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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04/19/1976�I MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA APRIL 19, 1976 REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Petaluma was called to order by Vice -Mayor Mattei at the hour of 7:30 p.m. ATTENDANCE Present: Councilmen Cavanagh, Harberson, Hilligoss, Mattei, and Perry. Absent: Councilman Brunner and Mayor Putnam *. *Mayor Putnam arrived at 9:55 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice -Mayor Mattei led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item #1 ABC APPLICATION PEDRONI'S Agenda Item #2 AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT PATTERSON TRANSP. COMPANY - -1 YEAR RES 47360 NCS Agenda Item #3 ACCEPT COMPLETION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS DeBEL PARCEL MAP RES 47361 NCS Agenda Item 444 CALL FOR BIDS- - IRRIGATION PARTS KENILWORTH ATHLETIC FIELDS RES #7362 NCS The minutes of April 5, 1976, were approved as mailed. A motion was made by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Perry, to approve the ABC application and . adopt the three resolutions on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously. 32F ABC application, Pedroni's Delicatessen, 16 Western Avenue, of,f -sale general (self- incorporation) was approved. Resolution 47360 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with Patterson Transportation for the 39F operation of the City's bus system was adopted by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes. Resolution #7361 N.C.S. accepting completion of work required by Parcel Map Agreement with Andre and Patricia Jo DeBel, Grant Avenue, Petaluma, was adopted by 5 9 7F affirmative and 2 absentee votes. 1 Resolution 47362 N.C.S. approving plans and specifi- cations and calling for bids, May 12, 1976, for sprink- `-.2V ler heads, pipe and fittings, and related materials for 7 Kenilworth Athletic Fields was adopted by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes. PUBLIC HEARING -- As directed in Resolution 47334 N.C.S., the City Clerk ABATEMENT OF WEEDS of the City of Petaluma had caused notice to destroy C-n RES 47363 NCS weeds, etc., to bedmaled in the manner required by Sections.39500 through 39587 of the Government Code, 1'7 76 and said notice had been duly posted-as required. Vice -Mayor Mattei asked for comments from the members of the staff and City Council. Councilman Hilligoss questioned whether or not the requirement'for action by the City would be necessary if properties were cleaned up 'before a certain time limit or date. Chief Ellwood explained the procedure for the benefit of the Council and public. He stated each year approximately 600 are sent out to property owners after an inspection has been made. This is required and is routine under the laws of the State of California... Property owners do have a choice; they can clean up the property themselves, or notify the Fire Department if they wish the work to be done under contract. If the Fire Department receives notifica- tion from the pro.perty owner wish to take care of their own properties-, the matter is noted and an inspection is made at a later date. The Department 23 2 55 �b April 19, 1976 PUBLIC HEARING -- itself does do the actual work, but hires a. ABATEMENT; OF WEEDS tractor and the administrative work and billing is done (Continued) by the Fire Department... A 15% charge is added the total of-the bill for administrative charges.-,.Chef- Ellwood advised -the Council approximately 95% of the notices sent do not require the work to be done by contract as the owners take care of the property themselves. There are some.owners:,.however, who wish to have the Fire Depart- ment handle the matter, and last I year there were approximatly 130 property owners who desired this service. Vice -Mayor Mattei then opened the public hearing. Mr. Harold Wojciechowski voiced an objection to the'abatement program and having Fire Department per— sonnel inspect his property. Mr. Woj'ciechowski stated he felt the government was getting too much involved in citizens' private lives. In addition, he stated he did not feel the contractors were very cautious when they disced property o.wn.ers' land. There being'no further comments., and no�,obj!ections•had been receiced by the City Clerk, Vice- Mayor. Matte _ closed the.public, hearing;. Discussion was then held on the time schedule.for the work to be done.. Chief Ellwood advised the notices had been sent out approximately 10 days before the public hearing and the work will not start until around the first week in June. City Manager Robert Meyer explained the reason for sending the notices out so early is to give the property owners sufficient time to abate th'e'-weeds. In prior years it was possible for the Fire Department do the by.con- trolled burning; however, with the new air quality standards this method can no longer be used. Resolution #7363 N.C.S. - ordering abatement'.of ;nuisances consisting of -weeds growing and rubbish, refuse and dirt existing upon the streets, sidewalks,, parkways, and parcels of private property in the City of Petaluma and ordering the Fire Chief to remove said weeds, refuse, rubbish.and dirt by contract or by his own forces,•was,:introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, and adopted by '5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes. CALL FOR BIDS_ -- This item relates to Resolution 47363 N.C.S. to accom= CONTRACT FOR plish the work to abate the weeds declared a nuisance. WEED ABATEMENT RES J7364 NCS In answer to Councilman Cavanagh's.questio,n how._the •work•would be accomplished, Fire Chief:.Ellwood -indi- cated the : specificatibn.s required discng° on larger size parcels, some parcels would :require mowing, and others would requite hand work or blading. Prices are requested on the various categories in the speci- fications. Resolution Y1.7364 N.C.S. calling ,for bids May 12,'1976, to remove weeds heretofore declared to constitute a nuisance within..the,Ci;ty of Petaluma, was introduced by Councilman Har-berson, seconded by Councilman Perry, and approved by 4 affirmative, 1 abstention, and 2 absentee votes. Councilman Perry abstained from voting. PUBLIC HEARING TO RESCIND'' INACTIVE RESIDENTIAL ALLOTMENTS RESCIND 1972 -73 ALLOTMENTS- -SUNCO �® DEVELOPMENT RES #7365 NCS City 'Manager Robert Meyer explained residential develop- - ment allotments had 'been awarded in prior years which had shown-no-activity and had not been.rescirided and, in keeping with the Council's request, the staff'has been reviewing the 197.6 -77 residential allotments on• a monthly basis...He:suggested to the City Council the matter of rescinding the various allotment's should be handled one year at a time. The subject•development is known as the Sunco,Develop- ment, and also ,known as .Alderwood 'Es.tatds, X.S.. Equities, Inc They'had " bee * n awarded.148 multi - family units in the east sector for the 1972 -73 c.onstruction,year._ Vice- Mayor Mattei questioned whether the rescission of these units would have any bearing,on. the commitment which had been.made for - open space land and City Manager Robert Meyer stated that was another sector of the development, and these multi - family units had no bearing on that phase,. 1 1 April 19, 1976 RESCIND 1972 -73 . ALL=OTMENTS- =SUNCO DEVELOPMENT - RES #7365 NCS stated the developer schedule and has not 288 Vice - Mayor- Ma•ttei then opened the public hearing. Sunco Development Company was not represented at the meeting, and the. City Attorney asked to have •a��F member of the staff state the :f ndings of facts cal- ling for the rescission of these units. Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray then has not made satisfactory progress under the development carried out fully the development within 24 months. No other statements were made and Vice -Mayor Mattei.closed the public hearing. Resolution . #7365 N.C.S. rescinding.certain residential allotments in 1972 -73 (Sunco.Development), was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and approved by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes. RESCIND-1975-r76 ALLOTMENTS- -DEBRA HOMES, INC RES #7366 NCS Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank 5760E Gray explained to the Council these were the 16 multi- family units which had been awarded to Debra Homes in the Westridge Subdivision. The developer had.requested a change from multi - family units to single- family units,.which had been granted. Vice -Mayor Mattei then opened the public hearing. Debra Homes was not repre- sented at the meeting, and there were no comments from the audience. The , public hearing was then closed.. Resolution #7366 N.C.S. rescinding certain residential allotments in 1975 -76 (Debra. .Homes, Inc.), was introduced by Councilman Hilligoss, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and adopted by 5 affirmaive and 2 absentee votes. RESCIND 1975 -76 Mr.. Gray explained the subject property is located at ALLOTMENTS- -JOHN the corner of Sixth and "I" Streets, the site of the 5 Qo �^ TAYLOR former-Petaluma General Hospital. The developer had Q / RES #7367 NCS determined it was economically unfeasible to build the multi- family units, have now applied for a lot split on the subject property, have not met the development schedule and.have not completed the construction. Councilman Cavanagh questioned .whether or not duplexes were going to be built at and if this were the case., would they need to go through the allotment procedure. Associate Planner Fred Tarr replied they had split the lot.into parcels and would not be required to go .through the Residential Development Allotment process. Vice -Mayor Mattei then opened-the public hearing. Mr. Taylor was not present. No: comments were received,.and the public hearing was closed. Resolution 47367 N.C.S. rescinding certain residential allotments in 1975 - 76 (John Taylor), was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Perry, and adopted by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes. RESCIND: 1975 -76 Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank ALLOTMENTS- -HORST Gray reviewed, the project for the benefit of the Council. HANF ... The.proposal had been to build 65 multi- family con - RES 47368 NCS gregate units for housing the elderly. The proposed 6 gov project was to have been located in the central sector of the City. He.furthe'r stated, since the time of the allotment awarded to Horst Hanf, congregate housing for the elderly has become exempt from the system and an allocation would no longer be needed to build the project._ •Mr..Gray „stated the project has not proceeded according to the development schedule, and there has-been. no construction on the project. The Council expressed some the project would not be built as this was type of housing needed in the community. Vice- Mayor.Mattei then opened the public hearing.:, No comments were made from the floor... Mr. Horst Hanf was not present, and the public hearing was declared closed.,.. 2 34 April 19, 1976 representing.Mr. George Rossi and McDowell Investment Association, then ad- RESCIND 1975 -76 Resolution #7368'N.C.S. rescinding certain residential proceeded•as scheduled; however,'the difficulty had arisen because they were '• ALLOTMENTS- -HORST allotments.in 1975 -76 (Horst Hanf), was introduced by HANF Councilman.Perry, seconded by Councilman.Harberson, "however, over'the past "few years developers have encountered some difficulties RES ��7368 NCS and adopted by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes. RESCIND 1976 -77 Community Development and Services Coordinator.Frank finance the project within a very short time. They expect to close deal with ALLOTMENTS- -DEBRA Gray advised the Council there are to be no more multi- family units built in this subdivision known as West- HOMES, INC and are seeking the Council's indulgence in order to be able to proceed with the RES X67369 NCS ridge. 'There are no other applicants for multi- family When asked by Vice -Mayor Mattei for his comments, City Manager Robert Meyer units in .the west sector. He further advised the stated at the time the award was given for this development, there had been Council the project, as proposed,; has not been developed, have been built leaving portions unfinished and available for expansion at a and_no.construction has been done-on the multi - family later date. Some of the builders at that time questioned whether or not financing unit's. Vice -Mayor Mattei then opened the public hearing. No comments were received, the Residential Development Control System, Mr. Meyer stated the Council has from the floor, Debra Homes, Inc,. was not represented at the public hearing,. indicated they want to continue with the normal growth pattern and see some and the hearing was declared closed. Resolution X67369 N.C.S. rescinding certain .residential allotments in 1976 -77 (Debra Homes, Inc.), was introduced by Councilman Hilligoss, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, and adopted'by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes*. 1976 -77 RESIDENTIAL Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank DEVELOPMENT Gray described the proposed project to be"built next �o ALLOTMENTS -- MCDOWELL to the Candlewood Mobile Home Park on North McDowell INVESTMENT ASSOC. -- Boulevard. Mr. Gray stated 44 single - family units had EXTENSION TO been awarded and an additional 61 single - family. units MAY 17,'1976 were awarded as bonus units because they were to have been low ' to moderate-income housing.. The development has not proceeded according to its development schedule. The development 'schedule required an E.I.R. to be filed by January 15, 1976, with approval no later than March 1, 1976, and rezoning the subject property was to have been accomplished by April 15, 1976. None of these actions have taken place. Vice - Mayor Mattei then opened the public hearing. Mr. Philip Gortewohl, representing.Mr. George Rossi and McDowell Investment Association, then ad- dressed the City Council. Mr. Go.rtewohl conceded the development has not ' proceeded•as scheduled; however,'the difficulty had arisen because they were unable to secure financing for the project. They have been actively "seeking interested parties who would make, a in order -for them to proceed:;_ "however, over'the past "few years developers have encountered some difficulties and investors were being very cautious. Mr. Gortewohl did state, however, within the past few weeks they have made.some progress and expect to be able to finance the project within a very short time. They expect to close deal with Hawaii Investment Company in Francisco, hopefully within the next two weeks, and are seeking the Council's indulgence in order to be able to proceed with the project. When asked by Vice -Mayor Mattei for his comments, City Manager Robert Meyer stated at the time the award was given for this development, there had been some objections raised as the method of_ construction, as the houses were to have been built leaving portions unfinished and available for expansion at a later date. Some of the builders at that time questioned whether or not financing for-such development would be available." The Residential Development Board was',—fired assured.by the developers f:inancing,would not be a problem. In speaking of the Residential Development Control System, Mr. Meyer stated the Council has indicated they want to continue with the normal growth pattern and see some houses being constructed under the system. He did state, however, if :another developer would be awarded the allotments, it would take them the same amount of time to proceed,with plans, the E.I.R., the tentative schedule for building, etc. Mr. George Rossi also spoke to the Council indicating he felt they were on the verge of closing the "deal and would appreciate the extension-of time if Council was , so inclined. Mr. Rossi s.ta.ted they would keep the City .informed, of their progress "and "attempt to start the project as quickly as possible.._ Vice - Mayor Mattei asked Mr. Rossi if they were given the continuance, would'they_ still be able to meet the construction schedule and build within the 19.76 - construction year. Mr. Meyer stated: it was his understanding-ail engineer had not been hired as yet, nor has soils testing been done, "and Mr. Rossi responded by stating these matters will be taken care of immediately, as soon.as they are able to get their financing. April 19, 1976 235 1976 -77 RESIDENTIAL Mr. Ray Peterson,.who had acted as Chairman of the DEVELOPMENT Residential Development Board when the project was ALLOTMENTS-- MCDdWELL awarded the allotment, stated several members of the INVESTMENT'ASSOC. - Board were very impressed with the development and the EXTENSION TO fact the homes-could be completed at a later date, thus MAY 17, 1976 providing -a lower -._cost unit. Mr. Peterson further stated (Continued) if these units are rescinded there are no other proposals which would'pick up this low- to moderate-income develop- ment. No other comments were received from the floor and Vice -Mayor Mattei closed the public hearing. Vice -Mayor Mattei then stated the Council had two options; they could either grant the extension of time and continue the hearing for 30 days or until May 17, 1976,'or rescind the allotment. After some discussion and deliberation,'the consensus of the Council was to continue the hearing until May 17, 1976. Mr. Gortewohl then requested guidelines for the matters which need to be accomplished within the'30 -day period. Mr. Gray advised Mr. Go'rtewohl within the 30 -day period the staff would need two things; first, a new development schedule submitted by.the.developer showing a new starting date and a construction date in September of this year - -it would also be necessary for him to readjust his schedule within those two dates. The second require- ment would be some process to start on the development schedule, i.e., hiring a consultant to do the E.I.R. City Manager Robert Meyer also stated he felt a letter should be forthcoming which would assure the City the developers were able to receive the financing. Councilman Harberson added to this provision, stating he would like to have some assurance the developer has started the E.I.R. and possibly the rezoning. City Attorney Matt . Hudson then advised the City Council since this matter appeared ' not t_o resolved this evening, he suggested the public hearing be continued 30 days, or to May 17, 1976. If at that time the applicant has not come with the letter confirming the financing of the project and the revised development schedule, the Council could then rescind or continue the matter, depending upon the facts at-that time. A motion was then made by Councilman Hilligoss, seconded by Councilman Harberson, to delay the rescission of the units awarded to George J. Rossi and McDowell Investment Association, and continue.the public hearing on May 17, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVE PURCHASE-- Finance Director John Scharer reviewed his memorandum PHASE III.LIBRARY dated April 16, 1976., to the City Manager; and.the IF EQUIPMENT summary'of purchase orders requested for equipment for the new Petaluma Library, both documents are on'file with the City Clerk. Mr. Scharer pointed out some changes to be made on'the listings which had been presented to the City Council. On Item A -7, No. 2, the amount is to be changed from $1,85.7.50 to $1,263.30, and on Item A- .7.1, No. 1, the amount to be changed from $952.10 to $631.65. It had been determined, after bids had been called for, that portions of these two items were duplications of a previous contract. The balance of the equipment listed on the summary of purchase orders requested would then total $20,534.11. Some discussion, was then held regarding Item A -16, No. 1, the installation of .: sound system in the forum room. Of the three bids received, the recommendation was to accept the highest bid from Salisbury Sound in the amount of $1,841.44. Mr. Scharer ekplained the reasoning behind the recommendation was in order to be able to "expand the system. -when necessary, whereas to expand the other systems offered would cost more money at a later date. Vice -Mayor Mattei questioned whether. the Petaluma Library Advisory Board had had an opportunity to review the results of the bids and Mr. Scharer stated Mr's. Bertucci had been given a copy of the results; however, he did not know whether other members of the Advisory Committee reviewed the results. City Manager Robert Meyer stated the Advisory Board did approve all of the items before.they had gone'out to bid; and Mr. Scharer stated these are new items not presently installed the old library which are needed for the opening of the' larger ".library. He further commented if the. Council would prefer,_Item.A -16 could be deleted at this time and brought back-at a future meeting as there were still other items to be considered. A motion was made by Councilman. Hilligoss, seconded by Councilman Harberson, to accept the summary of purchase orders requested deleting Item A -16 and amending the total amount to $18,692.67. Motion carried unanimously. 