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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 05/23/1955167 May 23, 1955 m 8:00 P.M. City Hall ® Petaluma, Calif. AdJourned meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order'by Mayor Schoeningh. ROLL ',CALL Present: Councilmen Adams, Brown, Gustafson, Norwood, Schwobeda and Mayor Schoeningh. Absent: Councilman Bigelow. APPROVAL OF MINUTES' Minutes from the meeting of May 16, 1955, were approved as recorded. REPORTS' OF CITY OFFICIALS City 'Manager Claims approved for payment by .the City Manager - were submitted, whereupon, Res. #1492 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Schwobeda, approving claims and bills (Nos. 3998 to 4022 inclusive) was adopted -by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Committee Reports Kenilworth Park Restrooms Bids Report daEed May 23 19 , su mitted by the committee chosen to study the bids for re'strooms in Kenilworth Park was read and filed by the City Clerk.. The report contained the following recommendations: 1. That the Master Plan of devel opment for the Kenilworth P.14y Area be altered to relocate the proposed Recreation B lding on the southwest corner of the property, and eliminate the separate restroom building proposed on the plan. 2. That the Engineering Dept. be instructed to re- design the restroom building as soon as possible so that when the building is constructed., it will become a part of the proposed Recreation Building, and be so planned as to .permit entrance to the re'strooms from outside as well as inside of the building. 3. The facilities planned for this area, such- as.horseshoe pits be relocated to the northeastern part of the property to make room for a proposed dual' purpose building. 4. That all bids be rejected at this time, and bidders will have the opportunity to submit new bids on building after plans have been re-drawn; whereupon, Res. #1493 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Brown, entitled, '!RE50LUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION'. OF RESTROOMS ON THE CITY PROPERTY IN KENILWORTH PARK AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 382 N.C.S." was adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Councilman Brown added that new plans Would be submitted by the Director of Public Works as soon as possible for the consideration of the Council. (1) 1 68 May 23, 1955 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIAL.9o. cont. Committee Reporlts ',L,2,ject #33 unit #1 Councilman Adams, representing the committee chosen to study the subject matter, reported that 'the committee recommended.that street trees be left in wherever possible. City Attorney Karl Brooks was directed to draw up a resolution of policy in regard to 4 construction of streets in accordance with the commiu recommendation. Mr. Brooks was also directed to submit an ordinance, as soon as possible setting forth an agreement with the property owners on Project 3. Report, of the Director of Public Works dated May 20,. 1955 , '. containing an estimate of the cost . of Project . #33 was submitted and Filed. City, Attorney Re Procedure to be' council in from the Plann.injo ffa schoening'h noted a report submitted by the City Attorney in regard to the procedure to be followed by the Council.in-rezoning denials submitted by the Planning Commission, and asked that the matter be held over until the next.regular meeting. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: Amending Zoning Ord. #340 N.C.S. Ord,. #391 N . C'. S . introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded - by Councilman Norwood, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 340 ' BY' ADDING SUBSECTION (e) TO SECTION 6 THEREOF TO EXCLUDE 0 fi E ESTABLISHED. AND EXISTING CHURCH BUILDIN FROM RE RQ UIR - NTS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING TIM E NO ADJOINING 'UNIMPROVED LAND IS AVAILABLE." adopted by 6 affirmative votes., 1 absentee. Salary Ordinance Ord. #392 introduced by Councilman Norwood,, seconded by Councilman. Gustafson, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE TO FIX AND ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM,, MAX =VI AND RANGE OF COMPENSATION, SALARIES AND WAGES AUTHORIZED AND PROVIDED TO BE PA_TD TO THE OFFICERS AND E10LOYEES OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND/OR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." adopted by 6 affirmative votes 1 absentee. Amicai 1 DE AmexatioiLof ' 955 North-west Annexation Ord. #393 N.C.S. - - introduced by Councilman Norwood, seconded by Councilman BPQwn, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ANNEXATION OF INHABITED TERRITORY KNOWN AS THE "195 NORTHWEST k8=ATION" TO THE CITY OF PETAW COUNTY OF SONOMA,, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. 11 I I adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. (2) May 23 1955 COTISIDERATION OF T)NFINISHED BUSINESS Resignation of Harold B. Seiler f rom plannin Commission Res. ;1494 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Adams, entitled:,. "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TF-FE RESIGN %IATION OF I-iEa.ROLD B. SEILER . " adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. At the suggestion of Councilman Schwobeda, the Council unanimously agreed to present lAr. Seiler with a plaque in apprecia- tion of his services to the City. Councilman Norwood then proposed a Council Policy in regard to presentation of plaques, whereby a person serving the City for a certain length of time would automatically receive a plaque upon resignation. Directing De -aosit of Contributions for Fixtures - &-Arti cle s " ,he city 11a eons r 1.;Ges.. ;-'1495 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Schwobeda, seconded. -by Council Broom, entitled, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING DEPOSIT OF C0 FOR FIXTURES �`N D ARTICLES FOR T1- -, 1�1 �'' CITY HALL _i INI THE CITY Hfi:LL CONSTRUCTION FUND. 11 adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. 1�1ayor Schoeningh appointed a committee to consult with the Board of Super°visoils, members of various Veterans groups and the architect on the corastruct on of the Veterans' 1,1emorial and Auditorium Building. Councilmen Adams and Brown were appointed on the committee and the City T,Tanager was directed to serve as consultant or alternate when needed.. Re S t reet Lighting The matter of batter street Councilman Gustaf son and comments Councilman Brown and Adams. City list ofL places where lights were P. G_at E. Company. He believed be installed in these locations A DJOIJE M hi;��i T lighting was bro� Fht up by were heard. on the subject by Manager Ed Frank stated that a needed had been submitted to the that the new type of lights would as rapidly as possible. There being no further business to come before 'the meeting, the meeting was adjourned. At e st �✓ G,t� ,y Clerk r Idayor (3)