HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-15-61MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 15, 1961
THE COUNCIl OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Sma! ]ey, Councilmen Runkel,
Buxton, Ban ker and Wagner present. The City Manager and
City Engineer were absent.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS:
On a motion by Councilman Banker,
Buxton, it was unanimously carried
amount of $51,350.77 be approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
seconded by Councilman
General Warrants in the
On a motion by Councilman Wagner,
Runke] , it was unanimously carried
8, ]'96] be approved as corrected.
seconded by
the mi nutes
Councilman
of November
RESOLUTION NO. 62 16 GRANTING
VARIANCE TO DR. WERRA, 729 SO. DORA:
THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ENGINEER ARRIVED AT THIS
MEETING 8:07 P.M.
POINT IN THE
the
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
Buxton, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 62~-16 be
adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same
'~Resol uti on Granting Variance No. 3-62 to Dr. Robert Werra~'
to permit a doctor's office on property located at 729 So
Dora Street. ·
ORDINANCE NO. 548 "TO AMEND, REPEAL. AND RENUMBER
CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CH. 8 OF DIVISION 1 OF THE
UKIAH CITY CODE RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX:"
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it was carried by 4-1 vote the second reading of Ord.
No. 548 be waived, "Ordinance to Amend, Repeal and Renumber
Certain S~ctions of Chapter 8 of Division 1 of the Ukiah City
Code Relating to Sales and Use Tax" be adopted and the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign same.
AYES: Councilmen Buxton, Banker,
NOES: Councilman Runkel .
ABSENT: None.
Wagner and Smaliey.
PUBLIC HEARING RE ZONE
CHANGE ON FORD STREET:
(Petitioned by__Eve]yn
Ba n,ta )
Public Hearing was declared open by Mayor Smalley at 8:15 P.M.
on petition of Evelyn Banta to re zone Fo rd Street from C 2
zone to C 1. Pertinent evidence concerning the petition was
reviewed by the Counc i].
Vernon Yates, 116 Ford Street was heard expressing agreement
to the C 2 zone and Attorney Tim O'Brien representin9 opponents
to the zone change, was also heard.
Public Hearing was declared closed at 8:25 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman
Runkel, it was unanimously carried action of the Planning
Commission on October 19, ]96! be sustained and the petition
of Mrs. Evelyn Banta to re-zone Ford Street property from
C 2 to C 1 be denied.
PROPOSAL TO SIMPLIFY CITY'S
FI RE INSURANCE PROGRAM:
The City Manager presented a proposal from Lee White, Servicing
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Agent for the CityIs fire insurance schedule, which would
accomplish a yearly savings in premiums of $603.25, simplify
operation, and offer identical protection as previously afforded
under all terms and conditions, with one policy in the amount
of $1,O37,OOO.
Lee White was present on behalf of this proposal.
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker,
it was unanimously carried the Servicing Agent be instructed
to make required changes in the fire insurance program as out
lined in his proposal dated November ]3, 1961 and the City
Manager be authorized to cancel existing fi re insurance policies.
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS
FOR CEMENT LINING WATER MAIN:
(Low Gap, St. Hiqhwa.y,. Oak Sts)
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Buxton,
it was unanimously carried the City Clerk be authorized to call
for bi ds for cement lining water mai ns on Low Gap to Oak,
State Highway to end of Ruddick and Oak to Henry Streets as
per specifications presented, bids to be opened at 2:00 P.M.
December 5, ]961 .
APPOINTMENT TO POSITION OF DIRECTOR
OF FINANCE-- RI CHARD S. DAVIS:
The City Manager announced the appointment of Richard S. Davis,
to the position of Di rector of Finance to become effective
November 16, 196] .
RELEASE RALPH RAINS
HELEN AVENUE:
The Council was advised that Mr. Ralph Rains has declined to
sign a release covering work on his property on Helen Avenue
until the work has been completed. The Council was in general
agreement that the City's offer should not continue indefinitely
and a time limit should be established. The City Manager will
discuss this matter further wi th Mr. Rains and report to the
City Councit at a later date.
COUNCILMAN RUNKEL:
Mr. Runkel reported that new pavement
Ross property on South Spring and Clay
been burned.
in front of the Floyd
Streets appears to have
COUNCILMAN BUXTON:
Mr. Buxton suggested newspaper publicity be
that leaves should not be burned on asphalt
rea sons why.
given the fact
pavement and the
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Smalley declared
the meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. after which the Council re~
convened in closed personnel and study sessions.
It was agreed the Council
ATTEST:
C I TY CLERK '