HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCDC Minutes 09/09/2002September 9, 2002 Page 1
0® City of Petaluma, California
n � Petaluma Community Development Commission Meeting
1 Meeting Minutes
2 Tuesday, September 9, 2002 - 3:00 p.m.
3 Regular Meeting
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5 PRESENT: Maguire, Moynihan, O'Brien, Chair Thompson, Torliatt
6 ABSENT: Cader-Thompson, Vice Mayor Healy
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8 PUBLIC COMMENT
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12 COMMISSION COMMENT
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14 Commissioner Moynihan suggested there be a discussion scheduled regarding
15 economic development and the need to attract a retail sales tax base,
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17 Commissioner Torliatt remarked that discussion will most likely take place when the
18 Commission/City Council discusses the Economic Development Plan within the General
19 Plan review. She commented on the necessity to be out there and proactive in
20 attracting a retail sales base and feels staff is moving in that direction,
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22 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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24 Motion to approve the Minutes of May 6, June 3, and June 27, 2002. M/S
25 Maguire/Torliatt,
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27 AYES: Maguire, Moynihan, O'Brien, Chair Thompson, Torliatt
28 NOES: None
29 ABSENT: Cader-Thompson, Vice Mayor Healy
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31 Commissioner Coder -Thompson arrived at 3;05 p.m.
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33 CONSENT CALENDAR: JOINT PCDC/CITY COUNCIL
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35 Reso. 2002-153 N.C.S.
36 CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING RE: FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT.
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Commission Moynihan clarified with staff that notification of tenants, in addition to
property owners, has been made regarding the upcoming Public Hearing.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2002-153 N.C.S., setting a Public Hearing for September 16,
2002 to Determine whether Public Health, Safety or Welfare Requires the Formation of
an Underground Utility District in the Vicinity of Water Street between Washington Street
and "B" Street (Water Street Underground District). M/S Torliatt/Maguire
AYES: Cader-Thompson, Maguire, Moynihan, O'Brien, Chair Thompson, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Healy
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
P.C.D.C. RESO. NO. 2002-09
KELLER STREET PARKING STRUCTURE
Paul Marangella, Director of Economic Development and Redevelopment, gave the
staff report and indicated the Commission has three options to consider which
included:
Option I: Base Bid: The Base Bid locates the access doors in such a way as to
completely close off public access through the parking structure at night,
Option II: Base Bid + Additive Alternative No. 1: Additive Alternate No. 1 is for
anti -graffiti coating for both the interior and exterior of the parking structure.
(Exhibit B).
Option III: Base Bid + Additive Alternates No. 1 and No. 2: Under this option,
additive Alternative No. 2 provides two large pull down doors within the parking
structure and allows public access through the parking structure, between Keller
Street and the Golden Concourse, at all times. (Exhibit C).
Specifically, the Commission was requested to choose an option and adopt a
resolution approving the plans and specifications prepared by Boyle Engineering
Corporation, approve the project budget and award the contract for the preferred
option.
City Manager Bierman suggested the Commission consider moving forward with the
option to award the Base Bid plus Additive Alternative No. 1, which included the anti -
graffiti paint and authorize staff to come up with a plan to do the passageway.
Chair Thompson indicated his support for approving the Base Bid plus Additive
Alternative No. 1 and moving forward with the project to include proposals
reocmmended by Chris Lynch. He reaffirmed the need for a sense of security, keeping
costs in mind.
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1 Commissioner Torliatt remarked the letter submitted by Chris Lynch, Architect, had ideas
2 that had merit. She also indicated the need for a maintenance plan as part of the
3 improvements. She additionally remarked she would like to see the Petaluma
4 Downtown Association occupy the proposed office space area.
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6 Commissioner Torliatt added the anti -graffiti monies could go to community groups who
7 paint murals, which she feels should be considered for this project.
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9 Commissioner Cader-Thompson was supportive of incorporating a program to include
10 murals and Commission discussion ensued regarding the suggestion of the redesign of
11 the whole area and the need to create a safe and secure walking area for the public.
12 The consideration of potential office/shop space was also discussed with emphasis
13 placed on the need for a security office. Concerns were expressed for inclusion of a
14 maintenance plan, pedestrian improvements, options for creation of a mural,
15 panhandling issues, and the need for security cameras to give a sense of security in the
16 garage.
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18 Commissioner Moynihan voiced concerns with the lack of consideration given to the
19 pidgeon decrement. He stated he feels the costs for the project have gotten out of
20 hand and would like to see a way to keep the costs down. He voiced his lack of
21 comfort with all of the solutions coming forward and indicated there should be
22 consideration given to the concept of charging for parking, recognizing that is not
23 supported by the Petaluma Downtown Association. He feels this project should be
24 approached incrementally.
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26 Commissioner O'Brien voiced agreement with the need for a maintenance plan and
27 indicated he would like to see a more cost effective approach also. He added he
28 would like to see staff come back with something more cost effective, as well as see this
29 project move forward.
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33 Shunzi Che, Petaluma, addressed the Commission as a local business owner. She
34 remarked her car has been vandalized and she has experienced various acts of
35 vandalism at her place of business. She indicated the need to address loitering in the
36 downtown, as well as panhandling. She encouraged the Commission to support
37 security efforts and to consider a mural for the garage wall, as well as installing parking
38 meters.
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40 Mary Neal, President, Petaluma Downtown Association, addressed the Commission
41 regarding the need for security cameras, cleanliness, and the desire to have
42 construction start after January 15, 2003 so as to not impact customers and businesses
43 during the holiday season.
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45 Samantha Freitas, Petaluma Downtown Association, addressed the Commission stating
46 how critical it is that this project move forward and she urged the Commission's support
47 for Option II to include the anti -graffiti coating.
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1 Geoffrey Cartwright, Petaluma, addressed the Commission in support of moving forward
2 with this project in the most cost-effective way.
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4 CLOSE OF PUBLIC INPUT
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6 Motion to adopt P.C.D.C. Reso. No, 2002-09 Approving Plans and Specifications
7 prepared by Boyle Engineering Corp., approving the Project Budget and Awarding the
8 contract for the Keller Street Parking Structure limprovements to James Nolan
9 Construction, with direction to move forward with Option II: Base Bid + Additive
10 Alternative No. 1 for anti -graffiti coating for both the interior and exterior of the parking
11 structure. Additional direction was given to staff to proceed with pedestrian
12 improvements between the garage and Tuttle's Drugs; examine mural options, provide
13 a maintenance plan, allow construction during evening hours so as to not impact
14 parking and holiday shopping; move forward with security cameras to ensure public
15 safety; and to address panhandling concerns in the area. Staff was also asked to
16 provide quarterly updates on costs involved. M/S Cader-Thoompson/Maguire.
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18 AYES: Cader-Thompson, Maguire, O'Brien, Chair Thompson, Torliatt
19 NOES: Moynihan
20 ABSENT: Vice Chair Healy
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22 P.C.D.C. RECESSED AT 3:48 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M.
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24 PRESENT: Cader-thompson, Vice Chair Healy, Maguire, Moynihan, O'Brien, Chair
25 Thompson, Torliatt
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31 COMMISSION COMMENTS
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35 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
36 WATER STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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38 Paul Marangella, Director of Economic Development and Redevelopment, gave the
39 staff report and recommended that the Commission review the administrative record,
40 conduct a public hearing on the Draft Negative Declaration and the project; and,
41 adopt the preferred Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and select a
42 preferred circulation and parking alternative.
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44 Mr. Marangella explained that the budget is all for design, engineering and
45 administration, and construction of improvements to Water Street.
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1 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
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3 Lauren Williams, Petaluma, addressed the Commission, stressing that it would be critical
4 to retain the track for the Petaluma Trolley,
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6 Steve VonRaesfeld, Petaluma, addressed the Commission stating the need to know
7 more about the potentials of the design. He continued by proposing some parking
8 alternatives and amenities to Option "B."
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10 David Keller, Petaluma, addressed the Commission representing the Members of the
11 Citizens Advisory Committee for the Petaluma Specific Plan. He referenced the letter
12 he had submitted and stated his support for Alternative "B," adding he would like the
13 Commission to commit now to new structured parking.
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15 Mary Dooley, Petaluma, addressed the Commission as a Central Specific Plan Member
16 and stated the need for the Commission's support for Alternative "B."
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18 Stephanie McAllister, Petaluma, addressed the Commission in support of Alternative "B."
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20 John Mills, Petaluma, addressed the Commission in support of Alternative "B."
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22 Kate Bolton, Petaluma, addressed the Commission in support of Alternative "B."
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24 David Yearsley, Petaluma, addressed the Commission in support of Alternative "B."
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26 Geoffrey Cartwright, Petaluma, addressed the Commission in support of Alternative "B."
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28 Samantha Freitas, Petaluma, addressed the Commission on behalf of the Petaluma
29 Downtown Association, and expressed their concerns for parking in the downtown area
30 and how that issue should be reviewed and addressed with regard to reconfiguration
31 of traffic flow.
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33 PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
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35 Chair Thompson commented on his support for Alternative "B" and the need for
36 expanding parking to the most available.
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38 Commissioner Torliatt stated her desire to see the trolley be included in the planning, as
39 well as a public space design, maintenance plan, improvements to parking areas
40 behind buildings on Water Street, under grounding of lines for cable access, alternate
41 parking during the construction of Water Street, and the desire to pursue monies for the
42 construction of a new parking structure.
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44 Commissioner Cader-Thompson also voiced her desire to see redevelopment dollars
45 put into matching funds with developer monies for a new parking structure.
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47 Commissioner Maguire confirmed with staff that it is anticipated the completion of the
48 existing garage improvements will happen before these proposed improvements.
September 9, 2002
1 Vice Chair Healy commented on circulation concerns regarding Alternative "B,"
2 indicating there will be negative impacts. He added the Golden Concourse would
3 need to be designed to accommodate emergency/delivery access, plus allow for the
4 possible reconsideration of reopening the street in the future.
6 Commission Moynihan shared Vice Chair Healy's concerns regarding circulation
7 agreeing the proposals before the Commission this evening impact parking and
8 circulation of the area. He stated there is no evidence in the Alternatives before them
9 that circulation will be better in the long run. He continued by questioning the
10 economic development benefit of this proposal and stated he does not see how the
11 Commission can make this "leap of faith. "
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13 Commissioner discussion ensued regarding river enhancements that have benefited
14 other communities and plans for new parking and circulation of the area. There was
15 general Commission consensus to support the replacement of trolley tracks and to
16 have flexibility for emergency and delivery vehicle access.
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18 Motion to adopt P.C.D.C. Reso. No. 2002-10 Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration
19 and Approval of Circulation and Parking Alternative "B" for the Water Street
20 Redevelopment Plan. Further direction was given to staff to review and consider
21 incorporation of a maintenance plan, improvement of parking areas in the rear of
22 properties, work toward creating additional parking spaces, provide for emergency
23 access/service vehicle access in the closed area, consideration of a downtown
24 streetscape plan including circulation changes in the downtown area, and
25 coordination of the landscape efforts and design of the public space. M/S Cader-
26 Thompson /Torl iatt
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28 AYES: Cader-Thompson, Vice Chair Healy, Maguire, O'Brien,
29 Chair Thompson, Torliatt
30 NOES: Moynihan
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32 ADJOURN
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34 The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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38 E. Clark Thompson, Chair
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45 Gayle Petersen, CMC
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