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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 05/06/1963651 May 6, 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 - CALL. Present: Councilmen Brainerd, Colin, Crinella, Ellis, Van Bebber and Mayor Matzen. Absent: Councilman Solomon. INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Reverend Fred R. Brock, Jr. , First Baptist Church, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: M,'fn,utes from the meeting of April 15, 1963 were approved as iecorded'. PUBLIC HEARINGS: - ,Southeast A nnexation #3 (McNearPpty. ) - Hearing of Protests This being the time set for hearing of protests and comments on the subject an ne xation, as announce protest nn xation, it w d that- no written'' s had been received There being no protests from members of the Council or the audience, Ord. #683 N.C.$. introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, ',entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED 'SOUTHEAST ANNEXAT . IONNO. TT6 THE CITY OF"PETALUMA." was ordered published by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Ap peal from Water Dept. PeterAiination - C'' Williams Tbils' 9 bein 'the time. set for public hea r''ing''on the appeal of L. C. Williams 1 l I relative from. the determination of the Water Dept. relative to water service for lot on Hopper Street, the Council was adVised that 'no further communications on the subject had been received. The or'igina'l request for a hearing, filed by the City Cterk on April 4, 1963, was re-read at this time, and the City Attorney briefly went over the events leading up to the public hearing. Mr Robert explained that' h as inasmuc there was no existing water main on Hopper Street, the owner of the -subject lot was desirous of secu =ring easements through private proper and connecting into the. water main on Wilson Street, The Wat . er 'Dept.. Director did.n6i favor this procedure, feeling. that it would set a' poor precedent. He'-f t' elt that property should be serviced off of Hopper Street. Mrs. L. C. Williams addressed the Council explaining that the cost of constructing -an 8". .-Wa t.er. ma in on 'Hopper -Street to the lot Would be extremely t,ligh'.' pointed ' o'ut th'at most of th.0 properties it would pass were not at all interested in water service. They therefore; felt that they wou-ld'end up paying for-fte, e , ntif'e installation df`themain 'even with the 'city's r'6fu'n.d agreement greemdi procedure.. (Councilman Solomon entered the Council Chamber. The time Was approximately 8:00 p.m.) Water I . 1. Superintendent Tom Wil I so . h stated that the cost of constructing an 8" watet:niain to the subject lot on Hopper Street would run about $4, QOO. He pointed out that the requirement of an 8" water'main was in accordance with the Layton report. (contd) 6.6 May 6, 1963 _Appeal from Water Dept, Determination - cont'd Mr, Wing, :the rea estat man who ',had sold the subject lot, stated that he believed there were extenuating circumstances involved in this case. Although they could well understand the. problems. Mr, & Mrs. Williams faced, members of the Council seemed to feel that they should not set a poor precedent in this case by deviating from the present requirements of the City Code. A motion was then made by Councilman Colin that the Williams' appeal be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ellis and carried by 7 affirmative votes. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS: 12''' ACP Western .Ave, Water Main Relocation - Report on Bid Opening of April 25 1963 City Attorney Ed Robert reported that the low bid on the subject project had been received from Ray Anderson, Santa Rosa, in the amount of $10 3`04.:30; whereupon, Res. #3191 N, C. S. introduced by Councilman Crinella, seconded by Councilman Solomon, entitled, ' "RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT IN ACCOR - DANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ENTITLED, '12 ACP WESTERN AVENUE WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT 62 -4'0 " was read and adopted by Taffirmative votes. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS: Application of Richard & Arnoldyne Croci and Milton & Betty Lund for Alcoholic Beverage License Old Adobe Room, 200 South .McDowell Blvd., submitted and filed. Said application had been approved by Chief of Police Del Maestro, REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: City Manager Claims approved for payment by the City Manager were submitted and filed;; whereupon, Res. #3192 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Crella, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber, approving claims and bills Nose 2230 to 2287 inclusive and Nose 1568 to 1 . 59:1 inclusive, was adopted by 7 affirmative votes. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: #682 NCS -. Fire Zone Ord, Ord, #682 N. C. Se introduced by Councilman. Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 3 OF THE PETALUMA CITY CODE OF 1958 BY AMENDING SECTIONS 11, 12 AND 1.1x-13 TO. ESTABLISH FIRE ZONE BOUNDARIES AND ADDING THERETO 11. 17, 11. 1,8, AND 11. 19 TO PROVIDE` FOR INTER- PRETATIONS OF BOUNDARIES,• CHANGE OF FIRE ZONE BOUNDARIES AND REQUIRING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND FIRE ZONES FOR ANNEXED TERRITORIES. it adopted by 7 affirmative votes. -2 GT May 6, 1963 CONSIDERATION OF NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS,: Res. re Summer Irrigation Rates Res. #3193 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Crinella, entitled, °`RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SUMMER IRRIGATION WATER RATES FOR THE SUMMER OF r ead d and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Res. Authorizing Addendum to,,the North Marin Agreement -The City Attorney explained thU procedure which this resolution would establish, and Res. #3194 N. Ca S. introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled, - ''RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PETALUMA AND' NORTH MARIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT. " was adopted by 7 affirmative votes. "R,es" - it Deed from Olivia Neuhauer fo Street Purposes Accepting G 0 A ssista'nt City Engineer - Georg . e Miller explained that this easement had been required because of a lot split on Schuman Lane; whereupon,- Res, #3195 N. C S introduced by Councilrfia'n Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber, entitled, ?'RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM OLIVIA .NEUHAUER, was read and adopted by 7 affirmative votes, 8 p.m. ' a 10 minute recess was declared. The meeting was called back to order. -.,'R,Qs, Extending Time for `Completion of Contract - Asse Dist. #6 Res. #3196 N, Ca S. introduced by Councilman Crinella, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, entitled, - EXTENDING TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CONTRACT. adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Members of f the wer,e -, .1 reminded. of the Mayors' & Councilmen's meeting tQ held at the Green Mill on May 9th .Councilman Colin asked if there was way in which to keep the sewer line near `the poultry plAntfrom. becoming greased UP. The,City Manager'stated .that , the staff was 'checking with other cities who were now` h the process of making studies of this problem. Councilman Van Bebber stated that Professor Osw Id, University of Calif. , had suggested this problem might overcome by a chilling process. He then suggested that a few blocks of ice be purchased and that this b(j tried for a few days. The City Manager was directed to discuss the matter with the City Engineer. 3 E May 6, 1963 City Manager Robert Meyer reported on the present status of the -Small Boat Harbor Loan Bill, stating that it should be on the Assembly floor tomorrow° Mr. Meyer also informed the Council that the last City Charter Amend - ment, concerning long term leases, had been ratified by the State Legislature in March. The City Manager advised the Council that agendas and reports were now being mailed by his office to the-Council candidates, Councilman Crinella commented on an article which recently appeared. ' in the Argus °Courier., stating he had gathered from the wri'teup that reporter Bob Wells was under the, impression that the Council was- ready to -appropriate money from the Water Department. Councilman Crinella was of the opinion. that the Water Department might 'be charged for certain operating costs which would be justifable However, if the -Water Department did. have excess revenue, he, personally, would prefer •to lower. the water rates, rather than appropriate such funds for General City use. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Attest. 6 2 " ?V City Clerk 1 1 - 4 -