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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/06/1988%2 1& ~~~ Page 94 Vol. 24 June 6, 1988 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1988 ROLL CALL: 3:00 p.m. PRESENT: Sobel, Baishaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT: There was none. INTRODUCTIONS: Recreation Director Ann McGowen introduced Don Phoenix, the new Recreation Supervisor. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Michael Davis said he is looking forward to the refuse company's start of collection of recyclables this month. MINUTES: The May 16 minutes were amended as follows: Page 81, Ord. 1722 NCS, 5th line, amend effective date to, "...30 days from adoption date."; Page 85, Reso. 88-150 NCS, 9th line down, sentence beginning in middle of line should read, '"I'he Edith Street site is not in the flood plain.." Page 87, Adjourn, amend sentence to read, "...the meeting was adjourned to Mav 25 at 4...,, COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS The Council established June 22 as the deadline for receipt of letters of application for the annual commission term-expiration/reappointment process. Monday, June 27, will be the date the Council interviews the applicants. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items from the Consent Calendar were approved by the adoption of a single motion which was introduced by Michael Davis and seconded by Brian Sobel. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None RESO.'8~-158° NCS CLAIMS AND BILLS Reso. 88-158 NCS approving claims #82892 through #83234. June 6, 1988 Vol. 24 Page 95 i, ' ~ OItD. 1722 NCS ULTRA-LOW FLOV6~ FLUSH TOILETS AI30PTEID Adopt Ord. 1722 NCS adding Section 17.04.060 to the Petaluma Municipal Codf ~ requiring the installation of ultra-low flow flush toilets for new construction o, remodeling of existing facilities. This ordinance amends the Uniform Plumbing C Code Title 24, Section,5-1001(a) by adding the requirement that tank-type water closets shall use no more than one and five tenths gallons of water per flush. RESO.88-159 NCS' ,~- .. ... . BAP'TIS'T CHiTRCH AGREEMENT Reso. 88-159 NCS approving agreement with the Petaluma Valley Baptist Church for development at 1181 Ely Blvd. North. This agreement is a follow-up of Council action adopting Reso. 87-3~ NCS. approving payment of development fees in installments. Upon recording with the County Recorder, the unpaid fees will become a lien on the property. ®' End of Consent Calendar° ~ ffi i~RIST6~TESTLING The request for policy direction regarding processing of sculpture for City property located at the corner of Petaluma Blvd.. North and Washington Street was continued at the request of Bill Rhodes who was unable to attend the meeting. SUIV~II'T ~®VE PETALiJMA STItEE1' LIGHTS Tae request of Summit above .Petaluma Subdivision for approval of non- - standard street lighting was referred to SPARC for approval of the proposed lights. It was moved by Larry Tenter, . 1lROTION 'To authorize SPARC to .approve non-standard street lights . _ - . ~ for Summit Above Petaltma Subdivision. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, .Cavanagh, Davis, Tenter, Vice 1Viayor Woolsey, Mayor I~illigoss NOES: None ABSENT: None Page 96 Vol. Z4 June 6, 1988 ABANDONMENT-PORTION. MAIDISON BET. COPEI:ANI).AND LAIKEV~LLE Vice Mayor Woolsey stepped away from the dais to avoid a ,possible conflict. as Sonoma Woodworks 'hasbeen ~a client of her firm. George Weiner, through his attorney; has requested that the Council consider abandonment of that :portion of Madison that is not improved. The .matter was continued so taff could do a title search of that portion of Madison to determine whether it is'an easement or owned. outright by the City. In addition, staff was asked to submit a report of traffic circulation needs at General Plan build-out in ~C~S. Tie ~u„~i1 Was °IS° Lcr~tern.ed o.~oo..~+~41w pos5~bilii~ a~ a mor¢ '~n}Q.++i~ve w5e. cjo~n9~r+ ct} y.~o:.} Icca}ion. RESO.88-160 NCS CORONA~ELY:FINANCING.SRdCS. AGRNIT. Reso. 88=160 NCS authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for professional consulting services with Economic and ~ Planning Systems of Berkeley. ~ to prepare a financing plan that will. ,be key to implementing the Corona/Ely Specific Plan. The :contract amounts ao 523,~~ and is to be paid from the Community Facilities, Fees monies. Introduced by John Balshaw, seconded by Vice Mayor Lynn Woolsey. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tenter, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor ]H[illigoss NOES: None ABSENT: None LUCCHESI CO1VIMiT~TITY CENTER GRAND OPENING IDEIDIC~ATION Lucchesi Community Center construction is expected to be completed by October. Ann McGowan, Recreation Director,. asked for- Council direction regarding the type of activity they wish to schedule! fo; the dedication of the building. Suggestions 'include: an all-day affair, with tours of active recreation classes,- live music, balloons, activities to bring the community to the park and a dance in the evening. 'The Recreation, Music and Parks subcommittee will. develop a proposal with those pazameters for submittal to the Council for a royal. The aa-~ sl.ew~a b~ es+a.bos~.ed Pr;e,. -b +~.t ~,~~+-t. a~ ~~.~y Sa 4 b~rnQ,. ~P be h..~nc, ale~~:nq -Nne ~i'~+ZerS o~ -fit ProQescd ded~ ca-4icn c~ci-4e. CLOSED SESSION At 3:55 p.m., the Council recessed to a closed session to meet with the City Attorney on personnel matters. t June 6, 1988 Vol. 24 Page 97 RECONVENE PRESENT: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Vice Mayor Woolsey, ABSENT: None 7:00 p.m. Tencer, Mayor Hilligoss PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Van Logan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. C06JNCIL COMNiEN'I'S: Vice Mayor Lynn Woolsey distributed a proposal for amendments to Center Park design. This is the result of a cooperative effort by the youth who use the park and the neighboring business people. Another meeting of the ad hoc committee has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. in the Recreation Conference Room. Mayor I-iilligoss reminded the Council that the First Annual Miss Petaluma Pageant will be held June Yl at the Valley Inn located at McDowell Blvd. and East Washington. RESO. x-161 r1CS 1TP1EI®LD SPAHR APPEAI. Reso. 85-161 NCS upholding the appeal received from the Spahr Insurance Services relating to the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a home. occupation permit at 147 Westridge: Drive. Cynthia Hunt represented the appellant. The. applicant had applied for a buyer's permit at a Santa Rosa wholesale house which. insisted that he furnish a business license to prove that he was in business. He was; advised by the City that although a business license is not required for his business; a home occupation permit is required. Reso. 88- 160 NCS upholding the appellant's request for a home occupation permit for one year, unless` there are complaints from the neighbors. This is based on the fact there is a lot of parking space ,available, this keeps people off of crowded U. S. Highway 101. Vice Mayor Woolsey and Brian Sobel opposed the action because they felt it was precedent setting and the time extension was too long. John. Balshaw spoke in favor of the resolution saying. if you cannot. see it, hear it or smell it from the sidewalk and is~ not bothering the neighbors, it should be acceptable. Introduced by Larry Tencer, seconded by Michael Davis. AYES: Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis; Tencer, Mayor Hilligoss .NOES: Sobel, Vice Mayor Woolsey ABSENT: None Page 98 Vol. 24 June 6,1988 RESO.88-162 NCS DENY.HAMILTONAPPEAL-APPROVE ME1'CAI.F'E The Planning: Commission referred the question to the City Council and Jane Hamilton appealed to the Council to deny the application for an auto parts store to be located at Second. and G Streets (location. of former Coca Cola Bottling Plant; then Eraser's Candy supply). The basic question is: Does the Metcalfe's business do 51% or more of its business in the retail sales of auto parts (not including the parts used in their machine shop)? If 51% or more of their business is in retail sales, then the business.. is a 'permitted ,use' in this zoning district (Highway-Commercial)... If the machine shop portion of the business is the major source of revenue, then the use comes. under the category of 'conditional use' and must go through the planning permit process. The speakers were: Ciry Attorney Joe Forest -paraphrased the issue. Leslie Somersant; 501 Second Street -opposed to the application. Tom Peters, l3 Manor Way -opposed. John Solvinsant, 503 Second.Strect -opposed. Mark Ringer, 501 Second: Street: • opposed. Ernie Jensen, 99 Pepper Lane • property owner'of proposed business site. If this application is not approved, he asked what kind of business could go in that building. Barry Parkinson, attorney -spoke :on the. Metcalfes' behalf: John Hogue; 201 GStreet,- opposed location of business, and he spoke on behalf of Eileen Valere, opposed. Harold Metcalfe, his-son Larry Metcalfe, and, his som all spoke. Jane Hamilton,110 G Street - (appellant) and representing the.'Second Street :Homeowners' group. Constance Griffith - realtor -.suggested her client could put an artist supply store there. After much discussion, Larry. Tenter introduced Iteso.88-162 1vCS directing staff to have an accountant. look at the.1lRetcalfes' books for the .last six months; and, if the out-the-door auto ;parts average monthly ;gross retail sales has been at least 51% of the dune 6, 191;8 Vol. 24 Page 99 ME'Y'CAI.FE contd. business, it is determined that Metcalfe Auto Parts is a permitted use at th~ proposed location (2nd and G Streets) and the appeal submitted by Jane Hamilton is denied. Michael Davis.. seconded the resolution. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None RECESS 9:20 TO 9:35 P.M. dtESO. ~-.163 NCS SPItAGENS APPEAL ®F -PAGE ®UTSIDE WATER The Council -heard the appeal of an administrative decision to grant two additional outside water services for athree-lot split of a 7.4 acre parcel located at 2715 Western Avenue. Speakers were the owner, Charles Page; his neighbor, George Sprayens, who opposes the water permit; Alberta Jacobson, 2662 Western Avenue, did not support suggestion of the water line users spending money to improve the lines -for additional users; Jane Guerni, supported Mr. Page's outside water request; residents located at 2600 and 2828 Western Avenue stated the water pressure is very low. The City Engineer noted the water pressure could be increased by changing to newer pipes to eliminate sediment that is present in older pipes and pressure could be increased by the use of storage tanks. Reso. 85-163 NCS upholding George Spragens appeal and denying the outside water permit was introduced by Vice Mayor Woolsey and seconded by Michael Davis. AYES: Sobel,. Balshaw, Davis, Vice Mayor Woolsey NOES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Mayor Hilligoss ABSENT: None ItESO.8~164 NCS . P1A PLANS ~a SPECS APPR~VEID Reso. 8&_164 NCS approving plans and specifications for the Marina an authorizing staff to solicit bids for opening on June 30. Introduced by Vic Mayor Woolsey,. seconded by John Balshaw. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None Page 100 Vol. 24 June 6, 19~ 1989 ALLOTMENTS The Council discussed the...proposed 1989 allotment list .and. expressed concern about the number of units that.can be built without further City~approvals. The subject was continued to the next meeting to allow staff to develop more detailed. information. 'Van Logan suggested that the Council. consider allotting 50 units per proposed development in the Corona~Ely azea for `the 1990 yeaz to enable developers to obtain financing commitments. RESO.88-.165 NCS MADRONE dIL,LAGE -NEG. )DEC. Reso. 88-165 NCS .approving issuance of a mitigated.:. negative: declaration pursuant to CEQA .for they adoption. of a revised planned unit ..district development plan for the Madrone Village portion of Magnolia Hills PUD. Introduced by Michael" Davis, Seconded by Vice Mayor Woolsey. AYES: Sobel, `BaLshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None RES®. ~-166 ATCS MADIt®IVE' Vgb~GE DEVE~PR~ElVT PLAN Reso. 88-'166 NCS amending the development plan. fors the Madrone Village portion of Magnolia Hills PUD, "located at the north end of Madrone Lane. Introduced by Michael Davis, seconded. by Vice Mayor Woolsey. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice. Mayor Woolsey, Mayor ~3[illigoss NOES: None ABSENT: None BUDGET C®NSII)ER:,TI01~1 ~I)A-1'E5 The Council scheduled Wednesdays, June 15, 22, and 29 for consideration of the 1988-89 budget. The meetings will. run from 3:00 p.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m: June 6, 1988 Vol. 24 Page 101 CLOSEY) :SESSION At 11:20 p.m. the Council recessed to a closed session to meet with the Cir Attorney on the Trent case. AD TOLJItN The meeting was adjourned to J e 15 at 3:00 p.m. Mayor M. Patrici Hilligo ATTEST; ity Clerk Patricia E. Bernard