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" PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA.
j" OCTOBER 4, 1.976
REGULAR MEETING The regular "meeting of the Petaluma City Council was
called to order by.Mayor Helen Putnam at the hour of
7:30 "p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Cavanagh, Harberson *, Hilligoss,
Mattei, Perry *, and Mayor Putnam.
Absent:. Councilman Brunner.
*Councilman -Perry arrived at 7:35 p.m., Councilman
Harberson arrived at 7:40 p.m.
INVOCATION The Reverend Kenneth Ohrstrom of the First Baptist
Church, gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -The minutes of September 20, 1976, were approved as
mailed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A mo;tion..was made:by',Counclman Cavanagh, seconded by
Councilman Hilligoss,.to file the.ABC application, to
file the letter and adopt the resolutions on the Consent
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Calendar.. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #1
ABC- application for Food City, 210 Western Avenue, for
ABC APPLICATION=-
off -sale beer and wine, Joseph J. and Patricia A.
FOOD CITY _
Ghiggioli - person -to- person transfer (formerly Purity
Store) was ordered filed.
Agenda Item #2
Resolution #7534 N.C.S. accepting completion of work
ACCEPT COMPLETION— .
required in Tamar Subdivision.- Cambridge Square No. 5, F 6 . r7�
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
was adopted.
TAMAR SUBDIVISION'
RES #. 7'534 NC
Agenda "Item #3 . , .,-
Letter addressed to the City Council from residents on
Elm Drive thanking the Council for the installation of
stop signs was ordered filed.
Agenda Item #4
Resolution #7535 N.C.S. approving plans and specifica -_
APPROVE SPECIFI.
tions and calling for bids for one new 1976 Dual 10-
CATIONS --CALL FOR
Channel Transport Recorder - Reproducer (or .alternate) was
BIDS- -DUAL CHANNEL"
adopted:.
RECORDER
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RES #7535 NCS.
LETTER -- CHAMBER OF
City Manager Robert Meyer explained copies of the letter -
COMMERCE RE "D"
had been sent to each member of the Council, and the /
STREET EXTENSION
request was to have the City of Petaluma endorse the (/
action taken by the Marin Coast Chamber of Commerce to
have the 2.5 mile section just'west'of the Petaluma City
limits on "D" Street reconstructed.
Mr. Frederick K. Schram, Manager of. the
Petaluma Area Chamber of
Commerce,.spoke to the Council asking them to urge the
County Board of .Supervisors
to give the matter the earliest possible attention.
In the discussion which
followed, it was suggested a letter be forwarded to the
Sonoma County Board of
Supervisors and another alternative would be to contact
the Supervisor for the
District, Mr. George T. DeLong. Mr. Schram in-
dicated he had talked with Supervisor DeLong and was -asked by the Supervisor to
contact the County.Road.Department.
Mayor Putnam suggested a meeting be set up
with Supervisor DeLong
in attendance, as well 'as Sonoma County Public Works"
Director Don Head. After
the initial meeting, if "it was necessary to follow up
with a resolution, she
suggested the Council could take action at that time. �4
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October 4 1976
REQUEST FOR_FIN,ANCIAL .A letter dated September 1T; 1976; directed-to- City
�o . ASSISTANCE - =BOYS' Gouncil by Crews, Executive Director of the Petaluma
CLUB, INC. Boys' Club, Inc., was read by the City Clerk,. In addi
�. tion, a letter directed to the City Council dated September
=.27, 1976, by Greg: Garrison, - the Physical Director of the
Petaluma.Boys' Club, was 'read by,the;City Clerk. - Both
letters were ordered filed'.
Mr. Ernie Yates, President of the.:Board of Directors of the Petaluma Boys' Club,
was in attendance at the to- respond to questions from the City Council.
Mr. Yates explained the is experiencing financial difficulties and has
found themselves approximately $7,000•in arrears in their obligations. Because
of the United Way Fund Raising Drive during the months of September, October and
November,.the Boys' Club is unable to have their own fund - raising events. The
organization is funded.by United Way and..receives, $2,416 per month, Mr. Yates
stated their difficulty has arisen due to increased prices and some unforeseen
expenses.,
The letter directed to Council by Mr. Garrison urged the Council to finan-
cially assist.the,Boys''•Club in order.to retain the-services of
Freeman as Program Director. When questioned by the Council, Mr.. Yates in-
dicated their staff now is supplemented by two CETA employees; however, if they
were unable to raise the cash 'needed to continue,, it -would mean a reduction of
programs and services, as well as-.a reduction. in the staff.
Mayor Putnam'suggested•since there was another item on the Agenda relating to
_ youth groups, any action on this matter -be deferred until that time..
DESIGNATE PETALUMA A letter dated September 16, 1976, directed to the City
BICENTENNAL SOLAR Council from Kenneth J. Colin, Chairman, Petaluma U.S.
HOME ;' Bicentennial Committee, was read by the City Clerk and
ordered filed."
Mr. Colin was present in the audience'and introduced Mr. Herbert Wright of 1712
Alhambra Court who.had in the -past year converted his .home to use solar energy
as a means y p resolution of heating and air conditioning. Mr. Coln''s request was to have the
nial Solar�Home ' May or or g Putnam g directed the ht Home 'as the "Petaluma Bicenten- .
City Attorney to prepare a resolu-
tion to be adopted by.the City Council-at the adjourned meeting October
1976.
SONOMA COUNTY LAFCO -= A dated September 21 1976, directed to th'e 'City
SPECIAL'DISTRICTS:' • Council by Mr. David A. Dorfman., Executive Officer of
REPRESENTATION the _So'noma County LAFCO was not read by the City'Coun-
cil as each member had received a - copy, but -was ordered
filed.
Mayor Putnam, one of the two'.members on the Local Agency Formation Commission
representing cities in the County, explained the structure. of the- .Commission:
. are five .
two are supervisors appointed by the'
At the present time there
Board of Supervisors•, two are members'of. city governments appointed by the
cities. The fifth member on the Board, -or the public member, is selected by the
other four members,. Whenever a vote - is taken, the Supervisors always vote*
whether the.matter -is in their distirct or not, but the law states if an issue
before the Commission relates to the city of one of .the city members, that
member must step down, and the alternate must vote. The Supervisors have one
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alternate;•.howeyer, he.is always there in the event one of the Supervisors is
absent. The five members of the Local Agency Formation. Commission felt even
though the' structure was not,perfect, it is working. The addition of two
special representatives from'districts within the County did not meet with
favorable reaction from the Commission.: Mayor Putnam asked for comments from
the Council regarding the matter, so she could report back to Local Agency
Formation Commission.Meeting on October 7. . She also indicated she would appre-
ciate City representation at-the-meeting, as.she was certain the Special Districts
would be. well -'represented.-
October 4, 1976
SONOMA COUNTY- LAFCO-- A motion was made by.Councilman Mattei, seconded by
SPECIAL DISTRICTS`' ; Councilman'Cavanagh, to have the Sonoma County Local
REPRESENTATION Agency Formation Commission continue in present .
(Continued) manner with five members. The motion carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZE GRADING -- 'A letter..'directed to the -City Council dated September
PARK PLACE 29, 1976, by Mr. Jon' D. Joslyn of Qantas Development �694
SUBDIVISION Corporation, was read by the City Clerk and ordered
RES #7536 NCS filed.
Assistant City Engineer Thomas Hargis advised the Council
the engineer for the development submitted revised
grading - plans to the Engineering Department on Friday, October 1. There are
some minor problems with the plans; however, Mr. Hargis stated they are quite
close to what they should be in the final stages.. Mayor Putnam questioned
whether the request was in order.for the developer to take advantage of the_
weather. Mr. Hargs.stated the developer'would like to get the lots graded and
this would give them an,advantage in the construction season to underground the'
utilities and -build the public.improvements.,
The question was raised whether or not.the matter,could not be held over until
the 12th when:the plans been,firmly'approved. City'Attorney Matthew Hudson
stated the request by Qantas Development-was to go ahead with rough grading
before any improvement plans are approved. The.approval would come at the final
map stage and the Council.is nowhere near making a decision on this action. In
this instance, the developer would be taking the risk, as everything would be
contingent upon the rough grading meeting the specifications in the final im-
provement plans.
Mr. Jon Joslyn, representing Qantas Development Corporation, was present in the
- audience and said they would -accept.'the October 12 date; however, they would
like to make a,..,contract'with the grading firm. He felt the minor changes could
be worked out -no later than Wednesday, October 6.
After a brief discussion,, it was felt the Planning, Building and Engineering
Departments would':h:ave sufficient control over the matter to permit the developer
to go ahead with the rough•grading, and Resolution #7536 N.C.S. authorizing the
grading ..of Park'Place`Subdiv,ision and authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement
therefore, was introduced by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Perry,
and adopted by 5 affirmative, l negative,.and 1 absentee votes. Councilman
Hilligoss voted "no ".
MOTION TO_.CHANGE A_.motion" was made by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by
AGENDA ORDER Councilman Perry; to move•Agenda Item #24, relating to
the modification of the General Development Plan for
' Park. Place Subdivision Planned Community District, and.
modify the development schedule, to this.place on the Agenda. Motion carried by
4 affirmative,. 2. negative, and l absentee votes. Councilman Haiberson and
Mattei voted "no ".
MODIFY DEVELOPMENT. Planning Director Ronald Hall reviewed the proposed
& SCHEDULE PLANS FOR .`P.C.D: General Plan for Park.Place Subdivision approved
PARK PLACE by the City Council -March 2, 1976. By means of the -wall 6 ?4
SUBDIVISION projector and anoverlay, he indicated to the Council the
RES X67537 NCS requested revisal t_o that plan, which proposes a larger
area for multi - family construction in Phase III. The
.revision would provide a roadway for pedestrian and
vehicular traffic from McDowell Blvd. through to Maria Drive. Mr. Jon Joslyn
;. indicated 100 units would -be built:in Phase I and 80 units in Phase II. The
total number of units propgsed for entire development is 636 units.
A general discussion- .was:held regarding the extra area created on the revision
for- multi- family units -in Phase III. It was pointed out this is the area
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October 4, 1976
MODIFY DEVELOPMENT
.proposed for:'. the, new hospital site, and a question was
& SCHEDULE PLANS FOR
6'.raised'by Councilman Matiei.if the hospital did not
PARK _PLACE
build on. the site., would this , ent -ir-e area be filled with ,
SUBDIVISION
- multi- family units. Planning Director Ronald Hall'
RES #7537 NCS
stated the -City has control over the number of units by
(Continued)
the allotment process. It was further pointed out,
allotments have only been awarded for Phase I and Phase -
II. The units for Phase III have -not yet been awarded ..
to Qantas Development Company.._
At the conclusion'of
the.discussion, Resolution #7537 N.C.S. modifying the
approved General Development.Plan
for Park Place. Subdivision was - introduced by
Councilman'
seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted by 6 affir-
mative.and.1 absentee'vo.tes.;.,
AMEND RESOLUTION •
In order' to .clarify the conditions of ,the 'Tentative Map
47475 NCS- -PARK
and designate the' street .connection °for vehicular "and
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r` PLACE
SUBDIVISION
pedestrian "traffic'from,,Unit 1, which'fronts'on North:
NEW STREET PATTERN)
, McDowell Blvd., to Maria Drive through' the Planned
RES #7537A NCS
Community Development Resolution J75`3.7A N;. .
Resolution 47475 N.C:S. regarding tentative subdivision
- map for Park Place Subdivision Unit I was introduced by .:
Councilman Harberson,'seconded by. Councilman Perry, and.
adopted by`6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
CLAIMS & BILLS ''.
Resolution #7538.N_.C.S. approving claims and bills 4429
RES #7538 NCS' - ..
to #620 inclusive;.General City; and, #80, to 498,
inclusive, Water, was :introduced by Councilman Perry,
seconded Councilman - Mattei, and adopted by 6 affir-
mative and 1 absentee.votes..
RECESS
Mayor Putnam_'declared a recess at 9:12 p.m., and the
Council reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
BUS TICKETS
Finance.Director John Scharer advised the Council'he had_.
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PROMOTIONALEVENT
.been requested to provide special rates for a..period
time when-the Circus.Vargas - would be in Petaluma. Buses
would run on their normal schedule and service would not
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be provided on ,Sunday; The circus will. be: in. towii'October,l6 through,20. The
cost for"the tickets
would'be, $.15.. Some 'question was•raised regarding a prior.
proposal to -sell tickets by books,. which would cost $..18o Mr. Scharer indicated
there 11SUa is, som residual. effect by using the buses for.prbmot16nal events
as ridership tends to increase.
Councilman Harberson,indicated.
since various requests are .being'brobight before
the Council for special bus rates,'such as for the Heritage Homes 'Tours. =.the
initial promoton:whe,n the buses began in May other requests which may be
forthcoming, he felt
there was a need give some thought to a public service
commission.:
There was-no-',`further
discussion on the 'matter, and by motion of Councilman
Mattei, seconded by
Councilman.Harberson,, approval was given for the sale of bus
tickets to promote this event from October 16 to 20. Motion carried unanimously.
NAMES FOR BUSES --
A report, dated Oc ober 4-.from. the City Manager to - the
CAL STATE SONOMA
City Council giving the name's of various historical -
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o ROUTE
steamers, a clipper.,, -and schooner had been submitted
...to the.-City Council..... Mr. Meyer advised in order. -:to
have the buses delivered on schedule, he had contacted
Ize,
October 4, 1976
NAMES FOR BUSES -.
Mayor Putnam and.one of the buses would be: named "Traveler".
CAL STATE.SONOMA
Mr. Meyer reviewed the history of some of the vessels
ROUTE
and asked the Council to select - two additional names for
(Continued)
the three buses to be put in service to Sonoma State
College. The names "The. Fearless" and "Sonoma" were
selected by the Council. Mayor.Putnam made a motion to
assign these. names to the buses, the motion was seconded
by Councilman Harberson, and unanimously adopted.
PROGRESS REPORT.ON
A memorandum.dated 1, 1976, to the City Manager
SIGN PROGRAM
from Planning Director Ronald F. Hall, outlining a
schedule to meet the January 17, 1977 enforcement
deadline on' the Sgn_9batement Program, had been pre-
sented to members- of,the City Council and is on file
with the.City Clerk..
City Manager Robert Meyer asked the Council if they had suggestions for revision
of the schedule or any
suggestions regarding the Sign Enforcement Program to
please contact the Planning Department. Councilman Cavanagh- requested a copy of
the form letter which was sent-to the different people be provided the members
of the City Council. 'Mr. Hall indicated he would send copies to them.
LETTER FROM DEPARTMENT
Manager Robert Meyer referred to a letter dated
OF NAVIGATION & OCEAN
. September 29 from the Department of Navigation and V617
DEVELOPMENT —Ocean Development, commenting on the four actions the
Council had taken regarding the proposed Marina Project.
In their letter, the Director, Marty Mercado, suggested
the City of Petaluma delay action on the Marina for one year until the environ-
mental were resolved and to determine:'whether the Corps of Engineers
would participate in the project. Mr. Meyer indicated it might be well for
members of the - Council to plan their propose& trip to Sacramento to talk with
the staff at the Departmeint7of'Navigation and Ocean Development, as well as the
'Fish and Game people: A copy of the letter is on file with the City Clerk.
Councilman Harberson indicated he.would be in the Sacramento area on Tuesday,.
October 5, and May"
ay or asked Frank the Community Development and
Services Coordinator, to try °to.set:up.a.meeting for 3 in the afternoon for
Councilman Harberson, Gouncilman and her to attend.
City.Manager also:advised.the Council he had raised a question
regarding the vote cast by- Councilman Hilligoss at the meeting of.September 27-
regarding the_Marina Project. Prior to.September 27, Councilman Hilligoss had
abstained from voting on the matter. Mi. Meyer indicated he.-had consulted with
the I City Attorney and had:received:an opinion from him that Councilman Hilli-
goss' vote on September - 27, 1976 was a vote.
Councilman Harberson raised the ,question, in view of the letter from DNOD, would
it be possible to stop „the action taken on September 27. He felt the City.
should not-,expend - more money until some"answer forthcoming from the Corps
of Engineers 'on the 107.Program. The matter of the m
contract with the fir of
Dames and Moore was also discussed. City Attorney Matthew Hudson advised in the
case of a contract, as a general rule, action can be rescinded at any time
before the 'contract has actually been signed. City'Manager. Robert Meyer in
dicated Mr. Noble has been advised not to proceed with any further engineering
work until the matter has.been:clarified.
.City Attorney'Matthew Hudson stated it would be possible for the Council to
rescind their actions of September 27, in view of the change of circumstances.
Mr. Gray advised he and Mr.'Meyer had with Mr. Sato and Mr. Matsueda of
DNOD and Mr. Gray's.recommendation:was.to'proceed with the application for the
107 Program Grant, and to complete the..Environmental Impact:Report, but not to
proceed with the engineering through the firm of Dames and Moore until some
answers had been received from the�Department of.Navigation: and Ocean Develop-
ment. Mr. Gray further stated he felt.it to have some political
"interaction taken.
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October '4, 1976
SCHEDULE OF'MEET.INGS ~ 'City Manager`Robert Meyer brought to the Council''s
attention two meetings which had been. scheduled for
October 6: One was -the Russian River Service Area .
Study.
The second is the workshop to be conducted by the Association, of Bay ,
Area Governments At Kenilworth Junior High School', October 6, - at 7';:30 p.m. Mr.
Gray stated this was the beginning `of the 208. and an opportunity for
cities to participate.:., He stated the program would -have great impact on environ-
mental planning the Area as it will set the..standards and means of achiev
ing.those standards for air, water and waste in the Bay Area,.
701 GRANT PROGRAM Community Development and . Services Coordinator Frank
Gray stated some time ago they had reported to the
Council on the_701.Grant. Program.offered to Sonoma
County for.intergovernmental approaches .and f.r fige area development, which -the
County was undo le.:to,.:proceed with because of difficulty in.P,.lanning matters.
The County - authorities 'felt they :coiild:not.support.the program at this -time
until they had completed their:General.Plan hearings.. Since County : suppori was
not available, the City staff.,decided not to.proceed the grant application.
However, the State has 'become very interested in the City's triple -use plan for ,
wastewater utilization. The'Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento has
suggested these could be put aside forrthe City of to study the
effects of a wastewater- reclamation plan to _achieve the goals in the.Ci'ty's
General Plan and Environmental Design Plan.. Gray indicated there would be
approximately $25,000'available for.the.study.if_ the Council would.wish to
approve proceeding with the Grant application.
There was some-question as to.whether or not this.was a" matter of new business,
;. and City Manager Robert Meyer indicated':if the Council wished-to proceed, it._
Ts . could. be brought back to them at= the Meeting of October 12. Mr. Gray .
indicated he would -have An out - the.pr.oposai ready for.the Council's
consideration"at•that meeting.
TEEN - ACTION PROGRAM Councilman Hilligoss. reported she and Recreation Dired-
tor.Jim Raymond`'had met with members of the Teen Action
Group. and'John Allison to discuss the proposed program.
\ I Councilman Hi:lligoss; then reviewed the memorandum dated September,22 1976, l
V directed.to -the City Manager-by Recreation Director Jim.Raymond-. A copy.of the
report is on .file with the.. City Clerke'.
Mr., Jim Raymond reported the Council had..grarited $1,300:in the ,,1976= -77. budget
for Teen Programs.` This money had - been scheduled for.open;gym and special movie -
p rograms which.have• already been' instituted. If,the Teen Action Program which.
would cost approximately $738 is started,:his,.department'.would need'•additional
funds. Councilman H.11igoss suggested.:,the matter : should . be . taken •b"ack to the
Recreation Commission-for their comments: She also stated she would want to
meet with the ..Petalumd'People Services to determine if.they have,plans
for a drop -in center-for teens. Mayor Putnam :suggested the matter be.s.cheduled
for the Recreation, Music.and'Parks Commission Meeting of_October 13.-
A general discussion then followed regarding the request made earlier in. the
evening by the Boys'' Club, Inc., for a grant:.of.$7,000, and how that would
relate to co- sponsoring the Teen. Action group through the Recreation Department.
It was further brought, out that there are many requests for funds from various
groups' in the City and Councilman Mattei felt they should all be fully analyzed
and some decision•made.on these requests. " ..
City..Attorney Mat hew'Hudson asked.the Council to defer the matter until he has
an opportunity'to analyze the situation "and write an opinion. `There were two
different factors involveds one, a.program.which would be co- sponsored by the
City of-,Petaluma; and the.`other., a' private "group which is incorporated and
supported. -by United Way funds. No action was taken on the matter.
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END WATER RATIONING A memorandum.dated. October.l, 1976 to the City,Manager FOR 1976 by Thomas Wilson,Director of Water Utility Operations, - F10]
RES #7539 NCS recommended.the .Council declare the water shortage
emergency no longer exists.
Resolution 47539 N.C.S. determining that a water shortage emergency no longer
exists, and declaring an end to water rationing in the City of Petaluma for 1976,
was int- roduced by Councilman Perry,'seconded'by Councilman Mattei, and adopted by
6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes.
DECLARE FORFEIT Assistant City Engineer Thomas Hargis reported the
FOg OF BID -- WHEELCHA IR contract for the Wheelchair Ramp Project had been
RAMP PROJECT 94.01 awarded.to John-H. Thomas and Son on-August 14, 1976.
RES 47540 NCS The firm has not returned the contract - document and the
action before•the Council tonight is to declare a for-
fei't of the low bid., Councilman Cavanagh .questioned
whether the City would have a recourse-in this matter, and City Attorney Matthew
Hudson - advised the City retains a bid bond in the amount of 10 %, which would be
approximately $2. In response to the.Council's question whether.or not it
would-be necessary to go -out to bid again or could the contract be awarded to
the next..lowest Mr. Hargis stated the second lowest bidder had been -
contacted; however, he's already working in Southern Calfiornia, and would not
be able to'work on this project. Mr. Hargis further stated the problem now is
it is so late in the season; and if construction started, it would interfere
with.the holiday shopping season in the downtown area.
Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray suggested the matter
go out to bid time after the first of January, 1977.
Upon conclusion of the discussion, Resolution 47540 N.C.S. declaring forfeit of
low bid for wheelchair ramps and calling bid bond (Project'940.1) was introduced
by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded.by Councilman Perry, and adopted by 6 affir-
mative and 1 absentee votes:
D E N Y A _ by Man
Panning Director Ronald Hall reviewed the proposal
Planning X19 r7
, uel Pacheco of S & M•Construction Com =.
S & M CONSTRUCTION pang to construct a private street to serve two lots at
COMPANY 765 Cherry Street. Planning .Department staff report to
RES 467541 NCS 'the - Planning Commission, submitted and filed; - excerpts'
from-the Planning Commission meeting of September 21,
1976, submitted and filed; and Planning- Commission
Resolution No. 22 -76, adopted September 21, 1976, sub
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mitred and filed.-
Mr..Hall stated the:Planning.staff and the Planning Commission.has recommended
approval of, the 20 =fo.ot travel lane within the 25"foot "right=of -way. The approxi-
mate. `length, of the be 250 feet.
At the conclusion of the staff report and Mr. Hall's presentation, Councilman
Mattei. expressed concern the.,fact.that no. provision had been made for fire -
equipment on this private street, whereas on the request made by Dr. Larry
Jonas, one of the conditions for approval of that - parcel map was'to provide a
turnaround or cul -de -sac to serve two parcels: He further stated he felt if
this street is extended, the Council will be faced with the same problem-as on
Halsey Avenue..
City Manager Robert Meyer questioned since this is an R -1- 6,500 zone, how many
homes could eventually be built on this street. Mr. Hall responded he felt the.
lots would remain as.they. are now and could foresee no future lot
Mayor asked Councilman Harberson, - the Council's representative on the
Planning Commission, to-review for the Council the Planning Commission's feeling
on the situation. Councilman Harberson stated the-Commission was pleased
something was finally going to be.done on Cherry Street, as the developer would
be required to provide approximately 300 feet of public improvements.. The
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DENY APPROVAL- 7,i.; - .Planning Commission also required the 25=foot easement.
