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June 17, 1963 7:30 p. mo
`City Hall - Petaluma, Calif.
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by
Mayor Matzen,
ROLL CAL
Present- Councilmen Brainerd, Colin, Crinel.la, Ellis, Solomon,
Van Bebber and Mayor Matzen.
Absent; None.
INVOCATI
Invocation was given by Reverend Lorne Johnstone Mee, Methodist Church.
AP PR OV AL OF MINUTES:
Minutes from the meeting of June 3, 1963, were' approved as recorded,
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PUBLIC ,tiEA_
_C hester Jacobsen - Variance'Appl (Denied by City Pla C ommission ).
'This being the time 'set for public hearing on the subject matter, a
communication from Chester L. Jacobsen, dated May 31, 1963, a- ppealing the
decision of the City Planning Commission which denied Mr. Jacobsen's application
for a variance to'ailow a substandard lot area for. additional dwellings at 621 North
Webster Street was, .read and filed.
Petition received `by :City Clerk on June 14, 1963, containing a.pproximatehy
38 signatures - of citizens having no` objection to Mr. Jacobsen`s proposed develop°
m nt, read and filed.
Report of City Planning Director dated May 21, 1.963 recommending denial',,
of subject variance application, read and filed; minutes from City Planning
Commission meeting' of May 21, 1963, re subject variance application, submitted
And filed,
Letter from City Planning Director dated June 12, 1963, setting forth.'
'several'points concerning the Jacobsen variance application for the Council's
consideration, read and filed.
City Pla"nn ig Director Bob Byrd explained that Mr. Jacobsen had applied for
a variance fo construct two additional single-family residences oii the subject
parcel If this were.allowed, the parcel would fall 2, 8.00 square feet short of the
area-. to permit the third dwelling. Mr. Byrd pointed out that when
this property, was purchased by Mr. Jacobsen,, no further development was
possible u- izder" the existing subdivision and zoning ordinances He therefore
believed . that the granting of a variance Was not necessary for the enjoyment of
substantial property. rights, as the permitting of one additional structure, which
." pos'sib,le ent. potential
under,the new zoning ordinance, doubles the developm
of the property froth - original restriction.
Mr*a ,Jacobsen addressed the Council explaining why he felt two additional.
residences could be constructed on his property without hindering 'the area, For
the infortnaiioi - of the,Council Mr. Jacobsen then,:pointed'out on the map residences
of those who -had signed the petition stating they had no objection to the proposed
project
Mr,Joe Finnerty,' 61`5 K Webster St, , addressed the Council objecting .
to the granting of the subject variance application,
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To as question by Mayor Matzen, five residents in the immediate area of
the proposed project. raised their hands in protest of same.
Mr:` Budd Popp, .City Planning, Commission, stated that Mr* Jacobse- h-had.
been. told', `informally; qu` R te ,some time ago that his property did not meet the
iteces;sary, requirements ,for the proposed de* velopment,
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,June 17.: 1963:
Jacobsen Var iance - cont'
During discussion on the subject, members of the Council expressed the
opinion that Mr. Jacobsen's plan would not be a. proper development for the area,
The following resolution was then adopted.
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Res, #3215 NX, So
introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled,
"RESOLUTION DENYING; THE APPLICATION OF CHESTER
JA.COBSEN FOR A VARIANCE FROM T H E REQUIREMENTS
OF 'ZONING; ORDINANCE .NO. 662 N. C. S. "
adopted, hy- 7 affirmative votes,
PETITIONS: & C
Sunnysl Annexation 1963'
'Resolution of 'Sonoma 'County Boundary Commission approving proposed .
annexation to the City of Petaluma known as Sunnyslope Annexation 1963, submitted
and filed.
Letter from Petaluma Board of Education dated June 3, 1963, invit =ing
Council to attend meeting of Petaluma 'Board of Education and the Old Adobe
Board of Trustees on June 20, 1963 at 8:00 po m. , read and filed,
Copy of application filed with ABC re liquor license -for Carl's 'Market,
Inc., .628 Eo Washington Street, submitted and filed. The application had been
approved by Chief of Police Del Maestro.
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Letter from. Calif. State Automobile Association. dated June 6, 19639
stating that City of Petaluma has received a Pedestrial Safety Citation in the
24th -Annual AAA Pedestrial Program Appraisal for not having a single pedestrian'
fatality during the year of 1962 read and filed
Letter. from Sonoma County Flood Control & Water Conservation..District
da -ted -June 11, 1963 enclosing copy of the proposed 1963 °64 preliminary budget
for Petaluma Basin Zone 2-A, read and filed..
Answering a question by Mayor Matzen, the City Manager stated that he
had requested a meeting with the Flood Control people concerning the Washington'
Creek bank erosion problem, but had not received a reply as yet. Mr. Meyer
pointed 'out that the proposed budget would cut the tax rate from o 10¢ to � 09¢,
which he believed was not a good idea, considering the amount'of ,neces`sary
projects and the fact that construction costs were increasing each year
After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Van Bebber,
seconded by Councilman Solomon, that the City Manager be instructed to write
a letter to the Flood Control District, the Board of Supervisors and our. own
Supervisor, suggesting that the tempo of projects be stepped :up rather than
retarded and further stating that the City certainly does not go along with 'cutting
the tax rate. The motion carried by 6 affirmative votes, .1 abstaining vote,
(Before roll call. �on the foregoing poll, Councilman Crinella stated that!.he
would abstain from voting, due to the fact that he was _presently negotiating with
the Flood Control District on a personal business matter.
Communication from Everett A. Matzen dated June 12., 1963, submitting �
his resignation as Mayor of the City of Petaluma, effective Juune.30, 1963, read
and filed.
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June 17, 1963
,REPORTS OF CITY_OF'F
City Manager
Claims approved for payment by the City Manager were submitted and
filed; whereupon,
Res., #321.6 N„ Co S,
introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Ellis, approving
claims and bills (Nos. 2442 to 2622 inclusive and Nos. .1670 to 1.689 inclusive),
was adopted by 7 affirmative votes,
Presentation of 1.963 °64 Budget_
The preliminary General City Budget for 1,96364 was submitted and:filed.
Report of City Manager dated June 17, 1963, setting forth. suggested . 11 1
method of .determining a fair. share that the Water Department should pay to the
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, C -ity's General Fund for rental charge, miscell.a.neous . equi.pment maintenance
charge administrative service charge and in lieu ta.x charge,, read.and filed.'
Councilman Colin felt that some of these proposed charges were .justifiable,
but others: were not. He also believed that this report should be submitted to the
-Water Commission for .consideration before any decision was made by the , Council
Other�=mbers of the Council, however., felt that this was a matter for the
Council to. decides
FbIlow,ing further discussion, a notion was made by Councilman Solomon
that the .City Maiaa,ger's report be adopted by the Council. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Vain Bebber and carried by 6 affirmative votes;
Councilman Colin voted "no ",,
Sewage Treatm P lant A dditions
Plan's* & specifications on the subject project were submitted and filed.
Mr, Jenks, Consulting Sanitary Engineer., addressed the Council.
stating that these additions, consisting of a, centrifuge and a, laboratory, were
in keeping with the Master Plan for the City's sewage treatment plant„ He - then
explained, how-the centrifuge would operate, et:c.
T' questions by Councilman Van Bebber Mr, Jenks answered that. there
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were "any odor's emanating from the sewage treatment plant, they would be .caused.
by. the drying beds which would be eliminated by the centrifuge, Relative to'.`
stricter State •fequirements in the future, Mr Jenks stated that the City's
present plant provided the ultimate in sewage treatment. He believed the bacteria
count from the effluent would probably- be less than that of the River.
The resolution calling for bids on the subjecr..project was then adopted
as follows'.%
Res. #3217 M C.a S_
- introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, 'entitled,
"R"P-SOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
ENTITLED,' 'SEWAGE TREATMENT - PLANT ADDITIONS° AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR SAID WORK. "
rea'O - aind adopted by 7 affirmative votes,
Weed A batement
�. Report of'Superintendent of Streets re cost of weed abatement, submitted
:aid filed, _
To, a question- by Councilman Colin, Fire Ca:pt„ Joe Ellwood stated that
.the cost for abatement of weeds on the average lot this year had run about $3< 00
less "ffian previous years; whereupon,
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June 17, 19;63
Weed Abatement cont'd
Res, #3218 Ne C S.
introduced by Councilman Van Bebber,, seconded by Couhcilman..Solomon, entitled,
"RESOLUTlO`N CONFIRMING SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
REPORT OF COST OF ABATEMENT OF WEEDS, RUBBISH. AND
OTHER NUISANCES ORDERED ABATED BY RESOLUTION -NO.
3142 N C. S. "
was* *adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Williams Subdivision_
Report of Dir. of Public Works dated June 17, 1963, certifying to the
completion of 'improvements in Williams Subdivision in' accordance with subdivision
agreement dated Feb. 8, 1961, read and filed; whereupon;
Res. #3219 N Co So
introduced by Councilman Crinella seconded by Councilman Van 'Bobbor., onutlod,
"RESOL,`UTION ACCEP'T'ING COMPLETION OF WORK REQUIRED:-
IN WILLIAMS SUBDIVISION, "
was, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Report on McDo Bridg Pr oject
Director of. Public Works Don Scott stated that he had conidcted, the ABoard
of Supervisors on the subject matter and that they had taken a rather' negative
approach. They to take a ;favorable view relative to financial assistance .
onthe ?super - structure, but not on the sub°structu.r.eo
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINA
Temporary Appropriation Ordin 1
Ord, #686 N. C, So
introduced by Councilman Crinella, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber; .entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE MAKING TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS
FOR CURRENT DEPARTMENT EXPENSES, CHARGEABLE TO
THE APPROPRIATIONS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1963 -64 TO
COVER NECESSARY EXPENSES OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS',;
UNTIL THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION IS IN FORCE. "
ordered posted by 7 affirmative votes..
ADOPTION OF - ORDINANCES e
#684 NCS Amending Zoning Or d. (Thom P ptyo )
Ord„ #684 N. C, So
introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
662 N. C. S,. BY REZONING ASSESSOR'S PARCELS NOS, 6-051 -3
AND 6- 051 -34 FROM A C -H ZONE OR 'D:ISTRICT TO AN M -.L
ZONE OR DISTRICT. "
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
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June 17, 1963, .
#685 NCS - Appr ovin Northeast Annexation 42
Ord. #685 N. C. S.
introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Solomon, entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN,
UNINHABITED 'TERRITORY, DESIGNATED 'NORTHEAST
PETALUMA ANNEXATION NO. T TO THE CITY OF PE'TALUMA, "
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
CONSIDERATION OF NEW OR U BUSIN
.Censu - Res. Authoriz C oi-1 r a.ct re Sam
Special
- -- — ' 'City Planning Director Bob Byrd stated that he felt the City could: justify
approximately 15, 500 population at this time.
City Manager Robert Meyer. explained how this would favorably affect
the C'ity's share of gas tax funds; whereupon,
Res,. 4:3220 N� C. S.
.introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded. by Councilman Crinella,, entitled,;
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PREPARING A POPULATION ESTIMATE OF THE CITY OF
PETA LUMA . "
adopted `by 7 affirmative votes,
Water Dept. Budget 1963
Councilman Ellis objected to the additional. man for vacation relief shown
in the Water Dept. budget.
Water Dept. Director Dave Young stated that they had felt this man Was
necessary, due to the fact that they did have quite a painting program plainned
for this summer.
Before adopting this budget Councilman Van Bebber requested explanations
on several items.
It Was the decision of the Council to hold a study session next Monday
night -for the purpose of going over the items in the Water Dept. budget.,
Co iicilmain Crinella at this time suggested that the Council take .a stand
on the P. G. ' r & E. Company atomic plant at Bodega Bay, The other members of
the: Council, however, felt that no such action should be taken. The matter was
therefore dropped.
A. 5- minute recess was declared. The time was approximately 9055 p.-m.,'
The meeting was called back to order.
Canvass of Election Returns
Mayor Matzen appointed Councilmen Crinell.a and Solomon to assist with
the canvassing of the votes After canvassing the returns of the 25 precincts and,
the absentee votes, the following resolution was adopted;
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:-RESOLUTION -NO 3221 N C So
RESOLUTION DECLARING CANVASS OF RETURNS. AND
RESULT OF .REGULAR MUNICIPAL ;ELECTION HELD ON
JUNE 11, 1963.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN MARINO CRINELLA and
SECONDED' BY COUNCILMAN ABE SOLOMON at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Petaluma on the 17th day of
J une , 1963,
WHEREAS,;, a regular municipal election was held on June 1L, 1963,
in the City of .Petaluma. to pass 'upon. a measure hereinafter 'sex forth; which. said rhea
sure was duly and regularly submitted to the electors of the City of Petaluma at said
election;. and
WHEREAS, the. Council of the City of Petaluma by Resolution No.
3174 N_ C. S, duly passed, and adopted on the . 1st day of April, 1963,. designated the
precincts and polling places and appointed. the members of the precinct boards. for the
regular municipal election. to be held in said City of.Petaluma on June 11, 19.63, as
required by law, for the object ,and purpose. of electing the following public officers
of said City, of Petaluma:
Three (3) Councilmen for the full term of four .(4) years,.
Two (2) _School Directors. as members of the Board -of Education; and
WHEREAS, there -was .submitted a measure as; hereinafter. set forth -to
be voted,upon by the electors at the regular municipal election;
WHEREAS the regular municipal eiection.was. held on Tuesday, ,June
11, 1963, in .accordance with law, and' the votes thereat received and canvassed,, and
the returns thereof. ascertained, determined. and. declared in all respects,as required
by law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT. RESOLVED BY THE COUNCgL:OF THE
CITY OF PETALUMA,,. AS FOLLOWS:
L That the. City- Clerk of the City of Petaluma, be,, and she is, hereby
instructed- to enter this resolution on the minutes of this. Council as a statement of the
result of said election,
Z That the total number of'votes -catst in saU City at "said regular
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municipal election was 364+ That 7 ballots were spoiled -and
not, counted,
3; That the names , of , the persons voted for'at said election. are. as
follow s;
FOR R COUNCILMAN FOR,THE FUDL,TERM OF FOUR,YEARS
David W Braltneid
John "jack" C a vanagh, .Jar
Dalton El D r ay
Herbert Co Guns.
Philip L,, joerger
Kenneth .H, Styles
Roy Voss
FOR SCHOOL DIRECTOR FOR THE FULL TERM Of FOUR YEARS
William J r , Pi.tterson
Clinton ,C. Beebe
Brand` T. Johnson.
Wayne E. o, Ma ser
john: E, ,Scott '
4 That the number of votes given.at each pr =ecinct to each p erson are
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5. That the number of votes given in the , City to each person are as
foll6w&
FOR COUNC . ILMAN FOR THE FULL TERM OF FOUR YEARS
'David, W.. BrAin'erd
John 7J4ck'!.C
Dalton E. Dray
Herbert Co Gans
Philip oe'er
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Kenneth H. Styles
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Roy Voss
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F,09 SCHOOL DIRECTOR FOR THE" FULL TERM CAF FOUR YEA RS
TO TA L VOTE
William J. Patterson
1957
-Clinton C.. Beebe
914
Brand T. Johnson
1554
Wayne ,E., -Musser
1252,
John E. Scott
1057
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'6. That the Council hereby fiiids that David W. Brainerd,john ",jack"
Cavajiagh,. jr,, and Herbert- C. Gans received. the highest number of -votes given for
said office of Councilman for a full term and David .-W. Brainerd, john-"Jack!! Cavanaghjr.,
_and Herbert. C; Gans, were thereby, elected, Council Wfor a full term of four years.
and the City Clerk is herebyauthorized to sign and deli'verw each of them. a, certificate
of 016ciion, and to administer the oath of office prescribed in the Constitution of the
State of California.
7,. That the Council he reby finds that William J Pattorson and Brand T.
Johnson received the highest- number of votes given to said office of School Directors
(members of, the Board of Education),, and the Cfty,0erk is hereby authorized to sign
..and deliver to each of said persons the oath of office prescribed in the Constitution of
the .State of California.
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;8 . That'Measure "A:'l submitted at said; election was� as ;follows,,
Shall Section V.
� 63 of Article ''9 of - the, Ci Charter be ;airiended.. "
to read as follo ws?
''• 63:; Limit of ;tax levy a Dur the m onth of
epternber of e4ql7year, the ounct1 shall levy such.. a. tax.
Is may be necessary to raise revenue for the. maintenance
of the City .'and the .several departmerits ,of the; City; Except
as herein otherwise provided the said. levy shall '.not .exceed:
:one: dollar and fifty .cents for each . on*e - hundred ,dollars "of
assessed valuation as the 'same appears..upori.the' assess.
meat. roll
b There shall be levied. and collected, at the same
time. and in the same manner:.as other property. taxes for
municipal purposes. are levied . and eol °lected,, the following
additional taxes-.
i A',t.ax sufficient to .meet. all liabilities of. the City
o o,r to become dine du ing e fiscal.? ear
P P J g.
- - � - g ens ' f i scal y ea r ,
which constitute .general: obligations of. the Ci3ty.
A :tax, sufficient to pay the costs, of the operation., of
the public library not to exceed 25 cents on :each.. one hung
dred dollars of assessed valuation.as the : same: appears 'upon
the assessment roll,
3 A. -tax sufficient to pay the costs of the park and
recreational facilities no:t to exceed 35, cents on each. one
hundred dollars.,, of assessed valuation as the .;same appears
upon. the assessment roll°
9. That 929 votes were, cast in-.fav or of said measure by the
electors of sa City ;Vddrig on said measure a,t . election and, t hat 1689 votes
were: cast against said measure by the electors of said City voting at said ,election.
and .that said measure failed
I hereby certify that the. foregoing resolution, was duly,
And regularly..ntroduced, and adopted by the Councl'.of
the City of.'Peialuma., on the. 17th day of June ,
,1963, by :the following vote
AYES; COUNCILMEN BRA.INE'.RD, 'C OLIN, CRINELL.A, ELLIS, SOLOMON,
VAN BEBBER ANDMI•AYOR MATZEN.
NOES; NONE..
A5$ENT> NONE.
Attest: GLA;DYS R. WALLIN
,EVERETT A.. MA'TZEN
Mayor
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June 17, 1963
Petition on which additional names had been added to a copy of the petition
filed on Feb. :18, 1963, requesting the annexation of inhabited territory in the
Lakeville area to the City of Petaluma was referred to the City Attorney for
- investigation. It was indicated that this would be the subject of a study session
on June 24th.
City Manager Robert Meyer reported having been contacted by M ra Leon
Golden, Supply Officer, .Ordnance Section, Sixth Army Headquarter 0, Preo dle,
relative to the government -owned cannon now located on the fairgrounds. The
Army has offerod to take the field piece back if the City wishee to relinquish ita
On motion by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by CouncillM n Colin,
It was agreed to relinquish all rights to the cannon. Adopted by 7 affir ativo votem,
Ap OU T:
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting
was adjourned to Friday, June 28th, 1963, at 4 o'clock p. m.
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Attest:
City Clerk.
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