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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/17/198627 MINUTES OF A GENERAL PLAN HEARING PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1986 ~A °~~ ROLL CALL: 3:00 p.m. ~' PRESENT: Davis, ,Sobel, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei ABSENT: None COMMUNITY,CHARACTER. ` The Council Reviewed the Community Character section of the General Plan . GENERAL COMMENTS The Council made the following suggestions regarding the General Plan text: * Where ever possible express current "problem" situations and related corrective goals in a positive manner * There should be a good index, perhaps to include a numbering system for each of the chapters with the related Goals, Objectives, Programs, and Policies also using the specific chapter number; i. e. Community Character (III) , Objective III-a, Goal III-1, Program III - (1) , Policy III - 1 * Change the reference "old east" Petaluma (which refers to the area between the Petaluma River and U.S. Highway 101) to "central" * The General Plan will be reviewed by the Council every five years within the context of changing policies, community values and political circumstances to see if the plan is still "in-step" and applicable to existing conditions. * The City will develop an ordinance that will protect the aesthetics of hillsides and ridgelines as development occurs. The intent is to allow development to occur in these locations if the landscaping, architecture color and other features are sensitive to the surrounding community. zs * The General Plan is intended as a fluid, working document as - opposed to being a document which is "cast in stone" ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. ,. ATTEST : ,. ~' ~ „ Cit Clerk Patricia E. Bernard 1 1 1 November 17 1986 7:00 p.m. b4INUTE5 OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, NOVEIv1BER 17, 1986 AppvwccQ cis sub„,,;-4-kd !2- (_ g (o a8-A ROLL CALL: 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Davis, Sobel, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice I~4ayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MINUTES: The October 27, November 5, and November 10, 1986 minutes were approved. CONSENT CALENDAR e. o owing items were approved by the adoption of a single motion which was introduced by Vice Mayor Tencer and seconded by Brian Sobel. AYES: .Davis, Sobel, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, - Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei NOES: None ABSENT : None RESO. 86-300 NCS CLAIMS AND BILLS RESO. 86-301 NCS COMPLETION FIRE TRAINING TOWER Reso. 86-301 NCS accepting substantial completion of the fire training tower located at Corona Road and North McDowell Blvd. It was noted. . the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony are scheduled for December 11, 1986. RESO. 86-302 NCS BOND .PARK Reso. 86-302 NCS accepting completion of Bond Park. RESO. 86-303 NCS WATER FIELD OFFICE Reso. 86-303 NCS accepting completion of the Water Field Office fire damage repair. * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 1 28=8" November 17, 1986 7:00 p.m. RESO. 86-304 NCS POLICE CHIEF Reso. 86-304 NCS consenting to and approving the appointment of Dennis E. DeWitt as Police Chief. Introduced by Michael Davis, seconded by Brian Sobel AYES: Davis, Sobel, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei NOES: None ABSENT: None City Manager's OATH OF OFFICE POLICE CHIEF City Clerk, Pat Bernard, administered the Oath. of Office to Dennis DeWitt as Police Chief. After the. Council congratulated Dennis, Chief DeWitt expressed his appreciation of the honor and of the support, of•, the Police Officers . SPARC* AWARDS The following were presented awards for excellence in architectural design and neighborhood compatibility and enrichment: Project: Meridie Langdon Casa del Oro III Rio Nido Way / Sartori Circle by Leonard Jay Development Category (Residential Subdivision;) Tim Kellgren, Dick Lieb (Enrichment of a Residen-~ Petaluma Ecumenical Projects tial Neighborhood by a 1275 Lindberg Lane Higher Density., Project) by Petaluma Ecumenical Projects Mrs . Magliulo Magliulo Residence 451 Amber Way by Wayne and Dianne Magliulo Petaluma City Cafe (now Alfred's) 17 Keller Street by Al Petri/Michael Scott Park Place Medical Buildings 1456-1476 Professional Drive by Young America Homes Nila Johnson The Creamery Store 621 Western Avenue by Co-op Creamery (Single-Family Dwelling) (Commercial Bldg.. Alteration) (Commercial .Development.) (Attractive Presentation of an Industrial Facility,) *SPARC -Site Plan Architectural Review Committee f] 2 November 17, 1986 7:00 p.m. 