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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-04-66MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH _MAY,, ,4~_1966 249 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:06 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson and Harlowe present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the minutes 1966 be approved as submitted by theClerk. Councilman of April 27, PAY ROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Harlowe, it was peri od of April of $32,953.96. Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman unanimously carried payroll warrants for the 16th through 30th, 1966 be approved in the amount SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $10,153.98 be approved and ordered paid. ORDINANCE NO. 582 ADOPTING UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODES INTRODUCED Ordinance No. 582, "An Ordinance Adoptin9 Building Code, Volumes 1 and III , 1964 Ed Housing Code, 1964 Edi tion, National Elec Edition, Uniform Electrical Code, 1965 Ed Plumbing Code, 1964 Edition and the UniFo Fort Cool i n9 Code, 1964 Edi ti on; Amendi n9 3071, 3081, 3101 and 3002 and Chapter Six latin9 To The Uniform Heating and Comfort 1964 Edition; Providing For Penalties For AForementioned Code" was summa ri zed by the introduced by Councilman Scotto. By Reference Uniform ition, Uniform trical Code, 196g ition, Uniform rm Heating and Com- Sections 3001, 3051, , Division 3, Re- Coolin9 Code, Violation Of The City Attorney and REDWOOD VALLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT APPLICATION FOR WATER RIGHTS The City Attorney reported that a meetin9 has been proposed by the Attorney for the Redwood Ve]]ey County Water District of representatives of the Department of Fish and Game, City of Ukiah and the District For the purpose of workin9 out a program which would adequately protect the City's lower diversionary rights, and at the same time allow upper level withdrawal from the Russian River by the District. Notice of the date and time of the meetin9 will be given by the District. PROCLAMATION - MERCHANT FIESTA AND WESTERN WEEK At this point a Proclamation declaring the week of May 16th through 22nd Merchant Fiesta and Western Week was read and signed by Mayor Norgard. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 66-21 STANDARD OIL CO. OF CALIF. E. PERKINS ST. & ORCHARD AVE. Variance application No. 66-21 by Standard Oil Co. of California to permit construction of a service station on property zoned R-2 and C-N at the southeast corner of E. Perkins St. and Orchard Ave., plot plan and Planning Commission Resolution No. 66-22 recommending the granting of the variance subject to certain special conditions were reviewed by the City Manager. A letter 25O MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MAY 4, 1966 - PAGE 2 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH from of t prov of w of: t dete know subd Pomeroy-Nipper in compliance with Special Condition 2(b) he Planning Commission resolution was also read. The letter ided confirmation of an offer to dedicate a 50 foot right ay for street purposes southerly from Perkins St. and easterly he proposed service station. It was pointed out that an exact rmination of the street pattern cannot be made until it is n how the remainder of the property is to be developed by the ivider. Mr. James Mitchell, representing the engineering firm of Carpenter and Mitchell, advised the Council that he had been retained by ' Pomeroy-Nipper to survey the boundary of the property and prepare a recommendation for its development. He stated that he had been asked by his client to represent them at this meeting as evidence of good faith in complying with the offer of dedication contained in their letter. Mr. Don Kuhn, operation of the proposed service station, was present on behalf of the application, and there were no written or verbal protests to granting the proposed variance. RES. NO. 66-49 GRANTING VARIANCE TO STANDARD OIL CO. OF CALIF. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 66-49 be ~dopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution 3ranting Variance to Standard Oil Company of California." VARIANC ALBERT OFFICES E APPLICATION NO. 66-25 F. NIDEROST - MEDICAL-DENTAL - 1389 S. DORA ST. Application for variance No. 66-25 by Albert F. Niderost to permit construction of a four unit building for medical and dental offices at 1389 S. Dora St., plot plan and Planning Commission Resolution No. 66-23 recommending the granting of the variance subject to the following special conditions was reviewed by the City Manager. Curb, gutter and sidewalk to be installed along the northerly 220 feet of property on Dora Street. b) Approval is recommended for