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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-26-64MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 26, 1~)64 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Runkel, Councilmen Wagner, Buxton, Banker, and Smalley present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded b.y Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried the minutes of February 19, 1964 be approved'as submitted by the Clerk. FURTHER PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED NEW ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 552) Public hearing was declared open by Mayor Runkel at 8:01 P.M. on the proposed new zoning ordinance, Ordinance No. 552. Planning Commission Resolution No. 64-1, "Resolution Ratifying Action Taken Regarding Ordinance No. 552 (Proposed Zoning Ordinance)" and Planning Commission~ Resolution,No. 64-2, "Resolution Approving Report of Findings, Summary of Hearings and Recommendations and Transmitting Proposed Zoning Ordinance" were read in full by the City Manager. Also read were the Pl~anning Commission "Further Report of Findings, Summary of Hearings, and Recommendations for Adoption of Ordinance No. 552 (Proposed New Zoning 0rdinance)," and a memorandum addressed to the City Council from the Planning Commission regarding the proposed ordinance. Mayor Runkel called for comments from the audience concerning the ordinance and there being none declared the public hearing closed at 8:15 P.M. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to redraw'Proposed Zoning Ordinance No. 552 in a form in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning Commission. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 558 GRANTING PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO. ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FRANCHI SE Ordinance No. 558, an ordinance granting Pacific Gas & Electric Co. an electric transmission franchise, was presented again for the Council's cons'ideration, and the City Attorney pointed out that since the ordinance h~d been read in full and introduced at the last meeting the second reading could be waived. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the second reading of Ordinance No. 558 be waived. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was carried by the following roll call vote that Ordinance No. 558 be adopted and the M~yor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "An Ordinance Granting to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Its Successors and Assigns, the Franchise to Construct, Maintain and Use Poles, Wires, Conduits, and Appurtenances, Including Communication Circuits, Necessary Or Proper For Transmitting Elec- tricity Through the City of Ukiah In, Along, Across, Upon, Under And Over Certain of the Public Streets and Places Within the City of Ukiah." AYES: Councilmen Wagner, Buxton, Banker, Smalley and Mayor Runkel. NOES: None. ABSNT: None. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ..F_EBRUARY 26, 1964- PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. RE. CITY CONTACTS ON P.G. & E. THROUGH LINES In connection with the adoption of Ordinance No. 558, the City Attorney read in full a proposed agreement between the City and Pacific Gas & Electric Co. covering the respective rights of both parties in connection with P.G. & E. lines with the city. Mr. Irish noted the agreement had been executed by representatives of P.G. & E. Co. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried the Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. REPORT REGARDING JOINT APPLICATION TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR P~URCHASE OF P.G. & E FACILITIES The City Attorney,advised the Council that he had received a request from Mr. and Mrs. Oliver F. Harmon for reduction of the term of the lease of the City Disposal Area property from option for renewal. The Council informally approved the redrafting of the lease to conform with this request. FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL GAS The City Manager reported that R. W. Beck and Associates have advised him that their proposal for conducting an economic feasibility study for development of natural gas in the area will be presented prior to next week's meeting. Mr. Cash noted that to date this is only firm found who does this type of work. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO~ 64-12 WM. S. DREW - PANCAKE HOUSE AND ~OTEL, 628 S. STATE ST. Variance Application No. 64-12 by Wm. S. Drew, pl, et plan and minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held February 20, 1964 were reviewed by the City Manager. The variance is requested to permit construction of a firewall to the rear property line for a distance of 50 feet on property located at 628 S. State Street~. It was recommended by the Planning Commission that the variance be granted. There was no one present representing the application and there were no written or verbal protests to the proposed variance. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 64-12 to Wm. S. Drew as recommended by the Planning Commission' subject to all standard condi tions. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ..FEBRUA.BY 26, ..1964 - PAGE 3 ..... VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 64-13 WITHDRAWN AT REO, UEST OF APPLICANT The City Manager advised the Council that he had received a call from the applicant for Variance No. 64-13, F. Zenaide Hall, requesting withdrawal of the application without further considera- tion. DISCUSSION RE. POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF GRADER The Council was advised that due to the increased cost of maintaining the City grader contact has been made with a supplier who has a used grader available at a net cost to the City of $4,400. It was explained that the grader being discussed has been in use for approximately one week on a demonstration basis and that it appears to be capable of doing the volume of work required. The City Manager pointed out that this is the first time that the purchase of second hand equipment has been recommended to the Council, but it appears to be practical in this case due to the relatively limited amount of use by the City. The matter was discussed and no determination was made pending a legal opinion on the required purchasing procedure for this type of equipment. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF CARNIVAL LICENSE FEE - VOLUNTEER FIREMENS' ASSOCIATION On behalf of the Volunteer Fi remens' Association, Mr. Ralph Rains reques- ted that the business license fee be waived for the presentation of a carnival by the Association June 24th through 28, 1964. Mr. Rains explained that the amount of the fee is the only guarantee of profit which the Association is given by the operators of the carnival, and that the proceeds are used to sponsor attendance at conferences for Volunteer Firemen, equipment and replacement of clothing damaged while fire fighting. During the ensuing discussion several members of the Council expressed the opinion that very possibly the cost of attendance at the firemens conferences by Volunteer Firemen should be borne by the City on the basis that it consists of training programs and that inclusion of some amount to cover this cost should be contained in next yea r"s budget for the Fi re Department. It was decided' that a review of the minutes by the Council would be required in order to bring all members up to date on the action which had been taken in the past regarding carnival license fees. COUNCILMAN WAGNER Councilman Wagner enquired as to the status of the analysis being prepared of the gas system operation and was informed that it is expected to be complete within two weeks. COUNCILMAN BUXTON Councilman Buxton expressed the desire to again go on record as commending the Planning Commission for their work on the proposed Zoning Ordinance. COUNCILMAN BANKER Councilman Banker brought up the fact that there is a need for addi- tional publicity of public hearings held by the Planning Commission, particularly when zone variance applications are being considered. Mr. Banker pointed out that these hearings are frequently held with- out protest or objection to the Planning Commission, but advance publicity that the City Council is to consider such applications often results in protests being made at this level. Members of the MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 26~ 1966 - PAGE 4 Council concurred with Mr. Banker's suggestion that'the Planning Commission consider some means of publicizing their public hearings in addition to the notices required by law, such as providing the' Press with the agenda in advance of all meetings. MAYOR RUNKEL Mayor Runkel reported receiving numerous complaints regarding, dogs running loose, particularly in the Burlington Drive area of Empire Gardens. The City Manager stated that all such calls should be referred to the Police Department immediately since a new man is now on duty for the purpose of taking care of such problems. Mayor Runkel commented that in the light of today's accident in which a small girl was hit by a truck on S. State Street that he felt there has been considerable speeding along State Street, particularly by trucks. Mr. Cash pointed out that the street is policed regularly and that citations are also regularly issued to those violating the speed limits. AD JO URNME NT As there was no furthei' regular business, Mayor Runkel declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYO