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OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
March 9, 1970
Council Meeting Adjourned 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 Battaglia, Brainerd,
Cavanagh, Jr., Joerger, Mattei,
and Mayor Putnam.
National Congress Mayor Putnam reported on the National Con -
on Beautification gress on .Beautification which she attended
in Washington D. C., February 22 -24, 1970.
On the basis of information received from
a call to Washington,, the Mayor stated that
it was determined for the best interest of
the City to participate in the ceremony in-
asmuch as the year's work and scrap book
were accomplished facts. The scrap book,
which documented the year's work, was sub -
mitted at least a month before the contest,
and it followed .a precise plan for all
contestants. The contest was divided into
three categories:
Class 1 -
Class 2
Class 3 -
The commu
following
The.smallest city to 25,000 pop-
ulation.
2.5,000 to 250,000 population
250,000 and over
city's endeavor was judged on the
five points:
(1) Community.' -wide beautification,
(2) Property improvement,
(3) Youth activities,
(4)• Miscellaneous activities, and
(5 ) An-all-over category of the general
scope of the program that was carried
on by the community during the entire
:year.
These were:judged by a panel of judges cho-
sen from all walks of, life, and the chair -
man was President Mr,s. Walter McGee of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs.
Monday, February-23, 1970, was devoted to
visual programs. Besides reviewing the
scrapbooks and.accompanying material, var-
ious films :were - presented to show the work
accomplished.
The Awards Ceremony was on Tuesday,
February: 24:; 1 -970.: 404 cities throughout
the-United States participated in the con-
'test. All.who participated received hon-
orable mention. There were 143 cities
throughout the nation of a population of
under 25,,:.0,00 that received the Distinguished
Achievement'.. Award . - .( This is the award Pet-
aluma achieved'. ): A total of 30 trophies
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National Congress were - given - ten for each Class.' Pomona,
on Beautification California, received one of the ten tro-
(continued -) phies in Class 1. The Grand Trophy was
won by Eleven c trie :s ,in
Cali- for-ni,a participated in the contest
Blythe, Campbell, National City,.Petaluma,
Pomona, San Diego,.'S'anta Paula, Seal Beach,
Vallejo, Vista and Woodland.
Congressman Clausen was present at the
Awards Ceremony was very proud to
represent the.only city who entered the
contest in the First Congressional Dis-
trict in California.
The Congress program and various city rum -
maries were p;resent e.d by Mayor Putnam as
part of the material available at the Con-
gress. She particularly noted a pamphlet -
issued by Iowa City entitled "Home Owner's
Guide ".
The Mayor then-read the award - "1969 Dis-
tinguished Achievement Award presented to
Petaluma, California, in recognition .for
their outstanding community improvement
program for towns of under 25,000 in the
National Clean=up.Contest" - signed by R.
H. Hackendahl.
In concluding her report, Mayor Putnam Com-
mended everyone :in the community who_parti-
cpated in the development of the- year's
program and made the fol- lowing recommenda-
tions; That the City work toward partici-
pation in next year's program; that the
Congress be represented by those in charge,
by any of those interested in attending,
and by an official from the City; and that
the scrap book and summary be reviewed when
returned, all to be - on display at KTOB.
After the .r.eport, the Mayor read a letter
from'Mr. Hackendahl expressing pleasure.in
hosting the recent Congress and of his in-
tention to visit Petaluma on March 26, 1970.
Councilman Brunner
Councilman Brunner entered the meeting
at 7.40 o',c'lock p.m.
County Facility -
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., reviewed the
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activities o.f the Council Committee
J Res. #5418 N'.C.S..
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appointed February 5, 1968 and of the.
Staff members 'to encourage and expedite
the building of :County offices and faci-
lities so as to house more room.for the
City and County. Another concern, he
added to encourage the construction
of a County additional building adjacent
to the City Hall at the Civic Center and
.not at the Veteran's' Memorial site. In
this regard, a Resolution was adopted,by
the County Board'o'f Supervisors on J'anu-
ary 28, 1969, giving general approval for
a joint City- County public building in
the City of Petaluma. Then, after rein-
statement of the Petaluma Branch County
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County Facility - offi•ce'in the Sonoma County Capital Im-
Civic Center provement Program for 1969 - 1970, a series
Res. #5418 N.C.S. of meetings and d- i's_cussions were held re-
(continued) sulting in a meeting on March 3, 1970 with
the:Sonoma County Board of Supervisors'
Building Board. At this meeting, an agree-
ment of conditions concerning construction
of a.County building at the Civic Center'
was :developed, for . recommendation to the
Board of Supervisors for consideration at
its•meeting'on Tuesday, March 10, 1970.
