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August 6, 2007
Vol. 43, Page 81
a��LU City of Petaluma, California
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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City Council/PCDC Minutes
Monday, August 6, 2007
Regular Meeting
AUGUST 6, 2007
AFTERNOON SESSION
A. Roll Call
Present: Teresa Barrett, Samantha Freitas, Mike Harris, Karen Nau,
Mike O'Brien, David Rabbitt, Pamela Torliatt
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance
Cory Young, Petaluma Argus -Courier
C. Moment of Silence
APPOINTMENTS
Recommendation to the Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association, City Selection
Committee, appointment to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation
District. One position, two-year term which expires March 2009.
Mayor Torliatt
Motion: Recommend appointment of Council Member Mike O'Brien, Petaluma,
to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District.
Moved by Council Member Mike Harris, seconded by Council Member Samantha
Freitas.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
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Recommendation to the Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association, Board of
Directors, for appointment to:
a. ABAG Regional Planning Committee. One position, two-year term which
expires September 2009.
Motion: Approve a. Recommend appointment of Vice Mayor Jake
Mackenzie, Rohnert Park, to the ABAG Regional Planning Committee.
Moved by Council Member Mike O'Brien, seconded by Council Member
Teresa Barrett.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
b. County Human Services Commission. One position, two-year term which
expires June 2009.
Motion: Approve b. Recommend appointment of Council Member
Veronica Jacobi, Santa Rosa, to the County Human Services Commission.
Moved by Council Member Mike O'Brien, seconded by Council Member
Teresa Barrett.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ed Fullerton, Petaluma, Chair, Airport Commission, acknowledged the excellent working
relationship the Commission has had with Public Works on airport -related projects. He
said that the Airport Commission has had to cancel a number of meetings because they
have not had a quorum. He asked Council to appoint a Council Liaison to the
Commission who could attend meetings regularly.
Don Smith, Petaluma, Airport Commission, said that at the Airport Commission Meeting
last week there were a number of citizens who had come to speak. The meeting could
not be held because there was not a quorum. He echoed Commissioner Fullerton's
request for a new Council Liaison.
Tom McGaw, Petaluma, Airport Commission, reiterated the request of Commissioners
Fullerton and Smith.
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Robert Domont, Business Owner, Petaluma, spoke regarding the building moratorium in
the floodplain and said that many small businesses have not been able to "grow their
businesses" if they require a building permit. He asked Council to consider modifying the
moratorium to make this possible.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member O'Brien
Council Member Barrett
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member O'Brien
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Torliatt
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Harris
Council Member Rabbitt
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
City Manager Bierman
Fire Chief Chris Albertson
Vice Mayor Nau
Chief Albertson
Council Member Rabbitt
Chief Albertson
Mayor Torliatt
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS - Changes to current agenda only
None.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of Monday,
July 16, 2007.
B. Acceptance of Minutes of Special City Council/Petaluma City Schools
Board of Education Workshop Meeting of Wednesday, July 18, 2007.
Council Member Rabbitt announced that he would abstain from voting on both
Item 1 A (Meeting of July 16, 2007) and 1 B (Meeting of July 18, 2007) as he was not
present at those meetings.
Council Member O'Brien announced that he would abstain from voting on Item
1 B (Meeting of July 18, 2007), as he was not present at that meeting.
Motion: Approve A. Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of Monday,
July 16, 2007, as presented.
Moved by Vice Mayor Karen Nau, seconded by Council Member Teresa Barrett.
Council Member Freitas announced that she would abstain from voting on Item
1 B (Meeting of July 18, 2007), as she was not present at that meeting.
Council Member Harris announced that he would abstain from voting on Item 1A
(Meeting of July 16, 2007) as he was not present for the afternoon session of that
meeting, and Item 1 B (Meeting of July 18, 2007) as he was not present at that
meeting.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien;
Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: Mike Harris; David Rabbitt
Absent: None
Motion: Approve B. Acceptance of Minutes of Special City Council/Petaluma City
Schools Board of Education Workshop Meeting of Wednesday, July 18, 2007, as
presented.
Moved by Vice Mayor Karen Nau, seconded by Council Member Teresa Barrett.
Vote: Motion carried 3-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; Karen Nau; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris; Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt
Absent:
None
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDA
A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
Monday, September 10, 2007.
Mayor Torliatt asked to add an Update on New Police and Fire
Headquarters Buildings.
Motion: Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
Monday, September 10, 2007, with addition of an Update on New Police
and Fire Headquarters Buildings.
Moved by Council Member Samantha Freitas, seconded by Vice Mayor
Karen Nau.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution 2007-132 N.C.S. Accepting Claims and Bills for June 2007.
(Carmichael)
B. Resolution 2007-133 N.C.S. Amending the Classification and
Compensation Plan by Establishing the New Classification, Pay Range,
and Unit Assignment of Assistant Utility Manager. (Robbins/Carmichael)
C. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance 2281 N.C.S. Authorizing
Granting of an Exclusive Utility Easement to Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG&E) and an Exclusive Utility Easement to Comcast for the
Purposes of Installing and Maintaining "Dry" Public Utilities and Ancillary
Infrastructure Within City Owned Land Shown as Parcel N of the Southgate
Subdivision - Phase III Final Map, Filed in Book 706, pages 41-44, SCR.
(Marengo/Bates)
D. Resolution 2007-134 N.C.S. Awarding a Construction Contract to FEDCO
Construction, Inc. for FEMA Street Pavement Replacement 2007 Project
F070006, F071 106, F073106, F073306, F073606, F073706, F073906, F074106,
and F074406. (Marengo/Lackie)
E. PCDC Resolution 2007-13 Authorizing the Award of Contract for the
Petaluma Boulevard Street Improvements Project - Project C200304.
(Marengo/Zimmer) - Removed for discussion.
Resolution 2007-135 N.C.S. Accepting Completion of the North Bay
Construction Various Street Reconstruction Project, Phase 2, Project
C500206. (Marengo/Zimmer)
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G. Resolution 2007-136 N.C.S. Approving the Final Map for the El Rose Heights
Subdivision. (Marengo/Bates)
H. Resolution 2007-137 N.C.S. Approving the Final Map for the Woodridge
Subdivision. (Marengo/Bates)
Resolution 2007-138 N.C.S. Supporting the City of Petaluma Application to
be Designated a Priority Development Area as part of FOCUS, a Regional
Planning Initiative of the Association of Bay Area Governments, the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District and the Bay Conservation and Development
Commission. (Moore)
Resolution 2007-139 N.C.S. Authorizing a Street Closure on Water Street
from East Washington Street to North Petaluma Blvd., which Includes the
Promenade, and Main Street from Water Street to North Petaluma
Boulevard, on August 11, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the
Petaluma Waterfront Jazz Festival. (Edwards/Hood)
Council Member O'Brien asked to remove Consent Calendar Item 3E for
discussion.
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar Items 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3F, 3G, 3H, 31 and 3J.
Moved by Council Member Mike Harris, seconded by Council Member Mike
O'Brien.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
Council Member O'Brien (Item 3E)
Larry Zimmer, Capital Improvements Division Manager, Public Works Department
Council Member O'Brien
Mayor Torliatt
City Attorney Danly
Council Member O'Brien
City Manager Bierman
City Attorney Danly
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Council Member O'Brien
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member O'Brien
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member O'Brien
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Mayor Torliatt
Vice Mayor Nau
Motion: Approve E. PCDC Resolution 2007-13 Authorizing the Award of Contract
for the Petaluma Boulevard Street Improvements Project - Project C200304.
Moved by Vice Mayor Karen Nau, seconded by Council Member Teresa Barren.
