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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-22-614O MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 22,~,, 1961,: ............ The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Councilman Smalley as Acting Mayor in the absence of Mayor Buxton, Councilmen Runkel, Banker, and Wagner present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: __ On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried the minutes of March 15, 1961 be approved as corrected. OAK MANOR SUBDV. - LABOR Ah~ MATERIAL LIEN: · , Mr. John Golden was recognized advising the Council that his client, Richard Mattern, holds a labor and material lien on a portion of Oak Manor Subdivision on which the improvements have not been accepted by the City. Mr. Golden pointed out that the lien is not enforceable, however, requested the Council decline acceptance of the improvements until such time as the lien has been satis- fied. The City Manager and City Attorney were instructed to discuss this matter with the subdivider. APPOINTMENT OF DONB SAULSBURY AS POLICE CHIEF: __ The City Manager announced the appointment of Mr. Donn Saulsbury as Police Chief to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Chief George Smith. Mr. Saulsbury will report on duty April 20, 1961 subject to minor adjustment if required. ACTUARIAL REPORT RE PROPOSED EMP,LOYEE_S' RETIREMENT SYSTEM: A letter from the State Employees' Retirement System accompanied by the Consulting Actuaries' report was re- viewed by the City Manager. Copies will be distributed to the Council for further stud~. The cost of the study, as per contract dated January l~, 1961, is $318.75. DISCUSSION RE FLOOD CONTROL BENEFITS FOR MAJOR DRAINAGE PROJECT: ,, The Council was advised by the City Manager that Federal Funds are available for certain flood control projects. He requested authority to investigate the conditions under which the City would be eligible for these benefits. The diversion of Gibson Creek into Orr Creek was cited as a major drainage project on which a feasibility study could be made to determine eligibility under this program. The City Manager was instructed to inquire if the City would comply for Federal assistance and under what conditions. DISCUSSION RE COUNTY COOPERATION IN ESTABLISHING HOUSE NUMBERING SYSTEM OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS: , Postmaster Briggs was recognized concurring with the City Manager's remarks concerning the need for establishing a house numbering system outside the City Limits which would comply with the City's numbering system. The Fire Depart- ment's problem in answering fire calls outside the City was specifically called to the attention of the Council. Mr. Briggs related the problems created by inadequate numbering and suggested an overall numbering system be dev- eloped for the Ukiah Valley. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - M~CH 22: 1961 - PAGE 2: The City Manager was authorized to contact the Board of Supervisors relative to County cooperation in establish- ing a numbering system. REQUEST FOR ASSIGNMENT OF FILBEN AIRPORT ·SHOP LEASE TO FRANK PRENTICE: A letter from Herbert B. Filben of Fil's Aircraft Service was read proposing that Ace Aerial Service, due to its rapid expansion, be allowed to assume his lease on Shop Building No. 2. Mr. Frank Prentice was 'present on behalf of Ace Aerial Service. Due to the fact that all interested parties were not present and pertinent information was not available, no action was taken by the Council at this time. This proposal will be considered by the Council ~at the next regular me ettng. POLICY ESTABLISHED RE PENDING LEGISLATURE: The City Manager requested the Council establish a policy concerning pending legislature requiring immediate action. He pointed out occasions when action must be taken prior to the regular Council meeting. Members of the Council were of the opinion that a special meeting should be called in cases of legislature requiring immediate action. REQUEST FOR /VARIANCE 7-61 JAMES B. MASSENGILL, M. D. 717 S0. DORA S~EET Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting~held March~16, 1961 were reviewed concerning Variance Application ?-61 by James B. Massengill, M. D. to permit the existing res- idential R-1 property at 717 So. Dora to be used for a professional medical office. It was the recommendation of the Commission that the variance be granted. Evidence submitted with the application was reviewed by the City Council. There were no written or verbal protests to the granting of the variance. On a motion, by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Ba~ker', it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting variance No. 7-61 to James B. Massengill, M. D. subject to the following conditions: 1. That off-street parking be provided in the rear of the building providing parking for 8 vehicles served by a circular paved driveway. 2. That depressed driveway entrances be constructed at the curb line built according to City specifications. 3. That curb, gutter and sidewalk be installed along the street frontage according to City specifications. That a full concrete foundation be placed under the building prior to occupancy and that foundation and all other remodeling be in accordance with the 1958 edition of the Uniform Building Code. 5. That building may encroach not to exceed 1 1/2 feet into the required 20 foot front set-back. 6. That variance be put into effect within one year from the date of approval. WAIVER OF LICENSE FEE FIRE DEPT. SPONSORED CARNIVAL: ,, , On a motion by Councilman ~agner, seconded by Councilman Runkel, it"'was unanimously carried that the license fee be waived for a Fire Department sponsored carnival to be presented by Foley and Burke May 23rd through May 27th. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 22, ,19.61 - PAGE DISCUSSION RE MERGER OF UKIAH GARBAGE DISPOSAL WITH FRINGE AREA: The Council was requested to consider the conditions under which the Ukiah Garbage Disposal would operate in a merger with the fringe area collection service. It was pointed out that the City has been presented with a partnership agreement between Rueben Hohnstein and Marvin Bowen. The City Manager and City ~Attorney were instructed to pre- pare a new contract and ordinance covering the garbage disposal operation. COUNCILMAN RUNKEL: 1. Mr. Runkel suggested members of the Council accompany him on a tour of the disposal area to acquaint them with certain existing conditions which he felt should be corrected. 2. Mr. Runkel again reminded the Council of the hazardous condition created by the dip on Clay and Oak Streets. He reported an incident of a broken automobile spring at this intersection. The City Engineer suggested under- ground drainage to take excess~.ve water to the drain south of Seminary and will present additional infor- mation on the project at a future meeting. CITY MANAGER: ~Due to a death in the family, Mr. Cash reported that he will be out of the City March 23rd. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further'regular business, Acting Mayor Smalley, declared'the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. ATTEST: