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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 7~ 1962
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at8:OO P.M. with Mayor Smalley, Councilmen Runkel,
Banker and Wagner present. Councilman Buxton was absent.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS..
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants for
the period of January 15th to 31st be approved in the
amount of $28,650.94.
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #2622
to #2630 be approved in the amount of $1,248.40.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES..
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it was unanimously carried the minutes of January
24, 1962 be approved as corrected.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE
TO THOMAS JOHNDAHL, POLICE OFFICER:
Police Officer Thomas Johndahl was commended by Mayor
Smalley and presented with a Certificate of Completion
of the basic training course at the Santa Rosa Junior
College Law Enforcement Academy. The City Manager also
commended Officer Johndahl on his accomplishments and
advised the Council that he was awarded a certificate in
recognition of successful completion of the Juvenile Law
Enforcement Officers' Training Course held at Pacific
Grove January 7-13, 1962.
ORDINANCE NO. 550 "AMEN
CODE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN
PROHIBITION AGAINST OCC
COACHES OR CAMP CARS OU
DING THE UKIAH CITY
EXCEPTIONS TO THE
UPANCY OF TRAILER
TS IDE OF TRAILER CAMPS:"
On a motion by Cou
Banker, it was una
Ordinance No. 550
and the Mayor and
nance Amending the
Exceptions to the
Coaches or Camp Ca
ncilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
nimously carried the second reading of
be waived, the ordinance be adopted
Clerk be authorized to sign same "Ordi-
Ukiah City Code to Provide Certain
Prohibition Against Occupancy of Trailer
rs Outside of Trailer Camps'l.
AGREEMENT FOR THE WIDENING OF
WABASH AVENUE- HERMA SCHAMBER:
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, it was unanimously carried the City enter into an
agreement wi th Herma Schamber for the widening of Wabash
Avenue and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same.
RE(~UEST BY LEAGUE FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF:
The Council was advised of a communication from the League
of California Cities inviting the City to participate in
an amicus curiae brief by contributing $1OO for attorney
fees in the case of Supreme Court Decision in In Re Carol
Lane invalidating the City of Los Angeles ordinance pro-
hibiting and making criminal certain sexual conduct. No
action was taken by the Council in this matter.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH -
FEBRUARY 7, 1962 - PAGE 2:
COMPROMISE AGREEMENT - RALPH L.
AND GRACE RAINS - HELEN AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS:
STREET
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it was unanimously carried the City enter into a
compromise agreement with Ralph L. and Grace Rains approving
a $395.00 settlement for street improvements to property
on Helen Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to
si gn same.
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING SET
RE CHARGES FOR WEED ABATEMENT:
(FEBRUARY 24~ 1962):
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it was unanimously carried a public hearing be
held on Wednesday, February 14, 1962 to receive a report
from the Director of Public Works regarding weed abatement
charges.
WATER RIGHTS HEARINGS RE MILLVIEW
AND WILLOW WATER DISTRICT APPLICATIONS:
As a matter of information, the City Attorney reported
attending Water Rights Hearings on February 6th regarding
applications by Millview and Willow Water Districts for
3 cfs underflow from the Russian River. The City placed
its position on record that it did not protest the Willow
or Mi llview Water District applications as such provided
the City was protected in its prior permits. The Board's
decision will be reported to the Council upon receipt of
same.
ASSEMBLY INTERIM COMMITTEE HEARING
RE S.B. 152- FEB. 15th and 16th:
The City Attorney offered for Council consideration the
presentation he will make at the Assembly Interim Committee
Hearings to be held in San Francisco February 15th and 16th.
Briefly summarizing the City's position regarding
legislation under consideration by this Committee
fo 11 ows:
the
is as
l)
We are wholeheartedly in favor of State regulation of air
transportation of passengers, both interstate and intra-
state.
2)
3)
4)
5)
We feel that the
the proper agency
be granted.
State ~Public Utilities
to whom such regulatory
Commi ssi on i s
powers should
We concur in and support the so-cai led
to smaller communities as proposed by
in its "exclusive franchise" proposal .
"third level"
the Committee
servi ce
staff
We believe that air freight operations should be controlled
by some permit arrangement similar to that proposed for
air charter operations by the Staff proposal.
In the event that A.B. 152 is still being considered for
adoption in its present form, we feel that some items
of the bill should be clarified.
The Council approved the City Attorney's presentation as
outlined above.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 7~ 1962 - PAGE 3
PRESENTATION OF TRAFFIC
ORDINANCE IN CODIFIED FORM:
Copies of a proposed traffic ordinance were distributed
to the Council for review.
DISCUSS IO
DRAI NAGE
OF OAK MA
N RE CORRECTION OF STORM
PROBLEM GIBSON CREEK EAST
NOR DRIVE:
The C
of Hi
th rou
Drive
bear
wou 1 d
COS
and
i ty Manager presented a proposal by the State Division
ghways for a joint project on Gibson Creek extending
gh Oak Manor Subdivision to the junction of Oak Manor
and River Road-Lavaggi Lane in which the State would
the cost of widening the drainage channel, the City
obtain the necessary easements, and construction
t of the Gibson Creek Bridge would be borne by the City
State on a 50/50 basis.
The City Manager and City Engineer were authorized to
proceed with further investigation of this matter.
REPORT ON LEAGUE MEETING
I N SEBASTOPOL:
The City Manager reported that 11 representatives from
Ukiah attended the League Meeting in Sebastopol wi th
Ukiah winning third place honors for attendance. He
further noted that the April meeting will be held in
Ca 1 i stoga.
SENATE RE-APPORTIONMENT BILL:
The Council was advised that one of the items discussed
in the Executive Session of the League meeting was pro-
posed legislation to increase the membership of the State
Senate, adding three new Senators from Los Angeles County.
Members of the executive committee expressed opposition
to the Senate Re-apportionment Bill.
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, it Was unanimously carried the CityManager direct
a letter to Councilman Ryersen of Santa Rosa and the League
to the effect that the Council adopted the position of
being in opposition to the proposed State Senate re-
apportionment program.
STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS REQUEST
TO ENTER UPON ACCESS ROAD TO SEWAGE
TREATMENT PLANT FOR FREEWAY WORK:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Runkel, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be
authorized to sign document permitting the State Division
of Highways to enter upon the Sewage Treatment Plant road
for freeway work supplemental to receipt of formal in-
struments from the State.
ACCEPTANCE OF GOLF COURSE
SHOP AND GARAGE BUILDING:
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it was unanimously carried shop and garage build-
ing at the Golf Course be accepted as completed and the
City Clerk be authorized file Notice of Completion on same.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 7, 1962 - PAGE 4
REPORT ON SURVEY OF BUILDINGS
SUITABLE FOR FALLOUT SHELTERS:
The Council was advised that 14 buildings in Ukiah have
been found to be suitable for fallout shelters and the
consul ting engineers will be in the city February 19th
to further investigate these buildings.
CITY MANAGERS' SPRING MEETING:
The C i ty Ma
February 14
Meet ing to
nager reported that he will be absent Wednesday,
th as he will attend the City Managers' Spring
be held in Riverside.
COUNCILMAN RUNKEL:
Mr. Runke 1
for the Pol
that it is.
inquired if the false arrest insurance approved
ice Department is in effect and was informed
COUNCILMAN BANKER:
Mr. Banker inquired if February 12th is a holiday for
City employees and was informed that it is not.
COUNCILMAN WAGNER:
Mr. Wagner questioned the current status of taking over
P. G. & E. facilities within the City and the City Manager
reported that P. G. & E. is in the process of preparing
an agreement of sale which will be submitted to the Council
upon completion.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Smalley
declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
C I TY CLERK