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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/01/1960February. 1, 1960 - 7:30 p: m. City Hall. - Petaluma, Calif. Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to Order by Mayor' Parent. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Crinella, Ellis, Gustafson, King, Matzen, Van Bebber and Mayor Parent. Absent: None, INVOCATION Invocation was given by Reverend Kenneth Peterson, United Church of Christ. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the meeting of January 18,. 1960 were approved as recorded. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS: Kenilworth Park Recreation.Bldg. - Furnishings & Equipment Councilman Gustafson reported the committee; 's recommendation that the one bid received on the subject 'furnishings and equipment be rejected and that the City readvertise for bids,. breaking. down the specifications into different categories and thereby enabling.-more firms to submit bids. The following resolution was then adopted: Res. • #2387 No C. S. introduced by Councilman .Gustafson; seconded' by� Councilman Crinella, entitled, "RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS FOR THE KENILWORTH RECREATION BUILDING.' read and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from ArthurPedrini, President of the Little League Organization, dated Jan. 11, 1960; thanking the City Manager, Mayor &Council for the interest and cooperation shown his organization in the past year, read and filed. Letter from State Div. of Highways dated Jan. 20, - 1960; attaching copy of estimated additional apportionments for 1959 -60 and'status of unbudgeted accumulations and estimated accruals to June 30, 1960, as of Dec. 1, 1959, submitted and filed. Letter from Mrs. Keenan, of Sonoma, dated Jan. 19, 1960, re Petalum a shopping area, read and filed. Motor Vehicle Dept.. Bldg. Letter. from Eugene E. DeMartini, owner'of property now being negotiated for the construction of a Motor Vehicle Dept. Bldg. , requesting that the Council con. sider the matter of improving Oak Street, between Petaluma Blvd. No. and Kentucky St. , read and filed. It was brought out in the letter that Mr. DeMartini would be willing to construct the necessary curb and gutter adjacent to his property, if the City would improve the street. By:.a.:unanimous vote in a poll, members of the Council expressed their desire to cooperate with.Mr. DeMartini on improving the street. (1) (cont' d) f February 1, 1960 Motor Vehicle Dept.. Bldg, cont'd The City .Engineer Was `directed to check with other property owners on the block to determine if they. would be wl.ing.to pay for the construction of curbs and gutters in front of their property where necessary. PET ITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS. Hill Plaza. Parking Lot Report of Director of Public Works & City Engineer dated.Jan,. 1960, re comparative cost studies for three basic'plans for the subject parking lot, . read and filed. Submission _of Plans "A ",.. "B" & "C" on parking lot at Hill Plaza Park., submitted and filed. Letters received ' from the .following people, approving the construction of a parking lot at Hill Plaza Park-, were read and _filed: Barney Margolis, Petaluma Milling - Company Sam Kinspel Roger Pearson, Redwood Empire Savings & Loan Association Jack Dunaway,: Dunaway. Auto Parts Lou Braga, Mar, y'. Club F. G. 'Marzolf, Keig "s Shoe Store Evelyn Terribilini, Salesgirl, U. S. Baker At Stefenoni, Little Hill Davi-l`io :Lombardi, Lombar,di's Men's Store Geno Lombardi,- Lombard'i's Men's ,Store Dora Silva,_ Saleslady,. F. W Woolworth Co. Mrs. - Ruth Lombardi R. Galeazzi, Manager, Jenkel- Davidson Mrs. Irene Tenbrook, - Personnel Lady., F. W. Woolworth Co. Mrs. - Lillian Lombardi W iltiam. C:. Lee, O. D. Harry, Empey J. C. Penney. Wanetta Burnside,.. Employee, - Medico Drug Co. Mrs. R. S James, Employee, Medico Drug Co. Joseph S. - Allen, Partner•- Manager, Medico Drug Co. Georgia Tenbrook, F. W. Woolworth .Co. Lola Olaeta, Petaluma Shoe Repair Mr . :& Mr s L. J. _Wendt,.. F. W. Woolworth Co; Mildred Scangarello F. W. Woolworth .Co. Th6ima F. W. Woolworth Co. John;Dehauer, C -B. Brake, - Manager, Carithers Joel Miller, Manager,' Singer Sewing Machine Co. Clarence & Dolores Cardoza, . Proprieters, Foster'`s Freeze. Those speak:ing_ favor of some type of parking.at Hill Plaza Park Were: Mr. Pierce Thompson, Mr. Lafayette Carpenter, Mr:.•.Harry Gossage, Jr., Mr. 'Chr; s Merrill, Mr.. Herold Mahoney, Mr. Bill Turner, Mr. Eugene .Gorlick, 'Mr.. Jack Beasley, Mr. Harry Gossage, Sr., Mr. Gene Perry & Mr. Don Cs.uioraso Those speaking against the use of Hill Plaza_ Park for parking facilities were: Dr. L. J. Snow, Mrs.. Josephine Gwinn, Mr.. Jacob Allen, Mrs. Lane Einery & Miss. Es_tel:le Perry. 1 I I (2) (cont' d) February,. l 1:960.. Vi .Following is a list of other persons who spoke. on the subject: Mr, Herbert•Gans, Mr. George Medlicott, Mr. John Cavanagh, Mrs. Boyd Clay, Mr. Elmer Webb and Supervisor Leigh .Shoemaker° Mr. August Lepori, , Petaluma Redevelopment Agency; addressed the Co'unc.il stating that he felt the parking problem was not the only thing - facing the -.d16wn'-town business district of Petaluma, but also merchandising and environment. Mr. Lepori believed that Mary Street should be developed for parking along the same lines as the present "A" Street parking lot. , Councilmen Crinella and Matzen stated that they would be in favor of Plan "B" as prepared by the City- "Engineer. They felt that the wall on the Petaluma Blvd. side of the park was - in a dangerous�condit op•as well as, the wall on the Mary Street side, Therefor, Councilmen Crinella and Matzen believed.,that by installing parking facilities on both sides of the park and removuzg .3oth walls ty e C `would be' solving two problems at one time. 