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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-20-654'7 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 20, 1965. The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Buxton, Councilman Norgard Crook, Scotto and Harlowe present. ' APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of January 13, 1965 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, ~t was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the period of Januar~ 1st through 15th 1965 be approved in the amount of $32,81 .66. ' ' SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $119,226.44 be approveda~d ordered paid. PROGRESS REPORT ON SPECIAL ELECTION The City Attorney reported that preparation for the special election regarding thews system is proceeding satisfactorily toward meeting the February 2nd date on which it is scheduled. P.G. & E. APPLICATION FOR FRANCHISE TO DISTRIBUTE NATURAL GAS The City Attorney read an application by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for a franchise to distribute natural gas within the City submitted as a part of its proposal to purchase the municipal gas system. The procedural requirements for considering the application were explained to the Council, which include the adoption of a resolution of intention to grant the franchise and the scheduling of a public hearing on the matter. RES. NO. 65-39 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO GRANT GAS FRANCHISE On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 65-39 be adopted andme Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, I'Resolution of Intention To Grant Gas Franchise." AYES: Councilman Norgard, Crook, Scotto, Harlowe and Mayor Buxton NOES: None ' ABSENT: None. A public hearing on the application of the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. is to be held Wednesday, February 17, 1965 at 8:OO P.M. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 566 APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 65-1 (GOBBI ST. SUBSTATION) On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, Vt was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 566 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "An Ordinance Approving The Annexation To The City of Ukiah Of Certain Uninhabited Territory, Designated 'Annexation No. 65-1.'" AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Crook, Scotto, Harlowe and Mayor Buxton NOES: None. ' ABSENT: None. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 20, 1965 - PAGE 2. CITY ATTORNEY - OPINION RE. USE OF McGARVEY PARK FOR PROPOSED LIBRARY SITE The City Attorney distributed and reviewed a memorandum to the Council containing the opinion that McGarvey Park may not be used for a proposed library site. REPORT ON MEETING OF OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PLANNING RE. FEDERAL AID FOR STORM DAMAGE The City Manager reported that he and the City Attorney has attended a meeting in Santa Rosa on January 15th called by the Office of Emergency Planning to discuss the availability of Federal aid to areas subjected to flood damage. Estimates of damage within the City are being prepared by the Engineering Department, and it was recommended that an application be filed for financial assistance under the Federal Disaster Act (Public Law 81-875). RES. NO. 65-38 AUTHOR I Z lNG C I TY MANAGER TO FI LE APPL I CAT ION UNDER PUBL ! C LAW 81 -875 On a motion by Councilman Norgard seconded bY Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-28 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Authorizing City Manager To File Application Under Public Law 81-875." VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 65-8 UKIAH GENERAL HOSPITAL 564 S. DORA STREET Variance Application No. 65-8, plot plan and minutes of the Plan- ning Commission meetings at which the application was considered ' were reviewed by the City, Manager. The application seeks a permit to use property in an R-1 zone for hospital and parking purposes on Jones Street, west of Dora Street. It was recommended by the Planning Commission the variance be granted, subject to reservation of approval under a separate application of the building setback shown on the plot plan which does not meet existing requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Lawrence Heise was present on behalf of the application, and there were no written or verbal protests to the proposed variance. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution granting Variance No.65-8 to the Ukiah General Hospital for hospital and parking use in an R-1 zone as recommended by the Planning Commission. PROPOSED HOTEL-MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX The City Manager reported that he, Mayor Buxton, Councilman Scotto, and City Attorney Irish had attended a meeting of the Board of Supervisors on January 19th at which time a general discussion was held regarding the possibility of~tablishing a 4% room occupancy tax throughout the County. During the dis- cussion it was pointed out that the City of Willits had previously adopted an ordinance establishing the tax to be put into effect at the time the rest of the County took similar action. Representatives of Ukiah and Ft. Bragg indicated that although no formal action had been taken, the general thinking appeared to be favorable as a part of a county-wide project. The income to the City of Ukiah has been estimated to be approximately $18,OOO per year and the income to the County from unincorporated areas has been estimated to be approximately MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 20, 1965 - PAGE $40,000 per year. General information acquired from the League of California Cities was summarized to the Council and it was determined that the matter should be placed on the agenda for the meeting of January 27th for discussion and consideration of a formal position by the Council. CONFIRMATION OF REVISED CENSUS The City Manager reported receiving confirmation of the population figure resulting from the special census and the infor- mation that it was considered effective as of December 1, 1964 rather than January 15th, 1965 as reported at the last meet i ng. NO. BAY LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES MEETING - SAN RAFAEL The Council was reminded that tomorrow would be the last day on which to make reservations for the San Rafael meeting of the No. Bay League of California Cities to be held on Saturday, January 23rd. ROBERT BELL PROTEST TO SALE OF GAS SYSTEM Mr. Robert Bell addressed the Council as a citizen, presumably in opposition to the proposed sale of the municipal gas system. ADJOURNED As there was no further regular business, Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:09 P.M. ATTEST: