HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/13/1975MINUTES .OF MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
January 13, 1975
COUNCIL MEETING An adjourned meeting of the City-Council of the City
of Petaluma was called to order -by Mayor Putnam at
7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE Present: Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh, Daly, Harberson,
Mattei, Perry, and Mayor Putnam.
Absent: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Councilman Perry, seconded by
Councilman Harberson, adopting the Consent Calendar,
Agenda Items #1 and #2. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #1 Application filed with Alcoholic Beverage Control for
ABC Application On -sale and Off -sale General License transfer to
Central Club surviving partner, Emily R. Gale, Central .Club, 106
Petaluma Boulevard North, was approved.
Agenda Item #2 Resolution 46793 N.C.S. regarding appeal of Robert H.
Appeal Re Site Meyer from a decision of the Site Design Review Committee
Design, Petaluma and Planning Commission regarding the construction of
Public Library a public library was introduced by Councilman Perry,
Res NCS seconded by Councilman Harberson, and approved by 7
affirmative votes. The resolution was adopted at this
time to-affirm the Council's decision of December 30,
1974.
1975 -76 BUDGET A memo dated January 9, 1975, directed to the Mayor
DISCUSSION and City Council by City Manager Robert Meyer outlining
13 points relative to policy.on expenditures and
revenue alternatives was reviewed. Mr. Meyer said he
was hopeful the budget for this year could input from the Council,
thus, changing its role 'from one of reaction to that of complete involvement
of the fiscal, budget from the beginning to the end. He advised the Council it
was his intention to them with the Annual Program of Service earlier
this year and prior to submitting the,preliminary budget.
In the ensuing discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the fiscal
1975 -76 budget should be drawn up along conservative lines taking into account
not only conservative expenditures, but the conservative approach to estimation
of revenues. The Council was also.in agreement revenue sharing funds should
not be used for maintenance and operation expenses and .it would not be willing
to seek an election to raise the $1.50 -tax limit; in fact, it was the feeling
of the Council if the County levied a tax for Library services, the City taxes
should be reduced by a like amount. In addition, Councilman Mattei suggested
the Council be given an opportunity, before the finalization of the budget, to
determine whether or not a further decrease in taxes-from the $1.50 - limit
could be done for the next fiscal year.
With some reservations regarding the transportation of school children, the
Council more or less agreed - 'that some type of transportation needs to be
provided for the citizens of the community. Other programs suggested by the
Council included the imp;Idmentation of the 911 Program, the - purchase of
property in and around the-Civic Center area for expansion, - the - development of
the Sewer -and Water Departments into'one utility department, possibly the
consolidation of the Police and Fire Departments into a Public Safety Depart-
ment,. aril consideration of relinquishing,the ambulance.service to private
enterprise. It was also suggested the Council continue its.suppor.t.of the
People's Service Center for the new fiscaL year.
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Although the Council was discussing policies..to apply to the General Fund
Budget, Councilman Mattei suggested the Council give its attention to reviewing
the charges for the Sewer Program and relate those charges on a more direct
basis.
January 13; 1975
New personnel suggested by .the Council included" a coordinator or liaison _
person to work with both the Planning Department and the Building Department
to disseminate information not only to 'subdivision developers, but to anyone
who comes into City Hall seeking information and assistance in development of
projects. This suggestion was made by Councilman Brunner and Councilman Perry
suggested that one person be made available after hours'to respond to a• variety
of requests may be received for City,services after closing hours. -
It was further agreed by the Council that any surplus available should - be
built into the budget for next year rather than 'setting the surplus aside for'
capital outlay expenditures. City Manager Robert Meyer remarked that on the..
basis of the discussion held by the this evening, he would be able to.
prepare a budget along the lines as suggested by the Council. In addition,
the Council suggested a budget covering the full need of the_departments . be
prepared for their review.
CLETS Mr. Meyer reported to the Council the agreement for
the CLETS'.,comnunication system will probably increase
by seven'to 33 percent, and more likely 33 percent,
which could bring cost 'to over $5'35 annually. He reported to the Council
this payment will probably be due °about June 15th'.
MARIN MOSQUITO Mr. Meyer reported.to the Council the official name
ABATEMENT_ for the District has been 'changed to Marin- Sonoma
Mosquito Abatement District.
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SONOMA .CO.UNTY "'Mr. Meyer reminded the Council'of. the joint meeting
GENERAL PLAN
with the Planning Commission'.January 14, 1975, . in the
Council Chambers of Petaluma City Hall. The meeting _
is being called to' review the Sonoma County General
Plan.
COUNCIL.GOMMITTEE
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Resolution #6794 N.C.S. a re ort of the City
ON MANAGEMENT
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Council Committee on Ma:nagement.Personnel, dated
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PERSONNEL
January 13, 1975, and ordering implementation ,
RECOMMENDATIONS
recommendations therein., was introduced by Councilman
RE'S #6
Perry, seconded by Councilman Harber'son,' and 'approved,Y.
by T affirmative votes,. A eopy of the report is on ".
file' with "the City Clerk.
UNIT # #, 'SALARY AND
Resolution #6795 N.C.S. modifying Resolution #6648
CLASSIFICATION
N.C.S. adopting certain salaries for Unit #1 and
CHANGES
changing certain.classi-fication.§ from.CTassif,ie'd to.
RES #6755 NCS
Non - classified Was introduced by Councilman Perry,
seconded Daly, and approved b' .7 affir
tive votes.
PROPOSED FEES,;
City Attorney Matt Hudson advised the Council -in order.
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UNIFORM BUILDING
to prepare an ordinance for introduction adopting the
CODE
Uniform Building Codes for the Ci'ty.of Petaluma', both
he and'the.Chief Building Inspector,.Rudy Lonac, would
like to have some direction from the Council on the
fees �to be `established
in the ordinance. Mr: `Lonac made a gresentatioi to . .the
Council :explaining the
1973 Uniform° 'Building `Cod ' fees as - recommended by the
International Conference
of Building Officials.
With the exception of some
minor changes to the fees being used by.the City
and the -introduction - of
the use of the regional modifier, Mr.. Lonac explained
the fee -structure would"
be raised slightly 'in - only a few ..areas. City At torney
Matt Hudson "advised.the
Council he will bring the ordinance back.ta the Council
f or its
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January 13, 1975
SONOMA `COUNTY. SOLID Director of : Public - Works. David -Young reminded _the
WASTE DISPOSAL.PLAN '..Council in-the discussion of` -_the Waste Water.Discharge.._
Requirements for the City.of - Petaluma, the Council was
concerned the matter of.disposal.of toxic and
poisox%ous.waste material's. He.explained to the Council that - disposal sites in
California are under three classifications: Class I..,Accept any materials;
Class II =1. Garbage (liquid and 'solid); Class I1 -2. Garbage (solid); Class
III. Inert Matter-(rubble). In speaking with Don Head, Director of Public
Works for the County of Sonoma,:Mr...Young learned the County's Meacham Hill
was classified as a Class IL - disposal site.. Mr. Head indicated this site
would probably be capable'of.,taking any of these.chemicals; however,'Mr. Head
did qualify his statement by saying they, would like to.be able to look -at the
quantities'proposed.. Mr. Young did-not-feel that any,of the constituents we
now have would'be in such heavy quantities -to prevent the use of the Meacham
Hill disposal site. Mr. Head indicated if Petaluma did acquire a large
industry which would produce these chemical wastes in heavy quantities,, the
County would want to be advised. Mr. Young stated Contra Costa County pre-
sently has Class I disposal site because of the heavy industry located in
the area; and if an industry located in the Petaluma area, it would not be too
far to travel for the disposal of. these materials. Mr'. Head explained only
the heavily industrialized- counties would normally have.a Class I dump and the
rurally oriented counties, such as Sonoma County, would normally have no
higher classification than a Class II.
McDOWELL BOULEVARD_- Assistant City Engineer Tom Hargis explained,at the
CAULFIELD Council's direction he visited the resident at 736
INTERSECTION South McDowell Boulevard. Mrs. Judy Tomei, understood
the problem-.,created by the parking and the trees on
her property'. Prior to Mr..Hargis' visit and through.
proper procedures, the tree had been trimmed by the City in order to provide
greater'sigh:t distance at the intersection. Mr-s. Tomei also advised Mr.
Hargis would.'be willing to have the parking "space removed from in.front of
her home as parking was available on the opposite side of the street. Presently
there is- .,:r•oom to park one vehicle in front of the residence -and another in the
driveway:
Still to be accomplished is the decrease of feet in the crosswalk allowing
automobiles to extend farther onto.McDowell Boulevard. -Mr. Hargis. explained
this will give a sight distance of 136 feet to the left. In answer to Councilman
Harberson'.s question regarding the relocation of-the' lights to the intersection
by P.G. and E., Mr. Hargis stated he had checked with.P.G. and E.; however.,
the light still had not been'transferred to corner. :A:motion..was made by
Councilman Perry, seconded by Council Mattei, .remove the one parking space
in front-of 736 McDowell Boulevard.. The motion carried unanimously.
BICENTENNIAL Resolution #6796 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to sign LOX
COMMUNITY APPLICATION a Bicentennial Community Application on behalf of the
RE'S'16796 NCS City Council was introduced by Councilman Perry,
seconded by Councilman Daly, and approved by 7_ affirmative
votes. A copy of Petaluma's application for Bicentennial
Community is on file with the City.Clerk. Mr. Kenneth Colin,, Chairman of the
Bicentennial Committee was present and gave the Council a progress report on
the incorporation of the Committee as well as its application to`the Board of
Equal'izat on,. He advised,the Council the Committee is now selling flag sets
in an to raise some money for the , projects.-they-intend to have during
the Bicentennial year. Mayor Putnam stated she had purchased a -flag for her
school and the Bicentennial flag now flies with the.American flag at her
school location.
IMPLEMENTATION Resolut on' #679'7 N.C.S. - approving implementation of
OF BICYCLE'LANES certain bicycle lanes and determining that funds are
RES: #6797 NCS available therefor was introduced by Councilman
Harberson, seconded by Councilman Daly,,and approved
by 7 affirmative votes.
Public Works.Director David Young reviewed the routes set forth in the resolution
which had been recommended for bicycle lanes by Recreation Director Jim Raymond.
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It was the consensus of the.Council ahat.Route #4, Ely Boulevard, described in
the Lampman Report,.Page 12,, Class 2, Plate-6, be temporarily postponed
because it. could only-be presently, developed for approximately 900 feet and
did not.coiinect with.any other bicycle lane.area. It was also brought out
during the'discussion that when the lanes. were marked, they would indicate
"Bike Lane" and "Bike Only."
In' relation to Item #1 on .the, resolution, Mr. Young pointed out to __the ..Council.
that the installation of bicycle lanes on this collector street require
vehicular lane'reduction.to ten feet and a seven -foot parking area - plus.a
five -foot bicycle lane on:either.side of,the.st "reet... He of the Council
three alternatives for this street.:. (1),.The seven -foot parking areas and.
five - -foot .bicycle lanes; (2) removal.of parking; and, (3) no bicycle lanes at
all.
Mr. Young cautioned there would be intrusions into the- bicycle.lane.by legally
parked vehicles when-the vehicle exceeds.seven feet in.width. 'The City Attorney
advised if the striping was done at seven feet,. the Police Department would
have to ticket vehicles-which intruded into the bicycle lane. Mr. Young.then
suggested if the selected the first alternat.ive,.the striping-should
be done only'twelve feet from the curb and not at seven feet and twelve feet.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting.was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Mayor
Attest:
City Jerk.
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