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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 08/02/1982/~D August 2, 1982 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL PRESENT 7:00 p.m. Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson~`/Vice Mayor Perry Mayor Mattei *Councilman Harberson arrived at 7:15 p.m. INVOCATION ~~~ ~i The prayer was led by Reverend Ti of the Elim Lutheran Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Balshaw led the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES The July 12, 1982 minutes were amended on page 6 under Accessory Dwellings, seventh line, after " . . . showed examples~ of" add acceptable. The July 19, 1982 minutes were approved as submitted. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were approved with the adoption of a single motion which was introduced by Vice Mayor Perry and seconded by Councilman Bond. ~ AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanag-h/Harberson/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei RESOLUTION #9514 N . C . S . CLAIMS AND BILLS Adopt Resolution No . 9514 N. C. 5, approving Claims and Bills . RESOLUTION #9515 N.C.S. RISK ASSESSMENT STUDY Adopt Resolution No. 9515 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into and execute an agreement with Warren, McVeigh Monday, Aug. 2, 1982 1 /3~ August 2, 1982 and Griffen, Inc. to development a Risk Assessment Study of the City of Petaluma's insurance policy at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. RESDLUTION #9516 N..C.S. ACCEPT COMPLETION SUNRISE PARK IRRIGATION Adopt Resolution No. 9516 N.C.S. ~cepting completion of Sunrise Parkway improvements . RESOLUTION #9517 N . C . S . HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY Adopt Resolution No. 9517 N. C. S. establishing procedures for assigning allocations under Northern California Home Mo~tgage Finance Authority. ORDINANCE #1528 N.C.S. HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE PROGRAM Adopt Ordinance No . 1528 N. C. S. providing for the City of Petaluma Home Mortgage Finance Program in aecordance with Part 5, Division 31 of ' the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. This ordinance was introduced on July 19, 1982. RESOLUTION #9518 N . C . S . Adopt Resolution No. 9518 N. C. S. authorizing the issuance of Grant Anticipation Notes in connection with the Wastewater Construction Projects . RESOLUTION #9519 N . C . S . Adopt Resolution No . 9519 N. G. S. approving xenewal of an animal shelter services agreement between the City of Cotati and the City of Petaluma. This agreement reflects a$.50 fee increase to cover feed costs. RESOLUTION #9520 N.C.S. LUCCHESI PATH PROJECT Adopt Resolution No. 9520 N. C. S, authorizing an extension of time for completion of contract previously executed by Hermsmeyer Paving Company in connection with construction of paths and lighting Lucchessi Park . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 2 13.2, August 2, 1982 COMMISSION ;COMMI'PTEE APPOINTMENTS Planning Commission - The following persons expressed interest in appointment to two seats on the Planning Commission :~•:Larry. . T.encer, incumbent; Mark Sorensen, M. .Patricia Hilligoss, Stuart Hirsh, Michael Spang, Lynn Woolsey, Charles I. Metz and Don Waite, incumbent. Ballot One -(each Councilman voted for two persons) Results - M. Patricia Hilligoss - 4 votes Charles I. Metz - 1 vote Larry Tencer - 4 votes , ~ Lynn Woolsey - 1 vote . . Don .Waite - 4 votes , . , Ballot Two -(each Councilman voted for two persons) Results - M, Patricia Hilligoss - 5 votes . Larry Tencer - 5 votes Don Waite - 4 votes RESOLUTION #9521 N.C.S. Adopt Resolution No. 9521 N.C.S. appointing M. Patricia Hilligos and Larry Tencer to four-year ~ terms on the P-lanning Commission to expire June 30, 1986. Introduced by Councilman Harberson. Seconded by Vice Mayor Perry. AY~ES: - Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei SPARC Committee - The following persons expressed in:terest , for appointment on the Site Plan Architectural Review Committee Community at large seat: CTayton Cramer, Mark Sorensen, Bill Hookey, Linda Mitchell, Joesph. Greely~, ~ Gerald Fassett, Evan Cowley and John Morgan. . Ballot One - Evan Cowley - 1 vote Linda Mitchell - 2 votes John Morgan - 1 vote Mark Sorensen - 3 votes Ballot Two - Li~nda Mitchell - 3 votes . ~ :Mark Sorensen - 4. votes RESOLUTION #9522 N.C.S. SPARC APPOINTMENT Adopt Resolution No. 9522 N.C.S. appointing Mark Sorensen a Community-at-Large Member to the Site Plan Architectural Review Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 1984. Introduced by Couneilman Bond. Seconded by Vice Mayor Perry. 3 ~.33 August 2, 1982 AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei RESOLUTION #9523 N . C . S . HISTORICAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM COMMITTEE Resolution No. 9523 N.C.S. reappointing Ed Mannion and Evan Cowley to one-year terms on the Historical Library and Museum Committee. Introduced by Councilman Cavanagh. Seconded by Vice Mayor Perry. AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei RECESS Council recessed from 8:10 to 8:20. RESOLUTION #9524 N . C. S. ABATEMENT PUBLIC NUISANCE - F.ENCE Planning Director Freitas reviewed the background of the City's attempts to have the property owner repair the dilapidated, deteriorated and decaying fence surrounding the movie area for the drive-in theater located at 5155 Petaluma Blvd. North. City Attorney Forest advised that - a copy of the Order to Show Cause was mailed to the property owner and the property has been posted. Staff observed that the property owner appears to be working on the fence in an effort to improve the structure. The hearing was opened. No one came forth to speak on the matter. The hearing was closed. RESOLUTION #.9524 N . C . 