HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-01-61MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 1~ 1961
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Buxton, Councilmen Runkel,
Smalley, Banker and Wagner present.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS:
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On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Wagner,
it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants in the amount of
$25,949.4? be approved.
APP~ROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Runkel,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of Janua~y 25, 1961 be
approved as submitted by the Clerk.
On a motion by Councilman ~agner, seconded by Councilman Smalley,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of the special meeting
of January 31, 1961 be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
APPROVAL OF C. P. S.
WARRANT $421.86:
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Wagner,
it was unanimously carried general warrant #964 payable to
Calif. Physician's Service in the amount of ~421.~6 be approved.
VARIANCE APPLICATI0~' #~-61
CLOICE H. BIGGINS, M. D.
702 SO. DORA STREET:
Variance Application No. 5-61 be Cloice H. Biggins, M. D. to
permit the use of a residence at 702 So. Dora as a medical office
and attached drawings were reviewed by the City Council. The
City Manager read for the benefit of the Audience and Council
the minutes of the Planning Comm~ission meeting held on January
19, lq61 in which, by formal action of the Commission, it was
recommended the variance be granted subject to the following
conditions:
1. That a circular driveway be constructed around the existing
building.
2. That this particular use be put into effect within one year
from the date the Variance is granted, and
3. That the use of the building be limited to a single medical
or dental occupancy.
Present on behalf of the application were Dr. Biggins and his
attorney Timothy 0'Brien and Mr. Chas. Anderson Realtor. Mr.
Earl Fullerton and his attorney, Mr. James Busch were present
in protest of the granting .of the variance. Dr. Paul Marsh was
also heard pointing out the desirability of small office build-
ings in residential areas.
Mr. Ful±erton's protest was based on the fact that a circular
driveway around the existing building would be an infringement
on his privacy as ~is patio is located immediately adjacent to
the proposed driveway and parking area. It was the suggestion
of the protestants that the residence be moved to the rear of
the property and provision for parking be made available in front
of the building.
Mr. 0'Brien representing the applicant, protested the additional
expense moving the build, lng would incur as well as the fact that
it would create an irregularity in setback already established
in the area. Mr. 0'Brien further pointed out that the proposed
use is in harmony with the neighborhood in that the trend has
been toward professional offices, many of whica use street
parking.
MI~VJTES OF THE M~ETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 1,~ 1961 page 2.
The City Manager suggested that from the City's standpoint the
following items be considered:
1. Correction of sidewalk and driveway approach.
2. Specifications and type of material used in construction of
the driveway meet the City Engineer's standards.
The hearing on this application was continued to the next regular
meeting pending further investigation by a member of the Council.
PUBLIC H~ARING RE LAND USE
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN:
Mayor Buxton declared final public hearing open at 9:05 P.M.
on the Land Use Element of the General Plan. Mr. Fred Barber,
Planning Consultant, was present. There were no persons
protesting it~adoption.
Dr. Paul Marsh was recognized suggesting the City do
everything possible to attract people to Ukiah from the pro-
posed freeway. He suggested a method of doing this would be the
construction of parallel streets along the freeway to allow
the convenience of turn offs for shopping and secondly,
prevent persons traveling on the highway from viewing un-
sightly backyards. Dr. Marsh was informed that this was
a matter for the County to consider inasmuch as the freeway
will be constructed outside the limits of the City.
RESOLUTION 61-52(A) ADOPTING LA~D
USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Smalley it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 61-52 (A)
be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same
"Resolution Adopting Land Use Element of the General Plan".
RESOLUTION 61-52 COM~MENDING
C~HAR.LES ~ELL UPON HIS RETIREMENT:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it was unanimously carried Resolution ~O. 61-53 be
adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same
"Resolution Commending Charles R. Bell Upon His Retirement
From the Planning Commission". Mr. Bell was presented with
a framed copy of the resolution and a gift from members
of the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC USE & NECESSITY FOR
PURPOSES OF PROPOSED
EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION:
The City Attorney requested this matter be deferred pending
further study of the subject.
RESOLUTION 61-54 AUTHORIZING
CITY M~NAGER TO ACCEPT DEEDS
AND GRANTS ON BEHALF OF CITY:
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Wagner"~' i~"Was unanimously carried Resolution No. 61-54 be
adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same
"Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Accept Deeds and
Grants on Behalf of City".
LEAGUE PROPOSAL RE STREET
AND ROAD DEFICIENCIES:
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On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, it was unanimously carried the League of Calif. Cities
be informed that the City Council is opposed to any increase in
taxes to support street deficiencies at this time due to
current conditions.
NOTICE OF CHA~.~ER OF COMMERCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING:
MINUTES OF THE ~ETIEG OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 1~ 1961 page 3.
The Council was advised that a meeting of the Board of Dir-
ectors of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Friday, Feb-
ruary 10th at 12:00 Noon at the 101 Motel. Councilman Banker
volunteered to represent the Council at this meeting.
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS CONFEREI~CE
IN. EURE.KA; M~tRCH 7, ~,.. and 9;.. 1761:
A letter from the Division of Highways was reviewed to the
effect that the District Office proposes to conduct a con-
ference for City and County officials of District I tent-
atively on March 7, 8 and 9, 1961 for the purpose of pro-
moting a greater understanding of the Division's policies
and procedures and an exchange of ideas and information.
PACIFIC AISLINES APPLICATION
TO P.U.C. FOR INCREASE IN
FREIGHT RATES:
The Council was advised of an application by Pacific Airlines
to the Public Utilities Com_mission for an increase of freight
rates within the State of California. Upon request of the
Council, this matter will be investlgated further by the
City Manager.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HEARING
RE RATE TARIFF-APRIL 5, 1961:
The City Attorney reviewed briefly an exhibit prepared by the
P. U. C. Transportation Division Rate Branch in which it is
reco~ended the Co~nission find and conclude that it is
necessary and desirable in the public interest that a single
minimum rate tariff be developed and established by the
Com~ission for transportation of general commodities within
an area c.ompromising what may be termed the San Francisco
Bay industrial-commerCial comp]ex, the boundaries of the area
to be determined by the Commission after the receipt of further
evidence.
Mr. Irish noted that the Staff makes no recommendation re chaz~es
in outlying areas, including Mendocino County.
APPROVAL OF PLANS A~,iD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR GOBBI STREET WIDEiiING - OAK TO DORA:
On a motion by Councilman hunkel, seconded by Councilman
S~all'ey",~ it Was unanimously carried plans and specifications
for Gobbi Street widening be approved for transmittal to the
Division of Highways.
REPORT ON SALES TAX RECEIPTS
3RD Q. UA[~.TER OF 1960:
A report fro~ the State Board of Equa].ization was reviewed
by the City Manager in which it was noted that Ukiah received
Sales Tax on taxable sales amounting to a total of $~,831,000.
for the Third Quarter of 1960.
COUNCILM~N RUNKEL:
Mr. nunkel questioned if any further progress has been made
toward annexing the Cooper Lane area into the City and was
informed by the City Engineer that his department is doing
preliminary work on the project.
MAYOR BUXTON:
The Mayor reported that Ukiah won Third Place for attendance
and distance traveled to the recent League Meeting in Santa
Rosa. The next meeting is to be held April 22nd at Hamilton
Field.
SCOUT WEEK ~ FEBRUARY 6-13:
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 1~ 1961: Page 4.
The Council was advised that a portion of the next regular
meeting time will be set aside for aprticipation by the Boy
Scouts as part of the activity during observance of Boy
Scout Week.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further regular business, ~..
~ayor Buxton declared
the meeting adjourned at lO:l~9 P.M.
ATTEST:
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