HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-11-66MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF UKIAH
MAY 11, 1966
The City
Chambers
Henderso
Council convened in regular session in the Council
at 8:0Zt P.M. wi th Mayor Norgard, Counci 1men Crook,
n and Harlowe present. Counci 1man Scotto was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by
it was unanimously carried the minutes of May It,
as submitted by the Cleric.
Councilman Crook,
1966 be approved
CORRECTION OF MINUTES OF APRIL
20, ]~66
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Counci ]man Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of .,qpri] 20, ]966 be
corrected to include the fo]]owinq exhibits introduced as
evidence by the City Attorney relative to the public hearin?
on the appeal of Landis Morgan from denial of Ul<iah Permit
No. 66- 20:
1) Planning Commission Fi les.
2) Original Appeal fi le.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded
it was unanimously carried special warrants
$138.00 be approved and ordered paid.
by Counci 1man Crook,
i n the amount of
ORDINANCE NO. 582 ADOPTING
UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODES
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1 9614
!964,
and 3
Heati
Pena 1
in fu
rdinanceNo. ~82, "An Ordinance Adopting By Reference Uniform
uiidin9 Code, Volumes I & III, ]96Z+ Edition, Uniform Housin9
ode, ]o6/~.. Edition, National Electrical Code, ]~6q... .. Edition,
niform Electrical Code, 196~ Edition, Uniform Plumbin9 Code,
Edition and the Uniform Heatin9 and Comfort Coolin9 Code,
Edition, Amendin9 Sections 300l, 305], 307l, 30RI , 3101,
002 and Chapter Six, Division 3, Relatin9 To The Uniform
n9 and Comfort Coolin9 Code, 196~ E~ition; Providir~.9 For
ties For Violation Of The Aforementioned Codes was read
l] by the City Attorney.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman
it was carried by the Fol]owin9 roll call vote Ordinance
58,2 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
same.
Henderson,
No.
sign
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilman Crook, Henderson,
None.
Councilman Scotto.
Harlowe and Mayor
Norge rd.
RES. NO. 66-50 GRANTING VARIANCE
TO ALBERT F. NIDEROST
On a mot i on
Henderson,
adopted and
"Resol uti on
by Councilman Her]owe, seconded by Councilman
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. '66-50
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same,
Grantin9 Variance to Albert F. Niderosto~'
be
RES. NO. 66-51 APPROVING MODIFIED
PLOT PLAN - UKIAH CONVALESCENT HOME
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman
Crook, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 66-5l be adopted
and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, ~'Resol uti on
Amendin9 Resolution No. 66-30 Approvin9 Modified Plot Plan
For Ul<iah Convalescent Home."
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MAY ll, ~1266
OF
THE C l TY
OF UKI AH
RES. NO. 66-g2 OPPOSING CURBSIDE
DELIVERY OF MAIL BY U.S. POST OFFICE
The City Attorney reviewed a bulletin from'the League of
California Cities pointing out that curbside delivery of mail
is now required in all new subdivisions by the Post Office,
and recommending concerted effort on the part of all cities
to have this regulation rescinded.
l~n a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman
Henderson, it ,Nas unanimously carried Reso]ution No. 66-52
be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same
"Resolution Of The City Counci] Of The City Of Ukiah Opposing
Curbside Delivery of Hail By the United States Post Office."
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEWS OUTDOOR
RECREATION LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM
__
The City Attorney summarized and reviewed the Outdoor
Recreation Local Grant program (Land and Water Conservation
Fund P.L. 8~q-578) and after discussion the Council informally
approved the preparation of an application for funds For
development of a regional park in cooperation with the
County of Mendocino.
MAYORS' AND COUNCILMEN'S
INSTITUTE - MAY 22-25
The Council was reminded of the Mayors' and Co~.~nci 1men's
Institute to be held in Monterey from Hay 22nd through 25th
and asked that reservations be requested as early as possible.
Mayor Norgard indicated that he would definitely attend the
conference.
RES. NO. 66-53 AFFIRMING PLANNING
COMMI SSI ON DENI AL OF USE PERMIT
APPLICATION NO. 66-20 (LANDIS MORGAN)
On a motion by Counci 1man Henderson, seconded by Councilman
Harlowe, it was carried by the following ro11 call vote
Resolution No. 66-53 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to sign same, "Resolution Affirming Planninq
Commission Denial Of Use Permit Application No. 66-20 (Landis
Morgan) ."
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Henderson,
Councilman Crook.
Councilman Scotto.
Ha rl owe and
Mayor Norgard.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
OF REALTOR WEEK
The Mayor's Proclamation of Realtor Week, May 22nd through
28th, 1966 was read by the Clerk and signed by Mayor Norgard.
VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 66-23
RALPH L. RAINS
Application for Variance No. 66-23 by Ralph L. Rains to permit
construction of a single family residence on property 60 feet
by ]00 feet at the southeast corner of Helen and Luce Avenues,
plot plan and Planning Commission Resolution No. 66-2/+ recom-
me ndin9 the variance be 9ranted we re reviewed by the City
Ma na 9e r.
There were no written
proposed variance, and
appl ication.
or verbal protests to granting the
no one present on behalf of the
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman
Crook, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed
to prepare a resolution 9ranting Variance No. 66-23 to Ralph
L. Rains as recommended by the Plannin9 Commission.
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MAY
THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH
VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 66-23
AL TOE BETTINI - 84R YOSEMITE DR.
Application for variance No. 66-26
permit operation of a "Family Care
patients at 84~ Yosemite Dr., plot
Resolution No. 66-25 recommendin9
were reviewed by the City Manager.
by Altoe Alice Bettini to
HomeI' for a maximum of four
plan and P]anning Commission
the granting of the variance
There were no written or verbal objections to granting the
proposed variance, and no one present on behalf of the applica-
tion,
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman
Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed
to prepare a resolution 9ranting Variance No. 66-26 to Altoe
A1 ice Bettini as recommended by the Planning Commission.
VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 66-27
TBS BUILDERS SUPPLY - 181 WABASH AVE.
Variance Application No. 66-27 by TBS Builders Supply to permit
use of leased parcel adjacent to and West of the present loca-
tion at 181 Wabash Avenue for storage of buildin9 supplies, plot
plan, and Plannin9 Commission Resolution No. 66-26 recommendin9
the 9ranting of the variance were reviewed by the City Manager.
Donald A. Starks was present on behalf of the application and
there were no written or verbal protests to 9ranting the pro-
posed variance.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hender-
son, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed
to prepare a resolution 9ranting Variance No. 66-27 to TBS
Builders Supply as recommended by the Plannin9 Commission, and
subject to the additional condition the area in question be oiled.
REQUE
FOR B
OR CA
ST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL
IDS - 6" and 8" CEHENT ASBESTOS
ST IRON PIPE
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hariowe,
it was unanimously carried theClerk be authorized to call for
bids for 3400 feet of 6" and 2000 feet of 8" cement asbestos
or cast iron pipe, AWWA Class 150, bids to be opened at 2:00 P.M.,
May 3l, 1966.
AMBULANCE SERVICE - ZIMMERMAN MORTUARY
__RE_QUEST FOR TRANSFER OF AGREEMENT
The City Manager read a letter from Rodney L. Zimmerman request-
ins assignment and transfer of the agreement with Zimmerman
,Ambulance Service to Leonard W. Winter. A signed statement by
Mr. Winter requesting the transfer and agreeing to the terms
and conditions set forth in the agreement was also read. The
Council was informed that Mr. Winter has been employed by Zim-
merman Mortuary for several years.
On a motion by Councilman C
it was unanimously carried
merman Ambulance Service to
ject to Mr. !;linter furnishi
evidence of insurance.
rook, seconded by Councilman Henderson,
transfer of the agreement with Zim-
Leonard W. Winter be approved sub-
n9 the requi red performance bond and
RES. NO. 66-54APPROVING CORRECTED
BUDGET FOR GAS TAX FUNDS
The City Manager reviewed a revised budget for expenditure of
Gas Tax funds allocated to cities under Section 2107 of the
Streets and Highways Code which had been reduced by $800 from
the amount originally budgeted.