'Councilman King stated that he would not be in favor any of the three plans submitted by the City Engineer, but felt that Plan ''C', somewhat modified, would serve the area well with parking facilities. Councilmen Gustafson and Ellis stated that they would prefer the plan involving Ma ry ,Str'eet, Plan "C" They both were opposed to destroying the park. Councilman Van Bebber felt that perhaps Plait "A" would be the best solution to the problem. In; order to resolve the matter, Mayor Parent called for two polls. The first poll. was for the construction of a parking lot at Hill Plaza in accordance with _Plan "A ". This was defeated by a vote of 6' to 1, Councilman Van , Bebber casting the one 'affirmative vote, The second poll was for the construction of a parking, lot, at Hill Plaza in accordance with Plan - "B ". Voting in this poll was as follows _. Ayes`:. Councilmen Crinella, Matzen9 Van Bebber °a -nd =' - Mayor Parent. Noes: Councilmen E1'lis, Gustaf''! "'an' , King ' The matter was referred to the City Attorney for proper 'legislation in accordance with the results `of the poll, 10:55 p. m. - A recess was declared at this time. 11 :05 p. m. - The meeting was called back to order. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: City, Manager Cta approved for payment by the City Manager were submitted and filed; whereupon, Res.. #2388 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman.Matzen, approving claims and bills (Nos. 2668 to 2907 inclusive and 2'67W to ° 388W k nclu§fve), was read and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Director of Public Works Report on Condition of Douglas, Spring :& Baker Streets City Engineer's report dated Feb. l,. 19'60, re condition of Douglas, Spring & Baker Streets, read and filed° Mr.. John Cavanagh addressed the Council stating that he would like to have Spring St. and Baker St. repaired to some extent before the grand opening of the Petaluma Trade Center on Feb. 11, (3) (cone' d) February l,. 1960 Condition of Douglas, Spring & Baker Streets .- cont'd After discussion on the subject, the City Engineer was directed to have Spring St. and Baker St. put into passable condition before Feb.. 11, and to check with the property owners on Baker and Douglas Streets to see if they would be willing to construct sidewalks, curbs and gutters if the City repaired these streets. Water Department Request.for ,Additional Funds to be Budgeted re Filing of Revenue Bonds ;& Interest Coupons Copy of :letter from A. Carlisle & Co. to City Clerk Gladys R. Wallin. dated Nov. 19 1959, re cost of filing system for revenue bonds and interest coupons, submitted and filed. Copy of letter from. Gladys R, Wallin to Wes Hill, Water. Dept; Manager, dated Dec. 28, -1959, re filing of 1959 Water Revenue Bonds-,& Interest Coupons, . submitted and. filed. Communication from Wes Hill to City Manager Ed -Frank datedJan. 26, 1960, requesting approval. of .payment'of -the subject filing equipment from the 1959 Water System .Acquisition & Construction Fund, read �a'nd.fi�led. There being no objections to this request, the City., Attorney, was directed to prepare the necessary legislation to take care 'of the matter. City Attorney Old Adobe School - 'Res. Authorizing Executio of Agreement for -S ale of Portion of City Property Councilman King reported on a meeting. regarding the subject matter which was attended by him, the City. Attorney and representatives; the Old Adobe School. Board, They had gone over the estimate of cost prepared by the City Engineer and it was - the feeling of the .School. Board representatives that they should not have to for the sewer. laterals going into the .City property involved in this project. Also, there was a question as to whether the: School Board should pay for 50% of the cost of the water extension; due to the involve- ment of water rebates which would enter, into thi.se After discussion on the subject, and by_ ,means of a poll revealing 7 affirmative votes;' 'it was agreed that the -City would the. installation of the water main and laterals and also the sewer. -line inas much as these - costs, and total expenses of the City in this project would be well compen- sated through the sale of the City property located across the street from the proposed school site': -The following resolution was then adopted: Res. #2389 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman. Ellis, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE .AN` AGREEMENT OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. " adopted by 7 affirmative votes.. Other City, Officials ; r . - i. ..._ ...t ..! VY C.w 77- Monthly reports of various City Departments were submitted and filed. (4) 301 February 1, 1960 INTRO DUCTION OF ORDINANCES: Ord. Amending Appropriation Ord. of 1959 -60 Ord. #563 No Co S. introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Matzen, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1959 TO JULY 30, 1960 IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPROPRIATIONS OF THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY PROPERLY REFLECT THE AMOUNTS TO BE CHARGED AGAINST THE SAID FUNDS, " ordered published by 7 affirmative votes, Res, Authorizing Transfers Within Budget Sections Res, #2390 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Matzen, seconded by Councilman Gustafson, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE 1959-60 BUDGET, AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 27 'OF ORDINANCE NO, 549 No -C. So " adopted by 7 affirmative votes, CONSIDERATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS : Purchase of Property_ Adjacent to Police Station, 14 Bassett St. - Res. Authorizing Same Res.. #2391 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman.Ellis, seconded by Councilman King, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN . PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14 BASSETT STREET, PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA, ASSESSOR'S .PARCEL NO. 8- 044 -13 FOR THE SUM OF ,$4, 250 00, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A'N AGREEMENT OF SALE, 'AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO OPEN AN ESCROW COVERING THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE AFORESAID, PROPERTY, AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO DEPOSIT THE PURCHASE PRICE IN'THE ESCROW, " adopted by 7 affirmative votes. CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS: Res, - Establishing Council. Policy re Outside Sewer Connections Before loll call on this resolution, the following changes were made and initialed by the introducing and seconding Councilmen: Section 4, Second line.- The word "will "was changed to "may ". Section 5, Fourth line Section 6, Twelveth line - The word "no" was deleted. Res. #2392 R Co S, introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA IN CONNECTION WITH OUTSIDE SEWER CON - NECTIONS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO, 1997 N. C. S. " (5) (cont'd) February 1, 1960 Res.- #2392 NCS .m cont adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Res. Expressing Co uncil. Policy re Annexations Res. #2393 N, C, S introduced by.Councilman Van Bebber,. seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "RESOLUT EXPRESS COUNCIL., POLICY RELATIVE TO ANNEXATIONS, adopted by 7 affirmative votes. ;. \e Wm' Jacob Outs ide'S P ermit Request. Councilman Van.Bebber reported on the meeting which had been held with Mr. Jacob and Mr. Rasumov, stating that Mr. Rasumov is not wilting to cooperate on this matter. However, Mr. Jacob had expressed his intention . to contact other property owners in his area to see if they would be interested in annexing to the City. Councilman Van Bebber felt that it might be possible for Mr.. Jacob to annex without the Rasumov property. Assessment Dist- #4.N.S..- Res, Authorizing Execution of Agreement City Attorney Ed Robert explained that in order for the subject assessment.district to be completed and the assessment filed, the City. must have some assurance the defective work.on Mt. View Ave. will be taken care of. It is therefor necessary that the City authorize an agreement whereby Mr. Amaral,. the contractor, 'deposits, as part of , his work, cash .:in. the amount of. $'500.00 which: in effect acts as the Engine e r'�s acceptance .of the work. If Mr. Amaral does- the work, the $5000 00 - will be returned to him. If the City does the work then Mr.- Amaral will be billed of` that $500o 00,for the. amount of the actual cost-and the balance will he returned . To a question by Councilman King,. the City Engineer explained that the defective work to be - repaired - amounts 85', a portion of which is in front of Mrs. Gerhardt's property,. and that he is satisfied thatthe.rest of.. the job meets the - specifi cat ions.,and there - is not very much that can 'be done so .far as individual satisfaction is concerned. Res.. 42394 N. Co S; - introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman 'Matzen, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION ,QF AN AGREE:_ MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PETALUMA, ACTING 4S . TRUSTEES FOR THE PROPERTY OWNERS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.. 4 M., AMARAL CONSTRLC TION COMPANY. " adopted by the following vote. - Ayesa Councilmen .Crinella, Ellis, Gustafson, Matzen, Van Bebber and Mayor Parent. Noes Councilman King. Building. Inspections Councilman King ,called the Council! s attention 'to an article which recently - appeared iii one of the papers concerning Council policy in regard to building inspections, City Manager -Ed Frank stated that the Council actually has no written policy on inspections. Members of the. Council agreed that this m atter should be, on the agenda for next Monday nights meeting,, and that the 'City Building Inspector should be 1 present. (6) February 1, .1960 1 1 Boy. Scout Government- Day Councilrrian.Van..Bebber reminded the Council. that next Monday will be Boy Scout Government Day and asked that the 'Mayor and members of the Council: participate in the program. as much.as possible, Wes Hill, Water- Dept. Manager, informed the Council that one of the 12" -water lines crossing the Petaluma River had jest broken. Mr. Hill estimated that repairs to the line would. cost between $1500. 00 and $2000. 00. The City. Attorney noted that in an emergency such as'this Council authorization was not necessary. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned to Monday, February 8, 1960 at 7:30 p. m. Attest: ity. lerk. //� • (7)