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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/15/1975115 MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA•, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 15, 1975 COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Petaluma was called to order by Mayor Helen Putnam at the hour of 7:30 p.m. Present: Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh *, Harberson, Hilligoss, Mattel, Perry, and Mayor Putnam. Absent: None. *Councilman Cavanagh arrived at 8:05 p.m. The Reverend Kenneth Ohrstrom.of the First Baptist Church gave the invocation. The minutes of the meeting of December 1, 1975, were approved as mailed. LAW ENFORCEMENT Prior to considering the matters of the Consent EXPLORER POST 4175 Calendar, Mayor Putnam called upon Police Chief Larry Higgins. Mr. Higgins advised the Council the date of the Council meeting coincides with the anniversery date of the Law Enforcement Explorer Post #175 sponsored by the Petaluma Police Department. Mr. Higgins further explained this type of scout activity is comparatively new and has grown rapidly throughout the United States. He stated young men and young women interested in the field of law enforcement with a desire to serve their- own communities have enrolled in the program. The Petaluma Explorer Post.#175 has assisted the Police Department in traffic control, at accident scenes, and in collecting evidence, and Chief Higgins wanted to commend the young people in the post for their help to the Petaluma Police Department. He then introduced Bob Rey, the Vice- President of the Post. Explorer Scout Rey thanked the Council for the training the Post is receiving, and stated he felt it gave them abetter insight into their own Police Department and they have learned a great deal about the Department and have learned to respect it more. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item #1 CALL FOR BIDS- - AMBULANCE RES #7224 NCS Mayor Putnam then asked Explorer Scout Bob Rey to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. A motion was made by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry, approving the resolutions, Items #1 through #7 on the Consent Calendar. Motion car- ried unanimously. Resolution #7224 N.C.S. approving specifications for one new ambulance for the Fire Department, and calling for bids January 21, 1976, was approved by 6 affir- mative and 1 absentee votes. Agenda'Ittem #2 Resolution 4722-5 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase of CALL FOR BIDS -- liquid sulfur dioxide for the City of Petaluma, and LIQUID SULFUR calling for bids December 31, 1975, was approved by 6 DIOXIDE affirmative and 1-absentee votes. RES 47225 NCS Agenda Item 443 Resolution 47226 N.C.S. approving revised cooperative ' 1� AUTHORIZE REVISED agreement between the City of Petaluma and the State 3 AGREEMENT WITH of California regarding certain improvements at the CALTRA intersections of 'East Washington Street and McDowell RES 472222 6 NCS Boulevard was approved by 6 affirmative and 1 ab- sentee votes.' December 15, 1975 Agenda Item #4 Resolution #7227 N.C.S. withdrawing a parcel-of land ­� WITHDRAW DENMAN #7 from,the Penngrove Fire Protection District pursuant 'FROM PENNGROVE to the provisions- 6f'ithe . and Safety Code FIRE DISTRICT (Denman Annexation #7) was approved by 6 affirmative RES #7227 NCS and 1 absentee votes.. Agenda Item #5 Resolution #7228_N.C.S. withdrawing several parcels WITHDRAW NORTH of land from the Penngrove Fire Protection District PETALUMA #6 FROM pursuant to the provisions of the Health and Safety �\ PENNGROVE FIRE Code (North Petaluma Annexation #6) was approved by 6 DISTRICT affirmative and'l.absentee votes. RES #7228 NCS Agenda I:t'em . #6 REQUEST OCJP GRANT Resolution #7229 N.C.S. requesting Office of Criminal Justice Planning for grant for Police Officer Rede- RES #7229 NCS ployment -Program was approved by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. Agenda Item #7 Resolution x}7230 N.C.S. accepting completion of work ACCEPT COMPLETION -- required by parcel map agreement #82, Maestretti \ Q n \` MAESTRETTI PARCEL Parcel Map, Stony Point Road, was approved by 6 MAP affirmative and 1 absentee votes. RES 47230 NCS PUBLIC HEARING-- Planning Commission No. 18 -75 recommending the Carne - CARNEGIE FREE LIBRARY gie Free Library:be declared a historic landmark, --HISTORIC LANDMARK noted and filed. Staff report to the 'Planning ORD #12'02 NCS Commission dated 'November .l3, 197 and, excerpts . from �-- the minutes of the Planning. Commission. >meet_ing No - - vember 18,.1975, noted and filed. Vice -Mayor Matted questioned one sentence in the staff report•wYiich :states, "The'building is one of the most substantial structures ".. Councilman Mat tei said it was his understanding there would be work needed to be, done on the present library in order to br -ing the building up to some code requirements. City Manager Robert Meyer explained the requirements on a historic landmark are not nearly so stringent as .on atypical public structure; however, he did agree some work would would have to be done at the library. Planning Director Dennis Boehlje indicated the statement contained in the staff report did not imply that some work would not have to be done to the building; however, it merely alluded to°the fact that 'it -was a long- standing building here in the City. Mayor Putnam then opened the public hearing No comments were - received from the floor and none had been received by the City Clerk and the.publc hearing was closed. Ordinance 1202 N.C.S. was then; introduced by Councilman Hilligo,s.s�, seconded by Councilman Perry, and ordered posted by 6 affirmative and l absentee votes. PUBLIC•HEARING- Planning.Commission Resolution No. 20 -75 recommending CERTIFICATION-- the City Council certify the environmental'impact QANTAS'E.I'.R. report for the Qantas (PCD) prezoning project, RES 47231 NCS submitted and filed. Staff report from the.Planning Department. to the Planning Commission dated October 17, 1975, and an excerpt from the minutes of the Planning Commission October 21, 1975, submitted and filed. The Environmental Impact Report proposed for the Qantas Planned Unit Development, Petaluma, California, prepared by Del Davis Associates, Inc., submitted, and filed... Planning Director Dennis Boehlje described the property and its location as being 106 to 107 acres located on North McDowell Boulevard next to Lucchesi Park, formerly known as the Milmeister property. Mr. Boehlje further stated Qantas Development Corporation plans to build a Planned Community Development comprised of 636 units, some of which will be single - family, and others f 1 F � 117 December 15, 1975 PUBLIC HEARING-- multi- family. He further stated the Environmental CERTIFICATION-- Impact Report had been prepared by Del Davis Asso QANTAS E. ciates•, and reviewed by various governmenta-1'and RES #7231'NCS other agencies as required by the California Envi- (Continued) ronmental Act. The draft E.I.R. had been reviewed by the staff and Planning Commisssion and changes were recommended to the. consultant and incorporated in the final E.I.R. The-Planning Commission is now recommen- ding the City Council certify the Environmental Impact Report for the project. Mayor Putnam then opened the public hearing. No comments or objections were received from the floor, and-none had been received by the City Clerk, and the public hearing was closed. At the conclusion of the hearing, Resolution #7231 N.C.S. certifying the final Environmental Impact Report for Qantas Planned Community Develop- ment (North McDowell Boulevard -- Lucchesi Park) was introduced by Councilman Brunner, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and approved by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. PUBLIC HEARING -- Planning Commission Resolution No. 19 -75 recommending ZONING ORDINANCE amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1072 N.C.S. submitted CHANGE-RE GARAGES and filed. Planning Department staff report dated & PARKING SPACES November 14, 1975, submitted and filed; and, excerpt ORD #1203 NCS from-the Planning Commission minutes of December 2, 1975., submitted and filed. Planning Director Dennis•Boehlje advised the Council - the'Planning Commission had considered the proposed amendment-to the Zoning Ordinance which would permit the conversion of garages to living facilities, but with adequate off - street parking provisions. The proposed amendment generated much discussion at the Planning Commission level, and the approval by the Planning Commission was given on a 6 to 1 vote. Vice -Mayor Mattei questioned whether or not the 20 -foot width in the driveway would encourage the parking of large recrea- tional vehicles in driveways for long periods of -time, which may be offensive to their neighbors. He also questioned whether or not the parking of rec- reational vehicles could cause sight distance obstructions. Mr. Boehlje explained Planning Department does not permit driveways to be planned near intersections or where there might be a possible sight obstruction. The requirement for the 20 -foot width in the driveway was largely to accommodate off - street vehicles, and Mr. Boehlje further stated it was permissible to park recreational vehicles in a driveway. City Manager Robert Meyer advised the matter contained in.the proposed ordinance the Council tonight is to permit the conversion of garages to living quarters; this had been previously brought to the Council's at- ,:tention by a local real estate agent, who had an immediate problem wherein he was unable to sell a home because of an illegal conversion. The other matters being questioned by the Council could be discussed when the - annual review and update of the Zoning Ordinance is done in the early part of next year. Councilman Harberson stated the fact that people were unable to convert garages to living quarters was an unenforceable ordinance and should be removed from the books, and he further stated he did not feel garages were being used to house recreational vehicles at the present time and would not change matters in that regard. Mayor Putnam then opened the public hearing. No comments or objections were received from the floor, and none had been received by the City Clerk, and the public hearing was closed. Whereupon, Ordinance #1203 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance 41072 N.C.S. by amending a portion of Section 20 -300 regarding number of parking spaces required for dwellings, single - family, duplex, or compact, was introduced by Councilman Hilligoss, seconded by Councilman Perry, and ordered published by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. 