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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 12/06/1976451 MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 6 1976 REGULAR_ MEETING The regular meeting of the Petaluma City Council was called to order by Mayor Helen Putnam at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Cavanagh, Harberson, Hilligoss *, Mattei, Perry, and Mayor Putnam. Absent: Vice -Mayor Brunner. *Councilman Hilligoss arrived at 7:37 p.m. INVOCATION Because of the absence of the Reverend Donald Moore, no invocation was given.. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the City Council meeting of November 15, 1976, were approved as mailed. CONSENT CALENDAR Before the adoption of the Consent Calendar, a brief discussion was held regarding Item #2, the resolution establishing holidays for the calendar year 1977. City Manager Robert Meyer stated the designated holidays, in most instances, coincide with those granted by the State. Veterans' Day will be observed November 11, 1977. The City has traditionally taken the day after Thanksgiving as a holiday which -also differs from the State's policy. Ten holidays are allocated for the calendar year 1977, whereas the State usually allows from 11 to 13. With reference to Agenda Item #3, Councilman Mattei stated he was very pleased with the project recently completed by Valley Engineers. The work had been handled in a very efficient and professional manner. City Engineer David Young was asked to express the Council's compliments to the firm on the project. A motion was made by the ABC applications carried unanimously. Agenda Item #1 ABC APPLICATION- - SALAD MILL Agenda Item #2 ESTABLISH HOLIDAYS CALENDAR YEAR 1977 RES #7582 NCS Agenda Item #3 ACCEPT COMPLETION - - WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS, WEST PETALUMA -- PROJECT NO. WD 1 -73 RES #7583 NCS Agenda Item #4 ACCEPT COMPLETION- - 1976 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM RES 47584 NCS Agenda Item #5 CALL FOR BIDS- -1977 1/2 -TON PICK -UP TRUCK RES 47585 NCS Agenda Item 446 CALL FOR BIDS- - 1977 FOUR -DOOR SEDAN RES 47586 NCS Councilman Mattei, seconded by.Councilman Perry, to file and adopt the resolutions on the Consent Calendar. Motion. ABC application, Salad Mill, 6 Petaluma Blvd. North, 8_ Jan and Michele Rosen, original on sale beer and wine, eating place, was approved. Resolution #7582 N.C.S. designating fixed date holidays for the employees of the City of Petaluma for the F37,5- calendar year 1977, was adopted. Resolution 47583 N.C.S. accepting completion of work on Water Main Improvements - West Petaluma, Project No. WD F(S Q C 1 -73, was adopted. l � •J Resolution 447584 N.C.S. accepting completion of work on 1976 Street F Resurfacing Program, Project No PW 1 -76 6 9 / ( was adopted. Resolution 447585 N.C.S. approving specifications and calling for bids January 12, 1977, for one new 1977 ��� heavy duty 1/2 -ton pick -up truck, was adopted. Resolution #7586 N.C.S. approving specifications and calling for bids for one intermediate size sedan, was�a adopted. 452 December 6, 1976 Resolution #7587 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to sign a public improvements agreement with Kenneth E. Carr (5 Joelle Heights) was adopted. AWARD CONTRACT-- Finance Director John Scharer reviewed the two bids jo� HEATING SYSTEM which had been opened November 11, 1976. One bid was ALTERATIONS -- POLICE from Chris's Plumbing and Heating in Santa Rosa, in the DEPT. &CITY HALL. amount of $12,187.54. The second bid was from Plumbing BASEMENT Services, Inc., Santa Rosa, in the amount of $14,525. RES #1588 NCS Mr. Scharer stated the bids exceeded the estimate by approximately $3,600. The consulting engineer, Ihsan H. Ali and Associates, wasr.: asked to respond to the reasons for the bids coming in over his estimate. This had been done in a letter dated December 2, 1976 from the consulting engineers, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk. The staff's recommendation was to accept the low bid from Chris's Plumbing and Heating. There was some discussion regarding updating the present boiler,, and Mr. Kelly indicated the boiler would probably serve for another 20 years.; however, there would be some additions necessary to bring it up to State Code. This would cost approximately $1,000. At the conclusion of the discussion, Resolution X67588 N.C.S. awarding the contract for heating system alterations, Police Department and City Hall base- ment, to Chris's Plumbing and Heating Company, Santa Rosa, California, in the amount of $12,157.54, was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh,, seconded by Councilman Perry, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. Public Works Superintendent Roy Kelly was asked to contact the contractor to determine if there could be some negotiation regarding leaving the equipment in the well at the Police Station to reduce the cost of the contract. AWARD CONTRACT-- Mr. Scharer reviewed the two bids received: one from 0 LIQUID SULFUR DIOXIDE Georgia Pacific and the other from Continental Chemical. �3 & LIQUID CHLORINE Georgia Pacific responded to both the liquid sulfur RES #7,589 NCS dioxide and the liquid chlorine requests, whereas Continental Chemical bid only on the chlorine. Georgia Pacific was the low bidder and the only bidder on the liquid sulfur dioxide. Mr. Scharer indicated the prices are the same as the previous year's contract. Resolution X67589 N.C.S. awarding contract for purchase of liquid sulfur dioxide and liquid chlorine to Georgia Pacific Corporation, Point Richmond, California, as per their quotation received. November 24, 1976, was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. LETTER- -ADOBE LIONS A letter.dated November 18, 1976, addressed to the l CLUB RE SENIOR Mayor and City Council from the Adobe Lions, Thomas V CITIZEN "S CENTER Scott, President, was read by the City Clerk and ordered filed. City Manager Robert Meyer commented he felt the.Adobe Lions Club was under the impression the funds received from the Department of Housing and Urban.Develop- ment could be used for a senior citizen's center. These funds, however, are intended for the acquisition of land on which a senior citizen's complex could be built. Agenda Item #7 Q � (� After a brief discussion, Mayor Putnam asked to have the minutes reflect the letter was read and the matter will be part of the continued discussion on the use of revenue sharing funds. AUTHORIZE ML IC IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT -- KENNETH E. CARR (5 JOELLE HEIGHTS) RES #7,587 NCS Resolution #7587 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to sign a public improvements agreement with Kenneth E. Carr (5 Joelle Heights) was adopted. AWARD CONTRACT-- Finance Director John Scharer reviewed the two bids jo� HEATING SYSTEM which had been opened November 11, 1976. One bid was ALTERATIONS -- POLICE from Chris's Plumbing and Heating in Santa Rosa, in the DEPT. &CITY HALL. amount of $12,187.54. The second bid was from Plumbing BASEMENT Services, Inc., Santa Rosa, in the amount of $14,525. RES #1588 NCS Mr. Scharer stated the bids exceeded the estimate by approximately $3,600. The consulting engineer, Ihsan H. Ali and Associates, wasr.: asked to respond to the reasons for the bids coming in over his estimate. This had been done in a letter dated December 2, 1976 from the consulting engineers, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk. The staff's recommendation was to accept the low bid from Chris's Plumbing and Heating. There was some discussion regarding updating the present boiler,, and Mr. Kelly indicated the boiler would probably serve for another 20 years.; however, there would be some additions necessary to bring it up to State Code. This would cost approximately $1,000. At the conclusion of the discussion, Resolution X67588 N.C.S. awarding the contract for heating system alterations, Police Department and City Hall base- ment, to Chris's Plumbing and Heating Company, Santa Rosa, California, in the amount of $12,157.54, was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh,, seconded by Councilman Perry, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. Public Works Superintendent Roy Kelly was asked to contact the contractor to determine if there could be some negotiation regarding leaving the equipment in the well at the Police Station to reduce the cost of the contract. AWARD CONTRACT-- Mr. Scharer reviewed the two bids received: one from 0 LIQUID SULFUR DIOXIDE Georgia Pacific and the other from Continental Chemical. �3 & LIQUID CHLORINE Georgia Pacific responded to both the liquid sulfur RES #7,589 NCS dioxide and the liquid chlorine requests, whereas Continental Chemical bid only on the chlorine. Georgia Pacific was the low bidder and the only bidder on the liquid sulfur dioxide. Mr. Scharer indicated the prices are the same as the previous year's contract. Resolution X67589 N.C.S. awarding contract for purchase of liquid sulfur dioxide and liquid chlorine to Georgia Pacific Corporation, Point Richmond, California, as per their quotation received. November 24, 1976, was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. LETTER- -ADOBE LIONS A letter.dated November 18, 1976, addressed to the l CLUB RE SENIOR Mayor and City Council from the Adobe Lions, Thomas V CITIZEN "S CENTER Scott, President, was read by the City Clerk and ordered filed. City Manager Robert Meyer commented he felt the.Adobe Lions Club was under the impression the funds received from the Department of Housing and Urban.Develop- ment could be used for a senior citizen's center. These funds, however, are intended for the acquisition of land on which a senior citizen's complex could be built. Agenda Item #7 Q � (� After a brief discussion, Mayor Putnam asked to have the minutes reflect the letter was read and the matter will be part of the continued discussion on the use of revenue sharing funds. 4 5 e7 December 6, 1976 LETTER -- HERBERT J. A letter dated November 26, 1976, addressed to the City FF BRITT RE TRAI N Council and. Mayor Putnam, from Herbert J. Britt of 223 WHISTLES Kentucky Street was read by the City Clerk and ordered filed. Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray advised he had contacted the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company at the local office in Petaluma. The railroad assured Mr. Gray they would contact their crews, and Mr. Britt''s complaint would.be passed along to them. He felt it would reach a satisfactory conclusion. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS CLAIMS & BILLS RES #7590 NCS Resolution #7590 N.C.S. approving claims and bills #905 to #1006, inclusive, General City; and,, #142 to #167, inclusive, Water, approved for payment by the City Manager, was introduced by Councilman Hilligoss, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. CONCUR IN SONOMA City Manager Robert Meyer referred to a letter dated FJ,3,3 COUNTY SOLID WASTE December 10, 1976, from Mr. Duane Butler, who was at MANAGEMENT PROGRAM that time Assistant Director of Public Works for the RES #7591 NCS County of Sonoma, regarding the Solid Waste Management Plan. Copies had been distributed to the City Council and was not read by the City Clerk, but is on file. Duane Butler addressed th'e.City Council and introduced Mr. John Conaway, a member of the County's staff. Mr. _Butler explained he and Don Head had spoken to the City Council several months ago regarding the draft of the Solid Waste Management Plan. The plan is now in a final form, and is not significantly different from the first draft. The report is the product of the Citizens' Advisory Committee.and the staff. The City's Engineer, David Young, had been a member of the Advisory Committee and attended all of the meetings. The final report entitled Solid Waste Management Plan for Sonoma County, Cali- fornia, prepared for Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, and dated November 15, 1976, is on file with the City Clerk. Mr. Butler stated the report is a sum- mation of the historical perspective of waste disposal in Sonoma County, where we are now, where the.Coun,ty expects to be in the foreseeable future and the horizon objective. The report essentially answers the State's Mandate in the 1972 legislation SB 5, where each county was required to prepare a master plan for waste disposal. Sonoma County had prepared a master plan in 1968 as part of the County's interim General Plan. The Plan presented*to the Council is an update to the original plan, and expansion into resource recovery. Mr. Butler stated one of the mandates of the law is for each city council to prepare a resolution approving the plan. If 50 percent of the cities representing 50 percent of the population approve the plan, the Sonoma County Board of Super- visors then can take action to adopt it. Mr. Butler discussed the "C" Schedule, including the fees for casual haulers and the fees charged for commercial haulers at the various dump sites. These fees would be raised from time to time by the Board of Supervisors, with the intention to relieve property taxes by 1980. Hearings would be held in April of each year to review the proposed fee structure. Cities would be kept fully informed and invited to attend hearings before the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Butler agreed with Councilman Mattei's remark that the citizens are being taxed on a double standard, whereby they are now paying a garbage bill in addition to a property tax rate to support the disposal sites. Mr. Butler indicated it would be feasible to phase out some of the smaller sites in the County, such as the ones at Anapolis and Sonoma, as the central site at Mecham Road is much more economical to operate than the smaller land fill areas. He also advised compacted refuse received from commercial haulers is much easier and more economical to handle than that which is received from the casual users or the homeowners who visit the disposal sites infrequently. 45 4 December 6, 1976 CONCUR IN SONOMA Mr. Butler advised if the Council adopted the resolu- COUNTY SOLibiWASTE c_:t -x ion:�of concurrence, they would be stipulating to four MANAGEMENT PROGRAM items, two of these are technical; however, the other RES #7591 NCS items would be that the City would not be permitted to (Continued) open its own disposal site without first showing due cause to the State. In addition, the financial aspects of the plan must be agreed to and the subsidy for the plan continued until'such time as it would zero out. This would run, according to their calculations, about $.13 per customer per month to be paid into the system. At the conclusion of Mr. Butler's presentations, Resolution #7.591 N.C.;S. con- curring in the Sonoma County Solid Waste Management Program, was-introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Mattei, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. After adoption of the resolution, a brief - discussion was held regarding the recycling of materials at the various sites. Mr. Butler indicated they are being used and the County is realizing a return of about $100 per month on the recyclable materials. ADMINISTRATION OF City Manager Robert Meyer advised the matter. would; be HOUSING & COMMUNITY discussed at the December 20 Council Meeting, but he DEVELOPMENT FUNDS wanted to give the Council prior notice .regarding:the expenditure of the funds granted to the City by the Department of.housing and Community Development.' At a previous Council meeting, the consulting firm of Community Development Counse- lors gave a presentation to the City Council. Mr.. Meyer suggested the City give consideration to using this firm to initiate the program. Once it becomes established, the City could administer the program. Mr. Meyer also advised the boundary lines for the project area have to be reviewed by HUD before they can become official. �f1 1975 -76 ANNUAL REPORT City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Annual Report had \/ l/ been presented to the City Council and copies would be v made available for the departments. NOVATO /PETALUMA Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank o CORRIDOR Gray reminded the Council on July 21, 1975, they had RES #759'2'NCS agreed to a memorandum of understanding with other pr agencies regarding any development, which may be pro- posed between Petaluma and Novato. In this memorandum, of understanding, it was agreed to exchange information in order for other agencies to comment on any proposed development. Mr. Gray advised he had. received a call from Sonoma County Local Agency Formation Commission asking whether the City was aware of certain proposals for urbanization in the corri- dor to the Marin County line. Recently, the City of Novato moved to establish their line of urbanization to an area south of Gnoss Field. At the same time, the property owners in the 101 corridor area petitioned the Marin County Board of Supervisors to expand the urbanization to the Sonoma /Marin County line. Mr. Gray stated the Marin County Planning Commission had met, and their recommen- dation to the Board of Supervisors is to agree with the action taken by the Novato City Council to move the urbanization line back down to a southerly point from Gnoss Field. Mr.'Gray stated, inasmuch as there is a cooperative agreement regarding the urbanization of the Novato to Petaluma Corridor, the City Council may wish to draft a resolution to be forwarded to the Marin County Board of Supervisors in order for them to be aware the City of Petaluma is still concerned about the urbanization of this corridor. Upon conclusion of his discussion, a motion was made by-Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry, instructing the City Attorney to prepare a resolu- tion concurring with the Marin County Planning Commission's action regarding control of development of the Novato /Petaluma Corridor. Resolution #7592 N.C.S. was adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. Copies of the resolution are to be forwarded to the Marin County Board of Supervisors, the Local Agency Formation Commission, and all signators to the memorandum of understanding dated July 21, 1975. December 6, 1976 A MOTION ADD A motion was made by Councilman Hilligoss, seconded by ITEM TO AGENDA Councilman Matted, to add an item concerning approval that Northbay Savings and Loan Association be selected as depository of funds. Motion carried unanimously.' 4-55 AUTHORIZE NORTHBAY Finance Director John Scharer explained legislation r170, SAVINGS AND. LOAN passed in 1976 permitted public agencies to deposit ASSOCIATION-- funds in savings and loan associations up to a maximum DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS of $100,000. Mr. Scharer felt the City could receive RES 17593 NCS additional interest by depositing loans in such insti- tutions and was asking permission, as a first step in getting into the program, for authorization to deposit funds with the Northbay Savings and Loan Association in Petaluma. Resolution #7593 N.C.S. authorizing signing and endorsing checks, warrants, and other instruments (active and inactive commercial accounts) - Northbay Savings and Loan Association, was introduced by Councilman Hilligoss, seconded by Councilman Perry, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. PROTECTION OF CITY'S City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Council he had F /®/ I WATER SUPPLY been in contact with Gordon Miller, Chief Engineer of 3o� RES 47594 NCS Sonoma County Water Agency, regarding the water situ- ation as it concerns .Sonoma County, and,particularly,. the City of Petaluma. Mr. Miller is concerned regard- ing the requirement by the State Department of Fish and Game which compels him to release water into the Russian River. Mr. Miller advised the City Manager if he "could cut back on the release of water, he could reduce the loss of about 24,000 acre feet of water. City Engineer David Young explained Gordon Miller would need all the support he could get from all agencies who contract for the use of the aqueduct water. Mr. Miller would he asking the State Water Resources'Control Board to set priorities on the use of water when faced with a desperate situation. One of the problems is that the hearings are not scheduled until January or February, and the cutback in the release of water from the dam should be immediate. Mr. Meyer stated if the Council so desired, he would appear on their behalf and urge the State Water Resources Board to do whatever they can in order to save the water behind the dam, to hold their hearings in the immediate future, and not to wait until after the first of the year. At the conclusion of the discussion, Resolution 47594 N.C.S. authorizing the City Manager to appear on the City's behalf, regarding protecting the City's water supply, was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS APPOINTMENTS TO The appointments to the•Petaluma Board of Building BOARD OF BUILDING Review and Board of Appeals, and to fill the vacancy on REVIEW AND SONOMA the Sonoma County-Arts Council., were delayed until the COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL December 20, 1976 meeting. COUNCIL'S USE OF Councilman Cavanagh referred to a letter from Dr. CITY STATIONERY Carlotta Mellon, Appointments Assistant to the Gover- nor, dated November 1, 1976, addressed to the Petaluma City Council. Mr. Cavanagh felt Dr. Mellon may have been under the impression-.the.letter received in the Governor's office regard- ing filling an appointment for a judgeship in Sonoma County may have been a result of an.action taken by the City Council. Mr.. Cavanagh stated the letter had been signed by three members of the Council and he questioned whether this had been a .proper use of City Stationery. There was considerable discussion regarding the matter. The City Attorney advised the use of City stationery for expressing personal opinions, so long as they were nonpartisan, is frequently done and . not inappropriate. Mayor Putnam suggested that Dr. Mellon may be under the impression the City of Petaluma has 456 December 6, 1976 COUNCIL'S USE OF five members on the Council, and with three members CITY STATIONERY signing the letter,_ it would have been a majority (Continued) opinion. It was determined Mayor Putnam would write to the Governor's Office explaining the situation, and advising the letter received by the Governor's Office was not intended to express the opinion of the entire Council., but only three of the members. EMERGENCY MEDICAL Councilman William Perry reported he. is serving on the SERVICES Task Force for emergency medical services, and the Committee meets every Thursday. Councilman Perry stated Battalion Chief Leslie Lenz made a trip to San Mateo, where they had a display on emergency medical services and a complete report has been forwarded to the City Council. REPORT ON THE 51ST Councilman Cavanagh stated he had been pleased to ANNUAL CONGRESS OF represent the City at the 51st Annual Congress of CITIES Cities held in Denver, Colorado, November 28 through December 1. Of the approximate 3,000 delegates to the Congress, 843 represented State leagues. Councilman Cavanagh stated there were seven general policy resolutions and approximately 25 miscellaneous resolutions voted upon during a six hour resolution session. Some of sessions he attended included the discussion in the general section on Solar Energy, and -the Community Development Program and stated it was a very good working conference and well attended. Councilman Hilligoss, another Council representative at the Congress, stated she had attended most of the meetings,' and some of these were the historical section of Community Development, Women in Crime, and she also advised she had been invited to attend the Texas Caucus. Mayor Putnam stated she was'pleased with,the representation from Petaluma and feels the Congress was of value to all. She stated one of the reasons why the resolution committee meeting was so long was because there was an intent to have a floor fight on the nominating committee report which did -not.nclude any women. She further stated the dehegates'to the Conference were made well aware how various sections of the Country see things differently. REJECT APPEAL - - An appeal - submitted by Joseph D. Netter, whose resi- OUTSIDE WATER SERVICE dence is 242 Wilson Street, regarding outside water � q JOSEPH D. NET.TER service application No. 76/10, for a portion of A.P. J RES #7595 NCS #19= 110 -32, had been received by the City Clerk Novem- ber 30, 1976, and is on file. Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray indicated the location of the property as No: 1161 Western Avenue in the vicinity of.Bantam Way. Mr..Gray advised there are three parcels of land in the area which are subdividing in this County area. Several years ago, the Council had asked the staff to develop a policy regarding outside water connections. At that time, the City Council determined they had to define what areas they were obligated to serve because of the acquisition of the California Water Service Company. The decision was made to serve one parcel.depth from an existing water main, or 500 feet, whichever was the lessor of the two, but in no case, more than 500 feet. In this particular instance, the property is to be divided into three parcels. Two of the lots are within the 500 -foo.t limit, but the third lot is not. It was determined the City could not serve this lot, as it was more than 500 feet from the water main in Western Avenue and, therefore, beyond the limitations of the water extension area established by the City Council. City Manager Robert Meyer raised some questions on the policy adopted by the Council in 1.974, Resolution #6617 N.C.S. He felt the staff needed' some clari- fication regarding the language in the resolution, specifically that which pertained to the one lot depth or a distance of 500 feet from the existing water main. The question arises whether the Council meant one parcel depth or 500 feet. City Attorney Matthew Hudson advised this was a matter Mr. Netter was addressing in his appeal. He felt the questions raised by City Manager were good ones but advised the Council they should not answer them until the conclusion of the public 'hearing on the matter. December 6, 1976 REJECT APPEAL- - OUTSIDE WATER SERVICE JOSEPH D. NETTER RES #7595 NCS (Continued) had no choice but to policy. 