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PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 14; 15 '
ADJOURNED MEETING An Adjourned Meeting of the Petaluma City Council was
called to order.by Mayor Helen Putnam at the hour of
7 :30 P.M. :.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh, Harberson,
Hilligoss,:Matte,, Perry, and Mayor Putnam.
. .Absent: - ..None.
PLEDGE --OF ALLEGIANCE' `'- Mayor Helen Putnam th'e•Piedge Allegiance to the
Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of February 2, 1977, were approved as
:
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES - 1972 PROJECT
INCREASE-CONSTRUCTION '",Mr.. Marvin"Lin'dorf representing the firm' CDM, Inc., F
CONTINGENCY FUND engineera for ` th`e - .Proje`ct, reviewed the final report on
RES #7670 NCS the Granite Construction Company contract for Water
Pollution Control'Facilit 'e's - 1972 Project' #C -06 -0664,
a cop..y'o'f which is 6n with the City'Clerk. Mr.
Lindorf indicated the work on the`proj`dct Construction Company, with
the exception of a 3'0- day'test`por od'on chl'orihd'tion and dechlorination
facilities, ha's completed: CDM; Inc. is recommending acceptance of the
Project. Mr. •Lindorf then�'reviewed the change orders in the contingency account.
The City Council had previodsly"approved change orders amounting to $312,864.64.
The total amount of the contingency fund is $416,070..59. which is an increase of
$103,205..95. All 'of "the 'change - orders had 'been - r'eviewed with' the - City staff
and the 'staff of "the State, W'ate'r' Resources `Control Board: Mr. L'indo'tf advised
the contingencies were grant fundable, and total cost to the'City would be
approximately $52,000. The time of recommended as-of this date,
i. "d. ; - February' - 14, '1977: 'Mr. t ndoif- advised' thei''r' firm - has recommended with
holding `
g $50,07 &.S0 which 'is the' incurred for and inspection
related to'the pump,st ation and - siphon problems. He' advised there i`s'a pending
stop' 'payment notice of Haviside- .Heast'ings Inc. `in' the- amount of $1.6 T
which should be withheld the final payment. If this claim is resolved
within the 35 - day lien period, the full of $59$,062.53 would be due the
contractor. Mr.'Lindorf''also stated their r-ecommendafion was to withhold
$25;,'000 until the 30-day - test operation of the 'chlorination- dechlorination
facility is completed.. This is expected to be completed before the end of the
35 -day lien period. If no problems are'encouneered, this amount would not be
withheld.
Councilman - Mat' tei -questioned "the City - Attorney if, by. accepting completion of
the Project at time, - there - woul'd be' any 'le'gal bearing on litigation which
may follow regarding `the C ty Matthew Hudson explained there
is language in the contract which states that no be conclusive
evidence'. of completion of th'e `ct - uritil''the'final'pa'yment is made, and
this 'would - be the payment "to withheld' 35 days - after filing Notice of Com-
pletion. Mr. Hudson further S'tated' he - language includes the state -
ment,, . "In no event; 'shall'any payment b'e - construed' - to be' fan acceptance of any
d'efectine work or improper material." Mr. Hudson stated tonight the City
Council 'would be, accept ng'the - P,rojec;E; -and ' they' -would, have 35 days in which to
d- iscover'any` serious defects or omissions n�the Project. Mr. also
stated under the''contract 'there - is a -- two'= year - 'bond - provided to protect
the City.
Resolution - 47'670 N..C.S. iincreasing 'construction`�eo.ntingency fund for work - at
the Water - Pollution 'Control 'Facihities _ was introduced by Councilman
Perry, seconded• by Councilman Brunner; and a'dop'te'd - by "'six: affirmative votes and.
one'abstention. Councilman Harbe'rson from voting reason his
firm does business with b_oth:-'the•engineer =and ,the.-eont'r.actor.
Yebruary 14, 1977
ACCEPT COMPLETION
n OF WORK, WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL
FACILIT'I-ES 1972
PROJECT
RES 4 767.1 .NCS
Resolution 4'7671 N.C.S.. accepting completion of work on
Water Pollution Control Facilities - 1972 was.intro-
duced by Vice -Mayor Brunner, seconded by, Councilman
Perry, and adopted by six affirmative votes and one
abstention. Councilman Harberson abstained for the
same reason he gave on Resolution #7670 N.C.S.
Prior to the roll call of the above resolution, City
Attorney'Matthew Hudson advised the Council the resolution varies from the
City's typical.resolution accepting completion of work wherein it does not
stipulate a final sum, for payment... The resolution also withholds $`25,.000 to be
retained until such time as the chlorination- dechlorination facility has been
tested to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Mr. Hudson stated the reso-
lution further states that Granite Construction Company shall'de to the
City- Engineer- a•letter or other satisfactory confirmation stating the warranty
period for all componen for the sub ect project commenced 'ot August 15', 1976,
and extends for a p=eriod of two years. This is the date Granite. Co
Company has argued consistently that the City has had beneficial use of the
facility Mr. Hudson further stated the City is not agree'ing'to'that date but
is'willing to use it as the beginning .date for the two -year warranty. This is
a condition precedent to any payment.
DECLARE WATER City Manager Robert Meyer advised the.s•taff had worked
SHORTAGE EMERGENCY-- to prepare a draft ordinance which would be sinilar.in
\P IMPLEMENT RATIONING nature to those adopted by other agencies within the
PROCEDURES County to have basically the same effective dates for
C �• ORD 41233 NG.S implementation. He advised the City staff, :under
(EMERGENCY ORDINAN=CE,)_ direction of the City Council, has been ;trying to
secure additional water supplies for the residents
during the coming "summer months. Beginning June 15,
1977, the propos=ed ordinance provides for 50 gallons of
water per person for household use.. Industry would be
cut to 50 percent of their•.Lpresert usage, and car wash operations would be
reduced by 30 percent as of March 1, 1977. Mr. Meyer stated it would take 2.5
million ,gallons to allow 50 , gallons per person, 50.percent for, industry, and.25
percent for Two Rock Ranch'Station. If the, City is able to.secure 2.8 million
gallons per day, it would be able to provide the 50 gallons per person for -
household u'se, 88 percent for industry, and increase the Two Rock Station to 50
percen of their present usage instead of ,25 percent'. These figures are based
on the .fact that any construction.work for housing' developments would depend on
whether or not the developer could provide wells which would not only service
the completed homes but supply a surplus :fot City's. system. To provide
households with 61 gal -lons per person p'er day would require 3,.00.0,150, gallons
per day. To •reach the level of 76 gallons per person per hou"sehold' would
require 3,.65- million gallons per day. To provide industrial and commercial
users with the level. they have today, it would require 4 million gallons p.er
day. Mr. Meyer stated in °order -for the ordinance to. work, it is going to take
cooperation on ;everyone's part.. The ordinance restricts the use•of fire hy-
drants for Fire Department personnel only. Mr. Meyer urged citizens to report
any serious water' leaks `to the City immediately in order for City " crews to be
able to shut.off'the water or .take care of the problem. Mr. Meyer further
stated he felt citizens should, be,ur,ged to remove handles from. outside faucets
so they cannot be turned on by vandals." The proposed ordinance,' if approved by
the Council, does not place any restriction on the use of private wells Mr.
Meyer °however, people with private wells who want to-keep their
lawns and shrubs watered during the summer season should' put a sign on their
property indicating they are using water from a private well.
Mr,. Meyer. asked the Council to give consideration to using City for-ces.to
repair leaks On homeowners' ,prop l er.ti'es.if. they are unable'to,secure the ser
vices of a plumber to repair leaks within a reasonable length of time.. Any
repair work performed by City personnel would.be charged to the homeowner. Mr.
Meyer also stated there are provisio for variances to provide' additional
Water.in the ordinance to take care of homes where "there is a family illness or
other unusual, circumstances. In addition,, Mr. ,Meyer stated one of the problems
is the requirement to reserve Sufficient water for the Fire Department. The
tanks would'have'to be turned off, and someone would have to be at the tank to
turn it back on when needed. Additional manpower will be needed in this-circum-
stance. Per onnel Wl`ll also be needed to handle incoming telephone 'c'alls to
City Hall and a supplemental line will be required to take care of customers'
questions and complaints. Additional people will be needed to monitor the
meters;.
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February 14, 1977
DECLARE WATER Mr -. Meyer indicated there are other problems which
SHORTAGE EMERGENCY7- would arise requiring Council decisions, perhaps not at
IMPLEMENT RATIONING this meeting but some time in the .near future. These
PROCEDURES would include the of the City's wells to keep some
ORD #1233 NCS _ of the parks • gr.een where ,well water is available; how
(EMERGENCY ORDINANCE) the.effluent from the sewer ponds would be utilized;
(Continued)% and, if ,;permission is received from the State, should
some of this water be used_on the park sites. Mr.
Meyer also advised. 'h_e, .felt the Council would be re-
ceiving a request in the,near future by the American Little League to -drill an
additional well at..Lucche,si:Park,._ He,questioned.if water was available from
this source, .should i.t :,be, used fo.r. the .Little .League baseball field or put into
the ,City's .system.. , ; Ano,ther .problem. which will probably arise is whether or not
the swimming pool is going to be kept open as a value to the community as a_
whole. Some consideration should be given if the Council, determines to dis-
allow swim meets during the summer months to adv se,the Swim - Club immediately
in order.for them to cancel any „arrangements they may have made.
The proposed ordinance does not call for an increase,in the price,of water and
does not provide for any .fines for infractions or misdemeanors. It does pro -
vide for an infraction on the.first.and_second offense and for a misdemeanor on
the.third offense.
Mr. Meyer stated the ordinance endeavors to carry out the basic policy of the
Council to keep business and industry in the community. Of these, the con-
struction industry is a very important business, and the Council may want to
consider the possibility of granting permits for construction. This would be
on the basis if a subdivider could produce a well that tests favorably with the
Health Department and produces more water than can be used by the subdivision.
with the remainder being funneled into the City's water system. Mr. 'Meyer
indicated several letters had been received-from - developers regarding the
status of their projects. It was determined to hold the letters until•the
Council had an.o.pportunity to review the ordinance.
Councilman Mattei_questioned _ whether..or.not the,Cities of Novato and Santa Rosa
had planned similar ordinances as proposed,•by,,.the -City of Petaluma. Mr. Meyer
indicated the ordinances are more or less uniform, with provisions in all
.ordinances-very similar. Councilman Mattei.also questioned if the City is not
using.their full-allotment from. the aqueduct at the present time, is the water
beingttransferred _ to Novato for,s.torage:, City_ Manager Robert_ Meyer, responded
b statin the City is
y g y using all of the:_ aqueduct water, which is being .let out
from: the dam each ,day_on . the City's °pro _ rata _ shap, _, - The wells • are being held
in reserve as long as possible, and. -water from the aqueduct is being used.
The proposed ordinance was then.reviewed section-by section by the City Council.
In discussing the section of the ordinance...which would.permit some construction
of new`•residential units, ,it.was felt permitting 50 units in the calendar year
1977 provide some means for small.contractors to stay in business and
insure sometemployment. Histor;ically,.between 30 and 35 of these units are
built.each year. The.p:rov lion in the - ordinance which permits construction of
a subdivision.of 15 or'fewer.parcels would allow . for the construction of two
small subdivisions with.a.total of 26 units for which final maps have•been
submitted.
The Council suggested changes to the proposed ordinance which were noted by the
City Attorney to be included in.the document for adoption,. One recommendation
was :t,o change the number of days from 10 to 5 within which to make repairs
where 'leaks in .the system occurred where the water.had.gone through a meter.
In order to make the provisions immediately effective, all-dates in the ordi-
nance which referred to compliance by February 28, 1977, were changed to
February 14, - 197.7. Under the non- essential..us,es -,.the draft ordinance referred
to car wash operations and- provided,.for use of wa -ter in excess of 30 percent of
the prior- water use from November_ 1:,., 193.6,. to February 14, 19,77, beginning
March 1, 1977. This clause was changed to : read, - "70 percent" thus reducing the
'use of'such water by 30.percent as o.f. March,l, 1977. it was suggested opera -
, tors of car. wash facilities, b,e required t.o; water if not already doing
SO. This requirement was not included in the language of the ordinance.
Discussion was held on the use.of reclaimed wastewater from the City's sewer
ponds for construction purposes as the use of water for construction of any
structure which does not have a building permit as of February 14, 1977,
February 14, 1977
DECLARE WATER including the use of water for dust control was de-
SHORTAGE EMERGENCY elated -a non - essential use in the ordinance... The
IMPLEMENT' RATIONING Council was advised- use- of , the wastewater.:had not
PROCEDURES ' received of- f -icial approval: 'from the ''Water. ;Quality_ _
ORD #12 -33 1NCS. - •- - - - Cont -rol. Board.. .'The st'af'f_ also f el.t if approval Is -
(- EMERGENCY - .ORD :INAiVCE)= e-O given =for - the -� use .of_ -this--source of water, it. would be
(Con - timed.) for- -use by - public agencies only. . Even this -use •would
-
-have, -restrictions-placed upon it.
Some - discussion- was •held 'regarding' the method for
allocation of water-.. Vice -Mayor .Brunner- suggested..familie be. permitted _to ._use
their allotment, as -they- desire - rather, 'than 'being restricted .from,,some .uses..
Mayor Putnam advised she had been contacted by some residents who questioned if
they could-use 'their water allocation to-try to •tr_y tb preserve somei tree's and plants
if they- wished'.
I-n' - dis'cussing <the water -for- swimming -pools Councilman .Mattei _suggested, if -.the
Municipal Pool would be used by -,more - people .than -.the City .parks,, consideration
should be given to trucking well water from one of the City's parks to maintain
the. - water -level -in -the pool-.. - - - •.- - . : _
The • Counc- l theri�' Section- •.15.:18..060 -- "Further .Non- E_ssentia -1 ,Uses .Defined"
which would take effect after June 15, 1977. Added to this section was a
provision that the Two_Rock Transmission Line 'would receive no more than '21,000
gallons �perday:
Fred Schram, manager of the Petaluma Chamber of Com-
merce, ;stated he felt it was imperative that'as much consideration !as +possible
be given to-industry'-and commercial enterpris'esCin -.the community., :_Mr.._Schram
stated- 'there are approximately - 400 people, employed in_agri- related industries.
The other - industries for which- he,expressed concern_ included_, the ,Lace.House
.
Laundry, the hospitals - and - medical facilities, O'Brien, Sportono, and .Mitchell,
the Petaluma Poultry Processors, and the California Cooperative.Creamery. The
latter three are - agr- - relate' d - businesses. .•.•Mr..Schram.. urged. if, the _p.eople in
the community cooperated through the summer months as they appear to be doing
now -, • would it- be possible. to' maintain a. level - of 80 percent for industry. and
commercial - =uses =The 'Chamber- of- Commerce_is interested in trying to preserve
jobs in the -- community. Mr.•- Schram also- .expressed_.some concern, 'for, the.con --
str-uction industry in the area and -felt developers.could not_obtain.,financing
from - the - banks unless- the. developers were- g I uarant'eed,jwa,t for. construction,
purposes. - Mr.'Schram"also stated he felt the- TwoiRock Base could.not rely on
their. 'we-lis and- asked- if- it- be possible and if it-became necessary, to allot
more than, °the 21,000 gallons per day. -
RECESS Mayor - Putnam. - called -a - .recess at 9.:15 p:..m. „ and _the
Council reconvened at -9.: 2 -p.m,..
DECLARE WATER • • -Mayor - .Put "nam -then - invi -ted - comments _from the. audience.
SHORTAGE - EMERGENCY - -• -- .•.__
IMPLEMENT RATIONING Arthur-,M. Burkholder,- p.roprie:tor_of the Magic" Wand.Car
PROCEDU_ES� . Wash at 412 Petaluma Boulevard, asked for some consi-
ORD #1233 NCS deration of from 6 weeks to 2 months to put in either a.
(.EMERGENCY•ORDINANCK - well -or;a recycling. program- in_o rider= for -. him. to - main-
(Continued) twin his business:
City:Manager- Robert - Meyer - responded to Mr..,� Schram' s comments stating- the, City
is working with industry; and if- additional. water_ is_ found,, it would_ go to
industry Howeve -r, if Mr.- Schram.'',s_ plan to- give industry. 80% was followed, it
would .mean, cutting - households back to .36 gallons per day which would be an
unreasonable figure,
Mr -: Don Petro,-questioned whether the Council was aware. :'of : a development in the
=' commun_'ty which has approximately 1:75 units and has a water meter. This de-
velopment -also has a' private- well- which is. used for the units .. -He ;wondered :if
it would be possible for this development to use City water and.still.supple-
ment the usage with their ownLwater. The second point brought out by Mr. Petro
was the. fact •the' ordinance pe- rmtted- development of individual lots :.for residen-
tial use; but. •no provision.-was made in the ordinance for -the construction of
commercial uses on individual lots. His third point was to request a "sunset
policy" be incorporated the ordinance where ordinance would-no
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February 14, 1977
DECLARE WATER
SHORTAGE EMERGENCY --
IMPLEMEiNT RATIONING
. PROCEDURES
ORD #1233 NCS
(EMERGENCY ORDINANCE)
be in effect at the end of the emergency. City Manager
Robert Meyer responded by stating, the ordinance would
be repealed at the conclusion of the emergency so that
the City c.an sell all the water possible in order to
pay: off`the bonds,..
(Continued) Dr. Larry Jonas also questioned whether commercial
buildings were going to be permitted on individual
lots. He anticipated building a small dental office
and would like to have this answered. He also questioned what effect the water
rationing plan would have on the new hospital as, •well as the present hospital
and other related medical facilities, including dental office's. Dr. Jonas
questioned whether it would be..legal to turn off water where people violated
the regulations. Dr. Jonas also felt.people should be permitted to use their
50- gallon allotment a.ny way_they desired.
In responding to Dr. Jonas'' questions, City Manager Robert Meyer stated the
hospital would be cut 50 °perc;ent.. This would include all commercial uses,
including medical facilities and dental offices. City Attorney Matthew Hudson
stated it would be legal to turn water off. The Health and Safety Code pro -
vides for enforcement under emergency ,regulations, and the: water would stay off
until the violator came in t o.pay the fee to have the water reconnected.
Finance Director John Scharer responded to Dr. Jonas' first question regarding
constructing a commercial building. These were going to be reviewed on a
variance basis as there may be industrial or commercial uses which would need
more water than others. City Attorney Matthew Hudson also advised it would be
on a case -by -case basis and would fit into the variance section of the ordi-
nance.
Mr. Gary.S.tokes, developer : o;f Casa de Arroyo Subdivision, advised there is
already a well on his property; but after having been tested, it was found not
to be acceptable. He indicated they are prepared t'o'begin drilling a new well
immediately. Mr. Stokes stated his firm has a substantial investment in the
development, including in excess of $40,;000 paid.to the City as well as
engineering fees which exceed $60.,600. In addition, they have completed the
commercial phase of the development, provided landscaping,, paid f the land
and architectural designs etc. He felt it was inequitable to require larger
subdivisions to drill wells which would produce more water than needed for the
subdivision without the 5:0 single- family units and the smaller
subdivisions to share in the cost for the wells to be , drilled by larger subdi-
viders. He also questioned the basis for providing water for the subdivision
and whether or not 50,gallon per day per person would be the limit if the
subdivider was able to provide_an excess amount of water beyond the require-
ments of.the subdivision which would go into the City's-system.
After some discussion it was determined an equitable solution may be to assess
a surcharge for construction 'of single units and smaller subdivisions. Since
there were other large subdivisions which filed final maps and would be subject
to the same requirements, it was, suggested the revenue collected by the.sur-
charge be used to'help defray the cost of the wells the City to drill.
With relation to the distribution of water to the subdivider who drills wells,
it had been suggested each unit would be permitted the equivalent of normal
usage of water, i.e., 76 gallons per person per day and each unit'be considered
to house 4 persons or a total gallonage of 304 per day per subdivision unit.
The next person to address the Council was Dan Maggiora, a part owner of the
Raintree Car Wash. Mr. Maggiora asked for clarification of the gallonage
permitted as of March 1 and June 15. This had been previously discussed. The
cutback on March 1 would be a 30 percent reduction and on June 15 a 50 percent
reduction. Mr. Maggio.ra stated he felt he would be able to manage with this
amount of water. At the present time, his facility reclaims 100 percent of the
soap water, and Mr. Maggiore stated he would try to reclaim some of the rinse
water in order to water plants or would make it. available to other persons. He
also questioned why car washes had been_ singled out as non - essential businesses.
He felt bars should be classified in the same category.
P� w
Mr. Roy King of Caulfield Lane questioned whether or,not geological reports had
been prepared on the area,, and if so, what effect would additional wells being
drilled have on 'the water table. Mayor Putnam'indicated many residents who
have private wells have the same.concern. City Engineer David Young advised
February 14, 1977
DECLARE WATER
the City is in touch with the State Department of Water
SHORTAGE'EMERGENGY --
Resources. The State has geologists working in the
IMPLEMENT RATIONING
area adbising the Rohnert Park wells.., tfi e additional
PROCEDURES_
wells to be drilled by the .Sonoma Couftty•Water Agency,
ORD #12 =33 14CS
as well as any additional wells to be drilled by the
(EMERGENCY ORDINANCE)
City of Petaluma's Water. Department. Some knowledge is
(Continued)
based on the well history of the City's well field. It
is the belief the aquifer on`McDowell B'ouleva'rd is
J
- limited in extent Wells drilled '1/ "2 mile from the
well field would not Have
much effect'on the Luccfiesi Park,.field. Mr. Young
did state, 'however, he
was not predicting the existing wells are going to hold
out for two reasons:
no - one can determine how long the' drought w -ill. last, and
the•City has never before
exper enced'two d'foUght yeatS'ba6k to'back. ' Mayor
Putnam indicated there
is an opportunity to drill.w'el'ls now; and at the present
time, people appear`to
be able to find water. There.is concern regarding
lowering the water table.,
which is shared by everybody. City Manager Robert
Meyer.advised some of
the wells being reactivated had been used in the past.
Mr. carrell W. Tavenner advised he was associated "with 'the sw mming pool'in-
dustry: The ordinance does not .t drainage _ pools - filling pools„ but Mr.
Tavenner indicated existing',pools do .. need some maintenance water. It is not
much, `but'n. order to keep the pools " from 'stagnating and becoming a. 'breeding
place for mosquitos, a certain level of water needs to be maintained for fl-
tration purposes.
Mr. A1'Gearhart questioned whether the we'll's which had' been tested -last year
and determined'by the Health riot suitable to be put- into the City's
Waster System could be used'to supply the dairy industry for water stock'., City
Manager Robert Meyer advised the Health Department ruled the water .could not be
used for human consumption nor could, it be used for dairy cattle. He also
informed Mr. Gearhart when the wells are d'rilled.by the Sonoma County Water
Agency,, 'the.'.B'oard o.f Supervisors has determined - 5 percent of this waster 'will be
used fbr :ultura'l purposes. Mr. Gearhart stated laundromat's' would be
getting heavier use'with the cutback of water for residential p.urpos'es. Mr.
Meyer stated these busine'sses'would have to control their cu"tback•`to 50 percent
by reducing the number of hours 'they stay open. Mr., Gearhart expressed some
concern about small businesses, which would have to shut down > - due "to the lack of
water, lie -also felt a hardship would be. created if water : rates. were increased
substantially; and.in his last comment, he mentioned he hoped the Warm Springs
Dam Project would move ahead.
Captain H. U. Pagel, -Coast Guard Training Center, Two Rock, Petaluma, requested
that consideration,be given to' allocating 50 gallons per person for the .resi-
dents and student's, as well as'' 50 percent of the prior. use` for commercial uses
on the station. There'are_'750,persons residing on the base', TO ;civilians work
there'; and commercial uses include a hospital, dental office, supermarket, two
bars, two restaurants and a car, wash. Captain Pagel also .stated the month
chosen for comparison, i.e., December, is not realistic as'f'ar as the training
center Ls' concerned as 'many of the ,students are not on board during that month.
January would be a better month to be used..' Captain Pagel asked that consider -
ation b;e..given to allocating 62,'000 gallons per day for the Coast Guard,Sta-
tion. Two wells belonging to the Station .lo.cated.l /2 way between Petaluma and
Two Rock are now 'pumIing at full cap,acity. Ther.e..;has been a decrease in pro-
duction_in the wells over the p'a'st two weeks from 30.,000 gallons per day to
27,000 gallons per day. Captain Pagel also stated the Two Rock transmission
line must serve other neighbors in the area, including the school and the
church.
Mr. Edward Hogya, Empire Pest. Control requested 'permission to uset reclaimed
water in his operation. Be needs approximately 800 to 1',000 gallon's per day.
Mr. Gray advised he the Water Quality Control Board would be reluctant to
approve reclaimed water for this type use.' City Engineer David Young ad-
vised there are .provisions in the ordinance for granting variances which Mr.
Hogya should probably investigate.
Mr. Lewis Judd next spoke to the City Council. He stated he was not involved
in industry, but was concerned about low - income people who wanted to raise
their own yegetab!les and have a garden,. Would they be able to use their
allotment of water for this.purpose? City Manager Robert Meyer indicated the
City probably would have no control over persons carrying water ftrom .their
homes to water gardens and if persons wanted to use- their allotment for this
purpose, they probably could.
February 14, 1977
DECLARE WATER
SHORTAGE EMERGENCY- -
IMPLEMENT RATIONING
PROCEDURES
bkV #1233 NCS -
(EMERGENCY ORDINANCE)
(Continued)
Mr. Judd then proposed several methods for saving
water, including the reuse f water from residential
uses, excluding wastewater. He felt everyone should
work toge'th'er and put the reclaimed water back into the
earah,. He further suggested people should'use b io-
degradable soap products which would not be harmful for
plants .
The following letters were acknowledged as having been
received and are incorpor-ated.as part of the ree'or.d:, Letter dated February 11,
1977, to Robert,H. Meyer, from Qantas Development Corporation regarding Park
Place Subdivision. Letter dated February 11, 1977,.to Mayor Putnam from David
J. Latini, 1644 San Marina Drive, Petaluma, suggesting persons should be able
'to use their allotment of 'water as they desired,. Also recommended if house -
holders did not use their full allotment in one month, the balance should be
carried forward.
Letter dated February 9, 1977, from Petaluma Golf & Country. Club to City Coun-
cil requesting permission to purchase 250, gallons of wastewater in order to
maintain the greens at the golf course.
Letter dated February 4, 1977, from McBail Company to City Council regarding
the dedication of well at Alderwood-property, corner of Ely Road and Washington
Street as a condition for obtaining 70 building permits and 70 water hookups
upon recordation of final map.
Letter dated February 8, 1977, from Dr. David A. Noles to City Manager regard-
ing the use of private wells to maintain landscaping. Also encouraged use
of City wells on parks to continue irrigation to avoid cost of relandscaping
after the emergency is over.
Letter dated February 8, 1977', from O'Brien, Spor -tono and Mitchell to City
Manager outlining their proposal for reduction in water usage and advising a
reduction of more than 50 percent would not allow them to continue operation
from an economic standpoint.
Letter dated February 8, 1977; from Goltermann, Glazier, and Hansen to City
Manager''requesfrig future water hookup at property located at Eighth and "F"
Streets for duplex units.
Further discussion was held on the proposed changes in the ordinance discussed
earlier in the meeting. City.Attorney Matthew Hudson - advised these would be
incorporated in the final document.
Ordinance #1233 N.C.S. amending Chapter 15.1.8 of Title 15 of the Petaluma
Municipal Code, declaring a water shortage emergency, prohibiting new water
service connections, prohibiting non - essential uses of water, allocating avail -
able water resources, and providing ,penalties for violations thereof was in-
troduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Mattei, and adopted by
seven affirmative votes. Emergency ordinance, effective date: February .14,
1977.
RECESS Mayor Putnam called a recess at 11:00 p.m., and the
Council reconvened at 11 :10 p.m.
312 HOUSING Finance Director John Scharer asked to have this dis-
LOAN PROGRAM cussion deferred to the meeting of February 22, 1977,
(DEFERRED TO as it was an important item which would require some
2/22/77) time. No action was taken on the matter.
DISCONTINUE BICYCLE A memorandum dated February 8, 1977, to City Manager
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Robert Meyer by Police Chief-Robert B. Murphy submitted�� �/
PROGRAM and filed. Chief Murphy stated the Pedestrian
Program was fully ; grant funded for one year by the
Office of Traffic Safety. The year ends April 30,
1.9 ;77.. In order to continue 'the the City'would. need to assume 50
percent -of the cost for the second year or- approximately $8,750. Chief Murphy
indicated he felt the Department could provide an adequate level of service by
February 14, 1977
DISCONTINUE BICYCLE spreading the work throughout the entire'Department.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY The first -year program dwelled.on education, counsel -
PROGRAM ling., and warning bicycle. violators, with some atten-
(Continued) tion given to pedestrian safety education in schools.
The program of setting up a bicycle court was. not very
successful. Chief Murphy thought the problems could be
addressed without specialization,, and it was his recommendation to discontinue
the program as of March .l, 1977. The officer assigned to the Bicycle Pedes-
trian 'Safety Program would be re- employed as, a dispatcher in the P,ublic
Communications Center.. Chief Murphy also indicated he would endeavor to 'retain
the Pinto car which was purchased through the program. A motion was made by
Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Brunner approving the discontinuance
of the'Bicyele Pedestrian Safety Program. Motion carried by six.affirmat ve
and one negative votes. Councilman Hilligoss Voted "no ".'
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come be -fore the
Council th'e. `meeting, was adjourned at 11:18 p.m. to an
Executive Session.
Mayor
Attest:
ty Clerk