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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-13-61132 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - DECEMBER 1;1, 1961 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. wi th Mayor Smalley, Councilmen Runkel, Buxton, Banker and Wagner present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Councilman it was unanimously carried be approved as corrected. Banker, seconded by Councilman Runkel, the minutes of December 6, 1961 RESOLUT I ON NO. 62- 17 APPOI NTI NG MEMBERS TO LIBRARY BOARD - CHESSALL AND NELSON: On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 62-17 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Appointing Members to Library Board - John E. Nelson and William Chessall". RESOLUTION NO. 62-18 APPOINTING MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD - ROBY: On a motion by Councilmain Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 62-18 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Appointing Member to Library Board - Kenneth A. Roby (to fill unexpired term of Jim Lindsey). RESOLUTION NO. 62-19 GRANTING VARIANCE TO HARRY M. HOOK, M. D.: On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Wagner¥ it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 62-19 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Granting Variance to Harry M. Hook, M. D." to permit construction of an underground fallout shelter at 205 Mendocino Drive. · RESOLUTION NO. 62-20 GRANTING VARIANCE TO DR. WILLIAM M. ALLISON: On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 62-20 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Granting Variance to Dr. William M. Allison" to permit use of building at 343 Jones Street as a professional dental and medical office. FIRST AMENDED APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE No. 62-2 TAYLOR LUMBER SALES - 147 WASHINGTON: First amended application for Variance No. 62-2 by Taylor Lumber Sales to operate l iqht manufacturing of wood products at 147 Washington Street w~s reviewed by the Council along wi th accompanying data. The Planning Commission at its regular meeting of December 7, 1961 recommended denial of the variance on the basis that the property in question is primarily developed with light commercial uses and in consid- eration of the adjoining residential uses on Cresta Drive and Washington Avenue it was felt the present C-1 zoning of this property be maintained. The following persons were present protesting the granting of this variance: Robert MacDougall - 124 Cresta Dr. Rogue Brennan- 122 Cresta Dr. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - DECEMBER 13, 1961 - PAGE 2: John McNab - 126 Cresta Dr. Everett Evans - 196 Wabash J. Ellis - 199 Washington Mrs. A1 bert Stefani - 225 Washington. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried Variance Application First Amended No. 62-2 by Taylor Lumber Sales be denied. AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY RE PARKING AREA FOR BOOKMOBILE: Considerable discussion was given the subject of the County administered State Library Project to be housed on property located adjacent to the Municipal Library and the use of a portion of the library property for parking the Bookmobile. Those present taking part in the discussion were: Supervisor Martin Wener, State Library Consultant Miss Hughes, Library Board members Wm. Chessall and John Nelson and property owner Joe Fou tz. Miss Hughes outlined the following benefits which she felt the City woold derive from the County project in exchange for use of the parking space: 1. Extra space for library story hours. 2. Storage space for book collection for which space is rented. 3. Special book collection of 500 volumes processed and cataloged. 4. Subscription collection of 100 books (McNaughten Plan) 5. Several hours weekly of County staff time. In the opinion of Miss Hughes the direct monetary value offered by the above benefits would be $3,475.00. Indirect benefits available to the City would be use of the County's collection of 500 record albums; in-service training programs; Use of County equipment; Use of a staff room provided on the second floor to include lunch room, staff training and meeting space. felt The Council ~/ the City and Ukiah Municipal Library should have use of a room on the second story of the leased building for a minimum of one half of the useable time of such room in consid- eration of the license to be granted. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney re-draft the agree- ment with the County with the changes indicated, and the City Manager be authorized to submit the revised agreement to the Board of Supervisors. John Nelson suggested the Council consider adopting a resolution designating the Librarian the authority to schedule use of the joint facility. RALPH RAINS PROPERTY HELEN AVENUE: Mr. Ralph Rains was recognized stating that he was not in agree- ment with the proposal submitted by the City concerning improve- ments to his property on Helen Avenue. Mr. Rains was requested to submit plans and specifications designating precisely the work he feels the City should do to correct certain problems on his property for Council consideration. EXTENSION OF TiIME GRANTED NOI. AN HUNT FOR COMPLETION OF SHOP AND EQUIPMENT BUILDING - GOLF COURSE: On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried that upon receipt of a written re- quest, Nolan Hunt be granted two weeks extension for completion of the shop and equipment building at the Golf Course. 134 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 13~ lp61 - PAGE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JOiI!NT USE OF CITY AND HIGH SCHOOL FACILITIES: The Council was advised that all of the High School recreation facilities are now available to the City including occasional use of classrooms for adult activities. The City Manager was authorized to proceed wi th the preparation of an agreement for Council consideration. USE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY BY DIVISION OF FORESTRY FOR FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS: The City Manager outlined Division of Forestry requirements in connection wi th their use of Airport property for fire- fighting operations and was instructed by the Council to draft an agreement outlining the points mentioned. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried the following general warrants be approved in the total amount of $699.78': Warrant No. 2321 - Mendocino County Tax Col lector $622.84 Warrant No. 2322 - Petty Cash 76.94 .: COUNCILI~N RUNKEL: Mr. Runkel suggested the "Dip" signs be removed at Clay and Oak Streets. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further regular business, Mayor Sma lley declared the meeting adjourned at 11:O0 P.M. ATTEST: C I TY CEE ' '