236 April 19, 1976 \' AWARD CONTRACT - -TWO Purchasing Officer C. D. Huffman reviewed the-.four bids SUB - COMPACT SEDANS which had been opened April 19, 1976, for two new 1975 OCJP GRANT or'1976 sub - compact two -door sedans for the Police. RES. #7.370 NCS Department. The low bidder was Bob Benson, Santa Rosa AMC -Jeep Company; for two 1 Gremlin - automobiles.,, with manual shift, amounting to a total.of $ Mr.'Huffman explained Mr.'Benson has a.General'Motors dealership in'Petaluma; however, the AMC dealership - is' located in Santa Rosa. Mr. Scharer questioned whether or not the cars could be maintained and serviced in the Petaluma location. Some discussion was also.held as to whether the purchase should be made•with manual or automatic transmissions. The decision was to. purchase the two Gremlin automobiles from,Santa Rosa AMC -Jeep with the provision that servicing could be done at the - Petaluma dealership. The consensus of the Council was to•have the automobiles equipped with manual transmissions. Upon completion of 'the discussion; Resolution X67370 N.C.S. awarding the con- tract "for - two sub - compact sedans for the Police ,Department to Santa' Rosa AMC - J.eep, address is'2979 Corby Avenue, Santa Rosa, in the amount of $6,369.44, was - introduced by Councilman Hilligoss, seconded by Councilman Perry, and adopted by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes. Mr. Scharer indicated be-would contact the 'Benson Agency in Petaluma to determine whether or not they would service the automobiles'in Petaluma before the purchase order for the two automobiles was written. AWARD CONTRACT - -TWO t MOBILE RADIOS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT OCJP GRANT RES 467311 NCS Purchasing.Officer C. D. Huffman reviewed the three bids received for the purchase of two two -way mobile radios to be used in conjunction with the two sub - compact cars purchased under Resolution 47370 N.C.S. Three bids had been received and Mr. Scharer indicated the bids had been reviewed by the City's radio tech- iiician. His advice was that all bids conformed' iath the specifications and would be' compatible with'the present system. Resolution 467371 N.C.S. awarding contract for the purchase of two two -way radios for the Police-Department (OCJP•Grant) to -RCA Mobile Communications, Palo Alto-, Califorfiia, in the amount was introduced by Council -. man Harberson, seconded by'Couneilman Hilligos6,'and adopted by 5 affirmative and 2 absentee votes. SANDERS.ON PROPERTY -- A letter dated April 2, 1976, directed -to'the•City OFFER TO SELL TO CITY - Council from Carpet Realtors, and signed by Bob FOR'OPEN SPACE PARK Higgins, read by the City Clerk and ordered- - filed. A video tape prepared by Community Development and'.Services Coordinator Frank Gray'and Assistant City Manager David Breninger was used for a means of visual description of the subject property. This is the first occasion during any Council meeting when a video.presentation prepared by the staff on the City's equipment has 'ever been used. - As the tape was being shown, Mr. Gray described the.area,which more or less rim§ the City on the southwestern side. The photographs were taken from Hill Plaza Park in order to give a graphic view from a distance 'of the area. In addition to the long -range photographs, close- -up views of the site were presented to the Council. Mr. Gray explained the parcel of property is divided by the private road which leads to the Petaluma Golf and'Country Club. There is a heavily - wooded area on the property, and the site also shows some unstable geological areas which would not be suitable for construction. On a portion of.the property, a site is owned by . the - City where a City water tank was formerly loca`ed: Mr. Gray,stated there is ample access to the property in the western urbanized area.. Mr. Gray presented aerial pho.tographs'of', the property to members of the City Council _arid stated the property includes 63.87 acres. After Mr.. Gray's presentation, Vice -Mayor Mattei asked the City Manager what the procedure would be to-acquire this parcel of land,, since the City is committed .to,so many other projects, would there be funds available. Mr. Meyer suggested the Council make a trip to the site at some time to view it. There may be 'a possibility of some cooperation between the City - and the County, and if'th`e' City had not already been committed to the McNear Peninsula,* this may have been an alternative. Mr. Meyer also stated another possibility would-be the purchase of.the land over a period of years using revenue sharing funds if 1 April 19, 1976 SANDERSON PROPERTY -- they are available. He also stated the Council OFFER TO SELL TQ CIT is more or less committed to the development of FOR -OPEN SPACE PARK Lucchesi Park. Vice -Mayor Mattei asked if the City (Continued) was irrevocably committed. to ,the.purchase of .the McNear Peninsula, and Mr. Gray stated he thought the priority could be changed, but it would become more complex. Vice -Mayor Mattei then asked to have the staff survey the situation and see -what could develop as.far as money is concerned. The City Manager responded by stating- they.would try to do this as soon as possible in order to be fair to Mr. Sanderson, since he was desirous of selling the property as soon as possible. Councilman Hilligoss then asked the question whether or not..this land would conform to the Environmental Design Plan, as far as use as a park site. Mr. Gray stated the General Plan does not show a park at this site and suggested the Recreation, Music, and -Parks Commission review the matter. Councilman Harberson, the Council's representative on the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission advised the Council the Commission has.gone on record stating there should-be a hillside park in the western sector of the community. City Manager Robert Meyer advised another possibility for the purchase of the land would be to -use the Prince Estate funds when they become available.. These funds are designated solely for park use. Mr. Meyer further stated.lands for open space are becoming less available as years go by, and there could be a possibility-of borrowing funds against the expected bequest from the. Estate. 'Vice- Mayor. Mattei invited -Mr. Aubrey Sanderson to add anything-he wished to complement letter from Red Carpet Realtors. Mr. Sanderson stated he would like to sell the property,.since he is paying taxes on it. Although he has some rentals coming in as revenue on the property, they do not cover the taxes and he would like to protect himself. He was not sure how long he could offer the property at the price of $250,000, with a $25,000 contribution by him. If it was again offered -for public sale he did not think the $250,000 price would remain, as real estate. prices are escalating... Vice -Mayor Mattei advised.Mr... Sanderson-the Council could not make a decision at this particular-time, and Mr.-Sanderson stated he would work with the City as far as payment would be concerned. - No.action..was taken on the matter. LETTER FROM .JON .... ..... _. A. letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council from AARON RE TENNIS Jon Aaron,•524 Albert Way, Petaluma, California, COURTS regarding ,the.lack of tennis courts and the condition of some of.the courts at the four schools, was read by _the.City.Clerk and.ordered filed. The City Clerk advised the Council a copy, of?thehletter had been forwarded to.Mr. Lesly Meyer, Superintendent of the Petaluma School District. City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Council the reason the letter had been included on the. Council's. agenda was to' point out, the fact most of the requests in the .letter.. pertained to-tennis courts located, at school facilities and requesting.,new courts to be built at the Casa Grande High School,.which is also school property..- The.City is proceeding with the first phase at Lucchesi Park, and the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission has suggested, with the.con- currence of the Council, the first phase would include tennis courts. Councilman Harberson, the Council's representative to the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission, stated at their meeting on they reaffirmed their position to use revenue sharing monies, if available', for the construc- tion..of-tennis at Lucchesi.Park. LETTER -- STOKES & ASSOC..•RE .CASA DE ARROYO SUBDIVISION TOWNHOUSE'UNITS during the course of 28 7. The letter dated April 7, 1976, to the City Council regarding the Planned Unit.District for Casa-de Arroyo 6 o 9, � F ...:..Subdivision,,between Casa Grande Road, Frates Road, and Lakeville Highway, had been forwarded to members of the, City Council,,the Community Development and Services .._Co.or.dinator, and the City Attorney, and was not read the.meeting. Letter is on file with the'City Clerk. Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray explained this is one of the projects which had filed tentative and final maps in the period of time when the City was not permitted by the decision of Judge Burke to proceed with the allotment process. He reviewed the layout of the subdivision, and advised 2 38 April 19, 1976 LETTER--STOKE-S.& the Council the commercial portion is proceeding on ASSOC.,-'RE CASA DE schedule. The developer _now wishes to eliminate.what ARROYO_ SUBDIVISION was called "the Finnigan Clusters.. ", and this TOWNHOUSE 'UNITS portion of the - plan to single- family, 6,500 sq.-ft: (Continued) lots. This would result in•a decrease of density of 34 percent, or 86 units would be.eliminated. City Attorney Matt Hudson advised the Council he had spoken with Mr. Robert Anderson, the Special Counsel who had worked with City regarding the suit filed by the Construction Industry of America against the City of Petaluma. The consensus was the developments which were pr.opos:ed during that six- month period should be treated as exempt and would not come under the allotment system. - This would apply to this particular subdivision. Mr. Gary S'tokes'addressed the .Council stating Mr. Gray had adequately explained their position. They have been working on the project for four years, and the commercial portion is now under construction. In addition to changing the Finnigan Cluster'portion;`they intend to eliminate the 25- unit= apartment project, and the . entire development would then be single - family -The , problem with the townhouses in the development was one of financing. Mr. Stokes stated that except in areas where there are extremely high land costs, financing is not available for townhouses., The City Manager asked the developer construction on the single- family units would start, if the Council approved Mr. Stokes' request. Mr. Stokes~ advised.they have done a tentative map and to have it filed with the City in 35 or 45 days. They do have equity financing; the need now is for- construction money to proceed with the project. City Attorney Matt Hudson advised the Council for purpose of the Residential r?4- lop Development Control System if they had no objettion"s•�to the - reversion from townhouses to - single;--family units, no action need to be taken. No-oppos was voiced by the Council. PROPOSAL FOR "A" A letter dated March.30, 1976, from the Historical STREET PARKING Restoration and Development Company, Woodacre, Calif - f(�,� LOT EXPANSION ornia, signed by Jeffrey F. Harriman and Wallace V Lourdeaux, had been referred to the City Council from the Petaluma Community Development Commission. Com- munity Development and.Services Coordinator Frank Gray summarized the letter for the benefit of the Council members who were not present at the Community Development .C'ommission meeting. 'Basically, the letter offers for sale to the City. the two lots on Fourth" Street- presently occupied by the Bundesen .Seed Company's outdoor sales'area,'and the propert leased by the.Chamber of Commerce'.'for' parking spaces :. 'The principals who propose to purchase the 1886 and. 1911 McNear Building are required, as - part "of the real estate transaction, - to ,purchase all of the,property owned.by Mrs. Pope. They have offered the two lots to expand the "A" Street- parking area to the City at the price they have to pay for it. Mr. Gray again depicted the area by means of video transmission `for the benefit of the Council.' Mr. Gray stated Mr. Harriman and Mr. Lotrdeatx were present at' the meeting had prepared a plan to expand the "A" ,Street "lo:t with the incorporation 'of the .School Distr'ict's parking lot above, which would triple the number_ of spaces 'At the present time there are 49 parking spaces in the "A" Street lot, and expansion would' make`151 spaces available. At -9:55 p.m., Mayor Putnam arrived and'Vice- l•?ayor Mattei turned the gavel over to the,Mayor- to chair - the remainder'of the meeting. Mrs. Putnam stated -she was late arriving at the meeting because she had attended a ceremony given by the American Legion where they presented a flag to every school in the Petaluma area in commemo.ration.of the Bicentennial year. Young.people from all over the County were represented, and Dr. Snow, who she stated was "93 years young," gave out. each and every flag. Mr. Gray then continued with his explanation on the "A" .Street Parking -Lot;. The.