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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01/17/1977MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 17, 1977. REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL: TTTNTnreTTnN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item #1 APPROVE RENTAL SWIM CENTER BY SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE RES #7635 NCS Agenda Item #2 ESTABLISH FEES FOR CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE RES #7636 NCS Agenda Item X63 AUTHORIZE PARCEL MAP AGREEMENT PACHECO' SUBDIVISION CHERRY STREET RES X67637 NCS Agenda Item X64 ESTABLISH PRE- VAILING WAGE RATES RES #7638 NCS Agenda Item X65 EXTEND C014PLETION TIME -- HISTORIC SURVEY RES X67639 NCS Agenda Item X66 AUTHORIZE LEASE WILLOW CREEK WATER WELL RES X67640 NCS Agenda Item 667 RESOLUTION OF INTENT SEWER PAYBACK AGREE- MENT QANTAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RES X67641 NCS The regular meeting of the Petaluma City Council was called to order by Mayor Helen Putnam at the hour of 7:35 p.m. Present: Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh, Harberson, Mattei, Perry* and Mayor Putnam Absent: Councilman Hilligoss *Councilman Perry arrived at 10:30 p.m. The Reverend Kenneth Ohrstrom of the First Baptist Church gave the invocation. Student Merrit Pelkey of 1004 Samuel Drive, led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. A motion was made by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Harberson to adopt the resolutions on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution #7635 N.C.S. approving rental of the Peta- luma Swim Center by Santa Rosa Junior College, Petaluma , Center, and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agree- ment for the use of the Swim Center was adopted. Resolution x{7636 N.C.S. establishing fees for process - �� ing Certificates of Compliance (Subdivision Map Act) •, was adopted. Resolution X67637 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to sign �'� Parcel Map agreement (Pacheco Subdivision, Cherry Street) was adopted. Resolution X67638 N.C.S. establishing and ascertaining prevailing wage rates for 1977 was adopted. F F Resolution X67639 N.C.S. extending the time for com- — - pletion of the historic survey was adopted. Resolution X67640 N.C.S. approving lease for water well with Willow Creek Properties, Inc., and authorizing 6,5-1 Mayor to sign was adopted. Resolution 667641 N.C.S. of intention to enter into a sewer a back agreement with F r p y g Qantas Development Corpor- 6 g ation re: Park Place Subdivision was adopted. z 4 9 0 January 17, 1977 vision) which has been allotted 200 multiple family units. The proposal is to change the zoning from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to R -1 -6,500 Single- Family Residential Zoning. Mr. Hall indicated the rezoning is the only item to be considered by the Council at this meeting., The tentative map would be reviewed by the Planning Commis- sion and the Council at a later date. Seventy single- family units were allo- cated for the 1977 -78 construction year. Agencies were contacted and no adverse comments had been received. However, the Sonoma.County Water Agency indicated there could possibly be some problems with flooding of the creek. Improvement plans have been submitted for channelization of the creek to be considered at the tentative map stage, engineered in such a manner as to alleviate the. flooding problems. The project generated very little controversy at the Planning Commission level. Geological studies and aircraft noise and safety studies had been completed and no adverse comments had been received. The project received a Negative.Declaration. Some concern had been expressed about changing the development from a PUD to a conventional subdivision. Mr. Hall indicated the developer, Wes Bailey, felt townhouses and Planned Unit Develop- ments are more costly and not quite so readily acceptable by developers because of the increased cost of the amenities. The usual concern regarding traffic on Ely Blvd.. and Washington Street was addressed at the Planning Commission level. Mayor Putnam opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Bob Tellander asked what plans were made regarding the creek. Mr., Hall indicated it would be a natural channel with landscaping around it and improved for flood control. Mr. Victor DeCarli asked ,if the developer would be required to provide a four- lane thoroughfare on Washington Street. Assistant City Engineer Thomas °Hargis responded, stating the developer will be required to provide two lanes on Washington Street and two on Ely Blvd. Mayor Putnam then closed the Public Hearing. Planning Commission Resolution #Z -17/76 adopted December 21, 1976, submitted and filed. ,r Ordinance #1232 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance #1072 N.C.S. by reclassifying the property located at the northerly corner of Ely Blvd. and East Washington Street consisting of 20 acres from PUD (Planned Unit District).to R- 1- 6,500 (Single - Family Residentia-1).District (Kaiser- Aetna) was adopted by five affir- mative and two absentee votes. Effective date of ordinance, February 16, 1977. REQUIRE LIMITED Planning Director Ronald Hall stated 7- Eleven Food EIR FOR PROPOSED Stores (Southland Corporation) had requested to con - 7- ELEVEN'STORE struct a'7- Eleven Food Store at the intersection of 201 SOUTH South McDowell Blvd. and East Washington:Street. Prior McDOWELL BLVD._ to the Planning'Commission meeting of December 7,1976, RES #7642 NCS the staff had recommended a Negative Declaration.be filed for the project and had virtually no comment from the reporting agencies. At the Planning Commission meeting of December 7, 1976, there was considerable testimony given by the merchants in the Washington Square.Shopping Center. They expressed concern regarding the visual aspects of the project, increased traffic, as well as the potential for robberies and loitering which might take place around the proposed use. In addition, the merchants felt the project would not be harmonious with the Washington Square Shopping Center. The property is an individual piece of property and not a part of the center and access has to be off McDowell Blvd. and Washington Street. The Planning staff then felt, in face of the controversy, especially the potential for a significant effect on the environment, that a limited EIR should be prepared. The letter of December 9, 1976, from Mr. Jerry Phelps of the 7- Eleven Food. Stores, appeals this decision. A copy of the letter is on file with the City Clerk. In addition, a staff report prepared by the Planning. Department dated December 30, 1976 for the City Council has been submitted and filed, as well as excerpts of the,Planning Commission minutes December 7, 1'976. The Planning staff report to the Planning Commission dated December 2, 1976, regarding the proposed project submitted and filed. Mr. Hall advised the Council should consider the testimony brought forth at this hearing, then determine whether or not a limited EIR should-be required. REZONE NE CORNER Planning Director Ronald Hall gave a brief staff report ELY BLVD. & EAST stating the proposal had been brought before the Plan- WASHINGTON STREET ning Commission by Wesley Bailey for the Kaiser -Aetna (KAISER- AETNA) property located at the northeast corner of Ely Blvd. ORD #1232 NCS and.-East-Washington Street. The rezoning is for approx- (SECOND READING) imately.20 acres of land (formerly the Alderwood Subdi- vision) which has been allotted 200 multiple family units. The proposal is to change the zoning from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to R -1 -6,500 Single- Family Residential Zoning. Mr. Hall indicated the rezoning is the only item to be considered by the Council at this meeting., The tentative map would be reviewed by the Planning Commis- sion and the Council at a later date. Seventy single- family units were allo- cated for the 1977 -78 construction year. Agencies were contacted and no adverse comments had been received. However, the Sonoma.County Water Agency indicated there could possibly be some problems with flooding of the creek. Improvement plans have been submitted for channelization of the creek to be considered at the tentative map stage, engineered in such a manner as to alleviate the. flooding problems. The project generated very little controversy at the Planning Commission level. Geological studies and aircraft noise and safety studies had been completed and no adverse comments had been received. The project received a Negative.Declaration. Some concern had been expressed about changing the development from a PUD to a conventional subdivision. Mr. Hall indicated the developer, Wes Bailey, felt townhouses and Planned Unit Develop- ments are more costly and not quite so readily acceptable by developers because of the increased cost of the amenities. The usual concern regarding traffic on Ely Blvd.. and Washington Street was addressed at the Planning Commission level. Mayor Putnam opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Bob Tellander asked what plans were made regarding the creek. Mr., Hall indicated it would be a natural channel with landscaping around it and improved for flood control. Mr. Victor DeCarli asked ,if the developer would be required to provide a four- lane thoroughfare on Washington Street. Assistant City Engineer Thomas °Hargis responded, stating the developer will be required to provide two lanes on Washington Street and two on Ely Blvd. Mayor Putnam then closed the Public Hearing. Planning Commission Resolution #Z -17/76 adopted December 21, 1976, submitted and filed. ,r Ordinance #1232 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance #1072 N.C.S. by reclassifying the property located at the northerly corner of Ely Blvd. and East Washington Street consisting of 20 acres from PUD (Planned Unit District).to R- 1- 6,500 (Single - Family Residentia-1).District (Kaiser- Aetna) was adopted by five affir- mative and two absentee votes. Effective date of ordinance, February 16, 1977. REQUIRE LIMITED Planning Director Ronald Hall stated 7- Eleven Food EIR FOR PROPOSED Stores (Southland Corporation) had requested to con - 7- ELEVEN'STORE struct a'7- Eleven Food Store at the intersection of 201 SOUTH South McDowell Blvd. and East Washington:Street. Prior McDOWELL BLVD._ to the Planning'Commission meeting of December 7,1976, RES #7642 NCS the staff had recommended a Negative Declaration.be filed for the project and had virtually no comment from the reporting agencies. At the Planning Commission meeting of December 7, 1976, there was considerable testimony given by the merchants in the Washington Square.Shopping Center. They expressed concern regarding the visual aspects of the project, increased traffic, as well as the potential for robberies and loitering which might take place around the proposed use. In addition, the merchants felt the project would not be harmonious with the Washington Square Shopping Center. The property is an individual piece of property and not a part of the center and access has to be off McDowell Blvd. and Washington Street. The Planning staff then felt, in face of the controversy, especially the potential for a significant effect on the environment, that a limited EIR should be prepared. The letter of December 9, 1976, from Mr. Jerry Phelps of the 7- Eleven Food. Stores, appeals this decision. A copy of the letter is on file with the City Clerk. In addition, a staff report prepared by the Planning. Department dated December 30, 1976 for the City Council has been submitted and filed, as well as excerpts of the,Planning Commission minutes December 7, 1'976. The Planning staff report to the Planning Commission dated December 2, 1976, regarding the proposed project submitted and filed. Mr. Hall advised the Council should consider the testimony brought forth at this hearing, then determine whether or not a limited EIR should-be required. January 17, 1977 REQUIRE LIMITED Councilman Cavanagh questioned what was meant by a EIR FOR PROPOSED limited EIR. Mr. Hall indicated the limited EIR would 77ELEVEN STORE address only the -major concerns brought out by testimony. 