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PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES'OF MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA' CALIFORNIA (�
NOVEMBER 5, 1979 q 1 1
REGULAR MEETING An
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ROLL CALL 7 P.M. Present:, Councilmen Bal'shaw, Bond, Cavanagh,
Harberson, Perry, Mayor Mattei
Absent: Councilman Battaglia
INVOCATION The prayer was led by Rev. Hugh Goss.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Mattei.
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
MINUTES
The Minutes of the October 9 meeting were amended to
include a list of topics discussed at the Study Session.
The Minutes of October 15 were amended on page 2 after
South County Voice (REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL
BOARD HEARING), second line, add a sentence which
states, "Mr. Joe Gilmore read a letter regarding
wastewater use."
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was introduced by Councilman
Perry, seconded by Councilman Harberson.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
CLAIMS & BILLS
Resolution No. 8705 N.C.S. approving Claims and Bills
RESO.468705 NCS
audited by the City Auditor and approved for payment by
the City Manager.
PREZONE PORTION
Introduced Ordinance No. 1387 W.C.S. amending Zoning
PAULA LANE
Ordinance 1072 by prezoning Assessor's Parcels 19-060 -
ORD. 461387 NCS
09 and 19- 060 -31 from County A -B5 to City R -1- 20,000.
SB90 CLAIM
Resolution No. 8706 N.C.S. requesting State of California
RESO 468706 NCS
reimbursement for certain costs of law enforcement
under extraordinary circumstances. (Police services at
rally held in the city of Santa Rosa on March 24,
1979.)
E.I.R. AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 8707 N'.C:S. approving agreement for
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP
preparation and submission of Environmental Impact
RESO 468707 NCS
Report for proposed Robert Benson General Plan Amend -
ment request to allow auto dealerships north of Stony
Point Road and west of
Denman Road (at a contract price not to exceed $8,255.00).
Introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Perry.
AYES: BALSHAW / BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
NOVEMBER 5, 1979
LIBERTY MEADOWS - Resolution No. 8708 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman
TRAFFIC ISLAND Perry, seconded by Councilman Harberson. Civil
RESO 48708 NCS Engineer, Emil Mogel, addressed the Council regarding
the proposal to place a traffic island on the Liberty
Street right -of -way in an area which is north of the proposed project between
Magnolia and Liberty Meadows property. This would supersede the developer's
earlier request to alter the street in order to save a particular tree. Instead
this proposal would include planting a tree in the island. Staff advised the
City would have to enter negotiations to purchase an additional six feet of
roadway width from property owners on either side of the right -of -way; however,
staff expressed support of a traffic island if it were placed on Liberty Street
within the Liberty Meadows project. Vote:
AYES: BALSHAW /HARBERSON /PERRY
NOES: BOND /CAVANAGH /MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
The resolution failed.
CREEKSIDE OAKS Resolution No. 8709 N.C.S. granting an extension to
SUBDIVISION _ subdivision agreement for Creekside Oaks until November 19,
RESO 448709 NCS 1979 (two weeks). 'Introduced by Councilman Harberson,
seconded'by Councilman Perry.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
CHERRY HILL Resolution No. 8710 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman
MULTI - FAMILY Balshaw, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bond, rescinding certain
ALLOTMENTS multi - family dwelling unit allotments for the 1978-79
RESO 48710 NCS construction year - Milt Forman (Cherry Hill). Planning
Director Frei'tas advised the Council this is a technical
cleanup in that the Milt Forman project'that was originally designed is no
longer viable, but a new project has been designed for this site as an extension
of Liberty Meadows Subdivision. Architect Dick Lieb spoke on behalf of Mr.
Forman requesting the Council not act on these allotments until Liberty Meadows
Phase II has been approved. Vote,on the resolution to rescind:
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /HARBERSON /MAYOR MATTEI
NOES: CAVANAGH /PERRY
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
CASA GRANDE Resolution No. 8711,N.C.S. rejecting all bids for
SOFTBALL FIELD development, construction and installation of lighting
RESO 448711.NCS for Casa Grande Softball Field. Introduced by Councilman
Perry, seconded-by Councilman Cavanagh. Recreation
Director Jim Raymond noted the lowes.t'bid received was $34,000 above the architect's
estimate for the project. Staff recommended the City go out to bid again after
the first of the year. Vote:
AYES: BALSAAW /BOND/ CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
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AYES BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
PREZONE HONTAR LANE Adoption of Ordinance No. 1385 N.C.S. amending Zoning
ORD.` #1385 NCS Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S. by prezoning Assessor's
Parcels 48- 134 -44, 45, and 52 from County Agriculture
to R -1- 20,000. Property located at #5, #9 and #17 Hontar Lane. The public
hearing was opened. Planning Director Freitas presented the proposal. There
being no comments, oral or written, the hearing was closed.
NOVEMBER 5, 1979
OVERCROWDING BERNARD Resolution No. 8712 N.C.S. establishing dedication
ELDREDGE SCHOOL charges for the - Bernard Eldredge attendance area of the
RESO #8712 NCS Old Adobe Union School District at $310 per dwelling
unit and reaffirming the interim school facilities fee
to be.$909 per dwelling unit, as established by Resolution No. 8700 N.C.S. Mr.
Jon Joslyn representing Qantas Development Corporation requested that the
Council consider establishing a payback arrangement similar to the sewer payback
agreements that are entered into by developers who install off -site sewer
facilities and are reimbursed at a future time by property owners who hook -up
to the improved systems. Mr. Joslyn's suggestion included the proviso the fee
be collected from all units as they'are built to the end of the ten year period.
He also asked.that interest costs be recognized: Staff was directed to come
back within two weeks with necessary paperwork to implement this suggestion if
it is possible. Introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry.
RECESS
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
8:50 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
REZONE McNEAR HILL - Adoption of Ordinance No. 138:6 N.C.S. amending Zoning
SCENIC LANDS Ordinance, No. 1072 N,.C.S. by reclassifying and rezoning
ORD. #1386 NCS Assessor's Parcel 08- 530 -04 (consisting of approximately
18 acres) from Study District to Planned Unit Development
located at 1051 Petaluma Blvd. South across-from McNear Avenue (Scenic Lands
property). Planning Director Freitas described the proposal. The hearing was
opened. The following representatives 'of the development spoke to the Council:
Daniel Reidy, attorney; Mr. Hoffman of Hoffman and Albritton, civil engineers;
Fred Furuichi, landscape architect; Tom'Gamboa and George Thenn, principals.
Expressions of opposition to the project were heard from Art Mortonsen, an oil
and gas distributor located south of the prbject; and'a letter from Herold
Mahoney of Royal Petroleum was read by the City Attorney. Mayor Mattei expressed
concern about the fence on Petaluma Blvd. because it had not been designed as'a
masonry fence, which is Council.policy for arterial streets,'and Councilman
Perry expressed words of caution regarding,bank stability along the Petaluma .
River, particularly with regard to the Army Corps of Engineer's-dredging project
next year. The hearing was closed. Vote on adoption ordinance:
AYES: BALSHAW /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /MAYOR MATTEI
NOES: BOND /PERRY
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
TENTATIVE MAP Resolution No. 8713 N.C.S. approving tentative map for
SCENIC LANDS Scenic Lands Properties. Introduced by Councilman
RE #8713 NCS Perry, seconded by Councilman Balshaw.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND/ CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEL
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
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NOVEMBER 5, 1979
REGIONAL WATER Assistant City Manager John Scharer noted the Water
QUALITY CONTROL Quality Board's October 16 action to order implementa-
BOARD DIRECTIVE tion of a project to-eliminate river discharges during
ar weather months by using agricultural reclamation
procedures. The next meeting date of the Regional Water Quality Control Board
where the City of Petaluma and its Water Pollution Control facilities will be
considered is December 18, unless an appeal is filed with the State. The
Planning Commission will be considering the June, 1979, Final Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) - Petaluma portion
of the Eastern Southern Sonoma Wastewater Management Plan on Wednesday,
November 7. Rita Cardoza advised the Council that the farming community south
and of Petaluma is appealing the decision of the Water Quality Control
Board and she expressed their desire is to work towards the most cost effective
project possible.
MARINA STATUS The City Ma -nager noted receipt of the report done by
Hart, Krivatsky and Stubee for the Army Corps of Engineers.
Council can expect to receive the report on November 19.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP- Council scheduled a meeting at 400 p.m., November 19,
MENT CONTROL ORDINANCE with developers to discuss proposed changes in the
ordinance.
SIGN ORDINANCE Council reviewed the Sign Ordinance Revision Committee's
suggestions to answer concerns expressed by.local
businesses. The next steps in the procedure will be:
Commerce for analysis.
1. These changes will be submitted to the Chamber of
.2. The Chamber will submit written response to the
Council, hopefully within the period of two.weeks on the four points (window
signs exclusions, window signs height, pennants, and appeal process) and comment
on any other points the Chamber wishes to discuss. Council noted that it is
not it's intention to re write the entire ordinance.
3. The ordinance will be considered by the Council as
an agenda item after receipt of the Chamber's comments.
4. Because the ordinance is a revision of the master
Zoning Ordinance, it must be returned to the Planning Commission and then come
back to the Council for final action.
SHELTER HILLS Resolution No. 8714 N.C.S. approving Final Subdivision
FINAL MAP Map of Shelter Hills Subdivision Unit II, Phases I and
RESO 48714 NCS d Introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by
® Vice -Mayor Bond.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI
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ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
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RECESS Council recessed to an Executive Session at 1 -1:15 p.m.
Council reconvened and adopted the following resolution.
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LITIGATION SETTLE-
MENT /WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL FACILITIES/
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION
RESO #8715 NCS
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Resolution No. 8715 N.C.S. approving settlement of
certain litigation (Haviside- Heastings, Inc. vs.
Granite.Construction Co. and Granite Construction Co.
vs. City of Petaluma). Introduced by Councilman
Perry, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bond.
AYES: BALSHAW /BOND /CAVANAGH /HARBERSON /PERRY /MAYOR MATTEI
ABSENT: BATTAGLIA
The meeting was adjourned at.12:05 a.m.
Mayor
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