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Staff Report 4.A Part 1 1/6/2014
Ag cia'Iteww#4.A `SALU� )21 pule. lase' DATE: January 6, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM;: Claire Cooper, CMC, City Clerk Ofe-/ SUBJECT: Resolution,Appointing;lndividuals to the Planning.Conrmission and Youth Commission - RECOMMENDATION It is=reco amended-that the City Council adopt the attached resolution appointing individuals to the Planning Commission and Youth Commission. BACKGROUND Vacancies'exist.on the Planning Commission and Youth Commission for unexpired terms created,by resignations..Applications were presented for Council's consideration and possible appointment at the November 18, 2013 Regular City Council/PCDS'A Meeting. One Council Member was not in attendance•at that meeting, and after votes to appoint aniember to each Commission resulted in a tie, Council continued the item to tonight's meeting, and directed the City Clerk to reopen,the application process. The applications to be considered tonight include those presented at the November 181 meeting as well those received during the second application period. DISCUSSION The attached press release was sent to the Petaluma Argus-Courier, Press Democrat and Petaluma Patch. The,attached '-Give-Back" flyer was distributed at City Hall,,the.Petaluma Community Center; the Petaluma Senior.Center, the Petaluma Library, Cavanaugh Pool, Water Field Office, Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility, Petaluma Historical Library/Museum, Fire Headquarters, Fire Marshal,-and Police Department. Information was uploaded to the City's website. Announcements were made on the City's Facebook page and through the City's Twitter Account. The deadline for applications was Monday, December 30, 20.13 at 5`00 p.m. FINANCIAL IMPACTS Estimated Cost of Department Support to Boards, Comm issions,,and'Committees is attached . (Attachment#6). Agenda',Review: City Attorney Finance Director City Manager. ATTACHMENTS 1. Press release sent to the Argus-Courier. Press Democrat, and Petaluma Patch. 2. "Give Back" Flyer. 3. List of Vacancies. 4. List of Applicants. 5. Applications from citizens interested in serving on the City's Planning and Youth Commission. 6. Estimated Cost of Department-Support to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees—FY 2013-2014. 7. Draft Reso lution,Appointing;Individuals to the Planning Commission and Youth Commission. ATTACHMENT 1, p;1_, a ,�,�i CITY OF PETALUMA e POST OFFICE Box 61 i 8 5 g PETALUMA,CA94953-0061 David Class Mayor PRESS RELEASE Cnri5.4lberlsua November 26, 2013 Teresa Barrel) dike.Harris Mike-Healy Gabe Kearney City of Petaluma Kathy Miller Office,of the City'Clerk COMIC ilmembers 11 English Street Petaluma„CA 949.52' (707) 778-4360 cityclerk@ci.petalutha.ca.us ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY OF PETALUMA COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES' Additional applications are now being accepted;for-the.City of Petaluma's commissions and`committees! Petaluma encourages residents to,become involved in their local community. One way to•do•so'is to serve as one of the following available-volunteer positions: Planning,Commission,and Youth Commission: Applications arid full descriptions are available at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 1.1 EnglishStreet,.Petaluma, CA 94952, bycallirig=the City Clerk's Office at (707)'778,4360 or by visiting www.cityofpetaluma:net. Applications must be;submitted to the City Clerk's Office by Monday, December 30, 2013 at 5:00 p,m., The City Council will review the applications and make appointments:at the Monday, January 6, 2014, 7:00 p.m. City Council.Meeting, Council Chambers; City Hall. City of Petaluma Office°of,theiCity Clerk 11 English Street • Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 7,78-4360 • CiryClerk= Enghsb,S Street cityelerk @ci.petaluma:ca:us Petaluma,C.-14952, Phone Phone(707)778-4360 Far(707)7784554 E-A-fairy enyclerloaJci,petarmna.carusl 3 ATTACHMENT.2 iti. ,' � v ' a I,4. f !!11 •v w R r 1 yaeaney to r complete an,unexpired`terrn. 1 , ;° ^` Expires June>30 2016': r, �� Studies'the needs of ` t 7 f �)4 sr.::; : , e . thefCity concerning the `:' ,f ' g- . '',� w establishment modification; m � F . `t ` '; 'uses and°rchangedof• 4- '''''.11 a „, . ' zones,„or districts. a f m;F_F` t : i' -y 'fir,- m j-qF r�'L9 Y< 'rt icy 'y �u 14�L'9 a Y Y:r,. a R u-41;713# �3r o�°9 v k. , r ,a �' ,� , P ; ,'.,� ac#ult member vacancyr}. 4 4, a� ' ` Y` ;-“'"'":;t1...,::? a'C�a_ .4 disc- ' W '< °tilt t n. <;- ,�C :±4-4-a0;41. , ,, ,t t'to'co ±plete an unexpired rill ' �r, ` ',:^ k H 1 / 4: fi;Expires June 3e, 201`4 t=„14-,' t ; ?t ^y� `x 4�}'N''�',�. A P 1“,-a .�: \i;` (At . .: 4 y't 'wf 'AP 'MC td .tfil-A "s. " t 7i ,e -,• �,�d .��pp�� ,' Co ^� } t�'.�'' ` p1'.l :5, : t ; ,Deelops/expands ' l` ' `t,tits, ? fir.. 1 .'__. : ,. t��u .! fl%s ; '% 1`e. TM re;".." - °: � '$ ' :, "4 rnentooring programs ae; ,,.rrk�c _ Looking for a way to give back �fk ,�,rte .' ubstansce•abuses c; :y to your community? .� programs/preuentton> qnd ., +. � `-� a�-t; ,rk° *t .,P # om' a,"} Volunteer applications are ;_ � � provides , 4 "MI being sought to fill two vacancies � ecreatioil activities ;g f"� on City commissions. .'''S n�` _-" - i; 4 r3 3 CD APPLY by . 3 0 . .1 3 IP , LL ,, ,, - ' , s : . 1;„ -.,. .,,,..., •, •,-,- L k 3 i. . i*CO' r )I d , u App1&tions 1arid full (dl script 'ons ,of -the volunteer epos nttons are ^available ate the G City 411erk s Office, ^City. 'd Hall, 411 ,English Street, ,Petaluma„ '$A- 94952, by �ll�ng%;the, i' City @lerl 's ©ffice at (7017<) 778 4360 orviby evisiting the Ci4,1:'s website it S , `(a r re�-^q' 91 - L`s' t. u ^'Fw°,it.^Apphcatrons bill.'be acceptedm by the City Cl rk's VOffice until,t5 00 p m L. ,oa, -MONDA^Y,d'f'`„Thr DECEMBER 30;: X2013 .' The City Counbil• iwilh review the, nappkcattaons tend 'make%ti' ,I" aappomtments on'Monday,rJanuaryy 6, 01i4,'at,the 7 OO^p m ey,�e`mngsessionAa ' ,y � t��er,. R u - 'w �I� �t 2 , _ a a ,� �_ �I °-Q 0 facebook.com/cityofpetaluma @PetalumaCityGov , cityofpetaluma,get ATTACHMENT 3 4, City of Petaluma, California Vacancies on Boards, Commissions, and Committees As of January 6, 2014 g y Body ., e t= € _ $ t �- >reyacancies; °+ =Term ; a Expinngi .= Planning Commission 1 -unexpired term 4 years 6/30/2016 Youth Commission (Adult Member) 1 -unexpired term 2 years 6/30/2014 5 ATTACHMENT 4 „in c^, 0 3 3 n°3 -€4. :. s. * -0 0• 0 0 0 4.t• p :,' m S. n a -, C,, - a * a g: 3- Fp = 3 0 -6- r.,..,- --.':' ft ty, 2 - 0 M CD -I 2 ta - 0 --S. 1-go- - , ,..., . ,... -1, 0 • . ,r) , --4,.t. ...2, 0 - 4 co",.. 0 ro in si,-,' 0- s_ — 0 .7 D -•:4-7. 4'03> = 0 D (D D.- -,” 'in 6 0_ o --, — 0 - ,, --- '- •-•-p 7 D — 4......,‘....,•,0- n ,_ % ip•,. :,- -,- • s, a 1 ...1st -et, -0 . CM ', i - CI' N.) CO -- :Oh CD > 0 7 cn oo CM op — — ,c0 •- , ry,..„ cf. — 00 co co .0, ,-.c.a N) m.v N.) 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Dt 0 --- D- 3 u o —0, & 6 ''''.ril .CD‘ -- (iD, 0 0 LT (7,- ci E o o 45, jfr 2 o 4-, 0- 0 3 (.0 , :, - °ti' a 3 _,Th0 ,90 - 1 h 5 a H 0 o H — 0 0 n h Q o -' id .0 H 3 — o 0 ,-, H J v' , ;' 0 0 0 o 0 o 3 D 3 3 — 3 .,, r,, - - ,-,4 ■ 14. ‘.-. ., ., (0 ATTACHMENT 5 APPLICATIONS s>�\ d Planning Commission Applications 0 • RECEIVED • DEC 3 0 2013 CITY CLERK ai a{ix*,-Yi?rx J(t 1'e w a'i k.�,v iV.I 7 T i,�i„.ial a=rA!a�yr-w '� itM'�..tic C�ll BB'oow laa-.'rra pa d^i kC`x t-I�oi..mf'm�Giss3i u ss Y i li o'rC3°n C l 4ea ax r nk d 8s,CO'f 4 otfyyfl'��mP ee^F'e.m m'gY.JNk S tee{mIrr4r pAt',P'�"Pkli�A cc r ka a@tm l oc t n�'�,�l,1e t p T a"S`'a,4y t 1'�ry,A U z "r ir!x�P-+a n f x, 144d CQlf7//zQu tit si} ti ", 'd •,;, tt3 r ionEetatuma,b t p y' 4 , t f " n its {a A i:r s y w e, i ,i 1 -70Sfif g ' ' lace w� ,� Ap�a� p'°1l Engla�51ree1 Petaluma CA 91d952.7�0�7 7}8.4360 cltyclerk�cl peidluma ca us^.��'a,, � -� �nily i4 rfi T � 'r� 2 `.T&k�iM1, .. u �tJ `n , 4 .J4 �- e* . • s' .�i',Wa of-;-t- t.S.is:;.rw1'.�T,tr`"Y6�4211_ Instructions:Use this form to.apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma,California's Boards,Commissions,or Committees.Please fill out the form completely.If a question does not apply,typeor.,write N/A in the space provided.When completed,please forward to the City Clerk's Office City of Petaluma, I I English Street,Petaluma,CA 94952.All applications are reviewed byu the City Council.If you hove questions about this form,please call the City Clerk's Office at 707.778.4360.or e-mail:us at cityclerkQci.petalumo.ca.us. S,NU ltffw ff )w ,-at e,'Sys'x `- ,"1t ! ka .:1 = tr1,,wm. �¢3� f'`4`�^�'� =1 a .�'r lam..°v "' f._,. �7.c� ;w"! Diana Gomez eOTYklf �. zN , L FFy 174. -Ytv •`.fr .i 'y itt F. S L ".p'n K ti '^f 9 ,T �Fu F� i ;HomeAdiJress CNy.Sfateand,ZlpCode ' ,.'. £ t.v,� �.,s.K'M'r' du. '�avYlsu*u ,X , nl✓4 .. ,� < ,S _ ..��_ 501 Noriel Lane .:Phone (If ap ntedkdo.you wan�jthis,5nwmber to tie avatloble fbi h e M` E TM l (If app nfed d ou want this address to be oval able to `l public?) 3Y 1 r i ^S'�v'si dig{ °'C`e'p 'I+7`P >• e '� rfr4<.�y�Yrr4C +R i i h w.! t 5' t t d'ifil tAug 4':Y IImr >Mr xr{� us a ,r"'l- ~w �'fhe ubhc8 �® YES'1}'® NO r. 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' , w. , ® YES ❑ NO ,. 12 1/2 years • • Diana Gomez Planning Commission el ee,, nere orikP_ it :c 4x -ix Mr+fC.. -0BoarNTO serve a the Senior Advlsoryl Com'm`IMeet you m tab ail asf 55` s of .:ii not ap 9olnttgddto your t Choke feayou wflll y t0 serve op• ±o e'+ , E „gyp r rbi p. 4 f44, 11MaIi eri5 WtS otheriCity�Boards'Commissions.o.Commitees'it so which% r 9 +dr✓fix: .y_ 't n.u.R"i�'�.Y "u<ow..�r -?.. L.`,I',.i ,. .. �` F 'gi.t:i4ec JY4 q :1 61*%-3 ! .._3 ...mv z+�L, Planning Commission 1'r r , ` , ° 1:k *1�a y- �'' Have you a ed o Interviewed`or applied(or'this or other' ;Have you attended a meeting of:this or other City bodies �` @ {C �bodles;'ievlousl '+ �' r s�-`. `a' �' ;x r ' "�� ' ,:s.,:wi-,..irega itat� .4 #wtOl _-.r".'aaisi.,.ystt., .a ; c ;prevy, a�lr u:,,m vb.,i�.tbr z„..,. r ,i t:: ® YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ® NO j Ws A. ,�1t a�_, P%a. ..;°'r. s.T T 1j- v rr_, w y1�e vs i for 4 a_.t tl f.Sv f_i o ,i re.nu t sPresent Employer 2;2,74441. ✓'c J'. 4k y [..' trin fa net� ' $ ✓-� tiV i ',."aa Y Li dP 1f ] , � 1” '•m`_is.ro.., r. .6 .R s.., County of Sonoma 7f ,l"' k TrrA eau � �t�$ .� I i P..F rs x-.E� =t^ o rc 5'�1, �t ,r .� � H ,,�,,, s • r� aid 3} _nw �'n ''+�7 t qp, sa,Z• �� v� P � C t Y^� !' -ryr'4� y`M ssd a tie ^ � �i } `�..a�a�a'h„r y,�tid�.�.,fst s ro"s �,e_:J ,Jill.' u.»s,ke�...vn_� .:4 .r, ..n • a:w9d._ ,. . Chief Deputy District Attorney gro v hBo ee e O Rk Y s on'k r4 d s r .c.$.,-011 1 aAa ,r rPreviu s.goernmental Bodies/,EicttN fic syou have sew ed Poition/OHke Held an Dat es j Nti "? °4° ` ,! a„ y b-,�� alF1-41_4.c. rtig . tM.03PME'aL it9;a TWrcrvdNC14i s`igi.adA`'z + h .%ez ¢ ± N/A 2 I0 le6 xr 1 a r~ M x x ti ': a t .� '^ „,,A S4 f "' Y.mW wr re r {y easy. C.�.adb1 � ti i "Wl: o ho llon�W d,I osition i is iH,j r. v 'k I x `C. ;Civic or Chanfable Or anizatlon to which oahave`belon ed PosNlon/OHfce Held and'Dates rsi,w x " -4� m r V 4r v xt' y -zm,�.S.: 9 a, s W�� . ,{-a gr+ rec , t { �. W -n w y.� � .. �.�7.��.�'! v,�M1,9r._„�b.�,,9� ,xa. `'�+.. >Su!�ra��'_�.a�.°n�.r�e r,��l ' :"� <z{�A1= �snd7�..R,.��a 1c,4�L..,n.n Je <a. ..t �r-s't rS�e' Petaluma Friends of.Recreation(PFOR,Board Member z 't,"' {R_d., !..iSlit t.iiji� elitna '�5p Ai 24.1. 9:07 'jtd �RP.V " tig5 sita l" tl'`'O'.`d*t4E n4an'fy t tdn i „vcc. tp4u ,What Sp ci fnt (��I� lents uld y u br{ing,toothis BoardHCommtsslo&or4Com mlttee� "�ss�' ¢ te` .'%,'t"r'}.` n't 3 . . m ec r r.,.'t'a-N .'S ps��F'o rtFSt:t-.�I. rf,' 'f-f.>. e,HU„ac., g'u^t,'+`?!'',lr !Y r�.w. .. 0_,a I am an attorney and a former Assistant City Attorney for the City of Vallejo California: As such; I advised various commissions, boards and the City Council on land use issues. I am familiar with understanding the legal intricacies of a City General Plan,zoning ordinances and land use regulations including ElRs and CEQA reports. ?NOViitr'M'y "'+ic *l'afisat.4`S'.iat i jt igti X`'Pa t' '{ssp'Lt14:4"�^i5p t5�t `4}t�h .hi .t liF �r`X' tea(”' p t v r}' tS Qollege Professional MVocattIonal Scchools AHendedi(MaJor SubJect''Dafes�Degree//Daate) '{ 5� zq``� x a f `)r y&;, a. "ri.„�., � T California State University Fullerton,BA, Political Science, May 1983 Santa Clara University,JD, Law,May 1986 3 II .N ''dy; 1nrvt 'g.erf 50�Y ca rsi5.''fisV, �.'�irl-WQ)Vl F i;; ' ,., W s..� ,m«`a ';FM"'w tne..r�,�''",4 J ti�' aflli r F•,�VNru �ls b t.'y�`,!,. ':Special Awards or RecognitIon'Received N4l4: a�.'i�A�i,�, �r N+ 'Y ^'tj a a ,^^" p .PAVW Crri��. E� per gain ti.4x, ;14 'L x gePtil`Mikrt3g l N I viQW:eS tRag SLR„ FVi.5ti' iM s'1:. ",.m `i tPiease state.reasons why you want to become a member of tthis Board rCommission.or Committee Including what specific yW r 'objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body t"$�`'.(�r�j, i it r ',I'a�yr t raj` �° ''O *' 't n4 `. -c.ry*.it. ,: 1l A s_t 2'.'.a4rfi-.Za?r�.i� 5` .,3'� tAH zsn� h u A'.7 '#v ' i.i�.:r r.xz v...i"U . is�'rg u�::'�..i,`� i , i'o�.!.zai;r ".o f I have always been interested in giving back to;my City and serving on a Commission. Now that my children have gone on to play high school sports,I am,ableto devote the tithe necessary to fulfill my obligations to a city commission. The Planning Commission has always been thecommission I wanted.to serve on since the role of the commission isso'vital to the future economic health of the City and the continued efforts to ensure that our small town remains as quaint as possible. I would hope that I would be able to continue with the successes of the current Commission in terms of approving projects that fit in with the general plan of the city. I would want tomake sure that thegrowth of Petaluma is not unchecked, but rather, is thoughtful of the dual goals of increasing the tax base without sacrificing the values our community members expect This is a quaint small town of 55,000 people. The community would like to.keep Petaluma"small"but also viable. I believe both goals can be accomplished with smart projects that are aesthetically toPetaluma's small town,hip reputation. Projects should be mindful of maintaining Petaluma as a destination spot,without having a build and develop at all cost mentality. A broader objective would be to recommend more in4ii1lprojects and rehabilitation of:existing parcels, rather than wide scale development of areas whidh borderthe greenbelt. I.don't know if that is possible, but it would'be my ideal. Also,zoning changes should be carefully vetted to ensure that neighborhoods are protected from the same develop at all cost mentality. 4 E �!�z` - ,�,4ti.vm,' >v,,It3�",.["' a ,tif3�{ t,,�.F � ko :-,>f°., yt C�.">4733.-ti t:%.,z:�'. T`s`9.3y ti �' ,:ww,`Armes, } a ,yF F•u �,'o✓ a ^,r I_r" 'Is there any other informatiomthat you feel would,be useful to the Crty:Council in reviewing your applicatIon?.,}+z , " +; v. x7r �nq.n65. A r-� A , f�J,lw"Sid4i,3. s ,M�p��"i w ISP��� x .za"ft .i 1N 14- sP .�m r�-�r �5 xlj r �� � i�`� ii «. i5,..c 4'S-:.:L:..xC°t�. ::lin` ?_ 1" tic ✓?� iY 3i;/s r az&l.pF,.,..��v. viBat.: ,} ro l.f~'.C, 1 .,>"4.'?3"$,. t rs'lw ���Y+ti 7°� I strive to be one who gets along well with others and am able to work in a group format. Although I am not hesitant in speaking my mind, I am always willing to change my position;when it is good for whole,or when I realize;my.position is shaky. I think these traits are well suited when to working with a group of-individualswho are tasked with'coming to a consensus the common good.. r.3:Ai + xi 1.1 l Z3i,' ,,k gx'qa 5r∎ lErM d4,1, tdr It w k3r +l� wY m.< y_ ra,7 < a Are yu associated wihany Organization/Employment thatmight be deemed a conflict of nterest in performing your duties U t ,..''',ppointedi to this position ,Me p lei�s �10"4°"„+,Z rt� y: e .;s ` i f�,15; :, ,04-+ r t vs`v'x y 3y i LI,: ,,'� �i ; + ej n a n y�,4e;.FS: a en etZixMlatli ,:ill2P' .=3_...,, i a, 2. ,h' :tea=r..» 4u. q0.=a. r o w. x�£a'A.S$,e.k.!41, ,1 ,,w ❑ YES ® NO ,�y v Pr wy i"v r r-.w:Jyr. .i�FeYSN,�I{"{"�°y .sIS�aM 5e 9^. ,✓IE s�` c 1.Fx.t ' .t ff,��3�,x.a* §i:LIP:4 1 mfr a '"F4 ,F. t .A t e X ^vyi.fkyes please state name of Organization/Employment yrt ,4 = <r r'� I 4 T � ; ask -i i ,6 >y + ,i a t'r .," ' ,� ).�h.5 rk,, aria,4) ilYat'.TY!_ 5ii ., 5 erkit taattir z .:ax,n"'E.,��.,.,VillgakbietliP :, ' u.,2. 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'i ri y �X �Al b+ .siii , a M vrCh. a it t6 E t upplementaI QuestionnaireMFor sr-i ; g (�� ( tE t r,° \ "., $ ;, - £- a0+ {4v'` k'fr?P.e' -'?' �'k4tleegsa i'r e dy'•c°�r-•�l ; ;},r Ui 5� OEC S,o�2o13 3 ..1 Planningaeommission Candidates A - ,erg . *wpot �; w pc 6x"F 0' N s �' . ar el lv(tt+ U"ri - r, �, +4 r I� '/ H:vr $f * 485} 1" -� 5t'wg li y5'Y,. .' t Ys `trf•:0'4—,;,;',. i C "+ to FI_K r'p^+,.if7:., � A{' +4 1..,.e.x . J..�,...�admet wsfi,""m"�r ��.�'�'V`a rm� nn 7 r$+, a, r�r.>-`ITa�/>C �; Please return completed questionnaire`to:the Office:of the City Clerk, I I English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 r a<4'; .Apr. �t t-n 4,,�xi9....t=- n mrit sass 5� w - s c �>k r nee J 'Name , . r S.. �� i r 5d. p �t ,n a t a >, 6 & +r fi, � f - , �� r f�� � ��` ... 1(�"-a:'���� �'"!'r'�,�'� ��,�'�..a �°�,��:.al�`�'nsr`�C r• i��v..a`��,a�. '�,'���'�.`'„,�,�±��aSt�,h" �t, v T3� , ,n 1 ti-`, Diana Gomez f Home address C�fy tS ate'Z�p:`:i I a ` `, wit ti' iml " ,` ' 0p 5"I74,'.4e'� ' ; , 4 i x :'A,1': .,a:urtzt d'a' ..$.h. w.Y a l><h, -14 r,,., S s?"� d. a ohs' 1i .4Us v- .L.zy.",b.4� k�, m. ;, ..... . -..f*,,: 501 Noriel Lane Petaluma ,'a,s 7 a rF ,f a 5 5.. .y5- t(4 tt A h `5 J s rlett li iceN tt fi sy s t r M1y ,t s } " 1�-7 ' .w'1 DES 4 CFn r a +. .r 4 1 a+tir '"�. '4 .f i ° 'J � Home Phone 'D- .rid k , . ' 141 , r Wwg,:s3one „2 +a ri cl i Q1 (t� v ry � _ . . :�. .�.;_ 6 f���.'��.cPb�'��q�:�'f.w� .t.- 'w��r �>5.. k, �`S 3'.#i 4,5..x�ihb.. .��.'�i���:l��'�"VYAt ,b�Wf' tl��.�.4 . _(T S. .4 V.T: 707-778-7781 707-933-6475 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers, 1, " f ' tvr,g iTV: aHRi 1f Cir? S1, 4' ' J Tai ":&s x ki ry TY>s v`;�,ezo''nlme : '^�4ww < :2 i Have you attended anyjof the folllo glmeetings2 - A of , c <„ r, f. s't., ,`_ it,he." ' (f,,,,yo,a,-e3 mot , . :ns....... ; . K, ±P.,.. '.v` t� Planning Commission Orientation Session DYES 51 NO Date: Planning Commission Meeting nYES nNO Date: ' Jr C..z4 T c mats_sr- tt5ta ra 1 iO:;try°p ttltV:x''Y' 7 ..A114'-°rttA ^eF '�5 :2 PS: tIf f `4 +r ' .§.: i �. 'ya"-. il What doFyou t 'ati , f:ibrA,ou,totise etonot akeI rt4; fl Cisslorn2tat =115& 'eaV w)::thI ..r" ti s` ,,rs I have been a resident of Petaluma for over 12 years and chose to live in this city because of it's charm, natural beauty, size and amenities: Having moved from Southern California, our family chose a city that was not'a.concrete jungle like the one we had moved from. Seeing the negative change "_ that happened to the quaint beach town I moved from when unregulated growth and the failure to recognize the importance of mom and pop stores over chain stores, I do not want to see this happen to Petaluma. In addition, working as an Assistant City Attorney gave me a working knowledge of complex land use issues, drafting of ordinances, zoning laws, building codes, general plans and environmental regulations (CEQA and EIRs) and the impact of these issues on a citizenry. I feel my personal experiences plus my professional experiences would make me the perfect candidate to serve on the Commission. Page 1 • e^ s 1 : -M. 4 1,'�.L :::2!..95-°.? -.-uC a P y t '&'ML iq,..,sia _.i y p".. 'tl iC�t,7P.e -" , f'IK "I g yp y n,c )What doyou see as,theibestssolutions',jboth long.and short�term for�;economicdevelopment inPetaluma200.1. �l^ I think the Cityand itsbusinesses should.strive to work together create a more welcoming community. :Not necessarily a planning commission function butasa community,member there are golden opportunities.for businesses, non-profits and the city to partner and put on free events such as festivals and movie screenings and also for-profit events like the craftbeer festival. Petaluma has a reputation as.a hip,friendly town with good eating establishments. Enhancing the dining experience even more would be beneficial,such:as highlighting properties oh the river to promote open air dining. Also creating more opportunities for patio dining on areas within the curtilage of the restaurant but near the sidewalk. Other improvements that the City could make includestreet-scaping, better public transportation opportunities(dial-a-ride in my hometown was a,cheap way to get.downtown), building maintenance ordinances, abandoned buildingordinances etc,to invigorate rehab and clean-up of existing properties. Fixing:and"cleaning up the neighborhoods Make the existing businesses more inviting. Also reaching out to established smaller businesses to expand in Petaluma can only help the,'economic forecast. Such as the MeMenamin's chain utilizing an abandoned-turn-otthe,century property to make into a''boutique hotel/restaurant. And finally,we have to get a handle on our traffic issues. lmagineyourself ps,awisitor;to,Petalurria What do you see,physically"economically andrtenvlronmentallyldr_, k.p y,Sr.,c §..Q,. U .. t ,w Ity 1,e,. !dt I *nt•v -,,yOUnw„alklarOUndatOWn2 _ n�'LL: � � _ �.,, P. - ' � m�.x..r. m, .. P ..'Gk .I�.iI,At�Ju I see a charming town with-turn of the century-buildings and housing that are in various states of use and rehabilitation. I also see so many-opportunities to make our town even better that doesn't necessarily mean new construction which encroach on the greenbelt. Economically I see the City positioning itself to increase its tax base by the addition'of the target center and friedmans, but I also see some rundown commercial properties that could benefit from remodeling;and/or occupancy. I also see a number of smallerbusiriesses that are thriving but can always benefitfrom rehabilitation projects by its neighbors. Environmentally Petaluma is very unique. Gorgeous views of the hills on the east and west side of town, beautiful farmlands,wetlands, open space and of course'•the river. The river and its surrounding areas are under utilized and in need of projects which showcase,the'river front. For example, we have a shopping center on the river that has its back to the river. How wonderful would it be if that area had a rehabilitation plan to redo`the businesses so they face the river and patrons could dine outside with that gorgeous view. I would want to see these features protected in perpetuity. `Th6S-d eral Planw(Flanl'IS,ihe gulding(docJniOntCand ∎Wion,Odr,tl* City "How^would yab{ nierpret';the"tpolicies; and goals articulated'i{ntithe plan2';Howflexible'would youtbe�andawoul?you feel comfortabletnot approve gi specificlaneluses dllowed.iruthePlan? '. ° ._ `w � ��^_"�'.0.7t � . r_. IL? 1V-1;,• pit ICI I tend to be a strict constructionist, meaning, it would be mind job to try to adhere to what the Plan says. As a member of the planning commission we get guidance from the City Council but also have to be aware of what Petalumans want(urban growth boundary, affordable housing, strong economic base etc.) I can be flexible to a point, but I would generally not purposefully ignore a rule just to get something passed. However, if a land use is just not right for the City, the community or the neighborhood, I would look to see if there are any other avenues in the general plan which would allow a veto of the use. Page 2 'Th�eagroWth mahagementtsystem�has bee ldii element�of„the development process%iiiWetelluma,�slnce'61977 2s yandran U 6 n Growth OUrodaryswas adopied,in 1998 tozconlr lleefphyslcal growth Ofjpefalu�ma {Wit these two;majorpollcies in.mind pandagi eenjthe pressure,forronngoing,growthrdunng the next decadetorrso swhat fwof orthree pollcles and pr'dgrams,would=you promote t ,Po protect the histonc culturalr>bar 1 physlcal,,aspects ofd et^'i dtr 6Y .�£ �nw 31 A ,zy�•�c.�fl't$. "fig ty�,c 4 Y�r�,,.� tii to t �I III;"D"'am` dsc�?„l m� r�' .' *�tEa"2"''Y �p'R'i°.'"z"�" a, iS�.,A�.''i �f5}..".�vo5' £PSda<'�f��..d t'ia' i etaluma ,� .�. � „ With 65%.of the voters approving extending the urban growth boundary until 2025, the citizens of Petaluma have spoken regarding their views on protecting the green space that rings the city and limiting the location of urban development to'avoid urban sprawl. I believe that when you serve on any board or commission you need to be mindful of the concernslof the citizenry. 1. Preserve open space, scenic natural.beauty and sensitive environmental areas. Conserve energy resources by encouraging more energy-conserving and green design as part of any new development and major rehabilitation. Conserve agricultural resources and protect agricultural land. 2. Strengthen and direct development towards in-fill and rehabilitation projects which take into account Petaluma's distinctive character and senseof history. 3. Create walkable complete neighborhoods and bicycle and pedestrian ways which connect the east and west sides of the,city, • r /P_ "(;°r'a,3,ldy��o r raj ;cUr..eeinnt4on1fut` e4fIo .a+I g is9e`1`or Petal atAVK °' OWMPCV alW itrI 'ii How would ou address current and futurethoodin `1lssues for Petaluma i ,..,w '` p,e A �. ,"nfm xtr2� 4.1:14!.20.4,A PAL 'Y+tet trgesk4),«:11%.,1'd5h.�^t�`.'m �"d i. toOWsk {••� ., .g'1F !-0*.- .€ Nt 'r, 14t Flooding canend has been problerhatic,forcertein areas of the City. I would envision.that any future projects or zoning changes would have to be vetted to ensure that theywillnot contribute to the flooding and perhaps would have to have mitigation measures put in place if there is a concern. I,would'think.that infrastructure changes might need to be made,such as sewer upgrades or dredging etc.,to help ease flooding issues. I also believe the City might look into passing an ordinance that would restrict or prohibit uses which would endanger property,etc., due to water or erosion damage because of the project or contemplated use. Such..an ordinance could also require that any new projects be built in amanner in which it is protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;and that any new project which may indrease.flood damage be,controlled`and regulated. Various cities intalifornia have such ordinances already. I think that new projects are not necessary'precluded from going forward, but their potential increased impact on the flood plain and the drainage systems currently'ih place which effect the flood plain,should be considered. ,, ofy vda f, ue, ac o ngs a1 4Fi;" i�F HOw;wUd ou adressacurrent ndutrtrffig etiOhn4Retolum2N xs S ` � f ' . .l.nndrAma $. »v.:rcr ,iv_.t....t_ -. 