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OF CITY. COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALI- FORNIA
DECEMBER 1, _1975
COUNCIL MEETING The regular meet ng;of_ the City Council of the City
of `Petaluma ,was. called. '.to' order, by. Helen Putnam
at the hour of 7 30, p.m.
ATTENDANCE Present: Councilman Harberson*,-Hilligoss, Mattei,
Perry., and Mayor.Putnam.
Absent: Councilmen.Brunner and Cavanagh.
*Councilman Harberson arrived at 7:35 p.m.
TNAMCATTM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Reverend Michael Cleary of St. James Church gave
the invocation.
The minutes of the adjourned meeting of November 17,
1975, were approved as mailed. The minutes of the
regular meeting November 17, 1975, were approved as
mailed.
A motion was made by Councilman Mattei, seconded by
Councilman Hilligoss, approving the, resolutions,
Items #1 through #3 on the Consent Calendar.. Motion
carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #1 Resolution #7214 N.C.S. approving plans and specifi-
CALL FOR BIDS -- cations for replacement of well water collection
WELL WATER tanks, Stations.l and 9, and calling for bids De-
COLLECTION TANKS cember 30, : 1975,, was approved by.5 . aff-irmative and 2
RES #7214 NCS absentee votes.
Agenda Item #2 Resolution 47215 N.C.S. accepting completion of 1 91
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS public improvements, 1248.Magnolia Avenue- -John and
HASSOLD PARCEL MAP Kathy Hassold, was approved by 5 affirmative and 2
RES 47.215 NCS absentee votes.
Agenda. Item #3 Resolution 47216 N.C.S. granting an extension of time
TIME EXTENSION — regarding completion of Economic Study by Wainwright
ECONOMIC STUDY and Ramsey, Inc. was approved by 5 affirmative and 2
RES 47216 NCS absentee votes. The firm was granted until January
17, 1976, to complete the study.
PUBLIC HEARING Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank
PREZONE JOERGER Gray outlined the area on.the wall map. He explained
PROPERTY the.request by Mr. Joerger is to have the land which
ORD 41199 NCS is presently in the County prezoned in anticipation
(SECOND READING) of annexation to the City. The area consists of
approximately 1.58 acres, presently zoned County "A ",
and.the request is to prezone the area to Highway
Commercial. It is Mr. Joerger's intention to operate a delicatessen in the
former ARCO Station building located on Old Redwood Highway. Recommendation
of approval by the Planning Commission in their Resolution #Z15 -75, dated
November 4, 1975, submitted and filed.. Copies of the Planning Commission
minutes .of October 14, 1975, and November 4, 1975` submitted =,an'd -f l'ed:
Staff report dated September 30; 1975, on the.prezoning and site design
review and the conditions necessary for..a.site design, submitted and filed.
Mr. Philip L: Joerger, the.applicant, was present at the meeting:
Mayor Putnam then opened the public hearing No objections were raised from
the floor and no written communications objecting to the project had been
received by the City Clerk and the public hearing was closed; whereupon,
Ordinance 41199 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Coun-
cilman Hilligoss, amending Zoning Ordinance 41072 N.C.S. by reclassifying
A.P. 447- 211 -07 and 447- 211 -03, consisting of approximately 1.58 acres, from
County "A" District to a C -H (Highway Commercial) District, located on the
north corner of the intersection of Highway 101 with Old Redwood Highway
(Joerger) was adopted by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes.
December 1, 1975
Staff report from the'Planning'Dep,artment dated October 30, 1975, . on the
project submitted_and.filed with the City Clerk. Planning Commission minutes
of November 4, 1975, submitted and'f led. Petaluma City Planning - Commission' -
Resolution.#17 -75 recommending the City Council certify the E.I.R. for the
Carmody 7- Eleven Market project submitted and filed.
