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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-04-64PRELIMINARY MINUTES - SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 4, 1964 415 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Runkel, Councilmen Wagner, Buxton, and Smalley present. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Sma lley, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried minutes of the meeting of February 26, 1964 be approved as written. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the peri od of February 16th through 29th, 1964 be approved in the amount of $31,223.77. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $5,578.03 be approved and ordered paid. APPROVAL OF GRAZING LEASE OF CITY DISPOSAL AREA PROPERTY - OLIVER F. HARMON The lease of the City Disposal Area property executed by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver F. Harmon and accompanied by a check for $300 was presented for approval by the Council and read in full by the City Attorney. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried the lease of City Disposal Area property for grazing purposes be granted to Oliver F. and Helen L. Harmon. RESOLUTION NO. 64-36 GRANTING VAR lANCE TO WM. S. DREW On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it-was unanimously carried Resolution No. 64-36 be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance to Wm. S. Drew." ORDINANCE NO. 552 INTRODUCED PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE The Council was informed that all changes proposed and recommended by the Planning Commission have been incorporated into the proposed Zoning Ordinance No. 552 and that the or- dinance was in final form for introduction. Mr. Irish pointed out that reading of the entire ordinance could be waived, but requested that the enacting provisions be read. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the reading of Ordinance No. 552 be waived with the exception of the enacting provisions consisting of the first and last pages of the ordinance. Following the reading of the enacting provisions, Councilman Banker introduced Ordinance No. 552, I'Adoption of Division 9- 'Planning and Development' of Ukiah City Code; Enactment of Ch. 2 of Div. 9 Entitled 'Zoning.'; Repealer of Ordinances Nos. 536, 526, 523, 505, 493. b~9, 434, 429 and Ali Conflic- ting Ordinances." MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 4, 1964 - PAGE 2 RES. NO. 64-37 REQUESTING INSTALLATION OF MATERIAL FOR FREEWAY OVERCROSSING LIGHT. lNG Resolution No. 64-37 requesting theDivision of Highways to install certain materials necessary to the lighting of freeway overcrossings at Perkins Street and Gobbi Street was read by the City Attorney. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 64-37 be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Requesting Installation of Conduit, Pull Boxes, and Bases for Standards in Connection With Free- way Overcrossing Project at Perkins Street and Gobbi Street." AYES: Councilmen Wagner, Buxton, Banker, Smalley and Mayor Runke 1. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. JOINT APPLICATION TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR PURCHASE OF P.G. & E. CO. FACILITIES WITHIN CITY The City Attorney read in full the joint application to t he Public Utilities Commission relative to City purchase of P.G. & E. facilities wi thin the City. On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Small'~'y, it was unanimously carried the joint application to the Public Utilities Commission by City and Pacific Gas & Electric Co. relative to City purchase of P.G. & E. facilities within the City be approved and the Mayor and City Attorney be authorized to sign same, and the Mayor be further auth- orized to make the necessary declaration. LEGAL OPINION RE. PURCHASING PROCEDURE FORUSED EQUIPMENT (City Grader) As requested by the Council at the last meeting during dis- cussion of the possible purchase of a used grader, the City Attorney reported that although there is no specific provision in the State Law covering the purchase of used equipment, it appears that the bid procedure would be required 'in this case due to the cost of the equipment which exceeds the maximum of $2,500 for which purchases can be made without bids, and to the fact that only one type of equipment is available. Mr. Irish advised the Council that if the bid procedure is fol- lowed and no bids are received, or the Council felt the bids should not be accepted, the Council has the option to either recall the bids or authorize the purchase on the open market. It was the decision of the Council to defer their decision on this matter for one week. FURTHER DISCUSSION ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF CARNIVAL LICENSE FEE VOLUNTEER FIREMENS' ASSOCIATION In further discussion of the Volunteer Firemens' Association request for waiver of the carnival license fee, minutes of the Council meeting dated August 7, 1963 were reviewed at which by unanimous vote it was determined that no further waiver of license fees be approved and the City Attorney instructed to amend the ordinance regulating carnival license fees providing no ex- ceptions for the waiver of the fee. Council minutes of August 21, 1964 indicated that action was deferred to a future meeting on a proposed ordinance amending and adding certain sections to MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF UKiAH MARCH 4, 1964 - PAGE 3 Ukiah City Code relative to the permits and fees required of carnivals and other amusement activities as presented by the City Attorney at that time. The City Manager informed the Council he had not received the copy of the agreement between the Volunteer Fi remens' Association and the carnival operators which Mr. Rains agreed to provide for the Council's review, and it was therefore agreed to postpone action on the matter until a copy of the agreement is provided and it is determined whether the request for waiver of the fee is still before the Council. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY REQUEST TO PARK MOBILE UNIT ON W. STANDLEY ST. MAR. 19 - 22 APPROVED The Council was advised of a request received from the American Cancer Society for permission to park a mobile unit on W. Standley Street between School and State Street March 19th through 22, 1964. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Smalley, 'i-1~ was unanimously carried the American Cancer Society be permitted to park a mobile unit on W. 'Standley Street between School and State Streets March 19th through 22, 1964. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSALS TO CONDUCT FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING NATURAL GAS Copies of proposals submitted by R. W. Beck and Associates to conduct a feasibility study of the development of natural gas were distributed to the Council and letter of transmittal read by the City Manager. The first proposal would be con- fined to the feasibility study itself, whereas the second would include such engineering work as might be required at some future date in connection with actual development of the system. No act ion was taken on the proposals pending their review by members of the Council. SUBDIVIDERS REQUEST BUILDING PERMIT FOR LOT IN UNIT #2, NOKOMIS ACRES SUBDIVISION The City Manager presented a request from the subdividers of Nokomis Acres, Unit #2 for special approval of issuance of a building! permit on a parcel partly developed in Unit #2 and planned to be completed in Unit #3. The utilities were completed to this parcel and 38 feet of street improvement were also completed under Unit #2. The subdividers request that 22 feet of undeveloped land be combined with the developed portion in order to complete a 60 foot building lot. Members of the Council generally agreed the request could be approved provided the subdividers agree to guarantee completion of the street improvements fronting the proposed building site, and the City Manager was instructed to obtain more precise plans from the subdivider before formal action is taken on the request. OAK STREET WIDENING - HENRY TO CLAY ENGINEERING WORK APPROVED A proposed engineering plan and estimate of cost for the widening of Oak Street from Henry to Clay to a width of 44 feet were presented for Council consideration. It is es- timated the project would cost approximately $/+2,150 and methods of financing the project in two stages from Gas Tax Funds were discussed. The first stage would involve removal and replacement of existing concrete, at a cost of $21,500 apd is proposed to be financed from Gas Tax Funds received during 4:18 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 4, 1964- PAGE 4 the present fiscal year. The second stage would involve construction of the new street surface at an estimated cost of $20,650 proposed to be included in the budget for 1964-65. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with the engineering work necessary to the proposed pro- ject of widening Oak Street from Henry to Clay Streets. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M., after which the Council re- convened in closed personnel session. ATTEST: CITY CLEI~K