'Per r4-e-3. m ..fv wit i.. .e•niI ts lwe.s� i ?s"I .P i , . Traffic is a majcw issue in Petaluma, especially the cross town travelers. Unfortunately there are only. 2 major ingresses to downtown Petaluma from the Eastside. One of those, the drawbridge, is not always a viable option as it is a one-way in each direction, heavily congested street whenever any City activity takes place in the downtown area. With that said, every new project should.be viewed as creating more traffic. The traffic impacts and potential traffic mitigation efforts need to be considered. I think the City should seriously consider another route into the downtown area. A cross town connector and even another cross river connector may have to be considered. Page 3 110 r WhatlihMill,poele�doyou,t nnkshooldgbeadepted?in ght£oftheUrba GrowthlBoundarypassed}by�tjhetvaters?, I am a proponent of more.infill development-to avoid sprawl. I would want to exploreuih'cehtives,for rehabilitating derelict existing buildings to highlight their historic or period charm and get them occupied. I would also like to continue with mixed-use developments which create a more walkable community. There also needs to be greater focus on-the east side of town in terms of rehabilitation and remodeling of existing properties. Policies should be mindful of encouraging better use of business and residential projects which allow more walkable Neighborhoods as is the case in the west side of town. 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LT co W 7 e r_h 0:. . ... N • . -V _ r co O° N, O CD 7 O- Q. F 0 0 N O 7 o� 3 2 �: S 0 •< 3 a _, c m S -' 7 o a rt N Ii!0, N.0 = . V1 aa City o Petaluma,. Cali ornia RECEID. • tJ' f f . . S�'LG� p • � N9V,L2 2013 zttgi Supplemental Questionnaire For X85$ Planning Commission Candidates LERK Please return completed questionnaire.to the Office of the.City Clerk I I'English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 Name: Daryl W. Johnson Homeic ddress City„State,vZip 521 Adrienne Drive Petaluma, CA 94954 Home.Phone: WorkPhone: 707-781-3053 7074781627 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary; to complete your answers. Have`you,attendedany ofthe following meetings2 Planning Commission Orientation Session (Z YES NO Date: Planning Commission Meeting -YES ❑ NO Date: Whatsdo4ou thir k•,qualifies you to serveion the Planning Commission?' As a 52 year resident of Petaluma, with 35 years of planning and construction experience,my work on the Theatre District, Petaluma Health Center and many.other Petaluma projects supervising architects and engineers, contractors and working with the City's planning and building departments,public works, water and school districts,,I feel distinctly qualified to represent the City of Petaluma and our community. Having partnered with,key stakeholders including community members, non profits, business leaders, local entities/agencies=in planning and executing projects, I understand the complexities of good, sound sustainable planning. orJ What'do you see as'the best solutions;'both long!and short term,loreconomic'developmenfin Petaluma? A short term plan would include retaining retail taxes and improving importation of job providing companies into currently vacant retail and conimercial,biiildings. Itwould'then consider higher density housing coupled with mixed use projects to minimize.automobile use and would encourage/ incentivize companies that hire "knowledge workers"(high tech,health care) with higher salary structures to locate here. This would bolster the local economy over the mid to long term,strengthen our tax base and improve our schools and community. lmagineTyourself as a°visito r'to _Petaluma. 'What-do you see physically, economically, and environmentally'as you walkdround,town?' I see the west side of Petaluma with its very walkable pre WWII grid style planning as a great visiting hub for residents and newcomers to Petaluma. To preserve and enhance this asset, I would encourage more infill projects,that would decrease automobile dependancy for employment and shopping. The east side of Petaluma,with its housing subdivisions,schools,shopping centers and automobile intensive needs is spread out such that walking isn't as encouraged and.I would like to employ remedies that promote cycling and pedestrian activities. The GeneralPlan..(Plan) is the guiding document andrVision-for;the:City. How,would you interpret the policies and goals;articulated in the plan? How fleziblenwould'you be:and would;youifeel comfortabletot approving' specific ld d uses;allowed:in'!the Plan?' __ __ The General Plan approved in'2008,active through 2025,is the guideline for land use and fee structures and is the basis for developers to design to. I support the infill development and higher density, mass transit friendly housing and commercial development referenced in the Plan. A specific area I might want to review closely is the 60 unit per acre,6 story allowable height (75 foot max) Central Specific plan adaptation east of downtown. I would be interested in how this type of structure might block the views of the downtown roof lines from the SMART station location and as the east side gateway to the downtown area. The growth Mona-genie-0 system has been`cm element:of'the development ocess in_Petaluma site.1972;' and an'-Urban'Growth Boundary was adopted in 1998'to control''the physical'growth;of,Petciluma. With"these• two major,policies in mind; and given the°pressure for ongoing g rowth during the next decade.orso,;whattwo orthiee policie`s,and,programs.wouldyou'porn* to;protect"the historic„cultural; and,physical,aspects of Petaluma? Higher density infill programs should be considered in the urban core of town to continue the cycling and pedestrian opportunities envisioned with the City's "work-live-play” goals. The migration to more mass transit-friendly projects should be made more attractive to developers with incentives such as parking count reductions to incorporate fewer automobile intensive needs for work,shopping and recreation. This also would reduce the"parking lot massing"visible in many Petaluma business park projects. How.would,you address eurFehteand;fUture flea-ding issues`for'Petaluma? '• I have'worked with Petaluma City staff on flood mitigation and find that they are very knowlegable. However;„negotiations.with the-federal government in relation to flood map updating and subsequent reasonable flood mitigation might be improved upon. I,also support the city's continued collaboration with Congresman Huffman to accelerate dredging of the Petaluma river and support maintenance of our storm drain systems. How would you"address'current and"future traffic congestion in Petalura? On the recent East Washington Place project, the"missing”bus stop'should.be resolved quickly. Also the corner radius from Kenilworth south at the Lindberg transition needs to be improved for safety and ease of passage. My hope is to have the opportunity to apply my experience and oversight to avoid similar issues with future.projects. I would encourage a fully comprehensive review of Petaluma traffic flow,patterns and congestion and encourage employers to offer their employees the option of staggering their work hours to minimize congestion on city streets and parking lots &garages. What infill'policies dotyou:think should adopted in light of thelUrban Growth„Boundarry passed,by the -voters? I would support higher:density and,low income housing projects. 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A: I have:an independent, democratic attitude and.a sincere interest in improving our City and community. I`hold a MBA in Healthcare Administration and`a Post-Masters in Planning from • George Washington University. , I was recognized and honored by the City of Bowie; Maryland for developing and publishing a detailedstudy establishing-the need for a hospital complex in the city. I was a member of the Board of Directors of a planning:commission tasked with the expansion and construction of healthcare facilities and services for San Diego, Riverside and Imperial counties. I was also-the Director of Planning and Development for th-e establishment of a 150 million- dollar medical care facility overseas . I,developed, authored, and received approval from the State'of'.California Health Services Commission for the expansion of Desert Hospital and Medical Center. Thus, I have extensive experience compiling, interpreting, and presenting data relevant to the needs,of municipalities'. • Q: What:do you see as the'best solution, both long and short term,for economic'development in Petaluma? A: Petaluma is a beautiful city with great potential for further economic and cultural growth. Well-considered planning with community involvement and easily-accessible core retail centers will:improve both the aesthetic appeal and fiscal sustainability'of our City. Improved access (both pedestrian and vehicular)to our unique neighborhood retail shops, cafes and recreational facilities,the reduction of traffic congestion in the City's center and an increase in parking is likely to increase revenues and contribute to the City's revenue base. Providing innovative incentives may also encourage businesses to relocate;to Petaluma. These incentives may include assigning an appropriate member of the City's.development staff to serve as a point of contact for all city processing and permits; a reduction in•utility.connection fees; and tax incentives for companies willing.to locate in retail-poor areas of the City. A-"Site.Selection and Permitting,Assistance Department" should be established to help.businesses locate appropriate sites and guide them through the.'permitting process. This Department would, in turn, make site recommendations to the City Planning Commission for review and approval. Q: Imagine yourself as a visitor to'Petaluma. What do you see physically, economically, and environmentally as you walk around town? A: Petaluma is a charming city with a small-town, mid-19th.Century'feel. The buildings in-the downtown area and along the water front',are;proud examples of the'City's;dedication to the preservation of its heritage- both architectural and historical. Most of the City's tourist- attractions are located downtown in'West Petaluma, with several newer, large retail centers near the freeway. The topography of the City is mostly flat, with a gradual rise into the residential neighborhoods on the west side of town. Highway 101 divides West+and East Petaluma: East Petaluma is primarily residential and currently'lacks a core retail/shopping area The verdarithillsaround the City's urban and residential core are breathtaking and give 1 2 Applicant: Robert B. Mohit Petaluma a distinctly agricultural,;eco-conscious feel. A short;drive from downtown and you find.yourself surrounded by rolling'hills, dairies, vineyards,:farms, and pastures. Q: The General Plan,(Plan)iis.the guiding document and vision for the City: How would you interpret'the;policies andigoals articulated.in theplan? How flexible would you be and would you-feel comfortable not approving specific land uses allowed in the plan? A: The policies and goals articulated in the City's General Plan for Petaluma,provide an excellent roadmap for the Commission,;but the Plan does not:-and cannot- provide definitive guidance in every instance. The Plan'is.at living document; one that must be interpreted and applied by the members of the Planning;Commission with the Plan's ultimate goals in mind. Projects and/or land:uses expressly prohibited by the Plan, should either be denied or redesigned to comply withithe;plan. In those instances, however, where a projector land use is not expressly prohibited by,the Plan, I believe I could be flexible on a case-by-case,basis, provided I could be convinced;that,the project and/or land use served the best interest of our community, economically, environmentally and socially. Q: How would you address current and future floodingiissues'for'Petaluma? A: In recent years we have witnessed a considerable Warming-trend in our world due to CO2 emissions These;warming trend's are,expected to continue and accelerate in the years to come, resulting in,severe weather changes,including unexpected rain storms and floods. Petaluma is surrounded by hills;and situated along a waterway with a history of flooding during severe storms. Flooding is,therefore, a matter of great concern. Petaluma should continue to revise and update its'.Flobdplain'and Floodway Regulations and ensure that watersheds and riparian areas remain undeveloped. The City should also?consider implementing regulations requiring drainage channel inspections on all private property prior to the close of escrow. Finally,the City should also consider offering training coursesiin disaster preparedness. Q: How would you address current and future traffic congestion In Petaluma? A: The City seems to lack adequate parking.near thedown town area and some of the parking currently available is unsuitable. For example, Petaluma,Boulevard, which currently allows parallel parking on both!sides:ofthestreet, is too narrow to comfortably accommodate parking and traffic. A public parking facility needs to be built near the downtown area Alternatively, a "a park and ride" arealoutside of town - perhaps in connection with the efforts to bring back the Petaluma Trolley could be'used to shuttle people to and from downtown. All new residential and commercial buildings should be required to provide adequate off-street parking as a condition,of,approval. The City may also wish to explore whether the provision of public bicycles for use;in-theflatter sections of the'downtown area would beta viable alternative for residents and tourists. Public bicycle programs have been implemented with greatsuccess in • Europe and several cities'here in,the;U.S.(e.g., Denver, Colorado) also have them. Finally,traffic studies should be conducted with an eye to the creation of a comprehensive plan to relieve traffic congestion by, inter.alia,improvinglbicycle lanes, and facilitating pedestrian'access to and from public transportation. 2 • 3Th • Applicant: Robert B. Mohit Q: What infill policies,do you think should be adopted in light of the Urban.Growth.Boundary passed'by thevoters? A: In general, I agree with the City's Policy,outlined in Table 4.9-I, of promoting infill development at equal or higher-dens ity,and intensity than surrounding uses. However, I strongly believe that one of the,main attractions of our City is its peaceful, residential neighborhoods. As more and more people flee the congestion and urbanity of larger to live and raise their families here, (choosing to commute longer for the peace and quiet of our smaller, but vibrant community), we should strive to preserve Retaluma's unique character. Thus, the objective of the City Planning Commission should be to plan for the inevitable increase in the City's population in a manner consistent,with the City's guiding principles and to preserve the City's historical character;and natural environment. The City should not develop and build homes, businesses, or offices,close together in'every parcel of land without allowing for open space, parks, recreation areas, and walking paths. • 3 3S: RECEIVED NOV 25 2013 ROBERT R. MOHIT Si FALCON RIDGE CITY CLERK PETALUMA,CALIFORNI'A,94954 November 20, 2013 Office of the City Clerk. 11 EnglishStreet Petaluma, CA 94952 Re; Application to volunteer to serve in the City's Planning Commission Dear Sir/Madam; I understand thatthe•CityofPetaluma is interested in receiving applications from interested individuals to serve on the city's Planning Commission. I am enclosing my application,herewith to express my strong interest to serve on the city of Petaluma's Planning Commission. I am now retired and have'selected Petaluma for • my family and Ito livefor;the'rest of our lives. I have had extensive education as well as planning:management and committee experience in this field. I am confident I could make a positive contribution to the Commission's efforts.in achieving its goals and • objectives; 1. To maintain a close-knit, neighborly, and family-friendly city; 2. To preserve and'enhance Petaluma's historic character; 3. To preserve and<enhance Petaluma's natural environment and historic setting in the region-a community with a discrete edge surrounded by open space; 4. To enhance the Petaluma River corridor While providing recreational and • ehtertainment!opport-unities; 5. To stimulate and increase public access and.use of pathways as•alternative transportation"routes by providing a safe, efficient,-and interconnected trail system; 6. To.provide far a range ofattractive and viable transportation alternatives,:such as bicycle, pedestrian, rail, and transit; 7 To enhance Downtown by preserving its historic character,-increasing accessibility and residential opportunities,and ensuring:a broad range,of businesses and.activities; 8. To foster.and promote economic,diversity and opportunities;, 9. To expand retail opportunities'to meet residents' needs and promote the city's fiscal health; 10. Totcontinue_cfforts:toachieve a jobs/housing balance, emphasizing opportunities for:residents to work locally; 11.- To Foster a sustainable•community in which today's needs do not compromise the ability of community to:ineet its futureneeds; • • 3q 12. To eiidute infrastructure•is strengthened.and•rnaintained; 13 To integrate«and connect the east and west sides.of town;' 14. To encourage.cultural, ethnic, and social diversity; and 15. Te'recognize the role'Petaluma holds within`the'region and beyond. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from:you. Very truly yours, obert B. Mohit Enclosures • • • • • • • • m ,, a Cr cn c a Cr 3 rn -3 4, 0 o m ,m 3 9 Ge' °' N D'. - m ° m tea- r o' CD ..- 3 in- C ap. �,. 0. O N, o omoo N o r m CD(D j� 3 ' ' tip. . Q c pi ° m — o. < 3 3 i-t{ N p -• cm 0 E-: ..<- N n n. w o a m J ❑ O. ❑ ❑ D .o o . 72 rn z z . H' a 'z Q' co - m o O O a. - O (31,: cn • S a p o �` N (poi, `3C D O> i.. N F N V). 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You may .submit additional sheets, if necessary,:to complete-your answers. Have you attended any of•the following meetin s2 - -" 9 Planning Corriinission Orientation Session FIVES 0 NO Date: Planning Commission Meeting YES 1-1 NO Date:;Years ago, I attended or watch them on TV regularly. "What do you think qualifies you to serveron,the Planning+Commission2- TM I am qualified to serve on the Planning Commission.because.Lam committed to this committee, and not only have:a diverse employment and volunteer background, but appreciate both the:big and small picture. - I have abackground in realestate,.construction, development, logistics, and resource management. I also earned a Specialization Certificate in Real Estate Law'from Golden Gate University's School of Law. • • • 4 ce What do you see as the bestgsolutions both long,and sh t;term for economic development`in Petaluma? -.r-< - T„see'transportation management and;urban 1011 as-two'key•components to Petaluma's future, and:the future enjoymentof those that already live here. Parking, traffic management, and mass transit wdl`be of`the utmost importance we move forward with both long`and short term•economic;goals. We need to make it,as convenient as possible for both locals and visitors to:enjoy all that our city has,to offer, whether for business, pleasure, orjustday to 'day.life. Imagine"yourself aka visitor to'Petoluma: What!do you_see physically^econornically and envirorimentally,as youmalkf'around!,town?: .. _ I always try to'think like visitor to Petaluma, whether shopping, dining, visit a ing family and/or friends, or just walking downtown'to enjoy the town: Although I live here, I am:constantly thinking about how we can improve the Petaluma•experience=forvisitors, without placing an.undue burden on our residence. I have visited world-class cities atound"the,globe and am constantly looking`atthem with a Petalumic eye. Many of my wifeand''my conversations while enjoying enew•city°revolve around what they are doing differentthan Petaluma, whatthey could learn from us, and what,we.could learn from them. Every place is unique, and there is rarely?a"one-;size,.fits all solution" but there are[some universal concerns, no matter where you live. Those usually°involve quality of life, and often pit.locals against development and tourism. I have seen many cities strike a balance.between these issues.and would like:bring these experiences to the Petaluma Planning Corrimission. The General Plan'IPlan)tisilhe:guidingdocument and vision`:for the'City. How..would you interpret,"the'policies ' and goalsarticulate'dhn the plane How flexible"would'you+be and,would,you'feel comfodable not"approving` specific land uses allowed,in tte,P,la ea : If E '_ ". _ The General Plan was meant to guide us intothe future. But.those that:designed the plan could not anticipate everything, so likewith,most"plans" I think it should a living, breathing document, that can meander from its primary'course, when need be, while still heading the same original direction. That being said,where clear; I would lean;towardsthe origihalintentand'interpret the policies strictly. With eplan that well thought"out, deviation should not be easy, and should be thoroughly analyzed. If change is needed; then the Plan would need to be changed. I do not believe it is the Commissioner's job to force their personal preferences. At,thesame time, the economy is ever changing and we need to be open to new,ideas, We need to consider all the options, weight the costs.and the':benefits; listen to public's opinions;;and then ceme.to'the best decision forthe benefit of the city as a whole, as well as its current and:future:businesses and residents. • • • • :;The growihamanagement system has been an element of,ihe,development process mAPetaluma;sipce 1972; tand can Urban Growth Boundary was adopted in 1,998rto control the physical growthlof•Petaluma ".With these; two major policies in;mind and gien'the,pressure for ongoing growth during;the next decade or so'.what two yorfrthree.policies-and progr`dms would you promote to-protect the histonc' cu{t ral andaphysical aspects-at; _. I think urban infill will be key to not-only meeting thercurrent and:futurehousing demands but also to help alleviate traffic issues. Although i •has only been moderatelysuccessful so far, I think there are many areas of improvement; which cam be gleaned from other cities which have had successful urban infill programs and policies. It is also important to keep developmen along our major corridors t t o ;help with traffic, as well as retain our historic assets by encouraging`.business to consider occupying historic structures in an effort to fill vacancies, as well as give the city a more inclusive feel. Lastly, new development should atriveao reflect the history thatma-de Petaluma.what it is today. People both visit and move to Petaluma to liveiand work, in large partbecause we have a storied past, and are unique in our architecture, our community involvement, and philosophy toward local businesses. 'How would you address current and future floodingissues for,Petaluma? " • • Although it is always a concern, flooding does not appear to be as big a-concern as when I was younger and large portions of the,city could flood in a single-storm. That being said, we should continue'te work.with-both public and private entities to make sure that as we grow, we don't.become complacent. Being-a river town means thatflooding should always be a concern. I have several hydro-engineers among my family and,friends so>I look forward soliciting their opinions oh..Petaluma's future developments. In fact, my closest,cousin has a Master's Degree in hydro-engineering and worked for the City of New York for many years. He not only predicted the mass flooding caused by tropical storm Sandy, but developed viable solutions years-before the storm hit. (Prior to Sandy he left the City's'!employment, and-they clearly did not implement his plan.) A a'. • - How would you_address current and tutu're{traffic congestion in Petaluma2 c •; Better parking downtoWn and at:least.one more freeway overpass would certainly help. I have several ideas of places-where parking can be added, as well as•how future';developments can help increase parking. • • • What infill policies,.do,you think''should be adopted"in tight of the Urbari;Growtt Boundary passed by;the voters2 , 'Infilkhas been,highly successful in rec'ent:years throughout the:United States, and for centuries ,throughout the world. There are many models`thatwe should look at but should look at each project and consider its merits before deciding how'best toproceed': One sizecdoes not fit all. At:the same time we need`to keep,an eye ion the generaldirection:',we•want to head, and make:sure that when We- average out all the projects:intheirspace, and across time we do whatis'bestfor Petaluma's future, while:retaining its'heritage. 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(n 3:. - ' • tij -City- o Pete luma -a t otn`iat l ' Iemental Questionnaire For 1859 Planning CarnrnissIon Candidates - ease return completed questionnaire-to the Office of the City Clerk, II English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 _ ..._. _ 1. 14 7 , 471 ' t ' a. � aBL.i t " 44 ! _ , a ItP.Ail 1 w , 7 _ David Powers ^ac` P — x; . 1`. e .is , Hoene address Clty�State,,Zip n r ,° w d' 112 7th Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 t �r r. > p , ran 6W N Home Phone` 4 '?_ � U11 = �, . • a Work Phone ` '707-981-8028 n/a Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to-complete your answers. t Hay.eyou attended any of the ollowingmeetings? a g k, . s 4 Jr r 13,. . 