that portion which proposed to be developed immediately consisting of the northerly 220 feet of the property and is not granted as to the balance of the property. Mr. Niderost was present on behalf of the application, and were no written or verbal protests to granting the proposed variance. there On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Att°rneY6be6 directed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. -25 to Albert F. Niderost as recommended by the Planning Commission. AWARD OF BID FOR TRACTOR- LOADER-BACKHOE TO HOLZ CO. The City Manager reviewed a tabulation of bids received furnishing one tractor-loader-backhoe as follows: fOF Bidder Brand Net Bid Valley Equip Co. Berglund (no bid) Coan Equipment Co. Case Holz Co. John Wilson Ford Ford ,, i, Ford International Deere 4400 3500 4,660.O6 7,494.40 4,895.00 5,136.91 4,547.75 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 4, 1966 - PAGE 3 A detailed analysis of each piece of equipment in relation to the specifications for the bid call was reviewed, and it was recommended by the City Manager that the Ford 3500 bid submitted by Wilson Ford, and the International bid by Valley Equipment Co. be rejected for non-compliance with specifications. It was recommended the bid of Holz Company be accepted as the lowest bid complying with specifications. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the bid for furnishing one tractor- loader-backhoe be awarded to Holz Company in the amount of $4,895.00, and that the Ford 3500 bid by Wilson Ford and the International bid by Valley Equipment Co. be disqualified for non-compliance with specifications. Mr. Holzhauser informed the Council that a deduction would be made from the above amount for excise tax applied to tires on the equipment. LAURA GULLETT - PETITION FOR ELIMINATION OF TWO HOUR PARKING ZONES IN PARKING DISTRICT #1 Mrs. Laura Gullett and Mrs. Dorothy Starks appeared before the Council on behalf of a request that all two hour parking zones be eliminated in the downtown area to facilitate employee parking. An information petition containing 98 signatures was filed with the Clerk and read in full. In discussion, it was generally agreed by the Council that no action be taken on this request until after completion of the new parking lots, and their effect on the parking situation is demonstrated. It was felt the matter could be discussed again in approximately six months. CARNIVAL TIME SHOWS - ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS LICENSE APPROVED A letter was read from the Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting the issuance of a business license to Carnival Time Shows which they are sponsoring for showings May 5th through 8th. It was pointed out that the operators of the carnival had failed to apply for the license within the time specified by ordinance prior to any showings, and only today had submitted a letter to the Police Department indicating the last five cities in which they had operated. Three of the cities reported the carnival to be generally acceptable. It was also pointed out that approximately a year ago the same carnival had been issued a license the night before they were scheduled to open because they had englected to comply with the provisions of the ordinance with regard to filing an application. Mr. Larry Davis, owner of the carnival, explained that they generally rely on the sponsoring organization to obtain any required licenses, and .stated that he was unaware of the 30 days time period required for applying. Mr. Brian Bennett, President of the Jr. Chamber explained that he had very recently assumed the presidency of their organization, and was also unaware of this requirement for carnival licensing. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the Council approve the issuance of a business license to Carnival Time Shows subject to payment of the required fees, and with the understanding that he would oppose any future licensing if the proper procedures are not allowed. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 4, 1966 - PAGE 4 COUNTY AUTHORIZES CITY TO FILE APPLICATION FOR STATE PARK FUNDS Resolution No. 66-102, "Resolution Of The Board of Supervisors Of The County of Mendocino Regardin9 Application For State Park Funds" was presented to the Council by Supervisor Ernest Banker and read by the Clerk. In summary, the resolution authorizes the City of Ukiah to apply for $65,000 of the funds allocated to the County of Mendocino under the State Prk Bond Act of 1964 for development of a park in the vicinity of Low Gap Road cooperatively with the County. Mr. Banker reviewed a general plan for a regional park includin9 development of the additional 9 hole 9o~ course on property leased by the City from the County. Mr. Banker