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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/13/1978/a 7 MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY ;COUNCIL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 13, 10,8 ADJOURNED MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS: An Adjourned Meeting of the Petaluma.City Council was called to order. by Mayor Helen Putnam at 5:00 p.m. Present: Councilmen Cavanagh, Harberson, Hilligoss, Perry, and Mayor Putnam, Absent: Councilmen Balshaw and Bond. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 1978, were approved as corrected. ENVIRONMENTAL City Manager Robert Meyer advised the matter has been MANAGEMENT PLAN -- before the Council on various occasions. A draft of U SURFACE RUNOFF the Surface Runoff Management Plan was reviewed by the Council early in the year and again in October of 1977. A series of hearings have been scheduled by the Association of Bay Area Govern- ments, and the Environmental Management Task Force is expected to adopt the final Environmental Management Plan recommendation on February 22. On March 16, the Executive Board will recommend the Plan and proposed amendments to the General Assembly, and the General Assembly will be held on April 6. Mr. Meyer then referred to the Surface Runoff Management Plan and pointed out there are a number of things required to be done by the City between 1978 and 1980. In reviewing the Environmental Management Plan,. Mr. Meyer stated other communities do not have this schedule for implementation; in some cases, implementation is not until 1980 or 1981. Mr. Meyer indicated the Council should give serious consideration to the time schedule set up for the City of Petaluma and review what is required to be started in the next three years. The Sonoma County Water Agency has submitted a $36,150 Budget to the Board of Supervisors. The County has yet to determine who is going to be the lead agency for the. Surface.Runoff Management Plan. Mr. Meyer stated, as the program is now written, it will be very costly and felt the cost factor should be discussed by the Council at this meeting so the City's recommendations can be taken back to the Association of Bay Area Govern- ments. Councilman Hilligoss stated it was her understanding the Sonoma County Water Agency was to be the lead agency. Mr. Gray stated a letter he had received from the.Agency indicated they could not legally act in this capacity. City Manager Robert Meyer stated the purpose of the hearings scheduled by ABAG is to receive input from the legislative bodies. He expressed concern, if the various agencies in the Bay Area did not oppose or approve portions of the plan, it would be adopted as presented. Councilman Hilligoss questioned the feasibility of creating the quality com- mittee as she felt many of the items suggested are already being handled by various other agencies. Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray stated he felt the planning is being done on a crisis basis as the Federal government is giving agencies an opportunity to do the planning, but if it is not done, they will "come in and do it for them. Mr. Gray also stated the County is the only logical legislative body to be called the lead agency. City Manager Robert Meyer reviewed the excerpts he had given to the Council of Volume II of the Environmental Management Plan, Pages II -37 through II -42. In each instance, where the City of Petaluma and the City of Sonoma were mentioned, either additional manpower or additional funding would be required to comply with the requirements between 1978 to 1980. ' It was pointed out the greatest February 13, 1978 ENVIRONMENTAL scope of the surface runoff is'in the County areas; MANAGEMENT PLAN -- not within the City of Sonoma or the City of Petaluma. SURFACE, RUNOFF Mr. Meyer suggested the Council review the document (Continued) and try to delete some of the items which they felt. were unreasonable and send their comments back to ABAG. The staff has no authority to do this and Councilman Cavanagh indicated it is up to the Council to give some direction to ABAG as it is not a staff matter. Mayor Putnam selected a Committee to be chaired by Councilman Harberson and the members to be Councilman Cavanagh and Hilligoss;, to review the Surface Management Runoff Plan. No action was taken on the matter. DISCUSSION REGARDING City Manager Robert Meyer advised the ordinance is PROPOSED MOORING being presented to the Council in a draft.form: for V \ AND WATERWAYS _ORD. comments and recommendation before it is brought back in a final form for introduction. He stated Mr. Gray, has been working on the ordinance for some time and will -:meet with various organizations, including the new formed Petaluma Yacht Club and other persons in the vicinity of the river who might be interested. City Attorney Klose referred to