1 18 December 15, 1975 AWARD BID=- WAS_HWATER City.Engineer David Young advised the Council seven RECLAMATION, TANK bids had been received for the filtration plant._. PROJECT WD 2-76 They ranged in price from a low of $13,300 to a high RES #7232 NCS of $20,875. The Engineer's Estimate for the project was .$14,160. Mr. Young recommended the contract be awarded to Pacific Wood Tank, Division of Sauers Forest Products, Healdsburg, California in the amount of $13,300. Resolution #7232 N.C.S. awarding,contract on construction of washwater recla- mation tank, Project WD 2 -76, to Pacific Wood Tank, Division of Sauers Forest Products, Healdsburg, California, in.the. amount of $13,300, was. introduced by Councilman Har••berson, seconded by Councilman.Brunner, and approved by. 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes: AWARD CONTRACT-- Purchasing Officer Charles D: Huffman advised the TRAFFIC•SIGNAL City Council two bids had been received for the MAINTENANCE maintenance service on the signalized. intersections. RES X67233 NCS The low bidder was Traffic Signal Maintenance Com pany, Inc., located in Sunnyvale-, California, who made an offer of $47.22 per month per signalized' intersection. Mr. HuffmanGfurther stated sufficient funds had been approved in the 1975 -76 Budget; however, the service will encompass only one half of the fiscal year, making the total for the balance of the year $3:,966. -48; $10,000 had been- approved in °the Budget. The question was raised where the companies who had submitted proposals were located and one is in.San Jose and the other in Sunnyvale. The question was then raised on whether or not this would provide adequate response time for service. Public Works Superinten- dent.Roy Kelly.advised.the Council the contract specifies a four hour re- sponse time, and either company could probably be in Petaluma within two 'hours. If any minor problems should arise, our own City crews would be able to handle these until the service company would be able to respond. Upon conclusion of the discussion, Resolution X67233 N.C.S. awarding the contract for maintenance services on traffic signals to Traffic Signal Maintenance Company, Inc., Sunnyvale, California, in.the amount of $47.22 per signalized intersection was introduced by Councilman,Perr.y, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and approved by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. C\ AWARD BID - -.3/4 TON Purchasing Officer Charles. B. Huffman reported to the RES ton truckcilTthree bids had been received for the 3 bidder was Sanderson Ford Mercury Sales, with a total price of $4,717. The other two bidders were Comanche Chevrolet and Bishop - Hansel Ford of Santa Rosa. The recommendation from the Purchasing Officer was to accept the low bid. Resolution #7234 N.C.S. awarding contract for. one 3/4 ton truck for the Parks Division to Sanderson Ford Mercury Sales, of Petaluma California, in the amount of $4,717 was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Brunner, and approved by 7 affirmative votes. � AWARD BID -- TRACTOR- Purchasing Officer Charles' D. Huffman advised the.. LOADER BACKHOE City Council four bids had been received for the RES 167235 NCS purchase of the tractor - loader backhoe. Recommen- dation is to accept the bid from Hogue - Equipment Company, Petaluma, California, in the amount of $18,548.94. This would be on the basis of no trade - in of the present piece of equipment being used by the Street Division, which is a 1961 Masey- F model. Public Works Superintendent Roy. Kelly advised the City Council he felt by auctioning this piece of equipment at.public auction or advertising it for sale, the City could realize a better return than the. $1,500 trade -in offered by Hogue Equipment Company. December 15, 1975 AWARD BID =- TRACTOR- Some discussion was held on whether or not the 18- LOADER BACKHOE foot extension as contained in the above quotation RES #7235 NCS was a necessary purchase, or whether or not the (Continued) standard 14 -foot digging extension would be suitable. Mr. Kelly advised the Council that because of the strict regulations being imposed on all agencies, both private, and public, by the California O.S.H.A., the 18 -foot extension would be required because of safety measures. At the conclusion of the discussion, Resolution #7235 N.C.S. awarding the contract for one tractor - loader backhoe for the Street Division to Hogue Equipment Company, 1314 Scott Street, Petaluma, in the amount of '$18,548.94, was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by'Councilman Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes. DECLARE 1961 BACKHOE The matter of disposal of the 1961 Masey Furguson SURPLUS PROPERTY Tractor- Loader Backhoe was discussed by the City RES #7236 NCS Council and when questioned on the delivery time for � u the new piece of equipment, Mr. Kelly stated he expected delivery within three days after the award of contract. The Council