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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/02/19562 6'5 April 2. 1956 - 7:30 P.M. City Hall - Petaluma, California I Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called -to order ir by Mayor Schoeningh. ROLL CALL. Present: Councilmen Adams, Brown, Gustafson,, King, Norwood and Mayor Schoeningh. Absent: Councilman Bigelow. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev. George Otto of the Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Th e minutes of the last regular meeting of March 19, 1956 were approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMWNICATIONS9. Drainage Problem new Junior High School Site Letter from the Petaluma Board of Education asking the City to take steps to protect the property of neighboring landholders f \'adj ' acen, ' t to the site of the new Junior High School) from erosion Pz flooding -which might be caused by inadequate drainage, read and filed:. Mr. Russell Ingram., Director of Public Works, reviewed what one to date to relieve had beeh d the problem in that area, including the construction of the middle portion of an underground storm drain line �and,the deposit of $5000. from the Subdivider of Montclair Man= .for an extension of line,, but that., as yet., no concrete plan - had been toward the Lakeville Highway area* He further stated that he believed that due to the cost involved., a local assessment district would not be.favored. The over -all plah that was p?*opo was along the line indi- catedin the letter of Clyde - E. Bentley, Consulting Engineer-.for the"School".Board', and a pumping plant at the Lakeville Highway 'with a tide gate on the out-fall. kfter considerable discussion of the problem in which Councilman Brown pointed out that the Board 'of Education should put up something comparable with what the . Subdivider of Montclair Manor had done, and Councilman King suggested that this area might be included in a flood control district that would take care of all of the drainage problems of the City at one time, it was decided to wait for the report ' Paul Nichols, Chief Engineer of Sonoma County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. The City Engineer was also asked to confer further with the Engineer of the School District. ! lub f or .1.ease of effluent Letter from the Petaluma Golf and Country Club requesting lease for use. of water from effluent of Sewage Treatment Plant, read and filed. r Ma . Walter Minogue addressed the Council on the subject statin that the connittee'is hopeful of getting a lease from the City for 2 5'years with a 25 year renewal. (cont.) (1) °366 PETITIONS', COMMUNICATIONS: April 2 1956 conts Request of Petaluma Golf & .Country. Club m cont At the suggestion of Councilman Adams and following a poll of-the Council Mayor Schoeningh appointed the following committee to meet with a committee from the Golf Club to work out details as to term of cease consideration of lease, term inatio n in case the Golf Club should be sold, etc*: Committee: Councilman Norwood Councilman Brown Councilman Norwood pointed out that the amount of water requested by the Golf Club is less than one -third of the total output of the Treatment Plant. Letter from Lt. Col. John B. Gibbs,, dated March 20, 1956, on the subject of spot zoning, read and filed. Application from Frank Crawford to construct 50 x 90'e wood. frame addition to main building at 414. First Street. The Director of Public Works reviewed the history of the original building which was constructed . without a building_ permit and which violated certain provisions of the building code. Mr, 'Goff addressed the Council explaining his plans for the building., his willingness to comply with the provisions set forth on the application regarding the trusses and supporting columns, and his willingness to lease the adjoining building in order to rectify the violation regarding the fire wall. It was agreed by the City Council that Mr:. Goff -be allowed to use said building on the stipum,' lation that within 90 days he would either cause the violating wall to be reconstructed in accordance with the Building Code,.or obtain. a lease to the adjoining.land.so that proper distance could be maintained between buildings as required by the Cityls Building Code. It was further understood that upon the date of t of the lease that'any violation existing, in particular the viola- ting wall,, must be removed. It was the feeling of the members of the Council that the permit should be granted provided Mr. Goff agrees, within.,.9.0 days, to do the things required bring the building up to specifications. This was approved by ~the members.of the Council, whereupon the City Attorney,:the City Manager.. and the Director of Public Works were asked to work. out an Agreement with Goff, to be followed by whatever legal steps are necessary to approve the agreement,. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALSo� City ManaZe Claims approved by the City Manager were submitted, whereupon Res. #16a.:2` introduced'by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman.Adams,., approving claims. (Nos. , 3272 to 3460 inclusive) adopted by 6, affirm® ative votes, 1 absentee. Re m application of George_Ba for outside sewer _permit: Mr. Ed Frank, City Manager, asked that, this matter be held .in abeyance pending a report from the County Sanitarian as to health problems.which might be involved and also to determine whether or not there may already_be a.sew,er connection from the property* This matter was' therefore scheduled for the next regular meeting of the City Council. (2) 3 6`7 R . ,OF CITY OFFICIALSo. -cont. City luanaUer Dre d,�ing Th =_�y Manager reported that the U. to dredge a portion of the Petaluma River City b8 prepared to furnish the necessary spillways,, etc. within 50008 of the basin 20,,000,yards, April 2, 1956 S. Army Engineers are and have asked that the Spoils area,, levees, to take approximately Tble City Engineer estimated that it would cost from two to iiee thousand dollars for building levees etc. and that there is a possibility that the spoils could be dumped on the Woodworth Subdivision. The City Enoinaer also stated that he had hoped that this dredging would also in the work required by the City on the 117ater St.. , Parking Lot, 'which should be while the dredger is in the via: 1.ity. Following a discussion, in whichlh.e.Ci.ty Manager pointed out that the U. S. Army Engineer must complete the project before June 30th but that they do not have sufficient ent funds to do all of the ' dredging work necessary., Councilmen Brown and Adams were appointed by I'layor Schoeningh to Work with the City Engineer and City Manager to the U6 &. Arm Engineer in an endeavor to work out the I y project to the best interests of the City. Plumbing Committee Councilman Adams of the Plumbing Code Committee asked that the whole Council be aware of the -proposed -Board of Review and that the subject b6 on the top of the list for the next study session of the Council. H6 also asked that a representative of the plumbers be present at this study session. Recreation Commission Letter, - dated March 28 1956, from the Recreation Commission approving the plan for the improvement of Oak Hill Park, which plan shows the . proposed' play -'area and realignment of Pleasant Street,, and recommending that Council proceed with the improvement of the area as soon as possible, read and filed. City Planning Commission Copy .Q_ of - a resolution adopted by the Pity Planning Commission granting a Use Permit to Stan M. Friedman Co. to conduct an auction sale on March 22,. 1956, read and filed. City Attorney Letter. March 30, 1956, from Edouard E. Robert., City Attorney, recommending that the Council obtain the services of 111r. Eugene K. Sturgis connection with the Cherry Valley Sewer Assessment District,, read and filed. Councilman King expressed himself as being agreeable to the emplosm,ent of an assessment inent specialist but preferred that it be some other firm. However., the majority of the members of the Council expressed themselves as being well pleased with the services of MT. 5turgis and the matter was referred to the City Attorney for vffia,t6ver lei islation is necessary. (3) 68 April 2, 1956 REPORTS OF .CITY OFFICIALS: cont. City ,Attorney Re - Peterson Property Re -zon .= City Attorney reported that he had prepared an opinion on the matter of the Peterson're- zoning but before submitting it had.sent it to the League of California Cities for their comments and' advice. He expected an answer from the League by the end of this week, Other City Offices Monthly-reports of Central Permit Bureau, Police Department, Fire Department, and Auditor, read and f1led. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: Ord. #433 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman Norwood, entitled ' ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE ZONING 'ORDINANCE NO. 340 N.C.S. TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR.� was read and ordered published by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absente.eo ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: Ord: #432 N . C .'S. introduced by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by Councilman entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PR_OV,IDIN FOR THE DISMANTLING AND R iOVAL OF ' THE 'BUILDING LOCATED A.T 122-130 STREEET, SITUATE ON LOT 357, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF PETALMAA AS 11kDE BY JM,4ES T. STRATTON, AND PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL DEBRIS THEREFROMS f1. came up regulsrly was adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee, CONSIDERATION .OF UNFINISY-12D BUSINESS Weed Abatement ReS. #1643 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Adams,. entitled., 11 'ES OLUTION DECLARING THAT' THE WEEDS GROWING AND THE RUI,BISH .REFUSE AND DIRT R ISTING OP014 THE STREETS, PARKWAA'YS, SIDEWALKS AND PARCELS OF PRIVATE FROPERV,, REFERRED TO'AND DESCRIBED IN THI RESOLUTION CONSTITUTE AND ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE. wa .adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1. absentees N Acce. 'ti;Z rest ,etio ,� Phil Talamantes . . Rosa #1644- N.;C.Se introduced by Councilman Adams,,seconded by Councilman'Drownp entitled, 11 ESOLUTI,ON ACCEPTING THE R MICNATIbN OF Plat TALAWTES, t1 was adopted by 6 affirmative Motes:, I absentee0 (4) 369 April 2., 1956 COINSMERAT,ION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS-. cont. 12rchase of Parkin Meter s - Off-Street 955-1. Res. #1645 N.COS!. in - IL"Toduced by Councilman Norwood,, seconded by Councilman. Adams, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 140 MECHANICAL .PARKING 11ETERS FOR PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1955-1 AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCES NO. 390 N.C.S. AND 426 N.C.S., AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR SEALED BIDS AND PROPOSALS. was adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. .Authorizing investment of Off - Street Parking Funds. Res. #1646 NX.S. introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Brown, "RESOLUTION ATJJTHORIZING°INVESTMENT-OF OFF-STREET PARKING RESERVE FUNDS AND OFF-STREET PARKING ACQUISITION FUNDS." wts adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee' Easement to California Water Co. withdrawn. entitled., Resolution authorizing conveyance of easement to California Wateil­co,' was withdrawn by Councilman Gustafson and Councilman King after Councilman Brown suggested that some requirements should be included for the construction and maintenance of the road. Council- man Norw,00d asked to be furnished with a map showTing the easement. The matter was thereupon ordered placed on the Agenda for the next regular meeting of the Council. R. F's . Heyward appointed to Planning Commission. Res. 7 # 7 1647 N.C.S. introduced by Councilman Gustafson,, seconded by Councilman Brown entitled' '!RESOLUTION APPOINTING R. F. HE TO THE CITY PLANNING was adopted by 6 affirmative votes,, 1 absentee. Meeting of Council and -P1 Commission. Mayor S-choeningh called attention to the meeting of the Planning Con'mission and City Council next Monday evening. Planning Consultant for CavanMh,Re-z City Manager., Ed Frank., submitted a list of Planning Consult- ants who were available for by the Planning Commission in connection with the Cavanagh application for re'-zoning. It was .the consensus of opinion that the matter of selecting the consultant be'left in 'the hands of" the City Manager who has charge of all personnel matters, •1 1 go6dworth Subdivision Mayor Schoeningh called attention to the map of the proposed 'o copies of which have been furnished to the (F-) (cont.) - 1 April 2. 1956 CONSIDERATION OF UNFENISHED t-I I ____ I BUSINESS -' cont. Woodworth Subdivision - conta members of the City Council and the Planning Commission which he had submitted merely for the information of the two groups and for any suggestions which they might have to make which would help in the drawing of the tentative map. Councilman Brown suggested -that the matter of the additional crossing at Magnolia Avenue should be taken up with the Utilities.Commission to determine whether or not they would permit a second cros He also pointed out the problem involved with the siding which is located at.Magnolia,,as well as the expense involved in raising tracks to the same level. Councilman Norwood expressed his approval of the plan as sub- mitted making provisions for both.cro,s.sings and thereby eliminating the of houses being constructed in what tight-someday be a street. Mr. Woodworth verified the.understanding of Councilman Gustafson that he would donate any three lots in the Subdivision for a. play- ground. Gouncilman Brown suggested that this matter be referred to the Recreation Commission along with the adviseabilit of acquiring . an additional three lots to provide a more adequate Na yground area. Councilman Gustafson requested that the City Council meet with the Recreation Commission at their regular meeting on April 12th. Councilman Norffood asked the Council to consider making some provision to permanently record outstanding achievements of local citizens., citin 'example Jack King,, who for as an the past two years has played on the'National'Championship Basketball Tbam. At the suggestion of Counc ' Ilman Adams the matter was scheduled for discus- sion at the next Work Session, Councilman Norwood pointed out the problem of traffic congestion in the downtown area and. suggested, as solution. one way traffic for a distance of five Or six blocks in each-direction, it was pointed out that some of the congestion will.be relieved.when the new freeway is cbmpleted,,and the through traffic eliminated from. Main Street. The was referred to the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation back to the City Council. The Director of Public Works of fencing the north side of the back to the City Council. was directed cted to estimate the cost new "A" St. Parking Lot and report ADJOURNMENT * 'There being. no further business to come before the, meeting., the meeting was adjourned. I or Attest o Y,/ Fity Cleric ( L � 1