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OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA,,'CALIFORNIA
APRIL. =3, 1978
ADJOURNED MEETING The Adjourned Meeting of fhe,Petaluma City Council was
called.to order by Mayor Helen Putnam at 3:06 p.m.
ROLL_CALL Present: Councilmen Balshaw, Bond, Cavanagh *, Harberson *,
Hilligoss, and Mayor Putnam.
Absent: Councilman Perry.
*Councilman Cavanagh.arrived at 3:10 p.m. Councilman
Harberson arrived at 3:14 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 20, 1978,
were approved..
CONSENT CALENDAR There was discussion on.Item' #7 regarding cancellation
of taxes. Councilman Hilligoss inquired what sort of
taxes were being and why they hadn't been
cancelled previously. Mayor Putnam answered that the properties were those -the
City had acquired, and she explained the City Clerk's. had not been aware
of the need for cancelling taxes. From,now on, as grant.'deeds come in, the
taxes would be taken care of.
A motion was'then made by Councilman Hilligoss,.seconded by Councilman Bond, to
adopt the reso- lutions., Agenda Items #1 through #8.
Agenda Item #1 LJ,2- Resolution #8134,N_C..S, declaring that the weeds grow -
DECLARE:WEEDS!A inA and the rubbish, refuse and dirt existing upon the
PUBLIC UISm_GE streets„ parkways, sidewalks;, and parcels of private
RES X68134 NCS property, '.referred to. and described in this resolution,
constitute,arid are -a public nuisance, was adopted.
Agenda. Item #2 Resolution 4813.5 N..0 S. calling for bids to .remove
CALL FOR BIDS�p weeds heretofore declared to constitute a nuisance
REMOVE WEEDS within,the City of Petaluma, was adopted.
DECLARED A. NUISANCE ---
RES #813 N� 0
Agenda, Item. IN Resolution X68136 N.C.,S. authorizing Mayor to sign
AUTHORIZE PUBLIC agreement for up b'lic constructio between City of
CONSTRUCTION AGREE Petaluma and Petaluma Riverfront roperties,. - was
MENT WITH PET�.ALUMAA �., adopted.
R� VER FROIV -PROPERTIES co-
RES #8136 NC'S'
l.r coe
Agenda Item A. � Resolution #8137 N.0 S authorizing Mayor to sign owner
AUTHORIZE OWNS participation - agreement between Petaluma Riverfront
PARTICIPATION J Properties, Lawrence A. Marie S. - Jonas, Armand R.
AGREEMENT FOR WELLER And,AarJorie M. Bascherini, Petaluma Community De-
,STREET IMPROVEMENT .,�ovelopment'Commission, and the City of Petaluma for
RES X68137 NCS c2 Street Improvements, was adopted.
Agenda Item. 465 Resolution X68138 N.G.S. approving claims and bills,
APPROVE CLAIMS 664548 - 44688, inclusive, General City; and, X6880 -
AND BILLS C 46897, inclusive., Water, was adopted.
RES 468138 NCS
Agenda Ltem 466 Resolution 468139 .N.C.S, approving Certificate of Com
APPROVIVURTIFICATE � pliance for A..P. 46008- 264 717 ,(600 -602 Fourth. Street and
OF COMPLIANCE F R A.P ��008= 264 - 12((:612 Fourth Street) Louise Kyle and
LOUISE KYLE'. AND - Cod Jean Chaffer was adopted.
JEAN CHAFFER
RES- 14 8 , 139 NCS
44
April 3, 1978:
Agenda Item X67 Resolution #8140 N.C.S;, requesting cancellation of
CANCELLATION OF _TAXES,taxes on propert herein described and acqui b y, -the
ON PROPERTY.. ACQUIRED City of Pet aluma, was adopted,. T
BY THE CITY
RES #814.0 'NCS
Agenda, .I,tem : #8
GRANT : M .& B CEMEN
G� CONTRACTORS, INC.
EXTENSION OF TIME- -
sibEWALR AND DRIVEWAY
RECONSTRUCTION
RES 48 141 NCS'
AWARD CONTRA
HANDHELD RAD
GAS 4 1.&,
Resolution 48141 N.C..S.,grantin r & B .Cement Contrac-
tors., Inc, an, .extension.of tiT fte7L'Iwithiin which to! com-
plete the sidewalk :and ,driveway .reconstruction, - Project
449417 , . was> adopted,.
Acting Purchasing Officer. Mike Aco,rne explained that
two bids "were.opened for the.purchas "e of four handheld
traffic enforcement radars and three moving traffic
enforcement .radars.. The bid. ,of Kustom was $14,734,_ the
bid of MPH, was $7.,45:6, and the MPH alternate bid was
$8,656.,..
Mr. .Acorns explained'' the f.ea involved. in that, unit, would be more practical
for the Police Officers ,in- itha:t they., would be able. to take: the unit, out of the
car.and show the motorist the speed -he was going.
Councilman.H'illigo.ss inquired about Item A -6 on the bid specifications regard-
i ng the-frequency and the fact that, MPH had taken- exception to it.. Mr. Acorne
explained that it was believed Kustom was the only company 'that 'had this' '
specification, - but. it was determined that MPH had an equal. feature. ' Chief
Murphy stated that Kustom would be -a better. unit,,,.bii,t, their bid price was' not
reasonable .compared to, what. the City. would get in the MPH alternate unit.
