HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 06-21-61MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
~1: - JUNE
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M.~ with Mayor Smalley, Councilmen Runkel,
Buxton, and Wagner present. Councilman Banker was absent.
A_PPR.OV. AL OF MI.NUTES:
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_On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Buxt0n' 'it'--was unanimously carried the minutes of June 14,
1961 be approved as corrected.
_APPROVA. L. OF ~ARRANT. S~{
0.n a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman
wagner, it'~as unanimously~-carried Payroll Warrants for the
period of June 1 to 15th in the amount of $26,829 87, be
approved. '
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
Wagne~r, it'~was unanimously carried General Warrants in the
amount of $13,854-.86, be approved..
REPORT ON AIR TRAFFIC
,,ORIGIN~A.TING IN UKIAH:
The City Attorney reported receiving a third report from C. A. B.
concerning air passenger traffic originating from the Ukiah
Airport. This report, for the 12 month period ending March
31, 1961, indicated that 2-~48 air passengers originated at
Ukiah. The minimum, according to C.A.B., should be 5 passengers.
PETITION PROTESTING TRAFFIC HAZARD
C_O~RNER OF MAI.N A...ND P.ERKINS STR~...,T.$:
A petition containing 32 names was submitted to the Council
protesting .a traffic hazard at the corner of Main and Perkins
Streets created by parking aroumd the Greyhound Bus Depot.
It was Chief Saulsbury, s recommendation that parking be
eliminated in front of the Bus Depot, a red zone be in-
dicated for the first 20' on the west side of the Bus Depot
followed by a loading zone. The Council concurred with the
Chief'~s recommendation.
REQUEST BY SANTA FE TO MEET
WITH THE CITY COUNCIL RE
~I TS,,, .PURC,HA.SE O? WESTERN pAC_I. FI.C:
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The Council was advised ~f a request by Santa Fe to be heard
at the next regular meeting concerning their proposed purchase
of Western Pacific. Members of the 'C0uncil were in .agreement
that time be allowed on the Agenda of ~th$~ June 28th meeting.
CLEN BURGER - RE DRAINAGE
PROBLEM ON WAUGH LANE:
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Mr. Glen Burger was present regarding his request at the last
meeting that the City take necessary step~ to correct the~
drainage problem in Waugh Lane. ~
Mr. Burger was advised by the City Manager that the origin
of the water creating the nuisance has been traced, however,
as yet a satisfactory solution has not been reached and
additional time will be required to study the problem.
ACTION DEFERRED ON REQUEST
TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR AIRPORT
A_DMINISTRATION B,.UI.LDI,NG.:, ~
Inasmuch as the City Attorney has not had an opportunity to
review corrections in the specifications for the Airport
Administration Building, action was deferred one week on the
request for bid call.
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pRESENTATION 07 ~196!-62 BUDGET:
Members of the Council were presented with the 1961-62 Budget
as proposed by the City Manager.
COUNC!, ,LMAN BANKER ARRIVED ,AT THiS, ,~O,!,,NT,' I,,N ,TH_]~ ~TIN.G - 8:30 P,'M:
COUNCILMAN RUNKEL:
1. Mr. Runkel questioned the fact that improvements to Low Gap
Road extended only as far as Bush Street. It was his feeling
that certain maintenance work be done from Bush Street to the
City Limits due to amount of usage as access to the cemetery.
MAYO,.R ..S.MALLEY:
Mayor Smalley remarked on the progress of several major projects
such as curb, gutter and sidewalk on Apple Avenue, Gobbi Street
and Thompson Street and the paving of Gobbi Street from Oak to
Dora which has been completed. He complimented the property
o~ners who have taken part in the curb and gutter program.
_ADJOURNMENT:
ATTEST:
CITY CLEEK
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Smalley de-
clared the race.ting adjourned at 8:~0 P.M. after which the Council
reconvened in a budget session to be followed by a closed
personnel session.