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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06/21/19761 Agenda Item #2 Resolution #7419 N.C.S. designating the Petaluma Argus- DESIGNATE ARGUS- Courier the official newspaper for legal advertising and F COURIER OFFICIAL approving the charges for same,. was adopted. NEWSPAPER RTES #7419 NCS Agenda Item #3 Resolution #7420 N.C.S. approving proclamation issued by APPROVE PROCLAMA the Mayor regarding ringing of the bells July 4, 1976, for FF TION -- RINGING OF four minutes at 9:00 a.m., and urging citizens to comply THE BELLS was adopted. RES #7420 NCS Agenda Item #4 303 ACCEPT COMPLETION--, MINUTES OF MEETING GRADING EAST OF CITY COUNCIL WASHINGTON CREEK _ PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA LINEAR PARKWAY ."JUNE 21,` `1976 REGULAR.MEETING The regular meeting of the Petaluma City Council was called Agenda Item #5 to order by Mayor Helen Putnam at the hour of 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL_ Present: Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh *, Harberson, Hilligoss, CARLSEN PROPERTY Mattei,,Perry *, and Mayor Putnam. RES #7422 NCS Absent: None. *Councilman Cavanagh arrived at 9:27 p.m., Councilman _..... Perry ar;rived' p.m. INVOCATION - the Reverend Richard McMillan of Neighborhood Church of -' the Christian and Missionary Alliance gave the invocation... . CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Councilman Harberson, seconded by . UNITS 3 AND 4 Councilman Hilligoss, adopting the resolutions on the RES x`7423 NCS Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously. �j� Agenda Item• #l` Resolution #7418 N.C.S. setting public hearing date July 6, SET.HEARING:DATE -- -1976, for the purpose of considering the establishment of a JULY 6, 1976 Conflict of Interest Code applicable to the members of the CONELICT.OF Petaluma Ci Council, pursuant to:the Political Reform Act INTEREST CODE of 1974, was adopted.. RES #7418 'NCS explained the area originally.set 1 Agenda Item #2 Resolution #7419 N.C.S. designating the Petaluma Argus- DESIGNATE ARGUS- Courier the official newspaper for legal advertising and F COURIER OFFICIAL approving the charges for same,. was adopted. NEWSPAPER RTES #7419 NCS Agenda Item #3 Resolution #7420 N.C.S. approving proclamation issued by APPROVE PROCLAMA the Mayor regarding ringing of the bells July 4, 1976, for FF TION -- RINGING OF four minutes at 9:00 a.m., and urging citizens to comply THE BELLS was adopted. RES #7420 NCS Agenda Item #4 Resolution #7421 N.C.S. accepting completion of the grading ACCEPT COMPLETION--, of _East Washington .Creek Linear Parkway was adopted.' '�// � 7 GRADING EAST / (� WASHINGTON CREEK LINEAR PARKWAY RES #7421 NCS Agenda Item #5 Resolution #7422 N.C.S. requesting cancellation of taxes on CANCEL TAXES -- property herein named acquired by the City of Petaluma from CARLSEN PROPERTY John I. and Geraldine I. Carlsen, was adopted. / /� RES #7422 NCS PUBLIC HEARING `°Planning Commission Resolution No. Z5 -76, adopted May 18, MODIFY DEVELOPME - !'1976,,,.submitted and filed; excerpts of the Planning Com- PLANS -- WESTRIDGE mission minutes -dated May 18, 1976, submitted and filed; F6 0,-i SUBDIVISION .. report from the Planning- staff.to the Planning . UNITS 3 AND 4 Commission dated May 11, 1976, submitted and filed. RES x`7423 NCS Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray reviewed-the proposed modification to the.,original plan for Westridge Subdivision Units 3 and_ - 4. He reminded the Council sometime ago . they had permitted the change of allotments =in the plan'to'exclude the multi - family units originally proposed and the' entire development would be made up of single - family units. Mr. Gray indicated the Planning Commission has recommended the change in the Planned Community Development Plan, as-he outlined on the wall map. Mr. Gray explained the area originally.set aside for townhouses has now been changed to lot June 21, 1976 PUBLIC HEARING MODIFY DEVELOPMENT` PLAN.S,- 41ES.TRIDGE SUBDIVISION UNITS 3'AND 4 RES #7423:- NC$ (Continued) sizes .ranging from 6,000 to 14,000 square_ieet. The other area formerly designated for multi - family -units had been changed to single - family residences with the lot sizes ranging:,.from 11,500.square feet down to 7,.000 square.feet. Mr. Gray.further.stated the Recreation Commission had recommended the park area be changed so it,_would be de- veloped..n the flat.a -rea, rather than on the steep portion of the development. The-Planning Commission concurred with the Recreation, Music and Parks Commission's recommendation to rearrange the park area. Mayor Putnam then opened the public hearing.. The City Clerk had duly advertised . the publc.hearing and notices had been sent to residents within a 300 -foot radius of the development. Mr. Phillip Trowbridge, Vice - President of Debra Homes, spoke to the Gity.,Couricil. Mr. Trowbridge advised Council the entire development would .contain 73 single- family residences and- for the Council's approval of the project. Next to address the Council was Mr. Dan Gilmore who asked,if there would be any: physical development of,.the park area.and who would be responsible; for said ~d'e - velopment: Mr.` Gray indicated the area is sufficient in size for a neighborhood ,, park. - He invisioned a children's play area with equipment, a flat. open field :area, and one .or..two.. picnic .benches to be placed in the ,park. There, are a sufficient number of people n the . Westridge Development to utilize such,a park, and'it is' over one mile f.rom•'McNear Park, the closest developed park. Mr. Gray stated the Recreation, Music and Parks Commission felt there should be some typ.e,of recrea- tional opportunity.in the area for the residents of the development. The recom- mendation from the Planning Commission for the installation of the park was to have the developer do.the,work.and be reimbursed by the City from the Park Development Fund. No further comment.s - were received on the matter and Mayor Putnam closed.the public hearing. Resolution. # 7423 N.C.S. modifying the approved General Development Plan for West - ridge Subdivision -Units 3 and 4 was introduced by Councilman Hilligoss,, seconded by Councilman Brunner, and approved by'6 affirmative and l absentee votes. AWARD BID -- Finance Director John Scharer advised the Council only one ESCUE TRUCK bid had been received for the,one- ton-cab and chassis for CAB & CHASSIS the Fre Rescue Truck ' and .recommended the bid be awarded RES #7424 NCS to-Sanders ' on Ford Mercury.Sales, Petaluma, California, in the amount of $'6,837. Resolution #7424 N C.S.' awarding contract for the purchase of one cab. and chassis for Fite Department Rescue Truck, was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and approved by 6 affirmative and l absentee votes. AWARD B -- Finance Director John Scharer reported two 'bids had been TESCUEtRUCK BODY received for the body to be placed on the cab and chassis RES #7425 NCS for the Fire Rescue Truck. Chief Joseph Ellwood advised the Council copies-of the specifications had been sent to six body manufacturing firms. The cabinets requested in the specifications are a fairly common type of body-and more bds'had been - expec- ted. The bid from Super Vacuum Mfg:'Company in Colorado was a highly specialized piece of equipment, was more expensive and sophisticated than needed for the•intended use. His. recommendation was to award the bid to C. C. Douglass Mfg. & Sales,, Company, Bakersfield, California. Resolution, #7425- N.C..S.. awarding the contract for the purchase of one truck body for Fire Equipment Rescue Truck to.C..C. Douglas's Mfg. &.Sales,, 231 - 21st Street, Bakersfield, California, in the amount of $3,1241.94, was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry, and adopted by.'6 affirmative and 1 ab - sentee votes. 3'0 5 June 21, 1976 AWARD BID - - 1 Mr. Scharer advised only one bid had been .received for the ONE 1976 1/2 -TON 1/2 -ton pick -up truck. He had contacted other dealers to. PICK -UP TRUCK determine why they did not bid, and most of them indicated RES: #7426-NCS manufacturers were changing over to the 1977 models, and there was no inventory of 1976 trucks at the present time. ..The truck being purchased is to replace one recently de- molished.in an accident. Resolution #7426 N.C.S. awarding contract for the purchase of one 1976 1/2 -ton pick- up::truck for.the Street.Department to Sanderson -Ford Mercury Sales, Petaluma, California, .in the amount of $4,444.44, was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. CLAIMS &-BILLS Resolution #7427,N.C.S. approving claims and'bill #8481 to RES A7427 NCS #8615,.inclusive, General City,; -and, #650 to #672, inclu sive,.Water, was introduced by Councilman Perry; seconded by Councilman Brunner, `and approved by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes.. SALARY & SUPPLEMENTAL -',. --City Manager Robert Meyer reported the negotiations and WAGE BENEFI.TS Meet and Confer Sessions began -in May. Finance Director Fj 75 FOR EMPLO EE5 John Scharer, Assistant City Manager David Breninger, and - Mike Acorne,'who assisted.by taking notes, held many meetings with employee groups and their representatives. There were also meetings with'the City Council to establish guidelines. Mr � Meyer in he would like to compliment not only the City's negotiating team, but the representatives.of the - various employees' groups for the time and effort spent in.' the negotiations. Mr. Meyer briefly highlighted the results of the negotiations and asked the City ::,Council for their endorsement and approval. He stated the first group.to reach an agreement with the'City was the employees represented.by SCOPE, where a salary increase - had been granted and the additional fringe benefits would be to pay the increased cost for medical - hospital insurance premiums, as well as $6.34 per month per employee toward the.cost of dental insurance program. The second - group to sign an 'agreement was the International, Firefighters', Local 1415. This unit.agreed to a two -year contract, wherein a % salary increase would. be granted the.first year with,na salary increase in the second year; however, the weekly hours would be reduced effective January 1, 1977, from 61.9 hours to 56 hours. The City further agreed to maintain the full cost of the medical- hospital insurance program for the employee, assume $5.16 toward dependent's coverage, and pay the full cost of the dental plan for the employee and the dependent's coverage'. The next -group to sign a.Memorandum of Understanding the Petaluma Police Officers':Association. The salary increase for this Unit, Unit X66, is 4 %, with the City paying the full amount of dental coverage for both the employee and the dependents; assuming the increased cost for medical - hospital insurance,.$20.48 per employee -per month with one dependent; and, $24.41 per month for employees having more than one dependent. The final formal agreement' to be signed was between the City and representatives - of the Laborer's International Union of North America, Local 139, Petaluma. These employees in Unit #2 were interested in the additional fringe benefits and received a 4 -1/2% increase in their hourly wage rate. The premiums for the dental plan would be paid.for the.employe,e and the dependents, with the City agreeing to.pay the increased cost of the medical- hospital insurance premiums. Mr. Meyer reported Unit #5, which is the unit to which the clerical people are. assigned,.does not have:any formal representation. The recommendation, however, is for a 5% increase in.salar.y; the.City to pay the increased cost of the medical - hospital insurance premium; and, payment of $17.73 per month for employees for the cost of dependent coverage. The City would also pay $6.34 the dental coverage for the employee. 306 June 21, 1976 SALARY &.SUPPLEMENTAL Confidential employees. assigned to Unit. #1 would receive WAGE BENEFITS 'the same benefits as Unit #5. FOR EMPLOYEES (Continued) The.recommendation for management employees was to provide a salary inerease of from 3.4% to an average of. less than - 5%. An adjustme'nt been made for people who were not in the last "step of their salary classification. Two management positi=ons had been Y- rated last year and will continue to be -rated until the ranges catch up. The recommendation was based on either 5% or $75.00 per month. At the'coficlusion of Mr. Meyer's presentation, the following resolutions were adopted. ESTABLISH SALARIES UNIT 1 RES #7428 NCS ESTABLISH SALARIES' U NIT 2 RES #7429 NCS �5(�b ESTABLISH SAI.ARIE'S UNIT . 3 & 4 RES #7430 NCS Resolution approving salary and supplemental wage benefits• for employees in 1 was introduced by Vice -N6yor Mattei, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted by 6 affirmative.:and 1 absentee votes. Resolution #742`9 N.C.S. ratifying Memorandum of ,Understand- ing (dated June 21, 1976) executed by the duly authorized representative of the City - of Petaluma and*Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 139 '( Petaluma), 'f'or employees in Unit 2, was introduced by 'Vice -Mayor Mattel, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted by G affirmative and 1 absentee votes. Resolution #7430 N.C.S. ratifying Memorandum. of Understand- ing (dated June 6, 1976) executed by the duly authorized representative of the City of Petaluma and�Sonora County Organization of Public Employees (Petaluma), for; employees' in Units 3 & 4, was introduced by Vice- Mayor .Mattei,, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss„ and adopted by 6- affirmative and 1 - absentee votes. ESTABLISH SALARIES UNITS . RES #7431 NCS ESTABLISA SALARIES UNIT 6 RES #7432 NCS ESTABLISH SALARIES UNIT 7 RES X67433 NCS Resolution. 47431 N.C.S. approving salary and supplemental wage benefits for employess in Unit 5 was introduced by Vice - Mayor Mattei; seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. Resoliition '#7432 N.C.S. ratifying Memorandum of° Understand ing (dated June 21, 19.76) executed by the duly authorised representative of the City of Petaluma and the .Petaluma - Peace Officers Association for employees in Unit 6 was introduced by Vice -mayor Mattei, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted by 6 affirmative. and 1 absentee votes: Resolution #7433 N.G.S. ratifying.Memorandum of Understand- ing (dated June 1 3.976) executed by the duly: authorized representative of the City of Petaluma and the Interna- tional Firefighters, Local 1415, for employees in Unit 7, was introduced by Vice -Mayor Matteis, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 'l absentee votes. ESTABLISH SALARIES Resolution #7434 N.C.S. establishing salary and supplemen- MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES tal wage benefits `f management employees