HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/24/1957June 24, 1957 7:30 P. M.
City Hall - Petaluma,. Calif.
Adjounied_ meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order
by Mayor Schoeningh.
RO LL CALL o
Present Councilmen Adams, Bigelow, Brown, Crinella, Gustafson,
King and Mayor Schoeiingl.
Absent e None,
AP PROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman King referred to a. portion of the minutes of June 17, under
the heading of, "Consideration of; Bids requesting that the amount of $720. 00
:.for lateral connections be added to the total amount of the Mo Amaral bid.
The Clerk was directed -to correct the minutes as requested'; whereupon,
rn'inutes °from the meeting of June 1:7, 1957, were approved as corrected.
.REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALSs .
_ City Manager
Claims approved for payment by the City Mana.ger' were submitted and
filed, whereupon,
Res. #1902 N C. S_
introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded, by Councilman Adams, approving
claims and bills . (Nos, 4627 to 4681 inclusive) w as read and adopted by
7 affirn�a:tive votes'.
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;r Director of Public Works
Levee St Clean up _= Completion of Work
Certification of City Engineer dated j0he �10, 1957, stating that all of
the ` work., -performed byM.ark T. Ammons, on the Levee Street Clean =up has
been completed satisfactorily, _read and filed:
Mayor Schoeningh noted, as he recalled, that the Council had discussed
the-matter of replacing the wooden.fence on the Westerly side of the Petaluma
River at, one time and requested to .know if they were still desirous of having
thi& work_ completed.-_ .
The- City Manager was directed to confer* with the contractor who had
be,pn, awarded the contract.for the Levee St-. Clean- ,up 'to determine what this
work,would.cost and. re or`t.his findings to the Councils
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The followng resolut%on. was then read and adopted,
Res... #.1906 Na C. S:o
introduced by Councilman .Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Adams, entitled,
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF CONTRACT FOR
. LEVEE STREET CLEAN:' -UP AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 482 M C. S -"
Ad. opted by 7 affirmative votes.
- CONSI'DERATI:ON OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS° -
Asses sment District #3,N. -S.
Copy of resolution of 'Sonorna. County Board of Supervisors granting
consent to formation of Assessment District #3 M S., submitted and filed.
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June 24, 1957
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CO NSIDERATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS- cont.
Assess. Dist.- : 3 No S, - cont.
Eugene Stur
Attorney 91 iexplained the purpose of each of the resolutions
before the' Council for' adoption at this time. The resolutions Were then 'read
and adopted as follows:
Res 41903 N. Co S.
introduced by Councilman King., seconded by Councilman Adams, entitled,
''RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF
LEGISLATIVE .BODY UNDER.,- "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
INVESTIGATION, . LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST
ACT OF 1931. ".
adopted by 7 affirmative vote&Z
Res. #1904 N, -G. S.
introduced by Councilman Crinella:, seconded by Councilman Gustafson, :entitled,
"RESOLUTION DETERMINING INITIAL VIEW OF LEGISLATIVE
BODY THAT T HE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 4 OF THE
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STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE WILL NOT BE VIOLATED.. ".,
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Resolution of .Intention No.; 1 N. Cv_So
introduced by Councilman Adams,, seconded by Councilman Brown, entitled,,
"IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVE_.
MENTS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOo; 3 No So OF THE CITY OF
PETALUMA,, - SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
adopted, by 7 affirmative votes.
. Assessment Disto :#1956 1 :Che.rty Valley Sewer.s
Public Hearing
Mayor :Se'ho'en1ngh invited anyone who might wish to: present a verbal
protest to the.formation of the proposed Assessment Distract to do so at this: x
times
Mr. Albert Potter,. corner Magnolia Ave.: & Keokuk St. ; addressed
the Council requesting to know if the proposed - line could not be "rundown. the .
street borderYng his property rather than ,a °longahe °ditch beh hd'his property
Mr. Ingram explained'that: the line had been planned- to run along the.
ditch in order make, the cost of the assessment less expensive.,
Mr-. Potter was ::adv'ised to confer with the City E"zigmeer or the Engineer.
for the District fora "better understanding of the situation.
