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OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA.
APRIL 11., 1,977
ADJOURNED MEETING An Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Petaluma was called to order by Vice -Mayor Robert
Brunner at the hour of 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Vice -Mayor Brunner, Councilmen Cavanagh,
Harberson *, Hilligoss, and Mattei
Absent: Councilman Perry and Mayor Putnam.
*Councilman Harberson arrived at 4:19 p.m.
r (��.EGISLATION AFFEGT,ING CITIES
�r OPPOSE SB 4 - Councilman Cavanagh advised the Legislative Committee
` BEVERAGE REUSE had no recommendation to make regarding this bill.
& RECYCLING ACT Vice -Mayor Brunner remarked the Council had held two
RES 47733 NCS hearings on the matter before and unless there was new
information to be offered, the Council was prepared to
Make action.
Mr. Ralph Pelton, - owner of the South City Market who had previously spoken in
opposition to the bill advised they had not new information to offer.
Ms. Joan Dickerson, representative from Senator Behr's office, gave a brief report
in support of the bill. She advised a voluntary system in Yosemite Park has in-
creased the return of cans where over a ton of aluminum was recycled each week
during the last summer as compared to one ton for an entire season previously.
The two major reasons for the deposit program is to conserve natural resources
and to help reduce litter.
Mr. Don Mullens of the Pepsi Cola.Bottling Company spoke in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Mullens indicated he felt the.bill authored by Senator Njedley, SB 650, would
be more encompassing as it would also include the disposal of paper and paper pro -
ducts which created the greatest part of the litter.
Mr. Dan Cotter of the Sonoma County Environmental Center again addressed the Council
in favor of the bill.
Mr. Vern Silva of Golden Gate Distributing Company spoke in opposition.
At the conclusion of the above, Resolution No. 7733 N.C.S., opposing SB 4 was
introduced by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh and adopted by
four affirmative and three absentee votes.
AB 478 Would require insurance companies to give 90 -day notice
before increasing premiums. Assistant City Manager
David Breninger was asked to write a letter of support.
AB 467 Spheres of influence; urban service areas. Would give
cities authority to plan for and regulate urban develop-
ment on borders of cities. Mr. Breninger was asked to
write a letter of support.
AB 873 Would allow owner of real property to be awarded compen-
sation of losses and litigation expenses and subject
local public entities to new monetary liabilities from
which they are presently immunized. League Bulletin of
March 25, 1977, recommends opposition. Mr. Breninger
was asked to write a letter of opposition.
AB 719 Major changes in mobilehome regulations and taxation.
Item 4 of the League's bulletin advises the in lieu fee
applied to mobilehomes would be changed from the current
April Ll, 1977
LEGISLATION, _AFFECTING CITIES (CONT'D)
AB 719 distribution of 1 each.to city, county, and school
district to the same distribution as all local property
taxes.. Mr. Breninger was asked to write a letter opposing.
the measure.
" LETTERS: FROM CITY
TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
AND FROM STUDIOS TO
CITY
Letter dated April 1, 1977,.from Mayor Putnam to Mr. David
Foster,, Producer, "The Heroes" asking for screen credit FF
for Petaluma location for filming was read by the City
Clerk.
Mr. Foster's response, dated April 5, 1977, directed to
Mayor Putnam was read by the.City Clerk and ordered filed.
APPOINT PAUL Vice-Mayor Brunner advised the City had received over 50
LAWRENCE KLOSE applications for the position of City Attorney from F 7,5
AS CITY ATTORNEY throughout California. The Council interviewed seven
RES #7734 NCS of the top candidates, with emphasis placed upon those
candidates with city legal experience and a broad,
general legal background. The final choice was Mr. P.
Lawrence Klose, Assistant Deputy City Attorney of the City of Vallejo. Vice -Mayor
Brunner introduced Mr. Klose to the staff and audience.
Resolution No. 7734 N.C.S. appointing Paul Lawrence Klose City Attorney of the City
of Petaluma, to become effective May 1, 1977, was.introduced by Councilman Hilligoss,.
seconded by Councilman Mattei and adopted by four affirmative and three absentee
votes.
COMMEMORATE 100TH Resolution No. 7735,N.C.S. was asked to be a part of the
BIRTHDAY OF record:
DAN RIORDAN FF
RES #7735 NCS
RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE
100TH BIRTHDAY OF
DAN RIORDAN
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN... .......... ............... .and
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN........... .,,,M. Patricia . 11111 � ,? .. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,at a
.. ..Ad °ourned ..,,,Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Petaluma, on the .... ilt_h ..... day of .............. AUi ?..... ....., 1977
WHEREAS, 1.977 is 200th birthday of the first flag
of our country; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is fortunate in having
as a citizen DAN RIORDAN who will be 100 years old on
April 14; and.,
WHEREAS; he is.a veteran of South Africa's Boer War
having accompanied a shipment of cavalry horses.from Great
Britain in 1901,; and,
WHEREAS, his passion for horses and riding led him to
active service for five years with the Royal'Canadian Mounted.
Police; and,
WHEREAS, in 1907 he moved to San Francisco, becoming a
teamster with McNab and Smith, one of the largest drayage
firms in the world at that time; while.at the same time he
was raising horses for the show rings in California and train-
ing horses for San Francisco's - mounted police; and,
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WHEREAS, in June of 1958, this internationally-known
rider _ and - trainer moved to a horse ranch on Lakeville Higliway'
in Petaluma; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is happy to learn that this
colorful.horseman is back at his ranch after his recent ill-
ness" and,
WHEREAS, the Council desires that the City's permanent
records contain a 'tribute to DAN RIORDAN on lids 100th birthday,
NOW,-THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council,
on behalf of the.City of Petaluma and Mr. Riordan's many
friends here-, congratulates this gallant man on his 100th,
birthday and wishes him health and happiness for many years
to come.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate certified:
copy of this resolution be given to DAN RIORDAN.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City..
I hereby: certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly introduced and adopted by the Council of the City
of Petaluma on the 11th day of April, 1977, by the following
votes:
AYES: Councilman Brunner, Cavanagh,, Hilligoss, and Mattei
NOES: None.
ABSENT: .Councilman Harberson, Perry, and Mayor Putnam
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
CITY MANAGER''S REPORTS
WATER.EMERGENCY In the absence of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager
SITUATION David Breninger reported the recent rains had induced the
Sonoma .County Water Agency to reassess the water.emergency
situation and call a meeting for: April 19 19,77. It now
appears the Russian River will not go dry in mid -June as predicted, but water from
this source should,'be available until August.
Mr. Breninger reported the water wells are progressing in Rohnert Park. The..
Sonoma County Water'Agency is also proceeding with drilling wells. When the
River does •go dry_, these additional sources, along with the City's own wells
will provide water on a limited basis.
Councilman Mattei asked' if the reports from the April 19 meeting app'eat to be
favorable and if ,more water-is available than,anticip'ated in the northern water -
shed, would it be possible for ,the City to investigate the possibility of raising
quotas in order .for more•water to be allowed for consumers.. Mr. Breninger indi-
cated,this would be.investigate.d and reported back to the Council.
A question was raised about the status of the Magic.Wand.Car Wash,, and Community
Development and Services Coordnator,Frank Gray advised this firm is now oft .the
City's water system and supplying their own well water.
BICENTENNIAL Mr. .Breninger reminded the Council of the ceremony.to be
TIME CAPSULE, held.at the Petaluma Public Library on th °e City's 119th
bir 12, 1977, at. 7:30 p.m.
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AUTHORIZE FILING Finance Director John Scharer reviewed the report �] o' �
TDA CLAIM FOR received from Sonoma,County regarding the distribution
FISCAL YEAR 1977 -78 of Transportation Development Act funds for Fiscal Year
RES 47736 NCS 1977 -78. In the prior year, Petaluma had been allocated 3,33
$148,5000. For`the new fiscal year, the City has been
allocated $208,123. The grant would include sufficient
funds to continue operation of the buses to Sonoma State College as well as fund
the City's local bus system. Included in the grant is $8,361 for pedestrian and
bicycle pathways.
.Resolution No. 7736 N.C,.S. of the'City °Council of the. City of Petaluma authorizing
the filing of a claim to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in accordance
with the requirements of the Transportation Development Act of 1971 as amended for
(1) Article 4. (Transit System) and (2) Section 99233.3 Pedestrian and
Bicycle Facilities, Fiscal Year 1977 -1978 was introduced by Councilman Hilligoss,
seconded by.Councilman Cavanagh and adopted by four affirmative and three absentee
votes.
INFORMATIONAL.REVIEW.- Planning Director Ronald Hall advised the review of the ���
DRAFT E.I.R. E.I.R. for the proposed Hillcrest Hospital would address
PROPOSEDGHOSPITAL ..,the adequaci . es of the draft Environmental Impact Report. -
The informational discussion would also include a review
of the intended general development plan modifications.
..Mr. Hall described the proposed location of the hospital and the C -O districts in
the Development by means of the viewfoil. The Planning Commission reviewed the .
Environmental Impact Report on a preliminary basis. Only one comment was made by
the general public, and the report was not subjected to much adverse testimony..
In the preliminary analysis made by the staff, comments were made for clarifica-
tion purposes., forwarded to the consultant,, and these were addressed in the latest
E.I.R. furnished by the consultant. The major issues were geological hazards'and
air quality standards. It has now been determined the T61ay Fault lies west of
Highway 101. Geological safety standards established by the State of California
will have to be satisfied. Mr.. Hall advised the consultant was present at the
meeting in order to clarify any questions raised by the Council. The Planning
Commission will formally consider the E.:I.;R. and the modifications to the general
development..plan on April 19., 1977. A public hearing will then be set for the
.Council to consider these two questions at a meeting on April 25, 1977.
Councilman Mattei stated he had previously objected to the use of 1975 traffic
counts "for the report and still . feels later figures should be used for the E.I.R.
Primarily, he feels the traffic at the intersection of McDowell Boulevard and
East Washington Street is a problem which has been compounded by the addition of
Penney's and McDonald's in the Petaluma Plaza. In addition, there will be permits
issued for development on North McDowell Boulevard. Councilman Mattei indicated
he did not feel the report provided'any mitigating measures to take care of this
problem. Mr. Mattei also stated the earlier report presented to the Council
addressed economics; however, this report eliminates the discussion regarding
economics. The Hospital Board has a 200 per $100 of assessed valuation available
to it'for taxing purposes. Although there have been public statements made that
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MAYORS' &
Mr.'Breninger. announced the League of California Cities
COUNCIL MEMBERS
would be a legislative conference for mayors
LEGISLATIVE
and - council members on May 16, 17, and 18 in Sacramento.
CONFERENCE
The League encourages at least one council member to
attend and - more if they are available.
CHAMBER.OF
COMMERCE
The Annual Dinner sponsored by the Petaluma Area Chamber , 1
Commerce
of will be held Tuesday, April 19, 1977, at.the V 1
ANNUAL DINNER
Veterans Memorial Building.
SONOMA COUNTY
Mr. Breninger advised the Board of Supervisors are
GENERAL PLAN
reactivating their discussions on the County's General'
Plan. A hearing is set for April 13, 1977, in the Board
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Room when much of the discussion will focus on the land
use in areas around the corporate limits of cities.
AUTHORIZE FILING Finance Director John Scharer reviewed the report �] o' �
TDA CLAIM FOR received from Sonoma,County regarding the distribution
FISCAL YEAR 1977 -78 of Transportation Development Act funds for Fiscal Year
RES 47736 NCS 1977 -78. In the prior year, Petaluma had been allocated 3,33
$148,5000. For`the new fiscal year, the City has been
allocated $208,123. The grant would include sufficient
funds to continue operation of the buses to Sonoma State College as well as fund
the City's local bus system. Included in the grant is $8,361 for pedestrian and
bicycle pathways.
.Resolution No. 7736 N.C,.S. of the'City °Council of the. City of Petaluma authorizing
the filing of a claim to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in accordance
with the requirements of the Transportation Development Act of 1971 as amended for
(1) Article 4. (Transit System) and (2) Section 99233.3 Pedestrian and
Bicycle Facilities, Fiscal Year 1977 -1978 was introduced by Councilman Hilligoss,
seconded by.Councilman Cavanagh and adopted by four affirmative and three absentee
votes.
