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October 16, 2006
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City of Petaluma, California
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
City Council/PCDC Minutes
Monday, October 16, 2006
Regular Meeting
October 16, 2006
AFTERNOON SESSION
AFTERNOON SESSION - CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: David Glass, Mike Harris, Karen Nau, Mike O'Brien, Pamela Torliatt
Absent: Mike Healy
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Torliatt
PRESENTATIONS
0 Employee Service Awards for Third Quarter 2006
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt presented the awards to those present.
City Manager Bierman announced that Pamala Robbins, Human Resources
Manager, had been chosen as Employee of the Third Quarter.
9 City of Petaluma's Website
Director of Administrative Services Steven Carmichael
Tim Williamsen, Information Technology Manager
Council Member O'Brien
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Council Member O'Brien
Council Member Torliatt
Mr. Williamsen
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Council Member Torliatt
Council Member Harris
Vice Mayor Nau
Director Carmichael
Council Member Torliatt
PUBLIC COMMENT
Pat Landrum, Health Community Consortium (HC2), Petaluma, distributed two briefs
issued by the Petaluma Coalition to Prevent Underage and High -Risk Drinking, and spoke
regarding the proposed Social Host Ordinance.
Vice Mayor Nau
Ms. Landrum
Vice Mayor Nau
Julie Oleson, Petaluma, regarding the Dunn Estate property, apologized for her sister, Nile
Heath, who she says misrepresented herself as having the authority to offer to sell the
property to the City as a park. Ms. Oleson indicated that there are five heirs, and three of
them are not willing sellers.
Bryant Moynihan, Petaluma, urged Council not to remove Item 4B from the agenda, and
read his letter to Council into the record.
Mayor Glass
Janice Cader-Thompson, Petaluma, spoke regarding Bryant Moynihan, Proposition 218,
and the second campaign "hit piece" mailed by Council Member/Mayoral Candidate
Mike Healy, which she said was misleading and incorrect.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Vice Mayor Nau
Council Member Harris
Council Member Torliatt
Mayor Glass
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
City Manager Bierman
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AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS - Changes to current agenda only
Motion: Remove Item 4B because of pending litigation on the issue.
Moved by David Glass, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 3-2.
Yes: David Glass; Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No: Mike Harris; Karen Nau
Absent: Mike Healy
Abstain: None
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member Harris
Vice Mayor Nau
Mayor Glass
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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A. Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of October 2,
2006.
Motion: Approve A. Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
October 2, 2006, as presented.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Karen Nau.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: David Glass; Mike Harris; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: Mike Healy
Abstain: None
2. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDA
A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
November 6, 2006.
Motion: Approve A. Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC
Meeting of November 6, 2006, with addition of discussion and possible
action on a moratorium on building as it relates to water.
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Moved by David Glass, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
City Manager Bierman
Council Member O'Brien
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt
Vice Mayor Nau
City Attorney Danly
Vice Mayor Nau
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Glass
Council Member Harris
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member Harris
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: David Glass; Mike Harris; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: Mike Healy
Abstain: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution 2006-175 N.C.S. Amending the Classification and
Compensation Plan by Establishing the New Classification, Pay Range,
and Unit Assignment of Traffic Engineer and Abolishing Traffic Manager.
(Carmichael/Robbins)
B. Resolution 2006-177 N.C.S. Ratifying MOU with Santa Rosa Junior College
for Student Bus Pass Program. (Marengo)
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C. Resolution 2006-176 N.C.S. Amending City Bus Advertising Contract for
Advertising on Petaluma Transit Buses and Inside the Keller Street Parking
Structure. (Marengo/Davis)
D. PCDC Resolution 2006-19 Accepting Construction Completion of the
Wayfinding Signage Project. (Marengo/Ramirez)
E. Resolution to Reimburse Peter Pfendler for Cost of Installing Underground
Infrastructure in 1988 for Future Airport Development off of Executive Drive.
