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OF CITY COUNCIL
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
July 19, 1965
Council M,eet1hg 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.
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Harlan E.
Selvey, Evangelical Free Church.
Minutes
The minutes from the meetings of June 21, and June 28,
July 6, and July' 12, 19 were approved a s recorded.
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Water Superintendent Thomas Wilson report, dated / G�
Coristruction Program'
July 14, 1965, re Water Commission recommendation 0
Res-. #4327 NCS
that the low bid of Joseph Ramos for subject project
be accepted, read and filed. Director of Public Works
David A. Young report, dated July 8, 1965, re low
bidder satisfactory references; attaching summary
of bids; and, recommending that the contract be awarded
to the low bidder., read and filed. Assistant City
Engineer George Miller showed the location of the work
to be done on a map, whereupon Resolution #4327 N. C. S.
awarding contract to Joseph Ramos in accordance with
the plans and specifications entitled "1964 - Water
Main Construction Program, Project W -64 -1, " was
introduced by Councilman Lipman, seconded by Council-
man Joerger, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
SwimmingTool_Complex
Dr. G. Edward * Rudloff, consultant on the swimming
pool complex, addressed the Council regarding his
study and recommendations on the type and location
of the swimming pool. In presenting his report, he
said-that two basic concerns were kept in mind while
making his analysis: (1) Make sure that the people
of Petaluma do not involve themselves too heavily in
the duplication of funds; and (2) That the facility gets
a maximum amount of usage. He presented four
recommendations in inverse order, showing the plans
on the Vu- graph:
4. If the City is not ready to accept any one of the
recommendations, then it is not time to build a
swimming pool.
3. Locate one pool at Kenilworth Jr. High School and
one- pool at Petaluma Jr. High School, which plan
represents a minimum expenditure of funds for a
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maximum amount of usage. Each pool would be
25 meters by 25 yards in size. The cost of each
Would be approximately $100, 000. The locker rooms
are already in existence at each school.
2. Construct a swimming pool complex of three 50 meter
pools in various depths and shapes to allow all types
of aquatic activities. This plan includes locker rooms.
The cost of a similar complex built in Santa Rosa
several years ago was approximately $276, 000. He
recommended this complex to be located at the
Fairgrounds between the Outdoor Theater and Fire,.._
Station #2 and facing toward Payran Street.
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Swimming Pool Complex 1. A plan of three - 50 meter pools of various shapes
( Continued) was shown, and he recommended the 50 meter by
25 yard pool, which, he said, is the only type in
swimming pool engineering and des °ign that would
fulfill all of the (aquatic facilities for any community.
He added that this would be the first of its kind
north of San. Francisco, with the exception :of Redding.
This installation, with locker rooms, would cost
approximately $260, 000 and would be designed so
that it could be covered at a later date. He recom
mended the same Fairgrounds location as in No. 2,
Dr. Rudloff said that from a master planning point
of view, the Fairgrounds location makes the best;
sense because it would givetthe-City an aquatic
facility that would meet the needs of the community.
He ruled out Lucchesi Park as a suitable location
because of a proposed high school with a ,pool to'be ,
built adjacent to Lucchesi Park within the next five
or six years, which would give the community a pool
in that area. He continued by saying that the local
Fair Board was receptive in the idea of locating the.
pool at the Fairgrounds and in the possibility
financial participation in the pool; however, there
Was some question in the minds of the Fair Manager
and the Fair Board ass to how successful they would -be
�in. Sacramento in entering into a joint venture with
the City. Mr.- Sol Fishman of the Board of Education
spoke in regard to the l ocation of the pools at the
Junior High. Schools aid that from a survey made,
learned that only those school districts in wealthy
communities had pools. He also questioned whether
present state aid would allow funds for a pool at
the proposed high school because of the size of en-
rollment. Mr. A. P. Behrens of the Fair Board, said
- .that they feel kindly toward a swimming pool at , th.e
Fairgrounds but that financial assistance would Be
peed upon the outcome of pending legislation ..in
Sacramento. Mr. Brand Johnson of the Board of Edu.- .
cation stated that they met with the Recreation
Commission and because of several problems, includ
traffic ,congestion, thought that the Kenilworth Jr.
High School was not a good site. After some dis=
cussion on Dr. R udloff's recommendations, it was
agreed by the Council to wait for his written report
to be submitted. before consideration and decision' of
the matter is made.
Petaluma Sanitary Petaluma Sanitary Disposal Company audit, dated"
Disposal Co. Audit March 31, 1965, . submitted and filed.
