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PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
April 15, 197=
Council Meeting Regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Petaluma was called to order by Vice -Mayor
Cavanagh, Jr., at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Attendance Present: Councilmen Brunner, Daly, Harberson,
Mattei, *Perry, Jr., and Vice -Mayor
Cavanagh, Jr.
Absent: Mayor Putnam.
Invocation
Approval of Minutes
CONSENT CALENDAR
*Councilman Perry, Jr., arrived at 8:15 o'clock
p.m.
The invocation was given by the Reverend Marvin
Barbee, First Assembly of God Church.
The minutes of April 1, 1974, were approved as
recorded.
At the request of Councilman Brunner, Agenda
Item #13 amending Zoning Ordinance #1072 N.C.S.
to regulate indirect glare was removed from the
Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Council-
man Harberson and seconded by Councilman Mattei
adopting the Consent Calendar, Agenda Items #1
through #12, #14, and #15. Motion carried
unanimously.
Agenda Item #1 Resolution #6574 N.C.S. adopting by reference
Re Senate Senate Resolution #77 passed by the California
Resolution #77 State Senate on February 6, 1974, was adopted.
Res #6574 NCS (This relates-to an investigation by the PUC of
the State of California concerning the inter-
connection of miscellaneous customer provided
devices to the facilities of telephone utilities.)
Agenda Item #2 Resolution #6575 N.C.S. authorizing the employ -
Re Proposed ment of Cooper -Clark and Associates for founda-
Public Library tion investigation for the proposed public �3
Res #6575 NCS library was adopted. (Approved upon condition
that the work will not interfere or create a
hazard to the utilization of the ball field by
the Little League. Director of Recreation
James Raymond was asked to be sure the drilled
borings are firmly compacted.)
Agenda Item #3 Resolution #6576 N.C.S. authorizing the Petaluma
Petaluma Police Police Officers' Association to execute a �c�Cle
Officers' Assn. -- contract for the State of California to provide
Sonoma /Marin Fair security services for the Sonoma /Marin Fair was
Res #6576 NCS adopted.
Agenda Item #4 Resolution #6577 N -.C.S. consenting to a five-
Carnival -- Petaluma day carnival to be held in Petaluma Plaza 'T
Plaza Shopping Shopping�Center during the Merchants' Associ- �—
Center ation Spring Sales Promotion, May 8 through
Res #6577 NCS May-'-12, 1974, was adopted.
Agenda Item #5
Traffic Signals- -
E. Washington St.
and Maria Dr.
Res #6578 NCS
Plans and specifications for the subject project
submitted and filed.
Resolution #6578 N.C.S. approving plans and
specifications for traffic signal upgrading at
East Washington Street and Maria Drive was
adopted.
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April 15, 1974 .
Agenda Item #6 Resolution #6579 N.C.S. authorizing the execution
Consent to.Common of an agreement for the consent to common use
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Use Agreement of rights -.of -way held by the City of Petaluma
Res #6579 NCS and Gas and Electric Company was adopted.
( Re Alderwood Subdivision.)
Agenda Item #7 Resolution #6580 N.C.S. accepting completion of
Rollins work.required in Rollins Subdivision was adopted.
�- Subdivision -
Res #6580 NCS
Agenda Item #8 Resolution #6581 N.C.S. establishing April 29 to
Crime Prevention May 3, 1974 as Crime Prevention Week was adopted.
Week
°�'� Res #6581 NCS
Agenda Item #9
Washington Pro -
.5 {` fessional Park
---- Development
Res #6582 NCS
Agenda Item #10
,j yQ T Dog License Fees,
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Etc.
Res #65.83 NCS
Resolution # N.C.S. setting public hearing
date (May 6, 1974) on the'Washington Professional
Park Development Environmental Impact Report
was adopted.
Resolution #6583 establishing license
fees, redemption fees and charges, .late.registra-
tion charges to be collected under the authority
of Title 9 of the Petaluma Municipal Code was
adopted.
Agenda Item #11 Resolution #6584.N.C.S..of appreciation and
Commendation to commendation addressed to Henry "Hank' Eslick
Henry Eslick was adopted.
Res #6584 NCS
Agenda Item .#_12 Ordinance #11.33 N.C..S. authorizing the lease of
Lease -- Federal real property to the Federal Aviation Administra-
Aviation tion for.the period beginning July 1, 1974, and
Administration ending June 3:0, 1974, for the sum of $5,375 per
Ord #1133 NCS year was ordered posted. (Water Pollution
Control Facilities Project area.)
Agenda Item #14 Letter dated April 10, 1974, from City Clerk
Term Exp- irations Lillian`Nommsen re Commission and Board member
term expirations, June 30, 1974, submitted and
>S3 r filed.
Agenda_ Item #15 Letter dated March.28, 1974, from Arthur J.
Local Transporta- Cader regarding interest of Mr. Cader and
tion System associate,in establishing a good local trans-
portation system and requesting to meet with
the Transportation Committee, submitted and
filed.
Search Lights A proposed ordinance_ to regulate indirect glare
Ord #1134 NCS (search lights) was considered next.
Councilman Brunner observed that the - majority
of the committee who redrafted th
Ordinance in 1972 did..not favor such lights and
he felt that there was no need to allow them
within the City; however, Vice - Mayor Cavanagh,
Jr., who also served on the same committee,
indicated that he felt differently about the
provision. Director of Community Development
Frank Gray explained that the proposed ordinance
requires a temporary sign permit to use search
lights.
April 15., 1974
Searcy: Lights City Manager Robert Meyer informed the Council
Ord #1134 NCS that the five -day carnival at the Petaluma
(continued) Plaza Shopping Center and the Sonoma /Marin Fair
are two events that will be using the search
lights, if the ordinance is adopted. The
Planning Commission will consider the amendment
at its meeting April 16th for a recommendation
to the Council on May 6, 1974.
Ordinance #1134 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance
#1072 N.C.S., Article 22, Section 22.304.2, to
regulate indirect glare was introduced by
Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman
Mattei, and ordered published by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Daly, Harberson, Mattei, and
Vice -Mayor Cavanagh, Jr.
Noes: Councilman Brunner.
Absent: Councilman Perry, Jr., and Mayor
Putnam.
North Petaluma This being the time set to hear.protests
Annexation #6 and /or comments regarding North Petaluma
Ord #1135 NCS Annexation #6, Vice -Mayor Cavanagh, Jr.,
declared the public hearing open. City Clerk
announced that no written protests were received.
Director of Community Development Frank Gray
presented a map showing the parcels involved
with the proposed annexation area and stated
that there is a definite plan on file for the
development of the Wojciechowski parcel, which
will be processed for site design review upon
approval of the annexation.
Mrs. Mary V. Buchanan, 8 Ellis Street, confirmed
that she had no objection to annexing the
narrow strip of-land which formerly served as
access to her property. Mr. Harold Wojciechowski,
831 Madison Street, spoke in favor of the
annexation and reviewed the five -year problems
involved with the annexation.procedure of the
area.
As no other comments were heard, the public
hearing was declared closed.
Ordinance #1135 N.C.S. annexing territory
described as "North Petaluma Annexation #6" to
the City of Petaluma was introduced by Council-
man Brunner, seconded-by Councilman Mattei, and
ordered published by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Brunner, Mattei, and Vice -
Mayor Cavanagh, Jr.
Noes: Councilmen Daly and Harberson.
Absent: - Councilman Perry, Jr., and Mayor
Putnam.
Earlier in the meeting, Councilman Daly voiced
objection to -any annexations until the City's
position is resolved with the Court ruling on
the growth control suit.
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April 15, 1974
Weed Abatement This being the time set to hear any comments or
Res #6585 NCS protests regarding the weed abatement proceedings,
Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Jr., declared the public
hearing open. The City Clerk announced that no
written protests were received.
Vice -Mayor Cavanagh,.Jr., then called for
comments from the.floor and as none were heard,
the public hearing was declared closed.
