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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 3.B 09/19/2005&B September 19, 2005 CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA MEMORANDUM Office of the City Clerk, 11 English Street, Petaluma, California 94952 Telephone 707.778 • 4360 Fax 707.778 •4554 E-mail: cityeterk&i.petalrnoa.cmus DATE: September 16, 2005 TO: Mayor and Council Members � FROM: Claire Cooper, City Clerkv'�'% SUBJECT: Appointment to Fill Planning Commission Vacancy At the September 12, 2005 meeting, Council voted to accept the resignation of Planning Commissioner Stephanie McAllister, and to deny her withdrawal of said resignation. At the September 19, 2005, Council must declare a vacancy on the Planning Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2008, and vote for either Spence Burton or John Mills, the two applicants who were tied for the vacancy when Council voted at its June 20, 2005 meeting. Their applications are attached, as is a draft resolution. attachments 2�La� aO� City of Petaluma, California City Board, Commission +ssa and Committee Application Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve an any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form completely. If a question does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the Office of the City Clerk, 1 I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council. Name: (Spence F. Burton Home Address, City, State and Zip Code: 313 Smith Drive Petaluma, CA 94952-4722 Home Phone: (If appointed, do you want this number to be available to the public?) EQ YES ❑ NO 1707-763-9082 FAX: Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? ® YES ❑ NO Ib 17 Work Phone: INA 1 E -Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) ®YES ❑ NO PetalumaPlanning@spenceburton.org If so, for how long? 1Approximately 28 years Board(s), Commission(s), or Committee(s) of Interest: (Planning Commission Have you attended a meeting of this body?I Have you seryed on, interviewed, or applied for this body previously? 0 YES ❑ NO IPresent Employer: ® YES ❑ NO Retired 11 /26/2004 from the US Postal Service after over 34 years. Planning Commission Spence Burton 2 4' �a�4 C A!� iq �y�) Vin;,'' Work Phone: INA 1 E -Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) ®YES ❑ NO PetalumaPlanning@spenceburton.org If so, for how long? 1Approximately 28 years Board(s), Commission(s), or Committee(s) of Interest: (Planning Commission Have you attended a meeting of this body?I Have you seryed on, interviewed, or applied for this body previously? 0 YES ❑ NO IPresent Employer: ® YES ❑ NO Retired 11 /26/2004 from the US Postal Service after over 34 years. Planning Commission Spence Burton 2 Job Title: I was the DPS (automation) Coordinator for the San Francisco District of the US Postal Service, and a Letter Carrier. Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: None Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates 1: Sonoma County Genealogical Society, Webmaster since 2000 2: Knights of Columbus, Petaluma Council # 1586 (member for over 20 years) 3: Student Exchange Program: Together with my wife, we have coordinated a local High School student exchange program with Sicily, Italy since 1999. 4: 1973-1986, Muscular Dystrophy Foundation and Telethon in SF, distribution and mail. What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? 1: My job, prior to retirement, was to coordinate the automation of letter mail from Eureka through Sunnyvale. It was my responsibility to make sure all the pieces fell into place correctly and that everyone was aware of their place in the whole process of moving the mail in a timely and accurate manner. My ability to successfully work together, coordinate and facilitate such a large and diverse group of people (management and labor), demonstrates that I have a special ability that I will continue to use if appointed to the Commission. 2: Arbitration Advocacy 3: 1 was trained, and held leadership positions, in the USPS Employee Involvement Process, which was a consensus building program used in the Postal Service. 4: 1 served as the Director of Education for the California State Association of Letter Carriers, and was responsible for developing training material and to provide training state wide. College, Professional, vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): 1: 1961 - 1965 -- Archbishop Molloy High School Briarwood, NY 2: 1965 - Present -- Various College Level Courses at: Queens College, NY; City College of San Francisco; Marin Community College; one-month intensive Italian study in Perugia, Italy. 3: Most of the course work included: Labor Law and Foreign Language studies. 3 Special Awards or Recognition Received 1: "Lifetime Achievement Award" from San Francisco Bay Area Branch 214 of the National Association of Letter Carriers in 2004. 2: "Western Labor Communications Association" awarded me their 1 st Place Award for "Best Series of Articles" in 2002 and 2nd Place in 1996. 3: Several "Commendations/Awards" from the USPS as a result of my "Positive Attitude," customer assistance, etc.. and for my active participation and leadership in the "EI Process." Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board, Commission or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: 1: 1 have chosen to apply for the Planning Commission because I feel that it is one of the best suited to my: skills as a consensus builder and listener; desire to truly listen to all points of view; ability to make hard decisions; and my strong desire to give back to my community as a whole in the best way I can. 2: 1 want to help us continue to prosper, while at the same time foster and maintain the unique character of Petaluma. 3: MY COMMITTMENT is to Petaluma and ALL its residents and businesses! Without predetermined positions or conflicts of interest. 4: In short, I want to continue to assist in building and expanding on the work of our current Commission, and to help address the onaoinq needs of all our residents and businesses. Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? Because of my recent retirement from the USPS, I will be able to spend whatever time will be needed to best represent the citizens of Petaluma. I feel that having the time to really study all the issues and to listen carefully to all those effected gives me an advantage over many others in our community. I would never feel "rushed" because I had to get up early the next day for work, or frustrated because I didn't have the time to review all the various paperwork before or after a meeting. Are you associated with any Organization/Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? ❑ YES ® NO If yes, please state name of Organization/Employment: City policy directs all appointed, advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? ® YES ❑ NO 0 How did you hear about this opening? (City Council Meeting, City Webpage and the Argus Courier Applicant's Signature Date June 15, 2005 C Revised June 1, 2005 5 w2ALU City of Petaluma, California O Supplemental Questionnaire For a �85a Planning Commission Candidates Please return completed questionnaire to the Office of the City Clerk, 1 I Enqlish Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 Name: Spence F. Burton Home address, City, State, Zip: 313 Smith Drive Petaluma, CA 94952-4722 Home Phone: Fley"I.19 I1I:Ya Work Phone: NA Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. Have you attended any of the following meetings? Planning Commission Orientation Session ❑ YES ® NO Date: Planning Commission Meeting ® YES ❑ NO Date: January, 2005 What do you think qualifies you to serve on the Planning Commission? 1) 28+ Years residency in Petaluma. 2) Good overall knowledge of City issues, history etc. 3) My background of working together with people of diverse interests, motives, etc. 4) My training in Consensus Building. 5) My ability to listen carefully and make fair and reasonable decisions after hearing all the facts. 6) My strong desire to give back to my community. 7) 1 am a fast learner and I would spend whatever time would be necessary to bring myself "up to date" on all the issues, etc. currently before the Commission, or scheduled for future discussion. 9 What do you see as the best solutions, both long and short term, for economic development in Petaluma? 1) Continued expansion of the Theatre District and downtown area to meet the constantly growing needs of our community as a whole. 2) Short term retail development revolves around the Kohl's Center, along with new stores to open there soon. This should be followed by the potential retail and residential development of the former Kenilworth site. Care MUST be taken to properly relocate the pool and skateboard park PRIOR to their closure. 3) A common sense and balanced approach to all growth, with an eye towards preserving all that is good while building for our future. Imagine yourself as a visitor to Petaluma. What do you see physically, economically, and environmentally as you walk around town? 1) As I arrive on So. Petaluma Blvd. from Marin, I see the now closed Truck Stop, a garbage bin storage yard, a path for the homeless down to the Petaluma River under the bridge, and a generally unkempt and downtrodden gateway to our city. Most of this land is outside the City limits but within our sphere of influence. 2) If I arrive from Santa Rosa on No. Petaluma Blvd, I am greeted by a more bucolic and rural setting en route to the Outlets. Unfortunately the road conditions and pavement are horrendous. 3) In the Northeast quadrant of our City, we see a new Gatti Park, the SRJC Campus, a local shopping center and a budding new community constantly growing and expanding. Parks and other open areas can be found readily in this area of the city. 4) Downtown and the new Theatre District are rapidly becoming the "jewels" of Petaluma. Bringing the entire community together with well planned growth and facilities. The General Plan (Plan) is the guiding document and vision for the City. How would you interpret the policies and goals articulated in the plan? How flexible would you be and would you feel comfortable not approving specific land uses allowed in the Plan? The General Plan is developed after extensive hearings and meetings. Input is actively sought from the entire community. Once adopted, it is the BEST blueprint that can be provided to all our elected and appointed local officials. I would always feel "duty bound" by the General Plan and its goals, and while I would address each issue and proposal with an "open mind," any real or significant variation from the General Plan would have to be PROVED to be of added benefit to the specific area and the city as a whole. Also, an item that might be generally OK based upon a strict reading of the General Plan may NOT be acceptable once all the facts and details are revealed and considered. 7 The growth management system has been an element of the development process in Petaluma since 1972, and an Urban Growth Boundary was adopted in 1998 to control the physical growth of Petaluma. With these two major policies in mind, and given the pressure for ongoing growth during the next decade or so, what two or three policies and programs would you promote to protect the historic, cultural, and physical aspects of Petaluma? 1) Preserve the uniqueness of our downtown core area. A city without a vital center has no "Soul!' 2) The approval of the UGB, to me, does not mean that the citizens of Petaluma want our city to resemble the skylines of San Francisco or New York City. We do need to urge and support "smart" infill projects throughout the city, while carefully respecting the current "feel' of any effected neighborhood or business area. I strongly support the UGB! 3) We owe it to our children, who are our future, to maximize the use of the "flat" areas of our city for expanded sports and other outdoor recreational activities. Also, creative utilization of the rolling hills sections of our city should be explored with any new developments. How would you address current and future flooding issues for Petaluma? All new proposed projects that feed into the general floodplain areas MUST have a net negative impact on flooding. This is vital, especially with any future developments north of the Payran area feeding into the Petaluma River. How would you address current and future traffic congestion in Petaluma? 1) The new on/off ramps at East Washington and Hwy. 101 must be expedited. 2) The citizens have spoken 'loud and clear," they want a new crosstown connector! Funding is a Council issue, but the Commission should do all in its power to expedite this issue once it is tasked with reviewing the specific plan that is submitted to it. 3) The rebuilding and expansion of the Redwood Hwy. overpass also needs to be prioritized. 4) The Caufield Rd. extension over the river, may be easier to fund with the new development being proposed on the west side of the river, but again funding and priority is a Council issue. 5) Increased pedestrian friendly areas and bicycle lanes/paths should always be encouraged. 6) The Petaluma Trolley would be an excellent way of tying the entire western side of our city together, from the old quarry to the Outlet Mall. 17 What infill policies do you think should be adopted in light of the Urban Growth Boundary passed by the voters? 1) Infill should be encouraged where the proposed growth best blends in with the specific area or neighborhood. 2) Building a three story 5,000 square foot house on the top of one of our hills, in a neighborhood made up of exclusively single story homes, would NOT be my idea of "blending!" Common sense should be applied at all times. 3) Further development of our downtown area, along with the Lakeville corridor, etc. are prime areas that could handle planned responsible growth in the near future. Signature Revised June 1, 2005 Date Pune 15, 2005 0 OVII City of Petaluma, Cghl foi-nia City Board, Committee and Corgrfirt�on Application eco - Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the 9 f) et aT(um n California's Boards, Committees, or Commissions. Please fill out the form co$nplete �'' �s_ ion does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. When comple d;, I asecc77f" and to the Office of the City Clerk, 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. 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Resolution No. 2005 -XXX N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPOINTING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO COMPLETE A FOUR-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2008 WHEREAS, on September 12, 2005, the City Council voted to accept the resignation of Stephanie McAllister from the Planning Commission; and, WHEREAS, on September 19, 2005, the City Council reviewed applications submitted from individuals interested in serving on the Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does declare a vacancy on the Planning Commission for a four-year term expiring June 30, 2008, and hereby appoints to complete said term. Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City. REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 19°i day of September, form: 2005, by the following vole: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: City Clerk City Attorney Mayor Resolution No. 2005 -XXX N.C.S. 18