HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-03-62MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - JANUARY
3, 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.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS.-
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Buxton,
it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants for the period
from December 15th to 31st, 1961 be approved in the amount
of $28,287.16.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES'.
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Buxton, it was unanimously carried the minutes of December
27, 1961 be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
COUNTER-ACTION TO BE TAKEN
RE C. A. B.'s DECISION RE
PACIFIC AIR LINES:
The City Attorney suggested the Council consider the following
possibilities concerning C.A.B.'s order denying temporary
exemption of Pacific's certificate.to serve Ukiah after December
29, 1961.
1 . Take no further action in the matter.
·
File a petition to C.A.B. requesting that the remainder of
the City's original petition be placed in a higher position
on the docket. (A pre-trial conference could be held as
early as a month according to a C.A.B. official in Washington.)
3. Request C.A.B. to re-consider its position concerning the
denial of temporary certificate.
The City Attorney was instructed to proceed wi th a request
that C.A.B. re-consider its position concerning denial of
temporary certificate authority and if this is denied request
expeditious handling of the balance of the petition.
REFUND AUTHORIZED TO SHELLEY
CORPORA TI ON FOR IMPROVEMENTS
TO NOKOMIS SUBDV - ~2,000:
The City Attorney reported an opinion from the League to the
effect that it would be permissible to deposit subdivider's
improvement funds with a savings and loan association if it was
done on a trust arrangement basis.
On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman
Runkel, it was unanimously carried the Director of Finance
be directed to accept a trust account in the Mendocino-Lake
Savings & Loan Ass'n. in the amount of $2,000 and the Shelley
Corporation be refunded $2,000 the City is now holding for im-
provements completed in Nokomis Subdivision.
IMPROVEMENTS TO RAINS
PROPERTY - HELEN AVE:
The City Manager reviewed a revised proposal submitted by
Ralph Rains for improvements to his property on Helen Avenue
which the City Engineer estimated would cost slightly in excess
of $800.00.(The approximate cost of the original proposal
submitted by Mr. Rains was $248.00, which was accepted by the
City but later rejected by Mr. Rains.) The Council discussed
this matter at great length. Councilman Runkel made a motion
the City construct improvements as outlined in revised proposal
submitted by Ralph Rains at a cost of approximately $800.00.
The motion died for lack of a second.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - JANUARY
3, 1962 - PAGE 2:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it was carried by a 4 to 1 roll call vote the Council
reject the verbal request of Ralph Rains that certain improve-
ments be made to his property as per sketch submitted and
Mr. Rains be. allowed 30 days to accept original offer by the
Ci ty~
AYES: Councilmen Buxton, Banker,
NOES: Councilman Runkel .
ABSENT: None.
Wagner and Smalley.
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 62-6
JAMES B. MASSENGILL, 40~) LUCE:
The Council reviewed accompanying plot plan together with
application for variance by James B. Massengill, M. D., to
permit construction of a fence exceeding three feet in height
wi thin the required front setback on property located at 409
Luce Avenue. Planning Commission minutes of December 14, !961
were also reviewed in which the Commission recommended the
va riance be granted.
On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 62-6 as outlined
above.
APPROVAl OF WARRANTS:
On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it was unanimously carried General Warrants be approved
in the amount of $980.69. (Warrants No. 2465-2468)
SURVEY TO BE CONDUCTED
OF BUILDINGS SUITABLE
FOR FALL-OUT SHELTERS:
The Council was advised of a letter from the U. S. Army Engineers
stating that a survey of Mendocino County will be made to deter-
mine buildings which may be suitable for use as fall-out shelters
in cases of emergency.
NORTH BAY DIV. LEAGUE OF CALIF.
CITIES MEETING- JANUARY 27:
COUNC
The City Manager reported that North Bay Div. League of Calif.
Cities Meeting will be held January 27th in Sebastopol and that
Mayor Smalley will act as Chairman of the program committee.
I LMAN RUNKEL:
Mr. Runkel reported the need of a
He suggested al so the City drill a
water at the golf course.
street repair on North Oak.
test hole for a source of
COUNCILMAN BUXTON:
Mr. Buxton suggested the Police Department consider a yield sign
at the intersection of Liveoak and Park Blvd.
COUNCILMAN BANKER:
Mr. Banker reported receiving complaints that
does not sweep N. Bush past Orr Creek Bridge.
COUNCILIvLA
N WAGNER:
the street sweeper
Mr. Wagner expressed the hope that the City was using traffic
counters to ascertain the need for yield and stop signs at
certain intersections and to establish a plan for future sign
instal lati ons.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH -
3, 1962 - PAGE 3:
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Smalley
the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
ATTEST:
Cl TY CL
JANUARY
declared