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Home My WebLink AboutMin 07-12-61MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH- JULY 1.2, 1961 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. wi th Mayor Smalley, Councilmen Runkel and Wagner present. Councilmen Banker and Buxton were ab- sent. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Runkel, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants for the pay period June 15th to June 30th in the amount of $28 049 30 be approved. ' ' ' APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Runkel, it was unanimously carPied the minutes of July 5, 1961 be approved as corrected. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE $4,100 TO SHELLEY CORPORA TI ON (NOKOMIS ACRES SUBDIVISION): _ On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried the City Treasurer be authorized to endorse a Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $4,000 and Warrant #1635 in the amount of $100 be approved for payment to Sheliey Corporation to cover improvements satisfactorily completed in Nokomis Subdivision to date. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO FIX WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES: The Council consented to hold a public hearing at 8:15 P.M. July 19, 1961 to fix weed abatement charges pursuant to Resolution No. 61-63. The Clerk was authorized to publish notice of said hearing and to post the report of the Dir- ector of Public Works on the door of the Council Chambers for public inspection. COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8;10 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 62-2 ADOPTING OFFICIAL BUDGET FOR YEAR 1961-62.. COUNCILMAN BANKER ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:12 P.M. Mayor Smalley declared Public Hearing re 1961-62 Budget open at 8:10 P.M. There were no persons present on behalf of the budget or protesting it s adoption. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 62-2 be adopted "Resolution Adopting Official Budget for Year 1961- 62" and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized'to sign same. RESOLUTION NO. 62-3 ADJUSTING COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO THE CITY MANAGER: On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 62-3 be adopted "Resolution Adjusting Compensation to Be Paid to the City Manager" and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to si gn same. GLEN BURGER - RE DRAINAGE PROBLEM ON WAUGH LANE: Mr. Burger, present concerning the Waugh Lane drainage pro- blem, was informed that funds have been provided in the 1961- 62 budget for certain corrective work to the drainage ditch MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - JULY 12, 196i - PAGE 2 adjacent to his property. According to the City Manager the County would be requested to clean the portion of the ditch outside the City Limits. Mr. Burger expressed concern that removal of debris from the ditch would further widen and deepen the channel and create an erosion problem. He suggested al so that the guard constructed of rotted rail road ties be replaced or repaired. PUBLIC HEARING RE WEED AND RUBBLE ABATEMENT (SECOND PROGRAM).- Public Hearing was declared open by Mayor Smalley at 8:45 P.M. regarding weed and rubble abatement. Assessor's Certification of List of Names and Addresses of Owners of Described properties dated June 29, 1961 was fi led with the Mayor along with a statement from the County Assessor stating the charge for preparing the list to be in the sum of $10.OO. Affidavit of mai ling of the City Clerk and Affidavit of posting of the Director of Public Works was fi led wi th the Mayor along with a certified list of properties described in Resol- ution No. 61-75 which have complied wi th the order of the Council. The Mayor declared that properties described in the list filed by the Director of Public Works be stricken from the resolution as corrected by the Assessor's Certified List. Property owners desiring to make objections were requested to ri se and be recognized by the Chair. Mr. Anton Niderost, 335 Washington Avenue reported that he had abated the weeds on his property by burning but was unable to burn the star thistles in a certain area. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the Council over-rule the objections of Mr. Niderost and his property remain on the i i st. The Director of Public Works will be requested to check Mr. Niderost's property. RESOLUTION ORDERING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WI TH THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS AND RUBBLE: On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 62-4 be adopted "Resolution Ordering Director of Public Works to Proceed with the Abatement of Weeds and Rubble" and auth- orizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. DISCUSSION OF PROBLEM OF HORSES BEING KEPT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS: Mrs. Merle W. Morgan, 144 Clara Avenue, Ukiah, was recognized requesting action be taken by the Council to abate a nuisance created by horses being kept on Maple Avenue. Mrs. Morgan was informed that the present corrals meet with the require- ments of the Health Department and a report from the Health Inspector stated that the State Law had not been violated. It was also reported that the owner of the horses has not violated any city ordinances. Mr. Ernest L. Powell of 798 Maple Avenue was also recognized protesting the nuisance created by the animals. MINUTES OF. TI3E MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - JULY 12, 1~)61 - PAGE. 3 Dave Long, of the County Health Department reported that Health and Safety Code requires horses be kept 20' away from a dwelling, and this law has been complied with by the owners. the His suggestion was that the Council consider the adoption of an ordinance requiring anyone who has animals within the City I_imits have a permit. There is no fee for the permit and it may be withdrawn based on complaints that the animals are a nuisance. The Council requested Mr. Long provide the City Attorney wi th a copy of this ordinance for review and recommendations. EMPLOYEES' HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE: The City Manager requested and was by the Council for the purpose of various hospitalization insurance pl~yees. granted additional time giving further study to plans offered City em- REQUEST BY ATI;~II, NSON.CONST. B. COMPANY TO PURCHASE CITY WATER: The Council was advised of a reque'st by Atchinson Construction Company to purchase water from the City for the freeway con~ struction. The construction company proposes to build a loading platform with a storage tank to hold 5,000 gallons. The requirements will be in the neighborhood of 4 million gal Ions per month. It was noted that the Millview Water District has insufficient water to supply their needs. Although it is proposed to build the loading platform off the street, mud and dust would create a problem, according to the City Manager. The feasibility of using water well #1 to supply their needs was discussed as this water is presently unfit for domestic use. No action was taken pending further Ma na ge r. DEDICATION OF WILDLIFE DEVELOPMENT-LAKE MENDOCINO: investigation by the City Members of the Council were invited to attend the dedication of the Wildlife Development at Lake Mendocino to be held July 29, 1961. COLLECTION OF DOUBTFUL UTILITY ACCOUNTS: On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be granted authority to use collection methods as he deems proper for the collection of doubtful utility accounts. It was the City Manager's be paid on a weekly basis. USE OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BY THE DIVISION OF FORESTRY: suggestion that doubtful accounts The Council was advised that the Division of Forestry is presently operating from the Municipal Airport and a formal agreement will be prepared to cover this operation. COUNCILMAN RUNKEL: , Mr. Runkel questioned the fact that the Forestry Department was going to do some strip burning in the hills southwest of the City. The Council was informed that a fi re trail may be cut through City. and County property but no further progress was made on the/burning. strip- MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH- JULY 12, 1~61 - PAGE 4: · Mr. Runkel reported complaints regarding dust on Jones Street and South Helen. · It was suggested that the drain ditch behind the Mendocino Medical Center be cleaned out. COUNCILMAN BANKER: Mr. Banker also reported complaints regarding dust on Barbara, Mae, Carolyn and Jones Streets. Mr. Runkel suggested that private easements on Mae, presently in a hazardous fire hydrants should be moved into Carolyn and Barbara as they are location for pedestrian traffic. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further regular business, Mayor Smalley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. /~/ HAYOR, - / ATTEST: ×o '. C I TY $5