457 Mayor Putnam asked.Mr. Gray to outline the proposed parcel lot splits. Mr. Gray indicated that Lot #1 already has an existing structure on it which is served by City water. Lot #2 has been approved for City water as the back of the lot extends to 589 feet, so the majority of the lot falls within the 500- foot.criteria. Lot #3 falls beyond the 500 -foot limit, and he felt he deny the request because it did not conform to the City's City Attorney Matthew Hudson stated the City's staff had, in their opinion, followed the policy outlined in Resolution #6617 N.C.S. by granting service to Lots #1 and #2. The.issue before the Council is Mr. Netter's request to have an exception made to the policy to extend water service to Lot #3. Mayor Putnam opened the Public Hearing. The appellant, Mr. John Netter, spoke to the Council in,support of his request for extension of water to Lot #3. Mr. Netter stated he was only addressing himself to the one issue. The area is close to the City limits, but with regard to annexing the area to the City, he has no control over the other property owners in the vicinity. City Manager Robert Meyer suggested annexation may be a solution to Mr. Netter's need.for water service, and would also offer fire protection for the houses in the development. Mr. Netter responded by stating he had followed all the conditions placed on the lot split by the County and a private road would serve the three parcels. The front lot is 22 acres, and the back two lots are 1.8 acres each. Mr. Netter also indicated he had to meet some specifications required by the City because of the interrelation between the City and County on developments on the perimeter of the City. One of these was to move the location of the road because the City had requested a realignment. Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray stated one of the conditions of the County for filing a final subdivision map is that sewer and water will be assured on any.lot split. If a guarantee could be made lots would be sewered and provided water by the City of Petaluma, the lots would be approved. Mr. Netter is not asking for sewers, only water to serve Lots #2 and #3 on the proposed subdivision. Planning Director Ronald Hall also stated there is the matter of density in the area to be considered. His recommendation would be to serve only Lot #1. Mr. Hall also stated he felt it was wise for the City to have a formula for ex- tending water service in the unincorporated areas. The situation in this area could easily become as complicated as the one on Bodega Avenue. In the ensuing discussion, it was brought out that Mr. Netter was acting as an agent for all three of the lots in question; however, he would be the owner of only one lot in the proposed subdivision. Mayor Putnam then closed the Public Hearing. Resolution #7595 N.C.S. denying appeal of Joseph D. Netter for outside sewer connection at 1161 Western Avenue, Petaluma, was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and adopted by the following votes: Ayes - Councilmen Harberson, Hilligoss, Mattei, Perry, and Mayor Putnam. No - Councilman Cavanagh. Absent - Vice -Mayor Brunner. Mr. Mark Ammons,'who also owns property in.the vicinity of the Netter subdi- vision, spoke briefly to the Council stating he had submitted a letter with a similar request.for water'to service his property. Mr. Ammons was advised the matter would be before the Council at the December. 20 meeting. APPROVE OUTSIDE Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank SEWER CONNECTION stated the application for outside sewer connec- F� JOHN G..LAKE, 821 tion was submitted by John G: Lake, 821 Sunnyslope SUNNYSLOPE ROAD Road, to provide two sewer connections to one parcel. RES X67596 NCS The connections would serve an existing dwelling on the site and a proposed day care establishment to be constructed on the property. Mr. Gray stated the Public Health Department has issued an order to cease and desist the discharge of sewage on the premises,.. The subject property is directly across the street from the new line installed by Debra Homes to service the Westridge Subdivision Development. The - applicant would be responsible for depositing with the City December 6, 1976 APPROVE OUTSIDE $3,136 against his obligation in the event a.sewer SEWER CONNECTION- payback agreement is entered into between the City and JOHN G. LAKE, 821 Debra Inc.., the builder of the 8" sanitary sewer SUNNYSLOPE ROAD on Sunnyslope Road. Mr. Gray indicated the applicant RES #7596 NCS would.agree to commence annexation proceedings as soon (Continued) as legally possible, and that he would not oppose any annexation proceedings started by another party. Mr. Gray also indicated annexation in the area would not be started until Sunnyslope Road had been improved by the County. The applicant, Mr. John Lake, spoke to the Council. He wanted to'clarify the language on the agenda by stating he was applying for two outside sewer con- nections on one property;. one to serve the existing residence, which he hopes to turn into a day care center, and,also a new residence, which he proposes to build on the property. Mr. Lake also stated he had absolutely no objections to annexation to the City, in fact,'the City limits sign is inside his property line. Mr. Lake indicated he was not aware of the payback agreement