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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/15/1965�5 q P ; MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA November 15, 1965 1 to 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 Reverend Albert M. Foster, The Methodist Church. Minutes The minutes of the meeting of November 1, 1965, were approved as recorded. Wesley Bailey Land Co. Letter, dated November 1, 1965, from Wesley (East Park Subd. #2) Bailey Land Company requesting some form of reimbursement re 8" sewer line which they installer and which will serve other properties, read and filed. A motion was made by Councilman Gans, and seconded by Councilman Joerger, that the staff prepare the necessary agreement in accor- dance with ordinance provisions for sewer installa- tion reimbursements. Roll call on this motion carried by 7 affirmative votes. City of,San Mateo Copy of resolution adopted by the City of San Resolution Mateo expressing support and devotion to the members of the armed forces of this country fight =+ ing in Viet Nam, read and filed. Councilman Gans expressed an opinion that matters of this nature should be handled individually and not by a general resolution. At the request of Councilman Lipman, the Citv Clerk was asked to furnish a copy of said resolution to all members of the Council. City of Escalon Copy of resolution adopted. by the City of Resolution re basic freedoms and fundamental rights in the United States,.read and filed. Councilman Gans '.restated the opinion -, as - . - expressed :expressed in the preceding matter. tJ i4 Codes Advisory Board Letter, dated November 9, 1965, from Samuel H. of_�Sonoma County DeLisle congratulating the Building Departments, the City Councils and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors for establishment of the subject Board, and requesting active participation of all representatives at the monthly meetings, read and filed. It was noted by the City Manager that the City of Petaluma participates ; Claims - Claims filed against the City of Petaluma by S/ `Gordon Glover and Gordon Glover for false arrest and personal Claude Hickman injury, and by Claude Hickman for false arrest, Res. #`4386 NCS submitted and filed. The City Attorney noted that in the past these matters were routinely denied by the Council and then referred to the City's insurance carrier for action, whereupon Resolution #4386 N.C.S. denying claims of Gordon Glover and Claude Hickman, was introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. November 15, 1965 California Highway Letter, dated November 8, 1965, from the Calif- Commission ornia Highway Commission enclosing a copy of resolution adopted giving general support to the additional steps being taken by the Federal Government in highway beautification and.a copy of resolution adopted generally supporting the expanding interest of the Federal GOVe;r_.nment in the highway safety area, read and filed. Claims and Bills Resolution #4387 N.C.S. approving claims and Res. #4387 NCS bills Nos. 7886 to 7927 inclusive and Nos. 128 to 162 inclusive, was introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Hotel -Motel Tax City Manager Robert Meyer reported that the City of Petaluma collected $1,901.63 from five e,s- tablishments in the City in accordance with the 160 Hotel -Motel tax ordinance provisions for the first quarter, July through September, 1065. A brief discussion was held on Councilman. . Joerger's suggestion re the possibility of. using these funds for swimming pool mainten- ance costs, whereupon Mr. Meyer read Section 23.27 of the Petaluma City Code which states that revenues collected shall be used for pro- motional purposes as the Council shall find will contribute to the growth, enlargement, advance, help,-aid and assist in the growth, enlargement and prosperity of the City of., Petaluma. Summer Water Rates City Manager Robert Meyer reported that a pre- liminary report received indicates that the !� 1965 summer water rate credit amounts to $11,287.55 as compared to $5,735.00 refunded last year. A detailed report will be pre- sented to the Council at a .later date. State Water Quality City Manager Robert Meyer stated that a.notice Control Board received from the subject Board indicates that the Federal Government has increased alloca- tions on the priorities for sewers and sewer plant construction. Mr. Meyer also stated that Councilman Colin; City Engineer David Young and.he attended the State Water Quality Board conference in 'Santa Rosa. Topic of interest discussed was the control of digging water wells, control of the abandonment of wells, and the control of pollution of underground water streams near garbage disposal pits. Robert Byrd City Manager Robert Meyer read a letter re- ceived from City Superintendent of Schools Lesly H. Meyer written to Director of Planning Robert Byrd thanking him for his excellent report on the location of new school sites which was presented at a recent meeting of several school boards. Mosquito Problem City Manager Robert Meyer referred to the Sonoma County 'Board of Supervisors' minut@s, of November lst and 9th regarding discussion held on the matter of a survey to be conducted by the Bureau of Vector Control. Originally it had been indicated that there would berno survey; however, now the survey will be con- duced and that the survey would include the problems of flies, organic wastes and possibly mosquitos. Mr. Meyer said that he would . definitely check with Mr. Neal Smith regarding the mosquito problem. �J - November 15, 1965 c Swimming Pool Com- City Manager Robert Meyer reported that the plex Committee subject Committee met with the Fair Board on November 9th and that a site for the swim - ming pool complex has been tentatively approved at Kenilworth Park approximately 200 feet,by 300 feet located along Fast Wash- ington Street between Ellis Street and the Kenilworth Junior High School, which location was shown on a sketch drawing by Director of Planning Robert Byrd. Dr. Rudloff is securing a sketch plan of what he feels should be lo- cated in this area in the way of facilities, and then he will present this plan to the Fair Board and the State officials for their review and comments. Mr. Meyer added that possibly some action will be ready for the Council on December 6th. Discussion followed on the proposed site of the pool wherein Mrs. Peggy Christiansen and Mr. Dalton Dray addressed the Council requesting that Lucchesi Park be considered. However, it was agreed by the Council that the subject Committee proceed with Dr. Rud.loff's recommendation, and when ready, -- present the entire plan to the Council for its deliberation and decision. Mayors' and Councilmen's The City Manager was informed that all members Meeting of the Council, with the exception of Councilman Brainerd, plan to attend the subject meeting in Healdsburg. Statistical Report City Manager Robert Meyer read an interesting statistical report in the Sacramento News Letter. Marne Parks and Councilman Colin reported on a recent meeting H'arbo;rs Assn., of the Marine Parks and Harbors Association which he and Councilman Joerger attended. Annual. Report - Director of Planning Robert Byrd reviewed the aSa Planning Commission, subject annual report, copies of which were Planning /Building Dept. presented to the Council earlier. The Council complimented Mr. Byrd for a fine report, which, it was noted, is available to the public. Cader Subd. #4 Letter, dated October 29, 1965, from Cader '7S Revs. #4388 NCS Development Company confirming that they will furnish the necessary monies to complete the street improvements as shown on the plans for Larch Drive, Cader Subdivision 04, when the street is completed in the future, read and filed. Dir- ector of Public Works David. Young explained that Mr. Cader wishes to delete a small portion of street improvement work at the deadend of Larch Drive and is willing to post a cash bond for the value of the deleted work so that the work may be accomplished in the future when the property is _ developed and Larch Drive is extended, whereupon Resolution #4388 N.C.S. consenting to deposit of cash bond in the amount of $500 to guarantee the installation of public improvements in the subject subdivision, was introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Outside. Sewer The subject matter was reopened for Council consi- Application - deration. The City Manager read a letter from Jack Gordon Jack Gordon stating that due to a prior commit - Res.• #4388 -A NCS ment, he will be unable to attend the November 15th Council meeting and requested the Council give his application the utmost consideration. Said letter was submitted and filed. Mr. Meyer also reported that a search of the records re- vealed no other outside sewer application denials than the one for the duplex on Ash Lane since 0, November 15, 1965 Outside.'Sewer­ the Sunny Slope Annexation election failure., adding Application - that the Engineering Department discouraged those Jack Gordon in the area inquiring about outside sewer connec- (Continued) tions based on the knowledge that the Council would not look favorably upon their request., Following a brief discussion, it was expressed by the Council that since Mr. Gordon was not in the area at the time of the annexation election-, he sould not be penalized, whereupon Resolution : #4388 -A N.C.S. granting the application of Jack And Bar- bara Gordon for permission to connect one resi- dential connection at premises located at 98 Sunnyhill Drive. to the City sewer system, 'was introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Mrs. Nina Dunbar - Director of Public Works David Young explained the Easement Request proposed roadway easement request with the use of a map showing the area involved, stating that Mrs. Dunbar would like to have an easement from an existing roadway easement over Oak Hi;11 Re- servoir to her property. IIe added that .from. the standpoint of the water operations, the easement would not present any problems. Upon a question raised, the City Attorney clarified that the existing easement to the Hill property is an easement of record and is defined, but the problem is the effect of an additional easement.-off of that. From a legal and the City's future stand- point, the City Attorney believed the City wouid not be in a good position the easement were granted. In the discussion that followed with Mrs. Dunbar, Councilman Colin suggested ari alter - nate plan of possibly the City selling a strip of land adjacent and parallel to her northerly property line. Mr. Young was asked. to go over this alternate proposal with Mrs. Dunbar. it was suggested that the Recreation Commission and the Water Commission also look into the entire matter. Since it was felt that many im- portant problems and questions were involved in this matter, it was decided that the Council and staff members make a field trip to the area at 4 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, November 18th, and,meet with Mrs. Dunbar in.order to properly study all the facts for a possible soluton the request at the next regular Council meeting. Sewer Bond Election Resolution #4389 N.C.S. determining that the Res. #4389 NCS public interest and necessity demand the acquis- ition, construction and completion by the City of Petaluma of the following municipal. improve- � iient, to wit: Sewer System Improvements; and that the cost of said municipal improvement will require an expenditure greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy, was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative Sewer Bond Election votes: Ordinance #81.5 N.C.S. calling a Special.:Municipa Ord. #815 NCS Bond Election in the City of Petaluma for the. purpose of submitting to the electors of said City the measure of incurring a bonded indebted- ness of said City for the acquisition, construc- tion, and completion of the following municipal improvement, to wit: Sewer System .Improvements; declaring the estimated cost of said municipal improvement, the amount of the principal of said indebtedness to be incurred therefor, and the maximum rate of interest to be paid thereon; making provision for the levy and collection of taxes; and November 15, 1965 Sewer Bond Election ... .'.- fixing the date of said election, the manner of Ord. #815 NCS holding the same, establishing election pre- (Continued) cincts and polling places for said election, appointing election officers therefor, and pro - viding for notice thereof, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and ordered published by 7 affirma- tive votes. Weed Abatement Resolution #4390 N. declaring that the weeds Res. #4390 NCS growing and the rubbish, refuse and dirt exist- ing upon the streets, parkways, sidewalks, and parcels of private property, referred to and described in this resolution, constitute and are a public nuisance, was introduced by Council- man Lipman, seconder' by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Sale of Surplus Resolution #4391 N.C.S. finding personal property Equipment as named herein is surplus, no longer required, Res. #4391 NCS and directing the City Manager to dispose of and sell the same, was introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. .Boat Harbor Councilman Colin expressed a desire that some 1L11 decision should be made soon about the boat harbor site. He made a motion that the City Attorney prepare a resolution confirming the present site f "or the location of the boat harbor for consideration at the next meeting. The City Attorney stated that such a resolution would be surplusage as the Council has already committed themselves. Discussion followed regarding the present site and the proposal.to trade this location for the peninsula du:rinq which the City Manager pointed out several factors involv- ing the Corps of Engineers and the State Lands Commission. At this time the City Manager clari- fied information that the City of Petaluma does not own any land on the peninsula, but does own approximately 18 acres at the present site. It was felt that the boat harbor matter was a part of the Petaluma River Committee function, there- fore, 'it was generally agreed that said Committee study and consider all facts and information and submit a full report to the Council as soon as possible. Councilman Colin withdrew his motion. Pe-rsonnel Ordinance In answer to Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., the City Manager stated that the personnel ordinance has been submitted to the three employee groups and the first meeting will be held tomorrow. The City Manager was asked to submit a copy of said ordinance to each member of the Council and to keep them informed of any changes proposed. S,aI69 of Maria Councilman Lipman stated that the Water Commission Drive Lots asked him to bring up the subject matter to find out what action the Council intends to take. Since this was matter discussed by the previous Council, the City Manager was asked to bring the Council up to date on this subject in the near future. later Benefit In answer to Councilman Lipman, Director of Public District Works David Young stated that the matter of the Water Benefit District was passed by the Water Commission at its last Wednesday meeting and probably will come before the Council on December 6th. ayor Atto -sit: 1 �. November 15, 1965 ,ter Agenda Councilman Gans expressed concern of bringinq up matters before the Council that are not,on- the agenda, thus not giving the.Councl'n.or the staff members sufficient time to consider such matters. The City Manager referred to the rules and regulations established by the City Charter that "Any provision of these rules not governed by the Charter may be temporarily changed at any meeting of the Counei_1 by a majority vote of all members. present." The Mayor added that she had intended to ask Councilman Lipman for a report if he had' not brought up the matter. 'The City Manager announced there would be no study session after the meeting. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned., ayor Atto -sit: 1 �.