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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 07/16/1979179 NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING �y OF CITY COUNCIL JULY 16, 1979 REGULAR MEETING u ROLL CALL 7 P.M. Present: Councilmen Balshaw, Battaglia, Bond, Cavanagh, Perry, Mayor Mattei Absent: Councilman Harberson INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Rabbi David Kopstein. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Battaglia. MINUTES The Mines for June 25 and July 2, 4 o'clock, and July 2, 7 o'clock meetings were approved as submitted. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bond. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY/ MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON CLAIMS & BILLS Resolution No. 8595 N.C.S. approving Claims and Bills RESO #8595 NCS audited by the City Auditor and approved for payment by the City Manager. SURPLUS PROPERTY Resolution No. 8596 N.C.S. declaring certain property E. WASHINGTON /PAYRAN surplus and authorizing sale of same (E. Washington RESO 48596 NCS near Payran) , Assessor's Parcel No. 7 052 - 16. AP.:PRECIATION ; Resolution No. 8597 N.C.S. of appreciation to the Petaluma 4t1i JULY PROGRAM Rotary Club for providing Fourth of July fireworks for the RESO 48597 NCS City of Petaluma and surrounding community. STREET /PRIVATE DRIVE Adopt Ordinance No. 1372 N.C.S. amending Title 20 of STANDARDS the Petaluma Municipal Code (the Subdivision Ordinance) ORD. 41372 NCS to provide for minimum public street and private drive standards for certain difficult -to- develop properties. STREET /PRIVATE DRIVE STANDARDS RESO 48598 NCS APPRECIATION M. PATRICIA HILLIGOSS RESO 448599 NCS Resolution No. 8598.N.C.S. adopting street and private drive standards for difficult -to- develop lots pursuant to Petaluma Municipal Code Section 20.32.020. Resolution No. 8599 N.C.S. of appreciation for M. Patricia Hilligoss (Councilman 197,5 -1978, Vice -Mayor July, 1978 - January., 1979 and Mayor January, 1979 - June. 1979). APPRECIATION Resolution No. 8600 N.C.S. of appreciation to Robert E. ROBERT E. DALY Daly, Councilman from January, 1971, to June, 1975, and RESO 48600 NCS January, 1979, to July, 1979. I SO July 16, 1979 ROLLER SKATING/ City Clerk read a letter fro Skates to Go, Inc., SKATEBOARDING requesting an amendment to Ordinance41338 N.C.S. in order to permit roller skating in commercially zoned areas during non - business hours and as a of transportation to and from places of employment within the City of Petaluma. Council also.considered a letter from Myrel Moss, making the same request. Council directed these people to the Chamber of Commerce requesting the Chamber survey the businesses to determine whether or not they would support roller skating in the commercially zoned areas in accordance with this request. IMPACT FEES Council heard from Jon Joslyn of Qantas Development Corp. ,regarding the levy of impact fees on land to be used for parks and school sites. After some discussion, Council referred the question to the Planning Department for study of any possible inequities. REQUEST FOR ALL -NIGHT Council, considered the request received from Stanley CARD ROOM FRIDAYS DeBernardi of The Hide -Away for permission to allow all - night - operation on Fridays. Mr. DeBernardi was not in the audience. After polling the Council and hearing from Police Chief Murphy, it was M/s Battaglia -Bond we deny this request and advise Mr. DeBernardi if he wants to appear before us to state it. his case, we would be happy to consider AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON RECESS PUBLIC HEARINGS Council recessed from 8:00 p.m. to 8:05 p.m. SLOPE DENSITY Resolution No. 8601 N.C.S. adopting an amendment to RESO #8601 NCS the Environmental Design Plan element of the General Plan to provide a slope density designation for all land of 5'% slope or,greater and designated either Suburban.Low, Urban Low or Planned Residential. The hearing was opened. Council heard from Prin- cipal Planner Fred Tarr. Council requested staff furnish a map of the City of Petaluma which would indicate the areas of 5% slope or greater. After further discussion and upon determination there were no written or oral comments to be submitted, the hearing was closed and a vote was taken'to adopt the resolution which was introduced by Councilman. Battaglia and seconded by Councilman Perry. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEL ABSENT: HARBERSON URBAN LOW DENSITY Resolution No. 8602 N.C.S. adopting an amendment to the RESIDENTIAL /SLOPE Environmental Design Plan element of the General Plan DENSITY -JONAS SOUSA to change the designation of area bounded by Magnolia, West, RESO 48602 NCS Schuman, and Elm Streets from Suburban'Low Density to w Urban Lo Density Residential -Slope Density. Principal Planner Tarr reviewed the proposed change for the Council. The hearing was opened. There being no comment offered from the public in either written or oral form, the hearing was closed and a vote was taken on the resolution which was introduced by Councilman Battaglia and seconded by Councilman Perry. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON 1 -2- July 16, 1979 ABANDONMENT OF Council heard from the Director of Community Development PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY and Police Chief regarding the-request of property owners BETWEEN LOUISE D RIVE on either side of the walkway for closing it. The hearing AND RANCHO WAY Street spoke in oral or written, tinued the item abandonment. was opened. Property owners James Steiner and Edward ° Labasan described the experiences they have had with van- dalism by users of the walkway. Ernie Vivas of East Madison favor of closing the walkway. There being no further testimony, to be ,presented to Council, the hearing was closed. Council con - to the August 6 meeting in order that they may see the resolution of EAST OF ELY Resolution No. 8603 N.C.S. cer the addendum to the SUBDIVISIONS (EIR) Environmental Impact Report for the East of Ely subdivisions. RESO #8603 NCS Planning staff member Wayne Rasmussen reviewed the changes in the project necessitating the addendum to the EIR. Van Logan of the Duffel Company also spoke to the Council. This related to the follow- ing projects, whose names have been changed: Tanglewood changed to Spring Meadow, Petaluma Acres changed to Shelter Hills, and Village East remains with the same name. There being no additional written or oral testimony to come before the Council, the hearing was closed and a vote was taken on the resolution, which was introduced by Vice -Mayor Bond and seconded by Councilman Balshaw. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON EAST OF ELY Resolution No. 8604 N.C.S. amending the General Development PLANNED COMMUNITY Plan in an existing Planned Community District on portions DISTRICT of Assessor's ParcelS numbered 17- 050 -02, 17- 060 -02, RESO 48604 NCS 17- 060- 03.and 136- 060 -01 to amend the previously approved plan for the project. (Approximately 240.2 acres located on Ely Blvd. South near Caulfield Lane.) Wayne Rasmussen of the Planning staff reviewed this for the Council. The hearing was opened. There being no written or oral testimony offered by the public, the hearing was closed and a vote was taken on the resolution which was introduced by Councilman Perry and seconded by Vice -Mayor Bond. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON EIR LA CUMBRE Resolution No. 8605 N.C.S. certifying the Environmental PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Impact Report for the proposed Environmental Design Plan RESO 48605 NCS and General Plan amendments for the La Cumbre Planned Development. Wayne Rasmussen of the Planning staff de- scribed the proposal to the Council. Donald Cotton, who created the EIR, also spoke to the Council. The hearing was opened. Charles Horner, who lives near Hayes and Belle View Avenues, commented about his concerns about the traffic this project would generate. Staff noted that the number of proposed units has been decreased considerably. There being no further written or oral testimony offered to the Council, the hearing was closed and a vote was taken on the resolution which was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh and seconded by Councilman Perry. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON -3- 182 July 16, 1979 v� V EDP /GENERAL PLAN Resolution No. 8606 N..C.S. adopting an amendment to the AMENDMENTS .General Plan for Assessor's Parcels numbered 8- 490 -09, LA CUMBRE 10 and 1.9- 120 - 15,,16 from Urban Density Residential to RESO #8606 NCS Low Density „Residential and the amendment to the Environ- mental Design Plan element thereof. from Planned Residen- tial and Agricultural /Open Space to Suburban Low Density Residential (La Cumbre Planned Development). This property'is located in the southwest corner.of Petaluma at the southerly end of "B” and "D" Streets near the City limits. The hearing was 'opened. 'There being no testimony,' oral or written, to be presented to the Council, the hearing was closed and a vote was taken on the resolution which was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh and seconded by Councilman .Perry. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON RECESS Council was in recess from 9:35 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. SIGNALS SOUTHBOUND City.Engineer Hargis described the proposal of CALTRANS HIGHWAY 116 OFF -RAMP to pay for signalization at the off -ramp southbound from 101/116 and westbound on 116. CALTRANS expects the City to pay one - quarter of the cost to cover the traffic coming south on Lakeville Street and they questioned whether the property owners or the City would pay for the fourth - quarter of the cost of the signals which would service certain businesses on the west side of Lakeville. Council directed their Traffic Com- mittee member, Councilman Balshaw, and the City Engineer to' contact each of the property owners requesting 'they share the cost of this project,. The direc- tion given traffic representatives was, "the. Council is willing to pay for one leg or less ".' CASA GRANDE LIGHTED Resolution No. 8607 N.C.S. authorizing Mayor.to -sign SOFTBALL FIELD " agreement with Reynolds, Chamberlain and Ruano RESO #8 607 NCS for architectural services, Casa Grande Softball Field, and to authorize signature to a joint use agreement with the school district. Introduced.by.Vice -Mayor Bond, seconded by Councilman Perry. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEL ABSENT.: HARBERSON OUTSIDE SEWER Council heard'a request from Mr. Erik Mathieson for DENIED outside sewer connection_at 2560 - Petaluma Blvd. North. Community Development Director Freitas recommended denial for the following reasons: The sewer would need to be extended at least /4 of a mile into an area which has not`undergone study and which is currently in the bu,ilding moratorium area for the flood plain. Mr. Mathieson wishes to move his boat building business to this property. He employs 16 to 25 people. After some discussion, Council suggested that Mr. Mathieson contact his neighbors and propose a group annexation to the City. M/s Bond - Perry to deny without prejudice the application for outside sewer hookup. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON 1 -4- July 16, 1979 OUTSIDE WATER HOOK -UP Council heard a request from J. Ghiringhelli and R. Burke DENIAL for a water hook -up to propertyoutside the City limits near Sunset Drive.. Director of Community Development Freitas recommended denial because the area has not had proper planning studies and this would be a piece -meal development of an area which needs serious considera- tion. The nitrate problem being experienced in area in the well water is being studied by the County and State health people. Staff recommended until the health problems are solved, Council not take any action that would encourage growth. M/s Bond. -Perry to deny the request for outside water hook -up. AYES: B ALSHAW /BOND /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEL NOES: BATTAGLIA /CAVANAGH / ABSENT: HARBERSON CREEKSIDE OAKS r Resolution No. 8608 N.C.S. approving occupancy for a por- RESO #8608 NCS tion of Creekside Oaks Subdivision Unit I. Introduced by Vice -Mayor Bond and seconded by Councilman Perry. Developer Larry'Jonas requested permission for occupancy of one unit. The City Engineer stated that he would approve occupancy of only one unit. The Planning Director recommended Mr. Jonas put up,a.cash bond for everything not covered under the existing bonds; for example, the concrete swale, the on -site fencing, landscaping in the center island in the street and other items. Staff noted that the bonds on the construction expire,the en ' d of this month, and all public improvements need to be completed by the time the bond expires. It was noted the Building Inspector also needs to approve this occupancy. PETALUMA VILLAS Resolution No. 8609 N.C.S. approving occupancy for a por- SUBDIVISION tion of Petaluma Villas subdivision on Lindberg Lane RESO #8609 NCS (Lots 1,2, 3, 27 and 28). The City Engineer noted there are several public improvements that need to be completed prior to the time occupancy is authorized. After some discussion, the resolution was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh.and seconded by Councilman Perry. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON MULTIPLE DWELLINGS Ado -pt Ordinance No. 1373 N.C.S. exempting certain multiple DELETED FROM unit developments from the requirements from Petaluma ALLOTMENT SYSTEM Municipal..Code Chapter 17.26 (the Residential Development ORD. #1373 NCS Control..System).. and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately. After some discussion, the ordinance was introduced by Vice -Mayor Bond and seconded by Councilman Perry. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON 1 EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:30 p.m. the City Council recessed to an Executive Session which was adjourned to an Adjourned Meeting of the.Council 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 23. Mayor Attest:, Loll City C .erk -5-