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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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City Council/PCDC Minutes
Monday, May 1, 2006
Regular Meeting
May 1, 2006
AFTERNOON SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Keith Canevaro, Mike Healy, Karen Nau,
Pamela Torliatt
Absent: David Glass, Mike Harris, Mike O'Brien
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Nau
PROCLAMATIONS
• Proclaiming the Week of May 7-13, 2006 Be Kind to Animals Week.
Animal Services Manager Nancee Tavares and canine "Sophie" accepted the
proclamation.
Council Member Torliatt
• Proclaiming the Week of May 7-13, 2006 California Building Safety Week.
Cliff Kendall, Chief Building Inspector, accepted the proclamation.
• Proclaiming Sunday, May 7, 2006 Petaluma River Cleanup Day.
Council Member Torliatt presented the proclamation to Tom Corbett, Petaluma River
Clean Up Committee.
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Corbett
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Corbett
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PRESENTATION
Distribution of Proposed FY 2006-07 City of Petaluma Budget.
City Manager Bierman
PUBLIC COMMENT
Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma, spoke regarding immigrants, the National Anthem, and
flooding.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member Nau
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
None.
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (To current agenda only)
None.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of April 17,
2006.
B. Approval of Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of April 24, 2006.
Vice Mayor Canevaro noted that two of the four Council Members present would
need to recuse themselves from voting on approval of the minutes of the April 17,
2006 Council Meeting as they were not present at that meeting. At the advice of
City Attorney Danly, Vice Mayor Canevaro announced that this item would be
continued to the May 15, 2006 meeting.
MOTION: Approve Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of April 24, 2006.
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by Karen Nau.
Vote: Motion carried 3-0.
Yes: Mike Healy; Karen Now Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: Keith Canevaro
Absent: David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike O'Brien
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDAS
A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
May 15, 2006.
MOTION: Approve A. Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC
Meeting of May 15, 2006.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike Healy.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike O'Brien
B. Approval of Proposed Agendas for Special City Council/PCDC Budget
Workshops of May 18, May 22, May 31, and June 1, 2006.
MOTION: Approve B. Proposed Agendas for Special City Council/PCDC
Budget Workshops of May 18, May 22, May 31, and June 1, 2006.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike Healy.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Pamela Torliatt
No:
Absent
CONSENT CALENDAR
None
David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike O'Brien
A. Resolution 2006-069 N.C.S. Accepting Claims and Bills for March 2006.
(Carmichael)
B. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance 2240 N.C.S. Relating to Graffiti
Removal. (Carr)
C. Resolution 2006-070 N.C.S. Approving Cruising the Boulevard, Inc. Car
Show and Cruise Set for May 20, 2006. (Hood/Lyons)
D. Resolution 2006-071 N.C.S. Rescinding Resolution 2006-064 N.C.S. and
Approving Corrected 2006-2007 3% Increase in the Petaluma Municipal
Airport Rental Rates for Existing T-Hangars and Tie -Down Spaces.
(Glose/Marengo)
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike Healy.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
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Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike O'Brien
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Verbal Update for Progress on Construction of the Ellis Creek Water
Recycling Facility through March 2006. (Ban/Orr)
Margaret Orr, Water Resources and Conservation Engineering Manager,
presented the progress report.
Council Member Torliatt
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff to Proceed with the
Implementation of a Centralized Code Enforcement Program.
(Gogna/Moore)
Director of Community Development Mike Moore presented the staff
report.
Mike Gogna, Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Mr. Gogna
Council Member Torliatt
Director Moore
Council Member Torliatt
Director Moore
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Gogna
Council Member Healy
Public Comment
Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma, spoke regarding fill at the Redwood Tech
project two years ago and added that he was pleased to see the City
move forward with a comprehensive code enforcement program.
Unanimous direction from Council to Staff to proceed with preparation of
necessary amendments to the Municipal Code and other City regulations
to create the legal framework for the new program.
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B. Discussion and Action Authorizing Resolution 2006-072 N.C.S. to Execute a
Joint Powers Agreement Between the City and PCDC to Utilize Sonoma
County Transportation Authority Measure M Funding for the PCDC River
Trail Enhancement Project, and Resolution 2006-073 N.C.S. Authorizing
Cooperative Agreement No. M70604 Between the City of Petaluma and
Sonoma County Transportation Authority to Provide Measure M Funding for
the River Trail Enhancement Project. (Marengo/Clark)
C. PCDC: Discussion and Action Authorizing PCDC Resolution 2006-09 to
Execute a Joint Powers Agreement Between the City and PCDC to Utilize
Sonoma County Transportation Authority Measure M Funding for the PCDC
River Trail Enhancement Project. (Marengo/Clark)
Joyce Clark, Capital Improvements Division Manager, Public Works Department,
presented the staff reports for Items 5B and 5C simultaneously.
Public Comment
Tom Maunder, Petaluma, Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee member,
spoke regarding the importance of completing the bike path.
Council Member Torliatt
City Attorney Danly
MOTION: Approve B. Resolution 2006-072 N.C.S. to Execute a Joint Powers
Agreement Between the City and PCDC to Utilize Sonoma County Transportation
Authority Measure M Funding for the PCDC River Trail Enhancement Project,
and Resolution 2006-073 N.C.S. Authorizing Cooperative Agreement No. M70604
Between the City of Petaluma and Sonoma County Transportation Authority to
Provide Measure M Funding for the River Trail Enhancement Project, and C. PCDC
Resolution 2006-09 to Execute a Joint Powers Agreement Between the City and
PCDC to Utilize Sonoma County Transportation Authority Measure M Funding for
the PCDC River Trail Enhancement Project.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike Healy.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike O'Brien
D. Resolution 2006-074 N.C.S. Approving Petaluma Transit Short Range Transit
Plan. (Marengo/Ryan)
Jim Ryan, Budget, Grants, and Project Manager, Public Works Department,
introduced the item.
Jim Moore, Moore & Associates, presented the transit plan.
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Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Moore
Council Member Torliatt
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Mr. Moore
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Moore
Council Member Torliatt
Vince Marengo, Public Works Director
Council Member Torliatt
Director Marengo
Council Member Healy
Public Comment
Gertrude Zumwalt, Petaluma, urged Council to involve the riders, drivers,
and mechanics in the process of improving the bus service.
MOTION: Approve D. Resolution 2006-074 N.C.S. Approving Petaluma
Transit Short Range Transit Plan, with recommendations for fixed-rate and
paratransit systems and marketing strategy as outlined on page 3 of the
staff report. A progress report is to be made to Council in 60 days.
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike O'Brien
E. Resolution 2006-075 N.C.S. Approving Goals and Policies for Special Tax
Districts. (Marengo/Clark)
Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2241 N.C.S. of the City of
Petaluma Amending Petaluma Municipal Code Chapter 4.40, "The City Of
Petaluma Special Tax Procedure Code," to Amend the Definition of
Services and Provide for Certain Other Provisions Relating to Financing of
Services. (Marengo/Clark)
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G. Resolution 2006-076 N.C.S. Intention to Establish City of Petaluma Special
Tax District 2006-01 (Theatre District Area), and Resolution 2006-077 N.C.S.
Intention to Incur Bond Indebtedness for City of Petaluma Special Tax
District 2006-01 (Theatre District Area). (Marengo/Clark)
Joyce Clark, Capital Improvements Division Manager, Public Works Department,
presented the staff reports for Items 5E, 5F, and 5G simultaneously.
Council Member Torliatt
Chris Lynch, Attorney, Jones Hall
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Lynch
Council Member Healy
Mr. Lynch
Ms. Clark
Council Member Torliatt
Ms. Clark
Council Member Torliatt
Public Works Director Vince Marengo
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Lynch
Ms. Clark
City Attorney Danly
MOTION: Approve E. Resolution 2006-075 N.C.S. Approving Goals and Policies for
Special Tax Districts.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike Healy.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike O'Brien
MOTION: Approve F. Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2241 N.C.S. of the
City of Petaluma Amending Petaluma Municipal Code Chapter 4.40, "The City Of
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Petaluma Special Tax Procedure Code," to Amend the Definition of Services and
Provide for Certain Other Provisions Relating to Financing of Services.
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by Karen Nau.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike O'Brien
MOTION: Approve G. Resolution 2006-076 N.C.S. Intention to Establish City of
Petaluma Special Tax District 2006-01 (Theatre District Area), and Resolution 2006-
077 N.C.S. Intention to Incur Bond Indebtedness for City of Petaluma Special Tax
District 2006-01 (Theatre District Area).
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by Keith Canevaro.
Council Member Healy
Public Comment
Don Ramatici, Petaluma, says the Petaluma Theatre District is best thing to
happen to Petaluma in his lifetime, but he does not think his property across the
street should be assessed for these improvements.
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Mr. Ramatici
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Ramatici
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Director Marengo
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike O'Brien
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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CLOSED SESSION
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Subdivision (a) of California
Government Code §54956.9: Marilyn Weaver v. City of Petaluma, et al., Sonoma County
Superior Court Action No. SCV237151
May 1, 2006
EVENING SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Keith Canevaro, David Glass, Mike Healy, Karen Nau,
Pamela Torliatt
Absent: Mike Harris, Mike O'Brien
B. Pledge of Allegiance - Boy Scout Troop 2
C. Moment of Silence
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION (Actions Taken)
None.
PRESENTATION
Walnut Park Tree Planting and Eagle Scout Project Presentation
Alex Thomas, Boy Scout Troop 2, presented a check to the City for $1,670.00 he collected
as part of his Eagle Scout project. His project has already paid for replacement of
damaged trees removed from Walnut Park.
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Mayor Glass
PROCLAMATIONS
• Petaluma's Salute to the Movie "American Graffiti" - May 14 - 20, 2006.
Council Member Torliatt presented the proclamation to John Furrer, President, Cruisin'
the Boulevard, Inc.
Mr. Furrer
• Proclaiming Thursday, May 18, 2006 Bike to Work/School Day.
Vice Mayor Canevaro presented the proclamation to Bernie Album, Pedestrian and
Bicycle Advisory Committee.
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Mr. Album
PRESENTATION
Community Service Awards (Fire Department).
Fire Chief Chris Albertson
Battalion Chief Mike Haberski
Captain Chuck Goucher presented a Citizen Action Award to Jeff Nehmens and John
Nagle for their action performing CPR on a 35-year-old man who suffered cardiac arrest
on February 13, thereby saving his life.
Firefighter Michael Grummel presented Phillip Broughton, Jim Yanak, and Zach Yanak
with a Citizen Action Award for their help during the December 31 flood. They offered
the use of their boat and pick-up truck to evacuate many residents of the mobile home
parks.
Battalion Chief Haberski explained that next year is the 150th anniversary of the
Petaluma Fire Department, which is one of the oldest fire departments in California. He
presented a Citizen Action Award to Cathy Holden, wife of Firefighter Jeff Holden, who
created a 150th anniversary logo from rough drawings.
Battalion Chief Haberski announced that Christina Kresge had also been awarded a
Citizen Action Award, but she was unable to be present at tonight's meeting.
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (To current agenda only)
30 Mayor Glass announced that Item 7A was being removed from the agenda because
31 it would require a vote of six Council Members.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma, spoke regarding the Potter Valley Project and the Eel River.
Richard Brawn, Petaluma, spoke regarding water rights, and who should pay the
incremental cost of water.
Rich Squalia, Petaluma, regarding collecting rainwater in cisterns to be used for irrigation.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member Torliatt
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
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6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Status and Future Direction Regarding the East Washington (RESA) Park
Site. (Carr)
Jim Carr, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the staff report.
Public Comment
David Rabbitt, Petaluma, requested that addition of athletic fields be the
City's first priority and if the RESA site falls back into City control, those fields
be up and running as soon as possible and be included in water recycling
program. He also urged the City to invest in synthetic turf.
Harry Clifford, Petaluma, urged Council to continue to put this item on the
agenda until it is resolved. He pointed out that synthetic turf is low
maintenance - requires no water.
Doug Olson, Petaluma, representing Petaluma Lacrosse, spoke regarding
the need for playing fields.
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Kevin McDonnell, President, Petaluma Youth Soccer League, encouraged
the Council to move forward with the project, spoke regarding the
multiple uses for fields, and the need to identify funding sources quickly.
He asked the City to commit to a Fall 2007 opening of fields at the RESA
site.
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. McDonnell
Council Member Torliatt
Director Carr
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. McDonnell
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Richard Squalia, Petaluma, noted that the City of Petaluma does not
have a central park, but central garages. He believes the City should
have both this kind of park and sports fields. Because of the shortage,
citizens are fighting among themselves. He said, "You just can't give the
whole City away to developers."
Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma, pointed out the area near the Factory Outlets
and suggested again that it would be ideal for parks.
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Council Member Healy
Director Carr
Council Member Healy
Troy Sanderson, President, Petaluma National Little League, regarding the
progress on moving the little league fields.
Council Member Healy
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt
Director Carr
Council Member Torliatt
Director Carr
Council Member Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Torliatt
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Mayor Glass
Unanimous direction from Council to Staff to move forward with
process to develop conceptual design for the site.
Council Member Nau
Director Carr
Council Member Nau
Director Carr
Council Member Nau
B. Recommendation to the Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association's City
Selection Committee on the Selection of Representatives to the Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and the Airport Land Use
Commission (ALUC). (Bierman)
Steve Allen, Council Member, Town of Windsor, asked Council to
recommend him as representative to LAFCO.
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Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt
MOTION: Approve Nomination of Deborah Fudge, Town of Windsor, as
representative to LAFCO.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by David Glass.
Council Member Healy
Vote: Motion carried 4-1.
Yes: David Glass; Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Pamela Torliatt
No: Keith Canevaro
Absent: Mike Harris; Mike O'Brien
7. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Possible Extension of Ordinance 2239 N.C.S. Imposing a Moratorium on the
Issuance of Building Permits for New Development in the City of Petaluma
in the 100-Year Floodplain Depicted in the 1989 FEMA Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) and Upstream of the Constriction Weir of the Army Corps
of Engineers Flood Control Project in the City of Petaluma. - This item
was removed from the agenda and will be rescheduled.
B. Consideration of an Appeal by Richard Hicks on behalf of Rick Costa and
Robert Ramirez of the Decision by the Community Development Director
and the City Engineer to Record a Conditional Certificate of Compliance
for Property Located at 800 Cindy Lane. (Moore/Robee) - This item was
called and continued to the May 15, 2006 Council Meeting.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Claire Cooper, CMC, City Clerk
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Keith Canevaro, Vice Mayor
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David Glass, Mayor