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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-27-64MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UKI AH MAY 27, ]964. The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Banker, Councilmen Norgard, Buxton and Scotto present. Councilman Smalley was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES : On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the minutes of May 20, 1964 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. JAMES DEANE SMITH - CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED A claim for damages by James Deane Smith in the amount of $5.95 was reviewed by the City Attorney. Claimant alleges that a pair of pants were permanently stained when he sat on a freshly painted park bench on which there was no sign stating the paint was fresh. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried claim for damages by James Deane Smith in the Amount of $5.95 be denied. WALTER TERKELSEN - CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED A claim for damages by Mr. Walter Terkelsen in the amount of $35,240.15 was reviewed by the City Attorney. Claimant alleges he sustained permanent injuries when a building canopy collapsed at 656 S. State St. on February 25, 1964. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried claim for damages by Mr. Walter Terkelsen in the amount of $35,240.15 be denied. RES. NO. 64-54 APPOINTING LINTON NORMAN TO PLANNING COMMISSION On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 64-54 be adopted, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Appointing Member to the Planning Commission." ORDINANCE NO. 559 REGULATING TERMS OF MEMBERS OF COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS INTRODUCED Ordinance No. 559 Regulating Terms Of And Providing For Vacancies For Absence of Members of Commissions and Boards was read in fu¥1 by the City Attorney and introduced by Councilman Buxton. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by. Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $10,907092 be approved and ordered paid. VARIANCE APP. #64-15: ROBT. GARZlNI FURTHER DISCUSSION RE. PROPOSED IM- PROVEMENT OF BEACON LANE The City Manager reported that at the Council's request he had discussed the matter of a proposed joint City and County project for improvement of Beacon Lane with the Board of Supervisors at their meeting of May 26th. Action of the Board resulted in the matter being referred to one of their committes for a report MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 27, 1964 - PAGE 2. to be made at their meeting of June 9th. It was reported by the Manager that the project had been presented to the County with a total cost estimate of approximately $8,000 and that the share of the County appeared to be the cost of curb and gutter on the south side and basing and plant mix pavement of one-half the width of the proposed street at a total cost to them of $3,000. It was pointed out that the moving of City-owned utilities would normally be an obligation of the City and the distribution of the balance of the cost was yet to be determined. The Council, after discussion and consideration of all available information felt that until a report from the County was received they were not in a position to take action on the application for variance and that even though individual opinions were expressed favorable to the proposed development, action was deferred until the June 10th Council meeting. The City Manager was also instructed to contact the property owner on the corner of Beacon Lane and Dora Street to determine his opinion in regard to the dedication of the required 20 foot ease- ment wih this matter also to be reported on at the June 10th meeting. ASSN. FOR RETARDED CHILDREN PROPOSED LEASE OF CITY BUILDING The Council was informed that representatives of the Ukiah Valley Association for Retarded Children had approved the terms of the proposed lease agreement for the City owned building at Smith and Mason Streets and had further agreed to undertake the costs of plumbing work required for their needs. TREVIS D. MARSHA - RESIGNATION FROM AIRPORT COMMISSION The City Manager read a letter from Trevis D0 Marsha advising the Council of his resignation from the Airport Commission to becom~ effective at the conclusion of his present term on June 30th, 1964. REPORT OF TRAFFIC ENGINEER COMMITTEE The City Manager reviewed briefly the activities of Traffic Engineer Committee and the corrections made from the decisions of that Com- mittee. It was noted that the flow of traffic on W Standley St. west of School Street has been improved by the chan~es made in that area. DIVI$10N OF HIGHWAYS REPLY RE. ACCIDENT PROBLEM ON SOUTH HIGHWAY The City Manager read a letter from Sam Helwer, District Manager of the Division of Highways concerning the conditions on the south Highway which were felt to have contributed to accidents and outlining the corrective steps they were taking to eliminate the problem. REPORT REGAR'DING~' PROGRESS TO ELIMINATE SPEEDING ON NO. HIGHWAY It was reported that no further information from the State Traffic Engineer has been received concerning the speeding problem on No. State Street north of the City limits. However, the City Engineer reported that information concerning the exact City limit boundaries had been given today to representatives of the State Highway Patrol and that the State has issued an order for additional street lights to be installed at selected locations in the area under study. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 27, 1964 - PAGE 3. The Council was ~idvised that in connection with the widening of Oak Street problems of encroachment into the street right of way had been encountered at the following locations: l) Steps leading to the Baptist Church - Northwest corner Oal~. and Smith Streets. 2) Awning of the McCarthy property at the ~Northeast corner Oak'. and Standley Streets. 3) Two stairways on the Evans property in the 200 block on the west side of So. Oak Street. It was pointed out that the matter had been discussed with the City Attorney and that even though the City has incurred no responsibility for removal of the encroachments by permitting them to exist, the Manager recommended that the Council consider the possibility of a moral obligation without establishing a precedent on the basis that the church steps have been in their present location for over 50 years, the stairways on the Evans property for slightly less than this period of time, and the awning was constructed approximately 12 to 14 years ago and at that time complied with all City requirements in all respects. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be authorized to correct the encroachment problems in the widening of Oak Street in regard to the Baptist Church property, the McCarthy property and the Evans property as recommended by the City Manager at a total estimated cost of $900.00 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Banker declared the meeting adjourned, after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. ATTEST: