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Home My WebLink AboutMin 03-24-65MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 24, 19,6,5 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers with Mayor Buxton, Councilmen Norgard, Crook, Scotto, and Harlowe present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the minutes of March 17, 196fi be approved as corrected, RES. NO. 65-/+8 GRANTING VARIANCE TO ROBERT F. GERBER On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was moved that Variance No. 65-12 be 9ranted to Robert F. Gerber as recommended by the Plannin9 Commission. By the follow- in9 roll call vote the motion was not carried. AYES: Councilmen NOES: Councilmen ABSENT: None. Norgard and Crook. Scotto, Harlowe and Mayor Buxton. In discussion, members of the Council were in general agreement to granting the variance subject to inclusion of a provision that off-street parking be provided in the ratio of three square feet of parking to one square feet of building area. Mr. Larkin Younce, present on behalf of the application objected to inclusion of this provision. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was carried by the following roll call vote that Resolution No. 65-/+8 be adopted, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance to Robert F. Gerber. AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Crook, Scotto, Harlowe and Mayor NOES: None. ABSENT: None. II Buxto~. ~, MR. CLAUDE TRIMBLE - RE. PROPOSED ANNEXATION Mr. Claude Trimble addressed the Co, lncil to express support of the annexation of terri tory to the south of the present City Limi ts, and explained that he represented a group of people involved in the development of a residential complex catering to retired people who were anxious that the annexation be accomplished as soon as possible. Mayor Buxton explained the general procedures which are involved, including the necessary circulation of petitions requesting annexation of the area, and thanked Mr. Trimble for his expression of interest. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Four members of t Wm. Chessal, John appeared before t man for the group a briefly, they prese and completion of t to them that the l i approved for inc]us program and that a the City for comple enti re program, inc that a separate rep City to determine t which would result City and County lib he Library Boa rd of Trustees, Nelson, Ted Eriksen and Mrs. he Council, wi th Mr. Chessal including Mssrs. Beverl ee Rhodes, acting as spokes- nd each member of the Board present commentin9 nted their strong desi re to immediate planning he library buildin9 program. It was explained brary construction project had already been ion in the total current capital improvement financial consul tin9 fi rm had been retained by tion of an economic feasibility study on the ludin9 the library. They were also advised oft was bein9 prepared by the County and the he financial advantages and disadvantages from some degree of consolidation between the rary systems. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF UKIAH MARCH 24, 1965 - PAGE 2 Individual Board members expressed their concern at not having been consulted during t~ preparation of each report and it was further explaim~that in each case the studies being made consisted only of economic factors and that mo decision§ could be made until it was possible to base opinions on accurately es- tablished economic facts. The Board was also assured that it appeared very reasonable to assume that Council approved alloca- tions of funds for preliminary design work would be made in time to present the proposals to the voters for final decision prior to the end of the 1965 calendar year. AWARD OF BID FOR OIL CIRCUIT RECLOSER A tabulation of bids received for furnishing one Oil Circuit Recloser was reviewed by the City Manager as follows, and it was recommended the award be made to the low bidder, Consolidated Electric Distributors in the amount of $3,070.00. Consolidated Electrical Distributors $3,070.00 Line Material $3,071.OO Westinghouse Supply Company $3,280.00 On a motion by Councilman it was unanimously carried be awarded to Consolidated of $3,O70.OO Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, the bid for one Oil Circuit Recloser E 1 ectr i c D i str i butors i n the amount FAIRWAY OAKS SUBDIVISION, UNIT ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS At this point, Mayor Buxton disqualified himself from participation in the following discussion and action, and Vice Mayor Norgard took the Chair. The City Manager reviewed a memorandum from the City Engineer dated March 24, 1965 stating that subdivision improvements have been completed in Fairway Oaks Subdivision, Unit #Q, and recom- mending that they be accepted by the City Council and thc release of any posted security as per the agreement between the subdivider and City. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Council accept the subdivision improvements in 1Jnit ~;~i'~ of Fairway Oa!<s Subdivision as me. ting a 1 1 C i t), requ i remen ts. PROPOSED LEASE OF AIRPORT PROPEF(TY TO JPMES L. CAGLE ~'~ - Thc City ,',~,na.~er reviewed ~-, propose' , acres of /~,~rpoFt pr~pm.r north of the Ci~v Corporation Yard to Mr. James L. Cagle for relocation of the cu~-off saw operation he now operaLes ou'~side the CiLW limits. IL was reported thaL a maj ori't~, of the r,,:.m ..... rs of the .~,irport ~omn~ss~on have,, indrcated approval of th~s ~sc of the property involved. NF. Cash revi,zwc! r.n ~..~encrai thc: terms of thrz,, proposed !ease, · . ~ouncilman Nor~ard questioned and i n J ~ scuss i on by tht~ Count i I , ~ the ~.~visaD:lity of a IO year ~case with a ten year option For renewal, and Councilman Croo!( enquired wh~-:'~ the rcntel rate proposed of $150 per month represented an adeque'~e reL'Jrn comm~,.nsurate with rents received by independent property in the. area. It was suggested that a .q year lease with a year option for renewal may be more reasonable and the City f.~anager and City Attorney were authorized to proceed with negotiations on that basis and prepare a formal agreement for consideration by the Council at a subsequent meeting. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ~I/~RCtt 24, 1965 - PAGE 3 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further re. gular business, Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.H. ATTEST: