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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/16/1963December 16, 1963 - 7030 p. m. City Hall Petaluma, California .. ;Regular meeting of the Council of the City of .Petaluma called to order by Mayor, �Uan Bebber. ROL' L CA LL: Present Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, . Jr. Colin, Ellis, Gans, and Mayor Van Bebber. !Absent; Councilman Battaglia. INVOCATION The invocation wasi -given by Reverend Don.Johnson, Christian .Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ounce lant n of trees, s: alon the Petaluma ordation of the vote concerning uma Ri C Cavanagh, j questioned the proposed p g g River;. he ,thought that Councilman Colin had voted no on this motion. The 'City Clerk explained that it was just a typographical error listing .Council - man Colin's vote in the - ayes and noes and that the minutes would be corrected according to the request of Councilman Cavanagh,. J•r. With this correction, minutes from the meeting of December 2, 19 were approved as recorded. ,, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS; Copy of application for transfer of liquor license .filed by Juanita and..James Dawson (The Bend) with the Alcoholic Beverage Control, approved by Chief Del Maestro, submitted_ and filed. A nsw� ate ering a question by Councilman Gans, the City Attorney said this applic- .'on is necessary because of the sale of a business. Letter from R. E. Layton & Associates, Consulting Engineers, dated'December 12, 1963, re an agreement to provide engineering services on a retainer bases to the City of.;Petaluma, Water Department, read and filed. The letter states the agreement has been in effect approximately two years and no services have been rendered during t s m tie except for a couple of hours of consultation with the Water 'Superintendent ea _ rly ,in 1,9.62, It was requested by the :Firm that this contract be terminated by appro- 'S priate Council action since it appears this type of service is not needed by the Water Department, �,There�beifig no objections, the City Attorney was directed to prepare a can - cellation of the contract. Invitation; from. the. City Council of the City of Novato, to attend•Novato City HaILDedication on January 19, 1964, read and filed. u..y . q,, eetmgLof he,North Ba;y Division of g t held t t he the League of California .Callforn�a to dated December 6; , re the n m be held, at the Lo Robl'es ,Lodge .in Santa Rosa on January 25, 1964, read and .filed. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: City Manalger Claims approved for payment by the -City Manager were - submitted and filed; -1- 1_6S 0 December 16, 1,96.3 Res. No. 3326 X C-. S; introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Colin, approving claims and bills Nos. 3408 to 3500 inclusive, and Nos. 2224 to 2252 inclusive, vas read and' adopted by 6 affirmative votes, .1 absentee. . Sewer line cleaning Mr. Meyer explained each year about this time, particularly during the rainy season, the City has a problem with the Madison Street main sewer trunk line. The' City does not have the proper tools to adequately clean this line. Alternative methods of cleaning the sewer line were discussed. Councilman Gans made :a motion, seconded. by Councilman Ellis, that the City Manager and City Engineer be instructed to investigate and confer with other comparable cities as to their experience .in cleaning sewer lines and use of equipment; to visit the cities if necessary,. and to report back to the Council as to what the -Staff would recom- mend for the -handling of the grease problem and the general sewer problem. City Planning Commission Res, #192 recommending rejection of proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No ,662 N. C. S.,. reclassifying A. P. 7-361-3 from R-1­6000 to'R-M -1500 and repealing Res. Z12-63, submitted and filed. Mo nte Vista - Subdivision `No. 2 Res, 193 approving final map of Monte ;Vista Subdivision No..' .2, submitted' and filed Report of, Director of :Public Works thereon dated December 13,, 1.963, .read and filed. After some discussion as to whether or not the City should accept.a bond from the same company that has defaulted' on a previous subdivision bond, Councilman Ellis made a motion, secondedby Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. that the­City will not. accept a bond from the .indemnity Insurance - Company of North America. The following :resolution was then adopted Res.. No.. 3327 N. C. S. introduced 'by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Gans, entitled, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP OF MONTE VISTA SUBDIVISION NO. 2. adopted by 6 af.,firmative votes, 1 absentee. Proposed planting of, trees along Petaluma River Report of Director of 'Planning thereon dated December -16, recommending the purchase of the Sierra Alder for this project, read and filed. Mr. ;Byrd felt the purchase of the -trees could be made .for well under - $200„ 00. It was noted money for this item would have to come from Contingencies, since no monies -had been budgeted for this project. Councilman Gans made a motion, seconded by Councilman - Brainerd,. that we proceed with this .project. Roll Call on this motion carried. by the :following votes Ayes: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Ellis, Gans, and Mayor Van Bebber. Noes:, Councilman Colin. Absent; 'Councilman Battaglia. The City Attorney was directed to check the .tree ordinance to see if an amend- ment would be - necessary. -; 2,- December -16, 1963 Director of 'Public Works Acceptance of Grant of Easement from Tillie Ash Th * i ' — " was deleted from the agendao si, item Traffic 'Committee -Report Report o f Traffic Committee dated December 13, 1963, read and filed, Councilman Gans made , a motion, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., that the report of the he traffic committee be accepted. Roll Call on .this motion carried by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee, INTRODUCTION OF OR DINA NCES: Qrdlpahce author;iz�ing purchase of 'land for a municipal parking lot '716;"Cfty Manager r I ecommehd6d the �City enter into the -five -year pay-off instea� of the �thf-,e& year installment plan because it Would not run the parking meter fund short and it c6uld'.be!paid off sooner without penalty, if the City wished to do so. ,It was noted that the , Chamber of Commerce -had sent a letter of approval con- cernin g, the purchase. of the!-parking lot, It was the decision of the -Council to have the contract for aper-iod of five years, whq';r,,e,upon 4 7, Ord. No. 71.0 N.,'C. S. intro duced '' .0, y Ellis, seconded by Councilman Gans, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LAND ON KELLER STREET IN THE CITY OF PETALUMA. FOR THE PUR- POSE OF ACQUIRIN&THE SAME FOR A MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT. ordered posted by the .following vote �, , Councilmen Brainerd Ellis, , Gans, and Mayor -Van Bebber I' N e' - " ' Coun cilmen � C '' 'Imen Cavanagh, Jr., and Colin. s , Absent: Councilman Battaglia. I ,Ordinance to prov regulation and construction of curbs, gutters, etc. ,Rol -All,, to delete section 4 of the -sa,id ordinance carried by the following vote: AA Co.uncilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, jr., Ellis, Gans, and Mayor - Van'Bebber. N `,, 1 . 1: ! o&s �,-, Coun6ilman Colin. Absent: Councilman Battaglia. After some discussion, the ordinance Was referred back to the City Attorney* for f urther changes and to be submitted to the -Council at the -next* meeting. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: Northeast Petaluma Annexation-No. 3 (GUterMute property) Ord. No. .706,N. C. S. ioddobd by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., seconded 'by Councilman Gans, entitled, "'AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY,. DESIGNATED 'NORTHEAST PETA- L,UMA ANNEXATION NO. 3' TO THE CITY OF- PETALUMA. d adop 6 by, 1 '- "aff i`rma votes, I absentee. ' t , , 1 6 1� - 4 ITT December 16, 1963 1963 . Sarkesian Annexation Ord. .No. .707 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. , 'entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING. THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN �. UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED °1963 SARKESIAN ANNEXATION" TO THE CITY OF' PETALUMA . " adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Amendment to Dog License Ordinance Ord. _No. 708'N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr; , seconded by Councilman G ans, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE fl', 'SECTIONS 4. 29 AND 4. 30`.AND ARTICLE III, SECTION 4.39 OF THE PETALUMA CITY CODE OF 195'8, 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. Amendment t Salary Ord inance re holidays Ord. No. 709 N.C. S. introduced. by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman E1lis, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, .ARTICLE II, SECTION 2. , OF THE PETALUMA. CITY CODE OF 19.58 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. A 5 - m - inute recess was declared. , The time was approximately 9: :p. m. The meeting was called back to order. CONS IDERATION'OF NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Resolution authoriz Mayor to nt wi to provide for certain public improvements It was noted there w ds no monetary limitation as to - Zell ° s contribution, whereupon Res,. No. 332.8 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PAUL ZELL FOR THE PURPOSES OF .�,. REQUIRING. -THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVE - MENTS MORE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT.. adopted by .6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. 1 1 n 1 ® 1 December 16, 1963 Resolution, authorizing signing and endorsing checks - 1911 Assessment Funds Res. No. 3329 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by Councilman Brainerd, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNING AND ENDORSING 'CHECKS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. (1911 .ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FUNDS)" d adopted'by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. .Resolution re d cont of Securities -' S afe deposit box Res. No. 3330 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman- Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., entitled, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING: THAT THERE BE DUAL CONTROL OF ALL SECURITIES, NEGOTIABLE AND NON- - NEGOTIABLE, ,PURCHASED, .OWN'E'D,. AND IN THE CUSTODY OF CITY OFFICIALS; ESTABLISHING THE CONTROL IN THE CITY TREASURER OR ASSISTANT CITY TR "EASURER AND CITY CLERK OR CITY MANAGER; DIRECTING ALL y SEC 'RITIES AND /OR EVIDENCES OF OWNERSHIP OF SAME BE DE- POSITED IN A SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX; AND DIRECTING THAT SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES CONTAINING THE SAID SECURITIES BE USED AND ENTERED INTO ONLY UPON THE AUTHORIZ OF TWO SIGNATURES. " adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Public hearing :December 23, 1963 before .the Board of Supervisors at Santa Rosa re air pollution equipment required on cars manufactured prior to 1960 The Mayor explained that ,the ,law as enacted last September, provides that air pollution idistricts must take action 'before December 31, or in the - absence of the air pollution districts such as in Sonoma County, the Board of Supervisors must take action Th'e'Mayor felt that this Council .should indicate .their feelings to the Board of Supervisors, Councilman Gans made a motion,. seconded by Councilman. Colin, that a letter be, sent 'to the�Board of Supervisors instructing the Board that it was the opinion of the Council that 'a;ir pollution equipment should not be required on cars ,manufactured prior to .1960. Roll Call on this motion carried by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Resolution_ gr anting Councilman Herbert C. Gans a leave of absence. January -17 to March 8, 1964 Res, No. 3331 N. C. S. introduced, by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, entitled, ''RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO COUNCILMAN HERBERT C . GA NS 'BEING ABSENT FROM THE CITY OF PETA LUMA ili� o �" FROM JANUARY 17, 1964 TO MARCH 8, 1964. ,a adopted 4by .the following vote: Ayes- Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr. , Ellis, and Mayor Van Bebber. Noes.. Councilman Colin. Absent; Councilman Battaglia, Abstained: Councilman Gans. Councilman Colin humorously said that since Councilman Gans -,has been on the Council for only six months, he thougt'Council n Gashould stay here. -. Councilman Gans stated he would abstain from voting on this resolution because , of conflict of interest in this matter. _S. 72' December 16,, 1964 Annual Report of Department, of Planning Annual Rep partment Report of. De' if -Pla0hin" submitted and filed. : g, Planning Director - Robert 5yr&sa'id.'the objectives accomplished.: during the past fiscal year "e �the adoption of the -new zoning ordinance, completion of the , Wer I -aerial mapping project- master planning of local streets and the -'acquisition p'i§ition of an overhead projector for presentation O and materials at public'rneetings., The Mayor felt the major difference from, this and other reports 13orts was that only four rezoning applications had been` received. ADJOURNMENT: - There being no f urther business to come before the -Council, the meeting was adjourne,d. I 1