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MINUTES OF MEETING
OF CITY 'COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
June 17, 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.
Agenda Item #18 --
Mayor Putnam announced that Agenda Item #18 --
Outside Sewer
re consideration of adopting Ordinance #1149
Fees
N.C.S. amending the Petaluma Municipal Code,
Chapter 15.56 to provide for outside sewer
fees- -has been removed from the Agenda. She
explained that a communication, dated June 11,
1974, was received from Mr. Richard Day of
the legal firm of Fredericks, Swensen, and
Day commenting on the outside sewer rates.
City Attorney Robert was directed to meet
with Mr. Day on the matter; and upon conclu-
sion of the deliberations, report to the
Council as soon as possible thereon, after
which time the subject item will be resched-
uled for consideration at 'a Council meeting
with adequate publicity for those who are
interested in the particular issue. Letter
from Mr. Day submitted and filed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item #1
Federal Flood
Insurance
Program
Res #6623 NCS
Agenda Item #2 Resolution #6624.N.C.S. indicating the Building
Building Permit Permit System adopted by the City of Petaluma _
System and the review procedure for.the system (re
Res #6624 NCS the National Flood Insurance Program) was
adopted.
Agenda Item #3 Resolution #6625.N.C.S. consenting to Sidewalk
Sidewalk- ;Sales Sales, August 2 -3, 1974, to be held by the ( r
Res #6625 NCS Downtown Merchants' Association was adopted.
Agenda Item #4 Reso.lu.tion #6626 N.C.S. requesting cancellation
Cancellation of taxes on various properties acquired by
of Taxes the City of Petaluma was adopted.
Res #6626 NCS
Director of"Community Development Frank Gray
explained that the two resolutions re Agenda
Items #1 and #2 are necessary to file an
application for the Federal Flood Insurance
Program, details of which were presented
previously to the Council. A motion was made
by Councilman Harberson and seconded by
Councilman Daly adopting the Consent Calendar- -
Agenda Items #1 through #6d. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution #6623 N.C.S. requesting federally
subsidized flood insurance.as authorized by
the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 was
adopted.
Agenda Item #5 Resolution #6627 N.C.S. designating the
Official Petaluma Argus- Courier the official newspaper
Advertising for legal advertising and approving charges
Res #6627 NCS for the same was adopted.
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Agenda Item #6a
1 Reappointment- -
Planning
Commission
Res #66,28 NCS
Agenda Item 46b
Reappointment- -
.o�� Planning
f � Commission
Res #6629 NCS
Resolution #6.6.2.8 N.C.S. reappointing M_. .
Patricia Hilligoss to the Planning Commission
was adopted.
Resolution #662'9 N.C.S. reappointing G.
Roland Bond to the Planning Commission was
adopted.
Agenda Item #6c Resolution #6630 N.C.S. reappointing William
Reappointment -- Wurzberg to the Water Commission was adopted.
Water Commi ss ion
Res #6630 NCS
Agenda Item #6d Resolution #6631.N.C.S. reappointing Walter
Reappointment -- Maus to the Board of Building Review and the
1 -55.F Board of Board of Appeals was adopted.
Building Review,
Board of Appeals
Res #6.631 NCS
Kenilworth Notice to bidders on the subject project was
Athletic Fields, duly published.
Project #PR2 -73
Res 46632 NCS Report,.da.ted June 14, 1974, from Director of
Recreation James Raymond on the bid opening
June 11, 1974, for the subject project
submitted and filed. The following two bids
were received:
Baseball Field
Name Base Bid No. 2 Only
Hand & Hawkins $ 94,900 No Bid
Niel & Shooter $183,610 $60,870
Mr. Raymond explained that the bids were
reviewed by the Recreation Commission, and on
the basis of the bid amounts, the Commission
recommended to the Council that the bids be
rejected; and the Commission further recommended
that plans and specifications be approved
calling for bids to develop Baseball Field #2
at Kenilworth Athletic Fields to replace the
existing ball diamond at Kenilworth Park (to
be removed for the.new libr-ary.building and
Washington.Street widening). He estimated a
maximum of $25, 000 for the cost of the baseball
field, which,. he pointed out, does not include
the construction of a.field house.
Resolution #6632 N.C.S- rejecting all bids
for the development and construction at
Kenilworth Athletic Fields was introduced by
Councilman Harbers.on, seconded by Councilman
Daly, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Kenilworth. Plans and specifications for . the subject
6 Athletic Fields -- project submitted and filed..
Baseball Field #2
Res #6633 NCS Resolution #6633 N.C.S. approving plans and
specifications for one baseball field at
Kenilworth Athletic Fields was introduced by
Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman
�. - -_ Daly, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
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July 17,. 1974
Field House -- Director of Recreation James Raymond requested
Kenilworth permission to hire the architectural firm of
Athletic Fields Lieb and Quaresma to work with the staff and
the National Little League to draw plans for
a concession stand, restrooms, and announcer's
booth structure to replace the facility to be
eliminated at Kenilworth.Park. Cost of the
architect would not exceed $2,700 to design a
permanent structure or $2,100 for a temporary
structure.
