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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-08-61MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 8, 1961 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 ;'~agner present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Counci 1man Wagner, Runke] , it was unanimously carried 1, 196i be approved as submitted by seconded by Councilman the mi nutes of November the C ! e rk. REPORT ON P.U.C. RECOMMENDATIONS RE PACIFIC AIR LINES APPLICATION FOR FREIGHT RATE INCREASE: The City Attorney rePorted receiving P.U.C. staff recomm- endations regarding Pacific Air Lines' application for freight rate increase and it was noted that the rates proposed by the staff of P.U.C. are substantially ~ower than those .proposed by Pacific Air Lines. They recognized that Pacific ~ s enti tled to an increase, as competing a;r lines have had similar increases, and the recommendation of the P.U.C. staff insofar as Ukiah is concerned, is from ]¢ to 1_~¢ per pound under the proposed rates by Pacific. STATUS OF CITY PETITION TO C.A.B. RE EXTENSION OF P.A.L. CERTIFICATE TO SERVE UKIAH: The City Attorney reported receipt of a communication from S,:-~nator C]air Engiels office, with an attached copy of a letter from C.A.B. acl<nowledgin9 receipt of the City's petition for extension of service by Pacific Air Lines to Ukiah beyond the present expiration date of December 29, i96]. The peti tion has been assigned Docket ]3]]] and wi] ] receive the Board's most careful consideration. ORDINANCE NO. 5Q7 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CERTAIN EXISTING ORDINANCES DIV. 3, BUILDINGS AND DIV. b~, UTILITIES: The City Attorney reported that the second reading of Ord. No. 547 codifyin9 certain existin9 ordinances as Division 3 "Buildings" and Division 4 "Utilities" could not be held at this time due to the fact that necessary public hearin9 and notice had not been scheduled. On a motion by Counci 1man Wagner, seconded by Counci ]man Banker, it was unanimously carried public hearing on Ordinance No. 5~7, as outlined above, be set for December 6, ]96] at 8:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard. ORDINANCE NO. 5/~8 INTRODUCED "TO AMEND, REPEAL AND RENUMBER CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 8 OF DIVISION 1 OF THE UKIAH CITY CODE RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX: Ordinance No. 5/+8 was read in full by the City Attorney and introduced by Councilman Wagner !'An Ordinance to Amend, R~pea] and Renumber Certain Sections of Chapter 8 of Division ] of the Ukiah City Code ReIatin9 to Sales and Use Tax". VARIANCE NO. 3-62 DR. ROBERT WERRA 729 SOUTH DORA STREET: Application for Variance No. 3.62 by Dr. Robert Werra to permit a doctor's office on property located at 729 South Dora Street and accompanyin9 plot plan were reviewed. Donn W~aver was present representing Dr. Werra on beha!f of the app] ication. MINUTES OF THE MF_ETING OF THE COUNCIL OF TH~ CITY OF UKIAH -. NOVEMBER 8, i961 - PAGE 2: The Planning Commission considered this application on October 19, 1961 and recommended the variance be granted subject to the following conditions: 123 ! . That a ny bu i I ding cons t ructed be i n ha rmony wi th the existing architectural design of the medical offices wi thin the same area, and 2. That the variance be exercised within the period of two yea rs, as requested. The City Attorney out he recommended should ned certain additional conditions which be applied to this variance. On a motion by Counci it was unanimously ca prepare a resolution Werra including condi 1man Wagner, seconded by Councilman Runkel, rried the City Attorney be authorized to granting Variance No. 3-62 to Dr.. Robert ti OhS as outlined. PERMIT NO. 12952 GRANTING 20 CU. FT. PER SECOND WATER - STATE WATER RIGHTS BOARD: (Application No. 157Ob~): The Council was advise Boa rd of Permit No. !2 second water to be div each year under City's d of receipt from the State Water Rights 952 granting the City 20 Cu. ft. per erted from January 1 to December 31 of Application No. ]570/~. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES -- LOIS COOK FOR RHOBY COOK - ~9.00: On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried claim for damages by Lois Cook for injuries claimed to have occurred to Rhoby Cook at the Municipal Swimming Pool totalling $9.00, be denied. PROTEST TO SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - MUNICIPAL CLUB HOUSE: Mrs. Hayes Hickey, President of the Yokayo P.T.A., and lng all elementary school P.T.A.'s within the City, was nized protesting the sale of alcoho]ic beverages at the Club House. represent- recog- Munici pal WAUGH LANE DRAINAGE PROBLEM: Mr. Glen Burger was recognized protesting that maintenance work done by the City on the Waugh Lane drainage di tch has aggravated the problem and is hurting him financially as he cannot obtain renters because of the hazard to children. It was pointed out to Mr. Burger that the approximate cost of installing culvert in the drainage ditch would be $20,000 and funds are not ava] ]able for such a project at this time. P.G. & E. NEGOTIATIONS: Officials from P.G. & E. were in attendance and presented for Council consideration their "Analysis of City Manager's Report on Pacific Gas and Electric Company Proposal to Lease City- owned Electric and Gas Facili tiesl'.. COUNCILMAN RUNKEL: Mr. Runkel reported a complaint that the street sweeper has not been cleaning Perkins Street. ADJOURNMENT: .-~s there was no further the meeting adjourned at regular business, Mayor 9:35 P .~l. MAYOR A T,T.)T E ST: C I TY CLERK Sma I 1 ey · ?/ declared