HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-05-62MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
DECEMBER 5, 1962
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at
8:00 P.M. with Mayor Wagner, Counc|lmen 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 November 28, 1962 be approved as
corrected.
APPROVAL OF 'WARRANTS:
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Smalley,
it was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the period Nov. 15-30, 1962
be approved in the amount of $27,781.85 and ordered paid.
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was
unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $11,698.63 be
approved and ordered paid.
RES. #63-29 GRANTING VARIANCE
TO TED BURNETTE, 789 LIVE OAK:
COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:05 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was
carried by a z~-I vote that Res. #63-29 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to sign same "Resolution Granting Variance to Ted Burnette"
to permit six foot paling fence on property line on Cypress Avenue on
property located at 789 Live Oak.
AYES: Councilman Runkel, Buxton, Smalley and Wagner.
NOES: Councilman Banker.
ABSENT: None.
AGREEMENT FOR WIDENING LOW GAP
ROAD - META POOL:
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was
unanimously carried agreement with Meta Pool be approved for the widening
of Low Gap Road and the Mayor and Clerk be authD rized to sign same.
DISCUSSION RE MAINTENANCE OF DRAINAGE
CHANNEL - ALEX THOMAS PROPERTY:
A memorandum from the City Manager dated Dec. 4, 1962, was read informing
the Council that, based on information developed by checking the area, it
appears the City has an obligation to assist in maintaining the drainage
ditch on the Alex Thomas property adjacent to the oxidation ponds.
It was recommended an informal arrangement be made'with Mr. Thomas on an
alternate year basis with each year's work being discussed in an effort to
distribute the cost as equally as possible.
After considerable discussion it was agreed the City Manager negotiate
with Mr. Thomas to establish an informal type agreement with costs to be
shared equally each year by the City and Mr. Thomas, rather than on an
alternate year basis.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BI DS
FOR LIABILITY & FLEET INSURANCE:
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was
unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for liability
and fleet insurance, bids to be opened at 2:00 P.M. December 18, 1962.
GIBSON CREEK COOPERATIVE PROJECT'
The Council was advised that in conjunction with freeway construction
it is proposed by cooperative agreements between the State, Nipper &
Pomeroy, the Elementary School District and the City to reconstruct
the Gibson Creek bridge on Orchard Avenue and to widen the drainage
channel through the Nipper-Pomeroy property from Orchard Avenue to Levaggi
Lane.
An agreement executed by Nipper-Pomeroy Company granting the City an
easement for drainage purposes 35 feet in width was reviewed along
with an agreement proposed by the State.
Councilman Buxton made a motion, seconded by Councilman Runkel, agreement
with Nipper-Pomeroy Co. be rejected. Councilman Buxton withdrew the
motion and Councilman Runkel withdrew the second.
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Banker, it
was unanimously carried tentative approval be given agreement proposed
by the State in connection with the Gibson Creek Cooperative project,
agreement be returned to the State and resubmitted to the Council for
final consideration simultaneously with agreements with Nipper-Pomeroy
Company and the Elementary School District.
AIRPORT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING:
The City Manager reported that due to the condition of the freeway
following recent rains there are only the alternatives of obtaining
approval from the Div. of Highways to move the building on the State
Highway or cutting the building and moving in two sections.
The Airport site is being prepared for location of the building.
PURCHASE OF P.G. & E. FACILITIES:
A meeting with P.G. & E. officials will be held the early part of next
week to continue discussion of the working agreement in connection with
the City's purchase of facilities within the City.
ADJOURNMENT'
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Wagner declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Mayo