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MAY 11, 1966 - PAGE 4
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman
Crook, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 66-24 be
adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same,
I'Resol uti on of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Adop-
ting Budget For Expenditure of Funds Allocated From the
State Highway Fund To Cities."
UKIAH VALLEY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED
CHILDREN REQUEST FOR CONTINUED USE OF
BUILDING AT SMITH & MASON STS.
A Letter was read from the Ukiah Valley Assn. for Retarded
Children requestin9 continued use of the buildin9 at Smith
and Mason Streets beyond the expiration of the lease on
June 30, 1966 for warehousin9 of products now bein9 produced
in their workshop at the State Hospital and awaitin9 shipment.
It was the recommendation of the City Mana9er that the
buildin9 is too dilapidated for continued use even for ware-
hou si n9 ·
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman
Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the request of the Ukiah
V~lley Rehabilitation Workshop be denied and that occupancy
of the building at Smith and Mason Streets be terminated
June 30th, 1966 in accordance with the lease.
JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARADE
The Council was reminded of invitations extended by the Junior
Chamber of Commerce to ride in the parade they are sponsoring
on Saturday, May 21st in connection with Merchant Fiesta and
Western Week.
JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GRANTED
PERMISSION TO USE SEMI NARY AVE.
FOR MEMORIAL DAY SAFETY CHECK
A request from the Jr. Chamber of Commerce was
of the West half of Seminary Avenue on May 28th
Memorial Day automobile safety check.
read for use
for a
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman
Henderson, it was unanimously carried the Jr. Chamber of
Commerce be granted permission to use the west half of Seminary
Ave. for a Memorial Day Auto Safety Check, subject to per-
mission being obtained by the Chamber from the businesses
located in that block.
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
A letter was read from W. R. Nevi tt, Commander of McClellan
Air Force Base expressin9 appreciation for the assistance
rendered Major Marvin L. Reynolds and his crew when their
EC-121D landed at the Ukiah airport on the mornin9 of April
29th.
CONGRESSMAN CLAUSEN - CORRESPONDENCE
RE. FEDERAL ALLOCATION OF HIGHWAY FUNDS
The Council was informed that a letter had been received
from Congressman Clausen in clarification of the many com-
plications involved wi th allocation of Federal funds for
construction of highways in California. On the same subject,
it was al so reported that a bulletin had been received from
the League of California Cities urging that action be taken
requesting our Congressmen to restore funds to California
previously allocated for freeway construction in San Fran-
cisco. It was noted that the City of Ukiah had al ready
complied in its adoption of a resolution urging inclusion
of Highway lO1 in the Federal System of Interstate Highways.
.'2, 58
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MAY 1~1,_1966 - PAGE 5~
FRED PETERSON
Fred Peterson, reporter for Station KUKI, commented that several
employees in the vicinity of Smith and State Streets had re-
quested him to point out the need for some type of warnin9
li9ht at that intersection for protection of pedestrians crossing
State Street following the fatal accident which occurred this
afternoon.
COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook enquired whether the operators of private
parking lots are required to pay business licenses, and was
informed that they are unless they are provided in connection
wi th another business.
COUNCILMAN HENDERSON
Councilman Henderson requested information pertai ni ng to the
time schedule for resurfacing of Standley Street and was in-
formed that following relocation of power lines on the south
side of the street curb and gutter will be constructed with
paving expected to be completed sometime in July.
Councilman Henderson questioned the
,.~sed in the new Park restrooms and
they had been selected to meet all
dj sag reement.
type of plumbing fixtures
the Council was informed
sanitation codes without
MAYOR NORGARD
Mayor Norgard commented that in attending the Mayors' Conference
on Beautification he had been very impressed b/ the number of
persons attending and the variety of subjects covered, including
considerable interest by many cities in the development of
downtown shopping malls. It was suggested the Chamber of
Commerce consider the possibilities for development of a mall
i n Uk i ah.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared
the meeting adjourned at 10:09 P.M.
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