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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 11/02/1981~ , ~ NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 2, 1981 REGULAR MEETING ROLL CAI,L 7:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Perry, Harberson*, Bond, Battaglia, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Mayor Mattei *Councilman Harberson arrived at 7:30 p.m. The prayer was led by Rev. Marvin Barbee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Mattei led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were enacted by a single motion. Introduced by Councilman Perry; seconded by Councilman Balshaw. AYES: PERRY/BOND/BATTAGLIA/BALSHAW/CAVANAGH/MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON RESO # 9294 NCS CLAIMS & BILLS Adopt Resolution No. 9294 N.C.S. approving Claims and Bills. ORD. #1489 NCS SPEED LIMITS Adopt Ordinance No. 1489 N.C.S. reestablishing speed limits on portions of Casa Grande, "I" Street, Petaluma Blvd. North and Raymond Heights. RESO # 9295 NCS DEPUTY CITY TREASURER Resolution No. 9295 N.C.S. appointing Patricia E. Bernard Deputy City Treasurer. RESO # 9296 NCS SIGNING CHECKS Resolution No. 9296 N.C.S. authorizing signing and endorsing checks, warrants and other instruments (active and inactive commercial accounts). NOVEMBER 2 , 1981 _. ;;~'... ~ RESO # 9297 NCS STGNING CHECKS Resolution No. 9297 N.C.S. authorizing signing and endorsing checks (Dental Trust Plan). END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ORD. 1490 NCS HISTORICAL LANDMARK Adopt Ordinance No. 1490 N.C.S. designating 119 Howard Street as an historical landmark (A.P. 6-394-06). This item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilman Cavanagh. City Manager Scharer noted this building was listed in the Historical Resources Inventory, which was done about five years ago. After a brief discussion between staff and Council, the Ordinance was adopted. AYES: BOND/BATTAGLIA/BALSHAW/MAYOR MATTEI NOES: PERRY/CAVANAGH ABSENT: HARBERSON PETALUMA SWIM CLUB Mr. A1 Leprino, Swim Club coach and four members of the Swim Club, addressed the Council to express their appreciation of the City's support of this youth activity. Members who spoke were: Terry Allen Donna Buckendahl Nancy Kraemer Jacqueline Komrij At 7:30 p.m. Councilman Harberson arrived. After these four champion swimmers expressed their appreciation to the City Council, they walked up past the City Councilmen and everyone shook hands. RESO # 9298 NCS STATE LEGISLATION A.B. 95 - GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTA- TION DISTRICT A representative of Assemblyman Filante addressed the Council requesting comments from the City of Petaluma regarding the ~ proposed legislation. In its current form the bill abolishes the 19 member appointed Board of Directors and replaces it with a 7 ~ member Board elected by District. The bill sets election dates and compensation for Board members. It requires that increases in toll 2 ~ 'i~ NOV~~BER 2, 1981 charges be approved by tfie Metropolitan Transportation Commission and prohibits the use of toll revenues to operate the ferry system. It also prohibits any alteration to the bridge or its approaches unless approved by the legislature. The Council expressed its support of legislation that would establish a Bridge Board with equal representation for Sonoma, Marin and San Francisco Counties and its support of legislation that would mandate that the District not use bridge tolls to underwrite the ferry~costs. Introduced by Councilman Battaglia; seconded by Councilman Perry. AYES: PERRY/HARBERSON/BOND/BATTAGLIA/BALSHAW/CAVANAGH/MAYOR MATTEI NOES: None ABSENT: None RESO # 9299 NCS HOSPITAL PARKING ENFORCEMENT Before the Council was a request from Petaluma Valley Hospital that Council grant authority to the PetaTuma Police Department to control traffic in the streets and parking areas of the Hospital ~complex. .Resolution No. 9299 N.,C.S. declaring, pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21113 that Petaluma Valley Hospital gr-ounds are public grounds and subject to provisions of the California Vehicle Code. Chief Murphy assured the Council their enforcement of this Vehicle Code Section would be a result of specific requests from the Hospital. Resolution introduced by Vice-Mayor Cavanagh; seconded by Councilman Perry. AYES: PERRY/HARBERSON/BOND/BATTAGLIA/BALSHAW/CAVANAGH/MAYOR MATTEI NOES: None ABSENT: None MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT The City Council noted the infoxmational letter received from the Marin-Sonoma Mosquito Abatement District that the term of Barbara Lind expires on December 31; Council will schedule consideration of a two year appointment at a future Council meeting. RECESS Council recessed from 8:00 to 8;10 p.m. CABLE TELEVISION Due to the attendance of a number of people who were interested in a proposed expansion of the cable television service in Petaluma, Coune~il moved this item up from later on the agenda listinq. Shiela Sheehan, Sonoma County Area Manager for Viacom Cablevision, w 3 NOVEMBER 2, 1981 - reviewed the proposal to expand cable television.coverage from the ; current 12 channel positions to 21 basic channel service, one local ~ access channel and four premium service, extra cost, channels over a three year period. They are asking for a rate increase to $8.95 for the primary outlet and $3.25 for each additional outlet. Pat Carlson, President of the 14th District PTA Association, read her November 2, 1981 letter regarding the movies that would be offered for additional charge on the premium channels. Mayor Mattei continued the matter to November 16th at which time he said the Council will consider appointing a committee to work with Viacom and staff to develop additional information on the future uses of cable television in the City of Petaluma. At the time that the City holds a public hearing he promised the audience the hearing date will be well publicized. RESO # 9300 NCS CASA DEL ORO UNITS III AND IV - NEGATIVE DECLARATION Director Gregory Freitas addressed the Council describing the proposed subdivisions Casa Del Oro III and IV which are located on Sartori Road between Casa Grande Drive and Frates Road. Resolution No. 9300 N.C.S, approving the issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the prior adoption of a City-wide Master Environmental Impact Report for Casa Del Oro Subdivision Units III and IV, located at . Sartori Drive and Frates Road. Introduced by Councilman Balshaw; seconded by Councilman Bond. AYES: PERRY/HARBERSON/BOND/BATTAGLIA/BALSHAW/CAVANAGH/MAYOR MATTEI NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD. #1491 NCS REZONING CASA DEL ORO UNITS III AND IV Introduce Ordinance No. 1491 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance 1072 by reclassifying and rezoning A.P. #17-040-44 located at the intersection of Frates Road and Sartori Drive (Casa Del Oro Units III and IV) from R-1-6,500 to Planned Unit Development. Introduced by Councilman Bond; seconded by Councilman Perry. AYES: PERRY/HARBERSON/BOND/BATTAGLIA/BALSHAW/CAVANAGH/MAYOR MATTEI NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD. #1492,NCS PARK PLACE MEDICAL CENTER REZONE Planning Director Greg Freitas reviewed the proposed project for the City Council's consideration. Introduce Ordinance No. 1492 ~7 4 ~ NOVEMBER 2, 1981 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance 1072 by reclassifying and rezoning A.P. #136-110-69 (Park Place Medical Center, located at the southeast corner of Professional Drive and North MeDowell Blvd.) from.Planned Community District to Planned Unit District. Introduced by Councilman Harberson; seconded by Councilman.Perry. AYES: PERRY/HARBERSON/BOND/BATTAGLIA/BALSHAW/CAVANAGH/MAYOR MATTEI NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD. #1493 NCS CREEKVIEW COMMONS REZONING Planning Director Freitas reviewed the proposed boundary change for Creekview Commons. Introduce Ordinance No. 1493 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance 1072 by reclassifying and rezoning A.P. #'s 136-110-83.and 84, 149-090-02 and a portion of 136-110-07, Creekview Commons (vicinity of Lynch Creek and Ely Boule~ard). Introduced by CounciTman Battaglia; seconded by Councilman Balshaw. AYES: PERRY/HARBERSON/BOND/BATTAGLIA/BALSHAW/CAVANAGH/MAYOR MATTEI RECESS Council recessed from 9:35 to 9:45 p.m. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE CITY'S HOUSING ELEMENT PORTION Council considered the letter that was sent to consultants requesting their proposals for services to prepare a revised Housing Element for the Petaluma General Plan/Environmental Design Plan. Staff expressed its hope to have the contract before tlie City Council on the November 16 agenda. RESO # 9301 NCS EXTENS•ION CONTRACT - EAST 6VASHINGTON WIDENING Resolution No. 9301 N.C.S, authorizing an extension of time for completion of contract previously executed by Argonaut Constructors, in eonnection with fhe East Washington Widening Project - Lakeville to U.S. 101 highway. Introduced by Councilman Battaglia; seconded by Councilman P,erry. This extension of time for performance of the agreement expires November 11, 1981. AYES: PERRY/HARBERSON/BOND/BATTAGLIA/BALSHAW/GAVANAGH/MAYOR MATTEI NOES: None ABSENT: None 5 ~. NOVEMBER 2, 1981 TDA CLAIM - INTRA COUNTY GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT SERVICE Program Administrator William Liebel reviewed the summary use of 1981-82 TDA funds. He requested Council authorization for the first quar.ter of an additional $11,530 which results from a change in the level of service and the fare increases which were not instituted until the first quarter of fiscal year 1981-82. It was Council consensus to approve this request. CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES City Manager John Scharer requested authorization to continue the association of the firm Joe Forest from Novato for part-time City Attorney services. Council consensus was to approve that a letter of agreement be executed. AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION City Manager John Scharer recommend the Council ask the Sonoma County Council of Mayors and Councilmen to consider reforming the County Airport Land Use Commission in accordance with State law which would be two representatives of the airports, two representatives from Cities, two representatives from the County and one representative of the public at large. Council consensus was to bring this to the Sonoma County Council of Mayors and Councilmen. TRAFFIC SIGNALS City Engineer Harqis reported the State is in the process of letting out bids on the East Washington/Highway 101 southbound on and off ramp signal project and the Lakeville and Highway 116 southbound traffic signal project. OLD FIRE STATION N0. 2 City Manager Scharer advised the Council the group calling itself Christmas Cheer has asked to use former Fire Station 2, located at the foot of "D" Street on Payran, for this years Christmas food distribution program for the needy. Council consensus was to permit this use. FIRE CHIEF City Manager Scharer reported the Fire Chief is moving from his office at City Hall down to the Main Fire Station No. 1 on "D" Street. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT UPGRADE City Manager Scharer advised the Council they have received no official word from the State of Federal governments regarding the ~ award or withdrawal of anticipated Environmental Protection Agency 6 ~ ~ =~10VEMBER 2, 1981 funding for the upgrade of the water Pollution Control system in Petaluma. nn.7nrlRnrnaFntm _ At 10:30 p.m. Couneil recessed to an Executive Session. The meeting was adjourned at i Mayor Attes . ~~~ r ity C1erk 7