Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-16-64MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 16, 1964 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Banker, Councilman Norgard, Buxton and Scotto present. Councilman Smalley was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman I~'u'xton, it was unanimously carried the minutes of September 2, 1964 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried general warrants in the amount of $63,317.47 be approved and ordered paid. JOSEPH L. FOUTZ REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE ON WAUGH LANE The City Attorney reported that a request has been made by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Foutz for temporary water service, pending annexation, to property they recently purchased on Waugh Lane contiguous to the City limits. COUNCILMAN SMALLEY ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:05 P.M. A proposed agreement to provide the requested water service was read by the City Attorney. The Council was informed that the agreement had been executed by Mr. Foutz, and would be executed by Mrs. Foutz upon her return from a trip. In discussion of the related annexation proceedings, it was suggested that Northwestern Pacific Railroad be contacted in regard to possible inclusion of a portion of railroad property adjacent to the Foutz property in order to eliminate an irregular boundary. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the agreement with Joseph L. and Stella L. Foutz for temporary water service to property adjacent to.the City limits on Waugh Lane be approved subject to execution by Mrs. Foutz, that the water department be author- ized to provide temporary service for a period of 30 days pending said execution, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. DETERMINATION OF BOUNDARY TO BE ESTABLISHED FOR ANNEXATION OF E. GOBBI ST. SUBSTATION PROPERTY The Council was informed that documents required for annexation of the City owned substation property on E. Gobbi Street are being prepared. However, the City Attorney requested clarifi- cation of the Council's intention concerning the portion of E. Gobbi Street which is to be included in the annexation. It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that in the interest of proper freeway signin.g and the City's involvement in the lighting of the overcrossing, ~t would be desirable to include the State owned freeway interchange property in the annexation. Mr. Kruth pointed out this portion of Gobbi St. will be in excellent condition following completion of the State's work and no maintenance problems should be antici- pated for approximately 10 years. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 16, 1964 - PAGE 2 The portion of E. Gobbi St. east of the State owned property to its intersection with Oak Manor Dr. was considered for annexation by the Council but was not included since a sub- stantial amount of work by the County has not been completed. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to proceed with preparation of annexation documents covering the City owned substation property on E. Gobbi St., the State owned property in which the freeway interchange is located and the portion of E. Gobbi St. adjacent D the substation and to the State owned property. VARIANCE NO. 65-2 - ARTHUR W. & FRANCES TREADWAY - KNIT SHOP AT 1161 S. DORA ST. Variance Application No. 65-2 by Arthur W. & Frances Treadway to permit operation of a knit shop on property located at 1161S. Dora Street, plot plan and minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of September 3, 1964 were reviewed by the City Manager. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the variance be granted subject to the following conditions: l) The use to be primarily for teaching. 2) The sale of merchandise to be limited to the sale of associated yarns and knitting supplies. 3) Off street parking to be provided for three cars. 4) Any sign shall not exceed 10 square feet. 5) Applicant must install curb, gutter, and sidewalk fronting the property according to City specifications. Mr. and Mrs. Treadway were present on behalf of the application and there were no written or verbal protests to the proposed variance. Applicants indicated agreement with the above conditions~ however, Mr. Treadway requested that he be allowed a sufficient period of time within which to construct the improvements under item number 5 for necessary relocation of shrubbery. Approximately six months was considered a reasonable amount of time for this purpose. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be in- structed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 65-2 to Arthur W. & Frances Treadway to permit operation of a knit shop at 1161S. Dora Street according to the appiication and accompanying plot plan, subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, and that applicants be allowed a period of six months within which to comply with Condition No. 5. VARIANCE NO. 65-3 - WM. M. VEST, M. D. PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY AT S/E CORNER MILL AND DORA STREETS Application for Variance No. 65-3 by Wm. M. Vest, M. D. to permit construction of a prescription pharmacy on property located on the Southeast corner of Mill and Dora Streets, plot plan and minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of September 3, 1964 were reviewed by the City Manager. It was the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission the variance be granted sub- ject to the following conditions: l) Parking facilities must be approved by the City Engineer. 2) Pharmacy limited to the sale of prescriptions, drugs, patent medicines, and surgical supplies. 3) In addition to the above parking requirement for the proposed pharmacy, this entire complex shall provide adequate parking according to the zoning ordinance to include the future medical offices shown on this site plan dated August 18, 1964. M~NUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE C~TY OF UK~AH SEPTEMBER 16, 1964 - PAGE 3 Mr. Jack Hunt, contractor, and Mr. Bill Harris proprietor of the proposed pharmacy, were present on behalf of the application. There were no verbal or written protests to the proposed variance. In discussion of off-street parking, the City Engineer pointed out that the backing of vehicles across the sidewalk from the proposed parking area would create a hazard to both pedestrian and auto traffic. He stated that he had discussed this with Mr. Hunt who had agreed to submit a revised plot plan locating the building further south on the property with the entrance from Mill Street to a parking area on the north side of the building. At this point, Mr. Hunt stated that the revised plan would be submitted for approval as soon as it is completed. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard, i't was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instruc- ted to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 65-3 to Wm. Vest, M. D. to construct a prescription pharmacy on property located at the southeast corner of Mill and Dora Streets in accordance with the application and subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, with the following wording added to Condition #2: "and other items normally associated with a prescription pharmacy.'l VARIANCE NO. 65-4 - LARK IN YOUNCE PERMITTING CONSTRUCTION ON LOTS WITH LESS THAN REQUIRED FRONTAGE IN OAK KNOLL TERRACE SUBDIVISION~ UNIT #2 Application for Variance No. 65-4 by Larkin Younce to permit construction on lots having frontages less than specified under the ordinance on property located in the Oak Knoll Terrace Subdivision, Unit #2, plot plan and minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of September 3, 1964 were reviewed I~ the City Manager. The lots involved are numbered 13, 14, , 19, 20 and 21. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the variance be granted. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 65-4 to Larkin Younce to permit construction on lots with less than the frontages required by the existing Zoning Ordinance within Unit #2 of Oak Knoll Terrace Subdivision numbered 13, 14, 16, 19, 20 and 21. STANNARD & CO. PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL GAS The City Manager reviewed a proposal' submitted by Stannard and Company, Engineers, of San Rafael, in connection with development of a natural gas line connecting with established sources in the Sacramento Valley. Mr. Cash explained that as a result of interest shown when a somewhat similar proposal was considered prior to any contact by P.G. & E. Co., he had investigated further, and that in the interest of determining if another source of supply is available the Council should be aware of it prior to any final decision by them. The City Manager summarized the proposed project and briefly outlined the different steps which would be covered and the results which would be obtained. It was specifically pointed out that the cost of this type of project could not be handled by the City alone and would probably require the formation of a utility district in order to spread the construction and maintenance cost over the~benefitting areas along the route of the pipeline. The Council agreed to review the proposal in detail and consider the matter further at the next meeting. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 16, 1964 - PAGE 4 J. B. HANAUER & CO. PROPOSAL AS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS FOR BOND ISSUE PROGRAM The City Manager reviewed a proposal submitted by J. B. Hanauer & Co. to act as the financial consultant for the City in regard to all financial phases of all proposed bond issues. The proposal was reviewed in detail and the various steps connected with it were explained to the Council. It was stressed that the proposed types of reports would be necessary in connection with each of the projects under consideration by the City and that in each case infor- mation would be made available to the City to use as a basis for determining the economic feasibility of each project as well as the time and manner for presentations for voter determination. It was also pointed out that compensation to the firm in our particular case would be ' ¼%o approximately 1 of the total bond issue It was made clear that no payment is due the consultant except in the event the bond issue or issues are successfully voted at a bond election held for that purpose and the bonds thereby author- ized are sold, or in the event assessments are levied to finance all or a portion of any project. COUNCILMAN SMALLEY WAS EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING AT THIS TIME - 9:38 P.M. The Council agreed to additional investigation of the pro- posal on the part of the City Manager and report back at an early date. F. C. PRITCHARD COMPLAINT REGARDING DRAINAGE PROBLEM S. DORA STREET The City Manager read a letter to the Council from Mr. F. C. Pritchard, President of the Ukiah Valley Nursing Home, Inc. of 1139 S. Dora Street which pointed out what Mr. Pritchard feels is a problem involving surface storm water draining onto and over property owned by him. Mr. Pritchard described the alleged problem and stated that he felt no financial obligation in a possible solution other than a willingness to grant an easement for the City to make any correction. It was pointed out to the Council that an existing drain had been serving an area both in- side and outside the City for a substantial amount of time and that since c~her private properties were in the general drainage area it would be necessary to make a detailed study of the matter prior to any recommendation for action by the City Council. DATE OF CONVEYANCE OF P.G. & E. FACILITIES SEPT. 28, 1964 The City Manager read a letter from E. S. Day, Division Manager of Pacific Gas & Electric Co. recommending that September 28 1964 be established as the date of conveyance of P.G. & E. facilities to the City electrical system. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the date of September 28, 1964 be approved for the conveyance of P.G. & E. facilities to the City electric system and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement to this effect. The City Manager also requested, and was given Council approval to arrange appropriate ceremonies in connection with this event. It was also agreed that a personal invitation to the ceremonies should be sent to Mr. Roy Wagner, former Counc i lman. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 16, 1964 - PAGE 5 ADDITIONAL OFF- STREET PARKING Mayor Banker expressed the opinion that there is a need for additional off-street parking in the downtown area, particu- larly on the west side of State Street, and reported that members of the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce have indicated definite interest in its development. The methods by which this could be accomplished were briefly discussed and individual Councilmen felt that additional downtown parking should be provided for in the not too distant future. It was felt that efforts should be made at the present time to accumulate information on which possible action by the Council might be based. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Banker declared the meeting adjourned at 10:07 P.M. OR' ATTEST: CI'TY CLERk -