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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/07/1955285" November 7, 1955 - - 7:30 P.M. City Fall - Petaluma, Calif. I Regular meeting of the Coun of the City of Petaluma called to order by,Mayor-Schoeningh. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen -,�%dams,, Bigelow, Brown, Gustafson, King, Norwood and Mayor Scho'eningh. Absent-.. None. INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Reverend Fred Brock, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL, OF MINUTES Minutes from the meetings ,'of October were apps -9vedas recorded. PTfBLIC, JITEPRINGS 17;1 24, , 28, 19�55, t Street .T is the ti — set for _c_Ne__b:r_� regarding abandon- rient of that port-ion of Broadway Street extending 92 South of its intersection with'Bassett Stre6t, announced that no written protests had been received. There being no verbal protests to the above action, Res. #1577 N.C.So introduced by Councilman Brown', by Councilman Norwood, entitled., t1A, RESOLUTION ORDERING THE - VA A, D C LOSING TO PUBLIC JJSE TH PORTION OF':STREET' IN PETAL UM THAT PORTION OF 1ROADWAY'STR FEET SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTI IN THE CITY OF PETAWMA; CAL .TION AND ABANDONIvjENT FOLLOWING STREET AND C T WIT: T EXTENDING NINETY-TWO WITH, ,..BASSETT -STREET ORN was read and adopted. by 7 affirmative;. votes. PETITIONS ec COMMUN.ICAT IONS'. Copies ies pf,applications for transfer of liquor licenses filed with the ;Dept. - .of Alcoholic e, belrei�ag Control by Rose Cherico .& Mary Dray - Rose Gort and . Vfalla"c . e B.,",Murphy & Essie Mae Murphy ub n havi g been' ! prove i d ­ b Rhythm C1 ap . y - Ch'iet'of Police Del Maestro, were submitted and filed. Cherr 'Valley Sewage Problem Petition dated 0ct0b_er3l,, signed by 25 residents in Cherry Vc-:1.1ley Dist. asking that'in'estigation and study be made of ways andmeans' of - pr'bViding adequate sewer service for that area, read and filed. map prepared byiCity Engineer outlining 4ffected,. area;,, submitted and filed. Af ter area, s, sc.u of-I'the subject., . th w , e.,City.Engineer as dir.ected to prepare' an estimate ­ c ost of . th6'pro'p6sed sewer line. cb REPORTS OF, CITY .OFFICIALS: .Citv,Manager Claims approved for payment, by - the City Manager were .submitted. an IA nation request6& 0 x �IAnation regarding claim #1579, contract with Adolph Hblm1.I.Company ,'-for 1,.,-,a RO.tavator. City Manager Ed fra'?, �. explaine'd that this contract had been . a rental With option to buy which had'been'a'pproved'by the Council about (cont.) 286 November 7, 1955 REPO O F CITY OFFICIALS: cont. City Manager - cont. March or April of this year. He we on to say that this was the only -Rotavator which the City could find' perform the work, required to be done. At the request of Councilman'King', the - City Attorney Sias directed to submit his opinion on this contract to the Council at a later date. Mr. Brooks explained that it. would be in order for the Council to delete this item.from the .claims before voting if they so desired. However, the majority of the Council was in favor of voting on the resolution approving claims as it stood ;. whereupon, Res. #1578,,N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Norwood,' pproving claims and bills (Nos: 140-1 to 1589 inclusive,) was read a adopted by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Adams; Bigelow, "Brown, Gustafson, Norwood and Mayor Schoeningh. Noes: Councilman King. Report dated Oct. 24. 