then requested the older piece of equipment be declared surplus; and', Resolution #7236 N.C.S. finding personal property herein named as surplus, no longer required, and directing the City Manager to dispose of and sell the same, was introduced by Councilman Harberson,' seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, and approved by 7 affirmative votes. TIME EXTENSION-- A.letter dated December 10, 1975, from Gary G. PARCEL MAP Stokes, Civil Engineer, requesting an extension of AGREEMENT- -GARY G. one year on'the Subdivision Agreement was read by the STOKES City. Clerk and ordered filed. When.asked to comment RES #7237 NCS on the matter," City'Engineer David Young indicated he 1 could see no problems in extending the Subdivision Agreement, which has already elapsed. City Attorney Matt Hudson, however, stated he would require a new performance bond and a new labor and materials bond, or that the existing bonds are verified in writing to be continued in effect. Upon conclusion of the discussion, Resolution #7237 N.C.S. granting an ex- tension of time to complete work required in Parcel Map Agreement by and between the City of Petaluma and Young & Stokes, dated September 30, 1974, was introduced by Councilman Brunner, seconded by Councilman Perry, and approved by 5 affirmative and 2 negative votes. Councilman Harberson and Councilman Hilligoss voted "no ". MARCELLUS REQUEST A letter dated December 9, 1975, directed to Mayor FOR PREZONING Helen Putnam by Ace T. Marcellus was read by the City BODEGA AVENUE Clerk and ordered filed. Mr. Marcellus referred to 5 8.35 acres he owns.fronti.ng.on Bodega Avenue, and located 'iri the - Courity area, which he had planned to subdivide and sell a portion containing an existing home. Mr. Marcellus further stated that since no decision had been made on the prezoning of the land, he was unable to get approval from the County Planning Department unless the minimum square footage for the lot was changed from 40,000 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. He is requesting the City Council to forward a letter to the County Planning Department indicating the 20,000 sq. ft. , lot in the area would be permissible. Planning Director Dennis Boehlje.described the subject property and indicated its boundaries by means of the viewfoil. He explained it is directly ad- jacent to the City limits, but is in the County area and was included in the City's Bodega Avenue Study Area. The proposed size for the lots at the time Mr. Marcellus applied for a lot split was 40.,000.sq. ft. It was his inten- tion to divide the land into four lots, three of which would range in size from 20,000 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft. In ad'dition,.Mr. Marcellus would.have permitted a 50 foot easement for right -of -way purposes. Mr. Boehlje further stated the General Plan indicates two units per acre. The Planning Depart- ment is unable to recommend the 20,000 sq. ft. lot size because of the lack of a circulation system for the area. 120 5 a December 15, 1975 MARCELLUS REQUEST A lengthly discussion followed, reviewing the actions FOR PRE °ZONING taken by the City Council on the Bodega Study BODEGA'AVENUE Area, and the need for circulation pattern if any (Continued) development is to b permitted in the area. Mr.. Boehlje stated if the Council determines at a future date to ,prezone and rezone the area to 20,0.00 to 40,000 sq. ft. lots, a limited circulation pattern would have.to be'established; if the decision was made for.10,000 to'20,000 sq. ft. lots, more exten- sive street work would be required. , During the of the Council's discussion, Mr. Marcellus arrived at the meeting. . When asked whether or not the house 'he 'intends' to sell is * currently connected to the City's sewer system, he advised he would have to extend the sewer service to the property, which he was; willing to do. The City Engineer advised the Council the property is located on the north side of Bodega Avenue : and it would,be possible to n conect to the sewer; however, the sewer in the area is very shallow, and if further development is done, there would be a to._iinprove Bodega Avenue and the sewer would have to be torn up and reconstructed. Since Mr..Marcellus had stated, in his letter he was bound to a January 1, 1976 deadline on his commitment,.Mayor Putnam asked whether or not he could seek an,ext,ension order to permit the Council to discuss the "matter again on January 5, 1976. The Planning Director was asked to return to the City Council at the regular meeting January 5, 1976, with the various plans proposed to the Planning Commission. No action was taken. SEWER & WATER A.letter dated December 10, 1975, . addressed to Mayor CONNECTIONS =- CROWLEY Helen Putnam from Debra Homes, Inc., Mr.,, Jacob LAND Lehrer, Executive Vice- President, was read by the (WESTRIDGE NO. 2) City Clerk and ordered filed.. RES #7238 NCS City Engineer David A. Young explained to the City Council the dam located on a hillside on the-Crowley Land Company's property poses a threat to homes in Westridge Unit No'. 