HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/16/1968MINUTES OF MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
September 16, 1968.
Council,.Meeting
Regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Petaluma called to order by Mayor
Putnam at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Attendance
Present: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr.,
Colin, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor
Putnam.
Absent: Councilman Battaglia.
Invocation
The invocation.was given by Reverend Julius
Carriker, First Church of God.
Approval of Minutes
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., requested that
the second sentence under "City Council Civic
Committee" on Page 4-of the September 3,
1968,*minutes be clarified as follows:
"A tentative agreement has been reached by
the Council Committee to locate the County
facility at the Civic Center and Councilman
Cavanagh, Jr., recommended that a formal
resolution of the City Council be made in
regard to•the location.before presenting
the matter to the Board of Supervisors of
Sonoma County." The minutes of September
3, 1968,were then approved as clarified.
The minutes of September 9, 1968, were
approved as recorded. .
Fire.Hose
Report, •dated September 9, 1968, from Fire
Res. #5081 NCS
Chief R. A. Benton, on bid opening September
5, 1968:, for the purbhase of 2000 feet of
2 -h" fire hose. and-recommending that the
low bid submitted,by American Rubber
Company be accepted, read and filed. Res -
olution #5081 N.C.S. awarding contract for
the purchase of Fire Hose for the Fire
Department as.recommended, was introduced
by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Council -
man Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 6 affirma-
tive votes, 1 absentee.
Callifornia National
Captain Collinsworth Unit Commander of
Guard
the 256th Eng. Company.in'Petaluma, appeared
before the Council to express appreciation
for the City's cooperation in last April's
riot.and traffic control training exercises
he -ld jointly by the National Guard and the
City's Police and Fire Departments. He in-
,troduced Bernard A.-Nurre, Brigadier General,
49th-Infantry Brigade; who presented a Cer-
tificate of Merit on behalf of Glenn C.
Ames, Major General, awarded to the City
of Petaluma in appreciation of patriotic
cooperation in support.of.the California
National Guard. Mayor Putnam accepted the
award with honor and recognized Lt. Linn,
Sgt. Rasmussen and Mrs. Nurre who accompanied
Capt. Collinsworth and Brigadier General
Nurre.
Council.Invitations Mr. and Mrs. Mervin S. Waters and son, 1332
Glenwood Dr., were present in response to the
Councill' - - invitation to attend tonight's
meeting
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Rancho Cotate
Mayor Putnam welcomed the students present in
High School
the audience from the American Institute Class
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of Rancho Cotate High-School.
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Petition re
Petition, dated September 6,, -1968, and signed
Madison Street
by 16 -0 residents in the Madison Street sewer
Sewer
construction area, requesting early completion
of the sewe projec:t'on Madison Street, praying
for'r.:eco_gnition of existing hazard to students
of 'McKinley Elementary School, pleaing for
strict observance of safety regulations for the
duration of the sewer project, and demanding an
end to the communal use of the sidewalk for both
pedestrian and vehicular traffic,. submitted by
Ronald E. Butler, 58 Burlington D"IVe, on behalf
of the pe ti toner• s , read and filed. Mayor
Putnam noted that the subject matter was brought
before the Council at last week's study session
and now being officially filed.
Director of Public WorksDavid Young reported
that Mr. William Peck ;General Superintendent of
the contractor McGuire and Hester, was contacted
in regard to 'the petition and asked not to divert
the tra fic on the pedestrian sidewalk. He in-
- dicated that the project is pursuing as rapidly
as possible. Mr. William Peck, was present and
stated that the work is expected to be complete
'within two weeks;
The following petitioners were present and
addressed the Council.:
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Butler,. 58 Burlington Dr.,
Mrs. Betty J'. Schultz, 42 Huntington Way,
Mrs. Janet "-Byrd, 61 Huntington Way, . and
Mrs. Aleda Mazoue, 62 Burlington Drive,`President
of the McKinley :School P.T.A., who stated that
a're'search was made °revealing 221 students
crossed over the Washington Street Bridge two
to four times - a day.
Mr.. Butler, spokesman for the petitioners,
displayed a vicinity map and pointed out that
Madison Street provides the only access to the
2'00 home area and the route for children to
walk to.school.. He .made several suggestions with
regard to future construction work near schools.