(Marengo/Patterson)
F. Ratification of Addendum to Professional Services Agreement between
the City and MV Transportation, Inc. for Provision of Fixed Route Transit
Services. (Marengo)
G. Discussion and Action Regarding the Emergency Removal of the Railroad
Trestle Bridge: Resolution 2006-178 N.C.S. Making Specified Findings and
Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Contract, in
Accordance with State and Federal Bidding Requirements, the City
Charter and Municipal Code, and State and Other Applicable Law, with
the Low Bidder in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000, or Authorizing and
Directing the City Manager to Fund Removal of the Railroad Trestle Bridge
by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in an Amount Not to Exceed
$300,000.00. (Ban/Eckerson)
Mayor Glass asked to remove Items 3F and 3G for discussion.
Council Member Torliatt asked to remove Items 3B and 3E for discussion.
Public Comment on Items 3A. 3C, and 3D
None.
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar Items 3A, 3C, and 3D.
Moved by Mike Harris, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: David Glass; Mike Harris; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: Mike Healy
Abstain: None
Public Comment on Item 3B
Tiffany Renee, Petaluma, was in favor of the program, but noted that the City
having to bill the district reduces the benefit to the City.
Council Member Torliatt
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Richard Davis, City Transit Consultant
Motion: Approve B. Resolution 2006-177 N.C.S. Ratifying MOU with Santa Rosa
Junior College for Student Bus Pass Program.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Mike Harris.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: David Glass; Mike Harris; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: Mike Healy
Abstain: None
Council Member Torliatt (Item 3E)
City Manager Bierman
Motion: Approve E. Resolution to Reimburse Peter Pfendler for Cost of Installing
Underground Infrastructure in 1988 for Future Airport Development off of Executive
Drive, with clarification that reimbursement is to be in the form of rent reduction,
not as a lump -sum payment.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt
Council Member O'Brien
Bob Patterson, Airport Manager
Mayor Glass suggested that the item be brought back to Council with
corrections regarding rent reduction and option to extend lease. Council agreed.
Council Member Torliatt withdrew her motion.
Vice Mayor Nau
Public Works Director Vince Marengo
Council Member Torliatt thought Vice Mayor Nau was asking for information
regarding the time frame and amount of rent reduction. Vice Mayor Nau
agreed.
Director Marengo
Mayor Glass (item 3F)
Council Member Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Torliatt
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City Attorney Danly
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
Public Comment on Item 3F
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Jon Monson, CEO, MV Transportation, apologized for mistakes made by his
company in both the administration and running of the bus system and assured
Council such mistakes would not happen again.
Motion: Approve F. Ratification of Addendum to Professional Services Agreement
between the City and MV Transportation, Inc. for Provision of Fixed Route Transit
Services, with the amount of the credit from MV Transportation to the City noted
in the addendum.
Moved by Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Mike O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: David Glass; Mike Harris; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: Mike Healy
Abstain: None
Mayor Glass (Item 3G)
Council Member O'Brien
Council Member Harris
Council Member Torliatt
Motion: Approve G. Emergency Removal of the Railroad Trestle Bridge: Resolution
2006-178 N.C.S. Making Specified Findings and Authorizing and Directing the City
Manager to Execute a Contract, in Accordance with State and Federal Bidding
Requirements, the City Charter and Municipal Code, and State and Other
Applicable Law, with the Low Bidder in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000, or
Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Fund Removal of the Railroad
Trestle Bridge by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in an Amount Not to Exceed
$300,000.00.
Moved by Karen Nau, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
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City Manager Bierman
Motion: Amend motion and approve G. Emergency Removal of the Railroad
Trestle Bridge: Resolution 2006-178 N.C.S. Making Specified Findings and
Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Contract, in
Accordance with State and Federal Bidding Requirements, the City Charter and
Municipal Code, and State and Other Applicable Law, with the Low Bidder in an
Amount Not to Exceed $300,000, or Authorizing and Directing the City Manager
to Fund Removal of the Railroad Trestle Bridge by the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000.00, amended to add language
allowing addition of indemnification language for the Sonoma Morin Area Rail
Transit District (SMART).
Moved by Karen Nau, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: David Glass; Mike Harris; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Absent: Mike Healy
Abstain: None
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Verbal Update for Progress on Construction of the Ellis Creek Water
Recycling Facility through September, 2006. (Ban/Orr)
Margaret Orr, Water Resources and Conservation Engineering Manager,
presented the progress report.
Mayor Glass
Ms. Orr
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt
Ms. Orr
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member O'Brien
Public Comment
Charles Gardner, Half Moon Bay, Project Manager, Kiewet Pacific
Company, spoke regarding his company's commitment to providing a
quality project, and commending Water Resources and Conservation
Director Michael Ban and Water Resources and Conservation Engineering
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Manager Margaret Orr for their role in the successful partnership that has
formed between the City, Kiewet, and other companies involved.
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ExteFRGI Audit of Level ef OverheGel ChGFgeS SiRGe They WeFe First
Imposed. (HeGly/NGU/H9FFi5) - Removed from the agenda because of
pending litigation on the matter.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation and Discussion Regarding Proposed Changes to Wastewater
Service Rates and Charges and Water Rates and Charges. (Ban)
Michael Ban, Director, Water Resources and Conservation, presented the
staff report.
Mayor Glass
Director Ban
Vice Mayor Nau
Director Ban
Public Comment
James Fitzgerald, Petaluma, uses a fair amount of water in summer for
irrigation, and asked about the possibility of an incentive program for
installation a tank to collect run-off water in winter. He added that the
five-year water/wastewater increases are excessive.
Bryant Moynihan, Petaluma, feels that the proposed increases are
unnecessary and hurt the people of Petaluma. He also feels tertiary
treatment is too expensive and not necessary. He urged Council to
control the City's operating expenses, and not to increase compensation
packages to employees. He feels the City exercises no cost management
on major capital improvement projects.
Janice Cader-Thompson, Petaluma, thought the item should have been
on the evening agenda. She feels the proposed increases would be a
huge burden to the community.
Richard Squaglia, Petaluma, said water must be cheap if Petaluma is to
be a thriving community, and that the proposed increases are "absurd."
Mayor Glass
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Vice Mayor Nau
Director Ban
Council Member Healy arrived at 5:18 p.m.
Council Member Harris
Director Ban
Council Member Torliatt
Council Member O'Brien
Motion: Approve setting of the Public Hearing on this item for the
December 4, 2006 Council Meeting.
Moved by Mike O'Brien, seconded by Mike Healy.
Council Member 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:
None
B. Resolution 2006-179 N.C.S. to Write Off the Interfund Advance Amount
between Petaluma Community Development Commission (PCDC) Fund
and the Marina Fund, in the Amount of $1,274,685.00, as Uncollectible.
(Carmichael/Rubaloff)
Mayor Glass
City Manager Bierman
Public Comment
Victor Chechanover, Petaluma, thought this loan should be left on the
books as a lesson and warning to future Councils.
Council Member Healy
Motion: Approve B. Resolution 2006-179 N.C.S. to Write Off the Interfund
Advance Amount between Petaluma Community Development
Commission (PCDC) Fund and the Marina Fund, in the Amount of
$1,274,685.00, as Uncollectible.
Moved by Mike Healy, seconded by David Glass.
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Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
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Yes:
David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 5:42 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to subdivision (a) of
California Government Code §54956.9:
- Bryant Moynihan v. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Superior Court Case no. SCV-
239432;
- Petaluma v. George and Judy Weiner, et al, Sonoma County Superior Court Case no. SCV-
236848
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
- Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of California Government Code
§54956.9: 2 potential cases;
- Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of California Government Code §54956.9:
2 potential cases
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EVENING SESSION
EVENING SESSION - CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: David Glass, Mike Harris, Mike Healy, Karen Nau, Mike O'Brien,
Pamela Torliatt
Absent: None
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Torliatt
C. Moment of Silence
Mayor Glass asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Joe Forest, former City
Attorney for the City of Petaluma, who passed away last week.
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION - ACTIONS TAKEN
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
• Proclaim October 23 - 31, 2006 as Red Ribbon Week, Dick Sharke accepting.
Mayor Glass
Council Member O'Brien presented the proclamation to Dick Sharke.
Dick Sharke
Members of the McDowell Drug Task Force passed out red ribbons, buttons and
information about their program.
• Proclaim October 24, 2006 as United Nations Day, Bob Abramson accepting.
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt presented the proclamation to Bob Abramson.
Bob Abramson, United Nations Association of Sonoma County, presented the City
with a flag to be flown during United Nations Week, and spoke of upcoming events.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Duane DeWitt, Researcher, University of California, Berkeley, thanked staff for finding
documents he has used in his research. He also was able to interview several staff
members. His research is in the area of citizen involvement in redevelopment.
Mayor Glass
Margi Sturm Petaluma, concerned that those with the biggest campaign signs win, thinks
that all signs should be the same size. Also talked about flooding, water, and safety signs.
Dave Swaney, Petaluma, stated the United States Postal Service plans to consolidate
operations in the Petaluma area.
Hank Flum, Petaluma, does not believe the price it would cost to build Rainier is worth
saving five minutes in traffic at 5:00 p.m., and also believes the cross-town connector
would increase flooding by encouraging development in floodplain.
Diane Reilly Torres, Petaluma, thinks it "disgusting to base an election on a road." She is
doing everything she can to get Spence Burton elected for Council.
Bryant Moynihan, Petaluma, spoke regarding water and sewer rates, and obligations
under Prop 218.
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Dave Libchitz, Petaluma, regarding campaign literature, and the importance of seeing
the "bigger picture" and not just the bits and pieces featured in such literature. He also
spoke about Rainier, and about current litigation.
Mary Glardon, Petaluma, referred to campaigning for election as "a lot of smoke and
mirrors." She encouraged citizens to vote for Pamela Torliatt, Teresa Barrett, and Spence
Burton.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Mayor Glass
Council Member Healy
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
None.
Mayor Glass suggested changing the order of items on the evening's agenda and
hearing them as follows: Item 7A, to be followed by 6B, 8A, and 6A. Council agreed.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Direction on a Potential Moratorium to Prohibit Mobile
Home Parks and Apartments in the City of Petaluma from Being
Converted to Condominiums. (Torliatt/Glass)
Community Development Director Mike Moore presented staff report.
Council Member Healy
City Attorney Danly
Council Member Healy
Leslie Thomsen, Meyers Nave, legal counsel
Council Member Healy
Attorney Thomsen
Mayor Glass
Attorney Thomsen
Mayor Glass
Council Member Torliatt
Attorney Thomsen
City Attorney Danly
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Council Member Healy
Attorney Thomsen
Council Member O'Brien
Mayor Glass
Public Comment
Bill Donahue, Petaluma, regarding current state provisions, which he says
provide very little protection to mobile home residents, so local city
governments must be sensitive to the needs of those living in mobile
homes.
Diane Reilly Torres, Petaluma, has visited the mobile home parks in town.
Believes this is just another way for people to make money off our seniors.
Thinks it is a form of elder abuse.
Lilyan Frank, Petaluma, asked support of Council in any way possible. She
is concerned that she may have signed away her rights.
Name not given, asked if it was "legal for park owners to sign long-term
agreements on one hand and on the other hand take away your rights
and make you sign on to a condo conversion."
Mayor Glass said he would poll the Council for their concurrence, but he
believed the direction to legal staff was to return to Council in a timely
manner with the best available advice on what the City can do to
protect mobile home residents in terms of both rent control and
condominium conversion.
Council Member O'Brien concurred.
Council Member Harris concurred.
Council Member Torliatt concurred.
Vice Mayor Nau concurred.
Council Member Healy concurred.
Council Member Torliatt
Mayor Glass
b. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B. Continued Discussion and Direction on Proposed Living Wage Ordinance
and Resolution. (Bierman)
Mayor Glass
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City Manager Bierman
Mayor Glass
City Manager Bierman
Marty Bennett, Co -Chair, Living Wage Coalition, Santa Rosa
Mayor Glass
Public Comment
Michael Allen, President, North Bay Labor Council; Co -Chair, Living Wage
Coalition, in support of a living wage ordinance.
Ken Brown, Council Member, City of Sonoma, in support of a living wage
ordinance, noted that Sonoma passed one in 2004 and "has been the
better for it."