1955, re Civil. Defense Conference in Sacramento, signed 'by City. Manager Edward- Frank, submitted and filed. Re Temp . em '. o rary Grou I Front of New Cif _IIall �i Frank reported t ac he Cit'�y forces were working on the dranage'problem, and that plans had been made to deposit a few loads of gravel immediately* in front of the. City Hall. He. stated that plans for outside lighting re being we worked on kit' the City Engineer and representatives of the P.G. & E. Company'. City Planning Co Re Ben Wo odworth Annexation Copy of resolution approving `annexation of uninhabited - terri- tory known as Ben Woodworth Annexation, submitted and filed; whereupon, Res. #1579 N.CS. introduced by Councilman Norwood, seconded by Councilman Gustafson, entitled, 'RESOLUTION PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF LTN- INHABITED TERRI,- _TORY TO THE CITY OF PETAL= To BE KNOWN AS "BEN WOODWORTH ANNEXATION.' was read and adopted by 7 affirmative- votes. Final Map - Amst�one S.ub ._ 1 Copy of resolution approving - final map of Amstone Subdivision No. 1, submitted and filed; whereupon, R'es. #1580 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman.Brown, . entitled, t APPROVING FINAL MAP OF AMSTONE SUBDIVISION NO. 1, PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA." was read and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. 1 1 (2) 287 November 7, 1955 REPORTS OF OFFICIALS cont.. City Planning Commission Copy of a resolution reporting findings' with respect to proposed'.amendments _ to*"Zoning by rezoning_ parcels annexed to the °City since ° 'U" Zones to other specified zones' submitted Ord. #416 NO introduced-by Councilman Bigelow, seconded by entit ind recommendations Ordinance #340 N.C.S. July 7, 1954., from and filed; and Councilman Norwood, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 340 N.C.S. BY REZONING'' PARCELS ANNE'"ED TO THE. CITY SINCE JULY 7 . 1954 FROM rtUry ZONES OR DISTRICT5 TO OTHER ,SPECIFIED ZONES OR DISTRICTS. was read and ordered .published by ' 7 affirmative votes. Counci ' 1'�Commttees Drainaze Problem - Proto's New Jr. High School 1 1 Councilman Brown repor e' the Commies e� e, along with the City Manager and City Engineer, had attended the School Board meeting 'on -Oct.- 26, '1955.,. As a result of"the; meeting, it ws is arranged that the City Engineer, Architect and Enginneer for the Board of Education would confer in regard to what will be necessary in this matter; the ':drainage problem will be.studied in relation; to' the construction of the school and proposed use of the land immediat'ley surrounding the site. C`ouheilman' King .asked if, any: investigation had been made of the contract.between Mr. Kenney and the City of Petaluma,+We'rein Mr. Kenney, had deposited,5,g00 b the City for drainage purposes in Montclair Manor. =The' 3Dlr,.ector of . Public Works and City Manager were directed to check into this..matter to - ascertain whether this $5,000.bo covered` 'this* portion of What. , was then proposed to be a -part of the Montclair' Manor Subdivision,', or J f. the money merely covered the area. on which M r. the built. : Bus Sto Main & Was Sts. Councilman N ood..r. epor. e .. a ,,the us. stop; had been moved a block he street, and that everyone 'involved seemed quite .happy. novi, Director of Public. Works Montclair - Manor'Subd -. #1 Accet�tin Complet `' Letter`: from 'Director; of; Publ c W certifying that all ., improvements made Unit #l,' are in conformity with the p work, to the lines and grades of the and specifications of the City of'Pet To a question asked by Mayor Sch Roy Kelly explained that _`the seal -coa to the satisfaction, of the , ICity Engirt had,performe'd th s'work.had put up .a Work until. next _ summer. a.. whereupon,' ; orbs ..dammed November 3, 1955, at ._Montclair _Manor Subd., land 'for, said subdivision improvements and the standards aluma-, read and filed. o,eningh, acting City Engineer ting Job.had.not been done eer, but'the contractor who bond, insuring maintenance introduced' b : C ouncilma n' sob, s`edbfi y ded by Councilman Brown, entitled, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTIN.G.COMPLETION '.OF,STREET AND OTHER WORK REOUIREb IN ' MONTChAIR IOR _UNIT NO* 1. " was read and adopted .by 7,' ffirmative :votes. 288 November 7, 1955 REPORTS OF-CITY OFFICIALS cont. Director of Pu Works Re Abandoning Oak Hill Park as Cemete=­ IF. Trank reported that any bodies remaining In the '.park would have to be removed before work could be atarte_d on thJ0* improve. I ment of Oak Hill Park. 'At, the suggestion of "Councilman King, the City Attorney was as directed to dtat up legislation for abandoning Oak Hill Park as a cemetery so that work could b e started. Re Hill Plaza Park - Parkin',q Lot To a question asRed by-Coun ' clilm Bigelow, Mr. Frank stat that he was awaiting the - report of the - City Engineer as to the cost of this - pro j . ect, and ther I efbi had no repbrt, - to '.submit to' the Council at this time Mr. Frankstated that h � was qo'i-ng to check over some of the old history of the park with the City Attorney as soon as possible. Other Citv Officials Monthly reports of the Auditor, Treasurer, Director of Public Works, Central Permit Bureau and Pbund Dept. were subrnitted and filed ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: AmehdLnE Annual Appropriation Ord. Ord. - #414 -- N - . - C,.,S. introduced by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Norwood, entitled, "ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION,QRDINANCE' -NO. 399 N.C,.,S. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1955 TO JUNE ;301.1 1955 FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATING AVAILA- BLE REVENUE N,OT INCLUDED IN THE A2 BUDGET IN THE TOTAL SUM 042.32 FOR THE FOLLOINING PURPOSES, 23 ll ADDITIONAL FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH, 3,000. FOR STORM - WATER IMPROVM�=S (3) $2 FOR UNBUDGETED RESERVE, AND (4) .$2 FOR PARKING 'METER RENTAL, PURCHASE A! I�IAPROVMTNT OF LOTS." adopted by the following vote: Ayes'-. Councilmen Adams, Bigelow Brown, Gustafson,, Norwood: .... and MAyor` Scilloeningh. Noes: Councilman King. "A" C ouHC_1 I Fequest"ed_t�b___ 7 5T — improving the "A ". Street lot and from.what fund the7money for the,'project would be derived. The City - lvlana:ger informed him that the estimated cost of the project was appPoxima'tely $9,500.00. Councilman Brown explained that this money i�iould come out of the Parking Meter fund. A 5 minute recess was called at this time. The meeting was called back to order; and, (cont. (4) 2 89 - . November .7, 1955 ADOPTIO14 OF ORDINANCES: cont. "A St. Park n�Lolt - cont. .. -#415. N introduced'by Councilman Adams seconded, by Councilman Bigelow, entitled, "ORDINANCE" 'PROVIDING -, ZTHE.: PREPARIAT ION" ,:QF'., PARKING LOTJALONG THE WEST SiDE',0F !,'A". STRZET BE'ITNE 4TH AND 5TH STREETS was adopted by 7 affirmative votes, CONSIDERATION OF UNFINISHED, BUSINESS: Re 'Res. Denying'Rezone Req ' t o Mary S i l va va C ty Attorney Karl announced that' t S*resolution was not yet ready, due to the,_ that'the to mps. Silva out by the'Dep't had not been mai of Public Works in time for the Council to act on it tonight Reiectina Bid of Dbn b6wd CQ. Upham St._ Reconstruction Res. #1582 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Brown,' seconded by Councilman Adams, entitled, "RESOLUTION REJECTING BID QF..DON'DOWD COMPANY FOR UPHAM STREET RECONSTRUCTION WORK' AND ORDERING WORK TO BE 4 DONE BY THE DEPARTMENT 'OF WORKS." was read and adopted by 7 affirmative votes.* Re Reaone Requ Carl 'W. Petersen Mayor S choenihgh reiterat ghat - had taken,.'place t o d ate on this matter, stating. that the cotamis8ibn had recommended .rejection of this, rezone ,one. rea est.' Wheh came'.before the Council, the Codheii be I ii ( study should bb'8iveri t o the rezoning of the entire area. . The .'resolution, of the Council ,,_ this request had therefore been tabled.' After discussion on - the'subject - the.majority of the Council agreed that the � rezoning of the ` e'ti 'e - area should. to the Planning Commission ,as ta'.'suitAbl,q. boundaries, and then put on the agenda.—:.for the'next , .regular Council meeting. Res.- Approvin Budget Bd. of Freeholders Res X1583 C.S. introduced by Councilman Adams; - seconded b y Councilman Bigelow, , entitled, "-RESOLUTION APPROVING'BUDdET OF FREEHOLDERS." defeated by the f ollowing vote'-. 