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OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
January 20, 1975
COUNCIL MEETING The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Petaluma
was called to order by Mayor Helen Putnam at 7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE Present: Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh, Jr., Daly, Harberson,
Mattei, Perry, Jr., and Mayor Putnam.
Absent: None.
INVOCATION The Reverend Arthur Nunn, First Southern Baptist
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Church, gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of January 6, 1975, were approved as
recorded.
CONSENT CALENDAR
At the request of Councilman Brunner - and with the concur-
rence of the Council, 'A'genda Items #'2 ` #3, and 4�4' were
removed from the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by
Councilman Daly, seconded by Councilman Perry, approving
Agenda Items #1, #5, #6, and V. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #1
Application filed with Alcoholic Beverage Control for On-
ABC Application,
sale Beer License for Johnnie's Concessions, Petaluma
Johnnie's
Fairgrounds, was approved.
Concessions
Agenda Item #5
Time Extension,
Resolution 46798 N.C.S. granting Steiny and Company, Inc.,
an extension of time within which to complete traffic
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Traffic Controls,
signal controls on Washington Street at Kentucky Street
Washington St. at
and Howard Street -- TOPICS Project #T- 3059(2) was approved
Kentucky & Howard
by 7 affirmative votes.
Res 46798 NCS._
Agenda Item #6 Resolution 46799 N.C.S. approving three -year project list � �3•
Safer Roads for Safer Road Demonstration Program in Sonoma County was /
Demonstration introduced by Councilman Daly, seconded by Councilman
Program Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes.
Res 46799 NCS
Agenda Item #7 Resolution 46800 N.C.S. accepting completion of work for I
Accepting "Traffic Signal Upgrading at East Washington Street and
Completion-- Maria Drive -- Project #GT 3 -73" was introduced by Council- / J
Traffic Signals, man Daly, seconded by Councilman Perry, and approved by 7
E. Washington affirmative votes.
& Maria Dr.
Res 446800 NCS
AGENDA ITEMS 462, Having been deleted from the Consent Calendar, Agenda
#3, AND #4 Items #2, #3, and 444 were open for discussion. The three
items related to grants for capital expenditures for a
transportation system and relied upon each other for the
total need. A general discussion and review of the Council's decision of January
6, 1975, relative to the preparation of the grants preceded the adoption of the
resolutions. Councilman Brunner felt that if applying for the UMTA Grant to
provide the system; as outlined to the Council by the staff, locked the City into
this specific plan he would be opposed. He.indicated the proposal was too expen-
sive and, perhaps, such a sophisticated system was'not justified. Councilman
Brunner felt the Council should have the opportunity to explore some alternatives
and to determine if there is,justification for the proposed system. Councilman
Harberson then asked if, after receiving the funds, a lesser system seemed appro-
pri.ate could the City purchase smaller buses_ Director of Public Works David
Young indicated in order - to prepare a 'grant application to UMTA, it was necessary
to be fairly specific in terms of the type of system the City is proposing.
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!a/ it AGENDA ITEMS #2 , Councilman.Mattei said it was his understanding, when
#3 AND #4 the Council discussed the matter two weeks previously,
(Continued) the City was merely applying for funds. He did not
realize the City would be bound by the application-to
the type of system presented at the meeting - January 6,
1975. He was of the opinion there would be further study to isolate the
needs -- specifically for early morning commuters and school children. He
further indicated he felt all other alternates should be explored..
Councilman. Cavanagh asked whether or not the application to Urban Mass. Transit
Administration would rule out the possibility of the City turning the system
over to someone for operation and subsidizing such an operation. Mr. Young
responded that one of UMTA's questions would be which mode of operation the
City would select. He felt they would prefer to have an existing agency
operate the system- -they like to_see fewer bus systems in-operation. Council-
man Harberson reported he has served as Petaluma's representative on the
Sonoma County Transportation Advisory Committee. After a year of study, the
Committee plans to make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors that a
county -wide transit district be set up. He felt after the district is set up,
with the,approval of the voters and with taxing power, they .would recommend
taking over Santa Rosa's and Petaluma''s (if established) transit systems and
operating them on a contract basis. In this manner, Petaluma could possibly
get some operating funds at a later date.
The three resolutions were discussed_ by the City Council: Agenda Item #2,
pertaining to the request for UMTA'funds for the capital expenditures for the
system; Item #3, pertaining.to th`e submission of an Article 4 c-laim-to.Metro-
politan Transportation Commission (1975-76); and Item #4, requesting the.1974-
75 claim to MTC be changed from an Article , 8 claim to an Article 4 claim.
In answer to the Council's questions whether or not the application to UMTA
was predicated on the report submitted by the staff and whether or not-it
would have to be used as specified in 'the report, City Manager Robert Meyer
indicated thfe system would have'fo be set up as basically described in the
report. The Council would have, however, an opportunity to reject the grant.
On the other two claims to MTC, the Council would have. to prove to the Metro-
politan Transportation Commission there was not need for a transit system
within-the City of Petaluma and justify the request to revert back to.an._
Article 8 claim.
AGENDA ITEM #2 Resolution #6801 N.C.S. directing the City Manager to
APPLICATION- -UMPTA prepare application to the Urban Mass Transit Adminis-
�l FUNDS' FOR TRANSIT tration for funding of a mass transit system in the
SYSTEM City of. was introduced by Councilman Daly,
RES 46801 NCS seconded' by Councilman Harberson, and approved by
5 affirmat =ive, 2 negative votes. Councilmen Brunner.
and Mattei cast the dissenting votes.
AGENDA #3 Resolution 46802 N.C.S.. directing the City Manager to
RE ARTICLE 4 . submit Article-4 Claim to the Metropolitan Transporta-
�/ CLAIM - -MTC .1975 -76 tion Commission for 1975 -76 was introduced by Council=
RES #6802 NCS man Daly,'seconded by Councilman Harberson, and approved
by 5 affirmative, 2 negative votes._ Councilmen Brunner
and Mattei cast the dissenting votes.
AGENDA ITEM #4 Resolution 46803 N.C.S. directing the City Manager to
TRANSFERRING prepare and submit necessary documents to amend the
O- ARTICLE 8 TO City's 19.74 -75 claim,to the Metropolitan Transpor-ta-
ARTICLE"4 CLAIM tion Commission from an Article 8 to an Article 4
MTC 1974 -75 claim was introduced by Councilman Daly, seconnded by
RES 4680.3 NCS Councilman Harberson, and approved by 5 affirmative, 2
negative votes: Councilmen Brunner and Mattei cast .
the dissenting votes.
January 20, 1975
CLAIMS AND BILLS Resolution X66804 N.C.:S. approving claims bills
RES #6804 NCS #2595'to X62813, inclusive, and X62630 to #2664, inclu-
sive, approved for payment by City Manager Robert
Meyer was, introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by
Councilman Cavanagh, and approved by 7 affirmative
votes:
SWIM POOL
Director of Water Utility Operations Tom Wilson advised
HEATER SYSTEM
the Council when they started repairs to the swim pool
heater the previous Friday, the company installing the
exchanger unit learned the system at the pool required two
exchanger unit boiler tubes rather than one.as had been
purchased. He requested an additional $1,675 to complete
the repair of the
swim pool heater. A motion was made by Councilman Perry, secon-
ded by Councilman
Daly, approving the allocation of $1,675 from the General Fund
Contingency Budget
Section 145.610. Motion carried unanimously.
HILLCREST HOSPITAL
City Manager Robert Meyer read a letter from Charles E.
SITE LOCATION
Cowen, Administrator of Hillcrest Hospital, regarding the
proposed site locations for the new facility.. The Council
agreed to add the discussion to the agenda for the Febru-
ary '3, 1975,. meeting.
COUNCIL REPORTS
SPRINKLER ORDINANCE Councilman Brunner reported he and Councilman Daly had
been in contact with Fire Chief Joe Ellwood regarding the
ordinance providing for the installation of sprinkler
systems in new construction. It is the Council Committee's recommendation, since
litigation on similar types of legislation in other communities is pending, the
ordinance introduced by the Council November 5, 1973, be either tabled or brought
back to the Council to be defeated. City Manager Robert Meyer indicated it would
be placed on the.agenda for February 3rd for action..
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REDWOOD EMPIRE Mayor Putnam reported the Division.had a most successful.
DIVISION MEETING meeting in Vacaville, January 18, 1975. She commended the r
VACAVILLE Division Officers for providing a stimu- lating meeting
which was well attended. Councilman Cavanagh, President,
Redwood Empire Division, reported attendance at the after-
noon ; meeting was nearly doubled to that usually enjoyed by
the Division meetings.
REQUEST REPLACEMENT Fire -Chief Joseph Ellwood referred to a memo to the City
1968 CADILLAC Manager, dated January 14, 1975. The memo is filed with
AMBULANCE the` City Clerk. Chief Ellwood explained to the Council
the 19'68 Cadillac presently has 76,000 miles and is being
I sed for transport and not for Code 3 calls. Councilman
Daly felt rather than devote time to discussing the type of vehicle to replace the
Cadillac Ambulance, some thought should be given to'the cost for repairing this
vehicle and keeping it in service for at least another year.
If the Council were to z4horize the purchas& of a new vehicle, the other'ambu-
lance now in service would be used as a back -up vehicle and the new vehicle would
used for Code 3 calls. City Manager Robert Meyer asked Fire Chief Joe Ellwood to
comeback to the Council with a indicating whether or not the repair to the
1968 Cadillac Ambulance would restore it to Code 3 use and whether or not the
other ambulance presently in'service would be capable of continuing in Code 3
service for another year.
PRIVATE AMBULANCE During the course of the discussion on the replacement of
SERVICE the ambulance, Councilman Mattei asked if another study to
release the ambulance service from the City to private
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PRIVATE AMBULANCE enterprise would not be feasible at this time in view
SERVICE (Continued) of the requirements to be imposed upon the City by the
Fair Labor Standards Act.
Councilman Brunner reported he had served on two committees during the past
five years to explore the possibilities of turning the ambulance service over
to private enterprise. It was always the Council's position if a private
company was able to provide service equal to, or better than, ,given by the
City at no - additional cost to patients then the City was willing to transfer
the service. It has been his - experience, however, over the past five years
that private concerns were - unable - to meet the standards. He then asked
whether the Council would be willing to subsidize a private ambulance service.
Mayor Putnam indicated this was-not the Council -'s intent.
Mayor.Putnam asked that a report be prepared for Council's consideration -on
the cost of operating the ambulance service by the City. Mr. Meyer also
indicated he would shortly present a- report to the Council on-'the implications
of the,Fair Labor Standards Act and how the cost would relate to the ambulance
service.
BICYCLE /PEDESTRIAN Resolution #6805 N.C.S. authorizing the Chief-of
SAFETY-PROGRAM Police to execute a grant application re Bicycle /Pedes-
RES #6805 NCS trian Safety-Program-was introduced by Councilman
Harberson, seconded by Councilman Brunner, and approved
by 7 affirmative votes.
Chief Larry Higgins and his Administrative Assistant Michael Shelton made a
presentation to the City Council regarding the grant program.
A report prepared for City Manager Robert Meyer and the City. Council concern-
ing the-grant-is filed with the City Clerk.
The total project.cost for two - years is estimated at $40,050 to be funded 100%
by the Federal Government and the State. •Chief Higgins indicated the request
for the grant was prompted by not.only the citizens and-the bicycle riders
themselves., but also by their own department to promote traffic safety in the
use of bicycles within the City. In their contact with the Offic:e,of Traffic
Safety, Chief Higgins and Mr. Shelton indicated_ various agencies would be
applying to the Office of Traffic Safety for a variety of programs-and we-
would have to compete with other agencies for funds. ,They did feel, however,
that Petaluma's application would receive favorable consideration.
Councilman•Mattei questioned whether or not by applying for this program would
eliminate Petaluma from applying for other types of programs under the Compre-
hensive Traffic Safety Plan, Chief Higgins indicated it would not•prevent the
City from applying for other grants.
Although the program is outlined..for a two -year period, Mr. Shelton - indicated
the Office of.Traffic Safety would expect the City to continue the program if
it had been successful at the conclusion of - the pilot project time. Mayor
Putnam asked whether or not there would be an on- -going program in the.schools
to supplement the program to be put.on by the City in the matter of education
for bicycle and pedestrian safety. The Council felt if the City took the
initiative to in the program, the schools should keep an on- going'.
program over the two -year period to supplement the program being paid_ for by
the City.
Councilman Daly.questioned the need for,one full- tme.person to administer the
program when the Lampman Report suggested the use of one person-half-time.
Chief Higgins indicated since completion of the Lampman Study, the bicycle
problem has increased. -He felt with all the duties assign'ed.and the.- compre-
hensiveness of the program, it would be necessary to have one person full -
time.
911 PLANNING ST UDY Resolution li6806 N.C.S. approving recommendations of
RES 46806 NCS the 9.11 Planning Study prepared by the Stanford Research
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911 PLANNING STUDY Institute was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded
RES 46806 NCS by Councilman'Daly, and approved by 7 affirmative votes..
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Chief'. of Po Larry Higgins 'reported to the Council a meet= .:....
ing.had been held in August with the City Manager and other department heads where
the 911 Reporting System was discussed. At that meeting, his Administrative
Assistant Michael Shelton was selected as the 911 Director for the City of Pet-
aluma. Mr Shelton gave a report to the Council to bring "them up to date on the
911 Planning Study. He advised the Council that Assembly Bill 515 requires the
establishment of the new system by 1982. By January 31, 1975, a tentative plan
must be submitted; by January 31, 1976, a final plan must be submitted; and,
implementation must be by'December 31, 1982.:-The system was designed to shorten
the response time .to emergency situations in various communities by dialing one
three -digit number, "911;" citizens could reach a public safety answering point
(PSAP) and rather than have a seven -digit number to remember, they would only have
to dial a three-digit-number.
In August, the City of Petaluma hosted a meeting with all the law enforcement
agencies within the.County of Sonoma to map out a program for the 911 System;
however, in September the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors awarded a contract to
Stanford Research Institute to conduct a study of Sonoma County. A Task Force -
Committee was established which.met three times. The Stanford.Research Institute'
Study offers four alternatives: (1) A single County -wide system with one PSAP at
the County Communication Center; (2) six 911 PSAP Centers; -(3) seven 911 PSAP
Centers; - and (4) eight 911 "PSAP Centers. Within the eight PSAP Centers, Petaluma
is indicated as number three. Calls coming into the Petaluma Center would not be
confined to the City limits and would cover the outlying areas as well. The
consultants recommended two of the alternatives, and #4- -that is the single
County- wide.system with one Center and the eight 911 - Centers. Because Sonoma
County contracted for a County -wide study to be made,-the tentative requirements
for the January 31, 1975, are met for the entire County.
Mr. Shelton reviewed:the cost two alternatives and stated if the eight
centers were established. - :the Petaluma Center's set -iup charge.would be $7,500.- The
monthly on going charges would amount to $5,890 and -the yearly cost would be
approximately $70,680.
Initially, five more people would be needed to man the system. "The County recom-
mended,.and .the various agencies agreed, the eight- center system is the one
that would local autonomy; however, if subvention from the.State were not
available, then the single - system at the County Communi•cation.Center- would,be
recommended. Mr. Shelton informed the Council the original bill for setting up
the system, AB 515, directed the 1975 -76 Legislature to provide funds for the
system "as it deems necessary." If the Legislature does not act accordingly this
year, then the final filing and the implementation date would'be moved ahead: The
consultants are recommending if.a substantial subvention awarded, the eight -
center.system would be the best Sonoma County,; however, if ..little or no sub-
vention is awarded, the one center would be the most-feasible..
In answer to some questions posed by the Council, City Manager Robert Meyer indi-
gated the resolution before them tonight merely meets the provisions of the filing
of tentative plans by.January 31, 1975, and.since the County-had taken the initia-
tive-and paid for the study, he.felt the.City did not want to make another study.
Also, Mr. Meyer indicated before- 31, 1977'. the Council- would have some
time time to discuss the.Joint Powers Agreement'for.picking : up charges for the outlying
areas and the additional:cos.ts . if the eight - center 'system was instituted -
PROGRESS REPORT - - Director of Public Works David Young read a letter from
WASTEWATER Donald B: Head,.Sonoma County Director of Public',Works, to
MANAGEMENT Mr. Larry Walker of the State Water Resources Control
FACILITIES Board.regarding.the: proposed collection system for Penn -
PENNGROVE grove.. :He.also: read Mayor Putnam's letter of November 13.,
197'4:, -to Mr. Dierker in which she indicated the City would
respond to the..Penngrove.Area Sanitary Sewage Project
Report and the Environmental .Impact Report within 30 days after receiving said
report. Mr. Young pointed out the project report and draft environmental report
for the Wastewater Management F'acilitie's at Penngrove recommended a project system
of a complete wastewater collection system to service the study area which is
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PROGRESS REPORT -- Penngrove--a pumping station and 14,400 feet of, six -inch
WASTEWATER force main to the Petaluma system. Included in the pro -
MANAGEMENT ject are - modifications to Petaluma's Wilmington Pump
FACILITIES Station and construction of 1,100 feet` of force main
PENNGROVE from that pumping station to an'existing 33 -inch trunk
(Continued) sewer line along Madison Street. The estimated cost
of the collection system-is $1,216,530;_the pumping
station.and - force main,. $392,750; for.a total project
cost of.$1.,609,280. The project is to be funded.by grants and general obli.ga-
tion bonds. The report projects the population in the study area for.1.996-to
be and there are presently.576 persons to be served by.the system. Mr.:
Young indicated,. the. project,. from ,an. engineering point of .view, would be
feasible and would accomplish ceasing the use of` septic systems in Penngrove .
and transfer sewage -to Petaluma: Mr. Young outlined.the route be used.by
the new system stating it.would by gravity flow to the intersection of the.Old.
Redwood Highway.a.t Ely Road, then it would be pumped along the Northwestern
Pacific Railroad-,tracks following the - tracks to the.west side.of the Freeway,
thence along Assessment.District._ #9. sewage pipeline, and into the Wilmington.
Pump :Station to connect with .the.Petaluma.system_. ..A County-Sanitary District
would be - formed to construct the system-then.it would be turned : to Peta-
luma for operation and maintenance:
Councilman Daly wondered why, when the Council had already decided not to
accept Penngrove area into the Petaluma Plant, it was necessary.to go forward
with the project. Mayor Putnam advised that since the new ~ponding area -for
the Petaluma Plant was being financed by the Federal Government, it was-neces-
sary for us to accept sewage from outlying.area.s; in fact,- the first progress
payment'on the ponding area had -been held.up until a decision by the Council
was made to accept the Penngrove area sewerage.
Councilman Brunner questioned why this was the only solution being considered
for Penngrove since he recalled.one.of the alternatives was-for the area to
develop their own system. Mr. Young indicated the State has interpreted the
Petaluma grant and the Petaluma project as.accepting all future-sub- regional
sewage responsibilities; and since'Penngrove is in a sub - regional area,.Peta-
luma has the responsibility.
In response to a question by Councilman Mattei regarding.the expenditures for
maintenance and operation, Mr. Young explained the report - requires the,Penn-
grove District to construct the system and the City of Petaluma then would
clarge.a fee for.accepting the sewage to cover maintenance and operation
costs.
City Manager Robert.Meyer.indicated he would.advise the.Council to ask the
Board of.Supervisors to be.more_s their long- range,plans for-Penn-
grove regarding the land use planning and.the projected population.. 'He. =did•
advise the Council an answer needs.to -be sent to Mr. Dierker -indi-
cating -the Council had reviewed the project report and the.draft Environmental
Impact Report.
Director of Community Development.Frank Gray-advised the Council he needed the
Council's comments on the draft.EIR:to forward it to the County.. Mr. Gray had
prepared ; a •report, dated January 17,•1975, on.the planning analysis and his
comments'on the project report and draft EIR, .'a copy of which is-on file with
the City Clerk. In the report.seven.areas of'concern were outlined.with a
conclusion submitted. Mr. Gray indicated the remarks contained in the report,
would have to be reviewed by the County at the hearing stage on the.Environ-
mental Impact. Report; however, he also felt the Council would not be limited
to these remarks and.co provide further input if they so desired..
Upon a motion by Councilman Daly,.seconded.by Councilman Harberson, and ap-
proved by 7 affirmative votes; the Council.directed a letter be written to Mr.
Donald Head, including a copy.of Mr.,;Gray's report of January 17, 1975, and
also that a letter be written to Mr. Dierker enclosing a copy of.the report.
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JOINT USE AGREEMENT
Resolution
#6807 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to.sign
RE KENILWORTH
a Joint Use
Agreement with Petaluma School District re
ATHLETIC FIELDS
Kenilworth
Athletic. introduced by Councilman
RES #6807 NCS
Harberson,,_seconded.by
Councilman Perry, and approved by
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7 affirmative
votes.
Mr. Raymond reported to the'Council it was.necessary now to sign a Joint Use
Agreement with the Petaluma School District for the,use of the seven acres at the
Kenilworth Junior High School site. The area is to'be developed into athletic
fields with two Little League Fields, one of which_is developed, and one soccer
field. The City has recently accepted a bid to fence one ball field. Needed.now
is the Joint Use Agreement for the area.. Mr. Raymond._ indicated he had met with
the Petaluma School Board and the County Counsel has approved the agreement which
was drawn up by City Attorney Matt Hudson.
The City Council had received copies of the draft agreement, however, the City
Attorney had-added items #14, #15, and #16, which were read to the Council by the
City Clerk. The City Attorney advised the final form of the agreement would be
returned to the School District for their review.
CONCESSION STAND Recreation Director Raymond advised the Council the
KENILWORTH ATHLETIC National Little League has offered to provide the labor..
FIELDS to construct the concession stand, announcer's booth,
restrooms, and storage area for the Kenilworth Athletic
Fields.
A letter from Mr. John Ferrick, National Little League., along with a copy of the
plans for the structure is on file with the City ,Clerk.
Mr. Raymond explained the structure is a two -story structure which would be used
primarily by the National Little League; however, it would be available for other
groups, including the schools' use. The plans call for an approximate.40.0 square
foot,structure and Mr.' Raymond indicated the plans had been approved by the
Planning Department and the Building Inspector. The Petaluma School District is
agreeable to placing a portable structure at the site.
City Manager Robert Meyer suggested Mr. Raymond get approval from the School
District on the color for the building when it is'to be completed. In relation
to the cost for the structure, Mr..Raymond indicated the National Little League
has gone out and had-some of the materials donated, including the roof - -other
items will be sold to them at a discount and they estimate the cost to be some-
where around $3,000. He is, however, asking for $4,000 just in case some of the
service would have to be put out for contract. He indicated if the building
were to be built by a commercial firm, it would cost anywhere from between
$10,000 to $12,000.
In , response-to City Manager Robert Meyer's question whether or not'the facility
would have to go out to bid because of the $3,000 limitation, Mr. Hudson advised
if more than $3,000 were purchased from one supplier then it would be necessary;
however, if the expenditures were through different companies,-he saw little
difficulty.
In response to Councilman.Mattei's question who would the.bui.lding belong to
when completed, Mr. Meyer indicated it would belong to the City and if it needed
to be moved, it could be because it is going to -be built as a, portable building.
Because it would be the City's building, the City would-be for insurance
coverage'and repairs.due to vandalism and so forth.
Representatives from the National Little League who were present in the audience
were asked whether or not they concurred that the building, when completed, would
belong -to the City. The spokesman for the group indicated they would concur;
however, they would not want their equipment to be made available to just any
group using the facilities. They would want to have some control over the
storage of their equipment.. City Attorney Matt Hudson indicated the facility
would be . a community use facility; however, he did feel that we could take care
of the problem of the use of property belonging to the National Little League.
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CONCESSION STAND Councilman•Mattei felt that the matter the use of
KENILWORTH ATHLETIC the building should be cle'ared'up to everyone's satis-
FIELDS ~faction before the building is completed.. Mr. Raymond
(Continued) indicated he would be the scheduling agent for the
facility and would feel obligated to permit other
groups the privilege of use; however, as far as the
personal property of, the National'-Little League , any other group" 'wishing to
use the property would have to permission the`National Little League:
The.'representative'from the National'Little League indicated they. worked
with other groups 'in prior years-at -the former location and had not encountered
any problems They feel the the'use.of the could be
worked but groups. A'motion was made by Councilman Daly seconded
by Councilman Harberson, approving the allocation of a' '$4,'0O0
Revenue Sharing Funds for the construction' field Kenilworth.
Athletic Fields. Motion carried unanimously.
,\ McNEAR PARK TENNIS Recreation Director Jim Raymond :showed the area on the
COURTS ROTARY overhead 'projector: where• the °present tennis court is
DONATION located and where the proposed new court would be
situated. The proposed new court would be on the site
of , the present court. Mr. Raymond asked
the Chairman of the Recreation, Music, Commission, John Dado, to"
further comment on the proposal:
Mr. Dado reported a representative of the Petaluma Rotary Club had contacted
the Commission indicating they would be interested in participating'in some
recreational development within the He and Mr. Raymond then attended a
meeting of the Board of Directors the Petaluma Rotary Club`with the pro-
posal for one new tennis court at McNear Park and refurbishing the present
court. Mr. Dado reported the Petaluma Rotary Club was responsible for the
present court-at °the site and donated'funds forty -two years ago .to build it.
The Commission and Mr. Raymond then proceeded to get from a designer
of tennis courts for the area.- The design shows `two courts side by'side,
.staggered: Mr. Dado indicated the'y•would'preserve an existing .tree at the
site. The proposed courts would' be o'f' championship qual -it y sim'ila'r to those
constructed at Sonoma State College.' Mr. Dado felt there.was a need for
additional tennis facilities in Petaluma as the only courts available now are
those at the City schools which-are not in condition and the ones at the
Petaluma High School which are used quite extensively.
The Recreation, Music, Parks Commission strongly recommends 'the Rotary
proposal- -their presentation of'a- minimum of $6,00.0 for the'refurbishing of
the existing court and the expansion of the'second court in this area. Mr.
Dado reported the Commission felt two courts are necessary,.one to be used for
play and the other for instruction.
In answer to Councilman Cavanagfi-s question whether th'e courts-'would-16 for
singles play or doubles play, Mr. Dado replied they would be'f "or doubles play.
The Council discussed the cost of the complete facility
neering cost and City Manager Robert Meyer suggested the Recreation Director
could obtain several quotations for the installation of the courts and come
back'to` the City Council for•an authorization' - go out to bid.
Councilman Harberson made a - motion, which was.seconded by'Councilman Perry, to
accept the donation from the Petaluma Rotary Club toward the construction of
tennis facilities at McNear Park with the balance of the.necessary funds to be
taken from Revenue Sharing Funds. Motion carried unanimously.
At the.conclusion of the above discussion, Mayor Putnam 'recognized "Mr. Dan
Libarle, President of the Petaluma Rotary'Club, and'th'anked him on behalf of
the Council for their offer.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY Ordinance #1166 N.C.S., authorizing the purchase of
LIBERTY STREET EXT. real property for Liberty Street Extension at a price
ORD. #1166 NCS of $31,000 was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded
by Councilman Brunner and approved .by 7 affirmative votes.
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January 20, 1975
BICENTENNIAL A copy.of the proposed.budget as presented by Jim
COMMITTEE BUDGET Raymond, Director of Recreation, - was reviewed before
REQUEST the Council and is on file with - the City Clerk. Mr.
Kenneth Colin, Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee,
appeared before the Committee to answer any questions
they may have relative to the proposed budget. Mr. Colin advised the Council
they had purchased approximately $1,700 worth of bicen- tennial flags which the
Committee is selling and would realize some profit on it. He also reported to
the Council they had -their resale permit through the State Board of Equalization
Their request for staff time in the budget would be for incoming services
rather than cash outlay. Mr. Colin reported that - the Committee has already
established a banking account, however, they do need.some advanced funds to
pay,for the flags. A motion was made by Councilman .Cavanagh, seconded by
Councilman Mattei, to authorize in -kind services: _::f.Director ` of7tRecreation,
$8.00 per hour for 55 hours and secretary, $3.80 per hour for 45 hours, and
the appropriation of $3,200 for the Bicentennial Committee's activities.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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'Ali
Mayor
Attest:
City C erk __