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PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 20, 1979
REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
CONSENT CALENDAR
CLAIMS & BILLS
RESO #8635 NCS
Present: Councilmen Balshaw, Bond, Cavanagh,,
Harberson, Perry, Mayor Mattei
(Councilman Harberson arrived at 7:10 p.m.)
Absent: Councilman Battaglia
Rev. Tim Kellgren led the prayer.
Councilman Perry led the Pledge Allegiance.
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The-August 6 minutes-were approved -as submitted.
The Consent Calendar was introduced by Councilman
Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Perry.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA /HARBERSON
Resolution No. 8635 N.C.S. approving Claims and Bills
audited by the City Auditor and approved for payment by
the City Manager.
AMEND CONTRACT OF Resolution No. 8636 N.C.S. authorizing amendment to
BREACHING LEVEE contract for engineering-services for the levee, on-
RESO 48636 NCS site grading and disposal of excess materials, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign said amendment.to contract.
FIRE DEPARTMENT Resolution No. 8637 N.C.S,. awarding contract for the
VEHICLE purchase of one G.M.C. van for Command Vehicle for Fire
RESO 48637 NCS Department.
COMPLETION CONTRACT .Resolution No. 8638 N.C.S. accepting completion of
BREACHING LEVEE contract for breaching,the on- site =grading and
RESO #8'638 NCS disposal of excess materials, and authorizing payment
to Western Dock Enterprises.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK Resolution No. 8639 N.C.S. appointing,Arline Devine as
RESO 48639 NCS. Deputy City Clerk.
COMPLETION PUBLIC Resolution No. 8640 N.C.S. accepting completion of
IMPROVEMENTS public improvements Lakeville Shopping.Center (Grand
LAKEVILLE SHOPPING Auto).
CENTER
RESO 448640 NCS
ABOLISH WATER Adopt Ordinance No. 1376 N.C.S. repealing Chapter 2.16
COMMISSION of the Petaluma Municipal Code to abolish the Water
ORD. 4413 NCS Commission.
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AUGUST 20, 1979
EAST WASHINGTON ST. Resolution No. 8641 N.C.S. of necessity to condemn
WIDENING certain real property located adjacent to the right -of-
RESO 48641 NCS way East Washington Street in the City of Petaluma
between U.S. Highway 101 and Lakeville Street. Mr.
Ed DeCarli, representing property at 722 and 732 E. Washington Street, addressed
the Council. Council asked staff to place top priority on scheduling a meeting
between Mr. DeCarli, a representative of Standard Oil Company, a representative
of CALTRANS, the City Attorney, City Engineer and the Planning Department to
attempt to obtain answers to the property owner's questions. Council also
heard from Victor DeCarli regarding his property at Edith and E. Washington .
Street. Council directed staff to set up a similar meeting for Victor DeCarli,
CALTRANS and staff to answer his questions.
Council directed staff to advise them each time it
would be necessary to use the authority which is granted by this resolution.
The resolution was introduced by Councilman Balshaw,, seconded by Councilman
Perry.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /HARBERSON /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI
NO: CAVANAGH
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
REQUEST TO MODIFY
Council heard from Mr. Willis F. Stewart, whose son,
COMMERCIAL PARKING
Gary,.speaking,on his father's behalf, requested the
RESTRICTIONS
Council reconsider the prohibition of commercially
licensed vehicles from parking in residential areas.
His contention is that
his commercial vehicle weighs less and has less horse-
power than most recreation
vehicles which are not restricted. Council referred
the question to staff
for recommendation.
CREEKSIDE.OAKS
Resolution No : . 8642 N..C,S. extending time to complete
RESO 48642 NCS
work.and Public Improvement, Agreement.for Creekside
,Oaks to October 20, 1979. Introduced by.Councilman
Balshaw, seconded by Councilman Harberson.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY/
MAYOR . MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
SCHOOL FACILITIES Ordinance No.` 1377 N.C.S. amending the Petaluma Municipal
ORDINANCE Code on an urgency basis by adding Chapter thereto,
ORD. 1377 NCS to adopt a School Facilities Ordinance. Introduced by
Councilman Balshaw, seconded by Councilman Harberson.