was introduced RES #7434 NCS - by' Vice-Mayor Mattei., seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes..., . June 21, 1976 CANNONS Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray V6) � advised the City has been offered two 5" x 150" cannons which are small, demilitarized naval weapons. Ned Davis has been working on the project to obtain these cannons and have them placed ap- propriately in the City. -Presently they are located in Crane, Ind., would be available for the City's use, but would remain the property of the United States Government. The purpose behind the project.is to have the cannons in Petaluma for the Bicentennial year, placing one on the west and one on the east side of the City. Discussion was held regarding the size of the cannons. Mr. Hudson expressed concern regarding the City's liability since when extended, the barrels of the cannons would reach a height of from 18 to 20 feet. Mr. Gray advised he and Jim Raymond had surveyed various sites to determine where they could be placed.. Two sites are suggested: one at the docking and mooring site in the turning basin, and the other at Shollenherger River Park.. An estimated cost for freight was discussed -, and it was determined freight would.be more than $1,10,0 per cannon. 1, Bob. - Wells spoke in favor of the project, stating he felt Colonel Davis would make some effort to have a.freight company transport the pieces to'Petaluma. Mr. Wells felt the City was not being asked for financial support. A historical park where this type of. equipment and other historical- momentos could be,.placed in the-future was discussed. Vice -Mayor Ma*_tei suggested a location be selected first, and if a suitable site could be found, the City should request the cannons at that time. A motion was.made by Vice -Mayor Mattei, seconded by Councilman Harberson, to locate a suitable site and determine the need before making a final decision.on having the cannons shipped to Petaluma. Motion carried unanimously. LEGISLATION City Attorney Matt Hudson gave a report on the following AFFECTING CITIE legislation: SB 1716 This bill, which would specifically authorize Agency Shop LABOR RELATIONS in public employment and one the League of California AGENCY SHOP Cities had opposed, has been defeated. Mr. Hudson reported Assemblyman Wornum advised him of the status of the bill. SB 1321 Mr. Hudson reported this bill, which would provide a total ASSISTANCE FOR of $280;000;000 for State and local governments to acquire LOCAL PAR1C FUNDING and develop park and recreation facilities, had been ap- proved by the Senate Assembly Conference Committee. SCA 54 & SB 1375 These two would be proceeding to-hearings. The PROPERTY TAX RELIEF League of California Cities is supporting the measure as it provides.full reimbursement to cities for revenue losses as a 'result of reductions in assessed valuation of single - family homes. Councilman Brunner requested a- letter be written in support of SCA 54 and SB 1375.. In relation to these bills, Mr. Hudson reported there is a com- panion bill, SB 1600, which the League of California Cities urges opposition as the bill `does not provide for reimbursement for local governments. AB 3041 City Attorney Matt Hudson reported the City Council had GOVERNING BOARD previously taken..a stand of opposition to this bill. The FOR BASSA bill now has been amended to indicate the BASSA Board would " be'comprised of ABAG Executive Board Members and five representatives of special districts. The amendment also June 21, 1976 AB 3041 eliminates the tax., The BASSA Board previously had taxing GOVERNING BOARD authority and this bill removes such authority. Vice -Mayor FOR BASSA Mattei suggested since the City's representative on the % (Continued) BASSA Board was not.present at the Council meeting, the matter be deferred until a later date. No action was taken. APPROVE REVISED Planning Commission Resolution No. 15 -76, with Exhibit "A ", TENTATIVE MAP - (revised tentative map) and Exhibit "B" (conditions of D WESTRIDGE approval), and recommendations from the City Engineer, (� UNITS 3 AND 4' submitted and filed; excerpts of the Planning Commission. RES ;7435 NCS minutes dated June 2, 1976, submitted and filed';. staff report dated May 11,.1976 from the Planning Department to the Planning Commission,,submitted.and filed. Community Development and Services:Coordinator.F-rank Gray explained the proposed subdivision is comprised of 73 lots.. The Planning Commission has reviewed the tentative.subdivision map.and: has p aced,25, conditions on it: The 25th condition was that the City Engineer and Fire Chief review the revised map befote� being brought.b.efore the City Council. This has been done and found to acceptable. Mr. Gray explained the parkway for the proposed subdivision is to be,,a linear parkway for pedestrian, equestrian and non - vehicular access. Because of some of the vandalism encountere.d.in other parks in subdivisions, an endeavor was:made to avoid outside access to the park., The cul- de- sacs-had been extended to border the. parkway so.ample public access - through the subdivision would be provided. With.the exception of the.parkway, the subdivision is a standard, single - family subdivision. There are some specific findings which the Council has to make on the subdivision. . Mr. Gray then proceeded to read the eight findings to be made a matter of record: 1. That the proposed subdivision, as revised, together with provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan. 2. That the.proposed subdivision,..as revised, is compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in said General Plan. 3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed...... 4. That.the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. 5. That the design.of the Subdivision, as revised, and the proposed improvements therefor will not cause.substantial environmental damage, and no substantial or avoidable.injury will occur to fish or wildlife or their habitat. 6. That-the design of the.Subdivision, as revised, and the type of improvements will not cause serious public health problems. 7. That the design of the Subdivision, as revised, and the type of improvements proposed will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for . access through or use of property within the proposed Subdivision. 8. That the discharge of waste from the proposed Subdivision, as revised, into the existing community sewer system will not result in violation of the existing require - ments prescribed-by-the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Mr. Gray advised the Council these are the eight findings the Council must.make:.in a positive manner in'order to approve this subdivision. Mayor Putnam asked if, in the judgment of the staff, the findings . are met. Mr. Gray responded - by.stating Items 1 through 7 are net clearly by the subdivision. With reference to finding #8, the waste discharge. provision, it is assumed the .City. is not violating,water quality standards since a notice of violation has not been issued to the City from the.Regional Water Quality Control Board. It is known, however, the standards as set forth by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, have not been met and cannot be met in the near future. cy June 21, 1976 APPROVE REVISED City Manager Robert Meyer also stated that under the pro TENTATIVE MAP visions of the Federal Grant which the City received to WESTRIDGE.SUBDIVISION build the Water Pollution Control Facilities, the City must UNITS 3 AND 4 assume the responsibility of accepting the sewage from this RES 47435 NCS ', subdivision. City Attorney Matt Hudson stated so long as (Continued) there is not a cease and desist order outstanding against the City, this finding can. made. Mr. Gray also stated he would like to clarify one of the conditions of Exhibit. "B" to Planning Commission Resolution No. 15 -76. Condition No. 11, which states the final grading plan shall indicate clearly on all lots that the minimum offset from the breakpoint of the slope to property line shall be two feet. Mr. Gray advised the developer and the Chief Building Inspector have gone over the Uniform Building Code and there is a provision for exceptions in certain cases. The developer will be submitting a certified soils engineer's report from a qualified engineer in- dicating the breakpoint could go'up to one foot. Councilman Brunner asked for some clarification on Condition No. 22, which related to the - proposed park area, and how it would be financed. Mr. Gray indicated the Planning Commission's recommendation was for the developer to develop the park, along with the subdivision, as it would be more economically feasible. The payment for the development.could be a'credit against the Park Development Fund. Fees, or a direct payment from the Park Development Fund for the actual cost. Mr. Gray stated the Planning Commission realized this was a financial decision which the City Council would have'to reach- -their condition was merely a recommendation. Mr.- Phillip Trowbridge,. Vice- President of Debra Homes, Inc., then spoke to the City Council. Their firm had thoroughly discussed the matter with the Planning Com- mission.- He was of the opinion the Planning Commission's consideration, under the original plan, was for the developer to provide a linear parkway in addition to the extensive . street improvements; including "I" Street.' The developer had agreed, at that time, to provide a plan for the park. Mr. Trowbridge indicated the Westridge Subdivision Development would generate approximately $60,000 for the Park Develop- ment Fund. He felt the improvements in the park should come from this fund. The linear parkway was a commitment made by them-when they had :the property zoned. They would provide a plan to -fit in with the drainage pattern of the area, but it was their feeling any additional improvements should be the responsibility of the. City. Councilman Harberson questioned whether or not their plan would include grading and Mr-. Trowbridge indicated they.would do the grading and plant some type of Rye grass, as previously done; however, Mr. Gray reminded Mr. Trowbridge the City had seeded the parkway and put in the paths using Park Development Fund money. The developer did the grading and provided some.of the trees. Mr. Gray stated he believed the;'Council had "the power the require the full development of the park by the. developer. Vice Mayor. Mattei stated he felt requests from the residents in the area would be made in the future for activity -type equipment to be placed in the park. During the ensuing 'discussion, it was pointed out that McNear Park, which is a complete activity . type park, is not-too far. away. In addition, the site at Grant School would probably be developed in cooperation with the School District to provide,an activity -type park at this location. City Manager Robert'Meyer stated at the time of the Council's consideration of the final subdivision map, these matters could be more specifically defined. City Attorney Matt Hudson also stated there may be some problems in the bidding area. This would not hinder the adoption of the tentative map, but it would be a matter he would.want to research before the final map was approved by the City Council. Councilman Brunner indicated he would like to'have some restrictions placed on the fencing standards to improve the appearance and durability of fences being built for subdivisions. At the conclusion of, the discussion, Resolution 47435 N.C.S.'approving the revised tentative subdivision map of Westridge Subdivision Units 3 - and 4, was introduced by Councilman Hilligoss, seconded by Councilman Brunner,.and approved by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. 310 June 21, 1976. EXTEND COM ..'­Community Development and Services Coordinator- Frank Gray DATE- -SIGN ORDINANCE `.advised the Council this matter had been referred'to the ORD 91217 NCS Planning Commission for their consideration. The Planning t Commission reviewed the Code, the Sign Ordinance, and the Zoning Ordinance, and reached the conclusion some correc- tions needed to be made to bring the three documents into conformity. The Planning , Commission was concerned about the extension of time for the amortization of the signs.. Their're.commendation is to. extend the time.for conformance only to January 17, 1.977. They felt it was justified once,.but only once,. and no further exten sions should be granted. Mr. Gray stated the Planning Commission also recommended, in .order to aid the property owners and aid in the efficient settling of the conflicts of the Code, a special task force be set up. The task force suggested would be composed of seven members, selecting one person from each of the following groups: The Planning Commission, the City Council, the Planning Department staff, business community.at large, a person engaged full time in the business of design- ing, placing or making signs or outdoor advertising structures, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and one member from the community at large not engaged in any business venture.to . represent the interests of consumers in general.. Councilman BrunnOr`objected to the make -up of the task force committee stating'he felt persons engaged in the sign business and the Chamber of Commerce could not help but b'e biased. He strongly urged the City adopt a good Sign Ordinance•and then enforce it. Mr. Gray stated it was the intention'to get a group'of people together who'were interested in all the aspects of the amortization program, including the.people responsible for placing and moving the signs, and the sign users, in addition to the regulatory bodies. This committee would not have any. judicial power. The .City Attorney and Community Development an,d Services Coordinator reviewed the substance'of ordinance before the Council tonight, and the to be made prior to its adoption scheduled for July 6, 1976. Further.di.scussion was then held'on the set -up for the Committee to 'review the Sign Ordinance,,. the ,Zoni'ng Ordinance, and the Code. Mr. .Gray stated a group had ad= dressed some Business members of the Chamber of Commerce today. It was a lobby group called the Sign Council._. Representatives from the City were not in= vited to the meeting. The group advised the merchants the Sign Ordinance is the law of the City, it is a reasonable law, and they should abide by it. Mr. Fred Schram,, Manager of the Greater. 'Petaluma Area Chainb'er of Comm`erce', 'stated he asked the group if someone from the City should be present, but the indication he received was. the meeting was an informational one for the merchants and it was not necessary to have'City representation. He was interested to learn''the 'group advised the merchants the dilemma they found themselves in was more or less their own making. The merchants were advised it would be necessary to maintain some type of conformity in the community and to abate the.old, dilapidated signs. No action was taken on establishing the task force as suggested by the Planning Commission. Some discussion was held to form a committee, as had previously, consisting of a member of the Planning Commission members from the City Council, the City staff, the City Attorney, and possibly the City Manager., to meet with the various groups and try to resolve some of the problems created.by the conflict in the various ordinances and codes. At the conclusion of the discussion, Ordinance 91217 N.C.S. amending Section 25 - 301 of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S. by changing time for abatement of certain signs and outdoor advertising was introduced by Vice -Mayor Mattei, seconded by Councilman H.arberson, and ordered published by 5 affirmative, l abstention and .1 absentee votes. Councilman abstained from voting. CALL FOR BI DS - City Engineer David Young reported to the City Council JULY 21, .197E regarding the need to call for bids to construct the �. OUTFACE DIFFUSER diffuser for the Water Pollution Control Facilti ° es: The RES 97436 NCS City's discharge requirements for sewage effluent into the 1 June 21, 1976 Fq CALL FOR BIDS -- Petaluma River calls for a 10 to 1 dissolution ratio. This JULY 21, 1976 requirement was placed on the City in 1974 by the Regional OUTFALL DIFFUSER Water Quality Control Board. About one year ago, CDM, Inc. RES. #7436 NCS representatives spoke to the City Council. At that time (Continued) the Council gave authorization for CDM to prepare the plans and specifications for the project. It has, however, taken approximately 12 months to get the permit from the U.S. ADOPT TEMPORARY Army Corps of Engineers to proceed. In the intervening 12 A PPROPRIATION months the State and the Environmental Protection Agency have certified the project and-it is grant fundable. The .requirement imposed by both the State and EPA to advertise the project for competitive bidding. Mr. Young said the schedule for the construction was-to open the bids on July 21st, receive the concurrence from the State, 30 to 60 day period to award the contract, and 90 calendar days for completion. There is a small amount of dredging required for the project. 1976. At the conclusion of the discussion, Resolution #7436 N.C.S. - approving plans and specifications and calling for bids for construction of outfall diffuser for Water Pollution Control Facilities was introduced by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Perry, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes and 1 abstention. Councilman Harberson abstained from voting because he has had some business transactions with CDM, Inc. AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO Resolution #17437 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to sign the F49 7 SIGN PERMIT- -CORPS permit, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, regarding work OF ENGINEERS required for diffuser construction (Water Pollution Control RES 47437 NCS Facilities).was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Perry., and adopted by 6 affirmative votes and I abstention. Councilman Harberson'abs;tained from voting for the same reason as on Resolution #7436 N.C.S. ADOPT TEMPORARY Ordinance 41218 N.C.S. making temporary appropriations for A PPROPRIATION current department expenses, chargable to the appropria- ORDINANCE -- FISCAL tions for the fiscal year 1976 -1977, to cover necessary / 7 YEAR 1976 -1977 expenses of various departments until the annual appro- 7� - 7 ORD.#1218 NCS priation is in force, was introducedjby Councilman Har- berson, seconded by Councilman Perry, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Effective date of ordinance, June 21, 1976. AMEND CODE TO PERMIT City Attorney Matt Hudson advised the existing ordinance CAMPING IN CERTAIN does not provide for any overnight camping in the City's CITY PARKS parks. The Recreation Department has set up a Day Camp ORD 41219 N.C.S. Program where young people, under the supervision of the Recreation Department, camp out.one night during the week. The program would violate the existing ordinance. Mr. Hudson asked to have the ordinance considered an emergency ordinance as the Recreation Department's program was to begin immediately. Ordinance #1219 N.C.S. amending Section 13.28.120 of the Petaluma Municipal Code to permit camping in certain City parks under limited circumstances and requiring a permit and fee therefor, was introduced by Councilman Hilligoss, seconded by Council- man Harberson, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Effective date of ordinance, June 21, 1976. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p:m. to an Executive . Session, and to June 28, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. I Mayor Attest:' City' Clerk