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MINUTES OF MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 7, 1976
REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Petaluma City Council was
called to-order at the hour of 7:35 p.m., by Mayor
Helen Putnam.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh, Harberson,
Hilligoss, Mattei, Perry, and Mayor Putnam.
Absent: None.
INVOCATION The Reverend Ray Vinson of the First Church of God
gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Helen Putnam led the assemblege in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of May 17, 1976, and May 24, 1976, were
approved as mailed.
CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was. made by Councilman Perry, seconded by
Councilman Harberson, to adopt the resolutions on the
Consent Calendar and file the letter. Motion carried
unanimously.
Agenda Item #1 Resolution #7399 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase of
CALL FOR BIDS -- one 1976 1/2 -ton pick -up truck, and calling for bids 6,9_
1/2 -TON PICK -UP June 16, 1976, was adopted.
TRUCK
RES #7399 NCS
Agenda Item #2 Resolution #7400 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase of
CALL FOR BIDS -- one street striping machine, 'and calling for bids June (�7
STREET STRIPING 17, 1976, was adopted.
MACHINE
RES X67400 NCS
Agenda Item X63 A letter dated May 12, 1976, addressed to the Mayor
RESIGNATION-- and City Council, from Anne Zala submitting her resig- F
ANNE ZALA, nation as a member of the Downtown Development Com-
AB 103 COMMITTEE mittee AB 103, was ordered filed.
Agenda Item X64 Resolution #7401 N.C.S. accepting completion of work ���
ACCEPT COMPLETION-- required in Greenbriar Square Unit X64 (Medical Complex)
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS was adopted.
GREENBRIAR SQUARE
UNIT 664
RES 667401 NCS
Agenda Item X65 Resolution X67402 N.C.S. finding personal property
DECLARE 1961 FORD herein.named (one 1961 Ford 4 -door Sedan) is surplus, F L�
T 7 y
SEDAN SURPLUS no longer required, and directing the City Manager to
RES X67402 NCS dispose of and sell the same, was adopted.
Agenda Item #6 Resolution X67403 N.C.S. consenting to and calling a
CALL PUBLIC joint public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan for the F` 6
HEARING-- Petaluma Central Business District Redevelopment ltJ r�?
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Project and the Final Environmental Impact Report
AND E.I.R. relating thereto, and setting said public hearing July
CBD REDEVELOPMENT 12, 1976, at 7:30 p.m., was adopted.
PROJECT
RES X67403 NCS
_ Agenda_ Item #7 - _ f Reso'lut .on X67404 N.. C.S. authorizing transfer of certain �j J
AUTHO RIZE GRANT f real property to the McNear Company (Erwin and Jefferson `�
__ DEED- McNEA Streets) was adopted.
COMPANY .
RES X67404 NCS
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\ Agenda Item #8 Resolution X67405 N.C.S. expressing intent of the City
0-)APPROVE STAFF of Petaluma to participate in study of 'intergovern-
-" SERVICES TO PREPARE mental approaches to growth management with the County
HUD 701 STUDY of Sonoma was adopted.
\ RES #7405 NCS
AMEND ZONING
ORDINANCE NO.
/ 1072 NCS TO
RECLASSIFY 205
KELLER STREET FROM
R -M -G TO C -O DISTRICT
ORD X61215 N.CS
(SECOND READING)
Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank
Gray outlined the area by means of the viewfoil.
Planning Commission Resolution No. Z3 -76, adopted May
4, 1976, submitted and filed; excerpts of the City
Planning Commission Minutes of May 4, 1976, submitted
and filed; staff report dated April 28, 1976, from the
Planning Department to the Planning Commission,
submitted and filed.
Mr. Gray explained the proposed building is directly
behind the new Sierra Bank, and is to be one- story, split -level office build-
ing. Planning Commission hearings have been field on the matter. The neighbors
in the area have.expressed their concurrence with the application, and Envi-
ronmental Impact Review had been accomplished by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Putnam then opened the public hearing.. Mr. Richard Lieb, Architect,
advised the Mayor the principals, Mr. William Bettinelli, Mr. Arthur Lafranchi,
and Mr. Max Mickelsen, were present if there were any questions to be answered.
No comments were received from the audience, none had been received by the
City Clerk, the City Clerk advised the Mayor the prop,er notices had been sent
to residents in the area, and the public hearing had been duly advertised.
The public hearing was then closed.
Ordinance X61215 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S. by reclas-
sifying a portion of A.P. X66- 474-23., consisting of approximately 14,168 sq.
ft., from an R -M -G (Garden Apartment Residence) District, to a C -0 (Adminis-
trative and Professional Office) District, located at 205 Keller Street --
Lafranchi Bettinelli, and Mickelsen) was adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
AMEND.ZONING ORD.
Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank
NO. 1072 NCS TO
Gray explained to the Council the matter of the
r \ RECLASSIFY 303
rezoning for the subdivision encompasses part of the
GRANT AVENUE &
land formerly known as the "Lyle Hood PUD". One -half
VICINITY FROM
of the property had formerly belonged to Mr. Hood and
PUD & R- 1- 6,.500
the other half will bring the area into a complete and
TO PUD
an overall development for the property. The,Planning
ORD #1216 NCS
Commission had reviewed the matter and determined it
(SECOND READING)
was a better development for the two lots. There are
three existing houses on the proposed subdivision.
Mr. Gray explained the original plan contained two
triplexes which had
been a matter of some concern to the Planning Commission.
However, these have
now been changed to single- family residences.. The road to
serve the subdivision
will be a public street ending in a cul -de -sac. At the
end of the cul -de -sac
would be private driveways of 20 -foot widths to serve
Lots 4 and 5. The
proposed public street is 44 feet wide to be constructed
according to. City standards
and the two 20 -foot private driveways would be
asphalt.
Some questions were raised by the Council regarding the road. Councilman
Cavanagh asked the length of the private driveway, and Mr. Gray responded by
stating they would be between 75 and 100 feet. Vice -Mayor Mattei then ques-
tioned why the public street was not extended the full length of the.sub-
division, and Mr. Gray advised private driveways were considered to be more.
adaptable to the terrain because the steepness and slope would require deep
cuts to install a public street. It was felt the private driveways would
adequately serve the properties. Mr. Gray also advised a fire hydrant would
be placed at the end of the cul -de -sac which meets with the approval of the
Fire Chief. The diameter of the proposed cul -de-,sac is 100 feet and would
provide ample room for public safety equipment to turn around.
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June 7, 1976
AMEND ZONING ORD. Mayor Putnam then opened the public hearing. The City
NO. 1012 NCS. TO Clerk advised"th'e hearing had been duly published in
RECLASSIFY 303 the newspaper notices had been sent to residences
GRANT AVENUE & within a'300 =.foot radius of the proposed subdivision,
VICINITY FROM and no comments had, `been received by the City Clerk.
PUD & R -1 -6,500 There were no comments from the audience, and Mayor
TO PUD Putnam closed the public hearing.
ORD 41216 NCS
(SECOND READING) Planning Commission Resolution No. Z4 -76 recommending
(Continued) the reclassification of the property and adopted by
the Planning Commission May 4, 1976, submitted and
filed; findings of the Planning Commission relative to
the rezoning, submitted and filed; excerpts from the Planning Commission
Minutes dated May 4, 1976, submitted and filed'; staff report from the Planning
Department to the Planning Commission dated April 28, 1976, submitted and
filed.
Ordinance 41216 N.C.S.'amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S. by reclassi-
fying A.P. #8- 510 -30, #8- 510 -31, #8- 510 -45, and #8- 510 -19, from an R-1-6,500
(Single - family residential, 6,500 sq. ft. minimum lot size) District, and A.P.
#8- 510 -47 from a Planned Unit District, to a Planned Unit District for pro-
perty located at 303 Grant Avenue and immediate area, consisting of approxi-
mately 4.4 acres (Pacheco) was adopted by'7 affirmative votes.
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SIGN ORDINANCE A letter dated May 18, 1976, addressed to City Manager
ENFORCEMENT MORATORIUM Robert Meyer from Mr. F. K. Schram, General Manager, R/574
REQUEST -- CHAMBER OF Petaluma Area Chamber. of Commerce, had been distri- //
COMMERCE buted,to members of the City Council was not read by
the City Clerk, but is on file.
The letter requested consideration be ,given to granting a one -year moratorium
prior to. enforcing the Sign Ordinance. City Manager Robert Meyer advised the
Council he had asked the.staff to.work with the Chamber of Commerce and come
forward with some recommendation to the City Council.
Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray advised.the Council
the.-Chamber has raised some very valid points in their letter in that there
are some ordinances in conflict with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
relating to signs. There is some conflict between the two ordinances as to
the administration of the Sign Ordinance. The other matter Mr. Gray felt the
Council should consider was the notices of specific violations were,not sent
out until about three months ago. Some of the:people notified expressed
disappointment that they had not been made aware of the fact three years ago,
at the beginning of the amortization.period,.in order for them to conform.
Mr. Gray stated he felt the request from the Chamber of Commerce was a fair
one, and the moratorium period would allow the City.enough time to correct the
discrepancies between the two Codes.
City Manager Robert Meyer suggested if the Council determined to extend the
enforcement period for a year, the matter be sent to.the Planning Commission
for their comments. Vice -Mayor Mattei also asked if the Council would have an
opportunity to review the matter with the Planning.Commission. Mr. Gray
stated a study session could be scheduled with the property owners, the
Planning Commission and the City Council.
Some discussion was then held on the status of the notices already sent out
where property owners and businesses had a 90 -day period within which to
conform.
City Manager Robert Meyer,suggested the matter be referred to the Planning
Commission to be taken under advisement as far as extending the enforcement
period. The Commission would'meet.on June 15, and the matter could be brought
back to the City Council June 21. The final determination of the extension
would lie with the City Council.
Mr. Meyer further suggested the City Attorney might review both the Zoning
Ordinance and the Sign Ordinance in order to make a determination of where the
conflicts lie, and endeavor to bring the two documents into conformity.
Councilman Brunner why the notices were not sent out three years
ago when the ordinance was adopted. Community Development and Services
Coordinator Frank Gray explained a program had not been worked out at that
time. The inventory of the signs had been a very time- consuming process. Mr.
Gray indicated he started the program about 1 -1/2 years ago and a CETA employee
has been working on the process for about a one -man year and all of the signs
have been photographed and catalogued. This was necessary before any enforcement
procedures could be taken.
June 7, 1976
n LETTER -- FAMILY
INFORMATION CENTER
REQUEST FOR FUNDS
and was not read by the
Clerk's office.
A letter dated May 12, 1976, received by the City
Clerk May 24, 1976, addressed to the City Council,
attention Mayor Helen Putnam, from the Family Infor-
mation Center,_8236 Old Redwood Highway, California,
had been distributed to members of the City Council
Clerk. The letter and attachments are on file in the
City Manager Robert Meyer indicated he felt the request had been intended to
be included in the revenue sharing program, however, it had not been received
until May 24th, and after the Council had considered outside requests for
revenue sharing funds.
A representative from the Family Information Center was not present to explain
the request,. Councilman Harberson stated the Family Information Center
well be serving people from the Petaluma area; however, it is not the' policy
of the Petaluma City Council to provide funds for organizations outside the
City Limits. .Councilman Harberson also stated he felt there could be a
possibility the Petaluma People Services Center is providing a similar ser-
vice. Mayor Putnam asked the City Clerk to prepare a response to the letter,
first giving the Council an opportunity to review the draft.
LETTER -- PETALUMA A letter dated June 1, 1976, addressed to the City
\ MAS -ONIC HALL Manager from the Petaluma Masonic Hall Association,
/ TOWN CLOCK TOWER and signed by Ellsworth W. Bean., secretary, was read
(� by the City Clerk and ordered filed.
Some discussion was held on the intent of the letter, whether the project of
polishing the town clock could be,accomplished, if permission was not !granted
by the Association. However, Councilman Perry stated, in a discussion with
Mr. Bean, he made it very clear that they did not want anyone on the roof.
Their main concern was damage to the roof if the project was to proceed. City
Manager Robert Meyer also stated:the Masonic Hall Association has given the
City permission to go up into the clock tower for the purpose -of repairing the
clock when it is necessary, however, they have made it clear the bu- ilding, the
tower, and access to the tower belongs to the Association and any project
which would take place they would want to be advised and involved. Councilman
Brunner stated there were citizens interested.in -the Bicentennial project of
polishing the tower and wondered if there was a possibility that the Masonic
Hall Association would grant permission.
At the conclusion of the discussion, Mayor Putnam asked the City Clerk to
direct a letter to Mr. Bean in ..order to.clarify the position and to determine
whether or not if the group interested in.polishing the clock would contact
the Masonic Hall Association perhaps the matter could be resolved.
CLAIMS -AND BILLS Resolution No. 7406 N.C.S., approving claims and
RES #7406 NCS bills, numbers 8202 -8480 inclusive, General City., and
numbers 604 -649 inclusive, Water, approved for payment
by the -City Manager was introduced by.Councilman
Harberson, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh and adopted
by 7 affirmative votes_
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
PRESENTATION OF City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Council three
DIPLOMAS TO : employees-of the City, Shirley Dobe,_William Liebel
` SHIRLEY DOBE and Roy Smith had successfully completed a very
WILLIAM LIEBEL difficult course of study and Mr. Meyer asked. Frank
ROY SMITH Gray, Community Development and Services Coordinator
to make the presentation of the diplomas. Mr:. Gray
prefaced the presentation by explaining the students .
had spent.a considerable amount _of time over the past six months during their
noon hour to pursue the course of study offered by the International City
Managers Association using ICMA technical publications. The instructor for
the course was a person in.Washington D. C., by the name of Mr..Hendrickson
and Gray stated he acted as the local proctor to administer the sessions.
Mr. Gray also stated the final examination for the course entitled "Principles
and Practices in Urban Planning" was a very difficult one and he was extremely
pleased to have three people graduate. He then presented the diplomas to the
three. recipients. Mayor Putnam and the City Manager congratulated the employees
on their graduation and completion of the course.
June 7, 1976
PROGRESS REPORT City Manager Robert Meyer reported that during the
BUS OPERATION first, month of operation 13,611 people patronized the
new.bus service. The average miles per gallon real -.
ized.during the first.mont'h.of operation was between
10 and 11 which had been anticipated when the system was inaugurated. Mr.
Meyer also reported that 2,268 senior citizens rode the bus during the first
month of operation.
LEGISLATION AFFECTING CITIES
Councilman.Cavanagh reported responses.had been received from various legis-
lators.including Senator Behr, regarding the Council's stand on Senate Bill
839 and from Assemblyman Wornum on the Council's position taken on Assembly
Bill 3259. Councilman Cavanagh stated he and the City Attorney had reviewed
the legislative bulletins received from the League of California Cities and
asked Mr. Hudson to comment.
AB 3000
PEACE OFFICERS
LIFETIME TENURE ACT
City Attorney. Matt Hudson advised the Council had
already taken a stand on this bill, however, it has
now been amended to apply to every city that does not
have a Civil Service Board. The City of Petaluma does
not have a Civil Service Board or Commission and would
automatically be affected by the bill. Mr. Hudson
urged the Council to make personal contact with the
legislators.regarding the bill.
AB 3331 Mr. Hudson advised the League was urging opposition to
STATE MANDATED this bill which would mandate local detention facili-
AMENITIES- -JAIL ties to provide certain amenities such as recreation,
FACILITIES access to a Law.Library, telephone calls, educational
and - vocational courses, etc. The.bill disclaims any
reimbursement to local agencies for providing these
'services. Mr. Hudson indicated if the Council con-
curred he would forward a letter of opposition.
AB 4474 Mr. Hudson briefly reviewed-.the provisions of the bill
UNION MEMBERSHIP-- which would delete the present authority of cities and
POLICE EMPLOYEES. counties to restrict the membership of peace officers
to organizations composed solely of peace officers.
Under the.provisions of the bill, police employees
could be members of traditional unions,. The.League of California Cities urges
opposition.to the bill and Mr. Hudson stated, with the Council's concurrence,
he would forward letters to the Committee.
AB 3461 Vice -Mayor Mattei stated he had •reviewed the League's
BUSINESS INVENTORY summation of this bill .which would provide a business
RELIEF inventory.tax relief - financed by reduced property tax
revenue. Mr. Mattei stated he realizes the League
opposes the bill, however, they do mention in the
bulletin if the bill was amended so as not to .penalize local agencies, perhaps
the matter should be pursued further. Mr. Mattei stated he is aware of many
wholesale businesses which have relocated to neighboring states in order to
avoid the business inventory tax. He feels the state and local agencies are
losing revenues and some effort should be .made to -have these businesses
relocate in California.
The City Attorney advised the Council.he would compose a letter to the League
and to Senator Behr and Assemblyman Wornum and have Vice -Mayor Mattei review
the letter before it was mailed.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
LIBRARY EQUIPMENT Councilman Brunner questioned whether or not it would
AND FURNISHINGS be necessary for the Council to review every item
which still remains to be purchased -for the completion
of the new library. He specifically referred to items
5 through 9 on the list sent -to Finance Director John Scharer May 24, 1976,
from George Tauzer of the Sonoma County Library System. It was the consensus
of the Council the items needed for the library should be purchased and the
amounts are within the estimated budget for -the furnishings.
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LIBRARY EQUIPMENT Councilman Brunner also advised the Council a tour of
AND FURNISHINGS the library has been arranged by Mrs. Bertucci for
(Continued) Thursday, June 10,. 1976, at 4:30 p.m., and members of
the..Council were invited to inspect the library. City
Manager Robert Meyer stated the acceptance of the
completion of the library would be an item scheduled for -the June -14th agenda.
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`\ CITY S OFFICIAL Vice -Mayor Mattei r eported the plans are well under
�\ BICENTENNIAL way for the City's Official Bicentennial Celebration.
CELEBRATION The dinner- dance and program will be held Saturday,
July 3, 1976, at the Veteran's Memorial Building. He
commented the committee has been working very dili-
gently on.the program and it appears to be one of the outstanding events' of
the year. Mr. Mattei.asked the Council members to reserve the evening of July
3rd and to attend the program.the following day, July 4th.
Mayor Putnam also commented on the Bicentennial Celebration and particularly
mentioned the parade on July 4th, and.the fact that the time capsule was being
prepared. Every organization is being asked to submit significant - items to be
included -in the time capsule. Items for the time capsule will be presented at
the ball on July 3rd, and at a later date will be placed in a suitable spot in
the.library. As much of the history of Petaluma as can be gathered will be
contained in the time capsule including a.list of..mayors who have served the
City throughout the years. City Manager Robert Meyer stated momentos of the
Bicentennial year would continue to be placed.in the time capsule through
December and he felt certain the new library would still be standing 100 years
from now when the time capsule .is to be opened.
Mayor Putnam also commented on the parade to be held July 4th, stating it,
would be strictly a local old- fashioned Fourth of July parade and suggested
that perhaps the Council might want to walk in the parade.
QUITCLAIM, DEED.
�Q JOHN S. & VIRGINIA D.
JEFFERS
"I" & OLIVE STREET
REALIGNMENT
RES #7407 NCS
alignment project. Mr.
exchange of land and has
needed for the project.
City Attorney Matthew Hudson explained the resolution
before the Council was to acquire the necessary
rights=of' -way for the realignment of "I" and Olive
Street. The property in question has a very small
portion which encroaches on the City's right -of -way.
In order' to clear up this encroachment the City would
quitclaim that portion.of the property and purchase
the required right -of- way.from the Jeffers for the
Hudson stated the City Engineer has reviewed the
indicated the property to be quitclaimed would not be
Resolution No. 7407 N.C.S., authorizing the.Mayor.to execute a Quitclaim Deed
for "I" Street and Olive Street Realignment (Jeffers) was introduced by
Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Mattei and adopted by 7 affirmative
votes.
AUTHORIZE
City Attorney Matthew Hudson advised the Council
EMINENT DOMAIN
although there are three property owners listed on the
& IMMEDIATE
agenda for which he.had requested authorization to
POSSESSION
proceed with.Eminent Domain, it appears a resolution
» fix
PROCEEDINGS
to condemn the Lake property is not necessary;at this
OLSEN PROPERTY
time and a tentative agreement has been reached with
SUNNYSLOPE ROAD
the Tennyson's for their property. However, Mr. Olsen
RES #7408.NCS
has indicated he would not give the City permission to
go onto the property while the.matter of acquisition
is still being discussed. After review of the.posi-
tion taken by Mr. Olsen,
Mr.. Hudson indicated he had no alternative but to ask
the Council to authorize him to,proceed with Eminent Domain and also 'an order
of immediate possession
so the work can proceed.
Vice -Mayor Mattei asked if it would not be possible to clear the matter up
before it is necessary to proceed with the work and would it be possible to
delay the actions. City Attorney Matthew Hudson stated he was hopeful by the
time he would be able to get an order through the.courts, an agreement will
have been reached with Mr. Olsen. He is not sure, however, this would .actually
happen in order for the work to go ahead as the crews are now on the
opposite side of the street and he wanted to allow sufficient lead time to do
the legal paper work.
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AUTHORIZE Upon conclusion of-the discussion, Resolution No. 7408
EMINENT DOMAIN N.C.S:, declaring public necessity, directing the
& IMMEDIATE acquiring-, of fee title iii real property for street
POSSESSION widening purposes, and directing the City Attorney to
PROCEEDINGS take such proceedings as are necessary to acquire the
OLSEN PROPERTY real property (Olsen) was introduced by Councilman
SUNNY:SLOPE ROAD Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry and adopted by
RES #7408 NCS 6 affirmative and 1 negative vote. Councilman Cavanagh
(Continued) voted no.
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE City Attorney Matthew Hudson advised the Council
OF REAL PROPERTY purchase of-this property is also necessary for the F6q
"I" &OLIVE STREETS realignment of "I" Street and Olive Street. Mrs.
REALIGNMENT Edith K. Cooper has agreed to the terms and the City
RES #7409 NCS is to pay Mrs. Cooper the-sum of $325 along with other
services such as removing and stubbing all existing
sprinklers in the required right -of -way, attempt to
move the existing fence and provide new posts therefore, and attempt to move
one loquat tree to another location on'the - property.
Resolution No. 7409 N.C.S., authorizing purchase of real property for 11 I"
Street and Olive Street Realignment (Cooper), was introduced by Councilman
Perry, seconded by Councilman Brunner and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
MARINA PROJECT Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank
FEASIBILITY STUDY Gray reported the consultants had informed the City if F61 7
PHASE III the application deadline is to be met, it would be /
necessary for Phase II and Phase III to be worked on
simultaneously. The Council had previously given
permission to proceed with Phase II of the project, but no authorization had
been given for Phase III. The third phase of the feasibility study is the
preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report, would cost $7,500. A
motion was then made by Councilman Brunner, seconded by Councilman Perry to
approve proceeding with Phase -III of the Marina Project Feasibility Study.
Motion carried by 6 affirmative votes and one abstention, Councilman Hilligoss
abstained from voting.
APPROVE TENTATIVE Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank
MAP -- PACHECO Gray advised the Council state law requires the F—OIJ
SUBDIVISION-- Council to make certain findings with regard to the
GRANT AVENUE tentative subdivision map for Manuel Pacheco. Mr.
RES 47410 NCS Gray stated the subdivision conforms-with-the General
Plan which calls for urban development in the area and
he then reviewed the eight findings of fact contained
in the proposed resolution before them. In commenting on the eighth finding
regarding the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the
existing community sewer system, Mr. Gray asked the City Attorney to comment.
Mr. Hudson indicated this finding is difficult to interpret even as it is
outlined in the Subdivision Map Act. He had.made the conclusion that as long
as there was no cease and desist order outstanding from the Regional Water
Quality Control Board., it can be assumed the acceptance of the tentative map
for the subdivision would not constitute a violation. Mr. Hudson also stated
he felt the City Engineer was prepared to say the acceptance of these units
would not cause a cease and desist order to-be issued in his judgment. City
Manager Robert Meyer also stated the City-is required, under the provisions of
the Federal- Grant, to accept any problem -type areas into the system. City
Attorney Matthew Hudson stated there are some problems which the Regional
Water Quality Control Board is aware of and they have placed the City on a
time table for compliance, but at the present time, we are not in violation.
Mr. Gray then reviewed the tentative map with the City Council, pointing out
the exceptions listed on the map: the deletion of a sidewalk at the end of the
cul -de -sac; the reduced width of Lot No. 10 from 65 feet to 61 feet, third,
the sideyard setback of Lot No. 11 is 5 feet at the corner; and, fourth, the
maximum street grade of 15 %. Mr. Gray indicated these requests for exceptions
would not appreciably affect the-:.sub'division. Mr. Gray also stated the
Planning Commission had recommended 17-conditions of approval be-placed on the
subdivision.-map and the tentative map provided to the City Council reflects
these conditions.
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APPROVE TENTATIVE
A discus was
held on the driveways which would,
MAP -- PACHECO
extend beyond the
diameter of the cul -de -.sac. Mr.
SUBDIVISION--
Gray explained each.
driveway would be 20 feet .wide to
GRANT AVENUE
serve Lots 4 & 5..
This 40 -foot width, at the top
RES #7410 NCS
the cul -de -sac, would
- not have curbed gutters and
(Continued)
sidewalks, but would
be private driveways extending
beyond the end of
the cul -de -sac. The driveways would
be constructed of
asphalt and the public ..right -of -way,
culminating at the end
of the cul -de -sac,,
would 'be 44 feet wide and conform to
City standards. Assistant City Engineer
Thomas Hargis .advised the Council
there would be no sidewalk in.front.of Lot,
No. 6 primarily .because of the
steepness of the lot.
If a sidewalk was
to be placed in front of the lot, it
would be necessary for
the contractor to
construct a, retaining wall.
City Manager Robert Meyer questioned whether the subdivision would create any
drainage problems for neighbors on either side of the 11 -lot subdivision,
i.e., Kelly Lane and "V' Street. Mr.,Gray indicated there would be no grading
done either along Kelly Lane.or "I" Street. Mr. Gray further clarified the
matter by stating the houses on Kelly_Lane - and in the proposed,subdiv..sion
would continue down the hill in descending order and not cause drainage .
problems. In other words, the houses on Kelly Lane and the ones to be con -
structed would be on the same grade plane or elevation - in descending, order. A
question was asked by Vice- Mayor.Mattei regarding the - access easement.
Mr. Gray explained it was to prevent people residing on Kelly Lane from using
the public right -of -way to be constructed in the new subdivision and to
prevent the residents of the new subdivision from using Kelly Lane which is a
private street.
Mr. Manuel Pacheco, the developer for the subdivision, then spoke to the
Council asking if there would be possibility of changing part of Condition
No. 15 placed on the subdivision by the Planning Commission. lie specifically
mentioned Assessor's Parcel Nos. - 8- 510 -31 which is Lot No. 11 and 8- 510 -45,
Lot No. 10. Mr. Pacheco explained both of these lots now have homes existing
on them and have an average assessed market value of $8,000. The homes in
question do not belong to,Mr. Pacheco,, but he had to include them on. the
subdivision map. The inclusion of the two parcels increases the Park and
Recreation Fee for the subdivision by $800, and Mr. Pacheco was asking to have
the two lots deleted for the purposes of the assessment of the.fees. After
some discussion, it was agreed the lots would be deleted from the average
appraised market value of the land for the purpose of determining the Park and
Recreational Fee. The proposed fee for the other parcels, including these two
lots had been determined at $2,780. With the elimination of the two lots from
the fee determination,, the final figure would be $1,980. Mr. Gray indicated
the two houses already exist on.these two parcels, the elimination of the land
for the purpose of assessing the fees would not create any additional hardship
on the park system. Mr. Gray stated the only reason the two lots
in the subdivision was to gain the easements for the public street right -of-
way. Mr. Pacheco indicated he had suitable arrangements with owners of
Lots No. 10 & 11 for either a trade of land or the purchase of the easement
for the right -of =way.
Upon conclusion,of the discussion., Resolution No. 7410 N..C.S., Approving
Tentative Subdivision Map of S & M Construction (Pacheco), was .introduced by
Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss and adopted by 7 affirma-
tive votes. Condition No. 15,..in- Exhibit "B" to be changed as noted above.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 12 -76, adopted May 4, 1976, submitted and
filed.
ESTABLISH RATES & Councilman Cavanagh reviewed the rates outlined in the
CHARGES FOR GARBAGE resolution, noting they had been reduced somewhat from
\, & RUBBISH_ the proposal presented at a previous meeting. He also
RES #7411 NCS indicated a section has been included_ for mobilehome
parks . and,asked. the question whether or not it would
be possible to .review the rates on an annual basis.
Finance - Director John Scharer stated the rates, as presented previously for
the voluntar=y service, was $2.7,5 per 32- gallon can per month. In reviewing
the rates with the Petaluma Refuse Company, it was determined, at staff level,
if the company could support the fact they were encountering ,a declining - rate
of profit, the City would be responsive to allowing a more frequent review of
the rates. It was because of this concession the rates were reduced to $2.65
per month per 32- gallon can. Mr. Scharer further stated the refuse company
had been anticipating a rate increase sooner than this date. Councilman
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ESTABLISH RATES & Mattei questioned whether or not the new rate is yet
CHARGES FOR GARBAGE in effect in Santa Rosa, and Mr. Jim Ratto from the
& RUBBISH Petaluma,Refuse Company stated the rate went into
RES #7411 NCS effect last February.
(Continued)
Upon conclusion.of, the discussion, Resolution No. 7411
N.C.S., establishing the rates and charges for the collection of garbage and
rubbish in the City of Petaluma., in- accordance with the provisions of Chapter
8.16 of the Petaluma Municipal Code and repealing certain sections of Resolu-
tion No. 6421 N.C.S., was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman
Brunner and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
LETTER FROM A letter dated April 10, 1976, directed to the City
YELLOW CAB COMPANY Council from Margret L. Flud, doing business as Vd- 4 V
REGARDING RATES & Yellow Cab Company, regarding taxi cab rates and
PROBLEMS problems was submitted to the City Council previously
and briefly reviewed at the meeting. The main basis
for Mrs. Flud's request was to eliminate the rate
charged from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., which is two times the base rate. The
proposal submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Flud was to charge the base rate from 6:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., the rate would be 1 -1/2
times the base rate. Some other suggestions were made by Mrs. Flud, however,
during the course of the discussion, the Council felt the Petaluma Taxi
Company should also be involved in the discussion if any of the rates are to
be changed. The matter was scheduled for the June 21, 1976 Council meeting.
The City Clerk was requested to advise Mr. Stephen Paronto of the date of the
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m., to an
Executive Session and to June 14, 1976, at 7:30 p.m.
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City' Clerk
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