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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/07/1966MINUTES. OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETA LU'MA, CALIFORNIA March 7, 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 Invocation Approval Minutes L Portable Pumping Unit Re's. 44468 NCS Fire Hose Reg,. #4469 NCS Chemical 'Feeders Res. .` #4470 .N.CS ° Duplicating, Offset Machine Res. #4471 NCS Chamber of Commerce re Jr.College Extension A'BC' Present: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Colin, Gans, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. Absent: None. The invocation Was given by Reverend Fred Rusk, First Presbyterian Church. The minutes of February 17, 1966, were approved as re- corded. The Clerk was directed to change the number of acres in Paragraph 4 of Councilman Lipman's opinion, Page 1 of the February 21st minutes from 8.to 80 acres, where- upon the 'minutes of February 21, 1966, were approved as corrected. The City Manager reported that only one bid was received and it did not fully meet- the specifications, whereupon R.eso- lution #4468 N. C, S, rejecting all bids for the purchase of one (1) portable pumping unit and directing that the Fire Department prepare new specifications, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7- affirmative votes, a-6 Resolution #4469 N. C S, awarding contract to Western Fire Equipment Company for the purchase of fire hose for the , Fire Department of: the City of Petaluma, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. . - X61 The -City. Manager :stated that it is the recommendation of the Director of the Water Department that the low bid of B.1. F. Industries be considered, whereupon Resolution #4470 N. C. S. awarding contract for the purchase of two chemical feeders to the low bidder, was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 17 affirmative votes. The City Manager reported the staff has recommended that the subject machine _with an alternate for an automatic blanket. cleaner be, purchased from the low bidder, Rummell's .for an A. B. Dick machine, whereupon Resolution #4471 N. C. S awarding contract- for the purchase of one duplicating, offset machine from the low. bidder, was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. , seconded by Councilman Joerger, . and adopted by 7 :affirmative 'votes. Letter, dated February 23, 1966, from the Chamber of Commerce ' requesting time for the Chamber's College Com- mittee to make presentation re extension of Santa Rosa. Jr. College campus, read- filed. Letter, dated. Mauch 4, 1966 from!the .Chamber's College Committee requesting postpone- - ment of presentation arranged for March 7th Council meeting until a later-date, read and filed. Copy application for -off sale beer and wine license filed with Alcoholic Beverage Control by Robert R. and Veronica A. Harriott'(Bob'`s Smoke Shop) at 126 Kentucky Street - approved by Chief of Police Del Maestro, and the Building and Health Inspectors, submittedt and filed. U -11 P1 Y i March 7, 1966 Boy Scouts Letter,. dated February 1.8, 1966, from David' A. Rice, District Snout Executive Boy Scouts of . America, thanking the Council and Department Heads 'of the .City of Petaluma for their part to "Scouts in Government Day, " read and filed'.... - _Claims and Bills Resolution #4472 N. C. S. approving claims and;bi is Res. #4472 NCS Nos. 8537 to 8528 inclusive, was introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. City Clerk Institute :.t• . . Mayors' and Councilmen's Meeting ABA G Meeting Chamber of Commerce Contract City Manager Robert Meyer requested Council approval .to-send the City Clerk to Long Beach on April 27 -29, 1966, . to attend the League: of. California Cities' 1966 City Clerks' In This item was not provided for in the Clerk "s budget; however, Mr.. Meyer added, funds are available within the budget, Whereupon a motion was made by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.,, and. seconded by Councilman .Brainerd, that the City 'Clerk attend the, Institute and that fund'st be prb vided. Roll .call on this motion carried by 7 affirmative votes. The City reminded the Council of the :sub ject meeting to be held a R,ohnert Park in the .Tally- ho Restaurant on Thursday, March 10, 1966, at 6:30 p, m. Plans for attendance and Iran portat on . were discussed. Councilman Cavanagh,. Jr., reported on the A'BAG meeting held in Berkeley on February 25, 1966 which he and City .Manager Robert Meyer attended. Councilman Lipman reported that he attended the last meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Board - of Directors at which time they reviewed the pro- posed contract on, their funds which they have practically,,approved. He added that they would, like to meet with a, Council committee to di`s'cuss. the matter. Hotel! Motel .Tax Councilman Lipman. also. noted that the Ch_amber`',s . on the southern entrance to the City has "been abandoned , and. that they are discussing :new sighs for both the southern. and northern entrance. He. added that this ,matter has to do with his proposal . for the use of the hotel- motel tax revenue and that. the Chamber is interested in this also. It was de- cided. that th'is,'matter would bel a part of the-discus- sion regarding the`use of the subject revenue at the study se.s;sion Monday.',;- March 14:, 1966. --' Mayor Kuhn Mayor Putnam read parts of a letter received from Woodstock, Illinois Mayor Kuhn of Woodstock, Illinois, thankng, -the .City and the Chainber of Commerce for the package sent to them containing, articles representative. of Petaluma. Rezoning AP. #19- 210 704 Planning ; Comrnission Resolution #Z2 -66 recommending (MeNear, ;Homes.ite) reclassifying, A . P: #19-210-10 in part from. an O;rd: #822 NCS R. -1 -6000 P -D. zone to pan R - -M, 15.00 zone, submitted. and.filed.- Director of fPlanizing Robert Byrd d s- played an artist's drawing of the proposed mobile home development on, the Old McN.ear Homesite. W ith- the use* of a zoning, and land use .sketch, 14, Byrd reviewed his report to the Planning Commission and concluded'by recommending the rezoning. :Mr. Don- McCoy,_ developer of the site, appeared before the Council in, support of- the rezoning and. elaborated on his mobile home : plans and possible future plans for a small craft harbor and appurtenant buildings. I 6 March 7, 1966 RezohTh'g AP #19 210 -04 'Following a brief discussion, Ordinance #822 N. C. S. (Continued) amending. Zoiiiilg Ord. #662 NCS by rezoning A. P. #19- 210 -04 iri'par°t from an R 7 =6000 P -D zone to an R -M -1500 zone, was lntro'uced by Qo.uricilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Gans, and ordered published by 7 affirmative votes. Changing Boundaries Planning Commission.Resolution #Z3 -66 recommending AP #19- 210=04 amendii g`Z'oning Ord: #662 NCS by changing the boundaries Ord." '#823 NCS.. of the C' -H Zone of. A. P. #19- 210 -04, submitted and filed. Ordinance #823 NCS amending Zoning Ord.. #662 NCS as recommended,: was' introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman 'Cavanagh, Jr. , and. ordered published by 7 affirmative votes. Site Dsigin Review Ord. Planning' Commission Resolution #10 -66 recommending the #824,N . C$ amendment of Zoning Ord. #662 NCS by adding thereto Sub - section 2 -1012 in order to adds a use subject to design review, submitted and filed Director of Planning Robert Byrd stated that this proposed - modification will add design review of multiple dwellings and that any plans submitted for apartment developments will be subject to design review by the Commis- sion' and limited to the location of the structure, of the site, si''te landscaping, and general enhancement to the site,, adding that this is not considered as architectural control. Ordinancf #824 N. C., S, amending Zoning Ord. #662 NCS amending Article 2', Section 2- 1'000, by adding thereto Subsection 2 -1012' _ in order to add a use subject to design review, was introduced _ by Councilman Gains, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and ordered posted by 7 affirmative votes. Melody. Manor Planning Commission. Resolution #9- 66 approving tentative Tentative Map map of the subject subdivision (located Magnolia Avenue opposite. Gossage Ave. interchange), submitted and filed. #11 East,Park'Suhd. #3 and Planning Commission. Re'solutioin -66 approving tentativ #4 Tentative Map map - of the subject subdivisions (located 1500 feet south on Ely. Road from E. Washington St, adjacent to East Park Subd. #1), submitted and filed.: �2 Petaluma Gardens #2 Planning Comm ssion.Resolution, #12 - 66 approving tentative Tentative Map map of the 'subject subdivision (located south of E. Washington St. 