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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/15/1965MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL 383 'PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA March 15, 1965 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 Cavanagh, Jr. Colin, Ellis, Gans, and Mayor Van'Bebber. Absent: Councilmen Battaglia and Brainerd. Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Godfrey HaYtzel, St. John's Episcopal Church. Minutes Minutes from the meeting of March 1, 1965, were approved ;�. as recorded. Denman Annexation #3 This being the time set for public hearing of protests and Ord. #782 NCS ' comments regarding the subject annexation, the area was _ - located on a map by Director of Planning Robert Byrd. The City Clerk announced that no written protests had been re- ceived. There being no protests or comments from the members of the Council or the audience, the public hearing was declared closed, whereupon Ordinance #782 N. C. S. approving Denman Annexation #3,, was introduced by Council - man Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 5 affirmative,: ,votes, 2 absentee. Northeast Annexation #4 This being the time set for- public hearing or protests and �/ comments regarding- the subject annexation, the area was / located o' a map by- Director of .Planning Robert Byrd. The City Clerk announced that no written protests ceived. There beingino protests or com ents from th members of the .Council or thie audience, the public hearing was declared-closed.- Discussion by the Council followed on the problems involved in the creation of a corridor be- tween the existing.C.ity limits and the proposed annexation. Mr. Byrd- staled­-that 14 registered voters reside in t1 1e con - claved area, and if included in the annexation, would require an election as it would be considered an inhabited territory, further adding that the proposed annexation would make it difficult from the Ci."ty's, standpoint to determine boundaries, to offer. City services, and to serve utilities in the area, The,Mayor said that a recen survey of the residents in the corridor section indicates that there was a strong opposition to annexation. Due to the problems involved, Councilman Gans made a motion to table action on the subject annex:, -adoaz and refer the matter to the administrative staff for further study and recommendation for r` >�oi-isideration by the Council. Motion was. seconded by Councilman Colin and carried by 5 affirmative votes,. 2 absentee. Petaluma Properties Mr. Herold Mahoney appeared before the Council in regard to an existing agreement between i:he City of Petaluma and Peta- luma Properties and introduced Mr. Vincent Schoeningh, D L/ -President of the subject. firm,. He sal ::.iat when the Petaluma - Inn was constructed in 19 "60, they extended the sewer ' and installed an oversized line at the request of the City, and " 1 384 ; Petaluma Properties (cont'd. P.adio .Alert Equipment R.es. #422'6 NC'S March 15, 1965 n, because said line also benefited the adjoi:tning property, an agreement was authorized to be executed for, reimburse- ment of one -half cost. of the line to be collected from con- nections made by Parcel "B" as shown on the map attached' to the agreement.' Mt. Schoen ngh added that they recently received a letter from the City •transmitting a check in the amount of $463. 50 as reimbursement for the; connection made by-Signal Oil Company. • Iffie felt tl t Petaluma Proper- ties should have beenTivotified of the contemplated action" before determinatio a, was• made by the City staff and request- ed clarification as to why the total amount of $2590 w_as not collecte tate d'and transmitted. City Attorney Robert sd that at the time the - agreement was executed the City had no sewer connection fee ordinance in effect and questiJoned the enforceability of the agreement, adding tha tin his opinion, _Petaluma Properties received, a p -ro . raga develop. - . ment share of the cost from. Signal Oil' Company. In line with Mr. Mahoney's' suggestion for further study and nego- tiation and Councilman Gan's request for time to study dates,. maps, etc. on the .subject, a' Council Committee was- appoii t- ed, consisting of'Councilmen Cavanagh- - Colin, and Gans, to- consider the matter for recommendation at the next Council meeting. F eport dated March 15, 1965, signed by Purchasing Officer Raymond W. Myers., re subject bid submitted and filed. No recommendation was made as the two bids re- ceived were so close. Mr.. Robert Jerauld of Plectron Elec- tronics, the low bidder; and Messrs. Harris -and Sloan of Western Fire Equipment Company, appeared before the Council to describe and demonstrate their equipment. Follow- ing consideration of both °products, it was the decision of thb� to accept the• low bid, whereupon l?,esolution #4226 N. C. S. awarding contract for the purchase of radio alarm equipment fot "the Fire :Department to 'Plectron _ Electronics was introduced by' Councilman Ganes,' seconded by Counai-1 ' Ellis, a,nd adopted'by S affirmative votes, 2' ab.se,ntee In answer to (: ouncilm..­a Gans, 'Mr. Jerauld certified to possible 60 -day delivery and a guarantee of the purchase price for six months. A 5- minute recess was declared. The approximate: time .was 9:4 "5 p. m. The meeting w -as called back to order. -Petaluma City Schools . Letter, ,dated March, 4, 1965, from Superintendent of Schools Lesly H-. Meyer requesting joint study by the City Planners and the County planners for possible future school - sites in �C the_East Petaluma area, read and filed. Upon a motion made n ..by Coucilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Gans, the Director 'of Plan ling .was directed to meet with the School administration in selecting school sites. Sonoma. County Taxpayers' Letter, ,dated March 4, 19.65, from. Sonoma County Taxpayers' ; Assn, re "hotel= Motel" Assn. recommending revenues received from proposed Tax ''Hotel -Motel tax. be used advertising- promotional pur- poses, and further- recommending that monies now being expended for advertising and promotion be used to reduce property tax - requirements next year and in future years, read and filed It. was indicated by the Council that this, ; recommendation be kept in mind when discu ssing the pro posed ordinance later in the meeting. - 2 - March 15, 1965 385 State •Dept. Water Letter, dated March 4, 1.965,. from State Department of Resources: re Water`Wells Water Resources. republic hearings scheduled on water l ` well construction standards, read and filed. The City Manager . 'was requested to inform subject .Department that the City of Petalum-a has already adopted a well ordi- nance and include a •copy for their information. -Mutual Aid Agreement - Letter, d'A March 8, 1965,• from Falph E. Kostka, Law Enforcement Coordinator, Sonoma County Di•saster-Office, re subject P es #4'227 NCS agreement; read and f +fl, A:. Fes. #4227NCc determining that it is for the best interests of the City of Petaluma to enter into a mutual police cooperation assistance agreement with. th County of Sonoma, the municipalities of the County of Soi ohr and - all police. organizations within the bounty of Sonoma, and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement to effectuate the same, was introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Gars, and adopted -by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees. Pearce Officer S'ta,ndards Bulletin, dated March 1, 1965, from. State Commission on and Training Peace Officer Standa'r`ds and Training re reimbursement to di participating cities and •counties in the 1964 allocation, read and filed. It was noted that Petaluma received a reimburse- ment of ' $ 271.00. Lyle Sage D'esignati`on Bd : of Building F eview =' Claims Bills Res. 14228 NCS Letter, dated` March 11, 1965, from Lyle G. Cage tendering his resignation as a member of the subject Board, read and filed.. Th•e City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolu- tion accepting Mr. Sage's resignation. P esolution #422:8 N. C. S . approving claims and bills, wa introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentee. Purchase of Fire Apparatus City Attorney Edouard F.obe <.rt read a resolution he had pre- /; and pared for Council consideration covering a joint agreement ( � Fes, #4229 NCS whereby the City of Berkeley will prepare the specifications for the subject equipment to be approved by the pity of Petaluma and Vallejo, and when approval is reached, the City of Berkeley will call fo:r.and receive the bids. Each City will be allowed to accept or refuse and act on their bids. The proposal calls 'for separate bid forms for each of the res- peefive :city }'s requirements' The contract would be between the cities and the successful bidder. Following discussion on this type of purchasing, Fesolution #4229 C. F. author- izing agreement between City of Berkeley, the City of Vallejo, and the C:.ity of Petaluma for the- purpose of exercising a common function, to wit:. the purchase of fire apparatus and equipment, was introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by C ouncilftian Gans, and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentee /O d Cader' Subdiv s'ion #3 Planning Commission Resolution #5 - approving' final -map Viiial M`ap of Cader Subd. #3, submitted and filed, Report of Director of Public Works, dated March 12, 1965, re recommending certain provisions for the subject subdivision agreement, submitted and filed. Director of Public Works David Young -3- 3S 6 March 15, 1965 Cader Subd. #3 presented improvement plans for Council review of Cader.. • (cont'd) Subd. #3, which includes a portion of Gilardi Subdivision,- , tentative :map, -and Cader--Subd. 44, and stated that - il" order to. comply-with subdivision requirements, said plans are to_ show that one -half of Paula Lane is to be paved and improved with curbs, gutters; and sidewalks, including' across the frontage of Lots A a.nd. B, -and that an off -tract storm drain pipe be installed from Cader #3 to Laurel and W, Streets, further adding that the subdivider objects to the street im- provements fronting Lots -A and B and paying for the - entire 0 ; 11 installation cost of the storm drain pipe. Mr. Cader stated that the' homes on Lots A and B were built prior to - _ai nexatio and that the present-owners are not in favor of these improv - ments, referring to letters sent to the Council by Mx,. ,& Mrs. W. F. Muller, 600 Paula .Lane, Mr. & Mgrs. V. H, Davison, 600 Paulalane, and Mr. Arthur F. Canavan, 670 Paula. Lane, which were submitted and filed. However, Mr. Cader said that the entire'West St. - Paula Lane intersection will be im- proved, req ue.sting only deletion of the portion from the curb return .iii front of Lot B on Paula Lane to the northerly bound- ary of Lot A on Paula Lane. Following a, discussion on.this matter, ' a poll' of the favoring the requirement of including the street improvements in front of Lots .A, and B on Paula Lane as a condition of the subdivision, , ,v-as de- eared by the following vote: Ayes`: Councilman Ellis and Mayor Bebber. Noes: Councilmen 'Cavanagh, Jr. , Colin, and Absent: Councilmen Battaglia and Brainerd. Mr. Cader also requested reimbursement for the port -ion of storm 'drain pipe installation that would benefit other proper- ties. In.order;to receive reimbursement, the City Attorney stated that legislation covering storm drains similar to sewe reimbursement would. have to be enacted, and that it would be advisable for Mr. Cader to delay commencement of Cade #3 construction until this legislation is effective, whereupon the City Attorney was d'ire:cted to prepare the., necessary legislation for the adjourned .meeting on March 22nd... A Motion was•m_ade by Councilman Colin to table approval of Cader #3, and seconded by 'Councilman Ellis. Motion .carried by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentee. Cader 'Subd. '#4 Planning Commission Fes... 46 -65 approving final map of y. Final Map subject subdivision, submitted and filed, Report of Director P.es. #4230 NCS of Public Works re recommending certain provisions for the subject• subdivision agreement, submitted and filed. B esolution #4230 N. C: S: int- roduced by Councilman 'Ellis, seconded by Councilman Gans, was adopted by 5 affirmative votes; 2 'absentee. • Pezoning - 'Block Planning Commission Fes. #Z5-65 recommending ,subject re- Vallejo, Palmer, Edith zoning from an F -1; -6000 Zone to an B -2 -3000 Zone, su_bm -itted and Jeffersoli Streets and filed. Ordinance #783 N. C. S. introduced -by Councilman Ord. #783 NCS Gans, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr.-,, • am;ending Zoning Ord.. #662 NCS by rezoning. subject block from an P - l - 6000 Zone to and B - 2- 3000 Zone was ordered published by 5 affirmative votes, ­2 absentee: -4- Avondale Subd. '#1 Completion Res. #4231 NCS Division of Highways Budget: Res.. #4232 NCS Lakeville Area Inspections 1 March 15, 11.965 -N- Mr. Tom Wilson, Water Department Superintendent, re- ported that a 30 HP p failed at Station #9. Ue: ?matter was referred to the Water C=ommission who concurred with staff recommendation to purchase a new deep well turban above ground and because of the emergency involved, it was recommended that price quotes be obtained instead of going. to bid. The—City Attorney stated that the pump needs to be acquired very quickly which does not provide time for the usual ordinance and bid procedure, and in emergency cases, this can be done without going to bid. He added that this procedure does not require any action, but brought to the Council for information. Mr.* Wilson said that it was their recommendation to accept the low bid of Weeks Drilling and Pump Company of in the amount -of $2790, which Mr. Young stated would be paid out of Water Sur=plus Revenue Funds. Staff_.. recommendation was approved by the Council. Report, dated March 12, 1.965, of Director of Public. Works �' David Young certifying to the completion of the public im provements in subject subdivision and recommending accept- ance, read and filed. Fesolution #4231 N. C. S. accepting completion of work required in Avondale Subdivision #1 was introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Ellis, and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentee. Resolution #4232 N. C: S. adopting and submitting a budget for expenditure of funds allocated from the State Highway Fund to Cities, was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded by Councilman Colin, and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentee. Director of Planning Robert Byrd reported that 90 percent of the: businesses in the subject area were contacted by the Building Inspector and Health Sanitarian. Primary among the violations found in the area was the overflowing of " -7 " septic tanks along Wilson Street and Lakeville Highway. Lack- of toilet facilities -was also found. Abandoned build- ings were found creating a safety hazard; and two abandoned refrigerators were ordered bolted and destroyed. One rendering plant operating under a use permit was required to clean up their. operations, immediately, and the other rendering - plant will be required to comply with the health code for any health hazard. He added that letters are being' written requiring corrections: and making recommendations in the area, aild' if corrections are not made within a reasonable time, follow -up procedure with advice from the City - Attorney. will be- used., Mr. Byrd further added that the Inspectors strongly advise the installation of a sanitary sewer main to eliminate ponding of septic tank overflow and help correct the toilet facility problem. At -the suggestion of Councilman Cavanagh, Mr. Byrd was requested to keep the Council informed ,.on .the matter,. Ainend Garbage Ordinance Ordinance #784 N. C. S: amending the Code to provide for the Ord, M,4 NCS prohibition ,of unauthorized persons from collecting garbage or rubbish within the City, and. to prohibit the burying of rubbish within the City, was introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Gans, and ordered published by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentee. - 5 - ®e Hotel-Motel Tax Ord. #781 NCS Garbage Rates , Res. #4233 NCS March 15, 1965 Mr. Herold Mahoney, Director of Petaluma Properties, re- quested - th`v the proposed or- dina.nce.not- become effectiw.e prior to other communities in the trade area and th hat.-procee-As from the ta<( 'be deposited in a :special community fund, Mr, Howard Heggum, P'resideal of ;the Cha abct of Commerce, also urged promotional use for the tax proceeds. The council indicated that' Santa Rosa and Sonoma County have already, passed their ordinance, - and that the City -of, Petaluma will adopt a amendment providing that funds derived from collec- tion of said tax'be used for promotional, - purposes whereupon Ordinance #781 N. C. S. amending the,-'.Code in order to impos a tax upon the privilege of transient occupancy and providing for the collection thereof, was; introduced by Couricilma_n Gan seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, and adopted by 5 affirma- tive votes, 2 absentee. F esolution, #4233 N. - C. S. 'establishing the r.a and charges for the collection of garbage and rubbish within. the City of Petaluma in accordance with the provisions of 'Chapter :1.3 . of the Petaluma City Code of 1958,. was. introduced by Couiicil- man Ellis, seconded by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 5 affirmative 'votes, 2 absentees. Amend State F etirement F esolution of Intention #4234 NCS to approve an amendment tc Contract contract between the Board of Administration of the State Fes. 44234 NCS Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the / City of Petaluma providing for age 50 as the minimum volun- /(o tar service. retirement age for local safety members, was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, seconded .by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2, absentee. - "1964 - 65 Budget Changes Resolution #4235 N.C. S'. ' authorizing the Auditor to) make Res. #4235 NCS changes in the 1964 -65 budget as authorized by Section '13 of Ordinance #740 N C. S. , was introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by Council an. Cavanagh, and. adopted, by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentee. Old Antique Car Club Resolution #4236 N. C. S. accepting $50 ,from the Old Antique Res. 44236 NC Car Club was introduced' by Councilman Ellis, seconded 1 � by , Councilman Gans, and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentee. Petaluma Whirlers Letter, dated March, 2; 1965, from Petaluma Whirlers Fes. 44237 NCS expressing appreciation for use of Kenilworth Building and contributing $50 for improvements to the.build;ing„ read and filed. Resolution #4237 N. C. S. accepting $50 from the ' Petaluma Whirlers was introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Ellis, and adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentee. The Mayor noted that he has sent a letter of thanks to the subject Club. Telephone In Lieu Tax Mr'. William, Turner, Manager of the local Pacific Telephone and Telegraph. Company; addressed the Council to oppose -SCA -17, Telephone in Lieu Tax. Councilman Gaits,, member of the Leg- islat_ive Committee, referred to the League of California Cities' communication, dated' March '9, 1,.965,, in' which Richard Carpenter recommended said' tax. 'Duo to the fact Cobncilman Battaglia (Legislative Committee member) was absent, action on the matter was postponed. - 6 - Petaluma Blvd. °,Traffic Lights 1 Adjournment 1 Attest; _ Gity Clerk " n Mayor March 15, 1965 389 At the suggestion of Councilman Colin, the City-Manager was requested to look into the matter of synchronizing the traffic lights on Petaluma Boulevard. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting was adjourned to Monday, March 22, 1965. 1