This being the time set for. hearing protests to the form4fton. of the
subject assessment district, the Clerk announcedd, that one'wxitten protest had
been submitted; Whereupon the written protest of Mf°so Anna Janson,_ 810
Keokuk St., date-. June 24, 1957, wq$ read, and filed.
Affidavit of Publication of the R- esolution- of Intention, submitted, and
filed Affidavit of Posting of Notice of l:mproveinent by the Engineer of Work,;
submitted and filed, and, Affidavit. of Mailing the Copies of 'the Resolution of
Intention, submitted and filed.
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June 24, 1957
, CONSIDERATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS. coat.
f, Cherry Talley Sewers Cont.
Mrs. Anna Janson addressed the Council stating that she already had
a sealer running through her property and did not wish to pay for an additional
line which she believed might interfere with the subdividing of this
property at some future date if installed. as proposed,
City Engineer :Ru seil.:Lngram. explained that Mrs, Ja:nson's assessment
was:<be ;ng based merely on front footage, due to the Fact that she already had
al through her property.
Councilman King stated that he believed Mrs. Janson should receive
so��r %e °relief on her assessment tinder the crcum: whereupon, Mr.
Star'gl s explained that any njgtter relative to the amount of the assessment
could - not: be decided upon at this time; that there would be another hearing .
for this purpose when - .the work was completed. However, he stated that the
Council :could indicate that they wished to make a.. change.
Discussion followed. relative to whether or not it would be. feasible to
c a;lige':the proposed route of the line, etc. The matter was deferred until
later 1n,�the meeting.
Other interested persons who spoke on the subject were=
Mro Pe Bussman, 991 Cherry St.
Mr. Dean Reeser, 1241 Magnolia Ave.
Mr. H. Sca,rr, 1242 Magnolia Ave.
Mro- William. Petersen, 755 Cherry St. and
Mr. Larry Rosasco '81.2 Schuman Ln.
A 5 minute recess was called. at this time
The meeting .was called back to order.
It was the decision of the Council to make the following changes in
the district:
(1) Re- locate manhole on the Northeast corner Mrs. Anna Ja.nson's
propprry so that the alignment of the sewer more :closely follows the Northerly
and Easterly property lines of said property.., and change the easement along
Mrs;, � Janson's Northerly property line.
Boundary change to include residence located on Cypress Hill
Cein.etery. property.
Legislation on the above mentioned changes was to be submitted at the
adjourned meeting of the Council to be held on Friday, June 28th.
Mr, Stur g. i assured the Council that the resolutions before the Council.
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for adoption at this time would not interfere with the Council'-s desire to
eon'summate the foregoing changes; whereupon, the following resolutions were
adopted o
Res. #1907 N.C. S
introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Crinella, entitled
"RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS. ".
., a.dol red- by 7 affirmative votes,
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June 24, 1957
CONS:I.DERAT]'ON OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS cone.
Cherry Valley Sewers coat, u
Res., #1908 N. C. S
introduced. b Councilman Cr nella, seconded by Councilman Gustafson, 6kititled.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SCALE OF PREVAILING WAGE RATES'.
adopted by 7 affirmative votes,
Res..- #1909 No C,; S.
introduced by Coun Crinella,� seconded . by Councilman Gustafson, entitled,
"RESOLUTION ORDERING THE WORK."
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.,
The Clerk called attention to the fact that July 15th at 10..00 A.- M. had
been firmed as the bid o enin date; '
p g to that the bids would be opened by Clerk
and referred to Mr'. Pearson, the District Engineer,: to tabulate and report
his findings thereon at the Council meeting that, evening.
ADOPTION OF - ORDINANCES°
Ord. #488 NCS Temporary Approp Ta.tion. Ord_.
Ord #488 N; C.:So
introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman .Gustafson,. entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE MAKING TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR,
CURRENT DEPARTMENT EX�PENSES, CHARGI�ABLE TO THE
APPROPRIATIONS OF THE F.18CAL YEAR 195758 T04 COVER
NECESSARY EXPENSES OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS, UNTIL
THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION 18 IN FORCE:
adopted by 7 affirmative votes
CONSIDERATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS: cone,
Res. Accenti.nL Resignation of Dr. D. E. Davis from Brd_ of Lihrary
Res. #191.3 N. Co S.
introduced by Councilman Crinella:, seconded by'Councilman Gustaf son,. entitled,,
!'R'ESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF DR.. D E.
DAVIS,,"
read and adopted by 7 affirm.ataive votes.
Mayor S'choeni°ngh co mmended Dr. D av is for his many' years of service
to the City:
,ion Resian.ations, ;
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The Mayor expressed his^ appreciation for the ;ser`v ees rendered' the`
City by these people, After roll call o n the followin' resolu'tions9 Mayor
Schoeningh explained tl a;t the.. "no'' vote which vva's' cast on all three was simply
a wa:y of protesting the loss of these people`s servi.ces
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June 24, 1957
COi`�S[DERATI:ON OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS, Cont.
Planning Commission Resignations < cont.
ti ouncilrria.n .Bigelow s'u.ggcs'Ced that :some of these names might be
cppsld'ered, at the time the new Council appoints members to the. Planning
Camm.issiono
Reso #1912 N, Co Sa
irtrroduced by Councilman. Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Brown, entitled,
�''RESOL' UTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF ELAINE M.
ELMOREo
read, and adopted by the ;following vote!
Ayes Councilmen-.A,dam , Brown, Crinella, Gustafson, Icing
and Mayor _Schoeningh.
Noes; Counc Bigelow
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Res. #1.910 No Co So
znf- epduced by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Brown entitled,
? "RESOLI_TTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF KENNETH J.
CARLSON,
adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes, Councilmen Adams, Brown, Crinella, Gustafson, King
and Mayor Schoeningh.
Noes: Councilman Bigelow.
Res. #1911 M Co So
introduced by Councilman Bigelow, seconded by Go Gustafson, entitled,
'RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF BARNEY
MA RGOLIS o "
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen A dams, Browne Crinella, Gustafson, King
and Mayor- Schoeningh,
Noes. Councilman. Bigelow.
Authorizing Clerk & Auditor to Make. Certain Entries. in City's Book-s-
in Order that Said Book.s May Be Properly Closed for 1956757
Res, #:1914 M Co SQ
int od ced by Councilman Adams, - seconded by Councilman Brown, entitled,
RESOLUTIION ALJ7 HOR]ZlNG THE CITY CLERK AND AUDITOR
TO MAKE CERTAIN ENTRIES IN THE CITY'S BOOKS IN ORDER
THAT SAID BOOKS MAY BE PROPERLY CLOSED FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1956.57'._
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read and adopted by 7 affirmative Vote s.
The City Engineer and City Manager explained the -reasons Jor these
transfers.
City Ing-tam explained to Cbuncilman, King that 'the transfer to budget section . 31 - 130 was f6r'weekend*;sLfrvey Work on staking
out streets .for Assessment Dist. #3 N� S,
Regarding the transfers .to budget secti o M
n 140.120, City Ed
Frank explained that "the. Recreation ecteation . program h ad been expanded than
was anticipated at the time the last - transfers were made and - the's6tidnsfers
were now necessary to take care of additional salarieo; whereupon,
Res. #1915 N, C. S,,
introduced by Councilman Brown, se.conddd by Councilman Ad4ms, entitled,
,, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO MAKE CHANGES
IN THE - 1956;-57 BUDGET,, AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 25
OF ORDINANCE NO. 449 M 0, S.
was adopted by the'-f6llowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Bigelow, BtoWn Criholla Gustafson
and Mayor SchoOningh,
Noes. Councilman King.