Resolution #6585 N.C,.S. ordering abatement of
nuisances consisting of weeds growing and
rubbish, refuse,.and. dirt existing upon the
streets., sidewalks, parkways, and parcels of
private property in the City of Petaluma and
ordering the Fire Chief to remove said weeds,
refuse, rubbish, and. dirt was introduced by
Councilman Harberson, seconded -by Vice -Mayor
Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 5 affirmative
votes, 2absentees.
Fire Hose- -Fire Notice to bidders for the purchase of fire hose
Department for the.Fire Department was duly posted and
7 ,. Res #6586 NCS published.
Report dated April 1.5, 1974, from Administrative
Intern David 'L. Smith of the results of.the
bids .received. at the bid opening April 1-2,
1974, submitted and filed. The following bids
were received:
Name 1 -1/.2" Hose 2 -1/2" Hose 4" Hose
American Rubber Manufac-
turing Company $1.45 Ft. $2.07 Ft. $4.00 Ft.
B.F. Goodrich Company $1.01 Ft. $1.53 Ft. $3.75 Ft.
Western Fire Equipment
Company $1.19 Ft.
L..N. Curtis and Sons $ .99 Ft.
Mr. Smith recommended
Curtis and Sons, for t
inch hose. be accepted
B;.F. Goodrich Company
accepted.
$1.69 Ft. $4.01 Ft.
$1.49 Ft. $3:92 Ft.
that the low bid. of L.N.
he 1 -1/2 inch and 2 -1/2
and that the low bid of
for the 4 inch hose be
Resolution #6586 N.C.S. awarding contracts for
the purchase o,f.fire hose for the Fire Department
as recommended was introduced by Councilman
Harberson, seconded by Councilman Daly, and
adopted, by. 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
KTOB Re Letter dated March 25,.1974, from Bob Lipman,
Broadcasting President, KTOB - Radio Station, regarding a
Council Meetings proposal to continue broadcasting Council
meetings was deferred to the May 6th Council
meeting at Mr..Lipman's request.
( Bicentennial Letter dated March 27, 1974, from Ken Colin,
Committee--Re Chairman., Petaluma Bicentennial Steering Com-
-� Use of Library mittee, requesting the City Council to consider
Building allowing the present Petaluma Public Library to
be converted into a library - museum complex wh en
the new library facility is completed, and
suggesting,.tha:t a friendly suit be filed in
court to settle the issue of the legality of
- using the facility in this manner, submitted
and filed.
April 15, 1974
Bicentennial
Mr. Colin was present to discuss the request
Committee - -Re
and obtain a legal clarification of the uses
Use of Library
for the existing library building.
Building
(continued)
It was the City Attorney's opinion that if the
use of the library is combined with a museum
use, there is no necessity of a suit. He
explained that under the original deed, the
property reverts to the heirs if the library
use of the building is abandoned. An alternative
suggested by Mr. Robert would be to contact all
of the heirs, if at all possible, to obtain
quit claim rights on the reversion. It was his
recommendation to proceed along the lines of
having a library function in the building and,
as Councilman Mattei suggested, to term the use
as a "historical library," and let the heirs
challenge rather than have the City bear the
burden. It was the consensus of the Council to
pursue the matter further.
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Logo Contest --
Mr. Kenneth Colin informed the Council that th
Bicentennial
local Bicentennial Logo Contest will be completed
Celebration
in two weeks and requested the awards be presented
at the first Council meeting in May. The City
Clerk was directed to place the item on the May
6th agenda.
Intra County
Letter dated April 3, 1974, from Sue T. Parker,��
Bus Service
Chairman, California State College, Sonoma
Transportation Committee, requesting that the �-�-
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors be encouraged
to adopt a 25� County -wide fare intra- County
bus service on the Golden Gate Transit System
for the fiscal year 1974 -75, submitted and
filed.
Mr. Michael Troy appeared on behalf of Sue
Parker to explain that the money for public
transit subsidy is available from SB 325 and
that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has
the authority to establish new intra- County
fares. He continued by saying that the current
fare structure within Sonoma County is inequit-
able. He asked for Council support on the 25�
fare proposal.
After - a brief discussion, it was agreed by the
Council to refer the matter to the Mayors' and
Councilmen's Association of Sonoma County for
its consideration of the request on a County-
wide basis.- Mr. Troy was informed that he will
be contacted by the Chairman of the Association
with regard to the proposal.
County -wide Letter dated April 1, 1974, from David L.
Library System Nichols on the revised proposal for County- wi
Proposal Library System developed by the Library Study
Committee of-the Mayors' and Councilmen's
Association of Sonoma County, submitted and
filed. In his letter Mr. Nichols listed the
five elements in the proposal and requested
action by Councils of the cities involved be-
fore the Committee's next meeting on April 24,
1974.
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April 15, 1974
County -wide
Letter dated April 1.1, 1974, from Mr. Kenneth
Library System
Wi_ghtman,. President, Petaluma. Board of.Libr.ary
Proposal
Trustees, expressing its preliminary approval
(continued)
of the concept of establishing the County,,.
Students
Library Commission by'a joint powers: agreement
with so:le.taxing.authority held by the Board of
Supervisor.; approving the proposed equaliza-
. tion of tax rates,. but recommending that the
County -w,ide library tax be paid in the case of
Petaluma on an "in l.ieu" basis as propo.s:ed in
the 1968 draft agreement for merger. (Article
:.
6); approving a appointment of a seven
member.commission, but recommending that one of
the four commissioners to be named by cities be
appointed by the City of Petaluma so that
permanent representation is assured; and,
listing the fohowing points of concern for
clarification before consideration of the final
approval: (1) Level. of service to be provided;
(2) status of. present personnel; (3) title to
existing and future buildings; (4) provision
for termination withdrawal, submitted and
filed.
Mr. Wightman,,accompanied by Dorothy Bertucci
of the Library.Board of Trustees, appeared
before the Council to discuss the Board's four
points of concerns and particularly the problems
involved with element #4 of the Library Study.
as follows: "Equalization of tax rates to be
accomplished through a single County -wide
library tax established annually by the Board
of .Supervisors."
Mrs.,Bertucci.pointed.out that at this stage of
the proceedings, agreement by the Council with
the concept'of the proposal and the one member
appointment from Petaluma is required. She
specifically noted that #4 of the Committee's
proposal is a problem unique.to Petaluma and
does not affect the other points of the proposal.
Following some discussion, the Council concurred
with .items #-1,. #,2, #3, and #5 (#4 questionable)
of the proposal.and Councilman. Brunner and
Dorothy Bertucci,, who are represent the City
at the April 24th meeting, were. authorized to
conve.y.the Council's, concurrence with the
concept o;f the proposal and the concerns .
expressed.
y Disadvantaged
CCareer
Letter dated April 7.0, 1974, to Mayor Putnam
/-� Guidance
from Gerald J..'Dady,. Princ Petaluma High
" Center--Senior
School, Edward L. Davis, Work Experience
High School
Coordinator, Petaluma High School., Fran Stevens,
Students
Career Center Coordinator, Petaluma High School,
that High.School District has.received a
Federal Vocational Educational Grant and considers e
guidance to initiate a Disadvantaged Career
Guidance Center, for senior high school students
and inviting the Mayor to a tour of the Guidance
Center on Wednesday, April 17th, 4:00 p.m. to
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_8:00 p.m._,, read and filed. Councilman.Mattei
volunteered to represent the City on behalf of
the Mayor who is out of town.this week. The
City Clerk was asked to so notify the School
District.
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Claims and Bills Resolution #6587 N.C.S. approving claims and
Res #6587 NCS- bills #181 to #317, inclusive, and #2199 to
#2226, inclusive, approved for payment by the
City- Manager was introduced by Councilman
Mattei, seconded by Councilman Daly, and adopted
by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Residential City Manager Robert Meyer referred to a list ofd 3 F
Development residential development applications with
Applications previous action and new applications. He asked `�
for Council direction with regard to establishing
a priority on processing the applications by
the staff. Copy of list submitted and filed.
In reviewing the list, Councilman Daly noted
that there are 591 units presently zoned within
the City and he submitted that a priority be
set of these units as time allows. Councilman
Harberson felt that those applications involving
prezonings or annexations should not be considered.
In answer to Councilman Daly's question of
delaying building permits until after the
written court order on the growth control suit
is received, City Attorney Robert stated that
if a tentative map has been approved and the
final map conforms with the tentative map, the
City is not in a position to deny a building
permit and that process of the application -
should proceed normally. He further stated
that if the City takes action which attempts to
subvert-the-judge's ruling, then the aggrieved
person has an opportunity to file a petition
with the Federal Court for a ruling on the
matter. He recommended to proceed normally
with the tentative /final map stage and not
aggrieve an applicant.
Indirect Sources
of Air Pollution
In answer to a procedural question asked by
Director of Community Development Frank Gray,
it was the opinion of the City Attorney with
Council concurrence that fees paid by developers
for prezoning applications not activated be
refunded to all applicants. The fees were
originally required under the Residential
Development Control System.
After some discussion, it was the general
consensus of the Council that applications be
processed by state of readiness in the following
order: (1) final maps; (2) tentative maps (3)
rezon- ings -;.(4) the complete process. The City
Manager noted that when all of these applications
have -been processed, the staff will submit
prezoning and annexation applications at that
time for Council consideration.
Letter dated April 4, 1974, from D. J. Callaghan,
Air Pollution Control Officer, stating that the
Board of Directors of the District will hold a
public hearing on the control of indirect
sources of air pollution at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday,
May .1•, 1974 -, submitted and filed. A draft of
changes -to Regulation #2, which will be the
subject of the hearing, was enclosed with the -
letter:- City Manager Robert Meyer reviewed the
basic changes and asked for Council direction
on the matter.
April 15, 1974
Indirect Sources It wars decided- that_Vice- Mayor. Cavanagh, Jr.,
of Air.Pollution discus's the matter with Mr.. Gerald Poznanovich
(continued) and Supervisor Bob Thei.11er, Bay Area Air
Pollution Contro1 represntatives for
Sonoma County,,for, their viewpoints on the
issue and -for a report to the Council thereon
to determine the,act:ion to be followed thereafter.
Mr..Bill Bettinelld, Chairman of the Board of
Directors , o;f the . Chamber of Commerce,, .stated
that,tesstimony is being prepared by the Chamber
and he requested that comments from the City be
incorporated with.their statement.
r Program of Service At the request of City Manager Robert Meyer, a
Y� and Preliminary motion was made by Councilman Daly and seconded
Budget for 1974 -75 by Councilman Perry, Jr., that the City Manager
submit the P, of Service on May 6, 1974,
and the Preliminary Budget on June 4, 1974.
Motion carried unanimously.
Permit - -State City Manager Robert Meyer stated that_a letter
Lands Commission has been_received_ from the State Lands Commission
___--� Re Water Pollut -ion authorizing issuance of the permit covering a
Control Facilities 42 7inch outfall line in Petaluma River re the
Project Water Pollution Control Facilities Project
area.. Copy of lette:r and filed..
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Proposed Underground
Vice -Mayor Cavanagh, Jr., reported that the
Utility District --
Underground.Utility Committee met on Apri1
"C" Street from
1974, to consider various underground utility
Petaluma Boulevard
districts and it was the recommendation of the
South to Fourth
Committee that a district be formed to cover
Street
undergrounding public utilities on "C" Street
Res #6588 NCS
from east of Petaluma Boulevard South to west
of Fourth Street. This is the area for the
proposed North Bay and Loan Association
facility. Resolution #6588 N.C.S. calling a
public.hearing to determine whether public
necessity, health, safety, or welfare require
the formation of an underground utility district
as more particularly described in the body of
the resolution was introduced by Councilman
Mattei, seconded by Councilman Ha r"ber;son, and
adopted..by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Universal Gym
Letter dated March 29, 1974, from Jim Raymond,
Facility - -
Director of Recreation and Dan Longaker, President,
` Storage
Petaluma Municipal
Petaluma Swim Club, stating that. the Petaluma
Swim Center
Swim Club recently purchased a Universal Gym
which is,presently be -ing ,stored in the storage
area of` the Kenilworth Recreation Center- and
-.the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission has
recommended that the.City Council participate
with; the Swim Club in-the financing of erecting
a.20' x -24 pref building in the
southeast corner of the Municipal Pool Complex
at a cost not to exceed one -half or $1,600,
submitted and filed. Mr. Raymond presented a
layout-of the swim center and pointed out the
proposed, location o.f the facility. A .sketch of
the typical.,desgn of the proposed building was
submitted for ._Council information. Mr. Raymond
also explained that.the storage area at the
.
Kenilworth Recreation Center is not very large
and causes an inconvenience for the storage of
v
the chairs and table's,at the center.
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April 15, 1974
Universal
Mr. Longaker spoke to the
Council about the
Storage Facility --
style of the building and
felt that it
would be
Petaluma Municipal
compatible with the swim
center motif.
He
Swim Center
informed the Council that
for the City's
involve -
(continued)
ment in the project, the
Swim Club has
offered
the,Recreation Department
to utilize the gym
for special adaptive classes,.physical
training,
and conditioning, Police
training, etc.
Considerable discussion followed on the funding
of the City's share of the cost of the proposed
building, whether to erect the building or use
the classroom at the swim center and other
related matters. After some deliberation, a
motion was made by Councilman Harberson that
the City provide $1,600 from the Contingency
Fund toward the construction of the prefrabri-
cated building on the assumption that the
City's insurance would cover the use and the
City would be allowed to use the gym by .
scheduling of the Recreation Director. The
motion died due to lack of a second.
Because it was felt that more information was
needed before a decision is made, the Petaluma
Swim Club was asked to invite the Council
members to its next meeting to make an on -site
inspection of the storage room at the Kenil-
worth Recreation Center, the site of the pro-
posed building at the swim center, and the
classroom at the swim center to further discuss
the matter at a study session on May 13, 1974.
Cambridge Square Director of Comunity Development Frank Gray 63q
#4- -Final Map presented a loca tion m tion map of the subject sub -
Res #6589 NCS division and stated that the subdivision
includes 30 units and the final map meets all
conditions set forth in the tentative map
approved by the City Council. He added that
the City Attorney has ruled the procedure on
the final map cannot be delayed because the
tentative map has been approved; whereupon,
Resolution #6589 U.C.S:. approving final sub-
division map of Cambridge Square #4 was introduced
by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman
Daly, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1
absentee.
Historic and Planning Commission Resolution #7 -74 recommending
Cultural amending ordinance #1072 N.C.S. to include
Preservation Article 17 entitled "Preservation of the Cultural
Article -- Zoning and Historic Environment" and recommending
ordinance creating a Historic and Cultural Preservation
Committee, establishing its duties and powers
and providing for its organization, submitted
and filed.
Report dated February 26, 1974, from the Mayor's
Select Committee on Historic Preservation- -
"Recommendation of the Mayor's Select Committee
on Historic Preservation," submitted and filed.
Planning.Commission minutes dated March 19,
1974, and April 2, 1974, on the subject matter,
submitted and filed.
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April 15, 1974
Historic and Chamber of Commerce Resolution #.39 re the
Cultural Historic and Cultural Preservation District and
Preservation requesting that the City of Petaluma take no
Article - - Zoning further action on the establishment the
Ordinance district inasf-ar as the business areas are
(continued) concerned until representatives of the organiza-
tions affected have met and resolved the points
of interest of all concerned, submitted and
filed.
Letter dated April 10, 1974, from George J.
Silvestri-, San Rafael, California, favoring the
ordinance and - wishing success in-the adoption
of the legislation, submitted and filed.
Letter dated April 12, 1974, from Dennis W.
Pooler, Vice- President, Heritage Homes of
Petaluma, requesting that he be. allowed to
appear f1i'st at the opening of the public
hearing with a slide presentation on the
Historic Preservation and Landmark Zoning
Ordinance, submitted: and filed.
Director of Community Development.Frank Gray
reported -that the amendment was studied by the
Mayor's Select Committee on Historic Preserva-
tion and presented to the Planning Commission
for its considerat -ion and action. The Planning
Commission held a.public hearing on the matter,
and with the exception of Councilman Mattei
(Council representative on the Planning Commis-
sion), the members of the Planning Commission
were satisfied with the ordinance and recommended
that the Zoning- Or.di.nance.be amended to include
the Historical and Preservation Article. Mr.
Gray explained -the procedure involved for
exclusion in the historical district. In
response -to a question, Mr. Gray stated that
the proposed ordinance does not cover any tax
relief measures-and he suggested that if the
objection to the- ordinance. related to setting
up historical districts, the Committee could
consider the deletion of, the word "district"
and make certain to still maintain the integrity
of the ordinance.
Mr. Dennis Pooler appeared before the Council
requesting that the procedure of no hearing 'at
the time of the introduction of the proposed
ordinance be altered to allow a presentation
and.hearing of statements tonight. It was
agreed -to have a -short presentation and hold
Mr. Pooler'•s slide presentation for the next
Counci -1 meeting. - -Mr. Pooler presented the
fol- lowing two letters in support of the ordinance:
Letter dated Apr -i1 1.1, 1974, from the California
Heritage Council, San Francisco, California,
and letter dated April 15, 1974, from the _
National Tr- ust , for Historic Preservation, San
Francisco,- California. Both letters submitted
and filed,
At thi-s time the City Clerk read - the Chamber of
Commerce resolution. Mr. Fred Schramm, a
member of the Mayor "s Select Committee on
Historic Preservation, appeared before the
Council and responded to the charges in the
Mr. Jim Williams of the AB 103 Downtown Improve-
ment Committee also spoke in objection as
related to the Downtown Improvement District.
Mr. Jim Webb, of the Mayor's Select Committee
indicated that the Committee is willing to meet
with the downtown committees and asked that the
Chamber resolution be withdrawn claiming that
it contained many, inaccuracies. Mr. Bettinelli
agreed to contact the Chamber's Executive Board
on this matter.
It was concluded that the City Manager coordinate
a meeting with Mr. Gray and all interested
parties to review and discuss the questionable
provisions for further consideration of the
ordinance at the May 6th Council meeting.
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Flood Disaster Letter dated April 1, 1974, from John R. Teerink,
Protection Act Director, State Department of Water Resources,
of 1973 stating that the Flood Disaster Protection Act
of 1973 contains provisions which could have a
significant economic impact on our community
and citing portions of the Act important to
communities identified as flood prone areas,
submitted and filed.
Director of Community Development Frank Gray
referred to letter dated February 20, 1974,
from H. R. Temple, Jr., Director, State Office
of Emergency Services, regarding the Federal
Flood Insurance Program requirements and letter
dated March 8, 1974, from George K. Bernstein,
Federal Insurance Administrator, Federal Department
of Housing and Urban Development, giving formal
notice of the tentative identification by the
Federal Insurance Administration, that Petaluma
contains one or more areas having special flood
hazards and to inform communities that are not
presently participating in the National Flood
Insurance Program of the flood danger of the
opportunity to enroll promptly in the program
so that their residents will be protected
financially against future flood losses, submitted
and filed. Mr. Bernstein's letter further
stated that if it is believed our community is
not seriously flood prone, an appeal may be
made, and if the community does not successfully
refute proposed identification, then it must
seek eligibility for the sale of federally
subsidized flood insurance by adopting preliminary
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Historic and
Chamber's resolution that the Chamber and
Cultural
various downtown committees were left out of
Preservation
the decision making of the ordinance. lie
Article -- Zoning
voiced disapproval of the criticism at this
Ordinance
late date..
(continued)
Mr. William Bettinelli, President of the Board
of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed
the Council stating that the Chamber has no
basic objection to the ordinance itself, but is
objecting to certain aspects of the ordinance.
He requested clarification of the questionable
points as they apply to the downtown district.
Mr. Jim Williams of the AB 103 Downtown Improve-
ment Committee also spoke in objection as
related to the Downtown Improvement District.
Mr. Jim Webb, of the Mayor's Select Committee
indicated that the Committee is willing to meet
with the downtown committees and asked that the
Chamber resolution be withdrawn claiming that
it contained many, inaccuracies. Mr. Bettinelli
agreed to contact the Chamber's Executive Board
on this matter.
It was concluded that the City Manager coordinate
a meeting with Mr. Gray and all interested
parties to review and discuss the questionable
provisions for further consideration of the
ordinance at the May 6th Council meeting.
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Flood Disaster Letter dated April 1, 1974, from John R. Teerink,
Protection Act Director, State Department of Water Resources,
of 1973 stating that the Flood Disaster Protection Act
of 1973 contains provisions which could have a
significant economic impact on our community
and citing portions of the Act important to
communities identified as flood prone areas,
submitted and filed.
Director of Community Development Frank Gray
referred to letter dated February 20, 1974,
from H. R. Temple, Jr., Director, State Office
of Emergency Services, regarding the Federal
Flood Insurance Program requirements and letter
dated March 8, 1974, from George K. Bernstein,
Federal Insurance Administrator, Federal Department
of Housing and Urban Development, giving formal
notice of the tentative identification by the
Federal Insurance Administration, that Petaluma
contains one or more areas having special flood
hazards and to inform communities that are not
presently participating in the National Flood
Insurance Program of the flood danger of the
opportunity to enroll promptly in the program
so that their residents will be protected
financially against future flood losses, submitted
and filed. Mr. Bernstein's letter further
stated that if it is believed our community is
not seriously flood prone, an appeal may be
made, and if the community does not successfully
refute proposed identification, then it must
seek eligibility for the sale of federally
subsidized flood insurance by adopting preliminary
,
April 15, 1974
Flood Disaster
land use control measures to help reduce or
Protection Act
avoid flood losses and by applying to the
of 1973
Federal Insurance Administration for participa-
(continued)
tion in the program, submitted and filed. Mr.
Gray explained the basics of the program and
stated that the Council must adopt the land use
regulations by -June 30, 1975.
After a'brief discussion, a motion was made by
Councilman Perry, Jr., seconded by Councilman
Harberson, endorsing the concept of the program.
Motion-carried unanimously.
Madick vs City
City Attorney Robert reported that Or.dinance-
of Petaluma
#1127 N.C.S., which rezoned the Condiotti
property on "I" Street to Planned Unit Develop-
ment (P..U•.D.) ,- was- presented to the Court, and
it was found that the Council made the appropriate
findings in accordance with evidence presented
and that the ordinance is legal in every respect.
Federal Aid for
Draft.of of the Board of Supervisors
Urban System
of Sonoma - adopting procedures and criteria
33 Projects
for deterinining-federal aid for urban systems
projects, submitted -and filed.
Director of Public Works David Young pointed
out the revisions-in the draft resolution and
recommended that the Council approve said
resolution so that a County committee can be
created to determine the three-year projects
program to. be forwarded by the Board of Super-
visors to the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission and to the State Department of
Transportation. He also asked for direction as,
to the projects to be nominated for consideration
of FAU funding. A motion was made by Councilman
Brunner and seconded by Councilman Perry Jr.,
approving the concept of the Board's resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
In discussing projects to be nominated, Mr.
Young - recommended right -of -way acquisitions to
be the best 'use of the funds for the City.
Upon conclusion, it was decided to nominate
right -of -.way acquisitions for the following
streets: East Washington Street widening,
Magnolia Avenue widening, and Liberty Street
extension.
Mr. Young was asked to act as the City's repre-
sentative at this time on the Sonoma County
Urban Systems Technical Advisory Committee.
The City Clerk was directed to write a letter
to the Board of Supervisors of the Council's
action.
Annexation Fees It was decided to discuss annexation fees at
the study session on May 13, 1974.
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April 15, 1974
Adjournment There being no further business to come before
the.Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:52
o'clock p.m.
A
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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