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Home My WebLink AboutMin 03-16-66224 MINUTES OF TH MARCH 16, 196 E MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF 6 THE C ITY OF UKIAH The C i ty Chambers Crook, S Council convened in regular session in the Council at 8:02 P.M. wi th Vice Mayor Norgard, Counci linen cotto and Ha rlowe present. Mayor Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of March 9, 1966 be approved as corrected. MAYOR BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:03 P.M. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried general warrants in the amount of $94,988.15 be approved and ordered paid. PHILLIP W. PROFT CLA I M DEN I ED The City Attorney reviewed a claim filed March 9, 1966 by Mr. and Mrs. Phillip W. Proft in the amount of $10,000 for damages to their property at 352 Warren Drive which claimants allege occurred during a period of high water as the result of the clearance of the Gibson Creek channel. It was recommended the claim be rejected. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the claim of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip ~W. Proft in the amount of $10,000 be denied. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE CHANGES The C i ty A the presen Counci 1: ttorney reviewed the following possible changes t Subdivision Ordinance for consideration by the in 1) Adoption of an ordinance requiring that in the case of hillside subdivisions the report of a qualified Soils Engineer be filed prior to the issuance of a building permit. It was pointed out that under legislation enacted during 1965 adoption of such an ordinance is mandatory. It was also explained that the intent of this requirement is not to prohibit develop- ment in hillside areas but to ensure proper development. In discussion, varied opinions were expressed by members of the Counci 1 concerning the additional expense that would be imposed upon subdivision development by the above requirement. 2) The City Attorney indicated that a further requirement in regard to cutting and filling is contained in the 1964 Uniform Bui lding Code which the Council might wish to consider for adoption. 3) Adoption of a requirement that an area be set aside within new subdivisions for park or recreational purposes. The City Attorney agreed to prepare and present several alternative ordinances for further consideration by the in two weeks. Cou nc i 1 WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO. APPLICATION TO P.U.C. FOR RATE INCREASE The City Attorney reviewed the application of Western Union Telegraph Co. to the Public Uti Ii ti es Commission for an increase in rates for private line teletype service, and pointed out that it is in conjunction with the application the Telephone Co. reviewed previously. Since the effect upon the City would be slight, it was recommended no action be taken on this application. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL MARCH 16, 1~66 - PAGE 2 OF THE C l TY OF UKIAH RES. NO. 66-39 AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 63-17 and 60-19 (RE. PRIVATE PRACTICE OF CITY ATTORNEY LANDI FROM OF US On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 66-39 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Amending Resolution Nos. 63-17 and 60-19 (Re- garding Private Practice of Law by City Attorney).II S MORGAN NOTICE OF APPEAL PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL E PERMIT APPLICATION //66-20 The City Attorney advised the Council that an appeal has been filed by Landis Morgan from the denial of a use permit by the Planning Commission for extension of Use Permit No.4-61 to include the parcel at the southwest corner of Norton and Mason Streets for the parking of trucks and trailers. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried a public hearin9 be held on the appeal of Landis Morgan on Apri 1 20, 1966 a t 8: O0 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the same may be heard. WATER REDWOO TO APP RIGHTS - APPLICATION OF D VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ROPRIATE WATER The City Attorney reviewed a notice of the application of the Redwood Valley County Water District to the State Water Rights Board for a permit to appropriate water for irrigation, domestic and recreational purposes from the West Fork of the Russian River above the City's diversion points. For protection of the City's existin9 rights it was recommended that a protest be fi led. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be authorized to fi lea protest to the State Water Rights Board to the application of the Redwood Valley County Water District. CEMENT LINING OF WATER MAINS PROJECT REPORT It was reported that problems encountered last week in connection wi th the cement lining of water mai ns have now been solved and the project is expected to proceed as it s hou 1 d. LIONS CLUB ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT A letter was read from the Ukiah Lions Club requesting use of portions of the Municipal Golf Course for its annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 10th. the On a mo Norga rd granted for the ti on by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman , it was unanimously carried the Lions Club be permission to use portions of the Municipal Golf Course Annual Easter Egg Hunt as requested. RES. NO. 66-40 ADOPTING BUDGET FOR STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING,) FUNDS 'On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman $cotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No.66 -40 be adopted and the Mayor' and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution of the Council of the City of Ukiah Adopting and Submitting A Budget For Expenditure of State A1 located (Engineering) Funds." MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 16, 1966 - PAGE 3 RESOLUTION NO. 66-41 ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS A proposed budget for Funds was reviewed in of Public Works. expenditure of State al located Gas Tax detail by the City Manager and Di rector MAYOR BUXTON LEFT AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, 9:28 P.M., AT WHICH TIME VICE MAYOR NORGARD ASSUMED THE CHAIR. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 66-/+1 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of UkiahAdopting Budget For Expenditure Of Funds Allocated From The State Highway Fund To Cities." PARKING DISTRICT #1 BONDS ESTIMATED TAX RATE For the i'nformation of the Council, the City Manager reported a preliminary estimate of the effect of the increase interest rate for the Parking District bonds indicates a tax rate increase of from 5¢ for the first two years, dropping to 1¢ during the last year of twelve. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook reported that the pavement appears to be sinking around a manhole at the intersection of Gobbi and State Streets and the City Engineer agreed to check this report. C over Station four months i stated that h original awar reversed by t of the State back to the S the amount of ouncilman Crook enquired whether the information broadcast KUKI regarding the award of $/+O0 per month for n the Fones case was accurate. The City Attorney e believed this was information based upon the d of the Superior Court which was subsequently he Appellate Court. Since the recent decision Supreme Court in the matter, the case will go uperior Court for hearing and determination of the awa rd. COUNCILMAN HARLOWE Councilman Harlowe asked if street lighting is included in the Perkins Street improvement project and was informed that it is planned to be financed from the Electric Fund. VICE- Councilman Harlowe asked the status of the program to increase the number of street l itter containers and was informed that an answer has not been received from the manufacturer regarding the lockin9 device; however, it was been noted that the lock on the one bein9 used on a trial basis has not been tripped. MAyoR NORGARD Councilman Norgard commented that in light of the increased interest cost for municipal bonds, he would suggest that careful consideration be given the planned capital improve- ment projects in the very near future. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Vice Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:51 P.M., after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. ATTEST: , -, C I TY CLBRK