Vote on introduction and adoption:
AYES: BALSHAW / BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY/
MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
SMALL CRAFT HARBOR Resolution No. 8643 N.C.S. reaffirming the intent of
RESO 448643 NCS the City Council to proceed with the development of a
Small Craft Harbor', with conditions. Introduced by
Councilman Balshaw, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bond. Before the vote was taken on
the - resolut on, Tom Baker addre'ssed'the'Council expressing his objections to
the proposal. Vote
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AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY/
MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
Mayor Ma•ttei suggested the following names for a
Marina Committee: Robert'McLaughlin, Matt Hudson, Al Alys, Jim Morris, Dave
Hilendahl, Councilman"Cavanagh and Vice -Mayor Bond.
The Mayor asked staff to designate a staff person whom
the-Army Corps of Engineers could use for all their contacts with the City.
RECESS 8:30 p.m. to 8:37 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
WCTU DRINKING FOUNTAIN Ordinance No. 1375 N.C.S. designating the Women's
LANDMARK Christian Temperance Union drinking fountain at the
ORD. #1375 NCS corner of Western Avenue and Petaluma Blvd. North in
the City of Petaluma an historic landmark.
Vice -Mayor Bond said that the W.C.T.U. has been in this town since 1879.
During their upcoming conference, they will dedicate a new bench in Walnut Park
as well as visit the fountain. The hearing was opened. There was no oral or
written comment offered. The hearing was closed and a vote was taken to adopt
the ordinance.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY/
MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
CARD ROOM - Police Chief Murphy answer red Council's questions. The
EXTENSION OF HOURS hearing was opened. Stanley DeBernardi, card dealer at
the Hide -A -Way on Kentucky Street, Lola Harrick,, of
Petaluma Blvd. Bowl, and 0. Davis Nelson, an interested card player, addressed
the Council in support of extending the hours Friday night (Saturday morning)
to include the - hour ' s between 2 a.m, and 9 a.m, for card playing. Comments were
also made regarding authorization of having drinks at the table during allowable
drinking hours. Mr. Ray Wilson, owner of the ^Hide -A -Way, noted that Mr. DeBernardi's
competition in surrounding towns and county areas has authorization to stay
open on Friday nights, all night, as well as'authorization to serve drinks at
the table during allowable drinking hours. There being no further comment
offered in either written or verbal form, the hearing was closed. Chief Murphy
requested if the Council supported this extenison of card playing time,, then
the card rooms.be physically separated from the bar. M/s Balshaw- Bond, to deny
the request.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /HARBERSON
NOES: CAVANAGH /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEL
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
(Motion Failed)
The Mayor asked the City: Attorney to prepare'a suitable
ordinance which would permit.card playing Saturday mornings from 2 a..m. to
9 a.m., alcoholic drinks at the table when the bar is open, require a barrier
between the bar and the card tables, and require that a licensed . guard be hired
by the card business. After some discussion over the parliamentary procedure
on the question, Council asked that the ordinance be brought back only at a
meeting when there would be a full seven - member Council present.
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LANDSCAPING AND Council went over the 36 policy points, item by item,
IRRIGATION POLICY with Planning Director Freitas and a representative of
RESO 48644 NCS the Chamber of Commerce. Resolution No. 8644 N.C.S.
adopting City Landscape and Irrigation System Policies.
Introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Council -
.. man Balshaw.
AYES: ,BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY/
MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
.Council expressed its intent in the policy on parcels
located along arterials: There shall be special design considerations, whether
they be architectural or landscaping, in these places.
WASTEWATER IRRIGATION Margaret Kullberg presented a petition signed by 57
IN PETALUMA /LAKEVILLE landowners stating they do not want any of their land
AREA bought,. leased or condemned for the use of waste- water
reservoirs or for,the use of spraying of wastewater
for health, land, and water contamination and economic.reasons. She asked that
Council consider their request when they attend the Regional Water Quality
Board hearing August 21 on the Revised Order establishing a revised compliance
time schedule for the Water Pollution Control plant -in Petaluma.
