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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-25-61MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 2~. 1961.. The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Nayor Buxton, Councilmen Runkel, Smalley, Banker and Wagner present. .~PPROVAL OF MINUTES: on. a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Banker, i't'Was unanimously carried the minutes of January 18, 1961 be approved as corrected. RESOLUTION NO. 61-46 APPOINTING MEMBER TO PLAN~ING COMMISSION - WALTER GEORGE: On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 61-46 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Appointing Member to the Planning Commission - Walter George". 0RDINA~CE ~0. .538 ACCEPTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 13522 OF THE PENAL CODE RELATING TO TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT 0FFICERS: On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Runk'el, it was unanimously carried Ordinance No. 538 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Ordinance Accepting the Requirements of Section 13522 of the Penal Code Relating to Training of Law Enforcement 0f£icers". REPORT ON LAW PERTAINING T 0 SIGNS: i, i i i ~1 Il J ~ __ The City Attorney reported that there is a State Law provision that signs within view of public highways must be licensed, however, the State Law provision is not applicable within the corporate limit of cities. REPORT ON PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR AUTO RENTALS, NECESSITY OF LICEnSInG & AMEh~DMENT TO FILBEN LEASE TO PERMIT DEALERSHIP FOR AIRCRAFT PARTS AND SUPPLIES: The City Attorney reported that he has prepared an agree- ment to cover the auto rental operation from the Filben shop at the Airport which is in the nature of a concession agreement. He has also prepared an amendment to the exist- ing lease with Mr. Filben to permit the sale of aircraft parts and supplies. As Mr. Filben has not had an opport- unity to review these documents formal action was deferred to the next regular meeting. DIGHTMAN GRAZING LEASE: i, ! i i i1 i 111 i il i _, __ In conferring with Mr. Warren Dightman, the City Attorney reported he has proposed to supply materials, built and maintain approximately 2,800 feet of fence at the City Dump area if the City will in turn provide him grazing privileges for one year rent free and charge him at the rate of $300.00 per year thereafter. An agreement will be drawn up by the City Attorney to execute a lease with Mr. Dightman for use of property at the City Dump for grazing purposes and presented to the Council at the next regular meeting for formal action. THREE PHASE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH P. G. & E. FOR AIRPORT SHOP BUILDING N0. 2: The City Manager requested action be deferred regarding MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 2~. 19.61: p. 2. a three phase service agreement with P. G. & E. for Airport Shop Bldg. No. 2 pending further investigation. SIDEWALK LOCATION - NOKOMIS ACRES SUBDV. UNIT NO. 2: On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Wag~e~,- it was unanimously carried the City Engineer be authorized to grant permission to subdivider to vary from the improvement plan in Nokomis Acres Subdivision Unit No. 2 so as to install sidewalk 6 feet from the curb face on Marwen Drive so as to leave a 6 foot planter strip'between the curb and sidewalk upon the following conditions: 1. That subdivider grant an easement throughout the subdivision for the public right to pass over the area covered by the new location of the sidewalk. 2. That subdivider agree to install the same type of sidewalk location and construction throughout the subdivision on both sides of Marwen Drive. DISCUSSION OF METHODS OF CORRECTING STREET DEFICIEECIES AND ROAD DF~ICIENCIES: The City Manager requested the Council consider the position they wish to take with regard a communication from the League of California Cities concerning methods of correcting city street and county road deficiencies. Four possible methods were suggested as follows: 1. Raise the motor vehicle license fee from $2.00 to $3.oo. 2. Increase Gas Tax l~ per gallon. 3. Increase user tax to produce an equivalent amount of revenue. 4. Any combination of the above. This matter was discussed at some length, however, no formal action was taken. RESERVATION FOR LEAGUE MEETING IN SANTA ROSA - SAT. JAN. 28: _ Members of the CounCil were requested to submit reservations for the League of Calif. Cities Meeting to be held in Santa Rosa, Saturday, January 28th. LETTER FROM CALIF. FEDERATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB: , The Council was advised of receipt of a letter from the Business & Professional Women's Club expressing apprec- iation for the courtesies extended their group during their recent winter conference in Ukiah. APPROVAL OF WARRANT: On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried Warrant ~962 payable to the State Bar of Calif. be approved in the amount of $37.00. FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT: Copies of the Fire and Police department Annual Report were distributed to the Council for review. COUNCIL RUNKEL: 1. Mr. Runkel suggested minor street repair work be done in fromt of the J. C. Penney Store on School St. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 2~.. 1961: P. 3... 2. Mr. ?.unkel suggested the City attempt to obtain add- itional property for Perkins Street widening prior to the construction of the new building on the corner of Perkins and State Streets, if it appears feasible. COUNCILMAN SMALLEY: 1. Councilman Smalley commented on the number of accidents occurring at the corner of Oak and Smith and suggested something be done to correct the matter. A traffic count will be taken on this corner to determine traffic movement and the Yield signs will be checked for visibility. MAYOR BUXTON: · ,, , , , Mayor Buxton commented on the outstanding program pre- sented at the Rotary Club honoring Chief Smith on his retirement. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further regular business, Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK '