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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/17/19621 1 1 FY. 1, December 17, 1962 - 7030 pP m, City Hall - Petaluma, Calif, Reguldr meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to. order by Mayor Matzen. ROLL :CA;I:,L':: Present: Councilmen Colin, Crinella, Ellis, Gustafson, Solomon, Van Bebber and Mayor Matzen, Absent: None, INVOCATI IqVgcdtion was given by Father Clyde .Tillman, St. Vincent's Catholic Church. APPROVAL OF-' MINUTES: Minu�fes from the meeting of December 3, 1962, were approved as recorded. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS: Bids oil -3 City Vehicles ,Sumina =r'y of bids received and opened at 2 :00 p. m., , Dec. 17, 1962, s "ubmitted a,hd filed.. Bids had been received from Price Roche Motors and Sanderson Motor Co. The City Manager recommended d at :the bid on the pick -up truck for the Water ;Dept; and the station wagon for Public Works be awarded to Sanderson Motor Co,';. 'and that the bid for the pick -up truck: for the Fire Dept. be awarded to Price 'R'oche Motors; whereupon, Res, . #3108 No Ce So introduced by Councilman Crinella, seconded by Councilman Gustafson, entitled, ",RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW 1963 MODEL 1/2 TON' STANDARD PICK - UP °TRUCK FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT.. Was adopted by 7 affirmative votes; Res, #3109 N. C o S. 'i'ntroduced,,by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Solomon, entitled, ' AWARDING CONTRACT.FOR THE PURCHASE OF' ONE (1) NEW 1963 MODEL VEHICLE FOR THE PUBLIC 'WORKS DEPARTMENT. " was adopted by 7 affirmative votes; and, Res, 43.110 N, C> S introduced.,by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Solomon, entitled, '`'RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE `OF O.NE (1) NEW 1963 - MODEL .1/2 TON PICK -UP TRUCK FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, was adopted -, by 7 affirmative votes. ' .> G 4 :' 9 - :.l t P i '�';' .. ,...x.. 1.<. • i r . ' .' � �' �. 1.. } 484 December 17, 1962 PETITIONS '& COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from Petaluma Whirlers dated Dec. 7, 1,962,' enclosing donation-6f;. $120. OG toward -Kenilworth Recreation Building floor the project, read and 'fil d; e whereupon, Res, , #31,11 N C. S. introduced by-Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman •Cblin, entitled "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING -$1200 00 FROM THE PETALUMA WHIRLERS, was adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Councilman Ellis noted that the subject project had been completed, stating that he felt.Parks & Recreation Director Dick Shollenberger was to 'be commended' on the fine, job done, A letter of thanks was to,be written. to the Petaluma Whirlers; and the City Manager was asked to convey to Mr., Shollenberger the Councit's apprecidtioh of the work done by - his department. Copy of application to A B C fQr,on- sale beer license Rhythm, Club- 354 Blvd.. No. - approved by Chief of Police submitted and - file'd. Letter -from State Em Retirement System dated Dec, 3 N62', .revaluation of contract by ac-tuaries, subm'Itted'and filed; copy of communication y from Dir, of Finance dated Dec, 14,' 1962, re periodic inve'stigation.0f valuations State Employees' Retirement Contract, submitted .and jiled; whereupon, Res. #3112 N Co So introduced by Councilman' Solomon; seconded by Councilman Van Bebber" entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING T14EMAYOR AND CITY CLERK` TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CONSULTING ACTUARIES OF THESTATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM-F0R PERIODIC INVESTIGATION OF VALUATIONS OR' THE CITY'S RETIREMENT CONTRACT° was adopted by 7 affirmative -votes. Re Sewage Treatment Plant Offer of Harry N. Jenks & John H. Jenks dated Dec., 5, 1962, re consulting engineering services for proposed sludge centrifuge installation and laboratory room, submitted and filed, It was :explained, that the project involved,• in this offer was in line with the master plan for the-sewer plant, and that Mr. :Jenks had engineered the original.•' treatment plant and was very well qualified to perform this work.. The following lowin resolution was then adopted. Res. #3113 N. C. Sa, introduced by Councilman. Vai Bebber, seconded by Councilman C - entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTING ENGINEER ING.SERVICES. adopted by 7. affirmative votes, 2 1 I I December 17, 1962 water Main Extension Policy LettQr,fr.om Wafer Commission dated Dec. 14, 1962, requesting the Council I toAtiatable the proposed ordinance re wa.ter extension policy and ,reopen th - e;ma-,tter for discussion by holding a joint study session with the Water I . Commission �on the subject, submitte d and filed motion, a which - �Aia.s seconded by Councilman Van Bebber then made a ft Councilman Crinetla, that the subject matter be reo for discussion (Councilmen, Van Bebber and Crine.11a had originally voted in f avor of tabLing the matter. The - motion carried by . 7 aff irma tine votes, .'Withthe consent of the Councilmenwho had introduced and seconded the subje -ordinance, (Councilmen Colin and Gustafson), said ordinance was at this time withdrawn and the matter was held over fox further consideration, pending a joint. mg the subject with the Water Commission° Jan. 14, 1963, was the tentative date set for the joint meeting. Letter from Petaluma City Employees' Assn. dated Dec. 13, 1962, thanking City Council for contribution to City Empl.oyees Christmas party, read and filed. I . Councilman Gustafson remarked that it had been a very nice party. , Drainage Easement Vallejo Street t Ed Rosemont ctated Dec, 1.3, .1962, stating that he would be perfectly willing to grant a drainage easement to the City, read and filed. The City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary legislation for acceptance; of­. the easement. Copeland St. Drainage -Problem To i­ a, question by Councilman Crin ella, Dir. of Public Works Don Scott answereO. that- some of the necessary work had already been done on the subject project.-, although it was not quite finished. REPORTS ...OF CITY OFFICIALS City Manager Claims approved for payment by the City Manager were submitted and filed. Councilman Colin reques ted an explanation on claims,#1724 and , # , 1733,­'36 , f-,e Library expenses., He was given the subject claims to go over and a recess. - was called to . allow time for this. The time was approximately 8:00 p. m. (The, meeting called back to order at 8. -05 p. m. Councilman Colin then state d that he had no objection to these claims, but merely wanted a . detailed explanation of certain procedures involved in the operati on of the Library services. It . was noted that Councilmen Colin and Solomon, being relatively new members the Council, had been. invited to attend the -next Library Board me . eting in. order that they might be made familiar with various Library policies, etc. CoLuicMman Colin requested that representatives of the press and the local radio, - " station also attend this meeting, so that explanations on this subject could be -re'layedjo the public. Councilman Crinella was asked to remind the City Manager to specifically ask the press, and radio representatives to attend the next Library Board meeting. The resolution approving claims and bills was then adopted as follows. Res, #3114 N. C.'S. introduced . by Councilman Cr-inella, seconded by Councilman Gustafson, approving claims,.. . a introduced bills Nos, 1680 to 1736 inclusive and Nos, 1226 to 1-259 inclusive, read and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. - 3 - December 1.7, 19,62 City Planning Director Report of Planning Director dated Dec,. 17, -196.2, re present status of photogrammetr c mapping project and recommending fee for copies of new zoning ordinance read and - filed. g p To a question by Councilman Cninella the -Cit y Manager ex Pained that the , $I0 50 fee was being recommended, due - the fact that the new zoning. ordina'nce . was quite a large volume and it would be quite expensive, to republish copies• of same, Also, the staff planned to keep a list of those parties. Who had copies of . the ordinance and supply them with copies of revisions as they were made. A resolution establishing a fee of $1. 50 for the zoning ordinance was--then,. adopted. Res. #3115 N C S,o introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISH'.fNG FEE FOR ZONING ORDINANCE.. read and adopted by 7 affirmative votes, ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES #669 NCS - Amend. Code to Provide for S k Sale Ord, - #669 No C_S, introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber,„ entitled, "AW ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 ARTICLE !,SECTION 21. OF THE PETALUMA CITY CODE OF 1953 TO PROVIDE F`OR . SIDEWALK SALES UNDER CO:NDITfONS AS SET FORTH IN THE' BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE, " adopted by 7 affirmative votes. CONSIDERATION OF 'NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Assessment Distric #6 NS Res o Accepting Grant 'of Easement - Manuel Am.ara.l & 'Wif Res. #'311.6 :No Ca S.. introduced by Councilman Crinella,, seconded by Councilman Solomon 'entitled, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FRONT MANUEL AND ALMA A- AIVIARAL. '"' adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Res. Accept of Ea semen t - Sono C o Abstract B R es. . #3117 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman .Crinella seconded by Councilman Solomon, entitled, "RESOLUTION A CCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT`FROM. SONOMA COUNTY A BSTRACT' BUREAU. " adopted by 7 affirmative votes —4 a 1 1 Y December 17, 1962 x Ries, Declaring Dec. 24 & 31 1962 as Holidays for Municipal Employees Res. #3118 N. Co S. introduced by Councilman Crinella, seconded by Councilman Gustafson, entitled, "'R'ESOLUTION DECLARING DECEMBER 24 AND DECEMBER 31 OF 'THE YEAR, 1962, TO BE HOLIDAYS FOR THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, " 1 1 adopted by 7 affirmative votes. General Plan Res, Authorizing Contract with S tate re Republication Res. #3'119 N Ca S introduced by Councilman Crinella, seconded by Councilman Solomon, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A, CONTRACT BETWEEN THE STATE -OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF PETALUMA PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1641, STATUTES OF 1959 " read and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Res. Establishing Salary of City Manager R H o - M eyer Councilman ,Gustafson explained that Mr, Meyer. had been hired on the basis that he would receive a salary increase after 6 months, of satisfactory work. 'Mayor Matzen commended Mr. .Meyer on the fine job he was doing., and Res. #3120 N C S introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded * by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY OF ROBERT H MEYER, CITY, MANAGER OF THE CITY OF PETA -LUMA, " Y. was read and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. `Res of Appreciation to City Attorney E douard E. R obert Res. #3121 No C. Se introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber, entitled, "'RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION' TO CITY ATTORNEY EDOUARD E. ROBERT, " read and adopfed by 7 affirmative votes Calling the Council's attention to the appointment of Mr. Robert to a committee o'iz'personnel problems by the League of Calif, Cities, the Mayor, asked if the Council would be agreeable to :paying his travel expenses in connection with this work; A motion was made by Councilman Crinella, seconded by Councilman Van. Bebber; that the - Council approve :paying for travel expenses of the City Attorney in connection with his work on the subject committees The motion carried by 7..affirmative votes. Mayor Matzen believed the office of City Attorney should be given serious consideration, in the 1963 -64 budget, inasmuch as he felt Mr. Robert had proven his 'worth, to the City several times in the past year. m5- 488c December 17, 1962 Mr. Aram Sarkesian, addressed the Council, apologizing to: Councilman Crinella for the,remarks he had made at the meeting of November 5, 14620 ' Councilman Crinella stated that as far as he wa's concerned, the matter was now closed. City Manager Robert Meyer at this time .asked that member's of - ' the,,C-ouncil submit a list of projects they would like to have considered in the .1963� 64 budget bythe-first meetinginjanuaxy, 19630 Follow�ing is a- .list of proposed projects as - su gested by members of 9 V members. Council at this time, including projects for 1963-�64 as well as' some long-range projects: Councilman Colin . - it program. improvement. of mosquito abatement Councilman Van Bebber Straightening out fire z Consideration of sewer master plan. Consideration of down-town pa problem. Street planning - Keokuk, . Bodega & Washington Sts. Consideration of plan. of annexation* priority. Urban Renewal -re enhancing down -town business area Tree planting project throughout City. Completion- of master plan on water policies. Long-range park & recreational Program. Councilman -Gustafson Further development of Oak Hill Park. Boat ramp - lengthening &"installation of walk-way. 'Councilman'solomon Counsi.dexa. tion of a project to generate .the money ,for other proposed - -'something to -increase the volume .6f:,' business in the City. (Councilman Solomon felt that, perhaps, something along these lines could be, worked out with the Chamber of Cori hmerce.) Councilman Crinella Encourage development of industrial parks,. (Courkili Crinella believed this was the `key to increasing the r evenue a nd economic growth of the -C ity. Mr. .John 1Vlorgan, P—G. & E Co. , at this time wished the Council-A Merry Christma-s and- New Year, assuring them that the time -and.effort they devoted to their' work was very much appreciated. 9DJOURNMENT' Wishing everyone;a -Merry Christmas .and Hap New Year, Mayor Matzen adjourne.d the-meeting. Attest: . 1/iC. Gc/ai�_ City Clerk 1 1