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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/05/19653` 5. MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA April 5, 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. A,ttendaice Present: Councilmen Battaglia, Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr Colin, Ellis, Gans, and Mayor Van Bebber. Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend John Jaster, St. John's Lutheran Church. Minutes Minutes from the meetings of March 15 and March 22, 1965, were approved as recorded. 'Sectional Sewer Rodder Report dated March 31, 1965, signed by Purchasing Officer Res. #4244. NCS Ray W. Myers, re subject bid opening on March 29, 1965, indicating that Mr. Young recommends accepting the low bid, submitted and filed. City Manager Robert Meyer pointed out that this equipment is being purchased instead of a sewer de- sanding machine originally requested in the f budget, further adding that there are sufficient funds left over from cleaning out the digesters to transfer to the pur- chase of the rodder, whereupon Resolution #4244 N. C. S. awarding contract to Southwest Flexible Company for the purchase of sectional sewer rodder for Department of Public Works was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Ruth Maifeld Protests signed by nine citizens of use permit granted to Nursing Home Ruth Maifeld by the Planning Commission on March 16,E Res. #4245 KC S 1965, for nursing home at 32 Branching Way, read and. filed. Director of Planning Robert Byrd stated that a nurs- ing home its a conditional use in an R-1-6000 area requiring a use permit' and that at the Planning Commission public hearing, only one objection was voiced, and since this condi- tional use 'is contingent upon the feeling of the adjoining neighborhood, it was the decision of the Planning Commission to approval of the use permit. During Council discus- sion of this matter, members of the audience were asked to speak. Those who spoke against the nursing home were: Mr. George •C. Olson, 28 Branching Way, Mr. Dale Downing, 856-6th Street, and in answering Council `questions, Mr. Frank Matteri, 20 Branching Way, indicated his objection. Those who spoke in favor of the nursing home were: - Mrs. Ruth Maifeld, 2080 Magnolia Avenue,. - Mr. George Schultzberg of Schultzberg Realty, 305 Petaluma Blvd. South, Mr. John Utterback, 852 -1/2 Western Avenue. Mrs.' Maifeld gave a detailed report of the operations in- volved emphasizing that the guests in her nursing home. would not be a detriment to the neighborhood. Following Council i;donsideration of the written protest filed and the opinions - 1 - a ea Q r n Federal Notice, dated March 19, 1965, from Federal Aviation; Agency Agency requesting comments of establishment of a proposed heliport by "The Lodge Novato" at Novato, 'Califoriiia, sub- mitted and .filed. ' Director of Planning .Robert Byrd .stated that this proposed heliport would not interfere with Petaluma's air traffic. Division of -Highways Letter, dated March 26, 1.965, from State Highway Engineer Program after 1972 J. C.- Womack rega -rding study for planning a continuing `high- way program (after 1972), read and filed.. It was thedecision of. the Council that this letter did not require any attention at this time. ABC. Application April 5, 1965 Leslie G.. & Margaret' . Ruth M- aifeld Nursing expressed, Resolution #4245 N. C. S. of findings and ° Home (cont'd..) facts and the action taken by the City Council on the appeal*— from the granting to Ruth Maifeld of a Use Permit Files Management ing a nursing home in an R -1- 6000 zone (reversi.-ng Plan - Manual,Stuart Davis ning. Commission action) was introduced by Councilman Res. #424'6 NCS Colin, seconded by .Councilman Battaglia, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 negative. The negative vote was cast by Councilman G_ ans. He stated that it is ,becoming exceedingly difficult for ambulatory people to find a place I n which to live and believed traffic would,—not—be a hazard and that this type of a use would not lower the value of the property in the neighborhood, and there-. fore voted- to sustain the Planning Commission's. action. Councilman Battaglia suggested that the staff assist Mrs, Maifeld in every way possible, such as locating - suitable property, etc., and Councilman Gans .offered to pay the filing fee of $25 for another use permit for Mrs. Mai+feld. Codes Advisory Letter from Ray M. Baker re establishment of Codes Board Advisory Board of Sonoma County and enclosing a copy of the. tentative by- laws, read and filed. Director of Planning j Robert Byrd stated that the function of the, Beard is to attempt uniformity of Codes throughout the County and that Building Inspector Qberto is Petaluma's representative on the Board. Federal Notice, dated March 19, 1965, from Federal Aviation; Agency Agency requesting comments of establishment of a proposed heliport by "The Lodge Novato" at Novato, 'Califoriiia, sub- mitted and .filed. ' Director of Planning .Robert Byrd .stated that this proposed heliport would not interfere with Petaluma's air traffic. Division of -Highways Letter, dated March 26, 1.965, from State Highway Engineer Program after 1972 J. C.- Womack rega -rding study for planning a continuing `high- way program (after 1972), read and filed.. It was thedecision of. the Council that this letter did not require any attention at this time. ABC. Application Copy of application for transfer of liquor license filed by Leslie G.. & Margaret' Leslie G and Margaret H. `Reese at 171 Petaluma Blvd. North Reese (Adrian's) with Alcoholic Beverage Control, and approved by Chief Del Maestro, Health and Building Departments sub- mitted and filed. Files Management Tiles Management Manual prepared by Stuart _Davis;, sub - Manual,Stuart Davis m -itted and filed. Mr. Davis addressed the Council briefly Res. #424'6 NCS speaking on the subject manual, the new filing system set up in the offices of the City-Manager, City Clerk,, Finance and Water Department, the records retention ,area, & d the 3 -1/2 toils of .u records to be destroyed, upon C'ouncil's approval, whereupon Resolution #4246 N. C-. S. establishing records retention ,schedule! and authorizing destruction of , useless records, was introduced by Counc -ilman Gaits, seconded by Count' ilman Battaglia, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Claims and Bills . Resolution # "4247 N. C. S. approving claims and hip-11s, was Res. #42 -47 N. C. S. introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. -.2- 397 April S, 1965 A,sses.sment District City Manager Robert Meyer reported that as a result of- a � #9 N. S`. meeting held today with the City E City Planner, City Manager, Mr., Whitlow, Engineer of Work, and repre- sentatives of the Petaluma Industrial Park, Assessment District #9 N; S. is ready to go ahead. Mr. Meyer read a letter, dated April 5, 1965, received from said Park agree- ing to certain inclusions and improvements in the District. He said that Mr: Whitlow was instructed to proceed with the work with as much speed as possible. Council- School Board . City Manager Robert Meyer announced that'the School Board Dinner has tentatively set the Council -Board dinner for May 10, 1965. North Bay.Division City Manager Robert Meyer .reminded the Council to notify League of Calif-. Cities his office re attending the subject meeting in Ukiah on April 24, 1965. Legislative Committee Councilman Gans referred to Assembly Bill #1461 proposing R'eport a 40 -hour week for firemen, with which, he said, the City is deeply concerned. He read City Manager Robert Meyer's letter written to the Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Industrial Relations outlining the City's position oil fl)e. matter and requesting his support of the Council's opposition to this bill. Mayor Van Bebber said that he discussed Assembly Bill #946 re amendment to the Brown Act with Assemblyman Bagley and expressed to him the Council's objection to this bill. Terra Vista Kno 1s Report, dated April ,2, 1965, of Director of Public Works Subd .'''C.ompletion. David Young certifying the completion of the public ,im- Res. #4248 NCS provements in subject subdivision and recommending accept- ance, read and filed. Resolution #4248 N. C. S. accepting comple of work required in Terra :Vista Knolls Subdivi- sion, was introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. , seconded by.Cout oilman Ellis, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Outside Sewer, Howard &i,efer Res. 44249 NCS R G'. & . E. Lighting Proposal Report, dated March 31, 1965, of Director of Public Works David Young re subject application for outside sewer, sub- mitted and filed. . Mr. Young recommended approval pro - viding the applicant pay any refund connection charges that may exist as a result of, any previous parties extending the / newer main. The City'Attoriey and City Clerk had deter- /. mimed that such an agreement exists with Mr.. Ed Avil'la. !� Mr. Young replied, to Council question that Mr. Stiefer is aware of this agreement, whereupon Resolution #4249 NCS granting permission. to Howard Stiefer to connect one resi dential connection at 1225 Mt. Yiew Avenue to the City sewer system, was introduced by Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Councilman Ellis, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. C/ Director of Public Works David Young introduced Mr. Robert Herrerias of P. G. &, E.* who addressed the Council regarding proposal to upgrade street `lighting as outlined in a letter, dated March 12, 1965, from Petaluma District Manager John L. Morgan to David Young with a street -by- street breakdown attached showing the increased illumination and cost. Follow- ing a discussion period with Mr. Herrerias, the Council de- cided to consider the proposal further at a study session next Monday night, requesting Mr. Herrerias to' be present. - 3 - 398 April 5, 1965 O Petaluma Blvd. Traffic Director of Public Works David Young reported fhat ,the Signal Lights City''s electrical maintenance man was unable to locate: the sync wire for the traffic signals and it was necessary to get the'Division of Highways'maintenance man who used to maintain , the signals to help locate the trouble. Mr. Young stated that the sync w re , was found and the necessary re- .pairs were made to synchronize the traffic signals on Peta- luma Boulevard. . Hotel -Motel Tax: Ordinance #787 N. C. S. amending Ordinance #78'1. N. C.. S. Amendment by making the - effective date of said ordinance July 1,, 1965 Ord. #7.87 NCS and further amending said °Ordinance to provide for the disposition of the revenues collected, was introduced by Councilman Gans:, -seconded by Councilman 'B'rainerd, and ordered posted by 7 affirmative votes. State Retirement Ordinance #788 N. C. S. authorizing an am- endrnent `to the Contract. Amendment contract between - the" City Council and the Board of Admili- Ord. #788 NCS stration of the California, State Employees' Retirement System`, was'introduced by Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Councilman Gans, and posted by 7 affirmative votes. Special Municipal Bond Ordinance #789 N. C. S. calling a Special Municipal Bond. Election (Library) Election in the City of Petaluma for the; purpose_ of 9bbm tting Ord. #789 NCS to the electors of said City -the measure of incurring a bonded indebtedness of said City , for the acquis tioiz- construction aizd completion of the following municipal improvement, to wit: Library Declaring the estimated cost of said municipal improvement, the amount of the principal of said indebtedness to be "incur- red therefor, and the maximum rate of interest 'to be paid thereon_; making provision for the levy and collection of taxes; fixing the date of said election, the manner' of holding'the same, providing for notice thereof, and consolidating zsa Special Municipal Bond Election with tl General Municipal Election to be held on June 8, 1965, was introduced .by Councilman. Ellis, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and ordered published . by-7 affirmative votes. Denman Annexation #3 Ordinance #782 N. C. S. approving the annexation of certain Ord." #782 NCS uninhabited territory designated "Denman Annexation No. 3" to the City of Petaluma was iiitrodbeed by Councilman - . Cavanagh, Jr. , seconded by Councilman Gans and adopted - by 7 affirmative votes. Rezoning Block - Ordinance #7.88 C "S ' amending Zoning Ord. #662N. C. S. Vallejo, Palmer, Edith by rezoning subject block from an R -1 6000 Zone to an and Jefferson Streets R -2 -3000 Zone, was introduced by Councilman Gams., seconded Ord. #783: NCS by Councilman Cavanagh, J`r. , and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Amend , Garbage Ord. Ordinance #78.4 N. C. S. amending the Code to provide for th Ord. #784 NCS prohibition of luna persons collecting garbage or rubbish within the. City, and to prohibit the bur rying of rubbish w'ith'in the City, was introduced by Councilman Ellis, second I ed by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. _ 4 _ 3 April 5, 1965 RezbhO Southwest Corner. Ordinance #785 N. C. S..amending Zoning _Ord. #662 NCS by 2nd '& D Streets rezoning northerly half of - A. P. #8 -066 - and 8- 066 -5 Ord, #78'5 NCS' (located southwest corned 2nd, aid D Streets) from a C -C Zone to a C -H Zone, was introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirma- tive votes. Storm. Drain Installa- Councilman Colin. requested that the Engineering Department tion Reimbursements note any problems in connection with this ordinance as he Ord. #786 NCS felt it could be improved, whereupon Ordinance #786 N. C. S. amending the Code to provide for the reimbursement to indivi- duals or subdividers of costs incurred by them for the ins'ta1la- tion of storm drains benefiting other properties, was intro- duced. by. Councilman Gaits, seconded by Councilman Cava- nagh, Jr -, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. i Regular Municipal Resolution #4250. N. C. S. calling and providing for •a Regular Election - . Municipal Election to be held in the City of Petaluma on f 7� Res. #4250 NCS June 8, 1965, for the purpose of electing public officers,. designating the precincts and polling pl "'aces for said election; appointing election officers and providing for notice thereof, was introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Public .Interest and Resolution #4251 N. G. S. determining that the public interest Necessity �'(Library) and necessity demand the acquisition, construction and Res. #4251 NCS completion by the City of Petaluma of the following municipal improvement, to wit: Library; and that the cost of said ®1:; municipal improvement will require an expenditure greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy, was introduced by. Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. ,. and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. /0 Police .Cars, Resolution #4252 N. C. S. authorizing the purchase of four new Res. '#4252. NCS vehicles for - the Police Department, was introduced by Council- man Brainerd., seconded by Councilman Gams, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Addendum to,A;greement - City Manager Robert Meyer stated that the Water Commission Bank °of America recommended the addendum.to this agreement, and Director Res. #425'' °3 NCS of Finance Cecil Gealta. explained that upon Council approval, the cancelled 1959 water revenue bond coupons will no longer be seilt*to his office for verification and signing but that, the Bank will destroy these coupons and send him a notice twice a year for a fee of $56 a year, whereupon Resolution 4253 N. C. S. authorizing execution of addendum to agreement rela- tive to the City of Petaluma 1959 water revenue bonds executed . , 1 August 4, 1959, between the Balk of America National Trust and Savings Assn. and the City of Petaluma, was introduced by b Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. seconded by Councilman Ellis, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Em lo- Soil Mechanics p Y Resolution #4254 N. C. S. employing Soil Mechanics and . Foundation Eng aneer- Foundation Engineering, Inc., for the of furnishing ing, Inc. - Res. #4254 an engineering report and. services in regard 'to Linda Del Mar NCS, Subdivision, was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by-Councilman Ellis, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. - 5 - 4.0 0 Attest: r4 City Cle k mayor yr - 6 - April 5, 1965 Deny Claim of City. Attorney Robert explained that Mr. Pacheco lost a, tire' Joe Pacheco when he hit a. -water valve box in. a City street and has filed -a for loss, further adding that this is a routine denial Rex. #4255 NCS claim the and that the matter has .been referred to the 'City's insurance carrier for settlement, whereupon Resolution #42.55 N. C. S. denying claim of Joe-Pacheco, was introduced by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. New Manager - Mr. Richard E. Brown was introduced and welcomed as the Telephone Co. new local manager of the Telephone Company to replace Mr. William Turner who has resigned. Schuman Road - In answer 'to Councilman Cavanagh, Director of Planning Robert Laurel Street Byrd reviewed the status of the subject .district, stating that at Assess. District the time the Denman portion of Assessment District #9 was initiated, it was the 'intention of the Council to :inclade the �1 Schuman portion, but at the time; the petitions were circulated in this area, the primary concern of the people was the ;cost of the work, with the thought they could override the dis- trict if the costs were too high. He said that the Council decided the Schuman area was of sufficient scope to stand on its own merits and that following the work of Assessment District #9, a separate district would be formed for the Schuman formed,, area. Re - added that no further work has been since that time. The City Manager stated that before people will go ahead with an assessment district; ' they want to know the costs,, and suggested that the Council i a decision whether or not to go ahead with he expense of obtaining the necessary engineer- ing data and costs, which would always be available at , a future date if the district did not go ahead at this time. Following a brief discussion, the City Engineer was requested by the Council to prepare engineering &legal costs for fte Schu- man -' Laurel area for consideration at budget time.- "'T" Street- - - - In answer to Counc "ilman Colin regarding Mr: Woodworth's _ ,- Abandonment problem involved in the subject abondoiment, City Engineer David,Young stated: that Council action. was correct in accor dance with the*6trartton Map and that the Couizty Assessor's . D office be contacted for any further problem.. The Mayor added that when Mr. Woodworth's surveyor furnishers a description to the City Engineer, a letter will be prepared for the County Assessor. Adjournment There ben no further business to come before the 'meeting, g the meetiing,was adjourned -to an executive session. Attest: r4 City Cle k mayor yr - 6 -