required of him and asked if this could be handled in installments. Mr. Phil Trowbridge of Debra Homes was present in the audience and indicated' he felt that something could be worked out. A separate agreement could be made with Mr. Lake and proof of the agreement given to the City. At the conclusion of the discussion, Resolution #7596 N.C.S. granting the application of John G. Lake for two residential outside sewer connections at 821 Sunnyslope Road, Petaluma, wa's introduced by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Perry, and approved by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. APPROVE PRIVATE Planning Director Ronald Hall stated this request for STREET--GEORGE private street by George Keller, 712 Park Lane, had i J. KELLER, 712 been .discussed at a previous Council meeting, but -had � ( PARK LANE been postponed until additional documentation had been �O RES #7597 14CS received by the City. He'outlined,the area, stating the development was surrounded by residential lots, with a subdivision on one side, a church on the other side, and a church to the rear of the property. The sizes of the three lots would be 7,500 sq. ft., 8,000 sq. ft., and 10,000 sq. ft. The private street would be 213 feet 'in length, to serve #3. The matter had been referred to the various City departments. The City Attorney has reviewed the private street agreement and maintains it is satisfactory. The Planning Department and the Building Inspector have reviewed the plans for the private street and recommend the street be 20 feet in width,. The Fire. Chief has also indicated the property would be served by two existing fire hydrants. In this case, since the driveway was only 213 feet, it was felt . there would be no difficulty for emergency vehicles. The Planning Commission, by their Resolution #25 -76, recommended approval. A copy of the resolution with supporting documents, including excerpts of the minutes of October 5, 1976, and the staff report from the Planning- Department to the Planning Com- mission regarding the subject property, are on file with the City Clerk. At the conclusion of Mr. Hall's presentation, Resolution #7597 N.C.S. approving private street (George J. Keller, 712 Park Lane)`was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry, and adopted by the following votes: Ayes - 'Councilmen Harberson, Hilligoss, Mattei, and Mayor Put nam..: - Noes_= Councilmen Cavanagh and Perry. Absent Vice -Mayor Brunner. Resolution #7598 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to sign public improvements agreement with George Keller re- garding Park Lane was introduced by Councilman.Hilligoss, seconded by 'Councilman Perry, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO City cover Engineer David Young explained the agreement would the street improvements on Park Lane. The staff SIGN PUBLIC 0 ; IMPROVEMENTS _ felt it would be best for the° City to maintain the [�� AGREEMENT -- GEORGE storm drain and sanitary sewer facilities in the pri- vate street. The City would have a public utilities KELLER RE PARK LANE '1 RES #7558 NCS easement within the private street. Resolution #7598 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to sign public improvements agreement with George Keller re- garding Park Lane was introduced by Councilman.Hilligoss, seconded by 'Councilman Perry, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. December 6, 1976 4 5 APPROVE FINAL MAP -- Planning Director Ronald Hall explained this develop- ���� WESTRIDGE SUBDIVISION ment had originally been designated as Westridge Units UNIT'S 3 and 4; however, the plan had been modified and is now RES #7599 NCS known as Unit 3. The location of the proposed subdi- vision is at the corner of "I" Street and Sunnyslope Road. On.March 1, 1976, the Council approved a modifi- cation to the original development plan and.allocated 77 single - family units, whereas the original plan included some multiple units. The Council also _. approved changing the park location to be adjacent to the cul -de -sac streets. The redesign of the development brought the total units down to 73. Mr. Hall stated the final map is.in full conformity with the tentative map and all applicable ordinances and codes of the City. The Planning Commission, by their Resolution No. 27 -76, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk, recom- mended approval of the final map. City Manager Robert Meyer reminded the Council at the time they discussed the tentative map, no clear decision had been made on the funds to develop the park within the subdivision. At that time, the Council determined to discuss the matter at the final map stage. Mr. Hall outlined the plans for the pathways and the open space area, advising the Council the trees suggested conform with those on the City's preferred list; however,' the plans specified 5 gallon, where the City's requirements are 15 gallon size. After a brief discussion, it.was determined the cost of the. landscaping and improvements should be borne by the subdivider., but would be deducted from the subdivider's obligation for park development fees. Councilman Cavanagh pointed out one of the streets in the subdivision is named Park View, which may become rather confusing, as there are many streets in the City, such as Park Lane, Park Avenue, and others which have been named Park associated with a street.' City Manager Robert Meyer indicated the naming of streets was left to the discretion of the Planning Commission; however, the names should have been reviewed by the Fire and Police Departments. Resolution #7599 N.C.S., approving final subdivision map of Westridge Subdi- vision Unit 3, was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Mattei, and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO Resolution #7600 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to exe- (�� �� EXECUTE SUBDIVISION cute a Subdivision Agreement with Debra Homes Inc., r AGREEMENT-- WESTRIDGE regarding Westridge Subdivision Unit 3, was introduced SUBDIVISION UNIT 3 by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss, RES #7600 NCS and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 absentee votes. GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE The discussion on the bus shelters to be provided by DISTRICT BUS SHELTERS Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation Dis- trict, was removed from the agenda. The City Manager suggested the Council visit the two sites proposed, and the matter would be discussed at the December 20, 1976 Council Meeting. LOADING & UNLOADING An ordinance had been prepared for posting which would V47 ZONES -- SECTION increase, the loading and unloading time limit in a 11.48.0707- PETALUMA yellow zone from 20 minutes to 30 minutes. MUNICIPAL CODE Councilman Mattei indicated he was opposed to changing the ordinance for only a 10- minute period. He felt if trucks were legitimately parked and needed more than the 30- minute time limit to load or unload their vehicles, they would not be cited by the Police De- partment.. City Attorney Matthew Hudson indicated trucks loading and unloading in the downtown area which now exceed a 20- minute time limit are being cited as they should be, because the law requires compliance with the ordinance. Councilman Mattei suggested if vehicles are parked in the yellow zones and are not loading or unloading, they should be given a ticket at the end of the 20 minutes; however, if they are legitimately working and unloading trucks, they should not be cited. City Attorney Matthew Hudson stated the matter had been brought to the attention of the Traffic Committee for two reasons. One was from persons who had been cited for being in the loading zone longer than 30 minutes when they were unloading vehicles, and the second request came from persons who indicated the additional ten minutes would make a difference in their ability to load and unload. City Manager Robert Meyer suggested there may be a manner in which to settle the problem, as it is his understanding the law is being enforced in some places, but not in others. Mayor Putnam then suggested the matter be held until some review and re.'search.is made into the situation. No action was taken. 4 6 n December 6, 1976 STATUS REPORT-- City Manager Robert Meyer reported on the status of the CARNEGIE LIBRARY Carnegie.Library, stating after the Council's visit to the building and in order to 'keep the matter moving and have some determination made during the 1976 year, he recommended the Carnegie Library be designated for use as the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum. His second suggestion was the operation of the Historical Library and Museum be accomplished both by City staff and by volunteer groups. The City staff assigned would see that it is properly refurbished. The coordi- nation of the City services and the volunteer'groups would be assigned to the Recreation Director. With reference to the volunteer group, Mr. Meyer suggested the City Council ask the City's Historian, Ed Fratini., to head the senior citzen'.,s volunteer group to work with the City' staff to move ahead' immediately with. the project. Mr. Meyer indicated he had spoken with Mr. Fratini regarding the matter and Mr. Fratini was willing to assume this responsibility. Mr. Meyer stated the main use for the building would be the Historical Library and Museum. He suggested if the senior citizens would volunteer to staff the building, a portion of it should be allocated for their activities. On the basis of Mr. Meyer's report, Mayor Putnam asked the City Attorney to prepare a resolution to be brought back before the Council for their action at the meeting of December 20, 1976. MARIN /SON.OMA Mr. Robert Koenitzer, the City's representative on the q MOSQUITO ABATEMENT Board of Directors for the Marih /Sonoma Mosquito Abate- DISTRICT ment District, advised the Council the Board of Direc- tors had voted to consider relocating the headquarters for the District to a site they presently own on North McDowell Blvd. The Board would be reviewing financing and construction costs, and hopefully move ahead on the matter`..in order for the headquarters to be relocated some time in 1977. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 p.m. in the memory of John-Schuster, music teacher in the Petaluma High School District, who had recently passed away. Mayor Putnam expressed regret on the loss of this highly regarded, young citizen and commended him for his service to his community. The Mayor- directed the City Clerk to forward a copy of the minutes'to his family. ayor Attest: C ty Clerk