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PETALUMA CALIFORNIX
April 1, 196'8
Council Meeting Regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Petaluma called to order by,Mayor Helen Putnam
at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Attendance Present: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr.,
Colin, Joerger and Mayor Putnam.
Absent: Councilman Battaglia and Lipman.
Invocation The invocation was given by the Reverend Albert
W. Foster, The Methodist Church.
Approval. of The Minutes of March 18, 1968, were approved as
Minutes recorded. The minutes of March 25, 1968, were
approved as recorded but Councilman Colin requested
that a clarification regarding William Hamilton's
appeal be explained.
Appeal -
The extenuating circumstances in the motion waiving
Wm..Hamilton
the requirements'as set forth in Condition No. 4
of the Planning Commission's Site Design Review
were clarified by Councilman Colin as follows:
(1) the 8 foot storm drainage tube which is un-
Usually high causing the applicant a hardship in
grading the street, and (2) the elevation of the
existing floor of the present building would be
roughly two feet bwer than the proposed street
curb elevation causing serious drainage problems
to the.applicant's present building.
Reversion to Acreage JV
Final-Map
This being the time set for public hearing on the
Res.'4495'2 NCS
application of Mr._ E. Yanke for Reversion to Acre -
age of :portion of Conway Park Subdivision #1, the
City Clerk announced that no written protests were
received. Report, dated April 1, 1968, from Dir-
ector of Public Works David Young recommending
that the Council approve said = Reversion to Acreage
Final Map., read and filed. Mr. Young presented
a location map of the area involved. Planning
Director McGivern noted that the Planning Commission
approved the subject map. As no further comments
were heard, the-public hearing was closed, where-
upon Resolution #4952 N.C.S. approving the reversion
to acreage of certain lots in Conway Park Subdivision
No. 1, was introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded
by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 5
affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
Wastewater Collec-
Director of Public Works David Young stated that
tion Facilities,
as reported at a previous Council meeting, McGuire
Proj. 43
and Hester submitted a low bid of $773,517 for the
Res., #4,953 NCS
subject project'at the bid opensng on March 5, 1968.
He also informed the Council that approval has been
received from the Department of Housi(g and Urban
Development (HUD) to proceed with award of the
contract as indicated in HUD's letter dated March
22, 1968, copy of which was submitted and filed.
For Council information, Mr. Young discussed the
project in detail. R:eso.lution, #4953 N.C.S. awarding
contract in accordance with the plans and specifi-
cations entitled "Wastewater Collection Facilities,
Project Unit #3. ",.was introduced by Councilman
Colin, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and adopted
by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
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April 1, 1968
San Diego Unified Letter, dated March 22, 1968, from C.. A. Larsen,,'
Port District Chairman of the Board of Port Commissioners,
San Diego Unified Port District, expressing
appreciation for cooperation in making available
to them funds which had been allocated to Peta`lu-
ma and enabled them to complete construction of
a launching ramp facility at National City,
read and filed.
ABC Copy of application filed by Judith D. Barber
with Alcoholic Beverage Control for on -sale
3� beer license at Judy's Place, 2590 Lakeville.'
Highway; approved by the Health Sanitarian,
Chief of Police and Building Inspector, read
and filed.
Records Audit Records audit for 1967 -68 prepared by Stuart
1967 -68 Davis, Files Management Consultant for the
City of Petaluma,, submitted and filed. City.
Manager Robert Meyer was asked to schedule a.
Council study session with Mr. Davis.
Sewer Main Extension Letter, dated March 21, 1968, from Thomas J.
Refund Arata of the law offices of McKenzie, Arata-
St. James Parish & Maggini, Santa Rosa, petitioning the Council
for a refund agreement on the cost of the
39 sewer main extension on behalf of St. James
Parish on Ely Road in Petaluma; read and filed -,,
The matter was referred to the Director.of
Public Works'for. analysis and report to the
Council thereon.
State Department of Letter, dated March 26, 1968, from J. J.
Public Health Gannon, Senior Sanitary Engineer, Bureau of.
Sanitary Engineering, State Department of
Public Health, that the bacteriological
quality of the City of Petaluma's water
supply has met the U. S. Public Health Service
Drinking Water Standards for every month
during 1967, read and filed.
Underground,Utilities
Letter, dated March 27, 1968, from Neal D.
�y7 Smith., Sonoma County Administrator, regard-
-r ing funds set aside by the Paci'f'ic Gas and.
Electric Company., for the undergrounding of
utilities in the cities and counties and that
the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has
requested that each city submit a list of
the undergrounding proje__cts in or adjacent
L.�. to their city, read and filed. The matter was
referred to the Underground Utility Committee"
Mr. Bartlett, of the local Paci Gas and
Electric Company, offered assistance with
the program.
San Francisco'P.ro- Letter, dated March 26, 1968, from Rudolph
posed Service Tax Recny, 80'9 Paula Lane, Petaluma, objecting
to San Francisco's proposed service tax, read
and filed. At the request of Councilman
Joerger, the City Attorney was asked to pre -
par,e'legislation for the next meeting on the
matter.
Denman Road Letter, dated March 18, 1968,' from A. John
Georgedes, Santa Rosa, that as owners of
property adjoining Denman Road on the south,
request vacation of Denman Road from Stony
Point Ro -ad, the Redwood`H'ighway, read and
filed." The request was referred to the Plan=-
ning Commission.
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Claims and Bills Resolution #4954 N :.C..S. approving claims and
Res. #49.'54 NCS bills Nos 709 to 765 inclusive and Nos. 1780
to 1788 inclusive, was introduced by Councilman
Joerger, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and
adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
California Marine City.Manager.Robert Meyer informed the Council
Affairs Conference that the California Marine Affairs Conference
will appear before the U. S. House and Senate
during the week April 29 -May 3 in support of
its request for 1969 . fiscal year navigational
project funds, adding that maintenance dredging
of the Petaluma River is included in the projects.
He also noted that contributions for the Golden
State Luncheon to be held during the week on
Capitol Hill are being accepted, and as a goodwill
effort, suggested that the Council consider do-
nating an appropriate item.
Maintenance Dredg It was reported by City Manager Robert Meyer that
ing;,- .Petaluma Riverthe Corps of Engineers,will accept bids for the
subJect project in June and award the contract in
July. He added that dredging will start at Wash-
ington Street and proceed as far south as funds
'. provide.
In discussing the silting problem of the Petaluma
River and the flooding problems in the Petaluma
area, Councilman Colin commented on the deplorable
silted condition of the Petaluma River off Washing -
ton.Street and emphasized establishing a ponding
area in the Denman Flat area to avoid the problem
of fill flowing into the Petaluma River. He also
emphasi.zed adhering to the master storm drainage
plan, predicting that as the Denman area is filled,
buildings constructed.and a ponding area not pro -
vided,•East Petaluma will eventually flood, and
that in five or six years from now when the 50/100
year flood occurs, he will say "I told you so."
Councilman Colin requested his statement to appear
in,the record. Mayor Putnam also requested the
record to show that she thought a small lake in the
general area of Denman Flats would be a delightful
addition to the community - that she thought in
terms of a lake instead of a ponding area.
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Sonoma County Law Mayor Putnam reported on a meeting held in Sebastopol
Enforcement Tele on March 27th regarding the subject matter. A num-
communication ber of possibilities were suggested and another
Switch'ngj System meeting is scheduled on April 17th in Santa Rosa
for further discussion.
Sonoma County Ordi- Councilman Joerger reported that meetings will be
nanc.e re Regulation held by the County on the subject ordinance and
of Watercourses,etc.that advance notice of said meetings willbbe sent
to.us. The Mayor asked Councilman Joerger to
attend as'many meetings as possible in order -to
obtain a clearer definition of some of the question-
,. able terminology. She further asked Councilman
Joerger,to keep the Council informed on the matter.
. Bay Area Air Pollution Control District for review.
Royal Tallow Councilman Joerger read�a letter written by Mr.
Company D.. - E.; Ricci,. local Royal Taljlow Company manager,
,to..the Bay Area Air Po11,u:tion..Control District,
forwarding preliminary plans for additional
equipment to reduce the. emission of odor from.
their blood and feather =dehydrator and that.when
complete operation specifications are received
from Milwaukee „ same,will be forwarded to the
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April 1, 1968
Pioneer Shell Company
Councilman Joerger reported that he a -nd
Councilman Battaglia had been successful `-
in meeting with the owner of the Pioneer -
Shell Company - to discuss the dust nuisance
created from their plant operations ", adding
that complaints have been received from,
several industrial.firms of the hazards
involved and from a dairyman of a health
hazard to cattle. Mayor Putnam asked
Councilman Joerger that the Pollution
Committee attempt again to contact the
owner of the firm and report back to the
Council thereon before any legal action
As taken to abate the.nuisance.
County -Wide
Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., reported on
Library Merger
the details of the meeting hosted by the.
Petaluma Board of "Library Trustees on
March 26th at the Council Chambers to
discuss the possitility of a county -wide
library merger. In addition to the City
of Petaluma, Library Trustees representing
cities of Cloverdale,, Healdsburg, Sebastopol
and Sonoma_ "were in attendance. Councilman
Cavanagh, Jr., reviewed the proposa*1 pre-
sented, adding that at a later date, it
will.be submitted for consideration to the
Council at a.future study - session..
Airport Study
As liaison to the Airport Study Committee,
Committee
Councilman Colin reported on a recent
meeting held by the Chamber of Commerce'
Aviation Committee to discuss the possibility
of forming a tri -city airport in the
Cotati - Rohnert Park - Petaluma :area. He
recommended" non-involvem' ent with a tri-
city airport but encouraged possible ex "..,
pansion of the local private Sky Ranch
Airport. Councilman Joerger was asked
to accompany Councilman Colin to an 11:00
a.m. meeting on April 11 in.Rohnert Park
on the subject. Councilman Colin also
consented to attend the California Aero-
nautics Division meeting on various programs
and pol,ic•ies on aviation at 7:00 p.m. on
April 11 in Concord.
Council Invitations
The Mayor welcomed those present who re-
ceived.invitations to attend the Council
meeting. They were:
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Cardoza, 867 -6th Street,
Mr..& Mrs. Lyle Hood, 360 Grant Avenue,
Mr. &&Mrs. Fred Steward, 1014 "'D" Street,.
Bob Baker, 618 Walnut Street
Duane Broshious, 112 Jeffrey Drive
Merton Doss, 28 Co - Linda Drive, and
Mrs. A..R. Massey, 414 Broadway Street.
Rezoning - Petaluma.
Planning Commission Resolution #Z3 -6'8 recom -�
Northeast Annexation
mending the adoption of proposed Amendment,
No. 8 Area
to Zoning Ord. # -662 N.C.S. by reclassifying
Ord. #894 NCS
Assessor Parcel Nos. 136 -090 -3 and.116- 090 -15'-
(that area known as Petaluma Northeast An`nex-
ation No. 8 or Washington Manor #1 Subdivision)
from an R - 1- 10,0'0.0 zone to an R- 1 -60A"0 zone, sub -
mitted •and filed. Planning Director McGivern
located the area on a map, and following a,.
brief review of the rezoning request, Ordinance
#894 N.C.S. amending the Zoning Ordinance
#662 N.C.S.:as recommended, was introduced by
Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman ,
Brainerd, and ordered published by 5 affirm-
ative votes, 2 absentees.
April 1, 1968
Aqueduct Contract Director of Public Works David Young referred to —'
a letter -from Mr.'Gordon Miller of the Sonoma
County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District requesting consent to postpone indefinitely
construction of the booster pumping station as
Part C of the Aqueduct Agreement. Copy of said
letter submitted and filed. Mr. Young added that
the Water Commission recommended the deferment,
- whereupon a motion was made by Councilman Colin,
and seconded by Councilman Joerger, that the City
Clerk be authorized to correspond with the Sonoma
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
to the.,effect that the Council concurs with the
postponement of the booster pumping station.
Motion carried by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
Zone 2 -A Director- of Public Works David Young informed the ,?,�O
Council that the Board.of Directors of the
Sonoma County Flood Control and Water Conserva-
tion District (the Sonoma County Board of Super-
visors) has requested an indication from the
Council regarding a proposal to transfer $55,000
from next year's budget for the Cherry- Magnolia
Conduit project to the current year's budget for
the Western Avenue Storm Drain project, where-
upon a motion_ was made by Councilman Joerger,
and seconded by Councilman Brainerd, approving
transfer of funds as proposed and directing the.
City Clerk•to notify said Board of Directors of
the Council's action. Motion carried unanimously.
Boat Launching "Petaluma River Launching.Facility, Feasibility %O
Ramp. - Facility Report" prepared by the State Department of `Harbors
Res. #4955 NCS and Watercraft., submitted and filed. Resolution
Res. 44956 NCS #22419 of the Board of.Supervisors of the County
of Sonoma directing publication, pursuant to
Government Code Sections 25365 and 6061 of Notice of
Intention to convey land to the City of Petaluma,
submitted and filed.
Mr. Gary Redman, Assistant Civil Engineer for the
State Department, was present with Director of
Parks and Recreation Shollenberger to discuss
the plans of the subject facility to be developed
with a $. 136,000 State grant. City Manager Robert
Meyer outlined the costs for off -site improvements
to be paid by the City: Said improvements:incllude
an access road and storm drainage and sewer
facilities. Mr. Meyer noted that the budget
provides $44,589 for these,improvements.
Mr. Shollenberger informed the Council that the
Petaluma boat launching ramp project has been
placed on the agenda of the Harbors and Water-
craft Commission meeting to be held in Bakers-
field on April 8, 1968, and that upon Council
action on the .legislation required, he will
present the entire project at the Bakersfi &ld
meeting, whereupon Resolution #4955 N.C.S. making
application to the California Harbors and Water-
craft-Commission for funds to construct a launch -
ing facility on: the.Pe:taluma River, was intro-
duced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Council -
man Joerger, and adopted by 5 affirmative votes,
2 absentees.
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Boat Launching Resolution #4956 N.C.S. authorizing the
Ramp Facility Mayor.to execute a Construction and
Res. #4955 NCS Operation Agr.ee.ment` with the State of
Res. #4 956 NCS California, was introduced by Council- =•
(Continued) man Brainerd, seconded by_Councilman Joerger,.,
and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 ab --
sentees. Councilman Joerger indicated
that he would accompany`Mr. Shollenberger
to the April 8th meeting in Bakersfield.
Demolition Permit
Jitney Service
Res. #4957 NCS.
ordinance #:8.95 N.C.S. amending the Uniform
Building Code of 1964 by adding to Chapter �r
3 thereof, Section 307 to establish the
requirement'of.cash deposit upon the is-
suance of demolition permits and to set
. forth certain regulations for demolition,;
was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh,, Jr.,.
seconded by Councilman.Colin, and ordered
posted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
Howard and Marvin Gravesen, applicants
for proposed jitney bus service in Petaluma,
were present to discuss certain conditions
required for the issuance of a Certificate
of Public Convenience. It was agreed that
the Gravesen Brothers pay the City .1/'2. of
to of the gross receipts, that they furnish
the City with a , $2000, surety bond and that
the Certificate of Public Convenience be
issued for 5 years, whereupon Resolution
#4957 N.C;.S. granting a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity to Howard
and Marvin Gravesen to operate a jitney,
bus service in the City of Petaluma, was
introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.,
seconded by Councilman Joerger, and
adopted by 5 affirmative votes,. 2 absentees..
I.t was noted that, if necessary, the
Certificate of Public Convenience could
be reviewed at any time. Mayor Putnam
wished the Gravesen Brothers success in
- their new business.
Petaluma Core Area Resolution #4958 N.C.S. authorizing ex=
Plan - Saone and ecution of contract with Stone and Young-
Youngberg berg for financing consultant service
Res. #4.958 NCS (in connection with the Petaluma Core
Area Plan), was introduced by Councilman
Brainerd, seconded.by Councilman Joerger,
and adopted by 5 votes, 2 ab-
sentees.
ABAG - Upon consent of introducing Councilman
Joerger and.seconding Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.,
the resolution supporting the ABAG concept
5� 'so long as ABAG acts as a voluntary group,
-was withdrawn. A- motion was then made by
Councilman Colin, and seconded by Councilman
Joerger, that.the Council withdraw its
membership - from the Association of Bay Area_*
Governments (ABAG.) to become eff.ective upon '
termination of dues (June 30, 1968')_. Council-
man Colin requested.that the motion include
his explanation, that he felt the City of
Petaluma will not be represented properly
because of the one -man, one -vote situation;
a s further laid down by the United States
Supreme Court ruling today supporting the
one -man, one-vote-concept in local government,
adding that the one -man, one -vote is definitely
going to control Sonoma County due to the
fact that the eight other counties in the
Bay Area are so over - populated in percentage
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April 1, 1968
ABAG to Sonoma County, that our voice will not be heard.
(Continued) Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cavanagh, Jr., Colin and
Joerger.
Noes: Councilman Brainerd and Mayor Putnam.
Councilman Brainerd reiterated his statement of
last week of favoring ABAG. Mayor Putnam stated
that she would continue to serve as a repre-
sentative to.ABAG through June 30th for the
interest of the community. She also informed
the Council that she has been asked to serve
on a special ABAG finance subcommittee and that
she will participate until the withdrawal date,
adding that she will keep the Council informed
on the matter of important meetings concerning
finance. Councilman Joerger stated that he
voted "aye" because he felt ABAG no longer repre-
sents the concepts for which it was originally
formed.
Summer Water Resolution #4959 N.C.S. establishing summer
Rates water rates for the summer of 1968 pursuant to
Res. 44959 NCS the authority of Section 27.44.1 of the Petaluma
City .Code of 1958, was introduced` by Councilman
Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Joerger, and
adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
Adjournment There being no further business to come before
the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
11:00 o'clock p.m. to an executive session.
Mayor
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