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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/21/1955November 21, 1955 - 7:30 P.M. City Hall - Petaluma, Calif. Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Schoeningh. ROLL, CALL: Present: Councilmen Adams, Brown, Gustafson, King, Norwood and Mayor Schoeningh. Absent: Councilman Bigelow. INVOCA : Invocation was given by Reverend Nickolas Taylor, Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. APPROVAL, OF MINUTES Councilman Norwood called attention'to an. item in the minutes of November 7, re moving of the Greyhound Bus stop. He requested that the wording, "down the street " changed to read, "up the street ". The Clerk was directed to make th change, and minutes from the meeting of November 7,,1955, were then approved. PARKING. DISTRICT NO. 1955 71 Mayor Schoeningh announced that word had been received from Mr. Sturgis to the effect that the resolut re sale of bonds which. was to be presented to the Council at this time was not ready in its final form.. The matter was held over until the adjourned meeting: of Monday, Nov. 28, 1955. PETITIO & COMMUNICATIONS: Re_s_i -- n ation of D an J. Ni as Fire Chief Le - ter of resibriatiori as Flr'� e�Cief dated November 7, 1955, signed by van J. Nielsen, read and whereupon, Res. #1585 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Brown „ by Councilman Adams, entitled, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF D. J. N IELSEN AS CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, - -EFFECTIVE JMIUARY 1, i n--56 . fl was read and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Mayor Schoeningh and members of the Council expressed their regret of Chief N elsen's resignation-and also him on the fine job he had done as Fire Chief. Appointment of J. M. Eaglin as Letter _erom City - manager” dated J. TJ: Ea.glin to the position, of -Fir, submitted and fi led; whereupon, Res.. #1586 introduced by Councilman Gustafson, entitled, Fire Chief Nov. 1�4- ,955, appointing Chief as of Jan. 1, 1956, N.C.S. seconded by Councilman Brown, 4 ° RESOLiUTION CONSENTING TO ANP APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF J. M. EAGLIN AS FIRE CHIEF, EFFECTIVE JAINUARY 1, 1956. was adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Mayor Schoeningh remarked that it was With one voice that the Council - had chosen Mr. Eaglin as.the successor to Chief Nielsen. 294 November 21, 1955 PETITIONS & COMItMICATIONS : cont. Application of Harry B. Clow - Outside Sewer - Permit Res. #1587 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Gustafson., seconded by Councilman Norwood, entitled "RESOLUTION GRANTING THE APPLICATION OF HARRY B. CLOW FOR PERMISSION TO CONNECT FIFTEEN (15 ) OUTSIDE .S'.FJVM CONNECTIONS FROM PROPERTY KNOWN AS UNIT NO. 1 OF HIGHLAND HEIGHTS' SUBDIVISION AT THE END OF SUNNYHILL DRIVE WITH THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM." read, and adopted by 6 affirmative votes, l absentee. Councilman Bigelow entered the meeting at this time. Re uest from Board Freeholders r0 Bud et Letter dated Nov.e 1 , 9.55, ,requesting -1 500.. 00 budget for expenses and signed by John W. Cavanagh, Jr., Secretary, Board Freeholders, read and filed. Mayor Schoeningh directed the City Attorney to draw up a. resolution in acc'brdance - with the above request to be presented to the Council at the adjourned meeting of Nov. 28,'1955. Letter of Resignation from Karl*, Bro-oks - C ty At tQrn ev Letter of Resignat `on dated Nov. 0 195 5, slgne by City Attorney Karl Brooks, read and.filed. Mayor Schoeningh remarked that, although this.would come as a shock to some, .the Countii had been aware of Mr. Brooks1 desire to resign his position for some ' time,.. due to the fact that the duties of City Attorney have increasingly interferred with his private practice of law.. "The Mayor stated - that the Council was also Well aware of the fact that it would be quite difficult to replace Mr. Brooks. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS City Manager - Claims approved for payment by the City,Manager were submitted; whereupon, Res. #1588'N.C,.S. introduced by Councilman Norwood, seconded - by Councilman Adams, approving claims and bills (Nos. 1590 to 1783 inclusive.) was, adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Bigelow;'Brown, Gustafson, Norwood and'Mayor Schoeningh. Noes: Councilman King. Report re Li },-ht ne: & Ground Impr o v ement - City Hall Mr. Montgomery, of the P. G. - "& E. Company, presented each Councilman wit h a sketch of two proposed lighting plans. Mr. Frank: informed the Council that the approximate cost of the entire lighting project, using the plan where the lights were in one location, would total about 250.00 Councilman King called attention to the fact that the City Hall construction_ fund was nearly depleted. ..Mr. Frank stated that he was going to check with.the City Auditor as to the best place to appropriate the money. The matter was held over until a more definite estimate as to the cost of each project,*and also a report as to the availability of funds for the project could be obtained. (2') November 21, 1955 REPORTS OF CI OFFICIALS Cont. City At .Opinion re Validity of Claims of'Holm.Tra & Equi . Co. :.,Report of City Attorney dated Nov. '16 re Calm No. 1579 of Holm Tractor & Equipment Company for the sum of '9499.20, signed by City Attorney Karl Brooks, submitted and filed. Councilman King again voiced his objection to the method by which the Rotavator, Aerial Ladder Truck and Duncan Parking Meters had been obtained by the City. City Planning Commission Recommen "Hos ital Annexation" Resolution recamme?iding recommending annexa ion of'territory known as "Hospital Annexation ", submitted'and filed; and, Res. #1589 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman king,- seconded by Councilman Gustafson, entitled "RESOLUTION PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF UNINHA BITED,. TERRITORY TO THE'CITY OF PETA:LUMA TO BE KNOWN AS "HOSPITAL ANNEXATION." was read and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Use Per mit - McLaughlin.Jewelers ReeoluI lon of the Planning Commission granting permission to McLaughlin Jewelers'to erect street clock and sign in front of store .lo.cated at 119 Kentucky'Street, C -2 Zone,'submitted and filed; letter of explanation thereon, dated Nov. 17, 1955, submitted and filed; whereupon, Res. #1590 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Norwood,_seconded by Councilman Adams, entitled, "RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT TO McLAUGHLIN JE6'VELERS TO ERECT A STREET CLOCK AT - THE - CURB LINE IN FRONT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 119 'KENTUCKY STREET. it was read, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Re Rezoning of Eas Wash ington St.- Mayor Schoeni.ngh stated hat he. had been requested to hold this matter over -until the next regular meeting, so that the people residing on East Washington Street,would have time to become acquainted with exactly what a rezone would do to their property. The Council was in agreement with this line of thought. Other City Officials Monthly reports of the Police Dept. and the Librarian were submitted. and filed. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Ord. # 417 - Outside Sewer Connections Letter. ;dated f6_v. 7, 95 received from the City Attorney ca ll,ing.attenton to an inadvertent clerical error in Ordinances 1 0. 269, and 406 N.C.S.,ti relating to: fees .for outside sewer connections, read and filed; whereupon, Ord. #417 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Norwood, seconded.by-Councilman Gustafson, entitled., (J) November 21, 1.955 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: cont. Ord. #417 Outside Sewer Connections - cont. "AN ORDINANCE TO :AMEND SECT-IONS 5 AND 9 OF ORDINANCES . I . NO. 140 'N FOR THE PURPOSE OF 'PROVIDING FOR A' FEE OF, $25.00 FOR' FILING Ali APPLICATION, AND, FOR THE PURPOSE. OF. CHAINGING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR' SEWER---COITNECT IONS 'OUT- SIDE THE CITY, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1. 1956'; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 269N.C.S AND NO. 406 N.C.S., EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1956. was ordered published by 7 affirmative votes. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: #416 - Amend. Zoning.Ord.- Ord -- #416 NX.9 introduced by Councilman Bigelow, seconded by Councilman Norwood,, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TBE'ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 340 N;G.S. BY REZONING PARCELS ANNEXED TO THE CITY SINCE JULY 7, 1:054 FROM I V I ZONES OR DISTRICTS TO OTHER SPECIFIED zbi4ts OR DISTRICTS. adopted by 7 affirmative votes. CONSIDERATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Res. Rejecting Mary Silva Rezone Request Re,99#1591 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Adamp entitled, "RESOLUTION REJECTING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDI- NANCE NO. 34O-NX.:S.,.TO REZONE"PROPERTY LOCATED AT - 115 WESTERN AVENUE FROM AN "R-3 ZONE OR DISTRICT' TO AN tim" ZONE OR DISTRICT. 11 read, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Res. Authorizing - Permission to Chamber of,COmmerce to Er Ternorary Standards for Christmas Decorations t Res. #1592 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Kiftg,, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHAMBIM' OF COMMERCE TO INSTALL NINE (9) PIPE CASINGS AT A DEP'T H_ OF THREE FEET (3) HAVING I NSIDE,' DIAMETER OF 'FI -OR SIX (6) INCHES, VE (5) FOR USE IN INSERTING TEMPORARY STANDARDS FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. read, and adopted by 7 affirmative Res:. Request. Cancellation.of Taxes Res. #1593 N. introduced by Councilman Adams, Seconded by Councilman Gu.stafs.on, entitled, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CANCEL TAXES ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY NOW ANNEXED .TO THE CITY." read, and adopted by 7 affirmative votes. I P (4) 2 - 9 7 November 21, 1.955 1 I ­. CONSIDERAT OF UNFINISHED BUSINES cunt. Re Oak Hill Park Councilman Gustafson asked if any - progress was being made on the Oak Hill Park Plan & Policy. Councilman King informed him that the City Manager was having.a crew check to see if there were still. human,.remains buried in the park. He stated that nothing further could be done until this was determined. Re Capital Outlay The subject of a meeting on capital outlay was also brought up by Councilman Mayor Schoeningh suggested that the Council meet as a committee after the next meeting to discuss this subject. Fire Chief Dan Nielsen addressed the Council expressing his appreciation of the cooperation they had given him while he had been Fire Chief, and congratulating the Council and City Manager on the appointment of J. M. Eaglin. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the meetin the meeting was adjourried' to Monday, -November .28, 1955, 7:30 P.M. Attest:. it Y ` Clerk. V r. _Z L Mayor 7 (5)