HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/05/1967MINUTES'` OF MEETING'
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 5, 19.67
OATH OF OFFICE
Before the Council meeting, Albert L. Battaglia,
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David W. Brainerd and John W. Cavanagh, Jr., the
three reelected councilmen, took the Oath of Of-
fice from City Clerk Lillian Nommsen.
Council Meeting
Adjourned 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, Brainerd, Cavanagh
Jr., Colin, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor
Putnam'.
Absent: None.
Invocation
The invocation was given by Reverend O. V. Magnus-
sen, Elim Lutheran Church.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of June 12, June 19 and June 26, 1967,
were approved as recorded.
National League
Letter, dated June 20, 1967, . from the National
of Cities
League of Cities inviting the City of Petaluma
officials to attend the 44th Annual Congress of
Cities to be held on July 29- August 2, 1967, in
Boston, Massachusetts, read and filed. It was
pointed out by the-City Manager that Director of
Planning Robert Byrd attended the 43rd Congress
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of Cities held in Nevada.last year and that as a
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general policy, the City of Petaluma participates
when the Congress is held in California.
University of
Letter, dated June 19, 1967, from the University 01
California
California acknowledging receipt of Resolution No.
4715 N.C..S. urging selection of a Sonoma County
site for a new University of California campus and
that our proposal is being given full consideratioi
read and filed.
Cali - for -ni,a State
Letter, dated June 23, 1967, from the California
Automobile Assn.
State Automobile Association stating that the City
of Petaluma'has received a Pedestrian Safety
Citation award in the 1967 AAA Pedestrian Safety
Inventory Program for not having a single pedes-
trian fatality during 1966, read and filed.
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Municipal Court
Copy -of Resolution No. 19823 of the Board of Super -
District
visors of the County of Sonoma, State of Califor-
nia, supporting the establishment of a Municipal
Court in the Sonoma and Petaluma,Judicial District:
read and filed.
Claim'-
Claim filecd..by Myrel A. Moss in the amount of $2'5
Myrel A. Moss
for damages received from a parking meter pole,
Res. #4759 NCS
read and filed. Resolution #4759 N.C.S. denying
claim of Myrel A. Moss, was introduced by Council-
man Lipman, seconded by Councilman Battagiia, and
adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Later in the
meeting, Mr.., Moss appeared to ask for the pro-
cedure following denial, whereupon the City
Attorney informed Mr. Moss that he has an oppor-
tunity to file a suit within 100 days after denial
of the claim. Mr. Moss' suggestion regarding a
change in procedure for filing claims was noted
by the Council as a matter for consideration.
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Upon suggestion made by City Manager Robert Meyer,
July 10, 1.967
the Council agreed to hold a study session.on
Monday, July 10, 1967, to discuss the proposed
merger of public libraries in Sonoma '.County:; Mr.
July 5, 1967
Meyer was asked to invite the - Library Board to
attend the study session, but if the Board is
unable to be present, then arrange a suitable
date with Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.
Claim -
Claim filed by Barber Sign Company,
Inc., in the
Board of Supervisors at its meeting last Monday
Barber Sign Co.
amount of $1;80 for damages to
an electrically
mendation to proceed with a storm drainage master
Res. #4760 NCS
illuminated sign, read and filed.'
Resolution
cussion and expression of concern regarding lack -
D of Sonoma Co,
#4760 N.C.S. denying claim of Barber
Sign Company,
Council that•membe.s of the Council, Zone 2 -A.Ad-
Contervation Dist.
I'nc., was introduced.by Councilman
Cavanagh it -,
visors' , meeting _nextIC.Monday in an effort to.. move
seconded by Councilman Lipman, and
adopted by 7'
contact County Administrator Neal Smith in'the
affirmative votes.
Board-'s and then notify everyone ; involved
Santa Rosa
Letter, dated June 2.9,, 1967, from the
Santa -Rosa
Mayor Helen Putnam gave a very interesting and com-
. City Schools
City:•Schools stating the Board of Education
of
which she attended in Honululu, Hawaii, on July 17-
the City of Santa Rosa High School
District str:en-
ference noting that she attended all sessions and
uou,sly objects to transfer of area
from City of
of the report were submitted to the Council and to
Santa Rosa.High School District to
the, Petaluma
High School District as proposed by
the City,. of
Rohnert Park, read and filed'.
Director of Planning Letter, dated July 5, 1967, from Director of
Robert E. Byrd Planning Robert E. Byrd submitting his res.igna-
Resignation tion as City.Planner, Building Coordinatbr and
Assistant City Manager of the City of Petaluma .
to be effective August 1, 1967, read and filed..
The City Attorney was directed to prepare appro
priate legislation accepting said resignation.,
Claims and Bills Resolution #4761 N'.C.S. approving claims and bills
Res. . #4761 Nos. 11.379 to 11442 inclusive and. Nos. 1.086,.
1.105 inclusive, was introduced by Councilman
Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Sonoma -Marin City Manager _Robert Meyer requested those Council
4th. District Agri- members' who plan to ride in the Fair parade on
cultural Fair Sunday, July 9th, to contact his secretary, Mrs.
Wilson, on Thursday so that the necessary arrange-
ments can be made.
Sonoma.County Fair The Council members were asked by City Manager
Robert Meyer to contact his secretary by Friday
regarding participation in "Petaluma Day" 'at the
i -. Sonoma County Fair.
.Study Session -
Upon suggestion made by City Manager Robert Meyer,
July 10, 1.967
the Council agreed to hold a study session.on
Monday, July 10, 1967, to discuss the proposed
merger of public libraries in Sonoma '.County:; Mr.
Meyer was asked to invite the - Library Board to
attend the study session, but if the Board is
unable to be present, then arrange a suitable
date with Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.
Zone 2 -A
Councilman Joerger reported that the Sonoma County
Advisory Board
Board of Supervisors at its meeting last Monday
again raised questions regarding Zone 2 -A's recom-
mendation to proceed with a storm drainage master
* Bd.of Super.
plan for the Zone 2 -A area. Following a brief dis-
s
s ittng as B.d'. of
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cussion and expression of concern regarding lack -
D of Sonoma Co,
of action on this matter, it was agreed by the
Flood Control & Water
Council that•membe.s of the Council, Zone 2 -A.Ad-
Contervation Dist.
vi sory Board and staff attend the Board of :Super =*
visors' , meeting _nextIC.Monday in an effort to.. move
ahead with the project. The Mayor was' asked.to
contact County Administrator Neal Smith in'the
morning to-arrange.an early appearance the
Board-'s and then notify everyone ; involved
accordingly.
U.S. Conference
Mayor Helen Putnam gave a very interesting and com-
of Mayors
prehensive report of the U. S. Conference.of Mayors
which she attended in Honululu, Hawaii, on July 17-
21, 1967. She reviewed the highlights of the Con -
ference noting that she attended all sessions and
extra group activities that were offered. Copies
of the report were submitted to the Council and to
the press.
Fire •Zone.Boundary
Modi.fi.cations -
Ord. #871 NCS
Chapter 11, Article
of 1958 by amending
to establish fire
by Councilman
Brainerd, and
Ordinance #871 N.C.S. amending
III, of the Petaluma City Code
Sections 11,.12, 11.13 and 11.14
zone boundaries, was introduced
Joerger, seconded by Councilman
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
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S'oroptimist Club
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'Res. #4763 NCS
July 5, 1967
East Park,Subd. #4 -
Planning Commission Resolution #12 -67 approving
Tentative Map
the tentative map of the subject subdivision
(located between Ely Road and Washington Creek
channel), submitted and filed.
Central Business
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Creekside Manor
Planning Commission Resolution #13 -67 approving
Subd. #3
the tentative map of the subject subdivision (16±
Tentative Map
cated south of East Washington Street and near
Washington Creek), submitted =and filed.
under contract between the State and Leon Rimov
•.Greenbriar Subd. #2
- Planning Commission Resolution #14 -67 disapproving
Tentative Map
the tentative map of the subject subdivision lo-
cated along the extension of McGregor Avenue),,
submitted and filed.
Director of Planning Robert Byrd described' the lo-
cation of the three preceding subdivisions and
pointed out that the tentative map of Greenbriar
Subdivision #2 was disapproved by the Planning
Commission because of.insufficient lot size. In
answer to Councilman Colin regarding possible
erosion of the lots along the channel, Mr. Byrd
stated that the improvements of the channel are
to be designed in accordance with the Sonoma
County Flood Control and Water Conservation Dis-
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trict standards. The drainage easement, Director
of Public Works David Young added, will be dedi-
cated to Sonoma County at the time the final
map is approved'..
Melody Manor Subd. -
Report, dated June 26,.1967, from Director of
Coinple:tion
Public Works David Young certifying to the comple-
Res. #4762 NCS
tion of public improvements in the subject subd -i-
vision and recommend ing acceptance with certain
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provisions, read and filed. Resolution #4762 NCS
accepting completion of work required in Melody
Manor Subdivision., was introduced by Councilman
Lipman, seconded by Councilman Colin, and `adopted
by 7 affirmative votes.
Fire •Zone.Boundary
Modi.fi.cations -
Ord. #871 NCS
Chapter 11, Article
of 1958 by amending
to establish fire
by Councilman
Brainerd, and
Ordinance #871 N.C.S. amending
III, of the Petaluma City Code
Sections 11,.12, 11.13 and 11.14
zone boundaries, was introduced
Joerger, seconded by Councilman
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
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S'oroptimist Club
Resolution #4763 N.C..S. accepting $200 from the
'Res. #4763 NCS
Soroptimist Club for playground equipment at Mc-
Dowell Park, was introduced by Councilman Brainerd,
seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7
affirmative votes.
Central Business
Director of P1'anning Robert Byrd stated. -that since
District Study'
701 Funds are available for the subject- ':Study,
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Re_s... #47 -64 NCS
it has been determined to separate ,the program
into phases. The parking study phase will be,in'-
cluded under the 701 program and carried out
under contract between the State and Leon Rimov
and , Associates, and the traffic study phase will
be performed by D.,Jackson Faustman in accordance
with a revised.proposal as submitted in his letter
of July 1, 1967. Said letter submitted and filed.
Resolution #°4764 N.C.S. employ2ng D. Jackson Faust -
man to perform certain traffic studies for the
City of Petaluma, and repealing Resolution #4736
N.CS., was introduced by Councilman Lipman,
seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7
affirmative votes.
Add,Position to Resolution • #4765 N.C.S.-amending Resolution #4662
Classification Plan N.C.S. to add to the Classification Plan the posi-
Res:. #4765 NCS
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Add Position to tion of Water Pollution Control Plant Super -
Classification Plan intendent, was introduced. by Councilman
Res. # NCS Colin, seconded by Councilman-Battaglia,.and
(Continued) adopted by•7 affirmative votes.
Final Budget In answer to Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., City
Res. #4766 NCS Manager Robert ,Meyer stated that the subject
budget provides for an' appropriation o,f...$8,500
for the Chamber of Commerce - $7,500 for their
budget plus $1,000 for maintenance of the en -'
trance signs,. As Council liaison wi -th the Chamber
Councilman Lipman was asked to relay to the
Chamber the action taken by the Counc.-1 so that
they are made aware of all specifics 1n;`regard to
the budget, whereupon Resolution #4766. N.;C.S..
approving and adopting a final budget,of the
estimated amounts required to pay the expenses
of conducting the business of the City govern-
ment for the fiscal year July_ 1, 1967, ta'and
including June; 30, 1968, was introduceduby
Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Councilman
Lipman, and.adopte'd by 7 affirmative votes. -
Councilman Colin commented that he was'not,
in complete approval of some of the travel
expenses set up .in some of the departments.
Marin County Mosquito Appointment of a trustee to the subject - district
Abatement District was deferred for consideration at the Executive
Appointment, Session.
Garbage Rate Increase Letter, dated June 29, 1967, from Dario Calegari,
Res. #4767 NCS President, Petaluma Sanitary Disposal Company,
with schedule of proposed salaries and.e"stimated
p p the
profit or loss at the resent rate and at.
% requested rate and a study of increases.in
r.esidential.income during the past years., read
and filed. A general discussion was held. `and..
upon the consent of the introducing and sec
ondi-ng "councilmen, the various approved rates.were
inserted and the following was added to the.
last paragraph of the proposed resolution:
"and shall be in force until July 1, 1968,.at
which time the,r.ates shall again'be reviewed."
Resolution #4767 N.C.S. establishing the rates
and,char,ges for the collection of garbage and,
rubbish in the City of Petaluma in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 13 of the
Petaluma City Code 'of 1958 was introduced by
Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman
Battaglia, and adopted by 6 �affirma,tive.,:and' 1
negative votes. The dissenting vote was cast
by Councilman Lipman who stated that after a
study of the figures presented, he felt the
35<-' per month increase was too high.
'-�- Relative to extension of Petaluma S`anitary.Dis-
posal Company's franchise, Mr. .Calegari was in-
formed to submit a letter to the Council re-
,questing such extension:
Abatement of Report, dated July 5, 1967, from Building
Nuisances Official Robert Byrd listing properties-con-
taining gross violations of the health and
building codes - ,.submitted and filed. Mr. Byrd
commented that•:said properties are the most
critical and -asked the Council to consider,,taking
the necessary procedure to abate the nuisances.
City Attorney Robert recommended superior court
action as the best method to follow; hpwever,
he added that if authorization was given to
July 5, 1967
Abatement of
proceed, the-.property owners would be so advised and
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given an opportunity to discuss the matter in an effort
(Continued)
to correct the violations before legal action is taken
After some discussion, it was decided not to include
the Golden Eagle Milling Company property partially
destroyed by fire °last Monday night, whereupon a
motion was made by Councilman Colin, and seconded
by Councilman Joerg.er, to abate the properties on the
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list as submitted and recommended, and if necessary,
consider the Golden Eagle property at an emergency
meeting. The motion carried unanimously. As dis-
cussed, the Mayor:r,eiterated that the staff will work
with the Golden Eagle Milling,.Company, and if a
problem should arise, the Council is to be notified
immediately and a meeting will be called.
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Ci,ty Newark
It was agreed by the Council to review City of Newark
policy regarding regional.government at a future
Council meeting.
Cherry Valley
Mr. Ed Reed addressed the Council inquiring about the
School Area
installation of a traffic signal at the intersection
of Petaluma Boulevard North and Magnolia Avenue and
sidewalks on Magnolia Avenue prior to the opening of
the.Cherry Valley School in September. The.Cit,y
Manager informed Reed that sidewalks are construct•
ed when 51% of the property owners in the area want
sidewalks, and.Director of Planning Robert Byrd added
that the : port -ion of Magnolia Avenue from Petaluma
Boulevard North to Keokuk Street will be improved by
gas tax.funds when the funds become available.
Fair Breakfast
Mr..D.ave Smith,.President of the 20/30 Club, extended
an invitation to the. Mayor and Council to attend the
Sonoma- Marin th District Agricultural Fair Breakfast
at McNear Park on Thursday morning at 7:00 to 9:00
o'clock a.m.
Exe.cttive Session The Council retiredc =to an Executive Session for the
purpose of considering Commission and Board appoint-
ments. The time was approximately 10:05 o'clock p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at approximately
10:50 o'clock p.m., and Councilman Colin left the
meeting at this time.
.,Appointments
A motion was made by Councilman Battaglia, and second'ec
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by Councilman Lipman., to consider all the Commission
and Board appointments by one vote. Motion carried
unanimously.
Planning Commission Z 3
Appointments:
is Robert Koenitzer Resolution #47!68 N.C.S.,appointing Robert Koenitze3
Res. #4768
NCS to the Petaluma City Planning Commission, was in-
troduced by Councilman Battaglia', seconded by
Co ,.I :nCo.unci lman Lipman, and adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
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Lawrence Fostmeier
Res. #4769
NCS Resolution #4769 N.C.S. appointing Lawrence Fost-
meier to the Petaluma City Planning Commission,
was intiroduced by Councilman Battaglia, seconded
by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
Planning Commission
Appointments - Continued
William Perry
Res. #4770 NCS
Recreation Music
& Parks Commission
, Appointments:
Ray- Boccaleoni
Res. #4771 NCS
James Lutz
Res. #4772 NCS
Library Board
Reappointments:
Kenneth Wightman
Res. #'4773 NCS
Duncan Olmsted
Res. #4774 NCS
Personnnel Board
Reappointment:-
` Har`tzel
Res. #4775 NCS
Council Vice -
President
Res #4776 NCS
Resolution #4770 N.C.S. appointing Will
Perry to the Petaluma City Planning Commission,
was introduced by Councilman Battaglia,.
seconded by.-Councilman Lipman,.and adopted
by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee .
Resolution #4771 N.C.S. appointing Ray
Boccaleoni to the Petaluma City Recreation',
Music and Parks Commission, was introduced
by Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Council-
man Lipman, and adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
Resolution #4772 N.C.S. appointing James
Lutz to the Petaluma City Recreation:, Music
and Parks Commission, was introduced, -by
Councilman-Battaglia, seconded by Council-
man'Lipman,.Add adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
Resolution #4:773 N.C.S., reappointing
Kenneth Wightman to the Petaluma City Board
of Library Trustees, was introduced by
Councilman.Battag:li seconded by'Councl-
•man.Lipman,, and adopted 6 affirmative.
Votes, 1 absentee.
Resolution #4774: - N.C.S. reappointing Duncan
Olmsted to the 'Petaluma City Board of'Library
T-rustees:, .was introduced by Councilman -
B'atta4ia, seconded by Councilman ,Lipman, .
and' adopted by 61 &affirmative votes, 1. ab-
sent'ee�: - -
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- Resolution #4775 N'-C.S reappointing Godfrey
Hartzel to the City.IPersonnel Board,, was
;introduced by Counci.lman,_Battaglia, seconded
by Lipman adopted by 6*
affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Resolution #4776 N.C.S. ^reappointing Kenneth J.
Colin 'Vice - President of•the City.Council, was
introduced by. Counci =lman. Joerger-, seconded
by .Councilman= Brainerd,,;tand adopted, by 6
Affirmative votes.,:.1 abb..entee.
I,t was noted by the Mayor that appointments for
the Marin County- Mosquito Abatement District
and the-Board of Building Review will:be con-
sidered at a'later,meetng.
Adjournment There. being , further= to come
before the ,Counc'i -1,' - the meeting was adjou - r'ned
at 10:55 o'-clock p.m.
Mayor
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Attest:
City 'Clerk