2. The geological, soils, and seismic information indicates a potential danger. Mr. Young.further.stated the prudent thing to would be.to have the dam re- moved. Debra Homes, Inc:, the developers of Westridge Subdivision, have been working with the Crowley Land Company to reach some arrangement whereby the dam could be breached. Mr. Young stated the.owner of the small agricultural''dam would permit the developers to remove the threat; however, as a condition, they are asking permission from the City for four water and four sewer connections for the 30 acres, or one connection per sever' and one half acres. The developers of Westridge'also indicated they would reseed the area;. Some discussion was held on the intent,of, the.resolution prepared for the City Council, and it was suggested to specify the four City water and sewer connections to be for four single- family dwellings,'and some concern was expressed whether or not this would open up sewer and water to this :large area. Mr. Lehrer indicated the germs of the resolution, which specifies a connection date of December 1, 1977,, or.the date water is available to the City tlirough• the Russian Rive r- Cotati Interte Project, would meet their schedule and would not interfere with any plans of the Crowley tdgd'Company. Upon conclusion of the discussion, Resolution #7238 N.G.S. approving four sewer-and wate connections for the Crowley Land Company was approved by 6 affirmative acid 1 negative vote. Councilman Hlligoss voted "no ".. RECESS Mayor `Putnam called a short recess at 9:45 p.m., and the Council reconvened at 9:55 p.m. December 15, 1975 APPROVAL OF _ A letter had been received from the Department of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Housing and Urban Development addressed to Mayor GRANT Helen Putnam-advising the City that a Community Development Discretionary Grant had been approved in the amount of $51,,000. Since copies of the letter had been distributed to all members of the Council, the letter was'-not read at the Council meeting, but was ordered filed. The staff was directed to complete the grant agreement, after which a letter of credit for the full amount of the grant would be received by the City. 121 aa3 The matter of.the application for additional community development funds then was discussed. Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray advised the Council the'preapplication would need to be forwarded to the Association of Bay Area Governments by February 15,, 1976, and questioned whether or not the Council wanted to appoint a new Citizen's Advisory Com- mittee,.or reconvene the committee which had worked on the program last year. It was•the decision to reappoint the committee, with the exception of the one member who is now a member of the Petaluma Planning Commission. COUNTY REVENUE A letter to Mayor Helen Putnam responding to a prior SHARING FUNDS FOR communication had been received from David L. Nichols, LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION County Administrator, and distributed to members of V63 I the City Council, and was not read at the Council meeting, but was ordered filed. The letter confirms the County's theory for the distribution of County Revenue Sharing Funds for library construction in cities within the County. Vice - Mayor. Mattei advised the Council that since he had requested the letter be written to the County previously he wished to discuss some of the impli- cations in the letter. Mr. Matted stated he had talked with Mr. Kenneth Wightman, the former chairman of the Petaluma Board of Library Trustees. Mr. Wightman had reviewed Mr. Nichols letter of'December 2nd, and had responded by giving Mr. Mattei a letter. which made several observations and responses. Mr. Mattei proceeded to.read the letter addressed to him from Mr. Wightman, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk. Mayor Putnam then asked that copies-of Mr. Wightman's letter be forwarded to. Mr. Nichols,.as well as to Supervisor William Kortum, and to Mrs. Dorothy Bertucci, the City's repre- sentative'on the County's Library Commission. Mrs. Bertucci was in the audience and advised the Council that since the letter of December 2nd:from Mr. Nichols had been received, new developments have.taken place in the County's library system. The bids for the Sebastopol and Rohnert Park libraries were well below the architect's estimates for these two structures. The County is now looking at the entire matter and is working on a further readj- ustment. Mrs. Ber.tucci said it was her under- standing the funds would be shifted from Sebastopol and Rohnert Park to a new facility in the Guerneville area, which would be financed entirely by the County. Rohnert Park and Sebastopol will get a smaller allocation. She did not believe, however, that Petaluma would get additional funds. CLAIMS & BILLS Resolution #7239 N.C.S. approving claims and bills RES #7239 NCS approved for payment by the City Manager was in- troduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and approved by 7 affirmative votes. AMENDMENT NO. 2 City Engineer David Young advised the City Council he INTERTIE PROJECT had received a letter from the North Marin Water AGREEMENT District asking to have the agreement for the con - RES 47240 NCS struction of the Russian River- Cotati Intertie Project amended in order for North Marin to reduce the amount_ of their advance payment on construction costs of the Intertie. Project. The reason for the request was 122 December 15, 1975 AMENDMENT NO.. 2 because the bids received were much lower than had INTERTIE PROJECT .- been. - .anticipated in the'engineer's estimate. Mr. AGREEMENT Young-explained the request would have''no'bearing on RES #7240 NCS the other contractors, and the Water Facilities (Continued) Advisory Committee, of which he is a member, recom= mends to reflect the reduction of cash payment re- quired of the North Marin County'Water District. At the conclusion of Mr. Young's explanation, Resolution #7240 N.C.S. ap- proving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement for water supply and.construction of the Russian River - Cotati Intertie Project dated October 25, 1974;'was intro - duced Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by-Councilman Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes. SALE OF .HOUSE-- City Manager Robert Meyer advised the City Council 721 E. WASHINGTON the previous bid of $100 to remove the improvements STREET from the lot at 721 E. Washington Street had been RES #7241 NCS � defaulted and he was the Council to cancel the bid. Community Services and Development. Coordinator Frank Gray then advised the Council he had' contacted all the bidders and had received a new offer from Mr. & Mrs. Norman Richtik, 352 Jewett Road, Petaluma. The offer made was for $501, and the Rchtik's wish to remove the improvements from the lot immediately. Mr. Gray recom- mended offer be accepted. Upon conclusion'of the discussion,, Resolution #7241 N.C.S. declaring certain real property to be surplus, and authorizing sale of improvements at 721 E. Washington Street, Petaluma, California, was introduced by Councilman Matted, seconded - by - Councilman Harberson, and approved by 7 affirmative vo es: CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS: SMALL CRAFT City Manager'Robert Meyer advised the Council the staff had met with - Jim Matsueda of th`e Department of Navigation and Ocean Development',regardin'g the pro posed craft harbor. He .also - referred to 'a letter dated December 10, 1975; d Frank'Gray, Community Services and Development Coordinator, from the Department of Navigation and Ocean Development, a of which is on file with the City Clerk. RADIO TOWER SYSTEM The City Manager advised the Council Police'Chief Larry Higgins had contacted the County's Communi— cation Director relative to sharing the cost of the radio tower system to be installed`at 'the Petaluma Police Department. Mr. Higgins advised the City Manager the County has agreed to pay one half of the cost, 'or $1,177.50. REDWOOD EMPIRE The City Manager the Council the quarterly DIVISION MEETING meeting of the 'Redwood Empire Division of the League JANUARY 31, 1976 of California Cities would be held in Napa, January V 31, 1976. ABAG ELECTION The City Manager asked members of the City Council to contact the City Clerk to cast their :ballots for the .President and Vice - President -for the Association of Bay Area Governments,. Mr. Cavanagh commented stating although' only person was running for''each office, it wou'ld'be wise to have - the ballots cast. / 51ST ANNUAL Councilman Brunner and Councilman Cavanagh repre- ✓� CONGRESS: OF CITIES sented the City of delegates to the 51st REPORT BY DELEGATES Annual Congress of Cities held in Miami Beaeh, Florida, November 30, to December 4, 197.5. Councilman December 15, 1975 51ST ANNUAL Brunner gave a brief summary of the Congress and CONGRESS OF .CITIES stated the opening session was held on Sunday, REPORT BY DELEGATES November 30th, and' the speaker for the opening (Continued) session "was the Pre "sident, Carlos' Romero. President Romero.stresse_d. that revenue sharing would be one of the first priorities cities should consider during the coming year. Mr. Brunner stated all through the session the fact that revenue sharing for cities throughout the Country would experience difficulty during the coming years,because of the pressures being applied by special interest groups, opposition by powerful members of Congress, and the new Congressional Budget Control Act. Mr. Brunner also stated the theme throughout the.Conference was that of urban conservation -- bringing people back into the cities. Other topics touched upon during the conferece were the Public Safety Gun Control Act and crime prevention. Councilman Cavanagh reported he had attended many of. the sessions along with Mr. Brunner; however, he was confined to one full-day on meeting with the Resolutions Committee, and on the last day of the Congress, the Resolutions Committee spent or five hours on the various resolutions presented. 