HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-14-62MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MARCH !L~, 1962
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The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. wi th Mayor Smalley, Councilman Runkel ,
Banker and Wagner present. Councilman Buxton was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of March 7, 1962 be
approved as corrected.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-28 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL AVIATION
FUND AND AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS THERETO:
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Wagner,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 62-28 be adopted and
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution
Establishing Special Aviation Fund and Authorizing Transfer
of Funds Thereto".
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF NEW UNIFORM
CODES RE BUILDINGS TO CONFORM TO NEW STATE LAW:
The Council concurred wi th the City Attorney's recommendation
that copies of the necessary codes to conform to the new State
Law be obtained to update the present codes used by the City.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND JAMES A. SALZMAN, ET UX
LOW GAP ROAD WIDENING PROJECT:
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Wagner, it was
unanimously carried the City enter into an agreement wi th
James A. Salzman and Sharyn E. Salzman for the widening of
Low Gap Road and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same.
SENATE REAPPORTIONMENT BILL:
The City Attorney reported receiving a letter from the League
of California Cities acknowledging copies of his communica-
tions to legislators relative to senate reapportionment. It
was noted by the League that the Commission recommendation was
receiving no support, with the North opposing any change,
people outside of L. A. County in the south feel the proposal
does not go far enough in taking care of the north-south appor-
tionment, and the people within L. A. County feel a real solu-
tion has not been reached to what they consider to be a problem.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND ELKS LODGE
WABASH AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker,
it was unanimously carried the City enter into an agreement
wi th the Trustees of the Elks Lodge for the widening of Wabash
Avenue and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same.
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
A summary of general information received to date was distri-
buted to the Council and reviewed briefly by the City Manager.
It was agreed a discussion session be held at 7:30 P.M. Monday,
March 19th to discuss in detail the retirement program.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-29 "ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AS SEC. IV
OF ART. ×l OF THE PERSONNEL POLICIES, THE POLICE DEPT.
MANUAL OF POLICY AND ETHICS:"
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 62-29 be adopted and
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution
Adopting by Reference as Section IV of Article XI of the Per-
sonnel Policies, the Police Department Manual of Policy and Ethics."
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DISCUSSION RE PROPOSED AGREEMENT
FOR RUSSIAN RIVER CHANNEL WORK:
The City Manager reported meeting wi th representatives of the
Mendo. Co. Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation
Improvement District regarding channel work proposed on City
property. Details concerning maintenance and the hold harmless
clause specified in the document presented to the City were
discussed. It was noted that parties other than the City were
not in accordance wi th the proposal submitted by the District.
Further action regarding a proposed agreement was postponed
pending a review by the Attorney for the District of the
comments made at this meeting.
REDMEN-POCAHONTAS PARADE
MARCH 24, 1962:
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Banker,
it was unanimously carried the Redmen and Pocahontas be per-
mitted to hold a parade on School Street, March 24, 1962 at
2:00 P.M. subject to the approval of the Police and Fire
Depa r tments.
MEETING RE SUMMER SWIMMING PROGRAM:
The Council was informed of a meeting held Thursday', March 8th
for the purpose of acquainting the public with the summer
swimming program proposed by the Parks and Recreation Commis-
si on. This meeting succeeded in clarifying many points of
contention which had resulted from misunderstandings.
COUNCILMAN RUNKEL:
Mr. Runkel requested the City Manager cancel his subscrip-
tion to the American City Magazine. He inquired if the
City intended to proceed with the purchase of the McCarty
property and the members indicated that no action would be
taken on this matter. In discussing revenues, Mr. Runkel
brought up the fact that it appeared there was not a great
deal of activity at the Golf Course. Mr. Cash reported
that the Parks and Recreation Commission are aware of this
and are attempting to work out a program toward stimulating
more interest.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Smalley
declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. after which
the Counci 1 reconvened in closed personnel session.
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