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a City of Petaluma, California
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
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City Council/PCDC Minutes
Monday, February 27, 2006
Regular Meeting
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
AFTERNOON SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Keith Canevaro, Mike Harris, Mike Healy, Mike O'Brien,
Pamela Torliatt
Absent: David Glass, Karen Nau
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Mayor Canevaro
PUBLIC COMMENT
Shirley Pollock, Petaluma, spoke regarding flood control, and what the City of Denver
has done in their flood control district. She provided Council with information.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
City Manager Bierman
Fire Chief Chris Albertson
Council Member Torliatt
Chief Albertson
Council Member O'Brien
Council Member Healy
Chief Albertson
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Council Member Torliatt
Chief Albertson
Council Member Harris
Chief Albertson
Council Member Healy
City Manager Bierman
Chief Albertson
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (To current agenda only)
Council Member Harris
Vice Mayor Canevaro
City Manager Bierman
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of February 2, 2006.
B. Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of February 6,
2006.
Council Member O'Brien noted that the February 6 minutes noted a call to order
time of 3:00 p.m. - that should say "6:00 p.m." He also said he would abstain from
voting on that set of minutes, as he was not present at that meeting.
MOTION: Approve Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of February 2, 2006
and Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of February 6, 2006.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike Healy.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Mike O'Brien (abstaining
on February 6 minutes); Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Karen Nau
2. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDA
A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
March 6, 2006.
Council Member Healy
February 27, 2006
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City Manager Bierman
MOTION: Approve Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
March 6, 2006.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Mike Harris.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Karen Nau
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution 2006-029 N.C.S. Approving Claims and Bills for January 2006.
(Carmichael)
B. Resolution 2006-030 N.C.S. Authorizing the Developer, Selkowitz &
Company, to Perform Rough Grading Operations for the Martin Farm
Subdivision Prior to Final Map Approval. (Marengo/Bates)
C. Resolution 2006-031 N.C.S. Accepting Completion of Construction of the
Water Field Office. (Ban/Simmons)
D. Resolution 2006-032 N.C.S. Rejecting the Sole Bid for the Hauling and
Management of Water Pollution Control Plant Wastewater Biosolids and
Grit. (Ban/Orr)
Council Member Torliatt asked to remove Item 3C for discussion.
Council Member Healy asked to remove Item 3D for discussion.
Council Member Torliatt
MOTION: Approve A. Resolution 2006-029 N.C.S. Approving Claims and Bills for
January 2006 and B. Resolution 2006-030 N.C.S. Authorizing the Developer,
Selkowitz & Company, to Perform Rough Grading Operations for the Martin Farm
Subdivision Prior to Final Map Approval.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Mike Healy.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Karen Nau
City Manager Bierman
Water Resources and Conservation Director Michael Ban
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Council Member Torliatt
MOTION: Approve C. Resolution 2006-031 N.C.S. Accepting Completion of
Construction of the Water Field Office.
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by Mike Harris.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Mike O'Brien,
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Karen Nau
Council Member Healy
Director Ban
MOTION: Approve D. Resolution 2006-032 N.C.S. Rejecting the Sole Bid for the
Hauling and Management of Water Pollution Control Plant Wastewater Biosolids
and Grit.
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Karen Nau
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Restructured Agreement for
Water Supply and Proposed Language for the Potter Valley Project. (Ban)
Water Resources and Conservation Director Michael Ban presented the
staff report.
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member O'Brien
MOTION: Direction to Council Member O'Brien, the Council
Representative to WAC, to report that the Petaluma City Council supports
the proposed changes to Section 2.4 - Potter Valley Project.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Mike Healy.
Council Member Healy
Director Ban
Council Member Torliatt
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Vote: Motion carried 4-1.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Mike O'Brien;
No: Pamela Torliatt
Absent: David Glass; Karen Nau
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Direction Regarding the Sonoma County Water Agency's
Draft FY 06-07 Operations and Maintenance Budget. (Ban)
Water Resources and Conservation Director Michael Ban presented the
staff report.
Council Member Healy
Director Ban
Council Member Torliatt
Director Ban
Council Member O'Brien
MOTION: Approve the Sonoma County Water Agency's Draft FY 06-07
Operations and Maintenance Budget.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Mike Harris.
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Director Ban
Council Member Healy
It was determined that a formal motion and vote were not necessary.
Council Member O'Brien withdrew his motion; Council Member Harris
withdrew his second.
Vice Mayor Canevaro
City Attorney Danly
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Council Member Healy
Direction to staff to obtain more information on some items; direction to
Council Member O'Brien, as Council's representative on WAC, to report to
WAC the Council's approval of the SCWA Preliminary Budget.
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B. Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2232 N.C.S. to Establish Radar
Enforceable Speed Limits on Various Streets within the City of Petaluma.
(Marengo/ Tilton)
Allan Tilton, Public Works Department Consultant, presented the staff
report.
Council Member O'Brien
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Tilton
Council Member O'Brien
Mr. Tilton
Council Member Healy
Mr. Tilton
MOTION: Approve B. Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2232 N.C.S.
to Establish Radar Enforceable Speed Limits on Various Streets within the
City of Petaluma, with exception of '1' Street, which is removed for further
study.
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Mr. Tilton
Public Comment
Zalman Rosenfeld, Petaluma, spoke regarding speeding on 'I' Street, and
in opposition to increasing the speed limit on that street.
Bill Hammerman, Petaluma, spoke regarding 'I' Street and asked if the
current speed limit was impeding "the orderly movement of traffic." If not,
he did not think the speed limit should be increased.
Vice Mayor Canevaro
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Torliatt
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Council Member Healy
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Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris, Mike Healy; Mike O'Brien,
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Karen Nau
C. Resolution 2006-033 N.C.S. Supporting Application for Federal Surface
Transportation Program Funding for Washington Street (from Howard Street
to the Petaluma River) and 6th Street (from `D' to 'J' Streets) and
Committing the Necessary Non -Federal Match for the Projects and Stating
the Assurance that the City of Petaluma will Complete the Project.
(Marengo/Lackie)
Susan Lackie, Public Works Department Project Manager, presented the
staff report.
MOTION: Approve C. Resolution 2006-033 N.C.S. Supporting Application
for Federal Surface Transportation Program Funding for Washington Street
(from Howard Street to the Petaluma River) and 6th Street (from 'D' to `J'
Streets) and Committing the Necessary Non -Federal Match for the
Projects and Stating the Assurance that the City of Petaluma will
Complete the Project.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Mike Harris.
Council Member Harris
Ms. Lackie
Council Member Healy
Ms. Lackie
Council Member Torliatt
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Karen Nau
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 p.m.
Vice Mayor Canevaro
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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CLOSED SESSION
• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Government Code §54957.6. Agency Negotiator:
Michael Bierman/Pamala Robbins. Employee Organization: AFSCME.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Subdivision 9(b) of §54956.9: (2 matters).
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Existing Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code
Subdivision (a) of §54956.9: North Bay Construction vs. City of Petaluma, Al 1 1591, Division 3, 1 st
Appellate District.
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
EVENING SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
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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 Healy
C. Moment of Silence
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION (Actions Taken)
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Glass
City Attorney Danly
Harry Clifford, Petaluma, presented a petition entitled, "The State of Youth Sports in
Petaluma has a Dismal Outlook" regarding the need for more playing fields in Petaluma.
David Rabbitt, Petaluma National Little League, Petaluma, spoke about playing field
needs in Petaluma.
Kevin McDonnell, Petaluma Youth Soccer League (PYSL), Petaluma, spoke about the
need for playing fields.
Mayor Glass
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Susan Haynes, Petaluma, resident of Youngstown Mobilehome Park, spoke about
flooding and asked what had been done since the New Year's flood to prevent further
flooding.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member Nau
Council Member Healy
City Manager Bierman
Council Member O'Brien asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of five
California Highway Patrol officers killed in the last five months in line of duty.
Council Member Torliatt
Mayor Glass
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Glass
Council Member Healy
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
None.
A. Matter of Discussion and Adoption of the Proposed 2005-06 City of
Petaluma and Petaluma Community Development Commission (PCDC)
Mid -Year Budget Appropriations (Carmichael):
Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2233 N.C.S. Amending
Ordinance No. 2122 N.C.S. to Change General Fund Appropriations for
the Operation of the City of Petaluma from July 1, 2005 to June 30,
2006.
Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2234 N.C.S. Amending
Ordinance No. 2122 N.C.S. to Change Special Revenue Fund
Appropriations from Special the Revenue Funds for the Operation of
the City of Petaluma from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.
• Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2235 N.C.S. Amending
Ordinance No. 2122 N.C.S. to Change Capital Improvement Project
Appropriations for the Operation of the City of Petaluma from July 1,
2005 to June 30, 2006.
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• Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2236 N.C.S. Amending
Ordinance No. 2122 N.C.S. to Change Internal Service Fund
Appropriations for the Operation of the City of Petaluma from July 1,
2005 to June 30, 2006.
• Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2237 N.C.S. Amending
Ordinance No. 2122 N.C.S. to Change Enterprise Fund Appropriations
for the Operation of the City of Petaluma from July 1, 2005 to June 30,
2006.
• PCDC Resolution 2006-05 Approving Adjustments to the Petaluma
Community Development Commission FY 2005-06 Budget.
Administrative Services Director Steven Carmichael presented the staff
report.
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Torliatt
Director Carmichael
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Nau
Director Carmichael
Public Comment
Bryant Moynihan, Petaluma, spoke regarding his concerns about mid -year
budget allocations.
Council Member Harris
Council Member Healy
City Manager Bierman
MOTION: Approve Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinances 2233, 2234,
2235, 2236, and 2237 N.C.S. Amending Ordinance No. 2122 N.C.S. to
Change General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Improvement
Project, Internal Service Fund, and Enterprise Fund Appropriations for the
Operation of the City of Petaluma from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006, and
Adopting PCDC Resolution 2006-05 Approving Adjustments to the
Petaluma Community Development Commission FY 2005-06 Budget.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Mike Healy.
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt
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MOTION: Amend previous motion to exclude the PCDC Resolution, and to
Approve Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinances 2233, 2234, 2235, 2236,
and 2237 N.C.S. Amending Ordinance No. 2122 N.C.S. to Change General
Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Improvement Project, Internal
Service Fund, and Enterprise Fund Appropriations for the Operation of the
City of Petaluma from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Mike Healy.
Vote: Motion carried 6-1.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: Karen Nau
Absent: None
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Healy
MOTION: Approve Adopting PCDC Resolution 2006-05 Approving
Adjustments to the Petaluma Community Development Commission FY
2005-06 Budget.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Mike Healy.
Vote: Motion carried 5-2.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Mike O'Brien
No: Karen Nau; Pamela Torliatt
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (Cooper)
MOTION: Approve Resolution 2006-034 N.C.S. Appointing Michael
Mahoney to the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) to
Complete a Two -Year Term Expiring June 30, 2007.
Moved by David Glass, 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: No
Absent: None
MOTION: Approve Resolution 2006-035 N.C.S. Appointing Christopher
Arras and Spence Burton to the Technology and Telecommunications
Advisory Committee to Complete Two -Year Terms Expiring June 30, 2007.
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ADJOURN
Moved by David Glass, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: No
Absent: None
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. At the request of Council Member O'Brien, the
meeting was adjourned in memory of Officer Earl Scott, Officer Andy Stevens, Lt. Michael
Walker, Officer Erick Manny, Officer Gregory Bailey, and Officer Richard May, all
members of the California Highway Patrol who lost their lives in the line of duty during the
past five months.
ATTEST:
Claire Cooper, CMC, City Clerk
Keith Canevaro, Vice Mayor
David Glass, Mayor