Afterj-further , ds' cusson ',,Resoluton,;4{814 awarding contract for the
purchase of .fo,ut- handheld radars .and three moving iraff is enforcement radars
was introduced by Councilman Hilligoss,_ seconded,by Councilman Bond, and
adopted by 6- affirmative and 1,, absentee votes.;
AMEND ",ZONING ORD : ., TO Planning Director Ronald Hall.showed'a viewfoil of: the
REZONE? ,AP #007-570-41 area and explained this is an application by George
FROM -R -1- 6,500, TO' -PUD Goulart.for rezoning property•on. the northwest side.of.
GEORGE, GOULART; Caulfield Lane between Park Lane and South. M_ cDowell
INTRODUCED 'TO PUBL'I'SH Blvd:. .,He stated or ginally. the appaicat on was for' 10
c�p ORD' '44128,8 NCS,' . duplex units and' there was . no division line; indicating
the division of land separating the uni When tlis
proposal came to the Plaining.Commission, it was denied
because there were parry people giving testimony.against it and because there
was a private drive very close to McDowell. Blvd,.. and Caulfield Lane. The
applicant then met with. people in the area and came up with a compromise design.
with only eight units:, the elimination of_ the. private drive, and a common wall
separating the.units.. The.Planning,Comm ssion now recommends app -_- -oval to the
City Council:.
City Manager Robert Meyer, explained _the, private : street" was, designed as a part
of the original. proposal because the Council stated they wanted no openings
onto Caulfield, Lane. The new plan does call for driveways,, and he wanted to
let the 'Council 'be aware of. tha fact.,
Councilman Hilligoss stated she would-be in :f,ovor of the original plan. 'because
it didn't have any driveways, 'but she, would, also take; into consideration the '
negative feelings of the people in the area. .She inquired if the developer is
going, to widen this street :so there will be more parking space,. City Engineer-
David Young answered that was correct. The.City.would widen the pavement by
six feet and add curb, gutter,,and sidewalk. He added that this second 'Ian,,
as far as traffic. ,goes -, has -less of an impact than the original.
After further discussion, Ordinance 412$8 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance
441072 N.C.,S by reclassifying and. rezoning the property located on the northwest
side, of Caulfield.: Lane between Par--k. Lane and. South, McDowell Blvd., A.P. 4007-
570 -11, approximately one. and. one -half .acres:,- from.:R -1 -6,500 to PUD (Planned
Unit Development) , George Goulart,_was. introduced. for publication �by: Councilman.
Balshaw, seconded by Councilman, Cavanagh,...and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1
absentee votes.
April 3,, 1978
T WIT
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT
( CALTRANS-) FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF FRINGE
PARKING FACILITY
no
RES 48143 NCS
I c6k s'
City. Engineer.David Young stated the City had been
contacted 'by CALTRAN;S with,the proposal for a 40 -space
commuter parking,lot.at the.interchange of Highway 101
and 116. The State would be capable of funding $15,000
and the entire project; would cost ;$30,000. Mr.. Young
stated the parking facility would improve traffic in
the area by giving cars a, place to park off Lakeville
Highway.
Mayor Putnam inquired about financing the parking facility. Finance Director
John Scharer stated it seemed logical to him that four parties would be par-
ticipating in the project: the State.of California, County of Sonoma, Golden
Gate Transit, and the City of Petaluma. The State would fund $15,000, and it
would be his recommendation that. the other three parties `contribute $5,000
each. Mr. Scharer,further stated that Golden Gate Transit and the County would
be contacted regarding participating in the:funding.of this project. Mr.
Scharer explained the City's portion would come froth carryover TDA funds which
can only be used for capital,projects, and if Golden Gate Transit and the
County renege, the remaining $10,000 could also come from TDA carryover funds,
or from other funds if the Council'determined the parking facility was more
beneficial.
Councilman Harberson stated he was in opposition to the project because it
would make one of the entrances'.to the City unattractive. , He inquired if the
City should be encouraging commuters and suggested-the funds could possibly be
used for local bus operation, rather than for this parking facility.
Mr. Young stated CALTRANS has developed a design which would provide. for easy
ingress and egress to and from'the parking lot without disturbing through
traffic. A left -turn slot will be provided for those vehicles making a left
turn into the parking lot, and all vehicles leaving the facility will be
provided with a special left -turn -lane to exit onto. Mr. Young further stated
the facility would handle cars more safely and easily.than if the vehicles were
parked on the shoulder of the road.
After further discussion,, Resolution #8143 N.C.S. authorizing the negotiation
of an agreement with the State of California .( CALTRANS) for the construction of
a fringe parking facility at the Route 101 -116 interchange in Petaluma, was
introduced by Councilman Balshaw,,seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted
by 5 affirmative, 1 negative,, and 1 absentee votes.
3
JEVIEW) OFi ENVIRONMENTAL The Council continued. the, ,review of the Environmental
Z DES GN PLAN GOALS AND Design Plan Goals.and.Po'lic' es from Page 7 to the end
POLICIES,.CONTINUEO of the document. The input by the Council: would be
FROM 3/2'7/78' incorporated into the final document and would be.
— brought back at a later date.
ADJOURNMENT There being,no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Mayor
Attest:
ity Clerk
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MINUTES'�OF.MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL. 3, 1.978
REGULAR _MEETING The regular meeting{ of the Petaluma City Council was
called to,order'by Mayor Helen Putnam at 7:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Balshaw, Bond, Cavanagh, Hilligoss,
Perry, and Mayor Putnam
Absent,: Councilman Harberson
INVOCATION The Reverend Philip Hall of the United Methodist Church
gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE_ Mayor Putnam asked Elmer Webb to lead the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
PPE BY CERTAIN, Planning ;Commission Resolution No. U6 -78, adopted
MEMBERS OF WASHINGTON 'February 22:, 1978.granting a Use Permit submitted and
SQUARE MERCHANTS' filed. Planning,staff dated February 16, 1978
ASSOC. -USE PERMIT,,, submitted and filed. Excerpts of the minutes of the
DODGE CITY.ARCADE Pianning,Commis'sion of February 22,, 1978 submitted and
(WILLIAM.BROTMAN) filed,. Appeal of the decision of the Planning Commis-
sion granting.a Use Permit for Dodge City filed by
William Years'ley submitted and filed. Memorandum to
the City Manager and City Council from Police , Chief Robert B.. Murphy submitted
and filed. Various letters pro and con submitted and.filed. Notice of the
Public Hearing had been advertised as required, by law,.
Planning Director Ronald Hall explained the original Use Permit was granted to
Larry Lacey for a six -month period. I.t expired and William Brotman asked for
renewal'of it. 'In granting the Use Permit., the Planning Commission considered
several issues which were outlined by the staff. These, .included the relation-
ship of the busnes's with adjoining businesses, the adequacy and provisions for
the control of noise,, the adequacy and ,provisions for. the control of loitering,
potential for.related traffic hazards,.the na.ture,of police - related matters,
and the necessity of having ,a place where teenagers .can go. Mr -. Hall explained
there was a great deal of testimony at the Commission hearing, much of it from
the proponents of the arcade, He,stated the arcade is open from 2:30 p.m. to
10 :00'p.m. .except on Friday and Saturday evenings when, it, is open until.11:00
p.m. Mr. Hall further the Planning Commission approved the Use Permit
on an annual basis and indicated a review should be conducted any time com-
plaints were received by the Planning Department.
Councilman Bond then stated the original Use Permit was granted on July 17,
1976 for a six - month, period. He inquired why'Mr. Brotman was.allowed,to use a
Use Permit that had expired: City Attorney. Larry Kiose stated he was the first
person to point out that the permit had.expired,, and.he be lieved the Planning
Department wage under the impression the original.permil would be good for six
months of active Lisp., - Councilman Cavanagh.inquired , if there had been a figure
set for the number of people allowed. n..the building and if were restroom
facilities.availab.le:,.Mr. Brotman explained that'no ,capacity allowance had
been set by the'Fire Department, and there are.no public toilet facilities. He
explained restrooms are only required.wheiever.food and drink are served.
Dr. Robert Conrow,, Petaluma Dental Group in'Washington_Square, spoke in op-
posi,tion. He stated he is awareiof' the need'for a place where teenagers can go
for recreation, , that Mr. Brotman is trying to control the situation at ,Dodge
City, but he has several, objections to the type of business being conducted
there. He stated there'is a traffic and'saf'ety problem in the area. The noise
situation iq bad, and the children loitering outside are forcing his patients
to refrain from .coming io,him for dental .work. Dr. Conrow further stated a
different sort of recreational facility should be provided for the children of
Petaluma rather th ar.cade.of this kind He stated the merchants in the
area surrounding Dodge City are established and have invested a great deal of
money and time. When a business comes' in to the area that causes damage to
other merchants, then there muszt be a better location for it.
April 3., 1978.
APPEAL BY 'CERTAIN Councilman Bond.inquired if the - concern expressed by
MEMBERS OF WASHINGTON Dr. Conrow is shared by the entire membership of the
SQUARE MERCHANTS` Merchants' Association or just the merchants in the.
ASSOC.- -USE PERMIT;-, immediate,vicinity of D,odge.•Ci•ty. Dr. Con explained
DODGE CITY ARCADE' the Association..hasn't taken a position as the matter.
(WILLIAM BRO.TMAN.) is. out of. their control., He explained the petition he
(Continued,) presented.at -this meetin:& was signed by those members
of Association who indicated that incidents of
theft have increased.
Patricia 'Giiitterat the owner of 'Sonoma Travel,, next spoke -in opposition. She
s.tated..the loud music from next door does affect her business, the traffic in
the area is very had and-she believes there is 'a certain amount of drug traffic
in the.area. Dave Faustino,. of All Together Hair Designs., stated-, that it is
af:f'ecting.h'is business the verbal har.rassment and intimidation by
the children,and because, many,of: Mr: Brotman's,clients. are coming to his place
of business to use the restroom&. Mr. .John Brown,, the. Manager of Financial
Savings and Loan, also spoke ,in.opposition. He stated he has had some �dif-
ficult y young with the eo le. congregating in front of the Savings and Loan.
g p P
Female employees have .been upset. by teenagers loitering in fronts of. the busi-
ness, and'women customers are.reluctant to get out of their cars and-pass the
teenagers.
David Michael„ the* attorney. for M•r.. 'Brotman, spoke to the Council;:- He stated'
at the 'Planning Commission hearing on 'February 27, there was extensive testa
mony and the Commission decided to grant the Use Permit with the :condition for
review' if necessa"ry'.'`He stated Mr. Brotman has invested much money and time
developing the arcade, and it is a good clean operation which provides' amuse
ment not only f'or teenagers but also for adults and young Mr..
Michael st t problem of the young people '11d:iteting in t area is at
tributed to Dodge, 'City., biit there are many children who frequent the Shopping
center without being customers of the arcade. Mr. Michael explained' Mr. Brotman
has received complaints from his neighbors and'las attempted to address' himself
to these complaints�by hiring security people .to see that the area in front is
kept clear", and by' providing, adequate lighting in.-the evening'. He further
stated one complaint regarding the arcade is that'it is a.was.te of the children.'s
resources, but there is no way control .can be kept, over how young people,s
their money,. Mr. Michael stated t entertainment Is as. valid as any other .
form of entertainment.
William Brotman, the owner of " Dodge City, stated ,even before he:had signed the
l 'the next - door, neighbor asked the aandlord. that the arcade, not be, put in
this location. He stated he attempted to work with his neighbor; and'when
something in the arcade bothered-her., , particularly a machine, he to a
different, location and, if that .wasn't satisfactory he sold it. As far as 'the..
MUSIC is :.concerned, Mr. Brotman;st'ated'the wall between the two businesses is
hollow; and although his neighbor complains about the..,noise situation, she has
done nothing to alleviate it., Mr. Brotman said that he was lef t with problems
of the owner before him, 'but he hired a security guard and hasn,'t had.any
police calls 'since Thanksgiving -of 1 -977. He stated there are no f ightsi or any
police: calls regarding, incidents on the inside of, the arcade. Mr:. Brotman did.
feel `there was a 'tr_affic problem in. the' area but 'he stated after he had opened
his business he placed a "Do Not Enter" sign.on the one -way 'street.. He felt it
was unfair that all the problems in the area regarding teenagers are a0tomat- ica11y
attributed to Dodge 'City. He-.explained in addition to pinla'll.machines, there
are other sorts of.- highly, skilled' games in the.-arcade which are relatively
inexpensive play.
Patricia Riebl, who =manages the shoe repair. store across the street,, stated
she has no complaints about the teenagers asking., to use the ir 'bath room andAas
no 'problems with the traffic situation. The next person to speak was, Andre.
Bjorns_kov, the security man on Friday and Saturday nights at Dodge City. He
stated during the four or five hours he..s on the premises there are very few
problems with the young people.:. When he first began providing security ser-
vices there were. some.prob °lems, but none resulted in arres=ts or the need for
police assistance;. From time to ti there is a ,problem with young e, but
the matters are handled internally and he.doesn"t feel there is a major
Mr. 'Bjornskov
further stated' he only. l=a`s authority on the premises, and on the
sidewalk immediately in front. He is. on duty from'8 :9'0 p.m. and leaves at
11:30 p.m. when.the•young people,.have'left,, and he.s,tated he has not noticed
any loitering in the area..
1
There was further discussion by the Council regardng.criteria for issuing a
Use Permit, the background of the matter, the drinking and narcotics problems,
and.possible relocation of Dodge City. At the end of the discussion, Mayor
Putnam suggested the.matter:be continued to April 24, at 7:30 p.m. No action
taken on the matter-
RECESS
� ��► s 1�fi G�
EXPRESS SUPPORT
� _�FOR AB -2992 AND
URGE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS TO
APPOINT A BRIDGE
DISTRICT,DIRECTOR
RES #8144 NCS.
Mayor Putnam called a,recess,at 9:25 p.m. and the
Council.reconvened at.9:,35 p.m.
A letter-from M. Patricia Hilligoss, Councilman, City
of °'.Petaluma, was read by the_ Deputy City Clerk. City
.Attorney Larry Klose explained Assemblyman Wornum's
bill provides that the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and
Transportation District be abolished. A new district
would be formed and the directors would be elected
from the people it serves. Funds for'the revised
transit district would come from optional asset sales
tax, from ordinary revenues and MTC funds.
Councilman Balshaw - stated he doesn't agree.with the.-way the resolution was
worded because.t was his understanding that the appointment was made by the
Sonoma County Board of Super- visors not the Board of Directors of the Bridge
District and the resolution is directed. that district. Councilman Cavanagh
inquired what is meant.b,y "under representation ", and Councilman Hilligoss
answered that Sonoma -and Mar-in Counties do not have sufficient representation
on the Bridge. District.Board. She further stated Petaluma has more commuters
than the rest of the.cities do together. There was.f,urther discussion by the
Council regarding the person who had represented the Petaluma area, and Mr.
Klose stated the problem is not with the individual who served, but with the
lack of people who served.
At the end of this discussion, Resolution No. 8144 N,C.S'. expressing the
support of the Petaluma City Council for AB 2992, introduced by Assemblyman
Michael Wornum, and urging the County Board of Supervisors to appoint a
director from the Petaluma area of Southern Sonoma County was introduced by
Councilman H lligoss,. seconded by Mayor Putnam and affirm=
ative, one abstention, ,and one absent votes:- Councilman Balshaw abstained.
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PURCHASE OF .WIND. - City Manager Robert Meyer explained that City Engineer
SCREENS).FO.'•'LUCCHESI . David Young and:Recreation Director Jim Raymond had .
PARK TENNIS COURTS visited Santa Rosa Jr. College, Sonoma State College,
RES #8145 NCS' - `� and Howan'th Park to observe their tennis wind screens.
It was recommended the City purchase six -foot wide,
open mesh.fencng, which would block the wind and
offer a good background but not damage_the fencing -`on the courts. Mr. Meyer
explained they could be delivered within four weeks, upon approval of the City
Council,, and the cost would not exceed $1,000.
