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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 08/06/1979NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL 7 P.M. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OLD ADOBE WEEK MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL L PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 6, 1979 1 Present: Councilmen Balshaw, Battaglia, Bond, Cavanagh, Harberson *, Perry, Mayor Mattei Councilman Harberson arrived at 8:30 p.m. and left.at 10:15 p.m. . The Invocation was led by Padre Hartzel. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Schwartz. Assemblyman Filante presented an Assembly Resolution relating to Old Adobe Week, August 6 -12. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:07 p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session. Council reconvened at 7:25 p.m. MINUTES Council approved the Jun�ee 18 and July 23 minutes as submitted. The July 16'<nutes were amended on Page 3, at. Resolution No. 8603, East of Ely Subdivision, to include, "The E.I.R. did not include a notation that highway widening and signals should be part of the mitigation of traffic generated by these subdivisions." CONSENT CALENDAR There were no requests for special consideration of any item on the 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. 8617 N.C.S. approving Claims and Bills RESO #8617 NCS audited by the City Auditor and approved for payment by the City Manager. ORDER ABANDON Resolution No. 8618 N.C.S. ordering the vacation and WALKWAY- LOUISE DRIVE abandonment and closing to the public use a pedestrian - RESO #8618 NCS way in the City of Petaluma (located between 728 and 732 Louise Drive - Louise Drive to Rancho Way). LEASE /BUSES Resolution No. 8619 N.C.S. authorizing Mayor to "execute RUSSIAN RIVER lease agreement with Hausman Bus Sales and Parts Co. to RESO #8619 NCS provide buses for Route 20 - Russian River area. NORTHEAST PETALUMA Resolution No. 8620 N%C.S. ordering reorganization of ANNEXATION 12 territory designated as Northeast Petaluma Reorganization RESO #8620 NCS_ No. 12 involving annexation to City of Petaluma and detachment from Penngrove Fire District without hearing. -1- - ;" August 6, 1979 WEED ABATEMENT COST Resolution No. 8621 N.C.S confirming cost of abatement RESO #8621 NCS of weeds, rubbish, refuse, and dirt existing upon the streets, sidewalks, parkways and parcels of private property in the City of Petaluma ordered abated by Resolution No. 8516. 0 PLAZA NORTH PUBLIC Resolution No. 8622 N.C.S. authorizing Mayor to sign IMPROVEMENTS public improvements agreement with C. Leonard Garrison RESO #8622 NCS for water and sewer lines. (PROPOSED K -MART SITE) K STREET Resolution ABANDONMENT abandon and RESO #8623 NCS in the City Blvd. South 8585. Ao. 8623 N.C.S. noticing intention to close to public use a portion of a street of Petaluma (K Street, between Petaluma and 5th Street) - repealing Resolution No. ABANDONMENT WALKWAY Council advised property owners on either side of the LOUISE DRIVE walkway to meet with the Director of Community Develop - RESO #8618 NCS ment in order to obtain an encroachment permit which would enable them to close the walkway prior to the beginning of school on August 13 and prior to finalizing the abandonments, which will take at least two weeks. LUCCHESI PARK MASTER Mr: Robert Howell and Phil Singer described the proposed PLAN PRESENTATION development of Lucchesi Park by showing several slides, an artist's rendering, and an architect's model of the Park. At 1979 costs, the estimate of developing the Park follows: Lake, grading, irrigation and landscaping $1,900,000.00 Community Center and Senior Center $1,700,000.00 Performing Arts Theatre $1,500,000.00 Indoor Sports Structure $1,300,000.00 MASTER PLAN LUCCHESI PARK RESO #8624 NCS Resolution No. 8624 N.C.S. accepting completion of work on Master Plan and amending Lucchesi Park Master Plan. Introduced by Councilman Perry; seconded by Councilman Balshaw. AYES: BALSHAW / BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON SCHOOL SITE Darwyne Vickers from Old Adobe School District asked PLANNING ORDINANCE that the Council give his school board an additional ' week or two to consider wording changes of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Harberson arrived at 8:30 p.m. Council commented the "effect per dwelling unit" is the manner in which the fee should be set. Council also suggested there should be a written understanding between the School District and the City as to the interpretation ' of this proposed ordinance, and the City Attorney and at least a representative of the builders should be included in discussions on the ordinance. This item was continued to the August 20 Council meeting. -2- RECESS Council recessed at 8 :40 p.m. and_•`returned at 8:50 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING JAY SUBDIVISION Resolution No. 8625 N.C.S. adopting an amendment to the (MADISON MANOR) Environmental Design Element of the General Plan - RESO #8625 NCS North of Washington Street and East of Madison Street (from neighborhood park to urban low density residential). Planning Director Freitas noted this has been approved by both the Recreation, Music,and Parks Commission and the Planning Commission. The hearing was opened. Emil Mogel, the applicant's engineer, described the project and noted that he represents 'the'developer of an adjoining project and the two plans blend well. There being no other comment offered from the public in either oral or written form, the hearing was closed and a vote was taken on the resolution. Introduced by Councilman Battaglia; seconded by Councilman Perry. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON/ PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI TENTATIVE MAP Resolution No. 8.626 N.C.S. approving Tentative Map. JAY SUBDIVISION Introduced by Councilman Battaglia; seconded by Council - (MADISON MANOR) man Perry. RESO 48626 NCS AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON/ PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ALL NIGHT CARD Mr. DeBernardi presented his request that Council hold PLAYING FRIDAYS a hearing regarding his desire to'have:permission.to continue his card room all night on Fridays only. Council agreed to hold a Public Hearing on August 20 at 8:30 p.m. LIBRARY FUNDING Mayor Mattei read a letter that he proposed to send to the Board-of Supervisors relating to their request that cities participate in funding the County Library. City Attorney Klose advised the Council the Joint Powers Agreement that is now in effect clearly states that responsibility is in the hands of the County. A consensus of the Council was the Mayor should send that letter. GARBAGE RATE INCREASE LEASE - EATON - BOARDING HORSES to execute a lease for as the City assumes ow Council authorized the Mayor Mattei appointed the following committee to meet with the Petaluma Refuse Disposal Company to review rates: Chairmen: Councilman Cavanagh; Members: Councilman Perry and Vice -Mayor Bond. Mrs. Grant Eaton is currently leasing a portion of Country Club Estates Unit I Subdivision for boarding horses. Mrs. Eaton requested Council authorize staff their continued boarding of the.horses until such time zership of that property and it is developed as a park. Manager to,execute such a lease. MARINA ;Council considered the Department of Army July 20, 1979 letter regarding City participation costs in a Marina. Vice - Mayor Bond reported the status of the Marina studies by: H.K.S., the Department of Boating.and Waterways, the City, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Vice -Mayor Bond also noted that the study committee had suggested the `Mayor appoint an advisory committee and that this new Council adopt a resolution indicating its stand in support of the proposed Marina project,. Council agreed the.pr intent of this Council is to determine the advisability of continuing the project. Mayor Mattei asked the Council to forward suggestions for persons to be on this committee. City Engineer Hargis voiced his concerns relating to, interpretation of the conditions stated in the letter by the Army. The Marina was scheduled - for further consideration at the August 20 Council meeting. -3- August 6, 1979 TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION Resolution No. 8627 N.C.S. approving tentative sub - MAP - CAULFIELD HOMES division map of Caulfield Homes located on northwest RESO #8627 NCS corner of South McDowell Blvd. and Caulfield Lane. Introduced by Councilman Perry; seconded by'Vice -Mayor Bond. o AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH / HARBERSON/ PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI APPEAL - ANDERSON Resolution No. 8628 N.C.S. upholding appeal received SIXTH & I STREETS from Eric Anderson relating to the Planning Commission RESO #8628 NCS denial of their request for a variance. Architect Richard Lieb addressed the Council and outlined their . reasoning for the variance request. Planning Director Freitas showed photo- graphs of the trees.located on the corner lot and explained staff's recommenda- tion 'to deny the request fora variance. Council discussed their findings in granting the variance. The resolution was introduced by Vice -Mayor Bond; seconded by Councilman Harberson. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH / HARBERSON/ PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI Councilman Harberson left the meeting. WATER RATE AMENDMENTS Finance Director Scharer reviewed the recommended ORD. #1374 NCS Water Rate change from 38� per hundred cubic feet to 50� per hundred cubic feet in order to comply with Bond service requirements.. Ordinance No. 1374 N.C.S. amending Subsection B of Section 15.16.040 of the Municipal Code (Water Ordinance) to increase the metered rate for water from 38� per hundred cubic feet to 50G per hundred cubic feet. Introduced by Councilman Battaglia; seconded by Councilman Perry. The vote on introduction was: AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY/ MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON DRINKING FOUNTAIN Ordinance No. 1375 N.C.S. designating the Women's HISTORIC LANDMARK Christian Temperence Union Drinking Fountain at the ORD. #1375 NCS corner of Western Avenue and Petaluma Blvd. North in the City of Petaluma an Historic Landmark. Council agreed to permit the following words to be engraved on the fountain: The year, "1891 ", plus the inscription, "Total Abstinence is the Way to Handle the Alcohol Problem ". They also intend to have a granite step bonded to it for the use of children. AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON -4- FEES Resolution No. 8629 N.C.S. adopting a schedule for RESO #8629 NCS computing permit fees and building evaluation data_. Introduced by Councilman Battaglia; seconded by Councilman Perry. Finance Director Scharer noted that this adds the following fees to the Planning Fee Schedule: Abandonments of Rights -of -Way - $100, Subdivision Regulation.Amendments - $125, and Negative Declarations of Environ- mental Impact - $50. These are user benefit charges. Vote: AYES: BALSHAW /BATTAGLIA /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI ABSENT: HARBERSON -4- August 6, 1979 !� SITE DESIGN COMMITTEE Planning Director Freitas reviewed the Planning Commission response on the proposed Site Design Com- mittee ordinance. Council was in general agreement on the following provisions: appeals would go directly to the City Council; developments of less than 5 units would be processed by the Planning Director rather than this committee; there would be five members one from the City Council, one from the Planning Commission, one should be either an architect, a landscape designer or a nurseryman; and two would be citizens -at- large; the terms would be two years with the understanding the Planning Commission and the City Council members would have one -year terms. This was rescheduled for the August 20 Council meeting. COMMISSION APPOINT- The Mayor noted the Council will be considering Commission MENTS appointments at its August 13 meeting. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Councilman Balshaw requested Council consider doing everything possible to mitigate the traffic problems at the intersection of East Washington and McDowell before the opening of K -Mart. Council asked the City Engineer, within the next thirty to sixty days, to develop a list of reasonable alternatives discussing what is practical from the engineering point -of -view, and within four months make recommendations on specific design changes for that intersection. It was Council consensus the City Engineer place this on his top priority list, and to bring back a list of current projects for the Council's information at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT At 11 :00 p.m. the Council adjourned to 4 :00 p.m. on Monday, August 13. Mayor 1 1 -5-