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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/20/1968MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALU_MA, CALIFORNIA May 20, 1968 Council Meeting Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by`'Mayor Helen Putnam at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. Attendance Present: Councilmen Battaglia, Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Colin, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. Absent: None. Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Richard Wilcox, United Church of Christ. Approval of Minutes The minutes of May 6 and May 13, 1968, were approved as recorded. Underground Util- ity District #,1 This being the time set for public hearing y of the 'formation of the Washington Street Underground Utility District #1, the City Clerk announced that no written protests were received. Mr. Charles Lerer of 19 E. Washington Street and property owner within the,district, was present to seek information on the district. Representatives of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the Pacific Telephone Company were present and together with Director of Public Works David Young, it was generally agreed that the time limit for Sections (a) and (b) on Page 3 of the proposed resolution establish - ing the subject district be January 1, 1969. Due to the fact that the exceptions contained in the proposed resolution were not reviewed by the Council and the utility companies, the public hearing was continued to Monday, June 3, 1968. The City Clerk was directed to furnish copies of the proposed resolution establishing the subject district to the Council members and to the utility companies. Ambulance Fire Chief Ross Benton reviewed the four Res. #4988 NCS bids received at the bid opening on May 9, 1968, 'for one ambulance to be operated by the Fire Department: He recommended ac- ceptance of the bid from Pacific Coach and Ambulance Sales Company for a Miller- Meteor Cadillac ambulance quoted at $13,405.15 f.o.b. Petaluma.. Copy of the Fire Chief's report submitted and filed:. Resolution #4988 N.C.S. awarding contract as recommended for purchase of one (1) new ambulance for the Fire Depart- ment, was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. ABC Copy of application filed with Alcoholic Beverage Control by Merl C. and Ruby G. Hartwell for transfer of Off —sale General License for Western Avenue Liquors from 113 Western Avenue to 213 Western Avenue and approved by the Chief of Police, Health Sanitarian and Building Inspector, submitted and filed. ,q4 00 May 20, 1968 Petaluma Council for Notice of regular neeting of the Petaluma Retarded Children Council for Retarded Children at Valley Vista School on May 1.5, 1968, at 7:45 o'- clock p. . .,read and filed. 4th District Agri - cultural Assn. State Regional Water Quality Control Board ,Sy x Jitney Bus Service Res. #4989 NCS O� State Highway 12 Letter, dated May 14, 1968,.from Arthur F. Canavan.,,. Secretary- Manager of the subject Association, that the Fair Board has agreed to forego the use of the swimming pool for the four days of the Fair, and that in order- to avoid conflict with those handling their parking lot,. Mr. Canavan suggested that those using the pool during the Fair will have to pay the fee charged for parking on the lot,, read and filed. The City Clerk was asked to furnish a copy of said.le:tter to Recreation and.Parks Director Shollen berger. Letter, dated May 8, 1968, from Fred H. Dierker, Acting`Executive Officer, REgional Water Quality Control Board, with second draft of "'Statement of Policy with respect to Water Quality'Deg'radatioh caused by Dredg- ing Operations'in the San Francisco Bay Region," which will be considered for adoption by the Regional Board on May 23, 1968, read and filed. In answer to the Mayor, bisector of Public'Works David Young thought that City representation aft the May 23rd meeting was not necessary. Letter, dated May 17, 1968, from Gravesen Bros. requesting extension of the present bus service, read -and filed One of the applicants was present in, support of the re- quest. Resolution #4989 N.C.S. approving the extension of jitney bus service route, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Counc -lman Battaglia, and adopted by 7 affirmative' votes . Copy of letter, dated May 9, 1968, from Rohnert Park City Council with Resolution #68 -39 regarding the improvement of State Highway No. 12 to Freeway.standards, read and filed. The City Manager was asked to check whether or not a representative either from the City or Chamber of Commerce will be present at the California State Highway Commission meeting when the subject matter-- is considered. County .Industri:al Copy of letter,. dated April 29,, 1968, to the Development Board.` Sonoma County Board of Supervisors from Hugh B. Codding, PIre's_ident`, Codding Enterprises, r-egarding'a proposal on the future'of the County Industrial Development Board, read and filed: Community Hospital Copy of letter, dated April 29,, 1968 to the of Sonoma County Sonoma County Board of Superv=isors from Hugh B. Codding, President Codding Enterprises, regarding a proposal on the future of the Community Hospital of`:Sonoma County, read and filed. 1 1 i5 May 24 , 1968 - Term Expirations Letter, dated May 17, 1968, from City Clerk Commission and Lillian Nommsen,of term expirations for Board members Commission and Board members, effective June 30, 1968, read and filed. Council Invitations The Mayor welcomed those present in the audience who received invitations to attend tonight's Council meeting. They were: Mr. and Mrs.'Rich'ard H. Walsh, 12 Cader Court. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vallier, 1248 Mt. View Avenue sent a letter of regret and asked to be in- vited again. League of Calif.: In response to a req'ues!t made by City Attorney Cities' Personnel Robert, a motion was made by Councilman Training Meeting Cavanagh, Jr., and seconded by Councilman Battaglia, granting.Mr. Robert's request to attend the League of California Cities' Committee meeting on Personnel Training in Lo.s Angeles on May 24; 1968. Motion carried unanimously. Claims and Bills Resolution #.4990 N.C.S. approving claims Res.. #4990 NCS and bills Nos. 946 to 1065 inclusive and Nos. 1836 to 1881 inclusive, was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by 7 affirma -' tive votes. Industrial Develop -•City Manager Robert Meyer announced that ment Day May 28th has been designated Industrial :Developm'en't Day in 'Petaluma and that a group of .industrials. will tour the City Hall at 9 a.m. for introduction to staff and Council members. Wastewater Treat- City Manager Robert Meyer stated that the ment Plant dedication of the Wastewater Treatment Plant has been changed from May 24th to June' 7th, 1968. Pacific Gas and ' ° City Manager - Robert Meyer- r=ead a letter from Electric Company - Mr. C. Bartlett, Jr.., Petaluma Area Manager re Natural Gas of Pacific Gas and .Electric Company, that Service effective May 15, 1968, rates for general natural gas service were reduced by the elimination of minimum monthly charges except for the commodity charge for the first two therms or less. Chamber of Couricilman.Robert Lipman, reported on the Commerce highlights "of the Chamber.of Commerce Board of Directors' meeting today. He commented that copies of the Industrial Brochure are presently being distributed to certain Chamber members and that a policy is being established on the availability of copies. City Manager Robert Meyer added that three copies were given to the City, one of which was filed with the .City Clerk. Argus- Courier correspondent Dennis Pooler noted that courtesy copies are being given to Sonoma State College and the Petaluma Public Library for reference purposes. 16 May 20, 1968 Library Merger Airport Study Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., reported-on a - recent meeting held 'in Sebastopol on the proposed Library merger. .Councilman Colin briefly reviewed the activities of the County Committee to study the proposal for an airport in southern Sonoma County and re- ported:on the presentation made by various"C'ities at the Sonoma County Board.of Supervisors meeting this morning. He noted that basically mo of the cities asked the Supervisors to study the feasibil- .ity of purchasing the old'Cotati Naval Air Strip and operating it as a South County Airport. Coun- cilman Colin stated that he appeared before the Supervisors endorsing a study of a South County Airport site not recommending a specif °ic site. He added that he believes there are a number of technical problems involved i the Cotati Naval Ai Strip that require clarification. He con - tinued by - saying that the Board of Supervisors referred the'matter to th e' Airport`Advi "Son Committee for study and recommendation.. Planning Director McGivern stated that he accompanied Councilman Colin to the Board of Supervisors' meeting and that he will continue the study of airport sites as requeste& - by the Council. Downtown.Com- Councilman Colin referred to a proposal received mittee re Petaluma from D. Jackson Faustman for professional services Core Area Finan -- in connection with the financing of a parking cial Structure program in the Petaluma Cent'ra_l District. Copy of said proposal submitted and filed. A drawing of the proposed parking facilities was reviewed by Councilman Colin indicating the areas pro- posed 'by the Faustman report identified as "A" and "B" and modified to add "A -1 ", "A =2" and "B -1 ". It was observed by Councilman Colin that Dr. Faustman proposes to use various combinations of - the "designated 'areas i`n order to develop as- sessment spreads for an approximate tota-l.,and annual cost to each property involved in a par - ticular'proposal. Following some discussion, a motion wa made,by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Colin- approving the employment of D. Jackson. to - spread the assessments as outlined in his proposal and as modified with the additional areas.. Motion carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Battaglia, Brainerd, Colin, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. Noes: Councilmen .Cavanagh, Jr-. and J'oerger. Councilman Joerger qualified his "`no" vote by stating that-the is not opposed to the project but strongly'beli�eves that`the property owners should be. consulted before moving ahead with a program that affects. 'th'em financially. assessment "district; exact time to be announced later. Motion carried unanimously. "Financing Study - Petaluma Parking and Proposed Esplanade" prepared by Stone and Youngberg, sub- mitted and filed.. Later in the meeting°a motion was made by Council - man Colin, and seconded .by Councilman Lipman, setting July 2.2,1968, as the public ,hearing date for discussion on the formation of a downtown Wickersham Park In response to a recent request made by Fund Councilman Cavanagh,'J.r., City Attorney Robert reported that the Wickersham Park Fund was established by will:of Thomas Maclay, leaving $10.,000 to be invested in sound securities and.the income therefrom to.assi -st in the care and maintenance of the Park. La Cresta WAter Plans and specifications for the subject 46,1 Storage Tank project submitted and, Director of COP 68 -1 (WD 10 -68) Public Works David Y:oung.described the lo- ges. #4993-NCS cation of the"tank and presented the plans for Council review.T Resolution #4993 N.C.S. approving plans and specifications entitled "La Cresta Water Storage Tank, C.O.P. 68 -1 (WD10 -68)" and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for'the work, was intro- duced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirma- May 20, 1968 Water Benefit Director of Public Works David Young showed m District #5 a map to'identif'y -the subject area and stated Res. #4991 NCS that the Water Commission approved the for- mation of the district and recommended the Council grant the request made by St. James Parish, whereupon Resolution #4991 N.C.S. establishing a Water Benefit Dsitrict to .be known as "Water Benefit District No. 5" pursuant to the authority of Section 27.17.13 of the Petaluma City�.Code of 1958 and auth- orizing execution of agreement with Leo T. Maher, Bishop of the.Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Water_ Main Exten Director of Public Works David Young showed a sion REfund Agree - map of the area involved in Mr. Justis' re- ment - Philip quest for a refund agreement for reimburse - Justis Res. ment of the cost of constructing a water #4992 NCS main extension on Sunset Drive. He stated that the Water Commission approved the re- quest and recommended the Council grant the refund, whereupon Resolution #4992 N.C.S. authorizing the execution of an agreement with Philip'Justis to recover water main installation costs under the provisions of Section 27.17.1 of the Petaluma City Code of 1958, .was introduced .by Councilman Lipman,'seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 6 affirmative and 1 negative votes. The negative vote was cast by Councilman Brainerd. Gardner and Mar= City Attorriey ,;Robert reported that the golis Properties Gardner property at 242 Petaluma Blvd. North -� 242 and 236 and the adjacent Margolis property at 236 Petaluma B1vd.No. Petaluma Blvd.; North ordered to be abated are slated to demolished very soon. In fact, Mr. Robert stated, Mr. Margolis is contacting a demolition contractor tonight and will meet with Mr. Gardner tomorrow to discuss a joint demolition program. Mr. Robert further stated that the City has re- ceived, .propgsals •from a. number of demolition contrac:tor.s and.that he intends to advise Mr.,_•Margolis and Mr. Gardner of these esti- mates at the meeting tomorrow. Mr. Gardner was - ,present and informed that action will noi�be filed in court at the present time because of the intent to cooperate on the .part of both property owners. Wickersham Park In response to a recent request made by Fund Councilman Cavanagh,'J.r., City Attorney Robert reported that the Wickersham Park Fund was established by will:of Thomas Maclay, leaving $10.,000 to be invested in sound securities and.the income therefrom to.assi -st in the care and maintenance of the Park. La Cresta WAter Plans and specifications for the subject 46,1 Storage Tank project submitted and, Director of COP 68 -1 (WD 10 -68) Public Works David Y:oung.described the lo- ges. #4993-NCS cation of the"tank and presented the plans for Council review.T Resolution #4993 N.C.S. approving plans and specifications entitled "La Cresta Water Storage Tank, C.O.P. 68 -1 (WD10 -68)" and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for'the work, was intro- duced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirma- . ay 20, 1968 La Cresta Water Storage Tank COP-68-1 (WD 10 -68) Res. #4993 NCS (Continued) tive votes. a Outside Sewer Corn- Application filed by Alice Beltrametti for nection an outside sewer connection for a single- Alice G. Beltrametti family dwelling located at 194`0 Ely Road, Res.-44994, CS submi -ted and filed. Director of Public Works displayed a map of the area and noted that the sewer connection request was initiated by a notice from the County Health Officer instruct- ing the applicant to eliminate the existing public health hazard. Following a discussion on the connection details, REsolution #4994 N.C.S. granting the application of Mrs. Alice Beltra- metti to connect one (1) residentai'l outside sewer connection at,premises located at 1949 Ely Road,,was introduced by Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Fish Markets Ordinance #891 N.C.S,. amending Ordinance #662 Ord. #897 NCS N.C.S.. by amending Article 6, SEction 6 -303 (C -H Highway Commercial District) to add fish markets to the list of permitted uses, was intorduced by Councilman Colin,, seconded.by 'Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Automotive Body Shops Ord'inance #898 N.C.S. amending Ordinance #662 Ord: #898 NCS N.C.S. by amending Article 7, Section 7 -401 (M -L Limited Industrial District), to add auto - 'motive body shops to the list of conditional uses, was introduced by Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. White