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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/18/1966MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL. PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA April 18., 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 Battaglia, Brainerd, Cavanagh Jr., Colin, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. Absent: None. Invocation Due to the absence of-Reverend Russel Stukas, Church of the Nazarene, no invocation was given. Approval of Minutes The minutes April 4,1966 - 4:30 p.m., April 4, 1966 - 7:30 p.m. and April 11, 1966, were approved as recorded. X71 McD,owe ; 1,l- Culvert- Bridge Director of Public Works David Young reported that Reconstruction, Proj:. the low bid of $46,573.55 was submitted by McGuire ST64a 1 & Hester of Oakland at the bid opening on March 31 Res,­ 44.491 NCS 1966. 'However, he added, this bid was over the Engineer's Estimate, and in this case, he was reprr - L- quired to forward the bid to the State Division of Highways for their review because the project in- volves financing by State gas tax funds. He was notified by phone today that the State approved the bid, whereupon Mr. Young recommended that the Council accept the low bid. Resolution #4491 N.C. _ S. awarding the contract for the subject project, was introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Swimming Pool Complex City Manager Robert Meyer referred to Dr. Rudloff'! Res;' _ #44­92 NCS report containing three proposals with regard to the low bid submitted by Rapp Construction Company of Santa Rosa for the swimming pool complex. Copies of said - report were given to the,Council and a copy was submitted and filed. Under consid- eration was Proposal "A" which included the base bid of $298,000, less several deductions (which are to be considered in the nature of change orders), plus selected alternates, making a total of $325,000 for the project. Mr. Meyer then out - lined sources of financing the $77,000 needed in addition to the funds available. Dr. Rudloff addressed the Council and discussed the proposals which he presented in his report, recommending that Proposal "A" be accepted. Following discus- sion and consideration of all the facts, Resolu- tion #4492 N.C.S. awarding the contract and ac- cepting the base bid and alternates as listed in Proposal "A ", was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Lipman,., and adopt- ed by 6 affirmative votes, 1 negative. The nega- tive vote was cast by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., be- cause he felt that the amount of money needed abov( the funds available through the election was too high and could be used better for other projects. � 3 Assessment Dist. #9 NS Letter, dated April 5, 1966, from J. B. Hanauer & Co., 9300 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, cancellinc_ . offer to purchase all of the bonds designated "Street Improvement Bonds, Series No. 9, Assess- ment District #9 NS," read and filed. April 18, 1966 Petaluma & Santa Rosa Letter, dated.April 8, 1966,: from the Petaluma Railroad Company & Santa Rosa Railroad Company applying for' authority to construct a spur track across `Copeland Street upon a request from Diamond National Corporation to serve their faci- lities located on E. Washington Street and Copeland Street, read and filed. Director .of Planning Robert Byrd located the area on a map. In reply to Councilman Cavanagh's concern about railroad cars blocking Cope- land Street, Mr. Byrd pointed out that the traffic ordinance does not permit blocking any street for more than ten minutes. The City Attorney was directed to prepare.,a resolution for Council.consideration,at - the next meeting. Division of ,Highways - Assembly Bill #3404 _�3 U. S. Corps of Engineers Boy Scouts of America Public Utilities Com- mission Denman Annexation #4. ad¢ Northern California Marine .Affairs Confer- ence Res. #4493 NCS ,�_9_�` Letter, dated March 22, 1966, from the State Division of Highways re Assembly Bill`No. 3404 which added Section 74.5 to the Streets & Highways Code relating to,state highways• and that the provisions of said sect apply only to actions of planning commiss -ions and legislative bodies of cities and counties, read and filed. Public Notice-t6.6-58 from U.S. Corps of Engin- eers, dated April 8, 1966, re D. McCoy Company, Tiburon, application for an Army permit to construct a small boat marina alongside.Peta= luma River in Petaluma (old McNear Homeside development), read and filed. Upon recommen- dation by the City Manager that the Council act upon this application so that the s.ta,f.f can take the necessary steps in- this matter, a motion was made by Councilman.Colin, sec- onded by Councilman Battaglia, approving the application. Roll call on this motion:'car =- ried by 7 affirmative votes. Certificate of Appreciation from the Boy Scouts of America, Miwok District, to the City of Petaluma in recognition of Scout Week G,overnmen.t Day, submitted and filed. At the request of the Mayor, the City Man - ager said he would display this certificate on .a wall in the City Hall. �R 1 c11 is ;::� '- Public Utilities Commission Notice of Hearing on May 24, 1966, re Pacific Telephone & Tele- graph Company application to increase certain private line service rates and charges and Western Union Telegraph Company application to increase certain intrastate rates,and charges applicable to private line service within the state, read and filed. Local Agency Formation Commission notice;of public hearing re subject annexation, ("located No. McDowell Blvd. opposite North San Fran- cisco Bay Industrial Park) to be held' at 3:00 P.m at 2555 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa., on,. May 5th. The area was located on a map by- Director of Planning Robert Byrd. Letter, dated April 7, 1966, from Robert Langner, Conference Secretary, requesting support to continue the improvement • and 'ex- cellent maintenance of our navigation system, read and f iled . Resolution #44,93 N . C,.,S : a.p- proving the Marine Affairs Conference of San Francisco 1967 Conference recommendations; with the U. S.. Congress with regard to naviga(tibn y tC°2� Northern California Marine Affairs Conference Res.: . #449.3 NCS (Cont'd.) California Disaster Office Federal Grant - Sewer 'Treatment Plant Additions Res #4494 NCS April 18, 1966 and improvement of channels and harbors, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and adopted by 7 af- firmative votes. Letter, dated March 30, 1966, from John W. Gaffney, Director, California Disaster Office requesting a list of all vital installations within the unincorporated areas of our city and county that are beyond the protection capabilities of our governmental resources under a state of extreme emergency in a war - caused disaster, read and filed. This matter was referred to the staff for attention. Letter, dated April,7, 1966, from the Depart- ment of Health, Education and Welfare, re offer of $514,800 to the City of Petaluma to help in the construction of Sewage Treatment Plant Additions and information regarding a 10% grant increase available under Section 81_ (f) of the Federal Water Pbllution Control Act, PL 84 -660, as amended, read and filed. The City Manager stated that Director of Planning Robert Byrd is following through on the application for the 10% additional grant, whereupon,Resolution #4494 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents and agreements concerned with the City's ap- plication for federal grant for sewer treat- ment •works, was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and adopted by 7,affirmative votes. Claims and.Bills Resolution #4495 N.C.S. approving claims and Res. #4495 NCS bills Nos. 8727 to 8805 inclusive and 328 to 377 inclusive, was introduced by.Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Lipman', and adopted by 6- affirmative votes, 1 abstention. Councilman Battaglia abstained because in- cluded in the list of claims is .payment for signs which were purchased from his firm, Kresky Mfg. Company, prior to his appointment as councilman. City Charter Taxi_ Ordinance Deeds - Golden Concourse At the request of Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., City Attorney Robert briefly explained the $750 limitation of the City Charter with re- gard to purchases. It was agreed by the Council that this section and perhaps ''other sections of the Charter be- reviewed and studied for possible amendments to be pre - sen•ted .to the voters in the 1967 June elect", tion. The matter was referred to the staff for a report and recommendation to the Council. The: City Manager reported that the staff has studied the taxi ordinance and is now ready for consideration by a Council committee, whereupon Councilmen Joerger and Cavanagh, Jr were appointed to serve on the Council Taxi, Committee. i� As a matter of information, the City Manager stated that a parcel of land between Kentucky Street and American Alley has been offered for dedication to the City by Fred Mattei for the Golden Concourse. He added that when other parcels are to be dedicated, the Council will be informed. April 18, 1966 Golden Eagle Milling Co. U.S.Highway 101 23_�- The City Manager . stated that Mr. Hill of the subject company has offered at -no cost to the the use of 'a portion their lot AP #8 -068 -3 located near the main Fire Station. Letter, dated March 23, 1966• of offer submitted and The Council -�in- dicated acceptance of this offer. The City Manager stated that he received a letter from the Novato City Council urging the Council to consider taking action to notify the appropriate officials to urge inclusion of 101 in the Interstate System of Federal Highways and to request that the Federal funds previously allocated the San Francisco freeways be rea.1loca.ted' to'Northern California. Letter submitte and filed. It was the Council's wish that the City Clerk send a letter to our congress- man and senators in line with Novato's action. State Compensation The City Manager reported that the City of Insurance Petaluma received a refund in the - amount of $7,754.10 from State Compensation Insurance and that this information was passed on to all of the employees. Pumper #1 - Fire Dept. Upon a. request from the Fire Department, a motion was made by Councilman Joerger,, sec- onded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., to grant the Fire Department permission to show Pumper #1 in Sonora at an annual event to be held on April 30th and May ist. Motion carried by 7 affirmative votes. Assembly Bill 128 re The City Manager was asked to prepare a State Retirement report for Council consideration of facts and figures as related to the subject Bill / introduced at the current Special Session - with regard to amending provisions of the State; Employees,':-- Retirement System, to "reduce the minimum age from 55 to 50 at which local police officers may retire and receive're tirement al_l:owances averaging one - half final compensation. Copy of League of California Cities' notice regarding subject matter sub - mitted and filed. International Municipal A motion was made by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., Finance Officers'.Meeting and seconded by Councilman Lipman, approving the 'Director of Finance's request for $250 to attend the subject meeting in San Die.go.on . May 15 -19, 1966. Motion carried by 7 raffirm- - ative votes. Chamber of Commerce - Letter, dated April 12, 1966, was readyby the Retail Merchants Com City Manager from the subject Committee.' com- mittee mending the City office responsible for the issuance of business permits and enforcement of practices relative to the useage thereof, and that John Cahill and Mary Jensen 'and others who assist under the general direction of Cecil Gealta have been doing an outstand job. The Mayor requested that copies of­said letter be given to Mr. Cahill, Mrs. Jensen and others involved. Copy was submitted and filed. ��3 • F w 1 April 18, 1966 General Plan - The City Manager stated that Director of Planning Novato Area 'RobertByrd i planning to attend a meeting on April 25th in Marin County on the Novato Area General Plan. Councilmen Battaglia and Cavanagh, Jr consented to attend this meeting with Mr. Byrd. •.North.Bay County- The City Manager- reminded Council members to let his City Construction secretary know if they wish to attend the subject .Industry Conference Conference in Santa Rosa on April 23rd. Councilman Colin consented to attend said meeting. . 4/ Small Craft'Harbor The City Manager reported on a trip he and the Mayor made to Sacramento on April 5th to visit the Small Craft Harbor Division, and that they have asked for a meeting with the Council or the River Committee. In order to bring everyone up to date, it was agreed by the Council to hold an informational meeting to review °the small craft harbor, study the new state program regarding grants for boat ramps, and any re- lated matters concerning the Petaluma River. Council man Joerger was requested to work with Mr. Meyer to arrange a meeting with the City Council, County Harbor Commission, State and Federal government rep- resentatives, Mr. Noble, Corps of Engineers, and any other interested persons. 1966 -6`7 Budget Upon a motion made by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and seconded by Councilman Joerger, the City Manager was granted approval of his request to extend the time for submi ting'the 1966 -67 budget from May 2 to May 16. Roll on this motion carried by 7'affirma- tive votes. Redre.y Rezoning Council members were urged by the City Manager to attend the Redrey Rezoning hearing with Director of Planning Robert Byrd which will be held at 4:00 p.m. on April 26th by the Sonoma County Board -of Super- visors in Santa Rosa. Public Personnel. A motion was-made by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Meeting - Fresno Councilman Brainerd; granting the City Manager per - mission to be absent at the April 25th adjourned Council meeting in order to attend the subject meeting in Fresno.on April 24 -28, 1966. Motion car - ried by 7 affirmative votes. It was noted by Mr. Meyer that Assistant City Manager Robert Byrd will attend the Council meeting. Agenda - Council The City Manager stated that the following items are Meeting April 25th to be considered at the subject meeting: 701 Project (Central Business District Study), Flood Control Re- port, and Petaluma & Santa Rosa Railroad Company re- quest for a spur track. Ash Trays - At the request of the City Manager, Councilman Council Chambers Joerger inspected the ash trays in the Council Chambers and was t ©id that Public Works Department placed weights in the base of the ash trays to pre - vent them from being knocked over. `Downtown Trash Upon question asked..by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., Containers Director of Planning.Robert Byrd stated that the trash containers fo:� downtown have arrived but that the inserts for them have been held up in order to get the right color to go with the Golden Concourse theme. - 0 April 18, 1966 Outside Sewer - It was agreeable with the Council to move the Joseph Molinoli subject item on the agenda and consider" , it - a't this time. z Director of Public Works David Young showed a map of the homes in the area in relation-to Mr. Molinoli's residence. The City Manager recom- mended that the - main be extended to Mr.. Molinoli's home and not across the entire frontage of his property, the street improvements' be included in an engineering study for an assessment district . in the area, that 'Mr. Molinoli's property ;be an- nexed as soon as possible, perhaps with the;an -­ nexation of the area adjacent to Mr. Molinoli " which is being proposed•by Mr. Justis, and that connection be subject to the construction of a manhole. It was pointed out that this is "the same manhole required in the outside sewek granted to Mr. Justis and that construction can be done jointly or by the first one connecting to the sewer system. A lengthy discussion followed in which both Mr. Molinoli and Mr; Justis addressed the Council. Mr. Molinoli agreed that he would, not object to an assessment district when formed for the street improvements. After consideration and study of all the facts presented, the City Attorney summarized the terms of the resolution to be prepared for the next meeting as follows:, Grant the permit subject to the usual conditions with additional requirements that Mr. Mo'l no.li,, extend the line to his home and not across-the full length of his property as is normally r-e= quired, and that before extension of the ,line, a manhole must be constructed. A motion of intent as outlined by the City Attorney, was introduced by Councilman'Colin, and seconded by Councilman - Lipman- Roll call on this motion carried by 7 affirmative votes. Beautification The Council approved the Mayor's proposal o.f holding a d °ay -long conference.on beautifica tentatively set for the latter part of Maywl.ch would involve participation of all the organ°iza,- tions of the community, businessmen, etc. Sle added.that a chairman will be proposed at the next Council meeting. - Appointment Councilman Battaglia was appointed to the.s,ubjec Petaluma River committee to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Gans' Committee resignation. Zoning Ord. Amend- Planning Commission Resolution #13 -6.6 recommending ment re Signs amending Zoning Ord. #662 NCS by modifying Section Ord. #830 NCS 11 -204 to provide for clearance between bottom °of signs and ground level, submitted and filed. Director of Planning Robert Byrd explained that the subject proposed amendment would provid 8 -1/2 feet vertical clearance for signs under marquees, whereupon Ordinance #830* N.C.S. amend- ing Zoning Ord. #662 NCS a's recommended, was�in- troduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by,Council- man Joerger, and ordered published by 7 affirma'- tive votes. Kazen Subd. #3 - Planning Commission Resolution #8 -66 approving Final Map final map . of the sub -ject subdivision (located Res. #4496 NCS north side of Magnolia Ave. west of the cemetery), GG submitted and filed. Report, dated'.April 15,. 1966, of Director of Public Works recommending•approyal of said map subject to inclusion, of. certain pro- visions in the agreement, read and filed. Resolu- tion #4496 N.C.S. approving final map of Kazen Subdivision #3, was introduced by Councilman.:Joerger•, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Northeast Annexa- tion #4 Ord. #829 NCS Purchase of 4 Police Cars Res. #4500 NCS Pumping Unit Res 44501 NCS Appointment - Plann-ing Commission Res. #4502 NCS affirmative votes. ordinance #829 N.C.S. approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory, designated "Northeast Annexation No. 4” to the City of.Petaluma, was intro - duced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. a1? , Resolution #4500 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase of 4 new vehicles for the Police Department, was intro- duced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution #4501 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase of one pumping unit the Fire Department,'was intro- duced by Councilman- - Lipman, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and adopted.by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution #4.502 N.C.S. appointing Albert L. Battagli to the Petaluma City Planning Commission, was intro - - duced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution appointing.member to Recreation Commission was held over until the next Council meeting. „:.. April 18, 19&6 Melody Manor - Planning Commission Resolution #14 -66 approving Final Map final map of Melody Manor (located south side of :Re °s,. # NCS of Magnolia Ave. near Berger Lane) , submitted and filed. Report, dated April 15, 1966, of Director of Public Works recommending approval of said map subject -to inclusion of certain provisions in the agreement, read and filed. Resolution #4497 N.C.S. approving final map of Melody Manor, was introduced by Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Ci.t. .Hall Brochure, Director of Planning Robert Byrd explained the • changes to be made in the City Hall Brochure, where - upon a motion was made by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, approving an ex- penditure.not to exceed $250 to print 2,000 new brochures. Roll call on this motion carried by 7 affirmative votes. CityuH -all Plaza Director of Planning Robert Byrd showed the Council Improvements, a plan of the proposed subject landscaping which in- ,Landscaping eludes landscaping of the area between the proposed parking lot and the street and planting of lawny be- tween the two parking lots, with completion of the remainder of the lot next fall. Said plan was generally approved by the Council except Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., expressed disappointment that the entire lot is not being landscaped at this time. Z3 State -Division of I1uiResolution #4498 N.C.S. adopting and submitting a Highways - Budget budget for expenditure of funds allocated from the (Maintenance) State Highway Fund to Cities (2107)funds), was in- REs. #4498 NCS troduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Council- man Battaglia, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. o23 State Division of Resolution #4499 N.C.S. adopting and submitting a Highways - Budget budget for expenditure of State allocated funds (Engineering) (2107.5 funds), was introduced by Councilman Lipman, Res.,;.A4499 NCS seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 Northeast Annexa- tion #4 Ord. #829 NCS Purchase of 4 Police Cars Res. #4500 NCS Pumping Unit Res 44501 NCS Appointment - Plann-ing Commission Res. #4502 NCS affirmative votes. ordinance #829 N.C.S. approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory, designated "Northeast Annexation No. 4” to the City of.Petaluma, was intro - duced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. a1? , Resolution #4500 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase of 4 new vehicles for the Police Department, was intro- duced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution #4501 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase of one pumping unit the Fire Department,'was intro- duced by Councilman- - Lipman, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and adopted.by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution #4.502 N.C.S. appointing Albert L. Battagli to the Petaluma City Planning Commission, was intro - - duced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution appointing.member to Recreation Commission was held over until the next Council meeting. to April 18, 1966' Washington Street Director of Public Works David Young.read the Bridge - Engineer proposal submitted by De Leuw, Cather & „ Company REs. #4503 NCS for engineering studies for replacement of the subject Bridge across Petaluma River, which recommended that the design work be considered in two phases. Copy of said' proposal was submitted and filed,. Resolution #45`0..3 N.C.S. authorizing employment of.De Leuw, Cather & Company to perform engineering work in connection with the Washington Street. ' Bridge, was introduced by Councilman, Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Repealing Re's. #4480 NCS The City Attorney explained that the resolution granting an outside permit to Smartt Electric be repealed because the premises concerned are located within the boundaries of the North, Petaluma Sanitation District, which, district has the authority to grant permission, where- upon Resolution 44504 N.C.S. repealing Resolu- tion #4480 NCS, was introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Battaglia.; and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. American Hotel Property City Manager Robert Meyer reminded the Council of action required to answer letter dated March 23, 1966, from H. M•. & G. R. Leppo,' trustee owners of the ubj.ect property, in.. A which they offered to sell said property -to the City, whereupon a motion was made by Councilman Joerger, and seconded"by Council - man Battaglia, not to accept the offer. Philip Justis IPA Adjournment Motion carried by 7 affirmative votes- The City Clerk was asked to write a'letter in- dicating the Council's action,. At the request of Mr., Justis, the.Coudc1 . directed the City Attorney to check into.changing Item 7 on Res. #4464 NCS to read "The, Applicant” instead of "Mr. Justis" for.report to the council at -the next meeting. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was-adjourned--. Mayor Attest City Clerk