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MINUTES OF MEETING
OF CI'T'Y COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
October 7, 1974
Council Meeting Regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Petaluma was-calied to order by Mayor
Putnam at' `the hour of 7:30 p . m .
Attendance Present: Councilmen Brunner *, Daly, Harberson,
Mattei, Perry, Jr., and Mayor Putnam.
Absent: Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.
*Councilman Brunner arrived at 7:50 p.m.
Invocation Due to the absence of the Reverend Albert
Gray, St. Vincent's Church, no invocation was
given.
Approval of
Minutes of
September 16, 1974, and September 23;
Minutes
1974, were
approved as recorded.
Presentation—
Resolution
of Appreciation #6706 N.C.S.
David Devoto
introduced
by Mayor Helen Putnam, seconded by
Res #6706 NCS
Councilman
Fred Mattei, was approved by 5
affirmative
votes, 2. absentees, as follows:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
INTRODUCED BY MAYOR HELEN PUTNAM and SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FRED MATTEI
at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Petaluma on the
7th day of October, 1974.
WHEREAS, on the 12th day of September, 1974, David Devoto
did, at great risk to his own personal safety, apprehend a fleeing
suspect; and
WHEREAS, David Devoto on that date acted in the finest
tradition of public service and citizen concern; and
WHEREAS, this Council desires to commend David Devoto for
his actions and to cite him an example to - all the citizens of the
City of Petaluma;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that - .this Council does
commend David Devoto for his brave act and expresses appreciation on
behalf of the City of Petaluma.
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October 7, 1974
Resolution #6706 N.C.S.
(continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in tribute., this resolution be
transcribed in full in the minutes of this meeting; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be, and she is
hereby, directed to forward to David Devoto a certified copy of this
resolution.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was
duly and regularly introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma on the 7th day of
October, 1974, by the following votes:
AYES: Councilmen Daly, Harberson, Mattei, Perry, Jr., and
Mayor Putnam.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen Brunner and - Cavanagh.
ATTEST.: Marjorie J. Wilson Helen Putnam
City Clerk Mayor
After approval of the above resolution, Mayor
Putnam called on Mr. David Devoto and presented
him with a City seal plaque engraved to
"David Devoto for exceptional service, Petaluma
City Council, 1.974,." Mr. Devoto thanked the
Council for their presentation, but felt that
he had acted as any citizen would have and,
therefore, accepted the plaque on behalf of
all the citizens.
CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Councilman Daly, seconded
by Councilman Harberson, adopting the Consent
Calendar, Agenda Items #l #7. Motion
carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #1
Application filed with Alcoholic Beverage
ABC Application --
Control by Charles G. and Patricia A. Terzian
Charles Terzian
for a Person to Person Off -sale General
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License for Charlie's Liquors, 601 Petaluma
Boulevard South, Petaluma, was approved.
Agenda.Item #2
Resolution #6707 N.C.S. setting public hearing
Housing Element
date (October 29, 1974) for the purpose of
Update, Amend
considering an amendment to the General Plan,
General Plan
updating and.m'odifying the Housing Element
J Re's #6707 NCS
thereof, was adopted.
\ Agenda_Item #3
Resolution #6708 N.C.S. setting public hearing
Rezoning - -Casa
date (October 29, 1974) for the,purpose of
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considering reclassifying A.P. #17- 030 -16 and
J Res #6708 NCS,
a portion of A.P. #5- .040 -0:4 (.4.4.9.5 acres)
from R- 1- 10,00 "0 (One Family Residential)
District and "A" (Agricultural) District to a
-Planned Unit District located between Casa
.......Grande
Road, Frates "Road, and Lakeville
Highway was approved.
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Agenda Item #4
Call for Bids- -
Electrial Work.
Res #6709 NCS
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Resolution #6709 N.C.S. approving plans and
specifications and calling for bids (October 24,
1974) for miscellaneous electrical work,
City Hall remodelling, was approved.
Resolution #67,10 N..C.S. requesting cancellation
of taxes on property acquired by the City of
Petaluma was adopted.. The property in question
was that which was purchased from Joe V:
Cardoza and Rosa Cardoza, 212 acres more or
less, for the purpose of a spoils site.
Resolution #6711 N.C.S. denying claim of
George B. Tilden filed on behalf of Cesar
Castro was adopted.
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Agenda Item #7 Ordinances #1162 N.C.S. amending Title 2,
Amend Code Re Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04.220 of the Petaluma
Introduction of Municipal Code to permit introduction of
Legislation ordinances or resolutions by voice and
Ord #1162 NCS. eliminating the requirement that ordinances
and resolutions be signed by the mover and
the second was introduced and ordered
published.
New Chairman, At this point in the proceedings, Councilman
Planning Mattei introduced M. Patricia Hilligoss and /
Commission advised the Council Mrs. Hilligoss had been
selected as "Chairperson" of the Planning
Commission at their last regular meeting,
October 1, 1974.
Agenda ,Item #5
® Sonoma County
Cancel Taxes- -
Cardoza Property
Farm Bureau—
Res #6710 NCS
Agricultural
Agenda Item #6
Land Use
Denying Claim- -
George B. Tilden
Res #6711 NCS
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Resolution #6709 N.C.S. approving plans and
specifications and calling for bids (October 24,
1974) for miscellaneous electrical work,
City Hall remodelling, was approved.
Resolution #67,10 N..C.S. requesting cancellation
of taxes on property acquired by the City of
Petaluma was adopted.. The property in question
was that which was purchased from Joe V:
Cardoza and Rosa Cardoza, 212 acres more or
less, for the purpose of a spoils site.
Resolution #6711 N.C.S. denying claim of
George B. Tilden filed on behalf of Cesar
Castro was adopted.
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Agenda Item #7 Ordinances #1162 N.C.S. amending Title 2,
Amend Code Re Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04.220 of the Petaluma
Introduction of Municipal Code to permit introduction of
Legislation ordinances or resolutions by voice and
Ord #1162 NCS. eliminating the requirement that ordinances
and resolutions be signed by the mover and
the second was introduced and ordered
published.
New Chairman, At this point in the proceedings, Councilman
Planning Mattei introduced M. Patricia Hilligoss and /
Commission advised the Council Mrs. Hilligoss had been
selected as "Chairperson" of the Planning
Commission at their last regular meeting,
October 1, 1974.
® Sonoma County
Letter directed to the Mayor by Lee Brians, 5
Farm Bureau—
President, Sonoma Farm Bureau, dated
Agricultural
September 27, 1974, was,'read and filed.
Land Use
Mr. Barry Hill,representing the Sonoma County
Farm Bureau spoke to the Council regarding
the attachment to the letter, "Policy Statement
on the General Plan -of Sonoma County and the
Incorporated Area." Mr. Hill explained that
he was appearing in the absence of Les Cameron
who was the Chairman of the Committee comprised
of the Farm Bureau, the wool growers, cattle-
men, the County Agricultural Commissioner,
and the Farm Advisers. The Committee concerned
itself primarily in relation to open space
and drew up the plan which had been previously
presented to the City Council and to the
Board of Supervisors. Mr. Hill explained the
Committee was hopeful the various governmental
agencies within the County would take into
account their report before finalizing their
general plans. He reviewed paragraph 4 of
the policy statement, subparagraphs b and c.
City Manager Robert Meyer explained that even
though Sonoma. County has not as yet adopted a
general plan, the City of Petaluma does have
a General Plan and an Environmental Design
Plan, which goes with the General Plan, and a
Zoning Ordinance as a follow -up.
October 7, 1974
Sonoma County
Farm Bureau- -
Agricultural
Land Use
(continued)
Director of Community Development Frank Gray
explained that -the City has also adopted an
Open Space and Conservation Element, a Noise
Element,, a Scenic H- ighways, Element, and are . -
working on a. Seismic Safety and Public Safety
Element.
At the -conclusion of Mr.. Hill's presentation,
Mayor Putnam suggested the staff look at the
recommendations presented by the Sonoma.
County Farm Bureau to see how they mesh with
what the City has already done. Mayor Putnam
thanked Mr. Hill for making his presentation"
to the City Council.
Consent Calendar
At this point in the proceedings the
Item #6-- George
Council meeting, Mr. Tilden introduced himself,
B. Tilden
stating he did not understand the procedure
used on.the Consent Calendar and would like
to have an opportunity to discuss the claim.
Mayor Putnam suggested that he discuss,-the
matter with City-Attorney Matt Hudson and
excused Mr. Hudson from the Council meeting
to confer with Mr. Tilden.
19:74- .75.Funds --
Letter of September 24, 1974, addressed to.
Bicentennial
Mayor Putnam re Bicentennial Steering
Committee
Committee budget request was 'read and filed' .
City Manager Robert Meyer explained to the
Council that any unused funds in prior years
reverted to the General Fund and were not
carried forward however, the Council had
allocated $2,000 for miscellaneous expenditures
in the Transient-occupancy Tax Fund, 160.321,
and suggested an allocation could he made
from this fund for the Bicentennial Steering
Committee''s expenses for the current fiscal
year.
Motion was made by Councilman Perry, seconded
by Councilman Harberson, approving the alloca-
tion of $50 0 from Budget Section 16:0..321 and
approved by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Mr. Kenneth J. Colin, President, Bicentennial
Steering Committee, was in the audience and
gave a brief- presentation on the tentative
plans of the Committee -for the Bicentennial
celebration. These plans include a Washington's
Birthday Ball to be held in February, a fire
muster and parade in April, a joint parade
with the Sonoma /Marin Fair in June, a dance
on July 3rd, July -4th celebrations coordinated
with the City, Old Adobe Fiesta in August, a
river torch floatilla in September and western
dance, a black tie dance in October, and in
November a permanent project dedication. Mr.
Colin indicated the Committee was hopeful the
present library could be converted to a
museum for this project. Mr. Colin also
showed the Council the final drawing of the
logo they plan -to use for their stationery.
At the conclusion of his talk, Mr. Colin
presented a Bennington Flag to the Mayor for
the City's use.
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1974 -75 Funds -- Mayor Putnam indicated would like to
Bicentennial have a - flag raising ceremony in front of the
'Committee City Hall at a later date with members of the
(continued) Bicentennial Steering Committee participating.
The Mayor also asked City Attorney Matthew
Hudson to make preparations, working with Mr.
Colin and the Committee, to have the City of
Petaluma declared a "Bicentennial City," and
explore the possibilities of incorporation
for the Committee.
Claims and'Bills Resolution #6712 N.C.S. approving claims and
Res #6712 NCS bills #1585 to #1718, inclusive, and #2451 to
#2479, inclusive, approved for payment by the
City Manager was introduced by Councilman
Perry, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and
approved by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Probeye Infrared City Manager Robert Meyer explained the !(�
Viewer 'functions of the instrument.,and how it was
developed to protect fire fighters when going
into smoke - filled structures. He also explained
the viewer can be used to detect defective
switches and condensers which may cause fires
in buildings; it could be used to probe into
empty warehouses or buildings by the Police
Department as well as being used by the Fire
Department to detect spots which are not
visible to the naked Mr. Meyer explained
that production on the instrument is limited
and they will not be available until the
latter part of the year. The cost is $3,575.
Mr. Meyer requested a letter of intent to
purchase the Probeye Infrared Viewer in order
to be placed on the list to purchase as they
become available.
On a motion by Councilman Harberson, seconded
by Councilman Daly, and approved by 6 affirmative
votes, - 1 absentee, the Purchasing Officer was
authorized to write a letter of intent to the
Hughes Aircraft Carlsbad, California.
Contract -- City Manager Robert Meyer reported that he 2
Water Agency had attended the Board of Supervisors' meeting
Re Russian on this date. The Board authorized the
River - Cotati Chairman of the Board to sign the Water
Intertie Agency's agreement and has invited the Mayors
and City Clerks to attend a signing ceremony
October 25, 1974.
Board - of Councilman Mattei reported he had attended
Directors, the Board of Directors' meeting of the Chamber
Chamber of of'Commerce in place of Councilman Cavanagh
Commerce who is out of town. The principal speaker
County Road was Sonoma County Road Commissioner Don Head.
Matters The.Board was concerned with the narrow
bridge at Corona Road and Mr. Head reported
to them the bridge had been de'signed and
engineered to swing it to.a southerly route
coming over the overpass to tie into Skillman
Lane and will be done next spring or summer
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Board of
if money is available. Mr.. Head also reported
Directors,
to the Board various projects in the area
Chamber of
contemplated f'or the next year if funds are
Commerce
available.
County Road
Matters
In response to Councilman Mattei's'que
(continued)
regarding the Sunnyslope area, Mr. Head
stated it is'still potentially being held up
by the property owners until they provide
sidewalks, sewers,.and gutters. Councilman
Mattei suggested to the City Council that
perhaps new leadership was needed in the area
to begin the process by.the residents to form
a district to provide these improvements so
the County would, go ahead with the street
construction. He felt that if the citizens
did not go forward, perhaps the City should
take the initiative.
Mayor Putnam asked Director of Public Works
David Young to keep in close contact with the
County Aoad Department in order to review the
projects they have planned.
Meetings
Mayor Putnam reported she had attended a two
Attended
and a half day .meeting of the California
Mayor Putnam
Local Agency Formation Commission in Los
Angeles the latter part of September. She
was pleased to note that forty -eight of the
fifty -eight counties were represented at the
meeting and smaller counties are'now taking
more interest in the Statewide Local Agency
Formation Commission.. Six members of the
Sonoma County LAFCO attended the meeting.
In addition, Mayor Putnam reported that she
had attended a- Statewide meeting of the
Elected Women.: of the State of California.
Farm Bureau Week Mayor Putnam read a proclamation designating
the week of October 7th. to October 13th as
Farm Bureau Week and requested that copies of
the proclamation be sent to the news media as
well as to the'Sonoma County Farm Bureau.
Voting Delegate -- Upon.motion made by Councilman- Harberson.,
League of seconded by Councilman Mattei, Mayor Putnam
California Cities was selected as the voting delegate to represent
Meeting the City of Petaluma at the League of California
Cities' meeting in Los Angeles October 20 -23,
1,974. Vice -mayor John Cavanagh was selected
as the alternate. Motion passed by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
Propositions -- The Council reviewed the resume' of propositions
November Ballot given to them by- the-City Manager, but took
no action.
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Resignation -- Resolution #6713 N.C.S. accepting the resignation
Carl P. Bellovich, of Carl P. Bellovich as a member of the /
Planning Planning Commission was introduced by Councilman
Commissioner Harberson, seconded by Councilman Mattei, and
Res #6713 NCS adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Councilman Harberson requested that since Mr.
Bellovich had been explicit in his letter
.that he felt the disclosure of economic
interests was an invasion of Mr. Bellovich's
privacy, perhaps the first paragraph of his
letter, dated September 16, 1974, should be
incorporated into the minutes. It was agreeable
to the Council and the first paragraph is
hereby quoted:
"It is with regret that I must ask you to
accept my resignation effective today, September
1974. This request has been prompted by the
California Government Code dealing with
disclosure of economic interests. Although I
can appreciate the.intent and motivation
behind this law, I find it to be a completely
unacceptable intrusion of my privacy. I find
it distasteful to make my financial life
publicly available to anyone that has the 25�
necessary to get a copy from the County
Clerk."
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Greenbriar
Resolution #6714 N.C.S. accepting completion
Subdivision,
of work required in Greenbriar Subdivision,
Unit #2, Phase I
Unit #2, Phase I, was introduced by Councilman
Res #6714 NCS
Harberson, seconded by Councilman Daly, and
approved by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Letter dated October 3, 1974, directed to the
City Clerk by Director of Public Works David
Young was, read and filed.
Status Report --
Recreation Director Jim Raymond reported that
Lafferty Ranch
a Planning Commission member, Water Commission
member, member of the School Board, member of
the Planning staff, the City Attorney, and he
had visited the Lafferty Ranch on October 3rd.
Mr. Raymond gave a slide presentation showing
the terrain, the flora and fauna on the
Lafferty Ranch.
City Attorney Hudson,.in answer to questions
by the City Council, reported that the City
cannot annex this piece of land because the
parcel is not contiguous to the City and is
larger than 100 acres.
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Director of Community Development Frank Gray
checked on.the planning aspects of the property
and reported the County has three major areas
of concern if the property were to be used as
park area: (1) The road access to the property;
(2) fire protection for the property; and,
(3) sanitation.. The City would have to apply
to the County for a conditional use permit to
use the area as a park and the aspects of
concern by the County would have to be dealt
with in an E.I.R.
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Status Report -- Director of Public Works David Young, -in his
Lafferty Ranch report to the Council, said that the water
(continued) from the Ranch cost the City approximately
4 4,6 .�A< per acre foot as opposed to $64.5.0 per
acre from the aquaduct. This figure will
probably go to $140 per acre foot.
Councilman Brunner noted the Lafferty Ranch
was scheduled .for a study session for the
Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission and
suggested that' all units'should get together
on the matter for a full discussion so each
commission is not going in a different direction.
Members of the City Council felt the area
could be compatible with park use`s under some
control and on a limited basis.
Mr. John Balshaw, Planning`Commission, and
Harold Wojchiechowski, speaking from the
audience favored of the area as a
park. Opponents to the use of the area.as
park were Mr. Ernest Curtis and Donald Helg%6.
Mr. Helgr$hn stated he had been asked by
residents in the area to represent them at
the meeting tonight and give the ten points
they felt were worthy of the Council's consideration
in opposition to using the Lafferty Ranch as
a park site. These points are (1) fire
hazard, (2.) trespassing, (3) vandalism, (4)
littering, (5), overnight camping; (6) dumping,
(7) property thefts, (8) improper use of
weapons,. (9) snow travel, and (10) accidents
on the road.
On the matter of leasing the property for
agricultural purposes, Dr. Alfred Bettmari
asked the Council if they would advise those
people who are interested so they could bid
on the lease.
Mayor Putnam requested additional input from the
Planning Commission, the Recreation Commission.,
the Water Commission, as well as the staff. The
staff was requested to assist the,vario.us advisory
bodies in their study of the Lafferty Ranch..
Adjournment There being no further business to come
before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:45 p.m. to an executive session.
Mayor
Attest;
City Cl rk