HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-18-65MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY 19., 1~65
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:02 P.M. with Mayor Buxton, Councilmen Norgard,
Crook, Scotto, and Harlowe present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of May ]2, 1965 be
approved as submitted by the Clerk.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Counci 1man Scotto, seconded by Counci 1man
Norgard, it was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the
period of May 1st through ]Sth, 1965 be approved in the amount
of $31,O16.50.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Counciln~an
Scotto, it was unanimously carried genera] warrants in the
amount of $67,/~41.88 be approved and ordered paid.
RES. NO. 65-56 A
MEMBER TO A IRPOR
.[EARL FULLERTON)
PPOI NTI NG
T COMMISSION
On a moti on
Harlowe, it
adopted and
"Resol uti on
by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman
was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-56 be
the Mayorand Clerk be authorized to sign same,
Appointing Member to Airport Commission."
RES. NO. 65-57 APPOINTING MEMBER
TO PLANNING COMMISSION (JACK SIMPSON)
On a moti on
Harlowe, it
adopted and
"Resol uti on
by Counci 1man (:rook, seconded by Counci 1man
was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-57 be
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same,
Appointing Member to Planning Commission."
RES. NO. 65-58 APPOINIING MEMBERS
TO RECREATION COMMISSION, (NEWELL
and MRS. LEE SANDELIN)
RAWLES
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman
Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-58 be
adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same
"Resolution Appointing Members to Recreation Commission."
RES. NO. 65-59 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(JOtiN E. NELSON and HR. W. A. CHESSALL)
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Nor-
gard, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-59 be
adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same,
"Resolution Appointing Members to Library Board of Trustees."
ORDINANCE NO. 569 ADOPTED
REZONING ANNEXATION NO. 614-
(COOPER ANNEXATION) FROM
N-A TO R-1 ZONE
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman
Scotto, it was carried by the following roll ca1] vote Ordinance
No. 569 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
sign same, "Amending Chapter 2 of Division ? Of The Ukiah
City Code As Amended By Ordinance No. 560 By Rezoning Territory
Known As 'Annexation No. 6/~--1' (Cooper Annexation) From N-A To
R-] Zone.'~
AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Crook, Scotto,
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Harlowe and Mayor
Buxton.
RES. NO. 65-61 REQUESTING COUNTY
ASSISTANCE IN ENLARGEMENT OF
UKIAH MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
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The City Attorney summarized the work of the Council's Golf
Course Committee up to this point and read a proposed lease
which he had prepared in conjunction wi th the Chairman of that
committee. The Counci 1 then discussed the ]ease in general,
and noted that it did not commit the City to the construction
of an additional 9 holes, but provided that in the event con-
struction is not started within F years and completed with 7
years, the County would have the right to termination. The
City Attorney pointed out that under the particular statutory
authority, i t would be necessary for the Council, by a l~/.5 vote,
to approve a resolution requesting County aid for the golf
course expansion.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman
Harlowe, it was carried by the following ro11 call vote Resolu-
tion No. 65-61 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to sign same, "Resolution Requesting County Assistance In
The Enlargement Of The Llkiah Municipal Golf Course By Leasing
A Portion Of County-Owne. d Realty For Such Purpose."
AYES: Councilmen Norgar-d, Crook,
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
SCOt to ,
Harlowe and Mayor
Buxton,
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman
Scotto, it was unanimously carried Mr. Newel] Raw]es and
the Golf Course Committe. e be authorized to present Resolution
No. 65-6] and the proposed lease to the Board of Supervisors
for consideration.
STATE FARM INSURANCE CO.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED
The City Attorney reviewed a c]aim filed by State Farm Mutual
Auto Insurance Co. for damages in the amount of $72F.12 as the
result of an a]]eged col]~sion between two vehicles insured
by its company at the intersection of Oak and Gobbi Streets
on February 26, 1965. The City Attorney recommended denial
of the claim.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman
Scotto, it was unanimously carried the c]aim of State Farm
Mutual Auto Insurance Company in the amount of $725.]2 be
den i ed.
