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MINUTES OF.MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
February 4,'1974
Council Meeting Regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Petaluma was called to order by Mayor
- Putnam at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Attendance Present: Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh, Jr.,
Daly, Harberson, Mattei, Perry, Jr.,
and Mayor'Putnam.
Absent: None.
Invocation Due to the absence of the Reverend Charles
O'Leary, St. James Church, no invocation was
given.
Approval of Minutes The minutes of January 21, 1974, and January 28,
1974, were approved recorded.
CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item #5 was removed for consideration
after the Consent Calendar; whereupon, a
motion was made.by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.,
and seconded by Councilman Harberson approving
Agenda Items #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #7 of the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #1
Denying Claim
Re's #6517 NCS
Agenda .Item #2
Denying Claim
Res #6518 NCS
Resolution #6517 N.C.S. adopted denying claim�� F
of Martha Ann Hayes ($275,000).
Resolution #6518 N.C.S. adopted denying claim
of.Clorita D: Guertin ($350).
Agenda Item #3 Resolution #6519 N.C.S. adopted adopting by
State Relocation reference the State Relocation Guidelines
Guidelines adopted by the Commission of Housing and
Res #6519 NCS Community Development on October 17, 1973.
Agenda Item #4 Resolution #65.20 N.C.S. adopted accepting $50 317F-
Old Adobe Antique donation from the Old Adobe Antique Car Club.
Car Club
Res #6520 NCS
Agenda Item #6 Resolution #6521 N.C.S. adopted re citizen 333
Sonoma County input to Sonoma County General Plan.
General Plan
Res #6521 NCS
Agenda Item #7 Copy of application filed with Alcoholic �F
ABC Beverage Control by Carl Raines for On -sale
Beer and Wine Eating Place License for La Cena
at 41 Petaluma'Boulevard North; approved by
the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, and
Health Sanitarian, submitted and filed.
Replacement of The matter of calling for bids on replacement L,�9F
Vehicles of the fol- lowing vehicles was considered next: --
Res #••6522 NCS 1 sub- compact.-2 -door sedan and 1 compact 4-
door sedan - Pool vehicle replacement; 2 z -ton
pickups - Water Department; 2 - 3/4 -ton pickups
Streets and Sewer; 1 - 1 -ton flatbed dumptruck -
Parks Department; 5 intermediate 4 -door
sedans - Police Department.
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Replacement -of
Questions were raised by the Council on.the
Vehicles
suggestion to,de;lay the purchase of the vehicles
Res #6522`NCS
for another year because of the present energy
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crisis conditions. Chief of Police Larry
0. C:. Jones and Sons
Higgina,;Director of Public Works David Young,
Al Blasi
and Public Wor.ks.Superintendent Roy each
Teichert Construction
addressed the 'Council regarding the need for
Northland Construction
the replacements - and spoke of the expenses
McGuire and Hester
involved with possible overhauls and repairs
Williams Construction
on the existing vehicles. After some discussion,
Ghilotti Brothers
Resolution 0522 N.C..S. authorizing the. purchase
C. M. Marsh
of replacement; vehicles for various departments
was intr-oduced.by Councilman Cavanagh,, Jr.,
seconded by Councilman Harberson, and adopted
by 7 affirmative votes.
Caulfield.Lane :Notice to bidders for the subject project was
Overcrossing duly published.
Approaches
Report dated February 4.,, 19'74, from the.office
of the City Manager on•t'he bid opening January 29,
19'74,, of the project, submitted and filed,.
The following eleven bids were received:
Name
Amount
C. R., Fedrick, Inc.
$ 77;570400
Charles B. Smith
79,585.50
Arthur B. Si.ri
83,302.00
0. C:. Jones and Sons
8:4,173.30
Al Blasi
87,298.10
Teichert Construction
88.,541.00
Northland Construction
8;9,99.2.00
McGuire and Hester
91,296.00
Williams Construction
91,777.50
Ghilotti Brothers
9.2,028.00
C. M. Marsh
122,'088.00
Director of.Public Works David. Young recommended
that the bids be taken under advisement. He.
expla=ined that:an addendum was issued with the
specifications to the effect that the contract
will not be awarded by the Council until the
'S'tate Division of Highways has completed its
work on the over,crossing, which is expected to
be in May of 1,974 (weather permitting) . The
recommendation was accepted and the matter of
contract award was directed to be scheduled
for an agenda item when appropriate.
1250 GPM Fire Report dated February 1, 197.4, from Fire Chief
Pumper Joseph F Ellwood recommending the Council
Res #6523 NCS accept the low bid received from Howe Fire
Apparatus .Company, Inc., of'$44,142.00, sub-
mitted and filed. (Bid opening January 16,
1974 teported at the January 21., '1974,
Council meeting..)
Resolution #6523 N.C.S. awarding contract for
the purchase of 125.0 GPM pumper 'for° the Fire
- Department was introduced by Councilman
Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by Councilman Harb:erson,
and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
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Re New Water Letter dated_ January 28, 1974, from John Olaf 3°91.
Connections Nelson, General Manager, North Marin County
Water District, regarding the City's water
supply capablity.and suggesting that a
moratorium on new connections to the water
system be declared until more water is avail -
able, which, he believed, the City has legal
authority to do pursuant to.Section 353 of the
Water Code, read filed.
In discussing whether or not declaring a
moratorium would violate Judge Burke's decision
on growth control, City Attorney Robert, in
his opinion, believed that Judge Burke did not
indicate the City would be acting wrongfully
to deny water and sewer 'connections.
It was the general consensus of the Council to
file the letter and not to consider a moratorium
until recommended by the Water Commission or
the City staff. Director of Public Works
David Young was asked to keep the Council
informed on important matters relating to the
water situation and Councilman Daly was asked
to refer the subject letter to the Water
Commission.
Claims and Bills In discussing claim #5048 issued to Lardlpman
Res #6.524 NCS and Associates for final payment and 10 %.
retention re Traffic Control Device Inventory,
Director of Public Works David Young indicated
to the Council that Lampman and Associates
would be willing to make a presentation to the
Council on, the Traffic Control Device Inventory
and the "Safest Route to School -- Bicycle Route
Study" after the latter study has been reviewed
by the Planning Commission and the Recreation,
Music, and Parks Commission.
Resolution #6524 N.C.S. approving claims and
bills #4996 to #5091 and #2090 to #2110,
approved for payment by the City Manager, was
introduced by Councilman Mattei, seconded by
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 7
affirmative votes.
Energy Conservation City Robert. Meyer referred to a comparison
report of energy used by various departments
for December, 1972., and December, 1973. He
reported, however, the saving was not as great
in December, 1973, as indicated due to the
temperature of thirty -two degrees or lower for
ten.days in December, 1972.
Crime Prevention Chief of Police Larry.Higgins introduced Mrs.
Specialist. Gloria Bragg, Crime Prevention Specialist, .
appointed to the Police Department recently.
Mayor Putnam welcomed her to the community.
League of California Councilman Perry, Jr.., reported that the
Cities Transportation League of .California Cities Transportation
Commitee Committee will meet in Los Angeles on February 22,
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- League of California. Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., reported
Cities, Redwood subject meeting held in Fairfield on 'Saturday,
Empire Division February 2, 1974. He stated that the next
Meeting quarterly meeting will be in San Rafael on
May 25, 1974, in-conjunction with their centennial
celebration.
j3JV Vehicle Maintenance Roy Kelly,'Public Works Superintendent, appeared
before the Council to request the purchase of _
a Analyzer, a Marquette
Combustion.Analyzer, and a Sun Distributor
Strobe -.for the Corporation Shop at a cost of
$1,000.•.'Mr. Kelly explained that the requested
equipment would maintain the vehicles at peak
performance; however, he noted, that the
Equipment Mechanic would require training at a
local automotive shop.
A motion-was made - by Councilman Perry, Jr.,
and seconded by Councilman Harberson, approving
the purchase of the requested equipment for
the Corporation Shop at a cost of $1,000..
(Funds from Contingency.) Motion carried
unan- imou's ly. .
Sewer Connection Director of Public Works David Young stated
Fee -- Recreational that the Planning Commission has been processing
Campgrounds a Use :Permit for Kampgrounds of America (KOA)
Ord #1125. NCS with the holder of- franchise. Mr. Young
continued by saying that connection to the
City sewer system is a requirement for the
facility -, but the City's existing sewer con -
nection ordinance does not provide for a
r-ecreational.campground category. An amend-
ment to the ordinance is necessary to cover
this type of service; therefore, the subject
ordinance has been proposed for Council consideration.
Mr. .and Mrs. William Wood, franchisees of KOA,
were present. Mr.. Wood presented. a brief
resume' of the ,plans for the proposed facility
to be` located at the corner of.Rainsville Road
and Stony Point Road. He asked, Council approval
of the amendment to the ordinance to allow
sewer connections for campgrounds.
Following some discussion, Ordinance #1125
N.C.S. amending the Petaluma Muncip:al Code by
adding to -Title XV, Chapter 15.44, Section
15.44:041, to provide a sewer connection fee
for recreational campgrounds wa,s introduced by
Councilman Daly, seconded by Councilman Mattei,
and ordered posted by 7 affirmative votes.
1974 State Park.. Report dated February 1, 1974, . from Director
Bond Act of Recreation James Raymond regarding the 1974
State Park.Bond Act, submitted and filed.
Mr. Raymond reported that representatives from
all municipal and special district jurisdictions
have met twice with the County of Sonoma to
determine a feasible formula for the
of funds if the State Parks Bond Act passes in
June. There have been three separate formulas
proposed: (1) The County plan; (2) per capita
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1974 State Park plan; and.(3.)- a combination plan. Mr. Raymond
Bond Act explained the three plans in detail as out -
(continued) lined in his report and asked for Council
approval of one of.the plans for input at the
meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 13,
1974, when the type of formula will be finalized
for the allocations.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by
Councilman Perry, Jr., and seconded by Council-
man Daly approving the County plan. Motion
carried by 6 affirmative and 1 negative votes.
Councilman Brunner voted "No."
Sleeping in Vehicles Ordinance #1124 N.C.S. amending the Petaluma
Prohibited Municipal Code by adding to Title X, Section
Ord #1124 NCS 10.24.061, (Public and Places of Business- -
.(Second Reading) Sleeping in Vehicles Prohibited) was introduced
by Councilman Perry, Jr., seconded by Council-
man Mattei, and adopted by 7 affirmative
votes.
BASSA Councilman Cavanagh,.Jr., made some general
comments regarding the Bay Area Sewage Services
Agency's Regional Water Quality Management
Plan 1973 and on the hearings held on Section
208. City Manager Robert Meyer added that the
Section 208 law requires every area shall be
placed into a certain planning area and BASSA
has asked to be the planning body for the
Richardson Bay area. Councilman Cavanagh,
Jr.,.noted that Council objections regarding
BASSA's plan are to be filed prior to March
12, 1974; however, at this time, there is no
action required by the Council.
Conflict of Interest A proposed ordinance has been prepared by the
Ordinance City Attorney setting forth guidelines for
implementing the governmental "Conflict of
Interest" Act pursuant to Government Code
Section 3626 and one section sets forth, by
title, those elected and appointed officials
subject to the ordinance. A question has
arisen as to which "appointed officers" should
be included within the ordinance. A list of
the titles of the elected and appointed
officials as proposed by the City Attorney and
as proposed by the City Manager was submitted
for Council review. A brief discussion followed
and it was concluded that more study and
exploration was needed, and the matter was
scheduled to be considered at a later date.
Adjournment There being no further business to come before
the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00
o'clock p.m. to an executive session.
Mayor
Attest:
City ,lerk