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MINUTES OF MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
January 3, 1966
Council Meeting
Regular 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 Brainerd, Colin, Gans, joerger, Lipman and
Mayor Putnam.
Absent: Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.
Invocation'
The invocation was given by Reverend John Jaster, St. John's
Lutheran Church.
M-nu_tes
The minutes of the meeting of December 20, 1965, were approved
as recorded.
Cad'er Subd. #4
Letter, dated December 20, 1965 from Dave Cader requesting a 45-
Coinple"tion Extension
day extension on completion of Cader Subdivision #4, read and
Res. 44412 NCS
filed. Resolution #4412 N.C.S. granting extension on completion
of subject subdivision,. ways introduced by Councilman Joerger,
seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
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Population Estimate
Certification, dated December 10, 1965, from State Director of
Finance Hale Champ_ ion that according to an estimate, the popula-
tion of Petaluma on l l /l /65was 19,050, read and filed.
Proposed Amendment
Letter, dated' December 20, 1965, from the Contra Costa County�
to ABAG By -laws
Mayors' Coriferente proposed amendment to The Association of
Bay Area Governments' 'by- laws, read and filed. The City Manager
briefl y reviewed the proposal which will come before the General
Assembly .in February. He noted that data will be received soon
from the League of California Cities for more information on the
matter.
Inspection -
Letter, dated December 20, 1965, from Walter C. Clowers, M.D. ,
Petaluma City jail
Director of Health Services for Sonoma County, re investigation of
the health and sanitary conditions at the Petaluma City jail and
attaching a copy of the Report of Inspection, read and filed. It
was noted that the report indicated the entire jail facilities appeared
very clean at the.time of inspection.
Dedication -
Invitation from Sonoma County Board of Supervisors requesting the
Sonoma County Hall
Council to attend the dedication of the Hall of justice and jail on
of''justice and Jail
Saturday, January 15, 19'66, at 2 :00 p.m. at the County Administra-
tion Center, 2,555 Mendocino Avenue,, Santa Rosa, and an invitation
to attend z.reception honoring Justice Paul Peek of the California
Supreme. Court on January 15 , 19,66 ,. at 4:00 p.m. at the Los Robles
Lodge, Santa Rosa. Council members wishing to attend were asked
to contact the"City Manager's secretary.
Claims' and Bills
Resolution #.4413 N. C S. approving claims and bills Nos. 8123 to
Re ,. #4413 NCS
8180 inclusive; was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded
by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absen-
tee.
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Motor Vehicle City Manager Robert 'Meyer reported that due to City of Petaluma
License Fee population increase, the amount received from the subject fees
at this time of the year increased' approximately $585 and that
a gain of $5,000 is anticipated for the whole year.
Emergency Ho.sp tal City Manager Robert Meyer reproted that the Petaluma City Schools
Space - Civil Defense have indicated they may have room at the Administration Building
t to store the 2'00 -bed emergency hospital for Civil Defense. ,
1 / Regional. Water The City Man.a.ger referred to a proposed resolution of policy''
Quality Control statement of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality -
Bd. re Septic Tanks . Board with respect_to sewerage in urbanizing areas of the' region
which is scheduled to be on the agenda of the Board's regular—
irieeti'n,g on February 17, • 19'66, for a public hearing on the. matter.
Any comments are to be submitted to the Board in writing' before:
January 31 , 19 66 . Copy of letter from John:. B. Harrison, `Executive
Officer of the subject Board, and of the. resolution, were submitted
and filed.
Mayors' and Council-
The City Manager reminded the Council of the subject meeting
men's Meeting,
on January 13 ,* .19 66 , at Sonoma Joe's, and that the City of
Petaluma will be the host city.
Traffic Citation
The City Manager stated that he received a letter dated December
California Highway
30 , 1965 , from County Auditor= -.Controller William E E. Fulwider
Patrol
that a special audit,. which covered examination of paid traffic
citations issued by California Highway Patrol at locations within
the limits of the City of Petaluma for the period 7/1,/61 through
10/81/65, revealed that the City of Petaluma's share amounted
to $1, 75 7.5 0. and will be included In the warrant for - the month.
of February, 1966. .. Said letter was :submitted and filed.
Fire Station #2
In answer to a ,question raised today in regard. to Fire Station
# -2 being unmanned during training sessions and classroom, work
at Station #1 or for any necessary work. away from the station,
the City Manager informed the Council that through coord:%natio.n
with the Railroad; Company, train schedules will be issued .during
the • day `for the benefit of the firemen so that Station #2 and the
east side of,. the City will , not be left unmanned when the train
blocks the, streets. He added that this is also- pertinent, information
for the operation of the ambulance..
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. entered the meeting at approxim >ately
8:1°0 p.m.
.Swimming Pool Answering Councilman Joerger, the, City Manager stated that the
Complex soils engineer for the subject project has been work ing in the
% field, the. .is wor king on'the drawings„ and the Department
of Public Works has finished the survey of the property, adding
that the Fa has assured _him there Is no problem foreseen
in securing State approval of their part in this development`,
Downtown :Redevelop- In reply to. Councilman Colin, Director of Public Works D:avid .
ment Committee Young stated that_ahi':s projected schedule `for Keller Street, Parking -
�/ Lot .reconstruction is to advertise for bids in February' nand award.
`r� the contract in March.
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: D0wrntown•Redevelop- Councilman Brainerd reported that the merchants have:3
ment .Committee collected $43 1.65 .31 for construction of the Golden
(C'ontinued) Concourse and expressed encouragement that future
collections will meet their goal.
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Kazeri Subd. #3 Planning Commission Resolution #33 -65 approving tentative
Tentat -ive Map map of the subject subdivision (located north of Magnolia
Avenue and west of Cypress Hill Cemetery) , was submitted
and filed.
Redrey Rezoning Director of Planning Robert Byrd reported on the Planning
Commission meeting held on December 22nd which several
Council members attended. Redrey applicant presented his
' justification for his 'rezoning application for C -2 -P zoning
which has been reduced from 10 to 4 acres located at the
same site at Bodega Avenue and Middle Two Rock Road inter-
-section. Mr. Byrd,added that his report to the Planning
Commission indicated the same zoning implication for the
4 -acre site as the 10 -acre site, and the same basic reasons
for his recommendation to deny said application. Mr. Byrd
then read a letter which he drafted for Council approval to be
sent to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and Planning
Commission from the Council agreeing with the City Planning
Commission and the factors set forth in the Planner's report
and strongly recommending denial of the rezoning proposal,
whereupon a motion was made by Councilman Gans, and
seconded by Councilman Joerger, that the Mayor be authorized
to sign said letter and that same be fdrwarded to the addresseE
Roll call on this motion carried by 7 affirmative votes.
Library Painting Director of Public' Works David Young memo to the City
Prbject•M -2 -64 Manager, dated December 28, 1965, certifying to the comple-
Res.. #44114 NCS tion of the subject project, read and filed. A question was
raised by Councilman Joerger regarding a leak in the Library
roof. Mr. Young stated Henris Roofing made repairs to
the roof before the painting project started, but since the
last rain storm, leaks appeared near the glass dome, causing
four small stains. He added that Henris will make the
necessary roof repairs, whereupon Resolution #4414 N.C.S.
accepting completion of contract known as "Library Painting,
Project M- 2 -64," was intorduced by Councilman Gans,
seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative
votes
McDowell Blvd. Water Plans and specifications for "McDowell Blvd. Water Main Ex-
M. -ain Extension tension, McGregor Avenue to Casa Gran_ de Road, Project -W65-
Re-s. NCS 1, .were submitted and filed. Director of Public Works
David Young presented the plans for Council review, noting
that-the estimated cost of J.the project is more than the amount
budgeted because of the need to use imported backfill
material-for the trenches, whereupon Resolution #4415 N.C. S .
approving the plans and specifications for the subject
project, was introduc.ed'by Councilman Lipman, seconded by
Councilman Joerger, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
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Bleachers - Letter, dated December 29, 1965 from Bill Abbey, Chairman,
Little League and Parks and Recreation Commission, submitting plan designed
Pony Teague by local architects, Lieb, Ross and Quaresma, for bleacher
structures to be used for Little League and Pony League ball
diamonds and recommending that this basic plan be used as
a standard for any future bleacher structure in this community,
read and filed. Park and Recreation Director Richard Shollen-
January 3, 1966
Bleachers - berger presented' the bleacher plan to the Council for their
(continued) review., which,; he said, meets State standards. He, Iadd:ed
that the structures will be built by the Leagues,. IA. .brief
discussion followed in. which the City Manager pointed- out
that -the Council must grant permission for any structure to
be built in a park, and suggested that the design be con'-
sidered just for: the two parks at this time. The D_ irector
of Planning indicated that by ordinance all .public structures
are to.be referred to the Planning Commission. A motion
was made by Councilman Joerger, and s.ecorided by. Council-
man Gans, approving the installation of ;bleachers at Mc-
Dowell Park (Pony League) and Lucchesi Park (L ..ttle Leag_ ie)
and accepting the plan submitted for bleacher structures at
these two parks subject -to Planning Commission ;approval.
Roll call on. this motion carried by 7 affirmative votes.
S7 Purchase: of 7 Purchasing Officer John Cahill, briefly spoke on the subject,
'. Vehicles whereupon Resolution #441.6 N.C.S. a.uthoriztrn,g the purchase
Res.-#4416 NCS of seven (7) new vehicles for the City of Petaluma, was in-
troduced by Councilman_ Gans, seconded by Council yfan
Colin, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Assessment District Mr-. Edwin Ness of the s:ubj.ect District bond counsel firm,
#9 ,NS Sturgis, Den- D;ulk, Douglass & Anderson, asked Mr.:
Whitlow, Engineer of Work,..to give ,a brief explanation
of the proposed work. Mr. Whitlow displayed the following
three exhibits by generally outlining each:
1 - Water and sewer improvements.
2. Streets and drainage improvements..
3. List-of assessment costs.
Upo.n a question raised by Councilman Colin, Mr. Whitlow
stated that the Sonoma County Flood Control District h
not approved, the !drainage plan, but it is .hoped that,'before
the public hearing on 'Fe'bruZry 7th, an agreement. can be
made with them., He continued by saying that. at a Council
m e e:tin g last summer *it w, as decided to construct the
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pump station a shown on the exhibit and, that it would be
maintained at City expensei At this point,, the City is
asking that the County Flood Control District certify on
the plans that the lands within the assessment district
which. are .being drained are free from flood hazard s -o. ;that
the owners, can develop their property,. and that the Flood
Control District accept the maintenance of the channel's -
that will be construoted,to :meet, -their requirements.. A
brief discussion followed in which the City Manager'xead'
a :memo. dated December 3.0,, 1965, from the Director of;
Public .Works explaining the complete drainage plan mat-ter.
I I e also referred to a letter, dated December 28,, 19165:,.
addre;ssed to Mr.. Whitlow from the Sonoma County Flood
Control District regarding their comments on the review
of the plans.. Copies of both communications were , sa --
mitted and filed,. After of the :ma;tt'er, - it was
agreed- that the City Manager immediately arrange a
meeting with. the Sonoma County :Flood Control, District
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for ,;staff members and.,official's connected with the assess=
meat district to attend,, and' that Mr. N& &s draft an agree-
ment., sending ,a copy to the...Flood Control District and
their legal counsel for review prior to th:e Mr;.
Ness requested that _representation from the County Counsel's
office be: present at the- meeting .
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Amend, Resolution of -
Mr. Edwin Ness explained that the subject resolution includes
Intenfion` - As .
- a provision for disposition of surplus funds and recommended
District #9 NS
that the Council designate a certain amount for maintenance of
Res., #4417 NCS
the improvements within the district and the balance of said
surplus be applied as'a credit to each assessment levied, where-
upon ' motion was made by Councilman Gans, and seconded by
Councilman Colin, designating 'a limit of $ 10, 000.00 to be used
for maintenance. Roll call on this motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr. , Colin,
Gans, Lipman, 'and Mayor Putnam.
Noes': ' None:.
Absent: None
Abstained: Councilman Joerger.
Councilman Joerger abstained" because of personal interest in the
assessment district.. Resolution of Intention #4417 N.C.S. to
amend Resolution of Intention #4203 N.C.S. in the matter of the
bonds ' to be issued and the term of the bonds, and disposition of
any surplus funds, and setting time and place for public hearing
thereon 'in subject district,' was introduced by Councilman Lipman,
seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Colin;; Gans,
Lipman and Mayor Putnam.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstained: Councilman Joerger.
Councilman Joerger abstained because of personal interest in the
Assessment District.
Adopting•Engineer's '
Resolution #4418 N.C. S. and order preliminarily adopting
Report - Assesssment
E'ngineer's Report, setting public hearing and calling for bids,
District #9 NS
As °ses'sment District #9 N'S, was introduced by Councilman
Re,s_. #4418 NCS
Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Lipman and adopted by the
'following voter
Ayes: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr. , Colin, Gans,
Lipman and Mayor Putnam.
Noes: None.
Absent: ' None.
Abstained: • Councilman Joerger.
Councilman Joerger abstained because of personal interest in the
'Assessment District.
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Adopting Wage-ScaI6
Resolution: #4419 N.C.S. adopting scale of prevailing wage rates,
As sment Dist. #9 NS
was introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman
Res'. #4419 NCS
Gans, and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman 'Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr. , Colin, Gans,
Lipman and Mayor Putnam.
Ic Noes: None. '
Absent: None.
Abstained: Councilman Joerger.
Councilman Joerger abstained because of personal interest in the
As essment District.
Purchase of Bonds
Resolution #4,420 N. C . S. directing publication of official notice
Assess. Dist. #9 NS
inviting bids ' for the purchase of bonds to be issued by the City
Re;s'. - #44120 NCS
of Petaluma in the subject district, was introduced by Councilman
Lipman., seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: - Councilman Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr. , Colin,- Gans,
Lipman and Mayor Putnam.
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Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstained Councilman Joerger.
Councilman Joerger abstained because of personal interest in the
Assessment District.
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Fire Services -
Resolution #4421 N : C, _ S authorizing the Fire 'Ch r•:ef, -to
Res. #4421 NCS
•exe'cute, contracts on- behalf of the City of Petaluma with
other public -or private -agendiesp or individuals for fine,
services and establishing -Tate s :therefor, was introduced
by Councilman Gans,;_. seconded, by Councilman Lipman
and - adopted b.y, 7 affirmative votes.
Boat Launching
Councilman Lipman suggested that since the present; .
Ramp
boat. launching; ramp will no longer be available, some
action - ahould be,'taken to provide a new facility, and
because the ramp was used by County residents, the
matter might ,be. referr.ed,`to the Sonoma County Harbor
Commission. Director of Planning Robert Byrd added
that a. state official recently indicated to h •m.that there
is .grant- available for boat launching ;ramps.. The
City Manager was direeted,to explore all possi.bilites
in, securing another boat launching ramp facility.
Traffic Problem
At the, _request -,of''Gouncilman Colin, the 'City Manager
was asked to refer to the Traffic Committee the matter
of cars parking too close to, corners at 6th & D Sts:,,. ;.
6th & B Sts; , and 5th ;& -]D St's. for their consideration
of< - oossibly eliminating such corner parking in order, to,
create better visibility.
Codes Enforcement
Councilman Joerger .complained about the condition of
certain - parcels in the City where buildings have been
demolished and,debri•s and,-junk left in piles for aft
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unn:ecessaril long time and asked for the
y g proper pro-
cedure, clean, up. These. lots -. Thee Gity Attorney
stated, that the weed abatement ,procedure corild °be:
used.but recommended ,that the property owners be,.-
-. cont acted regarding their - ;intentions and time schedule..
The City Manager -said that- the_study session. next:
Monday.night .will cover •co.de;s eftforcemerit and. a
•total ,look- at similar situations.
Adjournment There being no further business to come before the,
Council the meeting.was: adjourned.
Mayor:
.Attest:
City Clerk
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