Curb Marking Churches ' Ord. #89`9 'NCS Consent to Common Use Agreement - P.G. &E;. Co.. Res. #499 =5 NCS Ordinance #899 N.C.S. amending the Petaluma City Code of 1958 by amending Chapter 15 Article XII, SEction 1.5.1.2.1, Subparagraph 3A thereof, to provide for white curb marking regulations with regard to churches, was introduced-by Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Councilman Lipman and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution, #499'5'.N;.C.S, authorizing the execu- tion of an agreement for Consent to Common Use of rights =of -way held`by the City of Petaluma and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, was in- troduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and adopted by'7 affirma- tive votes. Sewer Refund r Director of Public Works David Young showed Agreement - a map 'identifying the area 'involved and explained St. James Parish the calculation'of the refund requested by St. James Parish for construction of a sewer main extension. Mr. Art Condiotti, developer of Washington'Manor #1, appeared before the Council and read an agreement executed between St. James Parish and Mr. Chamberlin at the time the line wa constructed indicating that Mr. Chamber- lin would not be compelled to contribute to the construction of the sewer line. It was noted by Mr. C'ondiott that most of the land for mer „ the subdivision was. °purchased' from.Mr. Cfiai er- linaand that the cost of the sewe?°line wa in- cluded in the purchase price of the land.`:`- with the ofSt. James P•arssh, Mr. Con- According agreement diotti claimed that the church is: not contemplat- ing any reimbursement from the subdivision. After discussing the matter, the City Attorney informed Mr. Condiotti that if the church is May 20, 1968 Sewer Refund Agreement - St. James Parish willing, the City would accept a recorded waiver. The.Mayor asked the City Attorney and Mr. Condiotti to work together on the matter. The sewer refund agreement request was postponed until a later date. It was noted.by the City Clerk that all 3 7 X permits for spoils areas have been obtained from the property owners, whereupon Resolution #4996 N.C.S. regarding maintenance dredging of the Petaluma River, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution #4997 N.C.S. accepting carpeting from Cline Furniture, Inc., for the Mayor's Executive Suite,.was introduced by Council- man Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Accept Executive Resolution #4998 N.C.S. accepting Executive Suite - Paul Zell Suite for the Mayor from Paul Zell Designs, Inc., Designs, Inc. was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded Res. #4998 NCS by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Council Meeting In discussing the possibility of setting a Tapes policy for a retention period of Council meeting tapes, the City Manager was asked to check cost factors:, retention periods, etc., with other cities and report thereon at the next Council meeting. Building Permit - At the request of Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. Pacific Growers the Planning Director was asked to check into any restrictions placed on the build- ing permit issued to Pacific Growers. Budget Study The Library budget reviewed with Librarian Edna Bovett present. Upon com- pletion, the Council decided to meet at 4 o'clock p.m. onTuesday, May 21, 1968, to continue study of the budget. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was ad- journed to an executive session at 10:20 a'clock p.m. Mayor Atte t: City Jerk Petaluma River - Maintenance Dredg' i ng Res. #4996 NCS Accept Carpeting - Cline Furniture Co. Res. #4997 NCS willing, the City would accept a recorded waiver. The.Mayor asked the City Attorney and Mr. Condiotti to work together on the matter. The sewer refund agreement request was postponed until a later date. It was noted.by the City Clerk that all 3 7 X permits for spoils areas have been obtained from the property owners, whereupon Resolution #4996 N.C.S. regarding maintenance dredging of the Petaluma River, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution #4997 N.C.S. accepting carpeting from Cline Furniture, Inc., for the Mayor's Executive Suite,.was introduced by Council- man Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Accept Executive Resolution #4998 N.C.S. accepting Executive Suite - Paul Zell Suite for the Mayor from Paul Zell Designs, Inc., Designs, Inc. was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded Res. #4998 NCS by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Council Meeting In discussing the possibility of setting a Tapes policy for a retention period of Council meeting tapes, the City Manager was asked to check cost factors:, retention periods, etc., with other cities and report thereon at the next Council meeting. Building Permit - At the request of Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. Pacific Growers the Planning Director was asked to check into any restrictions placed on the build- ing permit issued to Pacific Growers. Budget Study The Library budget reviewed with Librarian Edna Bovett present. Upon com- pletion, the Council decided to meet at 4 o'clock p.m. onTuesday, May 21, 1968, to continue study of the budget. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was ad- journed to an executive session at 10:20 a'clock p.m. Mayor Atte t: City Jerk