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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/16/196553 MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PETALUMA,,.CALIFORNIA July 6, 1965 Council Meeting Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Mrs. Helen Putnam at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. Attendance Present: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Colin, Gans, Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam. Absent: None Pledge'of Allegiance At -the request of Mayor Putnam, everyone in the Council Chambers joined in with her to give the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Fred Rusk of the First Presbyterian Church. Mayor's Address Mayor Putnam spoke about the role of the Council and the role of the Council and Mayor as servants of the community., which she said, is a leadership role to go out in -to the community to inform the people, and that it is the business of the Council and Mayor to see that the people of the community are kept abreast of the decisions to be made. The Council brings to their deliberations seven points of view, and the different ways of thinking will be brought into a oneness to try to achieve policy making for the good of the community. She said they will deliberate hopefully on the basis of facts and with the greatest array = facts that can be brought to the Council Chambers. She hopes that the Council will be steadfasti its respect for the community and in their respect for one another, and in all deliberations be steadfast in their respect for procedure. She added that the procedure which is used is the City Charter and all the codes that go with it, and if the Council res- pects the fact -tha't procedure has been.given to hem as a tool to'work with, then, she concluded, it is hopeful that this Council -which meets for the first time to do business for the City of Petaluma will serve the people well. California State Letter, dated June 2.8, 1965, from the Public Safety Automobile Assn. Department of the California State Automobile Assn. announcing that the of Petaluma has received a Pedestrian Safety Citation in the 2'6th Annual AAA Pedestrian Program Appraisal for not having a single pedestrian fatality during 1964, read and filed. .. .'Veterans` of. Letter, dated June 26,'1965, of thanks from Petaluma Foreign Wars Post- #1929, Veterans of Foreign Wars,.for ,the:assist- ance extended during the recent poppy sale drive, read and filed. Library Bo'a'rd Letter, dated July 2, 1965, from the Library Board requesting a.joint study session with the Council in order to discuss the problem of an adequate Library for the City, read and filed, A motion was made by Councilman Colin and seconded by Councilman Cavanagh., Jr., that..the Mayor work with the Chairman of the Library Board to arrange. t - 1 - f� July 6, 1965 � = Library Board a study session as soon as possible for the 0- (Cont'd,.) �ko purpose of exploring Library needs and d- iscussin" the entire Library situation- Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Gans expressed his concern over the last Library election and stated he would like to hear from the citizens who voted against the bond issue so that some understanding of what...is necessary can be worked upon in order to,begin the,next pro gressive step for Petaluma. Meeting re Letter, dated July 1 1965, from the Board of Pollution of Bay Supervisors of the County of San Mateo re meeting to be held on the problem of the pollution 'of- the Bay on-Thursday, July 22, 1965, at 10:00 a.m. at the Thunderbolt Hotel on Bayshore Freeway at the Mil: brae overpass, read and filed. In response to the Mayor's request for the City Manager to contact the � CJf (i Council regarding attendance at this meeting Meyer stated that the 2.2nd is also the date for the Mayor "s appearance at the Rotary Club but that arrangements will.be made.f.or Council representa- tion at each meeting. A t Councilman Colin;'s request the Mayor said that the matter of whether or not '..'_. there is a conflicting interest between the County of San Mateo group.and ABAG would be checked into. Claims and Bills Resolution. #4310•N..C..S. approving and bills Res. #4310 NCS Nos. 7382 to 7385A inclusive and 3762 to 377,9 inclu- rsive, was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, second- ed by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirma- tive votes'. Mayor's and Council- Ci.ty;Manager-Meyer reminded the Council of the s - men's Assn. Meeting ject meeting at Cloverdale:on July 8th at 6:30 p.m., and at the request of the Mayor, -he was asked to make arrangements for time of departure and transportation. City Manager Meyer also told the Council that Mayor Allen of Sonoma, former alternate member of ABAG, has been appointed as a regular member of ABAG to fill the vacancy created by Norman Van Bebber- and 'that at the 6:10 executive session of the Cloverdale meeting, appointment will be made for another alternate member. Councilman Gans consented to be nominated at.the meeting, for consideration as an.alternate member of ABAG: For the benefit of the audience, City•Manager Meyer explained what ABAG for and. the functions of the-group. North Bay Division Gity'Manager Robert Meyer announced- subject meeting League of Calif. Cities in Eureka on July 24th, 1965, and - ,that'a.n appoint- ment- should be made, of a Council :member who "plans to attend to serve as a member of:`..the- Executive Com- mit:tee. Councilman Joerger 'offer,ed °,to attend, whereupon a motion was made by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Colin, appo'nting.Councilman Jberger to serve as' a member of the executive committee at the subject ' meetin•g.... - ,Motion carrie unanimously. Keller Street City Manager Meyer informed the Council that he Parking Lot had been approached by Mr. Kynoch, owner of property adjacent to Keller Street parking lot, as to whether or not the City is. considering his property to: be .inclu in a future off - street parking d'is- tr_ict••so that.he would not,sell this y. to someone else.. After a brief discussion, a motion wa made by Councilman Gans and seconded'by Councilman. - 2 - 1 457 July 6, 1965 Keller S treet Parking joe'rge�r, that the Mayor appoint several Councidmen Lot •cont.'d) to take :this matter under consideration at'•the present time and at the earliest possible time for a report at a general study session for considera- tion of' the overa 11 parking situation together with the downtown -development proiram. Motion carried unanimously. Traffic Committee Traffic Committee Report, dated June 23, 1965, �7 Report signed by Director of Public Works David A. Young, containing three recommendations, read and filed. Each item was discussed and Item Iwas, corrected to read: "...for the driver attempting to make a left turn from Bridge Street on to Petaluma Blvd. North." After looking at the Type B Traffic Bars shown to the'Council by Mr. Young and recommended to.be installed on Petaluma Blvd. North to prevent left turns into the Water Street parking lot, a motion was made by Councilm.an seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., approving the Traffic Committee Report. Motion carried unanimously. 14 Kazen.Annexation Director of Planning Robert Byrd stated that.the proposed Kasen Annexation containing 12 acres is located on Magnolia Avenue beyond- the - cemetery property and across the street from the existing City Limits. He reported that the Local Agency Formation Commission approved the subject annexation upon the condition that the two small adJoining parcels and the entire length of Magnolia Avenue be included in the annexation. He added that Mr. Kazen.is now working on the problem of getting the agreement of the two adjoining property owners, and if successful,, the proposal will be re-- viewed again� the Boundary Commission and referred directly to City Council. If unsuccessful, the matter must be reconsidered by the Local Agency Formation Commission. Saint James Parish Director of Planning Robert Byrd stated that the Annexation proposed Saint James Parish Annexation is located on the southwesterly corner of Ely Road and East Wash- ington Street, upon which property a church is being constructed. He said that there is a.20 -acre par- cel between the proposed annexation and the extension of Novak Subdivision #4 which the Boundary Commission -has requested to be included. This matter was referred to the City Council who indicated that not only should this parcel be included but that a utility easement should be provided to extend the main sewer line along East Madison Street through to the annexation and eventually to Ely Road. Mr. Byrd said I that upon Council direction, the staff has been working with the annexation proponents and their representatives on the utility easement and achieving approval of the intervenjUng property for inclusion into the annexation. Redr ey-RezonIng Director of Planning, Robert Byrd, stated that the ApplitatIon Planning Commission and City Council, following his , requested the County to deny subject r application for commercial zoning proposed at Middle Two Rock Road and Bodega Avenue. At a recent meet- ing, the Sonoma County Planning Commission consid- ered the subject rezoning request and decided to I M- July 6, 1965 Redrey Rezoning continue the hearing to July 15th, 1965, at 5:00 Application (Cont'd). p.m. I't was generally agreed by the Council that a member of the Council attend this meeting along with Mr. Byrd to.support the recommendation submitted to the County. For the benefit of the new Council members, Mr. Byrd explained,the policy of County referrals on.appl cations received by them within the - Petaluma General Plan Area. Assessment District Director of Public Works David Young introduced No. 9 N.,S. Mr. Albritton and Mr. Evans of Whitlow, Hoffman,, and Albritton, Engineer of Work for the subject VS assessment district. They gave a progress re- `l port stating that the water, sewer and street engineering work is nearly finished; but that a pro- blem in drainage has .delayed completion of the plans. Mr. Albritton said that two plans have been proposed in an attempt to solve this problem. one plan designed by the engineers!of the Petaluma Industrial Park, Wilsey Ham, & Blair, (the proposed Petaluma Industrial Park lies within the assessment district) which provides'for an installation of a pumping facility to drain the area within the district. The other plan proposed by the Sonoma County Flood District is : a gravity flow system providing.for larger drainage culverts under the. railroad and freeway, taking.the water through improved open ditches to the Petaluma River. This plan would serve a larger area,than included in.the.assess- ment district. Mr. Norton of the Flood-Control District spoke to the Council regarding their pro- posal and suggested the railroad company.be.approach- ed for participation in the project.. Mr. Albritton said that in order to reach a solution to.this drainage problem,., they would need to know.whethe r not the 19,55 flood level of the Petaluma -River will ever be equalled or exceeded. Mr. North of the;Flood Control District stated that -in his opinion, the 1,955 Flood level of.the.Petaluma River at Corona Road will not be equalled.for any storm leE than a 5.0 =100 year intensity. Mr. Albritton quest- ioned this opinion and stated that .a gravity system as proposed by the Flood Control District could in- volve backwater flood.of the'.Industrial.Park area. After some discussion,, the Council asked the engin- eers involved.and the City staff to restudy the proposals and attend the next meeting of the Flood Control District Zone 2A Ad'visory Board and ask the Board for consideration of County participation in a drainage project to serve the entire area, includ- ing the area lying outside of the ;assessment dis- trict but within the drainage basin. The Council further requested the Engineer of Work of the assessment district, 'Whitlow, Hoffman & Albritton, finally finally arrive at a drainage plan that is sat'isfact- cry to all ;parties concerned. Director of Public works David Young recommended that the storm drainage policy established.by Res - olution #4000 N.C.S. requiring that all storm wa be enclosed in a pipe if it.can.be contained wit a 72" diameter pipe, which,, he said, is a good policy for residential areas, but as a matter of economy for the assessment district an industrial areas in general, it was felt that open ditches would be adequate. Upon consideration of the 4 - 459 July 6, 1965 Assessment Dist'ric;t matter, a motion was made by Councilman Gans and 9 N.S.' (Cont'd.) seconded by Councilman Colin that the storm drain J age policy apply to'residential areas only. This motion carried unanimously. Supervisor Leigh The Mayor welcomed Supervisor Leigh Shoemaker, who Shoemaker said he was attending the meeting to pay his res- pects to the�new Council. He prophesied a good term .ahead for all of the Council. He offered whatever assistance the Supervisors could give toward a solution to the Assessment District drainage problem. Official Advertising Resolution #4311,N.C.S. designating the Petaluma 1965. -66 Argus- Courier the official newspaper for legal Res. #4311 NCS advertising and approving charges for same, was introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Brainerd, Cavanagh, Jr., Colin, Gans, Joerger, and Mayor Putnam.. Noes:' None Abstained: Councilman Lipman Absent: None Councilman Lipman abstained because of his position as journalist with Argus- Courier. Files Management- Agreement-Stuart Res. #4312 NCS Survey It was noted that the subject agreement covers re- Davis organization offiles for the office of the Public Works, Planning Department, City Attorney, Police Department,,�nd_the Fire Department, whereupon Resolution #4312 "N.C..S. introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Joerger, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stuart Davis, was adopted 7 affirmative votes. Appoint Vice - President Nominations for Vice- President of the City Council of the Council were declared open by Mayor Putnam. Councilman Res. #4313 NCS Joerger nominated"Councilman Colin, which nomina- tion was seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. Councilman Lipman nominated Councilman Brainerd, which nomination.was seconded by Councilman Gans. Following expressions heard from the.Council on the nominees, roll call on the nomination of appointing Councilman Colin. as Vice- President of the Council carried by the following vote: 'Ayes: Councilmen Cavangah, Jr., Colin, Joerger, and Mayor Putnam. Noes: Councilmen Brainerd, Gans, and Lipman. Absent: None Resolution #4313 N.C.S. appointing Councilman Colin as Vice- President of the Council was introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Upon a suggestion made by the City Attorney, a motion was made by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh,, Jr., that the foregoing resol- utons covering appointments to Boards and Com- missions be adopted as a group. Motion carried unanimously. Reappointment to° Resolution #4314 N.C..:S..reappointing Councilman Planning Commission Herbert C _Gans to.the City Planning Commission Res.. #431`4 NCS was introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. - 5 4'6 0 _. July 6 196:5 Reappointment to Board Resolution #4315 N.C.S. reappointing Counci of Library Trustees i, John Cavanagh., Jr . , to the City Board 'of Library Res. #,4315 NCS Trustees was introduced by Councilman Gans, second.ed Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Reappointment to Upon the consent of Councilman Brainerd to be re- Recreation, Parks, & appointed to.subject Commission, Resolution #4316 Music Commission N.C.S. reappointing Councilman,David W. Brainerd Res. #4316 NCS to the City Recreation, Parks and M'isic Commission was introduced by Councilman Joerger, seconded.by Councilman Colin,, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Appointment to Upon the consent of Counc lman._Li to be appointed Water Comm s;slon to the subject - Commission, Resolution #43 -17 N.C.S. Res. #4317 NCS appointing Councilman Robert S. Lipman to the Water Commission, was; introduced,by Councilman Colin, seconded by.Councilman Brainerd, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Reappointment to Resolution #4318 N.C.S. reapointing D. Ann Richard's Planning Commission to the City Planning Commis I si,on was introduced by Res. #4318 NCS Councilman Brainerd, seconde by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.. Reappointment to. Resolution #4319 N.C.S;. reappointing Jack Gallagher Water Commission to -the Petaluma Water Commission was introduced by Res. #4319 NCS Councilman Joerger, secbnd`ed.by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and 'adopted by 7- aff irmative' votes . Reappointment to Board Resolution #4320 N reappointing Dorothy Ber- of' Library:Trustees. tucci to City Board of Library Trustees, was Res. #4`3`20 NCS introduced by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by 7 affir- mative votes'. Reappointment to Board - Resolutio #4321 N.;C:S. reappointing Mrs. Ear1,F of "Library Trustees .Egan to the:City Board of Library Trustees was Res. #4`321 NCS introduced by.Counc Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by Councilman Gans, and adopted by 1 affirmative votes. Appointing Ex- officio Resolution #4 N..C.S. appointing Councilman member - .Traffic Com. Philip L.:Joerger as ex- officio member of the Res. #4322 NCS Traffic-Committee was, introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by- Councilman Lipman,'and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Cherry Street Councilman.Joerger that Renz & Hockerson, subdividers, have a problem on Cherry Street regard- ing street elevation. Mr. Bill Foster, real estator ;.� °,,,representing the subdividers, addressed the Council stating that RehZ & Hockerson are planning to build several homes on Cherry Street near the proposed Cherry Valley School and would be when widened and improved in the future:. Director- of Public Works David Young referred to a report which he submitte several months ago on the .Cherry'Valley- Schuman ar in which he recommended that funds''be provided for engineering work if an.assessment district could not be formed at the present time. He added that there is a possibility of making a gross error in attempt- ing to establish a•grade for a portion of a'street. Following a brief discussion, tha -City Manager was requested to place this matter on the next agenda - 6 - 461 July 6, 1965 Cherry Street giving consideration to include the engineering (Cont'd.) work in next year's Capital Outlay program, and also bring the Council up to date on other areas within the City in order to get a general idea of the problem, High School Students In response to the Mayor's request, Robton Perelli- Minetti stated that the high school students in the audience are from the American Institutions class and they will receive outside credit for attending the Council meeting. Adjournment There being no further business to come before.the meeting, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor Attest: City Cl rk - 7 -