HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 10-28-64MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
OCTOBER 28, 1964
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. wi th Mayor Banker, Councilmen Norgard,
Buxton, Scotto and Smalley present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Sn'~lley, seconded by Councilman
Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of October 21,
1964 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. !'--~'
CITY ATTORNEY , i
Mayor Banker reported that the City Attorney had been hospitalized
wi th a severe case of flu. It was agreed the Council send its
best wi shes for a speedy recovery to Mr. I ri sh.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Counci 1man Buxton, seconded by Counci 1man
Norgard, it was unanimously carried special warrants in
amount of $15.37 be approved and ordered paid.
the
P.G. & E. CO. PROPOSAL FOR
PURCHASE OF THE CITY GAS S~TEM
The City Manager distributed copies
of the City's gas system by Pacific
a 1 etter of
system for $
i ts natural
out that a s
purchase pri
$701 ,OOO and
ma de to dete
of an inventory and appraisal
Gas & Electric Co. and read
transmittal containing a proposal to purchase the
537,000.00 in connection wi 'th a project to extend
gas system to the Ukiah area. Mr. Cash pointed
ubstantial difference existed between the proposed
ce and the City's appraisal of the system at
recommended a comparison of appraised values be
rmine what accounted for the difference.
In discussion, Mayor Banker expressed the opinion that any
agreement for sale of the system contain a maximum time limit
during which P.G. & E. would continue to serve propane-al r
th rough the system.
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Norgard, it was unanimously carried the proposal of Pacific
Gas & Electric Co. for acquisition of the City's propane-air
gas system be referred to. the City Manager for comparison and
report at the November 4th meeting of the Council.
Mr. Cash also reported that a news
project submitted by P.G. & E. Co.
in all respects.
release concerning this
appeared to be acceptable
DUNNING MOTOR CO.
TI ME EXTENSION FOR
OF POLICE CARS
REQUEST FOR
DELI VERY
A letter was read from Dunning Motor Co. requesting an extension
of time for delivery of police ca rs as contained in their bid,
ci ting factory strikes and several manufacturing problems as
reasons for their request. Mr. Cash stated the matter had been
reviewed with the City Attorney who felt that a specific state-
ment from Ford Motor Co. should be available for consideration
by the Council prior to expi ration of the i ni tial time for
delivery. It was recommended by the City Manager the request
be granted subject to receipt of such a statement from Ford
Motor Co.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman
Smalley, it was unanimously carried an extension of time for
delivery of police cars until November 21, 196~+ be granted
to Dunning Motor Company subject to receipt of the statement
from Ford Motor Company as recommended by the City Manager.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
OCTOBER 28, 1964 - PAGE 2
D I SCUSSI ON RE. SI GNS POSTED
ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
SALE
PA RK
The Council was informed
Munici pal Park on Sunday,
lng regarding the display
cooperati on
organi zatio
the i nforma
6020 and 60
ti on, placi
that during a poll fica1 rally at the
a problem developed from a misunderstand-
of signs on public property. Wi th the
of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the sponsoring
n, signs posted early in the day were removed. For
tion of the Council, the City Manager read Sections
21 of the Ukiah City Code prohibiting the distribu-
ng or scattering of handbills on public property.
PROPOSAL FOR FUTURE
PROPERTY
The City Manager reportecl that a proposal has been received from
the owner of approximately 7 acres of property on S. Helen Ave.
adjacent to Nokomis School for sale to the City at a price of
$5,000 per acre, with a one year option for $5,000, all of which
would apply to the purchase price if the option is exercised.
Water and sewer service has been installed in the property and
related assessments paid by the owner. The Council was informed
the site has been selected by the Parks and Recreation Commission
for future park development.
It was pointed out by the City Manager that the bond election
scheduled for next year includes a project for the acquisi tion
and partial improvement of additional park property and it was
recommended that the Council consider arriving at some reasonable
method by which this particular site could be reserved for
ultimate financing from the proceeds of the bond election.
After discussion, the City Manager was instructed to confer
wi th the City Attorney to determine alternate methods of financing
this type of project in an effort to avoid comp]etely committing
the City at this particu]ar time.
ACCEPTANCE OF PAVING WORK
OAK STREET, CLAY ST. TO HENRY
ABSCO PAVING~ INC.
The Counci 1
Clay Street
meets all s
was informed that the paving of Oak Street, between
and Henry Street was completed on October 2nd, and
pecifications of the contract.
On a motion by Councilman Smalley,
Buxton, it was unanimously carried
in paving Oak Street, between Clay
as complete, and the City Clerk be
Notice of Completion.
seconded by Councilman
the work of Absco Paving, Inc.
St. and Henry St. be accepted
instructed to fi le the requi red
SALE OF SURPLUS AIRPORT DIRT
The Council was advised that preliminary negotiations have been
conducted wi th the successful bidder on the freeway contract
for the removal of surplus di rt from the Municipal Airport. It
was pointed out that the plan would establish the grade of all
unused Airport property west of the runway to be lowered to the
approximate grade of the runway. Surplus dirt amounts to between
80,000 and 100,000 cubic yards for which 12¢ per yard has been
offered. The desireabiIity of utilizing all of the area within
the Airport property for aviation connected activi ties makes the
job appear to be beneficial to the City. The Airport Commission
has recommended the project as proposed by the City Manager.
