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November 16 1959 .- 7:30 p.
City Hall - Petaluma, Calif.
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Regular mee.t ng of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order
:hy )o>?ayor Parent.
ROLL CALL:
Present
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Absent:
INVO
Councilmen Crinella, Ellis, Matzen Van Bebber -and Mayor
Parent.
Conine flmen,Gustafs on and King.
Invocation was given by Reverend Fred Brock, First Baptist Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes from the meeting of Nov. 9, 1959 were approved as recorded,
Cffa,3 DERATION OF BIDS:
.. .1/2 Ton Pickup Truck Water Dept.
-City y Clerk Gladys: Wallin reported on the bids which had been received
and opened: at 2:00 pa m.., Novo 12, stating that the City and Councilman
-Van Bebber had been present, The bids were as follows:
Name & Addre Total Bid
Price -Roche NIotor.s, Petaluma 1; 84 .00
Westerter . Bros., Petaluma $19 8,86 .51
Sanderson Motor -Co. Petaluma $1 y 831.
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Ames Ford "Sales, San Rafael $1,700.99
City Manager 'Ed Frank pointed out that it has been the general procedure
of the City in the past to have cars serviced. by the dealer from whom they are
f h rrant -riod but also for the regular service
app. g -
- Mr. . Silver, representative of Ames Ford Sales in San Rafael, - addressed
the Council stating that there is a warranty on all new cars.1 by manufacturer,
which is honored by the manufacturer's dealers, Also, the fact that the
c:ar.s. would be submitted in ac cordance with City specifications had been inadvert-
ently omftted from their bid. . However, the City Attorney had contacted his firm
and ha.d been assured. that their bid would be ire. accordance With the specifications.
.Councilman Van Bebber believed the low bid of Ames Ford Sales should
be rejected on the basis that it was ir.°regular,
`The City: Attorney -explained that if 'the Council. wished to reject this bid, .
it would have to make'a 'finding that the bid of Ames Ford .Sales js improper,
in that it failed to specify-that the bid was submitted in accordance with
City's specifications,
Councilman Van tBebber made -a motion that the low bid of Ames Ford
Sales be rejected because of - failure to comply with the City's specifications,
and that the bid of the - next lowest bidder, Sanderson Motor Co. be accepted.
The motion was seconded Councilman Ellis and. passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cri.nell:a, Ellis, . Van Bebber & Mayor Parent.
purchased, not lust or t.
wb i.ch. follows this.
Mr'.. Wes Hill, Water Dept. Manager, noted. that the low bid of Ames
Ford Sales did not - mention extras specified in 'the notice to bidders, such as;
otli ht heavy duty bumpers, foam- rubber seats, etc.
Noes Councilman Matzen.
:absent: Councilmen .Gustafson & King.
Approximately' 8 m.o - A 5 minute recess was called at
in order that the entire might look over the bids received,
`The meeting was called back to order,
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November. 1 6, 1959
Pickup Truck for dater 'Dep.to . - cont"d
The was then a.dopt;ed.-
Res.- . #23-46 N Co So
introduced by; Councilman Van,Bebber. seconded by Councilman. Ellis.. entitled;
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ONE (1) NEW 1/2 TON PICK °UP TRU CK FOR 'THE
PETALUMA WATER DEPARTMENT, '
was adopted by the following vote.
.Ayes, Cou:ncllm.en Crinella, Ellis, Van Bebber '& Mayor'Parento
Noes:. Councilman Matzen,
Absent- Councilmen..Gustafson & King,
To a question by Mr. . Silver„ Mayor Parent answered that the Co ncil °s
action on this matter did not: prec tide Ames Ford Sales' bidding on City curs
In the future, as long as all specifications were meta
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from R.o .:E, .Layton &, Associates dated Novo . 5, 1959, re prepara,�
Lion of Water Supply Report., ;submitted - and filed. The letter stated that the
firm expects to have its report in the, City's hands during the week in
December, or not later than the first week ir).1 nu.aryo It was also noted in the
letter that this -- extension - of time on the report give the -natter of -final
aqueduct situation. and. the college site - sliva.tlon a:.chance 'to become more firm.
Letter from. Victor Lo DeCarli dated Oct. 31; 1959, re property
200 Fair :Street, x0ad and filed, Th.e Letter read in pdrto .
"With reference to the .recent fire 'in the home loc ;ated`a.t 200 ,
which is adjacent - to our propert:., we have been - advised that 4v1s planned
remove the - damaged : and construct an entrance to the shopping, 'area now
under construction. o o a o o o
"We - would - greatly appreciate your support to our objection to this
proposed entrance.. "
The City Manager informed the :Cou:nciII than, to date, -he had heard
nothing on the subject which Mr. DeCarli mentioned in his letter. However,:
if such action was instigated it would have to :come be.fore City Planning
Commission, - Mr. . Frank noted that he had'already infotmed-Mr. . DeCarl'i
of these facts,
Leafsu.cker Inventi
Le fte r fro' Mr. Earl A. Dugan dated_.Nova h,• 195% re leafsucker
invention read and :filed,
City.. Attorney Ed - Robert: e laikned that he had visited Mr.' Dugan"
attorney on this m'a;tter 'and it was hr's understanding that althou.0., the : City�s
tune'and materials had been used in the invention of the firs r leafs ucker machine,,
all. right, titl ;e., interest and patents - thereon will be exclusl.vel.y Mro - Dugan `so
°The. City, however;. will , be entitled to a, royalty. free license to make 'and
use as many such machines as the City may need from time to :time for its
own use.onlyo ..
Members of the Council - congratu:la.ted` Mr. . Dugan pn - his invent %on and
the City. Attorney was directed to prep the necessary legislation to cover
this matter,
Letter .from Councilman John Jo King - darted - N ovo 13, 1959, requesting
that action on the .hir of:. Stone & Yobngbee: g be - held over until. the
regular -meeting when all Councilmen will,.. b I attendance, road - an d filed.
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November 16, 1959
v Letter from Councilman King re Hiring of Stone & Youngberg - cont °d
A poll. of the Council was taken in order to determine if the majority
of the Council. .favored 'hold.i.ng this matter over as requested in Councilman
King's letter'. The results of the poll were as follows:
Ayes Councilmen .Crinella, Ellis, Matzen & Mayor Parent,
Noes Councilman Ian ,Bebbera
Absent Councilmen Gustafson & King.
Petaluma Aqueduct
Letter from Sonoma County Flood Control & Water Conservation Dist.
dated Novo 13, 1.959, re completion of survey work from Santa Rosa to
Magnolia Ave. anal. asking for a. definite decision as to the most desirable
route through Petaluma., read. and filed.
The City Engineer Went over the proposed routes for the aqueduct
through Petaluma suggested by Mr. Layton --° Kentucky & Fourth Streets or
Petaluma. Blvd.
Mayor Parent suggested that the Council go over this matter at the
meet r:..g to be held tomorrow night with the Flood Control Board. There were
no 1,bcctions to this.
Landscaping Freeway -': Petaluma
Letter (roam. Diva of Highways dated Novo 9, 1959, relating that the
Calif.'. Highway Commission has allocated 7$100, 000 toward the landscaping of
'the section of ' U. S. 101. in. the City of Petaluma, read and filed.
Sidewalk - Facilities at Freeway Interchange
Letter. from Div, .of Highways dated Nova 6, 1959, stating that City's
communication of Oct. .14, - re Washington St. interchange pedestrian facilities
has been forwarded to Sacramento Headqua.rter's with their recommendations
that further - cons idera.t:on be given to establishing - a sidewalk facility through
the interchange, read and filed,
Linda Del Mar Subdivision ° re Bridg on Payran .St
To 'a question by Mr. Jess,, developer of the subject subdivision,
Councilman Ian Bebber expla:.ned that if 'the proposed bridge in Linda Del Mar
is not constructed in accordance with State specifications, the City will. not be
able to obtain Gas Tax Funds which to pay for its share of the construc-
tion.costo The City Engineer pointed out that an undersize - bridge - would also
jeopardize future requests of the City for 'Gas Tax Funds for Payran Street,
Following some discussion, - the City Engineer was directed to secure
figures on the cost of the b.rid:ge, built to - the increased size as suggested the
State Div. of Highways, This .in:formati,on was to be submitted to the Council
as soon as possible.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS-
City Manager
Claims approved for payment by the City Manager were submitted and
filed; - upon,
Reno. #347 Ne -Co So
introduced by Councilman Matzen, seconded by Councilman Ellis, approving
claims and bills (Nose 1551 to 1830 inclusive and Nos, 106W to 138W inclusive),
was read and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
City Planning Commission
Use Pe. m I, ghthpu:se. Crab Company
Res, granting Use - Perm.it to Lighthouse Crab Co. to operate retail.
crab sales, 123 - Petaluma Blvd, South,, submitted and filed.,
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Nave :per 1.6, 1.959
Var .-,- D H.. Moran
Res, recornmendirig grantfiig of' Varian ce to D. H., Moran., 46 Vallejo
Street, to allow use of two R I lots to have frontage of 50' in, stew d of 6W ,
subinitted and filed whereupon,
Res. - #2348 R Co S
introduced' y Cop i,ac I n - - ded b
b t:a I Cot 'h
-; Matz,en, enfl.tled,
"RESOLU'PION ('r'll.-MOTFING A1 OF D. 11. MORAN
FOR A VARIANCE FP-,.Cjl\A THE 11,12"QI-AREMENTS OF ZW-
ING ORDINIANCE 114(), 340
was adcyp ted by 5. a: t firm -a �, 2.aljse_(I
Res, - i in deposla credit charges from
$2: 0 t6$1 00, submitt and filed.
Councllxnan Van Bebber, Councll repr1esentative on 'the. Water Com-
mls.s si:.ated ' that the Cornrriisk fe-Ir the $Z 50 fee. was Juleffective,
because the flat-rate, fee - ,is nova $2, 50 per month, not, b any water
used; whereupon
Ord, #559 N C� S
fnt.roducedb Cou.mAlm an Van Bebber, seconded by Councilinan Crinella, e-raitled,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE C11Y OF PETALUMA AMENDING
SECTION 6 (b) (2) OF ORDINANCE NO. 544 X Q� S.' TO
PROVIDE FOR A'$, 00 CASH DEPOSIT FOR CREDIT
PURPOSES INSILI'EAD OF" $2,,50.
was r�_: a ad ordered Published by 5 affirntasi,dve votes-, 2 ab,
Res,, a re•iewal of the.Frank Beffa lease of the I.
Ranch for a perlod" of 5 years submitted wnd filed, whereupon,
Oxda #560 N, C. S�
introduced by Cokincilman Bebber, seconded by Councili Elh.s enni-led,
"AN ORD'INANCE OF 1- C17Y OF P-B AUTFIORIZ1114G
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGRICUL"),I. LEASE OF THE
LAFFERITY RANC1-1 'APIECE OF C.'ffYOWNED PROPERTY,
TO FRANK'. BEFFA FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.
read and ordered publ.l.shed by '5) affi.:rm.ativevotes, 2 absentees,
Res. recon rnemd.in• errtploym.etm of Storne & Youngberg for purpose of
perfofming services in connection wJ.th th-e. pipe tine acquisition, 8Ubmitted
and ffled,.
Res, !_T�sWfar as is legally possible, the Petaluma
Water Dept, will h till, comm.itmems.to applicamts. for water gerV. ice'made'
by California W, Servic.e, Co. prior to Sept, 1, 19,59, s filed�
Monrh y reports (:)f the Petaluma Waxer'Dept, were submitted and filed,
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Director of Public - Works
Street Repairs, 1.959
Certification of' Director of Public Works & City Eitzineet to the effect
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that ill work perfotined by Reichhold & Ju ch on."Stree't Repairs, 1959"
has been..-or4pl.eTc in accordance with and with -
plaDS of the City of Petaluma, submitted and filed whereupon,
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November 16, 1959
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ee Repairs, 1.959
Res, N. Co Van Bebber, entitled,
introduced by Councilman Matzen, seconded by Councilman
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLE TION OF CONTR
FOR 'STREET REPAIRS, 1959', AUTHORIZED BY ORDI-
NANCE NO. 550 N. Co S. "
was read and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
Other City Officials
Reports of the various. City Departments were submitted and filed.
CONSIDERATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS`.'
