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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/25/1966r ' 1 MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA April 25, 1966 . Council Meeting Adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Helen Putnam at the hour of 1: 30,6 1 clock p.m. Attendance Present :' Councilmen Battaglia, Brainerd, Colin, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. Absent: Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. � Petaluma Area Flood Control Director of Works David Young reviewed his memo dated May 17, 1965, to the City Manager _giving reasons why a Storm Drainage Master Plan would be beneficial to the City of Petaluma and the surroundinc Area. Copy,of memo submitted and filed. He pointed out that under the present Zone 2 -A policies, private capital is unable to finance the larger projects and the existing tax rate system does not generate "the funds necessary to do the job and suggested that some method of accelerating funds be worked out. He added that there is a vital need to establish project priorities: Supervisor Leigh Shoemaker then intro- duced Mr. Richard.Norton of the Sonoma County Flood Control and Conservation District, who presented the Council with various reports prepared by his office concerning the Petaluma Storm Drainage Study and Petaluma Basin Zon&n2 -;A bizdgetsTicind project drawings. He dis'cussed.the time the expenditure involved in order to develop a master plan. A lengthy discussion followed in which Ray Trenam and Herbert Bundes'en spoke in behalf of the Zone 2 -A Flood Control Adviso- ry Committee, and'Mr: Wm. Foster, realtor, and Mr. Weis.enburg, developer, spoke on the drainage problem at West Payran Street and Petaluma Blvd. North, Councilman Cavanagh,'Jr., entered the meeting at approximately 7 p.m. In order to study facts concerning the advisability of developing a master storm drainage plan or spend- ing funds on current project priorities which exist, the Mayor appointed Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., as chairman, Councilmen Brainerd and Lipman to serve 4a on a committee for exploration and depth of the matter and to present their findings to the Council sc that an indication can be given to the Zone 2l =A Flood Control Advisory Committee of the Council's action on the matter for a recommendation to the Sonoma County. Board of Supervisors. Councilman Joerger, member of the Zone -A Committee, was asked to serve in listening capacity. Mr. Leon Rimov, consultant for the subject stud Central Business � 7 Yr .District Study showed colored slides of the City of Palo Alto to (701 Project) illustrate redevelopment of the downtown area - how the project -was started and how it was accomplished. Mr. Rititov "s presentation pointed out the various ele- ments-to be included in the 701 program, which, he added, would require the cooperation and willingness of-the citizenry to see the project through to comple- tion, Following Mr. Rimov's explanation of the pro - gram and what it would accomplish, a motion was made by Councilman -and. seconded by Councilman Battaglia, authorizing the Director Planning to .file Ito April 25, 1966 Central Business papers for application of 701 funds. Rollo District Study call on this, motion carried by 7 aff'irma- (701 Project) tive votes. Spur Track Resolution *45.05 N.C.S. granting permission P &SRR Co, to the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railroad Company Res. #4505 NCS to install a spur track across Copeland Street to serve the Diamond National Corporation,, introduced by Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Councilman_Joerg,er, and adopted.by 7 affir- mative votes. Appointment Resolution #4506 N.C.S. appointing Robert. Recreation Com, Koenitzer to the .City,Recreation, Parks, and Res. #45,06 NCS Music Commi.ssion,,was introduced by Councilman 7 Lipman., seconded b.y Councilman Battaglia, and adopted by 7.affirmative votes. Outside Sewer Resolution #4507 N.C.S. granting the applica- Josep_h. Molinoli tion of Joseph Molino'li for permission to con - Res. #4507 NCS nect one single residential connection at y premises located at 651 Paula Lane to the City sewer system,, was, introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and adopted_ by 7 affirmative votes. Beautification. Upon Mayor'Putnam's proposal,'a motion was Conference made by Councilman Lipman, and seconded by. Councilman Colin, approving the selection of Robert Mackey as Chairman and Helen Cella as Co- chairman of the subject conference. Roll call on this motion carried by 7 affirmative, votes.,: Assistant City Manager Robert Byrd was asked to arrange a meeting at 4 p,m,, on Wednesday with staff members and the confer- ence appointees for the purpose of formulating plans. Assembly Bill City Attorney Robert reviewed the subject bill 114 being considered by the State Legislature which would amend the pre sent' St- ate Aid to Libraries. He added that the Board of Directors of the North Bay Cooperative Library'Sys.tem has passed a resolution favoring passage of .AB 114 and has requested support from the City'Council, A resolution favoring enactment of Aa 114 will be presented for Council consideration at the next meeting. Assembly Bill City Attorney Robert reviewed the subject bill 128 being considered by the State. Legislature which would reduce the normal retirement age of police officers from 55 to 50 while still providing a 7 retirement allowance averaging one -half, final compensation. A brief discussion followed., in which'it was brought out that the League of California Cities opposed said Bill and recommended that City members of SERS. should express their opposition to the Bill, by urging Governor Brown to veto the B.11,.whereupon.a motion was made by Councilman Colin, and seconded by Councilman Battaglia, that the City, Manager send a letter to the Governor expressiing our opposition. Roll call on'this motion was defeated by the following vote,: April 25, 1966 Assembly Bill Ayes: Councilmen Battaglia, Brainerd and Colin. 12.8 "(Cont'd.) Noes: Councilmen Cavanagh, Jr., Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. During the vote, Councilman Lipman stated he wished to abstain. However, the City Attorney pointed out that in this case an abstaining vote would be con - sidered as a "yes" vote because an abstention is valid when one is personally involved in a matter, whereupon Councilman Lipman voted "no ". The City Attorney stated that without checking into the matter, Councilman Lipman could vote "no" if he wished because he actually had not voted when abstain- ing. All those who voted "no" stated that they wanted more information regarding the 40o increase in contribu- tions and whether or not the Police Department person- nel have been contacted as to how they feel about this bill. Mr. Byrd was asked to inform the City Manager of the Council action and to request him to get the necessary information for Council consideration. Linda. Del Mar Councilman Joerger proposed that a letter be sent to Subd. #1 the`res,idents in the subject subdivision telling them that the City of Petaluma is doing everything possible to bring about a conclusion of the pending law suit. However, at the request of the City Attorney, it was decided to reserve any decision on the matter until after the executive session scheduled to follow the Council meeting. Personnel Upon Councilman Cavanagh's inquiry, the City Attorney. Ordinance stated that following'review by the City Manager of one section of "the draft of the subject ordinance, it will be presented for Council action within the near future.. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned to an Executive Session. Mayor AtteT City Clerk