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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-20-64MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 2O, 1964. The City Chambers Buxton, Council convened in regular session in the Council at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Banker, Councilmen Norgard, Scotto and Smalley present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPRO On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of May 13, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. VAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the period of May 1st throu9h 15th, 196~ be approved in amount of $30,511.47. 1964 the APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried regular warrants in amount of $73,864.02 be approved and ordered paid. the PUBLIC HEARING - 1964 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM Public hearing on weed and rubbish abatement for 1964 was declared open by Mayor Banker at 8:02 P.M. The City Attorney filed wi th the Clerk a description of properties as certified by the Assessor of Mendocino County showing t also fi le Aff i dav i t Certi fica properti e a nd rubbi he names and addresses of owners. The City Attorney d the Affidavit of Mailing by the City Clerk and the of Posting by the Director of Public Works. The te of the Di rector of Public Works withdrawing those s which have been satisfactori ly cleared of weeds sh was fi led wi th the Clerk. Mr. Garzini enqui red as to the amount of ti me he would be allowed to clear his property on Beacon Lane for which there a pending application for a variance. He was informed that work would be done on this property by the City until a de- termination is made on the variance request. is no As there were no other persons in the audience requesting to be heard, Mayor Banker declared the public hearing closed at 8:11 P.M. RES. PUBLI ABATE NO. 64-53 ORDERING DIRECTOR C WORKS TO PROCEED WITH MENT OF WEEDS AND RUBBLE OF On a motion by Councilman Smal ley, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 64-53 be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Orderin9 Director of Public Works to Proceed with the Abatement of Weeds and Rubble." AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BI DS 1964-65 LIQUID PROPANE REQUIREMENTS Proposed specifications for the furnishing of Liquid Propane requirements, wi th an alternate insurance of the propane system operation were the City Manager. the 1964-65 proposal for reviewed by On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the specifications for 1 i quid propane requirements for 196L~-65 be approved i n- cludin9 an alternate proposal to provide insurance of the propane system, and the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids to be opened a t 2:00 P.M. , June 9, 1964. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 20t 1964 - PA GE 2 VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 64-15 ROBT. A. GARZINI - R-2 USE OF PROPERTY AT 33 BEACON LANE The City Manager reviewed Variance Application No. 64-15 by Robert A. Garzini to permit R-2 use of existing R-1 property located at 330 Beacon Lane for the purpose of constructing 12 multiple family units in accordance with the plot plan as submitted. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held May 7, 1964 were also reviewed. The Planning Commission rec- ommended the variance be granted subject to the condition that a right of way of adequate width be established from the east line of Mr. Garzini's property to S. Dora Street. Mr. Garzini and Mr. Waiter Sallee were present on behalf of the application and there were no wri tten or verbal protests to the proposed variance. Mr. Garzini advised the Council that he and the property owners between him and Dora Street were agreeable to dedicating the required amount of land to satisfy the City's requirements for a dedicated street, and pointed out that the number of units planned would be reduced if an agreement for dedication of 20 feet or more were to be reached. The matter was discussed in detail and Mr. Sallee, whose property adjoins the applicant's on the west, indicated his agreement to dedication of either 20 or 30 feet and stated that the third owner between him and Dora Street had also verbally stated his agreement to dedication. In further discussion it was agreed by the Council that the County should be contacted in regard to the 20 foot presently existing right of way located completely outside the City limits. The City Manager was instructed to contact the Board of Supervisors at thei r next meeting wi th all available infor- mation to determine the extent to which the County would participate in the possible elimination of the long-standing undedicated Beacon Lane problem. Contact is to be made and a report submitted for Council consideration at the meeting of May 27, 1964. No further action pertaining to the Variance application was taken by the Council until the additional information is made available to them. PROPOSED LEASE OF CITY BUILDING AT SMITH AND MASON STS. BY ASSN. FOR RETARDED CHILDREN The City Manager read a proposal submitted by the Ukiah Valley Association for Retarded Children for lease of the City-owned bui lding at Smith and Mason Streets for a maximum rental rate of $75.00 per month. The building would be used for a combination workshop and sales area for operation by retarded and handicapped persons. The proposal indicated a need for certain plumbing improvements and enqui red as to who would bear the cost for thi s work. In discussion, it was agreed that an exact determination should be made of the needs of the Association, and an estimate pre- pared of the costs involved in providing the requested improve- ments to the building before a decision is made on the matter. The City Manager was instructed to obtain this information and prepare a lease proposal for consideration by the Council at a subsequent meeting. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 20, 1964 - PAGE 3. PROGRESS REPORT - P.G. & E. PROJECTS The City Manager reported that a purchase order in the amount of $10,853.50 had been issued today to Pacific Gas and Electric Co. for work to be performed by them at the City's expense in accordance wi th the provisions of the Working Agreement. The Council was also advised that the required maps and nexessary to starting the appraisal of the gas system is nearly complete and P.G. & E. personnel will return in approximately on week for this work. i nforma ti on COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto commented on the which have resulted from changes in on Standley St. west of School St. improved traffic conditions parking meter locations ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:20 P.M. after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. ATTEST: ./