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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-02-63MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 2, 1963 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:OO P.M. wi th Mayor Wagner, Councilmen Runkel, Buxton and Banker present. Councilman Smalley was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES : On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it' was unanimously carried the minutes of December 19, 1962 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. AGREEMENT Wl TH COUNTY OF MENDOCINO FOR 'PRISONER MEALS: COUNCILMAN SMALLEY ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING-8:O2 P.M. A proposed agreement with the County of Mendocino to provide meals for City prisoners was read by the City Attorney with a recommendation that if approved the agreement become effective January 1, 1963 for a period of two years. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried agreement with the County of Mendocino to provide meals for City prisoners and to provide maintenance for female City prisoners for the period beginning January 1, 1963 to December 31, 1965 be approved and the Mayor and Cterk be authorized to sign same. REPORT ON PROPOSED TRAFFIC ORDINANCE: The City Attorney reported that changes made in the proposed Traffic Ordinance have been approved by the Division of Highways in Eureka and have been forwarded to Sacramento for approval. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE #63-11 DONALD E. RONES, 875 GROVE AVE: Zone Variance Application #63-11 by Donald E. Rones, 875 Grove Avenue to permit construction of a carport to come within 12 feet of curb line and to construct a 7 foot fence 12 feet from curb line to protect swimming pool and permit use of land, was reviewed by the City Manager. The plot plan was also reviewed along with the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of December 21, 1962 recommending the variance be granted. Don Rones was present on behalf of the application and there were no written or verbal protests to the granting of the var iance. On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it~ was carried by a 4-1 roll call vote the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance #63-11 to Donald E. Rones as recommended by the Planning Commission. AYES: Councilmen Runkel, Buxton, Smalley and Wagner. NOES: Councilman Banker. ABSENT: None. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE #63-12 ERNEST L. BARTOLOMEI, 901 W. STANDLEY: Zone Variance Application #63-12 by Ernest L. Bartolomei, 901W. Standley St. to permit conversion of a garage into a dance studio~ was reviewed by the City Manager. The plot plan, accompanying evidence consisting of a petition contain- ing eight signatures expressing approval to the use, and minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of December 21, 1962 recommending granting of the variance, were reviewed by the Council. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 2, 1963 - PAGE 2. Mr. and Mrs. Bartolomei were present on behalf of their application and there were no written or verbal protests to the granting of the variance. On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman B'uxton, it was carried bY a 3 to 2 roll call vote the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance #63-12 to Ernest L. Bartolomei as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to inspections by the Fire Chief and Building Inspector, the conditions of the application, and to the provision that items of merchandise may not be sold on the premises. AYES: Councilmen Runkel, Buxton and Wagner. NOES: Councilman Banker and Smalley. ABSENT: None. AIRPORT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING: The Council was advised that the final step in moving the Airport Administration Building to its location will be made on Thursday, January 3rd. F.A.A. COMMUNICATION REGARDING PROPOSED DISCONTINUANCE OF "J" FACILITIES (LOW FREQUENCY RADIO)_.: The Council concurred with the City Manager's recommendation that F.A.A. be advised that "J" facilities or low frequency radio equipment is being used by local aircraft dependent on receiving weather reports on the low frequency range to the extent it is deemed inadvisable to discontinue its use. Further, that elimination of this facility at this time may distort the situation for the purposes of the pending proceed- ing before C.A.B. APPROVAL OF WARRANT: On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Smaliey,-i~ was unanimously carried g. eneral warrant #4182 payable to the Public Service Dept. in the amount of $1,896.15 be approved and ordered paid. COUNCILMAN RUNKEL: Mr. Runkel inquired if the foundation has been built for the airport administration building and was informed that it has not. The ground has been excavated and some block work will be requ i red. ADJOURNMENT: ATTEST: - CITY CI~ERK - ~ " ~ As there was no further regular business, Mayor Wagner declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.