Steve Benjamin, Santa Rosa, candidate for SRJC board, in support of a
living wage ordinance.
John Crowley, Petaluma, in support of a living wage ordinance.
Steve Wilson, California Faculty Association and instructor at Sonoma State
University, in support of a living wage ordinance.
Nick Caston, President, Progressive Student Movement, in support of a
living wage ordinance.
Julia Prange, Accountable Development Coalition, in support of a living
wage ordinance.
Sandy Benson, League of Women Voters, Sonoma County, read a
statement in support of a living wage ordinance.
Tim Keligren, Petaluma, a pastor in Petaluma and connected with the
Sonoma County Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice, urging
adoption of a living wage ordinance, which allows all to participate
equally in the community.
Revered Norman Cram, Sonoma, former pastor of St. John's Episcopal
Church, suggested that the Golden Rule applied to wages would mean
that anyone doing a job should be paid a decent wage. He called it
an "ethical and quality -of -life issue."
Carl Patrick, Petaluma, United Students Against Sweatshops, in support of
a living wage ordinance, said this is a "very modest proposal," and there
are other rights that workers deserve.
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Amanda Carlies, Petaluma, in-home support service worker and mother of
a disabled child, in support of a living wage ordinance.
Marion Hodge, Petaluma, business owner, in opposition to a living wage
ordinance. She stated that if her business was affected by such an
ordinance, she would have to lay off employees.
Mayor Glass
Ms. Hodge
Barry Bussewitz, Petaluma, teacher of early childhood education, in favor
of a living wage ordinance, noted that Head Start teachers are often
dependent on food stamps, etc., and said that teachers must be paid
adequately.
Larry Modell, Petaluma, Petaluma Tomorrow, in support of a living wage
ordinance.
Richard Coombs, Petaluma, Rooster Run Golf Course, was concerned that
the proposed ordinance, as written, states that any amendment to a
lease in effect creates a new lease.
Teresa Hernandez, Petaluma, parishioner at St. Vincent's Church, in
support of a living wage ordinance. People working two or more low-
paying jobs do not get to spend enough time with their children and she
believes problems with youth are a reflection of this.
Alfredo Sanchez, Petaluma, in support of a living wage ordinance.
Sandra Shand, Petaluma, said it is very challenging to keep a business
alive these days, but the biggest threat to businesses is not a living wage
ordinance, but "unbridled" development that would bring in big -box
stores. We cannot have an economy "built on the backs of workers
constantly afraid of homelessness and hunger." She urged Council to set
a good example as other cities have done.
Michele Ahnburg, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, spoke of a study that
found that 2/3 of Americans are sleep -deprived. Sleep -deprived,
underpaid workers working more than one low-paying job to make ends
meet have a negative impact on their families and the work force. She
added that when "we begin to pay people a living wage - we will have a
healthier nation."
Mayor Glass
Attorney Thomsen
Council Member O'Brien
Council Member Torliatt
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Direction to Staff to return at the November 6, 2006 Council Meeting with
the proposed Living Wage Ordinance for introduction (first reading), with
additional language regarding amendments to capital leases and a
statement of intent regarding labor peace, and a resolution
regarding activities of the Petaluma Community Development
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Mary Glardon, Petaluma, had concerns about 16 intersections that were
predicted to not function as well as they do now.
Mayor Glass
The Public Hearing was continued to the next Council Meeting on
November 6, 2006.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS, continued
A. Discussion and Action to Adopt Resolution 2006-180 N.C.S. Calling for the
Special Election for the City of Petaluma Special Tax District No. 2006-01
(Theatre District Area). (Glass/Torliatt)
Mayor Glass
Motion: Approve A. Resolution 2006-180 N.C.S. Calling for the Special
Election for the City of Petaluma Special Tax District No. 2006-01 (Theatre
District Area).
Moved by David Glass, seconded by Pamela Torliatt.
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Mayor Glass
Council Member O'Brien
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Vote: Motion carried 4-2.
Yes: David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy; Pamela Torliatt
No: Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien
Absent: None
Abstain: None
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. in memory of former City Attorney Joe Forest.
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David Glass, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Claire Cooper, CMC, City Clerk