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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/19/1960443 September 19, 1960 7:30 p, m. i 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, King, Matzen Van Bobber and Mayor Parent,, Absent: ' C ouncilman Gustafson, . INVOCATION: Invocation was by. Reverend Fred Brock, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the meeting.of. Sept. 6, 1960 were approved as recorded. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS: Municipal Swimming Pool Petitions,* co'ntaiiiing:Apprpyimlately 1200 signatures, requesting that sufficient, of the remainder of °the A uditorium - Bond'Fu'fids be appropriated for the construction of, a municipal swimming, pool of olym said construction to be:;starteO: -July 1961, and that this matter pl aced laced on the November 1960 ballot, read and filed. Letter.ftorn City Manager L. W. Larson dated Sept. 12, 1960, re petition, for'municpal swimming ,po ol, submitted and filed: - Rlloport.,Of. City - Attorney Ed Robert dated Se p E 9 1960, re petition for municipal swimming pool, submitted and filed. The petitions were referred to the"Citiiens' Committee which is now working onz possible uses for the Auditorium Bond Funds. Mr. Dalton Dray, Recreation Comm i s ion sed the Council stating that he believed the C itizens` - Committee wa:s goin g to - take a vote on the subject matter a ' t: its next � meeting; , and that he planned in' Santa Rosa as to constructions and costs - for such a pog L e of Mr i ` - Dray, it was decided swimming p ool plans, - -At' the d d which the Rec.reat'lon--Co'mmis . sion now has on hand, should be turned over to the. Citizens' ,Committee for its study, and that said plans should then be submitted to the Council. Street Deficiency:Eeport on Calif'.' County &City Streets �Letter ft 'Sta' 6f --, Public- W6iki3 dated " - ept De S 1960, enclosing y road an street deficiencies, submitted and filed. report of California cbUht" n city Letter from Petaluma City Schools dated Sept. 12, 1960, expressing appg,ecia.tion for the close cooperation and spirit of helpfulness that exists with the Petdlu.m City'Council, read and' filed. Letter dated Sept. 14, 1960, received from Elton R. Andrews,_ Planning Off icer" State Dept. of"Finance, adv'i 'sing that agreement dated' Aug, 2 , 0 60 has, been approved by the, Federal Government and that the agreement now may be considered operative, - read an f iled. , Jl � 444 September 19, 1960 Annual Audit I Auditor -1s r for the. City of Petaluma for the 'period July 1, 1959 to June 30 19 60,.,compiled by Begley '& Deat6n,, s ubmitted - and fi led. Councilman King called Attention - to the fact the 'audit'again recommended a review - of official - fidelity bonds6 In the City ' accountants, he believed the entire warrant system of paying.. claims should be changed, In anwer to question by - Mayor Parent, the City Manager stated that about 25% of the cities" still use the Warrant system; . the majority do not, The matter was referred to the City Man . ager City Attorney and City Clerk fo r study and a report thereon. Mayor Pak6ni noted that the City's auditors, Begley & Deaton, wished to meet the Council in ordet to. go over the system of auditing reports and present their suggestions oq'th sub ject. REPORTS' OF CITY OFFICIALSI! City - Manager Claims approved for payment by the City Manager were submitted. a:nd, filed, Mr,. Larson called the Council's attention to claim. #463; which he explained'Wa "the final- `payment to Ebasc'o Services, Inc. Also, claim.#168W had been de'leted'd.nd' "w"a's hold byer. Referring to claim 45 the City Clerk noted that this represented' ted'* #4 N'. 'S. and' bonds pia'-id' assessments �Uhider Assessment Di'st 'rict now redee' ffie" y d i"bp'eity owners ­1 '.- ­1'h , p To a question - Y Councilman. King.concerning'. claim. #1 62W, the.-Water Dept. Manager answered that th - e equipment purchased repairs the re -airs ' to water- meters wa . still not 'beffig',used; due to the fact that personnel had not been - trained 'for the'WVrk as The're'§olution approving .,ct ims was then adopted As foll6ws Res #2562 N. C. S. duced by Councilman Matzen,_ seconded approv- intro . - by Councilman V,4i1._B ebbor - and - bills _0 e* N os 54 9 . 7 : t6 5 1 .5 . 9 5 ing claims os. 450 to ,04 inc inclusive) agains, t the City of - Petaluma and`cla im'sand, (Nos.­ 156W t 167W . inclusive iclusive 169W to 212W.in & Petaluma Water'Dept. Wa; 9 -; read and adopted by 6 affifmat-iV& votes, I absentee. Water Commission . Morelli Rij4ht of,7 "'Way .& Radio. Equipment Repor -of 'Water Commission 'da I t , ed Sept. - 19, 1960; recommending. that an agreement be entered into with .M Morelli - td - pay "him - -$2000.00.for a definite riglit�of covering the existing location of pipeline crossing his i,!� j property in, exchange for - the existing' right of:: = way which".cahno.f.be used and, recommending that the specifications for radio A, -equipment be approved .as submitted and that bids be re'que8ted.oh'th�l road a nd filed, Morelli Right-.of=.Way Mayor Parent did not believe the Council had much choice ,in this inasmuch as Mr. Morelli had taken a' rather adcqm' A*nt attitude Wh6reupon, 00. # N, C,.,-S introduced by Councilman King,... seconded by Councilman Van,.Bebber., entitled, ; 1K (2) y September 19, 1960 Nlor ali Right -of:= Way_.- Ord. #585 NCS = cont ° d "'AN'ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN EASE- MENT ACROSS `THE LANDS OF VERNON MORELLI FOR $2 ", OOO, 0 0 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO EXISTING RECORDED EASEMENT." was ordered posted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. .Radio Equipment With the consent of the introducing_ and seconding Councilmen, a resolution which had been withdrawn at the last meeting was voted on at this time. Res. #2563 N.C. S introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman. Ellis, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT, AND APPROV- IN G SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR. adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Director of Public Works Tractor - Loader- Backhoe Specifications on the subject equipment were submitted and filed, and Res, #2564 N. Co S. introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING; THE PURCHASE: OF ONE NEW CURRENT PRODUCTION MODEL,_ RUBBER-TIRED, TRACTOR,- LOADER -BACKHOEa was r?opted by the,followng voter Ayes: Coun'cilme'n Crinella,. Ellis King, Matzen and Mayor ,Parent: Noes.-_ Councilman_Va.n Bebber. Absent, Councilman Gustafson. Police Department 3 .New Police Cars Specifications for 'the purchase of 3 new police. cars were submitted and filed; whereupon, Res #25.65 N. C, S. introduced by Councilman Matzen, seconded by Councilman Crinella, entitled, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) NEW' 1961 -MODEL AUTOMOBILES FOR THE POLICE . DEPART.-- MENT " was adopted by 6 affirma-tive votes, 1 absentee.. New 3-Wheel Motorcycle Specifications for the purchase of a new 3- .wheel motorcycle were s ubn1l itted and filed; whereupon, (3) �' a'.` � � September 19, 1960 New 37 Wheel Motorcycle 7 cont. d Res. #2566 M C. S. introduced by Councilman Van Bebber,. seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 1961 MODEL THREE WHEEL MOTORCYCLE;FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND APPROVING. SPECIFICATIONS' THEREFOR. was adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee, ADOPTION OF OR'DINA NC ES #584 NCS _ Amend Ordo #468 NCS to Add Lt. of Police Classification Ord. #584 N C. S. introduced by Councilman.. Ellis, seconded by Councilman King, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO; 468 N. C,.,$-. TO ADD THE POSITION ' CLA SSIFICATION OF LIEUTENANT OF P RESOLUTION NO 2528 N. C. S. adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. CONSIDERATION OF NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolutions Des Warehouse R ecE se Si Res.- #2567 N. C, S. introduced by Councilman King,. seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "R`ESOLUTION DESIGNATING: LAWRENCE W,` LLARSON, CITY MANAGER, ..AND RALPH E. KOSTKA, ASSESSOR. ".TAX COLLEC TOR", AS THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AUTHORIZED TO SIGN FOR AND ACCEPT SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY, adopted by- affirmative votes, '1 absentee, Res. #2568 Ne C. S. introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LAWRENCE W:p LARSON, CITY MANAGER, `OR RALPH E. KOSTKA; ASSESSOR, -TA COL- LECTOR, . AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PETALUMA DISTRICT CIVIL `DEFENSE TO` SIGN WAREHOUSE ISSUE SHEET (S'EASP FORM 111) OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY. FOR THE DONATION OF: FEDERAL PROPERTY`HA AN ORIGINAL GOVERNMENT ACQUISITION' COST OF $2 OR MORE," adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Street Lighting Councilman -Cr'inella called attention to the fact that some citizens on Walnut St. have been complaining about the street lighting° in the area and would like to have the present lights replaced with a newer type, He went on to say that he would like to see an extended program set up which would take care of some of the obsolete lights in the City. Councilman Crinella. requested that new street lighting be installed at the intersection of Walnut & Prospect Streets. (4) (cont'd) c.0.F.. 1 1 September 19, 1960 Street Lighting - cont Explainng.-the present policy on replacement of street lights, the City . Engineer stated that new was being,-nsta led primarily on streets that have been recently Brought up to City standards. Other than this, his depart- ment has been restricting - the new lighting to problem areas,_ etc. He went on to say that his office was at this time working with the P'.. G. & E Co. on a study- c c >ur street lighting,. and he believed this study take about a year to com olete, It was - hoped that the street lighting pro gram could be coordinated with. A� General - Plane Councilman Van. Bebber felt that new street lighting should not be z c �r �t aed to streets that have been improved, Mayor Parent agreed with this 1 of reasoning. Re Widening of Prospect Street At the' reque =st of Councilman Crineila, the City Engineer was directed ro prepare a cost estimate on the widening of Prospect Street and what this project `Yvould involve. Mayor Parent pointed out that this matter had been brought up during buoet study this year. Councilman Matzen informed the Council of a telephone call he had received from Mrs. Fred Lewis, El - Rose Dr. ,_ in connection with the at " D" St. & El Di- She was concerned about the safety of school children crossing there - and had talked with the Chief of Police on - subject. Councilman Matzen asked that Manager check into this matter to see if a survey had been,made of 'the area. Councilman Matzen also believed a study was to be made in connection with the installation of a "yield right -of -way" sign at the intersections of 4th & "F Streets and 5th & ''F" Streets, Victor. DeCarli Rezone Referring to' a report from the City. Attorney in regard to the action talken. at the last Council meeting_ on the DeCarli Rezone, Councilman King stated than he believed the Council should take some action .on this subject within 60 days. Mayor Parent assured Councilman King that within the legal time, he believed the Council would certainly do something. `vlayor Parent at this - time welcomed a group - . of students from the Senior Problems Class, stating that the Council was very happy to have them attend the meeting. Mrs. Phyllis Clay addressed the Council extending an invitation to them and anyone in the audience to be at Walnut Park on Oct. 13 at 4:30 p. m. to welcome, 'Governor Pat Brown to -Petaluma, The Clerk was asked tb� remind members of the Council of this date. ADJOURNMENT- 1 . There: being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. v Attestl City Clerk. _ ayoro (5)