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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 14, 1962
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. wi th Mayor Smalley, Councilmen Runkel,
Buxton, Banker and Wagner present. The City Manager and
City Attorney were absent wi th A. S. Kruth, Director of
Public Works as Acting City Manager.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it was unanimously carried the minutes of February
7, 1962 be approved as corrected.
APPROVAL OF WARRANT:
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
Wag~e'F[ it was unanimously carried Warrant #2631 payable
to Petty Cash be approved in the amount of $48.55.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-23 CONFIRMING
REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS REGARDING WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES:
Public Hearing to fix weed abatement charges was declared
opened by Mayor Smalley at 8:07 P.M. Notice of Public
Hearing and Affidavit of Posting were filed wi th the Mayor
and report of costs of weed abatement was presented by the
Di rector of Public Works. There were no persons present
requesting to be heard. Public Hearing was declared closed
at 8:22 P.M.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - STANFORD
HANNAH - ~;64.26:
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, it was unanimously carried claim submitted by
Peter J. Markovich in behalf of his client Mr. Stanford
Hannah, in the amount of $64.26 be denied.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT RE PROPOSED
COUNTY HOSPITAL CHARGES FOR CITY PRISONERS:
The Council was informed by memorandum from the City Manager
that on February 13, 1962 at 3:00 P.M. a discussion was held
with the Board of Supervisors on the subject of County
Hospital charges for City prisoners at which time he pre-
sented a report indicating that four different formulas
are currently in effect for the four incorporated cities
of the County. Mr. Cash recommended a study group be
established consisting of representatives of both County
and City governments to analyze the entire problem and
recommend an equitable sol uti on to this and other conditions
of inequity which al so exist.
By formal action of the Board of
a study group be established as
delayed on the proposed hospital
been made.
Supervisors it was agreed
recommended and action be
charges until a study has
DENIAL OF CITY'S PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
BY CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD: (Pacific Air Lines)
The Council was advised by a memorandum from the City
Attorney of receipt of a telegram from Congressman Miller
to the effect that the Civil Aeronautics Board denied the
City's Petition For Reconsideration re Pacific Air Lines.
He noted that this action was not altogether unexpected and
that the City's petition for expeditious handling of the bal-
ance of the original petition still remains on the C.A.B.
docket to be heard.
On a motion by Counci 1man Banker, seconded
it was unanimously carried Resolution No.
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign
fi rming Report of Director of Public Works
ment Charges".
by Councilman Wagner,
62-23 be adopted and
same "Resolution Con-
Regarding Weed Abate-
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FEBRUARY 14, ...[962 - PAGE 2
COUNCILMAN RUNKEL:
Mr. Runkel suggested the City consider acquiring additional
property for the future widening of Perkins Street prior
to new construction contemplated at the corner of Perkins
and State Streets.
COUNCILMAN BANKER:
,
Mr. Banker complimented the Engineering
the successful manner in which the Clay
problem was corrected.
Department on
Street drainage
COUNCILMAN WAGNER
1. Mr. Wagner reported a street light out on the corner of
Dora & Mill Streets.
JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BANgUET SAT. FEBRUARY 17:
An invitation was extended the Council to attend the Junior
Chamber of Commerce banquet to be held Saturday, February
17, 1962. A police escort was requested for Mayor Christopher
of San Francisco.
Russell Clarke, Chairman of the County Republican Central
Committee also invited the Council to be present at a coffee
session at the Palace Hotel .
MAYOR SMALLEY:
The Mayor questioned the Director of Public Works as to
drainage problems on Waug. h Lane and Mr. Kruth reported
that during recent storms the ditches in that area could
not take the water. He expressed the opinion that this
is the most critical drainage area in the City.
ADJOURNMENT:
As th.ere was no further regular business, Mayor Smalley
declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
ATTEST:
C I TY CLERK