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MINUTES OF MEETING
OF CITY.COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA_
MAY 5 , _ 1975
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. .
*Councilman Perry arrived at 7:35 p.m.
Absent: None.
INVOCATION The Reverend Richard Shields, Church of Christ, gave
the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of April 7, 1975, and April 14, 1975, were
approved as recorded.
CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Councilman Harberson, seconded by
Councilman Daly, adopting the Consent Calendar, Items
#1 through #11. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #1 Resolution #6937 N.C.S. calling and providing for a
CALL FOR REGULAR regular muncipal election to be held in the City of (�
MUNICIPAL ELECTION-- Petaluma, including the Petaluma High School District, ltn
JUNE 10, 1975 June 10, 1975,, for the purpose of electing public
RES #6937 NCS officers; designating the precincts and polling places
for said election; appointing election officers and
providing for notice thereof, was adopted.
Agenda Item #2
CALL FOR BIDS
WATER MAIN SYSTEM
FAIRGROUNDS
RES #6938 NCS
Agenda Item #3
ABC APPLICATION
GRAZIANO'S GOURMET
Agenda Item #4
ABC APPLICATION
ERNIE'S LIQUORS
Agenda Item #5
AMEND STATE HEALTH
PERMIT TO ADD
BUFORD WELL
RES #6939 NCS
Agenda Item #8
INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN'S YEAR
RES #6942 NCS
Resolution #6938 N.C.S. approving plans and specifi-
cations and calling for bids on "Water System Improve-
ment Project, Sonoma- Marin.Fairgrounds, Petaluma,
Contract 45 -74, Project WD- 1- 73 -1 ", was adopted.
ABC application to add partner for off sale beer and
wine license, Graziano's Gourmet, 117 North McDowell
Boulevard, was approved.
ABC application for person -to- person and premises
transfer for Martha R. and William E. Sigurdsen for 3�
Ernie's Liquors; 74 East Washington Street, was approved
Resolution #6939 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to sign / '
amendment to State Public Health Permit to add the 6.h
Buford Well, Petaluma Boulevard North, was adopted.
Resolution #.6940 N.C.S. authorizing signing and endorsing
checks, warrants and other instruments (active and
inactive commercial account), was adopted.
Resolution #6941 N.C.S. calling for bids to remove
weeds heretofore declared to :constitute a nuisance
within the City of Petaluma, was adopted.
Resolution #6942 N.C.S. proclaiming 1975 as "Inter- F
national Women's Year ", as requested by Mayor Putnam,
was adopted.
Agenda Item• #6
AUTHORIZING
SIGNATURES- -
EXCHANGE BANK
RES #6940 NCS
Agenda Item #7
CALL FOR BIDS- -
WEED ABATEMENT
CONTRACTS
RES #6941 NCS
Agenda Item #8
INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN'S YEAR
RES #6942 NCS
Resolution #6938 N.C.S. approving plans and specifi-
cations and calling for bids on "Water System Improve-
ment Project, Sonoma- Marin.Fairgrounds, Petaluma,
Contract 45 -74, Project WD- 1- 73 -1 ", was adopted.
ABC application to add partner for off sale beer and
wine license, Graziano's Gourmet, 117 North McDowell
Boulevard, was approved.
ABC application for person -to- person and premises
transfer for Martha R. and William E. Sigurdsen for 3�
Ernie's Liquors; 74 East Washington Street, was approved
Resolution #6939 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to sign / '
amendment to State Public Health Permit to add the 6.h
Buford Well, Petaluma Boulevard North, was adopted.
Resolution #.6940 N.C.S. authorizing signing and endorsing
checks, warrants and other instruments (active and
inactive commercial account), was adopted.
Resolution #6941 N.C.S. calling for bids to remove
weeds heretofore declared to :constitute a nuisance
within the City of Petaluma, was adopted.
Resolution #6942 N.C.S. proclaiming 1975 as "Inter- F
national Women's Year ", as requested by Mayor Putnam,
was adopted.
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Agenda Item #9 Resolution #6943 N.C.S. employing Elgar Hill to pre -
q� EMPLOY ELGAR HILL pare an environmental impact report for the hospital
TO PREPARE EIR FOR site, and authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement
HOSPITAL SITE with them, was adopted.
RES #6943 NCS
Agenda Item #10 The request submitted by letter the Chairman of - the
REQUEST TO Residential Development Evaluation Board Dr. Lawrence
� RECONVENE RESI- Saunders, to reconvene the Board for the purpose of
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DENTIAL DEVELOPMENT making recommendations.regarding Board procedural
EVALUATION BOARD modifications and other recommendations to the City
Council, was approved.
Agenda Item #11 Resolution #6944 N.C.S. accepting completion of back-
IA(�� ACCEPT COMPLETION stop and fencing at Kenilworth Athletic Fields, was
U� OF FENCING-- adopted.
KENILWORTH
ATHLETIC FIELDS
RES #6944 NCS
RESULTS OF BID Resolution #6945 N.C.S. awarding contract for the
OPENING -- TENNIS construction of buildings and other specified improve -
COURTS, MCNEAR PARK ments.comprising the McNear Park Tennis Courts,
CCC111 RES #6945 NCS Petaluma, and authorizing the Mayor to sign contract_
with Bresnan and Dalecio, Inc., 2041 Francisco Boule-
vard, San Rafael, California, in the amount of $33,344,
was introduced.by Councilman Harberson, seconded by
Councilman Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes.
Mr. Richard Lieb, Architect, reviewed the ,bids for the City Council. Six bids
had been received with Bresnan and Dalecio, Inc., the low bidder at $33,344.
The next lowest bidder was W. K. McClellan at $33,695. Mr. Lieb advised the
Council McClellan could be the low•bidder if Alternate #1 was accepted by the
City Council. Alternate #1 deletes the removal of the existing concrete slab;
however, Mr.. Lieb advised the Council the National Guard would not.be able to
do the project, therefore, the bid of Bresnan and Dalecio would be the low
bidder. Construction time for the project would be approximately 60 working
days, and the,project could begin within 10 to 15 days after awarding the
contract. City Manager Robert Meyer advised the Council funds for the con-
struction of the tennis courts should be taken out of Revenue Sharing fund 18-
75, which were monies approved for recreational purposes by the City Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Harberson,.seconded by Councilman .Perry, to
appropriate the funds for the construction of the tennis courts from Revenue
Sharing Fund `18 -75. Motion carried unanimously.
RESULTS OF B'ID Assistant Purchasing Office David. Smith reviewed his
OPENING- -FIRE report to the Mayor and City Council dated April 30,
DEPARTMENT COMMUNI 1975. Eight items had been scheduled on the bid,.
CATIONS SYSTEMS Motorola C & E presented a bid including all eight
(HELD .UNTIL items to the City in the total amount, less discount,
MAY 19, 1975) of $10,115.09.. One other bid had been received from
Delta Communications,_Emeryville, California.. Delta
did not bid.on the first five items, and the last
three items.were identical to those submitted by
Motorola.
The specifications contained in the Notice to Bidders were discussed by the
Council. It was pointed out the first five items specifically asked for
Motorola products, and the last three items Setcom products, which would limit
the bidding to only persons carrying Motorola and Setcom products. The Council
questioned whether or not other brand names could be integrated into the
system.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the matter was put over until May 1 9th,
until the City's communications technician, Don Bostrum, could .appear before
the Council.
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Chief Ellwood expla -ined to the Council this was a second phase to complete a
project which was started last year when half of'the system was installed and
this phase would complete the system.
May 5, 1975
TEEN DANCES-- Mr. William Brotinan requested permission to read a
KENILWORTH RECREATION letter addressed to the Petaluma City Council from Ken
CENTER Conley, President =, Casa*Grande High School Booster
Club., regarding the"teen dances held at the Kenilworth
Recreation Center-. The letter is on file with the
City Clerk, as well as the reply from Jim Raymond, Director of Recreation,
dated April 17 1975. Mr. ',Bro'tma.n explained the purpose of the letter was to
call Attention to the fact the dances were held at the Kenilworth Rec-
reation Center for teenagers on a no- charge basis, and also to commend Mr. Dan
Phillips, a member of the KTOB staff, who conducts the dances on a volunteer
basis. Director of Recreation Jim Raymond advised the Council the program
began when Mr. Phillips contacted him with the idea of providing this activity
for young people. The Department of Recreation co- sponsors' the event. Mr.
Raymond advised the Council,that.Mr. Phillips is a certified.volunteer with
the Recreation Department. It was the decision of the Department that.lthe
dances would be free and would not require a uniformed officer in attendance.
Mr. Brotman also agreed that uniformed officers were not the answer tolthe
need of the dances at the Center; however, he would call on adult citizens to
volunteer their services to assist with the program.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY A letter received from the Downtown Association of
Petaluma.from James B. Williams, Chairman; directed to
the Mayor and City Council, is on file with the City
Clerk. In their letter, the Downtown Association of Petaluma requests to meet
with the Redevelopment Agency at its earliest opportunity.
City Attorney Matt Hudson explained the first meeting of the Redevelopment
Agency would be an organizational meeting in order to select a chairman, adopt
bylaws, and conduct other business necessary for the beginning of the business
of the Agency. Mayor Putnam then asked that the meeting be called for 4:00
p.m., Monday, May 19, 1975, in City Hall, City of Petaluma.
CLAIMS AND BILLS Resolution #6946 N.C.S. approving claims and bills
RES #6946 NCS #3738 to #3832, inclusive, and #2812 #2822, inclu-
sive, approved for payment by the City Manager, was
introduced by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman
Cavanagh, and approved by 7 affirmative votes.
STATE FISH & GAME - A letter directed to Colonel H. A. Flertzheim, U.S.
REVERSION TO, Army Corps of Engineers, by the Director of_the State
MARSHLANDS AND RIVER Department,of Fish and Game, was reviewed by the City S
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DREDGING PROJECT Manager. Copy of the letter is on file with the City
Clerk. Fish and Game is requiring the City of Petaluma
to stipulate that 110 acres of the proposed spoils
area be given for dedication in perpetuity to fish and wildlife. If this is
done, they will withdraw their objections to the dredging project.
Director of Community Development Frank Gray indicated the areas in question
on the wall map. One 45 -acre parcel upstream of and adjacent to Adobe Creek
has not been considered to be used for spoils by the City; however, 65 acres
of land parallel to the river would receive spoils and this is the area sought
by the Department of Fish and Game for dedication in perpetuity to wildlife by
1995, or upon the completion of the fill, whichever comes first.
Director of Public Works David `Yourig advised the Councilhe had discussed the
dredging project with the Corps of Engineers on May 1, 1975. If the obstacle
of the objection of the Department of Fish and Game is resolved, he indicated
there could be a possibility of having the dredging finished this year. It
would mean, however, a strict adherence to the following timetable: Corps of
Engineers to give advance notice of the project, May 6, 1975; Corps to adver-
tise for bids May 16, 1975, open bids June 17, 1975 and award the dredging
contract about June 25, 1975. The City will be finishing the design of the
spoils dikes and retention area by May 16th and send them to three agencies:
the Corp of Engineers, asking them to approve and make it a part of the con-
tract; a copy has to be sent to the Bay Conservation and Development Commission
(BCDC) and ask for a permit from them; and, plans must be sent to P.G. &E. to
schedule their relocation work -- a minimal amount of P.G. &E. work to be done.
The Corps of Engineers expects to have their approval back to the City by May
26th. June 2, 1975, the Council could approve the plans and specifications,
advertise for bids, and open bids on June 18, 1975. Bids could then be awarded
at the Council meeting of June 23, 1975 for the construction of the spoils
dikes if approval is received from BCDC. Allowing two months to complete the
work, start on the actual dredging could be around August 23, 1975, and hopefully
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STATE FISH & GAME - completed sometime in October, 1975.
REVERSION TO
MARSHLANDS AND RIVER Mr. Young advised the Council the spoils area could
DREDGING PROJECT probably hold fill from five cycles of dredging which
(Continued) would probably equate,to the 20 years mentioned in
the letter,from the Department of Fish and Game.
The question again arose whether or not Petaluma was the only area•that was
being required to dedicate land have land revert back to marshland. Mr.
Young stated it was his understanding other areas around the San Francisco
Bay are faced with the same problem, so Petaluma is not in ,a unique position.
Letters were received by the City- Council from the Petaluma Chamber of -Com-
coerce, Santa Fe Pomeroy and Pioneer Shell, urging the City Council to take
steps to insure the dredging is done this year. Letters are on file with the
City Clerk.
Mr. Gerry Morris of the Pioneer Shell Company also appeared at the Council
meeting and spoke in favor of the dredging program.
Upon the conclusion of the discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Harb'erson,
seconded by Councilman Perry to advise the Department of Fish and Game the
City would dedicate the 45 -acre site adjacent to and west of Adobe Creek in
perpetuity to fish and wildlife; that the City would dedicate a 65 -acre
parcel of land parallel to the river in perpetuity to wildlife by 1995 and
to agree to assume operation and maintenance responsibilities for this land,
providing t'he City will be permitted to carry out plans for a bicycle path in
the area. Motion,carried by 6 affirmative, l negative votes. Councilman
Mattei voted "no ".
MCDO.WELL PARK LITTLE A letter received by the City Council dated April 15,'
0 1 " LEAGUE STORAGE 1975,-from the Petaluma Valley Little. League', asked
they be given permission to place an 8 -foot by 8 -foot
by 20 -foot container along the first base side of the
ball field at McDowell Park. The container would be
used to store Valley Little League equipment.
Director of Community Development Frank Gray indicated the matter probably
should be reviewed by the Planning. Commission before -the Council takes any
action. They have endeavored to locate the container to'determine.its con-
dition; however, they have not been able to find it where it is supposed to
be stored in Petaluma.. Mr. Gray indicated there are two aspects to the
request. First, the Little League has to have permission from the City
Council to place a structure in a City park; and secondly, the matter of site
design review and use permit, which is the matter to be taken before the
Planning: Commission. Mr. Gray recommended that until the staff is able to
locate the container and evaluate its condition, the Council would not grant
permission.
Councilman Cavanagh questioned why such a large structure.was needed to house
the equipment when in previous years equipment was stored in the permanent
building at the site. Mr. Don Bennett, not speaking officially for the
Valley Little League, but one who works-with the League, explained to the
Council they have a total of 14 teams participating in the program and a.
great deal of storage space is needed to store the uniforms and the.moveable
fencing during the winter months. They have'been plagued by vandalism and
wanted a secure area to store the materials. City Manager Robert Meyer
suggested that rather than add additional structures to the park, the uniforms
and equipment could be stored at the Corporation Yard.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the matter was referred to the Planning
Commission for their consideration.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
TOUR - -SEWER POND AND City.-Manager,Robert Meyer reported to the City
PLANT FACILITIES and the press there will be a field tour conducted by
Yoder,. Trotter, Orlob, and Associates, of the new
sewer ponding area and the plant facilities, on
Wednesday, May 14, 1975, at 2: p.m.
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CLEAN WATER GRANT The City Manager reported to the City Council there
RECERTIFICATION are new requirements to design new plans and specifica-
tions; for the chlorination facilities and the defuser
section under.,the Clean Water Grant Program. Mr.
Meyer.was referring to a letter received from Mr:.Walker of Yoder, Trotter,
Orlob, and Associates, who stated it will be necessary that we have a recertifi-
cation of our project. Mr. Meyer is asking Yoder, Trotter, Orlob, and Associates
to research the matter to• determine what it would mean to the City. It could
mean the City would get additional money; however, the City could also be
taking on additional responsibilities.,.Mr. Meyer advised the Council he will
report back to them.
PENNGROVE WASTEWATER Mr. Meyer reported he had received a letter from
TREATMENT PLANT Richard Davis, Water Quality Control Engineer, State. ,
Division of Water Quality Control, regarding the
Penngrove Wastewater Facilities. The letter stated
they have reviewed our resolution of intention and find it acceptable.
However, the letter also states it would be appropriate for the City to set
an "upper limit" on the percent of capacity to be set aside for Penngrove.
The letter further states that expansion for growth in Penngrove must be
provided for. Mr. Meyer to the Council he is trying,to get a
clarification on what is meant in the letter by "upper limit ", as.well as the
"expansion for future growth in Penngrove ".
POPULATION ESTIMATE Mr. Meyer reported Mr. Gray had applied for an official
JANUARY 1, 1975 population estimate with.the State of California
32,050 Department of Finance. They certified the City
population at 32,039 for S.B. 90 population; however,
they rounded the figure off for a.total population of
32,050.
DONATION -- Mr.. Meyer reported the North Bay Savings and Loan
FLAG POLE intend to replace the f lag.pole at their new building x
with an automatic one and have indicated they will r/
donate the one presently in use to the City for use
at the new library, or wherever the City desires to have the flag pole erected.
Mr. Meyer indicated he was trying to determine whether or not the amount of
flag pole which could equal $1,000, could be deducted from the cost of the
library.
AMENDMENT TO Mr. -Meyer reported to the Council the matter of an
MASTER WATER amendment to the Master Water Agreement on the Rus-
AGREEMENT sian River.- ,Cotati Intertie Project, would be before.
the !Council on May 19th, to`permi,t the sale of off-
peak water surplus to Marin Municipal Water District.
Mr. Meyer also reported he had received a letter from the North Marin Water
District asking the City's feeling with respect to maintaining the area
between Petaluma and Novato as an open space area.
PETALUMA HOSPITAL Mr. Meyer reported there will be a public hearing May
DISTRICT 128th in the Council Chambers, on Hillcrest Hospital's
application to construct a 127 7bed hospital.
Mr. Meyer also reported to the Council if the Council wished to take a stand /
on Rohnert Park's withdrawal from the Hospital Dstrict,.the Council's recom-
mendation should be sent to LAFCO in time for their June 5 1975 meeting.
SONOMA COUNTY Mr. Meyer advised the Council Saturday, May 24, 1975,
GENERAL PLAN REVIEW has been set aside as the.date for the Mayors' and
'Councilmen's Association as• well as the Board of
Supervisors to review the General Plan. The meeting
will be held at.the Santa Rosa.,Community Center. Mr.. Meyer urged members of
the City Council to attend this session in order to be able to contribute the
City's input and to ask questions on the proposed General Plan.
OPPOSE A.B. 15 Resolution #6947 N.C.S. opposing A.B. 15 was intro-
RES. #6947 NCS duced by Councilman Brunner, seconded by Councilman
Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes.
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OPPOSE A.B. 15 The Council had asked Director of Community Develop --
V� RES #6947 NCS meat Frank Gray to research the bill as would
V (Contin•ued) affect the City of Petaluma. Mr. Gray had computer
print -outs made to depict two of the seven categories
contained in the bill. In- plotting, the Class 1 and
Class 2 soils, the computer determined most of the east side was in Class 2
soils, whereas the west side was in Class 1. They also asked-the computer to
determine the parcels which were less than 20 acres within.one -half mile of
the City limits. A.B. 15 would..exclude from development, many areas intended
for development, as proposed by the City's General Plan. As'the.bill is
currently written, Mr. Gray stated, it'would freeze everything -.
Councilman Cavanagh also reported the League bulletin dated May 2, 1975,
urged cities to oppose A.B. 15.
GARBAGE COMMITTEE Resolution 46948 N C.S. approving the Garbage Contract
REPORT as .amended and authorizing the Mayor to sign, was
1 RES 46948 NCS introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by .Council -
man Perry, and approved by 7 affirmative votes.
Councilman Cavanagh - , chairman of the Garbage Committee,, Councilman.Brunner.
and Councilman Mattei, as well as Finance Director John Scharer, City Manager
Robert Meyer, and City Attorney Matt Hudson.had met with Jim Ratto and his
attorney,.Richard Maxwell. They reviewed the.agreement between the Petaluma
Refuse Company, Inc., and the City of Petaluma. The purpose was to update
the agreement , , principally in the area of public liability and property
damage. All segments of the agreement were.reviewed and the agreement brought
up- to- date.
City Manager 'Robert Meyer also reported that as a part of the review they
were advised by Petaluma Refuse the City would no longer be charged for
monthly pick -up in the downtown area. This was a service the company was
providing for another city in the County, and is now providing for the City
of Petaluma.
LEGISLATION AFFECTING:CITIES
A.B. 625 A.B. 625 - Regional Government Vice - mayor Cavanagh
reported A.B. 625 had passed through the Assembly and
would now go before the.Senate. He questioned whether
or not the opposition pose& by nearly 70 cities in the Bay Area, had any_
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impact on the legislators. the Bill reached_ the Senate, he indicated
cities in the Bay Area would have to work harder to make the Senate aware of
their opposition. City Attorney Matt Hudson felt the cities still have a
chance to defeat this bill.
A.B. 275 A.B. 275 - Labor Relations Bill City Attorney Matt
Hudson advised the Council that many of the City's
objections had been removed from the bill'. However,
there were still five points .in the bill which are still unacceptable from
the City's point of view. He read a letter- he proposed to send to the legis-
lators, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk.
S.B. 189 S.B. 189 Fines and Forfeitures City Attorney Matt
Hudson read. a proposed letter he had drafted to be
directed -to Senator Peter Behr and Assemblyman
Michael Wornum, opposing Senate Bill 189 which would deprive California
cities of revenue for local law - enforcement purposes derived from fines and
forfeitures. The Council concurred in the two letters mentioned above and
asked the City Attorney to forward them.
S.B. 1112 S.B. 1112 - 'League Labor Relations Bill Councilman
Brunner advised the .Council that Senator Collier had
introduced the League of California's proposed Labor
Relations Bill and' a hearing was set on the bill for
May 13Th.
May 5, 1975
COUNCIL REPORTS
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ZONE 2A -- BUDGET Vice -Mayor Cavanagh,,advised the - Council the Zone 2A
PRIORITIES Advisory Committee had met the previous week to
establish budget priorities for the 1975 -76 fiscal
year. The estimated 1975 -76 financial capability is
$728,200. -Of this amount ,'$77,500 would be set aside for maintenance and
channel clearing, master plan.study, and rights -of -way. Priority for-the "I"
Street project has been changed from #10 to #2. The funds set aside for the
"I" Street project amount to $557,000. In the third order of priority would
be the Washington Creek - Ellis Street to Madison Street Project, $70,000;
fourth priority, Washington Creek - Madison Street to'Highway 101, $130,000;
fifth priority, Wilson Street Drainage Project, $713,000.
Changing the "I" Street Project to a higher priority was done at the request
of the City Council.
� PETALUMA LIBRARY
Councilman Brunner, the Council's representative on
ADVISORY BOARD--
the Petaluma Library Advisory Board reported the
NEW LIBRARY
Board met on April 22nd. Two items on the agenda he
CONSTRUCTION
would.like to report to the Council were (1) setting
up a relationship between the Library Board and the
staff of the County Library System and the architect.
Mr. Brunner advised
a letter had been sent to Mr. Gianell,* the architect,
outlining how the Board felt things could be kept flowing smoothly. They
asked the architect
to communicate with the County Library Director, Mr.
Sabsay, who -would then
communicate with the Library Board. The Library Board
would then keep the
City Manager informed and he could keep the City Council
informed.
The second item the Board discussed was the matter of furnishing the library.
Mr. Sabsay indicated the projection for the fixtures in the amount of $140,000
was unrealistic, and would be too low. Mr. Sabsay is working with the archi-
tect in trying to come up with a current figure on the cost of furnishing the
library.
In addition,. Mr. Brunner reported that Mr. Sabsay is working on a layout for
furniture, although'the architect had drawn up a schematic plan. Mr. Brunner
indicated the final selection of colors and approvals of furniture would rest
with the City Council.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION Mayor Putnam reported she had been requested to
WEEK- -MAY 12TH TO proclaim the week of May 12th to May 18th as Historic
MAY 18TH Preservation Week in the City of Petaluma. She asked
the citizens of Petaluma, the historical groups, and
other organizations to observe the week in order to
help save our historical landmarks.
Mayor Putnam also advised -the Council she had received a letter from the
Friends of Cast Iron Buildings in New York City, advising they are aware of
the cast iron buildings in the City of Petaluma. The letter from the Associ-
ation indicated Petaluma's cast iron architecture is well known throughout
the United States.
Mayor Putnam indicated that New York City has established tours of some of
their historical cast iron buildings; and in line with this, she has worked
with the Historical and Cultural Preservation Committee, the Heritage Homes,
and. the Bicentennial Committee to have a walking tour of Petaluma's cast iron
architecture on Sunday, May 11th, beginning at 2:00 p.m., commencing at the
Library building and ending up.at the Library building.
OCJP GRANT -- POLICE
SERVICE AIDES
RES #6949 NCS
Police Chief Larry Higgins outlined the program - ' I
proposed in the grant request. In order to submit 2
the proposal to the Office of Criminal Justice.Plan-
ning, the grant application would have to be completed
by May 16th.
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OCJP GRANT -- POLICE
SERVICE AIDES
RES #6949 NCS
(Continued)
The proposal is to hire three police aides and pur-
chase the necessary equipment for a three -year pro-
gram -.' -The police service aides would relieve uni-
formed;officers. °from• some necessary tasks.
The total project cost would be $53,512, of which the City's share would
$5,350 in matching fund's. The second year, the total cost would be $45,6.29,
and the City.'s share would be $4,564; the third year $43,690 with the City's
total cost equalling $4,370. A copy of the grant application and the Police
Chief"s; memo dated May 2nd, is on file with the City Clerk.
At the conclusion of Mr. Higgins presentation,, Resolution 46949 N.C.S. re-
questing Office of Criminal Justice Planning for grant for police office
deployment program, was introduced by Councilman Daly, seconded by Councilman
Brunner, and - approved by 7 affirmative votes.
STATUS REPORT-- A report entitled ''Petaluma Boulevard North -- General
ro HOSPITAL SITE'STUDY Land Use Study ", dated May 2, 1975, ` was reviewed'by
Director :of, Community Development Frank Gray. Mr.
Gray reported the study had been prepared at the
direction of the City Council to determine what impact the location of the
District hospital on the tr-oudy Lane site would have on the City. Mr. Gray
indicated the population now is somewhere around 966 people contained in 300
dwelling units. If the area were further developed 'according to the Environ-
mental Design Plan and the General Plan, there 'could be from 2,200 people to
6,000 people in the area, depending upon the lot
Mr.. Gray referred 'to a cost analysis prepared by the Manager's.0'ffice
sometime last year which indicated it would cost the City approximately
$171,,000 in capital expenditures to service the proposed area. It is the.
recommendation that if the City is to proceed in the area, a public service
analysis be prepared.
Mr. Gray further pointed out 120 acres in the area are zoned for commercial
use', with about 40 acres presently being used as commercial. This compares
with the entire City of Petaluma, which has 194 acres zoned commercially, of
which about 120 acres are presently being used as such. He indicated this
would double the capacity of commercially zoned land.
Mr. Gray advised the Council the staff's recommendation is to prepare pre -
zoning reports on the area, which would take several months, and in the
interim, the staff recommends no further water or sewer line extensions be
approved for',the study area without annexation into the City of 'Petaluma,.and .
prior to annexation,' the staff recommends a detailed Land Use -Study and Plan
be prepared, appropriate prezoning be established for the entire study area,
an annexation phasing schedule be prepared, and a public service cost anal-
ysis be prepared to determine the methods to be used for financing public
services for the study area.
