The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 03/16/1964March 16, 1964 - 7:30 p. m. City Hall - Petaluma, Calif. Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Van Bebber. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Brainerd, Mayor Van Bebber. Absent: Councilman Battaglia. INVOCATION: Cavanagh, Jr. , Colin, Ellis, Gans, and The invocation was given by Reverend Fred Rusk, First Presbyterian Church. RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE: M emorial to Albert Overton, Cit Trea Res. No. 3375 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Gans, entitled, "RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY OF ALBERT OVERTON. WHEREAS, Albert Overton passed away on, March 12th, 1964, after having served this City as Deputy City Treasurer and City Treasurer for over twenty - eight years, and WHEREAS, this Council desires .to express, in the permanent record of this City, to the surviving family of Albert Overton its deepest sympathy for their loss, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: Albert Overton was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a devoted, cheerful public servant, giving freely of his time and effort to the fiscal and monetary affairs of this City since March 4th of 1935, when he was appointed to assist the then City Treasurer, Frank Myers. On July 1, 1949, Albert Overton was appointed City Treasurer and served continuously as such until his death. During his service, he was responsible and accountable for all monies, received' by this City and carried this responsibility with honor and efficiency. The burden of caring for the hundreds of thousands of dollars was cheerfully met. As City Treasurer, he managed, and invested as the need arose, the proceeds of ten major bond issues, the last of which was the Water Revenue Bond issue of 1959. In addition, he was directly involved in the fiscal management of ten assessment districts. "Bert" was a warm, friendly and cheerful person, carrying with him a courteous manner that endeared him to all his associates. He enjoyed people and people enjoyed him. This Council, our predecessors and the City Staff found their association with him a rewar.dmg, experience. His departure is a loss deeply felt by all the City, the members of this Council and the City Staff. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, on behalf of every citizen of this City, the members of the City Staff :and for itself, this Council expresses to the surviving family of "Bert" Overton the extreme regret at the untimely passing of their loving husbaixd, father and grandfather. -1- ,�C 0 March 16, 1964 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Petaluma be adjourned in the memory and respect of Albert Overton. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and she' is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the surviving members of the family. " read and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the meeting of March 2, 1964, were approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION Copy of application for transfer of liquor -license filed by Anni E. and Werner Ebertus and Elizabeth and Lyle Howdyshell, (Rainbow Inii), with the Alcoholic Beverage Control, approved by Chief Del Maestro, submitted and filed. Letter from State Division of Highways, dated March 6, 1964, re progress ,2 made in developing the California Freeway and Expressway System, read and filed. The Mayor noted that he had written to the City Council of Sonoma asking them ? to co- operate with the City of Petaluma in urging legislative approval of the expressway route between the City of Sonoma and Petaluma as designated in the DeLeuw- Lather report. Lakeville Annexation Petitions for annexation, containing the signatures of 25 qualified electors, submitted and filed: ' Certificate of the County Clerk verifying the signatures on the petition and certifying. to the sufficiency of the petition, submitted and filed; whereupon Res. No. ' 3376 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CALL A SPECIAL ANNEXATION ELECTION, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PROTESTS BY PROPERTY OWNERS."_ adopted by the following .vote: Ayes: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr. Gans and Mayor Van Bebber. Noes; Councilman Colin. Absent: Councilman Battaglia. Abstained::. Councilman Ellis. Councilman Ellis stated that he would abstain;.._; from Voting on this resolution because of his personal interest in this matter, the ownership of laud in .he area. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: City M.a na ge r Claims approved for payment by the City Manager were submitted and filed; Res. No. 3377 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman. Brainerd,, seconded b.y Councilman Gans, approving` claims and bills Nos. 3;886 to 3967' inclusive, and Nos; .2484 to 2508 inclusive, was read and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. 1 I - - 2 - op, 6 7 March 16, 1964 1 Old Adobe Days Mr. John Fox, executive director of the Old Adobe Days Fiesta committee, addressed the .Council wanting `the City to participate in the festivities by the use of a truck and two men to assist in cleaning up the Old Adobe eucalyptus grove. Councilman Gans made a motion, seconded by Councilman Ellis, that Mr. Fox be assured a specific amount will be set aside when the budget is prepared. Roll Call on this motion carried by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Budget Section 134. 211 City Manager Robert Meyer said an additional appropriation for budget section 134. 211 would be necessary because of the extensive painting program. After some discussion, it was generally agreed that the necessary legislation be prepared to add a $l, 000. 00 to this budget section. Res. 13 -64 approving tentative map of Kazen Subdivision, submitted and filed. 1 Res. 19 -64 approving tentative map of Cader Subdivision No. 2, .Nevi sedPlan, submitted and filed. A pplication of D K . Goodi for out side sewe p ermit Application of Donald K. Goodnight for outside sewer connection permit for property located at 13`21 Magnolia Avenue, submitted and filed. After some discussion, it was the decision of the Council that legislation be prepared to approve this connection upon the condition that Mr. Goodnight start annexation proceedings immediately. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Ordinance amendi . water service and for the City .Planning Commission t. Code to: p rovide for a, permit to make connections to the yment o f connection char t0rd. No. .721 N. C. S. . introduced by Councilman Colin, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE II, SECTION 27. 11 OF .THE PETALUMA CITY ,CODE OF 1958 TO.PROVIDE FOR A PERMIT TO MAKE CON - NECTIONS TO THE WATER SERVICE AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF CONNECTION CHARGES. " ordered published by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: Rezone - Sarkesian Annexation �f _ . , Ord. No. 720 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. , seconded by Councilman 'Battaglia, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING- ORDINANCE NO. 662 N. C. S. BY REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED FROM AN R- 1 =10,, 000 .ZONE OR DISTRICT TO AN R -1 -6000 ZONE OR DISTRICT." adopted by 6 a'ffirma�tive votes, 1 absentee. - 3 - C�,/() March 16, 1964 CONSIDERATION OF NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Resolution of intention. to abandon a p ortion: of "F" Street (Lot 46) Res. No. 3378 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ABANDON AND CLOSE A 1�0) . TO PUBLIC USE A PORTION OF F STREET IN THE CITY OF PETALUMA,. " adopted by 6 affirmative votes., 1 absentee. Resolution of i nte nt ion t o a bando n ,a p of "F" Street (Lot 47) Res. No. 3379 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, entitled, _a "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ABANDON AND CLOSE TO PUBLIC USE A PORTION OF F STREET IN THE CITY OF PE TA LUMA . " adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Resolution a grant of easement from Ma Crinella (storm drain) Res. No. 33:80 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Gans, entitled, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OF ,EASEMENT' FROM MARINO P. CRINELLA. " adopted by 6 affirmative votes, .1 absentee. Resolution accepting grant of easement fro M ar -ino Cr (sew Res. No. 3381 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Gans, entitled, �5q, "RESOLUTION .ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM MARINO P CRINELLA. " adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Park Resolution an amendment to purchase : - Ke ller Stre Res. No. 3.382 N. C. S. introduced, by Councilman Brainerd, seconded .by Councilman Ellis, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE . AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 16, 1963, AUTHORIZING. EXECUTION OF DEED OF TRUST, AND ACCEPTING. DEED TO REAL PROPERTY. " - 4 - 4 t March .1.6, 1964 Keller.`Street Parking Lot (continued) adopted - by <the , followin vote A yes Councilmen Ellis, Gans and: or.:Van Bebber, Noes; Counc :ilmen.:Ca.vanagb, Jr. , , and .Colin. = Absent :. Councilman - Battaglia. R esaj ution appointing.,Gladys:.R.. Wallin as ,City ,Tr.easurer 'R es , No.. 3383 - N. C, S. introduced, by Councilman. :Ellis, seconded by Councilman - Colin, entitled,' "RESOLUTION, CONSENTING TO AND APPROVING: THE APPOINTMENT OF GLAIDYS. R`, . WALLIN AS TREASURER OF., THE CITY .OF PETALUMA, EFFECTIVE. MAR. CH 1'6, , 19.64 - . , i'' : - adopted by..6 affirmative votes, l :absentee. Discussion Classification and Salary Review Reports After some discussion, it was -the : decision of the Council toehold this " ,matter over for further study, at a study ses8ion.next "Monday, March 23, The also informed, the Council there would be - a .personnel session immediately following adjournment. .. AD JOU RNMENT ,- , There ,being no further b . ~ usiness��to come before the Council, the :formal meeting was'.adjourned in the memory .of Albert Overton. Mayor ..Attest` %tom Deputy. City.Clerk