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OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
January January 15, 1968
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 Battaglia, Brainerd,
Cavanagh., Jr., Colin, Joerger, Lipman
and,Mayor Putnam.
Absent: None.
Invocation
The invocation was given by Reverend G. W.
Schafer, Church of the Nazarene.
Approval of Minutes
Councilman Joerger noted that the vote on Levee
Street Abandonment, Resolution #4893 N.C.S., on
Page 1 of the January 2, 1968, minutes was 6
affirmative and 1 negative votes, whereupon the
minutes were approved as corrected.
Matzen Pest Control
Letter, dated January 4, 1968, from Peter Matzen,
owner Matzen Pest Control, submitting payment
of business license under protest, alleging
that he is being unduly challenged in competition
-by City of Petaluma in five areas of pest
control, read and filed. 3b4
?Pedestrian
Letter, dated December 29, 1968, from.the
Overcrossing
Division of Highways reporting on the results
of a study made pursuant to the request con-
taine'd n,Resolution° 44659 N.C.S. adopted
December 19, 1966, read and filed. City Manager
Robert Meyer briefly reviewed the report which
indicated that the cannot recommend
initiating a project for construction of the
proposed pedestrian overcrossing at Highway 101
near E. Washington Street at this time. At the
request of Councilman Colin, the Director of
Public Works was asked to report at the next
Council meeting on the feasibility of construct -
ing a sidewalk on the south side of the existing
E. Washington Street overpass structure.
Appeal re First
Letter, dated January 11, 1968, from Andrew av
Assembly of God
Hogya, 121 Burlington Drive, Petaluma, California,
Church
stating that he was authorized by the residents
Res. #4901 NCS
of Burlington and Arlington Drive to protest
the action of the Planning Commission pertaining
to the renewal of the Use Permit for the First
Assembly of God Church scheduled to be con -
structed at 130 Burlington Drive, Petaluma, read
and filed. Planning Director William McGivern
displayed a map 6f the area and spoke on the
findings of the Planning Commission, pointing
out that the original permit granted in 1964
and renewed in 1965 and 1966, expired in 1967
and that the Use Permit granted on January 3,
1968, is a new application. A larcp group was
present in support of the protest. Mrs. Kenneth
Ryan, 128 Burlington Drive, appeared before the
Council to discuss the grounds of the appeal
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as referred to in Mr. Hogya's letter. She also
January 15, 1968
Appeal re First
Assembly of God
Res. #4901 NCS
(Continued)
presented two petitions signed by twenty -five
Church residents in the Arlington and
Drive area requesting that the church to be
constructed not be allowed to use Arlington"
Drive as their entrance and exit to their
church and that they ,are not objecting to the
church being built there, only to the fact that
they now have a deadend street and would like
to keep it that way. Said pet
and filed. Others present-who voiced a pro
test were:
Robert Husband, 117 Burlington Drive,
Kenneth Ryan, 128 Burlington Drive, and
_- Andrew Hogya, 121 Burlington Drive.
Reverend James Carlton; pastor of the s,iibjec,t
church, appeared before the Council in sup-
port of the Use Permit application outlining
the plans for the churchdevelopment,. Follow-
ing consideration of the 'facts presented., the
Council concluded its deliberation, where-
upon Resolution #4901 N. -C.S, of findings ,of
fact and action taken by the Petaluma City.
Count lmoa the appeal of Andrew Hogya from
the Planning Commission's approval of the
First Assembly of God Church's application
for a Use Permit (granting to the applicant.
.use of the property for a church), was d;e
feated by'the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh,:Jr.,
and.Joerger.
Noes: Councilmen Battaglia, Colin, Lipman
and Mayor Putnam.
Statements qualifying the "no" votes were
then made. Councilmen Battaglia and .L.ipinab
stated that they wanted to go along with the
rights of the property owners who appeared -in
behalf of their private property..
man Colin expressed „concern of possible
problems involved with traffic and an ele-
menta�ry school if the church were'bu'ilt.
