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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 04-04-62MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 4, 1962 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Councilman Runkel, Buxton, Banker, and Wagner present. The City Attorney was absent attending the City Attorney's Spring Conference in San Diego. Mayor Smalley was I~resent. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants for the period from March 15th to 31st, 1962 be approved in the amount of $27,800.60 and ordered paid. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Runkel, i t~'"was unanimously carried the minutes of March 28, 1962 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND UKIAH VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - 1962-63: A memorandum from the City Manager was read setting forth items of equipment used jointly by the City and District and its owner. He further reiterated a former recommendation that the amount of $24,318 be charged the District for services to be rendered for the 1962-63 year. Ralph Rains, Chairman of the District Board was present and made no further protests regard- ing the charges as set forth. On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the City enter into an agreement with the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District in the amount of $24,318 for the year 1962-63 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same; said contract to be submitted to the District for approval by its Board of Directors. REQUEST APPROVED FOR USE OF PARKING METERS BY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried the American Cancer Society be permitted to place posters on parking meters on School Street from Smith to Stevenson Street during its fund raising program. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PROGRAM: The City Manager reviewed the two methods by which the employees' retirement program may be initiated, by Council action or by placing the matter before the electors. The question of the amount of prior service to be al lowed was agreed upon by the Council to be 100%. On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was carried by a three to two roll call vote that the retirement program be adopted by Council action. AYES: Councilmen Buxton, Wagner and Smalley. NOES: Councilmen Runkel and Banker. ABSENT: None. RES. NO. 62-32 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN STATE EMPL. RETIREMENT SYSTEM: On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker, 'it was unanimously carried by a roll call vote that Resolution No. 62-32 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution of Intention to Approve Contract Providing for Participation in State Employees' Retirement System". 173 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 4,. 19.6.2 - Page 2. AYES: Councilmen Runkel, Buxton, Banker, Wagner & Smalley. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. SENATE REAPPORTIONMENT: It was reported that approximately twenty replies have been received with the majority favoring the City's position of opposing the Senate Reapportionment Plan. A letter from the League was read stating that they are doing everything possible to defeat the measure as the proposed Senate Reapportionment Constitutional Amendment no longer reflects the Study Commission's recommendation approved by the League Board of Di rectors. REQUEST FROM MENDO. CO. ART ASS'N. FOR USE OF SEMI NARY AVENUE PARK FOR SPRING ART SHOW: Mr. Duane Hagen was present requesting permission to use the park area on Semi nary Avenue for the presentation of a Spring Art Show by the Mendocino County Art Association. The request was granted by the Council with Mr. Hagen to work out the details of the project with the City Manager. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried General Warrants No. 2901 and 2902 be approved and ordered paid in the amount of $544.98. SPANISH MT. T.V. FRANCHISE PAYMENT The City Manager reported receiving a Spanish Mt. T.V. Franchise payment for the period from Jan. 1, 1961 to Dec. 31, 1961 in the amount of $2,332.15. COUNCILMAN BUXTON: Mr. Buxton commended the City Attorney on the resolution he prepared opposing the Senate Reapportionment Plan. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further regular business, Mayor Smalley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M' ATTEST: - -/-/~ - ' ' · ~ C I TY JCLERK