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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/23/1962April 23; 1962 - 7:30 p. m. City Hall Petaluma, Calif. Adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Matzem ROLL, CALL: Present: Councilmen Colin, Crinella; Ellis, Gustafson, Van Bebber & Mayor Matzen. Absent: Councilman King. PUBLIC HEARING Assessment District #5 N. S Res. Designating Engineer of Work (Councilman King entered the Council Chamber immediately following the reading of the subject resolution. The time was approxi- mately 7:35 p. m. ) - Res. #2957 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Gustafson, entitled, "RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ENGINEER OF WORD IN ASSESS - MENT DISTRICT NO. 5 N. S., CITY OF PETALUMA, SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. " read and adopted by 7 'affirmative votes. Hearing - Res,. Amending Boundaries This being he time and lace set for hearing protests "and com- g P gP ments relative to the proposed boundary changes in the subject assess- ment district, the City Clerk announced that no written protests had been received. There being no comments from members of the audience, Res. #2958 N. C. S. , introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Colin, entitled, "RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DIS- TRICT TO BE ASSESSED IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 N. S. , CITY OF P.E'TALUMA, SONOMA COUNTY, CALI- FOR NIA was read and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. PETITIONS.:& COMMUNICATIONS: Notification of North Bay Div., League of Calif. Cities meeting to be held in Calistoga on April 28, 1962, submitted and filed. Letter from General Truck Drivers, Warehousemen. & Helpers, -Union Loedl..No.. 62:4, dated April 18; 1962; re negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with .city employees working in Street, Park, Water and Sewage Depts. , read and filed. Letter from Petaluma City Employees' Association dated April 19, 1962, stating that on behalf of the officers, committee on salary and fringe benefits, and, other members of the Association, they wished to go on record as favoring continued negotiations on the basis of the employer— employee relationship without interference: from outside labor organizations, read and filed. (cont' d) -1- ma April 23 1962 . coast °d The above mentioned letters were referred to the Council Committee_ appointed to work with representatives of the Employees Association in connection with fringe benefits and salaries. Mayor Matzen assured the City Employees that the matter .of fringe . benefits salaries, `etc, would be given proper study and consideration on the . basis of what was right, legal, and what "was possible for the City to dg. He felt that the matter of union negotiations would-, ofdburse, have' to be referred to the City Attorney for his opinion. Counc-ilrrian King felt that the Council -had attempted to do the :best it could for the employees, based on the finances available Answering a question by the Mayor, City Attorney Ed Robert stated that in order to amend the City Charter to provide for some sort: of appeal procedure in connection with the firing of employees, it would be necessary to, put the matter on the ballot. Mr. Robert informed the Council of the 1961 legislative amendmen to the .Government Code contained in sections 3500 through 3569f, ' He summarized these sections as-follows- (1) The State recognizes the right of public employees to be represented by organizations and recognizes their right to Join employee organizations, (2) Employee organizations are those organizations .which include public employees and which have as one of their primary purposes, that of representing such public employees-in their relations with the public agencies. (3) ' All public employees have the right to join or not join as they see fit, (4) Employee organizations _have the right "to represent their members before public agencies, (5) The scope of representation covers all matters relating to employment. (6) The governing body must meet with the representatives of employee organizations and consider their presentations when requested (7) Public agencies may not interfere with employees who exercise their right to join. (S) Public agencies may.adopt reasonable rules `relative to employee organizations to include, among other th rdg§' verification that - the organization does in fact represent public employees° (9) Certain enforcement classifications of public - employees,. such as firemen and policemen may be limited or prohibited from joining or participating in employee organ�.zations if after. public " heaki4g this fs determined to be in public interest: (10) legislative intent was to permit multiple repre sent.- tion so as to 'provide that two or more organizations may represent various groups of employees,. (11� 'Collective bargaining, as generally understood, is not permitted. B this, Mr.. Robert indicated and stated' that a wa ge contract agreement was not permitted. All that is required is that the Council and consider the presentations Made by the various organizations. Councilman Crinella reported that the Council Committee had already met with the Employees:° Association Committee, relative to'Tringe benefits It was his feeling that they had ,reached a very congenial driderstand n on several points, and he believed the two cornet* i tees were rriak%ng - very good progress.. Councilman Crinella 'that 'he was - anxious to have this whole matter clarified so`fhat - the committees discussions could 'continue° At s time as the committees had completed their work, he asked that a study session of the Council be held in order to go over the points they had considered. 2 _ a.�i1 M 1 1 1 1 Public Notice #;62 - dated Apri1 "17,' -received from U, S. Army Corps of Engineer;, ,re application of Douthit .& Crane to construct small °'boat. facilities, � .read and filed. April 23 1962 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES.: #655 NCS Approving introduced by Councilman Ellis, - Sewer 34 N° ;In', Construction Ord.. #635 N. C, S. seconded by Councilman Gustafson, entitled, "A =N ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PLANS AND- SPECIFICATIONS ENTITLED; .'SEWER MAIN CONSTRUCTION AND REPLACE- MENT' 1952° AND AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION. adopted by 7 affirmative votes. #636 NCS °Establishing Planning `Corrlmisson of 5 Mer�F..� s Ord.. #636 N. C. S, .introduced by Councilman Colin and seconded by Councilman Crinella, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE 3,, SEC- TION 2.38 OF THE.PETALUMA CITY CODE OF 1958 THEREOF TO ESTABLISH THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS, " adopted by 7 affirmative votes, 7 NCS ° Estalishing' Recreation, Music & Pa3 s ks Commission of _. Ord, #637 N. C. S. introduced by Counci' rn an Colin and seconded by Councilman Crinella, entitled, `'AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, _ARTICLE 4, SEC - TION 2.44 OF THE PETALUMA' CITY CODE OF 1958 TO PROVIDE FOR A RECREATION, MUSIC AND PARKS COM- "MISSION OF FINE (5) MEMBERS.. " adopted by 7 affirmative votes. CONSIDERATION OF NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Baker Street Storm Drain Certification to the completion of the subject project dated April 23, 1962, signed by Donald' 0.. Scott, Dir. of Public Works & City Engineer, re_ ad and filed}. whereupon, Res. #2959. N. C', So introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Gustafson, entitled, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF CONTRACT KNOWN AS BAKER STREET STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS; " vial adopted by: 7 affirmative, votes. ' Boat Harbor Councilman Colin referred to a letter received from the State Div. of Small Craft Harbors dated April 13, 1962, signed by Lachla M. Richards, Wherein it was stated that they were awaiting plans from the Sonoma County Flood Control Office relative to the flood control channel along the harbor site. City Engineer 'Don Scott informed the Council that the above mentioned plane would be forwarded to his office ;first, and then sent on to the Div. of Sma ll Q Harbors. He expected to receive the plans in the very near future. ° 3 (cont "d) April 23 19b2` Lakeville.. =Aea ;k? ®blerns: Cddhd ihhdji Cr Tie1b reclrlested - .: ;I �e �lr t ". ©n be- prepared : tore Council °s consideration stating t- e City °s'�atand on e Lalce� ill Aires situation H,e ekptaaned that `Supervisor Shoemaker hail asked for sornethirig in_,wIt - , ng from tlae Connell o t n s and -fter sor th County could 4ss in attempting: to s m olve the pr existing. there Councilman King felt - that such action should not be necessary on the part o€ the Couril, inaisrnucli as. the City lied already taken a`�r� =1 cn th's. utter apt the last'meet�ng .; He could `see ; no necessity for legslatign on the scxbJect Councilman Colin stated that lie cG uld - harIm in'tl a resolution requested by- C nella o; After further discussion the City Attorney was-di rected to prepaxe the resolution for- the Council °s consideration at the next meeting C�pi 'S.: of" same were to� be "'sent 'to tl e'. Councilx'prior o the meeting A2 , R - NIVIENTa T"hexe being a�o:furtiler business the meeting was `adlournedo Attest y'