In the discussion preceeding the adoption of - the resolution, Vice -Mayor
Mattel commented he felt having such an extensive E:I.R. prepared for the
project was a waste of time and money, and felt the staff.had given the City
Council much of.the same information. Mr. Gray commented, stating he felt
some of Mr.. Mattei's statements,were valid; however, the City staff did not
have the proper amount. of time to .explore all the alternatives, which were
contained in the Environmental_ Impact Report. .:He further stated by having
the report' done by a d1sinter.ested party, the `City would. have the advantage,
of not having to pay for .the report through the use of staff time and it
would provide the Planning Commission with a legal document for reference
when holding hearings on the matter.
City Manager Robert Meyer also advised the "Council that unless a Negative
Declaration could be filed on' a project 'and the 'City - staff' prepared 'an
environmental impact.report, the developer would be the one taking the
greatest risk if. other outside interests felt sufficient time and planning
had not been devoted to - the environmental impact study. There could be a
possibility of having the .project stopped through court action.
Mayor Putnam then opened the public hearing. No objections were raised from
the floor, and none had been received by the City Clerk and the public
hearing was closed; whereupon, Resolution 47217 N.C.S. certifying the' - final,
Environmental Impact Report for Carmody' 7- Eleven:: Project at the' corner of
"D" Street and Petaluma Boulevard North was adopted by 5 affirmatve'and 2
absentee votes. "
PUBLIC HEARING Notice of the public hearing,, along with a copy of
PROPOSED REDESIGN the proposal for the redesign and striping.of Petaluma
OF TRAFFIC_ LANES. Boulevard. North and Lakeville Street (prepared in
&. TRAFFIC SIGNALS =- 1972) had:been.sent to each merchant, property owner,
PETALUMA_BLVD. NORTH and resident.in the affected area by the City Clerk.
& LAKEVILLE.STREET In addition, . notice of the hearing had.been
published:.in, the:City..'..s ;.official newspaper, - November
19, 19.75.: The hearing.was set as a result of a.
petition presented to the Petaluma City Council at the meeting November 3,
1975, reques ing. stop-light on Petaluma.Boulevard at Lakevilld'Street.. The
petition had.been circulated.by Carole deLosada.
City Engineer David Young.and Assistant .City Engineer..Thomas.Hargis reviewed
the directional traffic count which they had taken.over the pas;t.month.at the
subject intersection. The count showed a flow of 16.,800 vehicles travelling
in a north.and south direction on Petaluma Boulevard North,, and 1,70
hicles approaching the intersection from- Lakeville Street. In addition, the
traffic count indicated .475 vehicles emerged .from. the .grocery store located.
in the vicinity.. Mr. Young .indicated the average speed on Petaluma Boulevard
had been calculated by.rad'ar at 26.71.miles.per hour. The posted.speed.is 30
miles per hour, and the maximum., speed was .'38 :miles per. hour... Mr._..Young -.and
Mr. Hargis then reviewed the accident summary.for the period January 1, 1972.,
PUBLIC EARING
Community'..D,ev_elopment and Services Coordinator- Frank
CARMODY ELEVEN
Gray'adVii e'd'the City the Planning Commission
E.I.R.
had evewed the subject E.I.R. and found it suffi-
RES #7217 NCS
ciently'addresses itself to all the concerns from an
environmental standpoint. He stated the major areas
of concern were those.of traffic circulation, police
protection, and'the
impact of sale of alcoholic beverages on Walnut 'Park,
which is directly across
the.street'.' He further advised the Council that by
certifying the Environmental._Impact
Report. the Council would not be approving
the project or the use of the site; they would merely be certifying that all
of the had'been
properly addressed in the report. The Planning
Commission will use
the E.I.R..as a'guid'e for any discretionary action to be
taken, such as site
design review, and the action to be taken by the Council
would be to consider
the certification'of the completeness of the report.
Staff report from the'Planning'Dep,artment dated October 30, 1975, . on the
project submitted_and.filed with the City Clerk. Planning Commission minutes
of November 4, 1975, submitted and'f led. Petaluma City Planning - Commission' -
Resolution.#17 -75 recommending the City Council certify the E.I.R. for the
Carmody 7- Eleven Market project submitted and filed.
In the discussion preceeding the adoption of - the resolution, Vice -Mayor
Mattel commented he felt having such an extensive E:I.R. prepared for the
project was a waste of time and money, and felt the staff.had given the City
Council much of.the same information. Mr. Gray commented, stating he felt
some of Mr.. Mattei's statements,were valid; however, the City staff did not
have the proper amount. of time to .explore all the alternatives, which were
contained in the Environmental_ Impact Report. .:He further stated by having
the report' done by a d1sinter.ested party, the `City would. have the advantage,
of not having to pay for .the report through the use of staff time and it
would provide the Planning Commission with a legal document for reference
when holding hearings on the matter.
City Manager Robert Meyer also advised the "Council that unless a Negative
Declaration could be filed on' a project 'and the 'City - staff' prepared 'an
environmental impact.report, the developer would be the one taking the
greatest risk if. other outside interests felt sufficient time and planning
had not been devoted to - the environmental impact study. There could be a
possibility of having the .project stopped through court action.
Mayor Putnam then opened the public hearing. No objections were raised from
the floor, and none had been received by the City Clerk and the public
hearing was closed; whereupon, Resolution 47217 N.C.S. certifying the' - final,
Environmental Impact Report for Carmody' 7- Eleven:: Project at the' corner of
"D" Street and Petaluma Boulevard North was adopted by 5 affirmatve'and 2
absentee votes. "
PUBLIC HEARING Notice of the public hearing,, along with a copy of
PROPOSED REDESIGN the proposal for the redesign and striping.of Petaluma
OF TRAFFIC_ LANES. Boulevard. North and Lakeville Street (prepared in
&. TRAFFIC SIGNALS =- 1972) had:been.sent to each merchant, property owner,
PETALUMA_BLVD. NORTH and resident.in the affected area by the City Clerk.
& LAKEVILLE.STREET In addition, . notice of the hearing had.been
published:.in, the:City..'..s ;.official newspaper, - November
19, 19.75.: The hearing.was set as a result of a.
petition presented to the Petaluma City Council at the meeting November 3,
1975, reques ing. stop-light on Petaluma.Boulevard at Lakevilld'Street.. The
petition had.been circulated.by Carole deLosada.
City Engineer David Young.and Assistant .City Engineer..Thomas.Hargis reviewed
the directional traffic count which they had taken.over the pas;t.month.at the
subject intersection. The count showed a flow of 16.,800 vehicles travelling
in a north.and south direction on Petaluma Boulevard North,, and 1,70
hicles approaching the intersection from- Lakeville Street. In addition, the
traffic count indicated .475 vehicles emerged .from. the .grocery store located.
in the vicinity.. Mr. Young .indicated the average speed on Petaluma Boulevard
had been calculated by.rad'ar at 26.71.miles.per hour. The posted.speed.is 30
miles per hour, and the maximum., speed was .'38 :miles per. hour... Mr._..Young -.and
Mr. Hargis then reviewed the accident summary.for the period January 1, 1972.,
Decemberl 1, 1975
P.UBLIC:HEARING
through October; 1 -975: Of the 33 accidents recorded,
PROPOSED REDESIGN
23 are-of the type susceptible to correction by the
OF TRAFFIC LANES
installation of ttraffic'- signals. Vehicles attempting
& TRAFFIC SIGNALS --
to make left-turns accounted for 16 of the accidents.
PETALUMA BLVD. SOUTH
'Mr. Young further stated the conditions at.the
& LAKEVILLE STREET
-intersection meet-- the• for the installation
(Continued)
-of traffic signals.. He further stated since the-
majority-of--the accidents involved left turns, the
problem could not be solved by a two -phase signal
system. It would need
a three -phase traffic signal with a protected left -
turn or "duck out" lane. The only solution to providing such a three -phase
system would be to ban
the parking on the two blocks on Petaluma Boulevard
and the section of Lakeville Street from Petaluma Boulevard to the railroad.
Studies prepared by Engineering Division submitted and filed.
Mayor Putnam then opened the public hearing.
Attorney William-Bettinelli-appeared before the Council representing numerous
businesses in the area immediately adjacent to the Lakeville Street /Petaluma
Boulevard intersection, and he specifically stated for the record he was
representing Tony Catelani of Tony's Bar, M & G Auto Body, R & E Auto Garage,
Eastside Garage, C & M Trucking, Rollins Cyclery Auto Body Shop,
Merv's Radiator Shop, and Tri - County Sheet Metal. Mr.. Bettinelli stated
there are 20 merchants on Petaluma Boulevard North between.Kent Street and
West Street, and of these, only three have off - street parking facilities. If
parking is to be removed from - -Petaluma Boulevard, the majority of these
businesses will either lose a.great- portion of their business, or have to go
out of business entirely he stated. Mr. Bettinelli pointed out.- _other:_
which „would-.-- -occur if parking is to be banned on Petaluma Boulevard North,
citing specifically the. fact• - that- Tri_County•Sheet-Metal- :has other access
to their business other--than the front for loading.or - unloading merchandise.
In addition, he stated several of -the garages using tow equipment would not
be protected by the parking area in entering Petaluma - Boulevard. They would
have to go directly into a line of-traffic in order to enter the - Boulevard.
Mr. Bettinelli suggested perhaps some other alternatives could be worked out
to slow traffic on Petaluma Boulevard, including the installation of a
traffic signal, or if the plan should be accepted, then some arrangement
should be made to provide off-street parking in the area. Mr. Bettinelli
stated one obvious solution would be-the acquisition by condemnation of land
on the west side of Petaluma Boulevard North. If this cannot be done, then
another alternative would be the extension of Lakeville Street along the
railroad tracks. Mr. Bettinelli submitted a - petition to the City Council
containing 423 signatures which is on file with the City Clerk. In addition
he read into the record a letter from the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
as-follows:
December 1, 1975
The Honorable Helen Putnam
Mayor of the City of Petaluma
City Hall
Post & English Streets
Petaluma, California 94952
Re: City Council Agenda, Item #6
Dear Mayor-Putnam:
At the regularly scheduled meeting of -the Petaluma Area Chamber of-
- Commerce on December 1, 1975,-the Board-discussed at length Item #6 on the
Council's Agenda covering the proposed removal of 29 parking spaces on
Petaluma-Bou- levard North and 9 spaces�on •Lakeville-Street to permit redesign
of traffic -lanes and installation of traffic signals. This matter was
considered by ou- r of Directors several years ago at which time the
Chamber opposed elimination of parking spaces at the intersection of-Petaluma
Boulevard North and Lakeville Street because of its detrimental impact on
businesses located in the area there being -no alternate parking available.
In reconsidering the matter the Board came.to the same. conclusion. - It is the
opinion of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce that elimination of. the
referred to parking spaces without first making available alternate parking
spaces will seriously interfere with businesses in that area and in fact
December 1, 1975
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED REDESIGN -
OF TRAFFIC LANES
& TRAFFIC SIGNALS- -
PETALUMA. NORTH
& LAKEVILLE STREET
(Continued)
Yours .truly,
could.likely result in several businesses ceasing
operation. By unanimous.vote, the Board of Directors
oppossed the removal of the 29 parking spaces on
Petaluma Boulevard North and '9 spaces on Lakeville
Street without the City of Petaluma first making
available alternate off - street parking. Your con-
sideration of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce's
position is appreciated.
PETALUMA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Max A. Mickelsen, President
MAM:tam
cc: Robert A. Brunner
Jack W. _Cavanagh, Jr.
James L. Harberson
M. Patricia Hilligoss
Fred V. Mattei William A. Perry, Jr.
Robert H. Meyer
At the conclusion-of Mr- ...Bettinelli•'s presentation the- discussion centered
around the availab_ili.ty of 'lan_d the area to- provide off - street parking
facilities....
Mr. Joseph_A.,Gereghty spoke to the City Council and advised them he was one
of the owners of.the .442- Petaluma Boulevard North and 32
Lakeville Street.which would be-seriously affected by the proposed plan. Mr.
Gereghty the_ signal system be installed and the parking could be
worked out at a later date. He also.stated,•as_a_ property owner in the area,
he would have no objection to forming a to provide off - street
parking. City Engineer David Young reiterated his feeling that if a two-
phase system was installed-at the intersection,-,.the problem would remain the.
same and would not reduce the number of accidents; in fact, it may cause more
rear -end accidents than under- present-conditions. The traffic signal would
not control speed, . but assign .the - right -of -way at the, intersecton._
Mayor Putnam asked Mr. Gereghty any research had been done by the people
in the area,.to.form a.district for off - street ,parking, to which Mr. Gereghty
explained he had.never been approached; however, when he was in business in
the area, he,.had tried.to purchase br . lease property for his business for
off - street parking and unsuccessful and, therefore, closed the business.
Mr: Ray .Kynoch,, a resident in the area, stated he. was voicing, an objection to
the proposed island, which would prohibit a `left -hand turn into his ,property
as he travelled north on.Petaluma Boulevard.
Next to speak to the City Council was Mr. Anthony deLosada, the proprietor of
the Plant Warehouse. Mr. deLosada said he and his wife. were „
about the danger existing at the corner; however,, they were reluctant to give
up any parking in the area because it would hamper their business. Mr
deLosada also stated he would help Mr. Gereghty, who is his-landlord, to
research the possibilities of acquiring property for off- street parking._ The
City Clerk was asked to provide Mr. Gereghty with a list of the property
owners in the area.
Mayor Putnam advised Mr. Gereghty and Mr. deLosada if they wished to pursue
the process of forming a parking district or providing off- street parking,
there could be a possibility City staff could be helpful. She further
asked staff to prepare some cost figures for installing safety devices at
the corner less than the three -phase signal system, and advised the audience
the matter be scheduled to come back before the City Council.
Mrs. Loretta Thompson suggested.perhaps just_a simple stop sign could_,be
placed at the intersection so_ people would have an opportunity to cross
street. .'Mr...Dean Merrick made. the suggestion. that. a "No Left .Turn" sign_ be
placed .to prevent traffic proceeding south on_Petaluma Boulevard from.enter-
ing Lakeville. Street.
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December 1, 1975
PUBLIC HEARING Mr. deLosada asked if in the meantime would it be
PROPOSED REDESIGN possible for 'the City to paint a crosswalk in the
OF TRAFFIC LANES area. Police'Chief Larry commented on
& TRAFFIC SIGNALS -- placing.' S ' signs at this 'intersection, stating
PETALUMA BLVD. NORTH people tend ignore stop,signs or not completely
& LAKEVILLE STREET stop before proceeding and, if stop signs were
(Continued) installed at this intersection, it would compound the
problems for his department.
Mr. Ellis Perryman, who works at Blunt Bros. stated he road tests automobiles
and enters the Boulevard about 30 to 35 times daily, and there would be'no
way the arterial stop sign would work there.' He stated he would' never be
able to get out onto the Boulevard.
At the conclusion of the discussion, Mayor Putnam advised the audience the
meeting tonight was merely an exploratory one to review all the possibilities,
to hear all sides, and the Council would not make a decision until a full
Council could be present. The public hearing was then closed and no action
was taken.
AWARD CONTRACT-- Purchasing Officer C. D. Huffman advised the City
SURVEYING EQUIPMENT Council nine bids been received from eight /
RES #7218 NCS bidders; however,'five had failed to submit a bid
bond with their bids."�It x4as his recommendation the
bid be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The
amount budgeted for the item was '$5,000.00.
Resolution #7218 N.C.S. awarding contract for the purchase of one 1975
precision one - second optical - reading erected image theodolite with accessories
for the Engineering Department was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded
by Councilman Mattei, and adopted by 3 affirmative, 2 negative and 2 absentee
votes. Councilmen Harberson and Hilligoss voted "no ". The contract was
awarded to the Zena Company, 80.Mark Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903, in
the amount of $2,838.68.
REJECT ALL BIDS -- Purchasing Officer C. D. Huffman advised the City !�_\
SUB = COMPACT. CAR Council of the 10 invitations to'bidders, only two
RES #1219 NCS bids had been received for the purchase of the sub- 1
compact size two -door sedan for the Bicycle /Pedestrian
Education Specialist. The 1'ow bidder submitted
a regular commercial check instead.of a cashier's check, which left only one
bid remaining which 'met the requirements. Police Chief Larry Higgins, in a
memorandum dated'November 26,'"1975, recommended that all'bids be rejected and
new specifications be prepared and sent out to bid. His reasons for the
recommendation were (1) response was very poor; and (2) the lowest
acceptable bid is well in excess of funds budgeted for'this.vehicle.
Some disucssion was then held whether it would be possible to purchase a used
vehicle - or a three -wheel scooter and still comply with the grant require-
ments. 'Chief Higgins indicated by changing the speeificat oris; the be'tter
response would be possible. The original specifications called for heavy
duty alternators and battery and he felt these may not be necessary in 'the
size car they wish to purchase.
Upon conclusion of the discussion, Resolution #7219 N.C.S. rejecting all bids
for one new 1975 - or 1976 sub - -door sedan for the /Pedestrian
Educaton•Specialist was" introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Council-
man Hilligoss, and approved by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes.
APPOINT ROBERT A letter from the Marin /Sonoma Mosquito Abatement (A
KOENITZER -- TRUSTEE District to the Petaluma City Council was read by the V,
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT City.Clerk'and ordered filed. The District is asking
DISTRICT the Council to appoint a Petaluma resident to a two -
RES #7220 NCS year term as a member of the Board of Trustees of the
Marin /Sonoma Mosquito Abatement District.
Resolution #'7220 N.C.S. reappointing Robert Koenitzer as Trustee on the Board
of Directors of the Marin /Sonoma'Mosquito Abatement District for 1976 and
1977 was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry,
and adopted by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes.
I I () December 1, 1975
CLAIMS AND BILLS Resolution 47221_ N.C.S. approving claims and bills
RES 47221 NCS' approved for payment by the'City Manager',aas intro-
duced by Councilman Petry, seconded by'Councilman
Hilligoss, and adopted by 5'a.ffirmative and 2 ab-
sentee votes.
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1974 -75 ANNUAL REPORT City Manager Robert Meyer the 197'4 -75
Anrn.ual Report I to the City _Council. Mr.. Meyer stated
the report had not been edited, but had been printed
as received from each - department. He poihted' out the cover of the Annual
Report was'color coded to the 19.74 -7:5 Program of Service and 1974 -75 Budget,
had been printed in the City's print shop, and assembled by members of'his
staff.
CITY:MANAGER'S REPORTS
PROPOSED POLICE City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Council he and
DEPARTMENT EXPANSION Chief Higgins had received a copy of the report on
upgrading the Petaluma Independent Police Station,
LEAA 4475 =50, from the °National Clearinghouse for
Criminal Justice Planning and Architecture. Mt.' su'ggest,ed t6 the
Council it would be wise to move ahead to have an architect.draw up the basic
plans for the public safety building as h6'had - been advised there was a good
possibility of a Public Works Bill being passed by Congress in the early part
of next year, and the cities whieh'were prepared, and had preplanned with
schematic architectural drawings would have the better chance to receive
federal funds. Mr. Meyer stated 'the matter would be brought before . the'City
Council at the December 15, 1975 meeting.
CENTRAL DISPATCH City Manager Robert Meyer advised the City Council�in
SYSTEM order to centralize all the dispatching in one
location, it would be necessary to 'relocate the
telephone lines from the Fire Department to the
Central Dispatch Office. The cost for relocating the lines is $6,004.55, and
the additional monthly charges would be $13.31;. In the following discussion,
it was questioned whether or'not it would'be. wise to consolidate the com-
munications system at this time., since a new public service building is being
planned; however, Chief Higgins advised t$e Council he does not intend to
move the'communic_ations center even if a.new building or an addition to the
present building is constructed. The need'for centralization is immediate
and tie does not feel it would m bi , - wise to'wait .'until the City is able to
expand'the public safety building. City'Manage'r Robert Meyer also advised if
the communications'syst'em was not centralized at this time, it would be
necessary to hire additional personnel to`min the system,. whieh'would cost
far in excess of 'the requested $6,000 for moving the telephone lines,.
At the conclusion. the di'scussion,.a made by Councilman.Harberson,
seconded :by'Councilman Perry,"approviing the'expe'nditure of $6,004.55 to
relocate the - telephone lin6s.fr61ii ;the Fire'.Department to the central dispatch
system. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY UTILITY City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Council the
UNDERGROUNDING FUNDS County of Sonoma had approved the'Cty's request to
advance Rule 20A funds for the und'ergrounding project
on East Washington-Street. Allocation to the City of
Petaluma is $144,000.
SMALL CRAFT HARBOR City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Council a
meeting hdd been'scliedule'd for Wednesday, December_
3rd, with "representatives from the Department of-
Navigation and Ocean Development., and he will also
meet later with the Corps of Engineers.
December 1, 1975
1 11 .
REDWOOD EMPIRE Mr. 'Meyer advised Council the next regularly 5
DIVISION MEETINGS scheduled. meeting of -the Redwood Empire Division of
the League�of'`Calif'ornia.Cities would be held Saturday,
January '31st, "'at S'ilvdrado Country Club in Napa. He
also advised the Council Petaluma would host the
Division in and 'had been by Councilman
Cavanagh to have the Mayor appoint a committee to
make preparations for the meeting.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT Recreation Director'Jim Raymond explai -ned to the
PROPOSED 1976.FEES Council during the month of.August he visited
AND CHARGES neighboring cities and met with recreation admin-
is:trators in- these cities regarding fees and charges.
With the information he gathered from these agencies,
he then prepared a staff report for review by the Recreation, Music, and
Parks'Commission. The Commission made further recommendations and these were
combined into the report presented to the'City Council. In addition to
highlighting portions , the - report, - Mr. Raymond pointed out the major
changes, which are (1) the City would no longer to- sponsor groups, with the
exception of the Golden Age Club. The'r'ecommendation is for the Recreation
Department to'-directly operate the'Golden Age Club'. The second major change
would be to charge non - resident fees for use of facilities. (3) If fund
raising programs were to be held at the Community Center, the fee would be
double the normal rate.. If a youth group plans to use the facility for an
event for fund raising within their -own group, the charge would not be
doubled; however; if the was open to the public, the additional•fee
would be assessed. Mr. Raymond also stated the report recommends changing
the fees for admission to the swim center, and they are outlined in the
report.
At'the conclusion of the discussion, City Manager Robert Meyer.suggested that
January 12, 1976, be set aside by the City Council for a study session to
review this report; along with two other reports prepared by Mr. Raymond,
i.e., the Summer Day Camp .Program and the"Swim Center Report, which had
previously been presented to the City Council.
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JOINT POWERS
City Engineer David Young referred to the Joint. Op
AGREEMENT-- MARIN/
Exercise of Powers Agreement for preparation of
SONOMA WASTEWATER
Eastern /Southern Sonoma Wastewater Facilities
PLAN
Plan, a copy of which had been distributed to each
RES #7222 NCS
member of the City Council. He specifically referred
to Section 1 on Page 4,.-which outlined the purpose of
AGREEMENT FOR
the agreement: Mr. Young advised the Council the
CONSULTING SERVICES
Federal Environmental Protection Agency and the State
-- MARIN /SONOMA-
of California, in concert- them,.have what they
WASTEWATER PLAN
call a "Facilities Plan"'. The plan is in three stages.
RES #7223 NCS
Mr. Young outlined the following:
I. The project report, -which includes'the
Federal Impact Environmental Assessment Report, and
the reports the State of California's
Environmental Control Act.
II. The actual construction drawings and design
plans.
III- Concerns the-contract itself.
All of the above are eligible for grant funding under
E.P.A. regulations.
Mr. Young stated it was necessary, however, to have the
Step I Grant Facilities Plan before going to specific design. Mr. Young
advised the•Council
much of the planning has already been..accomplished - -so
much in fact.that all the agencies involved would probably be eligible for a
refund.
