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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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Monday, February 4, 2008
3:00 p.m. Afternoon Session
NO Evening Session
Regular Meeting
Revision No. I : Friday, February 1, 2008
City Council Chambers
11 English Street
Petaluma, California 94952
WELCOME
Welcome to your City of Petaluma City Council Meeting. Your City Council Members are:
Pamela Torliatt, Mayor
David Rabbitt, Vice Mayor
Teresa Barrett, Samantha Freitas, Mike Harris, Karen Nau, and Mike O'Brien, Council Members
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the first and third Mondays of each month. There are generally two
sessions held for each Council Meeting. An Afternoon Session is usually held at 3:00 p.m. and an Evening Session held
at 7:00 p.m. Starting times for Council Meeting Afternoon Sessions may vary. Work Sessions of the City Council are
held on the second Monday of the month on an "as needed" basis. At Work Sessions, City staff provides reports to
the City Council on a variety of items and issues; however, usually, no formal action is taken.
The City Council Agenda may also include actions of the Petaluma Community Development Commission (PCDC),
which will be clearly noted. In addition, meetings of the Petaluma Public Financing Corporation are held annually in
the month of December in conjunction with City Council meetings. All actions listed on the Agenda are City Council
actions, unless otherwise noted.
ORDER OF BUSINESS - AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Presentations
Public Comment
Council Comment
City Manager Comments
Agenda Changes & Deletions
ORDER OF BUSINESS - EVENING SESSIONS
Approval of Minutes
Tentative Agenda Approval
Consent Calendar
Unfinished/New Business
Closed Session
Call to Order Report Out of Closed Session Actions Public Hearings
Roll Call Presentations Unfinished Business
Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment New Business
Moment of Silence Council Comment/Liaison Reports Adjourn
City Manager Comments
All actions are made by the City Council, unless otherwise noted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
General Public Comment
Persons wishing to speak regarding items not on the agenda may do so during General Public Comment at the
beginning of each afternoon and evening session. Each speaker must complete a Speaker Card, a supply of which is
available at the rear of the Council Chambers, and submit it to the City Clerk. The Mayor will call on individuals
whose names appear on the Speaker Cards. Depending on the number of persons wishing to address the Council,
time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than 15 minutes. If more than three persons wish to address
Council on the same topic, they are encouraged to select a spokesperson.
Public Comment on Agendized Items
Persons wishing to speak regarding agendized items may do so at the beginning of that item. Each speaker must
complete a Speaker Card, a supply of which is available at the rear of the Council Chambers, and submit it to the
City Clerk. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes. The primary spokesperson for a group supporting/opposing an
agenda item will be limited to 10 minutes. Up to two members of the public may cede their time to a third individual,
such that a member of the public may have 9 minutes to speak.
The Council requests that you focus your comments to the issues only. No personal attacks or comments on any
individual's integrity will be tolerated. Your assistance in helping to create open and civil public discussion and your
participation in community issues is appreciated.
Public Use of Audio -Visual Equipment During Public Comment or Presentations
• You must use the equipment provided in the Council Chambers, which is a Dell laptop capable of running video
DVD, Powerpoint, Word, Excel and can browse web sites.
• If your presentation includes viewing a web site, please send the web address (URL) to the City Clerk* 72 hours
prior to your meeting.
• If your presentation is a DVD or CD, please bring the disc to the City Clerk* 72 hours prior to the meeting.
• If your presentation is only a few files, you can email them to the City Clerk* 72 hours prior to the meeting.
• If you're making a slide show, we can upload Acrobat or Powerpoint content to our web streaming solution.
If you wish to distribute materials to Council, please submit ten copies to the City Clerk.
*The City Clerk's Office may be reached by phone at 707-778-4360; by fax at 707-778-4554, or by e-mail at
cityclerk@ci.petaluma.ca.us.
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
Public Hearings are specifically noticed items for discussion. Anyone wishing to speak regarding a Public Hearing
should fill out a Speaker Card prior to the completion of the Staff Report and give it to the City Clerk. The order of
business for Public Hearings is as follows:
1. Staff Presentation
2. Applicant/Appellant — 10 minutes
3. City Council Questions/Clarifications
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Public Comments — 3 minutes per person
5. Applicant/Appellant Rebuttal — 5 minutes
6. City Council Comments/Questions/Action
Consent Calendar items are typically routine in nature and are considered for approval by the City Council with a
single action. The City Council may remove items from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Items listed on the
Consent Calendar are deemed to have been read by title.
AGENDAS
The Agenda is posted according to Government Code §54954.2. A binder containing supporting materials is
available in the City Council Chambers on the Tuesday preceding the meeting. Packet materials are also available
for public viewing at the Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma; Santa Rosa Junior College
Library, 680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Petaluma; Petaluma Senior Center, 211 Novak Drive, Petaluma; and the
Petaluma Community Center, 320 North McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 707.778.4360 (voice) or 707.778.4480 (TDD). Translators,
American Sign Language interpreters, and/or assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing disabilities will be
available upon request. A minimum of 48 hours is needed to ensure the availability of translation services. In
consideration of those with multiple chemical sensitivities or other environmental illness, it is requested that you refrain
from wearing scented products. The City Clerk hereby certifies that this agenda has been posted in accordance
with the requirements of the Government Code.
City of Petaluma, California
PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL/
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA
Monday, February 4, 2008 - 3:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma, California 94952
Regular Meeting
City Manager's Office: Phone 707.778.4345 Fax 707.778.4419 E-mail: citymgr@ci.petaluma.ca.us
City Clerk's Office: Phone 707.778.4360 Fax 707.778.4554 E-mail: cityclerk@ci.petaluma.ca.us
City Website: citvofpetaluma.net
Revision No. I : Friday, February 1, 2008
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008
AFTERNOON SESSION - 3:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - AFTERNOON SESSION - 3:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Council Members Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Rabbitt and Mayor Torliatt
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Moment of Silence
PRESENTATIONS
Water Conservation Raffle for High Efficiency Clothes Washer. (Ban/Iribarne)
Report and Discussion Regarding the 2006-07 Annual Audit of the City's Financial Statements.
(Carmichael)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. When you address the City Council, you should fill out a speaker
card and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and
addresses obtained. Please be ready to step forward to the microphone as soon as the previous speaker has concluded
his/her comments. The public is invited to make comments on items of public interest not listed on the agenda at this
time.
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (Changes to current agenda only.)
1. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDA
A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
Monday, February 25, 2008. - Revised
G In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (707) 778-4360 (voice) or (707) 778-4480 (TDD). Translators, American Sign
Language interpreters, and/or assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing disabilities will be available upon request.
A minimum of 48 hours is needed to ensure the availability of translation services. In consideration of those with multiple
chemical sensitivities or other environmental illness, it is requested that you refrain from wearing scented products. The City
Clerk hereby certifies that this agenda has been posted in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code.
Petaluma City Council/PCDC Meeting Agenda Page 2
February 4, 2008
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution Accepting Claims and Bills for December 2007. (Carmichael)
B. Resolution Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan by Establishing
the New Classification, Pay Range, and Unit Assignment of Accounting
Technician and the Revised Classification of Accounting Assistant 1/II.
(Carmichael/Robbins)
C. Resolution Authorizing the City of Petaluma to Apply for Funding from the Urban
Forestry Grant Program, entitled "Green Trees for the Golden State" as Provided
Through Proposition 12. (Brodhun)
D. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement with the State of California to
Apply for and Use Grant Funds to Implement the Transfer of Responsibility for the
Implementation, Enforcement, and Administration of the Aboveground Petroleum
Storage Act (APSA) from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to the
Petaluma Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau - Certified Unified Program
Agency (CUPA). (Albertson/Ginn)
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Verbal update for Progress on Construction of the Ellis Creek Water Recycling
Facility through December 2007. (Ban/Orr)
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Fiscal Year 2007-08 Mid -Year Budget Review -General Fund. (Carmichael)
Fiscal Year 2007-08 Mid -Year Budget Review -Other Funds, Special Revenue,
Internal Service, PCDC and CIP Projects Funds. (Carmichael)
C. First Reading of Ordinances Amending Ordinances No. 2274-2278 to Change
Certain Appropriations for the Operations for the City of Petaluma from July 1,
2007 to June 30, 2008; PCDC Resolution Approving Adjustments to the Petaluma
Community Development Commission FY 2007-2008 Budget. (Carmichael)
• Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No.
2274 N.C.S. to Change General Fund Appropriations for the Operation of
the City of Petaluma from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.
• Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No.
2277 N.C.S. to Change Special Revenue Fund Appropriations from Special
the Revenue Funds for the Operation of the City of Petaluma from July 1,
2007 to June 30, 2008.
• Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No.
2278 N.C.S. to Change Capital Improvement Project Appropriations for the
Operation of the City of Petaluma from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.
• Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No.
2276 N.C.S. to Change Internal Service Fund Appropriations for the
Operation of the City of Petaluma from July 1, 2007. to June 30, 2008.
■ Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No.
2275 N.C.S. to Change Enterprise Fund Appropriations for the Operation of
the City of Petaluma from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.
1-6-11In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (707) 778-4360 (voice) or (707) 778-4480 (TDD). Translators, American Sign
Language interpreters, and/or assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing disabilities will be available upon request.
A minimum of 48 hours is needed to ensure the availability of translation services. In consideration of those with multiple
chemical sensitivities or other environmental illness, it is requested that you refrain from wearing scented products. The City
Clerk hereby certifies that this agenda has been posted in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code.
Petaluma City Council/PCDC Meeting Agenda Page 3
February 4, 2008
PCDC Resolution Approving Adjustments to the Petaluma Community
Development Commission FY 2007-08 Budget.
D. Discussion Regarding Interim Operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Ban)
— Added.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Prior to adjournment into Closed Session, the public may speak up to 3 minutes on items to be addressed in
Closed Session.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT: Pursuant to California Government Code §54957.
Title: City Manager.
• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6.
Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Manager.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION INITIATION OF LITIGATION: Pursuant to
Subdivision (c) of California Government Code §54956.9: 1 potential case.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of California
Government Code §5.4956.9. Name of case: Struppa v. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Superior
Court Case No. 235381. — Added.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008
EVENING SESSION — 7:00 P.M.
No Evening Meeting
L`1 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (707) 778-4360 (voice) or (707) 778-4480 (TDD). Translators, American Sign
Language interpreters, and/or assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing disabilities will be available upon request.
A minimum of 48 hours is needed to ensure the availability of translation services. In consideration of those with multiple
chemical sensitivities or other environmental illness, it is requested that you refrain from wearing scented products. The City
Clerk hereby certifies that this agenda has been posted in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code.
Petaluma City Council/PCDC Meeting Agenda Page 4
February 4, 2008
REVISED TENTATIVE AGENDA
Revision No. I : Friday, February 1, 2008
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008
AFTERNOON SESSION - 3:00 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution Approving the Concrete and Pavement Program and Consenting to the Use of
$400,000 in Petaluma Community Development Tax Increment Funds for the Program and
Making Findings Required By Health & Safety Code Section 33445. (Marengo/Lackie)
PCDC Resolution Approving the Implementation of a Concrete and Pavement Program,
Authorizing the Use of $400,000 in Petaluma Community. Development Tax Increment Funds for
Said Program and Making Findings Required by Health & Safety Code Section 33445.
(Marengo/Lackie)
Resolution Approving the Project Budget and Authorizing the Award of Contract for the Citywide
Bridge Rehabilitation Project. (Marengo/Zimmer)
Resolution Approving the Project Budget and Authorizing the Award of Contract for the HVAC
Replacement at City Hall Project. (Marengo/Zimmer)
Resolution Awarding a Revised Contract to Design the Proposed 4 -Acre Park Located at the Fox
Hollow Park Site to Gretchen Stranzl McCann Landscape Architects of Napa for $49,240.00.
(Marengo/Zimmer)
Resolution Accepting Completion of Airport Fuel Tank Upgrade Project C100106.
(Marengo/Patterson)
Resolution Approving an Application to Utilize Proposition 1 B Funding. (Marengo/Zimmer)
Authorizing the City of Petaluma to File Applications with the Federal Transit Administration, an
Operating Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, for Federal
Transportation. Assistance Authorized by 49 U.S.0 Chapter 53, Title 23 United States Code and
other Federal Statutes Administered by the Federal Transit Administration. (Marengo)
Resolution Approving the Funding Agreement Between the City of Petaluma and the Sonoma
County Water Agency for Funding the Denman Reach Flood Terrace Project Phase 3. (Ban)
Resolution Approving Cruising the Boulevard, Inc. Car Show and Cruise Set for May 17, 2008.
(Hood/Lyons)
Resolution Authorizing Annual Street Closures to Conduct the Butter and Eggs Day Parade.
(Hood/Cook)
Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Purchase Replacement Police Handguns,
Holsters, and Lights in the Amount of $53,894.83. (Hood/Cook) - Added.
Resolution Allowing P6tanque at Oak Hill Park. (Brodhun)
�'1 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (707) 778-4360 (voice) or (707) 778-4480 (TDD). Translators, American Sign
Language interpreters, and/or assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing disabilities will be available upon request.
A minimum of 48 hours is needed to ensure the availability of translation services. In consideration of those with multiple
chemical sensitivities or other environmental illness, it is requested that you refrain from wearing scented products. The City
Clerk hereby certifies that this agenda has been posted in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code.
Petaluma City Council/PCDC Meeting Agenda Page 5
February 4, 2008
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Approving Citywide Records Retention Schedule. (Cooper/Danly)
Presentation on Installation of Historic Semaphore at the Depot Site. (Marengo/Zimmer)
MONDAY FEBRUARY 25 2008
EVENING SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
PROCLAMATION
National Children's Dental Health Month
NEW BUSINESS
Appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (Cooper)
1% In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (707) 778-4360 (voice) or (707) 778-4480 (TDD). Translators, American Sign
Language interpreters, and/or assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing disabilities will be available upon request.
A minimum of 48 hours is needed to ensure the availability of translation services. In consideration of those with multiple
chemical sensitivities or other environmental illness, it is requested that you refrain from wearing scented products. The City
Clerk hereby certifies that this agenda has been posted in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code.