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MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA,, CALIFORNIA
December 7, 1965
Council Meeting Adjourned meeting of the Council of the City
of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Helen
Putnam at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Attendance Present: Councilmen Cavanagh, Jr., Colin,
Gans, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam.
Absent: Councilman Brainerd.
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Eugene
Fields, Full Gospel Assembly.
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Minutes
The minutes of the meetings.of November 15 and
29, 1965, were approved as recorded.
Pledge of Allegiance
In recognition of Armed Forces Appreciation Day,
the Mayor requested everyone to join with her in
giving the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Weed.Abatement
This being the time set for public hearing of
Res. #4 -392 NCS
protests and comments regarding weed abatement,
the City Clerk announced that no written pro -
tests.had been received. No oral protests were
heard. Councilman Gans commented that several
people'appeared at the Council meeting last
night and were directed to contact Mr. Joe Ellwood
of the Fire Department. Mr. Ellwood reported
that these people were contacted today and their
inquiries were satisfactorily answered, where-
upon Resolution #4392 N.C.S. ordering abatement
of nuisances, consisting of weeds growing and
rubbish, refuse and dirt existing upon the
streets, sidewalks; parkways and parcels of pri-
vate property in the City of Petaluma and order -
ing the Director of Public Works to remove said
weeds, refuse, rubbish, and dirt, was introduced
by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman
Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
Street Lighting -
Letter, dated November 26, 1965, from Mr. E.
Petaluma Gardens Subd.
Rapoport, Vice President of C.B.& D. Corporation,
re street lighting for Petaluma.Gardens Subdi-
vision,.read and filed. Mr. Hunt, representative
of subject subdivision, spoke in regard to their
request for the Council to consider their pro-
posal to utilize in their subdivision on all
streets, except Ely Road, General Electric's
new street.lighting Unit TC -100 (post type lamp)
which has been accepted for installation and
maintenance, E. Mr. 'Richard Smith and
Mr.-Richard•Harshorne, General Electric engineers,
also addressed the Council pointing out the
favorable features of the unit. Director of
Public David presented pertinent
information Lighting Guide re-
garding street-lighting, and he commented on his
objecti,ons••to the installation of the proposed
post.type_ lamp. 'He recommended the use of the
pole type with a 6 foot overhang arm mounted on`
it. Also,-he added, that 22 post type units
would be required,for the subdivision as compared
to 16 of the-:overhang type, which would result in
a•hig.her cost to the:City of approximately $225
December.7, 1965
per year for street lighting. A representative
of P.G.& E. Company commented that they have,
recently accepted the General Electric post
type lamp. The General Electric engineers
showed the post type lamp to the Council.
Following considerable discussion, the Direc-
tor of Public Works was asked by the Council .
to meet with the subdivider and. the General
Electric engineers to discuss details and facts
and. then report back to the Council since the
matter involves policy of cost and related
factors.
Intention to Deed.Land
Letter, dated November 19, 1965, from Marino P.
Marino P. Crinella
Crinella indicating his intention to deed to,
the City of Petaluma a 15 foot'wide strip of
land along the southeasterly boundary of Monte
Vista Subdivision, read and.f.iled. Following
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location of the area on a map by the Director
of Public Works, a motion was made-by Council -
man Gans, and "seconded by Councilman Cavanagh,
Jr., to accept Mr.. Crinella's offer to deed,
land to the City. Roll call on this motion
carried by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Western Pacific
Letter, dated December 3, 1965, from Western
Railroad Co.
Pacific Railroad Company requesting the-Council
to decline endorsement of Southern Pacific_-
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Union Pacific proposals when approached by one
of their many teams, read and filed.
League of Calif.
The City Clerk announced that two lengthy' letters
Cities
were received from the League of California
Cities - one regard °inq General Assembly Resolu-
tions adopted at the Annual League Conference in
San Francisco on October 13, 1965,, and the other
regarding Preemption Initiative Petition, and
that both are available in the Clerk °" s office if
any Council member would like to read them.
Claims and Bills
Resolution #4393 N.C.S. approving claims and bills
Res. #4393 NCS
Nos. 7928 to 8039 inclusive, Nos. 163 to 179
inclusive, and.Nos. 400`7 to 40'46 inclusive, was
introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded'.by
Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
P.G.z E. -
City Manager Robert Meyer referred to a letter,
Rear Lot Service
dated December 3, 1965, from Pacific Gas &
Electric Company advocating "rear lot" overhead
construction as well as improved underground and
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streamline systems, offering their services' in
planning the necessary easement location. in sub -
divisions where rear lot construction is proposed.
The City Manager commented that this may involve
Council consideration of a policy regarding a
standard light pole for s Copy of
said -letter was submitted and filed.
Employees'
A motion was made by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.,
Christmas Party
and seconded by Councilman Gans, approving a
contribution of $200 to the City employees for
their annual Christmas party. Roll call on this
motion carried,by 6 affirmative votes,, 1 absentee.
Sonoma County Civil City Manager Robert Meyer stated that the subject
Defense Advisory B'd. Board is trying to establish a 24 -hour emergency
radio communications network between the cities
of the County and that the base radio sets' are
available and the ly cost to the City would be
: for. a new antenna for $50. Mobile communications
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So. Co: Civil
in the local area would be handled by local
Defense Advisory Bd.
Citizens' Band Clubs and that the Petaluma
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Club has offered to install a CB antenna at
a cost of $75. In line with Mr. Meyer's
recommendation, a motion was made by Council -
man Joerger and seconded by Councilman Gans,
Health,'- Insurance
approving an expenditure of $125 for the
Committee
antennas and installation. Roll call on this
Res. 4 39`4 NCS
motion carried by 6 affirmative votes, 1
absentee.
Emergency Hospital
City Manager Robert..Meyer stated that Ralph.
Space - Civil Defense
Kostka, Coordinator.-.—Sonoma County Disaster
Office, would like'to know within six weeks
where the Cty,of.Petaluma could store a
200 -bed emergency hospital. The space re-
quired is a 20 x 20 :foot room, or approxi-
mately 30'00 to 4000 cubic feet. Mr. Meyer
requested assistance in locating available
space.
Division of Highways City Manager Robert Meyer referred to a com-
r.e.:Freeway Routes munication rece.ived from the Division of
Highways, date.'d November 18, 1965, stating
that the law requires that local agencies may
petition the Commission for a hearing on
matters in regard to Freeway routes. Copy
of said letter was submitted and filed.
Mayors' Agenda In answer to City.Manager Robert Meyer, the
Meeting Council suggested that more local and County-
wide problems-.be discussed at the Mayors' and
Councilmen's meetings, such as City Managers
and Mayors speak- ing'on the operations and
progress of their cities and how their prob-
lems are handled. Mayor Putnam stated that
these suggestions would be presented at the
Mayors' Agenda Meeting next Thursday night.
Study Session - - City Manager,Robert Meyer stated that the
December 13, 1965 personnel ordinance and the sale of Maria
Drive lots will be 'd'iscussed at the study
session next Monday night. Also, if desired,
the.City Attorney will bring the Council up
to date on the Preemption Initiative Petition
matter—which—the League of California Cities
is endorsing.
Georsa Miller
City Manager Robert Meyer informed the Council
that.As;sistant City Engineer George Miller
received his registration with the State of
California and is now a Registered Engineer.
The Council commended Mr. Miller for his
achievement.
Health,'- Insurance
Councilman-Cavanagh, Jr., reported that the sub -
Committee
ject Committee;_comprised of Councilmen Joerger,
Res. 4 39`4 NCS
Gans and himself, were appointed to study the
employees'.health.insurance program. Due to
the fact.that a second premium increase was
. -being propo ed by-the present ca- rrier, Calif -
ornia - Western States .Life, the Committee
authorized Mr. Sherrill, insurance agent, to ask
for bids, and after consideration of the bids
received, the Committee recommends that the
Council accept the proposal submitted by Paci-
fic-National Assurance Company which provides
better. benefitsi - whereupon Resolution #4394
N.C.S. awarding contract for the furnishing of
health insurance to the employees of the City
of.Petaluma., was introduced by Councilman Gans,
seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by
6 affirmative votes,. 1 absentee.
