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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/03/1967MINUTES OF MEETING ° OF CITY COUNCIL PETA LUMA, CALIFORNIA January 3, 1967 Council Meeting R'egula`r meeting "of.the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Helen -Putniam at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p', m. Attendance Prespe t: Councilmen Battaglia, Brainerd, Colin, Joe rger, Lipman and Mayor A.bseht: Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. Invocation.... The invocation was g -Oven by Reverend Father Charles Leary, St, James Catholic Church, `Herbert C. Gans • Mayor 7 utnam read a' telegram from former Councilman Herbert C. Gans wishing the Council and staff a Happy New Year. Approval of Minutes The'minutes of December 19, .1966, were approved as recorded. 3.2. ""Fold: - 'Inserting Machine City Manager Robert. Meyer reported that one bid was re- Res. #4663 NCS ceived for the .subject machine. This was submitted by Pitney- Bowes in the amount of $1460. 0 tax included, whereupon R.esolu ioh- #4663 N. C. S. awarding contract for ° the purchase of one fold- inserting machine for the City of Petaluma, was introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Lipman,. and adopted by affirmative votes, . 6 1 absentee. Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. , entered the meeting. The time was approximately 7 :40 o'clock p, m. City F1oat Letter, dated December 22, 1966 from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that action be taken as soon as pos- sible in the acquisition of a suitable docking facility for the use of Chamber, committees in welcoming visiting mariner: to our City, read, and filed. Mr. Ned Davis,. Manager of ' the 'Chamber of Commerce, appeared to discuss their re- quest pointing out -that yacht clubs start corning to Petalum as early as March and'that the present landing barge is un- suitable. The City Manager noted that the cost of a new barge to replace the present one is included in the :Capital Outlay budget now being considered by the Council. In order, to expedite the purchase of a new float, the staff was directed by the Council to prepare plaits and specifications :and' call for bids, and when the Capital Outlay ordinance be• comes effective,. the Council can their award the contract to the successful bidder.. Penharove County Sonoma County Local Agency Formation Commission Fire Protection notice of public hearing`at 3 :00 p, m. on January 5 , 1967, Di`strct at the Board, of Supervisors' Meeting Room, Administra- tion Building, `Santa Rosa, Calif. , to consider the .matter of the Pei ngrove County Fire �Protection District,, read and filed. D;rec of Plannin g Robert Byrd presented a map showing; the area proposed to 'be. annexed. He added that the - proposed, annexation does not ;affect the Petaluma fire zone area: This. has been checked by'Fire Chief Benton, Mr. Byrd continued, and he has no objection to the proposal 24 filluary 3, 1967 Street Overlay Sonoma County Board of Supervisors' Resolution Petaluma Blvd. North #177.28 authorizing the furnishing and placing: o;f 3.3 �L asphaltic concrete pavement on Petaluma Blvd. North,. as requested by the City of Petaluma,, and fu;rtlier authorizing the submission of a bill for such work, submitted and filed. Term Expirations - Letter, dated December 28, 1966, from City Clerk Co'mmiIssion"Members Lillian Nommsen notifying the Council that the term of Kenneth kyle, ,Water Commissioner, has expired ° and that he is eligible' for reappointment, and that the term of Lester Popp, Planning Commissioner,, has expired.and' he is'not eligible for reappo `iltm6nt, ' making it ;necessary to appoint a .member to re- place him, 'read'aild filed. I:t was, noted by the City Manager .that a member is not eligible for reap- poi:ntment after serving six years. Claims and Bills Resolution #4664'N. C. S. approving claims and Res.' #4664;NCS bills Nos. 10172 to 10214 inclusive and No's'; 7$7 to 774 inclusive, was introduced by Councilman Lipri an, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, . and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. League of California City Manager 'Robert Meyer announced that League Cities - President Maltester has made the following appoint Special Committee ments to the League of California Cities' special Appointments comrriittees: Councilman Colin, - Community De= velopment and Beautification Committee; Counci Lipman - Elections Committee; and, City A ttor-,ney" Robert - Personnel and Training Committee. Water Meter Test The City Manager i the Council that Tom Wilson. of they Water Department was sent to Los; Angeles to be present during the test of malfunction- ing water meters. The test is being conducted by the Sonoma County Flood Control District in order; to determine, the amount of overbilling due the City of Petaluma . Odor Control City Manager Robert Meyer reported that Mr. Callihan, Chief Administrator of the Bay Area; Pollutio i 'Contr -ol District, recently informed ,him. 5� that the District "s - board is currently studying 'the City's proposal for a contract to cover ,an odor control inspection program of "the ,Royal Tahlow Plant. In answer to "Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.. ,. Mr. Meyer stated that the air pollution problem created' by the Pioneer Shell Company will not be included. in the Bay Area District''s inspection program at this, time as the- City's main concern 'is to follow through . on the Royal Tallow plant. Mayors' and Council- The City Manager reminded the Council of the sub - men's. A sn. Meeting ject meeting to be; hosted by the City of Cotati. on January 12, 19.67, adding that Sonoma County Admin- istrato.r..N;eal. Smith aiid `he will present reports on- the subject of the sales tax split between the county ` and c etes. `_ Location of said meeting will be an- nouneed later. .Redwood Empire Section City Manager - Robert Meyer announced that the League of. Calif. Cities subject meeting will on January 28th,, 1_967, at Los Robles' in Santa Rosa. PL - -1.17 A status report was given .by City Manager Robert Federal Grant Meyer with regard to securing PL -89 -117 federal funds for the construction of sewer lines. He said that Planning 'Director Robert Byrd,. A ssistant City 1 i a Janu ary 3, 1967. PL - 89 - 117 Engineer Richard Rice and he went to. the Department of Federal Grant° Hou' sing 'and'`Urban; -Develo,p.ment'in San Francisco last week to (Coat °nued'j discuss, the'C'ity'°s application for said funds. -Planning Activity Santa, Rosa General Plan A rea Water Commission Traffic Ordinance Ord. #85'8 NCS - City A ttorney `Robert noted that copies of the police reports on the Cort Room have been forwarded to the Council for their information. Lt.. Wagner of the 'Po.lice Department addressed the Counci -eviewing the police activity at said establishment during July 17; 1.966 to December 31, 1966,. and that a petition has been received from residents in the area complaining about the disturbance, further stating that Chief Del Maestro has contacted the owners and the Police Department has done everythi'.ng within its jurisdiction but the problem still exists. It was pointed out by the City Attorney that the Alcoholic Beverage Cori rol Board, upon 'investigation. of the premises, has found no dtrec It •law violations and that the problem appears to he: the nie re existence and operation of the bar. After discussing the course to follow,. ;a motion was made by Councilman C`ay. an-agh, Jr, and seconded. by-Councilrnan. Lipman authorizing the staff, to meet with the owners of the Cort Room n order to reach a possible solution to the problem. within a. reasonable length .of time and if they do not cooperate, then r Move ahead .with public nuisance abatement proceedings.. Director of Planning Robert Byrd, referred to a preliminary re. port from the, Rosa City Council to the Sonoma County Board of 'Supervisors regarding coordination of p'lannilg activity iii- the. Santa, Rosa General. Plan A r.ea, copies of w.hi.ch were sent to the Council recently. Copy wa :s also submitted and filed: Mr.. Byrd discussed several; parts of the report, stating:` that this .matter w,as brought to the Council's attention -to see how; it might relate to the .City of Petaluma. Upon his suggestion, Mr. ,Byrd vygs authorized to attend all meetings to be held on said preliminary report to be followed with a report to the Counci -1 . thereon and. a study session thereafter. Referring to the Water Commission minutes of December 14„ 1 =966, Councilman .Lipman reported' on the action taken by the Commission recommendiig,'that the City Council present' to the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association the City " s problems in establishing conformance with the, Petaluma General Plan and problems outside: the City Limits so. that the City County could establish uniform General Plan,. Zoning, and !public improvement requirements... It was the consensus of opinion of the Council that this matter be requested to be in- clud'ed; in. a future :1\4ayo.rs'. and Councilmen's agenda. -F- ollow a,bri:ef discussion and clarification. of several section by :the: City Attorney of the subject ordinance, Ord'inanc 4858 N. amending Chapter 15 of the Petaluma City Code of 19 regulate the use, in-traffic upon the streets., sidewalks and other public , and!pr.ivate'p.laces in the City of :Petaluma the u-se, parking; and control of vehicles thereon, and repealing all y P J g� y other ordinances and arts, of ordinances in conflict thereto . was tntroduced. b Councilman oer er, seconded b Councilman Colin, a,nd ordered 'posted by 7 affirmative votes. S416 The City.1 ttb n,evino "ted, that the proposed ordinance authorizes :Ord-; #859 NCS negotiations for sale of City_ owned land to the cNear interests for the Petaluma -Marina;, zw.hereupon Ordinance #'859 N. C. S. au'.thor zing !sane° of land geiierally known as "The Petaluma Refuse Disposal Area, " was �int�oduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Joer,.ger, and ordered posted by 7 aff- trmative votes. A _1 t E January 3,• 1967 -, State Lands Commission A motion wzs made by Councilman Colin and. Res. #4665 seconded by Councilman joe . appTO.ViTIg, the addition on the agenda,f6x consideration.. of *tho.'subject resolution.. • Motion carried by 7' affirmative ,, votes. In connection with the Petaluma Refuse Disposal A re�a, City Attorney Robert stated that the State Lands Commis�sionhals a claim to ownership of lands within'thts:a.rear, -afid- order to Obtain said ald land it ins apply for a boundary: line agreement, whereupon R esolution #065 N, C'0 S ; authorizing the application for and execution 'of' a boundary line. agreement 't w iththe State Lands _ Commission of the State .of California, w introduced' by: Counc ilman jo&rge.r, , seconded 'by Councilman, Colin, and adopted' by affirmativ e vows. Mr. Robert coffimehted that the McNear interests are aware of­this, fac they also have land subject. to State claim and they intend to proceed along the same line. Establishing Holidays Resolution. #466:6 N. C. S. establishing holidays for. Res. #4666 Ncs the employees of the City of 'Petaluma for the calen- dar year 1967, was . ilitroduced'by Councilman. Up- man, :•sec.ond. by Councilma Brainerd,,. and, adopted by 7 affirmative votesi, Sa-laries - City Councilman Colin- commented that he would prefer a Manager City Attorney, separate re,solution, for each' . pQsitton, as he is n. - not i City Engineer and accord with some•of the, proposal&. Councilman City,Clerk - J'oexge,r agreed. After a brief discussion., Rosolu - Res: #4.667 NCS` tion #4667 N C. S. establishing the salaries of City Managex, City A ttorney; City Engineer and City Clerk, Was introdu by Councilman Battaglia seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by affirmative and 2, negative votes. The negative votes were cast by Councilmen Coltili and jo The Council requested that seDarat,&Xesolutions be prepared f6reach position in the future.. Reappointment - Resolution'#4668 N.,C.S. reappointing KQnneth K le Y, Water Commission to the City Water Commission, wa& introduced by Res. - #4668 N,CS Councilman CbIkA,, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, /0/ and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Mower The City Manager explained that it is necessary to Res. #4669 NCS replace, the mower in the Park, Department w ith . 'the same mode ' I because of 'the: supply of parts on, hand and that .th item was not included 'in the budget, If purch is approved by the ' Council, Mr.. Meyer said the item will be paid out of contingency, where - upon .Re s olution #4669, N. C. S_ authorizing the pux- chase Of one I Lo cke 7 triplex reverse mow'erf6r, lur ' - rod C ouncilma n . the City of'Peta ma, Wasiiid , dced by . Battaglia, seconded by Councilman Lipman,, and. adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Substantial Completion R,esOlutioh #4670I.N. C..' S. authorizing, the City Clerk Swimming -Poo to 'execute and file a' certificate of` substantial com- es. #4,670 NCS pletion'of the Municipal, Swimming `Pool, was intro" dulced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Council- man Battaglia, and adopted . by '7 affirmatiye Votes,., January 3, 1967 Uniform Allowance After considering the City Manager's, proposal on uniform allowance for the Police,, Fire, Public Works, Park, Sewer and Water 'Departments., :a, motion w:as ,made by Councilman Lipman, and seconded by Counci °lman Colin;. authorizing uniform allow- ance for 'the Police and Fire Departments, effective` July 1, 1967 Motion carried by 7 affirmative votes. Employees'Group Health. Isurance Capital, Outlay A.dlour-nment A motion was made by Councilman Cavanagh,. Jr.,. and seconded. by Councilman Battaglia,. authorizing uniform allowance for the Public Works,, Park`, Sewer and: Water Departments, effective July 1, 1967. Motion was ,defeated by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Cavanagh, fr., and Mayor - Putnam. Noes: Councilmen. Battag -lia, Brainerd, Colin, Joerger, and Lipsnan.. The- :Council them considered the City Manager's proposal on supplemental accident insurance and term life 'insurance for the employees,. A motion was made by Councilman Joerger, and seconded by Councilman Colin, granting suppleir eiital accident iiisu ance coverage for the employees to become effective ass soon .as possible. Motion carried by 7 affirmative votes. A motion was made by Councilman Colin, and seconded by Coun.cilman.Brainerd, granting life insurance coverage for the employees to become effective as soon as possible. Motion carried by 6 affirmative and 1 nggativ'e votes. The negative vote.was cast -by Councilman. Battaglia who preferred that the insurance become effective starting with the new fiscal year so `that it, could be included in an overall insurance program. It was decided to consider capital outlay at the study session on January 9th. The codes enforcement program will also be on the agenda. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 o'clod`k, p. m, . ay r ;Attest: City Glurk.