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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-05-64MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY ~;, ]964 The 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 MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried minutes of the meeting of January 29th 1964 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the period of January 16th through 31st, 1964 be approved in the amount of $30,041.27. REPORT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION IN MONTEREY COUNTY SUPERVISORIAL REDISTRICTING CASE The City Attorney reported hearing an unconfirmed report of the Supreme Court decision in the Monterey County Supervisorial redistricting case which upheld that county's redistricting or- dinance. Population in the new Monterey County districts ranges from 11% to 30% and in rendering its decision the Court pointed out that this decision did not necessarily apply to the situation in any other county. PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF E. PERKINS AND E. GOBBI STS. EASTWARD FROM ORCHARD AVE. The matter of annexation of E. Perkins and E. Gobbi Streets east- ward from Orchard Ave. to elimlnate the confusion of signing on the freeway at these intersections was discussed at some length. The City Manager pointed out again that signing on the freeway will refer only to the County road names of'Vichy Springs Rd. and River Rd. unless the names are changed to conform with the City streets names. Mr. Cash discussed several different possibilities to be considered if annexation is to be commenced and pointed out some of the benefits which might be derived. The benefits include policing of the two streets as City streets, control o'~ the maintenance of the roadways and control of areas in which City utilities are already installed. It was also pointed out that the area near the intersection of E. Gobbi and Orchard Ave. is owned by the City and that a new substation has been constructed on the property which might become taxable if not annexed. After discussion it was determined by the Council that proceedings should be initiated to annex Perkins Street from Orchard Ave. to and including the intersection with Oak Manor Drive, and the City property on which the substation is located including any portion of E. Gobbi Street fronting on this property and that consideration of any further annexation be deferred until some Future time. It was also determined that property owners abutting the areas to be annexed be contacted to determine their interest in being included in the annexation proceedings. O__~n a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be instructed to take the steps necessary to annexation of E. Perkins Street from Orchard Ave. to Oak Manor Drive, the City owned property on E. Gobbi St. adjacent to Orchard Ave., and explore the interest of property owners north of E. Perkins Street relative to annexation, and that the Further proposal for annexation be held for future consideration. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY ~.~ 1964 - PAGE 2 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CEMENT MORTAR LINING OF STEEL WATER MAINS - PIPE LIN.INGS~ I. NC. The City Manager reviewed a memorandum from the Director of Public Works advising of the completion of the cement mortar lining of steel water mains by Pipe Linings, Inc. and recommending acceptance of the work and approval of payment due the Firm under contract ag reemen t. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the Cement Mortar Lining of Steel Water Mains be accepted as completed according to the contract and the City Clerk be instructed to file the required Notice of Completion. Payment of $19,096.79 or 90% of the contract price was authorized, payable to Pipe Linings, Inc. Councilman Banker inquired as to who must assume the responsibility for reapir of damaged sidewalk and paving on private property under this contract and was informed that the normal contract guarantee applies to this job which extends for a period of one year after acceptance of the work and places the responsibility For maintenance On the contracting firm. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $2~,291.63 be approved and ordered paid. GAS SYSTEM ANALYSIS REPORT The City Manager advised the Council that a.n analysis of the gas system operation will be ready For presentation to the Council wi thin approximately two weeks. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVES JOINT PROJECT FOR LIGHTING OF E. PERKINS ST. AND E. GOBBI ST. FREEWAY OVERCROSSINGS The City Manager reported that at their meeting of February 4th the Board of Supervisors approved the "Freeway Structure Lighting Agreement (Perkins and Gobbl Streets Structures)," and approved adoption of a resolution urg.ing the State to provide similar lighting on the Talmage Road overcrossing structure. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th LEGAL HOLIDAY The City Manager informed the~Council that the next regular meeting of the Council will be held Thursday, February 13th since next Wednesday is Lincoln's Birthday and a legal holiday. MAYOR RUNKEL Mayor Runkel reported that he had received two anonymous telephone calls From persons commenting "that we should stay non-partisan." Other members of the Council inquired of Mr. Runkel what was meant by this and he replied that he did not know. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY ~ 1964 - PAGE 3 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Runkel declared the meeting adjourned at 9'. 12 P.M. ATTEST: ' ' MAYOR C I'FY CLERK"