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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/01/1962October 1,, 1962 - 7 30 po m, City Hall - Petaluma, Calif, Regular 'meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Matzen. a G. .:cat_ �• ROLL CALL'.,' .. _ Presrent: Councilmen Colin, Crinella, Ellis, Gustafson., Solomon, "I ` and Mayor Matzen. Absent. None. ' INVOCA TION -,, Invocation was .given by Reverend Lorne Mee, Methodist Church.: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the meeting of Sept; 17, 1962, were approved as recorded. M'rso Dorothy.Bertt -cci, Library Board, gave a progress report on the library bond .election to 'be held on Oct. 9, 1962, - stating that they had, spoken to many groups and individuals on the subject. Mrs. Bertucc:i thanked the Council for the support they had given in this matter, Councilman .Crinella, Council representative on the Library.Board, also thanked, the Council and members of the staff for their cooperation on the bond election. ` .:Mayor Matzen, on behalf of the Council: and the City of Petaluma, expressed appreciation of the fine job Mrs, Bertucci was doing and assured her that the Council wa.s 100,7 behind this proposal, The: Mayor hoped that the citizens of Petaluma would take the opportunity to vote for progress by voting "yes" for the, new library, - PETITIONS & .COMMUNICATIONS: Annua 'A,udit - General City & Water Dept -The annual a -udi.t of the Water Dept. for the period ending Juize 30, 1962, was submitted and filed,. Annual audit for the City.Iof Petaluma for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1962, submitted and filed, Mr.., I, .-Do Smith, Jr. C.. P. -A.., went over some of the changes recom- mended in the audit rioting that he believed it would. 'be •a great deal more efficient if the accounting operations of the General City and the Water Dept. were consoli- dated. Gff _.Manager Robert Meyer stated that he virtually agreed with all of the auditor '8 ,recorY' mendationso However, Mr. - Meyer. did have a few suggestions to make in connection with some of the - recommendation se After isome discussion* the City Manager was directed to prepare a report c.n the auditor' °:s recommendations and submit same to the Council for its consi.dera- tion , The matter of having a more complete audit made next year was discussed. Mr. - Srn'ith. stated that he`felt the additional cost, for'. this would run about $1,'000. L' etter dated Septa - 24; 1,962' received' from' Capto Donald Po Ul r, President. of 'the �Pe,alufha Armory Board, requesting that consideration be given to some type of street iMprovement`on Vallejo Street, '.from Jefferson St. to the.Armory, submitted and fil:edo -There Was, some discussion relative -to the original agreement with the Armory o i 'th s. At the suggestion of the City Manager, it was them decided that the subject improvement would be given further consideration later in the meeting, dur -ing the scheduled discussion on capital outlay projects, ' -1- 11 October 1, ,1962 Letter from, Dairymen's Feed & Supply Co-op. 'dated. Sept. 28 ' 1.96`2, requesting amendment to City Bu_ildi'i g Code, . read and filed, Dairymen's, Feed .& Supply -op, had asked permission to construct a. rigid awning over a. portion of Coulsen Alley in: order to cover "the`tbulk feed u nloading screw, • City Attorney Ed Robert pointed out that the °new Building Ordinaico prohibited structures extending into ,the street, more than 'a' Therefore, the a,bovo mentioned request could not be - granted \without amending the Bui Qrd nalfce., It was the general. feeling of the' Council that such, structure 8- shoul be allowed and that the Building Ordki -ancb should be amendod to provide -for sat d:9 Eoweyer, members of -the Council believed. that ample p edaution should .be taken to assure than the City would be held har - loss its the case Of ptibliz Ilab arisin' from any such' structure; that the-amendment should give -the Council a cottain an�ou' nt of control,over the l stallatiol7 of such structures, The City Attoarney wag then directed to.prepare an amendment to the._ Building Ordinance to,eomplyrwith the.:wishes of the C,ounc,il in.'this` matter„ PUBLIC HEARI 8,6Q0 po mo - Hearing re Amending, Improvement Plans re Acquisition TIo Troperty & 'Easements -(re Siting Asses'srn.ent .Dist, 6#6 NS' This -being ,the; time for hearing of: protests or 'comriients on the subject change §'.1 Assessment District #6 N. Se-, the City Clerk announced that no written protests' had been received, „ Mr. Dick Gray asked where the new site would be and was shown a' of the proposed new easements. The following resolution was then adopted- Res'. #3057 N. Ca S introduced. by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Crinel.l:a, entitled, "RESOLUTION' AMENDING IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND ' ENGINEERS REPORT' WITH RELATION TO THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY- AND EASEMENTS PURPOSE OF RESIT -. ING OF THE PUMPING PLANT TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN ASSESS- MENT DISTRICT NO, 6 N S CITY OF PETALUMA, STATE 0.F' CALIFORNIA adopted by 7 affirmative votes. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS cont'd Letter from James. Bruce Morehead, dated Sept' 27, 1962; requestz zg discussion re forming special assessment for an improvement district:.on the' proposed North Bay' Industrial Park; Subdivision, submitted and filed,,. Couizcilman Vati Bebber recalled a meeting which he had attended on this subject some time ago, during which Mr. Sturgis, Mr. Morehead 's 'bond roan and he believed, two other members of the -Council had also been present, As .he= understood, the bonding act. which provides for a tax levy in the case of delinquent bonds i's now being used throughout the -State, The City Attorney.expla'ii ed that streets, sewers, etc° , would`be constructed under regular. asse.ssment proceedings. 'The bonding I act to be used would be up to the Council, 'The property would pay the costs and there would be Rio City expense unless the particular bonding act were 'used, whereby a property it ax would be levied throughout the- City if the bonds_ became delinquent. Mt. Robert went on to say' he believed this general type of project was to be a topic for discussioiii at the' League of Calif. Cities conference to be held' next Monday,. 2- 1 .,Y 4e �: October - 1, 1962 L ette_r'� from James. Morehead - cont`d ,Mro..'.Mo'rehead addressed the Council stating that he felt this project would be "of great benefit to the City as a whole, -He stated that although he did have some prospects, there was no rush on the project at this particular momenta TYe subject was to be held over until the meeting of November 5. In the meantime,' infor'mation on such projects was .to be gathered by the City Attorney9 . procedures `were to be discussed with Mr. Sturgis? etc. Letter from James .Bruce Morehead dated Sept. 27, 1962, asking City's decision on 1the -i-equirement of sidewalks in the North Bay Industrial Park development; read and filed, Report'of City Planning Director dated Oct. 1, 1962, re improvement requireifie.nts•'•for industrial subd'ivisions, submitted and filed, Planning Director Bob Byrd sta,ted that he did.not believe it was necessary to require s'i:dewalks in the interior portion of Mr. Morehead's industrial park. However, he felt it would be a good idea to allow room for same in case the need should arise hi the future, He believed that sidewalks should be required along McDowell hi "the initial stage of the development., Mr. Robert feared that after acceptance of the subdivision and completion of the ' improvements, it might be difficult to require that sidewalks be constructed. The possible future need of sidewalks along McDowell was discussed in some .detaiil after which a motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Gustafson, that the City - require the construction of sidewalks along that portion .of; McDowell Blvd, which was to be developed, The motion carried by 7 affirmative'votes. Letter containing approximately 45. signatures,, expressing appreciation for the - fine "W' o rk done by the Recreation Dept. during this last summer and requesting that the - Recreation Department's budget be increased for the next . summer so that added activities could be made available to the children living in the areas east of the freeway, read and filed. The communication-was referred .to the Recreation Commission for its cons ideration REPORTS 'OF , CITE' OFFICIALS: City Manager Claims approved for payment by the City Manager were submitted and filed, whereupon, Res, #3058 N, Co So introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Gustafson, approving claims and bills Nos. 1303 to 1365, 2.160W' and 2163W, and Nos. 1001 to 1036 inclusive, was adopted by 7 affirmative votes, - City Pla nning Commi U se Pe- r' -mit Copies of resolutions granting Use Permits to the - following individuals and firm" s and filed° U33 762 - Barber Sign Coo - Construct bulletin. Bde north of Denman interchange. 034-62 - Joyce Scott. Home for foster children, 13 McKenzie Dr. U35°62 - Westerte'rp Bros, - Free standing sign, 821 Pet, Blvd, Na U36m62 ° Mrs. Co Olsen - Home for - foster children, 505 Adrienne Dr. _3_ 444 October, Variance _ Don. Taylor V8m62 a Recommending granting of Variance to Don Taylor -to allow 5' front yard for garage &' 15° 'front yard for dwelling instead of required 20 "', submitted and filed. The Planning Director explained. that .it would be impossible to put d garage on the subject lot without a variance, A condition recommended: by the Planning Commission was that Mr. I Taylor be required to have the: drivewway approach to the carport of adequate size to allow a turning movement Aso, that it, would not be necessary to back onto La Cresta from the carport, There was a general di-scussioz regarding City requirements for homes . being constructed on hillsides where the possiblity of slippage ex- isteo... To questions by,.the Council Building'Inspector Guy Smythe. answered that he did not appro�e.of the foundation being',constr.ucted at the Taylor house, even though it had been designed by an engineer'. . However, he pointed out 'that. the * r ` foundation being constructed was acceptable- under the present City Code,. After further discussion, the Staff Was directed to provide; the, Council with some suggested requirements in connection with construction of hillside homes. The resolution. granting the ,subject variance was then adopted .a)s follows: Res, .43059 No Co S� ; 'introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilrn °an Colfti, entitled, "RESOLUTION GRANTING APPLICATION OF DON TAYLOR FOR -, A VARIANCE FROM THE. REQUIREMENTS OF ZONING ORDIT NANCE NO,, 3 40 No Co So " was adopted by the followin vo.tea p g, yes:' Councilmen Coliii, Crinel'la, Ellis, Gustafson, Soaomon, and ,Mayor Matzen, Noes: Councilman Van, Bebber. Director of Public Works "B'-' Street Sewer Certification of the -Dire of Public Works )& City Engineer dated Sept,. 14 1.962; to the completion of the project entitled, "Sewer - Main Construction & Replacement', 1962;=, submitted and filed; whereupon, Res. #3060 N, Co So a introduced by Councilman Crinella, seconded by Councilinan Gustafson, - entitled, ; "RESOLUTION.ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF CONTRACT KNOWN AS SEWER MAIN CONSTRUCTION AND REPLACEMENT. "' was% read. and adopted by .7 affirmative votes° ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Ord (W ;° #660 NCS a Re -Lease with George Peterson ater Dept° The City Attorney stated that since the oast meeting when the subject:, ordinance had been introduced, it had been determined that the 'property owner would not accept the terms as proposed, Mrs .Robert pointed out that-ano,ther - ordinance had been prepared, changing the amount from $3'5 00 a month as set forth in Ord.` #660 NOSY to $450 00 a. month, in connection with the .option to renew the leased _ Roll was thedcalled on the -two following ordinances:. (coat' d) 4 4 ; l" ' Q October 1, 1962 " Lease with George Peterson - cont'd Ord. 4660 N C. S. introduced.''by Councilman Van Bebber seconded by Councilman Crinella, entitled, "A'N�ORDINANCE AUTHOR IZING,THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH GEORGE PETERSON FOR A PARCEL OF LAND TO BE' USED BY THE PETALUMA WATER DEPARTMENT.'. DEFEATED by 7 affirmative votes.' Ord. #661 N, C. S. introduced b' Councilman Van Bebber seconded by Councilman Colin, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A 'LEAS'E WITH GEORGE PETERSON FOR A PARCEL OF LAND TO BE USED BY THE PETALUMA WATER DEPARTMENT. " ordered posted'by 7 affirmative votes.. CONSIDERATION OF NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolutions re Terms of Office - Water Commission Resolutions clarifying the .ter,ms of office of Water Commissioners Gallagher, Pearson and Sedell were adopted at this time. Res, #3061 Na C, So introduced. by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber, entitled, t "R;ESOLUTION APPOINTING JACK GALLAGHER TO THE PETALUMA WATER COMMISSION, ® adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Res. #3.062 N. Ce Se introduced' by Councilma Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Crinella, entitled, "RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROGER PEA.RSON TO THE PETALUMA 'WATER COMMISSION. " adopted ,;by 7 affirmative votes, Res. -No C. Se introduced by Councilman Crinella, seconded by Councilman Colin, entitled, "RESOLUTION APPOINTING STANLEY, SEIDELL TO THE PETALUMA WATER COMMISSION. " adopted by 7 affirmative votes. , Reso Appointing. Win' Gatewood ..to City Planning Commission Res, #3064 N C, S. i b `Co uncilman'Gustafsdn seconded by Councilman Colin, entitled, : °RE'SOLUTION APPOINTING'WIL'LIAM Ke 'GATEWOOD TO THE PETALUMA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION. " adopted 7 affirmative votes._ -3 - pp October '1, 1962 Res, Appointing Rex Mc Capes as Asst, Co Do Dir. (o salary change) i Res, #3'065 No Co Se . introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Crnella, entitled,' "RESOLUTION APPOINTING REX.McCAPES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ' OF CIVIL DEFENSE, " adopted by '7 affirmative votes. °r General Plari Copy of resolution adopted by Bd... of Supervisors adopting the: Petaluma General Plan with amendments & accompanying c- omments as recommended b , the Planning Commission, submitted and fil:edo General Plan -Res° Authorizing Republication & Requesting Additional. Federal Urban Planning Grant to Cover 50 0 of Republica .Cost Res. #3066 No Co So introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Crinella, entitled, ''RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY 'FOR PLANNING ASSISTANCE. SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL, OF, STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES AND AUTHORIZING' THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. " adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Res. Appointing M ember's'to Board o f Review.., Res. #3067 N C, S. introduced by Councilman Crinella,, seconded by Counci -lman , Colin, entitled, "RESOLUTION - APPOINTING' MEMBERS, TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW ESTABLIISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 651 N. S. WHICH .ADDED' ARTICLE VII1, SECTION .2e 77 THROUGH SECTION 2. 87 TO. THE PETALUMA'CITY CODE OF 1958 -e ' .adopted by 7 affirmative votes. 9:40-po m, = Mayor Matzen called -a recess at this time.. 9:5'0 P M. '- The meeting was icalled' back to order Capital 'Outlay Program The following_ capital improvements were approved by the Council. for the fiscal year 1962 -630 Acquisition & Improvement -Fund New roof,Corp, Shop & Kennels $1,300 Wash. St. Bridge -pin 500 Aerial Photo Maps 3, :00 .0 $ 4; 800 Sanitary Sewer Maint> & Constr. , -Fund - Centrifuge .& Lab ** $ 46, 000 Revamp panels, conduits & controls Sewer Plant & B Ste pump 8, - 000 $54,000 **($26,,000 'for this project was to. be transferred from the F and e ) Colitingency (cont'd), rte: 4,. October 1, 1962 " . Capital, Outlay Program - cont'd Street Projects The - request of the;:Armory Board concerning improvement of Vallejo Street was considered by the Council at this time, After some discussion,' the City Ml eager' was directed "to check into this matter )to determine just'what.had transpired to date;.what work should be done by the City; if other property owners in the area would participate; . . etc. Overlaying of the - following streets was approved by the Council: Fifth Street, between D & I Sts. $6,000 Payran St. between Madison & Bridge 3, 500 Howard Street' _. The above mentioned streets were'to be lumped together aig W10- pr,o:ject. Boat Projec 1 The were made by the Council in connection with the subject'projec . , (1) The Noble Harbor Engineering plans were to be considered as prepared with the exception of, perhaps, minor variations, (2) The City would be willing to acquire the additional lands felt to be necessary to make the harbor project financially feasible. (3) The City would,make formal application to the Corps of Army Engineers for 'Federal assistance under Section 107 of the Rivers & Harbors Act. It was explained that such a grant would be used for dredging on the harbor project and maintenance thereafter. (This was decided by a motion made .by Councilman Tan Bebber and seconded by Council.- ' man Gustafson, which carried by 7 affirmative votes. ) The City Manager was directed to make this request. (4) The City Charter should be amended to provide for long- ' term leases, The City Attorney was directed to proceed with the necessary work in order to present the proposed charter amendment to the voters of the City (5) It was ; generally agreed that a model of the harbor area should be made at an appropriate time in the future, (Councilmen Solomon & Gustafson were excused from the meeting -- -11:10 P. mo ) PetaWm'a River Project Mr, .Meyer asked that the Council let the City Engineer know of any property owner -who. would be interested in having his Jaind used as a spoils area during dredging of the River, He stated that it would be necessary to pick the closest area the City could find and inform the Army Engineers accordingly by Oct. 15. Mr Meyer told the Council that they should also decide whether or not the head of navigation should be changed, It was decided that the Council would not 'be interested in changing the head of navigation at this timee Mr. "Meyer requested a meeting with- the Harbor Committee and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce. The time for this meeting was tentatively set for late afternoon on Monday, Oct.,. 8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned, City Clerk _ 7 - Mayor,/// 44 �Je".I)rl:.i` ci-to x li'D `rb 1 0 ji. )rwoD n3s��Tvl �o� IJJ bfis V -3,16sa _ ; 'V' ' r��.. ­?dj�•f it--L. 1JLi :A la J. . ra ,1� ...w�rAA a9sjshr. 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