Recreation Director Jim Raymond.explaned when the wind screens are in place a
person could se'e through them and•onto the.-courts. Consequently, the Police
Department could still supervise the courts from the ,parking lot area as well
as from Maria Drive. Mr. Raymond explained the screens would not only protect
April 3, 1978
. APPEAL BY CERTAIN
Police Chief .Robert.Murphy st.a -ted he' became a
MEMBERS OF'WASHINGTON
problem in the vicinity of Dodge City one month.after
SQUARE.MERCHANTS" .,
it reopened in,August. ,.1977, He stated by December he
ASSOC.- -USE PERMIT.,
was so concerned .becaus'e:of -the number of reports, he
DODGE CITY ARCADE
requested•a:mee't -ing with the Association members and
(.WILLI-AM 'BROTMAN )
the Police Department on December `22, 1977. The
( Continued T
following,morning he.,wro`te a report to the City Manager
item zirig,16 incidents which had been reported and 35
miscellaneous; reports, Consequently, he requested
that the Planning Commission
review the Use Permit. Since the Planning Com-
mission hearing, there
have been 11 incidents reported to the Police Depart-
ment, some -were arrests.'and
some were not. There,have.been of
exhibition of speed and
,possession of narco,tics.. There was.o;ne fight since
February 22 on the outside
of Dodge. City. There have been several suspicious
phone calls, although only
one has been reported. Chief Murphy explained he
thought Mr. Br.otman has
tried diligently to keep his operation in order with-
out any trouble but he
explained there are some people who frequent his busi-
ness who will not respond
to him. Chief Murphy 'staged, in his opinion, the
situation is a,problem
in its present location, :and recommended denial of the
Use Permit.
There was further discussion by the Council regardng.criteria for issuing a
Use Permit, the background of the matter, the drinking and narcotics problems,
and.possible relocation of Dodge City. At the end of the discussion, Mayor
Putnam suggested the.matter:be continued to April 24, at 7:30 p.m. No action
taken on the matter-
RECESS
� ��► s 1�fi G�
EXPRESS SUPPORT
� _�FOR AB -2992 AND
URGE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS TO
APPOINT A BRIDGE
DISTRICT,DIRECTOR
RES #8144 NCS.
Mayor Putnam called a,recess,at 9:25 p.m. and the
Council.reconvened at.9:,35 p.m.
A letter-from M. Patricia Hilligoss, Councilman, City
of °'.Petaluma, was read by the_ Deputy City Clerk. City
.Attorney Larry Klose explained Assemblyman Wornum's
bill provides that the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and
Transportation District be abolished. A new district
would be formed and the directors would be elected
from the people it serves. Funds for'the revised
transit district would come from optional asset sales
tax, from ordinary revenues and MTC funds.
Councilman Balshaw - stated he doesn't agree.with the.-way the resolution was
worded because.t was his understanding that the appointment was made by the
Sonoma County Board of Super- visors not the Board of Directors of the Bridge
District and the resolution is directed. that district. Councilman Cavanagh
inquired what is meant.b,y "under representation ", and Councilman Hilligoss
answered that Sonoma -and Mar-in Counties do not have sufficient representation
on the Bridge. District.Board. She further stated Petaluma has more commuters
than the rest of the.cities do together. There was.f,urther discussion by the
Council regarding the person who had represented the Petaluma area, and Mr.
Klose stated the problem is not with the individual who served, but with the
lack of people who served.
At the end of this discussion, Resolution No. 8144 N,C.S'. expressing the
support of the Petaluma City Council for AB 2992, introduced by Assemblyman
Michael Wornum, and urging the County Board of Supervisors to appoint a
director from the Petaluma area of Southern Sonoma County was introduced by
Councilman H lligoss,. seconded by Mayor Putnam and affirm=
ative, one abstention, ,and one absent votes:- Councilman Balshaw abstained.
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PURCHASE OF .WIND. - City Manager Robert Meyer explained that City Engineer
SCREENS).FO.'•'LUCCHESI . David Young and:Recreation Director Jim Raymond had .
PARK TENNIS COURTS visited Santa Rosa Jr. College, Sonoma State College,
RES #8145 NCS' - `� and Howan'th Park to observe their tennis wind screens.
It was recommended the City purchase six -foot wide,
open mesh.fencng, which would block the wind and
offer a good background but not damage_the fencing -`on the courts. Mr. Meyer
explained they could be delivered within four weeks, upon approval of the City
Council,, and the cost would not exceed $1,000.
Recreation Director Jim Raymond.explaned when the wind screens are in place a
person could se'e through them and•onto the.-courts. Consequently, the Police
Department could still supervise the courts from the ,parking lot area as well
as from Maria Drive. Mr. Raymond explained the screens would not only protect
April 3,, 197:8
PURCHASE OF WIND from the wind, but would serve to block some of the
SCREENS'.FOR.LUCCHESI light to adjacent homes. He stated Mr. Young.and he
PARK TENNIS.COURTS - felt six -foot wide wind screens would not bend the
RES #8145 NCS poles and the only problem may be vandalism. Council-
(Continued) man Cavanagh questioned why an eight- or nine- foot
width couldn't be used,, and Mt. Raymond explained the
fence at Lucchesi Park.is feet and they.felt
anything much larger than six feet would result.in- problems for the prole "s
holding up. the fences Mr. Meyer stated funds for the wind screens are
available in Park Development.
Resolution No. .814 approving the purchase of wind screens for the
Lucchesi, Park Tennis Courts inan - amount not to exceed $1,000 was introduced
by Councilman Hilligos:s, second;ed Councilman Bond and adopted by six of
firmative. and one absent votes.