PRIVATE STREET; -for the.. roadway °and•the public; utilities. When asked by
S & M CONSTRUCTION Mayor'Putnam if there could be a;.solution to the problem,
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COMPANY - "Planning Director Ronald - Hall stated., if the Council so
RES. #7541, NCS desired, the approval for the street could be_cont nued
(Continued) = and the : requi - cement of,a:bulb..area at- the.end of the
-street: be placed. 'as.. a condition of _approval.. Councilman
'rMattestated' he•did not .object to „the proposal, per se;
however, he did feel the Council should be consistent in-their actions. Since
the.requirement was placed on Dr. Jonas! parcel map at the end of Halsey Avenue„
some.requrement should also be placed on this proposal for emergency vehicles.
Mn Manuel Pacheco, the::devel not present at the meeting, nor was Fire
Chief`Joseph Ellwood.': In biew`'of this fact, a suggestion was made to. continue
the matter:
- It was the consensus, of ,the ' -Council,,., however,., to vote on the resoltition.
Resolution #7541 approving private street (S-&'M Construction Company
765 Cherry Street') was introduced' by'Councilman Harber ,son,'seconded- b:y,Council
man Perry; and defeated by 1 affirmative,, 5 negative,. and l• :absent:ee votes'.
Councilinen Cavanagh, Hi ligoss; Mattei, Perry,, -and .Mayor. Putnam voted "no ". .
DENY APPROVAL Res'oluti'on 17 N.C.S.,• approving private street (S & M
PRIVATE STREET, Construction - -Company-," 765• Cherry. Street',) subject to
S & M CONSTRUCTION approval of the Fire Chief, was introduced by Councilman
\ COMPANY r Hilligoss”, seconded by' Councilman Perry, and defeated by
RE$ x{7542 NOS 3 affirmative, 3'-negative, and 1 absentee votes': Council-
men Cavanagh., Harberson, and Mattei voted "no ".
Some discussion was held on the Council could again act on this prop,o.sal.if
they wished - .to -d'o so Mr., -Hudson stated it would: be possible for the Council .to
reconsider the issue at this meeting, or the .following week. .-
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APPROVE TENTATIVE Y "Planri ng'Director Ronald'Ha11 reviewed, the • proposal for
o� • MAP -= HOLIDAY VIEW the 15 - lot 'subdivision ..in ,the - vicinity- of West Street,
ESTATES.`SUBD.IVISION Schuman Lane, between Paula Lane arid'Larch Drive, and
RES �f'7543 , NCS Mr:.:'Ha- stated. =the saaff :had expressed some concern -
regarding - he -derisity of! the proposed subdivision. The
and .has an-, average slope of-about 14 %, and 10,000 sq.
f t , 'build ng - sites require ' a : constderable -. -, of ',grading. Mr. Hall also.
stated:two- owners ori'Lar;ch Drive :cu rrently:.experience prob_lems,with•
run -off due to natural They`:expressed•:.additional concern at. the
Planning:- .Gommission of September 21„ ,but , the engineer, for the project
... -_
Jon.: Anderson. of. MacKay. -and Somps,';indi'cated at•.the Planning - Commiss on meet ng
the mprovements ' wll make the problems `less'severe 'for 'the property
owners.
City'Manager Robert Meyer stated he had'been in attendance at the Planning•
Commission meeting and the neighbors seemed•tb'have been satisfied. Councilman
- Harberson,, the;. Council 's: representative.'to. the Planning. Commission, indicated
t here. had'been.a great deal of .discussion on the matter at the Planning Commis
aion level - and the property owners .'wer-e in agreement. _
Planning Commission Resolution`No,. 23--76, adopted by the Commission September
.,.,,.— i— .,f r},o Plnn»ino rnmm cci'nn, .TnPPfin4 of
413.
October 4, 1976
ABOLISH CRIME Police Chief Robert Murphy reviewed the memorandum dated
PREVENTION SPECIALIST Septeiriber 16, 1976; directed by him to the .City Manager,
CLASSIFICATION a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk. '
RES 47544 NCS -. Murphy stated in the three; -year program which is to end C9_.�.
October 30, 1976, the last 13 months have proven to be
the most, significant part of the grant. Training had
been.given, homes were.inspected; commercial businesses had been inspected, and
planning sites had.been reviewed. He stated in the total process, the Police
Department had a..great deal of interchange with the community. It was his
recommendation to discontinue the position of Crime Prevention Specialist at the
conclusion of the grant October 30, 1976, and transfer the training to all
Police Officers in the field.. Chief Murphy commended'Christ ne Bender for her
work, in the.program in the capacity of Crime Prevention Specialist. Chief
Murphy stated since funds had been allocated in the 1976 -77 fiscal year budget'
to either continue -the CPS position or hire an additional Police Officer, his
recommendation would be to.hir_e a Police Officer. He further stated.all of the
equipment, with the exception of -the car, radio and typewriter, which had been
provided under the grant; would be retained by the Petaluma Police Department.
Resolution #7544 N.C.S. abolishing position classification of Crime Prevention
Specialist was introduced by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Perry,
and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes.'
A motion was made by Councilman.Harberson, seconded by Councilman Mattei, to
authorize using the allocated funds to an additional Police Officer.
Motion carried unanimously..
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK -- A memorandum dated.September 28, 1976, directed to the
CHERRY VALLEY - AREA City Manager by Recreation Director Jim Raymond, sub- V4 /
mitted and filed. The memorandum.forwarded to the City
Council and'City Manager by Vincent Mamone, Chairman of
the Recreation, Music and Parks Commission, dated Septem-
bet 30', 1976, submitted and filed.
Recreation Director Jim Raymond stated the-Recreation, Music and Parks Commis-
: Sion were. concerned regarding - development taking place in the Cherry Valley
area, and- that.a site-fora.-future-park may not be available as the land is
rapidly being: f filed` "in witiv single = family . units -and small. subdivisions. The
Commission st 1 retains °as:.its - f irst iority the development of; Lucchesi Park;
pr: .
however, they are,'ask rig- .`the. City Council 'to establish a need for land in the
Cherry Valley area in order for them.to review possible sites.
A motion was made by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss,
recommending establishing a need and looking into feasible sites for a neigh
borhood park -in the . Cherry Valley area. Motion carried unanimously.
TENNIS COURTS- A.memorandum.dated September,28 -,. 1976, directed to the ��
KENILWORTH JUNIOR- City Manager- by..the Recreation Director, submitted and
HIGH SCHOOL filed.
Mr. Raymond stated there are only two public tennis
courts the community, and the rest are on school property. The courts at the
Kenilworth Junior High School are in poor condition and need resurfacing. The
Recreation Commission had recommended, at its meeting of September 8, to have
.the City Council approach.the Petaluma School District to resurface.the courts
as a joint venture.
In the course of the:ensuing discussion, the question of the development of
Lucchesi Park was again raised. Councilman Mattei suggested if the City is to
spend funds for recreational,facilities, they be used'for development of
Lucchesi Park. Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray stated
in the application for Federal Local Employment Act funds, one quadrant of
Lucchesi Park had been- included - in. - the grant application for development, as
well as the improvement-of North Blvd. A discusssion was held regard-
- ing the funds in Account No. 940.7, Park Development Funds, and the City Manager
414;
October-.4, 1976
TENNIS COURTS- -,. indicated these funds had been-set aside for projects
KENILWORTH JUNIOR -which', had not _b : eefi completed. Funds.. could -be'*used for
''land acquisition; ;Councilman
HIGH SCHOOL or
-(Continued) Hilligoss, the Council s representative to the Recrea-
'
tion, MxIsic, d Parks s o k i n, indicated there was a
, . '
need:'for t6nnis:c6urts'ih town tennis is becoming a
very popular sport, and courts are in•great.,dem'andi It was the Commission's
feeling, in. order ying sur 'to..,provide.some.pla f ces., the rebuilding of the courts
_ 'a
at High be the least expensive way at the present
time.;
No action was. taken, on-..the matter.' .* Mayor* Putnam requested the s chools be con-
tactedi and the Council determined to ho ld t . he until il a - respo . nse-had been
received by the City on'the* application f or Federal Local Public Works-funds.
APPROVE OUTSIDE SEWER - Staff report dated September 20, regarding the
_CONNECTION--PAULH. appl -ication for outside sewer service, submitted' and
DANE, 1510 STREET filed.
RES 47545 NCS-
con was re
Some discussion held,' garding the applicant annex
ing this property to -the City as of approval
for -the..outside sewer connection. Community Development and'Services
nator Frank Gra y advised when this .application is. reviewed by LAFCO the Commis-
sio'n will probably 'require - the enti re are . a to - be'annexed; City Attorney Matthew
Hudson:advised one-of the conditions of the .. rd,�s . olution is the . applicant.-agrees
he will commence annexation proceedings As soon as it is legally possible.
Resolution #7545"N.' .. C.S..g.rant-ing the application of Paul H. Dane for one resi-
dential outside sewer connection.-a-t.1310. I Street, was introduced by Council -
man Perry, seconded by:Councilman.Mattei,_ and adopted by 6 affirmative and I
absentee �votes
..
RECESS Mayor Puinam'called a'recess at 11:45 p.m., and the
Council reconvened-at-11:50 p.m.
AUTHOR-IZE;PURCHASE- Ordinance'#1226,N.C.'S.:authorizing the purchase of real
19 HOWARD - STREET p 11 roperty,:at Street, PetAluma,-:a,t A price..of
CITY HALL COMPLEX 5 0 f or the future . of City. Hall complex was
EXPANSION
- adopted - by 6.affirnia*tiv.e:.and,.l.absentee votes,. -Ef f ec-_
-- NCS .:November 3, '1976.
ORD, #1226 tive date-of.ordinance
(SECOND READING) 'T
- AMEND CODE REBLUE "'Ordinance #1227..N.C.S. amending Chapter.11.48 of
CURB. 'MARKING Petaluma - Municipal Code .'(Stopping f or Loading or Un-
ORD 41221 NCS .�.loading),bq adding Section 11.48.085,regarding blue curb
(SECOND
READING)..`:"'.I.. marking for-,physi6ally persons,, was-Adopted
'
by 6 affirmative and. 1 absentee -vot es. Effective date
of ordinance November 3, 1976.
APPROVE PRIVATE This matter ha'd,been.held from the Council cil meeting of
STREET--EAOUTNTA September'20,.1 476.
800 BObEGA AVENUE
RES 4754:6 NCS_ Planning Director.Ronald Hall indicated development in
the Bodega Avenue area between Webster .Street and the,
`' 'limits is a regional issue which needs to be
resolved... 'The-matter.h.as beew,gi-ven,lengthy consideration by.both the Planning
Commission - and - the;. City Council. The circulation pattern in the. area still
remains , a problem. If..:the density,.is ,established at 40,.000 sq. ft. dwelling
unit.; - .it . may - be: possible 'Lo accommodate' . ' - streets;. however, the :density. of
10,000 sq. ft. - and 20 ft'. 'in-Accorad - nce with Plan 'T', which had been
Id' "bably.require a'new sewer line along .
considered by the City - .Council;. wou y
Bodega.Avehue and the,widening-of Bodega Avenue for safe access. Mr. Hall
expressed concern regarding dangerous multiple encroachments on Bodega;Avenue.�
1
1
1
415
" October -4, 1976
APPROVE PRIVATE 'He suggested two alternatives. One, to rezone, the area
STREET-- E'AQUINTA, 'to 40,000 sq. ft. and permit private'streets. The City -
800 BODEGA AVENUE + should then.continue to control easement locations and
RES #7546: NCS the placement of homes. He further suggested any future.
(Continued) proposal for a higher density should -be considered on
its own merit. His second proposal was to rezone the
area in accordance with Plan "F ", i.e., 20,000 sq. ft.
and 10,.000 sq. ft. lots. This rezoning would require public streets to provide
access to the rear sections of the property. In addition, Mr. Hall stated Plan
-- "F" would conform generally with- the,Environmental Design Plan and provide
density of 2.2 units per gross acre, or 177 units for the entire area.
Planning Commission.Resolution 18 -76, recommending approval of the private
street, and adopted by the Planning Commission on August 17, 1976, submitted and
filed.
A general - discussion was then held regarding revising the Bodega Avenue Area
Study.and bringing.back to the Council for consideration proposals to rezone the
area. When asked by Councilman Mattei why he recommended the 40,000 sq. - ft.
instead of 20i000.sq. ft,, Planning Director Ronald Hall stated the only reason
is because the City does-not have an ultimate decision of the.people in the
area.
Mayor Putnam asked what procedure would be necessary to get the matter back
before the City Council.and City Attorney Matthew Hudson advised the Council
would need to give direction to the'Planning Commission for its review.
On the issue.before them at this meeting regarding the private street, Mr.
Hudson stated by limiting the'lots in the.Eaquinta Subdivision to 40,000 sq.
ft., the Council "is not bound on the zoning in the entire area.
At the conclusion.of the discussion, Resolution #7546 N.C.S. approving private
street (Joseph- Eaquinta; 800 Bodega Avenue, A.P. #06- 470 - 09) was introduced by
Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted by 4 affir-
mative, 2 negative and.l absentee. votes. Councilmen Cavanagh and Mattei voted
"no ".' of the private street is contingent upon'the access -to only
three lots, none of which shall be smaller than 40,000 sq.* ft.
APPROVE TENTATIVE This matter was held from the September 20, 1976 Council
MAP- -CASA DE ARROYO meeting in order to determine whether a park was to be
UNIT'4�1 placed the subdivision . or - the City would accept in- FQ1
RES 47547 NCS lieu - fees for park development. The developer, Gary
Stokes, had met with Recreation Director Jim Raymond.
Mr. Raymond-indicated he preferred to have the in -lieu
fees rather than a park.area designated in either Unit #1 or #2 of the Casa de
Arroyo Subdivisions. Mr. Raymond indicated 126 units would:not create suffi-
cient revenue to build neighborhood park in the area, and there would also be,
the problem of maintenance for a park. There was some discussion regarding
development on the easterly side of Old Lakeville Highway; however, it was felt
this development would not-be in the near future. The Council concurred with
the acceptance of the in -lieu fees rather than park development in the area, and
Resolution #7547 N.C.S. approving tentative subdivision map of Casa de Arroyo
Unit #1 was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss,
and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes.
APPROVE TENTATIVE
MAP - -CASA DE ARROYO
UNIT 442
RES #7548 NCS
ALEXANDER J. McM_AHON `.
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE
RES 47549 NCS
Resolution 47548 N.C.S. approving tentative subdivision
map of Casa de Arroyo Unit #2 was introduced by Council -FK�/
man Perry, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted
by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes.
Resolution #7549 N.C.S. in memory of the Honorable
.Alexander J. McMahon, was introduced by Councilman
Mattei, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and adopted by
6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes.