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MINUTES OF MEETING
OF' CITY COUNCIL
PETA LUMA,, . CALIFORNIA
May 2'3; • 1,966
Counct'i'Meeting
Adjourned meeting. of, the Council of the City of Petaluma called
to order by Mayor''He1en Putnam at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p. m:
Attenc ance
Present: Councilmen Battaglia, Brainerd, .Joerger, Lipman,
and Mayor Putnam
Absent.: Councilmen Cavanagh, Jr., and Colin. �
American Hotel
- Letter. dated May 17, 1966, from.Lamson, Jordan, Walsh &
Property.
Lawrence,. Attorneys at Law, Sail Francisco, Calif. , regarding
the American Hotel. property, read and filed.
R.es'igAation.-
Letter, dated May 10, 1966, from James E. Reed tendering his
James E.. Reed
resignation as a member of the City Library Board, effective
R,es: #4524 N'CS
May 10, 1966, read and filed.. Resolution #4524 N. C. S. ac-
cepting resignation of James. E. Reed as a member of the Boardof
Library Trustees, was introduced by Councilman Joerger,
seconded by Councilman Brainerd„ and adopted by 5 affirmative
votes., 2.absentees,' The City Manager was: asked to send a
'letter to Mr. Reed and a certificate for his service to the'
community. The Mayor reminded the Council to start thinkii-ig
about a new member for the Library Board to replace Mr. Reed.
In- Service
The City Manager reported that the following employees have
Training
successfully completed in- service training programs:
Charles Helmick,. Water Department Meter
Repairman - Meter Training Program.
Earl E. Thoma , Fireman and
Harold Nelson, City Electrician -
'Fire Alarm Operation Maintenance School
Richard Evans and Don Turner of the Fire Departin6:,
ment - Oil Fire Control School.
Mr. Meyer.cohAmei *ed.tha,t the in- service training program is
becoming stronger and that it is a great benefit to the City.
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Storage t Build Ong
The City'Manager stated that when the 1965 -66 budget was con-
Fire Station #2
sidered, $2,, 350 was appropriated for the construction of a sheet
metal storage building ;at Fire Station #2. Director of Planning
Robert Byrd. read' his n Brno addressed to the.City Manager where,
in the Planiziig- Department recommends that the stiructure be
modified to incorporate the use of stucco and redwood fascia
exterior because "the building will have a degree of visual impact
due to its location, and also suggests that the City pay very
close.. attention to.the aesthetics of all public structures. Copy
of s'aidl°memo submitted and filed. Warren Knieriem of the Fire
Departmentquoted approxin ate costs for each type of structure -
$2.,.35.v for the sheet metal building (work to be done by'City
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forces), and $5, for the'stucco building (work to be done by -,
a contractor). - Following a'brief'discussion on the matter, a
motion was made by Councilman Brainerd, and seconded by
Councilman Joerger.,, - directing the City Manager to obtain bids
on both types of structure's and .after. they are opened, 'a .de-
cision can then be made. Roll call on this motion carried by 5
affirmative votes, :•'2 absentees..'
Site Plan -
Letter, dated May 23, 1966, from William Abbey, Chairman of
Lucchesi Park
the Recreation. Commission,* stating that they have not approved
the site.p�lan as presented by Mr. Byrd and approved by the
Planning Commission'and'sett ng forth their recommendations
With regard to three limitations in question, read and filed.
For clarfcatoir purposes, Councilman Brainerd pointed. out that
the 12 lots refer.red'to in the' letter adjoin Lucchesi Park and that
the lot which is being offered for sale and adjoins Bernard
Eldridge S`chool -is not'ihvolved'in the subject plan. Upon the
recommendation of Mr. Byrd for the.best approach to pursue in
this, matter,,- the Council agreed' to hold a study session after
completion - of the budget for the purpose of considering the
'recomrnendations.of the Planning., Water and Recreation Com-
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iniss,ions.Jh o:rd:er to. reach a decision on the site plan for
Lucchesi Park. _
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Weed Abatement
After checking the Weed. Abatement Act, the City Attorney
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stated that. it can be used t o cleanup debris, foundations,
rubble, etc, on lots where buildings .have been demolished,
but emphasized that it cannot be used--for demolition of
buildings,. The particular lot in question, which was later
identified .as the Golden Eagle. lot oii East Washington Street,
is not included in the list of properties of 'the' .w`e'ed
abatement program; therefore, this lot w'i`ll require separate
proceedings. - A motion was made by Coune- linan. Lipman
and - seconded by Councilman Brainerd, autho'�zing the
staff to prepare the'ne.ce:ssary legislation to :abate .the. de-
bris, etc. on the Golden Eagle lot.. Roll call on this motion,
carried by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees. Tip clarifying
this action,. particularly for Councilman Bratn'erd'who felt
that this action should cover a broader area than just pone::
lot the City Attorney stated "that the specific question was
whether or not the Weed Abatement A.ct :applied to the,
Golden Eagle. lot. He added that the staff could izve`st %gate -
other propert-es to determine if they would fall hto 'the'
same category, and if so, similar proceedings' could be
taken. ' The staff was so directed.
Water Pollution Con -
Plans and specifications prepared - by M. Carleton Yoder .&
trol Facilities - 19:66
Associates,, were submitted and filed. Location drawing'
.Res. #4525 NCS
shoWIng the proposed ;trui-ik lines and new plant was sub-
mitted :and filed,. City Manager Robert Meyer stated that
bids for the subject project. will be opened on June 21st and
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a contract awarded at a special Council meeting on, June 27th
in order to meet the June 30th deadline date to qualify for
the Federal_ grant. Resolution #452,5 N. C. S. approving - the -
plans and specifications entitled, ; ?Pollution, Control.
Facilities, 1966 ", and authorizing the. City Clerk to advex-
Use for for said °work was introduced' by Councilman
Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and adopted. by
5 affirmative votes„ 2 absentees.
Sale of Sewer.
Resalution #4526 N. C. S. providing :for _the issuance of
Bonds
$2, 350 0.00 principal amount of "'City of Petaluma 1966
Res. #:4526.NCS
Sewer Bonds "; prescribing , the date and form of said
bond's and of the: coupons to b.e attached thereto and
preserbing the maturities thereof; faxing the maximum
rate of interest on said bon s ;, authorizing, the execution '
of said bonds , and coupons; providing for the levy of a tax
to pay the,'principal of and 'interest 'thereon; and 'directing
notice of sale of; said.bonds to be- given, was introduced' by
Councilman. Joerger -, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and
adopted, by'5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
Pr.ezonig
Qrdiaizce #832 N. C. S, prezolng A. ;P. #136= 1.1 -13 (located
.AP #136- 11 - 13 .
in uhincor- porated territory,)., to a P -D -R -M -1500 .zone,. was
Ord. 4832 NCS
introduced' by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. , seconded by
Councilman Lipman, and adopted `by 5 affirmative votes, 2.
absentees.
Sale of Maria Ordinance #833 N.. C. S. adthorizi sale of City -owned
Drive Property property located on. Maria. Drive and more particularly
Ord. #8'33'NCS described in the body of the ordinance, was int=roduced by
Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh; Jr. ,.
and adopted by 5 affirmative votes,, 2 'absente.es:
Amend City Code - Ordi #834:N C :.S, amending Chappter 21 of Petaluma.
Street Excavation City Code of 1.95,8, by` adding thereto. SSection 2`l. 35. 1 to
Bond Requ'iremeffts provide an exception - to bond requiremOnts for certain pub,-
Ord. #8`34 NCS lic agencies or utilittes, was, in troduced by� Councilman
Lipman, seconded by' Councilman Colin,, and .adopted by 5 .
affir votes,.. 2' absentees.
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Study Session Die to the absence of two councilmen and one councilman
not feeling, well the. study session, scheduled to follow. ihe;
.Council meeting wa cancelled,. The City Manager was
asked to furnish the material, received from the City A tto:r
ney on. .the personnel, rules and' regulations to the absent::
councilmen, As a matter of record,, Councilmen
Cavanagh, Jr, and Colin are attending the Mayors' and Cou
men's Institute in Monterey - -this week.
.ate
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May 23, 1966
The Mayor announced that there will be no Council meeting or
study session next week:
Letters - Linda In answer to.Councilman, Joerger, the City Attorney stated
Del Mar S.ubd. #1 that he has prepared a-draft, which has been approved by the
City Manager, of a letter to be sent to all residents in the
subject subdivision and that the staff will send them out as
soon as possible.
Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was adjourned.,
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