CITY MANAGERS REPORTS
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA City Manager. Robert Meyer stated the quarterly.meeting
CITIES; REDWOOD;EMPIRE of the League of California Cities Redwood Emp'ir'e
DIVISION would be held in Petaluma on Saturday, April
15.
MEETING' REGARDING Mr_ Meyer explained there would be a series of meet -
SB T & ;PROP. :8 ings held' on SB h .and Proposition 8. Thei closest -
meeting- eting- would,
r be at r the Hilton Inn, San Francisco,, on
y y, April 25`. Finance Director John Scharer
and he would -be attending, and if any of: the Council
decided to attend, please let Darlene know.
NEW MAYORS" - &. Mr.. Meyer-wanted to let the Council-know ;there would
COUNCIL'MEMBERS` be a new'Mayors' and Council Members' Leadership
LEADER8RIP''INSTITUTE ' Institute held on May 3 5 in San :Diego... This would:
be- the 15 'th bi- annual institute held.
DOWNTOWN BUS> SERVICE' Finance Director John Scharer - explained that, the
Ct ^. downtown merchants are going - to keep their .stores open
from 7':00 to 9':0.0 =on Thursday evenings rather than
Friday evenings. The transit service had been running on Friday evening to
accommodate shoppers, but a survey has been taken and the ridership has
dropped from 30 - 4'0 to 7 -10. The Council concurred that - service should -be
provided on Thursday night rather - Friday 'night.
COUNCIL, COMMISSION., Councilman Cavanagh- explained that; Dave - Bri
entiger and
BOARD, AND' COMMITTEE he are progressing; diligently on 'the' 'binding arbitration
REPORTS bill-for ;legis'Iation affecting. cities.r.. He- said -they
would continue in the same direction as they, have in
the past unless the,Council wishes.something, different.
GRANT- 'TWOGUTS :IDE - ' .p Community'`Development and Services Director Frank Gray
SEWER CONNECTIONS explained that Mr. and Mrs. John Lake filed,-an. app ®li.ca -
JOHN G. LAKE ton for an outside water and sewer connection for a
RES 48146.NCS, proposed lot split. at '821 .-Sunnyslop'e Road. They had
made a request previously to the Council for.a
S and sewer_ connection.; but. -it was.denied .due to the-
drought situation. Mr. Gray explained,, because. the
Council -has adopted-an outside.wa•ter policy the two outside water 'connections
were granted throughadministrative procedures. There is the condition on'the
connections, however, that they meet all Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
requirements offthe City of Petaluma and annex at the.earliest possible time...
Mr. Gray stated the re'commendation before the Council to consider the two
outside sewer connections and the conditions that would be required `to_me'et
the standards of th& Subdivision- Ordinance of the City of Petaluma, which
would include construction of half street section along Sunnyslope Road.. Mr' -.
Gray further stated this recommendation is _consistent with other outside sewer
connections which the - Council has granted.. .
John Lake stated he originally requested two one -acre - lot splits, but this was
turned down by `the Council 'bec_a" "use of the drought. One major change between
his or; giiia request and now. is. the enforcement of the ordinance that, requires
property owners to provide public improvements:. ;He has . contacted various,
contractors and discovered the amount of these public improvements would be
between $'50,000 and $106;,000., Mr. Lake explained that Iand becomes undevel-
April 3, 1978
GRANT TWO OUTSIDE opable because it'is very difficult for the owner of a
SEWER CONNECTIONS small piece of land to finance such improvements. He
JOHN G. .LAKE further stated he' believed it would be difficult to
RES #8146 NCS sell the land because the•,prc`e would be so high, and
(Continued,) he inquired if.. sonie,o.ther solution could be found for
the develbpmeht of' S'unhyslo Road rather than throw
the entire burdbabn the owners of small pieces of;
property along it'.'
City Manager Robert Meyer explained the problem in this matter is that Mr.
Lake desires to divide his land and sell two of 'the lots. At this time, the
policy of the City'Counc l•is'wlen land is divided public improvements are
required to be made. He further inquired since Mr. Lake's property is in the
county;, `does the Council still wish to require improvements. Mr. Gray sug-
gested an alternative to Mr. Lake's problem would to form an assessment
district and spread the cost of the improvements over a larger area. He also
stated the Council's policy has been when land is adjacent to the City it
should develop to the City's standards. The cost does seem astronomical for
the public improvements but.the :cost would be spread over three lots. Mr.
Gray stated the standards are as high as they are because if it is not built
properly in the first place the maintenance and operation costs become very
high.
After further discussion; Resolution No. 8146 N.C.S the application
of John G. Lake-for two outside sewer connections at- 'Sunnyslope Road,
Petaluma, was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Bond and
adopted by six affirmative and one absent votes.
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT Community - Development and Services Director Frank Gray
AUGUST W. COMPTON stated the Airport Committee and the City staff have
& ASSOCIATES been meeting regarding the airport and have selected a
AIRPORT SITE consultant,'August W.- Compton and Associates, to
SELECTION'REPOR prepare an airpor -t site selection report. The.total
RES #8147 NCS fee for-their services would not exceed $25,000; and
the financing is being taken care of by the developers
in the affeLted areas who have agreed to put up the
$25,000, recognizing the possibility of recovering none or a partial amount of
their money. Councilman Cavanagh inquired where'the firm is located. Mr.
Gray stated they are from•Burlingame.
At the end 61 the discussion, Resolution No. 8147 N.C.S. authorizing Mayor to
sign agreement with August W. Compton'and Associates' to. prepare airport site
selection report was'introduced by Councilman Perry;, seconded.by Councilman
Balshaw and adopted by six affi °rmative and one absent votes.