Mr. Raymond reported that he met with the
School District on the type of building for
the proposed field hous..e to be situated on
school property. He presented three types
for Council consideration:
1. A permanent structure of a concrete
floor and block construction.
Mr. Raymond-noted , that this type of facility
would be counted against the School District's
facility -to -pupil ratio. However, this was
questioned by Mr. John Ferrick, President of
the National Little League,'who was of the
opinion that a building under 6OO square feet
would be minor in that ratio. This point was
to be checked with the School District.
2. A portable temporary building constructed
of wood and /or stucco.
This structure would not be counted against
the School District=s student- facility -to-
student ratio, but would be more apt to be
vandalized but less expensive to maintain.
3. Purchase a portable or "speed space"
building.
It was Mr. Raymond's re.commendation'to construct
a temporary building (Type #2)•
Mr. John Ferrick 'spoke to the Council indicating
that a permanent structure would be more
burglar proof and easier to work with in
terms of equipment, storage, etc., for the
Little League's needs. However, he suggested
a discussion be held with the School Board in
order to agree on a feasible facility that
would best serve the City, the National
Little League, and the School District.
Discussion followed and the Council generally
agreed that the existing building at Kenilworth
.Park should be replaced at the Kenilworth
Athletic Fields. There was no Council concur -
rence'on the type of the structure, although
Type #3 was not considered..
Upon completion of the deliberation, Mr.
Raymond was directed to appear before the
School Board to fully discuss the matter and
obtain official School District action on the
type of structure for the Field House, secure
an agreement on the long -term use of the
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Field House --
Kenilworth
Athletic Fields
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School District land by the City o Petaluma,
and then discuss all aspects with the Little
League for a report as soon as possible to
the Council - thereon..
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., requested that the
proposed joint use agreement be reviewed by
the City Attorney before Mr. Raymond's
appearance at the School Board meeting.
Claims and Bills Resolution #6634 N.C.S. approving claims and
Res #6634 NCS bills 056 to #817, inclusive, and. #2290 to
#2138, inclusive, approved for payment by the.
City Manager,was introduced by Councilman
Mattei, seconded by Councilman Daly, and
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Howse -- Caulfield City Manager Robert Meyer informed the Council
Lane Extension that after applying for permits. from ' the. Bay
Area Air 'Pollution Control.District, the Fire
Department will burn the house on the property
acquired by the City of Petaluma for the
Caulfield Lane Extension Project as a training
exercise for the Fire Department personnel.
MTC Funds Upon checking with the'Metropoltan Transporta-
tion Commission, City Manager Robert Meyer
reported that the City can exerciise :a provision
of Resolution #65.60 N,C..S. (which resolution
authorizes the filing of a claim to MTC in
accordance with requirements of the Transporta-
tion Development Act of 1971) re designation
of a project and transfer the Act Funds from
rights-of,-way acquisitions to a transportation -
system for the .C.ity of Petaluma by justifying
the expenditures of funds in accordance with
the rules and regulations of the Act,.
Because a considerable amount of work will be
required by the Council on the financial
aspects of the bus system project, Mr. Meyer.
near future session wi scheduled in the a study . p y is subject.
Meetings Mayor Putnam briefly reported on recent
meetings she attended: League of California
Cities Legislative Act Task Force in Sacramento
on June 12; 1974; .and a recent Chamber of
Commerce meeting in San Francisco.
League of Mayor Putnam stated that she has discussed
California with Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., President
Cities -- elect of the Redwood Empire Division, 'ways
Redwood Empire to strengthen attendance at the quarterly
Division Meeting meetings.
Conflict of The City.Attorney was directed to keep the
Interest Law Council informed on the State Supreme Court's
decision upholding the.consitutionality of
the 1973 Conflict of-Interest-Law.
County - wide. Councilman Brunner, Council representatve.on
Library System the Library Board of Trustees, reported that
there is no recommendation to the.Council as
yet on the 'County -wide Library System proposed
agreement,as negotiations have not been
completed with the Santa Rosa Library Board
June 17, 1974
County -wide
on the matter. At this. Councilman
Library System
Cavanagh, Jr., stated that at last
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Agenda Meeting of the Mayors' and Councilmen's
Growers'
Association of Sonoma County, he reported the
Unloading
Petaluma Library Board would be presenting a
Facility
recommendation to the Council on the proposal
tonight, because it was his understanding the
City of Santa Rosa took action on the agree -
ment. In order to clarify the conflicting
information, Councilman Brunner was asked to
check into the matter so that the mayors and
councilmen in attendance at the meeting could
be advised of the status of the proposal.
Councilman Brunner was also asked to keep the
Council informed on the matter.
Council Councilman Perry, Jr., reported that he and
Committee Police Chief Larry Higgins` will attend a
Reports meeting in Healdsburg Thursday morning,
June 20, 1974, with City and County officials
and representatives of the Officers of Criminal
Justice Planning Association. This meeting
is for the purpose of discussing a possible
grant to fund an engineering study for communi-
cations on a county -wide basis.
Councilman Harberson briefly reported on the
activities of the County Transportation
Committee and the County General Plan Committee.
A draft of the proposed County transportation
,system will be submitted to the Council in
the near future.
Agenda Item #12 Outside sewer application filed by Maxwell B.
Eldredge for one single - family dwelling at
Mr. Gray reported that the City Attorney
received a letter from Mr. W. E. Jurgewitz of
Leisure Lake Mobile Home Park, dated June 7,
1974, which was referred to the Planning
Department. Mr. Jurgewitz stated that on 5
out of 17'days, between May 20, 1974, and
June 7, 1974, the Southern Pacific Railroad
has had to deliver cars to Lakeville Growers'
siding in the early morning hours between
4:00 and 5:30 a.m.
,Mr-, Gray presented a draft .letter for Council
approval responding to Mr. Jurgewitz's -
135 Sunnyhill Drive was withdrawn by the
applicant.
Lakeville
Director of Community Development Frank Gray
Growers'
reported on the status of Council action
Unloading
May 20, 1974, regarding three items to be
Facility
accomplished by Lakeville Growers' Association
at its unloading facility located adjacent to
the Leisure Lake Mobile Home Park: (1) A
wind screen was constructed to inhibit the
blowing of material being discharged from
unloading railroad cars at the facility. (2)
The roads.at the facility were oiled to
eliminate a dust problem. (3) A time schedule
was worked out with the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company to deliver cars whenever
possible after 7:00 a.m.
Mr. Gray reported that the City Attorney
received a letter from Mr. W. E. Jurgewitz of
Leisure Lake Mobile Home Park, dated June 7,
1974, which was referred to the Planning
Department. Mr. Jurgewitz stated that on 5
out of 17'days, between May 20, 1974, and
June 7, 1974, the Southern Pacific Railroad
has had to deliver cars to Lakeville Growers'
siding in the early morning hours between
4:00 and 5:30 a.m.
,Mr-, Gray presented a draft .letter for Council
approval responding to Mr. Jurgewitz's -
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June 17., 1974
Lakeville complaint,.which stated that after review of.
Growers' 'the matter on June 14, 1974,.it was his
Unloading opinion that Southern Pacific. Railroad.and
Facility Lakeville Growers are in compliance with the
(continued) Council's request that whenever possible cars.
should bet .delivered after 7:.00 a.m. and_
pointing out that:the location of the.mobile
home park will have to tolerate a certain
amount of inconvenience due to the fact that
the park is located adjacent to a light
i- ndustrial.area and the facility was in
existence:;long before the ,establishment of.
the mobile home park.
Copy of.draft letter submitted and filed.
The Council approved the draft letter to be
mailed to Mr. Jurgewitz.
CATV -- Trenching Report, dated June 14, 1974, from of
Cost Community Development Frank Gray regarding
Tele -vue Systems,.Inc., (the non - exclusive
franchise cable television operated in the
City of Petaluma.) request :that the cost for
trenching to provide for undergrounding of
television cables be borne by the developer,
submitted and filed.
In his report Mr. Gray -ined the background
of the request... In analyzing the matter, a
review was made of surrounding Bay Area
communities, and it wa-s learned that for the
most part developers were required to bear
the costs of mainline and service trenching.
It.was his recommendation that the Council
adopt an amendment.to Ordinance #757 N.C.S.
to reflect that the developer be responsible
for trenching costs and that a new resolution
be adopted to supersede Resolution #4816.
N.C.S. to provide for a reduction of the
underground installation charge from $37.50
to $25.00.
Executive
Session.
Swimming Pool
Fencing
Ord #114.6 NCS .
(Second Reading)
Sarah Hanks, Sonoma County Area Manager of
,Tole -vue Systems, Inc., appeared to discuss
details of..the request with the Council.
After.some deliberation, the City Attorney
was directed to prepare the necessary legislation
to provide for the recommended changes.
The Council retired to an executive session
at 9:00 . o'clock p.m.
The meeting reconvened. at 9:30 o'clock p.m.
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., questioned the need
to increase the height of swimming pool'
fencing from 4 1/2 feet to 6 feet, and it was
his opinion that the present requirement is
adequate. Councilman Brunner-concurred with
this opinion.
Ordinance #1146 N,.C.S. amending Title 17,
Chapter 17..24,.Section 17.24.010, of the
Petaluma Municipal Code, was introduced by
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Swimming Pool Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman
Fencing Perry, Jr:, and adopted by the following
Ord #1146 NCS votes:
(Second Reading)
(continued) Ayes: Councilmen Daly, Harberson, Mattei, Perry,
Jr., and Mayor Putnam.
Richard Lieb of Lieb and Quaresma, applicant
of the rezoning request, stated that processing
of the applications involved with the develop-
ment has been underway for 10 1/2 months, an
extensive EIR was submitted and the project_
was properly noticed. He added that there
has been nothing but affirmative comments on
the development.
Councilman Mattei, Council representative on
the Planning Commission, reported that the
Planning Commission has held a number of
hearings on the development and it was his
opinion there was adequate time for a group
to submit a protest.
Ordinance #1147 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance
#1072 N.C.S. by reclassifying.A.P. #7- 510 -25,
# -32, and # -33 from an R -1 -6,500 (Single -
family Residential.) District to a C -0 (Administrative
and Professional Office) District for approximately
thirteen acres located on the northeast
corner of East Washington Street at Ely
Boulevard South (Washington Professional
Park) was introduced.by Councilman Mattei,
seconded by Councilman Perry, Jr., and adopted
by 7 affirmative votes.
Zoning Ordinance Ordinance #1148 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance _ ,`/,:
#1072 N.C.S. #1072 N.C.S. to provide for definition of T
Amendments structures, to regulate the location of
Ord #1148 NCS accessory uses, to regulate P -C and PUD
(Second Reading) Districts, to certain standards for
accessory uses, to regulate projections into
side years and to establish certain administrative
procedures, was introduced by Councilman
Perry, Jr., seconded by Councilman Mattei,
and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Noes: Councilmen Brunner and Cavanagh, Jr.
Rezone Area --
It was noted that the Projected Tax Revenue
E. Washington
by District in the EIR for the subject development
and Ely Blvd.
indicates the Old Adobe School District.
So. (Washington
Questioned was whether or not the area is in
Professional Park)
the Petaluma Elementary School District and
Ord #1147 NCS
Director of Community Development Frank Gray
(Second Reading)
was asked to check on this matter.
Dr. Larry Jonas appeared before the Council
and spoke against the development. He also
stated that the President of the Petaluma
Valley Homeowners' Association indicated to
him that there is local opposition on the
development because of the size of the project
and impact on the area. He claimed that the
opponents should have had more opportunity to
organize a protest.
Richard Lieb of Lieb and Quaresma, applicant
of the rezoning request, stated that processing
of the applications involved with the develop-
ment has been underway for 10 1/2 months, an
extensive EIR was submitted and the project_
was properly noticed. He added that there
has been nothing but affirmative comments on
the development.
Councilman Mattei, Council representative on
the Planning Commission, reported that the
Planning Commission has held a number of
hearings on the development and it was his
opinion there was adequate time for a group
to submit a protest.
Ordinance #1147 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance
#1072 N.C.S. by reclassifying.A.P. #7- 510 -25,
# -32, and # -33 from an R -1 -6,500 (Single -
family Residential.) District to a C -0 (Administrative
and Professional Office) District for approximately
thirteen acres located on the northeast
corner of East Washington Street at Ely
Boulevard South (Washington Professional
Park) was introduced.by Councilman Mattei,
seconded by Councilman Perry, Jr., and adopted
by 7 affirmative votes.
Zoning Ordinance Ordinance #1148 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance _ ,`/,:
#1072 N.C.S. #1072 N.C.S. to provide for definition of T
Amendments structures, to regulate the location of
Ord #1148 NCS accessory uses, to regulate P -C and PUD
(Second Reading) Districts, to certain standards for
accessory uses, to regulate projections into
side years and to establish certain administrative
procedures, was introduced by Councilman
Perry, Jr., seconded by Councilman Mattei,
and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
June 17, 1974
Budget Session
Council Meeting
June 24, 1974
Adjournment
City Manager Robert Meyer reminded the Council
of the budget session tomorrow commencing at
9:00 a.m.
Mr. Ron Kilgore, City employee representing
AFSCME, was.informed that there will be a
Council meeting on Monday, June 24, 1974.
There being no.further business to come
before the Council; the meeting was adjourned
at 9:50 o'clock p.m.
Mayor
Attest:
Cit Clerk
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