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PETALUMA,_CALIFORNIA
MAY. 15, 1978
REGULAR MEETING The. 'Regular Meeting, of the Petaluma City Council was
called-to order by Mayor Helen Putnam at 7:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present:I Councilmen Balshaw, Bond_, Cavanagh, Harberson,
Hilligoss;, Perry *, and.Mayor Putnam.
*Vice -Mayor Perry arrived at 7 :45p.m.
INVOCATION Adrian.Sias, Retired Minister and Chaplain, Christian
Church, gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF''ALLEGIANCE- Lt. Dennis DeWitt of the Petaluma Police Department
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL�OF MINUTES' The minutes of,the,Regular Meeting of April 17, 1 7 ,
were.approved as mailed.
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman H lligoss asked to have Items #1, #7, #8
and #9.removed .from the 'Consent Calendar. At a later
time in the meeting,, Councilman-Harb.erson requested .reconsideration of Items
#10 and #11 on the Consent C'alend'ar.
A motion was made by Councilman Harberson,, °seconded by Vice -Mayor Perry, to
adopt the resolution, Agenda'Item, #2., introduce the or,d- inances for publication,
Items' #3, #4; #'5„ and X66, and adopt the ordinances, Agenda Items #10 and #11.
Motion carried unanimously.,
Agenda Item #2
Resolution #81.96. N,.C.S. approving lot line adjustment
APPROVE LOT LINE
for property owned`by Douglas Clegg and proposed for
ADJUSTMENT FOR
development by Keegan „and.Coppin Company, Inc., and M
LOTS lO &.1 -1, UNIT 3
& T, Inc.., between Lots 10 and .11 of, Unit 3 of the
PETALUMA INDUSTRIAL
Petaluma.I`ndustrial Park Subdivision at the southeast
PARK
corner cf;.Holm;Road and:Ross_Street, was adopted.
RES #8:19.6 NCS '
Agenda Item #3
Ordinance #1297 N,.C.S. designating the Great Petaluma
DESIGNATE' GREAT
Mill, located at 6 - 8- Petaluma Blvd:. North, in the
PETALUMA MILL A
City'of Petaluma, a Historic Landmark, was introduced
HISTORIC LANDMARK
and ordered published..
ORD #1297 NCS
Agenda Item #4
Ordinance #1298 N.C.S:, designating the 0.1d.Po.s.t Office
•
DESIGNATE' `THE OLD
Building located at. 10' - '22 Petaluma Blvd. North, in
POST OFFICE BLDG
the .City. of Petaluma °,, a Historic Landmark, was intro-
A HISTORIC' LANDMARK duced and..oxdered, publ_ she :.
ORD #1298' NCS
Agenda, Item #.5
DESIGNATE .THE- McNEAR,
BUILDING A- HISTORIC
LANDMARK'
ORD” #1299 NCS
Agenda Item #6
AMEND ZONING ORD. TO
REZONE 151 GRANT
AVE.. FROM :R120,.000
TO R -1 -'10 -,000'
(EVERHART).
ORD #13.00 NCS
Ordinance #1299 N�.C..S. designating the McNear Building.
located. at ° 15 - ,25 . Petaluma Blvd. North, in the City
of, Petaluma,, a. H_ istoric.Landmarrk, was 'introduced and
ordered ,published.
Ordinance #1300. ,N,. C.,S, amending Zoning Ordinance ,#
1072 N C..S.. by reclassify and rezoning A,P. #008
510 -48 (approximately, .58 acres) from R- .1- 20,000 to. R-
1- 10,000 for property located at 161 Grant Avenue.
(Everhart), was.introduced and ordered pub'lished..
5aa.
May 15, 1978
DIjSCUSSION BY DOWNTOWN A letter dated May'&, 197:8,.addressed to the Mayor and
MERCHANTS' ASS'O,C. AND City Council'by Fred Mattei,, requesting this item be
JUDGE WM. BETTINELLI placed on the Agenda -,.was read by the City Clerk'and
RE METERS ,& PARKING ordered filed.
IN CORE AREA
Mr.-Mattei spoke to. the City Council and advised the
merchants are concerned regarding;.the parking meter bail and fines and the.
problems'p.resented;. At. a 'recent meeting of; the Downtown Merchants' Associa-
tion, which was,attended.by approximately: 100 members, he had been selected
chairman of. a committee to :try w work with the City.and the Courts to resolve
the matter..
The merchants .ar:e a "sking the City to petition the. Courts ,and request, a 90 -day
moratorium because .of the confusion between the $3.0 "0 bail and $1.00 :fine for
parking meter violations
The committee has set up a plan of ac:t,ion, and if the Courts are favorable to
the request for a moratorium, the committee would like. to meet. with Chief
Murphy, or his designate,, .and review. the parking meters, and the hours for
__. parking;; then„ discuss the matter. of financing with John Scharer and the City
Manager.. The second part of the• plan '.would be to meet. with staff to discuss
off- street parking and parking for employees. If a lot. could. be found' for
employees, this would the available metered spaces for customers.
The third program the, group ,would 'like to undertake would be to see if, they
can ,generatet enough energy, and possibly aid, to .help ,the, City, in going forward
with the Keller Street, parking lot as. soon.: as possible and to determine if
additional spaces can be found in the "A!' Street parking lot or on Petaluma
Blvd. 'North.
Judge "William B'ettinelli was 'presentt. and explained .how.the,'situatiori ' bad. :come
about which made.the bail $3.00 as of January 1„ 1978,, for parking meter
violations. He stated Section, 1269'(b) of the Penal Code pr,ov-id'es that it is
the duty of the Judges of each .County to.set a uniform, County -wide schedule
of bail for all misdemeanor and infraction off.ens.es. ..Thei Judges determined to
raise the bail .when 'a survey had been completed ..which indicated each :fine.
collected,cost about $1.62 per...citation to process,. During 1976 -77, the City
received: $14,473,.67., or-- 76 'percent of the total. fines collected.. The County -
retains 24 'percent: to Offset collection cots.. For Petaluma alone,. over
$21 was spent in collection .and the 'County received slightly over $4,,500
Because of "this cost of collection factor, the bail schedule was raised.
Judge, Bett1nell,has discussed the matter with. the other Judged, and they ,have
indica.t'ed. they would be willing- to grant a 60 7day stay in the f ine.:si:tuation.
He advised he did not have the.authority to go'_beyond - the 60 days, bu would
request the susperis through, July_ 31:, 1.9.78, or a total of about 75, days. He
also stated the reduction would be effect =ive May 16, 1978, and could not be
made 'retroactive.
During the course. 'of his discussion, . Ju g6, outlined the three
alternatives :available to the City: (1) For` the, City to raise the fine or the
Courts to lower the bail,; (2) Place the responsibility of obtaining the're.gis-
tration from the Department of ,Motor' Vehicles, and. mailing the notices of
illegal ,parking on the arresting agencies,'' n this case th_e' City of Petaluma : ;
d,, (3)' Penal Code Section - 1463 .es.tab.li.shes the `24/16 percent ratio. The
Attorney .General has ruled that 'one; of the; vital .parts of the parking system.
was for the d -ides to obtain the information and mail the statutory notices;.
The Attorney General has also ruled if the cit'ies.,do not take .over .the , func=
Lion, the'counties may withhold the total f.ine._, Judge Bett nell'i indicated
this has never' been discussed by -the -County,, and he does not see this hap-
pening.
c of his oPngths�dscusson�t °tinell advised he would' send
a letter to .
Mr. Mat:tei stated he felt the August 1 date would.b ;e satisfactory to the
Merchants' Association,, and,in the meantime, they: would try to work on other .
alternatives.. Mayor. Putnam, thanked both 'Mr., Mattei. and Judge Bettinelli for
their willingness to try to.'resolve the situation..
May 15, 1978
CITY MANAGER'S-REPORTS
CLAIMS -& -BILLS Resolution approving claims and bills #4906 - 45107,
.1
RES 48.97 NCS inclusive,, General City; and, 4941 - 4965, inclusive,
Water, audited by the City Auditor and approved for
payment by the City Manager, was introduced by Council- -
man Hilligoss, seconded by Vice -Mayor Perry, and
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS City Manager Robert Meyer reminded the Council the
MEETING., MAY 16., 1978 Board of Supervisors would discuss the matter of
becoming the Lead Agency for the Surface Runoff Manage- -
ment'Plan for th'e ABAG Environmental Management Plan.