APPROVE TENTATIVE Planning Director Ronald Hall stated this is a con -
SUBDIVISION MAP sideration of the tentativesubdivision map of Feature
FEATURE HOMES: Homes, -for Sunrise Subdivision Phase II. He stated one
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UNRISE SUBD.� problem that hadn't been .worked out with the tentative
HASE II J map was the matter of the bike path on Maria Drive.
RES #8148 NCS' Mr. Jon Anderson, Civil Engineer for MacKay and Somps,
stated he believed it was the intent to question the-
' ne.ed''for a' bike path. ' It was Mr. Anderson' -s under-
standing that according -to the I Petaluma Master Plan, bike paths are to be
included on major arterial streets': Maria Drive' is a collector street and
there is no Petaluma standard that says a bike path should be included on a
collector street. However', if the City Council did want the bike path it
would be included on the map. City Attorney Larry Klose suggested before - the
tentative map is approved condition #17 should be amended 'to read. "The
tentative subdivision map shall be revised'to reflect the changes required by
the conditions of approval within ten days."
After further discussion,'Planning Director Ronald "Hall stated the proposed
tentative map is for an additional 37 units of one, two and three bedrooms,
and the design is very similar, to Phase I of Sunrise Subdivision. He stated
the Planning Commission recommends approval with cond tion.#19 added regarding
a meandering asphalt sidewalk.
Resolution No. 8148 N'C'.S approving tentative s;.ubdi=v sign map of Feature
Homes ('Sunrise Subdivision Pliasee II) was introducedd"by Councilman Perry,
seconded by Councilman Bond and adopted by six affirmative and one absent
votes.
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April 3, 197`8
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO'
Recreation Director Jim Raymond stated the Recreation
SIGN AGREEMENT WITH
Commission has made Lucchesi Park their number one
DELONG,_LUNDBURG,' &
priority. Much time has been devoted to selecting an
ASSOCIATES - -_
architect to design center and after
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careful_ consideration, the firm of,DeLong, Lundburg
SERVI,CES
and Associates was chosen. Mr. Raymond, stated the
PA PHASE I
selected, architects have_ :.a good track record in design -
#8149 NCS
ing community centers. The amount of the contract
would be. $19.,,000,,and the firm would provide prelim-
� / AMEND ZONING'
inary•desgns to the ,C•ty', meet with the community,
attend Recreation Commission meetings, and offer a tour of- other community
centers,.-There was further
discussion 'on the matter and City Manager Robert
Meyer stated in order
for the park development bond issue to appear on the
November ballot, Phase,
I has to be completed,_
Resolution,Nbi. 8149 N.C.S. authorizing Mayor to sign "agreement with DeLong,
Lundburg and ,As,socia"te,s for archite iral services for Luc'chesi';Park Phase I
was introduced by Councilman Hilligoss, .s.econded by Councilman Balshaw and
adopted by six affirmative one absent votes.
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�-� PROVIDE REGULATIONS
FOR MOORING IN THE
&Q Z C PETALUMA RIVER
INTRODUCED TO PUBLISH
ORD #1284 NCS'
City Attorney Larry Klose stated the ordinance was
referred' to , the Department of Navigation and Ocean.
Development, and they approved the entire document
except for a couple of definitions.. Because these
changes need to be incorporated into the document, Mr.
Klose suggested that rather than adopting the:ordi-
nance this ;evening the Council introduce it again..
Skip .Sommer_ - -, one of th'e major upland:`property _owners, had several questions he
wished -to ,ask, He explained to the Council that he was possibly going to -run
a paddle wheel steamboat along ;the Petaluma He inquired if he w,o.uld be
able to dock this 'boat overnight in the Turning Basin, and if he would be able
to use the City docks, or construct his own dock. Community Development and
Services Director Frank Gray explained that..Mr. Sommer as an industrial or
commercial, user, would be able to obtain a blanket permit for industrial or
commercial vessels. The permit would be issued for a specific site 'whether
it be his own dock or the 'City's :docks.. He. further stated if 'Mr. Sommer
wanted to construct._his own_.dock he would need to secure the permission-of the
other upland property owners and obtain permits from the State Lands Commission
and' the.Army Corp of. Engineers. Mr. Gray added if Mr. :Sommer wished to dock
his'private boat to his private 'land he would need to secure a mooring permit
and meet the conditions of' that ; permit which say that the boat must' leave its
dock once a year on its own power. The spokesman for. the.fishermen, Jim
Kendall, also had,some ,input regarding the ordinance. Mr. Kendall suggested
amending the clause regarding providing services to transient vessels, "the
amount of 'time to remove disabled vessels from the Petaluma River, and Mr.
Kendall took,.exception to the clause which stated that th'e Superintendent of
Public,'Work"s or any peace officer shall have authority to board and inspect a
vessel if there is reasonable cause,.
After further' discussion of the, input provided, Ordinance Noi 1284 of the City
of Petaluma. :repealing Chaper 13.24 of the Petaluma Municipa'1 Code. and adopting
a new Chapter 11.24 to.provide regulations for mooring in the Petaluma River
was introduced for publication by Councilman Hilligo'ss, seconded by 'Councilman
Perry and approved by
six affirmative and one absent votes.
AMEND ZONING
Planning_Department staff report dated, March. 3', 1918,
ORDINANCE TO
submitted and filed. Plannin Commission Minutes'
Z ( PLANNED UNIT ;DEVELOP-
rdina e
dated March 7, 1978, submitted and `filed Ordinance
MENT DISTRICT
No,. 1285' N C : S_. amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1072
3 PROCEDURES
(
N.C.'S,. by adding Sections 19 - .1000 through 19 - 1005.4
ORD #12.85 NCS'
thereto to establish Planned 'Unit Development (PUD)
Q (SECOND, READING)
di'strice procedures was adopted by six affirmative and
one absent votes.
� / AMEND ZONING'
Planning Commission- Resolution No.*213 -78 dated March
ORDINANCE ; REGARDING'
7, '1978, submitted and filed... Councilman Hil,ligo's_s
SIGNS
wanted to clarify that this ordinance was not the new
ORD il1286 NCS
sign ordinance and City Attorney stated this ordinance
cze (SECOND READING)
incorporates the "grandfather'! clause. '
Ordinance. No. 1286 of the. City of Petaluma amending
Ordinance No. 1072: N,.C.
-S., the 'Zoning Ordinance, to provide for abatement of
signs which were nonconforming
at the time they were erected,, permitting con-
April 3, 1978 AJ5
AMEND ZONING
ORDINANCE REGARDING
SIGNS
ORD #1286 NCS'
(SECOND READING)'
(Continued)
tinuing use of lawfully erected signs upon obtaining a
permit therefor, permit. ng.off -site signs, consolidat-
ing sign permit procedures into said Zoning Ordinance
and making related and.confo,rming changes to the
Petaluma Municipal Code was `adopted by six affirmative
and one absent votes.
Planning Commission Resolution No. Z15 -78 dated March
7, 1978,• submitted and filed. Planning Department
staff report submitted and filed.. Planning Commission
Minutes dated March 7, 1978, submitted and filed.
There was no discussion on the matter and Ordinance
No. 1287 N.C.S. amending Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S.
(Zoning Ordinance) to reduce criminal penalties for
violation thereof from misdemeanor to an infraction
was adopted by six affirmative and one absent votes.
Planning Department staff report darted March 3,
submitted and filed. Resolution No. 3 -78 of the
Planning Commission dated March 7,, 1978, submitted and
filed. Planning Commission Minutes dated March 7,
1 -978, submitted and filed. City.Attorney Larry Klose
stated this ordinance is being adopted to comply with
AB 884 which provides a one -year time limit for the
processing of maps.
Ordinance No. 1289 N.C.S. amending Title 20 of the Petaluma Municipal Code,
Subdivisions, regarding processing of` tentative, parcel and.final maps was
introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Bond and adopted by six
affirmative and one absent votes. Effective date of ordinance is April 3,
{�� 1978.
ck
( RESOLUTION OPPOSING There was no discussion on this matter and Resolution
LAIM),OF(GOLDEN -- Noy. 8150 N.C.S. expressing opposition of the City
C GATE BRIDGE DISTRICT Council to the Claim of the Golden Gate Bridge, High -
_ RES #9150 NCS way and Transportation District for additional trans-
portation development funds was introduced by Council -
I man Hil seconded by Councilman Perry and adopted
by six affirmative and one absent votes.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05 a.m.,
April 4, 1978 to April 10, 1978 at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor
Attest:
C 'Clerk
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AMEND ZONING -
ORDINANCE TO C& - 2
REDUCE CRIMINAL
-
PENALTIES, FROM
MISDEMEANOR TO AN
INFRACTION
ORD #128.7 NCS
(SECOND READING)
ORDINANCE AMENDING
PETALUMA MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING
C PROCESSING OF MAPS
ORD #1289 NCS•
(EMERGENCY ORDINANCE)
tinuing use of lawfully erected signs upon obtaining a
permit therefor, permit. ng.off -site signs, consolidat-
ing sign permit procedures into said Zoning Ordinance
and making related and.confo,rming changes to the
Petaluma Municipal Code was `adopted by six affirmative
and one absent votes.
Planning Commission Resolution No. Z15 -78 dated March
7, 1978,• submitted and filed. Planning Department
staff report submitted and filed.. Planning Commission
Minutes dated March 7, 1978, submitted and filed.
There was no discussion on the matter and Ordinance
No. 1287 N.C.S. amending Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S.
(Zoning Ordinance) to reduce criminal penalties for
violation thereof from misdemeanor to an infraction
was adopted by six affirmative and one absent votes.
Planning Department staff report darted March 3,
submitted and filed. Resolution No. 3 -78 of the
Planning Commission dated March 7,, 1978, submitted and
filed. Planning Commission Minutes dated March 7,
1 -978, submitted and filed. City.Attorney Larry Klose
stated this ordinance is being adopted to comply with
AB 884 which provides a one -year time limit for the
processing of maps.
Ordinance No. 1289 N.C.S. amending Title 20 of the Petaluma Municipal Code,
Subdivisions, regarding processing of` tentative, parcel and.final maps was
introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Bond and adopted by six
affirmative and one absent votes. Effective date of ordinance is April 3,
{�� 1978.
ck
( RESOLUTION OPPOSING There was no discussion on this matter and Resolution
LAIM),OF(GOLDEN -- Noy. 8150 N.C.S. expressing opposition of the City
C GATE BRIDGE DISTRICT Council to the Claim of the Golden Gate Bridge, High -
_ RES #9150 NCS way and Transportation District for additional trans-
portation development funds was introduced by Council -
I man Hil seconded by Councilman Perry and adopted
by six affirmative and one absent votes.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05 a.m.,
April 4, 1978 to April 10, 1978 at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor
Attest:
C 'Clerk
1