SITE DESIGN COMMITTEE Due to the lateness of the hour, this item was continued
ORDINANCE to the next Council meeting.
WATER -RATES Ordinance No. 1374•N. -..of the City of Petaluma
ORD. T41374 NCS amending Subsection•.B .of . Section 15.16.040 of the
Municipal Code (Water Ordinance) to increase the
metered rate for water from $0.38/100 cubic feet to $0.50/100 cubic feet. Vote
on ; adoption of the ordinance:. .
AYES: BALSHAW /,BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY/
. MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
STEP-II GRANTS A proposed resolution, authorizing filing of application
WASTEWATER FACILITY for Federal and State grants for publicly owned waste-
,. . . .. • . ... _ rwater. treatment works . and - .providing certain assurances,
was not g ted upon by the Council. Council agreed to hold a special meeting
after learning the results of the hearing on the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board on Tuesday afternoon, if such meeting be necessary
to,proceed with grant application.:
. TRAFFIC SIGNAL City Engineer Hargis reported the property owners on
LAKEVILLE & 101 SOUTH .the west of that. ntersection have indicated their
willingness to participate in the cost of.the
signal, and staff is waiting for their written statement to that effect.
SURPLUS PROPERTY Resolution No. 8645 N.C.S. declaring_that.certain.real
OLD McNEAR WATER TANK property known as McNear Tank Site to be surplus and
RESO #8645 authorizing the City Manager to dispose of same.
Introduced by Councilman Balshaw, seconded by Councilman
Perry.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY/
MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
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BOARD OF APPEALS/ Resolution No. 8646 N.C.S. appointing Charles Phillips
BOARD OF BUILDING to the Board of Appeals /Board of Building Review for a
REVIEW term to expire at the pleasure of the.City Council.
RESO #8646 NCS Introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Vice -
Mayor Bond.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY/
MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
UNDERGROUNDING City Engineer Hargis reported there are funds available
UTILITIES to do some additional undergrounding work in the City
and he recommended the following projects:
Priority. #1 : Water Street between Washington and
Western and the super block surrounded by "B" Street, 4th Street, "C" Street
and the Petaluma River.
Priority #2: North McDowell Blvd., from Petaluma Plaza
to -just north of future Rainier Avenue.
Berrydale.
order of priority.
Priority #3: South McDowell Blvd., from McNeal to
It was the consensus of the Council to accept that
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA Council agreed by unanimous consent that the Mayor and
CITIES Vice- Mayor would be the voting and alternate voting .
delegates at the annual League meeting in , September.
MAYOR'S ADVISORY The following persons were appointed to the Committee:
COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN Rev. Herb Bauch, Chairman; Mary Isaac; Teresa Leonard;
SERVICES (COMMITTEE R. Goetzinger; G. Callahan; Ann Pepper:; Ed Benedict;
TO CLOSE DOWN William Beatie'; William ,Schneider; Mrs. Jerry Beatty;
MARCH 1, 1980) . Harold Alexander; Simon; and Vice - Mayor Bond.
Their charge is to study the possibilities of a
Senior Day Care. Center, ideas for financing such a center and coordination with
the Petaluma Ecumenical Program.
FORCED,ANNEXATIONS Mayor Mattei asked Council's support in sending a
letter- to local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
opposing forced annexations.
TENTATIVE MAP Architect Dick Lieb presented plans for Liberty Meadows
LIBERTY MEADOWS Subdivision of town houses. He requested variances on
RESO 48647 NCS meandering sidewalks, number of accesses to the develop -
ment, and permission to save an Oak tree on the corner
of the property.. Barry Parkinson, attorney for adjoining property owner Milt
Foreman, addressed the Council relating to the possibility of; ,using the, "Foreman
property for temporary, emergency access to the Liberty Meadows_Subdvision.
Resolution No. 8.647 N.C.S. approving Tentative Map Liberty'Meadows, introduced
by Councilman Perry, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bond.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON FERRY
MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
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ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 a.m.
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Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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