Mayor Putnam stated that she believed the
situation,occasio,nedctoo much concern by
the people in opposition to approve the,
church development.
Statements qualifying the "aye" votes mere.
made for the record. Councilmen Cavanagh., Jr..:,
and Brainerd stated that they believed the
church development could be made compatible
with the area through.certain.controls imposed
by the Planning Commission. Councilman
Joerger felt that the church would be a
benefit to the area and expressed concern.of'
the rights of the people who bought the property
for a church site.
Council Invitations The Mayor recognized Mrs. Flora. Forbes, 150
Payran Street, Petaluma, and Rkwerend.James
Carlton, 16 Dana Street, Petaluma, who re -.
ceived invitations to attend the C'ounc'il
meeting tonight.
Denman. Annexation #4 Resolution #32 of the Sonoma County Local
Res. #4902 NCS Agency Formation Commission making determn-
ations and approving the proposed annexation
of territory,, desig nated as "Denman Annexation
No. 4" to the City of Petaluma, submitted and;
dC filed, Director of Public Works David Young:
located the area on a map, whereupon.Resolu
tion #4902 N.C.S. giving notice of proposed
annexation to the City of Petaluma o.f - 'unin=
habited territory designated as "Denman An.=
nexat No. 4" and giving notice of time and
place for hearing of protests thereto,'was in-
troduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by
1.
January 15, 1968
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Denman Annexation #4
Councilman Colin,,. and adopted by 7
Res. #4902 (Continued),
affirmative votes. 377
Water - Pollution Control
Resolution #38 of the Sonoma Locat
plant Annexation
Agency Formation Commission making deter-
Res. #4903 .NCS
minations and approving the proposed
annexation of territory designated as the
"Water Pollution Control Plant Annexation"
to the City of Petaluma, submitted and
filed. A map of the area was shown by
the - Director of Public Works, whereupon
Resolution #4903 N.C.S. approving the
annexation of certain uninhabited territory
designated as "Water Pollution Control
Plant Annexation -1968" to the City of
Petaluma, was introduced by Councilman
Lipman, seconded by Councilman Colin,
and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
..Regulation Changes -
Notice of proposed change in regulations
Calif. Administrative
of the State of California, Department of
Code
General Services, Commission of Housing
and Community Development State Build-
ing Standards Commission, submitted and
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filed. The City'Manager noted that said
notice has been referred to the Building
Department for review.
Rohnert Park
Resolution #68-03 of the City Council of
the City of - Rohnert Park concerning the
Oakland Raiders and the Mayor's mania for
them, submitted and filed.
Claims and Bills
Res. #4904 NCS
Annual Report -
P,arks & Recreation
Dept.
Cigarette Tax
Pioneer Shell Company
Resolution #4904 N.C.S. approving claims.
and bills Nos. 258 to 363 inclusive and
Nos. 1658 to 1687 inclusive, was intro-
duced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded
by Counelma,n Lipman, and adopted by 7
affirmative votes.
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Parks and Recreation Department Annual
Report, 196:6 -67, submitted and filed. At
the request of Councilman Lipman, the City
Manager- was asked to furnish a complete
cost breakdown on the swimming pool as of
June 30, 1968.
City Manager Robert Meyer reviewed the
proposal received from the League of Cali-
fornia Cities relative to the new formula
for- distribution of the cigatette tax. He
noted that a letter had been received from
the City of. Commerce opposing the new
formula. Said letter submitted and filed.
Mr. Meyer suggested that the Council notify
the State Senator of the City's position
in regard to this matter.
It was deca:ded: that the Council Committee
on odor.regulations .(Councilmen Battaglia
and Joerger) meet with Mr. Beck of the
Pioneer Shell Company to discuss control
of the dust problem created by their plant.
In line with Councilman Cavanagh's sugges-
tion, the City .Manager was asked to furnish
the Committee with the conditions of the
Use Permit,,granted.by the Planning Commis-
sion for the operation of the plant.
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January 15, 1968
State -Wide Governor's Councilman ,Colin indicated that he would
Conference on 'Planning attend tie subject don-ference to be held;on
for Housing and January- 31st and February lst at the El-'Dorado
Home Ownership Hotel in'Sacramento. It- was noted that Mayor
Putnam has been asked by the Governor to
serve on one of the panels.
Wastewater Collection" The City Manager outlined the time schedule
Facilities - for the subject project indicating that plans
Project Unit 3 and specification =s. will be presented to the
Council for approval on Febtuary 5, 196`8.
Predicted Log Race
The City Manager referred to the Chamber of
Commerce minutes wherein it stated that sup-
port for the subject race would be d- iscontn-
ued, whereupon a motion was made by Councilman
Cavanagh, Jr., and seconded by Councilman
Joerger, that $75 -be presented to the Pre -
dicted Log Racing Association of Northern
California and that the Chamber of Commerce
be notified of the Council's action! said
$75 to be paid out of the Transient Occupancy
Tax Fund. Motion carried unanimously. The
City Manager was asked to notify the Chamber. -
of Commerce.
Traffic Committee
Councilman Brainerd reported that the Traffic
Committee-met this afternoon with the newly
formed'School Traffic Committee, which includes
representatives of the Old Adobe School'Di'strict,
St. Vincent's High School and the Petaluma School
District., to discuss mutual problems. He,
added that another meeting is tentatively
scheduled in the near future.
Street Name Change
Planning;Commission Resolution #1 -68 recom-
Res. #4905 NCS
mending to the�tCity Council that a certain
street known as'• Avenue, lying within
East Park Subdivision No. 3, have its name
changed to Orinda Avenue, and a certain street
named McGregor Court, lying within East Park.
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Subdivision No. 3, have its name changed to
Orinda.Court, submitted and filed. A map of
the area was shown by Planning Director William
McGivern, whereupon Resolution #4905 N.C..S.
renaming streets as recommended, was intro-
duped by Councilman Joerger, seconded by
Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative
votes.
Jeffrey.Cohen
The Mayor recognized Jeffrey Cohen, Administra-
tive Assistant to Senator Randolph Collier.
Mr. Cohen indicated to the Council that the
Senator is available whenever'n'eeded.
Silva Property -
English and Baker
Res.. #4 °6 NCS
The 'City Attorney revi.6wed the court action
Sts. resulting in the authorization to demolish
the structure at the subject property, where-,
upon upon Resolut -ion #4906 N.C.S. awarding contract
for the demolition of the structure and the
cleaning of the proper ty 319 Baker:Street,
Petaluma, California, was introduced by
Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman'
Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes'.
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January 15, 1968
Lacher Hatchery
City Attorney Robert reported -that the Lasher 60 ' 0 '
Hatchery obtained.a.plumbing permit to con -
ne.ct to the City's sewer system to eliminate
the discharge of contaminated wastewater into
the storm drain system.
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Avondale Subd. #3
Report, dated January 10, 1968, from Director
Res. #4907 NCS
of Public.Works David Young certifying to the
completion of public improvements in the sub-
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ject.subdivision and recommending acceptance
with one provision, read and filed. Resolution
#4907 N.C.S. accpeting completion of work re-
quired in Avondale. Subdivision #3, was intro -
duced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by -
Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative
votes.
Abandonment of
Ordinance #887 N.C.S. amending the Petaluma City
Vehicles
Code of 1958 by adding to - Chapter 15 thereof,
Ord. #887 NCS
Article XVI, Sections 15.16 through 15.16.12
to provide for the abatement and removal as
publid nuisances_of abandoned wrecked, dis-
mantled or inoperative vehicles or parts there-
of from private or public property, not includ-
ing highways, and recovery of costs of admini-
stration thereof as authorized by Section 22660
of the Vehicle Code, was introduced by Council -
man Lpman,•seconded by Councilman Brainerd,
and ordered' published by.7 affirmative votes.
Salves and Use Tax
Ordinance #886 N.C.$. amending Chapter 23,
Regulations
Article II, of the Petaluma City Code of 1958
Ord. #886 NCS.
by amending Sections 23.6.(c), 23.8(a)(1) and
23.9(a) to adopt sales and use tax
regulations for the City of Petaluma, was
introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by
Councilman.Joerger, and ordered published by
7 affirmative votes..
Purchase of Proper-
Ordinance #888 N.C.S. authorizing the purchase
ty.
of 21 feet more or.less of Assessor's Parcel
Ord. #888 NCS
#6 -282 -1 (Old Montgomery Ward building), was
introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by
Councilman Lipman, and ordered posted by 7
affirmative votes.
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Re, zoning - Area
Ordinance #885 N.C.S. amending Zoning Ordinance
bounded by.Bassett,.
#662 N.C.S. by rezoning Assessor's Parcel Nos.
Baker, Douglas and
8- 082 -28, 8- 142 -18 and 8- 161 -11 (lying generally
Fair Streets
within that area bounded by Bassett, Baker,
#885 NCS
Douglas and Fair Streets) from a C -N zone
(Neighborhood Commercial) to an R -M' -1500 zone
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(Multiple Dwellings), was introduced by Council -
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man Battaglia, seconded by Councilman Joerger,
and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
IPi ; ck- up.Truck -
Specifications for one (1) new 1968 - 1/2 ton
Water Department
capacity pick -up truck for the Water Department,
-Res. #4908 NCS
submitted and filed. Resolution #4908 N.C.S.
authorizing purchase of said pick -up truck, was
introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 7
affirmative votes.
January 15, 1968
Capital Outlay
Report entitled "Capital Outlay Projects for ;.'
Projects, 1967 -68
Fiscal Year 1967 -6`8," submitted and filed.
City Manager Robert Meyer briefly reviewed the
status of funds and the proposed projects , in -
lay
eluded therein. In discussing capital outter
projects
ro eels for the Water artment, it was r p
De 'e-
ported by Councilman Lipman that the Water
Commission recommended a 500 gallon storage
tank for La Cresta. The City Manager explained
that only a minimum 2:50, 000 ga '1 16n tank was re-
quested in the program, whereupon a motion was
made by Councilman Battaglia,, seconded by
Councilman Colin, that the La Cresta storage
tank be 500,00.0' gallons for an estimated cost
of $59.,295. Motion carried unanimously.
Policy re Walkways Resolution of policy #4.909..N,.C.S. relative. -to
Res. #4909 NCS the enforcement of Chapter 18, Section 1803; of
the, Uniform ;Building Code ,as , amended,. 'by
A l Ordinance #806 N.C.S., i: unprotected
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openings, was introduced by Councilman Coln,.
• seconded by Councilman Lipman,. and adopted by
6 votes, and l abstention. Council-
man Brainerd stated, that. he abstained becaus'e.' of
being personally in in property adjacent,
to the Golden,, Concourse . • ,
Bay Area Regional Mayor Putnam reported on the meeting that.she
Organization and,the City Manager attended in Santa Rosa on
January 3rd with the Sonoma County Board of
Supervisors and the Mayors' and Councilmen,'s,
Association regarding the Bay Area Regional Or=
gan•i zation .
Eel River Mayor Putnam reported that in discussing the
Eel River matter,. Supervisor,Vella indicated
that when proper material is obtained, the
City Council will be informed.
California Marine Councilman Colin gave the highlights 'of' the -
Parks & Harbors j
'rs Assn. subject meeting held lash Friday, January I2,•1968.
Underground Utilities The City Manager announced that the model
ordinance_ has been received on underground
utilities and is currently being reviewed by.•
the City Attorney. Mr. "Bud" Bartlett of•th&
Pacific Gas and Electric - Company offered to'
work with the City on this matter.
Adjournment There being no further business-to come before
the Council, the meeting was adjourned I at 10::15
o'clock p.m. to Tuesday, January-. 23, 196$, at
7; . 30 o'clock p.m.
Mayor
Attest:
City Cle k