Re `Budget Study
At the-'suggestion of Councilman Adama, it was decided that the old_
Council would be wilfing, to go over the budget with the new Council after the
first' of. July-' if - .the, new Council so de s redo
The new` Mayor. Elect, Arthur Pdrent, stated that he - biellevedthe new
Council would need the help .of the old one. in figuring out ,the budget, ;and, jhat
they - would appreciate the help and cooperation of the old Council in this matter'.
Tubbs Island Ammunition Depot
Councilman Cfihelld rdqdest that a resolution be prepared for the
next meeting,_ _approving the use of Tubbs Island for the proposed oposed Navy
Ammunition Depot.
Councilman King was of the opinion that this matt *shotild be given
considerable, study by the Council - before passage of such a resolution.,
Following `discussion the City Manager was as ditocted to write to the
proper authorities obtain a map of th proposed area for the Cduhcil`"
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study - and the City Attorney was directed to prepare the resolution fbt the,
Council's consideration after receipt and study of the te_ information.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business -to come before the
the meetin was adjour'ned. 8!00 P. K, June 28:., 1957.
Z-2 Attest 4 zo �_e
C—ity-Cleft, (6) Maldr.,
June 24. 1957'
CONSIDERATION OF UNFINISHED 9QSINESS:,,
Res,..
Authorizing'Budget
Transfers,
Councilman King qu6stioned the following . budget trainsfer&-
$150038 To
132.130
From 1,32.71-0
Addition Work 7 Asses Dist. # 3 N,. 81
17. 12
132
182-710
Insufficient Appropriation,
$160.50
135.110
1 "5. 710
Not included in original estimate .
$246.00
140.20
1.40.440)
$ 50.00
140.466)
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$ 33 00
it
Insufficient budget.
$ 4U.
140.460)
The City Engineer and City Manager explained the -reasons Jor these
transfers.
City Ing-tam explained to Cbuncilman, King that 'the transfer to budget section . 31 - 130 was f6r'weekend*;sLfrvey Work on staking
out streets .for Assessment Dist. #3 N� S,
Regarding the transfers .to budget secti o M
n 140.120, City Ed
Frank explained that "the. Recreation ecteation . program h ad been expanded than
was anticipated at the time the last - transfers were made and - the's6tidnsfers
were now necessary to take care of additional salarieo; whereupon,
Res. #1915 N, C. S,,
introduced by Councilman Brown, se.conddd by Councilman Ad4ms, entitled,
,, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO MAKE CHANGES
IN THE - 1956;-57 BUDGET,, AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 25
OF ORDINANCE NO. 449 M 0, S.
was adopted by the'-f6llowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Bigelow, BtoWn Criholla Gustafson
and Mayor SchoOningh,
Noes. Councilman King.
Re `Budget Study
At the-'suggestion of Councilman Adama, it was decided that the old_
Council would be wilfing, to go over the budget with the new Council after the
first' of. July-' if - .the, new Council so de s redo
The new` Mayor. Elect, Arthur Pdrent, stated that he - biellevedthe new
Council would need the help .of the old one. in figuring out ,the budget, ;and, jhat
they - would appreciate the help and cooperation of the old Council in this matter'.
Tubbs Island Ammunition Depot
Councilman Cfihelld rdqdest that a resolution be prepared for the
next meeting,_ _approving the use of Tubbs Island for the proposed oposed Navy
Ammunition Depot.
Councilman King was of the opinion that this matt *shotild be given
considerable, study by the Council - before passage of such a resolution.,
Following `discussion the City Manager was as ditocted to write to the
proper authorities obtain a map of th proposed area for the Cduhcil`"
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study - and the City Attorney was directed to prepare the resolution fbt the,
Council's consideration after receipt and study of the te_ information.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business -to come before the
the meetin was adjour'ned. 8!00 P. K, June 28:., 1957.
Z-2 Attest 4 zo �_e
C—ity-Cleft, (6) Maldr.,