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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/18/1967. . 427-,, MINUTES OF 'MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA,. CALIFORNIA December 18, 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 Carl Young, Freewill Baptist Church. Approval of Minutes Councilman Joerger noted that on Page 3 of the minutes for .December 4, 1967, under the subject of °California Marine.Parks and Harbors Assn.', Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., made the report and not Councilman Joerger. The minutes of December 4, 1967, were then approved as corrected. The minutes of December 11, 1967, were approved as recorded. Council Invitations Mayor Putnam recognized the following people who received invitations to attend the Council meeting tonight: Mr. and Mrs. George Castle - berry, Mr. and Mrs.. Darryl Branum, Mr. Henry Arishita and Mr. and airs. Galen Zumwalt. 12th•Naval District Lt. Commander Thomas Abrahams of the 12th Naval District appeared before the Council and introduced the following: Lt. Commander Robert Graves, Lt. Commander Clarence Gerhardt, Chief Radioman Noel Smay and Chief Electrician Paul Kidd. Following several comments by ?mot. Commander Abrahams, the Mayor extended a welcome to the group. The local press then took a ;.. picture of Mayor Putnam and the Naval group. Cigarette Tax Letter, dated December 6, 1967, from State Con- troller Houston I. Flournoy, regarding apportion- ment of all money deposited in the Cigarette Tax Fund derived from taxes imposed on and after October 1, 19'67, read and filed. Eel River Letter, dated December 1, 1967, from the City of Lakeport with Resolution No. 654 protesting diversion of Eei River water through Glenn County and requesting State Department of Water Resources and U. S. Corps of Engineers reverse their decision and endorse Clear Lake route, read and filed. The City of Lakeport requested support from sister communities in their endeavor. Copy of Resolution No. 759 from the City of St. Helena similar to the resolution adopted by the City of Lakeport, read and filed. The matter was referred to the City Manager for more information and a report to the Council thereon. A December 18, 1967 Letter,, dated December 12, 1967, from Walter C. Clowers, M. D., Public Health Officer, Petaluma City Jail County of Sonoma, to Police Chief .Melvin.De1 Insepction Maestro submitting report of the inspection made of the Petaluma Citv. Jail, read and ,failed. The City Clerk noted that the report indicated the entire jail facilities appeared very'clean at the time of.inspection. Claim - Albert and Claim for property damage -filed by Albert Bernice Cohn and Cohn, Bernice Cohn and Arnold Cort regarding .Arnold Cort closure and condemnation of the Continental. Res. #4882 NCS Hotel, 103 Western Avenue, Petaluma,.read and filed.' Resolution #4'882 NX.S. denying, claim '. of Albert C.ohri ?;. `Bernice Cohn and Arnold Cora,, was introduced by.Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Lasher Hatchery Letter, dated December 15, 1967, from Walter C.4Clowers, M. D., Public Health Officer of.. Sonoma County, regarding discharge of waste material through a storm drain and channel .from egg washing and candling oper- 371 ations at the Lasher Hatchery, 839 Petaluma, Boulevard North, and that z the. time the legal notice was sent on June 2'7, , 19`66, to Mr. John Carlson, owner and operator of a _ the subject Hatchery;, nothing has been done to correct the problem, read and filed. Dr. Clowers requested authorization of assistance from the City Attorney in abating the nuisance- The Council indicated urgency to move ahead on the matter immediately, and following discussion on the best procedur•.,e to take, it was agreed that the City Attorney investigate the facts involved and report to-the Council at the January 2nd meeting with, a recommendation of the course of action to follow. It was requested by the Council that the owner of said Hatchery be notified that drastic action will be taken if the situation is not alleviated. Dissatisfaction_ was expressed by the Council of the time in -. volved to bring this, matter to the Citv''s attention., and Councilman Lipman suggested that the City official confer with the County Health Authorities to sea up a definite system of communications so that a similar. circumstance does not occur in the future... Councilman Battaglia Councilman Battaglia entered the meeting. The .time was approximately 8:10 o'clock p.m. City of Santa'Rosa Letter, dated December 1967, from Santa re Air Pollution ControlRosa City Clerk Agnes M. Bick to the Sonoma. Regulations County Board of Supervisors with copy of Santa,Rosa City Council Resolution No establishment of.air pollution. control,-regulations within the County of Sonoma :read and filed. The matter was ..� referred "to Councilman Battaglia, member of the Mayors' and Councilmen's Assoc Smog Control Study Committee, fur study and repor-t at the next regular Council meeting,. The City Clerk was asked to .furnish a copy. the subject letter and resolution to each Council member. 4. 1 �f • December 18, 1967 Claims and Bills Res. #488`3 NCS Discussion was held regarding General City Claim #118 to E. E.. Robert for services rendered re City of Petaluma vs. Ielmorini and reimbursement of travel expense to San Francisco. A question was raised by Councilman Lipman whether or not these costs will be recouped from the Title In- surance Company. The City Attorney indicated that the title company .has been put on notice regarding the costs involved and it is antici- pated ;that the City will.be reimbursed. He added that the two title companies connected with the case are now in the process of resolving the problem of the ownership of the land. Resolution #4883 N.C.S. approving claims and bills Nos. 12249, 12250 and 101 to 211 inclusive and Nos. 134 to 1640 inclusive was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by Council- man Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. JA mom State Department Letter, dated November 28, 1967, from the State of Public Health Department of Public Health redeclaring Sonoma 3 3� Police Vehicle #16 Agenda Meeting Mayors= & Counci'..- men's Association ABAG City Manager Robert Meyer stated that settlement will be on Police Vehicle #16 which was completely demolished when it was involved in an accident with a Santa Rosa fire vehicle. He stated that a new 196'8 vehicle to replace the - loss will cost the City ; about $404, and that a claim will be submitted.to the City of Santa Rosa to cover the deductible amount. Councilman Colin reporsted.on the subject meeting held in.Santa Rosa on-December 14, 1967, stating that -after bringing up the subject of the January 10th public hearing on•ABAG, he noted that most cities in the county were,not well- versed on the concept of regional government as proposed by ABAG, and because_ of the lack of knowledge on the subject, it was decided that Chairman Klinker arrange a species 1 meeting with the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors for enlightening purposes on the operation and intent of ABAG, and then perhaps proceed to the January 10th public hearing to be held'by a Joint Committee on the. Bay Area Regional Organization. City Manager Cou ty to be a rabies area for a twelve -month period and enclosing a form to be completed by the Animal Control Officer and Health Officer, read and filed. It wa•s noted by the City Clerk that said form has been referred to the local Health Sanitarian. Western Avenue City manager- Robert Meyer reported that the Widening Sonoma County Board of Supervisors acting as the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Flood Control.'and Water Conservation District officially adopted an agreement between the County and the City of Petaluma for the widening of Western Avenue. State Lands City Manager Robert Meyer reported that last Commission Tuesday Councilman Joerger, Recreation Director Richa -rd Shollenberger and he met with three representatives o.f the State Lands Commission to visit the'boat launching and marina site. He stated that one State appraiser has been assigned to the land exchange involved and that the City should receive a report within a short time. Mr. Meyer reviewed the list of require- ments for obtaining a permit to cover the boat launching site. Copy of said list submitted and filed. Police Vehicle #16 Agenda Meeting Mayors= & Counci'..- men's Association ABAG City Manager Robert Meyer stated that settlement will be on Police Vehicle #16 which was completely demolished when it was involved in an accident with a Santa Rosa fire vehicle. He stated that a new 196'8 vehicle to replace the - loss will cost the City ; about $404, and that a claim will be submitted.to the City of Santa Rosa to cover the deductible amount. Councilman Colin reporsted.on the subject meeting held in.Santa Rosa on-December 14, 1967, stating that -after bringing up the subject of the January 10th public hearing on•ABAG, he noted that most cities in the county were,not well- versed on the concept of regional government as proposed by ABAG, and because_ of the lack of knowledge on the subject, it was decided that Chairman Klinker arrange a species 1 meeting with the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors for enlightening purposes on the operation and intent of ABAG, and then perhaps proceed to the January 10th public hearing to be held'by a Joint Committee on the. Bay Area Regional Organization. City Manager 4-30 December. 18,,1967 Agenda Meeting - Robert Meyer suggested that the Council Mayors' & Councilmen's meet and discuss the points regarding Association (Continued) ABAG before January 10th hearing. Regional Councilman Colin stated that at the.subject Airport meeting he voted against a proposal for a- regional airport for the southern part-of Sonoma County, adding that his vote was personal and not an indication of the Council's feeling on the matter. Sales Tax Councilman Colin reported that at'the subject meeting he was asked to refer the,City Manager the matter of amending the City's ordinance regarding collection of sales to -x which will have a variation of percentage next year. It was indicated by the City Manager that legislation will be presented" to the Council at the next regular meeting... 1 Chamber of Commerce Councilman Lipman reported on the .Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors' meeting held today and some of the highlights were: A 15 -man Municipal Airport "Committee was f- ormed. to in co with the Citv in any way possible;. the Industrial Brochure has been temporarily delayed because,of costs in- volved; the.merchant contributions for down- town Chris" -tmas'decorations appears to be readhng its $:50'00 goal; and Supervisor Shoe- maker nominated Gene Benedetti as a member of . the Sonoma County Economic Development•Board" Underground, City Attorney Robert reviewed a summary issued .by, the League of California Cities re- garding two statewide investigations related to undergrounding sponsored by the State Public Utilities Commission: ..He stated that the League has appointed a committee to draft ® a =del ordinance on undergrounding. Mr.`, C. v' "'Bud." "Bartlett, Pacific• Gas and Electric Company District Manager; stated that the model.-ordinance is now.7av"ailable and offered . to work with the City on,the necessary mod,- fications. Recess Thec_rMayor declared a recesstat 9:05 o'cioek p,m: i�a meeting was 'callede,back' to order: at. "clock p.m. Monarch Pacific Subd. #1 Report', dated December,15 from Director Final Acceptance of'.'Public Works David Young, certifying to' _'the Res. . #4884 NCS completion of•public improvements in the subject subdivision and recommending--acceptance with 5� certain provisions, read- iand••filed. Resolution #4884.- tN.C.Si accepting completion of work re quired in Monarch Pacific.- Sub"divis..ion, Unit #l, Q was: - introduced - by Councilman ir., seconded by Councilman and adopted by 7-- aff'- rmative votes. Water Pollution Control Copv.of letter, dated pDe'cember 13, 19:67, from Facilities., 1 -966, Yoder Associates �to;.,-pirector 4of 'Public Project Unit #1 jxlp David Young thatj< the ,s ect project- is . " Res. #4885 NCS subs --tantially complete and. that the construction 1s"-.1, accordance with the specifics- tions,, read and filed, - Mr,. Yoder was present and stated that the contractor, C. Norman � Peterson, has done very satisfactory work, Resolution #4885 N.C..S. authorizing the City' Clerk to execute and file a Certificate of Substantial Completion of the Sewer Treatment Plant, Project Unit #1, was introduced by Councilman Colin, and adopted by 7 affirmative., votes. 1 December 18, 1,967 Water-Pollution Control City Manager Robert Meyer introduced Mr. Facilities, 1966, Stanton LeSieur, the new Water Pollution Project Unit #1 Control Superintendent, to the Council. Res #,48.85• NCS (Continued') 3_ _> Sale of Property Director- of Public Works David Young showed Ord. #884 NCS a map of the area near the intersection of Bodega, Avenue and Howard Street indicating the three parcels owned by the City to be., sold to the California State Automobile Association, whereupon Ordinance #884 N.C.S. authorizing the sale of real property lo- cated near the intersection of Bodega Avenue and °Howard Street, was introduced by Council- man Lipman, seconded by Councilman.Colin, and ordered posted by 7 affirmative votes. Authorize ;Treasurer The City- Manager noted that the State Legis- Invest Funds lature has passed legislation permitting Res. #4886 NCS investment and reinvestment of fund's not _ immediately 'needed in securities as� author - i.zed by Section 53607 of the Government Code. However, in line with Councilman Colin's expression that the proposed- resolution be more restrictive, the following addition was authorized: "Be it further resolved that all investments be limited to those authorized by California Government Code, Section 53601, as the same existed and read as of January 1, 1967," whereupon Resolution #4886 N.C.S. authorizing the Treasurer of . the City of Petaluma to invest and reinvest monies not .immediately needed in securities authorized to be purchased by the Government Code, was introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Surplus Property Resolution #4887 N.C.S. finding personal Res. #4887 NCS property (one two -wheel Harley Davidson Motorcycle, 1959 model) is surplus, no longer required, and directing the City Manager to dispose of and sell the same, was introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Employees' Holidays- Resolution establishing holdiays for the 1 employees of the City of Petaluma for the Res. #4888 NCS calendar. year 1968, was introduced by Council - man Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Sa,l,e7 of Street Resolution #4889 N.C.S. authorizing the sale Lighting System of the city -owned street lighting system to Res. #488'`9 NCS the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, was. introduced by Councilman Colin., seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirma- tive votes. Mr. C. "Bud" Bartlett, Jr., of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, pre - sented a check for $3,737 to the Mayor in payment of the street lighting system. The Argus- Courier then took a picutre of .the presentation. Mr. Bartlett introduced Mr. Frank Armstrong,'P.G. &E. Lighting Representative. Appraiser Appointment City Attorney Robert recommended.that an Res. #4 &90 NCS appraiser for the City of Petaluma be appointed. He cited his reasons for suggesting that John J. King be offered the appointment. He also suggested that the appraiser be appointed on a nominal annual retainer basis. Councilman Appraiser Appointment Res. #4890 NCS (Continued) Board of Appeals Res. #4891 NCS / Or- Colin wdbj,ectedJ.toothec:propbsal _as he felt that an appraiser should be appointed for each project, whereupon Resolution #4'8;9:0_ N X .S appointing J. J. King as appraiser and right- of- way•acquisi_tion agent for the' City of Petaluma, was introduced by man Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and adopted by b affirmativeeand l negative votes.' Councilman Colin voted "no. ". A Resolution #4891 N X .S. appointing members to the Board of Appeals pursuant to the auth- ority of Section 205 of Volume IV of the ` Uniform Building Code, entitled "Dang,erous Buildings,; was introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Mail Order Firearms The City Attorney indicated that action on the subject matter is not required because, the necessary provisions are covered in the:`. Penal Code. Adjournment There being'no further business to come:-be fore the Council, the meeting was adjourned' at 10:05 o'clock p.m. to an executive session. Mavor Attest: City CleLrk 0