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R City of Petaluma, California
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
z85s PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Draft City Council/PCDC Minutes
Monday, January 26, 2009
Regular Meeting
MONDAY. JANUARY 26.2009
CLOSED SESSION - 5:15 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
A. Roll Call
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February 23, 2009
Present: Teresa Barrett; David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; David Rabbitt;
Tiffany Ren6e; Pamela Torliatt
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to subdivision (b) of California Government Code §54956.9: Two potential cases.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Subdivision (a) of California Government
Code §54956.9: Baywood LLC v. City of Petaluma, Sonoma Superior Court No. SCV 243426.
City Attorney Danly
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009
EVENING SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - EVENING SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Present: Teresa Barrett; David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; David Rabbitt;
Tiffany Ren6e; Pamela Torliatt
Absent: None
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Ryan Henderson and Chris Joaquim, Petaluma, Students at Dunham Elementary School
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C. Moment of Silence
January 26, 2009
Mayor Torliatt asked that meeting be adjourned in memory of William Berliner,
Petaluma, and Council Member Renee asked to adjourn in memory of Christina Bricker,
Petaluma; and Fran
Macy, Berkeley.
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Recommendation to the Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association for Appointment to the
California Coastal Commission.
Mayor Torliatt
Motion: Recommend appointment of both applicants, Sara Glade Gurney, Sebastopol, and Ken
Brown, Sonoma, to the California Coastal Commission.
Moved by David Glass, seconded by Mike Healy.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; David Rabbitt;
Tiffany Ren6e; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
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COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
• Airport Commission
• Planning Commission
• Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission
• Animal Services Advisory Committee
• Disaster Council
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee
• Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee
• Transit Advisory Committee
• Transient Occupancy Tax Subcommittee (TOT) - 3 representatives
• Climate Protection Committee
• Health Action Council
• Legislative Subcommittee of Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association
• Marin/Sonoma Narrows Advisory Group (PAG) - 3 representatives: Mayor is automatic;
others must serve on SCTA
• North Bay Watershed Association
• Petaluma River Authority Ad Hoc Committee
• Sonoma County Library Commission
• Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA)
• Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) Alternative
• Sonoma County Water Agency Water Advisory Committee (WAC)
• Sonoma County Water Agency Zone 2A Advisory Committee
• Visitors' Program Advisory Committee
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Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Harris
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Glass
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Motion: Approve Resolution 2009-007 N.C.S. Appointing Council Liaisons/Representatives as
follows:
• Airport Commission - Daw6&1zatq)itt
• Planning Commission -7ere iwBarrett
• Recreation, Music & Parks Commission - Mi c&Rea. y
• Animal Services Advisory Committee - Davt&Ratq, iiW
• Disaster Council - Pamela.7orUAW
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee - 7�(� Rev&
• Technology & Telecommunications Advisory Committee - MacelYcwKk
• Transit Advisory Committee - Mik&HcwrCk
• Transient Occupancy Tax Subcommittee (TOT) - Dcwi&R.airlri ,, 7ere4a113arrett, 74T nay
Reneer
• Climate Protection Committee - 76ffa ny Reng&
• Health Action Council-Dav6cD1atq-)iW
• Legislative Subcommittee of Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association - Ma eilieaLy
• Marin/Sonoma Narrows Advisory Group (PAG) - Ra*,elaw7orU;a t, Davi,& glaU 74fa wy
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• North Bay Watershed Association - 76ffa ny Re ,6&
• Petaluma River Authority Ad Hoc Committee - M6k&f(arr6k
• Sonoma County Library Commission-Davi&gUaw-k
• Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) - Dcw(&Q11 aS-k
• Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) Alternative - 7i ff + y Revd
• Sonoma County Water Agency Water Advisory Committee (WAC) - t amela.7orU;att
• Sonoma County Water Agency Zone 2A Advisory Committee - 7eresw&wrett
• Visitors' Program Advisory Committee - -riff a by Revd
Moved by David Glass, seconded by Teresa Barrett.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; David Rabbitt;
Tiffany Ren6e; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION (Actions Taken)
None.
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1 PUBLIC COMMENT
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3 Richard Brawn, Petaluma, spoke regarding the problems we are facing with energy.
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5 Katherine Bobrowski, Petaluma, spoke regarding vehicles parking in the firelanes in her mobile
6 home park, and shared pictures she had taken.
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8 Diane Reilly Torres, Petaluma, told Council that mobile home parks are legally required to have
9 an on-site manager, but Littlewood Mobile Home Park doesn't have one.
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1 1 Zen Destiny, Petaluma, spoke about the process for approval of development in Petaluma, and
12 compared it to "having an abscessed tooth removed without anesthesia."
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15 new Council Members and said his group are advocates of sustainable development. He
16 believes new strategies are needed, focusing on the local economy. The Retail Leakage Study
17 needs updating. Locally owned businesses should be given priority.
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Wayne Clark, Petaluma, urged everyone to attend the County Board of Supervisors
meeting regarding the proposed Dutra asphalt plant on Tuesday, February 3. He also spoke
about health care problems and the need for single -payer health care.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member Harris
Council Member Ren6e
Council Member Rabbitt
Vice Mayor Barrett
Council Member Healy
Mayor Torliatt
City Clerk Cooper
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Healy
Council Member Harris
Mayor Torliatt
City Manager Brown
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CITY MANAGER COMMENT
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City Manager Brown asked to pull Item 6.A and move it to the February 2, 2009 Council Meeting.
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Rabbitt
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (Changes to current agenda only)
Item 6.A was moved to the February 2, 2009 agenda.
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A Approval of Minutes of Special City Councill/PCDC Meeting of Monday,
December 8, 2008.
Mayor Torliatt
Motion: Approve A. Minutes of Special City Council/PCDC Meeting of Monday,
December 8, 2008, as presented.
Moved by Mike Harris, seconded by Teresa Barrett.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; Mike Harris; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
David Glass; Mike Healy; Tiffany Ren6e
Absent:
None
B. Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of Monday, January
5, 2009.
Motion: Approve Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of Monday,
January 5, 2009, as presented.
Moved by Teresa Barrett, seconded by Mike Harris.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
David Rabbitt; Tiffany Ren6e; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
Monday, February 2, 2009.
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3.
January 26, 2009
Approval of Revised Proposed Agenda for City Council/PCDC Mid -Year Budget
Workshop of Monday, February 9, 2009.
Motion: Approve A. Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
Monday, February 2, 2009, with the addition of Item 6.A from tonight's agenda; and, B.
Revised Proposed Agenda for City Council/PCDC Mid -Year Budget Workshop of
Monday, February 9, 2009, as presented.
Moved by David Glass, seconded by Mike Harris.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
David Rabbitt; Tiffany Ren6e; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
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CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution 2009-008 N.C.S. Accepting Claims and Bills for November 2008. (Haas)
Resolution 2009-009 N.C.S. Accepting Claims and Bills for December 2008. (Haas)
C. Resolution 2009-010 N.C.S. Approving the Project Budget and Authorizing Award
of Contract for Airport Underground Storage Tank Removal Project No.
C00100208. (Marengo/Zimmer)
D. Resolution 2009-011 N.C.S. Approving the Project Budget and Authorizing Award
of Contract for Fox Hollow Park Project No. C00400305. (Marengo/Zimmer) -
Removed for discussion.
Resolution 2009-012 N.C.S. Consenting to the Inclusion of Properties Within the
City Limits of Petaluma into the County of Sonoma's Contractual Assessment
Program to Finance Distributed Generation Renewable Energy Sources and
Energy Efficient Improvements. (Brown) - Removed for discussion.
Council Member Healy asked to remove Item 3.1) for discussion.
Mayor Torliatt removed Item 5.E for discussion as she had received a PUBLIC COMMENT
card for the item.
Motion: Approve CONSENT CALENDAR Items 3.A, 3.13, and 3.C.
Moved by Teresa Barrett, seconded by Tiffany Ren6e.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
David Rabbitt; Tiffany Ren6e; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: None
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Council Member Healy (Item 3.D)
Director of Parks and Recreation Scott Brodhun
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Motion: Approve D. Resolution 2009-011 N.C.S. Approving the Project Budget and
Authorizing Award of Contract for Fox Hollow Park Project No. C00400305.
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by David Glass.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
David Rabbitt; Tiffany Ren6e; Pamela Torliatt
No:
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Abstain:
None
Absent:
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Public Comment on Item 3.E
Zen Destiny, Petaluma, objected to the use of the word "reversible" when speaking of
global warming.
Motion: Approve E. Resolution 2009-012 N.C.S. Consenting to the Inclusion of Properties
Within the City Limits of Petaluma into the County of Sonoma's Contractual Assessment
Program to Finance Distributed Generation Renewable Energy Sources and Energy
Efficient Improvements.
Moved by David Glass, seconded by Tiffany Ren6e.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
David Rabbitt; Tiffany Ren6e; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
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4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Annual Meeting of the Petaluma Public Financing Corporation: Status Report on
Activity for Fiscal Year 2007-08; and, Approval of Minutes of January 28, 2008.
(Haas)
Public Comment on Item 4.A
Zen Destiny, Petaluma, asked if the discussion of impact fees had been folded
into this item.
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January 26, 2009
Motion: Approve A. Petaluma Public Financing Corporation Minutes of January
28, 2008, as presented.
Moved by Mike Harris, seconded by Teresa Barrett.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; Mike Harris; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No:
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Abstain:
David Glass; Mike Healy; Tiffany Ren6e
Absent:
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RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/PCDC MEETING
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. PCDC Resolution 2009-02 Urging the Sonoma County Transportation Authority to
Designate All Measure M Funds from the Marin/Sonoma Narrows, Segment C
(MSN -C) Project to Help Fully Fund the East Washington Street Interchange
Component (Project RDA 100280) of the MSN -C Project, and to Fully Fund Design
of the MSN -C Project; Making Specified Findings Required by Health & Safety
Code Section 33445 for Allocation of $4M from PCDC Account Undesignated
Fund Balance to Project RDA 100280 of the MSN -C Project; and Directing Staff to
Pursue Stimulus Package Funding; and Resolution 2009-013 N.C.S. Urging the
Sonoma County Transportation Authority to Designate All Measure M Funds from
the Marin/Sonoma Narrows, Segment C (MSN -C) Project to Help Fully Fund the
East Washington Street Interchange Component (Project RDA 100280) of the MSN -
C Project, and to Fully Fund Design of the MSN -C Project; Consenting to the
Expenditure of Tax Increment Funds in the Petaluma Community Development
Project Area; Adopting Findings Required by Health & Safety Code Section 33445
for Said Project; and Directing Staff to Pursue Stimulus Package Funding.
(Marengo/Lackie)
Public Works Director Vince Marengo
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Harris
Council Member Glass
Council Member Healy
Public Comment on Item 5.A
Diane Reilly Torres, Petaluma, commended staff on the staff report.
Motion: Approve A. PCDC Resolution 2009-02 Urging the Sonoma County
Transportation Authority to Designate All Measure M Funds from the
Marin/Sonoma Narrows, Segment C (MSN -C) Project to Help Fully Fund the East
Washington Street Interchange Component (Project RDA 100280) of the MSN -C
Project, and to Fully Fund Design of the MSN -C Project; Making Specified Findings
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Required by Health & Safety Code Section 33445 for Allocation of $4M from PCDC
Account Undesignated Fund Balance to Project RDA 100280 of the MSN -C
Project; and Directing Staff to Pursue Stimulus Package Funding; and Resolution
2009-013 N.C.S. Urging the Sonoma County Transportation Authority to Designate
All Measure M Funds from the Marin/Sonoma Narrows, Segment C (MSN -C)
Project to Help Fully Fund the East Washington Street Interchange Component
(Project RDA 100280) of the MSN -C Project, and to Fully Fund Design of the MSN -
C Project; Consenting to the Expenditure of Tax Increment Funds in the Petaluma
Community Development Project Area; Adopting Findings Required by Health &
Safety Code Section 33445 for Said Project; and Directing Staff to Pursue Stimulus
Package Funding.
Moved by Mike Harris, seconded by Teresa Barrett.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
David Rabbitt; Tiffany Ren6e; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Approving a Planned Unit District
(PUD) Amendment, Including the Unit Development Plan and Development
Standards for the Pinnacle Ridge Subdivision Project Consisting of Eleven Single -
Family Residential Units Located at 2762 '1' Street, APN 019-401-019, Project File
No. 05-ZOA-0029-CR. (Moore/Borba) - Continued from the Januarys, 2009 City
Council/PCDC Meeting.
Council Member Glass
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Ren6e
Council Member Glass
Public Comment on Item 5.13
Richard Brawn, Petaluma, believes the process should have been resolved
amicably between the community and the developer.
David Wertzberger, said that Mayor Torliatt's and Council Member Glass's
comments were refreshing. He believes there are some material problems with
the project and that it is inconsistent with the General Plan. He spoke of a lack of
transparency and due diligence in the project. He said he is in favor of
appropriate development on this property - either fewer homes of the size
proposed, or the same number of homes but lower square footage and of a
design more sensitive to the ridgeline.
Richard Dowd, Vice President, Pinnacle Homes, said he was here to address any
questions Council might have. Said records stands
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Scot Stegeman, Petaluma, spoke regarding noticing deficiencies in connection
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with the project, and asked that a meeting of all interested parties be scheduled.
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Ralph Hooper, Petaluma, said that 11 large, 2 -story houses "on that lovely
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ridgeline" is too many. He believes there are serious earth movement, fire
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protection, and water issues. He seconded Scot Stegeman's call to convene a
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that there is no way to bring them down from the top of the ridgeline. She would
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like to see the number reduced to 8 or 9 homes. She is also concerned about the
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easement for emergency vehicles to access the "grassy area." She said it is a
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very windy area out there.
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City Attorney Danly
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Mr. Dowd
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Council Member Rabbitt
Council Member Glass
Council consensus to continue the item to the February 23, 2009 City Council
Meeting.
Discussion and Possible Action to Submit Additional Comments to the County of
Sonoma on the Proposed Dutra Asphalt and Recycling Facility. (Moore)
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Healy
Council Member Glass
Council Member Harris
Council Member Renee
Mayor Torliatt
Public Comment on 5.0
Daymon Doss, Petaluma Health Care District, Petaluma, spoke regarding
concerns about air quality and the proposed asphalt plant. He asked
that Council to be very clear about air quality and to ensure that the public has
access to all studies regarding this.
Frank Simpson, Petaluma, asked Council to consider sending a DVD of this portion
of the meeting to County Board of Supervisors. He thought a letter with the
signatures of all seven Council Members would send a good message.
Bill Phillips, Petaluma, congratulated Council Member Healy on the idea of
putting all Council Members' signatures on the letter. He read from Paul
Payne's article in the Press Democrat, "Petalumans Fuming Over Proposed
Asphalt Plant." He said the public is upset. He would like the letter to include
reference to the effects of an asphalt plant on tourist dollars, especially birders,
whom he described as "older and more affluent" than the average tourist.
Jason Davies, Petaluma, takes his young children to ride bikes at Shollenberger
Park and saw signs there about proposed project. He thinks that the only way to
make this consistent with the County General Plan is to require that the plant be
fully enclosed and operate under Alternate C.
Alan Pendley, Petaluma, consulting chemist, said that fumes coming off asphalt
when it's being made contain "just about the most carcinogenic particles out
there." He said the letter to the County Board of Supervisors needs to focus on
technical issues. He said the proposed plant's plan is to pump water from the
Petaluma River and spray it on gravel. That's 95% salt water. That will mean
asphalt that will not last very long. If they wanted to use fresh water, that would
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completely contained and must include not just an electrostatis precipitator, but
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work, and play." If the asphalt plant project is approved, it will wipe out her
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dream. She will be exposed to carcinogens. The statistics say that in Sonoma
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Ned Orrett, Petaluma, North Bay Rowing Club, showed a PowerPoint presentation
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and said that the Petaluma River is one of the best venues for rowing in California.
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not be able to hold their regattas anymore. In order to continue, Dutra would
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have to agree that on one Sunday per year there would be no barge at a
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Coalition, said the rowing club has members from Sonoma, Marin and Napa
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active juniors program, and Sonoma State also rows out of their facility. He said
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that the fact that Coast Guard does not get any input into this project until it has
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been permitted seems "backward." He asked Council to include in their letter to
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the Board of Supervisors a recommendation that the Corps of Engineers and
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Coast Guard analyze the draft EIR on the project before it is approved. He said
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the plant must be fully enclosed and all emissions scrubbed. Dutra has said they
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will close down barge activity during the rowing regatta, but they need to
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"horrible." She said she is circulating petitions in opposition to this project.
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educational worth of Shollenberger Park, which he called "irreplaceable."
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Daniel Wrightman, Petaluma, spoke for Tauni Swenson, Petaluma,
"Exhausted mother of a 5 -month old who had to go home." She and other
mothers are counting on Council and appreciate their help in asking the Board of
Supervisors to deny approval for this project.
Joe Caramucci, Point San Pedro Road Coalition, San Rafael, spoke of numerous
problems with the San Rafael Rock Quarry after it was purchased by Bill Dutra.
Victor Chechanover, Petaluma, told Council that residents are paying part of
their sales tax to preserve open space, and asked, "Why would the Board of
Supervisors impede that?" He asked Council to remind the Board of their duties to
our residents and all of Sonoma County, and to ask them not to allow the project
to move forward at this time.
Virginia Steenhoven, Petaluma, said she moved here 10 years from Marin and is
very familiar with "Dutra's business practices" which were the subject of a Grand
Jury report.
David Keller, Petaluma, Petaluma River Council, thanked Council for agendizing
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Motion: continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m., as required by Council's Rules,
Policies, and Procedures.
Moved by Mike Harris, seconded by Teresa Barrett.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
David Rabbitt; Tiffany Renee; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
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Absent:
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Gerald Moore, Petaluma, Petaluma Wetlands Alliance, called the EIR on the
project "totally inadequate" and added that, "They have talked about their most
benign product, and ignored everything else."
Mike Orten, Petaluma, Trout Unlimited, thanked Council Members Ren6e and
Healy for their efforts crafting the draft letter to the County Board of Supervisors.
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Ren6e
Vice Mayor Barrett
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Mayor Torliatt
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Council Member Ren6e
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Council consensus that City Manager Brown and Council Member Ren6e will
finalize the letter to the County Board of Supervisors as amended at tonight's
meeting and will circulate it for each Council Member's signature before it is
delivered to the County.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. P
GRd Resolution Authorizing City Manager te Execute Amendment No. 2 te the
ftofessional Service Agreement fer InteFiFn Operation GRd Maintenance ef City of
Petaluma WastewateF Treatment Facility with CDM ConStFUCtOFS, Inc. fer Final
Draining, Cleanup GRd Shutdown ef Wastewater Tanks, Basins GRGI Othe
Facilities. (BG SGhor-ZiRgeF) _ This item was moved to the February 2, 2009 Council
Meeting.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:38 p.m. At the requests of Mayor Torliatt and Council Member
Ren6e, the meeting was adjourned in memory of William Berliner, Petaluma; Christina Bricker,
Petaluma; and Fran Macy, Berkeley.
ATTEST:
Claire Cooper, CMC, City Clerk
Pamela Torliatt, Mayor