The--conditions. were reviewed, and a gen-
eral discussion was head. City Manager
Robert 'showe'd.*:a sketch of the pro-
: posed facility •and: •exp.lained the location
of the building. Resolution
No. 54`18 N G.S.,°to purchase from the
County of•Sonoma,'a portion of the present
City Hall bui:lding'and to participate in
construction of a County building, was in-
troduced by Councilman Brunner, seconded
by Councilman•Brainerd, and adopted by 7
- affirmative votes..
City Manager Robert Meyer informed the
Council that Supervisor DeLong will be
notified.-in the-morning of the Council's
action. '
Construction of Councilman Battaglia submitted the subject
Public Improvements - council 'Committee 's- ,propos policy on pub-
= lic street improvements. Said report sub -
mitted and filed. Qkr,ector of Public Works
-David Young read* the recommendation and
noted a•change at the end of paragraph 7
-by omitting "street plan lines" and sub
•stituting• "proper setbacks to conform to
future growth"
The Cty'Attbrney explained that the
points `of -the policy are to provide a uni-
•form 'procedure .,fore the installation of
public improvements in all areas of the
City'. However, he stated, every.standard
has exceptions,.and : an appeal procedure
is available for` - . applicants when a pecu-
liar- situation exists.
In reviewing.th'a policy, Councilman _Mattei
noted no reference - to the bond requirements.
How.ever, Attorney Robert further ex-
plained that later'n the meeting consid-
erat-ion of- two - proposals regarding bond
requirements' will -be considered and recom-
mended that the ordinance be adopted modi-
fying the bond requirement and not elimin-
-ating -said req.u- i-remen:t. This ordinance,
het- added, is basically an interim proposal
until Council consideration and adoption
of• the -mod -fdcation -'to the entire article
in the-Petaluma City Code in line with the
policy.
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Construction of At the request of C_ounci,lman Brunner, the
Public Improvements proposed policy,.will be sent to the Plan
(continued) ning Commission f.or its information and'
study. The -City Attorney was directed, to
prepare the necessary l egislation covering
the poli:cy.for consideration at
its next!-meeting.
Mayors' and Council- City- Manager Robert Meyer reminded the
men's Association
Council memb`ers.of the subject meeting,
of Sonoma County
March- in Rohnert Park at the
Meeting
Community Center.
Air Pollution
City Manager Robert :Meyer referred to
";correspondence with:,the County Adminis-
/ Control
trator County's - program
-to. "control air - pollution, which matter
will• -be- •:p at a public hearing
on.. March .30_,. 19,7.0. A1so for Council
information,- ;he•referred to an article
appearing in -the March.5, 1970, Vaca
ville-Reporter regarding Solano - Napa
County plan on the matter of-air pollu-
tion control,:• A brief discussion .was
held on the County's proposal and the
Bay Area Ai Pollution Control District.
Mayor Putnam stated that she contacted
Assemblyman Knox' -s- office regarding two
Assembly Bills being considered relative
to the three counties being included
into the Bay Area Pollution Control
District and-that-the Legislators-are.
interested do .rece ving points of view
on, the matter-:. -She_. added that. air pol-
lution control most 'likely will be dis-
cussed at the Mayors' and Councilmen's
meeting on Thursday night.
Bond Requirements -
Ctyr- Attorney Robert recommended that
Co nstruction of
of the two •proposal,s submitted regard -
Public Improvements
ing bond requirements for curb, gutter,.
Ord.. #973 N.C.S.
sidewalk,-and driveway installation that
the Council consider for adoption the
proposed ordinance modifying the require-
ment; iwhereiipon, Ordinance. No. 9.7 N.C.S.,
amendi.ng-Chapter, 21, Article V, Section
2,1...76, the Petaluma. City Code of 1958
to establish bond requirements for',curb.,
gutter, sidewalk,; and d- riveway installa-
tion,, was introduced by Councilman Battag-
lia, seconded-by„ Councilman Matte-i, and
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ordered, posted by= 7 ,aff.irmat"ive vote's.
canvass of
uncilmen Brainerd Brunner,, and Mattei ,
Special Municipal
together with the City Clerk, were appoint-
Bond Election
ed by Mayor Putnam to canvass the returns
Res. #5 N.C.
of the subject election held on March 3,
Recess was declared,at 9 :55 p.m. The
meet -ing. was. called back to order at
approximately, 10:05.p.m.
After canvassing .the returns of the 22
consolidated precincts and absentee
the following Resolution was adopted:
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CITY OF .P.ETALUMA
RESOLUTION NO. 5419 N.C.S. /
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN
David W. Brainerd
RESOLUTION OF THE
PETALUMA DECLARIN
RESULT OF SPECIAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
Philip L. Joerger
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CANVASS'OF RETURNS AND
MUNICIPAL BOND ELECTION.
