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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/07/1969MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA ' CALIFORNIA . April 7 1969 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 Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. Absent: Councilmen Battaglia and Colin. Invocation The invocation w:as given by the Reverend Kenneth Ohrstrom, First.Baptis.t Church. Mr. Ohrstrom announced that the .California Assoc ation:_o.f— Regular •.Baptist Churches will hold its <Eb_t -ty fi=rst Ann.ual�ineet ng at the First Baptist Church in.Petaluma thisl week. Mayor Putnam stated that a letter extending an ap- propriate greeting will be sent to the Associa- tion. Approval of Minutes The minutes of March 17 and March 18, 1969 were approved as recorded. The minutes of March 20, 19 "69 were approved with the following addition on Page' .3 A .pgl'1 of Councilman Battaglia's . proposal resulted in the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Battaglia, Brainerd, Colin, Joerger and Mayor Putnam. Noes: Councilmen Cavanagh, Jr. and Lipman. Council Invitations Lakeville Highway and Caulfield Lane Sewer Main - Extension Project SS 11 -69 Res. #5183 NCS 8 Inch Water Main Extension, Petaluma Blvd. South - H St. to Mt. View Ave. Pro WD 7 -69 Res. #5184 NCS Those present-In the - audience in response to the„Council',s: invitation to attend tonight's meeting were Mr. Clyde E. Robertson, 607 Prospect Street and Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Dragoo, 11 Haven Drive. .3141 Notice to bidders on the subject project was duly published. Director of Public Works David Young reported that•the following five bids were received for the subject project at the b_id opening on March . ,27 , 1969: Rapp Constr- uction;Company $24 Soiland Company, Inc. 25,629.95 Kirkwood`Bly, Inc: 30,07'2.00 Argonaut Constiructors 30,440.15 McGuire -.and Hester 33,329,.00 Mr. Young recommended that the low bid be ac- cepted,.- whereupon Resolution #5183 N.C.S., award- ing contract, to•Rapp.Construction Company in accordance with the? plans and specifications ent "Lakevi•lle Highway and Caulfield Lane Sewer Main Extension, Project #SS 11 - 6119 " " ",, was introduced:by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Coun•,cilman Joierger, and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees. Notice to 'bidders on the subject. project wa published. Director of Public Works David Young repo rted'tha.t the -following five bids were re- ceived'forthe subject project at the bid opening on April - l ; . 19.69° :' Argonaut Constructors Soiland Company, I "nc. Gene McLaughlin Bid Schedule #1 $3.3,457.50 33,812.50 Bid Schedule #2 T40 `0 °0 36,407.50 36,027.50 April 7, 1969 8 Inch Water- Main Rapp Construction Co. 35,,904 <,.00 39,004.00 Extension; Pet aluma McGiire •arid 'Hester 38`,845 ,4.0 "345.00 Blvd. South - H St. to Mt. View Ave. Mr. Young stated.that the amount of $3' added P;roj..WD 7 -69 in Schedule #2 of the low bid includes con'struc- Res. #5184 NCS tion.of a private water line for hvalheim Machin - (Continued) ery Company, and that they have decided to make the necessary arrangements with the contractor. Mr. Young,r.ecommended Schedule #1 of the low bidder be -accepted, whereupon- Resolution #5184 N . C . S,. , aw,ard,- rig contract to Argonaut Construc= tors in accordance with the : plans and specifi- cations entitled, Inch Water Main Extension, Petaluma Blvd. south - H Street to Mt. "View Avenue, Project WD 7-69" , was introduced .by" Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Lipman,, and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2' absentees. ••�� oo Centrifugal Notice 'to bidders on the subject project was Pump - Water Dept. duly published. Director of Public Works David Res. #5185 NCS Young reported that only one bid was received for the subject pump at the bid opening on April l,, 1969. He recommended acceptance of this bid,•where.upon,Res,olution. #518-5 N.C.S., awarding contract to Bartley Pump Company for purchase of portable; centrifugal pump for the Water Department, as introduced by Councilman Joe.rger;`jseconded/ iuncilman Lipman, and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.. Washington Street: Letter,, .dated March 12, 1969, from H. W. Doan, Bridge Project Commander, U. S. Coast Guard, with U. S. Coast Guard Amendment to Bridge Permit #116'67a auth- orizing construction :of: a fixed bridg.e across th'e'Petaluma River at Washington Street, read and filed. . Enforcement of Copy of letter from Assemblyman Bagley subscribing Safety Orders- to the princ „ple that local building departments' enforce. "Safety Orders” and a copy ,of a reso'lu -- tion from - the Codes Advisory Boar - ,of Sonoma County .opposing said principle, read and filed. Director of Planning 'McGivern noted. that the safety.;or.der regulations are under the'prov nce ;- of the-State Division. of :Industrial Safety. The City Manager was d`ire:cted to p ace this communi- cation in .a current file for Council consider- ation at a :later date.. Predicted Log- Racing Letter dated March 19, 1969, from R.. G. Ellis Association Commodore.,. Predicted =Log Racing Association, that the annual. Petaluma Race will be held on Saturday, October 11 1969, and requesting sponsorship_ fee, read' and filed. A motion, was I made b,. Councilman Cavana , .h Jr., and seconded y g j' by Councilman Lipman, approving $ - 10'0 sponsorship fee for the subject race. Mot -ion carried unan- imous.ly. ; Amount to. be ,paid from the Transient Occupancy tax Fund. P. °G. & E. Company Letter dated March 28, 1969, from C. Bartlett, regarding Washington Jr. Manager,., Petal -uma District Pacific Gas and Street `Bridge Project Electric Company,, with proposed agreement to rearrange e.le >ctric overhead facilities to clear area for. the new Washington Street bridge in the amount of $1,641.38, read and filed. Mr. April 7, 1969 P G..& E. Company Bartlett.'was .present and stated that in order regarding Washington for the bridge project to proceed it is necessary Street Bridge Project to temporarily relocate some .overhead-electrib (Continue d); facilities and requested Council consideration for payment of same:, Director of Public David 'Young pointed out that the utility is occupying the. City's right -of -way and felt the charge Was improper. A motion was made by Councilman Lpman,,and seconded by Councilman Joerger, denying the "claim of Pacific Gas and Electric Company-for $4641.38 as requested. Motion carried unanimously. Regional Water Quality Fetter` from Fred H.' Dierker, Executive Officer" Control Board Regional Water Quality Control Board, with tenta- tive policy're_soluLbn of the Regional Board with respect to waste .dischargers' compliance with cease and de st orders to be considered -at a meeting on April 23', 1969 in the City Hall at Napa," California, and requesting comments, read and filed. City Attorney Robert explained that the proposed policy sets forth certain guide lines for action to refer the matter of violators to the District Attorney. He indicated that the approach` was reasonable. California Roadside Memp, dated'March 11;1969, from the California Council Roadside Council relative to decision making in freeway location and design and requesting an ` expression of ap.proval of the new federal regula- tions issued in January,.read and - filed. Director of Public, Works David Your`g reported on the memo,, pointing ..out that the. Federal Government policy se;t,s up a procedure of public participation in ;_ he,';consideration of highway location and design He noted the request for support. The Director of Public Works and the City Clerk were directed to send a letter ex- pressing the Counc "il"s approval of the new .._. federal regulations with regard to highway location and design-. Sorensen Funeral Letter, dated March 16, 1969,-from Keith Boe Home proposing that the._old Sorensen Funeral Home located`'at­400 Washington Street be 'moved to the civic center or.a park site to be used as a museum and that he has asked Union Oil Company to stop plans on site until something could be done with th(�`home. Director of Planning McGivern informed the Council that a courtesy inspection was made.by the Building Department of the home today to determine the condition. of the for,public occupancy. Council - man'Lipman stated that his wife has also approache union Oil 'Company as part of'an interested group to save' the home. .Mr: McGivern was asked to send a report to the_Counc.l and to Mrs. Lipman on the. results'of the courtesy inspection. The City Cler was directed to send a letter to Mr. Boe of the Council's consideration of his proposal. Naval Reserve Invitation " dated March 25, 1969, from Commanding. Training Facility Officer, Naval Reserve Surface Division, 12 -7 (S) to attend the .annual,nspection of the Petaluma Naval Unit on April 22, 1969, at 7 o'clock read and'filed.' Mayor Putnam asked'the City Clerk to remind the Council at a later date of the inspection,and when responding to the in- vitation, note that representation from the Counci will be present. 1 4 April 7, 1969 East Petaluma Letter;, .,aated M arch 20,,, 19?69,, from M.... S, Wateks,. Civic Association President, East Petaluma Civic A&5o,0iatIon__` , - re- rqgdrding Council qUestirig' ten , copies -- of the Council minutes, read Minutes and 'filed..' In discussing the matter, City Manager Robert -..'M "' - "S - U' gge ste eyer d that one copy of the minutes be made available to the Association because time and 'cost involved could be prohibitive if requests were. received fr.om. other organi zations. It was the C. agreed lziy Council that the City Cle'rk direct a letter to_­Mr.' informing him of the:one copy limitation and,enclos a copy of the minutes of tonigISt East Petaluma Civic Lettbt', da''te'd, Ma_rc' 1969, from 'M.. S. Waters, Association regarding President of'Eas' Petaluma Civic Association A l urging Petaluma the City Council andCity Planning Comm'i szieft-to Airport take adequate 'steps to, preserve the usefulness 'of . the S ;ky Ranch, Airport,by limiting future bu'ilding'which could restrict flight operations, read a nd "City Manager Robert Meyer pointed out - tliat 'a way ay bf,- j saving the airport is, being' studied and 'that - the FAA has' been contacted for a, ' - , of , the site *.' - He added that location of a municipal If _keep -go urse�- �ad,j ddent to the airport to he 1p the runways and !approaches clear.has been."consIdered , a lso. -The City Clerk was 'asked to direct a letter to �Mr. Waters 'of., the . Council 1 8 concern of the - airport - -and that, means. of preservation 're b eing e.ing Ottdlked. East Pet Civic Letter" dated Apri 3 19,69, from Jack Phillips, - Association regarding Vice President, East 'Petaluma -Civic Association - Pedestrian Overcro5si .that-, it- is. "their desire that the wording of the Highway 10:1 proposed bond issue de'aling with the pedestrian , 11.2 r ov ercro . s inq of :Highway ng. , ' -, 10.1 provide�an T separate from the''Washington Street overcrOs,sing read,'and. file'd. City, Attorney Robert pointed out that'the Bond Counse,l.will probably- word a b.6nd mbasU-fe' not be precise as to its location, type oI'construction, etc-., but will be designed -to gpp,er�41-ly' provide for a freeway pedestrian overcroas project.' The City Clerk was d irected to respond` 'to the:'.., letter. S.couts - in_.- Government Letter, dated 'March 19, 196'9, from David A.. Day Rice, :Diiistrict S&ou't Exe cutive , Sonorrfa Mendocino Area Council Boy Scouts of America thanking the C u -1 ncil,',f or i7 .ts cooperation and enthusiasm in holding - .`the. �S:couts­in-Government` Day last February, read - : a file'd.- Co mmunity Involvement Lettex, dated April 1, 1969., from Mrs. John E. C6rthittee of Petaluma Welch Community Involvement Committee Women's Club of the Petal - a, Wom'en"s Club, iftforming the Council of It Cit­y­beautification program and that they have made arrangements to dedicate.four benches, three planters and shrub.s to be - placed - on the ."'Golden. (�oncourse� near '-Kefttucky S.tree,t read and filed'. Maydt Putnam commended the :Committee for its community interest and directed the City Clerk to respond. with ';a letter of thanks and wp ' ciatio . ,pre n.1 Mayor _ Putnam pointed but the importance of coordin- atEng program with, Director of •P'arks, and Recreation Shol.lenberger in order to establish Unity of the Golden Concourse design. .. 15 April 7, 1969 1 1 1 Claims and Bills Resolution #5186. N'.C:.S;. approving claims and bills Res. 45186 NCS Nos . 2.941 to_ 30.06 - inclusive and Nos.. 23.66 to 2380 inclusive; was.. introduced by Councilman B'raine,rd,. seconded by Councilman Joerger, and adopted by. the following vote: Ayes:' Councilmen Brainerd, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. Noes: Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.. Absent: Councilmen Battaglia and Colin. Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. stated that he is not in favor of Claim No. 2973 for payment o`f $50,000 to Pa cific Growers.for the loss of navigational `;rights 4mh-_ the; :Petaluma River due to the construct o of'a fxed bridge at Washington Street. McNe ar Park Redwood'Empire Division - League' of California Cities. Quarterly Meeting San Rafael Employees' Group Health -Insurance Standard oil Company Sigh - Petaluma Blvd: North Readerbo;ards - Petaluina`Entrance Signs Library Merger Washington Creek Project" -Zone 2A. Flood Control Committee City Manager Robert Meyer read a letter from the Petaluma Toys Club complimenting the Parks Department for the work in. rehabilitating the facilities at McNo ar Park, City Manager Robert Meyer reminded the Council 'members.to notify -immediately whether or not they plan to attend the subject meeting on April 19,' 1969.the desired tour to be taken. City - `Manager Robert Meyer referred to a letter re.ceive,d from Mr. Dave Nichols of the Sonoma County. Administrator."s office relative to the City'.s interest -in joining the County -City Employees' Group.H'ea'lth Insurance plan._ Mayor Putnam'appoinaed Councilmen Brainerd and Cavanagh, Jr. -as . a; committee to: meet with representatives of.the employees to explore 'the pos,sibility - of participating` i-,'the proposal and to report back tc the Council thereon In answer.to.City Manager Robert - Meyer's inquiry, the Council generally ;agreed to allow Standard oil Company to ask-the Planning Commission for permission to relocate its'-sign on Petaluma Blvd. North,•north - the Denman Interchange, in the City's right- of- way�at the deadend of Denman Road on a $1'25. lease, basis. Cbuncilman'Lipman reported that the Chamber - s readerboard committee met with the Council committee last week when it-was generally agreed . td a "pay as you go basis" for partici- pation in the - readerboard signs and that a six - month schedule of events is now being planned. He added that a brief rogress report was made at-the Chamber of Commerce Board of D'irector' meeting_today and-that the Council will be kept .informed on-the-matter. Councilman_Cavanagh,._Jr.. gave a progress report of the • status. o.f the. Library merger and that the Board of Library Trustees will explore the latest proposal a t.its..meeting tomorrow night. p Councilman Joerger -re,ported on the progress of the;Sonoma County-- Tlood_ Control Washington Creek .Project. ; $ ',3.6, was budgeted this year for a portion. of the improvements but one property ow ner. h -as :ref:usedI to dedicate land for the, right - .of` -way .requ ' will begin soon (not to :include the proprty not dedicated) and improve- ments to the Creek. wial be done this s- ummer' as far'as funds will allow. Another $50,00'0 has been requested in next year's budget to complete the project and Councilman Joerger informed the Council that there is a possibility that these ' 21 6 April 7, 1969 Washington Creek funds could be diverted to another .flood control Project- 2A project in the Petaluma area. In line with Flood Control his suggestion, Mayor Putnam asked- the City Comm tt °ee Clerk to send a letter to Mr. .'Herbert Bundesen, (Continued) Chairman the Zone 2A, Flood Control Committee," `with'- a copy to the• Board of SupervTs,ors restating the Courcil' position that funds be allocated to" complete the Washington Creek project. Chamber of Commerce Councilman - Lipman reported on the highlights: of Board of' Directors' the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors' Meeting Mee'tin'g held this afternoon noting that new officials were elected. He reminded the, Council :of the annual { Chamlber'� dinner. at th;e Veteran' 's Memorial" on S °aturday, April 12, 19'69. Cambridge Square Planning Commission Resolution #10 -69, approving tentative map of Cambridge Square ('located , east side of_ South McDowell Blvd.. adjacent to Casa Grande Manor)• ,- 'submitted and f °iled. Director of 'Planning McGivern presented a map designating the location of the subdivision. Casa Grande Manor' #1 Planning Commi Resolution #12-69 approving Res. #5187 NCS final map of Cas.;a Grande Manor, Uni .fl (located east side of - South McDowell Blvd., adjacent. to Cambridge, Square:) submitted and filed.. Report, dated March 21., 19:69, from Director, of Public Works*David Young recommending approval of final map o:f the s:ubject -subd' vision and listing certain conditions,, read and filed. Director of .Planning McGivern showed. a, map: o:f the area designating the y location* of the 'subdivision, whereupon Resolution #5187 C.-S. approving final map of Cas °a Grande Manor,, Unit` #1., 'was introduced by Councilman Joerger seconded - "by Co'unc,lman• Brainerd;, and adopted by the following `vote : Ayes: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Joerge- a_nd.;Mayor Putnam. Noes': Councilman Lipman. Absent: Councilmen Battaglia and Colin:. Councilman Lipman-state d that he is urging the ' Planning Commission to ake a long overdue .look at the development pattern that is taking place in. Petaluma Wand `'aiso lake. a realistic look at 'the strain that' is going to be put on some of the schools, roads and other facilities iri the City. Board of Buil. ing Letter recommending adoption of 1967 Uniform Build- Review "" "" ing Codes Was postponed to the April 2.1, 1969 Council meeting f'or- action,.: South McDowehl Blvd.. Plans an,d specifications for the subject project and ;East Washington I t: -. submitted .and filed. Director of Public Works Street Widening (.East David Young presented the plans for Council review. Washington to McNeil hn discuas,sing the project, Mr.. Young pointed out Ave.) that the' State Division of Highwaypl is sharing Project GT 2 -.69 in the construction cost for improvements in Res. 451.88 NCS� the Freeway right-'of -way. He added that most of the work , wi1•l be compll during' the - summer school vacation months, Whereupon Resolution approving- plans and specifications ® entiaaed "South McDowell Blvd, and East .'Washington Street, = Street Widening (East - Washington to.'Mc- Nei -1 ,Ave Pro: "GT 2-69"' and, authorizing the City Clerk tb advertise -for bids for the work, was introduced by. Co•uricilman .Brainerd,, seconded .by •Counycilinan Joerger,, and adopted by .5 affirmat votes, 2 absentees. 2 11 , 7 April 7, 1969 Wastewater Collection Memo:, dated. April- 7,, 196`9, from Director of Facilities - Project Pub c Works Da, id Young wi °th letter from Unit , #J, COP: 3 -67 Yodeor and •As,sociates, recommending that the Res. #:5189_ NCS s•ubj,ect proje,c;t be accepted and Notice of Comple- ti.on.be filed, and that Mr. Young concurs with the recommendation,, read and filed. Resolution #5189 N.C.S. accepting completion of the subject _ project was introduced by Councilman Joerger, - seconded, by Councilman Lipman, and adopted 'by 5 affirmative Votes,.2 absentees. Charter, Amendment City Attorney - Robert referred to his memo, da ed regarding Salaries. - for Miarch 28, 1969; offering possibilities to be Mayor and Council considered for­a proposed charter amendment regarding. sala - -ries for 'Mayor and, Council. He _ poin•ted'out that a decision is needed to prepare the ,necessary' legislation for the April 21, 19 Council meeting B'e.cause a number of questions were raised -, it was decided to consider the matter at a study session -.• City Manager Robert Meyer was asked to arrange a study session as soon. as possible when all members of the Council can be- present. Ame,ndme to Sub- Following a brief discussion, it was decided to division Ordinance- estab,:lish a .