HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-18-64MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MARCH 18, 1964.
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Runkel, Councilmen Wagner,
Buxton, Banker and Smalley present.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of March 11, 1964 be
approved as submitted by theClerk.
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley,
i't was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the period of
March 1st through 15th, 1964 in the amount of $30,931.42 be
approved.
APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton,
it was unanimously carried general warrants in the amount of
$59,496.97 be approved and ordered paid.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the
amount of $35.53 be approved and ordered paid.
JOINT APPLICATION WITH P.G.& E.
FILED WITH PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION MARCH 13, 1964
The City Attorney reported receiving a copy of the joint appli-
cation with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company which was filed
with the Public Utilities Commission on March 13th.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-40 APPOINTING
MEMBERS TO AIRPORT COMMISSION
(Donald E. Rones and Leonard Nix)
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton,
iE was unanimously carried Resolution No. 64-40 be approved and
the Mayor anc Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution
Appointing Members To Airport Commission." By this resolution
Donald E. Rones and Leonard Nix were reappointed for terms of
three years to expire June 30, 1966.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-41 APPOINTING
MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION
(Donn Weaver)
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded ~_y Councilman Smalley,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 6,-41 be approved and
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution
Appointing Member to Planning Commission."
By the above action Donn Weaver was reappointed for a term of
three years to expire June 30, 1966.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-42 APPOINTING
MEMBERS TO RECREATION COMMISSION
(Al Anton and Harold Henderson)
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Wagner,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 64-42 be approved and
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution
Appointing Members to Recreasion Commission."
By the above action Mr. A1 Anton and Mr. Harold Henderson were
re-appointed for terms of three years to expire June 30, 1966.
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MARCH 18, 1964- PAGE 2
RESOLUTION NO. 64-43 APPOINTING
MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(Mrs. Leo Cook)
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Buxton, 'it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 64-43 be
approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same,
"Resolution Appoin, ting Member to Library Board of Trustees."
By the above action Mrs. Leo Cook was reappointed for a
term of three years to expire June 30, 1966.
REPORT ON PACIFIC TEL. & TEL. CO.
AMENDED APPLICATION FOR RATE INCREASE
The City Attorney reported that the Pacific Telephone and
Telegraph Co. has filed with the Public Utilities Commission
an amendment to its original application for a rate increase
which asks for a reduction in the requested increase. Mr.
Irish explained this action is based on the fact that the
Revenue Act of 1964 has reduced the tax requirements of the
Telephone Company..
LIONS CLUB USE OF MUNICIPAL
GOLF COURSE FOR EASTER EGG
HUNT APPROVED
The Council was advised that the Lions Club has requested
permission to return to use of the Municipal Golf Course for
the annual Easter egg hunt which they sponsor. Mr. Cash
explained that last year this event had been moved to the
Municipal Park, Anton Stadium and other Park facilities
in order to eliminate damage to the golf greens, and as a
result of complaints from those holding annual golfing
memberships that they were not allowed to use the course
on that day.
Mr. Dan Cohen and Mr. George Portlock appeared on behalf of
the Lions Club committee conducting the event and expressed
the opinion that the facilities used last year were not ade-
quate and presented other problems. They further assured
the Council that if the committee is allowed to use the
Golf Course, at least three men will be provided for the
policing of each golfing green during the hunt.
Following considerable discussion by the Council, it was
determined on a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by
Councilman B'anker, an~ unanimously carried that the Lions
Club be permitted to use the Municipal Golf Course for the
annual Easter egg hunt, and that distribution of the eggs
at 7:00 a.m. be approved for this year provided considera-
tion is given to distirbution of the eggs at a later hour
on future occasions.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND UKIAH
VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The City Manager reported meeting with the Board of Directors
of the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District to discuss the
agreement for the 1964-65 fiscal year between the City and the
District. The total cost to the District of $27,776 was agreed
upon including an increase of $1,733 which results primarily
from an increase in salaries.
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Smalley, i~ was unanimously carried the reading of the
Agreement with the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District be
waived.
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Buxton, it was unanimously carried the Agreement with the
Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District be approved for the
period of one year from July 1, 1964 to and including June
30, 1965 in the amount of $27,776, and the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to sign same.
REDUCTION iN GREEN FEES APPROVED
FOR MEN'S INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT
A letter from the C.hairman of the Men's Golf Club was read
requesting consideration of special green fees for the tour-
nament to be held May 23rd and 24th, and suggesting a total
of $2.50 be charged for both days. It was expalined that
the reduced fees will apply primarily to out-of-town entries
since the majority of the local entires will be playing
on membership cards.
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Buxton, it was unanimously carried the request of the Men's
Golf Club be approved and that green fees in the amount of
$2.50 be charged for the Invi'tational Tournament to be held
May 23rd and 24th, 1964.
LEASE-PURCHASE OF USED
GRADER APPROVED
The City Manager reported that he and the Director of Public
Works had discussed with the Edward R. Bacon Co. the possible
lease-purchase' of the used grader and that it appeared that
such an arrangement would be feasible. He stated that he
had previously discussed this with the City Attorney and was
advised that the procedure met all requirements. The proposed
arrangement with the Bacon Co. would provide that the present
City grader would be turned over to Bacon as the first month's
payment with five additional monthly payments of $910, and
that all lease payments would be applicable to the purchase
p~ice of $5,460.
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Buxton, it was unanimous'ly carried the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare a lease purchase contract to acquire
the used grader from Edward R. Bacon Co. for a total of
$5,460 with the City's present grader to constitute a $910
trade-in.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARADE
MAY 23rd
The Council was advised of a request received from the Chamber
of Commerce to conduct a parade in the City in connection
wi th the rodeo to be held on May 23rd which will be referred
to the Police Department for approval of the routing.
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS
TO MILLVIEW WATER DISTRICT
The Council was advised that hearings will be held by the
Local Agency Formation Commission on April 6, 1964 relative
to the proposed annexation of Sierra Pacific Properties
Annexation, Grider Annexation, and Pinoleville Annexation
to the Millview Water District in the Supervisors' Chambers
of the Courthouse from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. of that date.
JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FLAG SERVICE
The Council was informed that the Junior Chamber of Commerce
had submitted a request that the City subscribe to its
sidewalk flag service which is provided on all legal holidays,
for a cost of $12.50 the first year and $10 per year there-
after.
On a ........ motion. . by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
Smalley, it was unanimously carried the City Hanager be
authorized to negotiate with the Junior Chamber of Commerce
for the flag service which that organization provides.
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MARCH 18, 1964 - PAGE b,
GAS DEPARTMENT REPORT
The City Manager announced that the analysis of the gas
system operation will be ready for presentati:on to the
Council at the next meeting.
MAYOR RUNKEL
Mayor Runkel asked whether something could be done about
the type of fence being constructed, by the Northwestern
Pacific Railroad Co. on the east side of Mason Street
and was advised that no permit is required for construction
of fences and that the fence is being installed on private
property and is not in violation of any City ordinance.
Because of these conditions the matter is not in any manner
under the control of the City.
Mayor Runkel also suggested that an investigation be made
to determine if the alley parallel to and' immediately north
of Clara Avenue extends across the Railroad property and
if this condition were found to be true, that every effort
be made to require the Railroad to construct a crossing at
this point.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Runke'l
declared the meetingadjourned at 9:06 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR'