5:.. Dec1a~°in€; tr~e maintenance of a fence on certain premises is a public nuisance and ordering said fence to be abated within 45 days from the date of this resolution. Introduced by Councilman Battaglia. Seconded by Councilman Harberson . AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice ~ Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei RESOLUTION #9525 N . C . S . NTTISANCE Maintenance of a rental duplex, 738 B Street. Planning Director Freitas gave the background on this violation of the Zoning Ordinance (maintenance of a rental duplex in a single family residential zone on Assessors Parcel 008-163-16) . It was noted the property owner of record, Howard Alexander, would not accept receipt of Registered Mail. However, the Order to Show Cause re: . Abatement of Public Nuisance was 4 /3~ August 2, 1982 posted on the property. The City has' received several letters of complaint from neighbors regarding use of this building for multiple dwelling unit. The public hearing was opened. Mr. and Mr. Ray Leonard, neighbors at 742 B Str.eet, described in inconvenience from the additional parking . There being no further public input, the hearing was closed . RESOLUTION #9525 N.C.S. Declaring maintenance of a rental duplex on certain premises is a public nuisance and ordering said nuisance to be abated within 30 days from the date of this r.esolution.. Introduced by Councilman Harberson. Seconded by Councilman Balshaw. AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei COMPLAINT TO STATE REAL ESTATE BOARD It was Council consensus to direc:t staff to register a complaint with the California State Real Estate Board regarding the activities of the property owner in the above matter, since the property owner has a State Real Estate license and should be familiar with the zoning rules and regulations in this instance. , RESOLUTION #9.526 N. C. S. WEED ABATEMENT Resolution No. 9526 N. C. S. confirm'ing Superintendent of Public Works report ~ of cost of abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt existing upon the street, sidewalks, parkways and parcels of private property in the City of Petaluma ordered abated by Resolution No. 9426 N.C.S. Introduced by Councilman Balshaw. Seconded by Councilman Bond. _ . AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice • Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei REQUEST FOR OUTSIDE WATER MAHONEY AND USSERY At the request of Mrs. Ussery this was continued to August 16, 1982. RESO.LUTION ~ #9527 N.C.S CALLING SPECIA•L ELECTION Resolution No. 9527 N. C. S. calling a Special Election ~to be held November 2, .1982 for consideration of a Charter amendment. In.troduced by Councilman Bond. Seconded by Vice Mayor Perry. City Manager 5 / ~ g'' August 2, 1982 Scharer noted the County Elections Department estimates the .cost of participation in the November 2, 1982, election for this Charter Measure would be 25~ to 30~ per registered voter (approximately 17,000 registered voters will be eligible to vote November 2) . The questions being put to the voters are whether or not to change the City's Regular election date from the second Tuesday in June of the odd numbered year either to the Regular State-wide Election date in November of the even numbered year or to the regularly scheduled Novem'ber electiori date in the odd numbered year. AYE5: Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei NOES: Balshaw (because of the cost to participate in this election), Harberson (feels the City's election would be obscured due to heavy media coverage of the other issues which would be on the November Ballots. RESOLUTION #9528 NCS CONSOLIDATION WITH STATEWIDE ELECTION Resolution No. 9528 N.C.S. requesting the Board of Supervisors of Sonoma County to provicle for the consolidation of our Special Municipal Election with the State of California Election to be held on November 2, 1982. Introduced by Councilman Bond. Seconded by Vice Mayor Perry. AYES: Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei NOES: Balshaw (because of the cost), Councilman Harberson (because State and National issues would take priority in the news media and City issues would be obscured) . ~ RESOLUTION #9529 N.C.S. IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS Resolution No. 9529 N.C.S. directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure or measures to be presented to the voters at a certain special election to be held on November 2, 1982. Introduced by Councilman Battaglia. Seconded by Councilman Bond. AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei STREET RESURFACING PROJECTS 1982 It was moved by Councilman Harberson and seconded by Councilman Cavanagh to reaffirm the proposed street resurfacing projects approved by Resolution No. 9510 N.C.S. on July 19, 1982. AYES: Balshaw/Battaglia/Bond/Cavanagh/Harberson/Vice Mayor Perry/Mayor Mattei 6 / ~`p August 2, 1982 STORM DRAINAGE Staff advised this will be on the August .16, 1982 agenda. CHAMBER OF COMMERC-E "SHOP IN PETALUMA" PROGRAM Mary Ann Johnstone, representing . Ghamber of Gommerce, read a letter outlining the "Shop in Petalurna" ~Program the . Chamber is currently developing . ADJOURNMENT. At 10:30 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.. ~ ~ - ,. Fred V . Mattei , r.Zayor 7