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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 10-16-63359 MINUTES CF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 16..~ 1963_ The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Runkel, Councilmen '.4agner, Buxton, Banker and Smalley present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried the minutes of October ~o, 1963 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. APPROVAL OF WP. RR$NTS The City Manager informed the Council that payroll warrants were not ready for approval due to mechanical difficulties with the posting machine. On a motion by Councilman ,~agner, seconded by Councilman Smalley, 4-! it was unanimously carried general warrants in ~,]e amount of $79,100.51 be approved and ordered paid. FURTHER PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE Further public hearing on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance #552 was declared open by Mayor Runkel at 8:02 P.M. James E. Busch, Attorney, representing A1 Antc;ni reaffirmed Mr. Antoni's protest to the R-3 zoning of a portion cf his property located at the southwest cc~rner oF Washington and S. State Street. Certain residents oF Orchard Village again protested the proposed C-N zone at the intersection of E. Perkins and Orchard Ave., and ti'~e R-3 zone at the intersection of E. Gobbi St. and Orchard Ave. on the basis such zoning would be detrimental to residential property values along Orchard Avenue. Protesting were: Messers John Oakes, Ben McNally, Dan McCurry, Joe Fouta, Ben Mattison Phillip Lowell and Mrs. Betty Austin. As one alternate to the proposed zoning at the above intersections, Mr. Lowell suggested a frontage road be constructed east of and parallel to Orchard Avenue, that the property fronting on Orchard Ave. remain R-l, and the strip between the frontage road and the freeway be zoned for commercial use. Although Mr. Foutz was opposed to any commercial zoning along Orchard Avenue, he requested that his property at the southwest corner cf E. Perkins St. and Warren Drive be zoned for C-N, Neighborhood Commercial use. Mr. Charles Bell, Attorney, spoke on behalf of the owners of the property east of Orchard Avenue between E. Perkins and E. Gobbi Street in support of the zoning of this property as proposed. Mr. Bell pointed out that the noise and lights produced by the traffic using the freeway interchanges will make the adjacent property unsuitable and undesirable for residential use. Mr. Bell informed the Council that his clients have no specific proposal for develop- ment of the areas in question, and should the Council wish to hear further from the owners they will be willing tc cooperate in attending any meeting which the Council may wish to arrange for this purpose. Fir. Dele Yterness enquired as to the reason for zoning the property on the east side oF Apply Ave. as an M, or Manufacturing District, and the property on the west side of the street a C-M or Controlled Manufacturing District. In reply, it was pointed out by the City Manager that the location of the railroad is probably the main factor which influenced this particular proposal. Councilman 'Vagner questioned the reason for zoning the Park and Golf Course R-1 rather than as presently used. Mayor Runkel declared the public hearing closed at 9:32 P.M. AFTER A FIVE MINUTE RECESS TliE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:30 P.M. ,~,TARD OF BID FOR CEMENT MORTAR LINING OF STEEL W/',T~R HAINS - P i._..._~P5 L I~NI NGS ~ I NC. The Council was advised that a single bid was received from Pipe Linings, Inc. for the cement mortar l inin9 of steel water ma ins i n the amount of $20 ,666. 70. The City Manager read letters from United Concrete Pipe Corporation and Centriline Division, Raymond International Inc. protesting the fact that centrifugal pipe lining had been eliminated by the specifications, it was explained in detail to the Council why the specifications had been so written and in the opinion of the City Manager, the bids on any other basis would not have been to the City's advantage because of previous experience with other similar work done within the City. Councilman ',,/agner questioned tl~e procedure and stated he felt it might be creating a lack of competive bidding. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried bid for the cement mortar linin9 of steel water mains in the amount of $20,666.70 be awarded to Pipe linings, inc. DIGEST OF 1963 LEGISLATION The City Attorney reported having received the League of California Cities Digest of 1963 Legislation Affecting Cities and state(! tibet some 580 laws pertaining to cities are covered in this summary. REO. UEST TO C$,LL FOR BIDS FCq 14 DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS CF V~._.____~,_,R_.[.OUS Sl ZES On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Buxton, i~ was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for the furnishing of 1~ distribution transformers of various sizes. REPORT ON MEETING WITH JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES RE. ,Al R~PORT FINANCING AT REDDING The City Manager reported briefly on the meeting he and the City Attorney attended in Redding on October 14th ef the Joint Legislative Committee on Transportation and Pubiic Utilities in regard to airport financing. Ukiah's report was submitted in written form and an airport deficiency report will be prepared sometime in the future in connection with tills matter. MEETING OF MENDOCINO COUNTY MAYORS SCHEDULED OCT. 29th IN UKIAH RE. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION The Council was informed that a meeting has been called of all Mayors in Mendocino County to be held in Ukiah on October 29th at 10:30 A.M. for the purpose of selecting the cities' representatives on ~he Local Agency Formation Commission. LEAGUE OF ',~OMEN VOTERS REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION SE UNITED NATIONS DAY The Council was advised of a letter from the League of ~4omen Voters requesting a proclamation in recognition o~F United Nations Day October 2L~th. it was agreed a sample proclamation from the League be obtained for this purpose. UKIAH MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION RE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY A request was reviewed from the Ukiah Ministerial Association for permission to hold Christmas Tree lighting services at S. School and Seminary Ave. c,n December 1 from 5't+3 P.M. to ~'45 P.M. Action on the request was deferred until informatien can be obtained as to the Chamber of Commerce schedule ~or the tree lighting ceremony. LEVAGGI LANE DR/~,INAGE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED The Council approved the recommendation of the City Manager that the City enter into a cooperative project with the County in construction of drainage facilities on Levaggi Lane in conjunc- tion with the bridge being re-constr',,cted by the County. The work will consist of construction cf a catch basin and approximately 130 feet of pipe which will carry the water from Oak Manor Dr. across ti~e road into the existing ditch. PUBLIC HEARING ON ~.~EED ABATEMENT COSTS TO BE HELD NOV. 6, 19~3 On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried a public hearing on the costs of weed abatement be held at 8:00 P,M., November 6, 1963. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE - STUDY SESSION TO 'BE HALD NOVEMBER 7, 1963 ~41TH PLANNING COMMISSION On a motion by Councilman ~agner, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried a special meeting of the City Council be i~eld at 8:00 P.M., November 7, 1963 for the purpose of conducting a study session on the Pro, posed Zoning Ordinance with members of the Planning Commission. COUNCILMAN RUNKEL Councilman Runkel reported that he had been approached by Troop 65 of the Boy Scouts for any work which the City may be able to provide. It was agreed this request be referred to other organi- · zations such as the local service clubs. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Hayor Runkel declared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK