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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-06-63MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 6, 1963 . . . ~ ......... The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. wi th Mayor Runkel, Councilmen Wagner, Banker, and Smalley present. Councilman Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants for the period of October 15th to 31st, 1963 be approved in the amount of $32,006.16. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman smalley', it was unanimously carried Special Warrants in the amount of $13,812.67 be approved and ordered paid. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker.., i"t Was unanimously carried the minutes of October 23, 1963 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING RE. COSTS OF WEED ABATEMENT IN 1963 Public hearing was declared open by the Mayor at 8:03 P.M. on the costs for the weed abatement program during 1963. As there were no persons present requesting to be heard on the matter the public hearing was declared closed at 8:06 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 64-21 CONFIRMING REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 64-21 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Confirming Report of Director of Public Works Regarding Weed Abatement Charges." RES. NO. 64-22 VACATING PORTION OF UNNAMED ALLEY SO. OF RUDDOCK AVE. AND BETWEEN OAK AND SCHOOL STREETS Public hearing was declared open by the Mayor at 8:07 P.M. regarding the proposed abandonment of the unnamed alley lying south of Ruddock Avenue and between Oak and School Streets.- Affidavit of Posting by the Director of Public Works was filed with the Clerk. There were no persons present re_questing to be heard. Public hearing was declared closed at 8.. 10 P.M. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 64-22 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Vacating Portion of Unnamed Alley South of Ruddock Avenue and Between Oak and School Streets." AWARD OF BID FOR DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS TO PHILLIPS & EDWARDS ELECTRIC COMPANY Tabulation of bids received for the furnishing of 14 distribution transformers was reviewed as follows: John Ormond Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. Phillips & Edwards Co. Maydwell & Hartzell Industrial Electric Supp. Co. $4,483.44 4,675.84 3,980.65 4,669.28 4,683.12 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE,CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 6, 1963 - PAGE 2 ., Westinghouse Supply Co. $4,690.40 Graybar Electric Co. (General Electric) 4,683.12 Graybar Electric Co. (Delta-Star) 4,833.92 The City Manager informed the Council that Phillips & Edwards Electric Co. had contacted the City by telephone after the b~ opening to advise that their bid had been submitted in error since the prices quoted by their supplier had included the 15% allowable discount and that they, "Phillips & Edwards" had allowed a second 15% discount on the bid form. They first notified us that they were withdrawing their bid but when advised that this would probably result in formal action against them by the City they stated that if the bid were awarded to them they would make a decision at the time their signature became necessary. In spite of the statements of the low bidder, the City Manager recommended that the award be made to Phillips & Edwards Electric Co. as having presented the lowest responSible bi'd. On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried bid for the furnishing of 14 distri- bution transformers in the amount of $3,980.65 be awarded to Phillips and Edwards Electric Company. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 64-6 LEONA C. MYERS - CHURCH SERVICES IN RESIDENCE AT llO0 W. STANDLEY ST. Application for Variance No. 64-6 by Leona C. Myers to permit the conduct of church services in the existing residence at 1100 W. Standley St., plot plan and the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held October 17, 1963 were reviewed by the City Manager. It was the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission that the variance be denied. There were no persons present on behalf of the application, and there were no written or verbal protests to the proposed var i ance. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried Variance No. 64-6 be denied to Leona C. Myers to permit the conduct of church services in the existing residence at 11OO W. Standley Street. VARIANCE APPLICATION #64-7 DR. ROY.M. SWAIN - PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AT ~/~ SO. DORA STREET Application for variance #64-7 by Dr. Roy M. Swain to permit use of the existing residence at 716 So. Dora St. for a profes- sional office in the practice of optometry, plot plan and minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held October 17, 1963 were reviewed by the City Manager. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the variance be granted. Dr. Swain was present on behalf of the application, and there were no written or verbal protests to granting the proposed variance. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance #64-7 to Dr. Roy M. Swain to permit use of the existing residence at 716 S. Dora St. for a professional office in the practice of optometry. 365 366 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 6, 1963 - PAGE 3 VARIANCE APP. NO. 64-8 JOE H. MAYFIELD, CONSTRUCT DWELLING ON UNDEDICATED ST. W. EXTENSION OF COCHRANE AVE. Variance Application No. 64-8 by Joe H. Mayfield to permit construction of a single family residence on an undedicated street known as the westward extension of Cochrane Ave., plot plan and the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held October 17, 1963 were reviewed by the City Manager. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the variance be granted subject to the following conditions: 1) That sewer and water lines be constructed by applicant as suggested by the Building Inspector; and 2) That a minimum of 20 feet be maintained by the applicant for access to the property in accordance with the requirements of Sec. 10.52 of Ordinance No. 533 (Subdivision Ordinance). Mr. Mayfield was present on behalf of the application and there were no written or verbal protests to granting the proposed var i ance. The City Attorney questioned the applicability of the variance procedure which has been used to this point and requested that he be given another week to determine the correct procedure for this type of situation. Each member of the Council gave their general approval to the City Attorney using the appropriate procedure to grant the applicant the right to construct the proposed residence in general conformance with the recommendation of the Planning Commiss ion. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC METER TESTING EQUIPMENT On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Wagner, i"t was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for the furnishing of electric meter testing equipment as per specifications submitted, bids to be opened at 2:00 P.M., November 26, 1963. APPROVED REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF EMPLOYEE SICK TIME A request for extension of sick leave by Ernest Hatton, Fire Engineer, who is off-duty as a result of an on the job injury was reviewed by the City Manager. It was the recommendation of the City Manager the request be granted. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried an extension of sick leave be granted to Ernest Hatton until November 30, 1963. The policy of extending sick leave beyond the amount normally earned under any conditions was discussed and the City Manager was instructed to review the entire sick leave policy and to bring the matter back for Council discussion at an early date. APPROVED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST RE. CHRISTMAS DECORATING PROGRAM A request by the Chamber of Commerce to begin the Christmas decorating program a week before Thanksgiving was approved by the Council. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF' THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 6, 1963 - PAGE 4 The Council gave approval to a request by the Junior Chamber of Commerce for permission to hold their annual Seat Belt Clinic on Seminary Avenue November 16th and 17th or 23rd and 24th, depending on weather conditions. DISCUSSION RE. MENDOCINO ASSOC. REQUEST CONCERNING CLASS I FICAT! ON CO. CONTRACTORS DISTRESSED AREA A letter from the Mendocino County Contractors' Association was read by the City Manager which requested that efforts be made by the City to have the "Distressed Area" classification assigned by the Federal Government to Mendocino County removed. In discussing this request, the Council generally agreed that due to certain benefits derived from this classification no action should be taken'on this request without thorough in- vestigation. JOINT MEETING WiTH PLANNING COMMISSION POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 15, 1963 The City Manager informed the Council that the joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the Proposed Zoning Ordinance originally scheduled for November 7th has been postponed until November 15th at 8:00 P.M. in order that Fred Barber, Planning Consultant, can be in attendance. POLICY RE. REPAIR OF DAMAGED SIDEWALKS DISCUSSED The City Manager informed the Council that a project to repair damaged sidewalks is under consideration by the Engineering Department for this winter and pointed out that approximately $2,OO0 was included in the budget to cover the portion which is considered to be City responsibility. It was pointed out that much of the damage in residential areas is due to trees whose roots have lifted the sidewalks. The Council was requested to establish a polity concerning the responsibility of the City and owners in connection with repair of sidewalks and it was generally felt damage which results from trees in the street right of way should be repaired by the City, and that the owners should be responsible for any damage from trees on private property. The and ma i City Attorney was instructed to review the procedures pertinent laws relating to responsibility for sidewalk tenance for further discussion at the next meeting. COUNCI LMAN WAGNER Councilman Wagner pointed out that sign at Scott and State Streets is rep l aced. the "Municipal Park" damaged and should be COUNC Councilman Wagner enquired as to the status of the street renumbering project along Helen Avenue. The City Manager requested that he be allowed an additional week before presenting the program to the Council. I LMAN BANKER Councilman Banker requested the City Attorney to prepare an opinion regarding the possibility of bringing action be- fore the Public Utilities Commission to obtain natural gas in this area. The City Attorney agreed to prepare the re- quested opinion. 367 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 6, 1963 - PAGE 5 COUNCILMAN RUNKEL Councilman Runkel enquired as to why the Davis property adjacent to the City limits on North State Street cannot be annexed to the City and was informed that the owner does not desire to have the property annexed. It was also pointed out that the property is not an I'island" within the city, due to the fact that the State Highway fronting it is not within the City limits. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:41 P.M. ATTEST: C I TY CL'ERK -