Cou
and
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ncilman Norgard disqualified himself from both the discussion
any possible Council action because of his ownership of
oining property.
On a motion by Councilman Buxton,
it was unanimously carried by the
the City Manager be authorized to
Seconded by Councilman Smalley,
four voting Councilmen that
negotiate a contract wi th
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF
OCTOBER 28, 1964 - PAGE 3
THE CITY OF UKIAH
Ball Construction Co. for the removal of from 80,000
1OO,OOO cubic yards of surplus dirt on the Municipal
property according to the specifications of the City
at a price of 12¢ per cubic yard.
to
Airport
Engineer
REPORT ON RUNWAY AND TAXI-STRIP REPAIRS
The City Manager reported that it had become necessary to do
a substantial amount of repair work on the South end of the
runway on an emergency basis due to surface breakdown from use
of unusually large aircraft during the fi re season. It
was essential that the work be completed prior to any rain
in order to keep the damage at a minimum.
VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 65-5
THELMA DURIGHELLO - BEAUTY SALON
122 OBSERVATORY AVENUE
Variance Application No. 65-5 by Thelma Durighello to permit
a beauty salon at 122 Observatory Ave., plot plan and minutes
of the Planning Commission meeting held October 15, 1964 were
reviewed by the City Manager. It was recommended by the Planning
Commission the variance be granted subject to the condition that
parking be provided as shown on the plot plan accompanying the
application.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman
Norgard, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 65-5
to Thelma Durighello to permit a beauty salon at 122 Observatory
Ave. as recommended by the Planning Commission and subject to
all standard conditions.
VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 65-6
B. E. JOHNSON: CONSTRUCT SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING - HIGHLAND & CHURCH
STS.
Variance Application No. 65-6 by B. E. Johnson to permit con-
struction of a single family dwelling on a 55' x 100' corner
lot at the northeast corner of Highland and Church Streets, and
the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held October 15,
were reviewed by the City Manager. It was the recommendation of
the Planning Commission the variance be denied since the request
was based on dividing an existing 100 foot square lot into two
substandard parcels.
1964
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
it was unanimously carried Variance No. 65-6 be denied as
mended by the Planning Commission.
No rga rd,
recom-
PUBLIC HEARING - LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION
The Council was advised of a public hearing to be held by the
Local Agency Formation Commission on November 2, 1964 at the
Courthouse regarding a proposed annexation to the Mi l lview
Water District known as the Vaughn Annexation.
LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES MEETINGS
RE. LEGISLATION AFFECTING LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSIONS
The City Manager informed the Council that a series of meetings
will be held sponsored by the League of Calif. Cities to discuss
possible changes in the legislation governing the action of
Local Agency Formation Commissions. As a member of the Mendocino
County Commission, Mayor Banker indicated he planned to attend
the meeting to be held i m San Rafael on November 13th.
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OCTOBER 28, 1964 - PAGE 4
PROPOSITION #14
As Ukiah Chairman of the Committee For a "No" Vote on Proposition
#14, Jud~le Robert Wi nslow appeared to request the Council's
adoption of a position opposing this proposition, and enumerated
the reasoils for which he fe. l t the City should take such a stand.
Anyone in the audience wishing
proposition was invi ted to do
no one requested to be heard.
to speak in support of the
so by Mayor Banker. However,
Councilman Buxton expressed the opinion that he disliked the
idea of the Counci 1 taking a posi ti on on this type of proposition,
since it may well encourage future requests for Council action
in regard to other poll tical issues.
Councilman Norgard reviewed the discussion held at the October
meeting of the League of Calif. Cities and the stand adopted by
its Board of Directors opposing the proposition because of the
pre-emption of the powers of cities should the proposition be
successfully voted.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was carried by the following roll call vote the City Counci 1
go on record in opposition to Proposi ti on #14 because of the
pre-emption of the power of: the City by constitutional amendment.
AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Buxton, Scotto, Smalley and Mayor Banker.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
COUNCILMAN NORGARD
Councilman Norgard requested and was granted permission to be
absent from the State for a period of two weeks.
COUNCILMAN SCOTTO
Councilman requested inforn~tion concerning an item in the minutes
of the last meeting of the Airport Commission concerning the
status of leases at the Airport. The City Manager explained this
pertained only to leases ir, the Administration, two of which
are somewhat behind in rent:al payments, and that steps have been
taken to correct this situat:ion.
MAY'OR PROCLAIMS NOVEMBER 20
THROUGH 26 FARM-CITY WEEK
A document proclaiming November 20th through 26th to be Farm-City
Week was read and signed by Mayor Banker.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Banker declared
the meeting adjourned at 9:36 P.M.
ATTEST:
CLERK
