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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-20-63281 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE -CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 20, 1963 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M.. with Mayor Wagner, Councilmen Runkel, Banker and Smalley present. Councilman Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the minutes of February 13, 1963 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: On a mot ion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Runkel, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants for the period February 1 to 15, 1963 be approved and ordered paid in the amount of $27,600.04. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried General Warrants in the amount of $77,442.95 be approved and ordered paid.. RES. 63-38 URGING REAPPORTIONMENT OF SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT TO EQUALIZE POPULATION AND AUTHORIZING SUPPORT OF PETITIONER'S POSITION IN MONTEREY CASE: COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:05 P.M. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Council.man Smalley, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 63.-38 be adopted as read and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolut- ion Urging Reapportionment of Supervisorial District to Equalize Population and Authorizing Support of Petitioner's Position in Monterey Case". PROGRESS REPORT ON C.A.B. HEARING (PACIFIC AIR LINES~ INC.) The City Attorney reported that the direct exhibits of the City of Ukiah have been filed in the C.A.B. case and he is now in the process of preparing rebuttal exhibits which are due March 4th. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR SALVAGE MATERIAL - OLD SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Runkel, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for salvage material at the old sewage treatment plant, bids to be opened at 2:00 P.M. March 11, 1963. DISCUSSION RE BUDGET REVISION: The City Manager reviewed a proposed budget adjustment as outlined in his memorandum of February 11, 1963 brought about mainly by the delay in the purchase of P.G. & E. facilities. The City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution authorizing the adjustment as outlined for presentation at the next regular meeting. SALES TAX RECEIPTS: The City Manager reported receipt of sales tax to date of $152,O33.OO. For the same period last year tax was received in the amount of $139,401.OO. If the tax receipts continue to increase at the same rate for the balance of the year it appears they will exceed the anticipated budgeted amount by between $18,OOO and $20,OOO. REPORT ON CITY MGR. SPRING CONFERENCE: The Council was advised that one of the main topice of discussion at the recent City Manager's Conference held at Monterey was the Collier Bill, S.B.~ 3.44 to provide additional revenue for financing street .and road deficiencies. The League has requested each city familiarize itself with this legislation toward taking formal action on the matter as it will require a substantial amount of support. DISCUSSION OF RENTAL RATES AIRPORT ADMIN. BUILDING: The City Manager submitted a recommendation outlining several possible methods by which rental rates may be established on the Airport Administration Building in order to amortize the cost of the building over a reasonable period of time. It was agreed by the Council that the ~information submitted by the City Manager establishes a reasonable basis on which to negotiate with prospective lessees and it was specifically a~reed there should be a minor premium for offices facing the atrport runways. in discussing construction of a stairway to the new building it was agreed that steps longer than 8'6" as proposed would be desirable, preferably approximately 16' in width. ~COUNCILMAN RUNKEL: 1. Mr. Runkel inquired as to the current status of the traffic ordinance ~and was informed by the City Attorney that the Police Department has completed a survey of green zones on State Street, as recommended by the State Div. of Highways. and concurs with the suggestion that most of them be eliminated. A report will be submitted by the City Attorney in the very near future. 2. Mr. Runkel inquired if the City ha~ ~an ordinance governing safety of public swimming pools and was informed by the City Attorney that this would be covered by State Law and not controlled by the City. COUNCILMAN BUXTON: 1. Mr. Buxton inquired as to the enforcement of parking reserved for County Officials on the West side of the Court House and was informed that enforcement is handled by the County. COUNCILMAN BANKER: 1. Mr. Banker inquired if new office zoning on Dora Street would include general conditions presently required under the variance proceedure, particularly parking requirements, and was informed that it would. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further regular business, I~la~or Wagner declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. ATTEST:-, /x~lA¥O R