201 SOUTH Under the new CEQA guidelines, only significant effects McDOWELL BLVD. brought out by the general public and other agencies RES #7642 NCS would be treated in an Environmental Impact Report. (Continued) Mayor Putnam then opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Jerry Phelps of Southland Corporation, advised the Council his responsi- bility with the company was for site selection. They have based their appeal on this site primarily because they were required to prepare an EIR on the Petaluma Blvd. and "D" Street store. The EIR for that project stated there would be a minor, but insignificant, impact created on the traffic situation. Mr. Phelps reviewed traffic counts taken at various locations near 7- Eleven Stores in Petaluma and his figures indicated rather than generating additional traffic, traffic had been.reduced. He also advised the EIR which was prepared for the site at Petaluma Blvd. and "D" Street indicated 75 percent of the trips past the site were multi -use trips. Mr. Phelps also stated he does not feel there would be a demand for additional police services for the location as there are other commercial enterprises in the area. With regard to litter, their firm would be willing to do anything they can to install trash containers to handle the problem. He also stated there are sufficient containers through- out the Washington Square Shopping Center. As far as competition is concerned, Mr. Phelps felt this should not be a factor for consideration. With regard to blending the facility to the architectural design of the Washington Square Shopping Center, Mr. Phelps said they were willing to design the building to match the center. There was some discussion regarding the design for the corner and the fact there would be a self - service gasoline station. It was pointed out the Use Permit previously assigned to the location was for a gasoline service station and the Use Permit would remain with the site. The plans call for a 7- Eleven Store and a tenant store as well as the self - service gasoline facility. Mr. Hall stated some changes had been made in the preliminary plans for relocation of the building and to provide landscaping. Mr. Orin Adair, owner of the Adair Furniture Store in the Washington Square Shopping Center, spoke regarding the severe traffic problems already in the area and felt the addition of this facility would compound the problem. Mr. Victor DeCarli spoke to the Council stating he was one of the owners of the Petaluma Inn and, at the present time, driving in the area is very difficult. There are problems on both McDowell Blvd. and East Washington Street. Mr. DeCarli felt there, would be no way for customers to get in and out of the property without creating severe traffic problems on both streets. Mr. Martin Humphrey, representing 7- Eleven Food Stores in a site evaluation capacity, wanted to give his views regarding traffic patterns in and.around a convenience store. He stated a successful convenience store needs to orient to where people are already traveling in a normal traffic pattern. Mr. Humphrey felt the store would not generate a significant amount of new traffic at the intersection. What normally happens is that a good deal -of the convenience store business is done while people are returning to their homes after work. It is their philosophy they are mitigating traffic problems somewhat by having people stop on their way home and not making trips back to the store at a later time. Mr. Humphry stated although it is not related to this appeal, to his knowledge Connolly Development Company has not approached 7- Eleven Food Stores regarding the purchase of the property. Wl A Mayor Putnam asked Planning Director Ronald Hall to give a summary of the conclusions. Mr. Hall stated there had been testimony given at this meeting Speaking in opposition to the project was Barbara Southern, representing the Washington Square Shopping-Center. Ms. Southern presented a petition to the City Clerk signed by 16 merchants and residents in the area. Ms. Southern also stated an alternate solution, Connolly Development Company has offered to purchase the corner and eliminate the entire traffic problem by closing the entrances and exits. The only access then would be through the Washington Square Shopping Center area. Mr. Orin Adair, owner of the Adair Furniture Store in the Washington Square Shopping Center, spoke regarding the severe traffic problems already in the area and felt the addition of this facility would compound the problem. Mr. Victor DeCarli spoke to the Council stating he was one of the owners of the Petaluma Inn and, at the present time, driving in the area is very difficult. There are problems on both McDowell Blvd. and East Washington Street. Mr. DeCarli felt there, would be no way for customers to get in and out of the property without creating severe traffic problems on both streets. Mr. Martin Humphrey, representing 7- Eleven Food Stores in a site evaluation capacity, wanted to give his views regarding traffic patterns in and.around a convenience store. He stated a successful convenience store needs to orient to where people are already traveling in a normal traffic pattern. Mr. Humphrey felt the store would not generate a significant amount of new traffic at the intersection. What normally happens is that a good deal -of the convenience store business is done while people are returning to their homes after work. It is their philosophy they are mitigating traffic problems somewhat by having people stop on their way home and not making trips back to the store at a later time. Mr. Humphry stated although it is not related to this appeal, to his knowledge Connolly Development Company has not approached 7- Eleven Food Stores regarding the purchase of the property. Wl A Mayor Putnam asked Planning Director Ronald Hall to give a summary of the conclusions. Mr. Hall stated there had been testimony given at this meeting 4 9 2 January 17, 1977 REQUIRE LIMITED similar to the testimony given at the Planning Commis - EIR FOR PROPOSED sion level. There is a controversy regarding the 71-ELEVEN STORE matter and much of ;it is_'valid controversy. The 201 SOUTH circumstances regarding the proposal for East Wash - McDOWELL BLVD. ington and McDowell Blvd. are substantially different RES #1642 NCS from those which occurred when the proposal was heard (Continued) for the "D" Street and Petaluma Blvd. site,. The mendations in the staff report are valid.as far as the Planning staff is concerned and Mr. Hall indicated he would prefer to see a minimal EIR prepared for the facility. Mayor Putnam then closed the Public Hearing. Discussion was then held regarding what factors a limited EIR should address. Planning Director Ronald Hall stated the extent of the EIR should include the traffic, the potential for loitering, robberies, the harmonious development with the existing shopping center and the effect it might have because of definite,design differences. It was questioned whether aesthetics should be included'in the Environmental Impact Report or whether it was a matter of judgment. Mr. Hall stated the City would have an opportunity to provide information to three or four consultants and to select a consultant to prepare the EIR. All the data would be presented to the consultant. If the consultant felt design should be looked at critically, he would spend additional time evaluating the project and whether it would be compatible with the existing shopping center. The consultant would also be provided with the previous EIR prepared for the 7- Eleven store at Petaluma Blvd. and "D" Street which would reduce the cost for the new document. Mr. Humphrey asked if the problems of aesthetics and design could not be properly handled at the design review stage once the EIR has been finalized. Resolution #7642 N.C.S. denying appeal and affirming requirement for and Envi- ronmental Impact Report for proposed 7- Eleven Store at 201 South McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, was introduced by Harberson, seconded by Councilman Mattei and adopted by five affirmative and two absentee votes. PUBLIC HEARING Ms. Janie.Warman advised the Council the matter before 1977 PREAPPLICATION them is the City of Petaluma's Preapplication for 1977 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Act Funds. The City had applied �n ACT FUNDS for and received funds during the last two years from " the Department of Housing and Urban Development and, in the process, used a citizens' advisory committee to concern itself with the preapplication. This year's committee has concerned itself with two primary items. First., the needs of the community as a.whole; and the second, the priorities as set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Ms. Warman advised the ratings given by HUD lean very heavily toward low- and moderate - income housing in the community. This.is the first public hearing under the new requirements and another public hearing would be held on February 7 to finalize the City's priorities for.the preap- plication. Ms. Warman then introduced Mr. Robert Fulwiler, the spokesman for the Citizens' Advisory Committee. Mr. Fulwiler stated the Committee felt one of the first priorities should be the expansion of the revolving loan and grant fund which was established last year. It was felt that the approximate $37,000 was,.no.t sufficient to do much to improve the current housing stock. Mr. Fulwiler stated the Committee had met with the Fire Department and received an excellent suggestion to provide smoke detectors for low- income housing which is primarily occupied by the elderly in Petaluma. This approach would provide fire detec- tion and prevention. Another suggestion from the Committee would be to use the funds to upgrade the streets, curbs, gutters and fire hydrants as there are many places where there are not sufficient fire hydrants. Sidewalks in some of the older areas are badly in need of repair. The Committee placed a high priority on a.senior citizens' service center. Mr. Fulwiler.stated that this is not high on the priority.list for the Federal Government and probably would not get funding. Even though a senior citizens' center is not high on the priority list for HUD, the Committee would like to have it remain on the list in order to keep it visible. A brief discussion followed regarding the.$53,000 which had been awarded to the City for site.acquisition for a senior citizens' center. Mr. Fulwiler explained although the City has received the funds to acquire the land, the Federal Government indicates there are other sources available such as the Older Ameri- cans Act, to provide facilities. The other alternative would be to acquire a site with a building already on it and apply for funds to renovate the building. Under the Community Development Act, funding would not be available for furnish- ings, medical, or dental care. January 17, 1977 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Putnam opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Robert 1977 PREAPPLICATION Tellander questioned who -would be eligible to apply for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT funds to remodel structures under the revolving fund. ACT FUNDS Ms. Warman stated funds would be available for low- to (Continued) moderate- income families. Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray explained the purpose of the revolving fund is to grant loans to low- to moderate - income families to make down payment on homes. In addition, low - interest loans would be available through private lending institutions for the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Mayor Putnam then closed the Public Hearing. 498 No action was taken at this meeting. An additional public hearing will be held February 7, 1977 on the preapplication for 1977 Community Development Act Funds. AWARD BID Resolution 47643 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase of one 1/2 -TON PICK =UP new 1977 heavy duty 1/2 -ton pick -up truck (Water De- v // TRUCK (WATER DEPT) partment) to Sanderson Ford - Mercury in the amount of RES 47643 NCS $4,373 was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Vice -Mayor Brunner and adopted by five affirmative and two absentee votes. Finance Director John Scharer advised the Council only one bid had been re- ceived for the truck and when questioned by the Council why there were not other bids, Mr. Scharer indicated the City has encountered some difficulties in receiving bids for 1/2 -ton trucks recently. AWARD BID Three bids had been received for this vehicle, one fronR629 INTERMEDIATE- Sanderson Ford - Mercury Sales, one from Jim Rose Chrysler - SIZE SEDAN Plymouth,.. and one from Comanche Chevrolet. Mr. Scharer (WATER DEPT) indicated the low bidder was Comanche Chevrolet for a RES 47644 NCS Nova four =door sedan. Resolution 47644 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase of one new 1977 intermediate -size sedan (Water Department) from Comanche Chevrolet in the amount of $4,118.68 was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Vice -Mayor Brunner and adopted by four affirmative, one negative and two absentee votes. Councilman Cavanagh voted no. PRESENTATION ANNUAL AUDIT 19.75 -76, GENERAL CITY & WATER DEPARTMENT Mr. Delos Smith of the firm of Wadsworth, Smith, Mohrman & Dado, spoke briefly to the Council indicating their — firm had completed the audit for fiscal year 1975 -76. Mr. Smith invited members of the Council to contact him if they had any.questions or-he would appear at another meeting to review the documents. Mr. Smith compli- mented the City on the substantial improvements in the accounting system. Copies of the audits are on file with the City Clerk. REQUEST FOR - TRANSFER A letter addressed to the City Council dated November V5g OF DEVELOPMENT ALLOT- 22, 1976 by Douglas S. Weeks, Director of Planning and MENTS BY FEATURE Development, Feature Homes, Inc., Santa Rosa, dated HOMES, INC. November 22, 1976, had been distributed to the City Council, was not read at the Council meeting, but is on file with the City Clerk. In addition, the following correspondence from Land Investors Research had.been distributed to members of the City Council; letter dated January 3, 1977 addressed to Leo P. Rachal, Associate Planner., Planning Department, City of Petaluma, signed by Wayne Horiuchi; letter dated January 10, 1977 addressed to the the Petaluma City Council to the attention of the City Manager, signed by Wayne Horiuchi; and, a letter dated January 11, 1977 addressed to the City Council to the attention of the City Manager, signed by Wayne Horiuchi. All correspondence is on file with the City Clerk. City Manager Robert Meyer explained the letter from Feature Homes, Inc., received by the City Clerk on December 1, 1976, indicated the firm had entered into an agreement to purchase the property located north of Candlewood Mobile - home Park on McDowell Blvd. North for which allotment units had previously been awarded to McDowell Investment Associates. The decision for the Council to make is whether or not they want to transfer the allotments to Feature Homes, Inc., or withdraw the original allotments because the schedule has not been 4 9 4 January 17, 1977 REQUEST FOR TRANSFER followed. If it is the Council's desire to do the OF DEVELOPMENT.ALLOT- latter, another hearing would be required. Mr. Meyer MENTS BY FEATURE _ further.pointed out the request from Feature. Homes was HOMES, INC. specifically to transfer 47 permit allotments for sub - (Continued) phase A to the building year 1977 -78 and 58 allotments . for sub -phase B to building year 1978 -79. As the City has not yet completed a development schedule to include the 1978 -79 construction year, he questioned the le- gality of such a.move. City Attorney Matthew Hudson advised Land Investors had asked for an oppor- tunity to be heard on the matter and perhaps this would be the time to hear from the proposed developers. Mr. Douglas Weeks, Director of Planning and Development of Feature Homes, Inc., advised ;the Council his firm had developed subdivisions in Santa Rosa and Fairfield and they hoped to establish a good relationship in the City of Petaluma. Mr. Weeks stated their development. schedule would depend upon certification of the EIR for the project by the Planning Commission in January 1977 and a final certification by the City Council in February 1977. His firm endorses the new CEQA Guidelines which encourage early EIR's on developments. The EIR for this particular project has not been completed and will not be presented to the Planning Commission until February 1. Mr. Weeks said although he is not able to give a :definit.e time schedule for the development because of the late acceptance of the EIR, it would be approximately 47 weeks from the time of the acceptance of'the EIR to the commencement of home construction. Their market studies indicate an absorption rate of sales of approximately 10 homes per month. This indicates a need for 47 building permits in the 1978 construction year and the balance of the permits would be needed in the 1978 -79 construction year. To build the entire 105 units, which would not be sold all at one time, would delay interest rates and an additional cost of about $1,250 per home. By building on ,a progressive schedule rather than mass building would be a benefit to the consumer. Mr. Weeks reviewed Mr. Horiuchi's letter. of January 3, .which indicates the increased cost and escalation in building costs since June, 1975, when pre- liminary plans and applications for building units were submitted by Mr. George Rossi and Mr. Philip Grotewo.hl.of McDowell Associates. Mr. Weeks stated, where the lots originally had been estimated to cost $5,800, Mr. Hor.iuchi's letter indicates the lots at the present time are approximately '$9,000 plus some additional costs for. high.pres'sure water pipes and high pressure gas pipes as well as other public improvements. By the time his firm would be ready ;to