'and east' of Ely. Road adjacent to the airport), submitted and 'filed. Sale.of Surplus Ordinance #825_N. C. S. authorizing sale of certain real r Property ' Pearce St. prop erty °approximately `20 x 50 feet in dimension located on Ord. #825 NCS Pearce Street; was 'introduced by Councilman Lipman, sec - onded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and ordered posted by 7 affirmative votes. S /7_ Granting Easement - =': '' Ordinance #826 N. C. S. authorizing granting of an easement Mrs. Nuza Dunbar across a portion of Oak Hill Park and Oak Hill Reservoir to Ord. #82;6 Mrs. Nina. Dunbar subject to certain conditions, was intro - duced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. -, seconded'by Councilman Gans, and ordered posted by 7 affirmative votes. Swimr iing Pool Complex Plans and specifications for the Swimming Pool Complex pre - Re$ :, '44473 NCS pared by Milton:F. Johnson, architect, were submitted and filed. Mr: Johnson reviewed the bid proposal outlining the items included in the basic bid and those covered by the alternates. He stated that bids will be received on March 30, 1966,, and that completion date of the project is expected to be around the end of July. Dr. Rudloff briefly reviewed the funds available for the project and the estimated cost of the basic bid and the alternates. He recommended that the Council approve the subject plans, whereupon Resolution #4473 N. C. S. approving plans and specifications for the Swimming Pool Complex and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the work, was introduced by Councilmar. Joerger, seconded -by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 7 af- firmative votes. The Mayor thanked the Swimming Pool Com- mittee., the Recreation Commission, and Dr. Rudloff for all the work done in connection with the swimming pool. 6 W March 7, 1966 Fifth Monday Forum Special Meeting Study Session .Smell Complaint - Lakeville A rea Memo, darted February 10, 1966, from Council mail Lipman regarding proposed Fifth Molyday',Forum, ubmi -tted' and filed'.` - Councilrnai . Lipman. reviewed in detail his proposal.regardi ig the subject matter. He felt that such'a forum would encourage -every citi&n to take a greater'interest in City government and make. him aware of the magnitude of problems facing local government today and those appearing ' in the future,' and' it., would allow taxpayers to go over specific personal - problems directly with' those people in- volved Who 'are Handling business, After, a brief discussion'it wa the consensus of the. Council that the plan is a ftnq .idea: Councilman. Lipman appointed chairman of the Forum, and it was -agreed by the Council that the first Forum is to. be held on August 29, 1966. * Afiy' details to get started with the first meeting c`a 1 be •d scu sed by Councilmah�'Lip= man with -the Council at the study .ses'sion next. Monday night. - City Ma'g4ger Robert Meyer announced that ta special meeting'may be'call0d' for March 14th in:o,rder to adopt legislation for the Washington Street- Bodega Avenue Realignment project. Items to' be discussed. at'the study session March ,_ 14,, 1966, are:.' 1. Personnel Ordinance,; 2 Hotel= Motel ;Tax; 3. Contract with the Chamber of Com- meree; 'and 4. Fifth Monday Forum. In- reply to Councilman Joe:rger, the City Manager stated'that a recent complalhutin the subject .area resulted' in an investigation by staff members and that a rrieeting ? will be arranged with owners-of various plants in order to get better cooperation in controll'ing'smells ` in that particular area., Buick A rnbulanee ' In 'answer to' Councilman Lipman, the City Manager stated that all bids received for the, sale of the ,sub- ject vehicle have been rejected, but that he is still; taking a vote of the'Couneil on 20 /30.' Club's pro -' posal to buy the ambulance for $51 and as a jo.tnt goodwill'venture with the City., send it, to a poverty area in Mexico.. Adjournment llYere being no. further. business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. M ayor A ttest: t y (41er : 1