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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIn 01-04-61MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 4~ 1961 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Buxton, Councilmen Smalley, Runkel, Banker and Wagner present. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, "it waJs 'unanimously carried Payroll Warrants in the amount of $26,338.67 be approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Wagner, i"t wa's unanimously carried the minutes of December 28, 1960 be approved as corrected. APPROVAL OF C. P. S. WARRANT: On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Runkel, it was unanimously, carried C. P. S. Warrant No. 618 be approved in the amount of943'1.3~ REPORT ON ANTI-LITTER ORDINANCE: The City Attorney reported having prepared an anti-litter ordinance which was submitted to the League of California Cities for an opinion. In reply, it was the opinion of the League that it is doubtful that an ordinance could be drafted which would not conflict with the State Law. Under State Law if the activity is punishable as a misdemeanor the local authorities could issue a citation for such violation. The Council was advised by ~he City Attorney not to attempt an anti-litter ordinance that would compete with State Law. HEARING BEFORE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS - CITY OF UKIAH v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY; FONES: The City Attorney reported receiving a notice from the District Court of Kppeals that arguments will be presented in the case of the City of Ukiah v. Board of Trustees of the Ukiah Municipal Library; Fones, in Sacramento on Thursday, February 16, 1961. RESOLUTION 61-34 ACCEPTING GRANT AND DEDICATION OF STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENT - JOHN & OPAL 5LAYFIELD: On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Wagner, it was unanimously carried Resolution 61-34 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Accepting Grant and Dedication of Storm Drainage Easement - John and 0pal Mayfield". SUMMARY OF 1960 CALENDAR YEAR GENERAL WORK PROGRAM: _ A summary prepared by the City Manager was reviewed outlining accomplishments during the 1960 calendar year. DATE OF EXAMINATION FOR POLICE CHIEF: Mr. Cash reported that he has been advised by the State Personnel Board that the examination for Police Chief will be given on February 3rd. It is planned to schedule the examination in the southern part of the State as well as in Ukiah. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 4J 1961 - 2 - RESOLUTION No. 61-35 A~ENDING GAS ~ TEE CHARGE: On a_ motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 61-35 be adopted "Amedding Gas Meter Charge'' eliminating charge for commercial gas meter installations. FAIRGROUNDS DRAINAGE PROBLEM: A letter from James Tocher, Secretary-Manager of the 12th Dist- rict Agricultural Ass'n was read requesting a meeting with members of the Council concerning drainage problems at the Fairgrounds to be held January 10, 1961. Although there is a definite problem on the fairgrounds amount- ing to a major amount of work, it was the City Manager's opinion the 12th District Agricultural Association should propose a suggested solution. The Council was in general agreement and authorized the City Manager to attend the meeting and express the Council's feelings in the matter. INSPhCTION OF CITY WATER SYSTEM- STATE DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH: The City Council was advised of a report from the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering, State Department of Public Health to the effect that a recent inspection of the City's water system revealed it to be in excellent sani~ary condition and compli- menting the water department personnel on its adequate records of operation and general housekeeping. COUNCILMAN RU~KEL: 1 Mr. Bunkel requested that the Council bc,~r~0~g ,t~ up to on activities of City forces doing sewer£work aIong the State Highway North of the City Limits. It was reported that the work is being done under the contract agreement entered into at the time the Sanitation District System began operations. The work is required because of soon to be constructed freeway facilities. The City will be paid the total construction cost by the District and the State Division of Highways will in tttrn reimburse the District. . Mr. Hunkel asked what progress had been made in investigating the dirty water complaint of E. G. Gschwend, N. Bush St., which was previously reported to the Engineering Department. Mr. Kruth reported that on checking it was discovered that this party is o~-a water rights and is receiving free water from the City through an old dilapidated line and it is felt that the problem is the responsibility of the property owner rather than the City's. . Mr. Hunkel reported that residents on Cherry Avenue and Cherry Street think there should be a street light at the corner of Cherry and State Streets. COUNCILMAN SMALLEY: l. . Mr. Smalley reported the street light burned out at Ford and Myron Streets. Councilman Smalley inquired of the progress of the C. H. P. pistol range at the old Sewage Treatment Plant and Mr. Cash reported he had heard no~hing further in this regard. . Mr. Smalley also questioned if the City Manager had received a reply to his letter to Mr. Nipper concerning the Oak Manor Subdivision extension of ti~e and Mr. Cash reported he had not received a reply. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY ~, 1961 -3- CITY MANAGER MISC. REPORTS: lo Mr. Cash informed the Council that work has begun at the old sewage treatment plant of leveling dikes in preparing the ground for tree planting. 2, It was also reported by Mr. Cash that the City Attorney is preparing final papers in connection with the Humphrey pro- perty, Gobbi Street widening project. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further regular business, Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. after which the Council re- convened in closed personnel session. ATTEST: '- CI~g'-cLF~K ........