'Ayes 6 .,"Councilmen Brov n, Gustaf-son King.. Noes: Coun6ilmdn::Adams,' Bigelow,,'.Norw and Mayor Sdhoeningh. Mayor Schoeningh remarked this resolution had been defeated because the Cbuhc1l 'did" ,not concur with the amount of the proposed budget, and.thal.the could submit a new budget ,pr . oposal to the C' ouncil I i f they wished. November 7, 1955 CONSIDERATION OF UNFINISHEb BUSINESS , : cont. Re.s.,Re Transfer of Vehicular Equipment Civil Defense Res'. #11584 N_.C.S. introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Bigelow,, entitled., "A RESOLUTION AUTHQRIZ ING AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORAR TRANSFER OF VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF DEFENSE read, and adopted by 7.affirmative votes. . �, tv B. Clow Request Sewer Connecti T - ;:E - l - e - t - fe — r 'from - Mr Clow which had b.een.sub- mitted at the 'Meet1ha of Oct. 17, 1955, wherein Mr. Clow 'requested that the City put itself on record that it would furnish sewer connections and maintenance toHighland Park Subdivision as. needed. Mr. addressed the Council', explaining the necessity of this request. He stated that he was interest in having some sort of agreement with the City ut,til such time as the e-problem of annexation is settled, whereby he would be assured of sewer connections for the subdivision. A short rec was called to 'allow the Council time to acquaint themselves with the above problem. The meeting was called back to order, amid after lengthy discussion on the subject,_ Mr. -Clow was advised to file a f brmal application for the 16 outside sewer connections for Unit No. 1 of Highland Park Subdivision. The Council Y that it would' application provided an amount equal to the out sewer rental and application fee' for" ' year and7br -fee. is paid to t-he, City. The City Attorney was directed to prepare a formal' for Mr. Cl.Owls signature. Field Engineer-Roy Kelly stated that the line is adequa.te for the 16 connections No. 1., but that it would not be adequate for future connections. Re Burning in Citv Streets Councilman Gustafson brought up the subject of burning , leaves on the City stating that t he had" received. cQm p - 1, . qin.t s from many people asking - why their could no longer'_ 'dispose of the leaves in this manner. He requested to know if s'bmething could be done about this situation. After considering the problem,, the Council agreed that the situation should be handled by publicizing the fact in the y I local newspaper that burning on the pavement is detrimeintal, to the street, but after obtaining a burning permit., it would still be satisfactory to burn either on - the parking or amrwhere other than on the street pavement. The City Manager was directed to investigate how this problem is being handled in other cities so that this information would be on hand when the situation comes up next year. of Commerce Request Re Standards,for Chris May5i:Schoeningh ' stated that a request had been received . from the Chamber of Commerce for the City to grant perrhission for the erection of approximately 12 temporary. standards in the business district so that they.could put up their Christmas decorations. The matter Was discussed and the Council agreed that the City would donate labor and equipment for this project:., but that the work should be done under the supervision of the Engineering Dept-, and that the Cityls share of cost should not exceed. The City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution authorizing this project. (6) November 7, 1955 1. � CONSIDERATION OF UNFINIS BUSINESS*. cont. "t" Hall Front of New I 1i ht' &B Rie, — - C r - ni T dressed the council and e P.G.O. Comany 1&. Morgan of the' that the He suggested introduced Mr.. M n*i�ery the lighting � them in * sate froilt company "of the City Hall after d�ou*ncj 1 meet Wit problem there. . - the meeting to discuss oil pro Mort ee for*a short discussion The Mayor asked that thb Coijn with Mr. gan and Mr. Montgomery. on the subject after talking g Use of Council Chambers, OV (.k - Pj -- ;-- �. was de s on 'ou-ne man NOrwo de cided :e sugge 1 use the council tT Bbatd of Education should be a lowed to u meetings s for their regular that the — meetings, , providinp, that said Chamber — 1 or the planning did not . interfere With those of the Coun commission. e Board The City Clerk was directed to draft a letter to th of Education, advising them accordingly • the meeting was N ayor Attest: y C er ,ADJOURNMENT: There being no further busine, ss to come before the., meeting, A *-I III^ V, in (I (7)