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December 5, 2005
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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
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City Council/PCDC Minutes
Monday, December 5, 2005
Regular Meeting
DECEMBER 5, 2005
AFTERNOON SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
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Present: Keith Canevaro, David Glass, Mike Harris, Mike Healy, Karen Nau,
Mike O'Brien, Pamela Torliatt
Absent: None
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Torliatt
PRESENTATION
• Award for Achievement in Information Technology Practices from the Municipal
Information Systems of California.
Steven Carmichael, Administrative Services Director, noted that only 10 cities in
California received this award.
Laura Peabody, President, IT Directors Association of California, presented the
awarded.
Tim Williamsen, IT Manager, accepted the award.
• Green Waste Recovery
Michael Gross, Green Waste Recovery, San Jose, showed the new 35 -gallon carts
which are now being delivered to many Petaluma customers.
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Gross
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Council Member O'Brien
Council Member Healy
Mr. Gross
Council Member Nau
Mr. Gross
Mayor Glass
PUBLIC COMMENT
December 5, 2005
John Records, COTS, Petaluma, spoke regarding special holiday needs at COTS and their
3080 Washington Street holiday donation center.
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Records
COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member Torliatt
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
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AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (To current agenda only)
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Council Member Healy left the dais.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of November
21, 2005.
Council Member O'Brien recused himself from voting on the afternoon
portion of the minutes, as we did not attend.
Vice Mayor Harris recused himself from voting on the afternoon portion of
the minutes, as we did not attend.
MOTION: Approve Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
November 21, 2005, as presented.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by David Glass.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
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Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Karen Nau; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: Mike Harris; Mike O'Brien (afternoon portion)
Absent: Mike Healy
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDA
A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
December 19, 2005.
MOTION: Approve Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC
Meeting of December 19, 2005, as presented.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: Mike Healy
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution 2005-205 N.C.S. Approving Fourth Amendment to Employment
Agreement for Legal Services Designating Eric W. Danly of Meyers, Nave,
Riback, Silver & Wilson as City Attorney.
B. Resolution 2005-206 N.C.S. Authorizing Purchase of One Type 1 Pumper
from Sutphen Corporation of Amlin, Ohio in the Amount of $420,250.84.
(Carmichael)
C. Fraud in the Workplace Policy. (Carmichael)
D. Resolution 2005-207 N.C.S. Authorizing the Increase for Base Ambulance
Fees for Both Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
Ambulance Services. (Albertson)
E. Resolution 2005-208 N.C.S. Authorizing the Police Department to Accept a
Traffic Safety Grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a
Collision Reduction Alcohol Suppression Help (CRASH) Project in the
Amount of $215,000.00. (Hood/Lyons)
F. PCDC Resolution 2005-17 Determining the Necessity of Expending Funds
for the Planning and Administration of Projects and Programs Which
Facilitate the Production, Improvement, or Preservation of Low and
Moderate Income Housing for 2005-2006. (Gaebler)
G. Resolution 2005-209 N.C.S. Accepting Completion of the 2004-2005 Water
Service Replacement Project. (Ban)
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H. PCDC Resolution 2005-18 Supporting Application for a Revolving Loan
Fund (RLF) Grant for Brownfields from the EPA. (Marengo/Miche)
Resolution 2005-210 N.C.S. Establishing the Compensation Plan for
Employees in Unit 4 (Professional). (Bierman)
J. Resolution 2005-212 N.C.S. Establishing the Compensation Plan for
Employees in Unit 8 (Department Directors). (Bierman)
K. Resolution 2005-211 N.C.S. Establishing the Compensation Plan for
Employees in Unit 9 (Mid -Management). (Bierman)
Council Member O'Brien asked that Item 3C be removed for discussion.
Council Member Torliatt asked that Items 3H and 3.1 be removed for discussion.
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 3A, 3B, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 31, and 3K.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by David Glass.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: Mike Healy
Council Member Healy returned to the dais.
Council Member O'Brien
City Manager Bierman
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Item 3C: Fraud in the Workplace Policy.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Mike Harris.
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 Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Item 3H: PCDC Resolution 2005-
18 Supporting Application for a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant for Brownfields
from the EPA.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
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Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Vol. 41, Page 309
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: None
Council Member Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Item 3J: Resolution 2005-212 N.C.S.
Establishing the Compensation Plan for Employees in Unit 8 (Department
Directors).
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
NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution 2005-213 N.C.S. Approving Modifications to the City of
Petaluma Homeowner Program. (Gaebler)
Bonne Gaebler, Housing Administrator, presented the staff report.
Council Member Torliatt
MOTION: Approve A. Resolution 2005-213 N.C.S. Approving Modifications
to the City of Petaluma Homeowner Program.
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by Mike Harris.
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
B. Resolution 2005-214 N.C.S. Modifying the 2005-2006 CDBG Action Plan to
Include Additional Resources. (Gaebler)
Bonne Gaebler, Housing Administrator, presented the staff report.
Council Member Torliatt
Ms. Gaebler
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December 5, 2005
MOTION: Approve B. Resolution 2005-214 N.C.S. Modifying the 2005-2006
CDBG Action Plan to Include Additional Resources.
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
C. Discussion and Direction to City Manager on Proposition 42, Transportation
Funding. League of California Cities Action Item. (Nealy/Torliatt)
Council Member Healy presented the item.
Council Member Torliatt
Council direction to the City Manager to send a letter to Governor
Schwarzenegger regarding Proposition 42, as suggested by the League of
California Cities.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 3:35 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Government Code §54957.6. Agency Negotiator:
Michael Bierman/Pamala Robbins. Employee Organizations: AFSCME, and Unrepresented
Employees.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Subdivision 9(b) of §54956.9: (1 matter).
DECEMBER 5, 2005
EVENING SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m.
Present: Keith Canevaro, David Glass, Mike Harris, Mike Healy, Karen Nau,
Mike O'Brien, Pamela Torliatt
Absent: None
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Stephen Fisher, Petaluma
C. Moment of Silence
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December 5, 2005
SWEARING IN
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Eric Danly to be sworn in as City Attorney.
Mayor Glass
City Clerk Claire Cooper administered the oath to City Attorney Danly.
Mayor Glass and the Council Members each thanked outgoing City Attorney Richard
Rudnansky.
Mr. Rudnansky
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION (Actions Taken)
None.
PRESENTATION
Fire Department Community Service Awards. (Albertson)
Chris Albertson, Fire Chief
Fire Battalion Chief Mike Haberski
Fire Marshal Michael Ginn presented Stephen Fisher, who is a member of the Boy Scouts
of America, and who assisted the Fire Department by visiting the homes of senior citizens
to ensure that their smoke detectors were working properly.
Fire Captain Jeff Holden announced the award for Julia Degaitis, who performed CPR on
her husband, saving his life. Mrs. Degaitis was unable to attend to receive the award.
Mayor Glass
Captain Holden
Mayor Glass
Battalion Chief Haberski
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Ellen Bicheler, Petaluma, Petaluma Tomorrow, spoke regarding the Green Building
Program, and urged the Council to move forward with this voluntary program in the near
future. She also reminded the Council of the importance of buying locally.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member O'Brien
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5. PUBLIC HEARING
December 5, 2005
A. Resolution 2005-215 N.C.S. Declaring the Results of Balloting Tabulated in
Accordance with Article XIIIID of the California Constitution and
Government Code Section 53753, Order Improvements, and Confirming
the Diagrams and Annual Assessments for the Southgate Subdivision,
Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 for the 2006-2007
Fiscal Year. (Anchordoguy)
Jim Carr, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the staff report.
Public Comment
None.
City Clerk Claire Cooper opened the three ballots and announced that
all three were in favor of the Landscape and Lighting Assessment District
for the Southgate Subdivision.
MOTION: Approve A. Resolution 2005-215 N.C.S. Declaring the Results of
Balloting Tabulated in Accordance with Article XIIIID of the California
Constitution and Government Code Section 53753, Order Improvements,
and Confirming the Diagrams and Annual Assessments for the Southgate
Subdivision, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 for the
2006-2007 Fiscal Year.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by David Glass.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
/s/
David Glass, Mayor
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Claire Cooper, CMC, City Clerk
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