Mr. Butler alleged that the Director of Public
Works was derelict in.his duties by showing lack
of in the type of contract written for'
the project, that the'Department of Public Works
was derelict,in "its duties as to improper super-
vision of • the contractor, and that the Chief of
Police was derelict in his:dutes for failure to
enforce existing laws of the violations. He then
outlined the act -ion desired to be taken by the
Council Instruct the' City Engineer to consider
Special situations in writing future contracts
and in his capacity a's head'of the Department of
Public Works to; perform his duties relevant to
supervision of the contractor, as well as instruct #
the Chief of Police to enforce existing traffic
regulations. He concluded by asking the Council
to pledge that the existing situation will not be
repeated.
After hearing the allegations and at the request
of the Mayor, the City Attorney explained the
position of the Council in such a situation. In-
defense of the staff, Mayor Putnam stated that
she did not believe the Director of Public Work's
and the Chief of Police have been derelict in their
duties but have done all that was possible.
September 16, 1968
Petition re Madison In discussing protection for the school
Street Sewer children, Police Chief Higgins stated that
(Continued) a police officer has been on duty periodically
beginning at 9 a.m. during the past week,
and after being informed that some children
attend 8:30 classes, he was asked to extend
police services for these children. Also,
Councilman Colin requested the contractor
to cooperate with the Police Department by
prbviding a flagman for supervising the
heavy equipment,.
Upon conclusion of the discussion, Mayor
Putnam assured the group that the Council
shared in the concern of those involved
in the problem and also assured them that
everyone is, trying to do the best possible
under the circumstances. She indicated to
Mr. But`ler.that the suggestions made and
the material: - .,furnished will be carefully
reviewed and explored.
Chamber of Commerce Letter, dated September 12, 1968, from Ned
re Kentucky 'Street Davis, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,
Lighting
that the Chamber•Directors and Retail
Merchants Committee inquired about one
year ago to increasing the volume of light
from street lamps on Kentucky Street and
possibly other areas lacking in light
sufficiency in 'central Petaluma, read and
filed. Following a brief discussion, the
City Manager was"dir'ected to obtain the
costs involved for the requested increase
and prepare analyzation of street
lighting priorities for a report to the
Council thereon.
League of California
Letter, dated September 11, 1968, from
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Cities re Annual
Howard Gardner', Associate Director, League
Conference
of California Cities, requesting the desig-
nation of a voting representative and
alternate voting representative in order
to expedite and make more efficient the
business session at the Annual League Con-
ference in Los Angeles on October 13 -16,
1968, read and filed. Mayor Putnam was
selected as voting representative and Vice -
mayor Colin as Alternate voting representa-
tive.
Boat Launching
U. S. Army Engineer District, Corps of
Ramp Facility
Engineers, Public Notice No. 69 -12, dated
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September 12, 1968, 1 that the City of Peta-
luma has applied for a Department of Army
permit to perform dredging and to con -
struct a launching ramp facility in the
Petaluma River and that objections may be
forwarded,to the Corps within thirty days
of the notice, read and filed.
Dredging -
At the request of Councilman Colin, the
Petaluma River
City - Manager was asked to commence negotia-
tions with Congressman Clausen in an effort
to have the Federal Government take care
of the costs involved in spoilage areas.
Claims and Bills Resolution #5082 N.C.S. approving claims
Res.' #5082 N .'C.S. and bills Nos. -1717 to 1805 inclusive and
Nos. 2029:jto 2056 inclusive, was introduced
by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Council-
man Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 6 affirma-
tive votes, 1 absentee.
All
September 16, 1968
a S-O
Annual Report
Building Department
Codes
wmming Pool, Complex
Vending Machine
California Marine Parks
and Harbors:Assn.
Chamber of Commerce
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,�-L"ucchesi Park
Bay Area Regional
Organization
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Pre:zoni_ng -
Crinella Annexation
Ord. #912 NCS
(First Reading)
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Petaluma Public Library Annual Report for
1967 -68 submitted and filed.
The Council delegated the Board of Appeals
to. review for updating the Building Code
and the Mechanical Code for recommendation
to the Council.
City Robert Meyer reported that a
cheek in the amount of $5:8.79 was received
from the Coca -Cola Bottling Company which
represents the'first,receipts from the
refreshment stand after making the final
payment on the machine.
Councilman Colin reported on the subject
Assoc ation'meet ng which he and Councilman
Cavanagh., Jr., attended last Friday. He
stated a,comment was made at the meeting
that dredging of the Petaluma River should
commence around.October lst. To comply
with a request.'made by the President of
the, Association for a status report -of the
Petaluma River concerning the proposed marina,
the proposed boat launching ramp and the
dredging project, Councilman Colin Colin. stated
the City Mana.g.er will formulate the necessary
information so that he can submit thei report
at the next Association meeting.
