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MINUTES OF MEETING -
OF CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PETALUMA
July 15, 1974
Council Meeting Regular meeting of the City Council 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.
*Councilman Perry, Jr., arrived at 7:40 o'clock
p.m.
Invocation Due to the absence of Monsignor Clyde Tillman of
St. Vincent's Church, no invocation was given.
Approval of The minutes of July 1, 1974, were approved as
Minutes recorded.
CONSENT CALENDA A motion was made by Councilman Mattei and
seconded by Councilman Daly, adopting the Consent
Calendar, Agenda Itemas #1 through #5. Motion
carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #1
Parcel Map #53,
Lands of Carl
Arends & J.
Hanley
Res #6649 NCS
Agenda Item #2
Scenic Highways
Section- -
Ecologic
Resources
Element
Res #6650 NCS
Agenda Item #3
Grant of
Easement- -
Telephone Co.
Res #6651 NCS
Agenda Item #4
Traffic Signals,
E. Washington
St. & McDowell
Blvd.
Res #6652 NCS
Resolution #6649 N.C.S. accepting completion of Iq,'l F
work required by Subdivision Agreement for "Public
Improvements for Newman Byron Nelson -- Parcel Map
#53, Lands of Karl Arends and J. Hanley" was
adopted.
Resolution #6650 N.C.S. setting public hearing 9 7 T
date (August 5, 197.4) for the purpose of con-
sidering the adoption of the Scenic Highways
Section of the Ecologic Resources Element to the
General Plan of the City of Petaluma was adopted.
Resolution #6651 N.C..S.. authorizing the Mayor to aq F-
execute a Grant of Easement with the Pacific �--
Telephone and Telegraph. Company was adopted.
(North McDowell Boulevard area.)
Resolution #6652 N.C.S. of Intent to enter into an
agreement with the State of California to con- 36 � F
struct traffic signals at East Washington Street
and McDowell Boulevard was adopted.
Agenda Item #5. Resolution #6653 N.C.S. appointing City Attorney
Appointing City was adopted. Mayor Putnam introduced Mr. Matthew �-
Attorney L. Hudson as the City's full -time City Attorney
Res #6653 NCS and welcomed him to the City of Petaluma.
Appeal -- Victor Petaluma'City Planning Commission Resolution #V5-
W. Nagel 74 of findings of fact and recommendation by the
Res #6654 NCS Planning Commission with respect to the applica-
tion of Victor%W. Nagel. submitted and filed.
Planning Commission action denied the application.
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Appeal -- Victor Report dated,June:13, 1974, from the Department of
W. Nagel Community Development to the Planning Commission
Res #66.54 NCS on the subject variance application, submitted and
(continued) filed.
Plann h'g� Commission minutes dated June 18, 1974,
on. the variance, submitted and filed.
Director of Community Development Frank Gray
displayed a map locating the applicant's parcel
(A.P. #5- 0,10 -16)' situated along Freeway 101 and
behind a parcel fronting on Lindberg Lane owned by
the applicant and with access through the parcel
fronting on Lindberg Lane to the lot in question.
Mr. Gray explained that Mr. Nagel is requesting a
variance to allow an increase in allowable sign
height to permit a free standing sign to.have a
total height of 14 feet on a site where the only
improvement on the site is a fence approximately 6
feet high. The site on which the sign is proposed
to be placed is used for storage of recreational
vehicles. The Zoning Ordinance provides that on
sites which are developed with automobile drive -in
type uses, such uses may have one free standing
sign not exceeding the height of the main building
or 2.0 feet, whichever is lower; however, there are
no buildings on the subject site and the only
development is a fence. The applicant states that
a 6 -foot high sign. would not be visible and is
proposing a 1.4 -foot high sign. In addition., the
proposed sign location.is oriented to the freeway
more than,to any other street frontage which, in
accordatqe.with the City Code, is not permitted.
Mayor- Putnam declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Victor W. Nagel appeared the Council to
discuss details of his request. It was his
opinion.that consideration should be. given for a
provision in the Zoning Ordinance to allow- signs
where no. structure.exists. Because of the land-
locked nature of. the parcel, he claimed that no
matter where he placed the sign, it could be seen
from the freeway. Mr. Gray informed the Council
that Mr. Nagel could combine.the two lots and
submit a site design -for the entire property which
would then allow a free standing sign not exceeding
the height of the main building or 20 feet., which-
ever is lower; however, Mr..Nagel indicated that
there are no plans to combine the lots.
A Brief discussion followed on exist =ing illegal
signs, at various locations along the freeway.
Mr. Gray suggested alternatives as a possibility
for erecting a sign to advertise the storage
recreational vehicles.
Upon conclusion of the presentation of the facts,
Mayor Putnam declared the public hearing closed.
Resolution #6,654 N.C.S. denying the appeal - of
Victor W. Nagel's application for- an increase in
allowable sign height at 1250 Lindberg Lane was
introduced by Councilman Mattei, seconded by
Councilman Harberson; and adopted by 6 affirmative
and 1 nega:t'ive votes. Councilman Cavanagh,, Jr.,
voted ' "no "' and qualified the negative vote by
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Appeal -- Victor stating he has not been in favor of the Sign
W. Nagel Ordinance since its inception and agreed in part
Res #6654 NCS with the irregularities pointed out by the
(continued) applicant.
It was suggested that Mr. Nagel contact Mr. Gray
and explore the possible alternatives.
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City of'Santa Mr. Michael Gleason, Assistant City Manager of the
Rosa Growth City of Santa Rosa, appeared before the Council at
Management Plan the request of the City Council of the City of
Santa Rosa to discuss the Growth Management Plan
of Santa Rosa with appropriate agencies in the
County of Sonoma. Mr. Gleason indicated that
there is general support of the concept of the
plan.
He presented the following graphics to illustrate
the proposed plan: Map of the existing sewage
systems in the County of Sonoma; map of the
existing water systems in the County of Sonoma;
Santa Rosa Growth Management Plan; Five -year Urban
Expansion Program; and, the Conceptual Open - space
Land Diagram.
Mr. Gleason informed the .Council that after pre -
sentations to the appropriate agencies are con -
eluded, the City of Santa Rosa will hold public
hearings on the proposed Plan. He invited Council
comments for the public hearing. Director of
Community Development Frank Gray was asked to -keep
in touch with Mr. "Gleason on.the matter.
Mt. View Estates Letter dated July 8, 1974, from David C. Traversi;�
Subdivision 'attorney representing Mr. A. W. Sanderson, owner
of the land adjacent to Mt. View Estates Subdivision,
stating that Mr. Sanderson's land is still rendered
unusable because of the .failure of the subdivider
to backf along the retaining wall and reconstruct
the boundary fence which was removed; and, in view
of the cessation of work on the project, recommended
action by the City upon the subdivider's Performance
Bond, read and filed.
Assistant City Engineer Tom Hargis referred to the
Council meeting of May 20, 1974, at which time
certain corrective work was required to be done by
Camille'Enterprises, the subdivider, before
occupancy of the twenty homes would be allowed.
Mr. Hargis reported that eight homes on the down-
hill side of the subdivision have been occupied,
but the necessary work has not been completed to
allow occupancy of the remaining twelve homes and
no corrective work has been done on the retaining
wall.
He also reported that the City Clerk was unable to
contact the subdivider in order to notify him that
the of the subdivision was to be discussed
at the Council meeting tonight:
A general discussion was held on whether or not to
make a demand upon the bond. It was the City
Attorney's opinion such action could be made, but
he felt -that there is .question whether the wall is
- a public improvement. He added that the City does
not have a responsibility to Mr. Sanderson.
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1974 -75 Budget ?� Resolution #6.656 N.C.S. approving and adopting a
Res #6656 NCS final budget of the.estimated.amounts required to
pay the expenses'of conducting the business of
City government for the fiscal year July 1, 197.4,
to and including June 30, 1975, was introduced by
Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh,
Jr., and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
opographic
Survey- -New'
Central Library
Site
For Council information, City Manager Robert Meyer
referred'to a letter dated.July 9, 1974, from
Holm- Tait.and Associates quoting a price of $805
to provide a completed topographic survey of the
new central library site at East Washington and
Payran Streets. Copy :of letter submitted and
filed.
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Mt. View Estates After considering the matter, a motion was made by
Subdivision Councilman Daly, seconded by Councilman Brunner,
(continued) to make a demand upon the bonding agency,to.complete
the project.: Motion carried unanimously. Councilman
Cavanagh, Jr., expressed concern on the action.
taken and whether this action would confuse the
issue. The City, Attorney was instructed to direct
a letter of demand to the bonding company as a
first step in the procedure.
Claims and Bills Resolution #6655 N.C.S. approving claims and bills
Res #665.5 NCS 9961 to #1106 inclusive, and #2,341 to #2361 in-
clusive, approved for payment by the City Manager,
was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh:, Jr.,
seconded by Councilman Matted, and adopted by 7
affirmative votes.
Mr. Raymond noted, however, that the staff recom-
mendation varied from that of the Recreation
Commission. He had recommended that the Commission
seriously, consider including neighborhood parks in
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It was noted that Holm -Tait and Associates:were
requested by the architects to submit.a
quotation on the survey.
eater Contract
City Manager Robert Meyer informed the Council
that final draft of the water contract is available
in his office for review.
Recreation
Report dated July 12, 1974, from Director of
and Park
Recreation James Raymond regarding the subject
Bond Issue --
Recreation and Park Bond Issue, submitted and
November 5, 1974
filed.
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Mr. Raymond reported that the Recreation,
and Parks Commission at its meeting July..10, 1974, .
discussed the bond issue and took the following
action: "Recommend to the City Council that the
City put the Park and Recreation Bond Issue on the
ballot in November' with the same projects (i.e.
Lucchesi Park, Shollenberger River Park., Swim
Center.expansion, and tenni courts at McNear
Park) that` were included in the March 1974 .issue
with .updated cost estimates." The cost estimates
for the projects recommended by the Recreation
Commission total $2,0.55,00;.0; and including the
bonded indebtedness, the issue would be approxi-
mately 2.1 million dollars compared to 1.9 million
dollars on the March 1974 issue.
July 15, 1974
Mt. View Estates After considering the matter, a motion was made by
Subdivision Councilman Daly, seconded by Councilman Brunner,
(continued) to make a demand upon the bonding agency,to.complete
the project.: Motion carried unanimously. Councilman
Cavanagh, Jr., expressed concern on the action.
taken and whether this action would confuse the
issue. The City, Attorney was instructed to direct
a letter of demand to the bonding company as a
first step in the procedure.
Claims and Bills Resolution #6655 N.C.S. approving claims and bills
Res #665.5 NCS 9961 to #1106 inclusive, and #2,341 to #2361 in-
clusive, approved for payment by the City Manager,
was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh:, Jr.,
seconded by Councilman Matted, and adopted by 7
affirmative votes.
Mr. Raymond noted, however, that the staff recom-
mendation varied from that of the Recreation
Commission. He had recommended that the Commission
seriously, consider including neighborhood parks in
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Recreation
both the Grant School and.Cherry Valley School
and'Park
areas on the west side of the City in place of the
Bond Issue - -
Swim Center and tennis courts at McNear
November 5, 1974
Park because he felt these projects could be
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completed with funds other than bond monies.
(continued)
This recommendation was briefly discussed by the
Council and it was agreed to increase the amount
of the bond issue to 2.2 million dollars to include
hillside neighborhood parks in the western area of
the City. A motion was made by Councilman Harberson
and seconded by Councilman Daly setting an election
for November 5, 1974, for 2.2 million dollars for
Recreation and Park Bonds and authorizing the bond
counsel to proceed with necessary legislation for
presentation at the August 5, 1974, Council meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Establish Fee -- Ordinance #1150 N.C.S. amending Title 15, Chapter' IF
Outside Water 15.08, Section 15.08.070 of the Petaluma Municipal
Service Code, to establish a fee for applications for
Ord #1150 NCS water service outside the city limits was introduced
(Second Reading) by Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman
Mattei, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Amend CATV Ordinance #1151 N.C.S. amending Ordinance #757
Ord #757 NCS N.C.S. Section 9c thereof, to provide for location
Ord #1151 NCS of grantee's properties (CATV) was introduced by
(Second Reading) Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman
Mattei, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Taximeters In Ordinance #1152 N.C.S. amending Chapter 14.20 of
Taxicabs the Petaluma Municipal Code to repeal Sections
Ord #1152 NCS 14.20.300 and 14.20.310 regarding taximeters in
(Second Reading) taxicabs was introduced by Councilman Harberson,
seconded by Councilman Mattei, and adopted by 7
affirmative votes.
Rezoning -- Ordinance #1153 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance 0'
Greenbriar #1072 N.C.S. by reclassifying portions of A.P.
Commercial Phase #7- 280 -42 consisting of 6.6 acres, located on
Ord #1153 NCS McKenzie Avenue, from P -C (Planned Community)
(Second Reading) District to PUD (Planned Unit Development) District,
was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded
by Councilman Mattei, and adopted by 7 affirmative
votes. (.Greenbriar Subdivision)
Growth Control City Attorney Robert stated that no information
Case has been received on the stay action taken by
Justice Douglas on the subject case, but the
Council will be informed when the written order is
received by Mr. Robert Anderson, the City's
attorney in the case.
Frank Claxton - The Mayor ruled Frank Claxton, City employee, out �7T V
City Employee of.:order when he addressed a question to Councilman
Perry, Jr., on a meet and confer matter.
Adjournment There being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 o'clock
p.m. to an executive session.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk