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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
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Saturday, February 2, 2008
9:00 a.m. Closed Session
Special Meeting
City Manager's Conference Room
City Hall
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
i' 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.
RIn 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
Saturday, February 2, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.
City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma, California 94952
Special 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: cifyofpetaluma.net
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2008
CLOSED SESSION - 9:00 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 A.M.
A. Roll Call
Council Members Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Rabbitt and Mayor Torliatt
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (Changes to current agenda only).
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.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION (Actions Taken)
ADJOURN
61 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.
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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
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Saturday, February 2, 2008
9:00 a.m. Closed Session
Special Meeting
City Manager's Conference Room
City Hall
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 some 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 4. Public Comments — 3 minutes per person
2. Applicant/Appellant — 10 minutes 5. Applicant/Appellant Rebuttal — 5 minutes
3. City Council Questions/Clarifications 6. City Council Comments/Questions/Action
CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
RIn 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
Saturday, February 2, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.
City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma, California 94952
Special 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: cityofpetaluma.net
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2008
CLOSED SESSION - 9:00 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00. A.M.
A. Roll Call
Council Members Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Rabbitt and Mayor Torliatt
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (Changes to current agenda only).
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.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION (Actions Taken)
ADJOURN
MIN.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.