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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/01/1967MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL � PETA LUMA -, CA LIFORNIA ` May 1, 1967 Council Meeting Regular meetifig of the Council of the City of Petaluma: called to order by Mayor Putnam at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p. M. _AIttenaa.ince Present: Councilmen Battaglia, Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr. , Colin,, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. Absent: None. Invoca,tioin The ii-i,vo.ca,tion was given by Msgr. Clyde Tillman, St. Vincent's Ga thb °lic Church. Approval of Minutes The minutes of April 17, 1967, were approved as recorded. Northeast Annexation `This being the time set for,hearing of protests on the sub - No. 7 ject annexation, the City Clerk announced that no written Res. #4722 NCS protests had been received. Director of Planning Robert Byrd presented a. map describing the location of the area as being that 28 acre parc.el� which lies at the -intersection of East Washington Street and Ely Road and opposite the Petaluma Gardens Subdivision. A question was raised re- gard;ing the private airport adjacent to Petaluma Gardens S`ubdivisidn on East Washington Street and Mr. Byrd in- dicated that any type of construction on the subject property by the developer w ill possibly interfere with the clear zone required for the airport, adding. that the General Plan `recommends relocating the airport. Mr. Robert Mackey, representing the owners of the local airport, inquired as to the status of the airport study being conducted by the City and also referred to the Airport Advisory Committee's feport to. the Council a year ago of: airport sites. No other comments were-heard and the public hearing was closed, whereupon .Re'solution #4722 N. C. S. approving the annexation-of certain territory designated. "Petaluma North- east Annexation No. 7'.' -tb the City of Petaluma, was intro- ducedIby Councilman. Joerger, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Proposed, Annexation - Letter, dated April 28, "1967, signed by ten residents and /or Mt. View - Purrington- landowners requesting.. the _Council's consent to endorse the "I "- Suniyslope Road annexation of the subject area into the City of Petaluma, and Ave. to D St. A rea read and filed. Director of Planning Robert Byrd outlined a suggested annexation .procedure. Mr. Robert Mackey of Purrington. Road:add .essed the Council regarding the se -rious tank in the Mr. Richard Lieb, 1 p septic conditions area.' Highland Road, spoke of the misapprehension during the last election that properties already connected to the sewer systel would..also be assessed in an assessment district - one reaso that caused. the election, to fail. The City Attorney stated that in the future, ' a public statement be made that an. assessment district is based solely on benefit. After some discussion, it w:a.s .determined that ,a . survey be made of the area to ilidicate the possi'b'ility of the success of the an atiori .as recommended by Mr. Byrd, whereupon .a motion was made by Counci Iman Colin, and seconded by Councilman Joerger, supporting the annexation procedure provided 607 of the people involved "favored annexation. Motion carried una;nimbu`sly. The Mayor.dlieosed the City Clerk to write a. ` letter' to one of the ponents informing the interested group. of the .CounciRs action, and askiing that they meet with Mr. Byrd and Mr. Young to - further discuss annexation details. C 98 May 1, 1967 Hillcrest Hospital Letter, dated 13, 1967, from Mrs. M. Loree Smith, Administrator of Hillcrest Hospital, inviting a Council representative to the annual "kick=off`' lunch for National Hospital Week on Saturday, May 6th at 1 p, m-, .read aiid filed. Councilman Colin consented to attend and other councilmen who wish to attend'"were asked to notify the Clerk's office so:mhat necessary arrangements can be made. Sonoma County Tax- Letter, dated April 19, '1967, from the subject A,sso- payers' Assn, re ciation with report on, the.A ssociation of Bay Area, ABAG Governments,' requesting review of same and. a �S� F resume of ideas be submitted to them, read and filed. It was agreed ,that each member of the Council . list comments in the margin of the report and mail. same to the Sonoma County Taxpayers' As6ociation., Community Congress Letter,. dated April 20, 1967, from Lesly H. Meyer., for Progress Moderator,' Community Congress for Progress Panel oil Traffic and Streets, requesting consideration of two recommendations proposed by the group, sub- mitted and filed. The Mayor asked Councilman J'oerger,, member of the Traffic Committee, to s.et up a meeting with. the subject panel and the Traffic Committee primarily to. outline the functions of the Traffic Committee. The City Clerk was directed to answer Mr. Meyer's .letter informing him of the Council's .action. Collier - Unruh Act Letter., dated April 19, 1967, from Senator Randolph Collier' acknowledging receipt of Petaluma Resolution. o?� #4716 N. C. S., which ,'ill be made a part of the record of the Senate Transportation Committee hearings on possible revisions of the subject Act, read and filed. Monarcht Pacific Subd. Letter, dated April 19 1967., from MacKay and Res. #472°3 NCS Somps requesting Council - Rent to enter into a sewer ,reimbursement agreement wi h-Atlantic and Pacific - Building Corporation for construction of a =sewer trunk line in conj unction with the development �y of the subject subdivision (Lands of Perry), read and. filed, Director of Public Works showed a; map of .the 'proposed, . extension of `the H. 3 trunk fine which ;wa's contemplated to be constructed under the HUD (Housing 'and Urban _Development) grant, but the subdivider-Ts unable to wait for completion of said line under the grant and, therefore, proposes to construct the main, at this time in order to proceed with the subdivision. _Mr, Young added that an attempt will be made 'to amend the grant to for another segment of the City's sewer trunk system. Mr.. Jon A nderson, representing MacKay and So;mps indicated that the sewer main will be in- stalled along a proposed collector street, whereupon '-94723 Resolution N'. C'. S. of. intent to execute with the.. Atlantic and Pacific Building Corporation a sanitary sewer construction agreement under the authority of Chapter 19 of the Petaluma City Code of 1958, was introduced by -CO r _Lipman, seconded' by Councilmanz Colin, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Claims aiid Bills Resolution #4724 N'.•C. S. approving claims and bills Nos. Res. #4724 NCS 10821 to 10877 inelusi.ve and Nos,. 976 to 989 inclusive;, was introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes:. 2 9 1 9 ' May 1, 1967 . Preli=minary Budget 1967 -68 City Manager. Robert .Meyer presented the . 1967 -196$ Pre - liminary Budget for Council consideration. He read` the preface. letter, reviewed several sections of the budget and noted that in addition he has prepared a document entitled "Program of Service_" to -be used in the discussion of the budget, copies of which were distributed to the Council.. The Council was asked. by Mr. Meyer to study the budget in advance of the -first studyisession scheduled for May 22nd. It was pointed out by Mr.. -Meyer that an item by item re 'view of -the budget will be conducted this year. Chamber of Commerce Councilman Lipman reported on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors' meeting held today,, giving highlights 1 V of the' main issues discussed. He commented that the Dairy Princess Ball will be' held on Saturday, May 13th. Rezone Northeast Planning Commission Resolution #Z3 -67 recommending r.e- Annexatioii No. 6 classifying the area annexed within Northeast Annexation No. Ord: #866 NCS 6 (Maria Drive area) :from an R -1 -10, 000 zone to an R -1- ADS 6000 zone submitted and filed. Director of Planning Robert the Byrd showed a map explaining the location of the area as Corry property which lies adjacent to the Bernard Eldridge ` School on Maria Drive - He added that a, Use Permit was granted by the Planning Commission for a convalescent hospital on the subject parcel, and if not utilized within a year, the permit automatically expires. Ordinance #866 N,. C. S. 'amending the- Zoning -Ordinance No. 662 N. C. S. by rezoning the area annexed within Northeast Annexation as recommended, was introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman 'Lipman, and ordered published by 7 affirmative votes. Naming- Unnamed Street "Fairgrounds Dr. " Res. #4725 NCS Renaming Marcy-.Lane to Cindy Lane . Res. #472.6 NCS' &6.2- F Renaming Court St to Keokuk St, Res;. #4727 NCS Creekside Manor Subd. Unit #2 Final .Map Res. #4728 NCS At this time a: motion was made by Councilman Battaglia, and seconded by Councilman Joerger, to consider the next three items on the agenda by one vote. Mot -ion carried unanimously: Planning Comm ss'ion Resolution #2 -67 recommending the naming of, unnamed street running from East Washington Street around the CityRecreation Building to Payran Street - "Fairgrounds Drive, submitted and filed. Resolution #4725 N. S., naming certain -street "Fairgrounds Drive, " was introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman!" Battaglia, and adopted by Taffirmative votes. Planning Commission Resolution #8-67 recommend rig that a, certain street known as -Marcy Lane have its name changed .to -Cindy Lane ; submitted.. and filed. Resolution #4726 N. C. S, renaming certain street from Marcy Lane to Cindy Lane, was introducedjby•.Councilman Colin, seconded by Council- man , Lipman, .-and, adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Planning Commission Resolution #9 -67 recommending that a certain street known as.Court Street have its name changed to Keokuk, Street submitted and filed. Resolution #4727 N C. S. renaming certain street from Court Street to Keokuk Street,. was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainer d;. a, n d adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Planning -.Commission Resolution #10 -67 approving final map Of tthe subject subdivision .(located easterly side of E. Wash- ington Street and adjoining Washington Creek drainage channel), submitted and filed. Report, dated April 26; 1967, of Director .of Public Works recommending approval of said map subject to 'inclusion of certain provisions in the a.gr.ee- ment, read and filed: Director of Planning Robert Byrd pre- sented a map of the area stating that the Planning Commis sion recommed'ded approval of the final map with the standard condition that one street tree be planted on each lot and that the back -up treatment along East Washington Street be continued as established by the East Park Subdivision. May 1, 1967 Creekside Manor Subd: In discussing the back -up treatment requirement,, Unit #2 - Final Map Mr. Byrd added' that the. 18 inch strip between thee Res, #4728 NCS' : sidewalk and fence is: to be maintained, by the - (Continued) City of Petaluma..' In 'regard to a question raised by Councilman Colin concerning erosion of Washing..- toil Creek Director of Public Works David Young, stated that the Sonoma County Flood. Control and " Water Conservation District has, approved and signed: the improvement plans for the portion of woxk w[th'in their drainage -of -way,. and that the Sonoma- County Board of Directors of the County' - Flood Control District, passed a 1solution of Intent . stating that as soon as the City of Petaluma entered .. into "the subdivislon agreement and the bonds posted,, they would formally'accept dedication of the 75 foot, wide storm - drainage easement. Mr. A. Condio.tti'', representing the subdivider, was present and told the Council that cash in the amount of $8, 3.00 will be deposited with thte City Treasurer for one -half` cost of the future structure crossing the Sonoma County Flood Control drainage easement at the end of Maria Drive: R`esolu'tion 44728 N, C. S. approving, final map of Creek'side Manor-Subdivision, Unit #2, was 'introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by' Councilman Colin, . and'•ad`opted by 7 affirmative vote's;. Golden Concourse Director of'Plaiinifig'Robert Byrd displayed a sketch. Extension drawing of a proposal to extend the Golden Concourse m fro the alley along Keller Street Parking Lot to Keller. Street which extension involves public properties as follows;; 1. -Opening of the ramp adjacent to the . alley ramping up to the level of the Keller Street parking. lot. 2. Continuation of the walkway at grade paral -lel to - the, alley extending to the developer's property. line, 3. Elimination of the compact car parking space adjacent to the rampway. Mr. Byrd continued by sat'ing that the developer' poses to construct an 8 foot walkway along the proposed Tuttle Drug Company structure fronting the northerly property line of the parking lot between Keller Street and the alley, which pis proposed to be dedicated to the City for maintenance, addii-g that the lighting ' along the Walkway will be provided by the developers. This proposal and the aspects 'involved are being presented at this time Mr. Byrd continued, in order to be used as a'bas s for a later•decisio'n by the Council. -Mr'. Richard Lieb, architect, showed a design of the pros =. posed new "structure of the' Tuttle Drug Company .and requested Council consideration of an expression of ' intent as being interested in the proposal in order for them to"move ahead. with the project. Nrr. Jack Gar- rison, present h behalf of the developer, stated that 'they are interested In adding ito the development of• the downtown area, After •a. lengthy discussion, a , mo.tion was made by Councilman Colin, and seconded.-by Councilman Brainerd, approving the proposal 'in general .and that the details b.e`worked out and pre- rented to the Planning Commission for recommendation to the Council.' Motion carried unanimously. 1 May 1, 1967 Central Business Director of Planning Robert Byrd referred to recent District - Parking Council action. authorizing `the;staff'to proceed with f Study.Analysis preliminary estimates on the subject analysis. He stated that three. consultiizg firms have been selected )Z a2 to develop proposals which will _be submitted to the staff within a week. Mr. Byrd be the status. of Ci'ty.' application for 701 ,funds stating that said funds could possibly be. received by July 15th. Dis- cussion was held on.the idea of moving ahead with the study on a local basis because of the uncertainty involved in the 701 funds. However, it was agreed - to evaluate this matter further following action on the proposals. MryByrd, stated that the proposals will be presented for consideration at the May 15th Council meeting. This item was directed to be. placed on the agenda. 3 _ .. Summer Water Rates Resolution #4729 N. C. S. lestablishing summer water Res. #4729 NCS rates for the summer of, 1967 pursuant to the authority of Section '27. 44. 1. of the Petaluma. City Code of 1958, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. 4 Sedans - Police Spe cifications for four 4 -door sedans for the Police Dept. Department, submitted and filed. Resolution #4730 N. C. S_, Res. 44730 NCS authorizing the purchase of four (4) new 4 -door sedans fore the Police Department of the City of Petaluma and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids,. was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Photogra,mmetric Resolution #4731 N. C. S. employing Hogan, Schoch and Mappilig_j Associates, Inc , for the purpose of furnishing photo - Res.. #4731 NCS grammetric mapping of Washington Street, Caulfield Lane and Payran Street, was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Abatemeijt Ordinance Mr. RinaldU'(address unknown) appeared before the Council asking several questions regarding the subject ordinance. He was referrred to the staff after the meeting. The Mayor pointed out that the abatement ordinance will be considered by the Council at the May 15th meeting. Swimming Pool Mrs.' Malone, address not given, asked the Council about the use of the pool by the Petaluma Swim Club in the evening. &3�Z tl and felt that it was unfair to. those who wished to swim after t4; work. The Mayor referred her to the Recreation Commis- sion and also asked Mr.. Koenitzer, Chairman of said Commission and present in the audience, to remain after the meeting and discuss the problem. with her. Municipal Election In answer to. Mr. Dick Muller, address not given, the City �-�z Clerk stated that sample ballots for the June 13th Municipal Election will be mailed by the County Clerk after May 22nd. State Commis- In answer to Mr. Robert Koenitzer, Chairman of the Planning sion re Marina Commission, the City Attorney stated that the meeting in Sacramento. last week simply was to approve the boundary line agreement to clarify the state ownership of land in- volved in Marina and the next step is to request the purchase of the land, which request has been made. Mr. Robert continued by saying that the boundary line agreement has been approved .by the State Lands Commission and the actual execution of the documents are awaiting re ceipt of the agreement, but inane meantime, the City has requested the State Lands Commission to process request to purchase. City - County Sales City Manager Robert Meyer stated that he plans to attend Tax Study the City of Santa Rosa Council meeting Tuesday night at which the subject matter will be discussed. :30 May 1, 1967 Councilman Colin stated that he rill attend the Mayors' and Councilmen's Association Sales Tax Committee. meeting Thursday night at which the subject matter will be considered. Planning Commis- The Council was urged to attend the Planning Commission Sion Meeting - May meeting Tu,� night, a,t which several major rezoning . 2nd applications will be considered. Adjournment There being no'further` busti7�e'ss to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 o'clock p, m., Nlayo r A ttest: e`r' 1 c - • c .