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OF CITY COUNCIL
P_ETALUMA, - CALIFORNIA
Febr'uary 15, 1965
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Council. Meeting
Regular meeting of the Council of .the City of Petaluma
called to order by Mayor Van Bebber at - the hour of 7:30
o'clock p, m.
Attendance
Present: Councilmen Battaglia, Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr.,
Colin, Ellis, Gans, and Mayor Van Bebber.
Absent: None.
Invocation
The invocation was given by Reverend Eugene Fields,
Full Gospel Assembly.
Minutes
Minutes fbrom the meeting of February 1, 1965, were
approved as recorded.,
Air Compressor -
Report dated. February ll, .1965, signed by Purchasing
Water Dept.
Officer Ray W. Myers regarding bid opening and results on
Res. #4213 NCS
the subject air compressor, submitted and filed. Upon
acceptance of staff recommendation, Resolution #4213 N. C. S.
awarding contract for the purchase of air compressor for the
Water Department from. The Rix Company, was introduced by
Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Councilman Gans, and
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Building Industry
Letter from the Building Industry Committee reporting on i�
Committee
the meeting held on January 29th, .1965, with representatives
in attendance of the building industry and building regula-
tory agencies in Sonoma County and the cities therein to
consider problems existing in codes application and use,
read and filed.
Calif. Council of
,Letter, dated February 4,, 1965, from California Council of
Federated A merican
Federated American Indians requesting permission for a
Indians
temporary permit to solicit by a direct mail and radio cam-
paign for relief items and funds. needed and for "reclamation
and reconstruction assistance for the homeless Indians 1
the Klamath River flbod area, read and filed. The City /ar
Manager was requested to refer this letter to the Red Cross
as it was the opinion of the Council that the R Cro ss is
the coordinating agency in this area and might have some
comment on the matter.
San Francisco Bay Letter, dated February 9, 1965, from The San Francisco Bay
Area CounC_ 1 Area Council, Inc. , inviting the Mayor, Council and friends
to attend the third annual.conference on the "Future of the
Bay Area" on Thursday, March 11, 1965, at the San Francisco
HIl ltoii, read and filed.
Claims and Bills Resolution #42-14N. C. S. :approving claims and bills, was
Res. #4214 NCS introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman
Ellis, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
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City Float.
City Manager Robert Meyer stated that Public. Works Super -
intei dent Roy Kelly recently informed hire that the City float
sank again .for .the' fourth time, and that daring low tide, it
Also plugs the intake pipe for the River water used by the
Petaluma Cooperative Creamery's cooling system. He added
that Mr. Kelly recommends the float be towed into the basin
and possibly another float be obtained because the pre-
sent one is iii• very poor condition and needs to be pumped
out periodically in order. to keep it afloat. Mt. Meyer
suggested than the Chamber of Commerce be contacted to
see what could be done about another float. Following a
brief discus!s'ion, it. was the decision of the Council to re-
fer the matter to the City Manager for the best possible
solution.
State Compensation City Manager .Robory Meyer stated that a report received
Safety Contest from the State Compensa ion Insurance Fund, .California Citie;
Employee Safety Contest ,shows that Petaluma placed 32nd
in a group of 52 cities as far as -the injury frequ'eiicy rate
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Lakeville Area
Smell Problem.
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City 'Manager Robert Meyer read a letter, dated .Feb. S, 196
addressed to Planning Director Robert Byrd, signed by
E. H Little, Valita Little, George Perry, Rena Perry,
F. W. Wood, J. S. - Kildow, Manuel Roche, Joanne . Roche,
Mary Wood and V. K. Rosager, complaining of the smell
,problem. in the East Petaluma area and requesting enforce-
ment of the provisions of the Use Permit issued to Cader and
_that 'arrange m ents be made with Royal Tallow" -and Peta-
lutna F'.ertAizer Co., to abate the smells emanating from
their plants,. Mr. Meyer stated that Mr,,. Byrd. sent a
letter on February 9 1965, to all.bus;inesses in the Lake-
ville Annexation area informing them. that the Health Offi-
cer and Building- Inspector will snake nspectio'ns on Eeb-
bruary 17th and 18t to determine if there are any health
or safety hazards existing. Mr. Byxd- 'said that he-hopes
to have a report ready for the next Count l'meeting on
these inspections with a recommendation for a possible
method of ultimately reaching a final solution for the
entire area. '
Planning Commission Res. 447 -64, approving final map of
subject .subdivision, submitted and filed. Report, of Direc-
tor of .Public Works, dated February 1L' 1965, re recom-
mending certain provisions for the subject subdivision agree-
ment, read and filed'.. ;Director of Public Works David
Young presented the final map and .improvement plans. to
the 'Council for = their review, pointing out that the plans in
dicate an open drainage ditch from Garden Estates Unit #•l
development through the developer's proposed Garden Es-
tates Unit #2 south to the' Flood Control's ditch along the
freeway. The Council referred to Res. #4000 NCS re
policy requiring all drainage ditches up - to 72"' be piped,
and discussed the safety and sanitation factors involved
in an open. ditch - danger of children fall_ ing into the ditch
and the breeding of mosquito's. After a brief discussion,
a motion made. by Councilman Ellis requiring that the open
drainage ditch as shown on the plans be enclosed in a pipe,
was seconded by Councilman Gans, and passed by 7 af-
firmative votes. Resolution approving final map was held
over to include the above action.
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Finat Nlga Ex. I t,&nsi.o Planning Commission Res. #2 -65 approving extension of time
.Linda Del Mar #7 #8- within which to file. final map. on i portion of Linda Del Mar
Subdivision, Units 7 and 8 (now known as Avondale #2 and 7,.
#3), _submitted and filed.
Tentative Map Revised, Planning Commission Res. 43 -65 approving tentative map
Petaluma Gardens Subd,. (revised) of Petaluma Gardens Subdivision, submitted and l
filed.
Tentative Map Revised Planning Commission Res. #4 -65 approving tentative map
I' River Park Subd. (revised) of River Park Subdivision, submitted and filed.
Director of Planning Robert Byrd pointed out that the Zoning
Ordinance requires a park site in a planned unit development
and that the resolution was conditioned upon the Recreation
Commission and the developers resolving the matter of the
maintenance of the park, which matter will then be referred
to the Council for action before final map approval.
Swimming Pool. Letter from the Recreation Parks & Music Commission
j endorsing the•swimming pool. measure, further adding that
due to lack of time and money for a professional study, do
not feel fully qualified to make a comprehensive and accurate
recomm read and filed. Mr. Jack Garrison, Chair-
man .6f the Recreation Commission, was present and spoke
in support of their endorsement. A motion made by Council -
man,- Battaglia accepting the Commission's report and con -
curr ng with their recommei-idation, was seconded•by Council -
man Ellis and passed by 6 affirmative and 1 negative votes.
Councilman Colin voted "no" and stated that his objection was
the maintenance cost s= ;inv.olved and was concerned as to -how
these costs are,to be paid.
Pitney Bowes Machines Letter, dated February_ 11, 1965, from Director of Public
Water Department Works David Young stating that the Water Commission at
their February 10th meeting moved that their recommendation
to purchase Pitney-'Bowes folding and inserting and. postage
meter machines for the Water Department to be used in the 1 5 y
change -over of the present billing system to the envelope
type procedure, be submitted to the Council, read and filed.
It was the decision of the Council to discuss this matter at
one of their study sessions.
Carl Hansen.Res gnafion Letter, dated January 27, 1.965, from Carl Hansen requesting
Bd. of, Building Review to be replaced on the subject Board because he is unable to
Res. #421 NCS attend day -time meetings, read and filed. Resolution #4215
N. C. S. - accepting the resignation of Carl Hansen as a member
of the Board of Building Review was introduced by Councilman
Ellis;;- seconded .by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 ,t
affirmative votes. - It was -the Council's wish that a letter be
sent to Mr.. Hansen thanking him for his services.
Appointments - Resolution #4216 N C. S. appointing Maurice Dont as a member
Bd. of Building_ Review of the Board of Building Review, was introducedby Councilman
Gans,. seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and adopted by 7
Maurice. Dont affirmative votes, i63
Rees._ 44216 'NCS
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Bd. of Bldg. Review (Cont'd) Resolution #4217 NCS appointing Milford Hermansen as a
Milford Hermansen member of the Board of Building Review, was introduced
Res. #421'7 NCS by Councilman Battaglia, seconded- by COULnc'ilman Gans,
and adopted by 7 affirmative vote's. The City Attorney
noted that Mr. Hermansen was appointed to replace
Mr. Lyle Sage who has ,moved away from Petaluma. The
Council requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to
Mr. Sage for' his services..
Legislative Committee Resolution #4218 NCS authorizing the Mayor to appoint two
to assist City Manager members of the Council to assist the City Manager in.
Res. #4218 NCS legislative matters a•ris,i out of the 1965 California Legis -:
lative Session, was introduced by Councilman Battaglia,
seconded by Councilman Ellis, and adopted by . 7 affirmative
votes.
Release from Liability
In answer 'to the Mayor, City Attorney Robert explained
National Guard,
that the National Guard has offered. to do certain work in
Res. #4219 NCS
Lucchesi; Park for the Little League baseball fields and
that this release from liability insurance will absolve them
from any responsibility or liability while performing ,their
work iii the Park. In response to Councilman Baitagli°a's
question regarding liability on the City's part, Mr. Hammel
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of Little League, stated that through the National Head-
quarters of the. Little League, they carry insurance for
everyone working on the field. Res'olution.' 44219 N. C. S.
authorizing the Mayor to sign a release from liability certi-
ficate, was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by
Councilman Ellis, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Home Radio Alarm- Units Resolution #4220'N. C. S. approving specifications for home -
Res. #42'20 NCS radio alarm units and calling for bids for the purchase of
said was introduced by Councilman Gans,
seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and adopted by 7 affirma-
tive votes.
Little League Director of Planning. Robert Byrd presented a plan of the
Lucchesi Park. Little League ball_'diamond in 'Lucchesi Park.showing the
location of the bleaachers, announcing booth, etc. , which
plan was previously generally .approved by the Council.
Director of Public Works David Young stated that the City
.has received a, request from the Little League Baseball
Assn. in a letter to Mr. Meyer, dated January 25,, 1965,
for participation in the development costs of the ball field.
/ � �i Mr. Young outlined the items and costs as follows =: $2282-
4 -sewer main extension including lateral but not the:'$200
connection fee; $5.81 water service including meter connec-
tion and piping to the building; $60 - supply and apply gypsum
to adobe,- and' $300 - labor -on- backstop with material 'Pro-
vided by Little League, ,making a total of $3223 for City
contribution. In answer to Councilman Colin Mr.. Hammel
of Little League, explained that their contribution to complete
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the facility would be $4000 to $6000, which includes ere cti
of the concession building with restroo.ms,. the dugouts, the
bleachers, fencing of the field, etc: In order' to, proceed,
Mr. Meyer requested Council determination of the diamond
setback, ' arid* it was generally agreed that the distance from
the property line along Maria Drive to the third base line
is to be. 100 feet, which would be the same as the depth of
the proposed lots facing Maria Drive. Discussion followed
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Little League (Cont'd.) on the matter of financing the City contribution, whereupon
Lucchesi_ Park a motion made by Councilman Ellis that the cost of the sewer
extension less the lateral installation cost is to be paid out
of: the.Sewer Fund and the balance to be determined by Mr.
Meyer and Mr. Shollenberger out of the Park budget, was
seconded by Councilman Colin and passed by 7 affirmative
votes..
Night School Mayor Van Bebber welcomed Mr. David Lindbe rg, Petaluma
Citizenship Class High School instructor, and his night school citizenship class_
Mr. Lindberg introduced the members of his class and stated
that study of local government was required in preparation
for their citizenship_ examination, and he considered that
attending a council meeting would be beneficial for them.
Washington Street - Director of Public Works David Young presented plans of the
Bodega Avenue Washigton Street - Bodega Avenue realignment showing two
proposals - one with retaining walls and one with an open -cut
or slopes, both providing- for 4 -lane traffic with no parking.
He said that the appraisers have finished their work, and he
outlined the costs of each alternate plan as follows:
Plan with retaining walls: ,
R/W cost . `$133, 130
Construction cost 101,910
107 Engineering 10,000 l g
Total $245,030. /
Plan with open -cut or slopes..:
R/W Cost $139,120
Construction cost 58,580
107 Engineering 6,000
Total $203,700
Mr. Young said that on the basis of these costs, the staff's
recommendation would be the open -cut or slope plan. He
added that if the Council agrees with this recommendation, .
the next step: would be to present the plan for acceptance by
the State .Division of Highways for gas tax monies if Washing-
ton Street has been approved as a part of the select street
system by the State. After considering the two proposals,
a motion was made by Councilman Gans directing that the
necessary legislation be prepared on the basis of the open -
cut or slope plain, seconded . by Councilman Ellis and
passed by 7 affirmative votes.
Garbage Committee Councilman Ellis reported that the Garbage Committee had
a meeting last week and a report should be ready for the next
Council meeting.
Enhance Southern Councilman' Battaglia reported that he and Director of Public /3 S
`Petaluma Ent - t Works David -Young met with Supervisor ;Shoemaker, County
Engineer Don Head and State Highway Deputy District Engi-
neer Cliff Green at the subject entrance. After looking over
the area, an agreement was reached whereby beautification
is to be done in a two -step program. By March 15th, the
County will clean up their section of the entrance, after which
the State will clean up their area on the freeway right -of -way.
Then in 12 to 18 months, another meeting will be held and con-
sideration will be given to the possibility of planting trees,
shrubs and ground cover that will not require too much main-
tenance and water, and then the City may;have to put in some
water lines.. The County is also considering removal of
several unattractive billboards existing in the area.
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Drinking Fountain At the request of Councilman Cavanagh, the Council
Western Avenue directed City Manager Meyer to have the dr.ipkina fountain
located. on Western Avenue at Petaluma Blvd. North
cleaned. up.
Sweeping Downtown Councilman 'Cavanagh complained about the condition of the
Streets downtown area over the three -day holiday weekend (Feb. 12-
14) because the streets we're, not swept during that period.
The City 'Manager stated that arrangements will be made to
have the downtown streets swept during the next 3 -day
holiday weekend (Feb. 20 -22).
Washington Street - Mr. Elwood Potter', 412 Webster Street, addressed the
Bodega Avenue 'Council regarding the realignment of Washington Street -
Bodega Avenue and asked, what plains the; City has for more
widening of 'Washington Street. Mayor Van B'ebber said
that the one -block widening -in subject area is the 'starting
point to provide for present and future traffic needs in
accordance with the General Plan and DeL,euw Cather Re-
port.. Director of Pl;annkig, Robert Byrd added that the
General PlanAndicates Washington Street as four lanes
from Ely Road to Middle Two Rock Road intersection as a
main thoroughfare through the City, and the subject realign -
ment was chosen first because it is considered as an essential
part of this arterial system in order to ultimately provide for
free flow of traffic within acid through the City.
Gounc.il Chamber At the suggestion of Phil Joerger, 1 Jensen Drive, the City
A'sh. Trays Manager was requested by the Council to look into the matteL.
of providing 'better ash -tray facilities for the Council Cham-
ber audience section.
Adjournment There being no further business to come: before the meeting,
the meeting Was adjourned to an executive session.
Mayor
Attest:
City Cler
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