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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 125 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 15, !961 PAGE 2: 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 '