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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 10-31-62MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 31~ 1962 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. wi th Mayor Wagner, Councilmen Runkel, Banker and Smalley present. Councilman Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the minutes of October 17, 1962 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - WHITE COTTAGE: A claim for damages by Walter Lemmerz, owner of the White Cottage Cafe, in the amount of $1,392.17 was reviewed by the City Attorney alleging that reduced voltage caused damage to refrigeration equipment. The City Attorney noted from a memorandum from the City electric department dated October 31, 1962 that based on voltage charts and their investigation they conclude the trouble was in no way due to low voltage supplied by the City but that the problems are due to their own wirlng and facilities. On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried claim for damages by Walter Lemmerz, owner of the White Cottage Cafe, in the amount of $1,392.17 be denied. COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:05 P.M. REPORT ON CASE OF CITY VS. C.A.B.: The City Attorney reported that the brief of C.A.B. has been received and the City's opening brief has been filed. A closing brief will be filed by the llth of November, however, the case will probably not be heard until the early part of January, 1963. RES. NO. 63-26 APPROVING & AUTHORIZING EXECUTION NUNC PRO TUNC OF AGREEMENT ENTITLED "LOW GAP ROAD COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT #3~,: On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried Res. No. 63-26 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution Nunc Pro Tunc of Agreement Entitled "Low Gap Road Cooperative Agreement - Cooperative Agreement No. 3". AWARD OF BID - 4 DOOR SEDAN P-B MOTORS: Bids received for the purchase of a four door sedan were as follows wi th trade-in: (excluding options) Weber Buick Daniels - Harlowe P-B Motors Dunning Motors Forrest Hughes 2,056.92 2,004.99 ,821.37 ,833.20 2,099. O0 On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the bid for the purchase of a four door sedan be awarded to P-B Motors in the amount of $1,881.O1, as recommended by the City Manager, including option of power steering. AWARD OF BID FOR 550 FEET OF ARCH PIPE: Bids received for the purchase of 550 feet of 72" x 44" Arch Pipe was as fol lows: A rmco S tee I Consol. West. Steel Fred E. I~arnett Pacific Corr. Culvert @18.43 $10,136.50 16.85 9,267.50 1 O, 032. O0 17.00 9,350.00 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 31, 1962 - PAGE 2 On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the bid for the purchase of 550 feet of arch pipe be awarded to Consolidated Western Steel in the amount of $9,267.50, as recommended by the City Manager. RES. NO. 63-25 DECLARING THAT PROJECT OF MOVING EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING CAN BE PERFORMED MORE ECONOMICALLY BY DAY LABOR OR ONTHE OPEN MARKET, AND AUTHORIZING SAME: The Council was advised that one bid was received for moving the Durable Plywood Office Building from Northern Calif. Movers and Builders. The price quoted for moving the building as a complete unit and including the foundation was $6,600. The price quoted for cutting, moving in two units and including foundation was $8,600. It was the City Manager's recommendation the bid as outlined above be rejected on the basis deviation from specifications made it unacceptable. Res. No. 63-25 "Declaring That Project of Moving Existing Office Building Can be Performed More Economically by Day Labor or on the Open Market, and Authorizing the Same" was read by the City Manager. Councilman Runkel made a motion the whole project be dropped. The motion died for the lack of a second. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the bid of Northern Calif. Movers and Builders for moving the Durable Plywood office building be rejected. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was carried by a 4-1 roll call vote Res. No. 63-25 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Declaring That Project of Moving Existing Office Building Can Be performed more Economically by Day Labor or on the Open Market, and Authorizing Same." AYES: Councilmen Buxton, Banker, Smalley and Wagner. NOES: Councilman Runkel. ABSENT: None A letter from R. A. Johnson, Attorney for Durable Fir Lumber and Plywood Company was read by the City Manager expressing agreement to the following changes in the original offer dated October 8, 1962: (5) "This offer is made subject to acceptance in writing not later than Nov. 2, 1962, and payment on or before Nov. 9, 1962; prior removal of the building to be made only after receipt of payment in full by my cl lents. (6) Contingent upon written acceptance and receipt of payment by Durable, my clients, agree to occupy said building (rent free) and render reasonable policing and protection of said building for an additional thirty (30) days." REPORT ON STATE PROPOSALS RE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY INVOLVED IN FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION: The City Manager reported briefly on State proposals regarding City-owned property involved in freeway construction. The State proposes to purchase one third of the parcel on East Gobbi originally purchased by the City for constructing a switching station and will construct a 6 foot chain link fence on State property. 247 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 31, 1962 - PAGE 3 Concerning water well #1 and #2 sites off RiVer Street, the State suggests the county road be left as is with an off/on ramp as access to the property. Brush Street going.East will dead end and River Street will dead end at both ends. The ramp, as proposed will add two miles traveling distance to the wells. The Director of Public Works and the State right of way engineer will discuss this matter further. It was the City Manager's suggestion that utilities be relocated prior to to accepting proposals. AIRPORT LIABILITY INSURANCE: The Council was advised that annual premium payment for airport liability insurance is due and it has been proposed limits of P.D. be reduced from $1,000,000 to $200,000. reducing the annual premium $168.00 per year. The Council concurred with the City Manager's recommendation that the City retain the $1,OO0,OOO limit of liability insurance and the carrier be advised accordingly. AGREEMENT FOR REFUSE CONTAINERS- BAIRD ADVERTISING AGENCY' Discussion regarding agreement with Baird Advertising Agency concerning sidewalk refuse containers was deferred indefinitely. DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH _0.UARANTINE ON SKUNKS: A letter from the Mendocino Co. Dept. of Public Health was read giving notice that due to the hazard to public health resulting from rabies developing in pet skunks a quarantine has been placed on these animals. PROPOSAL TO CONVEY lO FT. FOR WIDENING UNNAMED STREET OFF WASHINGTON - JEFFERS BROS- The Council was advised that in the course of constructing the new Land Management Building on Washington Ave., Jeffers Bros. have offered to dedicate lO feet of property for widening a partially improved unnamed street in return for curb and gutter on the West side so as to enlarge the street width to 50 feet. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be authorized to act on behalf of the City in acquiring from Jeffers Bros. 10.O5 feet of property on an unnamed street adjacent to their property intersecting Washington Avenue in exchange for curb and gutter' along the West side of said unnamed street. REPORT ON RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT ANNUAL LEAGUE MEETING, LOS ANGELES' The City Manager reported on various resolutions adopted at the Annual League Meeting in Los Angeles which he felt would be of interest to the Council. ALEX THOMAS DRAINAGE PROBLEM: The City Manager again reviewed a request from Alex Thomas that certain work be done by the City to correct a drainage problem on his property adjacent to the sewage treatment Plant which is claimed to result from affluent from the oxidation ponds. No action was taken at this time. COUNCILMAN RUNKEL' Mr. Runkel reported street repairs are required on North Bush between Orr Creek and the County Hospital. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 31, 1962 - PAGE 4 Mr. Buxton commented on the improvement to North School Street. COUNCILMAN SMALLEY: Councilman Smalley gave a brief report on the Annual Meeting of the League of California Cities held in Los Angeles. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further regular business, Mayor Wagner declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. to an adjourned meeting to be held at 1'00 P.M. Friday, November 2, 1962. ATTEST: