HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-03-61MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY 3~, 1~61.
The City Council convened in regular session ~n the
Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Smalley,
Councilmen Runkel and Wagner present. Councilmen
Buxton and Banker were absent.
APPROV~L OF WARRANTS:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
lunkel, it was unanimously carried Payroll '~arrants in
the amount of i[127,042.94 be approved for the pay period
April 1~ to April 30, 1961.
~0n a.. motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
~Jsgner, it was unanimously carriedGeneral War, rant payable
to C. P. S. in the amount of $431.34, be approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Councilman ~agner, seconded by Councilman
Runkel, it was unanimously carried the minutes of April
26, 1961 be approved as corrected.
RESOLUTION NO. 61-66 SUPPORTING
S. ~. 1031 (Restoration of doctrine
_of governmental immunity.):
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Runkel, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 61-65
be adopted "Resolution Supporting S. B. 1031" (Restoration
of doctrine of governmental immunity) and the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to sign same.
ABANDON~NT OF ALLEY BETWEEN
LIVE OAK AND HAZEL STREETS:
It was reported by the City Attorney that the law regarding ~
vacation of streets provides that a resolution of intent
to vacate be adopted and a public hearing be held by the
Council.
According to the City Engineer there is presently a power
line into the alley and it was his suggestion a public
utility easement be reserved by the City should the Council
see fit tp vacate the street. Members of the Council con-
curred with this suggestion and authorized the City Attorney
to proceed with the preparation of a resolution of intent
to vacate the alley between Live Oak and Hazel Streets for
presentation at the next regular meeting.
RELEASE OF BONDS -
SPANISH MTN. TELE VI SI ON :
It was the recommendation of the City Attorney that the
City Council comply with a request from Fidelity & Cssualty
Co. of New York that a .p~,000 Fidelity Bond and a $10,000
Surety Bond provided by Spanish Mountain Television be
cancelled inasmuch as new bonds have been issued by Hart-
ford Accident & Indemn_~.ty Co. covering the operation under
Transcontinent Communications Systems, Inc.
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Runkel, it was unanimously carried Fidelity and Casualty
Company bonds No. S-10819~4 and a-10819~ be cancelled
as reco~,~ended by the City Attorney, covering the op-
eration of ~ipanish Mountain Television by Gerrold Elect-
ronics Corporation.
MINUfTES OF THE ~0tNCIL 07 THE CITY 0F UKIAH MAY 3, lq61 PAGE 2:
£UPPOPT OF A. B. 1075
UTILITY USE TAX
The
~ouncil was advised that=~.'~ ~. 1705' concerning utility
use tax ~xemptions wili be heard ~av hth, and it wa~ the
City Attorney's recommendation a tele~ram be sent to
legislators requesting their support. The members of the
Council c oncar~d with the . .
,~ City Attorney's recorm~endation
YARIAi~CE AI?L!CATION No. 8-60/61
bR. KEN~ETii E. COLLINS - PINE
AND SCOTT STREETS:
The City Manager reviewed armance Application ~. 60/61
Y D to construct a 2~, x 16'
by Kenneth: E. Collins,
~ .~ ~oining
~oom attached to h~_s garag~ within 2' of th~ ad~
property lln~ and within I~.' of a n~i~<hbor's garag~ wall
on property located at 60~ ?~. PJn~
COUNCILYlAN BANKER AYPI\~D A~ THIS ~0INT IN T_~{E MEETIhG - ~.:20 P.M.
Also reviewed was the Planning Commission Minutes of
april 20, lO61 in which the Commission unanimously
recommended the var~.ance Be granted subject to the con-
dition that a minimum of ~' clearance to the rear property
line be maintained.
Dr. Collins was present on behalf of his application. There
were no written or verbal protests submitted. One written
declaration of non-protest was received from George Ward
adjacent orooerty owner.
/~fter. cons~derabie.~ discussion Councilman ~ ~agner made a
motion Variance Application No. 8-60/61 be granted as
requested by ~r. Collins subject to the following cond-
itions:
1. Wall within 2' of property line must be constructed
of 4 hour fire resistant material.
2. Area between proposed building and existing neighboring
garage be cemented~to prevent weed growth.
3. No openings be allowed in the east wall.
Any esves within 30" of adjacent structure be fully fire
resistant.
Councilman Wagner's motion died for lack of a second.
There was further discussion during which the City Attorney
recom~mended that, should a variance be grantsd to Dr. Collins,
it include a variance from the 40% building site area and
from the reqUirement that the proposed building, as an
accessory building, be at least 10' from the main building.
Due to the fact that consideration by both the Planning Comm-
ission and the Council was by less than the full membership
of each body, it was formally agreed that this variance be
referred back to the Planning Commission for further study
and recomm~endation.
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ROADWAY:
The Council was advised that in the plans for the freeway
it is proposed to construct an overpass as access to the
sewase treatment plant. The State Division of Highways
has requested the treatment plant road be dedicated to
public use and re-named. It was the City Manager's re-
commendation this road be offered to the County for ded-
ication as a County road.
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
~agner, it was unanimously carried the sewage treatment plant
road be offered to the County for dedication as a
County road.
CALVERAS COU~TY I~TER~ATIONAL
FROG .JUMP MAY 18th:
~ ,
A letter was reading inviting the Mayor to part-
icipate in the Mayor's frog jump at the Calveras
County Fair to be held May l~th.
WATER SERVICE TO ZIMMERMAN
PROPERTY - BRUSH & N. STATE:
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Council-
man Banker, it was unanimously carried the City Eng-
ineer be authorized to install a 6 inch para~el water
main and necessary fire hydrant to provide service to
the Zi~erm~n property on ~. State and Brush Streets in
lieu of crossing State Street with an indtvddual service.
COUNCILMAN RONKEL:
1. Mr. Runkel commented on the hazard created in case of fire by
traffic being held up by the Northwestern Pacific hailroad re-
portedly for ~ minutes at the Gobbi Street crossing. Mr. Cash
reported that this matter is being investigated.
2. Upon inquiry concerning who was acting as Recreation Director,
Mr. Runkel was informed that Don Yates has charge of maintenance
and Win Howe, Golf Pro is supervising activities at the clubhouse.
MAYOR SMALLEY:
Mayor Smalley commented on the League Meeting held at
Hamilton Field and reported attendance by 21 represent-
atives from Ukiah.
Ii~VITATIOI~ TO NATIONAL
ASS'N. OF HOUSING RE-
DEVELOPMENT LUNCHEON:
An invitation was extended to t he Mayor and members of
the Council to attend a luncheon with Governor Prown on
May 23rd to be presented by the National Association of
Mousing Redevelopment.
ADJOURNmeNT:
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Smalley,
declared the meeting aS journed at 9:~0 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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