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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 06-24-64MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 24, 1964 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Banker, Councilman Norgard, Scotto, and Smalley present. Councilman Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of June 17, 1964 be approved as corrected. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Smalley', it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $2,061.72 be approved and ordered paid. COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:07 P.M. RES. NO. 64-57 GRANTING VARIANCE TO ROBERT A. GARZINI On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 64-57 be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance to Robert A. Garzini." APPLICATION NO. 64-I FOR AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 552 - JOSEPH L. AND STELLA L. FOUTZ A memorandum from the Planning Commission dated June 17, 1964 was read by the City Attorney which sets forth the findings and recommendations of the Commission relative to the petition of Joseph L. and Stella L. Foutz for amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 552. The petition requests rezoning of a portion of Spurlock Subdivision from R-1 to an R-2 zone. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Smalley it was unanimously carried a public hearing be held on Petition No. 64-1 of Joseph L. and Stella L. Foutz for amendment to Ordinance No. 552 on July 8, 1964 at 8:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the same may be heard, and the Clerk be authorized to publish the required legal notice. ORDINANCE NO. 560 - URGENCY MEASURE ADOPTING INTERIM ZONING "N-A" ZONE IN AREA DESCRIBED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 64-1" The City Attorney informed the Council that he had noticed the area contained in the Annexation No. 64-1 was shown to be zoned as N-A, and that no adopting ordinance setting forth that zone had been enacted. He informed the Council that in order to have any zone effective in the area it would be necessary for the Council to adopt an ordinance for that purpose. He suggested that the N-A zone be used, since it would provide a temporary zone for not over one year incorporating all the requirements of an R-1 zone, and in the interim period the Commission could study and recommend some permanent zoning for the area. He further stated that this can be done under the law by an urgency ordinance which can be introduced and adopted at the same meeting, and will become effective immediately upon adopt i on. Proposed Ordinance No. 560, Urgency Measure Adopting Interim Zoning I'N-A" Zone in Area Described As "Annexation No. 64-1." was read in full by the City Attorney and introduced by Council- man Buxton. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 24, 1964 - PAGE 2. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote that Ordinance No. 560 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Urgency Measure Adopting Inter Zoning 'N-A'Zone in Area Described as 'Annexation No. 64-1.'" AYES: Councilman Norgard, Buxton, Scotto, Smalley and Mayor Banker· NOES: None. ABSENT: None. - ...... VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 64-17 BY ROBERT DONALD LEVY-6' FENCE 502 WALNUT AVE. Application for Variance No. 64-17 by Robert Donald Levy, plot plan and the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held June 18, 1964 were reviewed by the City Attorney. The applicant requests a variance to permit construction of a 6 foot high redwood fence between the woodshed and garage 12 feet from the curb along Bush Street on property located at 502 Walnut Ave. It was recommended by the Planning Commission that the Variance be granted according to the plot plan submitted with the applica- tion. The City Attorney also read proposed Resolution No. 64-58 Granting Variance to Robert Donald Levy, and explained that the new form of resolution prepared for use in granting zone variances con- tained the standard conditions to which all variances are subject. RES. NO. 64-58 GRANTING VARIANCE TO ROBERT DONALD LEVY On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 64-58 be approved · and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to s~gn same, "Resolution Granting Variance to Robert Donald Levy.'l AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR 1964-65 FISCAL YEAR A proposed Agreement Retaining Chamber of Commerce For Promotional And Advertising Activities For the City of Ukiah (1964-65) was read in full by the City Attorney. The Council was informed the Agreement incorporates the action taken at the meeting of June 17th, and will be presented to the Chamber for execution. FEEDLOT ROAD SEWER CONSTRUCTION BID AWARDED TO LIN W. FORD - ~;.12,661.75 The City Manager reported that Lin W. Ford submit ted the only bid for construction of the Feedlot Road Sewer in the amount of $12'661.75. based on revised specifications for the work. Mr. Cash stated that two members of the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors had been contacted and it was their recommendation that the bid be accepted. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the bid of Lin W. Ford in the amount of $12,661.75 be accepted for construction of the Feedlot Road. Sewer. DISCUSSION WITH WELCOME WAGON REPRESENTATIVES RE. USE OF CITY RECORDS FOR NEW CONTACTS Mrs. Isabel Bateman and Mrs. Gladys Johnson of Welcome Wagon Internation appeared before the Council to protest the policy recently established by the Council prohibiting further use of City utility customers accounts to obtain names and addresses of new residents in Ukiah. Pastor Kenneth Holoein of the Grace Lutheran Church also spoke in favor of the activities carried on by Welcome Wagon in the community. MINUTES .OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 24, 1964 - PAGE 3 The matter was discussed at length by the Council, and the representatives of Welcome Wagon were advised that the policy had been adopted for the purpose of establishing equitable treatment of all requests for this type of information without discriminating against any particular group. At this point in the fied himself from any membership in the Wel discussion Councilman Smalley disquali- further participation because of his come Wagon. The City Attorney poi service from which We of new residents cont which should not be a nted out that the applications for utility lcome Wagon obtained the names and addresses ained certain confidential information vailable to the public. The City Manager advised the Council that there are approximately 75 to 100 new utility customers each month and a list of the names and addresses only could be prepared periodically at a nominal cost. Members of the Council felt that this was one method by which the information could be furnished b~expressed the opinion that a decision on the question should be delayed at least one week. The delay was considered to be in order since no determination of policy had been made as to whether the information on a utility application should be available to any one other than City Personnel. AUTHOR CONCRE PROJEC IZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR TE WORK IN OAK ST. WIDENING T Specifications for construction of concrete work in with the widening of Oak Street from Clay to Henry to the Council for approval. connection Streets were On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for construction of concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, curb returns and catch basins on Oak Street between Clay Street and Henry Street as per specifications, bids to be opened at 2:00 P.M., July 7, 1964. PUBLIC HEARING RE. ANNEXATION TO MILLVlEW COUNTY WATER DISTRICT The Council was info will be held by the July 6th, 1964 perta Mi llview County Wate rmed of notice received that a public hearing Local Agency Formation Commission at 2:00 P.M. ining to a proposed house annexation to the r District. AGREEMENT APPROVED FOR G IORNO PAR~ CONCESSION - M. EDWARDS & M. COOPER The City Manager advised the Council that only one proposal received for operation of the Giorno Park concession from Edwards and Martha Cooper in the amount of7~%~ of the gross income as payment to the City. was Marie On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the agreement with Marie Edwards and Martha Cooper be approved for the o;eration of a concession at Giorno Park for the period of one year from July 1, 1964 to and including June 30, 1965 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 24, 1964 - PAGE 4. ANNUAL CITY EMPLOYEES BARBECUE JULY 18th - MUNICIPAL PARK The Council was advised the annual City Employee's barbecue will be held at the municipal Park on July 18th, 1964. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard suggested that for the benefit of the City a study should be made into the possibility of developing a direct route to the Mendocino Coast from Ukiah via Low Gap Rd. Mr. Norgard pointed out that Ukiah is completely by passed by traffic from the valley which uses Highway 20 through Willits, and from the Bay Area the route through Cloverdale. The City Manager agreed to investigate the matter to determine the proper procedure forthis proposed project. COUNCILMAN SMALLEY Councilman Smalley commented on the increase in sales tax revenues over those received for the same period last year, and enquired of the City Manager his opinion of -the reason. Mr. Cash stated that it appeared to be the result of a minor increase in population, a greater number of retail outlets, better mer- chandising by the merchants and some effect from the increased cost of living and inflation. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Banker declared the meeting adjourned at 9:46 P.M., after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. ATTEST: CITY C E~E'R K