his memo dated February 9,,1978, regard- ing the subject, a copy of 'which is on file with the City Clerk. Basically, the ordinance would require a permit for a vessel to be moored for more than 72 hours anywhere along the river banks, inlets or turning basin inside the City limits. The problem has been the situation where there are rows of long- term boats moored in the basin or in the river with people living aboard, dumping raw sewage into the river, which is one of the sources of pollution. Mr. Klose indicated he was concerned regarding liability problems where there may be overloading of docks or possible damage by storms. Any vessel coming up the river for a visit and staying for less than 72 hours would not require a permit. The proposed ordinance would give the City authority to control the use of the river for house boating.or persons living aboard other vessels Long -term permits could only be,granted if pump -out facilities were available. Mr. Klose did not foresee such facilities being placed in the area in the immediate future and the closest pump -out facilities are in Marin County. Councilman Hilligoss pointed out there are some vessels which have self- contained units that may not need to be pumped out for about two .weeks. Mr. Klose pointed out the ordinance doesn't provide for a stay longer than 72 hours. He did state, however, a clause could be included which would permit vessels with ample capacity to obtain permits if shoreside facilities are provided or for the length of the holding capacity of the vessel. Mayor Putnam asked who would determine what the size of the holding tanks were on the vessels, and Mr. Klose indicated it probably would have to be the Public Works Superintendent when he inspected before the permit was issued — Mr. Klose did state, however, he felt there was a basic policy that needed to be established by the Council to determine whether or not they wanted "live - aboards "mooring the river. Frank Gray indicated most of the problems the Council is discussing do not come from the pleasure craft visitng.Petaluma for a short period of time. The problem arises with the long-term mooring of commercial fishing vessels. These boats do not have holding tanks. Mayor Putnam asked if the ordinance would be discussed with other groups. Frank Gray indicated he would hold:meetings Vith the Chamber of Commerce, the Petaluma Yacht.Club, the fishermen, and with major upland property owners along Petaluma River. Mr. Bob McLaughlin was in the audience, and asked if, as a member of the Petaluma Yacht Club and the Harbor Advisory Committee, he could speak to the Council on some matters. Mr. Gray indicated he would be meeting with "the Petaluma Yacht Club and bring all of their comments back to the Council. Mayor Putnam invited Mr. McLaughlin to speak to the Council.. 1 Mr. McLaughlin stated the Petaluma Yacht Club has passed a resolution favoring the proposed mooring ordinance. y� 9 February 13, 1978 DISCUSSION REGARDING Councilman Cavanagh questioned the nature of the PROPOSED MOORING, advisory committee of which, Mr. McLaughlin indicated AND WATERWAYS ORD.. he was a member. Mr. Gray he felt it was the (Continued) committeethat had been formed for the Bicentennial. Mr. McLaughlin also stated the advisory committee would probably turn out to be the'Petaluma Yacht Club. Mr. McLaughlin stated he would like t.o believe the Petaluma Advisory Committee for the Harbor would be similar to the Golf Club Committee. He'stated at the CMPH Meeting last August, Mr. Jim Matsueda of the Department of Navigation and Ocean Development suggested that if a person was not going to be appointed for the harbor development, perhaps a Citizens' Advisory Commission could be formed. Mr. McLaughlin felt this Commission should be very closely related to City Hall, which has the entire responsibility for the harbor program. Mr. McLaughlin also stated Dick Gray is a member of the Petaluma Yacht Club but is also a boating inspector in Marin County. Mr. Gray advised Petaluma is frequently mentioned by house boaters who are looking for mooring places and urged the City to move forward on the proposed ordinance. Mr. McLaughlin also mentioned there is a who spends approximately six months of the year in Petaluma, he is quite elderly and has no other home other than his boat, and questioned whether some exception could be made for him. Mayor Putnam stated there are many difficult and complex problems which will have to be resolved. Mr. McLaughlin also spoke about the visiting yacht clubs' tours to Petaluma. Their visits are usually over a weekend and last no more than 72 hours. He has worked in past years as liaison with the yacht clubs, trying to arrange their trips so that no more boats come to Petaluma than can be safely moored in the turning basin. He indicated they are trying very hard to turn this entire operation over to the Chamber of Commerce. Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray indicated this problem has been discussed before. The City's floats are not reserved but are there for the convenience of all clubs coming to Petaluma and are open to the general public on a first come, first served basis. The Council took no action on the matter, and Mayor Putnam asked that the meeting with interested persons be held and the input brought back to the City Council. REVIEW OF DRAFT ORD. City Attorney Larry Klose advised he had drafted an RE DEDICATION OF ordinance, based on the Council's direction given pre - RIGHTS -OF -WAY AT viously, to provide for dedication of necessary street SITE DESIGN REVIEW right -of -way as a condition of site design review. The ordinance relates only to those projects which would be subject to site design review and are involved in a parcel map or subdivision map. If the Council wishes to include projects which are not subject to site design review, such as single - family residences on existing lots, the ordinance would have to be changed to include this provision. There was a brief discussion by the Council, primarily on the amount of land Which may be required for dedication. 'Councilman Hilligoss suggested in some instances, the dedication of the right -of -way for a half - street would preclude development of the parcel. City Manager Robert Meyer asked the Council if they were interested in having the staff continue to develop the ordinance and work on it. Mayor Putnam felt it should be studied and brought back when all of the Council members could be present for the review. City Attorney Larry Klose stated, basically, what the ordinance would do is to extend the present development policy to a lower level. It is a policy ques- tion for the Council to decide, and if it looks promising to the Council, the staff would continue to work on it. Mr. McLaughlin then mentioned the Corps of Engineers will hold a meeting and expect to receive input regarding the proposed small craft harbor. The meet- ing is to be held March 7, 1978. Mr. Gray indicated the staff has been work- ing very closely with the Corps of Engineers and the 107 Report should be available very shortly and he will be bringing it to the Council. The Council took no action on the matter, and Mayor Putnam asked that the meeting with interested persons be held and the input brought back to the City Council. REVIEW OF DRAFT ORD. City Attorney Larry Klose advised he had drafted an RE DEDICATION OF ordinance, based on the Council's direction given pre - RIGHTS -OF -WAY AT viously, to provide for dedication of necessary street SITE DESIGN REVIEW right -of -way as a condition of site design review. The ordinance relates only to those projects which would be subject to site design review and are involved in a parcel map or subdivision map. If the Council wishes to include projects which are not subject to site design review, such as single - family residences on existing lots, the ordinance would have to be changed to include this provision. There was a brief discussion by the Council, primarily on the amount of land Which may be required for dedication. 'Councilman Hilligoss suggested in some instances, the dedication of the right -of -way for a half - street would preclude development of the parcel. City Manager Robert Meyer asked the Council if they were interested in having the staff continue to develop the ordinance and work on it. Mayor Putnam felt it should be studied and brought back when all of the Council members could be present for the review. City Attorney Larry Klose stated, basically, what the ordinance would do is to extend the present development policy to a lower level. It is a policy ques- tion for the Council to decide, and if it looks promising to the Council, the staff would continue to work on it. Al� F.ebruary 13, 1978 REVIEW OF DRAFT ORD. City Manager Robert Meyer noted the ordinance gives RE DEDICATION,, OF the Planning Commission the authority to require the RIGHTS'- OF:WAY AT dedication of the improvements, and he questioned if SITE DESIGN REVIEW there would be any rght,of. appeal. Mr. Klose stated (Continued) it would be subject to any type•of appeal that any other zoning requirement has. There was a consensus of. the Council, with Councilman Cavanagh dissenting to have the ordinance defined and brought back for Council's review. No action was taken. City Attorney Larry Klose invited comments from members of the Council or staff for any revisions or amendments to the document. ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN City Manager Robert Meyer•presented the compar son,for PLAN COMPARISON the Environmental Design Plan prepared by the Community Development Department. The comparison includes comments from the Planning Commission; the - Citizens' Committee, the document, prepared by 'Williams; Platzek'and' Mocine, and the community conference held by Williams, Platzek and Mocine. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF / CITIES- -MARCH 5 - ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 11 .36.050 TO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING DRAINAGE FACILITIES ORD #1277 NCS (SECOND READING) City Manager Robert Meyer reminded the Council the National League of Cities Conference will be in Washington, D. C., on March 5 - 7, the City has budgeted for two representatives to attend the conference. He` asked ;if any Council member plans to attend to p -lease advise his of=fice. Ordinance #1277 N.C.S. adding Section 11.36.'050 to the Petaluma Municipal Code, prohibiting pedestrian use of certain drainage facilities, was , dopted by •5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes: Effective - date of the ordinance is March 16, 1978. TAX RE-FORM MEASURES City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Council he would keep them informed on the - differences between the Jarvis Initiative and the bill introduced by Senator Peter Behr for tax reform. Mayor Putnam stated -she advised Senator Behr that the Finance Direc- tor', John Scharer, had done some work on how the Jarvis Amendment might affect our City. Senator 'Behr. indicated he would like-to have something submitted to him in writing. There will be a series of debates between Mr. Jarvis and Senator Behr. Mayor Putnam stated Senator Behr is anxio to work with the communities and learn their problems. PROPOSED ORD. TO City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Planned Unit / AMEND PLANNED UNIT District procedures presented to the Council, a copy DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES of .which is on file with the City Clerk, were omitted A RES' #900 NCS' from the original document written by Williams and Mocine. In-order to make the Zoning Ordinance uniform, it is felt the present PUD procedures need to be revised. City,Attorney Larry Klose also stated it.is hoped that the entire Zoning Ordinance would be care 7..._ fully-clieck"ed and,-'all the procedures brought -up-to-date.. This particular problem arose when the Council considered a PUD, encountered procedural dif- ficulties, and had to consider the PUD under a standard rezoning,. Mr. Klose suggested the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for their review. Resolution #8090 N.C.,S.. referring proposed amendments for PUD procedures to the Zoning Ordinance to the Planning Commission was introduced 'by- Vice - Mayor Perry, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes. ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN City Manager Robert Meyer•presented the compar son,for PLAN COMPARISON the Environmental Design Plan prepared by the Community Development Department. The comparison includes comments from the Planning Commission; the - Citizens' Committee, the document, prepared by 'Williams; Platzek'and' Mocine, and the community conference held by Williams, Platzek and Mocine. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF / CITIES- -MARCH 5 - ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 11 .36.050 TO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING DRAINAGE FACILITIES ORD #1277 NCS (SECOND READING) City Manager Robert Meyer reminded the Council the National League of Cities Conference will be in Washington, D. C., on March 5 - 7, the City has budgeted for two representatives to attend the conference. He` asked ;if any Council member plans to attend to p -lease advise his of=fice. Ordinance #1277 N.C.S. adding Section 11.36.'050 to the Petaluma Municipal Code, prohibiting pedestrian use of certain drainage facilities, was , dopted by •5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes: Effective - date of the ordinance is March 16, 1978. TAX RE-FORM MEASURES City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Council he would keep them informed on the - differences between the Jarvis Initiative and the bill introduced by Senator Peter Behr for tax reform. Mayor Putnam stated -she advised Senator Behr that the Finance Direc- tor', John Scharer, had done some work on how the Jarvis Amendment might affect our City. Senator 'Behr. indicated he would like-to have something submitted to him in writing. There will be a series of debates between Mr. Jarvis and Senator Behr. Mayor Putnam stated Senator Behr is anxio to work with the communities and learn their problems. February 13, 1978' TAX REFORM EEASU'RES City Attorney Larry`Klose stated he would have legal (Continued) advice with regard to lobbying activities for or against any of the: t'axdtion bills. There are some rather stringent restrictions imposed on public. agencies and o:ffrcals,. ADJOURNMENT There being °no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Mayor Attest: Ci6 Clerk