Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/18/196337 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, (cont'd) .. 3 8 March l8, 1963 O 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, (cont' d) - 2 - ".. O.R . March 18, 1963 - - 311 Keller .Street - .cont'd. 1 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. _3_ 40 March 18, 1963 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. 1 - 4 - March 18, 1963 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, ®5m M March 18, 1963 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, - 6 - 4' March 18, 1963 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 - 7 -