Small Boat Harbok
t reporte
Mayor or par.en d that ,the State Small Craft Harbor Com m ission
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had Approved the City's application for a.,planning loan tod'ay. He complimented
City Planner Dick Coleman and.*Assistant City Engineer-John Stratford, who had;
prepare I d I the report, and briefly went over the Ciry"s next step in this matter--
thehiring a consultant study the feas,ibilit,y of the location of a harbor and
a - n economist - .to - e�h determine 0
h the loan can l paid off . The 'Mayor stated that
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hadbeen told by 'Mt. - I member o . the Small Craft Harbor Commis
as the
sidn, that the._$10i planning loan, would the -City's money to use
City wishes, to study the feasibility of a boa make t harbor ,in the - Petaluma area.
The-City is more or less obligated to study of the turning basin, but
t is not obligated ta select that site,
The City Manager was directed- ' - to contact Sacramento to secure a list
of recommended - and `accepted c * consulta firnis9 _ and the following. Committee
wa I s. appointed to interview the various firms and make its recommendation to
the Council.
Councilman Van. Bebber, Chairman; Councilmen Crinella
and. Ellis,
9 030 p. m. A recess was declared.
9-1:40 p. m. -7 The meeting was called back to order*.
Kenilworth Park Recreation Extend Time of Completion
Res.- - 92350'N, Co S.
introduced by Councilman Crinella, seconded. by Councilman Matzen, entitled,
RESOLUTION EXTENDING. TIME OF COMPLETION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE KENILWORTH RECREATION BUILDING.
adopted by 5'affi�mative votes, 2 absentees,
Underground -Electric -installation
To a quesoon b ' Coun.c Ellis, Mr. Morgan, P. Ga & E.- Co.
representative, stated that he did not believe the-McNear
representative - had stated . whet-her or not the owners would be . agreeable to
going into the under
.
Councilman Van Webber informedW. Morgan that the Council. was
interested in - having all of the - property owners . involved fnade aware of this
project and appraised of - their 'share of the cost before taking any f urther action.
Mayor Parent - thorn - requested that Mr,. Morgan meet with Don -Uhr, City
Bull� to- work-out: - a procedure - whereby letters would be -sent to
d,thg
all property owners involved .in each underground district established, or some
s imilar. . , procedum (cont'd)
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November 16, 1959
Undergro qnd Electric Installation - confd
The"City - Man'qgP' - _ r_ was directed to make cQrtain'that'all the property
owners involved-in this district were .contacted `and made. aware of the action
to be taken by the_.Qity. , If there were . any objections to this - action, the
Council -wished to be notified so that the reasons for such objections could be
discussed with the property owners.
The matter was held - over until the next regular - meeting, at whi6k
Mr.. Morgan was requested to be present.
ction.Appl_ -' E,Oward.
Cit y" *Attorfie Y - ',Ed Robert" briefly" went over What had taken-place .to ,date:
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on the subject outside sewer connection application. fication. He explaindd...that at the.
time Mr... Avilla had orlg natly - a pplied for his outside sewer connection, he
had suggested, to the Council-.that he would willing to pay for the cost of
the sewer line extension, but hO would like some - assurance as to beingable
to recover a portion of the cost of construction, due to the-fact that the line
woad benefit - other - properties in the'areao Since then,: Mr. Robert 'had met
with the City'. - Engineer - .'and Mr.'. Avilla after planning the layout for the
line, had apportioned the cost to the.* parcels of property involved in..Accord-,
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ante with the estimated total cost villa has obtained' an agreement
from 4 of the parcels; including his own, to.pqt up the entirelaMdunt.of
money necessary to - construct the - sewer'. The ',2:other parcels have either -
refused, ;Atthe present - time, or are riot financially able to their - share.
T'he "agreempnX that the ' parcels which have - not - contributed :their
share,' will :required° to pay to their'
proper, proportionate: share
of the - construction cost upon connecting_ to line with-in a period of 5 years
from the date 'of approving the agreement.: The .-City,:Attor I hey
then read both - of"'the resolutions before the`-Council for.'aceian on this subject.
It was - noted that - the - customary 2=vear annexati6n. had been included, in
the resolution granting the application.
Councilman- - Van -- Bebber8t"ated - 'that.although -- he'had -- . i no - obiectionitothiO
particular sewer connecfioh-, - he felt perhaps - on
the. propdsed;
agree until after a.d.dinite'policy had . been,set on
such matter by . - Council. -
City Manager Ed Frank ..noted that the Council had: Used this-sa'm6
method 'i 'in" regard_ .to' the Blackwelt- Subdivision and the. Vetpr''ana,Memorial ...
sewer lines..
The..resolutions granting the and Approving agreement
were then read by -City, Attorney. -- The resolution granting the:
originally se ri.cu
g been orig conded - by Counc stafson.at - a - previous
meeting, - Was - now signed by Councilman Crinella as seconding Councilman;
whereupon,
Res; .'#2351 N.C. S.
introduced by Councilman Ellis, se'conded_by.,Counci Iman-Crinel la, entitled,,
"RESOLUTION GRANTING THE .. APPLICATION QFLEDW EDWARD
AVILLA FOR PERMISSION , TO CONNECT ONE ' OUTSIDE
SEWER, CONNECTION FROM PROPERTY EAST OF L392
MT., VIEW AVENUE TO THE, CITY SEWER' SYSTEM.
was adopted by 5 * affirmative votes, - 2absentees Y : and
Res - #2352 N. C. S.
introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded bVf Councilman :Mdtzen,- entitled,
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION - OF AN AGREE
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND EDWARD S.
AND ND - LUCILIE''J. AVILLA TOP PROVIDE IDE FOR THE CITY' -S
COLLECTION OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION COST,,S
TO THE' SEWER LINE T . 0 BE . IN . STALLE BY EDWARD S.
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November 1.6, 1959
.Re ..:4.2352 NCS - cont °d
AVILLA FROM THE CITY LIMITS AT MT.. VIEW AVENUE TO
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 19-23 -680 "
was adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
. Civic - Center Landscaping
Report of City Engineer dated .Novo. 13, 1959, addressed to City Manager
Ed Frank. re Civic. Center - project, read and filed.
It was explained that an additional $600.00 would allow completion of the
concrete removal, .finish grading of the area and provide for a small reserve on
which the Park Dept. could draw for plants, shrubs and fertilizer'
A poll. was taken to determine if the majority of the Council favored
spending this additional amount to complete the project by means of'a budget
transfer from the General. Contingency Fund. There were 5 affirmative votes,
- - 2.absenteeso "
.. Hill Plaza Park Lights
Report of Building Inspector Donald Pa Uhr, dated Novo 12, 1959, re
lights at Hill. Plaza "Park, read and filed. In the report it was pointed out that
approximately 40 of wire had been replaced in the park month at a cost of
approximately. $1800 °00, and the lights at the park are now out again. He noted
that because -of the age of t_h %s wiring system, he did not would be
economically feasible to continue making such repairs, and suggested that if the
light's are to remain1n the park, it would be a..savings to the City to have them
rewired. The cost of - wa,§ estimated to run about $450. to $5000
The City Manager stated that he had called this matter to the attention
of the Council in order that they might decide what action should be taken, con-
sidering the plan now being prepared by the Public -Works Dept, relative to
parking facilities in Hill Plaza . Park. He felt the park should be completely
rewired if the Council wished to remedy problem - at this time, rather than
merely making 2 anoth . er. repair; or, that nothing :should 'be done until the plan
for the park has been adopteda
The City - Engineer stated that his office had already completed a tentative
layout for"the park which could be submitted at next meeting.'
Chief of Del Maestro informed the Council that the patrolmen
have, been turning their spot- lights on - the park to - check the area, and there
has . .been no trouble thereto date However," he believed the park should be
lighted in order - to - prevent having trouble - in the future.
- 'The Council - being in agreement that continual repairs to the present
lighting would be a: waste of money, Mr.. Morgan was requested to look into
the possibility of installing some sort of temporary lighting in the park.
Councilman_ Van Bebber sugg e
bids on new cars to the effect that bi
f. o. b.. Petaluma., for -a period
Following discussion r
a new car warranty, service on new
Attorney were directed. to investigat
e sted that something - be - put in the call for
dders will . guaranty to service the cars,
conditions provided for- in
cars, etc., the "City and City
the matter and report back to the Council.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting bras adjourned.
Mayor.
Attest; G�G�
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of one year,
elative to - the exact