COUNCIL OPPOSES A.B. 2317
PERTAINING TO FIREMEN
The City Attorney reviewed the League of California Cities
Legislative Bulletin relative to A.B. 2317 which, if passed,
would require that on and after July l, 1970 City firemen
sha]] not be requi red to work more than an average of 56 hours
per week except in certain emergencies, and would require that
hours of work of such employees shall be reduced by at least
5 percent each year until 1970. The City Manager recommended
that the Council take action in opposition to the measure on
the basis that it is a matter for local rather than State
determi na ti on.
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Counci]man
Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be in-
structed to write to the appropriate legislative representatives
stating the City's opposition to A.B. 23]7 on the basis that
the number of hours employees shall work is a matter for deter-
mination by the local agency and not the State Legis]ature.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY 19, 1965- PAGE 3
NOKOMIS AC.RES -SUBDIVISION,
UNIT #3 - APPROVAL OF
FI NAL MAP
The Final Map of Nokomis Acres Subdivision, Unit //3 was presented
for approval by the Council and a proposed Agreement For Subdivision
Improvements reviewed as executed by the subdividers. The City
Manager also reviewed the Plannin9 Commission minutes dated
May 6, 1965 and the City Engineer's memorandum dated April 30,
1965 recommending approval of the map in accordance with the
subdivider's request for exception to the frontage requirements
on lots 50, 51, 52 and 53.
RES. NO. 65-60 APPROVING FINAL MAP
OF NOKOMIS ACRES SUBDIVISION, UNIT.#3, etc.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was carried by the following.roll call vote the Final Map
of Nokomis Acres Subdivision, ,Unit //3 be approved containing all
of the exceptions recommended by the Planning Commission and
that Resolution No. 65-60 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to sign same, "Resolution Approving Final Map of
Nokomis Acres Subdivision Unit No. 3 and Accepting Dedicat'ions
Therein Offered On Condition That Subdivider Enter Into And
Perform Agreement For Subdivision." '
AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Crook, Scotto, Harlowe,
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
and Mayor Buxton.
REFUND OF INSURANCE PREMIUM
FOR MUNICIPAL GAS SYSTEM
The City Manager reported that as a last i tme of business in
connection with the sale of the Municipal Gas System, the City
received a refund of premium of approximately $2,700 on the
liability policy purchased in July 1964 covering the system.
RODEO PARADE SCHEDULE
The City Manager called attention to the schedule provided
each member of the Council of the time and posi ti on for the
Council in the Rodeo Parade to be held Saturday, May 22nd.
12th DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSN.
LETTER RE. DEVELOPMENT OF
ADDITIONAL BASEBALL DIAMOND
A letter was read from the 12th District Agricultural Assn.
offering a portion of property at the Fairgrounds for develop-
ment of an additional baseball diamond at the southeast corner
of the parking area. It was specifically pointed out that
the cost of construction and maintenance could not be borne
by the Fair District, and explained the offer was made in
response to a request received from interested junior base-
ball players.
After discussion by the Council, it was generally agreed the
City Manager be authorized to write a letter to the Fair
District expressing appreciation for its consideration with
an explanation that it is not the policy of the City to
become involved in construction or maintenance projects
on any property other than that owned by the City.
POLICE CHIEF DONN SAULSBURY
GRADUATION FROM F.B.I. ACADEMY
/~n invitation to the graduation ceremonies of Police Chief
Donn Saulsbury from the F.B.I. Academy on May 26, 1965 in
Washington, D.C. was read. It was agreed that a congratulatory
wire should be sent to Chief Saulsbury, and the City Manager
~was also instructed to contact Congressman Clausen to request
his assistance in extending a suitable commendation to the
Chief.
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MAY 19, 196.5 - PAGE 4
COUNCILMAN HARLOWE
Councilman Harlowe reported that there are over 130 entries
for the Rodeo Parade on Saturday, and expressed the opinion
the Jr. Chamber of Commerce has done an excel lent job in
planning this event.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Buxton
declared the meeting adjourned at 9:56 PM.
ATTEST:
ยท C I T? CLERK -
MAYOR
