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June 5, 2006
Vol. 42, Page 1
a��LU City of Petaluma, California
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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City Council/PCDC Minutes
Monday, June 5, 2006
Regular Meeting
June 5, 2006
AFTERNOON SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Keith Canevaro, Mike Harris, Mike Healy, Karen Nau, Mike O'Brien,
Pamela Torliatt
Absent: David Glass
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Whitney Hall, Petaluma, Petaluma Youth Commission
PRESENTATION
Youth Commission Annual Report
Whitney Hall, City of Petaluma Youth Commission, presented the report.
Vanessa Loken, Petaluma, Youth Commission, continued the report.
Anne Abbott, Petaluma, Petaluma Youth Commission, continued the report.
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member Healy
Council Member Nau
City Attorney Eric Danly
Council Member Nau
Council Member Torliatt
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Pat Lundrum, Petaluma, Healthy Community Consortium, spoke regarding underage
drinking in Petaluma and the Petaluma Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member Healy
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 May 15,
2006.
MOTION: Approve A. Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
May 15, 2006, as presented.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass
B. Approval of Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 18, 2006.
Approve B. Approval of Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May
18, 2006, as presented.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
Yes: Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris
Absent: David Glass;
C. Approval of Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 22, 2006.
MOTION: Approve C. Approval of Minutes of Special City Council Meeting
of May 22, 2006, as presented.
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Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
Yes: Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
Abstain: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris
Absent: David Glass
D. Approval of Minutes of Special City Council/PCDC Meeting of May 31,
2006.
MOTION: Approve D. Approval of Minutes of Special City Council/PCDC
Meeting of May 31, 2006, as presented.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes:
Mike Harris, Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
Keith Canevaro
Absent:
David Glass
E. Approval of Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of June 1, 2006.
MOTION: Approve E. Approval of Minutes of Special City Council Meeting
of June 1, 2006, as presented.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes:
Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
Keith Canevaro
Absent:
David Glass
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDA
A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
June 19, 2006.
MOTION: Approve A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City
Council/PCDC Meeting of June 19, 2006, as presented.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
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Absent: David Glass
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution 2006-091 N.C.S. Accepting Claims and Bills for April 2006.
(Carmichael)
B. Resolution 2006-092 N.C.S. to Receive and File September 30, 2005
Quarterly Treasurer's Report. (Carmichael/Rubaloff)
C. Resolution 2006-093 N.C.S. to Receive and File December 31, 2005
Quarterly Treasurer's Report. (Carmichael/Rubaloff)
D. Resolution 2006-094 N.C.S. Amending the Compensation for Part -Time
Classifications that have Full -Time Equivalent Classifications.
(Carmichael/Robbins)
E. Resolution 2006-095 N.C.S. Amending the Classification and
Compensation Plan by Revising the Classifications of Engineering
Manager, Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal, Mail Services Assistant, Public
Safety Communications Manager, Public Safety Dispatcher, and Senior
Accountant. (Carmichael/Robbins)
F. Resolution 2006-096 N.C.S. Amending the Classification and
Compensation Plan by Abolishing the Classifications of Associate in Civil
Engineering, Building Maintenance Supervisor, Director of Engineering,
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, Equipment Service Worker, Parks &
Building Maintenance Supervisor, Planning Director, Planning Manager,
Planning Technician, Program Coordinator, Public Safety Dispatch
Supervisor, Public Safety Lead Dispatcher, Public Safety Training and
Grants Analyst, Senior Police Records Assistant, Secretary to the City
Manager, Street Maintenance Lead Worker, Superintendent of Public
Works, Supervising Civil Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Utility Engineer,
Volunteer/Education Coordinator. (Carmichael/Robbins)
G. Resolution 2006-100 N.C.S. Awarding Construction Contract for Various
Street Reconstruction Projects C500206. (Marengo/Onderdonk)
H. Resolution 2006-101 N.C.S. Approving the Final Map for the Sweed School
Subdivision. (Marengo/Bates)
Resolution 2006-097 N.C.S. Approving the Phase I and Phase II Final Maps
for the Riverview Subdivision. (Marengo/Bates)
Resolution 2006-098 N.C.S. Authorizing a Contract Amendment Relieving
North Bay Construction, Inc., of Certain Specified Liability Concerning the
Petaluma Municipal Airport Hangar Construction Project No. C100103, and
Authorizing Early Occupancy by the City and/or Its Tenants of Certain
Specified Portions of the Project (All Buildings Along with Related Site
Improvements) and Authorizing Staff to Proceed with a Contract Change
Order to Slurry Seal the Taxiway. (Marengo/Lackie)
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K. Resolution 2006-099 N.C.S. Approving Second Amendment to Agreement
with Sonoma County Waste Management Agency for AB 939 and
Household Hazardous Waste Facility Services. (Marengo/Ryan)
L. Resolution 2006-102 N.C.S. Authorizing the Submittal of an Application,
Acceptance of an Allocation of Funds and Execution of a Grant
Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for a
Matching Grant for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approved
Project Under Airport Improvement Program (AIP) 16. (Marengo/Lackie)
M. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance 2242 N.C.S. Nominating an
Existing Residence at 206 'E' Street, APN 008-123-014 for Designation as a
Local Historic Landmark. (Moore/Borba)
N. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance 2243 N.C.S. Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute All Documents Relating to Acquisition of an
Easement for Construction of the Petaluma River Flood Control Project
Sheetpile Wall. (Ban/Eckerson)
Council Member O'Brien asked to pull Item 3L for discussion.
Council Member Healy asked to pull Item 3H for discussion.
Vice Mayor Canevaro pulled Item 3G for discussion.
Public Comment (Item 3G)
Mike Ghilotti, Ghilotti Brothers Construction, San Rafael, in protest of the contract
award to North Bay Construction, Inc.
Vice Mayor Canevaro
City Attorney Eric Danly
Council Member Torliatt
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 3A, 3B, 3C, 311), 3E, 3F, 31, 3.1, 3K, 3M,
and 3N.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass
Steve Geney, North Bay Construction, Inc., Petaluma, in rebuttal to Mr. Ghilotti's
comments.
MOTION: Approve G. Resolution 2006-100 N.C.S. Awarding Construction Contract
for Various Street Reconstruction Projects C500206.
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Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
Council Member Torliatt
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass
Council Member Healy said he would recuse himself from Item 3H and left the
dais.
MOTION: Approve H. Resolution 2006-101 N.C.S. Approving the Final Map for the
Sweed School Subdivision.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes:
Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
Mike Healy
Absent:
David Glass
Council Member Healy returned to the dais.
MOTION: Approve L. Resolution 2006-102 N.C.S. Authorizing the Submittal of an
Application, Acceptance of an Allocation of Funds and Execution of a Grant
Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for a Matching
Grant for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approved Project Under Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) 16.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance 2245 N.C.S. (Urgency) Making
Findings and Extending for a Period of One Year a Moratorium on the
Establishment and Operation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, to
Become Effective Immediately.
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Community Development Director Mike Moore presented the staff report.
Vice Mayor Canevaro opened the Public Hearina.
Seeing no one rising to speak, Vice Mayor Canevaro closed the Public Hearina.
MOTION: Approve A. Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance 2245 N.C.S.
(Urgency) Making Findings and Extending for a Period of One Year a Moratorium
on the Establishment and Operation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, to
Become Effective Immediately.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Mike Harris.
Council Member Harris
Director Moore
Council Member Harris
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass
B. Authorization to Join the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program and
Authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority
to Accept Applications from Property Owners, Conduct Special
Assessment Proceedings and Levy Assessments and Authorizing Related
Actions. (Carmichael)
Administrative Services Director Steven Carmichael presented the staff
report.
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member Healy
Director Carmichael
Vice Mayor Canevaro
City Manager Mike Bierman
Council Member O'Brien
Council Member Harris
City Attorney Danly
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Council consensus to continue this item to the June 19, 2006 Council
Meeting, so that a representative of the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority can attend and provide more information.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Verbal Update for Progress on Construction of the Ellis Creek Water
Recycling Facility through April 2006. (Ban/Orr)
Margaret Orr, Water Resources and Conservation Engineering Manager,
presented the report.
Council Member Torliatt
Ms. Orr
Council Member Torliatt
Ms. Orr
Council Member Nau
Ms. Orr
Council Member Nau
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Adoption of Resolutions Setting the November 7, 2006 City
of Petaluma Municipal Election. (Cooper) - Resolution 2006-103
N.C.S. Calling and Giving Notice of a Regular Municipal Election to be
Held Tuesday, November 7, 2006 for the Election of Mayor and Three
Council Members and Four School Board Members; Resolution 2006-104
N.C.S. Requesting the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate
a Regular Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 with the
Statewide Election; Resolution 2006-105 N.C.S. Establishing Regulations
Pursuant to the California Elections Code for the 2006 General Municipal
Election (Candidate Statements, Including Charges Therefore).
MOTION: Approve A. Resolutions Setting the November 7, 2006 City of
Petaluma Municipal Election - Resolution 2006-103 N.C.S. Calling and
Giving Notice of a Regular Municipal Election to be Held Tuesday,
November 7, 2006 for the Election of Mayor and Three Council Members
and Four School Board Members; Resolution 2006-104 N.C.S. Requesting
the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate a Regular
Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 with the Statewide
Election; Resolution 2006-105 N.C.S. Establishing Regulations Pursuant to
the California Elections Code for the 2006 General Municipal Election
(Candidate Statements, Including Charges Therefore).
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by Karen Nau.
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Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass
B. Discussion and Possible Direction on Establishing a Certified Local
Government (CLG) Program. (Moore/White)
Community Development Director Mike Moore
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member Healy
Council Member O'Brien
Council Member Harris
Public Comment
Susan Bonet, Petaluma, has been researching this program for three years,
and explained the benefits and requirements.
Council Member Torliatt
Director Moore
Council gave direction to staff to determine if the Historical and Cultural
Preservation Committee ("Historic SPARC") would fulfill the program's
committee requirements, what costs are involved, and what level of
funding as been available through this program in the recent past. This is
to return to Council at the July 3, 2006 meeting.
C. Resolution 2006-106A N.C.S. Making Specified Findings Regarding the Use
of PCDC Funds for the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project and
Directing Execution of a Joint Powers Agreement Between the City and
the PCDC to Utilize Metropolitan Transportation Commission's
Transportation for Livable Communities Funding for the Petaluma
Boulevard Improvements Project. (Marengo/Panayotou)
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member O'Brien
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Council Member O'Brien
Joyce Clark, Capital Improvements Division Manager, Public Works
Department
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Vice Mayor Canevaro
Ms. Clark
Council Member O'Brien
Ms. Clark
Council Member Torliatt
Ms. Clark
Council Member O'Brien
Council Member Torliatt
Vice Mayor Canevaro
MOTION: Approve C. Resolution 2006-106A N.C.S. Making Specified
Findings Regarding the Use of PCDC Funds for the Petaluma Boulevard
Improvements Project and Directing Execution of a Joint Powers
Agreement Between the City and the PCDC to Utilize Metropolitan
Transportation Commission's Transportation for Livable Communities
Funding for the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Karen Nau.
Council Member O'Brien
City Attorney Danly
Council Member Torliatt
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Mike Healy
D. PCDC Resolution 2006-10 Making Specified Findings and Consenting to
Use PCDC Funds for the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project and
Directing Execution of a Joint Powers Agreement Between the City and
the PCDC to Utilize Metropolitan Transportation Commission's
Transportation for Livable Communities Funding for the Petaluma
Boulevard Improvements Project; and Resolution 2006-106B Authorizing
the Filing of an Application for Federal Surface Transportation Funds
through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Transportation for
Livable Communities Program for the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements
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Project, Committing the Required Local Matching Funds for the Project
and Stating the Assurance of the City of Petaluma to Complete the
Project. (Marengo/Panayotou)
MOTION: Approve D. PCDC Resolution 2006-10 Making Specified Findings
and Consenting to Use PCDC Funds for the Petaluma Boulevard
Improvements Project and Directing Execution of a Joint Powers
Agreement Between the City and the PCDC to Utilize Metropolitan
Transportation Commission's Transportation for Livable Communities
Funding for the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project; and
Resolution 2006-106B Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Federal
Surface Transportation Funds through the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission's Transportation for Livable Communities Program for the
Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project, Committing the Required
Local Matching Funds for the Project and Stating the Assurance of the City
of Petaluma to Complete the Project.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike Harris.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: David Glass; Mike Healy
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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CLOSED SESSION
• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: California Government Code §54957.6. City -
Designated Representatives: Mike Bierman, Pamala Robbins; Employee
Organization/Unrepresented employees: Management Employees in Units 4, 8, and 9.
June 5, 2006
EVENING SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Keith Canevaro, Mike Harris, Mike Healy, Karen Nau, Mike O'Brien,
Pamela Torliatt
Absent: David Glass
Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Torliatt
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C. Moment of Silence
PRESENTATION
• Bike to Work Week Awards
Bernie Album, Petaluma, Petaluma Bicycle Advisory Committee, announced that this
year's Bike to School/Work Week was the most successful ever.
Council Member Torliatt presented the Golden Sprocket Trophy to Sonoma
Technology, Inc.
Sandy Smethurst, Senior Technical Editor, and Lyle Chinkin, President, Sonoma
Technology, Inc. accepted the award from Council Member Torliatt.
Becky Schuerman Choi, Petaluma Bicycle Advisory Committee, presented the Wee
Wheel Award and a $100 check to Corona Creek Elementary School.
Andrea Wolmer, teacher, and Stephanie Williams, student, Corona Creek Elementary
School, accepted the award from Council Member Torliatt.
Tom Maunder, Chair, Petaluma Bicycle Advisory Committee, presented the Chain
Wheel Crank Arm Award and a $150 check to Casa Grande High School.
Storm Glover, student and Vanessa Hauswald, teacher from Casa Grande High
School accepted the award from Council Member Torliatt.
Keith Canevaro joined the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION (Actions Taken)
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Peter Tscherneff, Petaluma, spoke regarding war, religion, patriarchy, urban gardens,
seniors, and gay marriage.
Greg Mitchell, Petaluma, Co -Chair of the Aquatics Advisory Board, regarding Regency
LLC not including the swim center in their EIR for the old Kenilworth Junior High site. He
also stated that he believes the City should sponsor the Farmers Market.
Phil Jayhan, Petaluma, Letsroll911.org, regarding 9/11 and lies and deception he says
have been perpetrated about the events of that day.
Bill Hammerman, Petaluma, Petaluma Net, regarding the City of the Santa Rosa's guide,
"How to Cope with Emergencies." He invited Council to attend the last session of the
CERT - Community Emergency Response Team - volunteer class at Fire Station 2 on
Monday, June 12. Another class will start on Thursday, June 15.
Council Member Torliatt
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Mr. Hammerman
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Doug Millard, Santa Rosa, America's Bureau of Investigations, regarding children he
believes are being brought to Sonoma County to be used in snuff films and tortured and
murdered by Satanists.
Diane Reilly Torres, Petaluma, encouraged everyone to vote for Pamela Torliatt, Lynn
Woolsey, and Mike Kerns tomorrow, and questioned legality of PCD/CBD Fiscal Merger
item.
Robert Ramirez, Petaluma, spoke regarding the Farmers Market, and appealed to
viewers to contribute to the market to enable it to continue.
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Ramirez
COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member Nau
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Council Member O'Brien
Mayor Glass asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Vincent McAllister,
former PCA Access Coordinator, who died June 3.
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
None.
Mayor Glass suggested hearing Item 7D first. Council agreed.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Resolution 2006-107 N.C.S. Denying 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/Robbe/Thomsen) - Continued from May 15, 2006 Council
Meeting.
Robert Ramirez, Petaluma, Appellant
Mayor Glass
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Glass
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City Attorney Danly
Mayor Glass
Mr. Ramirez
Public Comment
Howard Bunce, Petaluma, lives on property behind proposed site, and
spoke regarding drainage concerns.
Matt Yebra, Petaluma, spoke in opposition to the appeal.
Jay Bunce, Petaluma, spoke in opposition to the appeal; stated his family
has lived on that land for 70 years.
Richard Brawn, Petaluma, regarding Council's response to staff's
presentation of this item. He stated that if the appeal was upheld, it would
reduce the value of each surrounding property.
Elaine Ramirez, Petaluma, wife of appellant, stated the issue was a vacant
lot that has been vacant for almost 30 years. She believes building a
home on that lot would be an asset to the neighborhood.
Mr. Ramirez
Mayor Glass
Council Member Healy
Tiffany Robbe, Senior Planner, Community Development Department
Council Member Healy
Ms. Robbe
Council Member Healy
City Attorney Danly
Council Member Healy
City Attorney Danly
Council Member Torliatt
City Attorney Danly
Council Member Torliatt
Vice Mayor Canevaro
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City Attorney Danly
Council Member Healy
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Glass
City Attorney Danly
Vice Mayor Canevaro
City Attorney Danly
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Council Member O'Brien
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MOTION: Approve Resolution 2006-107 N.C.S. Denying 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.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
Council Member Healy
Mr. Ramirez
Council Member Torliatt
Mayor Glass
Vice Mayor Canevaro
Council Member Nau
Mayor Glass
Vote: Motion carried 5-2.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: Mike Healy; Karen Nau
Absent: None
Council Member Healy
Discussion and Action on the Proposed Redevelopment Fiscal Merger and
Plan Amendments:
Vol. 42, Page 16 June 5, 2006
a. PCDC Resolution 2006-11 Adopting Findings that the Proposed Fiscal
Merger and Redevelopment Plan Amendments are Exempt from
CEQA.
b. Resolution 2006-108 N.C.S. Adopting Findings that the Proposed Fiscal
Merger and Redevelopment Plan Amendments are Exempt from
CEQA.
c. PCDC Resolution 2006-12 Requesting a Joint Public Hearing of the City
Council and PCDC for July 17, 2006.
d. Resolution 2006-109 N.C.S. Requesting a Joint Public Hearing of the
City Council and PCDC for July 17, 2006.
Vice Mayor Canevaro and Council Member Healy recused themselves for
the item and left the dais.
Council Member O'Brien announced that although he had recused
himself from past discussions on this item, he had since spoken to the City
Attorney and determined that he does not have a conflict of interest on
this item.
Public Comment
Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma, stated the redevelopment agencies have a
limited life span and that Petaluma's is nearing the end of its life span. He
urged Council to exercise caution in the use of funds.
Diane Reilly Torres, Petaluma, in opposition to the merger.
Council Member Torliatt
MOTION: Approve E. Discussion and Action on the Proposed
Redevelopment Fiscal Merger and Plan Amendments: Proposed
Redevelopment Fiscal Merger and Plan Amendments:
a. PCDC Resolution 2006-11 Adopting Findings that the Proposed Fiscal
Merger and Redevelopment Plan Amendments are Exempt from
CEQA.
b. Resolution 2006-108 N.C.S. Adopting Findings that the Proposed Fiscal
Merger and Redevelopment Plan Amendments are Exempt from
CEQA.
c. PCDC Resolution 2006-12 Requesting a Joint Public Hearing of the City
Council and PCDC for July 17, 2006.
d. Resolution 2006-109 N.C.S. Requesting a Joint Public Hearing of the
City Council and PCDC for July 17, 2006.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
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Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: David Glass; Mike Harris; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: Keith Canevaro; Mike Healy
Vice Mayor Canevaro and Council Member Healy returned to the dais.
A. Matter of Discussion and Adoption of the Proposed 2006-07 City of
Petaluma Budget: Resolution 2006-110 N.C.S. Adopting the FY 2006-07
City of Petaluma Budget (General Fund) and Resolution 2006-111 N.C.S.
Adopting the FY 2006-07 City of Petaluma Budget (Other Funds);
Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance 2246 N.C.S. Providing for
Appropriations for FY 2006-07 and Declaring an Urgency (General Fund)
and Ordinance 2247 N.C.S. Providing for Appropriations for FY 2006-07
and Declaring an Urgency (Other Funds);
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B. PCDC Resolution 2006-13 Adopting the FY 2006-07 PCDC Budget.