22e AUTHORIZE ARCHITEC Councilman Brunner, the.Council.'s representative on TURAL SERVICES-- the Petaluma Library Advisory Board, reported to the LIBRARY FURNISHINGS City Council the Board has recommended the archi- I RES X67244 NCS tectural firm of Beland, Gianelli, and Associates, along with Lieb & Quaresma, be retained to coordinate the furnishings for the Petaluma Library with the interior.design of the building. The specific furnishings would be other than those of a mechanical nature, which would be the responsibility of the County's Library Director, Mr. David Sabsay. The total estimate given by the architectural firm was $49,500. Their fee for services would amount to a maximum of 12% of this amount. Mr. Brunner further stated the original contract provided the interior design and furnishings would constitute an extra service.under the terms of the contract. Vice -Mayor Mattei questioned whether or not an architect was the only source for coordinating the furnishings for the Library, and if interior designers could not do the same work at a more reasonable fee. Mr. Richard Lieb was in the audience and indicated to hire interior decorators to do.the work would probably result in a higher fee rather than a lower one. Vice -Mayor Mattei then questioned whether or not the City Council would have any voice in the matter of the selection of the furniture and the color scheme, and Mr. Scharer by stating the basic procedure is for the Advisory Board make recommendations, and before the bid is awarded to come back to the City Council for color selection approval. The.City Council will have the final decision in these matters. Both Mrs., Dorothy Bertucci and Max Mickelsen, members of the Petaluma Library Advisory Board were present in the audience and stated they felt the architectural firm was better qualified to select the type of furnishings for the public area. Mrs. Bertucci did say., however, they would rely on Mr. Sabsay expertise in the selection of the mechanical and specialized library furniture. At the .conclusion of the discussion, Resolution X67244 N.C.S. authorizing architectural services regarding furnishings for the new library was in- troduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Brunner, and ap- proved by 7•affirmative votes. A letter dated December 12, 1.975, directed to Finance Director -John Scharer from Mrs. Dorothy Bertucci, with attachments., submitted and.filed. RESULTS OF LEASE Director of Water Utility Operations Tom Wilson PROPOSAL -- LAFFERTY advised. the City Council only one proposal had been J RANCH received for the agricultural lease of the Lafferty .Ranch. The lease did not meet the minimum specifi- cations for $2,410 per year,. or in the alternative, $1,205 for - a six month period. The City Clerk advised the Council the only proposal received was 1 December 15, 1975 RESULTS OF LEASE from-Dr. Alfred Bettman, Sonoma Mountain Road, for PROPOSAL-- LAFFERTY $1,800 for one °year, $1,000 for six months, or RANCH $20,000 payable in full on January l,. 197.6, fora 15- (Continued) year- * * The-.six month.clause had-been written . into the bid-because Mr. Ellis Perryman had appeared before Council previously suggesting the Lafferty Ranch would make an ideal motorcycle -park, and felt funds could be made available for the development of such a park through off -road vehicle-gaso- line taxes. Mr. Perryman was present in�the- audience and advised the Council since his' -prior visit, he had contacted several agencies and learned-the funds are immediately available for the development of such 'a park on a 25% City sharing,. 75% grant sharing basis. Mr. Perryman stated the land could be used as the'City's contribution toward -the development of a.park. He felt the revenue that could be generated' by the,park would exceed the amount required for. the bid. Mr. Perryman also stated an Environmental Impact' Report would probably be necessary; however, this could also be paid out of the grant fund. He further stated the Lafferty Ranch would be a perfect place for this type of recreational facility, as there are about 8,000 motorcycle:'enthusiasts in Sonoma County alone.- Mr. Perryman further stated he would'oppose 15 year lease on the.land under any circumstances. Mayor Putnam advised Mr. Perryman the'City has been - working with the County-and City Manager Robert Meyer informed the Council the County would require an Environmental Impact Report. He further stated regardless of whether the area was tu used for a park or this type of recreational facility,' -it would be about a year before the E.I.R. could be completed and certified. At the conclusion of the discussion; the Council determined to ask the City Clerk to-again advertise for lease proposals on the Lafferty Ranch, PETALUMA BUS SYSTEM CALL -BIDS Councilman -Harberson, the Chairman,of• the - Bus- Trans - (��- ON BUSES poration Committee,' reviewed report - submitted to the RES #724'2 NCS City Council December 11, 1975., which is file with the City Clerk. The result of their invest- igation is a recommendation that the City send a letter of intent to Patterson Transporat -ion Company, Union G ty,'Cali�fornia, and begin negotiations concerning, various areas in trying to reach-a- goal. of reducing operational costs to a level in line with the available funds from TDA. The Committee further 'recommended the staff proceed to prepare bus specifications and-advertise bids on the basis of the pr'ef'erence ex- pressed by the majority of the'-City-Council-on the options-to be incorporated in the buses. The Council, by voice vote, agreed the buses Ishould-have- (1) air conditioning; (2 -) provide a demand responsive van equipped with a. wheel chair li -ft;• (3) to have an intermediate front step; (4) to contain