�d6velopersshad prepared a preliminary ;sketch showing the layout, of the proposed, lot,, which - includes a brick walkway and creates a buffer.zone between the parking ar "ea and the old Cavanagh home,. The developer had made an estimate of - the cost involved to be approximately $2,000 per parking space. The land has been offered to the City for 'a total price of '$61,875 for two-lots. s 2.3 April 19, 1976 PROPOSAL FOR "A" City Manager Robert Meyer suggested the matter be STREET PARKING a topic for discussion as capital projects are con - LOT EXPANSION sidered. The City is still trying to remove parking (Continued) from Petaluma.Boulevard and this may be one of the ways to accomplish,this goal. Mr. Gray also suggested the creation of a parking assessment district could be investigated for purchasing the lots. Some discussion was held regarding not'only this'area for parking, but additional parking in the Core Area. Mr. Gray advised the Council one of the projects to be undertaken in the redevelopment process is'a very detailed parking study. The project is probably a.year away;'however, there is a possibility the study could be When asked by Vice =Mayor Mattei if the purchase.of the McNear Buildings and the development by Mr. Harriman and Mr. Lourdeaux depended upon the acquisition of these two parcels of land, Mr. Harriman and Mr. Lourdeaux indicated they felt this was a logical area for parking expansion in the - area. They felt - there would be approximately 18 new tenants, and to have parking in the immediate vicinity would tend to stimulate business in the area. Some discussion was also held regarding -the mall to be constructed between the Lan Mart Building and•the McNear Building. This is another parcel.of property which the firm headed by Mr.'Harrimaxi and Mr. Lourdeaux would like to have - the City to complete the - project area -. Mr. Gray also informed the Council the expansion of the "A" Street Parking Lot would include a pedestrian walkway to connect the parking lot with not only Street and Petaluma Boulevard eventually, but'the brick walkway would go behind the new California Savings building to connect with Keller Street. City Manager Robert Meyer asked Mr. Lourdeaux if they acquired the property where the Bundesen Seed Sales Lot is presently located, would it be necessary for the Redevelopment Agency to relocate the'business. Mr. Lourdeaux indicated the lot being' leased on` a Ti onth -to -month basis, and he did not ' feel there would be any problem in this area. At the conclusion of the discussion, Mayor Putnam asked to have some research done by the staff on the cost to the City for the completion of the and Councilman Harberson questioned whether Parking Assessment District funds could be used and to what extent should the City become involved. Mayor Putnam asked Mr. Gray when the matter could be brought back before the Council, and Mr. Gray felt they could have'some answers by the May 3, 1976, meeting. CLAIMS AND BILLS Resolution #7372 N.C.S. approving claims and .'bills RES 47372 NCS X67667 to #7848, inclusive, General City; and, X6490 to 46517, iiclus.ive, Water., approved for payment by the City Manager was introduced by.Couxicilman "Perry,' seconded by Councilman Hilli'goss, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. RECESS Mayor _Putnam called a recess at 10:30 p.m., and the Council reconvened at 10:40 p.m. SPECIAL PARK A'letter dated March 23, 1976, directed to Robert '33 ACQUISIT -ION FUND =- Meyer, City Manager, from Joseph'D. Rodota, Director v COUNTY.OF SONOMA of, the Department of Regional Parks for the County of Sonoma'. was submitted to the City Clerk and ordered h l r7 filed.. "_The letter had previously been distributed to V members of the City and was not read at the Council meeting. The City Clerk was directed to write a fetter to -the Board of Supervisors requesting if the County had not already done so, to supplement the- original $60,000.which was available from revenue sharing funds for acquisition sites, - to'be divided between the cities of Sonoma County, with the exception of the City of Santa Rosa. City Manager Robert Meyer reported-the City of Cotat.i had already received $17,500 for assistance in_..requiring_the Myrtle Avenue_Park, and at this time the City of Rohnert Park was requesting $15,000 for park assistance. In addi- tion, the City of Sonoma had applied for and received a $15,000 allotment from the fund. 2 40- April 19, 1976 SPECIAL PARK A motion -was made by Councilman Mattei,.seconded by ACQUISITION - FUND -- Councilman Harberson, requesting a letter.be written,. COUNTY OF SONOMA to 'the_Boar.d of_� Superv asking ,to_: have a. $15,000 (Continued) allotment set aside for the City of Petaluma.. Motion carried unanimously. AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT-- John Scharer, Finance Director; reviewed his memorandum PREPARATION OF dated April -16, 197_6,.directed to_the City Manager, REVENUE PROGRAM .regarding -the preparation of a revenue program"required CLEAN'WATER GRANT by the.Envirbnmental Protection in order to !� RES #.73 :73 NCS receive the final payments for the Water.'Pollution Control Facilities Project 1972: " "Mr. Scharer stated' the firm of J. B. Gilbert and Associate's had submitted an.original proposal of work which would total 726 man hours, at a cost.of .. $21.,000. After, meeting with a member'of .the.consulting firm and revealing the . work_plan in detail,:the scope of work was reduced to 592 hours to'd66t °$17,000. Mr. Scharer-rind ca.teddttie firm'is well qualified, and it was recommendation that an agreement be signed. Mr. Scharer further stated he felt the,cost of the preparation of the revenue program should grant eligible and thus,refundable by 87z percent, with the City's share' being 12 2 percent of the cost: ' A letter has been '.Tir :itten ,to the Environmental Protection Agency requesting determination whether or'not' the preparation of the plan would'be'grant'fundable. A copy'of'Mr. "Scharer's_ memo dated - _April 16,th, the proposal for preparation of the revenue program submitted by -B. Gilbert and Associates, and a copy of'-the letter written.by Mr. Scliarer'to'.the Environmental Protection.Agency submitted and is on file with the Cify' Clerk. At the conclusion of Mr. Scharer's presentation, Resolution #7373 : N.C.S. authgrizing the Mayor'to sign' an agreement with J. B.. Gilbert and'Associates. regarding Water Pollution Control Sys em's Wastewater Grant, was introduced by Councilman Harbe•rson,.seconded Councilman Perry, and approved by 4 affir- mative, 2 negative, and 1 absentee votes. Councilmen Mattei and'Perry Voted - 11 . YOUTH & ADULT R_ ecreatio n Director Jim, Raymond'revewed a memorandum SAILING PROGRAM dated A r p il_16,.1976, .which had been directed to the' City Manager,, Mr. Meyer mailed..a copy- of'Mr. Raymond's report to the Council and asked them to review it thoroughly in order to'take action this evening. He stated there was a'time limit on the offer to purchase the seven or eight small sail boats to be used in a.Youth• and Adult Sailing Program for the community. Mr. Meyer also stated