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February 27, 2006
a0� City of Petaluma, California
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
�85a PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1 Draft City Council/PCDC Minutes
2 Monday, February 6, 2006
3 Regular Meeting
4 FEBRUARY 6, 2006
5 CLOSED SESSION
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8 CALL TO ORDER— 3:00 P.M.
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12 Present: Keith Conevaro, David Glass, Mike Harris, Mike Healy,
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14 Absent: Mike O'Brien
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16 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 6:02 p.m.
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22 CLOSED SESSION
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24 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Government Code §54957.6. Agency Negotiator:
25 Michael Bierman/Pomala Robbins. Employee Organization: AFSCME.
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27 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation
28 Pursuant to Government Code Subdivision 9(b) of §54956.9: (2 matters).
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30 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956(a))
31 Banning et al. v. James Jones Company, et al., Los Angeles County Case No. BC 321513
32 Bromblett v. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Case No. 174982
33 Carter v. Petaluma Police Department, Sonoma County Case No. 227520
34 Duarte v. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Case No. SCV 236527
35 Dubray v. City of Petaluma, Alameda County Case No. 2002057128
36 Espinoza v. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Case No. 235450
37 Thomas Honer v. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Case No. 237516
38 Jornot v. City of Petaluma, small claims case
39 Edward Little v. City of Petaluma, U.S. District Court, Northern District Case No. C 04-
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41 Miller v. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Case No. 236487
42 North Bay Consruction v. Marty Hronec, et al., Sonoma County Case No. 234912
43 Pimintel v. City of Petaluma, U.S. District Court, Northern District Case No. C04-03202CW
44 Podobnik v. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Case No. 234431
45 Rumery v. City of Petaluma, U.S. District Court, Northern District Case No. 04-03718 SBA
46 Dwayne Sogis v. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Case No. 237016
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• Struppa v. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Case No. 235381
• Thompson v. City of Petaluma, U.S. District Court, Northern District Case No. C-03-0033MMC
• Weaver v. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Case No. SCV 237151
• City of Petaluma v. George and Judy Weiner, Sonoma County Case No. SCV236848
• Western Oilfields Supply v. North Bay, Sonoma County Case No. 237045
• City of Petaluma v. J. R. Zukin, Sonoma County Case No. 237184
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
EVENING SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Keith Canevaro, David Glass, Mike Harris, Mike Healy, Karen Nou,
Mike O'Brien, Pamela Torliatt
Absent: None
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Harris
C. Moment of Silence
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION (Actions Taken)
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Frank Simpson, Petaluma Involved Neighbors (PINS), Petaluma, regarding the problem of
graffiti.
Richard Braun, Petaluma, regarding a proposal for development to which he objects.
Cindy Thomas, Petaluma, regarding problems at Petaluma Community Access (PCA),
her efforts to address them, and the City's contract with PCA.
John Siragusu, Vice President -Operations, MV Transportation, regarding four of their
drivers who assisted with evacuations during the New Year's Storm.
Bill Hammerman, Petaluma, regarding the Westridge Knolls Neighborhood Emergency
Response Team (NERT).
Peter Tscherneff, Petaluma, regarding Robert Redford, justice, Leonard Peltier, graffiti
problems, war and oppression, taxes, factory farms, Iraq, an Alcatraz Island Non -
Denominational Sunrise Service to be held February 11 to begin a walk across the
country led by Dennis Banks, abuse of earth and animals, organ donation.
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COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member Harris
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member Healy
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Mayor Glass
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
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AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (To current agenda only)
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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A. Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC/PPFC Meeting of
January 23, 2006.
MOTION: Approve Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC/PPFC Meeting of
January 23, 2006, as presented; Vice Mayor Canevaro abstaining, Council
Member O'Brien abstaining for evening meeting.
Moved by Mike Harris, seconded by Mike Healy.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Mike
O'Brien,
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Keith Canevaro (O'Brien abstain for evening only)
2. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDA
A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
February 27, 2006.
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City Manager Bierman
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Council Member Torliatt
Mayor Glass
Council Member Healy
MOTION: Approve Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC
Meeting of February 27, 2006, with addition of discussion of restructured
water agreement, proposed rate increases from SCWA, and other water -
related issues raised at the Water Advisory Committee (WAC) meeting.
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by Mike Harris.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Conevoro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: None
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution 2006-024 N.C.S. Approving the Revised Core Natural Gas
Aggregation Agreement with ABAG Power. (Carmichael)
B. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance 2231 N.C.S. Authorizing the Sale
of City Owned Parcel at 418 5th St. (Marengo)
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 3A and 3B.
Moved by Keith Canevaro, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Conevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;'
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: None
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. City Council Appointments to Citizen Bodies (Boards, Committees and
Commissions). - Continued from January 23, 2006.
Public Comment
Ron Kenyon, Petaluma, spoke regarding Council Member Torliatt's
excellent record of service to the community, particular to seniors.
Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma, regarding Council Member Torilaff's record of
excellent attendance and hard work as committee liaison.
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MOTION: Appoint Council Member Torliatt Council Liaison to the Planning
Commission.
Moved by David Glass, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
Vote: Motion failed 3-4.
Yes: David Glass; Mike Healy; Pamela Torliatt
No: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien
Absent: None
Motion: appoint Council Member Nau as Council Liaison to the Planning
Commission.
Moved by Mike Harris, seconded by Keith Canevaro.
Council Member Torliatt
Mayor Glass
Vote: Motion carried 5-2.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien
No: David Glass; Pamela Torliatt
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Council Member Torliatt as Council Liaison to the
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Moved by Keith Canevaro, seconded' by Mike Harris.
Council Member Torliatt
Mayor Glass
Vice Mayor Canevaro withdrew his motion; Council Member Harris
withdrew his second.
Motion: Appoint Council Member Torliatt as Council Liaison to the Library
Advisory Board.
Moved by Mike Harris, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Karen Nou; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: None
Mayor Glass
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Mayor Glass
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MOTION: Appoint Council Members Torliatt, O'Brien, and Nau to the
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Subcommittee.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Keith Canevaro.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: None
Council Member Harris
Council Member Nau
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member Healy
Item 4C was heard before Item 48.
C. New Years Storm Event 2005. )Ban)
Council Member Torliatt
Mike Ban, Director of Water Resources and Conservation, presented the
staff report.
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member Healy
Director Ban
Council Member Healy
City Manager Bierman
Director Ban
Council Member Torliatt
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Public Comment
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Laure Reichek, Petaluma, regarding the need for an early warning system;
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for example, sirens on the roofs of the fire station.
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Marrian Thul, Petaluma, said City did wonderful job except for not warning
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people, and asked what will be done to keep this from happening again.
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Stan Gold, Petaluma, read an article from today's Press Democrat about
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wetlands carved out of a park in inner-city Los Angeles, and suggested a
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similar approach in Petaluma.
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Bill Greene, Petaluma, came to represent the residents of Youngstown
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Mobile Home Park, said the residents wanted to thank the Police, Fire, and
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other workers for their help during the storm. He asked about the handling
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of contaminated materials from the storm. People need to be advised on
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safe ways to handle such materials. Residents are experiencing health
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issues from this. What can the City provide to help with this clean up
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effort? Can the residents get some kind of relief from PG&E? Where does
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the landlord's responsibility begin and tenants' responsibility end? He
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stated he in touch with people who can help with clean up if City can
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provide materials and equipment.
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Bill Donahue, Petaluma, a resident of Sandlewood Mobile Home Park.
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Stated his park had no flooding. One major difference in his park is the
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two greenbelts, which serve as detention basins. Right now there are
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permits to build on those. He asked Council not to allow this.
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Ron Kenyon, Petaluma, regarding residents of mobile home parks which
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were flooded in the New Year's Storm who are exhibiting flu-like
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Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma, stated the recent storm was a 40- or 50 -year
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storm, but resulted in 100 -year storm depths. No retention ponds that
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B. Mid -Year Budget Report. (Carmichael)
Administrative Services Director Steven Carmichael presented the staff
report.
City Manager Bierman
Public Comment
Bryant Moynihan, Petaluma, told Council to follow the adopted budget to
be fiscally responsible to the community. He urged Council not to follow
the recommendations of staff for additional expenditures.
Council Member Torliatt
Director Carmichael
Council Member Torliatt
Director of Public Works Vincent Marengo
Council Member Torliatt
Director Carmichael
City Manager Bierman
Director Carmichael
Council Member Torliatt
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Director Carmichael
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Torliatt
Mayor Glass
Director Carmichael
Council Member Nau
City Manager Bierman
Council Member O'Brien
City Attorney Eric Danly
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Mayor Glass
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Glass announced that the item will come back at the February 27
Council Meeting with corrected agenda title language which will enable
Council to take action introducing the proposed ordinance.
Council Member Harris
Mayor Glass
Council Member Healy
Council Member Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt
Director Carmichael
Mayor Glass
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution 2006-027 N.C.S. Approval of City's Fulfillment of Components of
Section 891.2 of the California Streets and Highways Code to be Eligible
for Bike Transportation Plan (BTA) Grant Funds. Marengo/Penry)
Public Works Director Vincent Marengo presented the staff report.
MOTION: Approve Resolution 2006-027 N.C.S. Approval of City's Fulfillment
of Components of Section 891.2 of the California Streets and Highways
Code to be Eligible for Bike Transportation Plan (BTA) Grant Funds.
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Conevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: None
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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David Glass, Mayor
ATTEST:
Claire Cooper, CMC, City Clerk