a• special logo; (5) that the seats be hard surfaced; (6) to two -way radios in- stalled in the buses; and (7) to.be 16 -23 passenger size. On -the matter of funds, Councilman Brunner asked if the City would be able to get assurance they will receive TDA funds-for the operation of -the system City-Manager Robert Meyer responded by stating nobody would give the °City a written; agreement for the $134,000 for the next five years.: Community Services and Development Coordinator Frank Gray reminded the Council, there was sufficient TDA money, along with other monies;, for-the initial capital expenditure for the buses. Vice -Mayor Ma'ttei still expressed some concern about whether such an extensive service could b& successful however, he did state he felt some type of system was necessary to meet -the response of the demand by the citizens. He felt., however, it would be more feasible f'or the City to enter into a more economical system. Councilman Har-berson responded by stating the survey taken indicated °there is a need the service and if the City is to receive. TDA funds, they would have to prove there was no need before the funds could revert back into the street system. Mr. Max Mickelsen, President of the Petaluma-Area Chamber. of Commerce, spoke to the Council stating they had also done some checking and were very im- pressed with the Patterson Transportation Company; however, the only ob- jection 'the Chamber of Commerce has is the outlay for the buses. The Chamber feels 9 to 12 passenger capacity instead of the 16 to 23 passenger capacity would suffice. Their studies indicated the .persons who would most likely use the transportation system would be the elderly, and those who do not have their own transporaton. Mr. Mickelsen further stated their concern was the 125 December 15, 1975 CALL FOR BIDS cost the capital investment for the rolling ON BUSES stock; they were not aware originally of the cost of RES X67242 NCS the larger sized buses. Community Services and (Continued) Development 'Coordinator Frank Gray advised the Council all aspects'of the bus system had been investigated. The Kaiser Report recommended to 30 passenger buses, and his department has'also received studies from the Department of*Transportation indicating the 9 to 12 passenger vans are impractical, as they would serve for only two or three years and have to be replaced. Mr. Scharer, the Finance Director, also advised the Council in his travels to view transportation 'systems, he learned the vans would not hold up and would have to be replaced more often than the larger type vehicles which are built expressly for transportation systems.' If'vans were to be used on a 12 hour loop route, they would rapidly wear out; however, if they were to be used.expressly for demand responsive service, a longer lifetime could be expected. At the conclusion of the discussion, Resolution X67242 N.C.S. calling for bids oft buses for the new City bus system was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes. OPTION FOR BUS.DEPOT In conjunction with the discussion on the bus system, Resolution X67245 N.C.S. es tab1ishing7prohibitions and restrictions on water service connections for property located outside the City limits of the City of Petaluma was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and approved by 5 affirmative and 2 negative votes. Councilmen Brunner and Cavanagh voted "no ". RES X67243 NCS Mr. Scharer stated it would be necessary to have a Petaluma suitable depot site in order to house the equipment Community Development Commission was adopted by 7 and have an operational office for the system. He 9a COMMISSION advised the Council he had done some investigation and was asking the Council to give the staff authority to enter into an option with the owner of the property. (SECOND READING) Upon conclusion of the discussion, Resolution X67243 N.C.S. authorizing staff ADJOURNMENT members to negotiate and enter into a 90 -day option for a possible depot site, was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Hilli- at 12:15 a.m. goss, and approved by 7'affirmative votes. PROHIBITIONS AND City Attorney Matt Hudson advised the Council that at RESTRICTIONS ON their direction, he had prepared a resolution which 1 O f WATER SERVICE would prohibit in certain instances and restrict in CONNECTIONS others, the new water service connections for real RES X67245 NCS property or consumers located outside the City limits of the City of Petaluma be effective from December 15, 1975. Resolution X67245 N.C.S. es tab1ishing7prohibitions and restrictions on water service connections for property located outside the City limits of the City of Petaluma was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and approved by 5 affirmative and 2 negative votes. Councilmen Brunner and Cavanagh voted "no ". Attest: .r _Q - .G ✓� cU ty Clerk ESTABLISH PETALUMA Ordinance X61201 N.C.S.' establishing the Petaluma COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Commission was adopted by 7 COMMISSION affirmative votes. The effective date of the ordi- ORD X61201 NCS nance is January 14, 1976. (SECOND READING) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m. Mayor Attest: .r _Q - .G ✓� cU ty Clerk