$7'0 checking fee per lot, which amount Ord. #933 NCS was directed to be-inserted on.page 1 of the ssub &ct ,propos.ed ordinance. Director of Public Works.David Young stEted that the $70 per lot fee ` will include• construction inspection and materials testing, which costs are currently being charged _ -� to the• subdivider_ on "an hourly basis. Ordinance #933 N.C.S., amending Chapter 22, Article II of the . Petaluma• City Code of 1958, by amending Sections 2.2.11- and- 22.:22 to establish the number of copies of maps, the statements to accompany the- maps the fees to be paid upon the filing of tentative and final maps of a subdivision, was, introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded - by Councilman Lipman, and ordered published by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentee. Fees - Construction. Nr.,C_arl, Executive of Associated Home _ of Dwelling Unit's' Builddfs, addressed the Council and spoke in Ord. #932 NCS favor of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Charles Hug, 1341 Glenwood Drive, was present and suggested that the fees be based on a per- centage of fair market value of the land. City 'Manager Robert Meyer stated that'the sugge;st'ion could 'be considered. as an alternative as -- conditions change, whereupon Ordinance #932 N.C.S. amending the Petaluma City Code of 1958, - Chapter' 7 thereof by adding t Chapter 7 Sections 7.1 through 7..5 to provide for the payment of fees in connection with the construction'of - dwelling units, the deposit of such funds in the.. Park Development Fund.and,the use•of such fees for ;public parks and recreational purposes,. was introduced by Councilman seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and adopted by 5 affirma- tive votes, 2 absentee. Abandonment of City Danager ,Robert 'Meyer noted- that the streets"' Streets - Newtown included in the proposed abandonment are located Res. #5190 NCS in the old Newtown Subdivision, and c Ie'ar� titles'. s are necessary for a new proposed subdivision, whereupon Resolution #5190 N.C.S., of ,intention to abandon and close to public use that certain easement for street purposes, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees. April 7, 1969 Washington Street Underground Utility. District #1 Res. #5191 NCS Policy —Neighbor- hood .hood Park Design Criteria Res: 5192• NCS Lakeville Highway- Caulfield Lane Sewer Zone #'1 Re . 15193 NCS 43 0-00 P. G. :& E, co: Franchise 'Payment Adjournment- Resolution' #5191 N..C.S'. amend :ng' Resolution #5000 N : C .:S ., to create additional' exceptions to the Washington Street Underground U:tility was iritr'od "ucdd. by Councilman Lipman, - seconded_ by Co.unci n .ima 'Brainerd,, and adopted by 5 affirmative vote's , 2 _absentees. With the consent of introducing Councilman Joerger, and 'seconding Councilman Lipman, the words' "of 10 acres''' 'were dfr.e'cted to be added after "minimum .. State requiremenit in the second. to Tasa . line on- Page 2 of the 'proposed res:o`lution; whe- reup.on Resoluti,ori 45192 N:C;.S. of policy establishing neighb`o`r`hood. park design criteria- and' 'develop - ment olic p y imp,l'emeriting Ordinance.. # 9 32 N. C. S. was'rntrodueed "`by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Counci.lmari Lipman, and.adopted by 5 affirmative votes ; ` 2 ('absentee's'." Lakeville' Highway: and Caulfield Lane Sewer Main Exten'si.on, Sewer Benefit Connection Fee Formula and liiagram, 'd "ated March 28, 1969, prepared by Di- rector.of Public Work's David A. Young, submitted ah- defiled. Resolution 45193 N.C.S. establishing a, "Sewer 1 Zdne , to be known as the Lakeville Highway - C'aulf'ield Lane Sewer Zone #1 pursuant to the . authorty'of Chapter 19 of the Petaluma City Code of 195`8,'was ntroduce;d by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Co'un'cilman Joe "rger,, - and adopted by 5 affirmative votes , 2 ' absentees . Mr. Clifford B'artletf ,, Jr.., Manager, Petaluma Di tri °c.t Pacific Gas and Electric Company, pre- sented the annual gas and electric franchise payment to th'e> Couincil There be n4 no furtFier business to, come before the'—Co—'until, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 o'clock p.m', to an executive session. Mayor . - .