Also, at 9:50 a.m., the Board of 'Supervisors would be discussing the Varnhagen
property as the South County Regional Park Area. Mr. Meyer urged members of
the Council to attend if they po "ssibly could. Councilman Hilligoss would be
attending; along with City Engineer David Young, Community Development and
Services Coordinator Frank Gray, Recreation Director Raymond, and City
Manager Robert Meyer.
COUNTY -WIDE COMMERCIAL Frank Gray advised has been serving on this Task
AND INDUSTRIAL TASK Force Committee, the membership of which is comprised
FORCE STUDY of all the cities, the County's Economic Development
Board, and the County of Sonoma. The study encompasses
the overall commercial and industrial development of the County and the cities.
The Task has outlined on `Pages 1 through 13 the recommendations regarding
what'the study should include. There would be no commitment from the City
Council from an economic standpoint at this time.
Mr Gray, asked , the' Counc` l to' .review the outline and make their comments' so
that it can be returiiOd to the 'task Force. He also'stated this should be done
in order for to be discussed at the May 22, 1978 Council Meeting.
RESCIND RESIDENTIAL Senior Planner Fred Tarr advised an allotment had been
ALLOTMENTS (197:4 -75) granted for this piece of property for the 1974 -75
KIECKHEFER-- PETALUMA construction year for 165 multi - family units to Walter
BLVD. SOUTH Kieckhefer. The last action taken by the City Council
RES #8198 NCS was in January, 1`975; when the Environmental Impact
Report for the multi- family unit project was certified.
Subsequently, an allotment was awarded to another development company to
construct 55 single- family homes on the land.
The following message, had been received by the City Clerk from Mr. Craig
Smith, associated with the Walter Kieckhefer Company, at 3 :45 p.m., May 15,
1977, and Mr. Smith asked that the message be read into the "records. "P.ro-
viding this revocation of ''residential development allotments affects the 165
multi - family units for the 1974 -75 construction year and'not the allotments
granted to Scenic Land Properties for the 1978 -79 construction year (55
units), we have no objection'to the revocation."
Resolution 44'8198 N.C.S. rescinding certain residential allotments in 1974 -75
cons.truct.ion year - W.'Kieckhefer (Petaluma Blvd. South) - 165''multi= 4amily
units, was introduced by Vice -Mayor Perry, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss,
and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
RESCIND 13 Mr. Tarr explained the original 13 multi - family units
MULTI - FAMILY: UNIT had I been awarded to Goltermann, Glazier and Hansen to
ALLOTMENTS' cons:tr.uct' housing for the elderly at the corner of
GOLTERMANN, GLAZIER Eighth "and "Y' Streets;.' The P.U.D. for the project
& HANSEN was denied_. Subsequently, the'land has been rezoned
RES 481.99 NCS to 'R -2 and two duplexes have been constructed on the
property. The action,before the Council is merely to
- rescind multi- family units which will not be built on
the .land.
Resolution,#8199 N.C.S. rescinding certain residential allotments in 1977 -78 -
Goltermann, Glazier and Hansen (.Eighth and "F" Streets - 13 multi- family
units) was introduced by Vice -Mayor Perry, seconded by Councilman Bond, and
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
May 15, 1978
DISCUSSION REGARDING Mr. Tarr explained the hearing before the Council at
RESCISSION.OF 199 this time was to consider rescinding 99 multi- family
MULTI - FAMILY UNITS units awarded for the 1975 -76 construction year, and
QANTAS DEVELOP. CORP. 100 multi- family units for the,1976 -77 construction
(NO ACTION) year, to Qantas.Development Corporation, for Park
Place Subdivision on North McDowell Blvd.
Mr. Tarr.reviewed ,the.chronology of events;.as outlined in his memorandum dated
May 11, 19,78, to the City Manager, a copy of which .is on file with the City
Clerk. Mr. Tarr also read a letter dated. May 5, 1978, addressed to the City
Council, by Jon D. Joslyn, Qantas Devel - opmerit Corporation, opposing the rescis-
sion of the Park Place multi- family housing.allotments. A copy of the letter
is on file with the City Clerk.
City Manager- Robert Meyer reviewed.Resolution #6990 N.C.S., adopted June 2,
1975,, which required the,review'of the residential development allotments in
order to determine if: they were proceeding, in an. orderly fashion. Mr. Meyer
stated the staff has been tardy in keeping.up on the matter,; however, there
are times when the matters have to be reported to the Council in.order for the
staff to receive direction..
Mr. Jon Joslyn of Qantas Development Corporation indicated he felt the staff
should submit to the Council the general development plan which his firm has
been operating under for over a year. The;map.submitted to the Council in
December of 19.76 outlines the development schedule.for the various phases.
The first, phase, of the multi- family units.will. precede Phase III of the single-
family units..,
There was some discussion ,regard- ing,the development schedule for the multi-
family uni -ts. City Manager, Robert Meyer. questioned whether the multi- family
units would not be built until after. all the single - family units are completed.
Mr. Joslyn felt the Council had awarded the allotments.and subsequently-approved
variations to.the, development schedule. They do no:t.feel they are in default .
on the development schedule., Community Development. and Se.rvices'Coordinator
Frank Gray stated 'there was not any, f. the project was: not moving forward.
in an orderly manner. The question is are the developers complying with the
development schedule filed with the application for the multi- family units.
The development schedule .las.t.submi.tted is the one Mr. Tarr reviewed with the
Council at this meeting.
Mr. J.oslyn,felt, the development schedule ind cared -on the P.C.D. map and the
one which,had been amended at the time there was discussion regarding the
hospital site fulfilled the requirement. He also. stated the project has been
delayed for various reasons, including the preparation and certification of
the E.I.R., and the annexation procedures.
The Council expressed concern regarding the award of the multi - family units to
Qantas when they were.not prepared to build the units.,. This type of housing-.
was.required to fill a need for the community. Mr. Joslyn ,stated he did not
feel they had.deprived anyone of multi- family units on the eastside, as no
multi - family applications had been rejected.
City Manager Robert Meyer questioned, . whether: it, would be possible for Qantas
to start construction on the first 99 multi - family units by next Spring. Mr.
Joslyn indicated they., could prepare and submit: their. planned unit .development.
application.by. January 1, 1979. Community.Development and :Services 'Coord-inator
Frank Gray stated he.felt the matter could..be resolved if Qantas Development
would submit an amended development schedule to be attached to, the. original
allotment, giving dates and time frames for doing the work. Mr. Gray agreed'
with Mr.. Joslyn, there are circumstances which prevent adhering to certain
schedules,, such as the,preparation ' of `the enyironmental impact report; however,,
the idea of the development scheiiu_le is to, give the;.CounciI a set of guidelines
as to when they can expect certain.things to happen in a development., If such
a development schedule is submitted by Qantas, the,Council would then be able
to review periodically to determine.f. the development is in conformance with
the desire of the Council for the construction of these units.
Discussion was held by the Council on the responsibility of the staff to
review progress on developments which have been given allotments_. Staff has
not prepared the reports recently and were directed to keep the Council advised
prior to anytime they were .requested to-rescind allotments, Mr. Joslyn indicated
he would', be willing to submit a new development schedule based upon his best
knowledge of when certain phases would be accomplished. Mr. Gray indicated if
the Planning Director had such a document and it was found the developer could
May 15, 1978
DISCUSSION REGARDING not adhere to the schedule because of certain eriviron-
RESCISSION OF 199, mental review. processes 'the 'Planning Director could
MULTI - FAMILY UNITS advise the Council:, City Manager Robert Meyer advised
QANTAS. DEVELQ,P CORP. the staff- wil_1� •prepare `month -ly reports to keep the
(NO ACTION); - Council advised.
(Continued) '
City Attorney Larry `Klose stated the City is not
derelict on the question of notice. The Residential
Development'Control System.require's the developer to submit the development.
plan and any revisions ther:et:o. It does , not place the burden on the City to
give notice that rescission of allo.tments.:s being considered.
