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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 09/05/19671 Petaluma Branch, Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.,,stated that he was contacted American Fuchsia by Mr. Ted Kolkmeyer of the Petaluma Branch, American Society Fuchsia Society inviting the Mayor and members of the Council to the annual Fuchsia Show to be held at the Petaluma Fairgrounds next Sunday. Claims and Bills Resolution #4817 N'.C..S. approving claims and bills Res-... 44:817 NCS Nos.. 11,697 to 11573 inclusive :and Nos. 1192 to 1196 inclusive, was intrsoduced..by-.Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1, absentee. •Z s�o Annual Report. The Annual Report of the Clerk for 1966 - 1967, submitted and filed. Councilman Colin noted that his appointment as Director of the Marine Parks & Harbors. Association.was not listed. The City Clerk was asked to check the matter. MINUTES OF :MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA September 5, 1967 Council Meeting Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Putnam at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. Attendance Present: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Colin, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. Absent: Councilman Battaglia. Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Julius Carriker, First Church of God. Approval of The minutes of August 21, 1967, were approved as Minutes: recorded. Washington Street Letter, dated August 28, 1967, from Alan S. Hart, Int'er,change District.Engineer, by C_F. Greene, Duputy District Engineer of the State Division of Highways, replying to Resolution #4735 N.C.S. requesting a study of the configuration of the Washington Street inter- change with the U. S. 101 Freeway in order to ob- tain abetter traffic flow, particularly with reference to the-right-turn ramp leading northward on U. S. 101, stating that a preliminary planning study for a northbound on -ramp and widening Wash - ington Street to four lanes is being forwarded to the'City Engineer' -to work out a reasonable compro- mise with the proposed shopping center without re- quiring appreciable additional land and that a com- plete future development °of the interchange will be studied, read and filed. In order.to ppovide the developer of' the proposed shopping center with per- tinent information.regarding the interchange as soon as possiblb Councilman Colin requested the City Engineer to follow through on the study to-be sent to him and if not received during the next week, to check with the State oft the matter; further requesting that a progress report be made at the next Council meeting. Cavanagh Lumber Letter dated September 5 1967, from John W. Cava - Company nagh, Sr.,, of the Cavanagh-Lumber Company expressing appreciation for the courtesies, the beautiful gift and the general display�of honor given to the Cava- nagh family on the occasion of their 100th year anniversary in- business in Petaluma August 27, 1867 - 1967, read and filed. Petaluma Branch, Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.,,stated that he was contacted American Fuchsia by Mr. Ted Kolkmeyer of the Petaluma Branch, American Society Fuchsia Society inviting the Mayor and members of the Council to the annual Fuchsia Show to be held at the Petaluma Fairgrounds next Sunday. Claims and Bills Resolution #4817 N'.C..S. approving claims and bills Res-... 44:817 NCS Nos.. 11,697 to 11573 inclusive :and Nos. 1192 to 1196 inclusive, was intrsoduced..by-.Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1, absentee. •Z s�o Annual Report. The Annual Report of the Clerk for 1966 - 1967, submitted and filed. Councilman Colin noted that his appointment as Director of the Marine Parks & Harbors. Association.was not listed. The City Clerk was asked to check the matter. September 5, 1967 Presentation of Police Chief Del Maestro announced that he had a, Police Dog ":new police officer" to introduce to the Council Patrolman Al Fambrini then entered the Council Chambers leading-the "police officer, Arko, a German Shepherd dog. Patrolman Fambrini, owner of Arko, spoke about the intensive training of the dog with him during the last ,six months in Sacramento, adding that Arko started patrol duty with him last Saturday. The Mayor requested the minutes to show that -, th s. introduction marks Officer Arko's official visit and that he was duly presented to the Council.. Patrolman:Fambrini was commended for his excellence in his work with Arko. Traffic Committee Councilman Joerger reported that as a.citizen.`he was selected to serve on the Community Congress, :.for Progress committee concerned with traffic and.. streets and that Mr. Lesly Meyer and Mrs. C'lif'ford Durham,, representing the group, appeared at the.. June 19th, 1.967,'Traffic Committee meeting reco -- mending that a Traffic Advisory Committee be es tablished.. Councilman Joerger referred.to the, Traffic.Committee report.dated June 1.9, 1967; quoting that the Traffic Committee, after con- sidering the matter, recommended to the Council that a City Traffic Advisory Committee be set up, appointed by the Mayor and Council for the purpose of 'functioning as a_public relations . .group. Inasmuch as Councilman Brainerd was recently appointed as Council representative on the Traffic Committee, and Councilman Joerger no longer serves in this capacity., the matter was referred to the Traffic Committee for review and for a report back to the Council. Central Business 'Councilman Colin reported that the Downtown Re- District Study development Committee met last week (noting that Councilman Brainerd was absent) to suggestnames to be submitted the Council for selection of a liaison committee to serve in conjunction with ��- the 701 Program., adding that these names have been turned in to the City Manager's office.. Councilman Colin asked.that the City Manager.",. present this list to the Council and'it was cided to consider.the matter at the*Executive Session after the meeting. ABAG Regional Mayor Putnam reported on the subject committee. Planning Committee meeting which she attended last week and pre- sented the following three maps relating thereto: .1. Permitted Development 2. Land Use 3. Preliminary Regional Plan She commented that these maps cover the nine.bay. area counties based.on 19'65 material. It was noted that some of the material used in the maps, was furnished by Assi Gary Graham She asked that the maps be displayed in the City, Hall for review by the general public. The Mayor added that she will keep the Council ad- vised.of other meetings as they occur. 37 of"' September 5, 1967 Mayor,';s. Second The Mayor . announced, that the second Mayor's Beautification Beautification Conference will be on Saturday, COncererice October 14th and that she "has asked Mr. Lloyd Burlingham to serve as chairman, whereupon a motion ' was made by Councilman Lipman, and seconded ,by Councilman Brainerd, approving the appointment of Mr. Burlingham as chairman. Motion carried•unanimously. As a matter of interest, the Mayor commented that the Governor has designated the week of October 8-14 as ",A Salute to City and County Government Week," and it seemed appropriate to relate the Con- ferdnce this particular week. Sales Tax As a m ' atter of clarification regarding the Council's position on the sales tax issue, the,City Clerk obtained and read the official minutes of July 17, 1967, indicating that the necessary act had been taken. .Popul la ' tion Estimate Resolution #4!818 N.C.S. authorizing the Mayor Res. 14818 NCS and City Clerk to-enter into a contract.with the. Departmen Finance of the State of California for the purpose of preparing a pop- ul,ation estimate of'the City of Petaluma, Was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 6 affir- mative,votes, 1 absentee. Assessment District Resolution #4819 N.C.S.." authorizing execution # NS, .-.Easement of an agreement with Northwestern Pacific Rail- Res..,-#4,E19 NCS road Company for the purpose of acquiring an easement needed,in.Assessment District #9 NS, w, - as introdu.ced.by.C.ouncilman Lipman, seconded by councilm adopted by 5 affirmative, 1•,abstention.and 1 absentee votes. Councilman Joerger abstained because of personal involve- ment in the District. Assessment District It.was noted by,the City Attorney that the amend- #9 148,Amend. ment to McGuire & Hester's agreement for work Agreement tobe performed.for Assessment District #9 NS Res. 44 NCS covers an additional $65,000, making a total of $646,062 for the entire contract. In answer to Councilman Colin who asked if there were any possibilities of delays for the contractor to proceed with the development City Attorney Robert stated that it becomes incumbent upon the City to acquire the necessary rights -of -way and ease- ments, legislation for same to be presented later in the meeting, and that this legislation would provide possession of said rights-of-way and easements-within two to three weeks, but that he could not offer an iron-clad guarantee that any unforeseen delays would not be possible. Council- man Colin referred to a-recent occurrence of a dispute over the ownership of a right-of-way for a water main in the area of the E. Washington Reservoir,, questioning the-handling of the problem from public•relations. standpoint by the legal ,a depar.tment,, adding.that in his opinion it is impexative,•o communicate with landowners involved. Following ng a-brief discussion, Resolution #4820 Y.C.S, authorizing the execution of an amendment to the contract with McGuire & Hester relative to the work to be performed -in Assessment District #9, NS, was -introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by 'Councilman Lipman, and adopted by September 5, 1967 Assessment District #9 NS 5 affirmative, 1 abstention and 1 absentee votes. Amend Agreement Councilman Joerger abstained because of per - Res. #482.0 NCS sonal involvement in the District. (Continued) Use of Fairgrounds Resolution #4821 N.0 -.S. authorizing the City July 4, 1967 Manager to execute license agreement :for use of Res. #4821 NCS the Fairground facilities on July 4, 1967., �9ef - was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by. 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Sewer Agreement Memo, dated August 22,1967, from Director Extension of Public Works David Young to City Manager Edward S. Avilla 'Robert Meyer ::reporting on the. investigation Res. #4822 NCS made of Mr. Avill -a's request to extend the time on his sewer refund agreement contract, 3` 3 and recommending that such request ; be s granted, was read by Mr. Meyer and submitted for filing. Mr. .Meyer called the Co.unci'l,'s attention to other sewer payback agreements in effect with time limits involved, ,.and expressed concern about establishing -:al •pre= cedent.by granting an extension on _the ,sub- j'ect agreement. In line with Mr. Meyet.:!s suggestion, the Council requested him to' review the sewer, reimbursement ordinance for possible revision for presentation to the Council at a later date. Upon a question directed to the City Attorney, he. recommended that action be taken on the granting of the agreement extension and then consider the - mattes of - setting a preecedent, whereupon Resolution #4822 N.C.S. authorizing extension of sewer payback agreement- with. Edward S. Avilla., said extension' to expire December .22, 1977, was introduced by Councilman Lipman,, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. For the record and complete understanding that this extension of time was granted on -its own merits, a motion 'was made Coun- cilman Colin, and seconded by Councilman Joergex, that at the time Edward S. Avilla's sewer extension agreement was'entered into, there was no Council policy affecting all, areas, and the previous resolution, passed was viewed as an individual matter and not to be considered as a precedent. Motion , carried unanimously. Assessment'Distrct. The City Attorney explained that in order for #9 NS - Declare the City to acquire the necessary land for Public Necessity rights -of -way and easements and to obtain .Res. #4823 NCS order of immediate possession,- appropriate legislation is required on record, further pointing out that part of the land involved s in the District belongs to'Councilman and.by law, the City cannot negotiate with him and the City must have a condemnation suit on file in order to acquire the property. Mr Robert_ re -ques ed, the Council to consider this matter •at. this time, whereupon a motion was made by Councilman Lipman, and seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., to add the sub- ject matter on the agenda. Motion carried- by 5 affirmative, 1- abstention and ,l ab- sentee vote's. Councilman Joerger abstained because of personal involvement.in the. District. 1 LJI 1 4 � September 5, 1967 ° Q Assessment District Resolution #4823 N.C.S. declaring public #'9 -NS' - Declare. necessity, directing the acquiring of real Public Necessity property, fee ,simple estates and easements Res'. #482.3 NCS in real property for the construction of (Continued) sewer mains, drainage facilities, water lines, drainage pump site and streets; and directing the City Attorney to take such proceedings as are necessary to acquire the real property, was introduced by Council- man Lipman,, seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by 5 affirmative, 1 abstention and 1 absentee votes. Councilman,Joerger abstained because of personal involvement in the District. Electrical ordinance In answer to Councilman Joerger,.the City Manager informed the Council that the re- vised electrical ordinance will be pre- sented at the next Council meeting. CATV Rates In response to Councilman Lipman, the City Manager stated that various CATV rate information from neighboring cities and counties is available in his office. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the , the meeting was ad- journed at 9:05 o'clock p.m. to an executive session. Mayor At test City Clerk 1 N