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Council Meeting
Attendance
Invocation
CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES OF MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
November.4, 1974
Regular 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.
Present: . Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh, Daly, Harberson,
Perry, Jr., and Mayor Putnam.
Absent: Councilman Mattei.
The Reverend Daniel Whelton, St. James' Church, gave
the invocation.
A motion was made by Councilman Perry, seconded by
Councilman Daly, adopting the Consent Calendar, Items
#1 through #8,. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #1 Resolution #6728 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase of
Call for Bids, one four -wheel drive vehicle for weed abatement
4 -Wheel Drive purposes "was introduced by Councilman Daly, seconded
Vehicle by Councilman Brunner, and approved by 6 affirmative
Res #6728 NCS votes, 1 absentee.
Agenda Item #2 Resolution #6729 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase of
Call for Bids, one air blower_ for the Wastewater Treatment Plant was
Air Blower introduced by Councilman Daly, seconded by Councilman
Res X66729 NCS Brunner.
Agenda Item 663 Application filed with Alcoholic Beverage Control by
ABC Application Mary E. Harrison and the Southland Corporation for 7 -11
Re 7 -11 Store Store to be located at 960 Perry Lane for Off -sale
Beer and Wine License was approved.
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Agenda Item 464 Resolution 466730 N.C,.S. of appreciation to the State
Sierra Conservation of California (Sierra Conservation Camp) for the
Camp; restoration of Knickerbocker 465 was introduced by
Knickerbocker 465 Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Brunner,
Res 466730 NCS and approved by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Agenda Item 465 Resolution 466731 N.C.S. of appreciation to Chief Bob
Appreciation to Fries, Sierra Conservation Camp of the State of
Chief Bob Fries Re California for the restoration of Knickerbocker 465 was
Knickerbocker #5 introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by Council -
Res .466731 NCS man Brunner, and approved by 6 affirmative votes, 1
absentee.
Agenda Item 466 Resolution 46732 N.C.S. accepting completion of public
Cambridge Square 463, improvements in Cambridge Square Subdivision, Unit 463,
Res #6732 NCS was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by
Councilman Brunner, and approved by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
Agenda -Item 467 Resolution 466733 N.C.S. accepting completion of public
Cambridge Square X64 improvements in Cambridge Square Subdivision, Unit 464
Res 466733 NCS was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by
Councilman Brunner, and approved by 6 affirmative
votes,, l absentee.
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Agenda Item 468 Resolution 466734 N.C.S. affirming the City's ability
Matching Funds to meet requirements of matching .funds for four grants
Re OCJP from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning was
Res 466734 NCS introduced by Councilman Daly, seconded by Councilman
Brunner, and.approved by 6 affirmative.votes, 1 absentee.
November 4, 1974
Claims and Bills Resolution 466735 N.C.S. approving claims and bills
Res 466735 NCS 461896 to 461978, inclusive, and 462512 to 462522, in-
elusive, approved for payment by the City Manager, was
introduced-by Councilman Brunner,, seconded -by Council-
man Cavanagh; and approved by 6 affirmative votes, 1
absentee.
Mr. Kenneth Wightman, Chairman of the Library Board of Trustees,introduced Mr.
Robert J. G anelli of the firm.of-Beland;-Gianelli, and Associates, architects
for the project. Mr. Gianelli showed the Council the final architects' rendering
of the proposed building describing some of the-materials to be used -in -the
construction , and showing - samples of wood, the wall covering -, the carpeting,
and the brick to be used on the exterior construction to the Council.
With.reference to the carpeting., City-MAnager Robert Meyer asked whether or -
not the carpeting would be-static- proof to which -Mr. Gianelli replied that it
had a metal fiber woven into the carpet to prevent static electricity.
Both.Mr. Wightman and Mr. Gianelli explained that the estimates were drawn
approximately - months prior to the bond-election,, and since that time
there has been an escalation in--the prices-of almost -every item needed for- -the
' construction of new library; thus, the increased cost. Mr. Gianelli also
indicated to he was anxious to award the bid as soon as possible
to prevent further escalation in the cost. When asked by the Council --if the
increase in the estimate was entirely through escalation, Mr. Gianelli indicated
he had met with the Committee, - including Mr. Sabsay, Mrs. Hellums, and the
Library Board; and had been programmed into the project which -
would original estimate-- (1)-ducts installed to provide for. -a
future electrical or'- communication service-so that fixed outlets would not
have to be installed; (2') an intercom system-from-the rear of the building to
the circulation desk; (.3) sound system capabilities in the meeting room; (4,)
signal devices at the circulation desk; (5) burglar alarms; and (6) a smoke
detector - system:. Mr. Gianelli said-the Committee also would like to-have a
unified - clock system so that when the master clock is corrected, it will -
correct all the clocks in the
Mr. Gianelli indicated the consultants for the - library were opposed to the
installation of fire sprinklers which would be an additional $30,000 -to
$40;000. Their main opposition-being that water damage would be greater than
if a fire.were detected earlier by means-of the-smoke-detector.
He further listed some compromis,es-which could-be incorporated into the•plan
to reduce the cost -of the structure. -These included the following items: (1)
Sustitution of less expensive light fixtures which would functional, but not
as attractive.as those proposed; (2) the installation of rigid conduit; (3)_
the elimination of display lighting; (4) the elimination of the canopy in the
Appreciation
Resolution 466736 N.C.S. commending Ray Boccaleoni for
Boc_caleoni
-his devoted service to the City of Petaluma as a
I Raymond
Res 466736 NGS
member of the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission
was introduced by Councilman Harberson, seconded by
Councilman Cavanagh, and approved by 6 affirmative
votes;-•1 absentee.
COUNCIL RcPORL
Councilman Brunner reported to the Council that the
Private - Ambulance
parties who -had been interested in acquiring the
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Service
Petaluma-Ambulance Service have withdrawn and were no
longer - interested.
New Library
Councilman Brunner, the- Council's representative on
the Library Board-,of Trustees, informed the. 'Council
they would-like to have the Council's final approval
in proceed
with the bidding-process: He referred to a memo to the
City Manager from John Scharer, Chief-Fiscal Systems Analyst dated October 31,
1974, which is noted and on file with the City Clerk. This memo states that
after reviewing the
estimate of the construction cost prepared by the archi-
tects the funds
are predicted to be available for the project, there
would a deficiency of $219,200.
Mr. Kenneth Wightman, Chairman of the Library Board of Trustees,introduced Mr.
Robert J. G anelli of the firm.of-Beland;-Gianelli, and Associates, architects
for the project. Mr. Gianelli showed the Council the final architects' rendering
of the proposed building describing some of the-materials to be used -in -the
construction , and showing - samples of wood, the wall covering -, the carpeting,
and the brick to be used on the exterior construction to the Council.
With.reference to the carpeting., City-MAnager Robert Meyer asked whether or -
not the carpeting would be-static- proof to which -Mr. Gianelli replied that it
had a metal fiber woven into the carpet to prevent static electricity.
Both.Mr. Wightman and Mr. Gianelli explained that the estimates were drawn
approximately - months prior to the bond-election,, and since that time
there has been an escalation in--the prices-of almost -every item needed for- -the
' construction of new library; thus, the increased cost. Mr. Gianelli also
indicated to he was anxious to award the bid as soon as possible
to prevent further escalation in the cost. When asked by the Council --if the
increase in the estimate was entirely through escalation, Mr. Gianelli indicated
he had met with the Committee, - including Mr. Sabsay, Mrs. Hellums, and the
Library Board; and had been programmed into the project which -
would original estimate-- (1)-ducts installed to provide for. -a
future electrical or'- communication service-so that fixed outlets would not
have to be installed; (2') an intercom system-from-the rear of the building to
the circulation desk; (.3) sound system capabilities in the meeting room; (4,)
signal devices at the circulation desk; (5) burglar alarms; and (6) a smoke
detector - system:. Mr. Gianelli said-the Committee also would like to-have a
unified - clock system so that when the master clock is corrected, it will -
correct all the clocks in the
Mr. Gianelli indicated the consultants for the - library were opposed to the
installation of fire sprinklers which would be an additional $30,000 -to
$40;000. Their main opposition-being that water damage would be greater than
if a fire.were detected earlier by means-of the-smoke-detector.
He further listed some compromis,es-which could-be incorporated into the•plan
to reduce the cost -of the structure. -These included the following items: (1)
Sustitution of less expensive light fixtures which would functional, but not
as attractive.as those proposed; (2) the installation of rigid conduit; (3)_
the elimination of display lighting; (4) the elimination of the canopy in the
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November 4, 1974
New Library front of the. building; -(5) omission of.the wood finish
(continued) on -the ceiling; (6) omission of the wood finish on the
sides:; (7).delete the brick pavers at the entrance and
subs.tituteexposed aggregate.with brick outline; and
(8) eliminate the copper roof and.substitute a zinc coated roof. In addition,
the Council requested that a..central.vacuum cleaning system be added to the
list of alternates.
Mr. Gianelli.expressed concern regarding the time on calling for bids.
He indicated they would like to allow five weeks.bidding time -and would.like.,-
to have -the bids o,pened.before Christmas.- The Council was reluctant.to give
approval.to the call,for bids at this meeting stating.they would like to have
the -City Attorney review the general provisions_.and have the matter brought
back before them November 18th to start the bidding process.
City Manager Robert Meyer informed the Council the City Clerk had received a
communication from a party who was interested in the library project in the
realm of energy conservation, control of air pollution, and heat recovery
systems.
Environmental Director of Community Development Frank Gray intro -
Resources duced Mr. Ron Walters of COMARC Design Systems whose
Management company has finished an environmental mapping program
Program, for the City of Petaluma. Mr. Walters complimented
COMARC the. Council and.the.Planning.,staff for their . decision,
to go the direction -of computerized mapping system for
the City,of Petaluma. To his knowledge, it is the
first in the Country and has generated a_great deal of attention from other
cities and planning areas. Mr. Walters said his firm has been deluged.with
requests from other agencies to prepare systems.similar to that prepared for
the City of Petaluma.
Mr...Walters gave a slide presentation depicting the mechanics of how the
material fed into the computer actually drew the maps which were displayed in
the Council Chambers and on the slide presentation. Mr. Walters said the
computer could draw, a half a day,. a map which would take .a member of the
Planning staff perhaps from two to three- weeks.to_ produce. Maps shown in the
slide presentation included a soils.map, a.geology map,-vegetation, agricultural,
water sheds, recreational, flood plains, slopes, and archeological and historical.
In.addition, Mr. Walters illustrated what his system,could, do in two - dimensional
mapping showing the City in perspective. Mr. Walters advised.the Council that
with the information now stored -in the system, other maps can be produced- -
such as overlay maps or maps which would.give. additional information to those
presented this evening. The nine maps now.in the computer have the potential
for producing another twenty to thirty maps efficiently -and inexpensively. .
Mr. Walters explained that the various maps which could be by the
City could cost anywhere. $80 to $200.per map. The information to produce
the maps is stored in COMARC's computers for which there will be no charge.
At this.point.the contract entered into with COMARC in the amount of $5,000,
which was provided for in the 1973-74-budget, is. concluded. Mr. Gray explained
that provisions have been made under-.RS 8 775 and RS 9 -75 for two items to be
produced by COMARC- -one is the:s;pheres._of, influence alternatives, $1,000; and,
the input of economic data,, The latter,_however, will probably.not be
requested to.be completed because -the department doesn''t have suff icient.data
to feed into the computer to produce the required information:. Mr. Gray did
state, however, that if the Council had no.objection would,.like to go ahead
with the spheres of influence alternatives in the amount of $1,000. The
Council voiced no objection to.Mr. Gray's request for continuing -the program.
Community Development Senior Planner Dennis Boehlje gave_a slide presentation
Act of.1974 _ -on the Community Development Act.of 19,74.which had
been prepared by the National League of Cities.
The script and text of Mr. Boehlje's presentation
is on file with the City Clerk.
November 1974
Community Director of- Community Development Frank Gray- explained
Development this.- presentation was a preliminary one to illustrate.
Act of.1974 to the Council - possible programs which could be developed
(continued)- -for the Council's consideration for approval. -The .
presentation -was concerned exclusively, with Title -I.of
the Act which could be used for projects such as the
acquisition of the greenbelt around the City and the purchase -of land in the
downtown area for parking, but it does not include any housing projects
are - covered under Title II, Section.8; however, in order to be eligible for -
Title -II, Section 8- funds, the City must apply for Title -I funds.. Mr. -Gray-
stressed -the importance of getting -- direction from the Council because time was
of the essence. The application must be into HUD by April - -1- ; .1975, which
means they should have everything•finalized by no later -than February 1st:.
Mr. Gray asked the Council for direction for (1) do they.wish the_
- Planning
staff to develop a list of potential projects,; (2) should they gather .information
for a,housin.g a.ss stance.p- lan;.and,.(3), is-the Council interested in making..
application _.for - .these funds.. He explained..that the staff could prepare a list
of projects; however, a citizens' committee -would have to advise.the Council-
as to priorities on -the projects. Mayor Putnam asked that the Planning staff
develop a list of the types of projects that would be eligible and bring.it
back to the Council at the next regular Council meeting, November 18th, for
the Council's review.
East-Washington Creek City Manager - Robert- Meyer -gave a brief report on,the.
Linear - Park -- status of the- agreement between the Sonoma County
Water Agency and the City of Petaluma regarding the
use of -the flood control channel. Mr. Meyer reported
that the Deputy County Counsel and -City Attorney Hudson were-still-reviewing
the agreement and would bring their.-findings-back to- the. Council at a later
date. No action was taken -on this -item.
Lafferty -Ranch Memo dated November 1,•1974, to.City Manager Robert
Meyer from Recreation Director James Raymond was•
reviewed by Mr: Raymond. He made minor corrections to
his report- which is on file in -the City Clerk's Office. It was the Recreation
Commission's recommendation that regardless what plans were drawn up for -the
use of -the property, it should remain in its natural state—
In the discussion which followed, the - Council determined that they would enter
into a- one - year - lease on the- property during the month of December in order to
have a•year in which to decide whether or not the Lafferty Ranch would be
opened to the- public. They further. stipulated that in addition to- issuing
just- -a.one =year lease instead of the two -year lease, no hunting would be
permitted on the property.
Mayor-Putnam-requested City Attorney Hudson to prepare a draft. lease and bid.
document for presentation to the Council . on -November.l8th. No further action
was taken.
Bicycle Lanes-and Paths Ordinance #1164 N.C.S. providing for- bicycle
Ord .41164 NCS lanes -and .bicycle paths in the City of..Petaluma
- 'and adding or modifying certain bicycle traffic
rules for the use thereof by amending Title 11,
Chapter 11.72, Sections 11.72.220, - 11.72.230., and 11.72.320, of the Petaluma
Municipal Code, and adding to Title -11, Chapter 11.72, -of said Petaluma Muni -
cipal Code, Sections 11.72.440 11..72..450, 11.72.470, 11.72..480, and adding to
Title 11, Chapter 11.32,.of said Petaluma Municipal Code, Section 11.32.100,
was introduced by Councilman Har-berson, seconded by Councilman Daly, and
ordered published by -6 affirmative- votes,.l absentee.
City -Attorney Matt Hudson had prepared•a draft ordinance for the Council's
consideration.- After refining -the ordinance by omitting some of the sections
which had been included in the draft ordinance, the above was introduced by
the Council.'
November 4, 1974
Bicycle Lanes In the discussion preceding the introduction of the
and Paths above ordinance, Mayor Putnam recognized Richard
Ord"41164 NCS Courier in the audience and asked if he had any comments
(continued) to make. Mr. Courier indicated the committee he has
been working with would agree to the ordinance incorporating
the proposed revisions; however, they would like to
come back to the City Council on November 18th with some suggestions for
changes to the Lampman Bicycle Route Study. City Attorney Hudson felt that
any changes made to.the Study, which was adopted by the City Council on
August 5, 1974, would have to -.go through the process of updating the Transporta-
tion Element of the General Plan.
Director of Community Development Frank Gray reminded the Council that only
three modifications to the General Plan were permitted each year. He further
indicated the proper procedure would be for the Recreation Commission to
present the recommended changes requested by the Ad Hoc Committee to the
Planning Commission and the Planning Commission would bring them back to the
City Council.
Director of Public Works David Young remarked there are some routes which are
not controversial and which could be established as soon as the City Council
adopted the ordinance before them tonight, thus providing the legislation
necessary to begin mapping out some of the routes.. Mr. Courier concurred that
approximately 75% of the bicycle routes spelled out,were in accordance with
the Committee's recommendations; however, there were other areas they would
like to discuss. It was agreed the matter would-be placed on the November 18th
agenda for consideration.
Adjournment Mayor Putnam adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m. in
memory of Peter Callinan, Jr., son of City Manager of
Rohnert Park, and to an executive session.
Mayor
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