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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/18/1965W MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA October 18, 1965 Council Meeting Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Mrs. Helen Putnam at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. ,Attendance Present: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Colin, Gans, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. Absent: None. Invocation The invocation was given by Major Mayne F. Kildall, Chaplain, U. S. Army. Minutes The minutes from the meeting of October 4, 1965, were approved as recorded. Appeal - Mr. Arthur F. Canavan appeared before the Council Arthur F. Canavan on behalf of his appeal to the Planning Commission variance denial of his application to locate a stable structure on his property at 670 Paula Lane. He explained that he bought the 3/4 acre site in 1963 when it was located in the County, and since that time it has been annexed to the City, further stating that had he foreseen any difficulty in constructing a shelter for his horses, he would not have bought the property. Mr. Dave Cadet, subdivi- der, spoke in favor of Mr. Canavan's appeal. It was noted by the City Clerk that no written protests had been received. Upon question from the Council, no oral protests were heard. Director of Planning Robert Byrd reviewed Section 3 -404 of the Zoning Ordinance which sets forth that stables may be constructed as a conditional use in an R -1- 10,000 zone provided that the site contains not less than 2 acres and that said stables not be located closer than 50 feet to any property line or closer than 100 feet to any other dwelling. He stated that one - third of the lot is covered with a home; and that the site is less than 500 of the required minimum site area. He showed a sketch of the area indicat- ing the location of the existing buildings and his recommended location of the proposed stable struc- ture. He added that if the Council overruled the Planning Commission decision, Mr. Canavan would be required to apply for a Use Permit through the Planning Commission. Following considerable dis- cussion on the matter and brief review by the City Attorney of his written summary to the Council, a motion was made by Councilman Lipman and seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., to reverse the Plan- ning Commission decision. Roll call on this motion carried by 7 affirmative votes. Another motion was then made by Councilman Colin and seconded by Council man Gans, that the City Clerk write a letter to the Planning Commission requesting that a condition be included in the Use Permit that the stable structure be located on Mr. Canavan's property exactly as in- dicated by Mr. Byrd on the sketch. Roll call on this motion carried by 6 affirmative votes and 1 negative. The negative vote was cast by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and no reason was stated. The City Manager suggested that the Planning Commission hold a special meeting after the required ten days' publication of the Use Permit notice of public hearing in order to expedite the matter for Mr. Cana- van. W1 re: October 18, 1965 Request - Buy. Letter, dated October 1, 1965, from the Chamber Out Parking Meters of Commerce re several inquiries from local stores regarding the possibility of buying out meters in front of their places of business, read and filed. The City - Attorney cautioned the Council of the danger involved in setting a precedent of this nature because of the possible viola - tion of the bond obligations of the parking meter district and recommended the Council not to consider such a request, whereupon a motion was made by Councilman Gans, and seconded by Councilman Joerger, that the City.Attorney send a letter to the Chamber of Commerce setting forth the legal prohibitions and ob- stacles preventing Council action on their re- quest. Roll call on this motion carried`by 7 affirmative votes. At this time Councilman Lipman excused himself from the meeting, stating that he and his family are leaving on a vacation to Washington, D. C. Letter of Appreciation- Letter, dated October 5, 1965, from Hale Field Hale Field expressing appreciation for Petaluma main- taining the facilities for visiting yachtsmen'. and for the bridgetender's courtesy and friend- liness, read and filed. San Francisco Bay Con- Letter, dated October 13, 1965, from the subject servation & Develop- Commission, enclosing a copy of the. McAteer - ment Commission Petris Act, re permits for fill in the Bay in our area of jurisdiction, read'.*and filed. ,)�4 7 This letter was referred to the staff with the request that the Council be informed of any developments on this matter. Claims and Bills Resolution #4374 N.C.S. approving claims and bills Res. #4374 NCS Nos. 7758 to 7846 inclusive, Nos. 3921 to 3927 inclusive, and Nos. 101 to 127 inclusive, was introduced.by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 6 affirma- tive votes, 1 absentee. Health Insurance City Manager Robert Meyer stated that the Health Committee Meeting Insurance Committee of the Council will meet at 10:30 a.