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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/07/19829~~- September 7, 1982 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Rnr.r. ~or T PRESENT 7:00 p.m. Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson*/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei *Councilman Harberson arrived at 7:40 p.m. INVOCATION Reverend Richard McMillian of the Neighborhood Church led the group in prayer. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Cavanagh led the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1982 The August 16, 1982 minutes were approved as submitted. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were approved by the adoption of a single motion which was introduced by Vice Mayor Perry and seconded by Councilman Bond. AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Perry/Mayor Mattei ~ AB SENT : Harberson RESOLUTION #9542 NCS CLAIMS AND BILLS Adopt Resolution No. 9542 N.C.S. approving Claims and Bills. RESOLUTION #9543 NCS AIR COMPRESSOR - FIRE DEPA-RTMENT Adopt Resolution No. 9543 N.C.S. awarding bid for one air compressor for the Fire Department to Eagle Air Systems, Anaheim, California for $9, 678. 00. September 7, 1982 • Page 1 of 7 1,~'3 September 7, 1982 RESOLUTION #9544 NCS SURPLUS ITEMS l3dopt Resolution No. 9544 N. C. S. declaring certain items as surplus and authorizing disposition of same. RESOLUTION #9545 NCS FINAL IVIAP SHELTER HILLS UNIT 2A PHASE III Adopt Resolution No. 9545~ N.C.S, approving final subdivision map Shelter Hills Unit 2A Phase III. RESOLUTION #9546 NCS FINAL MAP NORTH STAR Adopt Resolution No. 9546 N. C. S. approving final subdivision map of North Star subdivision and authorizing the City staff to execute the necessary final map certificates upon approval of the' Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions by the City Attorney. RESOLUTION #9547e~NCS FINAL MAP MADISON VILLAGE SUBDIVISTON Adopt Resolution No. 9547 N.C.S. app,roving final subdivision map of Madison Village Subdivision . RESOLU.TION #9548 NCS ARPOINT AGTTNG CITY MANAGER Adopt 'Resolution No. 9548 N. G. S. appointing Robert L. Sharps, Fire Chief, as Acting City Manager in the absence of the City Manager. Prior to taking any action on the Consent Calendar, the City Engineer reviewed the final map resolutions. Mike Spang, represernting NOAH, spoke against approval of the final maps unless the conditions set forth within the. proposed water r.etention basins projects are changed. Van Logan,, of Duffel Financial, developers of Shelter Hills, noted for the record that their project is downstream from the area which drains into the Petaluma River above Payan Street and therefore would not impact the area that experienced flooding last January. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Page 2 of 7 1'I'~' September 7, 1982 RESOLUTION #9549 NCS APPOINTMENT HISTORIC LIBRARY/MUSEUM COMMITTEE Adopt Resolution No. 9549 N.C.S. appointing Charles Metz to the Historic Library/Museum Committee for a one year term. PETALUMA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER SIDEWALKS Mr. Christensen, of Christensen Development Company, has asked that he be granted a variance to permit the deletion of the required construction of permanent sidewalks at this time. He suggested that they be allowed to use asphaltic concrete for the walkways on Lots #l, 3 and 4, until such time as the lots are developed and permanent sidewalks may be designed to complement the landscape design of those lots. Councilman Harberson arrived at 7:40 p.m. The request for modification to the sidewalk requirement will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for recommendation. FARRELL HOUSE APPEAL RE: PARKING VARIANCE Council considered the appeal received from Skip Sommer, on behalf of the Farrell House property owners, from the Planning Commission denial to waive 34 required parking spaces at the Farrell House Restaurant at 22Z Weller Street. The hearing was opened, staff advised that there is not sufficient evidence for a variance in this case. Mr. Dave O'Brian, of Old Adobe Restaurant, expressed opposition unless the required parking is provided. Skip Sommer, representing the owners (Downtown Investors) spoke on belialf of the variance request. City Attorney Joe Forest advised that without a solution to the legal consequences of the lack of parking, the establishment could be closed by the City a year from now. Mr. Sommer said. he would be willing to place a. chain at the edge of the Bar Ale property .to minimize the problem of restricted truck access to Bar Ale!s work area caused by the disorganized parking of restaurant patrons. Mr. Paul Lewis, of Bar Ale, asked to be shown how the parking solution would still allow movement of their large truck and trailer rigs. Nana Mealman supported the restaurant's variance request. Larry Janas, adjoining property owner, urged that the Council request a three month progress report on any parking solution and asked to be on any committee that rnight be appointed to study this situation. Mr. John Strong (described himself as a residential and commercial property owner) , expressed his feeling that this is precedent setting ~ Page 3 of 7 i 14~s September 7, 1982 and said, "If you approve this, ;I hope you will be as benevolent to others who come in the future." The public hearing was closed at 8;50 p.m, Councilman Balshaw's motion to approve the variance did not receive a second. RESOLUTION #9550 NCS DENY FARRELL HO`USE VARIANCE -,COMPLIANCE BY MARCH 7, 1983 Resolution No. 9550 N.C.S. denying the variance request for off-street parking requirements for the Farrell House and extending time for compliance to no later than March 7, 1983. Introduced by Councilman Battaglia and seconded~ by Councilman Harberson. AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei NOES: Cavanagh/Harberson ~ Councilman Cavanagh's "no° reflected his feeling the compliance time should have been one year, rather than six months. PROPOSED POLICE FACILITY EXPANSION Fani Hansen, of Hansen Associates Architects and Planners of Tiburon:, presented th'e proposed schematic design for the police facility at Howard and Bassett. After a slide presentation by Mrs. Hansen and a brief discus`sion, it was Council consensus to approve the schematic design and authorize staff to prepare funding recommendations for inclusion in tlie Capital Improvement Budget (scheduled for an October Council meeting) for the next phase of work. RESOLUTION #9551 NCS OUTSIDE WATER CONNECTION Adop:t .Resolution No. 9551 N.•C.S. authorizin.g two outside water connections to properties known as 3150 and 3180 "I" Street for Alan Mahoney and JoAnn Ussery. Introduced by Councilman Bond and seconded by Vice Mayor Perry. AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/CavanaghlHarberson/Vice Mayor Perry/ Mayor M'attei • OUTSIDE WATER REQUESTS City Manager Scharer advi,sed the City has received two requests for :outside water connec.tions and noted these are the last, two that will be processed during the reevaluating period, (see nexb item) . Page 4 of 7 l~ September 7, 1982 RESOLUTION #9552 NCS 5IX-MONTH REVIEW PERIOD OUTSIDE WATER REQUESTS Adopt Resolution No. 9552 N.C.S. establishing a six-month review period for the purpose of reevaluating current policy with respect to outside water service requests. Introduced by Councilman Harberson and seconded by Councilman Balshaw. Before a vote was taken, Council agreed to add a paragraph indicating that Council would consider a legitimate public health problem application during this six-month period. AYES: Balshaw/Bond/Harberson/Mayor Mattei NOES: Battaglia/Cavanagh/Vice Mayor Perry VIKING FREIGHT The agenda had included two items relating to Viking Freight Industrial Developrnent Revenue Bonds. These two items were removed from the agenda at the request of the Bond Counsel. RESOLUTION #9553 NCS 1982 STREET RESURFACING Adopt Resolution No. 9553 N.C.S. awarding for bid for the 1982 Street Resurfacing Program to Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa for $411,150. 90. Introduced by Councilman Balshaw and seconded by Councilman Cavanagh. AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei 1982 STREET RESURFACING ADDITIONAL STREETS City Engineer Hargis noted the Engineer's estimate for this project was $500,000,00 and requested authorization to negotiate with the contracting firm to resurface some additional streets up to a total contract maximum of $500,000.00. It was Council consensus to make that authorization . RESOLUTION #9554 NCS PAINT WASHING'TON STREET BRIDGE RAILINGS Public Works Superintendent, Roy Kelly, answered Council's questions regarding the proposed project~.~ It was agreed the choice of color would be referred to the Site Plan Review Committee . Resolution No. 9554 N. C. S. to approve plans and specifications and authorize requests for bids was introduced by Councilman Harberson and seconded by Councilman Cavanagh. - AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei Page 5 of 7 J ~1 September 7, 1982 ORDINANCE #1529 NCS TAX RATE FOR DEBT SERVICE Introduce and adopt ur-gency .Ordinance No. 1529 N.C.S. levying rate of taxation upon the assessed valuation of the pr.operty in the City of Petaluma for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 1982 to June 30, 1983 and declaring its urgency to take effect immediately (for debt service $0. 036 ). The ordinance was introduced by Gouncilman Harberson and seconded by Councilman Cavanagh. . AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei RESOLUTION #9.555 NCS Adopt Resolution No. 9555 N.C.S. granting a Gertificate of Public Convenience to Sonoma County Transit..to operate bus service in the City of Petaluma to . Cotati/ Sonoma State University ( Route .44 ); to Sonoma State Hospital (Route 42) ; and to Sonoma Plaza (Route' 40) . Introduced by Vice Mayor Perry and seconded by Councilman Bond. AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Viee Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei RESOL.UTION #9556 NCS " EMERGENCY PLAN Adopt Resolution No. 9556 N. C. S, adopting an emergency plan for the City of Petaluma entitled "Emergency Plan-August 1982 ." Introduced by Vice Mayor Perry and seconded by Councilman Balshaw. AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor _Mattei ACCESSORY DWELLINGS Sfaff noted that in processing the first a¢cessory dwelling application, they encountered three Municipal Code sections which limit design and development flexibility. Those related to parking, driveway width and driving gradient. Staff was authoriaed to prepare the necessary code amendments to resolve these problems. MCDOWELL MEDICAL CENTER There being no representative of the developer in the audience, the matter was continued. Page 6 of 7 /~Y September 7, 1982 RESOLUTION #9557 NCS APPRAISAL AGREEMENTS Adopt Resolution No. 9557 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into an agreement for appraisals of property with Robert L. Koenitzer and Gary Klatt as required by the Community Block Grant Program in connection with Petaluma Ecumenical Project at 231 Wilson Street, Petaluma. Introduced by Councilman Harberson and seconded by Councilman Balshaw. AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice Mayor Perry/IVlayor Mattei OAK CREEK SUBDIVISION The 60-day continuance had expired and City Manager Scharer, who was on sick leave at the time this was last considered and continued by the City Council, asked for Council direction and clarification regarding the matter. Mayor Mattei advised the City is waiting for a response from the Army Corps of Engineers regarding updated figures on the 1972 proposed Petaluma Creek channelization. The matter will be pursued with the Army Corps of Engineers. RIVER RAFT REGATTA Staff requested Council permission to close Water Street between Washington Street and the Steamer Gold Restaurant between 10:00 a. m. and 4: 00 p. m. on September 18 , for the fourth annual River Raft Regatta sponsored by radio station KTOB . Council consensus was to authorize this closure. CLOSED SESSION At 11:25 p.m. the Council recessed ATTF.~T• to cl ' ~d session. n r Page 7 of 7