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Home My WebLink AboutMin 10-02-63MINUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 2, 1963 The C i ty Chambers Buxton, Council convened in regular session in the Council at 8:OO P.M. wi th Marcor Runkel, Councilmen Wagner, Banker and Smalley present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried the minutes of September 25, 1963 be approved as submitted by theClerk. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS On a motion_ by Councilman Buxton, seconded Banker, it was unanimously carried payroll the period of September 15th to 3Oth, 1963 $31,183.28 be approved and ordered paid. by Councilman warrants for in the amount of On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $5,355.90 be approved and ordered paid. RES. INITI DESIG NO. 64-18 DECLARING PROCEEDINGS ATED TO ANNEX UNINHABITED TERRITORY NATED 'IANNEXATION NO. 6b~-l" (Cooper Annexat ion). On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley it was carried by the following roll call vote that Resolution No. 64-18 be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same I'Resolution Declaring That Proceedings Have Been Initiated By The Council of the City of Ukiah To Annex To Said City Certain Uninhabited Territory Described Herein and Designated "Annexation No. 64-1," and Giving Notice of the Proposed Annexation." AYES.. Councilmen Wagner, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 9uxton, Banker, Smalley and Runkel. PROPOSED FREE LIBRARY SYSTEM FOR UNINCORPORATED AREAS IN COUNTY For the information of the Council, the City Attorney reported that at their last meeting the County Board of Supervisors adop- ted an ordinance calling for the question of whether or not to establish a county free library to be presented to the voters at the next primary election. Although the ordinance as adopted by the Board of Supervisors excludes all incorporated areas of the County, the law recognizes that City residents are also residents of the county and specifically permits them to vote in such an election. SUPERVISORIAL REDISTRICTING CONSIDERED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The City Attorney reported that the Board of Supervisors also considered the matter of supervisorial redistricting and continued further discussion on the problem until November 12th. The City Manager mentioned to the Council the extreme importance of the equity among the different Supervisorial Districts and suggested that, in the best interest of the citizens of the City, a detailed study be made of the boundaries of any proposed changes of districts and that the Council consider making a firm recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding any changes that might affect the City of Ukiah. After discussion the Council agreed that the investigation and report should be made as recommended. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 2, 1963 - PAGE 2 REPORT ON CONVENTION OF STATE BAR ASSOCIATION The City Attorney reported briefly on the convention of the State Bar Association and commented that many matters of extreme importance to city governments had been considered. VAR. APPLICATION #-64-4, ALFRED NICOLAISEN DENTAL LABORATORY, 343 JONES ST. Variance Application #64-4 by Alfred Nicolaisen to permit operation of a dental laboratory on property located in an R-1 zone at 343 Jones St., plot plan and minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held September 19, 1963 were reviewed by the City Manager. it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission the variance be granted according to the application and attached plot plan, subject to the following conditions: 1) That sidewalks be constructed by applicant along the Jones Street and Dora Street frontages; and 2) That additional off-street parking be provided in conjunction with any expansion of the business. Mr. Nicolaisen was present on behalf of the application and there were no written or verbal protests to the granting of the variance. Mr. Nicolaisen informed the Council that he provides delivery service and there would therefore be no customer traffic in connection with this business. It was observed by the Council that the property is proposed to remain zoned R-1 under the revised Zoning Ordinance. On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the City Atto[ney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance #64-4 to Alfred Nicolaisen as recommended by the Planning Commission and subject to the condition that the variance granted be confined to the area designated as "Dental Lab" on the plot plan submitted with the application. VAR. APPLICATION #64 -5, DR. WM. VEST REDUCED SET-BACK - 711 S. DORA ST. Variance Application #64-5 by Dr. William Vest to permit reduction of the required 20 foot set-back to a minimum of 12 feet along the Hill St. frontage of property located at 711S. Dora St., plot plan and minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held September 19, 1963 were reviewed by the City Manager. The Planning Commission recommended the variance be granted subject to the condition the variance apply only to the proposed building as shown on the plot plan accompanying the application. There was no one present on behalf of the application, and there were no written or verbal protests to the 9rantin9 of the variance. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance #64-5 to Dr. William Vest containing the conditions established by the Planning Commission and general conditions. MEE ON RE. TING OF JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AIRPORT FINANCING - OCT. 1L~TH The City Manager informed the Council of a meeting to be held October 14th in Redding of the Joint Legislative Committee on Transportation and Public .Utilities regarding airport financing. 255 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 2, 1963 - PAGE 3 Mr. Cash explained that the objective of the committee is to evaluate the deficiencies on municipal and county owned airports toward developing a State program for financing airport im- provements. The Council concurred with the City Manager's recommendation that the City of Ul<iah be represented at this meeting. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR CEMENT MORTAR LINING OF STEEL WATER MAINS On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Bux- 1Dn, it was unanimously carried theClerk be authorized to call -For bids for the cement mortar lining of steel water mains as per specifications submitted, bids to be opened at 2:00 P.M., October 15, 1963. 1963 ~ -o~ AUDIT REPORT: Copies of the 1962-63 Audit Report were distributed for Council · review. The City Manager indicated his report concerning the Audit would be presented to the Council next week. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE The City Maneger announced that this was the time at which the Council had decided to hold a study discussion of the facts and information accumulated regarding the proposed Zoning Or- dinance. Certain members of the audience indicated that they wished to be heard on the merits of the ordinance. The City Attorney advised the Council that since it was not a public hearing, in his opinion it would be unwise for the Council to allow informal evidence to be presented which might jeopardize the ,~ ordinance, if adopted, and suggested that if members of the public desired to be heard further on the proposed ordinance, the Council achieve this by setting a public hearing at a future date with due notice. The Council discussed the possible courses of action and after considerable discussion it was moved by Councilman Wagner the City Council return the Proposed Zoning Ordinance to the Planning Commission with the recommendation that the area zoned C-N at the intersection of E. Perkins St. and Orchard Ave. be changed to an R-1 Zone, and that the parcel at the southwest corner of Washington and So. State St. be zoned C.-2 in its entirety, rather than partly R-3 and partly C-2. The motion died for lack of a second. After further discussion several members of the Council indicated that they wished to hear additional testimony from the public and to discuss the matter informally with members of the Planning Commission prior to attempting to arrive at any decision. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was carried by the following roll call vote that 8:00 P.M., October 16, 1963 be established as a further public hearing for the purpose of hearing additional public comments on the proposed Zoning Ordinance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Buxton, Banker, Smalley and Runkel. Councilman Wagner. None. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Runkel declared the meeting adjourned at 9:37 P.M. ATTEST: C I TY CLERK