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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/19/1966N ' MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA, 'CALIFORNIA September.19, 1966 CounciA Meet - ing Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Helen Putnam at the hour of 7:30 otcloek p.m. Att'en'dance P Councilmen Battaglia, Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Colin, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. Absent: None. Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Fred Masteller The Christian Church. App'royal of Minutes The minutes of September 6, 1966, were approved as recorded. Motor Scooter Purchasing Officer J.C. Chaill's report, dated Res. #11611L NCS September 19, 1966, read by the City Manager of the bid opening on September 16th for one motor scooter for the Police Department, submitted and filed. Said report indicated that two bids were received - one for a Westcoaster and one for a Cushman Scooter. The low bid was received for a Westcoaster, but the staff recommended pinrchase of the Cushman because of its safety features and be- cause the MPter.Maid's feel it handles better. Chie 'of Police De.l Maestro also recommended the Cushman, whereupon Resolution #4611 N.C.S. awarding contract for one Motor Scooter (Cushman), was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh,_ Jr.,,and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Fi;:eId Act on- Letter from City of S Maria and copy of resolu- School Buildings tion objecting to. current application of the Field Act on school buil-dings, read and filed. The City Manager was asked to contact the School Department for their opinion.in the matter. SL Abatement of Rubbish, In the absence of Assistant Fire Chief Ellwood, etc.. - Golden Eagle Chief Benton.read a progress report of the abate- Lot, ment of the subject lot. Copy submitted and filed. . Said report indicated_ that arrangements have been made with Mr.:Hil'l for the Fire Department to clear the weed growth and burnable material on the lot commencing September 20th, and that no disposition of the concrete foundations, pilings, etc., has been started because of the magnitude of the pro - ject and clarification of responsibilities with the Corps of Engineers. A general discussion followed and it was decided to proceed with the clean -up work to be done by the Fire Department, and after this.work is completed, take a good look at the lot to determine the hazards involved and the steps to be taken with regard to the removal of the foun- dations, etc. Letter, dated September 9, 1966, from Dolph Hill of the Golden Eagle Milling Company, expressing dissatisfaction with the City regarding the abate- S - ment of their lot, read and filed. September 19, 1966 American Hotel Sister.City Program Honorary Citizen - Colonel Walker Kenilworth Junior High School.PTA e� Sonoma . State College :: 77 Letter,, date -d: September 1.4, 1966, from Lamson, J Walsh & Lawrence, indicating that the owners, George and Harrison Leppo, dxeny all liability for the demolition, of the Ameri- can Hotel, read and filed. The letter wa "s, referred to the City Attorney for, attention.. Mr. Robert Walker, Colonel U. S. Army, Re tired, appeared before the Council and e'x plained in detail the Sister City Program_ estab.lished President Eisenhower in 1955- 56; and asked that the Council consider.such a program for the City of .Petaluma.. The Mayor thanked Colonel Walker for his pre,- sentation.and assured him that the matter-will be taken under- consideration. In .apprec iat ion . of Co lone l Wa lker l s f=ine,,, - evidence of coope,.rati and the stimutat°ion given to strengthening the relationship of the service command and the citizens.of,the City of Petaluma whale- serving as commanding officer of Two Rock •Rnch Station, the Mayor presented •a framed scro to Colonel 'Wal'ker mak=ing h'im.an honorary citizen of Petaluma On behalf of the..Council, the Mayor extended greetings of our City to Co.lone1 Walker. Letter, dated September 19, 1966, from Mrs. Mary Burgess, ' :P.resident of ..the Kenilworth Junior High School.PTA,.extending an.invita- tion to the Council and City repr`esentat4yes to .attend the-family p :icn.ic on September 25. 1966, read and .fi le.d. The letter was refer-, red to the City Manager for a reply ind f- eating those who plan to attend. Tyr. Ambrose. P of the Sonoma State - College; addressed •the Council regarding the. dedication of Sonoma State College that is being planned fo.r. next May. He explained the various types of programs that are being: ar- ranged. In order to finance this ded,i °cation, he. added., six counties and the main cities .• i .-n the area are being approachedffor ass ante and .requested •that the City of Petaluma contr-i,bute (61,500. Herold Mahoney, 2781 Middle T,wo.Rock Road•,. Pe;tal.uma, added his support. to this request and suggested us•in,g the Transient Occu,pance Tax Fund to finance. this contribution. Following a brief dis- cus;sion,..a .mot.ion was made by Courrci'lman. Cavanagh,. Jr.., and ,seconded. by Counci Tman„ Batta;gl.ia, to gra,nt $1,500 to Sonoma State College,, said amount to be paid out of the Transient Occupancy Tax Fund,. Rodl,_cal'1.on this. motion carried. by the follow °i.ng vote: Ayes : C.ounc,1 `l : men Battaglia, Bra i nerd Cavanagh, Jr., Co 1 in:: , Lipman and Mayor :P Noes: Counc11man 'Jo erg.er. :,Councilman Col -in +s abstention considered an "aye ". vote.. - Councilman Colin stated that he w'ished more time to study the matter. Council- man Joerger stated he voted "no" because he believed the dedication.i's going to be a high - priced extravaganza involving City tax dollars. Intermission The Mayor declared an intermission and annou that the Shamrock !� -H Club, Petaluma Chapter; is present and has graciously offered to, s=erve refreshments. The time was 8 :35 o - p.m„ The Council reconvened at 8 :55 o" c lock P. U. a I J�; 1a ,September 19, • 1966 Shamrock 4 -H Club To formally recognize *the Shamrock 4 -H Club,. Petaluma Petaluma Chapter Chapter, and. at the request of the Mayor, Li!,� the members of the subject Club .approached the Council as a group and the president introduced each officer as well as the Club leaders," Mrs. Krieg and Mrs. Jenkins, and other guests. They were thanked by the Council for their kindness -and offering a pleasant break in the evening. Claims and - Bills Resolution #4'615 -A N. C. S. approving claims and bills Nos. -Res. 44615 -A NCS 9585 to- inclusive and 607 to 623 inclusive, was intro- duced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and. adopted by 7 affirmative votes. State .Assembly The City Manager 'infored the Council of a notice received Interim Committee that the State Assembly- . Interim Committee on Municipal and County Government is planning hearings on the operation of the Local Agency Formation Commission law and the nearest hearing will be held in San Mateo on October 3rd. He added that if the Council wishes to make any recommendation with regard to said law, someone could be delegated to make a presentation of the idea. Study -Session Washington St. - Bod'ega Ave. Realign- ment Landscaping The City •Manager announced that the Mayor and he have been invited to a Press Party next Monday night.and unless required, there will be "no study session September 26th. City Manager Robert Meyer suggested that the Gas Tax I 9 Fund - Reimbursement for Maintenance, be used to finance the subject project.' The recommendation of City Manager was approved by the Council. Entrance Signs Councilman Brainerd reported on the Council Committee meeting -with the-Chamber of Commerce Committee and staff members regarding entrance signs for the City of Petaluma,.. one• to be located at the southern entrance and one at the' no- rthern entrance. The Council Committee recommends contributing $1, 000 for 5 years to the Cbamber of - Commerce toward , the total cost of $2280 per year for 5 years; Mri Ned - Davis of the Chamber of Commerce commented oil the maintenance of the signs after the five- year period; which, he added, is a matter to be considered at that time. After a general discussion, a motion was made by Counc.ilman.Joerger, and seconded by Councilman Colin, to contribute -$1 000-for a `five -year period. contin- gent upon the Chamber of Commerce securing the remain- der and that this* expenditure is to be paid out of the Transien Occupancy Tax Fund. Motion carried by 6 af- firmative and 1 negative- votes. The negative vote was cast. by Councilman Battaglia who stated that the amount for the signs was,too'high and the expenditure is not being charged to the - right fund asp -'he believed the Transient Oc- cupaizcy ''Tax Fund' was not designed for signs - that signs are not a'- promotional item In response to Councilman Colin's question whether•or.not this is a legal expenditure charged against the Transient Occupancy Tax Fund, the City Attorney replied that the Council has determined the entrance-' signs are- considered a promotional effort and that this is satisfactory -as far as the money is concerned. Downtown Redevelop- I't was Teported by the Assistant- City Manager that a list of meet Committee names has been compiled and ,letters mailed with regard to additional funds for the Concourse project. September 19,.. 1966 Rezoning - Planning Commission ;Resolution #Z10 - recommending re- Sanderson Property classifying A . P. #7- 411-7., 9 and 11 f am� an M-L zone Ord, #849 NCS . to a C -H zone !(Sanderson property located on the easterly s tide Old Redwood Highway North immediately north of he Denman overcrosstng), submitted and filed. Director of Planning Robert Byrd ,d'isplayed a reap of the ,area and- read his report which, he presented to the Planning Corn- mission. He recommeild`ed modifying the boundaries to add adjacent public right-of-way involving the Freeway interchange property,, whe�reu on Ord' Hance #849 N C., s:. p amending Zoping Ordinance #662.N, C. S. by- rezoning the. Sanderson property as described from an M -L zone`"to C -H zone, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.,,. and ordered published. by 7 affirmative votes. Councilman Jo' ergerI - abstention on the roll call is considered an "aye" vote. City Float Director of Public Works David Young. reported that he, has written a letter. to Gerwick's and a reply has not been received. Mr,. Young Was asked to keep the Council' informed on this matter. Close -Out Sales City Attorney Robert reported on the meeting with. Mr. Ord. #850 NCS Fredericks, Chairman the Chamber of Commerce Merchants Committee, -to review their comments on the proposed subject ordinance. Five of the seven co.m- ments were agreed upon and two were - questionable. and. referred to the Merchants. Committee .aga`in. Mr.,, Fredericks was presal t and stated he contacted as many as possible and they have agreed to accept the ordinance as written but that there was some feeling that the section requiring, a daily inventory would-be, impractical. A brief discussion followed on this matter, whereupon Ordifiance #850 N. C. S. amending the Petaluma City Code of 1958 by adding to Chapter 5,. Article V, Sections 5.28 through 5.40 to regulate close -out,' fire bankruptcy, and other related sales and .advertising relating thereto, and prescribing methods of inventory, and control, was introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded. by Councilman Colin, and _ordered posted by 7 affirmative votes. Sewer Connection The City Attorney requested that the subject ordinance Fees be studied further before action is taken. He noted Ord.. #8.51 NCS that the proposed ordinance was prepared at the re- 'quest of Councilman Battaglia who felt that there should'nof be an approach to increasing I sewer 'serviee chaxges' (next item on - the agenda) without approaching an increase insewer connection fees. A discussion followed on the propo;s.'ed increase and Councilman expressed concern with regard to subdividers' commit- ments if an, increase in fees is imposed and requested the City Manager to look into this matter for a "report at the next meeting. It was agreed that the subject ordinance required further consideration, and it was decided to hold.al ;study session next Monday on the subject but , to proceed at; this time with the 'intro- duction of the Ord:inance,- . whereupon Ordinance #851 N C. S. amending Chapter 19, Section 19.40 of the. he Petaluma City Code of 1958 to establish connection fee schedule for the, privilege of connecting to the sanitary sewer system_, of the City of Petaluma, was introduced by Councilman. Battaglia., seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and ordered published by 7 affirmative votes'. September 19, 1966 Sewer.'�Service Ordinance #852 N. C. S', amending Chapter 19 of the Petaluma Charge City Code of 1958' by amending Section 19. 28 'thereof to establish Ord: 4852 NCS sewer service charge for the :privilege, of using the sanitary sewer system of the City of Petaluma, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Colin, and or- derea published by 7 affirmative votes. Just s Annexation Ordinance #848. N: C. S. approving the annexation of certain" Ord: #848 NCS uninhabited territory designated "Justis Annexation" to the City of ,Petaluma, was introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Colin,. and adopted by 7 affirmative Votes. Actuarial Services - . Resolution #4615 N. C. S. authorizing execution of contract with State Employees' the State Employees' Retirement System to perform actuarial Retirement System services, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Res. #4615 NCS Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Washington Street It was noted by the City Manager that letters were mailed to Bridge owners of property upstream from the Washington Street Bridge as lusted on Page 15 of the De Leuw Cather & Company engineering study. The following property owners. were present: Barney Margolis, Herold Mahoney, Charles Lerer, and Mr. Ort. man of Pactivic Growers. Hoyt Buford and E. Ornellas were present but left earlier in the meeting. Director of Public Works David Young displayed a drawing of the properties upstream from the bridge and reviewed the four plans proposed by De Leuw, Cather and Company for the widening or replacement of the Washington Street Bridge. He explained his reasons fort favoring Plan I, which plan provides for the conversion- of the existing bridge into a fixed bridge for westbound traffic and the construction of another fixed bridge for eastbound traffic. If fixed bridges are installed, it would be necessary to close the head of navigation a t Washi ton Street and to provide a conveyor belt for the transferrain to Pacific Growers. After a general discussion with the property owners present, the Council authorized the City Attorney to prepare the necessary legislation for the next Council meeting to file an application with the U.S. Corps of Engineers for closing the head of navigation at the Washington Street Bridge. Joe Martinez Mr. Joe Martinez, 505 Petaluma Blvd. South, addressed the Council regarding the loud noise at the Cort Room and the spinning of "hookers" in the area. He was particularly upset about a glass thrown at-his wife and complained that the Police Officers'are doing nothing about the situation. The matter was referred to the City Manager. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 o'clock p, m. mayor A ttest :. c /it Cl erk i