HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-11-63MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
SEPTEMBER !1, 1963
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. wi th Mayor Runkel, Councilmen Wagner,
Buxton, Banker and Smalley present.
ELECTION OF CITY CLERK PRO TEM
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Smalley, Councilman Banker was unanimously elected City
Clerk Pro Tem.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of September 4, 1963 be
approved as submitted by the Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING
ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 552
Public hearing was declared open on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance
#552 by Mayor Runkel at 8:05 P.M.
The City Attorney summarized the preparation for and procedure
of the hearings and noted that due notice of the hearings had
been published.
Mayor Runkel then opened the floor for statements from the
audience.
James Busch, Attorney, representing A1 Antoni was present and
objected to the re-zoning of Mr. Antoni's property at So. State
and Washington Streets insofar as it was proposed to be R-3.
Messers Phillip Lowell, Ben McNally, Ed McCurry, Roy Brosig,
and Bob Cannon as residents of the Orchard Avenue area objected
to the proposed C-N, Neighborhood Commercial zoning at Orchard
and E. Perkins St., and certain of these persons residing at
the southern end of Orchard Avenue objected to the proposed
R-3 zoning at Gobbi and Orchard. All such objections were
generally opposed to any commercial activity carried on in the
area along the east side of Orchard Avenue, indicating they
felt it should remain zoned exclusively for residential purposes.
Mr. E. J. Bean, appearing on behalf of Pacific Telephone &
Telegraph Co., requested that the Telephone Company be given
special consideration in allowing the construction of communi-
cation equipment facilities in any district with a Use Permit.
Mr. Donn Weaver and Mr. Jack Simpson, members of the Planning
Commission, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance and
explained certain portions of it.
There being no further objections or persons requesting to
be heard, Mayor Runkel declared the public hearing closed at
9:11 P.M.
The Council informally indicated that it desired to hold a
study session to consider the ordinance in light of the ob-
jections raised and the Mayor set September 25, 1963 at the
conclusion of the regular meeting for this purpose.
CONSIDERATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PROPOSAL TO DECORATE PARKING METERS
Mr. Harold Trenholm was present on behalf of the Merchant's
Division of the Chamber of Commerce in regard to their request
for permission to use parking meter standards for decorative
displays.
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Each member of the Council individually expressed his opinion
and it was informally determined that the proposed.project was
not acceptable. However, the Council without exception was in
accord with and supported the idea of City beautification but
felt that a better method could be devised.
Mr. Trenholm enquired whether the light standards could be used
for decorating purposes and was informed that the light standards
could possibly be used to anchor decorations and that some
system for lighting could perhaps be worked out.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-14 COMMENDING AND
EXTENDING GOOD Wl SHES TO CAROLINE MARIE CHURCH
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Wagner,
it was unanimously carried that Resolution No. 64-14 be approved
and the mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution
Commending and Extending Good Wishes to Caroline Marie Church."
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF DIRT
FROM AIRPORT PROPERTY
The Council was informed by the City Manager that in connection
with construction of the freeway bypass, the City had received
a request for purchase of dirt from Airport property between
the runway and the west boundary of the Airport. it was recom-
mended that the surplus be disposed of under existing City policy
since the resulting grade of the Airport property would conform
with the requirements of the future project of taxi strip exten-
sion.
The Council unanimously concurred with the recommendation and
instruction the City Manager to proceed with the disposal of all
surplus dirt in the area involved.
CLEVERDON CO., INC. CONTRACT
TIME EXTENSION FOR COMPLETION
OF SEWER SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton,
it was unanimously carried that in view of the additional work
authorized and problems encountered during construction,
an extension of time to September 6, 1963 be granted to Cleverdon
Co., Inc. for completion of Sewer System Modifications to
Accommodate New Freeway as recommended by the City Manager.
ACCEPTANCE OF SEWER SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS
TO ACCOMMODATE NEW FREEWAY - CLEVERDON CO.~ INC.
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley,
i"t was Unanimously carried the sewer system modifications to
accommodate the new freeway by Cleverdon Co., Inc. be accepted
as completed and the Director of Public Works be authorized to
file the necessary Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton,
i"'t was unanimously carried Warrant #5350 in the amount of $4,759.07
issued to replace Warrant #5345 in the amount of $4,777.67(cancelled)
and Warrant #5351 in the amount of $21,539.70 for a total net
amount of $21,527.10 be approved and ordered paid.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Runkel declared
the meeting adjourned at 9:38 P.M.
-MAYOR