HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-19-61MI NUTES
1961
OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF UKIAH-
JULY 19,
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Councilmen Wagner, Runkel and Banker
present. Mayor Smalley and Councilman Buxton were absent.
Councilman Wagner acted as Mayor Pro tempore.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS:
On a motion by Councilman Runkel,
it was unanimously carried General
$60,525.90 be al~lbroved. '
seconded by Councilman Banker,
Warrants in the amount of
On a moti on
i t was unan
July 1 st to
by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Runkel,
imously carried Payroll Warrants for the period of
July 15, 1961 be approved in the amount of $28,661.39.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a moti on
i t was unan
approved as
by Councilman Runkel, seconded by
imously carried the minutes of July
submitted by the Clerk.
Councilman Banker,
1 2, 1961 be
PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING
THE KEEPING OF HORSES AND OTHER
LIVESTOCK IN THE CITY LIMITS:
The City Attorney reviewed a suggested form of ordinance which
would regulate the keeping of horses and other livestock within
the City Limits.
Mr. James Toucher was recognized speaking in behalf of horse
owners in the community and protested certain phases of the
ordinance. Also present was Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Oakley and
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Morgan.
Due to the absence of two members of the Council, action on
the proposed ordinance was deferred to the next regular meet-
ing.
RESOL
Of DI
WEED
UTION NO. 62-5 CONFIRMING REPORT
RECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING
ABATEMENT CHARGES ..
Public Hearing on the Director of Public Works' report on
weed abatement charges (1st program) was declared open at
8.'30 P.M. There were no persons present on behalf or express-
ing protest to the report as submitted.
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Runkel,
it was unanimpusly carried Resolution No. 62-5 be adopted and
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution
Confirming Report of Director of Public Works Regarding Weed
Abatement Charges".
JACK DEW OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC
RE WESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD:
Mr. Jack Dew of Southern Pacific was recognized requesting the
Council re-consider its action of supporting Santa Fe's purchase
of Western Pacific Railroad. Also heard were Mr. Henry Dohring
and Mr. Maurice Coffin speaking on behalf of Southern Pacific.
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Wagner,
it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare a resolution rescinding action previously taken support-
ing Santa Fe's proposed purchase of Western Pacific and stating
that the City Council now takes a neutral stand on the matter.
RIGHT-OFF OF
(DELINQUENT)
OF $2,988.18:
UTILITY ACCOUNTS
IN THE AMOUNT
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - JULY
19, 1~61
On a motion by Counci
it was unanimously ca
year ending June 30,
Imam
rri ed
1961
Banker, seconded by Councilman Runkel,
delinquent utility accounts for the
be written off in the amount of $2,988.18.
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BI DS
FOR REPLACEMENT STREET SWEEPER:
On a motion by Counci
it was unanimously ca
City Clerk be authori
ment street sweeper,
1961.
lman Banker, seconded by Councilman Runkel,
rried specifications be approved and the
zed to call for sealed bids for a replace-
bi ds to be opened at 2:00 P.M. August 15,
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
REQUEST TO ABANDON STOCK CORRAL:
The Council was advised of a letter from the Public Utilities
Commission to the effect that Northwestern Pacific Railroad
Company has expressed intention to abandon the stock corral
at Ukiah effective August 15, 1961 as there is no present nor
forseeable need in the future for this facility.
There was no protest expressed by the Council to the abandonment
of the corral.
STATE COMPENSATION DIVIDEND POLICY
YEAR ENDING 7-1-60 ($1,953.44):
The City Manager reported receipt of a dividend check in
amount of $1,953.44 from the State Compensation Insurance
for the policy year ending July 1, 1960.
the
Fund
MEETING RE MARKETING
OF I NTERTIE POWER FROM
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST:
Mr. Cash reported that a representative of the Municipal Electric
Association was in attendance at the meeting in Portland regard-
ing the marketing of intertie power from the Pacific Northwest
and a detailed report will be forthcoming in the very near
futu re.
AREA ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT ACT:
It was also reported by the City Manager that a Federal represent-
ative will be in Ukiah within the very near future concerning
the area economic development act.
LEAGUE MEETING - EUREKA
SATURDAY.. JULY 29, 1961:
Members of the Council were reminded of reservations for the
North Bay Division, League of California Cities.meeting to be
held in Eureka, July 29, 1961.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further regular business, Acting Mayor Wagner
declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
C I TY C L E~RK
MAY O'R ~'FRO" 'I'E-M
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