WHEREAS, by proceedings duly had and taken, a special
municipal bond election (herein called the "election ") in the City
of Petaluma (herein-after caile'd• the. "City ") was held on March 3,
1970, in accordance'with law, and the votes thereat received and
canvassed, and the returns thereof ascertained, determined and
declared in all respects,as required by law;
. NOW, THEREFORE,.BE-IT RESOLVED by the Council of the
City_of Petaluma, as follows:
1. The City Clerk of the City is hereby instructed to
enter this resolution on the minutes of this Council as a state-
ment of the result of the election.
.2. The total number of ballots cast in the City at the
election was 36 +06 ballots. Four ballots were spoiled and not
counted.
3. At the election -the following measu.res were submitted
to the qualified voters of,the City and the number of votes given
in the City for and against each of said measures (including absen-
tee votes) was as follows :'.
MEASURE W : Shall the City of
(Fire Stations ) Petaluma incur a
bonded indebtedness
in the principal amount of $200,000 for the
acquisition,,c.onstruction and completion-of
the following municipal improvement,, to wit:
Fire stations, 'including the enlargement and
improvement of the. present main fire . station
and the construction_ o'f. a. new fire statioft
on the East side.. tof Petaluma, together with
fixtures, .furnishings, equipment ;and. ap,para --
tus and the acquisition of necess.ary'land
therefor; and other work's,, property or
structures necessary -or convenient for fire
stations for the City of Petaluma?
MEASURE (B) Shall then:C ty of
(Street Improvements Petaluma incur a
and Overcrossin,g) bonded indebtedness
in the principal
amount of $80,0,0 for the acquisition,
construction and-completion of the follow-
ing municipal improvement, to wit: Street
improvements and overcr,o.ssing-, including
the improvement of Caulfield Lane, topeth-
er with an.ove:rcrossing over US. Highway
Total
Total
Vote
Vote
"YES"
"NO"
2973
623
25.82 1004
March 9, 1970
Resolution No. 5419 N.C.S..
101, and the widening and improvement of
Lakeville Highway extended from Caulfield
Lane to Wilson Street and from Wilson
Street to Hopper Street and the widening
and improvement o °f. Hopper Street therefrom
to D Street, together with street.lghts,
traffic signals, curb's and.gutters and the
acquisition of :necessary lands and ease
men.ts therefor; and other works,, property
or structures necessary or convenient for
street improvements and an overcrossing
for the City of Petaluma?
4. The number '6f vote.s cast tin. each precinct. ,and:. by
absentee ballot for and against e;ach,of.s,aid measures was as
follows: . ...., I. . -
5. All absent voter ballots have -been duly received and
canvassed in time, form and mannersas:requi:red by and the re-
sult of the absentee vote for each of said measures sub-
mitted at the election as set forth above.
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BOND
MEASURES:
A.
B
PRECINCTS
YES
NO
YES
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1
167
13..
148
3.1
2
1.97.
14..
175
37
3
191
21
174
38
4
115
23
11.2
26
5
= 150
•
122
47
6
120
'23
111
30
7
132
24
122
.33
8
73
39
59
53
9
156°
Al
130
67
10
9,4 ,
38
84
48
11
180
37
149.
68
12
111
37
90
58
13
98
36
91
43
14
81
3`8
68
51
15
59
.23
48
32
16
115
-33
102
47
17
122
410
105
55
18
1.38
32
114
56
19
67.
15
57
23
20A
203.
. -2:6
176
53
20B
153
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132
47
21
2`3x2
., 10
200
42
TOTAL PRE-
C.INCT VOTE
2
6 09.
2569
. 9:85
ABSENTEE
VOTE
- 19
_.14
13
19
TOTAL VOTE
2973
6
2582
1004
5. All absent voter ballots have -been duly received and
canvassed in time, form and mannersas:requi:red by and the re-
sult of the absentee vote for each of said measures sub-
mitted at the election as set forth above.
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Resolution No. 5419 N.C.S.
6.' More than two- thirds .(2/3) of-all of the votes
cast at the election on said Measure._(A;)-were in favor of said
measure, and said measure pas=sed
7. More than two- thirds (2/3) of all of the votes
cast at the election on said Measure (B)' •wer,e . in favor of said
measure, and said measure passed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED'-March .9, 1.97,0, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Brainerd,•Brunne-r - , Cavanagh, Jr.,
Joerger; Mattel; and•Mayor Putnam'. -
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
HELEN PUTNAM
Mayor of'the City of Petaluma,
California
Attest:
LILLIAN•NOMMSEN
Citv Clerk
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March 9, 1970
Main Fire Station.-
It was generally approved that the „City
Remodeling Plans
Manager arrange with the architect, Lieb
& Quar.esma, to proceed with. the plans for
the remodeling of "the Main Fire Station
at Second and "D” Streets.
Caulfield Lane
Resolution No., 54.20 N.C.S., re e't
�\ Overcros;sing
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the State of California, Department of
Res. #5420 N.C.S.
Public Works, Division of Highways, to
implement and f:und.the Caulfield Lane
Overcrossing projec.t•as per the coopera-
.tive agreement executed.Apri1 20, 1967,
was introduced by Councilman Brainerd,
seconded by Councilman Mattei, and
adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Mayor
Putnam reported that the State Highway
Commission."has been informed of the suc-
ces,s of , th•e election. and has been'. 'urged
to fund the, Caulfield Overcrossi ng
as early as possibhe. City Manager Robert
Meyer was asked to keep Council apprised
of all necessary action regarding the
Caulfield Lane Overcrossing.
Avondale Subdi-
At the request'of City Attorney Robert,
V� vision. No." 4
a motion was made ;by Councilman Brunner
Occupancy
and seconded by Councilman Joerger to
add'to'the agenda consideration of auth-
or,izing the Mayor to execute an agree-
ment.to,permit occupancy in Avondale
Subdivision No. 4 prior to the comple-
tion of the said subdivision. Motion
carried unanimously.
City. Attorney Robert reported that he
and Director of Public Works David Young
met with Mr. Marino Crinella, Subdivider,
and a representative of the Young Amer -
c'a Homes,. Developer, last Friday regarding
the subdivider -'s request to permit occu-
pancy of certain homes before completion
of the street improvements. He explained
that inclement weather has delayed paving
of the streets; and, consequently, the
completed homes can not be..finaled by
the Building Department to allow occupancy.
Mr. Robert also read an,- agreement developed
with the subdivider .protesting the City in
every way.
Fire Chief. Benton questioned accessibility
of emergency vehicles and requested an
opportunity.to check the area.
Considerable discussion followed:, and it
was.determined that a number of questions
raised required clarification. The matter
was :held over until the meeting of -March
16, 1970.' City Manager Robert Meyer was
directed to contact the subdivider and
developer to be present at.the meeting.
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Boat Building A motion was made by Councilman Battag-
Facility - lia and seconded'by Councilman Joerger
Peter Pracchia to add to the agenda consideration of
the status of the conditions regarding
March 9, 1970.
Boat Building
the boat building facility located at
Facility -
315 Cop'elandStreet to be used by Peter
Peter Pracchia
Pracchia'for adu -lt education class.
(continued)
Motion carried unanimously.
City Manager Robert Meyer reviewed the
Building Department's Inspection report
of. January 8&, 1969, listing the require-
•ments to be complied: with before occupancy
of the building, the school's position as
stated in its letter of March 4, 1968,
from Robert B. Chapman., Director, Adult
Education Division; and, the Council min-
utes of March 4, 1968 referring to the
subject matter. He -also referred to a
letter dated January 22 1969, addressed
to owner of the `building, the North -
away Company, calling
western Pacific
their attention to fact that the
sewer discharging into the Petaluma
River- Mr. Meyer added that Mr. Pracchia
has not called for a final inspection of
the completion of the corrections to the
deficiencies. - Following - a general dis-
cussion, it was agreed to further discuss
the status of this building at the March
16, 1970 Council meeting. The City Clerk
was di'rect'ed to notify -Mr. Pracchia to be
present at this meeting -..
Bank of America Letter, da=t'e'd February 2.7, 1970 to Mayor
Regarding Violence Putnam from Louis B.-Lundborg, Chairman
of'the Board, Bank of America, regarding
the burning of the Isla - Vista Branch .
of the Bank of America on February 25,
1970 and requesting that.steps be taken
to bring iawlesaness swiftly to an end.
Said letter submitted and filed. At the
request of Councilman Brunner, the City
At'torney.was directed to prepare approp-
riate- legislation to condemn violence as
suggested by Mr.
Planning Commission In answer to Councilman Brunner, City
Minutes Manager Robert Meyer stated tnat the
Planning Commission minutes are not dis-
tributed'unt;il after approval by the
Commission and that the matter of earlier
distribution be discussed with the Plan -
ning Commission.
Adjournment There being no further business to come
before the Council the meeting was ad-
journ.ed at 11:15 "clock p.m. to an
Executive Session.,
Mayor
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Attest•
City Cie -rk