the plans for the concession stand and storage area which are proposed for use in conjunction with the replacement dressing rooms at the Municipal Pool area. The plans showed a single building with the concession stand and storage area on each end ~ the proposed buildi.ng for the dressing rooms. The City Engineer explained that the addition of these units would add approximately $5,000 to the estimated cost of the dressing rooms. It was agreed by the Council that the total cost of this facility would come from the regular general fund if possible. The City Engineer was instructed to prepare the plans and speci- fications so the call for bids could be scheduled for next week. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked what progress had been made to have the trash receptacles installed on State Street. The City Engineer advised that the necessary encroachment permit had been received and the receptacles should be installed within a short period of time. Councilman Crook asked what progress has been made by the Airport Commission for the airport master plan and was advised that the delay is due to problems which the Commission has encountered that were not anticipated. ADJOURNMENT As there was no 'ifUrther regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:23 P.M. to meet again Wednesday, February 1, 1967. CITY CLERK