HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-27-61MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - DECEMBER 27, 1961
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Smalley, Councilmen Runkel,
Buxton, Banker and Wagner present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of December 20, 1961
be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING RE ORDINANCE NO. 549
ADOPTING IN CODE FORM DIV. 5 "HEAL TH
AND SANITATION"; DIV. 6 "SAFETY" AND
DIV. 7 "POLICE REGULATIONS":
Public Hearing re Ordinance No. 549 was declared open by Mayor
Smalley at 8:02 P.M. There were no persons present requesting
to be heard on the subject and the public hearing was declared
closed at 8:05 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker,
it was unanimously carried the second reading of Ordinance No.
549 be waived, the ordinance be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to sign same "An Ordinance Codifying and Adopting
by Reference the Following Ordinances and Portions of Ordinances
in Code Form to be included in the Following Divisions of the
Ukiah City Code..~ In Division 5 Entitled "Health and Sanitation":
Ordinance No. 220 Relating to Fowls and Swine; Ordinance No. 178
as Amended by Ordinance No. 193 Relating to Animals at Large;
Ordinance No. 195 Relating to Stables; Ordinance No. 202 Relat-
ing to Pigeons; Ordinance No. 541 Relating to Livestock; Ord-
inance No. 339 Relating to Dogs; Ordinance No. 370 Relating
to Dog Licenses; Ordinance No. 525 Relating to Compulsory
Vaccination of Dogs; and Ordinance No. 385 Relating to Rubbish
in Streets or Sidewalks; In Division 6 entitled "Safety":
Ordinance No. 530 Relating to the Municipal Airport; Ordinance
No. 441 Relating to Civil Defense and Disaster; Ordinance No.
476 as Amended by Ordinance No. 528 Relating to the Fi re
Prevention Code; Ordinance No. 299 as Amended by Ordinance
No. 442 Relating to Fire Zones; Ordinance No. 223 Relating
to Fires; Ordinance No. 179 Relating to Fireworks; and Ordinance
No. 417 Relating to Sidewalks; and in Division 7 entitled
"Police Regulations": Ordinance No. 423 Relating to
Intoxication; Ordinance No. 343 Relating to Gambling; Ordinance
No. 304 Relating to Handbills; Ordinance No. 394 Relating to
Curfew for Mi nors; Ordinance No. 328 as Amended by Ordinance
No. 335 Relating to Interference with Radio Reception; Ordinance
No. 529 Relating to Unauthorized Connection with Television
Cable; Ordinance No. 175 Relating to Attachi~ Signs to Electric,
Telephone or Telegraph Poles; Ordinance No. Relating to
Erection of Electric, Telephone or Telegraph Poles; Ordinance
No. 519 Relating to Spring-Blade Knives; Ordinance No. 494
Relating to Discharge and Carrying of Firearms and Other
Weapons; Ordinance No. 289 Relating to Street and Sidewalk
Obstructions; Ordinance No. 189 Relating to Kites; Ordinance
No. 48 Relating to Railroad Cars; Ordinance No. 305 Relating
to Penalties; Ordinance No. 467 Relating to Unclaimed Property;
and Ordinance No. 538 Relating to Police Officer Standards
and Training".
C.A.B.'S ORDER DENYING TEMPORARY
EXEMPTION OF PACIFIC'S CERTIFICATE
TO SERVE UKIAH AFTER DEC. 2~.~ 1~61:
The City Attorney reported receivin~ an Order from C.A.B.
(Order No. -17863 dated Dec 22, 19 1) denying temporary
exemption in the matter of the City's petition that Pacific
Air Lines continue to serve Ukiah under its certificate of
public convenience which expires December 29, 1961.
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It was noted, however, that Ukiah seeks a long-term extension
of Pacific's certificate authority and the petition will remain
on the Docket as a request that the Board institute a proceed-
ing to amend that certificate in the manner sought.
The City Attorney suggested he present a recommendation on
this matter for Council consideration at the next regular
meetin~ on January 3, 1962. A 20 day time limit from December
22, 19 1 exists in which the City may appeal the action taken
by C.A.B.
MEETING RE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
The Council was advised of a meeting held December 21, 1961
for the purpose of forming a corporation which would be em-
powered to grant local loans to comply with the Small Business
Act under the Area Redevelopment Program.
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY RALPH RAINS
WITH REGARD TO PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS
(HELEN AVENUE):
The City Manager reviewed in detail a proposal submitted by
Ralph Rains outlining work which he feels the City should
complete in order to correct certain problems on his property
on South Helen Avenue.
The City Engineer was directed to prepare a cost estimate for
work outlined for Council consideration at the next regular
meeti ng~
AWARD OF BIDS FOR
1962 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS:
Copies of the tabulation of bids for 1962 gasoline, motor oil,
gear oil and diesel fuel requirements were distributed for
Council review.
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Runkel,
it was unanimously carried bids be awarded as follows:
Tidewater - Motor Oil - .529 and Gear Oil 0 .1244
Texaco - Regular gasoline - .205
Mobil - Ethyl gasoline- .2408 and Diesel fuel - .1454
ACTION BY COUNCIL TO PURCHASE P. G. & E.
FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS:
P. G. and E. officials were present and were invited by the
Mayor to bring up any points they might wish to discuss at this
time. They declined the invitation to be heard. The following
members of the audience were recognized speaking in behalf of
the City's purchase of P.G. & E. facilities within the City
Limi ts:
Mr. Laurence J Wi ldberger, 285 Highland Avenue
Mr. Howard Salis, 936 W. Standley Street
Mrs. Alice Phillips, 806B Grove Avenue
Mr. Henry Mercer, 660 N. Spring Street
Mrs. Jimmie Tilden, 212 Irvington Drive
Opposed to the purchase was Mr. Frank Crane, 4 Banker Blvd.
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Buxton, it was unanimously carried by a roll call vote the
City proceed wi th acquisition of the portion of the electric
system within the City Limits which the City does not now own
and the lease proposal submitted by P. G. & E. be rejected.
AYES: Councilmen Runkel, Buxton, Banker, Wagner and Smalley
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Smalley
declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
ATTEST:
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