'SIGN MAKING MACHINE DONATION The City Council gratefully accepted the donation machine from Tavenner & Sons. This machine will make metal signs up to a dimension of four feet completion rate of 50 signs an hour. The value X9,.500.00. •'~ - G of a sign making allow the City to by six feet at a of the machine is ORD. I-666 NCS -ADOPT "A" STREET HISTORICAL DISTRICT Adopt Ord. 1666 NCS establishing the "A" Street Historical District. The Council considered several requests for exclusion of parcels from the proposed historical district and acted to include all parcels within the .proposed boundary which is both sides of Howard, Liberty, Sixth, Streets and Keller/Fifth Streets between Bassett Street and "D" Street and the portions of "A", "B", and "C" Streets between them. Emphasis was made of the fact that this is an overlay district and the current lands use zoning districts remain in effect. Vote to adopt Ord. 1666 NCS AYES: Davis, Sobel, Woolsey, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, N'OES.: Cavanagh, Mayor Mattei .ABSENT: None * Mayor Mattei said he could support the original request for the Sixth Street residential area, but he cannot support this expanded historical district. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB EAST PETALUMA SITE Staff requested the Council authorize requesting the Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors reconsider their land selection criteria because the current criteria fits only the Bond Park site. Allan Anspagh, Director, said the Board has not had an opportunity to consider the Planning Staff's report. The following sites are recommended for the Board's consideration Location at Casa Grande. High School in conjunction with Recreational Development Master Plan now being develop ed /implemented . .Location at reserved school site owned by the City adjacent to Arroyo Park - Garfield and Village East Drive Further exploration of joint or coordinated development with Adobe or Waugh School District at new site(s) in the Corona/Ely Specific Plan. area 1 Reconsideration of possible joint development in planned neighborhood at Meadow Park development on Maria Drive north of Sunrise Parkway 3 -D November 17, 1986 7:00 p.m. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB contd. Consideration of private land on one of several small parcels fronting Ely Blvd. north of Lynch Creek which have been passed over by development Lucchesi Park near Maria ,Drive The Council asked that Planning staff who is conversant' with the General Plan to work with. the Boys & Girls Club on the site~~ selection, and to report back as soon as possible POLICE ADMINISTRATION/ AIRPORT BUILDING The City Council concurred. with the staff's recommendation `to .relocate the former Police Administration. building from 22 Bassett Street to the Petaluma Municipal Airport. The Petaluma Area Pilot's 'Assn. (`PAPA) will pay all expenses involved with the relocation. This ,,"por.table" building will be used as the Airport Administration office and pilot/visitor lounge. The action concurring with the recommendation was moved by John Balshaw and seconded by Michael Davis. AYES: Davis, Sobel, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattel NOES: Norie ABSENT: None RESO. 86-30.5 NCS ABATEMENT - .2265 PARKLAND The hearing was opened after Planning staff's. review . There is a house trailer being used as a residence and is connected to the City's sewer and the house electricity. There vas no one there wishing to speak on the matter.. The hearing was closed. Reso. 86-305 NCS was 'introduced by Brian Sobel and seconded by John. Balshaw declaring the use and occupancy of a house trailer in the .front yard at 2265 Parkland Way is a public nuisance and ordering said nuisance to be abated within ten days . AYES: Davis, Sobel, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, Iviayor Mattei NOES: None ABSENT : None RESO. 86-306 NCS ABATEMENT - 601 E. WASHINGTON Fire Chief Lenz reported on the requirement for these property owners to remove or fill abandoned underground gasoline storagetanks. The hearing was opened. It was noted, the property owners have inquired about the procedures for removal of the tanks. However, rio one was present wishing to speak. The hearing was closed. Reso~. 8'6-306 NCS declaring underground .liquid storage tanks on property located' at 601 East Washington Street a .public .nuisance and ordering said nuisance to be abated. Introduced by Jack Cavanagh, seconded by Lynn Woolsey AYES: Davis, Sobel:, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei NOES: None ' ABSENT: None 4 _ ,n ~,. -, November 17, 1986 ~-E 7:00 p.m. RESO. 86-307 NCS `~ MEADOW PARK NEGATIVE DECLARATION Planning Director Warren Salmons reviewed the subdivision and provisions of the development plan and tentative map . This is the first subdivision in recent years to have a tree-lined street with a five-foot sidewalk inside a five-foot landscaped area. A root barrier will be installed to discourage root damage to the sidewalk and streets . RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING - At the Council's request, Mike Gallagher of McBail Company, the developer, said they could provide for side yard width of a sufficient amount to accommodate recreational vehicles on 250 of the lots. The City Attorney was asked to research the State Statutes to determine what options the City has to regulate on-street parking of vehicles over six feet in height. CHILD CARE - A condition was added that for twenty four months, a portion of the neighborhood park be set aside for a child center. If, at the end of "24 months no one has established a child care center there, that portion that had been reserved will become part of the park. ROAD - It is the intent of the Council that McDowell .Blvd. widening will be completed at the time the subdivision is completed. Reso. 86-307 NCS approving issuance of a mitigated negative declaration pursuant to CEQA for the creation of the Meadow Park Subdivision located between Maria Drive and North McDowell Boulevard, North of Royal Oaks Mobile .Home Park and South of McDowell Meadows Subdivision Introduced by Mayor Mattei, seconded by Michael Davis AYES: Davis, Sobel, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei NOES : None ABSENT: None Recess: 9:25 to 9:30 ORD. T669 NCS MEADOW PARK Introduce Ord. 1669 NCS amending zoning ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S. as amended, by reclassifying and rezoning property between N. McDowell Blvd. and Maria Drive, North of Royal Oaks Mobile Home Park and South of McDowell Meadows Subdivision Introduced by Brian Sobel, seconded by Jack Cavanagh. AYES: Davis, Sobel, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei NOES: None ABSENT: None 5 ~Q-F November 17, 1986 7:OO~p.m. LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ANNEXATION The proposal to annex to the existing Landscape Assessment District was continued because required documents have not been received. RESO. 86-308 NCS LUCCHESI PARK MASTER PLAN Reso. 86-3.08 N'CS amending the Lucchesi Park Master Plan. Eric Glass, master plan consultant, and John Miller, design consultant, reviewed, the plan amendments. Introduced by Vice Mayor Tencer, seconded by Brian Sobel AYES: Davis, Sobel, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei NOES : None ABSENT: None RESO. 86-309 NCS COMMUNITY CENTER MASTER PLAN Reso. 86-309 NCS approving the Petaluma Community Center revised Master .Plan . Introduced by Lynn Woolsey, seconded by Brian Sobel AYES: Davis, Sobel,. Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei NOES; None ABSENT: None *Council requested a report on funding .for the Community Center RESO. 86-310. NCS SOUTH POINT INDUSTRIAL PARK Reso. 86-31.0 NCS amending the tentative map for South Point Industrial Park to provide .access to the neighboring land., k-riown. as the Stephens' parcel, without crossing the ~NWPRR tracks. ,Originally access to the Stephens' parcel w.as' planned by crossing tl~e. railroad tracks at the end of Dynamic. The railroad. has opposed this crossing . Introduced by Lynn Woolsey, seconded by Jack Cavanagh .' AYES: Davis, Sobel, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei NOES : None ABSENT: None NORTH MCDOWELL STREET STRIPING ~ . The City Council established the following travel lane configuration on North McDowell Blvd. from Corona Road northwesterly to Old Redwood Highway : 4 travel lanes (2 lanes for each direction of travel) , a center divider with left-turn pockets only at street' intersections, and a bicycle/pedestrian lane on the southerly side (closest to the freeway) . 1 6 . n . November 17, 1986 ;[$ -(; 7:00 p.m. RESO. 86-311 NCS CREEKSIDE CREEK REPAIRS Reso. 86-311 .NCS awarding contract for flood damage repairs to Creekside Creek downstream from McGregor Avenue, to Don Dowd for the alternate bid of $36, 000.00. This is reimbursable from the Federal Emergency Management Administration flood fund. Introduced by Lynn Woolsey, seconded by John Balshaw AYES: Davis,, Sobel, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei NOES : None ABSENT: None BUS-ADVERTISING Assistant City Manager Gene Beatty presented the proposal to sell display advertising to be placed . on the outside (.driver's side) of the busses, above the rear wheels. It was moved by Vice Mayor Tencer, seconded by Lynn Woolsey to solicit bids from several ad agencies for exterior side advertising on the busses, and to request, as part of the proposals, ads to be placed on the busses which would urge bus ridership . AYES: Davis, Sobel, Woolsey, Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei NOES: Cavanagh ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Balshaw TRANSIT CENTER RELOCATION CONSULTANT Gene Beatty presented the proposal to solicit proposals for a consultant to proceed with a study for a Transit site selection and design, The Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) has set aside $45,000 for this purpose. It was moved by Michael Davis and seconded by Lynn Woolsey to direct staff to proceed with the study for a transit center (including the current site at Fourth and C Streets) and to establish a process for selection of the consultant AYES: Davis, Sobel, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Tencer, Mayor Mattei NOES : None ABSENT: None EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION The Council refined the Employee Suggestion program and authorized staff to implement it. GOAL SETTING Staff was asked to suggest a couple of dates for the 1987 Goal Setting meeting to be held sometime within the first 3 weeks of January. 7 a8-N November 17, 1986 7:00 p.m. RIVER [NALK COMMITTEE Vice Mayor Tencer, Lynn Woolsey, and Fred Mattei were appointed as the River Walk subcommittee. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. ATTEST : r ty Clerk Patricia E . I M yo Fred, V . Mattei 8