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MINUTE'S OF MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA,. CALIFORNIA
March 18, 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 Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr.,
Colin, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor
Putnam.
Absent: Councilman Battaglia, Jr.
Invocation
The agenda listed Chaplain Wayne F. Kildall
of Two.Rock..Ranch Station to give the invocation.
The noted-that Kildall has been
transferred and asked the City Clerk to check
with the ministerial group for an up -to -date
list of ministers for invocation.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of March 4, 1968, were approved
as recorded. 78
Mt „View Water
Resolution #37 of the Sonoma Local Agency
Reservoir Annexation
Formation Commission making determinations and
Res. #4941 NCS
conditionally approving the proposed annexation
of territory designated as "Mountain View Water
Reservoir Annexation” to the City of Petaluma,
submitted and - filed. Resolution #4941 N.C.S.
petitioning the Board of Supervisors of Sonoma
County to annex non- contiguous territory owned
by the City of Petaluma, was introduced by
Councilman Lipman, seconded by Councilman Colin,
and adopted 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
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East Uashington Water
Resolution442 of the Sonoma County Local Agency
Re'servoir Annexation
Formation Commission making determinations and
Res. #4942'NCS
approving the proposed annexation of territory
designated as the "East Washington Water Reser-
voir Annexation" to the City of Petaluma, sub -
mitted and filed. Resolution #4942 N.C.S. peti-
tioning the Board of Supervisors of Sonoma County
to annex..non- contiguous territory owned by the
City of introduced by Councilman
Lipman, secondedby Councilman Colin, and
adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Grover S: Stone -
Letter, dated March 7, 1968, from Grover S. Stone,
Proper "ty at
625 Fifth Street; Santa Rosa, California, re-
172 Petaluma Blvd. No.
questing information.on future plans with respect
to property at 172 Petaluma Blvd. North where the
City of Petaluma has recently taken the two adja-
cent properties, read and filed. The City Clerk
was directed.to contact Mr. Stone by telephone
Tuesday morning and invite him to attend the
Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night when
the Downtown-Redevelopment Liaison Committee
will - present a'report on the downtown develop -
ment study to*the Council and Planning Commission.
Petaluma - Sonoma
Letter, dated February 28, 1968, from Assembly -
Expr-essway /Freeway
man Bagley, and letter, dated March 1, 1968,
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from Senator Collier acknowledging receipt of
Resolution #4935 N.C.S. urging the State High-
way Commission to give a planning priority to
the subject expressway and further urging that
location studies on said expressway be commenced
at the earliest possible opportunity, read and
filed.
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March 18, 1968
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ABAG
Tax Distribution Letter, dated March 11, 1968, from
Assemblyman Bagley thanking the City . .
.Council for expressing its position
supporting the League of California
Cities; formula on cigarette tax distri' uL s!_,
bution., read and filed.
Proclamation
Claimsand Bills
Res. 44`9.43 NCS
U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers
Boat Launching Ramp
Facility
�- Pacific Growers
Letter, dated March 12, 1968, from the,.
Board of Supervisors,, County of Santa
C-lar;'a, advising its position with regard
to ABAG, i.e., the original function,
of - ABAG as a forum for the discussion
of areawide problems through a voluntary
grouping of local agencies should continue,
adding that they continue to oppose ex -.
pansion of ABAG authority to include: tax
ing, bonding 'and the power of eminent .
domain, read and filed. Councilman
Joerger commented that several cities.
intend to express their position at ABAG's
executive meeting on. March 21st and re-
quested that the Council,also discuss..ts
position with regard,to the concept of,
ABAG. The City..Manag'er indicated that,,.,_
this matter is scheduled for a ,to.pic 'at
the March 25th study session
A motion, was mad_ e by Councilman Lipman,,'
seconded,by'Councilman Brainerd, advising
Mayor Putnam.to proclaim the week of
March 224 -30, 19168, as "Chamber of Commerce
Week." Motion carried unanimously.
A question raised by Councilman Cavanagh,
Jr.; regarding payment of a ;flat fee to
M. Casalina,'a.ppraiser for the Washington
Street bridge property; and why a break
down of work was not required. and yet re-
quired of the City,'s. appraiser. the.
matter was deferred .for discussion at the
executive :session following the Council
meeting. Resolution. #4943 N.C.S. approv-
ing claims, and bills Nos. 617 to 70 8 in-
clusive and Nos : ' 1.,_7.52 to • 1779 inclusive,
was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, .
seconded. by Councilman L- ipman, and adopted
by 6 affirmative votes, l:absentee..
City Manager Robert,Meyer reminded the
Council of the public-hearing on Thursday,
March 21, 1968, . at 8:p.m.-to be conducted
by the V. S'. Army Corps of Engineers, z
regard - to - flood control, acid allied.• purposes
on the Petaluma River..and its tributaries.
He also requested that pictures of flooding
problems intne area be brought to the
hearing.
City Manager Robert Meyer reported that the
matter of the exchange of lands for the
subject facility will come before
Board of. Supervisors.at its meeting on
Monday, March 25, 19.68, after which the
City will move ahead with the necessary.
proceedings for presentation of the pre-
liminary engineering plans to the State
Department of Harbors and Watercraft. -.
City Manager Robert.,Meyer reported that
in, accordance with'Councl request, he
has directed the , C -ity .Attorney to fi'he
appropriate legal ac:t'ion against Paci
Growers to determine whether or not-the'
City, under existing -law, is required to
pay, the $50,000 as. stipulated by its agree-
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March 18, 1968
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Marine Affairs Confer- Planning Director McGivern reportedc that the
ence- Executive Committee purpose of the subject conference was to re-
view proposed projects to be'done by the
U.S. Corps of Engineers which will be sub-
mitted for consideration of inclusion in
the President's 1968 -69 budget. He added
that the Marine Affairs Conference has
been instrumental in securing funds for
dredging of the Petaluma River.
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Colin, Director
,Maintenance Dredging
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Petaluma River
At the request of Councilman
of Public Works David Young gave a progress
report on the present dredging program.
Verbal approval has been secured from each
of the property owners who have prospective
sites for spoils areas and legal permits
will be obtained after the U. S. Corps
of Engineers has awarded the contract
for the work. Mr. Young added that,the
necessary dike construction and repair
work will also be done after award of
the contract and at City expense as pre-
viously authorized by the Council.
Office of Economic Councilman Colin briefly reported on the
Opportunity Sonoma County Board of Supervisors' meeting
which he attended regarding the transferral
of local anti- poverty programs to the
control of city halls and county courthouses.
The several groups involved were asked
to settle their differences and reappear
before the Board in two weeks. A resolu-
tion of intent was passed by the Board
to take over the program. The Mayor
asked Councilman Colin to keep the Council
informed on the matter and to attend the
next meeting on the subject.
Traffic Committee -
Councilman Brainerd reported that the
Re Jitney "Service
Traffic Committee considered the appli-
Ap,p,lcation
cation of Gravesen Brothers for a proposed
jitney service in the City of Petaluma
and passed on the matter without any com-
ment except that the application be sub -
ject to the Public Utilities Commission
rules and regulations. A map of the pro -
posed routes was presented by Planning
Director McGivern'for Council information.
A favorable report from Police Chief
Higgins was reviewed by Director of
Public Works David Young, copy of which
was submitted and filed. Mr. Young also
read Planning Director McGivern's report
to the Planning Commission, copy of which
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was and filed. The application
was considered by the Planning Commission
on March S, 1968; and approved with the
recommendation that the matter be re-
ferred to the Traffic Committee prior
to final action by the Council. Follow -
ing-a brief discussion, a motion was
made by Councilman Colin, and seconded
by Councilman Lipman, directing the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary documents
for the next Council meeting and that the
applicants appear at that time to finalize
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the matter. Motion carried unanimously.
The City was asked to notify the
Gravesen Brothers of the Council's action.
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March 18, 1968
Chamber of Commerce
Councilman Lipman reported on,the highlights
of the Chamber of Commerce Board.of Directors,'
meeting held today - the annual Chamber dinner
is scheduled for April 25th, the Shoplifting'
Forum to be held for all merchants next'Wednes=
day night at the Kenilworth Recreation Center,
and that a nominating committee presented a
slate of 8 candidates for the ballot to select.
four Board of Directors' members.
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Zone 2 -A Flood Control
Councilman Joerg_er reported on the Zone 2. -A
Advisory Committee
Flood Control Advisory Committee meeting held- .
last Wednesday. He spoke of the budget pro= .:
posed by the Committee for 1968 -69 which,
includes $4 for the second phase of the
Master Storm :Drainage Plan and $55,0 00 to be
transferred from the Cherry Street - Magnolia
Avenue project to extend the Western Ave.
project from Keller Street to Upham Street.
He noted that the Washington Creek projec.t.,.has:
been delayed due to lack of cooperation on the
part of three property owners in the area to';-.
dedicateerights -of -way for the project.
Library Board of
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., announced that the
Trustees
Petaluma Public Library Board of Trustees is-,,,
hosting a meeting at the Council Chambers on
March 26, 1968, to discuss a possible merger.
between the city and county library system,
and that invitations have been sent to most
of the cities in Sonoma County.
City Hall- County
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., indicated that the
Facility Committee
matter of acquiring the County portion of the
City.Hall is in the communication stage and
that a meeting on the subject is to be held
soon.
Demolition Permit
Director of Planning McGivern referred to a
draft of a demolition per:.mi.t previously r.e=
viewed by the Council at a study session which,
proposes a cash - deposit to be posted by the
contractor. Copy of said draft submitted and
filed. In the discussion that followed, it was
agreed by the Council to change Paragraph - 2
under the heading.DEMOLITION PROCEDURE to-
ll protect all utilities at the location of
demolition site by providing substantial pro-
tection around and over designated street
lamps....." whereupon a motion was made by
Councilman Colin., and seconded by Council-
man Joerger, directing the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary legislation for a demoli-
tion permit. Motion carried unanimously.
Wastewater Collection
Director of Public Works David Young - reported
Facilities, Proj. #3
on the bid opening March 5, 1968, for the :subject
project and that an excellent bid was received
from McGuire and Hester. He explained that
$372,000 will be provided for the project by
the Federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) and that certain in
concerning the bids.has,been furnished HUD
f.or approval prior to Council action. He: ,read'
the letter sent to HUD with the information
requested noting that one item asked whether
any protests were received by bidders. He .
added that he had informed HUD no protests had
been received but that the low bidder, McGuire
and Hester, informed the City's consulting
engineer -that they were in error in list nq
a supplier and wished to amend the proposal
by switching, suppliers. Such action, Mr. Young
stated, requires Council approval, whereupon
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Wastewater Collection a motion was made by Councilman Lipman,
Facilities,, Proj. #3 and seconded by Councilman Colin, approving
(Continued) the switching of the concrete pipe supplier
for McGuir..e and Hester from Hydro- Conduit
to Western Concrete Pipe Company. Motion
carried- unanimously.
Mr. Young also explained that in order
to obtain a right -of -way Easement for the
sewer.project, an encroachment permit is
required from the Northwestern Pacific
Railroad Company and that the fee for
said.permit is $6,620, adding that the
Railroad Company has requested Council
approval of the fee. After some discus-
sion on the amount of the fee, a motion
was made by Councilman Joerger, and
seconded by Councilman Lipman, approving
payment. of $6,620 to the Northwestern
Pacific Railroad Company for an encroach-
ment permit. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Young stated that assuming early ap-
proval from HUD, the Council will consider
award of the contract for the subject pro-
ject at its meeting on April 1st.
At the request of Wm. Foster of Bundesen
Realty,, the Council asked Mr. Young to
discuss with the contractor of the subject
project whether it would be possible to
construct the 27" Lakeville sewer line
first.
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intersection - East Dixector.of Public Works David Young dis- /
Wash;ington.& Payran cussed the proposed traffic signal at East
Washington and Payran Streets recently ap-
proved by the Council for $1400, stating
that an additional $651 is needed for
the installation according to quotes re-
ceived from material suppliers. However,
Mr'. Young suggested the Council consider
an alternative for the intersection by
removing the stop signs on East washing-
ton Street and making the intersection
a 2 -way stop instead of the present 4-way
stop, and then not install the traffic
signal. It was noted by the City Attorney
that Mr. Young presented this proposal to
the Traffic Committee today and the members
concurred with the removal of the stop
signs. Following a short discussion, a
motion was made by Councilman Brainerd,
and seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.,
approving the removal of the stop signs
on East'Washington Street at Payran Street
for a 6 -month trial basis. Motion carried
unanimously.
East ' Park Subd.. #3 Report, dated March 4, 1968, from Director -
Res:,. #494.4 NCS of Public .Works David Young, certifying
to the completion of public improvements
in the subject subdivision and recommending
acceptance with certain provisions, read
and filed. Resolution #4944 N.C.S. ac-
cepting completion of work required in
East Park Subdivision #3, was introduced
by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Council-
man Colin, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes,
1 absentee.
March 18, 1968
177 LaCresta Tank - Founda-
tion Investigation
o Petaluma'Municipal
Swim Center Program
1968
Director of Public Works David Young ' r'e --
quested Council consideration to authorize.
a foundation investigation for the proposed
La Cresta Tank Addition at an estimated cost
of $1,000—$1,300, whereupon a motion was
made by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., :and
seconded by Councilman Colin,, approving an
expenditure -for the foundation investigation
as proposed. - Motion carried unanimously.
Director of Parks and Recreation Richard
Shollenberger appeared before the Council
to discuss the - Petaluma Municipal Swim Center
Program for 19.68. Copy of said Program
submitted and filed. Following a brief'
discussion on the operation and ma-inten_
ance of the swimming pool, a motion.was,
made by Councilman Joerger, seconded by
Councilman-Lipman, accepting the Petaluma
Municipal Swim - Center Program.for 1.968 as
presented. motion- carried unanimously..
Mr. Shollenberger stated that following a
meeting with the Petaluma Swim Club, the
Recreation Commission recommends to the
Council that a $150 per month rental fee
for the Petaluma Swim Club. Motion carried
unanimously. Mr. Shollenberger indicated
that a contract will be prepared covering
the specifics involved.
Sales and.Use Tax
Ordinance #8 N.C.S. amending Chapter,23,
Regulations
Article II, of the Petaluma City Code of.
Ord. #891 NCS
1958 by amending Sections 23.6 (c) , 2,3.8 (a) - .
(1) and 2.3. 9 (a) thereof to adopt sales ° And
use tax regulations for the City of Petaluma,
and repealing Ordinance #886 NCS, wa•s intro-
duced by Councilman Colin, seconded by
Couneilman Lipman, and adopted by 6 affarma -
tive votes, 1- absentee. Said ordinance was
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declared an emergency ordinance and thereby
becomes effective upon its adoption.
Appropriation
Upon question from Councilman Cavanagh,; Jr.,
Ordinance 1967 -68
the City Manager indicated that there was' no
Ord. #892 NCS
real hardship i- nvolved if the subject
ordinance were not adopted as an emergency
ordinance;, whereupon Councilman Cavanagh, -
Jr., stated that he would vote negatively
on the subject ordinance because of his
objection to Project #23 -68 (Navi'gational
Rights-Petaluma River, $50,000.) Ordinance
#89`2 N.C.S. to amend Ordinance #872 N.;C.S..
_to provide additional appropriation of
monies, additional capital outlay projects
to be completed during the fiscal year July
1, 1967, to June 30, 1968, to establish'
certain reserve funds for future acquisitions,
to provide for capital acquisition of equip-
ment, to provide for certain improvement"
projects, and to provide that the items of
the Capital Outlay Program which exceed the
value of $3,000 be approved and be ordered.
commenced 'by resolution and to name the fund
from which the particular outlay program
shall be. paid, was introduced by Councilman'.
Lipman, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and
adopted by 5 affirmative, 1 negative and 1
absentee votes. Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.,
voted "no ".
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March 18, 1968
Underground Utilities Mr. Richard Brown of the Pacific Telephone
'Or_d. #893 NCS Company. and Mr. 'Bud Bartlett, Jr., of
the 'Pacif°ic Gas and Electric Company
appeared before the Council to request
that Section 10.,6 of the subject ordinance
be mandatory instead of permissive, and
following a brief discussion, it was de-
cided by the Council that said section
remain permissive, whereupon Ordinance
#893 N.C.S. amending Chapter 10 of the
Petaluma City Code of 1958 to establish
regulations and procedures for the re-
moval of overhead utility facilities and
the installation of underground facilities
in underground utility districts, and
repealing Chapter 10, Sections 10.1 through
10.12 thereof, was introduced by Council-
man Lipman, seconded by Councilman Colin,
and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1
absentee.
Payplan Modification -
Ambulance Duty
R °e #4945 NCS
Resolution #4945 N.C.S. approving a pay -
plan modification for members of the Fire
Department assigned to ambulance duties,
submitted by the Personnel Officer pur-
suant to Rule V of the Personnel Rules
and Regulations of the City of Petaluma,
was introduced by Councilman Joerger,
seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted
I-% y 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Resolution #4946 N.C.S. authorizing and VL
directing the Treasurer of the City of
Petaluma to establish a separate fund
to be entitled "-Sanitary Sewer Mainten-
ance and Construction, Project Unit #3
Fund" to receive all monies, City and
other, which are to be used for the
construction of'sanitary sewer facilities;
authorizing the deposit of the funds in
the Crocker - Citizens' National Bank; and
authorizing signing and endorsing checks
and other instruments; and abolishing the
1966 Sewer Bond Fund, was introduced by
Councilman Joerger -; seconded by Council -
man Brainerd,-and adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
Sanitary Sewer Mainten-
ance- & Construction -
Project Unit #3 Fund
Aes. #4946 NCS
Petaluma Adobe Resolution #4947 N.C.S. of'appreciation
Lions Club to the Petaluma Adobe Lions Club, was in-
Res #49`4 7 NCS troduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded
by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 6
affirmative votes, 1 absentee. It was
noted by the Mayor that the gift was a
lion's head drinking fountain for the
Municipal Swimming Pool.Center.
Police .Department
Station Wagon
Res. #4948 NCS
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Specifications for the subject vehicle
submitted and-filed, whereupon Resolution
#4948 N.C.S. authorizing purchase of one
(1) new 1968 special service six - passenger
police station wagon, was introduced by
Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Council -
man Lipman, and,adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
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Sonoma County Ordinance
Regulating Watercourses,
etc. In reviewing the tentative ordinance regulating
natural watercourses in the unincorporated
areas of Sonoma County to be considered for
adoption by the Board of Supervisors of Sonoma
County and referred to the City Council for
comment., Councilman' Joerger felt that some
of the terms should be more defined, particularly
regard -ing "waterways ". Since there seemed to
be questions concerning the interpretation .
of the ordinance, Councilman Joerger was
asked to contact the County for clarification
of the questionable sections and possibly set .
up a study session with County representatives
and the City Council.
State Chamber of Councilman Colin stated that he would,attend'
Commerce Meeting the Northern Division of the State Chamber of
Commerce meeting on March 22, 1968.
Adjournment There being no further business to come before
the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
10:45 o'clock P.M. to an exeuctive session,..
Mayor
Atte
City 'Clerk,
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March 18, 1968
Condemnation
The City Attorney noted that condemnation pro, -;.
Proceedings
ceeding,s are necessary for the Wastewater'
Res. #4949 NCS
Collection Facilities. Project Unit #3, where-
upon Resolution #4949 N.C.S. declaring public
necessity, directing the City Attorney to
take.such proceedings as are necessary to
acquire the real property, was introduced.,by
Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman
Joerger, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes', 1_
absentee.
Sewer Facilities -
City Manager Robert Meyer stated that the.City'
Lakeville Area
Engineer has completed plans for sewer ,facilities
in the.Lakeville area and explained that Council
decision is required on the method of financing
the.proj,ect. It was decided that the area
was too small to establish an assessment
district, whereupon a motion was made by Council-
man Colin, seconded by Councilman Lipman,,_to
construct the sewer facilities in the Lakeville
area as a City project and create a -sewer
district as established in the City Code (pay-
back by connection fee). Motion carried unani-
mously.
Sonoma County Ordinance
Regulating Watercourses,
etc. In reviewing the tentative ordinance regulating
natural watercourses in the unincorporated
areas of Sonoma County to be considered for
adoption by the Board of Supervisors of Sonoma
County and referred to the City Council for
comment., Councilman' Joerger felt that some
of the terms should be more defined, particularly
regard -ing "waterways ". Since there seemed to
be questions concerning the interpretation .
of the ordinance, Councilman Joerger was
asked to contact the County for clarification
of the questionable sections and possibly set .
up a study session with County representatives
and the City Council.
State Chamber of Councilman Colin stated that he would,attend'
Commerce Meeting the Northern Division of the State Chamber of
Commerce meeting on March 22, 1968.
Adjournment There being no further business to come before
the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
10:45 o'clock P.M. to an exeuctive session,..
Mayor
Atte
City 'Clerk,