In addition, the staff'recommended that since the study area already has
problems with its septic systems and inadequate road system, and, since the
City's prezoning will take several months to accomplish, a moratorium be
placed in the area on further development and subdivision of lots located
outside the City limits and /or located outside the sewer district.
Mr. Gray recommended to the Council the Planning staff's report,.as well as
the report of the Sonoma County Public Health Service on' the area, be referred
back to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation to the
City Council.
HISTORICAL NAMES Director of Community Development Frank Gray reported
FOR ALLEYS to the City Council the Historical and Cultural
Preservation Committee had received a letter from
Heritage Homes, Inc., asking that the names of the
alleys in the downtown area revert to the historical names, i.e., American
Alley, Telephone Alley, Hill Opera Alley, and Pepper School Alley. Director
of Community Development Frank Gray outlined'the areas on the wall map for
the City Council.
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The request is to have the alleys officially designated and signed. The
matter was referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation back
to the City Council.
May 5, 1975
INACTIVE ALLOTMENT A recap of the development allotments awarded for
UNITS construction years 1972=73,1973-74, and 1975 -76,
dated April 28, 19.75, was presented to the City
Council for their .information. A copy of the report
- s__on.::file with the -:City Clerk.
SHORT COURSE -- Director of Community Development Gray reported
LAND USE PLANNING the University of California is offering a short
AND DEVELOPMENT LAW course for planning commissioners and elected officials,
entitled "Land Use Planning and :Development Law in
California: Current Practices and Future Directions ".
The course is to be held in San Francisco, June 20th
and 21st. Mr. Gray reported three members of the Planning Commission, Mr.
Balshaw, Mr. Horciza, and Reverend Bond indicated a desire to attend this
course and Mr. Gray was asking for funds for the course for these three
commissioners, as well as for himself and City Attorney Matt Hudson. He also
urged any Councilmen who wished to attend to make arrangements because he
felt the course was very.worthwhile. A motion was made by Councilman Harberson,
seconded by Councilman Brunner, to appropriate funds out of reserve for
contingencies, budget section 145.610, for those who desire to attend the
course. The enrollment fee is $100.
ORDINANCE AMENDING Some discussion was held on the introduction of the
CHAPTER 15.48 -- SEPTIC ordinance which would increase the per load fee from
TANK PUMPINGS approximately $1.38 per load to $7.50 per load. The
(HELD. FOR FUTURE increase in the fee had been requested by the County
CONSIDERATION) of Sonoma Sanitation Department, in order to conform
with fees charged elsewhere in the County.
Resolution 448613, adopted by the Sonoma County Board of.Supervisors, April
7, 1975, submitted and filed. A letter directed to Director of Public Works
David Young from Donald Head, signed by Donald Bean, regarding rates.for
septic tank pumpers was read by Mr. Young and is on file with the City Clerk.
In addition, a memorandum from William A. Liebel, Administrative Assistant to
David A. Young,. dated April 9th, is on file with the City Clerk.
Mr. Young said he felt the County's concern was because City of Petaluma
had the lowest rate in the County and we conceivably receive waste from
outside the Petaluma drainage area. He also advised the Council at the
present time only one person has a permit for dumping septic tank wastes into
the Petaluma Sanitary Sewer System. This permit will expire in October. The
Council agreed that some research should be done to determine the actual cost
for receiving such waste and bring the matter back to the City Council after
other rates within the County have been checked, and a determination has been
made whether or not the $7.50 charge would be justified.
PORTABLE BUILDING FOR Ordinance #1172 N.C.S., introduced by Councilman
POLICE DEPARTMENT Perry, seconded by Councilman Brunner, authorizing
EXPANSION the purchase of one relocatable building composed of
ORD'#1172 NCS three modular units, containing a total of 1,103
SECOND READING square feet, at a price of $15,000, was adopted.
The Council was advised it would be necessary to
replace approximately ll feet of sidewalk at the site, which would cost about
$200. Some discussion was held on the cobblestones which front the area and
a determination will be made at a later date, whether or not to retain the
cobblestones.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. to
an Executive Session, and to a Study Session Monday, May 12,
1975.
Mayor
Attest:
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