HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 04-24-63MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
APRIL 24, 1963
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:OO P.M. wi th Mayor Runkel, Councilmen Wagner,
Buxton and Smalley present. Councilman Banker was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
SmalleY, it was unanimously carried the minutes of April 17,
1963 be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
CONSENT JUDGMENTS - U.S.DISTRICT COURT
RE FIRMS THAT MFG. & SUPPLY ELEC. EQUIP,:
The City Attorney reported receiving a copy of Consent
Judgments entered by the U.S. District Court regarding firms
that manufacture and supply electrical-equipment and advised
the Council should be on the alert for any evidence of price
fixing by certain companies in future purchasing of this
type equipment.
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR
SEWER SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE
NEW FREEWAY:
The City Manager reported that a meeting of the Ukiah Valley
Sanitation District was held on April 23, 1963 at which time
Res. #142 was formally adopted authorizing the City of Ukiah
to act as agent for the District in sewer relocation due to
new freeway construction. It was further noted that consoli-
dation of the bid call for this project meets with the approval
of State and District engineers.
On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Wagner,
it was unanimously carried specifications be approved and the
Clerk be authorized to call for bids for sewer system modi-
fications to accommodate new freeway, bids to be opened at
2:00 P.M. May 14, 1963.
REPORT ON DAMAGES TO
MOTOR FOR WATER WELL #2:
The Council was advised that in transporting the motor for
Water Well #2 to Arcata for re-winding it fell of the truck
and was damaged beyond repair. A new motor will be ordered
and a claim submitted, with certain allowances, to the trans-
port company involved.
COUNCILMAN BANKER ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:20 P.M.
VAR. APPLICATION #63-16-JOHN E. &
MARGARET NELSON, 612 W. SMITH ST.:
Zone Variance Application #63-16 by John E. & Margaret Nelson
to permit erection of a service building and seven foot fence
subsequent to installation of a swimming pool, accompanying plot
plan, and minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April
18, 1963 recommending granting of the variance, were reviewed
by the City Manager.
Mr. Nelson was present on behalf of the application and
there were no written or verbal protests to the granting of
the variance.
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
Buxton, it'"'~as unanimously carried the City Attorney be instruct-
ed to prepare a resolution granting variance to John E. &
Margaret Nelson as set forth in Variance Application #63-16
and accompanying plot plan for consideration at the next
regular meeting.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
APR IL 24, 1963
PROPOSED RESOLUTION OPPOSING APPLICATION
OF N.W.P.R.R. TO P.U.C. TO REDUCE SERVICE
BETWEEN WlLLITS & EUREKA:
The Council was advised that the Board of Supervisors formally
adopted a resolution opposing application of N.W.P.R.R. before
the Public Utilities Commission to reduce service between
Willits and Eureka and the City has also been requested to
take formal action on the matter. The Council concurred with
the City Manager's recommendation that further information be
obtained on this subject.
APPROVAL OF WARRANT:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton,
it was unanimously carried Special Warrant in the amount of
$67.31 payable to petty cash be approved and ordered paid.
COUNCILMAN BUXTON:
Mr. Buxton inquired if plans are being made to honor all
commissioners at a dinner and was informed that the City Manager
would have a definite report to submit within two weeks.
ADJOURNMENT:
As'there was no further regular business, Mayor Runkel declared
the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
' MAYOI~" '
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK