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CITY COUNCIL/PCDC MEETING RECAP
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call - Barrett, Harris, Rabbitt absent
CLOSED SESSION
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant
subdivision (b) of §54956.9 (California Government Code): one potential case.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Subdivision (a) of California Government Code
§54956.9: Gonzales -Fuentes v. Hammerman, et al, Sonoma Superior Court No. SCV 245373
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c)
of §54956.9 (California Government Code): three potential cases.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - None.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
EVENING SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - EVENING SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call - Barrett, Harris, Rabbitt absent
B. Pledge of Allegiance - Lauren Williams
C. Moment of Silence - Lynn Allen Farnum
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (Changes to current agenda only.) - The Public Hearings for Items
4.A, 4.8, and 4.0 were opened and continued to a date certain, Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 6
p.m.
United Nations Day - October 24, 2010
PRESENTATION
Presentation on the Sonoma County/City Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG)
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION (Actions Taken) - None.
PUBLIC COMMENT - See video/minutes.
COUNCIL COMMENT - See video/minutes.
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ADJOURN - 11:12 P.M.
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Monday, November 15, 2010
City of Petaluma, California
n(iwMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Monday, November 15, 2010
Regular Meeting
6:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Evening Session
Council Chambers
City Hall
11 English Street
Petaluma, California 94952
WELCOME
Welcome to your City of Petaluma City Council Meeting. Your City Council Members are:
Mayor: Pamela Torliatt
Vice Mayor: David Glass
Council Members: Teresa Barrett, Mike Harris, Mike Healy, David Rabbitt, Tiffany Ren6e
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the first and third Mondays of each month. Closed Session, if any, is
generally scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Evening Session for each Council Meeting is held at 7:00 p.m.
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 — CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment on Closed Session Items Adjourn to Closed Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS — EVENING SESSIONS
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Agenda Changes & Deletions
(Current Agenda Only)
Proclamations
Presentations
Report Out of Closed Session (Actions)
Public Comment
Council Comment
City Manager Comment
Approval of Minutes
All actions are made by the City Council, unless otherwise noted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Comment on Closed Session Items
Approval of Proposed Agenda(s)
Consent Calendar
Unfinished Business
New Business
Public Hearing
Adjourn
Persons wishing to speak regarding items scheduled for Closed Session may do so at the beginning of the session,
before Council leaves the Council Chambers. 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.
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 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.
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• 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. The agenda and staff reports are available on line
at the City's website, cityorpetaluma.net, six days before each meeting. Those without computers may view these
materials on line at the Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma; and Santa Rosa Junior College
Library, 680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Petaluma. Binders containing paper copies of these materials are available
for public viewing in the City Council Chambers, Petaluma Senior Center, 211 Novak Drive, Petaluma; and the
Petaluma Community Center, 320 North McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma on the Tuesday preceding the meeting. In
accordance with Government Code §54957.5, any materials of public record relating to an agenda item for a
regular meeting of the City Council that are provided to a majority of the members less than 72 hours before the
meeting will be made available on-line and at the City Clerk's Office, 11 English Street, during normal business hours.
Materials of public record that are distributed during the meeting shall be made available for public inspection at
the meeting If prepared by the City or a member of its legislative body, or the next business day after the meeting if
prepared by some other person.
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. Requests for translators or Interpreters should be made a minimum of two full working days
prior to a meeting to ensure the availability of these services. Please note that City Hall is closed on Fridays. 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
Monday, November 15, 2010
Council Chambers, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma, California 94952
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Manager's Office: Phone 707.778.4345 Fax 707778.4419 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: cityofpetalumamet
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
CLOSED SESSION 6:00 - P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Council Members Barrett, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, and Ren6e;
Vice Mayor Glass; Mayor Torliatt
CLOSED SESSION
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant exposure to litigation
pursuant subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 (California Government Code): one potential case.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Subdivision (a) of California Government
Code §54956.9: Gonzales -Fuentes v. Hammerman, et al, Sonoma Superior Court No. SCV 245373
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to
subdivision (c) of section 54956.9 (California Government Code): three potential cases.
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
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
EVENING SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - EVENING SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Council Members Barrett, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, and Ren6e;
Vice Mayor Glass; Mayor Torliatt
FNIn 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. Requests for translators or interpreters should be made a minimum of two full working days prior to a meeting to
ensure the availability of these services. Please note that City Hall is closed on Fridays, 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 cerfifles that this agenda has been posted in accordance with the requirements of the
Government Code.
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B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Moment of Silence
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (Changes to current agenda only.)
PROCLAMATION
United Nations Day - October 24, 2010
PRESENTATION
Presentation on the Sonoma County/City Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG)
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION (Actions Taken)
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 speakers
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
1. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDA
A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
Monday, December 6, 2010.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution Approving the Professional Services Agreement, Extension # 2,
between the City of Petaluma and Petaluma Community Access, Inc. (PCA) for
Videotaping and Cablecasting of the Public, Education, and Government
Channels, Which Extends the Existing Agreement for a Second Five Year Extension
Period. (Brodhun/Williamsen)
B. Resolution Requesting the CaIPERS Board of Administration Approve an
Employment Extension for Temporary Employment of Interim Department Director
Pamela Tuft for FY 2010-2011, Pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h),
(Brown/Stephens)
3. NEW BUSINESS
A, Resolution Accepting the Petaluma Economic Development Strategy.
(Brown/Duiven)
B, Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance to Add the Petaluma Property
Maintenance Code to the Existing Nuisance Violations, Amending Chapters 1, 10,
1. 11, 1,14, 115, and 1,16 of the Petaluma Municipal Code and Repealing, in its
entirety, Chapter 8.24 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, (Fish/Garcia)
C. Resolution Accepting Federal New Freedoms and Job Access and Reverse
Commute (JARC) Grants, Authorizing City Manager to Execute Grant Related
Documents, and Authorizing the Inclusion of the Necessary Budget Adjustment in
the Mid -Year Budget Adjustment Ordinance. (Marengo/Rye)
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D. Resolution Authorizing -the -Purchase of-Paratransit Scheduling and Routing
Software from Trapeze Group, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
the Project Contract. (Marengo/Rye)
Ordinances Amending Ordinances 2371, 2372, 2373, 2374, 2375 N.C.S. to Change
Certain Appropriations for the Operations for the City of Petaluma from July 1,
2010 to June 30, 2011 Declaring The Urgency Thereof, To Take Effect Immediately;
PCDC Resolution Approving Adjustments to the Petaluma Community
Development Commission FY 2010-2011 Budget; FY 2010-11 First Quarter General
Fund Budget Review. (Brown)
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Resolution Determining that the Public Interest and Necessity Require Acquisition
of Certain Property Interests for the U.S. 101 /East Washington Street Interchange
Project (City Project Number RDA100208) and Directing the Filing of Eminent
Domain Proceedings - the Novak Property, LLC (Novak) as set forth on title report
& Located at 101-181 North McDowell Blvd. & APN 007-340-007.
(Marengo/Lackie)
B. Resolution Determining that the Public Interest and Necessity Require Acquisition
of Certain Property Interests for the U.S. 101 /East Washington Street Interchange
Project (City Project Number RDA100208) and Directing the Filing of Eminent
Domain Proceedings - Syers Properties I, L.P. as set forth on title report & Located
at 261 North McDowell Boulevard (APN 007-350-008/009). (Marengo/Lackie)
C. Resolution Determining that the Public Interest and Necessity Require Acquisition
of Certain Property Interests for the U.S. 101 /East Washington Street Interchange
Project (City Project Number RDA100208) and Directing the Filing of Eminent
Domain Proceedings - Regency Petaluma, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability
Company as set forth on title report & Located at 840-980 East Washington Street
(APN 007-031-001, 007-473-040, 007-251-001 and 007-241-002). (Marengo/Lackie)
D. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance of the City of Petaluma Adopting the
2010 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of
Regulations Title 24, Parts, 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 and 12 and Amendments
Thereto Based on local Climatic, Geological and Topographic Conditions.
(Brown/Hamer)
E. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 17.20 of the
Petaluma Municipal Code and Adding a New Chapter 17.20 Adopting the
California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 9, the 2010 California Fire Code,
Based on the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code. (Anderson/Fergus)
F. Resolutions to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program; to Approve or Deny a Planned Unit District Unit
Development Plan and Development Standards; and to Approve or Deny a
Vesting Tentative Map for a 19 -lot Subdivision to Allow for the Construction of
Single-family Homes for the Sunnyslope II Project Located within the Sunnyslope
Planned Unit District, at 674 Sunnyslope Road, APN 019-203-008, File # 03 -TSM -
0460. (Bradley/Gardiner) - Continued from the September 13, 2010 City Council
Meeting,
G. Public Hearing Regarding a Resolution Approving Changes to the Master Fee
Schedule. (Puckett)
ADJOURN
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TENTATIVE AGENDA
All Regular Meetings include Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010 - EVENING - 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
PRESENTATION
The City of Petaluma - Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility 2010 WateReuse Award of Merit.
Five -Year General Fund Fiscal Sustainability Study. (Puckett)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to Add the Petaluma Property Maintenance Code
to the Existing Nuisance Violations, Amending Chapters 1. 10, 1. 11, 1.14 and 1.15 of the Petaluma
Municipal Code and Repealing, in its entirety, Chapter 8.24 of the Petaluma Municipal Code.
(Fish/Garcia)
Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the City of Petaluma Adopting the 2010 Edition
of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Parts, 1, 2, 2.5,
3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 and 12 and Amendments Thereto Based on local Climatic, Geological and
Topographic Conditions. (Brown/Hamer)
Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to Repeal Chapter 17.20 of the Petaluma
Municipal Code and Adding a New Chapter 17.20 Which Adopts the California Building
Standards Code, Title 24, Part 9, the 2010 California Fire Code, Based on the 2009 Edition of the
International Fire Code. (Anderson/Fergus)
Resolution Declaring Canvass of Election of November 2, 2010. (Cooper)
Resolution Accepting Claims and Bilis for October 2010, (Puckett)
Resolution to Review and File the City's Treasurer's Report for the period ending September 30,
2010. (Puckett)
Resolution Accepting Completion of the Crinella Drive Reconstruction Project.
(Marengo/Zimmer)
Resolution Accepting Completion of the 2010 Slurry Seal Project (Marengo/Zimmer)
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement for
Engineering Design Services for the Recycled Water Pump Station Improvements Project
(Tuff/Gothard)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution Appointing Individuals and a City Council Representative to the Citizen Advisory
Committee for the Station Area Planning Process. (Brown/Duiven)
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Accepting Coastal Conservancy Funding for the Downtown Railroad Trestle
Rehabilitation Project, and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Grant -Related Documents
(Marengo/Zimmer)