Mr. Young advised the Council the work to be done is estimated to cost an
additional $472,632, of which $225:,000 is for the Environmental Impact Report.
He did state, however, the Federal government is insisting on the report and
will pay most of the cost.
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JOINT.POWERS
AGREEMENT-- MARIN/
SONOMA WASTEWATER V
PLAN
RES #7222 N.GS
(Continued)
AGREEMENT FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES
-- MARIN / SONOMA
WASTEWATER,PLAN
RES #1223 NCS
Mr. Young reported all the agencies involved in the
agreement -are faced with submitting a timetable by
January.,..1976, outlining the. plan for meeting the
discharge requirements set by the Regional Water
Quality Control Board. None of the agencies are able
to do this without a facilities plan. Mr. Young
stated after some discussion between the Technical
Coordinating.Committee._and Mr. Fred Dierker, the
Regional Water Quality Control Board agrees that a
timetable cannot be submitted without first accom-
plishing the facilities plan.
(Continued) Mr. Young advised . the,Council in response to a re-
quest by the Technical Coordinating Committee for an
extension of time, a reply had been received from Mr. Dierker outlining the
schedule', which includes a February 1 197`6 date for hiring of consultants.
The facilities plan draft must be completed by'October 1976,,and,.the prog- -ram
and time schedule for compliance.are to be submitted by January 1, 1977. Mr.
Young stated the Novato Sanitary District is acting as the administering_
agency for the proposed agreement and time is of the essence .because it is
necessary to have the joint powers agreement executed before the Novato
Sanitary District can complete the application for the Step I Grant.
In referring to'the second document., which.is the form of agreement .for
consulting services, Mr. Young advised the Council the experts who would
prepare the Environmental Report would be subcontractors . to the engineering
consortium to be hired to prepare 'the necessary additional studies. The
environmental experts.would not be responsible to the consortium engineers
but would'be directly involved with the Env r- onmental Prot.ection•Agency.
Some discussion was then held on whether or not a consortium of engineers was
the best method for the preparation of the plans, and Mr. Young replied the
Technical Coordinating Committee had.given great thought to the matter in the
five years they had been working on.ihe plan and had come to the conclusion
the consortium would be'the best method.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the following resolutions were adopted
by the City Council.
Resolution #7222 N.C.S. approving joint powers agreement for of
Ea'stern'Marin /Southern Sonoma Wastewater Facilities and authorizing the
Mayor to sign, was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman
Mattei, and adopted by 5 affirmative. and 2 absentee votes.
Resolution #7223 N.C.S. approving form of agreement for consulting services
for preparation of the Eastern Marin /Southern Sonoma Wastewater Facilities
Plan was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry,
and adopted by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes.
ESTABLISH PETALUMA Community. Development and Services Coo.rdinator'. .Frank
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Gray explained to the City Council the purpose of the
COMMISSION ordinance.before them was to combine the Petaluma
ORD W1201 NCS Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Authority, and
other Community Development ac.tiviites,•into a
unified.agency under which the.City could operate.
Ordinance X612.01 N.C.S. establishing the Petaluma Community Development Com-
mission was then introduced by_Councilman•Mattei, seconded by 'Councilman
Hilligoss, and ordered published by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes.
ENCROACHMENT Ordinance X61200 N.C.S. amending Section 13.040.060 of
ORDINANACE RE the Petaluma Munic -ipal Code to prohibit placement of
MAIL BOXES mail boxes .in the public right-of- way..wa_s .adopted by
ORD 461200 NCS 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes.
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ENCROACHMENT City Manager Robert Meyer- asked to have the records
ORDINANCE RE show the intent�of the ordinance was to prohibit the
MAIL BOXES placement of.residential mail boxes in the public
ORD #1200 NCS right -of- way.. It does not pertain to the boxes used
(SECOND READING) by the Post Off'ice•Department for collection and
(Continued) storage of mail, which are commonly referred to as
"mail boxes ".
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Attest:
CityL lerk