The :took no action,'to rest' nd.the allotments, but requested Mr. Joslyn
to submit a new development schedule, including dates.
AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF Community Development and'Servi'ces'Coordinator Frank
FUNDS' FROM THE Gray' advsed'.the staff .has been contacted by a non -
DEPT. OF' HOUSING profit organization 'of churches 'in the area which is
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT interested in providing housing opportunities for
FOR 739, SOUTH senior citizens. The group discussed the subject
McDOWELL BLVD. property at. one-meeting and, 'there was a.great deal of
RES MZOO VCS' enthusiasm regarding the development of the City-owned
property property .at 739 South McDowell 'Blvd. They will-again.
meet. on. May 25, and tope to have a firm'proposal for
the Council.
Mr. Gray stated, in the. meantime, he has explored other aspects which would
take Council action. The'Department of Housing :and.Urban Development related
to him. verbally that the,-$55_ ,000 set aside for senior citizen land acquisition
and site preparation could be used for this site. If the site could be trans-
ferred for less than the.$53,,000, i.e., the amount of money the City paid for
the site, the balance.could-b.e used for,development and. restoration of-the
house. The strategy would be for the City to purchase the housing from itself,
i.e., from ,the, ; gasp, tax ..funds and using Commmuni;ty Development Block Grant
funds; then, . establish, funds within the City .for the preparation of the -plans
and the renovation of the house`: Plans would be developed with the neighbor-
hood for the remaining hand. .The,house would be repaired immediately, with
volunteer labor whenever possible from this group,, and the materials and any
special professiorial labor required would come.out of the fund. Mr. Gray
indicated if the Council is f;avorabl to the concept,. staff could apply to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of funds and have
all of_the,necessary transactions ready for a Council Meeting in June. Mr.
Gray explained the expediency is because the house is vacant at the present
time and subject to vandalism.
Resolution #8.200.N.C.S. authorizing the Director of Community. Development to
app.ly� for, and;process 'a development plan with the U. S. Department of Housing
,and Urban Development for the utilization of City property at 739 South'MeDowell
Blvd. as -a senior.citizens' residence facility, was introduced by Councilman
Bond, seconded by Councilman- 'Balshaw, and adopted.by 6 affirmative and 1
negative votes. Vice- Mayor.Perry voted "no ".-
ACCEPT RESIGNATION 'Resolution #8201 N.C.S. accepting the resignation of
EDWARD ,E. HOR_CIZA Edward E.,Horciza from the Planning Commission, was
PLANNING COMMISSIONER introduced by'Councl:man.Hilligoss, seconded'by Council --
RES #8 201_ NCS, man and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
RESOLUTION OF Resolut on, #a.202 N.C,.S. expresssing. appreciation to
APPRECIATION: FOR Edward E... Horciza, was introduced by Councilman-Bond,
EDWARD E; HORCI'ZA seconded and adopted by 7
RES _4820;2 NCS affirmative votes.
ORDER REORGANIZATION
WITHOUT NOTICE OR
HEARING - - -- NORTHEAST
PET_ALUMA'ANNEXATION
N0. 10
RES 448203 NCS
The...;tem had been removed from the Consent Calendar at
the request of.Councilman Hilligoss. She indicated
she, would Aike to have_her.''no" vote recorded on this
item until.it is determined what is to become of the
airport..
Resolution'#8203 N.C.S. of the City Council of the
May 15, 1978 ,
ORDER REORGANIZATION City of Petaluma, State of California, ordering reorganiza-
WITAOUT NbTICtCOR tion with notice or hearing ,:of territory designated'
HEARING--NORTHEAST .,as -Nbrtheast'Petaluma Annexation,N6. 10,. was introduced
PETALUMA `ANNEXATION by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Balshaw,,
NO. 10 and adopted by 5 affirmative and 2 negative, votes.
RES #820 NCS Councilman and Vice-Mayor Perry voted "no".
(Continued)
AMEND' - ZONING ORD,. TO 'The item was removed from.theConsenf Calendar at the
PROVIDE DEDICATION request of Councilman- killigpss in order f or her "tioll
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY vote to be recorded.,
AND CONSTRUCTION OF
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Ordinance #1301 'N amending Zoning Ordinance #1072
ORD 41301 NCS; N..,C.rS. by adding Sections, 2-7313 and 2-314, thereto, to
provide for ,dedication .of necessary street right-of-
way and construction of public improvements as a condition of development
approval with certain ex was, introduced by Co uncilman Bal'sh;aw
seconded by Councilman Harbe'rson, and ardered-pub."lished by 4 affirmat ive"a 3.
negative votes?. Councilmen Cavanagh, Hil,ligpss and Perry voted "rib'
AMEND ZONING ORD.. TO The, ft-em. had 'been removed from the. Consent C41_enaaT'at
REQUIRE MASONRY r
the.eqtiest of: Councilman Cavanagh, in praer',for. his
SCREENING ALONG 11noll vote t be recorded.,
ARTERIAL & COLLECTOR
STREETS Ordinance Y.-C.S. amending Zoning Ord-inande,410.72
ORD #1292 NCS N.C.:S,. by adding Section . 23-208 thereto,,requiring
(SECOND READING) masonry screening along arterial and collector :streets,
was adopted by 6 affirmative and I negative votes.
Councilmari'Cavanagh voted no
AMEND ZONING ORD. TO Councilman'Milligoss in previous dis-
indicated: she had previous
RECLASSIFTAPPROX. qualified herself from voting on this issue as . she
5J6 ACRE S=--?tAKEV ILLE owns I property in the vicinity and for that reason had-
HIG14WAY--F,ROM. M--;L,'TO requested- the'item be -removed from the, Consent Calendar.
TkOPERTIE - 8) Ordinance #1293 N.X-.S.amending'Zoning Ordinance * , #1072
ORD I293 US N.C,-.S,. by reclassifying A.P. #05-050-09, �f05_050-10-,
- (SECOND 'REA and .05- 050: -16 (located dn, the southeast 'corner of
Lakevil.16 Petroleum Avenue) (approximately
5.16 acres) f rom - M_"L` (ligh.t. industrial) to P_UD (planned
unit development) (Indian Creek Prbperties),.wasadbpted by 6 affirmative
votes. Councilman .Hlll.ligoss''di ied. herself. f rom voting. Effective date,
of Ordinance June 14,, 1978.
MOTION TQRECONSIDER, Councilman'�Ha requested motion tion reconsider--
, , .
AGENDA. ITEMS 1f10 &#h ation of Age nda -Items # .and lll on the "',Consent
Calendar, as he, has traditiofially abstained, from
voting onany item, pert to Qantas Development
Corporation. The motion.was.intro'duced by Councilman Harberson,
Vfce-Mayox Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes.
Ordinance #1294 N. C.. S. - amending Zoning Ordinance #10,72,
N.C.S. by p'rezai.ling,port-ions of, and Lmodifying 'an
exist - Planned Community District. on portions of
A.T. #136"11 #136 #136 and It136
04, to include said parcels. in a. single PCD (planned'
community district).: approximately 74-5 acres located
e
on Ely Blvd,. North I Petaluma, (Qantas) was adopted, by
6 affirmative'voties.. . Clo.unci-Iman I Harbersofi Abstained
from voting.
REZONE APPROX. 35.!,6. Ordinance 1129 N.d.�S, amending Zoning -Ordinance 11072
at's BLVD. NO. '.RiC by prezoni ng A.R. #136-110-07' #136 t11Q-08,
ROM COUNTY "A" TO #136-110-15 413,6410-21, #13,6"110-22 IM6410-26,
#136-110735 #06-110--�36, (approxima y_ - 35.6
RD 1f129'5 NCS acres) located . on Ely Blvd.. North, , County "A!"
SECOND READING) (,agriculturdl).to City of.Petaluma R-1-6,500,, was
adopted by 6 votes., with-Councilman HA.r-bers.on
abstaining.
May 15, 1978
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. to Monday,
May 22, 19.78, at 71:30 p.m.
Mayor
S6
Attest:
ity Cle;