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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/18/1975A . MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 18, 1975 1 L_ COUNCIL MEETING The 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. ATTENDANCE Present.: Councilmen *Brunner-, Cavanagh, Daly, Harberson, Mattei, Perry, and Mayor Putnam. Absent: None. *Councilman Brunner arrived at 7:35 p.m. INVOCATION The Reverend Dan Toaves, Church of the Oaks, gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of January 13 and 20, 1975, were approved as recorded. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Daly, adopting.the Consent Calendar, Agenda Items #1 through #6. Motion carried unanimously. Agenda Item #1 Application filed with Alcoholic Beverage Control for ABC Application, person -to- person transfer from Gabriel and Suzanne Le Poulailler Elicetche.to Marga.ret.A. and Raymond Bar for On Sale Beer and Wine License at Le Poulailler, 122 Washington Street, was approved by Police Chief, Chief Building Inspector, and Health Officer was approved. Agenda Item #2 Resolution. #6820.N.C.S. accepting completion of work Completion - - Traffic for Traffic Signal Controls on Washington Street at Signals, TOPICS Kentucky Street and Howard Street -- TOPICS Project T- Project T- 3059(2) 3059(2)- -was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded Res #6820 NCS by Councilman Daly, and approved by 7 affirmative votes. Agenda Item #3 Resolution #6821 N.C.S. denying Denying Claim -- Woolley (a minor) was introduced Konrad Woolley seconded by Councilman Daly, and Res #6821 NCS votes. 1 0 the claim of Konrad 9I by Councilman Perry, approved by 7 affirmative I Agenda Item #4 Resolution #6822 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to file 4 5 Agreement Re an agreement with the County of Sonoma under the Com- 3 C.E.T.A. prehensive Employment and Training Act (C.E.T.A.) and Res #6822 - NCS authorizing special banking accounts was introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Daly, and approved by 7. affirmative votes. Agenda Item #5 Agreement Re Purchase Property For Liberty Street Extension Res 46823 NCS Agenda Item #6 Amend Res #6583 NCS Re Dog License Fees Res 446824 NCS Resolution 46823 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement for the purchase of real property (from Arthur Spolini and Chelia Nella for Liberty Street Extension) was introduced.by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Daly, and approved by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution #6824 NC.S. amending. Resolution 446583 N.C.S. establishing, license fees, redemption fees and charges, and late registration charges to be' collected under the authority of Title 9 of the Petaluma Municipal Code was introduced_.by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Daly„ and approved by 7 affirmative.'votes. f J 378 8 February 18, 1975 PUBLIC HEARING RE Senior Planner Dennis Boehlje reported the Housing HOUSING ASSISTANCE Assistance Plan had been reviewed by the Community ' PLAN Development Advisory Committee appointed by the City RES #6825 NCS Council. The Committee provided additional input, major revisions were necessary,'and they are now passing it along to the City Council with a recommen- dation for approval. The Housing Assistance Plan is required under the Com- munity Development Act of 1974 if the City is to apply for Federal Funds under Title I, therefore, the plan outline's need's of the City for low - income housing and provides a basis for funds available under Title II of the Act.. The Committee also strongly recommended the establishment of a Housing Author- ity for the City of Petaluma. -A Housing Authority is needed to administer Federal and State Housing Assistance funds. Mr. Boehlje reported the Depart- ment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) advises the City could go one of" two ways: Establish their own Housing Authority or join with.the County of' Sonoma by resolution. HUD will allot a certain number of leased- housing units to the County of Sonoma, which could be administered either by the County's Housing Authority or, if the City were to establish their own, the City's Housing Authority. Mr. Boehlje further explained the role of local Housing Authority as far as HUD was concerned would be for leased housing only; how- ever-, some State funded programs for rehabilitation are anticipated which would require administration by a Housing Authority The benefit of Petaluma having their own Housing Authority would be they would have more local control over what is being done in the-City of.Petaluma. Mr. Boehlje also added that under State law, probably the most feasible way to establish a local Housing Author- ity would be for the Council to name.themselves as the Community Development Commission, which would incorporate the Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Authority. Director of Community Development -Frank Gray also added if the 'City - were to enter into a rehabilitation program; the Authority would -act as the coordinating agency for-the program. City Attorney Matthew Hudson advised the Council that. an ordinance adopted, in 1964 established the Council as-the Redevelopment Agency for Petaluma.. If it were activated, it would have to-be = sent on to the Secretary of State. He would - recommend, however, that anew ordinance be drafted because of the many changes in the law since that date. There was ,further discussion on the Housing Authority and when it would need to be established. Mr. Boehlje indicated organization should begin as soon as possible if the.City.wishes to come under Federal funding this year. At the conclusion of this discussion, Mayor Putnam opened the public hearing on the Housing Assistance Plan. Mr. John Balshaw was the first person from the audience to address the Council. Mr. Balshaw indicatedhe was.interested in housing for the poor and . the elderly. He -took exception to the fact that the recommendation was for rehabilitation of housing rather than assistance. Mr. Balshaw pointed-out we have 500 dilapidated houses; however, the report shows there are more than 1400- families paying-more than 2.57. of income for housing. Mr. Balshaw said he felt he had-to comment on the Housing Assistance Plan which recommended rehabilitation and n:ot'assistance and recommended a sur- vey, not action. He commented he felt the Housing Assistance Plan was already outdated. Mayor, Putnam-asked Director of- Community Development Frank Gray .to comment on the validity of the Housing - Assistance Plan'in moving the Council ahead. Mr. Gray said there are two things involved.':-- One - is identification of the problems and trying to locate them and, two, is implementing the solution to those problems. He further stated one of the key elements is what used to be the Title 23 Programs which are now under Title II, Section 8. If the Council initiates the steps to. establish the Community Development here in Petaluma, then the Ti II, Section 8, funding - could' possibly be available for, leased - housing_ programs Mr. -Gray further stated he felt 'the Housing Assistance Plan is an imp`lem,enting step. He stated' the' Housing - Assistance Plan does recommend the- irehabilita.tion program and - before any program of rehabilitation can be initiated with funds, there has to be a survey of need. Mr. Gray agreed with Mr. Balshaw that the survey would be time consuming, but he feels the initiation of the process is important. February l & -, 1975 PUBLIC HEARING RE Mr. Balshaw responded by_ -- saying he felt all of -.the HOUSING ASSISTANCE programs for assistance in rehabilitation and new PLAN housi valid;,how.ever, he referred to the RES, #6825 NCS conclusion'of the Housing Assistance Plan which he (Continued) stated called only for rehabilitation of deterior- ating housing units. Mr.. Balshaw felt the City should move in.the direction of rental assistance that could be done almost immediately and that' rehabilitation program could be an on -going one; the. Council could then, at a later date, give some thought to new construction f'or low - income housing. Mr Balshaw stressed,he felt the City should apply immediately for rental assistance programs. Director of Community Development Frank Gray responded that the plan does specifically call the Council' attention to assistance objectives in Section 4, and the conclusion was meant- to.call. -their attention to the fact that construction of new public.hous is. -not necessary, but that the older housing could be revitalized more economically. Next to appear before the Council was Joan Bucholtz., Mrs.: Bucholtz said -she was aware of the need of the community by her association with an organiza- tion called "FISH" and with'the People's Service Center. Mrs. Bucholtz stated more and more people are now being evicted from their homes due to the increased cost of living . and it is difficult for= them,to,make rental payments. She felt the immediate need is for rent subsidy in order to keep these people in their homes and not have to move them from place to place. She urged the Council to consider the formation of -a Housing Authority. Mayor Putnam closed the public hearing; whereupon, Resolution No. 6825 N.C.S. approving the Housing Assistance Plan for the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 was, introduced by.Councilman Harberson, seconded by Councilman Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes. Mayor Putnam then asked City Attorney Matthew Hudson to bring legislation back to the Council for consideration, which would create the Community Development Commission and the Housing Authority. Mr. Hudson indicated he would endeavor.to have something prepared for.the Council by.March 3rd. Mayor Putnam then introduced former Councilman Herbert Gans who spoke briefly to the Council of his concern for elderly people who are on fixed incomes and unable to secure decent housing for themselves. He also commented on the fact he felt'the Council's activities were not getting sufficient publicity and he would like to see more information printed in the newspapers of the Council's activities and plans. s fib BID OPENING- -2 -1/2 Resolution #6826 N.C.S. awarding the contract for CUBIC YARD DUMP the purchase of one new 2 -1/2 cubic yard dump truck lY TRUCK was introduced by .Councilman Harberson; seconded by RES #6826 NCS Councilman.Daly, and approved by -7 affirmative votes. Assistant Purchasing Officer David L,. Smith reported to the Council two bids were received: One from Bob Benson Buick and the other from Sanderson Ford - Mercury Sales. The low bidder was Sanderson Ford - Mercury Sales in the amount of $8,377.80. In discussing the Public Works Superintendent.Roy.Kelly reported he had obtained a price from Sanderson Ford approximately one year ago and had budgeted to cover. , the ',cost of this new vehicle. At that time, he felt the $8,000 would be more than adequate. He further advised the Council, if.they did not trade- in the truck now being used, he felt it could be sold at a higher price at public auction. The present vehicle has 90,000' miles on it'. In discussing the availability - of funds, City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Council the additional $377'._80 would have to come from -the Reserve Account #145.610. BID OPENING-- David L.-Smith,. Assistant Purchasing-Officer, reported 27,500 GVW TRUCK to the Council that only- one.bid, had been received lY for- this.,.vehicle -- Sanderson Ford - Mercury Sales bid $12,243. ($22,000 is budgeted in RS 15 -75 for this vehicle and the necessary equipment to complete - a pavement patching ash phalt -oiler dump truck.) 380 h� J February 18, 1975 BID OPENING Public- Works. Superintendent Roy Kelly explained the 27,500 GVW TRUCK equipment to be mounted on this truck would an (Continued) asphalt tank'and spray unit built onto the vehicle. In answer to Councilman Daly's question of the estimated cost- of the equipment, Mr. Kelly stated there are companies which would''be capable of manufacturing the equip - ment•and mounting it on the'truck'and'he had an estimate from one of these for $12,000: Councilman Mattei questioned why only one bid'was received for this Vehicle.. He wondered if the specifications were written in such a banner - as to :deter the various agencies from•respond'ng. Mr. Kelly indicated the specifications were written in such a manner that - . almost - any' of - the seven .firms who received copies could have.bid. A question was also asked what. the delivery date would be and Mr. Smith indicatd'd' it- would take from 'seven 'to nine months for delivery. City Manager:Robert Meyer reported to the Council they had hoped to replace the: truck now being used which had 90, 000' miles on it and also provide a, more efficient piece of which in the long reduce the. number of man -hours needed this specific operation of the Street Division. Mr. Meyer-also-'advised the Council that policy had been established in prior years.to endeavor to purchase from local firms and even though the bids were sent to seven agencies, only - one firm submitted a bid. He suggested that in order to get more bidding, perhaps'we would have to. solicit a larger area and go outside the City. In answer to Councilman Harbersonr's question whether or not the present oiler.would meet safety standards for CAL -OSHA, Mr. Kelly said-it would not; it has never been inspected, but'they would not approve the piece of equipment presently being used. Mr. Kelly advised the Council the oiler was built'.in 1947 and the City bought it used - in:1954.. Further discussion was held on-the of awarding the bid to Sanderson Ford - Mercury Sales in amount of $12,243 or whether:or not it would be more feasible to go again to bid on the truck and also the hot patch in order for Council - to have a total figure. Mr. Kelly explained the $22,000 figure projected in the budget was part of the - Five- year Capital Outlay Program and•it - was a realistic figure when first sub- mitted; however, inflation has affected the total picture. Mr. Harold Wo.jciechowski, speaking from the audience, suggested It would be more feasible to purchase a trailer type oiler rather than hav6z unit mounted on a.truck. In this way, the truck -would be available when the oiler was not being used. At the conclusion of the discussion, Mayor Putnam asked that specifications for the hot patch unit be to the Council in order for them to determine the complete price as the bid for the 27,500 GVW unit does not have to be awarded until 30 days after the bid.opening. It was agreed to hold the matter in abeyance. BID OPENING--BIKE Resolution #6827'N.G.S. awarding contract for bike PATH SIGNS path signs and related material to Hawkins- Hawkins, RES #6827•NCS Inc... 1255 - Fourth Street, `Berkeley, California 9471; in the amount $3 was introduced by Councilman Daly, seconded Councilman_ Harberson, and approved by 5 affirmative, 2 negative votes. Councilmen Mattei - and Perry voted "no." Assistant Purchasing Officer David L. Smith advised the Council. .he had received two bids- -one from Hawkins - Hawkins, Inc., and.the other from Bowman Industries;; however, the bid from Bowman Industries. was not complete as they could not bid on the stencil included in the . The specifications called for street signs, stencils, and - pavement markers. Invitations to bid were, sent to five companies with only the'�two responses. Councilman Mattei again - questioned - why- we•were unable to get mo,re'than one bid for material and clarif,ied. "No` vote by stating he was' opposed to purchas -ing the ,signs for the bicycle• - paths; - however, he did feel that we should have the.option.of -more than one. bid. Councilman Daly also expressed concern over receiving fewer qualified bids and asked Assistant Purchasing Officer -David L. Smith to contact the other companies to determine why they did not submit bids. 1 1 1 February 18, 1975 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -- A letter.- forwarded to the Mayor and'City Council BICYCLE RACKS dated February 5, 1975-, by Rich Eller, Chairman, Downtown Merchants' Association, was read 'and ordered filed. Assistant City Engineer Tom Hargis advised the Council the Engineering Division had become involved in the discussion of the installation of bicycle racks in the downtown area because of the.safety factor. Uiewfoils depicting the areas where bicycle racks would be located were shown to the Council. -- The different types of racks were explained -to the-Council. There would be two racks with spaces for ten bicycles installed-- one-in Center Park and the other.in the Golden Concourse. The remaining 31 locations would be single type racks. Councilmen Brunner brought out the fact that until two or three years ago, a large bicycle rack had been installed in Center Park and, evidently, there seemed to be,no.need for it and it was removed. He questioned whether it was necessary to again install bicycle rack ^at this'location. Mr. Richard Eller, President of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the Council informing the Chamber has -had numerous calls from residents requesting installation of bicycle racks in the downtown area. -Many people now using bicycles as a mode of transportation would like to bring their bicycles to the downtown area and be able to lock them up. He further- stated that nine months ago, the Chamber of Commerce voted to allocate $300 for this project; however, that $300 now relates to only about half -of the cost. Mayor Putnam asked about the installation of the racks, whether the-Chamber of Commerce would be responsible for the installation. Mr. Eller replied their contribution would be $300 toward the whole project and would not include the installation. Mr. Hargis explained how the installation-'could be'done by the City's crew. Mr. Eller further commented stating at the present time, bicycles are scattered on sidewalks, parked in doorways, and are hazardous to pedestrians and the Chamber felt.- by.having -..the bicycle racks installed,-they could be kept close to the buildings and the bicycles kept out of the way of pedestrians. Councilman Brunner.objected -to the contribution stating he felt the merchants in the downtown area should - provide the bicycle racks rather than having the City make.a contribution:_ He _stated this-- could'be one of many requests which.could,follow from the shopping centers, such as Petaluma Plaza, Washington Square, and.,Town .and Country. Mr.. Eller - responded by saying that nine months ago, they were willing to install all-of the racks; however, they learned of the price increase only recently. Two members of the'audiencet spoke:- Dennis-Keith inquired whether bicycle racks would be centered around commuter areas or near the bus station and Mr. Harold Wojciechowski.in'quired into the possibility of the City or the merchants,renting an empty building in the area-to be used as a parking area for bicycles. Upon conclusion of the discussion,. a motion was made'by Councilman - Harberson, seconded by. .Councilman Per.ry,- approving the allocation of $400 from Revenue Sharing Fund. #18 -75 for the bicycle "rack proj'ectin'the downtown area. - Motion carried by six,af.firmative 4nd 1 negative votes. ''Councilman Brunner voted "No." PETITION OPPOSING A- letter - addressed to-the Mayor and City Council by i"f BICYCLE PATHS - Mr'.'L. Felix Wey -le', along with a petition signed by EAST WASHINGTON . 49.:res dents was-read-and ordered filed: Mayor CREEK Putnam directed a question to Director of Community Development Frank Gray on whether or'not any plans were being made for bicycle in this area. Mr. -Gray responded by saying the'only.acontact they have had with the Sonoma County Water Agency was' at the %tentat ve map stage for the Greenbriar Subdivision. The question was asked of the Sonoma•County Water Agency'if the access'"road now being used as a bicycle path by children could, in fact, be considered an official bicycle path. It was his understanding that the City Manager and the City Attorney had attended a meeting where' this matter had'been ' discussed,, but it- appeared .there:are'.some pr- oblems concerned with - it. Beyond that, however, -there is -no plan.His department has "riot proposed any plans, however, a landscape architect been hired to prepare plans for a linear park along Washington Creek on Development Corporation's side of the creek. Some thought had been given to providing -a safe bicycle 1 11 February 18, 1975 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -- - route - for children separate them. - from-- ,vehicular BICYCLE RACKS traff ic;'however, the - petition filed 'by .these property (Continued). owners is asking for alternatives to that proposal and they.will be taken into consideration in the preparation of a bike path plan for-this area. Councilman:Mattei re.marked.he felt the.Piannin& Commission:and the City Council had more or less committed.'themselves to a bicycle pathway along the Qantas-Development from McGregor Bridge to East Washington Street, Frank Gray pointed_.out the - petition with which the.Council was concerned tonight mainly addressed the area from ; McGregor Bridge to Ely Boulevard;'-however, in reviewing.the he did notice there were some residents along the. area from McGregor to East Washington Recreation Director - gave a slide presentation showing °some of the areas in question. As were being shown, Mr. -Gray described the areas where it would be possible to install bicycle paths. In response.to a question from Mr....Lee Bond, speaking from the audience, Mr: Gray indicated.the existing subdivision plans-'call for controlling access to bicycle paths. It is the intenton.to install gates which can be- docked during,times, of high water and,poss:ibly.at.'night. Mr. Bond expressed concern for children's safety if a fence were.not constructed to protect them from falling into the creek on the south side.and.asked if any provisions had been made to install a cyclone -.type fence along the creek. Mr.'Gray - responded by staging the Sonoma County. F1ood,Control has - asked.that some type of bumper,fence be installed to prevent somebody from falling into the creek; however, it would_ not be the intention to..build.a six-foot high fence. Mr. Bond complained that even where there was fencing, children as well -as adults had crawlholed or go over the fence and across the. flood control channel to opposite.sde in order to ride bicycles. He also stated the gravel that was used in the • area merely :`gave ammunition to the children to throw rocks and stones. He further stated youngsters with� Guns have been apprehended in the area. Mrs. Eva Petersen, speaking from the audience and a resident of the area, expressed. :concern because the - children were using the creekbed area as a pathway and .they. are,:continually trying to push each other into the.creek, and she would prefer to.have.the bicycle route in front of her home rather than to . the rear of it -..: She .also brought out the fact the creekbed was only.one house off Sutter.Street and.a car could conceivably go into the creekbed and if children ,were .in the -way, they could be critically injured. F, ,1 Mayor Putnam indicated the Council could take no action on'-the: petition tonight; however, she asked Director of Community..Development Frank Gray to give an outline-of the procedures which would follow;. stated there are no plans for the bicycle path at the present time.:. A landscape architec -t Sid Lewin, has been hired to present plans to the Recreation 'Commission with alternates. These plans will be reviewed by the Recreation Commission who make recommendations to the Planning Commission. After the Planning Commission has studied the plans they will make a further- recommendation to the City. Counc'il,. Mr'. Gray indicated this is the first time the' City of Petaluma has °endeavor.ed to. design a linear parkway,: Such parkways have been installed in other" cities, including San Francisco, and quite successfully. Mr. Gray stated'in'view of the'concerns 'expressed here this evening he felt the Council should consider linear parkways very carefully. In the meantime, the City of Petaluma is proceeding with the plans; t =here will be adequate time for pub:lic.hearings. At'such time as.-a' sketch plan is put down on paper,, the property owners in the vicinity will be given notification and -the matter will be noticed in the newspaper. Recreation Director James Raymond advised the Council that the Commissioners met once with Mr. Lewin and have discussed the safety factor with him. A meeting has been tentatively scheduled for March- 12th_to review schematic plans - he is hopeful that those persons in the.audence, tonight would.come. to Recreation Commission meetings to express their views,. TIME EXTENSION -- Resolution #6828'N.,.C.S. granting Kaiser Aetna an extension ALbERWOOD of f ae c�� Hof f mep�on.;Ftheir 'a , reementfo:r vAlderwood -Subd- i.vision,, #1 .g SUBDIVISION .c.�. -was introduced by,,Councilman. Perry, .seconded -by Councilman RES #6.828' NC B Brunner and adopted: by•. 6 affirmative and 1 negative votes. Councilman Harberson voted "No." .. February 18, 1975 TIME EXTENSION -- Councilman Harberson questioned why Kaiser Aetna waited ALDERWOOD until eight days before the expiration of .the Subdivision SUBDIVISION #1 Agreement to. apply for.an extension of time. Mr. Virgil RES #6'828 NCS Caselli ; ' Investment Manager for Kaiser Aetna, spoke to (Continued) the Council'. He reviewed the Alderwood Subdivision for them saying that atone time the property was owned by Mr. Frank LaPointe. Kaiser Aetna had some problems,gaining title to the property. They then encountered a great many problems with the site plan..and redesigned the.project to come up with a better project. He indicated Kaser.Aetna made, a great many concessions to come up with a project the City could be. proud of. Mr. Caselli advised the Council he was not aware that an extension was required. Mr. Caselli said he had written to the City about two months ago asking if any extension were required, but had not received a reply. Their company is aware there are derelict buildings on Ely Boulevard. They have gone out to bid to have the buildings demolished and have received a bid which is entirely satisfactory and expect to remove the buildings'in the very near future. Mr. Caselli further indicated that financing of real estate developments is not easy at this time and has been difficult for the past year. 1 1 Director of Community Development Frank Gray gave a brief history of the project stating it had passed from the ownership of Frank LaPointe to Mr. Ken Poulsen of U.S. Equities; and when Mr. Poulsen .was unable'to finance the project., he became involved with Kaiser Aetna. Mr. Gray reported they have been contacting various developers during the past month or so to determine the status of projects which had already been awarded by the City's allocation system. He said he'further contacted Mr. Caselli regarding the demolition of the old buildings at this site and reminded Mr. Caselli that the Subdivision Agreement would be defunct on February 20th. Mr.. Caselli asked Mr. Gray then what steps he. should take, hence the letter before the City Council this evening. Mr. Caselli went on to say there had been several changes in his firm due to curtailed.business and he assumed duties with which he was not completely familiar. Councilman Daly assured Mr. Caselli that all the members of the Council were aware of the problems on this project; however, he did feel that since the first allotments were.awarded three years ago and subsequent allotments had been awarded for the 1973 -74 construction year,. 1974 -75 construction year, and we are now working on the construction year, it was not fair to other'developers to hold up.:these units. Director of Community Development Frank Gray explained the Council had three options available to them: (1) To extend the Subdivision Agreement for a period of time; (2) to allow the Subdivision Agreement to expire and call the bond; and, (3) to let the Subdivision Agree- ment expire and not call the bonds. City Manager Robert Meyer agreed the Council did have the option of calling the bond; however, he reminded the Council this is the only subdivision for which a final map has been filed,and this subdivision, along with Greenbriar, are the only two subdivisions which, probably, will have units built in this construction year. Some discussion was held on the length of time of the extension, and Mr. Gray suggested that a nine -month extension would not be suitable because it would take the construction period into the rainy season, however, one year would allow the outside construction to be completed and they could work on the inside of the structure during the rainy season. At the conclusion of the discussion, the Council approved the above resolution. CLAIMS AND BILLS RES 46829" NCS REDEVELOPMENT SEMINAR- - C:nSTA MESA Redevelopment Seminar he would like to have Mattei, who serves as indicated he would li Resolution #6829 N.C.S.. approving claims and bills #2903 to #3108, inclusive, and 42674 to 42703, inclusive, approved for payment by City Manager Robert Meyer was introduced by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes. City-.Manager Robert Meyer reported arrangements have been made for the City Attorney, the Director of Community Development, and himself to attend the to be held February 27th .in Costa Mesa. He also indicated some representation from the -City Council. Councilman the Council's representative on the Planning Commission e to attend. 384 February 18, 1975 MTC APPORTIONMENT CALENDAR OF UPCOMING'` EVENTS -City Manager- Robert reported that - County`would be - eligible for an additional 2% of " apportionment und'er'the'MTC Funds for Pedestrian and "Bicycle' Safety. " City Manager'Robert'Meyer` reported that h'e"and member `of'th'e staff would b attending "the" Transit' Finance ' C'on` e.renceI''in San Francisco; Friday, Feb= ruary 2ls't : City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Council the public hearing on - h *EIR, for Penngrove •Wastewater:Collec'tion - System - would be held''Thursday; April 10th. Copies 'of the EIR are availab °le in''` the Cty'''s Engineering Office. A one -day - seminar - would be held' 'Tuesday, February 25th;' to, discu's's' Title IV grants under the Community Development Act 'of 1974. Mr. Meyer reported .the conference would'be a "team" affair with one elected officer, the City Manager, and Planning Director from cities attending." TRANSFER OF BOOKS, Res olution'#68`30"N.C.S.' accepting title to' certaiii A.� PAMPHLETS'; ETC. books, pamphlets., newspapers, directories, and other FROM PETAhUMA library'paraphenal'ia from"the Petaluma Board of OF'LIBRARY `TRUSTEES Library 'Trustees' wa's `introduced by 'Councilman Brunner, RES #683 0 ; NCS - seconded' by­Couicilman Perry, and approved by .7' affirmative votes: LABOR RELATIONS Councilman Daly reported on the Labor Relations CONFERENCE Conference which Y ad been atten ded 'City "officials = `the previous 'week. "He 'r.eferred to a report gent - to the City' by City Attorney Matt "Hudson - which " is file 'with, the City "Clerk. He!'addressed 'himself specifically to Senate Bill 275. 'Councilman Daly' indicated bill'includes.the right of''publc - employees .to 'strike and. also includes the right of lock out: It provides. for binding' arbitration at contract making time - and agreements 'prece -this time.'' It'al'so'call's for a - five - member' board appointed at'the-State 'level which will act in the same manner as the Federal National Labor Relations' Board.. The State'Board will make all final decisions as far as public entities are concerned Mr. Daly said the League of California Cities' 'Board of '.Directors has voted to oppose the bill; however,- feels, regardless what'action is taken, -- something will happen in- the near future. - He was not adverse. to opposing certai.h.'portidns of the -bill, but - did feel - they were remiss' by opposing the' bill in it ,,§. entirety. Councilman Daly feels rather than the Council passing a resolution opposing the entire bill, they should direct their attention toward opposing binding arbitration. Mayor 'Putnam asked - Councilman 'Daly 'to work with the City `Attorney to draft some possible action the City Council could consider 'and bring it 'back before the Council. Councilman Daly also reported 'that 'City' Manager Robert' Meyer was 'one of the panelists in one of the workshops and presented the City's position regarding the labor problems of last year. Mr. Meyer commented one of the suggestions made at' the conference -was for" public agencies - to become involved with the Nat = fonal Labor Relations' Board. -- The feeling was that this Board is well established and has been acting as labor relations board for more than 30 years and'polic -ies are set, whereas a new boa rd'se't up by the 'State would be experimenting-along the way. SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS Vice- mayor- Cavanagh reported he had attended the AND COUNCILMEN'S agenda meeting of'the''Sonoma County Mayors and ASSOCIATION_ � Councilmen:''s Association last week.. He reported the AGENDA MEETING -City of Sebastopol is seeking support from they they cities ih•the County opposing administrative assistants for the individual Supervisors. 1 February 18, 1975 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS AND COUN CILMEN'S ASSOCIATION AGENDA MEETING more time to devote to check into the matter forth, and report back AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION LAND USE AND MANAGEMENT f nmvRRF.mrR Petaluma and what the TUMBLING MATS -- Recreation Director James Raymond reviewed the item 11 RECREATIONAL CLASSES which had been provided-in the budget in Section 1 #140.411; however, it was starred for further discussion by the - Council before being purchased. The Council, at the time the budget was passed, wondered whether or not there would be use for such an item in the Recreation Department.: Mr. Raymond explained there are six tumbling classes with 20 students each; the tumbling mats would also-be-used for Zen,,Kempo,classes, ballet, and acrobatic classes. Another major part of the program to be initiated this summer will be gymnastics. 1 1 The mats he would like to purchase are six feet by twelve feet, which would fold up into two -foot sections for easy storage. His request is to purchase three of °the mats which meet high school safety standards. The cost is $233 each. A motion was made by Councilman Daly, seconded by Councilman Perry, approving the purchase of tumbling mats. Motion carried unanimously. PLANS AND Because of the absence of Director of Public Works SPECIFICATIONS David Young, this item was deferred to the meeting FOR McNEAR TENNIS of February 24th. Lucy Ronan, speaking from the COURTS audience, urged the Council to consider the matter at this meeting; however, the Mayor assured her the matter would be taken up on the 24th when Mr. Young would be available for a report. AIR QUALITY Director of Community Development Frank Gray advised DESIGNATION the Council it would take about five minutes to make a presentation on this and Mayor Putnam suggested that due to the lateness of the hour it also be deferred to February 24th. LICENSING OF BICYCLES ORD #1167 NCS (SECOND READING The Council held a,brief discussion on the matter. Councilman Brunner suggested that if the Supervisors felt.they.needed.assistants, then perhaps they did. Councilman Matted suggested that perhaps if the Supervisors were not appointed to various commissions such as the Golden Bridge District, they would have supervisorial duties. Mayor Putnam said she would s far as salary structure., fringe benefits, and so to the Council at a later date. Mayor Putnam reported she had been invited to attend the American Bar Association's Land Use and Management Conference held in New Orleans. The American Bar Association has 40 seminars.annually. in.various locations in the United States. She was invited as a layperson to make presentations on Petaluma's growth plan. She.was asked to give a background of City was trying to do and how it was being achieved. Ordinance #1167 N.C.S. providing for licensing of n bicycles in the City of Petaluma by amending Sections in the City of Petaluma by amending Sections 11.72.070, 11.72.090, 11.72.100 and 11.72.120 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, repealing Sections 11.72.130 and 11.72.140 of said Code and adding Sections 11.7.2.490, 11.72.500, 11.72.510, 11.72.520, 11.72.530, and 11.72.540 of said Code was adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 negative votes. Councilman Daly voted "No." Chief Higgins advised the Council this ordinance amends some of the policies to conform with the guidelines set forth by the State of California. In answer to a question by Mrs. Joan Bucholtz whether or not the licensing would be mandatory, Chief Higgins answered that it would be and the funds would be set aside for safety programs. Councilman Daly clarified his "No" vote by stating he was opposed to the mandatory $6 fee. 386 February 18, 1975 RESIGNATION-- ('' KENNETH M. WIGHTMAN., LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES R ES #6831 NCS . Resolution #6831 N.C.S. accepting resignation of Kenneth M. from the Library 'Board.:of 'Trustees and expressing'gratitude for his long and._valuab.le service to the City of Petaluma was introduced by Councilman.Perry, seconded by Councilman Daly, and approved by 7.affirmative: votes. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council convened to an executive session. at 11:02 p.m. and returned at 11:17 p..m. APPOINTMENT--MAX-A. Resolution #6832 .-N.C.S. appointing Max A. Mickelsen MICKELSEY, LIBRARY to_the.Board of Library Trustees was introduced.by BOARD OF TRUSTEES Councilman Brunner, seconded by Councilman Harberson, RES #6832 NCS . -and approved by. affirmative votes. Mr. Mickelsen was appointed to -fill the unexpired term of Kenneth _ M. Wightman, said term expiring 'June 30, 1975. ko APPOINTMENT -- SONOMA Resolution #6833 N.C.S. appointing Dorothy Bextucci COUNTY.LIBRARY to the Sonoma County Library Commission was introduced COMMIS'SION', by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Daly, DOROTHY BERTUCCI and approved'by.7 affirmative votes. RES 46833 NCS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, -the meeting was adjourned - at 11:19 p.m.. to Monday, February 24, 1975. Mayor Attest: City Clerk