INFORMATIONAL.REVIEW.- Planning Director Ronald Hall advised the review of the ���
DRAFT E.I.R. E.I.R. for the proposed Hillcrest Hospital would address
PROPOSEDGHOSPITAL ..,the adequaci . es of the draft Environmental Impact Report. -
The informational discussion would also include a review
of the intended general development plan modifications.
..Mr. Hall described the proposed location of the hospital and the C -O districts in
the Development by means of the viewfoil. The Planning Commission reviewed the .
Environmental Impact Report on a preliminary basis. Only one comment was made by
the general public, and the report was not subjected to much adverse testimony..
In the preliminary analysis made by the staff, comments were made for clarifica-
tion purposes., forwarded to the consultant,, and these were addressed in the latest
E.I.R. furnished by the consultant. The major issues were geological hazards'and
air quality standards. It has now been determined the T61ay Fault lies west of
Highway 101. Geological safety standards established by the State of California
will have to be satisfied. Mr.. Hall advised the consultant was present at the
meeting in order to clarify any questions raised by the Council. The Planning
Commission will formally consider the E.:I.;R. and the modifications to the general
development..plan on April 19., 1977. A public hearing will then be set for the
.Council to consider these two questions at a meeting on April 25, 1977.
Councilman Mattei stated he had previously objected to the use of 1975 traffic
counts "for the report and still . feels later figures should be used for the E.I.R.
Primarily, he feels the traffic at the intersection of McDowell Boulevard and
East Washington Street is a problem which has been compounded by the addition of
Penney's and McDonald's in the Petaluma Plaza. In addition, there will be permits
issued for development on North McDowell Boulevard. Councilman Mattei indicated
he did not feel the report provided'any mitigating measures to take care of this
problem. Mr. Mattei also stated the earlier report presented to the Council
addressed economics; however, this report eliminates the discussion regarding
economics. The Hospital Board has a 200 per $100 of assessed valuation available
to it'for taxing purposes. Although there have been public statements made that
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INFORMATIONAL REVIEW - . the Board would not exercise this taxing availability,
DRAFT "E,.I.R. he felt some statement of policy should be made by the
PROPOSED'HOSPITAL '". Board. Also, if the 20C is - assessed, what_ would the
economic impact be on the community.
Mr. Del Davis, the consultant who prepared the report, responded by stating they
would be putting a tr-affic'.counter on North McDowell during the week. to reassess
the traffic generated on the street. These figures would be used to update. the
report as well as others to be prepared in the near future. Councilman Hilligoss
suggested-if other - mitigating measures could be taken to relieve the situation
at the intersection at McDowell and E.. Washington," they should be 'incorporated
in the report. Mr. Davis indicated the intersection, as it is now designed, is
the ultimate design for the traffic signalization at this location._ The other
alternatives would be to curtail .development in the area or find other accesses
to serve the area north of E.`Washington.Street. Councilman Hilligoss
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suggested traffic intended for the hospital should use Maria Drive as it.is
easier to proceed - through the intersection than try to make a 'left turn.
Both Vice -Mayor Brunner and Councilman Cavanagh agreed they had concerns also
about traffic problems and the matter of the economics of, the hospital. Council -'
man Cavanagh indicated -he previously had some concern regarding the seismic
safety, but felt this matter had been addressed in the draft E.I.R.
Co.uncilman,rlat"tei questio ned the "
,prob ems which seem to be arising regarding the
roadways and the bridge. City Attorney Matthew Hudson indicated these matters
would be more properly addressed at the site design review and 'parcel map stages.
Mr Chuck Cowan ' Administrator of Hillcrest Ho "s ital advised the sub'ect.of' the
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bride has been discussed b their consultants with the City over the past two or
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three months. At a recent meeting with the Planning staff, the City- Manager; and
the City Engineer, they were advised the proper time for the'Board to bring the
.. - ; matter to the City is when building permits are applied for: Mr: Cowan advised
,the Board'in'ten.ds to ask the City Council for a variance regarding the widening
of the road and the bridge as they do not feel they should have to bear the-entire
cost of the bridge.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4;20 p:m.
Vice -Mayor
ATTEST
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