introduced Mr. James Barrett, County Plannin9 Director, and offered the services of his department in completing the application. It was pointed out that filing of the application at this time is only for the purpose of establishing the eligibility of the project and will not commit either the City or County to the program. It was also noted the deadline for submittin9 the application is July 1, 1966. After discussion, the City Attorney was requested to review the State Park Bond Act for a report to the Council at its next meeting at which time the project will be given further consideration. DISCUSSION RE. PROBLEMS FROM DUMPING OF RESIDENTIAL RUBBISH IN CITY STREETS It was brought to the attention of the Council that a serious problem has developed from residential dumping of rubbish, tree trimmings and other matter in city streets. It was pointed out that several years ago the Council authorized an announced, un- - .... scheduled Fall leaf pick-up program for protection of storm drainage facilities. As a result, residents have come to expect this service on a year round basis. Photographs were also distributed showing locations where the street sweeper deposits for subsequent collection by City trucks which have attracted dumping of various material by persons other than those residing in the vicinity. Mrs. Glen Maxwell of 439 N. Bush St. appeared before the Council on behalf of Mrs. Lucille Huft of 428 N. Pine St. to urge street enforcements of laws prohibiting the dumping of any material in the streets. After discussion, the Council informally agreed to support the recommendation of the City Manager that the unscheduled collection of residential material in the streets be discontinued, that laws prohibiting such dumping be enforced, and that adequate pub- licity be given to the enforcement policy. It was also agreed that additional publicity should be given the service available to subscribers of garbage service of disposal of boxed material curbside on regular collection days. The Council also concurred with the City Manager's recommendation that the program of leaf collection in the Fall be continued. REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BI DS FOR HORIZONTAL-RADIAL WATER COLLECTOR SYSTEM On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for construction of a horizontal-radial water collector system according to specifications reviewd by the City Manager, bids to be received prior to May 24, 1966 at 2:00 P.M. 253 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 4, 1966 - PAGE 5 UKIAH CONVALESCENT HOME VAR. No. 66-14 REVISED PLOT PLAN APPROVED The City Manager read a letter from Hr. F. C. Pritchard requesting approval of a revision in the plot plan for the location of an addition to the Ukiah Convalescent Home, 1349 S. Dora St., approved under Variance No. 66-14. it was pointed out that from the stand- point of parking the proposed change would provide a more desirable development. On a motion.by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it" was Unanimously carried the City AttorneY. be directed to pre- pare a resolution amending Resolution No.66 -30 to approve the revised plot plan for the Ukiah Convalescent Home addition. DEDICATION OF TODDLER'S PLAYGROUND TODD GROVE PARK The City Manager reported that dedication ceremonies will be held at IO:O0.A.M., Saturday, May 7th for the Toddlers' Playground recently constructed by the Kiwanas Clbu at the Municipal Park. HANAUER REPORT NOT RECEIVED The City Manager reported that the economic feasibility study has not been received from J. B. Hanauer & Co. and he would call the firm tomorrow to determine when it may be expected. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked if further information had been received from Sierra Pacific Airlines and was informed that al lpayments are still being made by the firm, but information which they agreed to provide has not yet been furnished. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked if the proposed ordinance pertaining to door-to-door sol iciation could be presented in the near future and the City Attorney agreed to place the matter on the agenda within a short time. COUNCILMAN HARLOWE Councilman Harlowe asked whether the Army had adequately cleaned the oil from the taxi strip following the recent emergency landing of EC-121D plane, and was informed by the City Manager that the Army had sent some material for placing on the oil to assist in the cleaning process. MAYOR NORGARD The mayor asked if any progress had been made toward the erection of a sign at the Municipal Airport and was advised that it would be checked. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M., after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. ATTEST .-2 ClT'Y CLERK r..,': - MAYOR/