(Carmichael)
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Nau
Council Member O'Brien
City Manager Bierman suggested amendments to the proposed budget. To the
General Fund budget, $9,500 for the Countywide Climate Protection
Campaign, approximately $100,000 for an EMS Manager position; and to the
Operating Funds budget, $311,000 for Transient Occupancy Tax appropriations. In
the PCDC Budget, he suggested a $50,000 appropriation for design and
engineering services for Phase 3 of the Railroad Depot Renovation Project.
Council Member Harris
City Manager Bierman
Council directed staff to bring appropriate legislation back at the June 19
Council Meeting to appropriate an additional $10,000 in Transient Occupancy
Tax funds out of the FY 2006-06 Budget for the Cinnabar Theater.
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member Healy asked that the railroad trestle and Wiseman Park restroom
issues come back to Council within the next few months. Council agreed.
Public Comment
Alison Marks, Petaluma, Petaluma Arts Council, encouraged Council to add
funding for Phase 3 of the Railroad Depot back into budget.
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Bryant Moynihan, Petaluma, asked Council to delay voting on the budget until
they can "prove to the public that this budget is not authorizing a special tax or
utility tax."
Diane Reilly Torres, Petaluma, asked how the City was going to prepare the
citizens for disaster and why the City does not have an active Disaster Council.
Mayor Glass
Fire Chief Chris Albertson
Mayor Glass
MOTION: Approve Resolution 2006-110 N.C.S. Adopting the FY 2006-07 City of
Petaluma Budget (General Fund) as amended.
Moved by David Glass, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
City Manager Bierman
MOTION: Approve Ordinance 2246 N.C.S. Providing Appropriations for FY 2006-
2007 (General Fund) and Declaring an Urgency.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
MOTION: Approve Resolution 2006-111 N.C.S. Adopting the FY 2006-07 City of
Petaluma Budget (Special Funds) as amended.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
City Manager Bierman
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MOTION: Approve Ordinance 2247 N.C.S. Providing Appropriations for FY 2006-
2007 (Other Funds) and Declaring an Urgency. (URGENCY)
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
City Manager Bierman
MOTION: Approve PCDC Resolution 2006-13 Adopting the FY 2006-07 PCDC
Budget.
Moved by David Glass, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: David Glass; Keith Canevaro; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
City Manager Bierman confirmed that the $10,000 TOT appropriation from the FY
2005-06 budget for the Cinnabar Theater will be placed on the June 19, 2006
Council agenda. In the coming months, the trestle and Wiseman Park restroom
issues will return to Council.
C. Continued Discussion on Draft General Plan 2025 Water Supply Analysis.
(Ban)
Director of Water Resources and Conservation Mike Ban presented the
staff report.
Council Member Torliatt
Director Ban
Council Member Healy
Director Ban
Council Member Healy
Mayor Glass
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Director Ban
Council Member Torliatt
Mayor Glass
Public Comment
Charlie Carson, Home Builders Association, in support of irrigation with
recycled water and regarding the need for all water contractors to have
a viable water conservation program.
John Mills, Petaluma, requested that they granny units be exempted in
the fee structure, or the fee drastically reduced fee, plus some kind of
sliding scale to encourage smaller houses to be built.
Ned Orrett, Petaluma, where can savings and advances in efficiency be
made? Talked about fiscal responsibility - best management practices -
faucet aerators, etc., low flow toilets, most efficient appliances, arrange
public financing over time, benefits over time.
David Keller, Petaluma, Friends of the Eel River, regarding the impacts of
diversions on the Eel River and Rohnert Park's groundwater overdraft. He
added that Petaluma can have the growth forecast in its general plan IF
the City "gets smart about water."
Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma, commended the Water Resources and
Conservation Department staff for their serious look at water issues, and
added that cisterns would be an important advantage in dealing with
future water supply issues.
Richard Brawn, Petaluma, does not want to see a decrease in his water
supply, or an increase in water costs, either temporary or permanent. He
wants the current water supply to be properly maintained. He does not
want the City to speak for him. He wants to speak for himself.
Council Member Torliatt
Director Ban
Council Member Healy
Director Ban
Council Member Harris
Mayor Glass
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the Process for the Potential
Appointment /Replacement of Keith Canevaro's Council Position.
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