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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-14-66; 06 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 14, 1966 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at ~:01 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook and Henderson present. Councilman Harlowe was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of September 7, 1966 be approved as corrected to include the followin9 roll call vote under adoption of Ordinance No. AYES' Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson, ltarlowe and Mayor Norgard. NOES' None. ABSENT: None. RES. N0. 67-12 DENYING VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 66-35 RAYMOND L. OSBOURN AND DORA H. COFFEEN On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried Resolution ['to. 67-12 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Denying Variance Application No. 66-35 by Raymond L. Osbourn and Dora H. Colleen ." PHILLIP W. PROFT AND ELSIE PROFT VS. CITY OF UKIAH The City Attorney reported that a Summons and Complaint have been received in the matter of Phillip W. Proft and Elsie Proft vs. the City of Ukiah for damages to a retainin9 wall alleged to have resulted from the washing of Gibson Creek adjacent to their property. A claim previously submitted was denied by tt~e Council. GLEN BURGER REO~UEST FOR USE OF HOUSE TRAILERS ON PROPERTY AT WAUGH LANE AND GOBB! ST. The City Attorney advised the Council that it had been brought to the atten- tion of the Building Department that house trailers were bein9 maintained and occupied on property owned by Glen Burger at E. Gobbi Street and We~ugh Lane. Mr. Burger was notified of the violation of the city's ordinance relatin9 to house ~.1 trailers and requested to remove them from ~ne property. However, due to the ill health and insufficient income of relatives occupyin9 the trailers, Mr. 8urger was appearin9 before 'the Council at this meetin9 to request consideration be given to permitting continuation of their use at this location. One trailer is to be moved within a week, accordin9 'co Mr. Burger, which will leave two remaining on the property. After discussion, the Council agreed to study the request for two weeks for further consideration at the meeting of September 28th. ANNEXATION NO. 66-1 (ALE)( THOMAS) PUBLIC HEARING Public hearing was declared open at 8:17 P.M. on the proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated "Annexation No. 66-1 (Alex Thomas)". A map of the area proposed for annexation ,Nas reviewed by the City Attorney, and it '..vas noted that affidavits of publication and of mailin9 all notices required by law had been placed on file. Mr. John Golden was present representin9 Mr. Thomas, and there were no other persons present requesting to be heard on th,~ matter. Mr. Irish informed the Council that Mr. Thomas had fi led an application for zone change for property presently within the City limits, and prezoning of the area proposed for annexation. The application was considered by the Planning Commission at its meeting of September 1st and by a 3 to 2 vote action was taken authorizing preparation of a resolution recommending approval of the zoning as proposed for consideration at its meeting of September 15th. Mr. Golden advised the Council that it is the opinion of his client that from the standpoint of development of the area the matters of zoning and annexation cannot be separated and he requested that a decision regarding the annexation be postponed until the matter of zoning comes before the Council. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAit SEPTEMBER .ll+~ lC,S6 - PAGE 2 On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the public hearing on proposed Annexation No. 66-1 (Alex Thomas) be continued to the meeting of September 28th, 1966. EXECUTIVE SESSION At this point in the meeting, 8:37 P.M., the Council retired to adjoining chambers for an executive session, after which the meeting continued in open session at 9:20 P.M. COUNCILMAN HARLOWE ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 9: l0 P.M. CONSIDERATION OF COUNTY PROPOSAL TO RENT FORMER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE A letter from the County Administrator was read requesting consideration of a proposal for temporary rental by the County of the former Chamber of Commerce office on Main Street until such time as the property is cleared for construction of the new City Hall. A nominal rent was p~oposed, with the County to pay utility costs. After discussion, it was agreed the City Manager be authorized to negotiate rental of the subject office to the County at a rate of from $50 to $60 per month, with th~ County to pay all utility costs. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS; DEMOLITION OF METAL BLDG. AT SMITH AND MASON STREETS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for demolition of the metal building at Smith and Main Streets in accordance with specifi- cations reviewed by the City Manager, bids to be received prior to 2:00 P.M., October /-.~th, 1966. PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES IN WAUGH AND COOPER LANE AREAS AUTIiORIZED The City Manager reviewed appraisals of the electric distribution facilities in the Waugh and Cooper Lane areas as prepared by Pacific Gas and Electric Company placing a value of $.5,022.83 on the facilities, and advised the Council that in checking the appraisals City personnel are in agreement with the values placed on the different facilities involved. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the Council authorize preparation of a sales agreement in connection 'with the purchase of electric distribution facilities in the Waugh and Cooper Lane area from Pacific Gas & Electric Company for approval by the Council and presentation to the Public Utilities Commission when completed. FIREMEH"S CONFERENCE The Council was reminded that the Firemenls Conference will begin on Sunday, September 25th, and the parade will be held on Tuesday, September 27th. It was noted from the program distributed that one of the important events in connec'Eion with the conference will be held Wednesday evening, September 2Otb, and in view oF the invitation extended to the Council to attend, discussion was held with respect to cancelling the regular meeting of the Council to be held on that date. MINUTES CF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBEi~ 14, I~CG - PAGE 3 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 66-1 (ALE),( THOMAS) POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 3th On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the previous motion relative to continuation of ti~e public hearing on proposed Annexation No, 66-1 (Alex Thomas) be rescinded, and said public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the Council on Cctober 'ith, 1966. PROPOSED FIRE STATIONS - PRELIMINARY FLOOR PLANS REVIEWED The City Manager reviewed preliminary 'Floor plans c,,f the proposed-Fire stations , ~ ~ ' ~ ~i'l as prepared by tn.. Architects and advised the Council ti]at si<etches of t at general design woul-" ' . u be prepared for display at the coming Firemen's ConTerence The proposed site for the main station on Airport property south of thC Standard Station at the corner of Hastings Road and State Street has been approved by the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau. A site for tl~e north sub-station has not been selected as yet; ',-owever it has been recommended a site be selected as far. north as Low Gap Road, but preferably not on State Street. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook complemented members of the committee whc worked on tre Employees' barbecue including Ted Gofortta, Dick Davis and Jack Brose, for the well planned and enjoyable results from their efforts, and asked that a letter be sent to each expressing the Council's appreciation. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M., after which the Council reconvened for continuec! study of 'the proposed 19o6-o7 Budget. ATTEST: MAYO CITY CLERK