HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-08-63MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY 8, 1963
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Runkel, Councilmen Wagner,
and Smalley present. Councilmen Banker and Buxton were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, i~ was unanimouSly carried the minutes of May 1, 1963
be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Smalley,
~t w~-----~S- Unar{imously carried Payroll Warrants for the period
April 15 to 30, 1963 in the amount of $28,312.62 be approved
and ordered paid.
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Wa~gner, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the
amount of $4,752.59 be approved and ordered paid.
RES. #63-55 GRANTING VARIANCE
TO MAURINE EDDY, 656 ORCHARD AVE...
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Smalley,
it was unanimously carried Res. #63-55 be adopted and the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Granting
Variance to Maurine Eddy" to permit construction of an addition
to existing school at 656 Orchard Avenue and to conduct kinder-
garten for approximately 15 students.
INTRODUCTION OF ORD. #555 RELATIVE
TO BUILDING~ .... ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CODES:
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, it 'was unanimously carried Ordinance #555 be introduced
and public hearing be scheduled on same June 5, 1963 at 8:00
o'clock P.M. or as soon thereafter as the same may be heard
'lAn Ordinance Repealing Certain Chapters of Division 3 of the
Ukiah City Code consisting of Chapter 1 Entitled "Uniform Build-
ing Code", Chapter 2 Entitled "Uniform Electrical Code'l , and
Chapter 3 Entitled "Uniform Plumbing Code", and Enacting New
Chapters Consisting of Chapter 1 Entitled "Uniform Building
Code", Chapter 2 Entitled "Uniform Housing Code", Chapter 3
Entitled "National Electrical Code", Chapter 4 Entitled "Uniform
Electrical Code", and Chapter 5 Entitled "Uniform Plumbing Code",
all of which Said Codes are Hereby Adopted by Reference in Code
Form, and Providing for Penalties for the Violation Thereof.
Renumbering Chapter 4 "Signs Awnings and Similar Projections"
as Chapter 6; Renumbering Cl~apter 5 Advertising Displays Adjacent
to Landscaped Freeways as Chapter 7; and Renumbering Chapter 6
"Building Heights Near Airport: as Chapter 8".
LEAGUE LETTER URGING IMMEDIATE
ACTION ON CERTAIN LEGISLATION:
Council action on recommendation by the League urging immediate
action on certain legislation was as follows:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
~mal'ley,-i~ was unanimously carried the City Attorney be
instructed to draft a letter to legislators opposing AB 1194
(Fireman's Work Week) declaring a statewide policy that the
average work week for firemen should be limited within all
cities to 56 hours.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY 8, 1963
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, ~'t was unanimously carried the City Attorney be
instructed to draft a letter to legislators supporting SCA
18 (Telephone Tax in Lieu of Franchise Fee) as an equitable
proposal putting telephone companies on the same footing
as other utilities with regards to payment for privilege of
using public streets.
No action was taken on AB 1491 -Hotel Occupancy Tax or
SB 344 - City Street and County Road Financing.
1963 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM:
Upon request by the City Manager, discussion of current year
weed abatement program was postponed to the next regular
meet i ng.
REPORT ON P.G. & E. PROJECT:
The City Manager reported that in finalizing the purchase of
P.G. & E. facilities within the City only two points remain to
be settled (1) the wording in the working agreement and (2)
length of the term of the franchise which would authorize
P.G. & E. to continue to operate their through lines in the
City.
REQUEST BY ALBERT INUM TO
ENCROACH ON CITY PROPERTY:
A request by the Albertinum to move fence line adjacent to
p.layground on Hope Street between Perkins and Church Streets
which would encroach 7 feet onto street right-of-way was
reviewed by the City Manager.
On a motion_ by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
-~-~-~lley, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare an encroachment permit allowing the
Albertinum to construct a chain link fence on City property
on Hope Street, subject to the condition that a variance be
required and further subject to right of the City to withdraw
permission if at any time it is required.
MAYOR RUNKEL:
Mayor Runkel remarked that several years ago CouncilmanBuxton
suggested action be taken to coordinate the house numbering
system and emphasized the need for such a program in the City.
ADJOURNMENT:
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As there was no further regular business,
the meeting adjourned at 8:36 P.M.
Mayor Runkel declared
ATTEST:
CITY-CLERK'
