HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-22-63MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF UKIAH
MAY 22, 1963
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Runkel, Councilmen Wagner
and Banker present. Councilmen Buxton and Smalley were
absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it was unanimously carried the minutes of May 15,
1963 be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS:
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants for the
period May 1 to 15, 1963 be approved in the amount of
$27,424.10 and ordered paid.
REPORT ON P.U.C. HEARING RE N.W.P.
APPLICATION TO CURTAIL PASSENGER
SERVICE - WlLLITS TO EUREKA:
COUNCILMAN SMALLEY ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:02 P.M.
The City Attorney reported attending a hearing in Wi 11 its
May 21, 1963 before the P.U.C. supporting the city's position
in opposing N.W.P.R.R. application for curtailment of passenger
service from Willits to Eureka. (Res. #63-54)
The P.U.C. staff was present opposing curtailment and public
response was very much opposed to discontinuance of service by
N.W.P. Further hearings will be held in Eureka and San
Francisco on this matter.
REPORT ON LEGISLATION:
The City Attorney discussed proposed A.B. 2827 which would
add a statutory definition to the State Law defining areas in
which local ordinances would and would not be in conflict with
State Law. The Council instructed the City Attorney to
contact our Assemblyman indicating the Council's general endorse-
ment of the proposed Bill.
COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:09 P.M.
A.B. 1396 Relating to Business Licenses for Commercial Enter-
prises at a State, District or Agricultural Association Fair
was also reviewed by the City Attorney; however, no action was
taken by the Council on this Bill.
REPORT ON CONCESSION OPERATION
AT ANTON STADIUM:
The Council was advised that the Ukiah High School has indicated
an interest in operating the food concession at Anton Stadium
as a student activity. The Council was in general agreement
that all events at the stadium be provided service by the
concessionaire under contract with the City and the City
Manager obtain additional information regarding the High School's
intent.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF
BUSINESS LICENSE FOR PRESENTATION OF CIRCUS-JULY 4)
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Buxton, it was unanimously carried license fee be waived for
the presentation of the Ken Jensen circus on July 4, 1963 by the
Chamber of Commerce, subject to clearance through the Police
Department.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY 22, 1963 - Page 2.
APPROVAL OF AMENDED TENTATIVE MAP
NOKOMIS ACRES SUBDIVISION UNIT #3:
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Amended Tentative map of Nokomis Acres Subdivision Unit #3
was reviewed by the Council along with the recommendation
the Planning Commission that the map be approved.
of
On a motion by
Wagner, it was
Nokomis Acres
Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
unanimously carried amended tentative map of
Subdivision Unit #3 be approved and filed.
873 - RECLAMATION OF LAND:
The City Manager reported receiving a letter from E.A. Wilson
of Wilson, Harzfeld, Jones & Morton, requesting City support
of A.B. 1873 regarding drainage and reclamation of land by
cities and counties. The Council concurred with the City
Manager's recommendation that no action be taken on the pro-
posed Bill.
ASSESSED VALUATION OF CITIES
AND COUNTIES IN CALIFORNIA..
A recent report from the State Board of Equalization showing
assessed valuation by cities and counties was reviewed by
the City Manager showing the average tax rate of Mendocino
County to be 7.70%. The State average is 7.82% and there are
eighteen counties within the State with a higher tax rate
than Mendocino County.
INVITATION TO DEDICATION OF AIRPORT
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - JUNE 2, 1963:
The Mayor and members of the Council were extended
invitation by the Airport Commission to attend the
dedication of the Airport Administration Building
June 2, 1963 at l:OO P.M.
an
Fly-in and
to be held
COUNCILMAN SMALLEY:
Councilman Smalley remarked on improvements made in the appear-
ance of Main and Norton Streets which have been recently paved.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Runkel declared
the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
ATTEST:
.,
CITY CLERK
-MAYO'R': ~ ~" /
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY 22, 1963
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Runkel, Councilmen Wagner
and Banker present. Councilmen Buxton and Smalley were
absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Banker, ["t~as unanimously carried the minutes of May 15,
1963 be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS:
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants for
period May 1 to 15, 1963 be approved in the amount of
$27,424.10 and ordered paid.
the
REPORT ON P.U.C. HEARING RE N.W.P.
APPLICATION TO CURTAIL PASSENGER
SERVICE - WlLLITS TO EUREKA:
COUNCILMAN SMALLEY ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:02 P.M.
The City Attorney reported attending a hearing in Willits
May 21, 1963 before the P.U.C. supporting the city's position
in opposing N.W.P.R.R. application for curtailment of passenger
service from Willits to Eureka. (Res. #63-54)
The P.U.C. staff was present opposing curtailment and public
response was very much opposed to discontinuance of service by
N.W.P. Further hearings will be held in Eureka and San
Francisco on this matter.
REPORT ON LEGISLATION:
The City Attorney discussed proposed A.B. 2827 which would
add a statutory definition to the State Law defining areas in
which local ordinances would and would not be in conflict with
State Law. The Council instructed the City Attorney to
contact our Assemblyman indicating the Council's general endorse-
ment of the proposed Bill.
COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:09 P.M.
A.B. 1396 Relating to Business Licenses for Commercial Enter-
prises at a State, District or Agricultural Association Fair
was also reviewed by the City Attorney; however, no action was
taken by the Council on this Bill.
REPORT ON CONCESSION OPERATION
AT ANTON STADIUM:
The Council was advised that the Ukiah High School has indicated
an interest in operating the food concession at Anton Stadium
as a student activity. The Council was in general agreement
that all events at the stadium be provided service by the
concessi'onaire under contract with the City and the City
Manager obtain additional information regarding the High School's
intent.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF
BUSINESS LICENSE FOR PRESENTATION OF CIRCUS-JULY 4)
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Buxton, it was unanimously carried license fee be waived for
the presentation of the Ken Jensen circus on July 4, 1963 by
Chamber of Commerce, subject to clearance through the Police
Department.
the
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY 22. 1963 - Page 2.
APPROVAL OF AMENDED TENTATIVE MAP
NOKOMIS ACRES SUBDIVISION UNIT #3:
Amended Tenta
was reviewed
the Planning
rive map of Nokomis Acres Subdivision Unit #3
by the Council along with the recommendation of
Commission that the map be approved.
A.Bo
On a motion by Coun
Wagner, it was unan
Nokomis Acres Subdi
1873 - RECLAMATION
cilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
imously carried amended tentative map of
vision Unit #3 be approved and filed.
OF LAND:
The City Manager re
of Wilson, Harzfeld
of A.B. 1873 regard
cities and counties
Manager's recommend
posed Bill.
ported receiving a letter from E.A. Wilson
, Jones & Morton, requesting City support
ing drainage and reclamation of land by
· The Council concurred with the City
ation that no action be taken on the pro-
ASSESSED VALUATION OF CITIES
AND COUNTIES IN CALIFORNIA:
A recent report from the State Board of Equalization showing
assessed valuation by cities and counties was reviewed by
the City Manager showing the average tax rate of Mendocino
County to be 7.70%. The State average is 7.82% and there are
eighteen counties within the State with a higher tax rate
than Mendocino County.
INVITATION TO DEDICATION OF AIRPORT
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - JUNE 2, 1963..
The Mayor and members of the Council were extended an
invitation by the Airport Commission to attend the Fly-in and
dedication of the Airport Administration Building to be held
June 2, 1963 at l:O0 P.M.
COUNCILMAN SMALLEY:
Councilman Smalley remarked on improvements made in the appear-
ance of Main and Norton Streets which have been recently paved.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Runkel declared
the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK