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OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA,' CALIFORNIA
March 17 1975
COUNCIL MEETING
ATTENDANCE
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Petaluma
was called to order by Mayor Putnam at the hour of 7:35 p.m.
Present: Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh, Daly, Harberson,
Mattei, Perry, and Mayor Putnam.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by the Reverend Harry
Beier of the Evangelical Free Church.
Mayor Putnam led the assemblage in pledging allegiance
to the flag.
The minutes of February 18, 1975, were approved as
corrected. The minutes of February 24, 1975, were
approved as corrected; and, the minutes of February
25, 1975, were approved as recorded.
Prior to starting the business of the meeting, Mayor Putnam asked the Council's
permission to move Item #25 on the agenda, "Amendments to various sections of
the Bicycle Ordinance," and place it before Item #11, "Bicycle License Fee"
under "Petitions and Communications." The Council concurred.
CONSENT CALENDAR
At the request of Mayor Putnam and with the concurrence
of the Council, Agenda Items #4 and #5 were removed
from the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by
Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Perry,
approving Agenda Items #1, #2, #3, #6, X67, and #8.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #1 Resolution #6848 N.C.S. denying claim of Gaylord and
CLAIM DENIED -= Kathy.May was introduced by Councilman Mattei, seconded
GAYLORD AND by Councilman Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative
KATHY MAY votes. (Property damage, $692.23.)
RES X66848 NCS
Agenda Item #2 Resolution X66849 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase of
CALL BIDS FOR two replacement vehicles was introduced by Councilman
TWO REPLACEMENT Mattei, seconded by Councilman Perry, and approved by
VEHICLES 7-affirmative votes. The vehicles are replacement
RES X66849 NCS vehicles for Unit #19 in the Police Department and for
the Director of Public Works' car. (Bid opening March
27, 1975, 2:00 p.m .')
Agenda Item 663 Resolution #6850 N.C.S. establishing
AFFIRMATIVE Action Program was introduced by Councilman Mattei,
ACTION PROGRAM seconded by Councilman Perry, and adopted by 7 affir-
RES X66850 NCS mative votes.
Agenda Item X66 Resolution X66851 N.'C.S. amending Resolution #6118
AMEND CLASSIFICA- N.C:,S. establishing a new classification of Assistant
TION PLAN Director of Water Utility Operations was introduced by
RES X66851 NCS Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Perry, and
approved by 7 affirmative votes.
Agenda Item X67 Resolution X66852 N.C.S. accepting completion of land -
KENILWORTH scaping at Kenilworth Athletic Fields was introduced
ATHLETIC FIELDS by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Perry,
COMPLETION and approved by 7 affirmative votes.
RES X66852 NCS
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Agenda .Item #8
3- YEAR.FAU
SYSTEM PROGRAM
RES 46853 NCS
Resolution #6853 N.C.S. approving the 3 -year Federal
Aid Urban Systems Program for the Healdsburg Area -
Santa Rosa urbanized and the Petaluma urban area was
introduced by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Council-
man Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes.
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RESULTS OF BID
Resolution
46854 N.C.S. selling $750,000
principal
OPENING- -SALE OF
amount of
City of Petaluma 1975 Library
Bonds,and
BONDS RE NEW LIBRARY
fixing the
definitive rates of interest
thereon -was
RES 46854 NCS
introduced
by Councilman Brunner, seconded
.by'
Crocker National Bank
man Perry,
and approved by 7 affirmative
votes.
Mr. Herm,Zelles of the financial consulting firm of Stone and Youngberg re-
ported to the Council seven bids had been received for the *sale of the Library
Bond issue. The interest rates received from the seven bidders were as follows:
The Bank.of California
6.2445%
Security Pacific National Bank
6.3678
United California Bank
6.3848
Wells.Fargo Bank
6.4096
Merrill, Lynch, Pierce,
Fenner, and Smith Inc.
6.4418
Bank of Amercia N.T. & S.A.
and Associates
6.4776
Crocker National Bank
6.5012
Mr. Zelles reported to the Council the interest rate for the successful bidder
was lower than the previous week's bond index. _ He further stayed the.uriusual
response to the issue was gratifying and the feeling in the investment com
munity was that Petaluma bonds were a good investment.
AWARD CONTRACT- -NEW Resolution X46855 N.C.S. awarding the contract for the
LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION building of the new public library and authorizing the
RES 46855 NCS Mayor to sign the contract was introduced by Council-
man Brunner, seconded by Councilman Daly, and approved
by 7 affirmative votes. The contract was awarded to
Ralph E. Palmberg, Inc., Santa Rosa, in the amount of
$1,149,000.
Prior to approving the above resolution, some discussion was held regarding
the availability of the Little League Field at the Kenilworth Park to'begin
the National Little League season.. Mr. Ed Krist, President of the National
Little League asked the Council to delay the construction start for the build-
ing because the inclement weather has held up the completion of.the fields
the new Kenilworth Athletic Fields, and they were not sure when the fields
would be available to them. Mayor Putnam advised Mr. Krist the' contract has
to-be signed within a certain time after the approval of the resolution award-
ing the bid and construction has to start within ten days of the signing"of
the contract.
Mr. Dick Lieb, Associate Architect -for the construction of the Library, ad-
vised the Council the construction, unfortunately, would begin exactly where
the baseball diamond is now located. The firm hired by the contractor- for the
demolition of the remaining on the field is anxious, to get started
as soon as legally possible.'_Mr.' Ralph Palmberg, the contractor for the
project, was in the audience and advised the Council he would be willing to
cooperate with the Little League to a certain extent so they can get their
program for the season under way. He further stated if there is any legal way
he can cooperate with the League, he would be willing to do so.
1 SOILS ENGINEER RE Resolution 46856 N.C.S. approving the employment of
NEW LIBRARY SITE Cooper -Clark and Associates, Soils Engineers, for
RES 446856 NCS soils testing required for construction of the new
public library was introduced by Councilman Perry,
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affirmative votes.
March 17, 1975
SOILS ENGINEER RE A brief, discussion was held preceding the approval of
NEW LIBRARY SITE the above resolution. Mr. Glen Head, speaking from
RES #6856 NCS the audience, wondered whether or not the contract for
(Continued) the Library should n'ot "be_,held up until the soils
testing was completed; however, Mr. Dick Lieb advised
Mr. Head the soils testing on the borings had been
done a year ago. and Cooper -Clark was being retained to
test the compaction of the new soil to be introduced
into the area.
REPEAL LICENSING Mayor Putnam addressed the audience, many of whom were
REQUIREMENTS FOR present at the meeting because of this item. She
BICYCLES explained to the audience the Council had discussed
ORb #1168 NCS the licensing of bicycles, it had been.given a fair
(EMERGENCY) amount of notice in the newpapers, and following that
there had been a great public outcry on the matter.
It was the intent of the Council to endeavor to con-
form to the legal aspects mandated by the State. The purpose of hearing the
matter again this evening was to consider.various ways to correct the existing
problem. Mayor Putnam asked-Police Chief Larry Higgins to review for the
audience the items which had been discussed in depth.at the March 3, 1975,
Council meeting.
Chief Higgins reported to the Council and the audience the State of California
and the various law enforcement agencies throughout the State got together and
determined that uniform type of licensing throughout the State would be neces-
sary.in order to properly assist with recovery of lost or stolen bicycles.
The Department of Motor Vehicles was given the task by the State Legislature
to draft some type of uniform licensing procedure for the entire State. Any
community with a licensing ordinance or resolution in effect as of September 20,
1974, would have only one year from that date to operate under their present
law. It would then be necessary to conform to the guidelines set forth by the
State. The ordinance adopted by the City Council, which is scheduled to
become effective March 20th, conforms to those guidelines.
In addition, Chief Higgins read a letter to the Council addressed to him from
L.. G. Turner, Chief of the Office of Traffic Safety, wherein they recommend
all law enforcement agencies provide a six -month warning period before citing
bicyclist s for violation of Section 21201.5(e),'which pertains to reflectorization
requirements for bicycles. Chief Higgins explained this law was to become
effective January 1, 1975, and required reflectors on the wheels, front and
back, of all bicycles on the street. This letter would defer citations on
this requirement for a six -month period.
The City Attorney had prepared three alternate ordinances for the consider-
ation of the Council: One would repeal the requirement for bicycle licenses
in'Petaluma; the second would rescind the most receht .ordinance adopted by the
Council and reestablish former practice; the third one would amend two
sections of the Code - -(1) Permit the Council to set the fee by resolution and
permit the Council to establish local fees for senior citizens; and (2) an
additional amendment setting the term of the license more in tune with the
State's requirements. All three ordinances would contain an "emergency clause"
and would become effective immediately.
Some discussion was held-by the Council on-the matter of-abolishing all li-
censing in the City of Petaluma. Councilman Harberson felt the City should
return to an optional license. City Attorney advised the Council the
$1.50 license fee which is presently in effect is a mandatory fee and not
optional. It was then pointed out that only 685 bicycles were licensed under
this plan out of . a possible 8,000 bicycles- in
At the conclusion of the discussion, Ordinance #1168 N.C.S. repealing licen-
sing'requirements for bicycles in the City of Petaluma by repealing Sections
11.72.070, 11.72.090, 11:72..100, 11.72.120, 11.72.490, 11.72.500, 11.72.510,
11.72.520, and 11.72.530 of the Petaluma. Municipal Code was introduced by
Councilman Daly, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and-'adopted by 6 affirmative
and 1 negative votes. Councilman Brunner voted "no" because he felt citizens
who wished should have the opportunity to license their bicycles.
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REPEAL LICENSING Mayor Putnam reminded the audience the measure taken
REQUIREMENTS. FOR by the Council tonight was a temporary one, but would
BICYCLES immediately repeal all licensing for bicycles within
ORD 41168 NCS the City of Petaluma; however, the Council would take.
(EMERGENCY) some action before September 20, 1975, to conform with
(Continued) the requirements of the State of California.
Mayor Putnam acknowledged the petition from . the citizens and the various
letters received by the City Council pertaining to the bicycle license fee and
advised the audience these would be a matter of record'.
The Council then adjourned at 8:40 p.m. for a short recess and reconvened at
8:50 p.m.
ADDITIONAL FUNDS- A letter dated,March 7', 1975, from Mary Isaak, Direc-
PETALUMA PEOPLE tor, Petaluma People Services Center. In addition to
SERVICES CENTER outlining the services offered by the Center, the
letter contained therein a request for inclusion in
the 1975 -76 Budget of the City for approximately
$8,000.. The matter to which the Council addressed itself this evening was the
Center's request for $1,100 in emergency funds to carry them through the 1974-
75 fiscal year.
In answer to a_ question posed by Mayor Putnam, Dr. Gabriel Cousens, repre-
senting the Petaluma People Services Center, indicated they had not sought
emergency funds elsewhere., but would be approaching the Sonoma County Board of
Supervisors for funds for the next fiscal year out of Revenue Sharing, Dr.
Cousens stated the Center serves an area around Petaluma which includes a ten -
mile radius. In answer to Councilman Perry's question whether or not they had
sought funds from the State Legislature, Dr. Cousens indicated they are ap-
plying for State and Federal grants and have about six submitted,
but to date, have not received any replies or funds. Dr. Cousens explained
the Center encompassed six services which were already available in Petaluma
before the Center was started; however, since the Center has been located in
Petaluma, seven additional services have moved down from Santa Rosa which
provide local services for the community without having to resort to going to
Santa Rosa to acquire the services. In addition, Dr. Cousens stated new
services were beginning to become localized. Councilman Mattei said 'it-was
his understanding when the People Services Center originally asked for funds
from in the amount. of $6,000, along with the funds allocated
to them from the County of Sonoma ,'this was to have been sufficient to see
them through the end of this fiscal year. Dr. Cousens said at the time they
submitted their budget, they felt they would have ample funds; however, they
were counting on.a donation of materials and labor to help rehabilitate the
building which was not forthcoming and left them in a very difficult position.
Discussion then led to the fact the City of Santa Rosa receives most of the
services being provided by the Petaluma People Services Center through the
facilities provided by the County of Sonoma. It was felt'Santa Rosa did not
have to subsidize such an operation as the Center here in Petaluma, merely
because they were geographically located in the County seat. Councilman
Harber.son felt the services which are being provided for the citizens of Santa
Rosa through the auspices of the County of Sonoma are being sorely neglected
in the South.County area and the Petaluma People Services Center is filling a
void which should be provided by the County.
At the conclusion of the discussion, a motion was made by Councilman'Harberson,
seconded by Councilman Daly, to provide emergency funds in the amount of
$4100 out of Revenue Sharing Account #1 =75. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Putnam advised'the members in the audience concerned with the Petaluma
People Services Center, the funds for the next fiscal year will be considered
by the Council at the time they review the budget. She requested they contact
the City Manager with their budget requirements; however, she sta -ted further,
in relation to their request for funds from the County, it might be well for
representatives from the City and the Center to meet jointly with the County.
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REVENUE PROGRAM-- City Manager Robert Meyer referred to a letter from
CONTRIBUTORS TO the State Water Resources Control Board to Mayor
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT Putnam received March 10, 1975, regarding the imple-
FACILITIES mentation of.a revenue program for industrial and
residential contributors to the Wastewater Treatment
Facilities. Copy of the-letter is on file with the
City Clerk. Mr. Meyer stated the purpose for the appearance of this letter on
the-agenda was in order to make the industrial contributors in the City aware
such a program had been mandated by the State and is-binding upon the City as
a condition in the State grant contract. Mr. Meyer stated the staff is working
..on a fee structure according-to the guidelines set forth by the State which
will be brought back..to the .Council at a later date.
.ABOLISH HOUSING
AUTHORITY
RES #6859 NCS
AND
ESTABLISH HOUSING
AUTHORITY
RES #6860 NCS
With the approval of the City Council, Item #21 on the
Housing Authority was moved to be discussed with Items /
414 and #15 -- letters received regarding the Housing
Authority from the Golden Age Club and a letter from
FISH regarding low -cost housing. Letters on file in
City Clerk's office.
As a preface to approving the two resolutions, City
Attorney Matt Hudson explained to the Council that all
cities in the State of California are authorized to establish a Housing Authority.
It requires findings by the Council that there is a need for such an authority,
and in order to.do this., the Council has to find there are unsanitary and
unsafe inhabited dwellings in the City or that there is a shortage of safe and
sanitary low- income accommodations.in the City. Once these determinations are
made,.the City can establish a Housing Authority which has all the power which
a.housing agency has by law. The City Council can then name themselves as the
Housing Authority. Mr. Hudson further explained the first resolution was a
protective one merely to dissolve any previous Housing Authority which may
have been established at an earlier date, and the.second would be to establish
a. Housing Authority naming the City Council to be the Commissioners. %
In answer to Councilman Cavanagh's question.how the-determination for the need
was made, Director of Community Development Gray.explained he.has two
documents which clearly explain the need - -one is the Housing Element, which
waa presented to them three years ago and.has been updated annually, and the
second is a report .recently forwarded to them from the Housing-and Community
Development Act Committee.. Mr. Meyer also reported the information for the
Housing Element came from the Federal Census.
Upon the conclusion of the discussion, Resolution,#6859 N X .S..declaring that
Housing Authority heretofore created shall not transact-any business or exer-
cise any powers and vacating offices of Authority Commissioners was introduced
by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Daly, and adopted by 7 affirmative
votes.
Resolution #6860 N.C.S: establishing the City of Petaluma Housing Authority
and declaring the City Council to be the Commissioners of said Housing Authority
was introduced by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and
approved by 7 affirmative votes.
CLAIMS AND BILLS
Resolution X66857 N.C.S. approving claims and bills
RES #6861 NCS
#3232 to 66.3399, inclusive,, and X62721 to .462747, in-
clusive, approved for payment.by the City Manager was
introduced by Councilman Daly, seconded by Councilman
Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes.
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TENNIS COURTS --
City Manager Robert Meyer reported to the Council he
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McNEAR PARK
had.been advised by the Recreation Director of an./
unexpected problem on the proposed resurfacing project
of the existing tennis court in McNear Park. He asked
Mr. Raymond to explain the problem to.the Council.
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TENNIS COURTS-- Mr. Raymond reported he and Mr. Dick Lieb, the archi-
McNEAR PARK tect: employed by the.- City, had traveled around the
(Continued) vicinity-to various courts and in their discussion,
they learned it was -not feasible to resurface existing
concrete tennis courts because of the problems which
develop. He asked Mr_ Lieb-to give the Council a detailed explanation. Mr.
Lieb said he had inspected the court at McNear Park and.found the slope is
wrong and would cause a grading .problem to start with. In addition, Mr. Lieb
stated the concrete.slab is quite broken.up and only extends as far as the
sidelines on the court and,not to the out-of--bounds areas. In'resurfacing the
court, this would create a hazardous condition. Mr. Lieb visited with various
soils engineers and a prominent. tennis court contractor and they all agree the
slab should be removed. He estimates it would cost approximately $2,000 to
remove the concrete and have it hauled away; however, he has learned the
National Guard in Petaluma.is. looking for- small jobs and perhaps this would be
one way to have this done. Mr. Lieb further remarked that by removing the
existing concrete slab, both tennis courts could be side to side instead of
staggered.and instead of.- having a 22 -foot area between the courts only.14 feet
would be needed. A better lighting job would also result by not staggering
the courts. Approximately $1,000 would be saved in construction cost by not
having the courts staggered. It is his recommendation that the existing court
be rebuilt instead of just resurfaced. Mr. Lieb 'indicated without plans and
specifications: for -the project., it would be difficult to estimate a clear
figure on the cost, but he anticipates approximately $35,000 for_ project.
A discussion was held on - the -cost of the proposed courts. Councilman.Mattei
expressed some concern because--the-City had previously-agreed to.contribute
approximately $18,000 to the project with the Petaluma Rotary Club donating
$6,000. It now appears the.total. cost of the project will be somewhere around
$35,000 and the City's share will be approximately $29- 30,000. He also asked
Councilman Harberson, the Council's representative on the Recreation, Music,
and Parks Commission, what the Commission recommends. Councilman Harberson
said it was the concurrence of ,the, Recreation Commission -the courts `be built
at McNear Park; and in answer to Councilman Ma'ttei's question, the Commission
had discussed the feasibility of placing tennis courts in Lucchesi Park, but
rejected the idea because the increased cost of building on .the site due to-
the removal of adobe and the amount of fill that would be needed. Mr. Lieb
also stated Rohnert Park had recently installed two, courts at a cost of
$28,.000 without lighting. The $35,000 estimate for the McNear courts includes
lighting which_costs about $3,500 per court..
At the .conclusion of the discussion„ a motion was made by Councilman Perry,
seconded by Councilman Harberson, directing the City Attorney to rewrite 1 �the
contract -with Mr. Lieb calling for the construction of two new courts rather
than one new court and resurfacing -the other.. Motion carried unanimously.
LEGISLATION AFFECTING CITIES
\� Senate Bill #175 City Attorney -Matt Hudson explained the proposed
Res #6861 NCS amendments to the Brown Act which are contained in
Senate Bill #175. The proposed amendments would make
the law more restrictive. It would provide for (1)
Councils would no longer be able to meet in executive sessions to discuss
appointments to commissions and boards, (2) two Councilmen together would
possibly constitute an illegal meeting, (3) it would make a special meeting
illegal,-except to consider unforeseen emergencies, and (4) it would require
mailed notice for all meetings which would entail additional administrative
problems in the Clerk's office..
Mr. Hudson advised the Council, the League of California Cities is urging
cities to oppose the Bill.
Resolution #6'861 N.C.S. opposing Senate Bill #175 was introduced by Councilman
Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes.
Assembly Bill #625 Vice -Mayor Cavanagh informed the Council Assemblyman
Regional Government Knox introduced Assembly Bill #625 which would create
Res #6858 NCS a regional government for the nine bay area counties.
It was also his understanding that a "Super- Mayor"
would be elected to govern the area.
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Assembly Bill 4625 Councilman Brunner reminded the Council they had
Regional Government opposed a former bill introduced by Assemblyman Knox
Res #6858 NCS known as SB 20'46, which would create a regional go-
(Continued) vernment for the nine'bay area counties and suggested
the Council reaffirm their position by rewriting the
resolution to oppose Assembly Bill #625; whereupon,
Resolution #6858 N.C.S. of the City Council of the City of Petaluma opposing
Assembly Bill 4625 was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by Council-
man Brunner, and approved by 7 affirmative votes.
'City Manager Robert Meyer stated many of the new bills being introduced in the
Assembly and Senate are merely new versions of old bills upon which Council
had established some type of policy., either opposing or approving. It was his
suggestion that since Vice-Mayor Cavanagh_is.continually reviewing legisla-
tidii, he be given the authority to telephone the authors of the bills or the
committee chairman stating the City's policy regarding bills which have already
been either opposed or approved by the City Council." In this manner, word can
reach the legislator immediately without having to wait for Council confir-
mation. Many of the bills already have been heard before the Council.
LAFCO REPORT- -
"WHAT IS URBAN,
WHAT IS RURAL ?"
Mayor Putnam referred to the LAFCO report forwarded to
the City Council, a copy of which is on file with the
City Clerk. She stated the report was a result of
input from several cities in the county and the County
of Sonoma in addition to the LAFCO staff and merits
the review of each entity and report back to the LAFCO
staff.
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ZONE 2A PROJECT Vice -Mayor Cavanagh reported to the Council the Sonoma
PRIORITIES County Water Agency Zone 2A Advisory Committee would
meet at the Petaluma City Hall March 20th at 2:00 p.m.
As the Council's representative on this advisory
committee, he was asking direction from the Council in establishing priorities
for projects in the Petaluma area. Assistant City Engineer Tom Hargis out-
lined the projects presently proposed by Sonoma County Water Agency which are
(1) the Wilson - Payran Street area, (2) along Washington Creek channel between
McDowell Boulevard and the Freeway, (3) Lynch Creek, {4) channel improvements
in the Corona Road area, and (5) improvements along "I" Street - Thompson Creek..
Councilman Brunner recalled the Council had prior years made a commitment
to the residents in the "I" Street area to seek some help in improving the
condition along Thompson Creek. City Manager reported that since the City had
rebuilt Lakeville Street, it had relieved some of the flow in the Wilson -
Payran Street area.
The Council agreed Councilman Cavanagh should seek a higher priority for the
Thompson Creek project when he reports to the Zone 2A Advisory Committee.
Mayor Putnam also asked Councilman Cavanagh to bring to the Committee's atten-
tion the area along Washington Creek near the Pizza Parlor on Washington
Street which has no fence along the creek as she feels this is an extremely
critical area. She further requested the matter'of locking the gates when
they are supposed to be locked be brought to their attention.
APPEALS RE HOUSING
ALLOTMENT APPLICANTS
1975 -76 CONSTRUCTION
YEAR
RES 446866 NCS
COMMERCIAL USES- -
FAIRGROiINDS
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Resolution 46866 N.C.S. setting. April 1, 1975, at 4:00 ,
p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Petaluma, for
hearing appeals from decisions of the Residential
Development Evaluation Board was introduced by Council-
man Perry, seconded by Councilman Harberson, and
approved by 7 affirmative votes.
Director of Community Development Frank Gray referred
to a letter addressed to the City Council by Planning
Commission Chairman Patricia Hilligoss and dated (�
March 12, 1975, as well as a letter from the President
of the Board of Directors of the Sonoma Fourth District
Agricultural Association. Both letters, along with
the minutes of the Planning Commission of March 4,
1975, concerning this problem, are submitted and
filed.
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COMMERCIAL USES -- Mr. Gray stated he feels the City has a serious
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FAIRGROUS problem of the use of City property which.conflicts
PROPERTY with City ordinances. The area is a City park which
_(Continued) was leased to the Fair Board for parks, exhibition,
and recreational purposes and Mr. Gray expressed a
desire for the matter to be resolved swiftly. The
Planning Commission feels there are land uses being established by an autono-
mous board contrary to the zoning regulations of the City'of Petaluma on"city-
owned land. The Commission can identify the problem, but cannot do'anything
about it. They are calling the matter to the Council's attention..
City Attorney Matt "Hudson advised the.Council now finds themselves in a po-
sition of being a lessor of property owned by the City, which is being used in
violation of the zoning rules ,and regulatoris by the Lessee: If the
sees the matter this way, 'they`'wouldneed, . to make a decision whether or -riot
they would want to enforce the Zoning Ordinance and - Sign Ordinance.' Mr.
Hudson further stated there is some question whether or not the Fair Board is
subject to the zoning rules and regulations. Mr. Hudson pointed out the Fair
Board has signed a hease.with H and R Block Company for a:'period of five years
with a 'five -year option.- This °is, in his.opinion,.'the first :truly commercial
lease the Fair Board has granted. He further stated the Fair Board may have
some difficulty -in breaking the lease with H and. R, Block and suggested the
Council move in a conciliatory way and this may be first and last such
lease.
Further discussion was-field regarding the creation of additional commercial
leases in the area which is zoned as an _R1 76500 zoning district. Mr. Hudson
advised the Council the first step to.,be. °taken would be for the Council to
attempt to enforce the Zoning Ordinance. He will check into the terms of the
lease to determine if there is any recourse there.
Upon conclusion of the discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Perry,
seconded by Councilman Brunner, directing the staff to enforce the Zoning
Ordinance as it pertains to the Fairgrounds.' Motion carried unanimously.
PARKING'RESTRICTIONS, Assistant City Engineer Tom Hargis outlined, the.area
LAKEVILLE STREET -- to the City Council by means of the overhead projec-
CALTRANS tion unit. Mr. Hargis explained the State Department
of Transportation is proposing to add a left -turn
storage lane for traffic wanting to enter.Highway 101,
southbound off Lakeville Street. The State proposes
to place parkings restrictions'n the area controlled by the State and is
asking the City to place parking restrictions in the City area which would be
in the vicinity of Foreman'Plumbing and Petaluma Iron Foundry. The parking
area in question is presently being used by carpool commuters. The State did
not offer any alternative parking for commuters in the area; and after some
discussion, the Council decided to defer action on the resolution brought
before them until more information is received regarding availability of
parking for commuters.
m SUSPEND Ordinance #1169 N.C.S. declaring there is no further
�J REDEVELOPMENT need for the'Redevelopment Agency created by Ordinance
AGENCY #715 N.C.S. and which has remained inactive since its
ORD 41169 NCS establishment was introduced by Councilman Daly,
seconded'by Councilman Perry, and approved by 7
affirmative votes:
ESTABLISH
Ordinance 41170 N.C.S. declaring the need for a.
REDEVELOPMENT
Redevelopment Agency to function in
the City of
AGENCY
Petaluma declaring the City Council
to be the Re-
ORD 44'1170 NCS
development Agency for the City of
Petaluma was
introduced by Councilman Harberson,
seconded by
Councilman Perry, and approved by 7
affirmative votes.
March 17, 1975
SUPPORT PASSENGER This matter, having been-moved from the Consent Cal -
RAIL SERVICE -- endar, was now taken under consideration by the City
NORTHCOAST Council.
RES #6862 NCS
Mayor Putnam explained she had asked this item to be
placed on the agenda at the request of the City of
Arcata. Resolution #6862- N;.C.S. supporting reestablishment of passenger rail
service for the Northcoast was introduced by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Council-
man Harberson, and approved'by 6 affirmative and 1 negative votes. Councilman
Brunner voted "No" because he did not feel it was economically feasible.
NAME CHANGE- -
CALIFORNIA STATE
COLLEGE, SONOMA
RES 46865 NCS
nities near it felt
not identify it and
located in the City
the resolution for
This item had been removed from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Putnam explained she had received a letter from
Mr. Norman Aye requesting the Council consider a
resolution urging changing the name to revert back to
"Sonoma State College." Mr. Aye explained to Mrs.
Putnam the residents of the college and the commu-
the title "California State College, Sonoma," really did
was confusing in that some people felt the college was
of Sonoma. She then asked the City Attorney to prepare
the Council's consideration.
Resolution 46865 N.C.S. urging changing title of California State College,
Sonoma, to Sonoma State College was introduced by Mayor Putnam, seconded by
Councilman HArberson; and 'approved by 7 affirmative votes.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
Mayor
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