it was his understanding the price of $1,400 was an exceptionally .good for the.El Toro, Melody, and Sun Fish boats-being offered. In addition; - the program should be a self- sustaining one. If the Council approved the purchase, he recommended the funds'be withdrawn from the uncommitted revenue sharing. balance. Councilman Hilligoss was under the impression ,there was to have been a com- mercial sailing venture in the basin area of the Petaluma River, and Mr. Gray explained that Mr. Skip Sommer had expressed some desire to put in a launching ramp site and made the.suggestion that sail boats could be.used on the river; however, his only offer was for storage space in one.of his buildings for these boats. Mr. Gray stated he felt Mr. Sommer's main concern was that the river area be fully utilized. Vice -Mayor Matte,i.voiced an objection to the program.;stating the City has been trying"to accumulate enough funds to do some work at Lucchesi Park and felt any additional, expenditures by the City for recreational purposes should be directed toward development of this park. Councilman Har.berson, the Council's representative on the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission, stated -the Council has allocated most of "the bedroom tax funds for the development of Lucchesi Park and the amount. of money being asked for this program would not create much change in the develo,pment.*'He also stated the development of Lucchesi Park is proceeding at a steady pace. April 19, 1976 ,41 YOUTH ADULT Recreation Director..Jim "Raymond stated there "was a. SAILING-PROGRAM great deal.of support from.the community for the (Continued) --- program,._the•Sea Scouts were interested, and the in- troduction of sailing 'in the river basin would create a• new - typ'e of .recr,eational program the City. Mayor - Putnam stated the City has an, area that-is being under utilized;:she would like to some,focus put on the use of the river, and felt the program would create a lot of interest. Mr. Raymond advised the Council the boats are very light - weight, would.be easy to store, and easily handled by adults as well- as young people.. At the conclusion of the discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, to purchase the sail boats offered at- a price not'to with funds being allotted from the uncommitted revenue -sharing.funds. Motion was passed by 5 affirmative, 1 negative, and 1 absentee votes. Councilman Perry voted "no ". REDWOOD EMPIRE City Manager Robert Meyer reminded the Council the City ' DIVISION _LEAGUE OF - - of -Petaluma •would host the quarterly meeting of the CALIFORNIA CITIES League of California Cities Redwood Empire Division on (36 Saturday, April 24, 1976. A business session would be held in the afternoon at the Petaluma City Hall, and a dinner meeting would be-held in the evening at the.Petaluma Golf and Country Club' He al:s6 advised_'Councilman Cavanagh and Assistant City- Manager David Brening had on arrangements for the meeting, and they were expect= ing a good attendance.- - - LEGISLATION•AFFECTING CITIES OPPOSE SB• City--Attorney Matt Hudson.-reviewed the.Senate Bill.. (0 41 REQUIRING -REFERENDUM < •by Senator. -Stull which the League of Cali - FOR REDEVELOPMENT fornia Cities, in their bulletin dated April 13, 1976, RES 47374 NCS recommended the city councils oppose. Mr. Hudson - : the bill is similar to a "previous bill intro- duced'which would require a referendum for redevelop- ment tax increment.financ ng. The League opposes the bill because it would add another step to the redevelopment process and curtails the ability of elected officials to operate within their jurisdiction. Resolution 47374 :N. C S.:. opposing• Senate Bill •No ..1.690 was introduced by Coun- cilman Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and approved by 6 affir- mative and absentee votes.' AB 3760 -- TRAFFIC :`Mr -: Hudson this.bill has a potential of saving FENCES.TESTIMONY local time and money by permitting-testimony - BY AFFIDAVITS for traffic offenses by affidavit. Police officers RES #7375•NCS could .prepar.e•written•statements and not be to _. in court. TheiLeague of California.Cities is supporting-the bill and-is urging cities to do likewise. Resolution # 7375 N.C.S. supporting AB 3760 was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry, and - adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. City Attorney Matt Hudson asked the Council'to review'Item # 11.on the League of California Cities'. Bulletin dated April 13,:.1976, SB•1663, which relates to. public involvement in labor negotiations: After the Council's review the League of California ,Cities has asked �for••comments,: - City Attorney:i,suggested this matter could be taken up at a later.date. DESIGNATED BUS STOPS A report.prepared by•Fnance'Director John Scharer,. - :directed',to the City ,Manager, dated April 16, 1976,,�� / is on file with the City °Clerk.. V Councilman „Pe'rry,..the.Council's representative to the Traffic Committee, reported,,the Committee met in { a special meeting April 13th.at 10;:00 a.m. Two locations for bus stops. w in the.dontown area,.were discussed where,parking meters needed.,to be..removed. One would be in front of Fabric Fair on Kentucky April 19, 1976 DESIGNATED.BUS STOPS Street;.'the other.at Western.Avenue.and Keller Street, in front of the Crocker Bank. Mr. Scharer stated 'lie had talked with the manager of the Crocker Bank and. he was in favor of the proposal, and although he had not been with the owner of the business known as Fabric Fair, she had been at an earlier meeting that morning.and voiced no objection. No other objections had received regardng._the removal of the parking meters. A motion ' was -- then`made''by. Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Harberson, to approve the removal of the parking meters at the locations d"eseribed.' Motion carried unanimously. GARBAGE "The Chaiirman.of the. Committee, Councilman Cavanagh,. REPORT =. reported the'Committee had 'not been able to Meet because of illness of -- Councilman Brunner. However, at several prior meetings some discussion was held regarding compulsory collection of refuse.throughout the City. The Committee would welcome any from'the Council regarding -the matter. :Councilman Cavanagh stated"the hopes to have -a report back to the Coun(fil' "the next meeting. CALL`FOR BIDS =- Mr. - Fred Schoeneweis, the Water Pollution Control 3 = TON TRUCK Superintendent, advised`the Council $9,000.had:been WATER. POLLUTION appropriated in the 1974 =75 budget,'to purchase.a one -ton CONTROL PLANT dump truck with a utility cab and a hoist.. The truck RES 47376 NCS had not.been purchased during that fiscal year. Mr. Schoeneweis said he was of the opinion the allocation would be forwarded to the 1975 -76 fiscdl- year. request has now been modified to purchase a a/4 -ton truck, rather than the one- ' ton dump truck. At the present time, the plant has one 3/4 -ton truck and one half -ton truck. Mr..Scharer said'he. would like to have permission to go to bid and'appropriate the funds from 170:610, the reserve fund for -the Water Pollution Confrol'Plant: Reso1ution`#7376 authorizing the purchase of one 3/4 -ton truck fox the Water Control call ng.for bids May 12, 1976, was then introduced by- Councilman Perry; seconded by Councilman Hilligo.ss,•and adopted by °b'affirmative' and l absentee votes. REQUEST.FOR`OUTSID Commun ty'Development and'Services Coordinator Frank SEWER.CONNECTI'ONS 'Gray described t•he subject located adjacent to - LEONARD JAY,, 10 the City limits- on`Magnolia Avenue.. The property owner, BERGER LANE Leonard Jay, is requesting to split the property into four lots. Presently there is a 15 -inch sewer main which runs. partially .thro- ugh tl'e' area. ' :Mr` . ' Gray stated at' the'review of :the proposal, .the .recommendation .wa°s since the property was adjacent to the 'C tyl•limits, it annexed ' to-the City.' The :second recommendatioh'was to explore' -the realignment of Magnolia• Avenue; however, after Isome discussion, it felt the.r,ealignment probably Would-not be necessary. The recommendation from`the staff - then was have.the applicant apply for prezoning and if the property'was to be annexed to the City, outside sewer connections would not be required Mr. Leonard Jay, the applicant, advised the Council when he purchased the - �)rop• pfdp`erty it was originally''divided' into seven parcels. He had it rezoned into one piece'of property and`then app-1 -led -for a four -lot: split. Mr.. Jay said he was not- familiar with all of the planning' - processes required by the County and the City and was�the'f.irst he was.aware 'the property would have to be annexed into the City. Mayor Putnam asked Jay if he' objected to annexation. Mr. Jay stated when <he- orginally'purehased the, property he `was under the assumption he could split it into four :lots.- If annexation.is required he would be obligated to provide curbs, gutters, and sidewalks,':which'he does'n6.t.£eel is feasible, as the area is only 38 acres, the.terrain is difficult to develop„ and.three s,des: would require public improvements;. Mr. Gray stated, on a:subdivision'such.as - this where the terrain isAinusual, private streets would be supported" by the staff.. In limited types of development such as the one proposed by Mr. Jay, the Planning Commission ha in -prior decisions,"upheld the installation of a private street rather than installing full public improvements. The Planning Commission could not act on it at this time, however, as it was a referral from the- County. If Mr. Jay were to submit a p,rezoning, it would be poss- ible,to submit a preliminary plan for private street. April 19, 1976 REQUEST FOR OUTSIDE Some discussion was then held on the 15 -inch sewer SEWER CONNECTIONS -. main which runs - through the property. Mr. Young -- LEONARD._JAY,. 10 , stated-some-years-ago a former property owner had BERGER LANE requested sewer the area and had extended (Continued) the 15 -inch main from Magnolia Avenue through the property at his.own expense. City Manager Robert Meyer suggested some research be done on the matter. If the 15 -inch main was extended 'through this property, it was probably intended to have been extended to serve other areas. Mayor Putnam then asked the staff to review the matter and check the original records when the, main was extended and advised Mr. Jay he would be informed when the matter would be brought back before the City Council. No action was taken. FIVE CORNERS COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS FOR PERFORMING ARTS 24f8 A.memoxandum dated April 15, 1976, directed to the City ` , Manager from Recreation Director Jim Raymond, outlining 6L/3 `/ the proposed improvements to the Five Corners Community Center to provide a performing arts platform and interior improvements, was submitted to the City Clerk and is on file. City Manager Robert Meyer suggested the Council adjourn for a few minutes to the Five Corners Community Center in order for them to be aware of the scope of alterations planned. Some discussion was held and the Council felt they were familiar with the building and a visit to the building was not necessary.' Mr. Dan Phillips from K.T.O.B. explained to the Council what the improvements would entail. The platform.would be squared off to be 33 feet wide, 14 feet 6 inches deep. The curtain would hang about two feet in from the edge of the platform. The grid would be placed five feet from the ceiling in order to hang curtains.. The heating ducts would be realigned. A 400 AMP electrical service would be installed for lighting at the far end of the building above the entry hall. A booth would be constructed to control the lighting. Access to the booth would be by means of a portable ladder which would be retractable. The area behind the stage would not be disturbed; however, during a performance, sets would be stored there. City Manager Robert Meyer stated the initial proposed purpose of the building was for performing arts. He questioned the use of the room where the piano is being stored, and Mr. Phillips stated during performances it was the intention to use the room as a dressing room; otherwise, it would not be disturbed. Mr. Meyer asked if there would be any space under the platform which could be used as a storage area. Mr. Raymond stated there is some duct work under there for the heating system and the front edge of the platform has a concrete:.barrier, therefore, could not be used for storage. City Manager :Robert Meyer wanted to clarify the intent of the improvements was for the City to provide funds for the materials but labor would be donated from various sources; and as long.as none of the items exceeded the $3,000 limit, it would not be necessary to go out for bids. Mr. Al Kosh spoke to the Council advising them he was a building contractor, but also a member of the Golden West Singers. Mr. Kosh stated the Golden,West Singers had twice performed successfully at the Five Corners Community Center and one of the problems they had was with the platform. He stated one of the things he liked about Dan Phillips' proposal was. that it would not interupt the style of the building. It is a very simple arrangement and would be easy to construct. At-the conclusion of Mr. Kosh's discussion, Mayor Putnam.stated she wanted it to be noted for the record the improvements to the building to accommodate performing arts would not disturb the general usability of the building when it is not being used for this purpose. It would not disturb the other functions which are now presently being carried out in the building, as it would be a mobile arrangement. .Attthbeconclusion of the discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Perry, approving the alteration to the Five Corners Community Center to provide a performing arts platform and interior improve- ments. Motion carried.unanimously. i I 1