444 71. a ._ .l. ', 'Planning Commission Orientation Session •• YES # AL Date: Planning Commission Meeting ••• NO'Date: Several meetings over the past year, the last being July 9, 2013 _ ` I ' 'What do you fhink,qualifes yout seryeton thePlanninggCommssion2 .a, a,11 fr d _ e2c 44".7 As:a successful small business owner and professional photographer, I have had the opportunity to work and travel all over the world. My job often required listening to and working with broad and•diverse;groups of people,and cultures. In the course of'a day, I observed and maneuvered my way through many local conditions affected by density, transportation, growth and commerce—sometimes:with greater ease than others,but always with a keen awareness of what worked and what didn't. As a photographer, I served as both a local and national.board,member for the industry's major non-profit association to help guide and'fulfill the organization's long=term goal of best business practices and copyright management. As a business owner, I acquired strong analytical skills and an ability to collaborate effectively in order to build consensus. All of these skills would help me be an effective Planning Commission member. i 7 a 7 77 744:e4:What ee s the bt >'n? S - a e s t do you3s as elutio ,eye i i. bothtlong°and short term for economic,development in Petdluma2 55- • Focus efforts on creating higher•densityresidential,bOmrnercial and riverfront development opportunities in the CPSP, Washington Core and Downtown Commercial area Safeguard the design character of the SMART Station Area Master Plan with the 151,year goal of,successfully integrating the development with the downtown area. • Promote increased city revenue.by'creating incentives for developers to bring forward innovative projects, which bring higher paying.professional jobs to the city. • Balance:the resident-friendly downtown with the unique historical nature of Petaluma, emphasizing it as an attractive destination for both new businesses and local and regional visitors. • Promote ongoing street landscaping and tree planting to improve air quality and,the character of new and existing local neighborhoods,particularly at the:city gateways. Imagineyoursellf as a;visitor to Petaluma What doryou see physicallly;economically and environmentally as ,; 160,WaIk?aiil ektaWn? . _ .. . ._�- C _J 7,4 ; ! Petaluma is a town that cares'about its past and has made obvious effortsito preserve it. The historical character of the old downtown district-with'its pedestrian-friendly streets and sidewalks-differentiates Petaluma in a dramatic way from mariy other California towns, which have succumbed to generic retail developments on wide traffic-oriented streets catering to cars, not.people. The downtown has great economic potential, particularlyif"its historical character is preserved. Petaluma,also has a strong and economically successful agriculturaltradition, which should be both promoted and preserved. The east side of town is more car-centric and less walkable. The east side contains the majority of the town's population and most of its:major retail,malls (existing and proposed). That said, it is still directly connected to the countryside and Petaluma!s.agricultural roots. Poor traffic conditions prevent both sides of the city from integrating successfully with each other. ,The'General Plan (Plan) is the guidingdocurnent'and vision for fhe=City 4Hb weould you3 i"riferpret tie policiesT, ' andtgoals,articulated;inkthe plane HowUlexible wouldwourbe and would you reel corn!orfable riot approvmgz r Fspeeific landi'uses,allowed in'the=Plan? :` , °a, v H ?: The General Plan sets forth a clear vision for land-use development for the next decade and more. Using baseball as a.metaphor, it's useful to think of the General Plan as the strike zone, and to see the Planning Commission as the umpire. The Commissions job, as the umpire, is to call a consistent game based on the strike zone it is given. The goal is predictability. This works for both sides of the managed growth equation-for the developer and the community. But because the Plan seeks,a holistic approach to growth, not every development scenario can be foreseen. Inevitably, there will be situations that call for amendment and modification. There will also be proposals from developers that will need adaptation in order to meet the basic objectives of the Plan. Adherence to the plan should always be:a very high priority. If an amendment to the plan is considered, there must be compelling;evidence that doing so provides occursto support an overriding social benefit. Sto ;The°growthtmanagement'isystern has;been an element,of the development procesin Petaluma sglnce`;a1972 -,and=an,Urbar Growthoundary was adopted in 19Q98vto control''the physicallgrowth,off,Petaluma With'these two majortpolicies in mind and given the;pressure for ongoingggrowth during,theinextr<decadeLor so; what3two t or.three policies�and.programs would you promote to protect the histonccultural Wand physical dspects,of; ^G&. b ,ry d�C p 'M as { d i,a"YS ?. �}a. "' c r U t 4i r S _tom,. gui,S� n �n; e � � §e' L§-`� — ° '�..f{{ �"'#&�d i't�nn(��wr,s� .rT'+` c• Petaluma., #� P �. ,. �.. � f �a' � §cgtrt' a. °�' +v..f'k7 "N�:��t t'st Residential Growth At or near the center of town, or near transportation hubs such as therSMART Station, promote higher density business, commercial and residentialdevelopment in harmonywith the current downtown architectural character and enhance walkabilityand aesthetic appeal. Increase easily accessible bike and public transit options and include accompanying landscape and tree plantings. Economic Growth Develop quality marketing outreach pcograrns to stimulate employmeritopportunities within the city boundaries that increase high paying, desirable jobs within the community, especially in areas of existing business and industrial density, and.along downtown transportation,corridors. Provide walkable, bike friendly environments to encourage,livingand working in the same place. Encourage commercial venues and services that are attractive to aprefessionally oriented population. Infrastructure: Mobility and Water Management Traffic congestion, pollution and water supnlyshortfalls present significant challenges to the quality of life in-the near future. Require that all new development evaluate traffic in terms of cumulative, area wide impacts; as well as to the immediately adjacent impact on adjoining connectors and arterials. Maintain current offset fees to help underwritethe construction of increased traffic mitigation elements and alternative transportation modes., 'Immediately address water supply andstorm water management issues by ensuring that proposed development does not outstrip watersupply resources, a key factorwith;respect to the county-wide population growth in the future. Require hew development to protectand/or enhance recharge areas, and to work with the City prior to approval'to determine the water drainage impact of all impending development on the Petaluma River flood plain. t v.”fd , ?I ' ' fn yr t us rvt 1 a '4; Howwould ou addres currentdnd future<floodir 9issues for Petaumva?+Y , t '! E g All storm water generated within the Petaluma Basin ends.up in the river. Development anywhere, along the river corridor or farther afield in the drainage basin, has a potential impact on the river or the flood plain, or both. For all development, it is important to;consider recharge areas, impervious material footprints, percolation ponds, and drainageswales, among other to restrict system wide storm water run-off and pressure on the,river. Every project needs-to be reviewed with this potential impact:in mind. ".;-;47 .... =° 4`r. t' x4.&i,"- 3 a� T t d -No wo ud you add ress c.ent andJu ure)traffic cohge, t.onn a:;r02a=um a The cityneeds•to provide anreffectivelyintegrated network-,of alternative.transportation modes to relieve increasingly congested corridors. Some of4thetunding`forthis network could be provided by developers, under guidance from the city. Chief amongthese'would bepublictransport, with expanded frequent and regular intervals along the Washington Street,corridor: 'Additionally adopting measures to calm traffic, building road diets, and reducing levels of auto'servicewill'also help fostersafer alternative modes of 'transportation bicycling and walking. •What'infill poliaes do you thinksho`old be adopted`intlight}otfheWUrban,Growfh Boundary passed by,thesvoters?.i The most valuable asset Petaluma has, and which differentiates it from every other'cityin Sonoma County, is the historic character of its downtown and its waterfront setting. These unique qualities can be leveraged for sustained long-term.economft benefit through private/public.partnerships. By demanding that developers bring the city innovative projects that integrate with the.city's character, the city can bring more business and residential activity to downtown, continue to enhance the riverfront, and move forward • with the SMART Station Area Plan. On-the Eastside of town, existing retail malls, both large and small, can be redeveloped for mixed use to suit changing economic conditions. Using community input as a guide, the,City could create incentives for stakeholders to begin a process of converting underperforming malls into neighborhood squares and infilling them with businesses and satellite•cityoffices to better meet evolving needs. This kind of ,development policy would:provide.local residents with goods and services right where they live, and simultaneously alleviate some pressureon the traffic grid. 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N ii D rt a 9 d 0 = 01 (e3 ccp,LUq City of Petaluma, California aQ , Supplemental 'Questiorinaire For l85e, Planning Commission Candidates Please return completed questionnaire to.the Office of the City Clerk; 1 I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 Name: Abbie Walther Home address, City,.State„Zip: 209 Baker Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Home Phone: Work Phone:, 415-717-4739 415-717-4739 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. Have you attended any of Hie followifig;Meetings? Planning Commission Orientation Session YES ✓ NO Date: Planning Commission Meeting YES / NO Date: What do you think:qualifies you to serve on the Planning Commission? As the manager of small manufacturing business located at the Port Sonoma Marina, I am proficient in financial analysis; marketing and promotion concepts as well as managing communication content. I have direct experience in project management, planning and use permit application processes, and contract management, which I believe will,enhance my ability to distinguish the merits and strengths of individual planning applications submitted for review. Similarly, my experience in serving on PPSC's Board of Directors has provided me with a more comprehensive understanding of the needs of many Petaluma residents relative to housing', commerce and transportation. I believe that I possess a skill set based on my professional and volunteer background which will enable me to critically analyze the development proposals submitted to the.Commission in such,a way that a project's specific relevancy and functionality can be determined:by its individual merits. I believe that the City's Planning Commission is best served by members who can set aside their individual'aesthetic and political or social biases in order to measure the strength of each application by'a set of standards which determine the best uses of space for the community at large. Page//1 W I' What do you see as,the':best-solutions, both long;and shorfterni, for economic development in Petaluma? In addition to my background in"managing small business I also worked for two land preservation nonprofits, which provided me with"a greater understanding of land-use issues as as well as community-centered processes,around conservation. I think the City's long and short term economic development solutions;should,be prioritized on the basis of goals for both sustainability and longevity. As an engaged community member; I value economic development that promotes improving the quality of life for existing residents and adapting to those community member's socio-economic needs. I am mindful of the fact that over-saturation of similar businesses within defined geographical areas of town could become unsustainable and would likely yield little to no measurable and sustainable increased tax base. I would like to promote strategic analyses of individual development applications by the committee to prioritize economic development which will focus on balancing the community's on-going demand for better utilization of commercial, residential and industrial spaces. Imagine yourself as a visitor to Petaluma: What do you see physically„economically, and environmentally as you walk around town? As a frequent host of many out of town guests, I am always pleased by my visitor's experiences of Petaluma. Our community's pride.in its heritage is appreciable to most visitors. For the most part, the City does an admirable job of equally promoting business and residential interests which encourage community focused retail, diningand'service exchanges. I believe that an integral part of what many visitors enjoy about"their experience,of Petaluma is the consistency of the visual landscape which extends throughout the City's individual neighborhoods. I believe that preservation of the City's architectural heritage is critical to retaining residents and as well as attracting visitors. I would like to encourage development which prioritizes and honors the existing visual landscape. The General'.Plan (Plan) is the guiding document and vision tor the City How would you interpret the policies and goals articulated in the plan? How flexible'would you be and would you feel comfortable not approving specific land uses;allowed.in the Plan?' I believe that the General Plan should be fully understood and referenceable by any new member of the committee and I would rely heavily on staff input in scenarios whereby approval of a specific land use permitted by the General Plan emerged as problematic in a site-specific application. I would do my best to determine what the merits of the specific application were relative to any concern by the community at large for the use I would hope-to minimize any potential unease with having to disapprove of an application by thoroughly investigating the policies of the General Plan relative to the application. Page 2 The growth management system has been ;ah.elemeht of the developrrientprocess in Petaluma since 1972, and an Urban Growth Boundary,was adopted in 1998,,to control the physical.growth of Petaluma. With these two major policies in mind, andigiventhe pressure for ongoing growth during the next decade or so, what two. or three policies 'and programs would you promote to protect the historic, cultural, and physical aspects of Petaluma? In general, I'm a strong proponent of`incentivizing infill and prioritizing mixed use zoning policies to maximize density within the.existing,,growth boundary. As I,drive around the community, I observe opportunities for better utilization of-under-utilized parcels for expansion of both residential and commercial occupancy. I know that mixed-use zoning has presented recent challenges for some Petaluma residents, but I believe that with better public relations campaigns that some of these gaps around traffic, noise control and parking and can be bridged. I would like to encourage the City's staff to promote development solutions that reward historical preservation and incentivize maintaining existing cultural landmarks. I believe that developers should be.encouraged to design applications that maximize infill and promote refurbishment of historic buildings through a subsidy or tax incentive type program. How would you address current and;future flooding issues for Petaluma?, I believe that the industrial businesses who have responsibly operated tug and barge transportation of aggregate materials along the;river should be encouraged to maintain their operations where they are currently in place. I think'that;regular dredging by the USArmy Corp of Engineers should be aggressively lobbied for by.City staff in partnership with the operators of these river-dependent businesses. How would you address current.and future trafficrcongestion in'Petaluma? I think that City staff should consider'a major overhaul of its current public transportation plan including how it awards the contract:for the service. Public transportation including fixed route and services-for the elderly and, the disabled need greater analysis and more alignment with actual rate of use. I think that the City could also enhance its public'relations outreach with regard to encouraging broader use of downtown parking,garages by maintaining them more;effectively. I believe that the key to minimizing some of the crosstown congestion lies in creating more attractive and viable services for residents on either,side of 101, so that individuals utilize fewer trips across town for their dining, retail and service needs. Page 3 What infill'policies sdo you think should be adopted in light of the Urban Growth Boundary passed by the,voters? I would like to see the.City`incentivize the preservation of Petaluma's cultural, and architectural heritage more firmly. (think that infill can be done strategically and that developers should be encouraged to prioritize renewal and renovation over new construction on vacant land. I believe that many residents of Petaluma share a common goal to preserve the scale and look of the town and that economic measures which incentivize revitalization within the community will be key to promoting stronger infill policies. Signature Date . Izi3o 113 Revised June 1, 2005 Page 4