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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH -
SEPTEMBER 27, 1 961
The City Council convened in regular session in the Counci!
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Smalley, Councilmen Runkel,
Buxton, Banker and ':A/agner present. City Clerk Marie Church
was absent. Councilman Banker was appointed City Clerk pro
tem by the Mayor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Councilman '~/agner, seconded by Councilman
Buxton, it was unanimously carried the minutes of September
20, 1961 be approved as corrected.
THE CITY CLERK ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:10 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 545
REGULATING ADVERTI
ADJACENT TO LANDSC
AN ORDINANCE
SING DISPLAYS
APED FREEWAYS:
The C i
Regula
a nd th
ty Attorney read in full Ordinance No. 545 "An Ordinance
ting Advertising Displays Adjacent to Landscaped Freeways"
e Ordinance was introduced by Councilman Banker.
October 4, 1961 was the date set for the second reading and
adoption of this ordinance.
REPORT ON P.U.C. HEARING
RE PACIFIC AIRLINES:
The City Attorney reported attending a P.U.C. hearing in San
Francisco September 21, 1961 regardin9 Pacific Airlines.
Accordin9 to Mr. Irish the investigation disclosed that none
of the rates, operations or practices discussed were in relation
to the City of Ukiah. No decision has been received from
the previous hearin9 regarding freight rate increases. The
September 2]st hearing was continued to December 19th, however,
it was the opinion of the City Attorney that it was not nec-
essary for a representative from the City to be present.
PUBLIC HEARING RE ANNEXATION
NO. 62-1 CONTINUED TO OCT. llth:
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it was unanimously carried public hearing regarding
Annexation No. 62-1 be continued to October l l, 1961 at 8:15
P.M. to be held in the Council Chambers.
APPROVAL OF WARRANT:
On a moti o
Buxton, i t
payable to
the amount
Meet ing to
25, 1961.
n by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
was unanimously carried General Warrant No. 204l
the League of California Cities be approved in
of $75.00 to cover registrations for the League
be held in San Francisco October 22 through October
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - JAMES L. TIPTON
L~794 PALM STREET - SAN DIEGO - $55.00:
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, it was unanimously carried claim for damages submitted
by James L. Ti pton in the amount of $55.00 for damages claimed
to have occurred August 27, 1961 by a City-owned truck back-
lng into the left rear side of his car at Foster's Freeze
Drive-in parking lot, be denied.
PETITION PROTESTING C-2 USE
IN C-L ZONE - TAYLOR LUMBER
SALES 147 WASHINGTON STREET
The City Manager reviewed Variance Application No. 62-2 by
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - SEPTEMBEFJLJ]~)
,,,,2,,7, 1961 - PAGE 2:
Taylor Lumber Sales, 147 Washington Street to permit the
light manufacturi~nbg of materials for pallets Mr. R ~T.
MacDougall, Jr. 1~ Cresta was recognized an~l presenJ:eu a
petition containing sixteen signatures protesting continued
use of the property for purposes not wi thin a C-1 zone.
The Council considered all the factors at hand and determined
that it would be appropriate that the Planning Commission have
an opportunity to review the problem. The Council therefore
declined to take any immediate action on the petition and
suggested the petition be filed with the Planning Commission
along wi th the application for variance.
D I SCU
ARCHI
Al RPO
SSION OF
TECTURAL
RT ADMI N
CONTRACT FOR
SERVICES -
STRATI ON 'BUI LDI NG:
The City
Weaver an
i n connec
Manager reviewed the original contract with Donn
d Associates wi th a statement for architectural fees
tion with the Airport Administration Building.
The Council was advised that under the conditions of the contract
the Architects are entitled to 6% of their estimate of $58,000
or $3,b~80.00. They have received payments in the amount of
$2,200.00 leaving a balance due of $l,280.00.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a supplemental
contract covering revision of the plans and specifications
and rights and duties of parties thereto for presentation at
the next regular meeting. It was further agreed that the
Council consider revisions to the plans and specifications
prior to their being printed as there will be an additional
charge for this service.
TRAINING COURSE IN FI RE
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION:
As a point of information the Council was advised that textbooks
and lessons have been distributed toward initiating a six month
course in Fi re Department Administration. Four fi re department
officers, the City Manager and Di rector of Public Works will
participate in this course.
DELAY IN DELIVERY
OF STREET SWEEPER:
The City Manager reported that the 30 day delivery date specified
by the Holz Company for delivery of the street sweeper has not
been complied wi th and it was his recommendation that if a
satisfactory reply stating the reasons for delay is not forthcoming
the contract be cancelled. The Council concurred wi th this
recommendati on.
COUNCILMAN RUNKEL:
Counc
Perki
the F
i lman Runkel suggested the need of gutter sweeping on
ns Street and North Oak and particularly across from
ire Department on South School Street.
,
In addition, Mr.
in which the Fire
evening.
Runkel commented on the efficient manner
Department conducted a fi re drill this
.
He suggested the City Manager investigate the removal of
two l iveoak trees in the area where the new garage and
shop is to be located at the Municipal Park.
COUNCILMAN BANKER:
Mr. Banker suggested
manner whereby fi re
State Street.
future fi re drills be conducted in a
trucks do not cause traffic problems on
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH -
SEPTEMBER 27.Z_~61 - PAGE ~.:
MAYOR SMALLEY:
Commented on the State Officials congregated on Low Gap Road
viewing the catch basin at the corner of State and Low Gap
which was damaged by truck and bus traffic.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Smalley declared
the meeting adjourned at
ATTEST:
C I TY CLERK
