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M-INU.:TES OF MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
October-29, 1974
Council Meeting Adjourned meeting of the City Council of the
City of Petaluma was called to order by Mayor
Putnam at the hour of 7:30 p.m.
Attendance Present: Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh, Jr.,
Daly, Harberson, Perry, Jr., and
Mayor Putnam.
Absent: Councilman Mattei.
Invocation The Reverend Thorval Evenson of the Elim
Lutheran Church gave the invocation.
"Approval of The minutes of October 7, 1974, were approved
Minutes with the following,corrections: Page 7,
paragraph 7, line 3, $44 changed to $40.50.
The last sentence in the paragraph to read
"The latter figure will probably go to $140
per acre foot. Page 8, paragraph 1, the
spelling of Donald Helgren's name changed
from Helgrum to Helgren.
CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Councilman Perry, seconded
by Councilman Harberson, adopting the Consent
Calendar, Agenda Items #1, #2, #3, and #5.
(Item #4 having been removed from the agenda
prior to the Council meeting.) Motion carried
unanimously by.6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Agenda Item #1 Application filed with Alcoholic Beverage
ABC Application Control for an original off -sale beer and 3�
Re Tony's Golden wine license by Guy A. and Maureen Sinicropi
Eagle-Shopping for Tony's Golden Eagle Shopping Center was
Center approved.
Agenda Item #2 Application filed with Alcoholic Beverage
ABC Application Control to drop partner from off - sale beer 3�
Re Graziano and wine license by Graziano and Linda Perozzi,
Gourmet Graziano Gourmet, 117 North McDowell Boulevard,
was approved.
Agenda Item #3 Resolution #6715 N.C.S. authorizing the
Call for Bids -- purchase of liquid chlorine for the City of
Chlorine Contract Petaluma was approved. 1
Res #6715 NCS
Agenda Item #5
Resolution #6716 N.C.S. denying claim of
Claim Denials --
Raymond and Lavon Schultz was adopted.
Re Schultz
Res #6716 NCS
Resolution #6717 N.C.S. denying claim of
thru
Michael K. Schultz was adopted.
Res #6718 NCS
Resolution #6718 N.C.S. denying claim of
Charle °s E. Schultz was adopted.
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Mayor Putnam acknowledged receipt of the 5
Audit, General
annual audits from the firm of Wadsworth,
City and Water
Smith, Mo,hrman, and Dado pointing out that
Department
the responsibility for retaining the firm to
perform the annual audit was that of the
Mayor.
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Mr. Delos Smith of the above firm was present
Audit, General
in the audience to accept inquiries from•the
City and Water"
Council regarding the 1974 -75 audit. Mr.'
Department
Smith invited members of the Council to come
(continued)
to his office at any time to go through any
of the reports in detail if they so desire.
A brief discussion regarding-the
estimated revenue which was $318,812.03 more
than anticipated in the budget (the additional
funds coming from interest earned and increased
sales tax) and the surplus in the Water
Department funds.
Mayor Putnam thanked Mr. Smith who, in turn,
thanked City's for the assistance
given to their firm in the preparation of the
audit.
Public Hearing --
Resolution #6719 N.C.S. modifying the Housing
Housing Element
Element of the General Plan was introduced by
Annual Review
Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman
/ and Update,
Harberson, and approved by 6 affirmative
General Plan
votes, 1 absentee.
Res #6719 NCS
Director Community Development Frank Gray
reviewed the draft of the Housing Element
Annual Review and Update, dated September,
1974, which•s on file in the City Clerk's
office. - Specifically, Mr. Gray reviewed the
objectives to be initiated during next year
which - were in addition to the goals established
in the-Housing Element. In response to
Councilman Cavan.agh's question as to.how
these goals were established, Mr. Gray said
it was the recommendation of the staff =to the
Planning Commission,-and the Planning Commission
recommendation ' to the City Council, to incor-
porate four additional goals into the Housing
Element.
Councilman Brunner stated that after reviewing
the Update to the-Housing Element, he found
it contained mention. of ten to twelve percent
, low- to moderate - income housing as a City
goal. He stated that the most opposition he
had received as an elected official regarding
housing in-Petaluma was to the types of'
. projects under the 236 Mortgage Program- -such
as the Park Lane Apartments and the Boise
Cascade Project. He was opposed to any more
concentrated low - income housing projects
which would create a. "Marvin City" type atmos-
phere. Mr. Gray remarked that the Community
Deve,lopment of 1974 is an attempt to
eliminate the 235/236 types of projects and;
rather than have separate grants for public
facilities such as sewer projects, water
projbcts,••and so forth, cities would be
getting block -type grants which would not
necessarily have to be used for housing, but
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could be used for the-purchase of open. space,
for the.-rehabilitation of the downtown area,
for providing parking spaces, or similar
projects !as - long 'as they for the benefit
of low- to moderate - income residents. Mr.
Gray further remarked that in Petaluma low -
to moderate- income residents related primarily
October 29, 1974
Public Hearing -- to the elderly. He informed the Council that
Housing Element many of their questions tonight would be
Annual Review answered through the study of the Community
and Update, Development Act of 19.74, which he hoped to
General Plan schedule at the next Council meeting or for a
Res #6719 NCS study session. The Act itself is a complex
(continued) program which will require some detailed
study -by the Council.
Mayor Putnam opened the public hearing.
Mr. Pieter Rosenwald, speaking from the audience,
directed a question to Councilman Brunner,
stating he was curious about what Mr. Brunner
meant when he objected to a "Marin City" type
project. Councilman Brunner clarified his
statement by saying he was opposed to the
cement block type buildings constructed in
Marin City just north of Sausalito. This is
a Federal Housing Project surrounded by a
chain link fence.
Mayor Putnam closed the public hearing.
At the conclusion of the public hearing, a
discussion was held on the pros and cons of
adopting the resolution before the Council to
modify the Housing Element of the General
Plan'. In response to Mayor Putnam's question,
"what would be the consequences if the Council
did not adopt the modification ?" Mr. Gray
stated the _Council would not be able to
consider the adoption of Agenda Item #18
providing for the annual housing quota for
1975 -76 construction.year which in turn would
throw the development schedule for the alloca-
tion- system off until a substantial time in
the future where it would be impossible for
the developer to build in the coming construc-
tion year. Mr. Gray further stated the
adoption of the modifications to the Housing
Element does not tie the Council to the
residential development control system.
Mayor Putnam remarked the adoption is only to
keep the City current on the Housing Element
of its General Plan.
Resolution #67 N.C.S. modifying the Housing
Element of the General Plan was introduced by
Councilman Perry, seconded Councilman
Harberson and approved by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
Public Hearing -- Director of Community Development Frank Gray
Rezoning, Casa reviewed the subject project on the wall map.
De Arroyo He explained the rezoning was to accommodate
Ord #1163 NCS a Planned Unit-Development in the area bounded
by Old Lakeville Highway, Lakeville Highway,
and,Casa Grande Road at the end of McDowell
Road. The Planned. Unit Development would
include duplex units, Finnegan clusters which
are single- family units having common garage
walls, as well as -four units of apart -
ments., The map shows the street system which
includes the extension of..McDowell Boulevard
through to Lakeville Highway with some treat -
ment given to Old Lakeville Highway. One of
the questions is the treatment of this
portion' of road which is shown on the map as
a cul -de=sac.
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Public Hearing -- Mayor.Putnam.rep.orted to the Council that at
Rezoning, Casa the Planning Commission level, Councilman
De Arroyo Mattei had voted "No" on the project. .
Ord #1163 NCS Primarily Councilman Matted was opposed.to
(continued) the extension.of McDowell Boulevard.and.not
the rezoning itself. Letter from Councilman
Mattei to,the Mayor and City Council explain-
ing his- p.osition,on the project was read by
the City Clerk and filed.
Mr. Gray reviewed the Planning staff's report
of September 27, 19.74, as amended, for the
City Council. Staff report was submitted and
filed..
Councilman. Daly felt: that even if the developer
does not intend to:develop that portion of
the area facing Casa Grande Road which is
shown as not. to be developed at this time,
the developer should be made aware the Council
would require the improvement of Casa Grande
Road as part of the subdivision agreement.
The matter of density for the area was dis-
cussed with Mr —Gray reporting that the
density would be 4.46 units per acre on the
cluster.s:and.5 units per acre on the apart -
ments and duplexes,.with an eventual popula-
tion of. between, 7,00 -750 persons. He further
explained that parking.sp.aces are" in their
.proper ratio. provision for 560 vehicles
.to include.both residents.and guests. The
development will.include both public and
.pr.ivate.streets.. Councilman Perry questioned
the traffic impact. on . the area. Mr. Gray
informed. the- Council..that the developer's
traffic..engineer., Rinato>.Martinez, had
amended the EIR to-require signalization at
the.intersec:tion of McDowell Boulevard.and
Lakeville.-Highway..
Discussion was held regarding the penetration
of South McDowell.Boulevard through to Lakeville
Highway. City Engineer David Young explained
this was.projected in.the City's General:Plan
and was,ntended.to be included on the Environ-
mental Design Plan; however, through an
err.or,.it.was.omitted from the maps printed
by Williams and:Mocine. Mr. Young further
stated that McDowell-Boulevard is an arterial
street.and was .the.most important east of the
freeway. He.remarked that even before the
area was being considered as a site for K-
Mart, which would have generated higher
traffic.patterns, and create a greater impact
on the area,..it was.the in at some
time or.another,to extend McDowell through to
Lakeville Highway...
The matter of aignalization of the intersection
was then.d.scus.sed. Mr. Young felt it should
be made..a part of. the subdivision agreement
and .that the .develo:per should have the responsi =...._
bili.ty for the signalization at the intersection.
Mr. Y:o.ung further stated that the elimination
of Old Lakeville Highway, . as it intersects at
Frates..Road.and Lakeville Highway, was desirable
not only, :from the,—.,City's point of view, but
it is also being requested by the County �°
October 29; 1974
Public Hearing -- Engineer to eliminate the hazardous.situation
Rezoning, Casa at-ths area. The County plans to round
De Arroyo off the intersection at.some future date to
Ord #1163 NCS provide a safer access to Lakeville Highway
(continued) from.'Frates Road.
_ Some- discussion.was held regarding the method
of terminating Old Lakeville Highway, where
the 'butt ends of the cul -de -sac should be,
located, who would have-the responsibility of
constructing the bridge, what provisions
would be.made for the property owners on the
east side of .Old Lakeville Road. Mr. Young
stated these matters will be considered at
the time the tentative map is filed.
Mayor Putnam asked Chairman Patty Hilligoss
of the Planning Commission for any remarks
she may have. Mrs. Hilligoss said it was the
consensus of the Planning Commission that the
plan was an innovative and .good one; however,
because Mr. Mattei and Mr. Waters had voted
against.the plan, she felt she should make
some explanation. Their reasons for approving
the PUD.were primarily to the extension of
McDowell.Boulevard.through to Lakeville
Highway, and not to the rezoning per se.
Councilman Harberson raised the question of
what condition was made for drainage and
controlling the flooding of Adobe Creek. He
felt-he would have some objection to channeling
the water through a concrete tunnel on the
property. City Engineer David Young indicated
that engineering had.not been done on the
flood control on the property; however,
certainly a channelization would be one
method to control the creek. These likewise
would be questions that will be raised at the
tentative map stage. Mr. Young indicated
that any plans that were drawn up would be
reviewed by the City's Engineering Department
as well as the Sonoma County Water Agency.
Mr. Gray, in answer to Councilman Harberson's
question, said that if the developer should
come in at the tentative map stage with a
closed conduit type of flood control, it
would be in conflict with the concept before
the Council, and if it were to be permitted
would require public hearing to modify the
PUD.
Mayor Putnam opened the public hearing.
Gary Stokes, Civil, Engineer, one of the
owners of the property, commented on the
statements made concerning "minor decisions"
discussed by the Council previously. He felt
that bridges, signalization., and the extension
of McDowell Boulevard were not minor decisions
stating that they had bridged the creek once
and it is not their intention to bridge it
again. If a bridge is necessary to serve
some additional properties, then the burden
should be on that developer and not them.
Mr. Stokes stated they had provided for the
October 29, 1974
Public Hearing -- extension of McDowell Boulevard, but not
Rezoning, Casa
feel the entire cost of the sgialization at
De Arroyo
the intersection of McDowell'and Lakeville
Ord #1163 NCS
should be borne by them. Mr. Stokes further
(continued)
stated they would.be willing to sit down and
talk with the City and the Division: of ;High -
ways at a.time when signalization would.be
needed; however, he:stated he did not feel
that their 200 lot subdivision would create
that much additional traffic to warrant
signalization of the intersection. Mr.
Stokes said_ -he felt that to have them bear
the entire cost of the signalization would be
unfair. Were they to be required to build
two bridges, extend - McDowell Boulevard, and
signalize the intersection it would raise the
cost of the subdivision to where they would
not be'able to go ahead.with the project.
Mr. Charles Davidson., Civil Engineer, one of
the owners, also spoke before the Council.
He wanted .to.bring.to the Council's attention
that the street where the duplexes are to be
located would not.be a private "street, but
would be, -a public.street. Mr. Gray moved to
the map.to indicate :the area to the Council
explaining that'if the street were to be made
a public street it would be "exit only" on
Casd Grande.; however', there would be two
traffic allowed within the subdivision for
the tenants.
Councilman.Perry..at this time inquired whether
or not c:urbs,.g.utters, and sidewalks are
scheduled.for'this particular street. Mr.
Young indicated if. °it is to be a public
st-reet,'.c:urbs..,.gutters, and sidewalks
be required.
Mr. Davidson wanted to go on record that they
would adhere to.the density requirements of
the rezoning and that they would go ahead
with the cluster devel'opmen't, the Finnigan
cluster rather than row type cluster as done
in many developments. Mayor Putnam then
closed `the. public hearing.
City Manager Robert.Meyer.felt the record
should be." made clear that if it were the
Council's -:wish to..cu.l -de -sac Old Lakeville
Road, ample.provisrons should be made so the
City would have access to the water wells.
City Engineer David Young reminded the Council
that before any decision could be made on
terminating this road, other property owners
on the east Old-'.Lakeville Road would have
to have opportunity to voice their
opinion- to.which City Attorney Hudson concurred.
A discussion followed on the.recreational - and
park lands in the..developmen.t. The plan
contains.a private-recreational area to be
maintained by .the. Homeowners' Association as
well as public park lands along Adobe Creek
which the.developers: feel should.be maintained
by the City after being developed and ,dedicated
to the City.. Mr. Gray indicated the flood
control channel itself would be the responsi-
bility of the Sonoma County Water Agency. He
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PublicHearing --
further.remarked.,there were various.alternatives
Rezoning, Casa.
which•the Council could follow at the time
De Arroyo
the tentative map_was..di,scussed. The concept
Ord #1163 NCS
the Council is.considering tonight is a
(continued)
natural.creek channel and how it is developed
and.maintained can be decided later.
In. answer to query from. Councilman Brunner
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regarding the homeowners' membership agreement,
City.Attorney Hudson and Director of Community
Development.Frank.Gray answered they are
looking into what responsibility the City
will have with regard to -the agreements to be
signed by the homeowners -. Since a planned
unit development is a fairly new conept and
agreements covering condominiums vary extensively,
City Attorney Hudson indicated he is preparing
a report,for the Council.. Mr. Davidson said
it was his understanding they will submit to
the City their agreements prior to recordation
of-the final map for. the .City's approval.
Ordinance #1163 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance
#1072 N.C.S. by reclassifying A.P. #17- 030 -16
and a portion of A.P. #5- 040 -04 (44.95 acres)
from an R- 1- 10,000 (One - family Residential)
District and .an "A" (Agricultural) District
to a Planned Unit District located between.
Casa Grande. Road, Frates.Road, and Lakeville
Highway was introduced by- .Councilman Brunner,
seconded by Councilman Perry, and ordered
published by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
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Results of Bid
Opening --
Electrical Work
Res #6720 NCS
Resolution #6720 N.C.S. awarding contract in
accordance with plans and.specifications..for
miscellaneous electrical work, Petaluma City
Hall, was introduced by Councilman Harberson,
seconded by Councilman Brunner, and approved
by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Assistant Purchasing Officer David Smith
reported -to the Council that bids were sent
to six local electrical contractors and three
bids were received. After reviewing the
bids, it was his recommendation that Bradford
Electric. Company, 1270.Petaluma Boulevard
North., be awarded the bid in the total amount
of.$3,.836.58.
Claims and Bills Resolution . #67.21.N.C.S..approving claims and
Res. #6721 NCS bills #1719 to #1825, inclusive, and #2480 to
#2511, inclusive, approved for payment by
City Manager Robert H. Meyer, was introduced
by .Councilman.Cavanagh,..seconded by Councilman
Daly, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1
absentee.
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Voluntary Water Mayor Putnam commended the citizens of Petaluma
Rationing for their role in the.voluntary water rationing
plan during•the�,summer. She stated the fact
that i,t.was a voluntary and not a mandated
plan probably contributed to the success of
the.success of the Program; however, without
the cooperation of.the_ citizens, the plan
could not have been successful. City Engineer
David Young also stated the Sonoma County
Water Agency indicated that without the
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Voluntary.Water. cooperation.of.the.Petaluma, the'Valley of
Rationing the Moon; and the Novato areas this past
(continued.) summer,. there would.-not have been sufficient
water._ �He.urged.the Council to continue the
program._through next.summer and possibly the
following..summer.un.til the.Rus'sian. River to
Cotati Intertie is completed which will give
these--areas more.-water during the summer
irrigation months..
Resignation-- Resolution #.6722.N.C.S..accepting the resignation
Ray Boccaleoni of Ray.Boccaleoni.as a_member of the Petaluma
Recreation Recreation Music, and Parks Commission was
Commissioner introduced.:by Councilman Cavanagh,. seconded
Res #6722 NCS by .Councilman_Daly.,,and.adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee..
City.Manager.Robert.Meyer pointed out that
the resolution approved by the Council this
evening...merely..a,ccepted Mr,. Boccaleoni's
resignation effective.October 9, 1974.
Further recognition of Mr. Boccaleoni's
services:would.._be made in.the appropriate
manner by resolution and the award of a
plaque. .
Election Some.disc:ussion..was held on whether or not
Measures the.Council should take action as a group on
Measures K and L_which pertain to the schools
on- the. November 5th ballot.. It was ,decided
by. the members .of_ the. Council that each
member of.the Council would act individually
on the measures and no action was taken.
COUNCIL REPORTS Vice-Mayor-john Cavanagh led the discussion
League. of . of the-recent meeting .held -in Los.
=Angeles
California which members .of . the Council and staff, had.
Cities Conference attended -..'. He congratulated Mayor Putnam on
her selection -as Second Vice - President of the
League of California Cities for this year.
He_ also ,reported on the.._various workshops and
meetings h& had attended including the 78
reso.lu;tions- .considered by-the League.
Councilman Cavanagh reported he had been
:given some information at.the conference
regarding ..the transportation system at Pacific
Grove and thought, .that i.t might be wise for
some member of the Council to visit Pacific
Grove .prior. to.- the - November .12, 1974,
meeting C =ity Council when they would
work toward ,a tr.ansporation system for the
.City of`.Petaluma. Mayor Putnam appointed
Councilman Cavanagh as a delegate to visit
Tacif icL Grove.
Councilman Perry reported on the OSHA workshop
he :had ;attended at_ .the.- League meeting.. It
was - the :consensus of .the • panel at this meeting
that governmental- ag:enc;ies are knowledgeable
,about the .laws.. concerning .OSHA, but private
industry.' still, has a. way to go. in order to
meet all.the regulations. Councilman Perry
further reported.he attended a workshop on
land ,use.where they.had.discussed the Williamson
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Council Reports Act and its amendments as it relates to areas.
(continued) on the perimeter of cities. He felt seminars
should -be- conducted possibly, by the city
planners, to acquaint the residents in the
perimeter areas with the provisions of the
Williamson Act.
Councilman Daly reported the League of California
Cities' Action .Plan was reviewed at the
Monday general session and.as a member of the
Human Resources Development Committee of the
League of California Cities, he wanted to
acknowledge the fact that -much of the input
into the action plan was the result of Chief
Higgins' working with him on human resources
development such as in areas of rehabilitation,
drug abuse program,, and so forth which were
. presented to the Human Resources Development
Committee as a part of a total package.
Councilman Daly further reported he attended
a session on the Fair Labor Standards Act and
he had not been aware previously that the
City was to become so involved in the provi-
sions of this Act.
Councilman Harberson reported he had attended
a session on youth involvement in advisory
capacities to commissions and felt this was
an area the City of Petaluma probably should
get into, primarily -with an appointment to
the Recreation, Music,.and Parks Commission.
_Another area that was discussed at the League
meeting was the use of interns on a one -to-
one basis for each member of the Council.
This program is worked out with the school
districts,.assigning students on a rotating
basis to. members. of the Council in order for
them to learn local government procedures.
City Clerk Marjorie Wilson.-reported that she
had attended the general session of the
League of California Cities and also workshops
on Tuesday which were concerned with the
problems facing City. Clerks. In addition she
attended the meeting with Vice -Mayor Cavanagh
and Mayor Putnam of.the Redwood Empire
Division on Wednesday.
City Manager Robert Meyer attended several of
the meetings including those scheduled for
the City Managers'..Division and he learned
that the provisions of the Fair Labor Act
will affect the City where only fully trained
firemen will be able to work more than forty
hours per week. This will have a great
effect on dispatching personnel for Police
and Fire Departments. He also attended
session on the 911 Emergency Program, the
ambulance paramedics' training and how the
cost for such training will affect the City.
City Attorney Matt Hudson said this was the
first-Conference he had attended of the
League.of Ca- lifornia Cities. He was impressed
with .the. caliber of the. programs for Councils
of cities throughout the State.
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Council Reports Mayor Putnam reported-that approximately_,
(continued) 5,500 people attended the conference with 300
cities of_411 in the State of California.
represented,. She made the comment that it
was interesting to note the President of the
League for the coming.year is from a community
of approximately 84,000, the City of Modesto;
the.First Vice President from a large city,
San Diego ;.and,.the Second Vice - President
(herself) from.a.smaller community. She also
noted that several matters of litigation were
discussed at.the League meeting with Pe.taluma's
Growth Management Suit being discussed and
reported in the.Los Angeles: newspapers.
East.Washington Resolution #6723.N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor
Creek Linear to sign an.-agreement with the Sonoma County
Park Water'Agency.for.use of certain "property
Res #6723 NCS adjoining East.Washington Creek for park
purposes was introduced by Councilman Daly,
seconded-by Councilman Perry, and adopted by
6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Recreation.Director.James Raymond outlined
the area in question which is proposed to be
used.as.a linear.par-k,.stating it would
follow.the.creekline from Ely Boulevard to
East Washington - Street from Ely to McGregor
on the west side of the creek.. The land had
been dedicated.to the City by Qantas Development
Corporation in their Greenbr.iar Subdivision.
Mr..Raymond.further stated the Board of
Directors of'the Sonoma.County Water Agency
would meet.on November 4, 1974, to consider
the application. He was desirous of having
an agreement approved.by the City Council so
the Recreation Commission could go ahead with
plans for the land. After.approval by Sonoma
County, they would then want to come back to
the City Council with specific .plans for the
proposed use of the area.
The ensuing discussion was concerned with the
structure.of the agreement itself and the
.con_d t-ions..of use as.outlined by the Sonoma
County-Water Agency. The Council felt there
were items in the.agreement which did not
specifically pertain to this proposed agree-
ment and.they.would like.to have some adjust-
ments made._ City Attorney Hudson advised the
Council.he had reviewed the agreement and had
proposed some.alternative.language which he
would like.to.s.ubmit: to the Sonoma County
Water Agency.
Director of.Publ , ic.Works David Young felt the
authority for revocation of the agreement
should be.with.the.Sonoma County Board of
Directors.of the.Water.Agency rather than the
Chief Engineer of the Water Agency.
Mention was.also made where private property
would abut the project, said property owners
should be-advised and perhaps a public hearing
should.be held before the project went forward.
October 29, 1974
East Washington
The resolution before the Council merely
Creek Linear
grants the Mayor the authority to sign an
Park
agreement; not necessarily the agreement
Res #6723.NCS
presented to the - Council, but one that could
(continued)
be revised to suit the needs of the City.
The Council agreed that prior to any use of
the area for a linear park or bike lanes and
paths public hearings would be held so the
private property owners in the area would
have an opportunity to voice their opinions.
Modification Re
Resolution #- 672.4 N.C.S..revising and updating
Residential
the Residential.Development Control System
Development
for the City.of Petaluma was introduced by
Control System
Councilman. Daly, seconded by Councilman
Res #6724 NCS
Perry, and adopted by.6 affirmative votes, l
absentee.
The preliminary report, dated October 3,
1974, Residential Development Control System
of the City of Petaluma, was reviewed by
Director of Community Development Frank Gray.
He pointed out to the Council the three major
changes in the proposed system for the 1975-
76 construction year: (1) The carry over of
three citizens -at -large from the previous
year's Residential Development Control Board;
(2) the conformity with the General Plan and
the Environmental.Design Plan and the availa-
bility of- public services no longer be
point criteria, but.would°be given a "yes" or
"no" by the Board (the design criteria were
given weighted values according to their
relative'importance); and, (3) setting aside
forty units specifically for low- to moderate -
income housing. Mr. Gray stated that the
applications for the allocation system should
be received..by the City by June 30, 1975, so
they can be processed and be completed by
early winter in.time for.the following construc
tion year; however, for.this year, they are
requiring that applications be filed by
December 2, 1974, due to- conditions beyond
the City's control, i.e.- the suit filed
against the City on the growth control system.
Councilman Brunner expressed concern over
pyramiding of units to be built. Mr. Gray
explained that 577 units had been completed
and - added -to the stock. During the period of
time when there were.no controls, the City .
had made commitments in one way or another
for approximately 850 units.
City Manager.Robert Meyer indicated he felt a
review should be.made on the allotments
previously awarded to determine whether or
not.these uni.ts'which had been awarded were
actually going to be built. Mr. Gray stated
it was the intention of his department to
review applications on a periodical, 30 -day
basis to determine the status of the allotment.
In the continuing discussion of the document
to be. approved, Councilman Daly felt that the
staff's suggestion for change to Section VII
A should be eliminated and"the section should
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Modification Re. remain as incorporated in.the Residential
Residential Development Control.System. Other changes.
Development made .to document were.contained in a memo
Control System to the Mayor.and.City Council from the Depart -
Res #6724 NCS ment of Community Development, dated October 29,
(continued) 1974, on file.in.the City Clerk's office.
Item #4 of...this memorandum pertaining -to
Section VII..A.should be deleted with the
balance.of.the items, i.e. #1, #2, #3, and
#5, being.adopted.
Voting Delegate— Due to the fact that.Councilman Mattei is out
ABAG of the City and Mayor Putnam will not be able
Assembly to attend the General Assembly of the Association
of Bay Area Governments to be held October 30,
1974,.a- motion was made by Councilman Daly,
seconded by Councilman Harberson, appointing
Vice -Mayor Cavanagh as the "voting delegate"
to the General Assembly. Motion was approved
unanimously.
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As to Councilman Daly's.question whether or
not the.Depar.tment of Community Development
would be.able to-go ahead and meet the
December 2nd deadline.,.Mr. Gray informed the
Council that as early as July developers had
been inquiring whether or not the quota
system would be installed so that most of
those who are interested in obtaining quotas
for the 197.5 -36 construction year are ready
to go ahead. .Mr. -Gray further stated that
copies of the document the Council is reviewing
tonight.were sent to the Construction Industry
for their review.
Housing Quota.
Resolution: #672.5 N.C.S. establishing the
1975 -76
Residential Development Program quotas for
Res #6725.NCS
the 1975 -76- construction year was introduced
by Councilman Harber.s'on., seconded by'Councilman
Brunner,.and.adopted by 6. votes
1- absentee.
Director.of Community Development Frank Gray
reviewed- the.resolution.establish ng the
housng.quotas. A brief discussion was held
regarding. the point system as applied to low-
and moderate - income housing. The.question
arose.on condominium.deve'lopments. Both Mr.
Gray. and the City Attorney. indicated that-
California.lawsi.conderning condominium develop-
merits were. still very vague and untried and,
therefore, they had ;included condominiums'
with multi - family dwelling units. There
could be cases, however, when condominiums
would. be-detached. units.. These will be
reviewed at the time the housing quotas are
established.
Status Report --
Director of.Community, Development Frank Gray
ABAG Housing
gave a.brief report'on the Residential Housing
Allocation.
Allocation System established by the Association
System
of. Bay Area Governments. He informed the
Council the- system does not,tell the counties
and cities how many units they will be able
to build'.rather it.does outline the division
for the allocation.of funds regarding housing
for low- and moderate- income residents.
Further explanation of the allocation system
will.be given when the Community Development
Act of.1974.is discussed by the Council.
Voting Delegate— Due to the fact that.Councilman Mattei is out
ABAG of the City and Mayor Putnam will not be able
Assembly to attend the General Assembly of the Association
of Bay Area Governments to be held October 30,
1974,.a- motion was made by Councilman Daly,
seconded by Councilman Harberson, appointing
Vice -Mayor Cavanagh as the "voting delegate"
to the General Assembly. Motion was approved
unanimously.
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Administrative Director-of Public Works David Young introduced
Assistant, Bill Liebel, Administrative Assistant to the
Engineering Director of Public Works, -to the Council..
Division
3 -Year FAU Resolution #6726 N.C.S. approving the 3 -year 2 3,
Program Federal Aid Urban System Program for the
Res #6726 NCS Healdsburg area- -Santa Rosa urbanized area
and the Petaluma area was introduced by
Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by.Councilman
Daly, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1
absentee.
David Young, Director of Public Works, advised
the Council this is the first step in getting
the programs outlined to the Council previously- -
that is, East Washington Street, Liberty
Street Extension, Magnolia Avenue rights -of-
ways for which the City will receive approxi-
mately $374,000 over the next 3 years. These
are projects the Committee had agreed upon
and there had been some controversy between
the City of Santa Rosa and Cotati which had
been resolved.
Water Main Plans, Resolution #6727 N.C.S.'authorizing the (�
4th District Fair employment of McKay and Somps to prepare �I
Res #6727 NCS contract plans was introduced by Councilman
Harber-son, seconded by Councilman Brunner,
and approved by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Director of Public Works David Young advised
the Council that the State of California had
allotted $2400 for the preparation of plans
for the installation.of a water main and fire
hydrant on the 4th District Agricultural
Association Fairgrounds in the City of Petaluma.
Of this amount $600 would be retained by the
Engineering Division and $1800 would be
payable to McKay and Somps for their work in
the preparation of the plans.
Amend Code Re
Ordinance #1162 N.C.S. amending Title 2,
Introduction of
Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04:220, of the Petaluma
Legislation
Municipal Code to permit introduction of
Ord #1162 NCS
ordinance or resolution by voice and eliminating
(Second Reading)
the requirement that ordinances be signed by
the mover and the second was approved by 6
affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come
before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 11:58 p.m. to an executive session.
Mayor
Attest:�
- ty Cler