Kazen Annexation Local *.Agency Formation Commission notice .approving ,
Kazen Annexation with condition that ,the Scarr and
Milizia properties be included, and if not done •withi i
15 days, the matter is to be rescheduled at the August
I 5th meeting, read and filed. Director of Planning
Robert Byrd stated that the signature of one of the
property ow >iiers was obtained which would be suffi-
cient to carry the - annexation. The proponents are
now drafting a new map to be returned to the. Boundary
Commission, after which the -ion will 'be referred
directly to the City of Petaluma.
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Saint J°ame.s Local Agency Formation Commission notice continuing
Parish Annexation hearing on- a subject annexation until. August 5, 1965, �/ -
read and filed. Boundary Commission resolution
approving subject annexation to the City of Petaluma,
read and filed. Director of Planning Robert Byrd
-reported that the proponents are working on obtain -
ing utility easements to extend the water and sewer
line from the extension of East Madison Street to
the proposed annexation.
Northeast Annexation #4 Director of Planning Robert Byrd stated that the
former Council tabled action on the subject annexation
pending assurance that the intervening area between
the existing City limits and the proposed annexation
will be annexed. He .located the area on a map. He
stated that a proposal has been made to revise the
area of the subject annexation to include a section
of the intervening property and to initiate another
annexation for the remainder, thus eliminating the
problem of creating a corridor of County area
between the City area.
Sonoma County Fair Letter; dated July 13, 1965, inviting the Council to
and participate in festivities for "Petaluma Day" on
Saturday, July 24, 1965, read and filed. Members
of the Council who plan attend were requested to
notify the City Manager's secretary. It was noted
that July 24th is the Northern Division, League of
California Cities' meeting in Eureka, but that there
will be Council representation at both functions.
.Petaluma River Letter, - Dated July 6, 1965, from Ralph A. Nobles,
Redwood City, re polluted condition of the Petaluma
River,- - submitted' and filed. The Mayor stated that 1 � 5
this will become a part of a report on the Petaluma
River that is being - prepared by the City Manager
and -.. members of the staff.
Petaluma Veteran "s Letter, dated July 15, 1965, from Petaluma Veteran's
Council Council thanking the City for $50 donation to defray
expenses in connection with the Memorial Day celebra-
tion program held on May 30, 1965, read and filed.
Claim8 and Bi-Ils Resolution #-4328 N. C. S. approving claims and bills
Res. - #432$ NOS Nos -.- 7386 to 7460 inclusive and Nos. 3780 to 3806
inclusive; was . introduced by Councilman Brainerd
seconded by Councilman Lipman, and adopted by 7
affirmative votes:
Request for .Preaching City Manager Robert- Myer stated that the Chief of
at Walnut Park Police has had a request from two evangelists who
would like to use-Walnut Park one afternoon a week
for preaching. Section 21: 8 of the City Code required
that permission must be granted by the Chief of
Police .aimd approval given by the City Council. Following
a brief discussio °i1, a motioi - i was made by Councilman
Col °in aid seconded by Councilman Joerger to table this
matter for further study. - Roll call on this motion carried
by •7 ,affirmative. votes. - - The City Attorney was asked
to prepare- an opiiiion for Council consideration.
Cherry Street Elevation City Manager Robert - Meyer reported that the particular
matter•of a•request - for an elevation of a portion of
Cherry Street brought before the last Council meeting by
Mr. Foster for Rentz and Hockerson has been solved.
Assistant City Engineer George Miller's opinion is that
most likely the - future center line of said street would not
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Cherry Elevation, -' ~: bbtmuch more than one foot.above the existing street
(Continued) level. Mr. Meyer said that the matter of hiring
some one to do the engineering work in the. Cherry
Street- Schuman Road area would. be more approp-
riately discussed when considering the Capital Outlay
Program for 1965 -66. He also pointed out that the
portion. of Cherry Street where Rentz & Hockerson
plan to build was not - included in the Cherry Street
Schuman Road proposed assessment area and perhaps
should be .added.
Rezoning - Denman Planning Commission Resolution #Z8 -65 recomnei ding
Annexation # 3 rezoning area within subject annexation from - R-1 - 10, 0
Ord.: #800 NCS zone to an R -M -1500 zone, submitted and Filed. Dir-
ector of Planning Robert Byrd said that this is the
Candlewood Mobile Home Park located directly across
from the North. San Francisco Bay Industrial Park on
-North McDowell Blvd. He :briefly summarized his-
report to the Planning Commission regarding the basis
for the rezoning, whereup Ordinance #800 N. C.S.
amending -the Zoning Ordinance #662 N. C. S. by reclass-
ifying the area within Denman Annexation # 3 from
R -1 -10, 000 zone to an R -M -1500 zone, was introduced
by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman Brainerd,
and ordered published by 7 affirmative votes.
Buford Subdivision Planning Commission Resolution #18 - approving an
extension of time within ,which to file final map of,
Buford'Subdivision (located between Hawthorne Court
f and -the cemetery on Magnolia Avenue), submitted and
filed.
Bodega Estates Subd.
Director of Planning. Robert Byrd said that the proposed
subject subdivision is located on Bodega Avenue across
from Middle Two Rock Road intersection - the same
site on which the commercial rezoning request by
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Redrey was proposed and. recommended to be denied
by-the Planning Commission and the Council. He read
his report, dated July 19, 1965, addressed to the .
Council re "Bodega Estates :Subd. - , County Referral ",
which was - submitted and filed. 'The report refers to
a problem that is- generally known,as "urban sprawl"
created by a demand -:by areas of total urban services
without paying taxes to support said services. The
Planning Commission has recommended that ;a study
be made of this problem by the Planning Department
and a joint policy be established with the. County to
serve as; guide lines in evaluating similar subdivision
proposals.
State Recreation Com.
Director of Planning Robert Byrd reported that.:he. and
re "Land & - .Water Con-
the City Manager attended a hearing in San :Francisco
servation Fund Act of
on July 16th:. It concerned establishing criteria for
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the use -of the subject fund established by the Federal
government to ,provide funds for the development of
semi- .local -and regional -parks. The money will be
allocated bythe:: aid the-method for allocating it and
how it wi -11 be used was the purpose of the hearing.
This directly affects Petaluma, Mr. Byrd said,
because one of the .general criteria, for the use of
the fund is : the project - is to be 125 acres or more
in size or $50, 000 or more in cost., From these general
guide lines both Lucchesi -Park and-the Lafferty Raneh.
would be eligible, Based on the facts -presented at t, {he
hearing, recommendations will be forwarded to the
City for review. Mr. Byrd added that, iii his opinion,
if'we keep astride with these proposals, the City
will be in..a -good condition for utilization of these
funds, which is a fifty -fifty matching situation.
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Lafferty
Lafferty Ranch
Report, dated July 14, 1965, , signed by Thomas Wilson,
Lease Renewal
Water Superintendent, re Water Commission recommen-
dation that the request made by Frank Beffa to renew
his agricultural lease at the subject Ranch be accepted,
and that the lease is for 5 years in the amount of $3, 000,
'read and filed. The City Attorney stated that he will.
review the lease and study the terms, and upon his
suggesticn City Manager was asked to submit a
recommendation for the Council consideration and
decision on the matter.
Outsi'd'e Sewer
Director of Public Works David A. Young, report dated
S'. J. Monticello
July 6, 1965, re subject•outside sewer application for
Res. #4329 NCS
one connection at property located at the intersection
of Paula Lane and Schuman Road as indicated on the
attached diagram, read and filed. The report states
that Mr. Monticello would like the Council to approve
this outside sewer connection providing they are
willing to grant him a refund contract to reimburse a
portion of the cost of the sewer main extension for
each new property that connects to the main. In line
with .Council policy to consider each sewer refund
agreement request on an individual basis, a motion
was made by Councilman Gans and seconded by Council-
man Colin, directing the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary refund agreement. Roll Callon this motion
carried by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution #4329 N. C. S.
granting the application of Salvatore J. Monticello for
permission to connect one residential connection at
premises located at the -intersection.-of Paula Lane and
Schu*man•.Road to the City sewer
, was introduced
by Councilman Gans, -and seconded by Councilman
Cavanagh, Jr. and adoptedx6y 7 affirmative votes.
lftd'Us trial. Seeking
'Mr, Ned Davis, Secretary-Manager of the Chamber of
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Peta'WiTift aid
Commerce, appeared ..before the Council to acquaint them
Sonoma 'Cou-nty
with •.the matter of industrial seeking coordination in
Petaluma and Sonoma. - County. He said that funds for
industrial seeking are derived from the Chamber, itself,
from members of the Chamber, and from the County of
Sonoma. He• introduced the principals in this activity:
Howard Heggum, President of the Chamber of Commerce,
Who was unable toy attend due to illness; Jack Garrison,
head of Chamber Industrial Committee, who•was attending
another meeting; Supervisor Leigh Shoemaker; Arthur
Parent, representative from this district to the County
Industrial, Board; and,. Mr. Wm. MacPhee, newly appointed
Director the Sonoma County Industrial Board. Mr. Davis
add*ed'that these. gentlemen have been working closely
together and 'with the-support and. cooperation of the
Industrial Board, a'great improvement has been noticed
in the overall activities in going after industry for the
City and On behalf of those connected with
industrial seeking, Mr. Davis offered their support and
assistance to the Council. Comments were heard from
Supervisor Shoemaker and Mr. MacPhee . It was
sug . ge Councilman Lipman, being a member of
the.local lndustrial 'Committee, act as both Council and
Chamber representative'to keep each informed on the
industrial, seeking activities.
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Signboard at Mr. Ned Davis presented a drawing for Council review
City Entrances of a proposed signboard for the northern and southern
entrance to the City. He said the general idea of the
sigh is to welcome people into the County and to enco
urage. them to visit. Petaluma. It is planned to have
symbols -of. 8 to 12 service clubs under the sign. The'
proposed location of the signboard at the southern
is entrance is about a mile below the southern boundary
of the City just after. entering the Freeway off -ramp:
to Petaluma situated on parcel to the left. He added
that Mr. Shoemaker has authorization from the State
to erect the , signboard at this location. Mr. Dail
Tocchini. has given approval to erect the signboard
at the northern entrance adjacent to the fence bordering
the Parkway Theater on the 101 Freeway. However
-Mr. Davis stated, mor e coordination on the matter
is required by the Chamber Committee to work
o.utidetails. S.upervisor'Shoemaker said that he ha
no plan but that a Use Permit has been granted for
the erection 'of the sign at the southern., entrance,
and doubted whether the proposed plan would be suit
able. Following a brief discussion, it was decided
that a meeting be held 'to decide on the site and plan,
and design of ,the sign to fit the site. Mr. Davis
asked the City Attorney for an opinion on how to
establish rights, privileges, etc. , in regard to
locating the sign on the Parkway Theater land.
Resignation Resolution #4330 N. C. S. accepting the resignation of
Jack Garrison Jack Garrison as a m ember of the Recreation, Parks'&
Res. #4330 NCS Music Commission was introduced. by Councilman Gans,
L seconded by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., and adopted by
7 affirmative votes.. The City Clerk was requested to,
send a letter to Mr. Garrison thanking him for his
services.
Resignation Resolution #43`31 N.C. S. , accepting the resignation of
Dr. -Sam Brown Dr. °Sam Brown as a member of the Board I of Library
Res. $4331 NCS Trustee's, was introduced by Councilman. Cavana'gh, Jr. ,
_seconded by,Councilman Gans, and adopted, b.y 7' affir-
mative votes. Comments were made by the .Mayor and
Councilman 'Cavai agh, Jr. ; on Dr.. Brown's wonderful.
contribution of time and effort while serving on thb
Library Board.,
Appointment to Resolution #4332 N. C. S. appointing A -lbert L. Battaglia,
Recreation, Parks & ' Jr*, to the City Recreation, Parks and Ntu.sic Commis -
Music Commission sior, was introduced by Councilman Gans, seconded by
Res. #4332 NCS Councilman Cavanagh, Jr. and adopted" by 7 affirmative
votes..
The Mayor'stated that appointment of a .member to the
Library Board is not being filled at this meeting. There-
may be an additional vacancy and both appointments will
be , considered later.
Adding Additional- Resolution #4333 N. C. S. amending Resolution #3396NCS
Person - Accept and .Sign ' .by adding, an additional person, John C. Cahill, as an
Surplus Federal Pro- • additional representative of the City of Petaluma author -
perty -Res. #4333 NCS ized to sign for and' accept surplus federal property
regardless of acquisition cost and rescinding. the
authority of Raymond W. Myers, was introduced by
Councilman Lipman, :seconded by Councilman Joerger,. .
and' adopted'by 7 affirmative votes.
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Recognizing Civic. Resolution #4324 N. C. S. recognizing and acknowledging
Devotion Norman the civic devotion of Norman P. Van Bebber, was introduced
P. Van Be;bber by Councilman Gans, seco ded 'by Councilman Brainerd,
Res,. #4324. NCS' and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Recogniz'i'ng Civic Resolution #4325 N. C. S. recognizing and acknowledging
Devotion the civic devotion of Thomas J. Ellis, Jr., was introduced
Thomas J'. Ellis, Jr. by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Gans,
Res. #�432'5 and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Recognizing Civic Resolution #4326 N. C. S. recognizing and acknowledging
Devotion - Albert the civic .devotion of Albert L. Battaglia, Jr., was
L. Battaglia, Jr. introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by
Res. #4326 Councilman Colin, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes:
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Storm Drain Policy
Resolution #4334 N. C. S.. of policy in storm drain
Res. #43`,34 :NCS
mutters. and repealing Resolution #4000 N. C. S., was
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introduced .by Councilman Gans, seconded by Council- / d
man Lipman, and' adopted 'by 7 affirmative votes.
• Employ Architect .
Letter, dated July 15,. 1965, from Rimov & Associates,
Downtown Walkway
re consulting architectural and planning services for
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Res. #433'5 NCS'
a 10-foot-wide pedestrian walkway extending from
Keller, Street. Parking Lot. to Kentucky Street and from
Kentucky Street to Petaluma Blvd. North, portion of
which was read by the ,City. Manager. Said letter was
submitted and filed: The City Manager explained that
Mr. Rimov proposes to prepare plans and specifications
for the project and the City will call for bids and ..award
the contract. Mr. Rimov will inspect construction.
His fee.for this service is $2, 800. However, Mr. Meyer
said that this proposal does not include any soils or
structural ,analysis of existing buildings and properties,
and if required, another engineer would have to be hired
at. an approximate cost .of $300. Discussion followed in
which councilman J .'o.erger expressed concern whether or
not all of the merchants involved would .be willing to
participate financially and pursue the program after the
'City expends the $'2, 800. The City Manager, in
reviewingfunds for the walkway project, said that the
merchants have $12, 500 deposited in a bank, that there is
$10, 000 -in escrow to be used by the person who completes
the final breakthroughito Petaluma Blvd. , and that the
City has pledged $20, 000 toward the project, one- third
of is to, be used for planning. He-s n
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- sh=l-d-be - used fo-r-pllati-n-ttig. He said determination should
be made as to who is going to exce.rcise leadership to
go ahead with the project. - The Mayor added the plans
for this project would provide continuity of design by the
architect to enhance the downtown area. Mr. Ned Davis
of the Chamber of Commerce, speaking in behalf of the
merchants, urged that the Council provide the leadership
and recommended the hiring of Mr. Rimov. After
consideration of the matter, Resolution #4335 N. C. S.
authorizing the employment of Leon Rimov & Associates
as consulting architects and planners for improvement
and development of the downtown Petaluma area, was
introducedl by Councilman Gans, seconded by Councilman
Lipman, and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., Colin, Gans,
Joerger, Lipman and Mayor Putnam
Noes: None
Abstaiiled:..Council'man Brainerd
Absent: J None
Councilman Brainerd explained that he abstained because
of personal interest conflict in the walkway project.
Recognizing Civic. Resolution #4324 N. C. S. recognizing and acknowledging
Devotion Norman the civic devotion of Norman P. Van Bebber, was introduced
P. Van Be;bber by Councilman Gans, seco ded 'by Councilman Brainerd,
Res,. #4324. NCS' and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Recogniz'i'ng Civic Resolution #4325 N. C. S. recognizing and acknowledging
Devotion the civic devotion of Thomas J. Ellis, Jr., was introduced
Thomas J'. Ellis, Jr. by Councilman Brainerd, seconded by Councilman Gans,
Res. #�432'5 and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Recognizing Civic Resolution #4326 N. C. S. recognizing and acknowledging
Devotion - Albert the civic .devotion of Albert L. Battaglia, Jr., was
L. Battaglia, Jr. introduced by Councilman Cavanagh, Jr., seconded by
Res. #4326 Councilman Colin, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes:
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Free Water Users
Business Inve 1tory
Tax
Official Picture
of the Council
Master Sewer Study
Adjournment
July 19, 1965,
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Councilman Lipman, stated :that the Water Commission
woul'drlike to schedule. a study .session with the
Council' to - discuss ;the problem of free water users
on Old ,Adobe Road. The City Manager was requested
to arrange a convenient meeting date.
.As Chamber of Commerce representative, Councilman
Lipman - reported that ,h attended the Agri - Business
meeting today.and tl- matter of business inventory
tax was discussed...: They. went on record against this
tax because .they felt dt was inequitable and unjust.
Councilman Brainerd. andthe City Manager were
directed to , ,proceed :with :arrangements for the
official, pictures of the - C -i'ty Council.
'In answer' to'Couricilman,Cavanagh, Jr., Ci"ty Manager
.Robert Meyer said that the Master Sewer Study will
be presented on August 9th and 'thatprinted.copies will
be , distributed earlier for Council review and
consideration.
There being. no :further business to come before the
meeting, the meetii g was: adjourned.
Mayor
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