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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/02/1966MINUTES OF MEETING OF CTTY COUNCIL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA May 2, 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,Bxa_inerd, Cavanagh, Jr. _ Colin, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam, Absent: None. .Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Don Winders, Seventh Day Adventist Church. ,Approval of Minutes The minutes of April 18 1966, . were approved as re- corded.. /�4 Wa shington,Str.eet - Director of Public Works David Young presented the Bodeg Avenue: Council with a tabulation of the bids received at the Realignment bid opening on April 20, 1966, for the subject project ,Res.- #4'508 Copy submitted and filed. He reviewed the work ex- perience and financial references of the low bidder, Kubon Company of San Rafael, and recommended that the low bid be accepted, whereupon Resolution #4508 N.C.S. awarding contract in accordance with the plans and specifications entitled, "Washington Street - Bodega Avenue Realignment Project 'No. ST64 -2 ", was intro- duced by Councilman- Joerger, seconded by Councilman Lipman,, and . adopted by 7 affirmative votes. 2 F7 4.Po•lice Cars Summary of Bids received at bid opening on April 29th, Res. #4509 NCS 1966, for four (4) cars, submitted and filed. "- City Manager Robert Meyer reproted that three bids were received and that the low bid was submitted by Gary.Walsh Dodge for a price of $4,8°53.99 with trade- ins, whereupon Resolution #4509 N.C.S. awarding con- tract to the low•biddertfor the purchase of four new vehicles for the Police Department, was introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Pumping Unit Summary of Bids received at bid opening on April 29th, Res,:- 04510 1966, for a pumping unit, submitted and filed. City y Manager Robert Meyer reported that two bids-were re- ceived and that the low bid was submitted by Ross. Dunnigan of Sebastopol for a price of $649.00, where - upon,- Resolution #4510 N.C.S. awarding contract to the low bidder for-the purchase of one (1) pumping unit for the Fire Department., was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by 7-aff Herbert -Vail - The Mayor at this time.honored Herbert Vail, retired Retirement police sergeant who has worked for the City for 29 years and 10 months. She-gave a brief resume of his history of service- lin,our community. On behalf of the Council, she commended Vail for his faithful and loyal service.- Officer James O'Miela, President ' of the Petaluma-Peace officers' Association, presented Mr -. Vail with -a - special badge as a token of friendship and -in recognition of- his, many years of service. Many members ..of the police force were present to honor Mr. Vail., and•Lt._Eslick introduced former police personne who were invited to attend this occasion. On behalf o the:.administrative staff, City Manager Robert Meyer May 2, 1966 Herbert Vail - presented Mr. Vail with a Certificate of Retire- Retirement ment and wished him many ng (Cont'd..) his retirement. At the - conclusion of the pre- sentations and comme.nd°a'tions, a group picture was taken of-Mr.. Vail and his wife with•all those who came to pay tribute to him. " Mosquito Supervisor-Leigh Shoemaker addressed the Council Abatement regarding a proposal;of a consolidated mosquito abatement program with Marin County Mosquito, Abate - ment District. He then introduced Supervisor I. A. Vella, Chairman of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, who expanded on the plan. Here- viewed the facts contained in his written pre= sentation of the conclusions derived from a Gj meeting with the Marin County Mosquito Abatement I ! District in San Rafael on Friday, April 22, ' 1'96'6,. Copy of said presentation was submitted and filed. Supervisor Vella indicated the willingness of'the Marin County'D,istrict - of a consolidated program' including three areas - Sonoma VLal,l,ey Ma:sq ' Abatement Distr-ict,.Southern Sonoma County area, and the Marin County Mosquito Abatement District. Following Supervisor- Vell S presentation, , Clem Dougherty,.attorneyp outlined three legal procedures which. could be- used. for the 'forma i_on of such a district. Written report submitted and filed. In•discuss "ion that followed, it was sug- gested that the Petaluma High School Di established as boundaries of the Petaluma Zone area, which area would include the cities o'f Co.tati and Rohnert Park., Supervisor Vella stated that these two cities have not been approached As to their interest in joining the distr.ct. A suggestion was ,made that the Petaluma'of.ficials contact them some time before the Mayprs'' and Councilmen's meeting on May 12th to find out th ei r f on the matter and then discuss It further with them at the said May 12th meeting.,. Supervisor Vella urged the Council to give this pr oposa l of a consolidated mosquito abatement, district careful thought and consideration b efore making any decision. The City Manager was,directed. to place this matter on a future agenda, and also in a memo to the Co un ci l set forth info gard a general i on what is involved in personnel, - etc.. Jr. College Mr.. Robert Pope, Chairman of the subject Chamber Committee of Commerce committee, a th Counc.ia re- garding prop_ osed plans for expansion of the Santa Rosa Junior College Campus. He stated that when problems concerning appropriation of funds are 1 determined, a site for: the campus, will be se and that it has been indicated the southern section of Sonoma County 'is a fa . l 6c a4t io n '. He added' t hat o . great importance i determining the location of the ca is th attitude, of the community where the site selection. i con- cer and that a let or a r eso lut io n from governing bodies indicating i might h ave a bearing in securing the facility for the Petaluma ar ea. Mr, Pope discussed the Junior College Bo'a consideration of a 13� tax ;over- ride as the most economical method of providing 1 1 May 2, . 1966 Jr. College for the'deeds of the campus. In conclusion, Mr. Committee Pope stated that copies of a report from the Junior (Cont'd.) College Board will be furnished'•to the Council for its study and'cons deration. Following a brief dis- cussion, it was decided that a resolution of intent be prepared for the next Council meeting indicating the City's interest in securing the campus for the Petaluma area. National Letter, dated April 22, 1966; from M. Loree Smith, Hospital Week Administrator of the Hillcrest Hospital, inviting a representative from the City Council to attend the annual luncheon on Saturday, May 7, at 1 p.m., given to proclaim National Hospital Week, read and filed. Councilman Colin-was selected to attend this luncheon and the City Clerk was asked to notify Mrs. Smith .' accordingly. Regional Letter, dated April 27, 1966, from the subject Board Quality Control enclosing copy of Resolution #738 rescinding :previous Board' resolutions initiated against the City of Petaluma .foi failure to comply with its waste discharge require ments, read and filed. , Claims And Resolution #4511 N.C.S. approving claims and bills Bl'ls': Nos. 8806 to 88 -73 inclusive and 378 to 382 inclusive, Res,.. #4511 NCS was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Consideration of amending the $750 limitation for purchases established by the City Charter was again brought up. The City Manager stated that the City Attorney is currently,working on this matter. State Lands' City Manager Robert ,Meyer read a letter, dated April Commission 22 19 from the State Lands Commission regarding proposal of research and mapping of State lands in the Petaluma River from the Head of Navigation at Bridge Street to t°he Northwestern Pacific Railroad Bridge'for an estimated maximum cost of $500.00. Copy of'le'tter submitted and filed. A motion was made by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, authorizing State Lands Commission to make a study, as proposed for $500. Roll call on this motion carried by 7 affirmative votes.. Mayors' and The City Manager reminded the Council members to in- C'ouncilmens' form him whether or not they plan to attend the t�ieetng subject meeting to be held in Santa Rosa on Thursday, May 12th. r Petaluma Area ' Flood Control In response•to'Councilman Cavahagh's question, the Mayor stated that-a memo would be prepared to assist the Council Committee appointed to explore the devel- opment of a master storm drainage plan matter so that the Committee will have an idea of what information is required. Taxi I_n reply to Councilman inquiry, the City �s Manager stated that'Mr. Cahill has been asked to pro - ceed working on the subject matter with the Council Taxi Committee. May 2, 1966 Beautification The Mayor stated that the chairman and..co- Conference ch °airman, -of the subject conference will, have .,some type of a - program,to present to the Council in 'the near future. Water Benefit Director.of Public Works David Young stated District #2 that an .application has, been received from' the developers of the Petaluma Gardens Sub- division for consideration of a• Water Benefit District, which the .Wager Commission has. recommended to the.City Council for :approval. Location map of the area was shown by Mr. Young. Drawing of,subject Benefit District submitted and filed. The City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary le,gislar tion for the.next Council meeting coverihq an agreement for Water Benefit District 4,2. Maria Drive Lot Director of Public. Works David Young stated' that an offer to purchase a 100 x 300 foot parcel of C'it,y -owned land on the northeast side of Maria.Drive adjacent to the Bernard Eldridge School has been received from Art Handen of Marinoma Realty in behalf of , his' client, and that the Water Commission kdtoine mends that this lot be sold on a negotiated: basis. Following a brief discussion, the City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary legislation fo th next Council m offering the sale,o.f this parcel of land on a negotiated basis. Assembly Bill 114 Letter, dated.April 15, 1966, from Edna Bovett, Res. #4512 NCS Secretary of the Board of Library Trustees, Petaluma-Public Library, stating that the subject Bill introduced at the 196;6 State Legislature would amend' the present ^State Z Aid to Libraries and that the Bo.ard,o'f Dir -• ectors' of the North Bay Cooperative Library System.favored enactment-of AB 114, and.re -,, spectf:ully requesting the support of the Mayor and; members of the City Council, 'read and filed. Fbllowing a brief explanation by Miss Bovett, of the amendments to the, Bill, Resolution #451,2 N.C.S. favoring enactment of ABeI,14., `enlisting the support of all City and County officials in its behalf; authorizing provision of copies of resolution, to the , ' . Board of Directors to be forwarded to•the appropriate officials; and directing the Chair- man of the Board to forward copies to Senators Collier, Gibson, McCarthy, Petersen and Rattigan,o and Assemblymen Bagley, Belotti, and Youngp - introduced by Councilman Battaglia, _seconded by Count lman : Lipman, and adopted' by 7 affirmative votes. Pre - zoning Planning•COmmisson Resolution #Z -66 recom- AP #136 -11 -13 mending the 'adoption of proposed : p_re= rz_oning. Ord. #831 NCS of A.B. #136 -11 -13 (County property) to "a P -D - - M -1500 zone to become effective upon annexation to. City of Petaluma, submitted` and filed. Director of Planning -Robert Byrd located the._area on a map and reviewed. his report presented''- to Planning Commi°s,s? on-. i �J 1 1 I P Zoning Ord, Amend- Ordinance #830 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ord. #662 N.C.S. ment re Signs May 2, 1966 Pre- zoning Copy of said report submitted and filed. In addition, AP- #,136.= 11 -=13 he showed the Council a plan of the proposed develop - 6rd._ #831 NCS meet of the site,'whereupon Ordinance #831 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ord. #662 N.C.S. by amending official Paul's Road - zoning map to become effective upon annexation of Street Improvements said property of'the City of Petaluma, was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and ordered posted by 7 affirmative votes. adopted on February 21, 1.966, requiring that one -half Final Map - Planning Commission Resolution #16 -66 approving fin 1 Cr-.eeks,ide.Manor map of the subject subdivision (located west of East Res.. #4513 NCS 'Park Subd. #1 and north of Washington Creek on the easterly side of E. Washington Street), submitted and filed-; Report of Director of Public Works David Young recommending that the Council approve said map subject to inclusion.of certain provisions in the agreement, read and filed. Resolution #4513 N.C.S. approving final map.of Creekside Manor Subdivision, was intro - duced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by`7.affirmative votes. Zoning Ord, Amend- Ordinance #830 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ord. #662 N.C.S. ment re Signs amending Section 11 -204 to provide for clearance be- Orde #830 NCS tween the bottom of signs and ground level, was intro- duced Colin, seconded by Councilman Joerger, •an'd adopted` °by - 7 affirmative votes. Paul's Road - Assistant City Manager Robert Byrd gave a brief re- Street Improvements view'of'the Council action taken in granting ten out - side sewer connections to Philip Justis, referring speci.fically a condition in Resolution #4464 NCS adopted on February 21, 1.966, requiring that one -half of Paula Lane and Paul's Road be constructed with street improvements along.the. length of his property to City standards and as;lapproved and required by the Director of Public Works. For reviewing purposes, a location map of the area was shown and Resolution #4464 NCS was read. Mr. Justis was present and ob- jected to improving Paul's Road as required as he felt the demand was unfair and not consistent with previous action. Other residents living in the area who were present and addressed the Council were: Mr. Howard Trayle, Mr, Wm. Deisher, Dr, Ray Johnson and Mr. Robert Rafael. Opinions expressed by them regarding annexation and the requirement to improve Paul's Road were divided. As a matter of information, Councilmart Battaglia noted that the Planning Commis- sion at its meeting Tuesday will study an overall policy re sidewalks in urban areas. After hearing the information presented, a motion was made by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and seconded by Councilman Battaglia,, t4 reconsider Resolution #4464 NCS, taking into consider - ation any policy the Planning Commission might make regarding sidewalk requirements in urban areas. Roll call on this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:, Councilmen Battaglia, Cavanagh, Jr., Joerger, and Mayor Putnam. Noes: Councilmen Brainerd,.Colin and Lipman. Those Councilmen voting "no" did not give any definite statement as to their reason. The City Manager was asked to place this matter on the next Council agenda. _l' Cam' May 2, 1966 Novak Subd.. #5 The City Manager stated that the City Attorney Agreement Addendum received a_ request from the.subdivider of - 'the Y subject subdivision-to post a cash bond instead of the $100 negotiable bond deposited with the City,- It was felt'�that r Ether discussion was 'needed on - posting ..of cash bonds, by subdivi- ders,, and because of the City Attorney's abserfce, the subject matter was deferred until the next Council meeting. Personnel I_n answer to Councilman Cavanagh,,, Jr. , the` City Ordinance Manager- stated that. the personnel ordinance is tentatively scheduled for presentation to the Council at the study on May 23, 196 °6.. John Hutchinson Upon..am inquiry from John Hutchinson, the City Manager stated ;ghat advertisement of the Firer Chief's', position- has been in appropriate magazines-and..apers,. He added that he considers the Fire Chief's postiion important and that a recommendation will be made in the proper course -of events., Adjournment There being no-further business to come 'before the Council, the: meeting was adjourned to an Executive Session Mayor Attest: N City C e °rk