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March 18, 1963 - 7:30 p. m.
City Hall - Petaluma,' Calif.
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of - Petaluma called to order
by Mayor Matzen.
ROLL CA LL:
Present: Councilmen .Colin, Crinella, Ellis, Solomon, Van Bebber
and Mayor Matzen.
Absent: None.
INVOCATION
1n- the :absence of Reverend D. D. Thillips, an invocation which had been
, prepared for a previous meeting was read by the Mayor at this time.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes .from the meeting of March 4, _ 1963 were approved as recorded.
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS:
Notice from U. S. Army Corps of Engineers republic hearing on
resumption of investigations for survey- report - Jenner Harbor, submitted and filed.
Letter from the Retail Merchants' Committee of the Petal um a'Chainber'of
Cornmerc'e dated March 11, 1963, requesting replacement of 10 =hour meter
heads in the `Keller St. parking lot with 27hour meter heads and Suggesting that
City purchase the Tough property on Petaluma Blvd. North for off - street parking
purposes, read and filed.
Milton Whitt, Chairman of the Retail Merchants' Committee, addressed
the Council asking that they make a decision relative to changing the .time -limit
on. the. parking meters at the Keller St. parking lot as soon as :possible. Mr.
Whitt stated that the Chamber of Commerce hoped ,to have something done to
relieve the parking problem in the City by next Fall'o Relative to the purchase
of the Tough property for off - street parking, he felt that his should also be`
accompli sh d in the near future,. considering the continual rise in•'the price of
real estate;
City Pla %ping Dir. Bob Byrd stated that he was now in the process
Makin g anoverall'study of the parking; situation. This would be completed. in
40roximately or 6 Weeks and, he 'believed, Would provide a pretty good
picture of what.was needed.
Cify'Maizager °Robert Meyer suggested that the �Counc'i�l await the report
of the Planning Director before - Aaking any final decisions relative to changes in
the prese zt'park n'g facilities.
After.-further discussion on the subject, the following Councilmen were
appointed- to a joint committee of the Chamber of Commerce and the Council to
study the parking problems in the City.and recommend a definite plan
Councilmen Crinella,: Colin and Van Bebber.
Mayor,;Matzen. at.this time welcomed Supervisor Shoemaker to the meeting.
Clean up -Week
Proclama ec
ti6h'dlariiig•Marcli 25 `through March ' 1963 as ''Clean—up`"
Week' read, and- filed, .
App, of Foley & Burke. for, Carnival Permit
App 'icatron of. Foley &Burke for permit' to conduct carnival 'uz City from . .
May 2.8, through Jdne'2, '1963', subm tted`and filed; 'whereupon,
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Ap of Fole & Burke for Carnival Permit cont'd'
Res, #3155 N. C. S.
introduced by Councilman-Colin, seconded by Councilman Crinella,, entitled,
"RESOLUTION GRANTING FOLEY & BURKE AUTHORITY-TO
CONDUCT A CARNIVAL IN THE CITY OF PETALUMA
FROM MAY 28TH THROUGH JUNE .2ND, 1963.
was adopted by 6 affirmative votes.
Letter from Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training dated
March 7, 1963, enclosing Certificate of Adherence awarded tp the .City of
Petaluma, read and filed.
The Certificate of Adherence was then presented to,Mayor Matzen- by
Chief of Police: Del Maestro,
On behalf of the entire Council, the Mayor expressed his gratitude to the
Police Dept on the fine job it was. doing in this training program,
Letter from Sonoma County Committee on School District Organization
dated March 15, 1963, notifying City of meetin to be held at the Old:Adobe
Union School at 8,00 p.m. on April 2, 1963, . read and filed.
Councilmen Ellis. and. Solomon were asked to attend. this meeting as the
Council's representatives, together with any other members of the Council who`
might be interested.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIAL
City .Manager
Claims approved for payment by the City Manager were submit -ted and
filed; whereupon,.
Res. #3156 N. C. S. .
introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded, by Councilman CrIpella, approving
claims and ,bills Nos. 2061 to 212.1 inclusive and Nos.. 144.4• to f '69 itiG,lusivs,
was read and adopted by. 6 affirmative votes.
City Planning Commission
Rezone - Petaluma North Annexation #3
Res. #170 recommending amendment to Zoning Ord,, reclassifying
Petaluma North Annexation #3 from. R -1 -10, 000 Zone to R-2=3000 Zone_ ,
submitted and filed; whereupon,
Ord, #677 N. C. S.
introduced by Councilman Solomon, seconded- by - Councilman Vain, Bebber, .entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDINGTH'E ZUM_NC ORDINANCE NO..662
N, Co S. BY REZONING ASSESSOR'S PARCELS NOS. 48- 141 -19,
48- 141• -20, AND 48- 141 -27 FROM AN R -1 -10, 000 ZONE OR
DISTRICT TO .AN R - 2 -3000 ZONE OR DISTRICT,'-
was ordered published by 6 affirmative votes,
Rezone - 311 Keller Street
Res. Z2 -63 recommending amendment to Zoning Ord., reclassifying A. P.
#6- 213 -12 from an R -2 -300 to an. R -M -.1500 Zone,. submitted and filed,; whereupon,
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Ord. #678 Ne Co S.
introduced by Councilman Solomon, seconded by Councilman Colin, entitled,
'`AN OR.DINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 662
N.-C. Se BY REZONING ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO, 6- 213 -12
FROM AN R- 2-3000 ZONE OR DISTRICT TO AN R -M -1500
ZONE OR DISTRICT°
was ordered published by 6 affirmative votes.
Planning Diro Bob Byrd at this time told the Council of a projector he had
recently seen demonstrated, and which he suggested be purchased for use in the
Council Chamber. Due to the fact that the Planning Commission Chairman had
not attended the conference in Los Angeles, Mrs Byrd pointed that there would
be m 1 1- y left in this .year's budget which could be applied to the purchase of this
equipmeni, Also, the Water Commission had indicated that it would be willing
to share in the cost.
:It was the ,recommendation of the City Manager that the subject equipment
be purchased at this times
A motion was then made by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman
-Ellis, that. ,a stand and projector be purchased by means of Planning and Water
Funds. The motion carried by 6 affirmative votes.
Director of Public Works
Street Repairs, 1963
Pfans .& specifications on the following street overlay projects were
submitted and filed°
Payran St., between Madison & Bridge
Fifth Ste , between "D" & "I" Streets
Howard St., between Union & Galland Streets
Councilman Van Bebber called the Council's attention to fhe'fact that
Howard Street was not a high -crown streets He therefore felt that it should be
paved, from curb to curb, the -same as Pay -rail & Fifth Streets, As he recalled,
the Council's policy relative to not paving from curb to curb had been formulated
ma, , iffly for' overlays on high -crown streets,
" fnasmuch as there were quite a few driveway -ramp_ s on Howard Street,
City E'ng.ineer Doi Scott pointed`out that it would more difficult and more
expensive to pave .from, curb to curb.
It was suggested by Councilman Ellis that alternate..bids be called for on
either paving from curb to curb or just the center portion of Howard Street.
However, the City Engineer pointed out that the City reserved the right to change
the quantities on the bids. When the bids were received, the Council could
decide, based on the prices submitted, whether or not the street should be paved
from curb to curb,
Councilman Van Bebber -felt the old -style manhole covers on Howard
Street should be .replaced at the time the overlay work was done, Mr. Scott
stated that there was a program for replacement of old -style manhole covers
an&he believed this could be arranged.'
The .following, resolution was then adopted:
Res, #3157 N C. So
i itroduced';by Councilman Crinella, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled,
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
ENTITLED, 'STREET REPAIRS, 1963' AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR 'SAID WORK, "
adopted by 6 affirmative votes.
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City Attorney
Review of Proposed State Legislation
In the absence of the City Attorney, Mr.. Meyer called attention �to one
proposed bill which would force the soap manufacturers to produce only those
types of soap which could be biologically degraded.
The City Manager was directed to proceed as he had suggested in reporting
to the proper State Committee the problems the City has-experienced in sewage
disposal operations, due to the use of detergents which are not 'biologically
degradable.
Mayor.Matzen told the Council of a request he had received from Mr..
Bill Sovel, local poultry dealer, that the Council pass a resolution urging the
passing of Senate Bill #157. He stated that this bill would ,permit the continuation.
of the New York Dressed method of poultry slaughtering.
Supervisor Shoemaker addressed the Council explaining that approximately
one -third of all, the ; poultry in California was dressed by the New York.-m ethod.
He went on to say that the Board of Supervisors had acted on this today and that
he had already ;contacted Senator Rattigan in regard to the matter.
The following resolution was then adopted:
Res. #3158 N. C. S.
introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Crinella, entitled,
"R'ESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
SUPPORTING SENATE BILL NO, 157 (EXTENSION OF EXEMP
TION FROM STANDARD INSPECTION FOR NEW YORK -
DRESSED POULTRY). "
adopted by 6 affirmative votes.
Water Commission
Recommendation re -Western, Ave. Main Relocation
Recommendation of Water Commission dated March 15, 1,9.63 that the
Council authorize the Water Dept. to draw up contract plans ,& specifications:
and to advertise the subject project this month, submitted and filed.
Water Dept, Dir. Dave Young explained that the County Planned to start
work on the , reconstruction of. Western Ave. between Cleveland Ave, and the City
limits in May or June of this year -in -order that the work could be completed
while the children are absent from Petaluma. Junior .High School. Using the
County's construction plaits, Mr. Young stated that he had designed a 12-inch
water main relocation at an estimated cost of $11, 000,.
After some discussion, a motion was made. by Councilman Ellis, seconded
by Councilman Crinella, that the - recommendation of the Water Commission be
accepted, The motion carried by 6 affirmative votes,
Recommendation re Summer Irrigation Rate
Report of Water Commission dated 1Vlarcli 15, 1963, recommending that the
Council adopt Proposal III (attached to report) with the modification that all water
used by a consumer in.. excess of his -previous year -'s usage •(for -the same month)
shall be sold for . 16� per C unit during June, July, August and Sept. , rather
than the . 14� as originally proposed, submitted and filed°.
After some discussion relative to the overall effects of this proposal, etc.,
a motion was made by Councilman Solomon, seconded by Councilman Colin, that
the Council accept the recommendation of the Water Commission regarding
summer irrigation rates for this year. The motion carried by 6 affirmative votes.
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C'ouncil.man Solomon at this time requested a staff report containing the
6 o Ilo`t 4r. 'information:
(1) Review of the Layton report re dollar volume projected
th,erei.n .compared to the actual performance. Their priority list of
capital expenditures compared to the changes, analyzed from the
cla of trend,
(2) Whether the City is better off or worse off because it
flow owns the Water Company, considering taxes, franchises, etc.
Comparison of amount of taxes paid the City previous to the
,purchase of the Water Co. against what is received now. Revenue
-from the Water Company that is no longer paid,
(3) How our ratio position on operating capital compares.
(4) General financial situation of the Water Dept,
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
#676 NCS m Agreement with North Marin County Water Dist.
' Ord. #676 Na C. S.
introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by� Councilman Van Bebber, entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH MARIN COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEASING FROM THE
NORTH MARIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT SPACE IN THE
WATER TRANSMISSION LINE SOUTHERLY OF THE
PETALUMA CITY LIMITS, "
adopted 6 affirmative votes.
To a, question by Councilman Colin, Mr. Meyer answered that the staff
was, working on the annexation report requested by him.
heast A n n exati o n #3 (McNear Ppty,) - Res, Consenting to
enc ement of Proceedings
Res. #3159 N Co S
introduced..by Councilman. Ellis, seconded by Councilman Vain. Bebber, entitled,
'RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION
T:O 'CITY OF PETALUMA OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED 'SOUTHEAST
ANNEXATION NO'' 3' A ND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME A ND
PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS T- IERETO, "
adopted 6 affirmative votes.
Res. Accepting Quit Claim. Deed from Johann, Jacobsen
Res. #3160 N. C. Se
introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Solomon, entitled,
'R- ESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM
J�OHA:NNE CAROLINE JACOBSEN.
adopted by 6 affirmative votes,
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Res, Accepting Quit; Claim Deed from Samuel & Helen, Harris
Res. #3.161 N. Co Se
introduced by Councilman Solomon, seconded by Councilma11 Van Bebber, entitled,
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM SAMUEL
GILLESPIE HARRIS AND HELEN HARRIS. "
adopted by 6 affirmative votes.
Res. Appointing Marino Crinella as Vice President of Council-
Res. #3162 No Ca S.
introduced by Councilman Solomon, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled,
"RESOLUTION APPOINTING VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY
COUNCIL,
read a.nd adopted by 6 affirmative votes,
Res, Appointing Abe Solomon as Council •Representative on Planning Corn,
Res #3163 No Co S
introduced by Councilman Crinella, seconded by Councilman Van. Bebber, entitled,
"RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILMAN ABE SOLOMON TO
THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, "
read and adopted by 6 affirmative votes.
9:030 p n10 v A recess was declared,
9;40 p mo The Council reconvened,
In connection with _Clean -up Week,, Mr. Wally Aktsinov requested that .
the City give the downtown merchants water for about one -half hour on Tuesday,
March 26 at. 9:3;0 a. m. , 'for the of washing streets,
There being no objections to Mr. Aktsinov's request the City Manager
was directed to-attend to this matter.
McDowell Creek Flooding Project - Res. Granting Sonoma County. Plood
Control & Water Cons ervation Dist. an Encroachment Permit for Flood
Control & Drainage Purposes
To a question by Councilman Van Bebber., -City Engineer Don Scott .
answered that he believed this would be an open drainage ditch rather than a
conduit. Councilman Van Bebber stated that he felt this should be a clo,s'ed
conduit. He was therefore sorry he had introduced the subject resolution.
It was the decision of the Council that the .resolution should be held .over
until the McDowell Creek Drainage Committee could meet with the Flood..
Control people to clarify this matter,
Mr. -Meyer stated that former Councilman John King had been the chairman
of this com;mitteeo The Mayor then appointed Councilman Ellis to ; fill the vacancy
created by -the resignation of Councilman King and appointed Councilman
Van Bebber as chairman of the committee.
Res, Employing Special Bond Counsel re Library Bond Election
At the request of Councilman Grine.11a, this 'resolution was held over
until after discussion re charter amendments which was scheduled for later in
the meeting,
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Res,, Su pporting Interest in Petaluma River Channel Improvement
Res, #31.64 N. C. S.
introduced by Councilman Solomon, seconded by Councilman Colin, .entitled,
"RESOLUTION URGING THE WIDENING AND DEEPENING OF
THE PETALUMA RIVER NAVIGABLE WATERWAY. "
read and, adopted by 6 affirmative votes.
,Res. Authorizing Agreement with P. G. & E. Co. for Use of Riser Pole
Res. #3165 No Co S
introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled,
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREE -
MENT'WI.TH PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR USE OF
RISER POLE, "
read and adopted by �6 affirmative votes,
,Res. of Intention to Submit Charter Amendment to Electors at
June 1 , 19 3 Election
Memorandum of City Attorney dated March 15, 1963, re proposed
charter amendment, submitted and filed,
Letter from Board of Library Trustees dated March 18, 1963, re proposed
charter amendment and proposed new Library, read and filed.
There was considerable discussion relative to how the proposed tax rate
measure for Parks, Recreation & Library services should appear on the ballot,
Some members of the Council felt that there should be only one measure concern -
in.g all three departments; other members felt that the Parks & Recreation
Departments should appear as one measure and the Library as a separate measure.
Dorothy Bertucci, President of the Library Board, together with other
members of the Board requested that the Library tax measure be separate from
that of the Recreation and Parks measure. Mrs. Bertucci asked that the Council,
when presenting such a measure to the voters, define clearly the specific ways
in which library services would be curtailed. if it should fail,
John Cavanagh, Jr. , Recreation, Parks & Music Commission, told the
Council that the Commission would be discussing this matter at its meeting on
Thursday, March 21, However, he did feel that there should be two separate
measures' oil the; ballot.
'Mt. _Brand Johnson & Mr. W. E. Coate addressed the Council stating that
they also felt there should be two separate measures,
Inasmuch as the Recreation Parks & Music Como had still not discussed
the matter, and in the of the City Attorney, it was agreed that the subject
should be further discussed at an adjourned meeting to be held next Monday night.
In view of this decision, the .resolution regarding the Library bond election
was also held over until next Monday night.
ADJOUR NMENT:
There being no further business to come before ,the Council, the meeting
wa.s ad °jourzled until 7030 *.po mo , Monda.y, Ma rrh 91;
Attest,
—�� City Clerk
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