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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIn 04-18-621SO MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 187 1962 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8'00 P.M. with Mayor Wagner, Councilmen Runkel, Buxton, Banker and Smalley present. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS' On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried General Warrants in the amount of $78,651.76 be approved and ordered paid. On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants, for the period from April 1st to 15th, 1962, in the amount of $27,862.01 be approved and ordered paid. APPROVAL OF MINUTES' On a motion by. Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the minutes of April 11, 1962 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. RES. NO. 62-34 VACATING PORTION OF UNNAMED ALLEY NORTH OF RUDDOCK AVENUE AND BETWEEN OAK AND SCHOOL STREETS' Mayor Wagner declared public hearing open at 8'05 P.M. regarding the abandonment of unnamed alley lying between Oak and School Streets and bounded on the North by C-4-bs~n Creek and on the South by Ruddock Avenue. Affidavit of Posting by the Director of Public Works was fi led wi th the Clerk. There were no persons present requesting to be heard. Public Hearing was declared closed at 8:l0 P.M. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 62-34 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Vacating Portion of Unnamed Alley North of Ruddock Avenue and Between Oak and School Streets.I' CITY VS. LIBRARY BOARD (FONES CASE)' The City Attorney reported that a hearing was held April 12, 1962 to present evidence concerning the amount of back salary, if any, to be paid to Mr. Fones. The City Attorney stated that it was his belief that the City's case would probably rest on the question of law rather than on the evidence submitted and he is presently preparing his points and authorities of the law for submission to the Judge. NORTH BAY DIV. LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES MEETING - CALISTOGA' The Council was reminded that reservations should be in as soon as possible for the North Bay Div. League of Calif. Cities Meeting to be held in Calistoga on April 28, 1962. USE OF GOLF COURSE BY EMPLOYEES OF GOLF & RECREATION DEPT.' The City Manager recommended the Council consider changing an established policy to permit employees of the park and recreation department assigned a major portion of their time at the Municipal Golf Course use of the golf course free of charge. The City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution for consideration at the next regular meeting covering this policy change. 18! MINUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 18~ 1962 - PAGE 2 The Council was advised of a new Public Opinion Message service inaugurated by the Western Union Telegraph Company to provide a fast, convenient and inexpensive means of sending individual or group views to Washington. PROPOSED AIR SERVICE BY CAL- NEVA AIR, INC.' A letter from CAL-NEVA AIR, INC. was read by the City Manager offering scheduled air freight and passenger service to Ukiah. The Council requested further information be obtained regarding this proposal. REQUEST TO LEASE AIRPORT FRONTAGE FOR PARKING AREA' The City Manager reviewed a proposal to lease airport frontage consisting of a parcel approximately 200 feet by 150 feet. Required grading and a one shot armour coat would be done by the lessor. He would also obtain the necessary encroachment permit from the State and'agrees to pay a rental of $75.00 per month with lease to be on a one year basis, with a cancellation clause provided. It was the feeling of the Council that the State be approached re§arding its willingness to issue an encroachment permit prior to a determination by the Council on the matter. USE OF PARK AREAS OTHER THAN GOLF COURSE FOR EASTER EGG HUNT: The City Manager reported a suggestion that park areas other than the Golf Course be used for the. Annual Easter Egg Hunt and this was agreeable with the Council providing it can be worked out with the committee of the sponsoring organization. COUNCILMAN RUNKEL' Mr. Runkel reported a fire hazard existing on property located at the end of Apple Avenue and was informed this property would be included in the weed abatement program. COUNCILMAN SMALLEY: Mr. Smalley inquired if police protection would be provided at the Easter Egg Hunt and was informed that Folice Reserve officers will be in attendance. ADJOURNMENT: ATTEST' CITY CLERK As there was no further regular business, Mayor Wagner declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.