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Swimming Pool In the' absence of. Councilman Brainerd:,, chairman
Complex Committee of the su'b.j.ect .Committee, Counci,lma_n. Joerger
stated that Dr.-Rudloff has agreed to be present
at an open informational meeting on Thursday,
December 9th, at 4 :00 p.m., and that anyone
interested - -in the swimming pool complex deve_lop-
ment is•welcome-to• attend.
Downtown Redevelop-
ment Committee
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Final Map Extension -
No. San Francisco Bay
Industrial Park #2
Tentative Map
Novak Subd. #5
F inal Map -
Novak Subd. #5
Res. #4395 NCS
Councilman-Coli.nireported that Mr. Rimov,.the
City Manager,. Mr. Emery Cornish, Mr. Jack
Gallagher representing Wells -Fargo Bank, and
he participated in publicity of the first .
demolition action of the old Mattei�buildingl, :
which, when cleared will be the walkway from
the Keller Street•:Parking Lot to 'Kentucky
Street. in answer to.several questions,
Councilman Co instated that the Keller Street
Parking Lot reconstruction will be an indivi -,
dual project and that a. will be sched-
uled soon regarding the total downtownred'evelop-
ment program.
Planning Commission Resolution #30 -6.5 approving
an extension of time within which to file final
map of the subject subdivision, submitted and
filed,.
Planning.Commission Resolution #31 -65 approving
the tentative map of the subject subdivision.,
submitted and filed.
Planning Commission Resolution #32 -65 approving
the final map of :the subject subdivision, sub -
mi,tted.an`d filed. Director of Public Works: David
Young report recommending that the Council approve
the final map subject to inclusion of certain
provisions:.in the subdivi -sign agreement,, read
and filed. Resolution #4.395 N.'C.S. approving
final map of Novak Subdivision #5, introduced
by Councilman Gans; seconded by Councilman.
Joerger,. and , .adopted by 6 affirmative votes, l
absentee. Director of Planning Robert Byrd
commented that the subdivider has accepted the
Planning Commission''s recommendation to utilize
staggered frontyard setbacks to break the mono- a
tony of residential subdivisions. This recom-
mendationwas considered appropriate by the
Council. 'Mr. Byrd added that the Planning
Commission is recommending this condition for all
subdivisions:sub'ject.to acceptance by the o;ub-
divider on his own free -will.
Redrey.Rezoning Director of.Planni'ng Robert.Byrd informed the
Council that the Planning "Ccgission will be
coftsider:ing�: a County referral on Redrey,Rezoning
..on December 21st and then the County Planning
�cY Commission w be holding a hearing on January
6th. He requested Council attendance at the -
Planning Commission meeting on the 21s;t.in
order to have support of Council and the
Planning Commission of the City's, stand at the
January &th County meeting.
Assessment District City Attorney Robert referred to a meeting held
' 49 NS on December 2nd.where the attorneys for the
subject district discussed their recommendations
with regard'to the change in the manner ~of issu-
ing bonds. Mr. Robert briefly summarized .a, fetter,
dated November 29, 19.65,, received from Mr. Edwin
Ness of Sturgis, Den -Dulk, Douglass .& Anderson,
bond attorney for the subject district, wherein
it was recommended that the City give considera-
tion to the Improvement Bond Act.of 19.15 in
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Assessment
Assessment.District #9' NS proceedings rather
District #9 NS
than :,tne 1-9 ---Adt bond `as originally proposed.
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Copy of said letter was submitted and filed.
A motion was made' 'by :Councilman Gans and
seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., to
follow the advice of the bond attorney and
proceed on the basis of the 1915 Act bond.
Roll call on this motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cavanagh,Jr., Colin,
Gans, Lipman, and Mayor Putnam.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Brainerd.
Abstained; Councilman Joerger.
Councilman Joerger stated that he abstained
because of personal interest in the assess-
ment district.
In answer to a question raised by Councilman
Cavanagh, Jr., it was clearly pointed out that
the 1915 Act bond relates only to the subject
Assessment District and does not imply that the
Council automatically approves said Act bonds
for all futu're_proceedings. The City Clerk
was directed to show in the minutes the Council's
feeling that bond proceedings for each future
assessment district or project will be care -
fully conside on an individual basis and
that.the action`accepting the recommendation
to use the 1915 Act bond refers only to Assess-
ment District #.9 N'.S. It was also requested
that Mr. Ness' letter be made a part of the
record because of its direct relation to this
particular district•and proceedings.
Completion -
1964 -65 Water Main
Report, dated December 2, 1965, of Director of
Public Works David Young to the City Manager
c ^onst.. Program
certifying to the completion of the subject
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project•, read and filed. Resolution #4396 N.C.S.
Re"s`. #4396 NCS
accepting completion of contract known as "1964 -
65 Water Main Construction Program, Project
W- 64 -1," was introduced by Councilman Colin,
seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by
6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Annual Appropriation
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., stated that his vote
Ordinance
perhaps could be negative on some of the indivi-
Ord.r #816 NCS
dual items included in the ordinance when pre -
sented for Council consideration, whereupon
Ordinance #816 N.C.S. - Annual Appropriation
Ordinance and Capital Outlay Program to be
completed during the fiscal'year July 1, 1965,
to June 30, 1966, . to establish certain reserve
funds for future acquisitions, to provide for
capital acquisition of equipment, to provide
for certain improvement projects, and to provide
that the items of -the Capital Outlay Program
which exceed the value of $750 be approved and be
ordered commenced by °•resolution and to name the
fund from which the particular outlay program
shall be paid,* was introduced by Councilman
Lipman, seconded by Councilman Colin, and
ordered posted by-6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Salary-Ord. Amendment
Ordinance #817 N.C:S'. amending Ordinance #798 NCS
Ord.. #48'1 -7 NCS
by amending Section 8 thereof to establish posi-
tion classification and salary range scale as
set forth 'in the body of the ordinance, was
introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by
Councilman Lipman, and ordered posted by 6
affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
December-7, 1965
Sewer Bond Election
City Attorney Robert suggested that Ordinance
Ord. #815 NCS
#815 NCS be taken out of order on-the agenda' ,and
withdrawn from action, explaining that the.bond
counsel inadvertently misunderstood as to 'th
amount of the issue to be voted upon, and in
order to make the issue correct, a new.-ord
will be required. In line with Mr. Robert's
suggestion, a motion was made by Councilman
and seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.,, that
the Council by minute order direct the City
Clerk to drop Ordinance #815 N.C.S. -and withdraw
same from action. Roll call on this motion
carried by,6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Sewer Bond Election
Ordinance #818 calling a Special,Munici-
Ord. #818 NCS
pal Bond Election in the City of- Petaluma for.
the purpose of'submitting to the electors o -f
said City the measure of incurring a bonded
indebtedness of said City for the acquisition,'
construction 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 fixing the of
said election, the manner of holding the same,
establishing election precincts and polling
places for said election, appointing election
officers therefor, and providing for notice
thereof, was introduced by Councilman "Lipman,
seconded_ by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and
ordered published by 6 affirmative votes, 1
absentee.
Water Benefit Dist.
Memo, dated November 12, 1965, from Director of
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Public Works David Young to City Attorney
Res. #439'7 NCS
Robert stating that Mr. Wesley Bailey, develop-
er of East Park Subdivision, has petitioned. the
Water Commission for reimbursement of his costs
incurred in installing a 12 -inch water main on
Ely Road, and that the Water Commission.has
recommended to the Council that the City enter
into - an agreement read and filed. Mr. Young
showed the location of the area on a.map and
reviewed the water main reimbursement proced-
ure, whereupon Resolution #4397 N -C.S.. estab -
lishing a.water benefit district to be known
as Water Benefit District No. 1 pursuant to,
the authority of. Section 27.17 -3 of the Petaluma
City Code of 1958 and authorizing execution of
agreement -with Wesley Bailey to recover water .
main installation. costs, was introduced by
Councilman Lipman., seconded-by Councilman
Joerger, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes,
l absentee.
.Subd.Agreement Amend- In answer to Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., the.
meat - Petaluma ,.,Attorney explained that the subject amendment
Gardens Subd. 41 provides, transfer o.f the cash bond from one
Res. #4398 NCS, bank to another, whereupon Resolution #:4398
N.C.S.' authorizing amendment to subdivision
agreement with C =.B. D. Corporation, dated -
�' June 24, 1965, concerned with Petaluma Gardens
'Unit No. 1*, was.introduced by Councilman Gans,
seconded by Councilman Colin, and.ad'opted' by
`6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.-
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Water.Dept.Customer Following brief explanation by Finance Direc-
Deposit Funds for Cecil Gealta -o.f the past and proposed
Res. #4399 NCS procedure involved in returning customer
deposits, Resolution #4399 N.C.S. authoriz-
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ing the Finance Director to hold Water Depart-
ment customer deposit funds in a trust account
and pay out of the said trust account without
the necessity of Council approval, was intro-
duced by Councilman Gans, seconded by Council-
man Colin, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes,
1 absentee.
Purchase of Sprayer
Res. #4400 NCS
Purcti °ase of Weed
Chemicals
Res. #4401 NCS
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Resolution #4400 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase
of one hydraulic high sprayer for the
City of Petaluma, was -- introduced by Councilman
Gans, seconded by Councilman Lipman,l_!and,,adopted
by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Resolution #4401 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase
of chemicals for weed abatement, was introduced
by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman
Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
Establishing Salaries - Resolution #4402 N.C.S. establishing the salaries
City Manager, City for the subject positions, was introduced by
Attorney, City Engineer Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Colin,
and City Clerk and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Res.. #4402 NCS
Ea sement Request - City Manager Robert Meyer referred to a memo 1P
Mrs., Nina Dunbar from the City Attorney wherein he stated that
in view of on -site inspection made by the
Council, it appears the Council is in agree-
ment to grant an easement for a price adjacent
to the Dunbar property, suggesting that a des-
cription be drawn up and a sketch map made and
the acreage of the easement to be granted be
determined. Copy of said memo was submitted
and filed. A brief discussion was held wherein
the Council indicated its willingness to sell
the land. However, since the Oak Hill Reservoir
property was purchased from California Water
Service Company and is used by the Water Depart-
meat, it was agreed by the Council that the
matter be referred to the Water Commission for
its recommendation on the sale and price of the
land. Councilman Lipman was asked to take this
matter up with the Water Commission at its
meeting on Wednesday, December 8th, and report
back to the staff in order to draw up the proper
description, and then eventually report back
to the Council. The Director of Public Works
was also requested to contact Mrs. Dunbar for
required information after Councilman Lipman's
report to the staff is received on the Water
Commission's recommendation.
Agenda. In regard to Councilman Joerger's concern of
having items such as Mrs. Dunbar's easement
request earlier . on the agenda, the City Manager
stated that any item can be moved ahead on the
agenda at the request of a councilman and
approval of the Council; otherwise, the agenda
is prepared according to a specific procedure.
Councilman Joerger requested that the Dunbars
be placed at the beginning of the agenda the
next time they appear before the Council.
December 7, 1965
Salary Increases Councilman Joerger; and Mayor Putnam concurred,
for City Employees that he wished the subject salary increases
could have been more in accord with the:employee
groups' requests. He added that the Council is
.gove`rned by the, budget and that, they did the
best they could. at this. time. The 'Mayor
commended the employees for the-it fine; service
to the community. ,
At this time, the Mayor wished everyone I a
Merry Christmas..
Adjournment A motion was made by.Councilman Lipman -and
seconded by Councilman Gans, that.the Council
adjourn in honor of Armed Forces Appreciation
Day. Motion carried unanimously.. The meet-
ing-was adjourned to Monday, December,13,
1965, at,7:30 o'clock p.m.
Mayor
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