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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/27/1959M E: April 27, 1959 - 7:30 p. m. City Halal. - Petaluma, Calif. Adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Councilman King, Acting Mayor, ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Crinella, Ellis:, Gustafson, King and Bebber Absent:. Councilman Matzen & Mayor Parent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the 'meeting of April 20, 1959 were approved as recorded. PE T I T'IONS & COMMUNICATIONS Copy of application for transfer of Alcohol. Beverage License, Bridge Club, 'S. Washington - Street, submitted and filed. The application had. been approved by Chief of Tolice Del Maestro. Letter from Lt. Col James .B. Keegan of the Calif.. Army National Guard, dated April 20, 1959, expressing appreciation for 'assistance given Company - "B 579th..Engi.neer Battalion in their efforts to secure an Armory in Petaluma, read and filed. Letter from Capt. Dona P. Uhr 'dated" April 13, 1959, thanking Mayor and Council. for interest'and'ass,ista.nce at the Arnnory dedication, read and filed. Letter from Mayor Parent dated April 27, 1959, re proposed annexation of the strip of land 'between Petaluma Blvd.. North and Highway 101, read'and filed. R E PO : YFS O F CITY OFFICIALS: .City - Planning Commission Us Permit Barber Sign Co. Copy of resolution gr- dngUse Permit to Barber Sign Co. to install sign at F,igone's Nursery, submitted and filed. CON IDERATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Rezoning NW Corner °Ellis & E. Washington St,. Copy of resolution recommending 'granting of the subject rezoning, submitted `and filed. Letter from City.2lanning Commission dated April 27, 1959, outlining the Commission's reasons Ior voting 7 to 0 y in favor of the subject rezoning, read and filed. To a question h Acting Mayor King, the City Attorney 'answered that the agreement, setting forth .ce.rtain requirements in .regard to the improvements in ;the area, had been approved by Kenilworth Enterprises, (the developers). The 'City. Clerk ex-plain.ed that there was not a written resolution on this matter before her 'at this time; whereupon, a:n ordl resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Kenilworth Enterprises was introduced by Councilman. Van.Bebber and seconded by Councilman ,Gustafson. - Discussion was held relative to the widening of Ellis :Street, the future annexation of adjoining property, etc. Questions on these subjects, which were Presented by the Council and rriem:bers of the audience, were answered by City Planner Dick Coleman - and Mr.. Harry Gossagp. The aforementioned _resolution was then adopted as follows: (1) (cons' d) April 27, 1959 Rezoning NW Corner Ellis & E. Wash. St. - cont °d Ora]. Resolution #2230 N Co S: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KENILWORTH ENTERPRISES., " INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN Norman P. Van. Bebber at an adjourned -meeting of the City Council of the City of- Petaluma, on the 27th day of April, 1959, WHEREAS, Kenilworth Enterprises propose to develop a certain area of this City which _it is felt should come within City control as expressed in Chapter 22 of the Petaluma City Code., 1958, and WHEREAS, Kenilworth Enterprises have requested a certain rezoning . in order to carry out a development plan of a certain - a:rea within this City, and, WHEREAS, . Kenilworth - Enterprises have indicated their willir g less to comply, insofar as is applicable, with - provisions of Chapter 22 of the Petaluma City Code, 1958, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the - Mayor and City Clerk be, and the. are, hereby directed and authorized t y y o enter into an agreement with Kenilworth Enterprises on behalf of the City of Petaluma. SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN Milton Gustafson, adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees. City, Attorney Ed Robert stated that he found it difficult to bring the. ordinance on this rezoning within the meaning of the City Charter on emergency ordinances, Acting Mayor Ding felt that this should be - considered 'an emergency ordinance considering the housin , situation in Petalum A poll was taken to deterin ne f the ma jority of: the - 'Council desired - that the ordinance contain an emergency clause The poll: - revealed 5 affirms tive votes - and: 2 4 absentees, and - die City Attorney was add 'an emergency clause to the ordinance in accordance with the wishes of the Council, 8:55 pa mo m A recess was declared at this fime, 9 :10 p., m, -The meeting was called back order, 'The emergency clause having been inserted in same, the subject . ordinance was then read and -introduced as follows Ord. - #536 No Co -So introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Gustafson, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDI NO, 3,40 No Co So 'BY RECL� ASSESSOR "S PARCEL NO. 7- 023;:.!:l LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ELLIS AND EAST WASHINGTON STREETS, ; FROM AN "R -1" ZONE OR D1STRlCT TO AN "R -3." ZONE OR DISTR:ICT,, ordered published by 5 affirinative votes, 2 'absenteesa (2) V t April 27, 1959 . Dredging Project - Reso to Furnish Necessary Spoil Permits to Receive Dredging Sp Res, X222,8 N Ca S introduced by Councilman Van B. e:bber, seconded by Councilman Crinella, entitled, "RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE CITY OF PETALUMA W I LL FURNISH ALL NECESSARY TEMPORARY SPOIL DEPOSIT PERMITS TO RECEIVE THE DREDGINGS FROM THE DREDGING OPERATIONS BY THE UNITED STATES ARMY,, CORPS OF ENGINEERS, " read a*nd adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees. Res, re Rental Paym Ladder Truck. Leiter from Dir, of Finance & Records Gladys R. Wallin dated April 17, 1959,, re rental. payment on aerial ladder truck, submitted and filed, It was noted that the City would save approximately $300. 00 by making the- June 1960 payment on the aerial ladder truck at this time; whereupon, Res. #2229 No Co So introduced by Councilman Gustafson seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENTAL PAYMENT TO THE CHEMUNG CANAL TRUST COMPANY FOR THE RENTAL OF ONE (1). EIGHTY -FIVE FOOT (85. AERIAL TRUCK IN THE SUM OF $5, 50. " was adopted by 5 affirmative votes,- 2 absentees, Recauest_ for Permission to Use 2 Parking Acting Mayor )aces on Kentucky,*Ste ed the Council that a request had been made by Mr- . 1Bi1.1 Combs,. Combs Frozen :Food 'Lockers, for per'm.ission to park a display truck in front of his store on Kentucky St.. for 2 days during his grand opening Police Chief Del Maestro stated that he was not in favor of granting the use of these 2 parking spaces ,for the benefit of - an individual -- lie felt that this could lead to the Council's receiving many similar requests from other individual businesses in the City if permission granted, - - The City Attorney called attention to 2 .sections of the City Code concerning the parking of trucks - and advert.isingo In view of the wording in these sections, he did. not that Mr. Combs ° - request - should - - be granted, Acting Mayor King stated that this type of 'advertising was allowed in the City of. San Francisco, and. presented a copy of a letter - on this - subject which had been signed by San Francisco Police Chief Thomas J. is The letter from 'Police Chief Cahill, which was dated March 31, 19591; and addressed to Mr. L. V. Chase, Manager of Appliance Promotion, was then read and filed. In the letter, permission was granted to Appliance Promotion to parka forty - two foot display trailer and. tractor in front of the sotres of its appliance dealers in the City of Sa.n Francisco. Councilman. Gustafson stated that he was in agreement with Police Chief Del Maestro on this matter--if permission was granted to one business, many similar. requests would be received.. Mr. Michael. Gentil.ly addressed the Council. stating that he believed this type of advertising should be allowed in the City. Mr. Donald Thoms informed the Council. that the Merchants' Committee of the Petaluma Chamber of Commerce had discussed this matter and felt that Mr., Combs' request should be granted. They believed it would be for the �est` nterest of the City of Pet:a.luma, (3) (contad) April 27, 1959 Re Use of 2 Parking Spaces on Kentucky. St.. - cont'd After further discuss ion'on', the " 'subjectti a poll. was taken to decide whether or not Mt. Combs' request should be granted. The votes cast were as follows: Ayes. Councilmen Crinella, Ellis King & Vdn.Bebber. Noe's-- Councilman Gustafson. Absent: Councilman Matzen and Mayor Parent. Chief of Police Del, Maestro was directed to take care of this matter Annexation - Policy ._ Discussion - 9 pril.'23 Letter frdin"Cinnabar School istric.t dated, A 959, signed by 1 Principal Raymond J' ' - protesting q1e proposed of property lying within the boundaries of the Cinnabar School I District, read and filed, Councilman Van Bebber stated that he felt the Council should decide upon certain policies in connection with _ future annexations to the City,,-, so that developers might know just what to expect,, He. believed that the problems foreseen by the Cinnabar School. District could be worked out by discuss' ion - on the subject with the City. Council and Petaluma School Board. To aquestion by Acting Mayor King,_ Mr.- Wil Cinnabar. School. Ofstric't Trustee; answered tha they , felt the loss of propert 'i th i . in eir school. district, throug4i the proposed annexation of land between Hig-hway and Petaluma Blvd. No., would be detrimental, to their district from a.s6and- point o f taxation, Councilman King :stated that as he understood, the Council . . did not have a written policy on wh'ether or. not annexations would be included in the Petaluma: Elementary School District,, Col. John _Gibbs addressed the Council expressing his ideas regarding annexations, Mr, - Harry G. ossage, proponent of the annexation - of land between highway 101 and Petaluma, Blvd. No,; explained at length hadTiranspired on this project to date. He stated that at this time he interested in finding out what the - Council's policies will..be regarding ,this annexation. and also other future annexations, Dr. William Manning. Supt, of Petaluma School:s9 addressed the - Council stating that he felt it would' be, well for representa.,tives - 9f a. school districts - involved in the annexation being pr6posed Mr. to meet. with the - City. - Council to discuss t he problems involved".in connection with school boundaries. Mr., Mut&h'stdted that his school board would be very wi - lling to meet with. the Council and others on this Matter, Th,e City Mdii - a.ger was then directed to arrange, for . a meeting of the school. boards involved City Council. In regard to property taxes in the . nman. area, the City Engineer stated that the,net increase in the property tax rate,in the event, of annexation, would be approximately, .5'0,- $i,'7,5, this,being due t fact that - this area c urrently h� a fire d istrict tax ; wh I ic . h would -not . - apply w ithin the City lim its, and the - .fact - that - school. district Caxes are a variable fact or. Acting Mayor.Kingn it h . as bee , n policy'of . the - Council to charge.$1', 90., or the full City tax rate to new annexations. - He; - ,th.en� asked for the Council's-0 on this matter in tegard to - any - future annexations. Following discuss oh,the a poll was­taken wherein a:lI members of the Council present voted - in favor of applying a'City tax rate of $.L 90, or thefull City tax rate, to any future annexati ons, (cont!d) 00 I I I (4), 1i a1 April 27 1959 Annexation Policy - cont'd Several property owners in the area proposed to be annexed to the City by Mr. - Gossage addressed the Council asking v I arious questions in regard to annexation, Mr. Robert rioted that any property being annexed. to the City would come into the City unzoned, Zoning would be done after annexation, To a question by Mr. Gossage, Acting Mayor. King Answered that he was certain the Council, would haNie the City Planner work with him and the property owners to determine just how the area would be zoned, as soon as Mr. Goss.age indicated a fairly definite desire to annex to the City. .Mr. Phillip Joerger addressed the Council in regard to his proposed rezoning of 100 acres In the Denman Area, Councilman Ellis and the City Planner invited Mr.. Joerger to attend the next Planning Commission meeting, at which time this matter would be considered, Mr. Joerger was informed that the City would merely express approval or disapproval of the rezoning; the actual decision on the matter would be up to the County, Motor Vehicle Bldg,. r. Michael Gentilly in ' formed the Council. that he had contacted- some private investors relative to constructing a building in Petaluma for the Dept, of Motor. Vehicles, He stated that one of the investors had expressed a desire to construct such a building And le-as--o it to the State. Supervisor. Shoemaker congratUi ' lated the Council on the way they had worked together in connection with the w aster situation, .ADJOURNMENT, There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting Was adjourned. A ttest: , , -, 6 , , i �� ity Clerk. Mayor, (5)