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MINUTES OF,MEETING
OF .CI,TY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
August 2.1, 1967
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Council Meeting Regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Petaluma called to order by'Mayor Putnam at the
t +�:{ hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Attendance Present:: Councilmen Battaglia, Cavanagh, Jr., Colin,
Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam.
Absent: Councilman Brainerd.
Invocation
The invocation,was given.-by-Reverend Fred Masteller,
The Christian Church.
Approval of
The minutes of August 7 and August 14, 1967, were
Minutes
approved as recorded.
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Assessment
District
No. 9 N.S.
In the absence of Mr. Edwin Ness, Bond Counsel for
`,Res. #4812
NCS the.subject District, City Attorney Robert reviewed
the three bids received.for the sale of bonds at
the bid opening this afternoon and recommended
accepting the low bid-submitted by Stone and Young -
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berg.
Director of Public Works David Young reviewed the
recent contract negotiations with McGuire and
Hester, the firm awarded the contract for work by
the Council on February 21, 1966, and that they
have agreed on an 1•l %° increase, or $ over
their original bid cover additional labor and
material costs.. This additional amount was con-
firmed by Mr. Hester who was present in the
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audience. For Council,consideration, Mr. Young
enumerated the costs obligated by the City if the
assessment district were to be dropped and the
additional,cos`ts required if the Council decided
to proceed with the project. It was also pointed
out by the:City Attorney that these additional
costs would be paid by the City out of the
Fund.
Mr. John Lounibos, attorney representing the
Malacredi and Sanderson properties, appeared before
the Council objecting to the drainage and road
improvements. His clients were present in support
of the protests.
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Mr: Ness arrived at approximately 8:00 o'clock p.m.
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He spoke briefly about the bond bids and contract
negotiations with McGuire and Hester and further
discussed the alternatives under consideration
by the Council.
Attorney Aruthur LaFranchi, representing fourteen
property owners in the District, appeared in favor
of the District.
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Letter, dated August 17, 1967, from Councilman
David W. Brainerd (on vacation), stating his views
on the subject District, was read and filed as
follows:
"Knowing the important matter of Assessment
District.No. 9 would be up for decision while
I would be on vacation, I felt it would
incumbent to give you my views on this, as
well as the way I would vote if present...
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Assessment
No. 9 N.S.
Res. #4812
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District "Hopefully, the bonds will come around
97%, helping to erase a large part_ of' the
NCS additional costs as anticipated. However,
I am sure additional monies Dui "11 b.e- needed.
With this thought, I feel a reasonab e amount
is justified, as our pastaextenson of sewer
and water lines into areas to foster develop-
meet of those area °s. Over. a, period of Years
the City should this expenditure in
sales tax. money and expanded' •tax , base, from
the future development of this ds.tret
"Further, this is a natural ndustria3 park
area and construction costs are not likely
to be as, as this in the near_
future.
"I wbuld support this project.." .I't:
Also present and who offered comments were: Mr.
E. Von Raesfeld, property owner in the •,District,
and Mr. Albritton of Whitlow, Hoffman & Albritton,
engineers for the District.
After considering all aspects of dropping. or.
proceeding with the Dis °trict, • Resolution. #48`12
N.C.S.. authorizing sale of bonds, Assessment
District #9 N.S. and awarding sale to.Stone
and Youngberg as recommended, was introduced
by Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Councilman
Lipman and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 1
abstention and 1 absentee. Councilman Jo.erger
abstained:because of personal involvement in the
District.
In response to Council inquiry; Mr. Ness outlined
the procedurecto'be followed at this point -
First, notify - -Stone and Youngberg of the award
of the sale of the bonds and then prepare a`
contract amendment to be agreed upon by the
,City and the contractor, McGuire and Hester.
46 Public Utilities Public Utilities -Commi sion Order instituting
�- Commission investigation for the purpose of establishing-
a list for 1968 of railroad grade crossings of
city streets or, county roads most urgently in
need of separation, submitted and filed'., The
City Engineer rioted that since the City has no
project planned at the present time, no action•
is required.
A.A.U. Jr. Letter, dated August 14, 1967, . from Carney J.
Olympic Meets Campion, San Francisco, commending the,'City of
Petaluma and everyone in organizing
33 the meets for a truly outstanding facility and
an, exceedingly well conducted - swim - mee.t:, read
and filed.
Sewer Agreement Letter, dated'August 15, 1967, from Edward S.
Extension - Avilla, 1300 Mountain View Avenue, requesting
Edward S.,. Avilla an extension of Refund Agreement.No..
391 -395 which -ins to expire December 2'2,,. 19'67,
because terms ;of ' the, agreement have - no.t., as yet,
been ful= filled,: read and filed,:.- Mr. Avilla was
present and further explained 'h reque ; st.
The matter was referred to Engineer David
Young, for attention and-Mr. Avi lla, was asked
to contact Mr. Young for further details.
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Chamber of Commerce Councilman Lipman reported on today's Board
meeting of the Chamber.of.Commerce. Bids will
be received shortly for the printing of the
Industrial Brochure and ; the - City map brochure
is to be printed soon, - making two very fine
brochures for the.City.
Old Adobe Days" Mayor Putnam commended the Old Adobe Days
Festival Committee for -a very fine fiesta and
the tremendous number of people who worked so
hard to make something very fine of the cele-
bration.
August 21„ . 19 6.7
Claims and Bills
Resolution #4813 N,.C'.S. approving claims and
Res. : #4.8;1,3 NC
bills Nos. 11572 to 11696 inclusive and Nos.
1159 to .1191 inclusive;-was introduced by
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by Council -
man Lipman, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes,
1 absentee.
Annual ..Reports,
1966 - - -67 Annual Report of the Library was sub-,4 SA
mitted and filed. �—
Department of
City Attorney Robert - reported on a communication
Housing and
received from the Department of Housing and
Community
Community Development that we comply with the''
Development
Health and.Safety Code, giving them notice that
the City of Petaluma has and is enforcing local
building ordinances which prescribe minimum
standards equal to or greater than the pro-
visions set forth in Division 13 of the Health
and•Sa_fety Code. Mr. Robert added that the City
has - indforce the• Uniform. Building Code, Uniform
Plumbing Code, Uniform Heating, and Comfort.
Cooling Code and the Uniform Electrical Code,
all of which are equal.to or greater than the_
present State standards whereupon a motion
authorizing notice to. -the Department of Housing
and Community Development that the City does
have these Codes in,:effect, was made by Council -
man Colin, -and seconded.by Councilman Joerger.
Motion carried with 6•affirmative votes, 1
absentee. The Mayor directed that an appropriate
communication be forwarded to the Department.
of Housing and Community Development of the
action taken by the Council.
Warm%Springs Dam
Coun lman.Cavanagh; Jr., reported�,that at the
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Mayor's request:and in behalf of the City of
Petaluma, he.attended the ground- breaking cere-
monies-at the site-of-the Warm Springs Dam
yesterday conducted by the City of.Healdsburg
and also the kick -off for their 100th year
celebration.
Central Business
Councilman.Colin reported that the Downtown Re-
,District Study
development Committee has been requested to
compile a .list of names of people to 'form a
citizens' committee to work with the Council
and Mr. heon on the subject Study. In
line with Councilman Colin's request, the
Mayor directed that a memo be sent from the
City Manager's office to—,the—Council asking
for a list of names of people to serve as a
liaison committee in.con•junction with the 701
Program; same to be submitted as soon,as
possible. The City Manager's secretary was''
asked to furnish each Council member with a
copy of Mr. Rimov's letter in regard to the
matter.
Chamber of Commerce Councilman Lipman reported on today's Board
meeting of the Chamber.of.Commerce. Bids will
be received shortly for the printing of the
Industrial Brochure and ; the - City map brochure
is to be printed soon, - making two very fine
brochures for the.City.
Old Adobe Days" Mayor Putnam commended the Old Adobe Days
Festival Committee for -a very fine fiesta and
the tremendous number of people who worked so
hard to make something very fine of the cele-
bration.
August 21, 1967
Prezoning The Mayor noted that Mr. .Owen Fredericks had`'`,
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AP #19 -20 -28 telephoned.earlier in th day and requested
that the' subject prezoning not be considered
by the Council at this time.
Tax Levy Ordinance Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., briefly explained
Ord. #873 NCS his reason for voting negatively on the subject'
ordinance stating that particularly because of
the anticipated cigarette tax revenue, the tax
rate could be reduced., and upon his suggestion,
he was asked to explore the possibility of
designating a certain use or fund for the unbudge,ted
tax revenues. After a brief discussion, Ordinance
#873 N.C.S. levying rates of taxation upon th'e'
assessed valuation of 'the property in the -CCty
for the fiscal year July 1, 1967., to June_.30',
,1968, was introduced by Councilman Colin
seconded by Councilman Joerger, and adopted by
5'affirmative, 1 negative and 1 absentee votes.
The negative vote - was cast by Councilman Cavanagh,
Jr.
Sewer Grant
Agreement (HUD')
Res.. 44814 NCS
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Tele =Vue Systems,
Inc.
Res. NCS;'
After a brief exp`lanati.on of the subject sewer:
grant agreement by Director of Public Works
David Young, Resolution #4814 N.C.S. authorizing
executon'of Grant Agreement, was introduced by
Councilman Lipman,-. seconded by Councilman Colin,
and adopted by' 6 affirmative ,votes,. 1 absentee.
Copies of letter, dated August 16, 1967, from'
Mr. Lindsey Spight of -the subject firm S.uppler rl.
menting and 'amending letter of July 31, 1967,
were previously furnished` to the Council for
review. The City Attorney explained the legis-
lation prepared 'in ac - cordance with Tele- Vue's.
request which covers rate changes for under-
ground installations and FM sets. He added
that it has been called to his attention that'
the following should be added to the last
paragraph: "except 'where there is an under-
ground installation and a console FM set;
there will be an installation fee of $12.50
within that 30 -day period
Mr. Spight and Mr.. Haggar of Tele -Vue Systems
Inc., appeared before the Council to discuss
their request.
Following a lengthy d'iscussion.and consideration
Of the complete request. as contained in letter
of August 16, 1967, Resolution #4515 N.C.S.
establishing and approving service charge for.
CATV subscribers in the City of Petaluma, in-
troduced Councilman'Battagl-ia, seconded by
Councilman Cavanagh,-Jr., was defeated by 3
affirmative, 3, negative and"l absentee votes._
The negative votes were cast by Councilmen
Colin, Joerger and Lipman.
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Attest:
City Cler
August 21, 1967
Tele -Vue Systems,
After further deliberation Councilman 'Li"pman
Inc.
said he would not opposed to granting a rate
Res. #4816 NCS
increase with respect to underground facilities
but there were not enough facts to.support the
rate increase on FM sets. At this point Mr.
Spight offered to amend their application to
cover only the rate increase with regard to
underground installations. For Council clarifi-
cation,' the City Attorney reviewed the charges
as_ listed on the resolution, whereupon Resolution
#4816 N.C.S. establishing and approving service
charge , for CATV subscribers in the City of
Petaluma, introduced by Councilman Battaglia,
seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., was adopted
by 5 affirmative, 1 negative and l absentee votes.
The negative vote was cast by Councilman Colin.
At the request of Lipman, the staff
was directed to obtain various rate information
for comparison from neighboring cities and
counties.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before
the-Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15
o!clock p.m.
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!Mayor
Attest:
City Cler