Councilman Lipman reported -on the highlights
of - the of Commerce -Board of 'Directors'
meeting4;he today.
Councilman Joerger requested the Council
attend the special study-r;session'of the Recrea-
tion., Music and Parks Commission on Tue sday,
September IT, 196'8, to discussr and review the
site, - development p,-lan of Lucchesi Park sub
miffed by landscape architect Sidney Lewin.
Mayor*Putnam and Planning Director McGivern'
reported on the Bay Area Regional Organization
Conference held in Berkeley on Saturday,
September '14, 1968, and conducted by the Uni-
versity of California and the Joint Legisla
tive Committee. Following .a brief review of
the workshops attended, both Mayor Putnam
and Mr. McGivern stated that written reports.
will be submitted on the Conference...
Planning Commission Resolution #Z10 -68
#3 recommending the adoption of proposed amend-
ment to Zoning Ordinance #662 N.C.S. by
reclassifying the area within the proposed
Crinella Annexation #3 to R -1 -6000 zone to
become effective upon annexation to the City
of Petaluma,, read and filed,. The Planning
Director- reviewed the prezoning application
and showed a map of the area, whereupon.
Ordinance #9- 12. N.C,.,S. prezoning the area
within the proposed Crinella Annexation #3
to R-1-60.00 zone, was introduced by Council-
man Br-.'ainerd; seconded by Councilman Lipman,
and ordered - posted by 5 affirmative, 1 negative
and l_,absentee votes. Councilman Lipman voted
"no and stated that he thought it was time.
for the Recreation Commission and the Council
to take a good look at the large plain and
start thinking about preserving an open
,space and further suggesting that the County
be urged to purchase land for future develop-
ment of a wooded area. At the request of
3.
at 7:30 p.m. *Councilman Cavanagh.,Jr.,voted "no:
Appeal - Copy of letter, dated August 8, 1968, 9
W. J.-Petersen re addressed to Mr. J. W. Combs from
J. W. Combs Parcel Map Assistant City Engineer H. E. Woods
stating that'the "subdivision tentative
map is approved subject to four condi-
tiohs, read and filed. Copy of letter,
'dated September 8, 1968, from Director.
of Public Works David Young to the
Petaluma Planning Commission clarifying
that the Director of Public Works did
not disapprove the J. W. Combs' proposed
minor subdivision but approved it subject
to-four conditions, read and filed.
Copy of..report, dated September 5, 1968,
from Planning-Director McGivern to
Director of Public Works David Young
that the P,la,nning.Commission on Septem-
ber 4th upheld the appeal filed by W. J.
Petersen relative to Item 2 and 3 as
stated in letter dated August 8, 1968,
addressed to James, W. Combs from the
Director "of Public Works, read and
filed.
Planning director McGivern displayed a
sketch of the parcel located on Cherry
Street and explained that the owner,
W. J. Petersen, objected to Condition #2
and #3 - that a 10 foot strip be deeded
to the City along the entire frontage
of Parcel 1 and 2 for future widening
of the street and that the new property
line radius at the angle point in Cherry
Street be 100 feet in length. Mr. Mc-
Givern.further explained that he believed
there was a misunderstanding on the motion
of the Planning Commission. He understood
that the applicant actually did not oppose
the 10 foot-strip. dedication but was con -
corned about the 100 foot radius require-
ment.
September 16, 1968
Prezoning -
Councilman Lipman, the City Manager
Crrnella Annexation #3
was asked to arrange a study session
Ord.-4912 NCS
for the purpose of exploring the matter
(First Reading)
in depth.
(Continued)
Precise Plan Lines -
Planning Commission Resolution #18 -68 of
Magnolia Avenue and
findings,, report and recommendation
Liberty Street
relative to proposal to establish pre -
Res. #5083 NCS
cise plan lines for portions of Magnolia
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Avenue and Liberty Street, read and filed.
Resolution 45083 N.C.S. of intention
designating.precise plan lines proposed
to be';establ she.d and giving notice of
the,time and place for the presenting
..of objections' thereto, was introduced
by Councilman Colin, seconded by
Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 4 affirmativE
1 neg;ataiuey,, 1- Abstention and 1 absentee
votes.* Councilman Joerger abstained and
stated that he owns property on Magnolia
.Avenue. It was noted that the hearing
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date is scheduled for October 7, 1968,
at 7:30 p.m. *Councilman Cavanagh.,Jr.,voted "no:
Appeal - Copy of letter, dated August 8, 1968, 9
W. J.-Petersen re addressed to Mr. J. W. Combs from
J. W. Combs Parcel Map Assistant City Engineer H. E. Woods
stating that'the "subdivision tentative
map is approved subject to four condi-
tiohs, read and filed. Copy of letter,
'dated September 8, 1968, from Director.
of Public Works David Young to the
Petaluma Planning Commission clarifying
that the Director of Public Works did
not disapprove the J. W. Combs' proposed
minor subdivision but approved it subject
to-four conditions, read and filed.
Copy of..report, dated September 5, 1968,
from Planning-Director McGivern to
Director of Public Works David Young
that the P,la,nning.Commission on Septem-
ber 4th upheld the appeal filed by W. J.
Petersen relative to Item 2 and 3 as
stated in letter dated August 8, 1968,
addressed to James, W. Combs from the
Director "of Public Works, read and
filed.
Planning director McGivern displayed a
sketch of the parcel located on Cherry
Street and explained that the owner,
W. J. Petersen, objected to Condition #2
and #3 - that a 10 foot strip be deeded
to the City along the entire frontage
of Parcel 1 and 2 for future widening
of the street and that the new property
line radius at the angle point in Cherry
Street be 100 feet in length. Mr. Mc-
Givern.further explained that he believed
there was a misunderstanding on the motion
of the Planning Commission. He understood
that the applicant actually did not oppose
the 10 foot-strip. dedication but was con -
corned about the 100 foot radius require-
ment.
q eptember 16, 1968
Appeal --;--`.
Mr. and Mrs. Combs appeared before the
W. J. Petersen re
Council to discuss the appeal and confirmed
J. W. Combs , Parcel . Map
that the owner was willing. to deed the 1,0
(Continued,
foot strip but felt that the 100'foot radius
requir I effient was "abusive". City Manager nager Robert
Meyer pointed out the economical advantage
for the owner's benefit to dedicate the 100
foot radius at this time rather than when an
assessment district is formed in the area.
Cound ilman Joerger suggested that.Mr..Peter-
s'en be Contacted to thoroughly explain the
situation'to him, ' in an attempt to resolve the
matter, whereupon a motion was made by Coun-
cilman Lipman, and seconded by Councilman
Joerijer, to..tabl.e the appeal to the next
meeting. - Motion carried unanimously.. The
Mayor stated that some thought will be given
to thesproc6dure to be followed and indicated
that possibly several Council members or a
staff member will-meet with Mr..1'Petersen to
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discuss t46 11 m with him as suggested by
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Councilman joek4er.
Washington Manor
Report,, dated1geptember 16, 1968, from Director
Subdivision #1
of Public Works sl David Young that the subdivider
Completion
of the subdivision has co mple
Res. #5084 NCS
struction of the public improvements and
recommending acceptance subject,to:certain
.provisions., read And filed. Rosoluti.6ni508,4
N.C.S. accepting completion of work required
in Washington.Manor Subdivision #1, was in-
troduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by
Councilman Joerger, and adopted by 6 affirma-
tive votes, 1 absentee.
Crime Check Program
Cop y of memo, dated September 16 1968,
from Chief of Police Larry D. Higgins to
the City Manager submitting a list of items
as presented to the City Council at its
- study session last week, read and filed. It
was noted that the list included items,re-
qpe,sted by Councilman Lipman. Chief Higgins
appeared before the Council and stated-that
the program is designed to educate the pub-
lic and to solicit the assistance of citi-
zens'in._'reporting crimes. He indicated:
that additional personnel will eventually
be required red to properly implement the three-
year program. After a brief di's ours loni,".' a
motion was made by Councilman Colin, and
seconded"by Councilman Brainerd, that thbt
Crime Check Program 'be acquired as :specified
by Chief Higgins. Motion carried unanimously.
.It was noted by the City Manager that the
cost of the progtam would paid out of the
General Reserve, Contingency Fund.
Firing Range
Police Of ficers ficers Leo Hutchison and Vilho
Lafferty Ranch
Ahola of the Petaluma Police-Association
addressed, the Council and requested the use
of approximately .four to five acres of the
Water Department property known as the
"Lafferty Ranch" for a firing.range,, adding
that the pre,sent site on "D" Street -E I x I tension
is undesirable, because;. Of being regularly
vandalized, and littered Sketbhb°ssof the
proposed range to be built by the Association
members were presented to the Council for
review. Officer Hutchison started that the
leasee of the Ranch.has been contacted and
is agreeable with the proposal and that the
Water Commission approved the request.
A motion was made by Councilman,.Lipman,
and seconded by Councilman Cavanagh ., Jr.
approving; the use of a.portion of the
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Agenda A motion was made by Councilman Joerger,
and seconded by Councilman Lipman, to add
the matter of setting a fee for prezoning
to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Pre zoning Applica- Resolution #5088 N.C.S. establishing fee
tion Fee for application for prezoning, was intro-
Res. #5088 NCS duced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by
Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 6 affirma-
tive votes, 1 absentee.
Agenda A motion was made by Councilman Joerger,
and seconded by Councilman Lipman, to add
the matter regarding Air West, Inc., to the
agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
September 16, 1968
Firing Range -
Lafferty Ranch for a firing range. Motion
Lafferty Ranch
carr,ied,unanimously.
(Continued)
Rezoning - South
Ordinance #910 N.C.S. amending the Zoning
McDowell Blvd. Area
Ordinance #662 N.C.S. by rezoning a portion
Ord, #910 NCS
of Assessor's Parcel #5- 030 -11 (located on
(Second Reading)
the west side of South McDowell Boulevard)
from Agricultural zone to an R -1 -6,000
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zone, was introduced' by Councilman Lipman,
seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and
adopted by 5 affirmative, 1 negative and
1 absentee votes. Councilman Lipman
voted "no" and stated that such rezoning
is compound "ing.the problem of using the
land for subdivisions and not providing
enough park area.
Political Signs -
Ordinance #911 N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma
Ord. #911 NCS
amending the Petaluma City Code of 1958 by
(Second Reading)
adding to Chapter 3 thereof, Article III,
Section 3.24, to provide for political
signs, was introduced by Councilman
Battaglia, seconded�by Councilman Colin,
and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
: >Police Cars
Specifications for four new 1969 model cars
Res. 45085 NCS
for the Police Department submitted and
filed. Resolution #50'85 N.C.S. authorizing
purchase of four new police cars, was
introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.,
seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and
adopted by 6.affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
County Facility -
Resolution #5086 N.C.S. urging that the
Civic Center
construction of any County administrative
Res. #508.6 NCS
building in the City of Petaluma be located
'in the immediate area of the Petaluma Civic
Center, was introduced by Councilman
Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by Councilman
Joerg and adopted by 6 affirmative votes,
1 absentee: . ;��
Liquid Chlorine
Specifications for Liquid Chlorine submitted
Res. #5087 NCS
and filed. Resolution #5087 N.C.S. authorizing
the purchase of Liquid Chlorine for the City
Of Petaluma, was introduced by Councilman
Cavanagh, -Jr., seconded by Councilman
Brainerd, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes,
1 absentee.
Agenda A motion was made by Councilman Joerger,
and seconded by Councilman Lipman, to add
the matter of setting a fee for prezoning
to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Pre zoning Applica- Resolution #5088 N.C.S. establishing fee
tion Fee for application for prezoning, was intro-
Res. #5088 NCS duced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by
Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 6 affirma-
tive votes, 1 absentee.
Agenda A motion was made by Councilman Joerger,
and seconded by Councilman Lipman, to add
the matter regarding Air West, Inc., to the
agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
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Air West, Inc. Councilman Lipman stated that Air hest,, Inc.,
Res. #50+89 NCS has terminated its air services between Santa
Rosa and the northern cities of Eureka.and
Crescent City and recommended the Council
pass'a similar resolution as adopted. by the
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, whereupon
Resolution. #5089 N.C.S. expressing concern
with _regard to summary_ termination by Air
West, Incorp.orated,_of.a'ir transportation
se'rvice's..between Santa Rosa and the northern
California.cities.of Eureka and Crescent
City and urging resumption of such ervices,
was introduced by.C,ouncilman Joerger, seconded
by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 6 af-
firmative votes, 1 absentee.
Executive Session The ,meeting was adjourned to an executive
session at 11,;00 o'clock p.m. to consider
commission appointments. The meeting was
resumed at 11:25 o' clock p.m.
Planning Commission Resolution #5090 N'.C.S. appointing Paul
Appointment - Stanley to the City Planning Commission to
Paul Stanley serve the unexpired term of Lawrence
Res. #5090 NCS Fostmeier who resigned,, was introduced, by
Councilman - Colin, seconded by Councilman
Joerger, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes,
1 absentee.
Adjournment There being no further.business to come
before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 11;30 .o'clock p.m.
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