HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/19/1974Council Meeting
Attendance
Invocation
Approval of Minutes
CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item #1
Baywood Drive
Extension Project
Res #6525 NCS
Agenda Item #2
Vacate Drainage
Easement-- Sunny-
hills Subdivision
Res #6526 NCS
MINUTES OF MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
February 19, 1974
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.
Present: Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh, Jr.,
Daly, Harberson, Mattei, Perry, Jr.,
and Mayor Putnam.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by Reverend Dan
Toays, Church of the Oaks.
The minutes of February 4, 1974, were approved
as recorded.
A motion was made by Councilman Mattei and
seconded by Councilman Perry, Jr., adopting
the Consent Calendar -- Agenda Items #1 through
#6. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution #6525 N.C.S. adopted accepting
completion of "Baywood Drive Extension" Project. �--
Resolution #6526 N.C.S. adopted declaring A_c�
intention to vacate and close to public use
that certain drainage easement granted to the
City of Petaluma March 2, 1970, and located in
and about the area incorporated by the Sunnyhills
Subdivision recorded October 23, 1973.
Agenda Item #3 ,Resolution #6527 N.C.S. adopted authorizing S7. -l =
Lakeville Highway the Mayor to execute a modification of agree -
and Baywood Drive ment with the State of California relative to
Intersection construction -of improvements at the intersection
Res #6527 NCS of- Lakeville Highway and Baywood Drive.
Agenda Item #4
Cancellation
of Taxes
Res #6528 NCS
Agenda Item #5
Caulfield Lane
Extension- -
Rollins' Property
Ord #1126 NCS
Agenda Item #6
Rezoning- -
Westridge
Subdivision..
Ord #1127 NCS
Resolution #6528 N.C.S. adopted requesting
cancellation of taxes on various properties
herein named acquired by the City of Petaluma.
Ordinance #1126 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase
of 24 feet of land at a price of $29,000
was ordered posted.
Planning Commission Resolution #3 -74 amending
Resolution #Z6 -73 by adding to said resolution
certain findings,.submitted and filed.
Ordinance #1127 N.C.S. repealing Ordinance
#1083. N.C.S. and amending Zoning Ordinance
#1072 N.C.S. by reclassifying Units #1 and #2
as shown on the general development plan of
the Westridge planned community located in the
"I" Street and Sunnyslope Road area from a PCD
(Planned Community Development District) to a
PUD (Planned Unit District) was ordered published.
(Condiotti.)
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Recycling Center- -
Community Workshop
Letter dated February 5, 1974;, from.the Board
of Directors of the Community Workshop - -Mrs.
Luetta M..Thomas, Robert I. Salinis, and Linda
Kiell -- requesting financial aid in the form of
payments for a building leased 'at 4004 Bodega
Avenue, for their recycling program, read and
filed..
Mr. Salinis addressed the Council supporting
the Board's request. He informed the Council
of Supervisor Joerger's approval of the program
and that the Petaluma High School and the
Petaluma Training Center were actively partici-
pating in the program. Mrs. Luetta,M. Thomas
reminded the Council of the $700 appropriated
on April 3, 1973, and that all conditions
requested by the Council at that -time have
been fulfilled.
Disposition of the $700 allocation and the
location of the Center were discussed at
length. Councilman Mattei was appointed
Chairman a committee,.along with Councilmen
Brunner and Perry, Jr., to work with Mr.
Salinis regarding'. distribution of the: funds
for the Center's rent and insurance for a
report to the City Manager
Claims and Bills Resolution #652`9 N.C.S. approving claims and
Res #6529 NCS bills #509.2 to #5243,, inclusive_, and. #2111 to
#2`135, inc'iusive.,: approved for payment by the
City Manager was introduced by Councilman
Mattei, seconded by Councilman*Cavanagh, Jr.,
and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Street Trees The City Manager pointed out to the Council
the problem of street trees uprooting and
damaging sidewalk Because of the hazardous
condition of certain City sidewalk's and-to
avoid further problems, he suggested that a
policy be established .specifically stating the
party responsible for repair of sidewalks and
removal of trees and the procedure to be
followed.
City Engineer. David Young commented on the
policy now followed, which is the regulations
in the Streets and Highways Code and advised
the.Council of the',expenses involved in under -
taking the repair of damaged sidewalks and /or
the removal of trees causing the damage.
Superintendent of Street Roy.Kelly informed
the Council. of damage to sewer and: water lines
from tree roots.
After discussing the problem, the City Attorney
was d °irected.to.prepare a policy directing
procedures to be followed regarding street
trees and related problems and the City's
liability re damages and repairs.
February 19, 1974
League of California City Manager Robert Meyer referred to the
Cities Legislative League of California Cities Legislative
Bulletin Bulletin dated Februar 12, 1974, and asked for
opinions and direction the Council re-
garding the following proposed State legisla-
tion: AB1345- -the Council will review the
Bill further; AB 180.0 and AB 2575 - -the Council
requested an opinion from the Police Chief;
and SB 546- -Bay Area Air Pollution Control
District Representative Gerald Poznanovich
will be contacted for an opinion on this Bill.
Study Session The Council agreed to a study on Monday,
February 25, 1974, for the following items:
(1) Capital Gas Tax Fund; (2) Mid -year adjust-
ments; and (3) the proposed Animal Control
Ordinance.
Alderwood Subdivision Planning Commission Resolution #2 -74 recom- 3f8r
(Formerly Sun Terrace mending approval of final map for Alderwood
Park)-- Final Map Subdivision, submitted and filed. Planning
Res #6530 NCS Commission minutes dated February 5, 1974,
submitted and filed.
Report dated February 14, 1974, from Director
of Community Development Frank Gray recommending
the be based on the City's
policy of using its power of sewer and water
extensions to discourage urbanization of the
City's submitted-and filed.
*the legal ramifications on the CIA suit._�by
accepting . . .
Director of Community Development Frank Gray.
reported briefly on proposed subdivision
clarifying the final map is for the first
phase of the development consisting of eighty-
eight units; whereupon, Resolution #6530
N.C.S. approving final subdivision map of
' Alderwood Subdivision (formerly Sun Terrace
Park).was introduced by Councilman Mattei,
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seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Executive Session
The Council retired to an executive session at
8:30' to *the Water Commission's
.recommendation to the Council that the proposed
Sonoma County Water Agency contract with the
City of'Petaluma changed from 9.8 million
gallons of water average summer day to 17
million gallons of water per summer day. Copy
of Water Commission minutes dated February 13,
1974, submitted and filed. The meeting reconvened
at 9:10 o'clock p.m.
Sonoma County Water
'In light of existing litigation and anticipated
Agency -- Additional
written Court decision, a motion was made by 3otP
Water
Councilman Daly - seconded by Councilman -
Mattei that ayi �i �,�gs}'iy�i�Xi,�,�� X4A,06,t AA15 )6,',6 public
hearing before the Planning Commission be set
for March 19,'1.974, on growth producing
aspects of a 17 million gallon water commitment
from Sonoma County Water Agency. Motion
carried unanimously.
Outside'Water
Application for outside water connections 5y8
Connections- =John
dated 29, 1974, from John and Effie
and Effie Ruano
Ruano at 2648 Avenue, submitted and
Res #6531 NCS
filed.
Report dated February 14, 1974, from Director
of Community Development Frank Gray recommending
the be based on the City's
policy of using its power of sewer and water
extensions to discourage urbanization of the
City's submitted-and filed.
*the legal ramifications on the CIA suit._�by
accepting . . .
February 19, 1974
Outside Water Director of.Public Works David Young reported
Connections - -John on the subject application and displayed an
and Effie Ruano aerial photo pointing out the location of the
Res #6.5.31 NCS property and the accessibility of the water
(continued) main which ends at Volker Drive.
Mrs.•Effie Ruano,.applicant., and her son -in-
law Barry Bullis., 428 Upham Street.,, addressed
the - Council explaining their future plans to
split the.2.45 acres and purchase adjacent
property. - They further explained that com-
pletion of the plan depended on the water
connections.
City Attorney Robert informed the Council the
subject property lies within the former.California.
Water Service Company area; and it was his
opinion that the City is obligated to serve
the parcel:.
A lengthy discussion ensued and the.Council
agreed the entire area should be thoroughly
reviewed regarding the County's policy for
lots•splits, the City's plans and studies
pertaining to the area, and the California
Water Service Company agreement. (Director of
Public•Works David Young was asked to furnish
an outline of the California Water Service
Company's-service area.) A study session will
be scheduled and the applicants notified so
they may attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Ruano agreed with the Council to
proceed with legislation prepared for tonight's
meeting;- therefore., :Resolution #,653.1. N.C.S..
granting'.the application of John and Effie
Ruano to connect two residential outside water
connections at.premises located at 2.648 Bodega
Avenue was introduced by Councilman Brunner,
seconded.by.Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and.
defeated by�the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Brunner and Cavanagh, Jr.
Outside Sewer and
Water Connection- -
Dorothy Y. Rodgers
Res #6532 NCS
Noes: 'Councilmen Daly, Harberson, Mattei,
Perry, Jr., and Mayor Putnam.
Application for one outside sewer and water
connection dated January 31, 1974, . from Dorothy
Y. Rodgers, 6`1.8 Sunnyslope Avenue; submitted
and filed.
Report dated February 1.5, 1974, from Associate
Planner Richard Anderson, submitted and filed.
Director-of Public Works David Young displayed
an aerial photo'of the area in which the
applicant's property is located.. He pointed
out the existing sewer and water lines available
and informed the Council that the existing
home on,the property is connected to City
facilities.. He explained the intent of the
applicant is to split the 2.12 acre parcel in
order to build second house. Mr. Young also
informed the Council of the.Count.'s tentative
approval of a lot split pending on the water
and sewer connection.
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Outside Sewer and
Water Connection- -
Dorothy Y. Rodgers
Res #6532 NCS
(continued)
Mr. Ray Hardin, representing Mrs. Rodgers,
spoke briefly in support of the application.
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Director of Community Development Frank Gray
informed the Council that the parcel is in the
planned urbanization area for the City and
recommended granting the connection. He
explained the seven conditions listed in the
Planning Department report which are recommended
to be included if the application is accepted.
Resolution #6532 N.C.S. granting the application
of Dorothy Y. Rodgers for one residential
outside sewer connection and one outside
residential water connection (with seven
conditions) at premises known as 618 Sunnyslope
Avenue, was introduced by Councilman Perry,
Jr., seconded by Councilman Mattei, and adopted
by 6..affirmative and 1 negative votes.
Councilman Harberson voted "no."
Mt. View Estates Memo dated February 1, 1974, from
Subdivision Inspector Hank Anderson reporting
of public improvements in Mt. View
Subdivision, submitted and filed.
Chief Building
the status . �5zsf
Estates
Mr. Patrick. McGuire of Camille Enterprises,
the subdivider, addressed the Council re-
questing an extension of time to complete
public improvements in the subject subdivision.
He explained the delay was due to rain and
that it would approximately four days
complete the remaining work. He further
stated that problems with Mr. Sanderson (adjacent
property) have been resolved satisfactorily.
Director of Public Works David Young recommended
the time extension be granted because the
public improvements.were progressing as could
be expected and were almost completed.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and seconded by
Councilman.Mattei, granting an extension of
one month within which to complete public
improvements in Mt. View Estates Subdivision.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McGuire also requested occupancy permits
for five homes already purchased. The request
was denied.
Curb and Gutter Director of Public Works David Young requested
Repair- -Roger the Council grant permission to Petaluma
Wilco Market Development Company (Roger Wilco Market) to
have 116 feet of broken curb, gutter, and
sidewalk on Vallejo Street repaired with •the
City.agreeing.to pay for the cost of the curb
and gutter. Two estimates were submitted and
Mr. Young explained the lower estimate would
cost the City $614.80.
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Curb and Gutter After a brief discussion, a motion was made by .
Repair -- Roger Councilman Perry, Jr.,, and seconded by
Wilco Market Daly., that the City pay its share,for the
(continued) replacement of—broken—.curb and gutter -on
Vallejo-Street from Fund PW- 5-'69 (approximately
$615,00 °). Motion.carried unanimously..
Hazardous Buildings Memo dated February 14, 1974, from:Chief
5f Building Inspector Henry Anderson listing nine
buildings to be.considered for demolition or
`— rehabilitation, submitted and filed.
Fire'Chef *Joe Ellwood reported on the condition
of the Buildings and cited #1, #2, #3, and #4
as being particularly dangerous and recommended
demolition as soon as possible.
A discussion followed which resulted in the
City Attorney recommending abatement proceedings
for #1, #2, and #3 and that the owners of the
structures listed as #4 through #9 be contacted
as outlined in the Building Code.
A motion was made by Councilman Harberson,
seconded by Councilman Brunner, directing the
City Attorney to begin abatement proceedings
in Superior °Court. of the structures at 201
Stanley'Street, 891 Lakeville Street;, and 1096
Lindberg`Lane owned by May Bowers Gale.
Motion carried unanimously.
Sewer Connection Ordinance. 'N.C.S. amending the Petaluma
Fee -- Recreation Municipal Code by adding to Title 15, Chapter
Campgrounds 15.44, Section 15:44.041, to provide a sewer
Ord #1125 NCS connection fee for recreation: campgrounds was
(Second Reading) introduced by Councilman Daly, seconded by
Councilman adopted by 7 affirmative
votes
Mr. William Wood, franchisee of Kampgrounds of
America; was and was prepared to work
out details regarding sewer connection fees
for _his „pr.oposed� campground. Mr. Young quoted
a fee of $7,200 which appeared to be agreeable
to Mr. Wood. The C.i.ty Attorney was directed
to prepare a-`resolution to establish the sewer
connection fee.
Agenda
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J nvironmental Impact
Report Guidelines
Res #6533 NCS
A motion was made by Councilman Mattei, and
seconded by Councilman Perry, Jr., to add item
#21 to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
City Attorney Robert explained the proposed
resolution and the urgency of its adoption;
where.upon., Resolution #6533 N.C.S. of the City
of Petaluma establishing procedures for compliance
with the requirements of the Environmental
Quality. Act of 1970 and repealing Resolution
#6262 N . C' S . was introduced .by C'o.uncilman
Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by Councilman Mattei,
and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
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Pete Fisher - - KTOB Letter dated February.18, 1974, from Pete
Fisher, KTOB. Radio Station News Director,
announcing his transfer as manager of the
newly acquired radio Station KNND in Cottage
Grove,_Oregon, submitted and filed. Mayor
Putnam wished him success in his new assignment.
Adjournment There being no further business to come before
the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
10:40 o'clock p.m. to an executive session.
Mayor
Attest:
eputy City Clerk