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OF CITY'COUNCIL
PETALUMA,.CALIFORNIA
February -22, 1972
Council Meeting Regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Petaluma was called to order by
Mayor Putnam at the hour of 7:30 o'clock
p.m.
Attendance Present: Councilmen Brunner, Cavanagh, Jr.,-
Clecak, Daly, Mattei, Perry, Jr.,
and .Mayor Putnam.
Absent: None.
Invocation The invocation given by the.Reverend
Dan Toays, Church of the Oaks; Cotati.
Res. #5986 NCS March 1, 1972, read and filed.
Approval of Minutes The minutes of February 7, 1972, and February
14, 1972, were approved as recorded.
Resignation -Board Letter, dated February 14, 1972, from Coy
of Zoning Adjust- Gore submitting his resignation from the
ments Board of Zoning Adjustments, effective
Resolution #5986 N.C.S. accepting said
resignation,. was :introduced by Councilman
Daly, seconded by Councilman Brunner, and
adopted by 7 affirmative votes. The City
Clerk was directed to send a letter to Mr.
Gore expressing the- Council's regret of the
resignation.
Planning Commission Letter; dated February 16, 1972,.from
Procedural Reorgani - Mervin S. Waters, Chairman, Planning Com-
zation mission, proposi -ng that with the termina-
tion or resignation of a member of the
present 8 -man Planning Commission (3
members of-which rotate to a Board of
Zoning Adjustments) that serious considera-
tion be given by the Council for creating
a.7- man - Commission and pointing out that
a much broader degree of representation on
planning matters can be provided with the
larger more involved and active Commission;
and, adding that the duties of the Board
of Zoning Adjustments could be remedied
by creating a Site Design Review Committee,
or other committees as deemed necessary, to
carry out.ro.utine items that apparently
were ca:us,ing -an administrative problem be-
fore, read and filed.
Councilman Daly, Council representative on
the Planning..Commission, and Plannin:g.Director
McGivern further detailed the proposal and
discussed several-sections of the -Rules and
Regulations for the Transaction of Planning.
Commiss.ion_Business; approved by th;e Commis-
sion, copy of -which was attached to the Com-
mission's letter. Following some discussion,
a motion was made by Councilman Daly and
seconded by Co:unc.ilman Clecak, directing
the City. Attorney. to prepare the necessary
legislation following the procedural..re-
organization as recommended. Motion carried
unanimously...
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February 22, 1972
McNear Estate
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Letter, dated February 7, 19.72,_ from,:'Dennis
W. Pooler urging the City Gounc'ii to�con-
sider purchasing the McNearOp,roper'ty.
located,on.the southern end of the City._
between Pet°aluma.Bo,ulevard South and
Petaluma River, for a recreational area,
and noting that the City would be eligible
for Federal funds totaling 75% o.f,the pur-
chase price of such land for community
use - , read and filed.
Mr. Pooler was present and-spoke on the mat-
ter indicating that two new community type
proposals haye.,developed -for the use.of the
land. Mr. F. K. Schram of Heritage ,Homes of
Petaluma urged expedient action on the " .'part
of the Council to preserve the McNear ome
because the owner- plans to secure a demoli-
tion permit soon.
Councilman- Clecak reported that Mr. Pooler
appeared before the Recreation, Music, and
Parks Commission with the proposal; however_-,
the Commission has: not taken any action on
the matter. He stated that a tentative date
of February 24, between 4 :00 and.5 :0'0 oclock,
has been proposed for a joint on -site inspec-
tion by the Council and Commission of the
McNear property. However, due'to a con`fl.cting
meeting, it was.decided that the Council and
Commission visit the property this.week in
separate groups.. Councilman Clecakwas asked
to arrange a suitable date and time for the
Council members.
Foster Parent
Letter, dated February 4, 1972, from the
Appreciation
Sonoma County Foster Parents' Association
Month
asking support to the Foster Parent Program
Res #5987 NCS
by. declaring March a special month, read
and filed. Resolution #5987 N.C.S. sup -
porting the Foster -Parent Program and ex-
pressing the City of Petaluma's apprecia-
tion of the services provided by the Foster
Parents of Sonoma County was introduced by
Councilman Brunner, seconded.by Councilman
Daly, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Claim Against
Claim, dated,February 17, 1972, filed by
the City
attorney William L. Bettinelli on behalf
Res #5988 NCS
of Everett -L. Sartori for personal.inj:uries
sustained in an automobile accident in-the
amount of $13,!.0.2,6.23, :read and filed.
Resolution #59,&8 N.C.S. denying claim of
Everett L.'Sartori, was introduced by Council-
man Perry, Jr., seconded by Councilman Daly,
and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
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California Council6�
Letter, dated February 9, 1972, from James
on Intergovern
A. R. Johnson, Executive Directo of Calif -
mental Relations
ornia Council on Intergovernmental Relations
(CIR)
responding to the City Council's resolution
adopted December 17, 1971, supporting the
.Sonoma County Board of Super - visors' request
for rehearing on the issue of sub -state
planning districts, read and filed..
In response to Councilman Mattei, Mayor
Putnam reported that a special meeting of
the Mayors of Sonoma County was held on
February 1.7 primarily to discuss the pro-
posed North Coast Regional Planning and
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February 22, 1972
California Council Development'Commission Joint Powers Agree -
on intergovernmental . ment. She referred to the minutes of the.
Relations (CIR).
meeting (copy of which was submitted and
(Continued)
filed).indicating that the proposed Joint
Powers Agreement no longer a document
being considered and will be replaced by
a new draft to be submitted to the cities
for - input.within 60 to 90 days; and that
Supervisor Spomer,.together with three
other members.of the.Board,of Supervisors,
have agreed to stay.in ABAG until a new
regional.organiza.tion will do as much for
Sonoma County ABAG, Mayor Putnam read
further excerpts from the minutes for
Council information.
Supervisor Joerger spoke.to the Council on
the question of a quorum (also discussed
in Mr-..,Johnson's-letter) when CIR voted on
the sub -state planning districts and included
Sonoma County in sub -state District #4. In
reply -to Supervisor Joerger'.s request for
City Council unanimous support of the County's
request for a rehearing before CIR to trans-
f.er Sonoma- County from Region 4 to Region 1,
- Mayor Putnam stated that although the City
Council's ac.tion,was `riot unanimous (4 to 3
vote -- Resolution No. 5965 N.C.S.), it did
support the.County's request.
Relative to the proposed North Coast Regional
Planning. _and,. Development Commission Joint
Powers Agreement,, Councilman Mattei questioned
Supervisor whether or not the Board
of Supervisors gave - Supervisor Spomer, Chair.-
man of the Board, power to sign any type of
an In reply, Supervisor Joerger
stated that Supervisor Spomer has not signed
any agreement as yet, and added that the suc-
cessful ballot-Measure withdrawing from ABAG
and authoriz,in -g .alignment with North Coast
Area was a-County..,initiative and,,- therefore,
a determination to be made by.the"County.
He also stated that Supervisor Spomer indi-
cated that he would °.wait for input from the
cities"in the County before signing any
agreement,, which he has done.
Prezoning of g�
Resolution #220 of the Sonoma Local
Annexation
Agency Formation - Commission relative to pre -
Proposals
zoning of annexation proposals, submitted
and filed..
Processing City
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Resolution #2 -2.1 of ,the Sonoma County Local
Annexation
Agency F,ormat ion.Commission relative to_ the
Proposals
pr -city .annexation proposals,.
submitted and filed.*
PUC
Public U.tilities_Commi'ssion notice in the
matter of. ;the applIc:ation of . Forrest D.
Brandor,:'7642_Bernice,Avenue, Rohnert Park,
for_ author -ity to- operate a passenger stage
c.o:ach certain points
in Sonoma and Marin Counties and Golden
Gate Fields and Bay Meadows Race Course,
submitted and filed:,,
The Mayor.- announced that material regarding
sa d; application -is on ,file for review in
the City Clerk's Office.
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February 22, 1972
�J Claims and Bills In reviewing Claim 2926, Councilman Cavanagh,
a� Res. #5989 NCS Jr., questioned the name of the,claim- -that
it should be Republican National' - instead of
Pacific-National._ Finance Department to
check on the matter.
In reviewing Claim 4943 - - "W. Bernard,Frese,
Negotiation;Services Regarding Acquisition
of Property for Street Widening Project- -
$3;050." City.Manager Robert Meyer explained
that the City paid Mr. Frese $50 per parcel
for.61 parcels'. - Councilman Cavanagh requested
that -,his comment- be included in. the records
with regard-to Mr.:Frese's service: "I
don't' think that he brought the City of
Petaluma the best public relations. I think
he delayed somewhat in the beginning of the•
project thinking that he,was. going to do
all of it in a short time. To this day, I
don't think he has completed the project'
and if it weren't for people,at the local
level, we would probably still be waiting
for some valuations."
Resolution #598,9 N.C.S. approving Claims and
Bills Nos. 4925 to 4966 inclusive and Nos.
1027 to 1064 inclusive approved for payment
by.the City Manager, was introduced by Council-
man Daly, seconded by Councilman Matteis and
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
�J ABAG General Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., explained that at
Assembly the,ABAG- General.As on February 24,
1972; the proposal for an increase in member-
ship fee of $1,2.0 for each member wil1-be
voted upon, and he asked that the Council
give .direction to the City's voting delegate
on the matter.
Following a'brief discussion, a motion was
made by Councilman Clecak and seconded by
Councilman Perry, Jr.-, authorizing the City's
representative to vote for the increased
ABAG membership fee of $1.20 per member and
for the appropriate population d =ue.s. Motion
carried by 6• affirmative votes and.l nega-
tive. Councilman Brunner voted "no."
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Sale of Property on
City Manager Robe pointed out that
Lakeville Street
the ordi- hance.:authorizing sale of the.subject
(Former Standard
property becomes effective March 8, 1972,
Oil Company Lot)
and asked for.'Co.uncil direction on the.
matter,. Considerable discussion was held
on,the courseoftaction to follow. The
City Attorney suggested a practical approach
be made by•the'Counc l by setting forth
criteria to provide a number of alternatives,
thus giving the Council latitude when award-
ing the bid. Upon conclusion of the discus -
sion, the City Attorney was directed to pre -
pare.legslat.ion for Council.consideration
on February 28.,1,972, to include various
alternatives and protective measures.
Marine Affairs
City Manager Robert Meyer reported that
Conference Re -.
Director of Publ'i.c Works David Young and
X40 gardin,g ; Dredging
he attended an:ad.hoc committee meeting to-
day at the 'Mar'ine Affairs Conference in San
Fr-ancisco for they purpose of assembling
material for the March 28, 1972, State Region-
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February 22, 1972
Marine Affairs al Water Quality-Control Board's meeting when
Conference Re- a resolution regarding requirements for
gard`ing dredging of the San Francisco Bay will be
(Continued) adopted.
Recreational Councilman Clecak'reported that.the Recreation-
Facility al Facility Committee met and discussed the
Committee existing baseball and softball schedules for
the 1972 season to determine whether there
will be.su- fficient area. He added that there
will probably be no problems with scheduling
this-year.
Another matter discussed at the.meeting and
to be presented at budget time.was the con -
side.ration of a pilot program during the fall
season at some of the parks to start activities
for girls and small•dhildren.
Petaluma Swim. qSf Councilman Clecak reported that . a request has
Club 3 been received from the Petaluma Swim Club for
the use of the swimming -pool on March 25, 1972,
from 9:00 arm. until noon for an Of-
ficials Clinic. A motion was made by Council-
man,Clecak,and` seconded by Councilman Daly
granting.,permission to the Petaluma Swim Club
s for the.use of*the.pool as requested, Motion
carried unanimously.
Library Expansion ( o ? Letter, dated February 18, 1972, from Kenneth
Program as Wigh President,-Library Board of Trustees,
asking °immediate.consideration of the two recom-
mendations presented in letter of December.l,
1971, and 'asking that the .following two steps
be-taken: (1) A final decision be reached to
provide needed Library space either by expanding
the; `present .Library building or setting up. a
temporary - service outlet in East'Petaluma, and
(2) City Planner be directed -to make a sur-
vey of areas suitable for a central Library
with a view to,purchas:ng a site as soon as
possible and that - possible means of financing
a new building`-be .studied now along with re-
newed,investiga;tion.of a County -wide Library
system, read •and• filed.
Mr... Kenneth Wightman, Mrs. Dorothy Bertucci,
and • Mrs,. Carlene Egan--,of the Board, and.
Librarian Alice Hanna -were present to discuss
details.regarding.the recommendations and re-
questing direction from the Counc141 so that
the Annual Program of Service and...Prelmnary
Budge.;t for 1972-73 can be prepared. Mrs.
Bertucci also :reported• on the details of the
closing of th.e Montgomery Village Branch
Library in Santa Rosa and some of the operations
of Country -wide library. Miss Hanna spoke
on the Bookmobile service in East Petaluma,
which;-she salid, is-primarily used by children
and does not relieve•the adult pressure at
the .main library.
Richard Courier, President of the Petaluma
Valley .Homeowners' ,.Association, . urged the.
Co.uncil. to - expedite, :an interim branch Library
in the eastern section of the City. Others
who spoke were ,Betty , Webster and Dennis Pooler.
Follo.w.ing cgnsiderabl,e..d scussion, the Council
by ,consensus agxeed_not to add to the existing
building. The Council.then directed the
February 22, 1972
Library Expansion
Library Board and the Librarian to immedi-
Program
ately investigate available space in.the.
(Continued)
eastern section of•the City for a temporary
service outlet and obtain rental or leasing
figures, and at the same time, obtain informa-
tion.from,the County regarding a short -term
and long -term rental program with the County-
wide Library system.
Cobblestone Curb
Director of Public Works David Young reported
and Gutter - 126
that the property owner, at 126 Wilson Street
Wilson Street
presented a site ',design plan to.th'e Planning
Commis - on' ...for, remodeling of-.an existing home,
and in con•s'idering - the application,•.the Plan -
ning,Commiss- ion-needs information whether_ or
not to impose a condition'to replace the mor-
tared -over cobblestone curb and gutter -with
modern improvements.
Mrs. Marconcini, owner of the.pr,operty,' ap-
peared before the.Qouncil stating that the
cobblestone curb and gutter are in -fair con-
dition and -- requested .the_ Council to consider
retaining them; "'as ist. By general consensus
the .Council .approved.. the- request..
Discussion followed on the existing ,policy
of referring all,applica- tions.involving
cobblestone curbs and gutte:rs.to the Council
for decision whether or not to retain same
or replace with - concrete. After some con -
sideration, it was decided to change the
policy. If, in the opinion of the Public
Works Department, the cobblestone curbs and
gutters are in a° workable condition -and the
property owner Wants to r et a =in them, the
application need nOt. be re,f.e'rred to the
Council. However, if in the opinion of the
Public Works Department,, the cobblestone
curbs and gutters are not in a workable and
useable condition and the property owner still
wants to retain them, the application should
be referred to the.City Council; and, further
if there is an attitude on the part of the
neighborhood,or an historical group to retain
the cobblestones and the property owner does
not-want to retain them or the Public Works
Department does not think they -are in a work-
able :and useable condition, then the matter
should be referred to the Council.
State Highway.11.6
Resolution No: 5990 N.C.S. of'-the City Council
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Res. #5990 NCS
of the City,of Petaluma requesting the.State
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of California Division.of Highways to under-
take route studies for the,location of State
Highway.' 11:6 between. its intersection with
State Highway 121•and State.Highway, 101, and
indicating•the Ci.ty's intent to cooperate
with•the Division of Highways for such route
studies, waS ,in b Councilman Mattei,
seconded by Councilman Perry, Jr., and adopted
by .7 affirmative votes.
Agenda
By consensus, agenda items'17, 18, and 19
were moved for consideration at this time.
Budg.e.t Transfers
Resolut ion ,No. 5991, N.C.S. authorizing to
1�� Res. #59 91 NCSransf,er
appropriations between respective
budget,sec.t- ons appropriated by Ordinance
No. 10.27 N.C.S'. was introduced by.Councilman
Mattei, seconded•by Councilman - Perry, Jr.,
and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
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February 22,_1972
Classification and
Resolution No. 599.2,N "S.
authorizNing - the
Salary Study Program
Mayor 'to
execute a contract
with Griffenhagen-
Res'• 45992`:NCS -,F:
Kroeger,
Inc., , f`or •their services
in a class-
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ification
and salary study
programi, was intro -
duced by
Councilman
seconded by Council -
man Daly;
and adopted by 7
affirmative-votes.
Renaming Certain Resolution No. 5993-N.C.S. renaming Bridge
S'treets.to Lake - -� Street, Hopper,Street, Hopper Street Extension,
ville,Street, a portion of Wi lson; Street, and a portion of
Res_ #5993.'NCS 3�7. Lakeville Highway to Lakeville.Street.and re-
pealing Resolution No. 59.81 N. was intro -
duced by Counclman.Daly, seconded by Council -
man Brunner, and - adopted.by 7 affirmative
votes.
PUC and PCD ��� Letter; dated Febr.0 °ary 18, "1972, from Plan -
Districts ni' : Director W,. illi C. McGivern regarding
Ordinance #1034 NCS• procedures and information on the•Planned
procedures and information on the•Planned
Community Districts and the Planned Unit
Development Districts, read and filed.
In response to Councilman Mattei, Mr. McGivern
explaLned the procedure's, necessary-for an
applicant or a subdivider to obtain approval
of.the.Planned- Community or Planned Unit
Deve•lo.pment''s zoning district,, .all as out -
lined i letter.
Considerable d_iscusson` related to Section
8A- 503.1,under "Fifidkngs Required.' The City
Attorney recommended, that the wording at
the end' of the paragraph be changed from.
"and -are'ac'ceptable to "and have,received
.`reports and, recommendations from public
authorities having 3'u.r.isdication thereof.."
'Of' great co ncern was thet matter of authority.
Mr. Carlton - Reinaldo o,f the Old.Adobe School,
Board spoke to the°Cduncil,stating,that.they-
donot want to takeaway any authority from
the Co,uncl,; but would Like to contribute
in its making.
Also d- is :cussed.at'leng,th - was Section 8- 301.1.
Those who spoke on�the concern-of--overcrowded
schools, double-sessions, and the'City's
growth.probl,em were Dona Cook, Joan- Bucho.ltz,
Gwen Avilla,,Richard- Courier,' Mrs, D Miller,
Planning Commissioner John Balshaw,.and a
number of unidentified people.
Mr. ;Robert O'Neel of Young America Homes ap
peared and discussed views from a developer's
standpoint.
No decision ''Was made by the Council on any
•porton,of the subject ordinance, and it was
agreed ,.to continue:-discussion at the February
2:8, 1972, meeting, i,f time permits, after con-
s1deration of 'the "Environmental Design Plan.
Adjournment There being no ,further business ,to come .before
the Council, the meeting w,as adjourned at
11:45 o'clock p.m. to•Monday, February Z&,
1972: -at. 7:30 o'clock p:m.
Attest :.
Mayor