-m. on Monday, October 25th, with our insurance firm, California Western_ States Life Insurance Company. Downtown Redevelopment City Manager Robert Meyer informed the subject Committee Committee that a meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2 with Mr. .Leon Rimov. At the suggestion of Councilman Colin, Mr. Meyer was asked to invite several members of the Down- town Merchants Committee to be present. State Regional Water & City Manager Robert Meyer reported that the sub - Quality Control Board ject meeting will be held in Santa Rosa on Novem Meeting ber3rd and 4th, and any Council member interest ed in attending was requested to contact his secretary so that the necessary arrangements can be made. Joint Meeting with Due to conflicting events, City Manager Robert Commis and Meyer said that the subject meeting has been Library Board changed to 7:00 p.m, on Thursday, October 28 , 1965,-at Sonoma Joe's. r' October 18, 1965 Color - Fire Truck At the request of the City Manager, Fire Chief Baal and Equipment addressed the Council regarding his recommendation to paint,the new fire truck being delivered January and other fire equipment, when repainting is needed, to white instead of red. He said that red is a traditional color associated with danger but that white is more easily seen, particularly at night. He pointed out other safety and mainten- ance.factors of white- colored fire equipment. The City Manager noted that the Chief's recommendation does not mean that all fire equipment, would be re- painted at this time - only those that need to be repainted and new equipment purchased. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and seconded by Councilman Joerger, that the color of the new fire truck and equipment be red,. Roll call on this motion was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cavanagh,Jr., Colin and Joerger. Noes: Councilmen Brainerd, Gans, and Mayor Putnam. Absent: Councilman Lipman. However, Councilman Colin withdrew his vote and changed it to "no ", thus the motion was defeated. Those voting "no" preferred the fire equipment to be painted white. Later in the meeting and in order to clarify the matter upon a question made by Bill Lawson of the Argus- Courier, a motion was made by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Colin, that -the fire truck and equipment be painted white. Roll call on this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Brainerd, Colin, Gans, and Mayor Putnam. Noes: Councilmen Cavanagh, Jr., and Joerger. Absent: Councilman Lipman-.- The Councilmen voting "no" preferred the fire equipment to be painted red. Outside Sewer Director of Public Works David Young report, dated Application - October 15, 1965, recommending approval of the St,. James Parish subject application for connection of the parish Res. #4375 NCS hall and rectory located on the northwest corner of Ely Road and East Washington Street, read and filed. Resolution #4375 N.C.S. granting the appli- cation of St. James Parish for permission to connect the parish hall and rectory at the abovementioned location, was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, l absentee. New Plan for Director of Public Works David Young presented the Kentucky Street Council with a new plan for a one -way street on Kentucky Street between Washington Street and Western Avenue which indicated traffic entering from Washington Street with parallel parking on the west side and diagonal parking on the east side. Mr. Young explained the plan in detail pointing out that 14 additional parking spaces would be provided and that there would be 16 feet clearance for the roadway between parked cars. Following comment from Fire Chief Baal on the narrow roadway for emergency vehicles, it was decided by the Council that this plan is pre- mature and that action be delayed until after the walkway is completed and the Keller Street Parking Lot is redesigned. It was suggested by Councilmen Colin and Cavanagh, Jr., that in the meantime, the downtown merchants be approached with regard to their reaction and feelings of the proposed new plan. l�u 1964 Edition Uniform Following explanation of the proposed changes Plumbing Code in the subject Code by Building Inspector Ord. #813 NCS A. J. Oberto, Ordinance #813 N.C.S. adopting as a primary plumbing code the Uniform Plumb- ing Code published by Western Plumbing Officials Assn., 1964 Edition, with certain amendments, was introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and ordered published :. by -:36 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Codification of October 18, 1965 Monte Vista Subd. #3 Report, dated October 13, 1965, of Director of :" "Completion Public Works David Young certifying to the com- Res. #4376 NCS pletion of public improvements in the subject J,h subdivision, read and filed. Resolution #4376 N.C.S. accepting completion of work required in Monte Vista Subdivision #3, was introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Colin, ...Garden Estates Subd. #1 and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Report., dated October 13, 1965, of Director of Completion Public Works Young certifying to the com- Res. #4377 NCS pletion of public improvements in. the subject subdivision, read and filed. Resolution #4377 N.C.S. accepting completion of work required in Garden Estates Subdivision • #1 was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Recertification of Director of Planning Robert Byrd reported that Population Estimate - the County Of Sonoma is doing a population count State Dept. of Finance of the entire county which will include a popular Res. #4378 NCS tion estimate for all cities. However, he said, this will not be considered a precise estimate by the State Department of Finance, and, there fore, they will not recertify our population increase and give credit to the City. On the basis of a preliminary survey made and an in- dication from the Planning Department records, Mr. Byrd recommended the Council consider said recertification at a cost of approximately $245.00, whereupon Resolution #4378 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract -with the Department of Finance of the State of California for the purpose of preparing a population estimate of the City of.Petaluma, was'introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. 1964 Edition Uniform Following explanation of the proposed changes Plumbing Code in the subject Code by Building Inspector Ord. #813 NCS A. J. Oberto, Ordinance #813 N.C.S. adopting as a primary plumbing code the Uniform Plumb- ing Code published by Western Plumbing Officials Assn., 1964 Edition, with certain amendments, was introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and ordered published :. by -:36 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Codification of Ordinance #814 N.C.S. directing that Ord. #757 Ord. #757 NCS re CATV - NCS be codified and be made a part of the Ord. #814 NCS Petaluma City Code of 195`8 and that it be codified under the new chapter,. Chapter 24A, to be entitled "Television ", was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Gans, and ordered posted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Northwest Annex. #2 Ordinance #812 N.C.S. appro "ving the annexation o Ord. #812 NCS certain uninhabited territory, designated "North west Annexation No. 2 ", to the City of Petaluma, was 'introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Setting Pay for Special The City Manager explained to the Council that Police & Fire Services this legislation would provide proper protection Res. #4379 NCS for police and-fire men who perform services for other public or private agencies or individuals for a fee.set by him, whereupon Resolution #4379 NCS' authorizing the Police Chief and F;ire.Chief to October 18, 1965 Attest: -__ City erk execute contracts on behalf of the City with other public or private agencies or individuals for fire and police services and establishing rates therefor, was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Sewer Bond Election Upon suggestion made by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., Date the Council decided to hold the sewer bond election on January 18th, 1965. The City Attorney stated he would notify the bond attorneys of the date. Request for Easement Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., stated that Mrs. Dunbar's Mrs,. Nina Dunbar request for an easement had been tabled by the previous Council, and upon motion made at the last Council meeting, the matter has been reopened for consideration. Director of Public Works David - Young showed the proposed roadway easement on a map. Upon a question raised, the City Attorney stated that the proposed easement as presented to him would go across a small portion of Oak Hill Park, which, as outlined in his recent opinion, would then be an inconsistent use contrary to the public purpose. However, when Mr. Dunbar spoke on behalf of his mother's request, he pointed out that the request was for an easement off of an existing roadway easement along Oak Hill Reser- voir property and that their proposal would not involve Oak Hill Park as outlined on the map. In view of this information, the City Attorney was asked to check into the entire matter. Non - exclusive Franchise Letter, dated October 8, 1965, from C.B.D. Cor- CATV - Petaluma Gardens poration requesting non - exclusive franchise for Res.. #4380 NCS community television antenna system for Petaluma Gardens Homes Association, read and filed. Reso- lution #4380 N.C.S.. granting said request, was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Flooding Problem - Mr. and Mrs. Chris Henrichsen reported a flooding '808'Keokuk Street problem which occurred during last winter's heavy rains at the home of their son, Tom Baxman, 808 Keokuk Street. The matter was referred to the City Engineer. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned to a study session. Attest: -__ City erk