construct homes, the cost of the lots could conceivably go higher than $11,500 each. Mr. Weeks then made a comparison of the lowest cost'home.proposed by McDowell Investors in 1975 and stated the home they had intended to sell for $26,050 would now cost, taking a 25 percent inflation factor into consider - a-tion, approximately $37,500. His farm would like to start construction in the City'-of Petaluma to build homes that would meet the needs as economically as possible. Mayor Putnam summed up Mr. Weeks' presentation by stating, essentially they wanted the development allotments awarded to Feature Homes.and wanted them to be alloted as their letter of November 22, 1976 indicated -- 47 allotments for the 1977 -78 construction year °and:58 units for Phase B to be constructed in the 1978 -79 construction year. She asked City Attorney Matthew Hudson to comment. Mr..Hudson indicated he could foresee no problem with the first - issue, i.e.., permission to transfer the units. The second issue was the change of.the development schedule and whether or not the Council was willing or even had the power to put these development units into construction years that were not originally considered, i.e., 1978 -79 construction year. The third consider- ation is the change of the value of the units from those originally proposed and on which the awards were originally granted. Councilman.Mattei indicated he had no objection to the transfer of the allot- ments. He expressed concern, however, because the original proposal had re- ceived points on the merits, of the expandable feature of the homes. If the new developers intended to follow this concept, he would have no objection. Councilman M'at.tei.s,uggested that either the Building Department or Planning Department investigate to determine if the new firm plans to include the expandable feature in the homes. Mr. Weeks indicated their firm would like.to try the concept to determine if it was marketable. It had.,been tried in Southern California and in their research, they found that of 65 homes which January 17, 1977 49`) REQUEST FOR TRANSFER were offered with an expandable feature, 64 of the OF DEVELOPMENT ALLOT potential purchasers indicated they wanted the ex- MENTS BY FEATURE pansion completed.. `In this case however, the expansion HOMES, INC. was a family room. He felt the option for expanda- (Continued) bility should be offered, but it should be understood completion of the unit would be more expensive at a later date. If the expandability feature did not work, they would like to have the opportunity to go back in and finish the home. City Attorney Matthew Hudson indicated he could see no legal problem with the firm endeavoring to adhere to the concept of the expandability feature. Mr. Hudson did state he felt there would be problems created for the Council if they were talking about the development schedule. The Council has permitted extensions of time and schedules, but in this particular instance, the letter refers to two different phases and the awards for the development were not granted on a phased schedule. Mr. Weeks indicated they would be willing to delete the reference to phasing the development. Once they started on the project they would complete the 105 units. Mr. Meyer reminded the Council they had set up a strict schedule at the request of Mr. Rossi and Mr. Grotewohl in order for them to retain their development units as they were being considered for rescission by the City Council. Mr. Meyer.questioned whether Feature Homes would be able to adhere strictly to the development schedule set forth for McDowell Investement Associates. Mr. Weeks indicated much of this would depend upon the completion date for the EIR. Planning Director Ronald Hall stated the Environmental Impact Report was to have been completed in October, 1976, but had not been received in his office until January 17, 1977. As there was not time to schedule it for a Planning Commission meeting during the month of January, it would not be heard by the Planning Commission until February 1. City Manager Robert Meyer pointed out that Resolution #6990 N.C.S., adopted in June of 1974, gave the developer 24 months within which to complete the pro- ject. Mr. Rossi and Mr. Grotewohl had received two or three extensions of time. Mr. Meyer also commented he felt an unreasonable length of time was being taken to complete the EIR since many EIR's have been created for lands along McDowell Blvd. Mr. Weeks advised Mr. Rossi and Mr. Grotewohl were no longer involved in the project; Mr. Gordon Pusser, President of Land Investors Research, advised the Council Mr. Grotewohl and Mr. Rossi had abandoned the project as they were unable to obtain financing to see it through to comple- tion. The landowners, therefore, had decided to allow Feature Homes to come in and ask for the transfer of the allotment. Councilman Harberson suggested some type of communication should be received from Mr. Rossi and Mr. Grotewohl indicating they were willing to give up the allotments and transfer them to Feature Homes. When it became apparent that no decision could be reached on the matter at this meeting, Mayor Putnam asked to have it deferred until the second meeting in February. She also. requested Planning Director Ronald Hall to provide the Council with the previous development schedule, to follow up on Mr. Harberson's suggestion of Mr. Grotewohl and Mr. Rossi releasing the allotments and anything else which would make the Council more comfortable in making a decision on the matter. Mayor Putnam indicated the Council felt an obligation to other people who may have been awarded allotments if this particular development had not been given a higher rating. No action was taken on the matter. GRANT EXTENSION Assistant City Engineer Thomas Hargis explained all theF��`/ YOUNG & STOKES public improvements on the Young and Stokes parcel map, PARCEL MAP where the Prairie Market is located, have been com- '� / RES #7645 NCS pleted with the exception of the drainage ditch. Mr. Stokes was asking a deferment of the construction of the drainage channel until such time as the duplex subdivision is under construction. The total estimated time to complete the work is about two days. A letter dated December 30, 1976 addressed to the City Council by Mr. Gary G. Stokes was not read by the City Clerk but is on file. Resolution #7645 N.C.S. granting an extension of time to complete work required in parcel map agreement by and between the City of Petaluma and Young and Stokes dated December 30, 1974 was introduced by, Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh.and adopted by five affirmative and two absentee votes. Said extension is to August 1, 1977. 4 9 January 17, 1977 LETTER CHAMBER Letter dated January 4, 1977, addressed to City Manager OF COMMERCE Robert Meyer from F. K. Schram, Manager of the Petaluma YACHT CLUB Area Chamber of Commerce,'was submitted but not read by RESERVATIONS the City Clerk. City Manager Robert Meyer explained before.the river had been dredged the Chamber of Com- merce had a harbor river committee which took care of making reservations for various yacht clubs throughout the Bay Area to come to Petaluma. The committee has no$ functioned since the river has been dredged and activity on the river and at the docks has increased. Mr. Schram indicated he can find no records of the harbor committee work prior to the dredging of the river and would like to have some indication from the City that the Chamber would be relieved of any responsibility in case of fire or accident at the docks. Community Development and Services Coordinator Frank Gray advised in the past the Chamber had made sure there was sufficient room in the turning basin and the docks to accommodate visiting yacht clubs. Records were kept to make certain three or four different clubs did not arrive at the same time. They did not reserve the docks or the turning basin for anyone but simply advised the various yachting clubs how many boats were expected in Petaluma at one time. Mr. Schram indicated as long as there was no liability, the would have no objection to assuming the responsibility for the reservations, however, they would not want to be responsible for the boats hooking up to the City's power lines or assume any other liability. Mayor Putnam suggested the time may come when the City of Petaluma needs a harbor master, but she felt the matter should be reviewed and referred back to the Chamber of Commerce. No action was taken on the matter. PROPOSED CHERRY Agenda Items #17 and 418 both related to site selection VALLEY AREA for a neighborhood park in the Cherry Valley area. A NEIGHBORHOOD letter dated January 11, 1977 addressed to the City PARK SITE Clerk by Linda M. Hopkins of 756 Paula Lane was read by the City Clerk and ordered filed. Ms. Hopkins requested deferment on the issue until residents in'the area had an opportunity to be heard on the matter. City Manager Robert Meyer advised a meeting had been scheduled for February 9 at the Cherry Valley School for residents in the Cherry Valley area.to discuss'the matter. It was suggested a public hearing be set for the second meeting .in February, for the Council to hear the matter. As a result, the letter from the Recreation Commission was not discussed and was deferred to.the public hearing date established. Recreation Director Jim Raymond advised residents in the area of'the Cinnabar School District, St. Vincent School and the Cherry Valley School would be notified of the meeting to be held February 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS CLAIMS & BILLS Resolution #7646 N.C.S. approving claims and bills RES 47646 NCS #1191 to #1275, inclusive, General City; and, #209 to 4223, inclusive, Water, approved for payment by the City Manager, was introduced by Councilman harberson, seconded by Vice -Mayor Brunner and adopted by five affirmative and two absentee votes. Following the adoption of the above resolution a discussion was hb- ld.'regarding the time lapse between services rendered to the City and the ability for the accounting department to pay the claims for these services. City Manager Robert Meyer pointed out the Council had received a memorandum from the Attorney with relation to the payment of the claims. The new accounting procedure has called to the Council's attention the fact it sometimes takes from 45 to 60 days to pay for goods and services. The City Attorney has advised, after the claims have been properly approved by the auditor and the City Manager, they could be paid on a weekly basis.. However, the Council would still,have to confirm the resolution. Finance Director John Scharer indicated the problem lies with the fact that after a statement has been received, it still has to go to various departments within the City for clarification and certification which creates a loss of time.. Since claims are approved by the Council only at the regular meetings, it sometimes creates a hardship espec- ially on the smaller local business establishments. Assistant City Manager David Breninger pointed out the City sometimes loses some substantial dis- counts. Mr. Schauer indicated paying the claims on a weekly basis.would smooth out the workload in the Finance Department. The Council voiced no objection to the plan. January 17, 1977 4 " 7 PROGRESS REPORT City Manager Robert Meyer reported meetings have been001 � WATER SHORTAGE held with the North Marin County Water District and SITUATION others to endeavor to find additional sources of water during the present drought and for the .coming summer months. A proposal is being considered to drill two wells in the Rohnert Park area to supply water. The wells would be sold to Rohnert Park when no longer needed at the cost for drilling, less some consi- deration for depreciation. The agreement has not been completed, but Mr. Meyer asked for permission to proceed along these lines and come back to the Council with the contract for the Council's approval. The approximate.cost is $300,000, and it is anticipated the wells would be producing by June 1, 1977. The Water Commission has not, as yet, discussed the matter but it will be taken before them in the very near future. A motion was made by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Mayor Putnam to author- ize the City Manager to work with the Sonoma County Water Agency, the City of Rohnert Park and the North Marin County Water District to proceed with the agreement to drill two wells in Rohnert Park. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT ON MEETING WATER CONTRACTORS AND SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY City Manager reported he had attended.a meeting this V/O/ date with the water contractors and the Sonoma County llJJlllq Water Agency's staff. The contractors were advised if the Agency is able to provide 2 MGD (combined total) to contractors, Petaluma's allocation would be 300,000 gallons per day; if 4 MGD.is'available, we would re- ceive 810,000 gallons; and, if there is substantial rainfall, the most the City would receive would be 1.5 MGD. This, added to our own sources of supply, would give Petaluma a total of 3.5 MGD, or about 50% of the City's - needs during the summer months. Mr. Meyer indicated he has scheduled meetings with the schools, the Fair, Little League personnel and others for the following day. Other meetings are scheduled for the week of January 24 with industrial and commercial customers. The Water Agency has suggested the contractors should initiate immediate pro- grams for curtailment of water use. If the emergency continues, drastic measures may have to be taken to cut industry and commercial users by 50 %. Householders will be reduced from the present use of approximately 77 gallons per day to 42.2 gallons. Mr. Meyer advised the loss of revenue because of the cut back in the consump- tion of water could amount to $334,200. In addition, the City will have to use funds from water contingencies to pay for the City's portion of the Russian River -to- Cotati lntertie project which could amount to $175,000 to $200,000. He asked the Council to give their permission to have the staff and him search for water wherever possible, report back to them for final permission, and have as many wells activated as they can find. A motion was made by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Mayor Putnam authorizing staff to search for water and activate or lease wells, subject to approval of the City Council. Motion carried by five affirmative and two absentee votes. STATUS REPORT City manager Robert Meyer referred to two letters which WATER POLLUTION had been received from CDM, Inc. Mr. Meyer indicated CONTROL FACILITY -- the City Engineer has not had an opportunity to review 1972 PROJECT all of the reports and the matter was scheduled for the February 7, 1977 Council meeting. ADVERTISING ON A letter dated November 9, 1976 from Dr. Martin R. g_ CITY BUSES Steigner to Finance Director John Scharer was not read by the City Clerk but is on file. Dr. Steigner asked for approval to display posters on the City's buses for Dental Health Week, February 6 through 12, 1977. Memorandum dated January 14, 1977 from the Finance Director to the City Manager outlining a suggested policy submitted and filed. There was a brief discussion regarding the types of advertising and whether paid advertising would be permitted on the City's buses and the length of time signs would be permitted to be installed. City Attorney Matthew Hudson advised the Council could approve this one request by motion, and he would prepare a policy resolution for advertising on City buses to guide the Council and the staff for future requests. A motion was made by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry to approve the request for advertising of Dental Health Week pursuant to the policies contained in the memorandum dated January 14, 1977. Motion carried unanimously. 4 9 8 January 17, 1977 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT Planning Director Ronald Hall indicated the location 735 PAULA LANE and boundaries of the proposed property by means of the (hILGEFORD) overhead projection unit. The adjustment would provide (, RES #7647 NCS for a.linear lot. Similar adjustments had been made on other lots in the area. The procedure.is exempt under the State Map Act and, therefore, is minimal. The Planning Department foresees no problem with the ad- justment. Resolution.1-7647 N.C.S. approving lot.line adjus=tment - 735 Paula Lane (Hilge- ford) was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Vice-Mayor Brunner and adopted by six affirmative and one absentee votes. APPROVE AGRICULTURAL Memorandum dated January 11, 1977 from Planning Di- PRESERVE. OF rector Ronald 'Hall to City Manager Robert Meyer sub - 0 AGGIO mitted and filed. The memorandum described the pro - RES #7648 NCS posed ag- ricultural preserve as being A.P. 417- 150 -03, approximately 100 acres located on Ely Blvd. southeast of Frates Road. The Planning staff recommends approval as the land is under a Rural designation and conforms to the City's General Plan and Environment=al Design Plan. Resolution #764 :8 N.C.S. approving A.P. #17- 150 -03 as part of an agricultural preserve (Lands of Livio and Christine Aggio) was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Harberson and adopted by six affirmative and one absentee votes. ACCEPT GIFT -- Resolution #7649 N.C.S. accepting for expansion of EXPANSION GOLDEN the Golden Concourse in the name of the late G.P. CONCOURSE -- McNear was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by \(� IN NAME OF LATE Counciman-Mattei and adopted by six affirmative and one G.P. McNEAR absentee votes. RES #7649 NCS ADJOURNMENT There be no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.-,-to an adjourned meeting January 24, 1977,.at 7:30 p.m.. Mayor Putnam also advised if there was sufficient interest by members of the City Council and the Petaluma School Board, a joint meeting would be held, January 31, 1977. Mayor Putnam.also welcomed new citizens to the community,_ Mr. and Mrs. Don who attended the Council meeting. Mayor Attest: Ci' y Clerk 1