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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/02/1963December 2, 1963 - 7:30 p. m.- - City Hall - Petaluma, California I Regular meeting of the Council of the -City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Van Bebber, ROLL CALL*. Present: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh J r, , C olin, E.111&,- Gans, and 1 ... Mayor Van Bebber. Abs'oht. , Councilman Battaglia. INVOCATION: In the -absence of Reverend Wayne J. Jarboe, the, invocation was given by Councilman Herbert C. Gans. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the meeting of November 18, 1963, were approved as recorded. PUBLICIREARINGS: N'Orthea Petaluma, - Annexation No. .3, (Gutermute property) Th ' 19bei ng:", the -time set forbearing of protests and comments on the -subject annexatio the ":Cit'y'; Clerk - announced that no written protests had been received. ToL, a, question by -the -Mayor, Councilman Gans replied he had conferred with the -cuter m" u regarding the -sewer problem and they were quite willing either to grant Mr. Mitchell a 15 ft. easement, or to pay when connected, or to have an assessment district, which would include their properties. Councilman Gans believed whatev"e'r , action is taken now depends 'on Mr. Mitchell's decision. He further stated the ma if the -upper part of the project (Gu'termute property) develops first ',then uhdor the present policy, the Converse property, if dedicated to the -City, c ould h ­k h 001, � Iup wit hout paying -the connection charge. There was some discussion regarding the period of time involved to establish an i9e fi c I wer po i - D. 1 ute Estate, addressed - M "Harbld -Cutler, attorney, representing the -Guterm the Council protesting any delay 1n the annexation. ire t Plalpg.01 ctotR6ber, I BYrdfelt the Council would have ample .time to _,1 7 .1 � 1 1 1 ., - " . establi�,h fAterim sewer policy because of the amount of time required before the ann.exatio_n,"�could,be -effective and the proper zoning must be acquired before construc- t l ion , cah­start.� I The Mayor appointed Councilmen Colin, Ellis, and Gans to.work�with the City Manager for th&fpresentation of the new sewer ordinance ,to the, December 16. The, ordinance approv4ng'the annexation was then introduced as follows: Ord. No. 706 N, C. S. introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. , seconded by Councilman Gans, entitled, "AN­OR DINA NCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN U NINHABITED BITED TER R ITOR Y, DESIGNATED 'NORTHEA PETA - LUMA ANNEXATION NO. 3' TO THE CITY OF PETALUMA. o rdered 'p d by 6 a irmative -votes, I absentee, ublishe Ii9 (3, .S . arkesian Annexation � This being the time set forbearing of protests - ari d comment ommen .8 on' the 'subject ,annexation the City Clerk announced that no written protests had been received. The rb'' 'befn'g no comments from 'members of thetou or audience, December 2, 1963 1963 Sarkesian Annexation (continued) Ord. No. 707 - S. introduced by Councilrnan-Brainerd, seconded by. Jr., entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED 1,963 SARKESIAN ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF PE'T'ALUMA. it . ordered published by b affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Weed Abatement 92 - This being the time set for 'hearing of protests and comments relative -to the weed abatement program, the City Clerk announced that no written protests . been received. Bessie E. Chenault, 32 .West Street, addressed .the Council protesting, the weed abatement *notice because , she did not own the property. This protest was cleared, up by -the - explanation that the City is required to give notice as per the last assessment roll and somet mes the records are not always - up to date. Alma Bus'sman, property owner at Cherry and Magnolia, addressed the Council stating she would take care of .the weeds on the, Cherry -side but she did not want to take care of the weeds on - Magnolia. Captain ,Ellwood pointed out the minimum price is $11. 25 and since ,the strip. along this parcel does not measure 6000 square .feet, both sides could be sprayed for the same price. The following resolution was then adopted: Res.. No. .3`314 N C. S. introduced by Councilman - _Gans, seconded by. Councilman Colin, entitled, "RESOLUTION ORDER'IN'G-ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES CONSISTING OF WEEDS ;GROWING AND RUBBISH, . REFUSE AND DIRT EXISTING UPON THE STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS AND PARCELS OF PRIVATE PROPERTY IN, THE CITY OF PETALUMA AND ORDERING THE., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC .WORKS TO REMOVE SAID WEEDS, ,REFUSE', RUBBISH ,A'ND .DIRT. adopted by -6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. - PETITIONS .AND COMMUNICATIONS-, Lakeville Annexation Resolution of the County Boundary , Commission approving subject annexatign to the_ City of Petaluma, dated November 19, 1963, submitted' and filed; whereupon Res. No.. 3315 N. C,. S. introduced by Councilman -Gans, seconded by 'Councilman Brainerd, entitled, "A 'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 'OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA CONSENTING TQ THE COMMENCEMENT OF' PROCEEDINGS FOR 'THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS 'LAKEVILLE ANNEXATION 1961 adopted by -the following vote: cr 1 u -2.- December 2, 1963 Lakeville Annexation (continued) Aye -; Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Colin, Gans, and Mayor. Van Bebber, No None. ' -Absent: Councilman Battaglia. A'b'stained:,, Councilman Ellis. Councllman Ellis stated that he would abstain from voting on this' resolution' because of; his personal -interest in this matter. Letter from, Emery Cornish, Chairman, Retail Merchants Committee, Petaluma Chamber, of Commerce, conveying thanks to M ayor Va,nPebber, the , City , Council and 'IstAff 'for the 1, at J t I en ion,recently given to the Keller ,Street .Street. Lot, dated November 22,' ig submitted and filed. „L etter 1: , from City of Barstow re Federal Legislation, dated November 25, 1963, submitted and filed. REPORTS:I bF'CITY OFFICIALS: City Manager Qlaims approved for payment by , the City Manager were -submitted and filed; Res. No. 3316N.C.S. introduced by' Cavanagh, . Jr. , seconded by �Councilman -Gans, approving s; claim,!� and bills iNos. 3353 to 3407 inclusive, and -Nos. 2201 to 2223 inclusive, was read and adopted by .6 affirmative votes, I absentee. CIVII Defense Fire Chief, Clarence Baal introduced Mr., Harry King from Region II of the ta, s "0. I ,te rsa;s ice. Mr, King informed the , Council that according to radiological experts Petaluma has P gh..fa Il"ildin siqualify because of the -construction to pro- tect radiation but not'from blast. They clude: St. Vincent School, 332,spaces; two ,locations at the - Poultry -Prod'u '19 Masonic Hall, 59; Hotel Petaluma, 201; Post-Office, 550; L 50;,'A the Elmore Building, 50. M r King said supplies are provided by the , Federal Government and would be shipped!fr , &e'tb"Peta�luma..- expense to the City would be delivering the supplies to a central s tation such as the f ire -house or corpora ' tion yard and then. distributing the tsupp ,, �����Var',ious shelters,. In the , case of loss or theft, supplies are replaced witho.q-t cost;to:ih.e -City. The owner of the building decides - how many supplies he -can store. To qualify, a minimum of 50 must be accepted and there is no reimbursement for! storing of Supplies. MIr''. King added that this is not a compulsory program but the City must have the -signatures Po' s , of the owne�r owners before. the buildings .can. be used except in the -case of the It Federal ' and State buildings are automatically included in this - program, Answ e r ing a question by Colin, the �City Manager said the -City will ca volunteer help in distributing the -supplies. Wl Th&r& no objections, it was the -de cision of the Council to go along %i th thi& program, City Planning Commission e' So ution-No.*- approving tentative map of Novak Subdivision No. 4, submit t R ed and ­filed. 1.62 December 2 ;1,963 . Proposed planting of trees along Petaluma River Report of Director of Planning, recommending the planting of Lombardi :Poplars every ten feet along the east bank of the Petaluma River through the Central Business District, read and filed. After some discussion, a poll, was taken to determine the interest of the Council in this project. Roll Call on this matter carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen. Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Colin, Ellis, Gans, and Mayor Van Bebber. Noes; Councilman Colin. Absent- Councilman Battaglia, To a question by Councilman :Ellis, the Planning Director, said he would check with the - University of California to see if any other tree would be suitable for this purpose. The City Attorney was directed to check the tree ordinance to see if an, am'end- ment would be necessary. Director of Public. Abandonment of Portion of Meadow Glen Drive Res. No_ 33.17 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Gans, entitled', f� a "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ABANDON AND CLOSE TO PUBLIC USE A PORTION OF MEADOW GLEN' DRIVE IN THE CITY OF 'PETALUMA. adopted by , 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.. Budgeting gas -tax- funds for fiscal year - 1963- 64. Director of Public Works Donald" Scott 'noted this is the annual project state= ment now being submitted to the Council Which is necessary in order for -the State to make the allocation to the City. It was noted that the allocation would be $22 000 for maintenance 'and .$36, 000 for construction, whereupon Res. No; .3318 N.C. S. introduced''by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Colin, entitled, . "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETA LUMA ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET 'FOR EXPENDITURE OF;. FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. " adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. INTRODUCTION OF OR "DINA NCES!; Amendment to ;Dog License Ordinance Ord. No. 708 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. , seconded by Councilman Gans, entitled, 'AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE II:, SECTIONS 4. 29 AND' 4. 30 -AND AR. TI'CLE. III,. SECTION 4. OF THE PETAL:UMA CITY CODE OF 1958 TO PROVIDE FOR'SALE OF IMPOUNDED ANIMAL, ' FOR NOTICE TO OWNER PRIOR TO SALE OF ANIMAL AND FOR A PENALTY FOR LATE REGISTRATION. " adopted by 6 affirmative -votes, 1 absentee. 11 I -4- j December 2, 1963 Amendment to&lary Ordinance re holidays The' City Attorney explained thi's ordinance.'i's an emergency ordinance and would be, effective as of January 1, 1964, whereupon Ord. No. 709 N.. C.. S. introduced by Councilman -Gaits seconded 'by Councilman Ellis, entitled, " A N ORDINANCE NCE AMENDING CHAPTER. 2, ARTICLE II, SECTION 2.3' 1 OF THE PETALUMA CITY CODE OF 1,958 TO ESTABLISH THE PAYMENT FOR WORK DURING HOLIDAYS AND DECLARATION THAT HOLIDAYS ARE TO BE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. " adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. CONSIDERATION OF NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSI- NESS; Application of Harold- Ascherman for Outside Sevier Permit The 'Mayor noted this resolution would formalize a decision made at the last Council meeting whereupon Res. No. 3319 N, C, S. introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Co'ancilman Colin, entitled, "RESOLUTION DENYING THE APPLICATION OF HAROLD ASCHERMAN FOR PERMISSION TO CONNECT ,DUPLEX A T #3 AND #4 ASH LANE, ADJACENT TO APPLICANT'S 'PREMISES 'LOCATED AT 416 SUNNYSLOPE AVENUE TO 2. THE . CITY SEWER SYSTEM. adbpted�t affirmative votes, 1 absentee. - Mutual Fire Cooperation Assistance - Agreement with Two Rock Ranch Station Res. No. ,332.0 .N'. C. S.. introduced, by Councilman .Gans, seconded by Councilman .Colin, entitled, 1. ' DETERMINING IT IS FOR THE INTEREST RESOLUTION ` DETERMI OF PETALUMA TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL FIRE. C®OP'ERATION ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH TWO ROCK RANCH _ A Y 'STATION, . PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA AND DIRECTING THE OR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER ',INTO AN AGREEMENT ,IVI TO EFFECTUATE THE SAME. " adopted by 6 °affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Resolution appointing Charlotte Carr as Deputy City Auditor Res. No. 3321 N.C.S. introduced by-Councilman -Gans, seconded by Councilman _Colin, entitled, ' 'RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHARLOTTE CARR AS DEPUTY CITY AUDITOR AND REPEALING•RES. NO. 2619 N. C. S.'' adopted by b affirmative votes, 1 absentee. -5- 464 December 2, 1,963 Resolution appointing Alberta .Woods as Deputy`City .Clerk Res:_ No. __3322 N C M e S . introduced by 'Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman - Gans, entitled, ''RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALBERTA WOODS DEPUTY CITY CLERK AND REPEALING RES.'' - NO. 26 N. C;. S. " adopted by 6.affirmative votes, 1 absentee. K eso tutaon Wells Fargo Bank 1 A `coon Res. No. 3323 N, C. S. introduced by 'Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, jr,., entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNING AND ENDORSING CHECKS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. (COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT)'" adopted by -6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Resolution authorizi Wells Fargo MBank and endorsing checks, (Payroal A Res. No. 3324N. C. S. introduced by Counc -ilman Cavanagh, Jr. seconded by Councilman. Gans, entitled, " RESOLUTION' AUTHORIZING SIGNING AND ENDORSING CHECKS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. (PAYROLL ACCOUNT) adopted 'by :6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Resolution ,authorizing signing and endors er Department. Commercial. Account) checks for, the -City of I Res. No. 3325 N.C. S. introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded'by Councilman Ellis, entitled "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, SIGNING AND ENDORSING , C'HE'CKS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS FOR THE CITY OF PETA:L.UMA WATER DEPARTMENT. (COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT) adopted by , 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. 1 At be prepared e q rantiristCa ouncilman . the leave of absence fromlty Attorney said a resolution would p p g g him his duties as Councilman during the time of'January 1.7 to March '8., Increase of Modification Rates with State Compensation Insurance City Manager Rober ;t Meyer reported that during the aa:s't five: years, due to costly disability claim -s:by- City employees, the compensation insurance modification rates ,had increased from 1047 ,to 11447. authorizing signing and en do,r December - 2,.1963 It was the -decision of the Council to send get well -cards to the employees who have,,- been '1inj'ured while on the job. In order to expedite the matter, it was decided the Mayor - would sign the card for the Council. Fdi!fhe4iriforma t ion of the Council, Mr. Meyer said major .repairs had been m4d'e" "Ga­d'llac ambulance. in the amount of $235.00. Fire .Chief Clarence Baal suggested that the Council, at budget - time, consider purch singi new ambulance and .retiring the Cadillac to reserve use. A Theke b eing further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned a short personnel sessio n. Mayor Attest ,.,4 _o < � �, City.-Clerk I 17 I