Council Member Freitas
Mayor Torliatt
Vote: Motion carried 6-1.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No: Mike O'Brien
Abstain: None
Absent: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2282 N.C.S. of the City of
Petaluma Repealing and Reenacting Chapters 15.40, 15.44, 15.48, 15.52,
15.56, 15.60, 15.64, 15.68, 15.72, and 15.76 of Part III of Title 15 of the
Petaluma Municipal Code Concerning City Sewer Construction and Use
and Adoption of Resolution 2007-140 N.C.S. Repealing and Replacing
Resolution 2007-110 N.C.S. and Adopting an Enforcement Response Plan.
(Ban/Orr)
Mayor Torliatt
Motion: Approve A. Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2282
N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma Repealing and Reenacting Chapters 15.40,
15.44, 15.48, 15.52, 15.56, 15.60, 15.64, 15.68, 15.72, and 15.76 of Part III of
Title 15 of the Petaluma Municipal Code Concerning City Sewer
Construction and Use and Adoption of Resolution 2007-140
N.C.S. Repealing and Replacing Resolution 2007-110 N.C.S. and Adopting
an Enforcement Response Plan.
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Moved by Council Member Samantha Freitas, seconded by Vice Mayor
Karen Nau.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Petaluma Repealing Petaluma Municipal Code Section 11.76.020;
Adopting a Revised Section 11.76.020 to Add the Theatre District to the
Definition of "Central Business District" and Prohibit Skateboarding Therein;
and Providing that Any Additional Prohibited Areas Be Designated by
Ordinance. (Hood)
Sergeant Ken Savano, Petaluma Police Department
Council Member Barrett
Sergeant Savano
Vice Mayor Nau
Sergeant Savano
Vice Mayor Nau
Mayor Torliatt
City Attorney Danly
Sergeant Savano
Mayor Torliatt
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Torliatt
City Attorney Danly
City Manager Bierman
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Council consensus to continue the item to the evening session. Direction
to Sergeant Savano to revise the draft ordinance to include a complete
list of shopping centers with street addresses and provide this revision to
Council when the 7:00 p.m. meeting begins.
Sergeant Savano
City Attorney Danly
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Hold Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution 2007-141 N.C.S. Confirming
Cost of Abatement of Weeds Ordered Abated by Resolution 2007-129
N.C.S. (Ginn)
Fire Marshal Mike Ginn
Mayor Torliatt opened the Public Hearinq.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Torliatt closed the Public Hearinq.
Council Member Harris announced that he would recuse himself for the
item, and left the dais.
Motion: Approve A. Adopt Resolution 2007-141 N.C.S. Confirming Cost of
Abatement of Weeds Ordered Abated by Resolution 2007-129 N.C.S.
Moved by Council Member Mike O'Brien, seconded by Council Member
Teresa Barrett.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
Council Member Harris returned to the dais.
B. Resolution 2007-142 N.C.S. Authorizing the Allocation of FY 2007-08
Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Funds (SLESF) for the Computer
Aided Dispatch/ Records Management System (CAD/RMS). (Carmichael)
Administrative Services Director Steven Carmichael
Mayor Torliatt opened the Public Hearinq.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Torliatt closed the Public Hearinq.
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Motion: Approve B. Resolution 2007-142 N.C.S. Authorizing the Allocation
of FY 2007-08 Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Funds (SLESF) for the
Computer Aided Dispatch/Records Management System (CAD/RMS).
Moved by Council Member Mike O'Brien, seconded by Vice Mayor Karen
Nau.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris; Karen Nau;
Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 3:55 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT: Pursuant to California Government Code
§54957. Title: City Manager
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Government Code §54957: City
Attorney.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to subdivision (a) of
California Government Code §54956.9: Robert Ramirez and Rick Costa v. City of Petaluma et
al., Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. SCV-239223.
AUGUST 6, 2007
EVENING SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - EVENING SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call
41 Present: Teresa Barrett, Samantha Freitas, Mike Harris, Karen Nau,
42 David Rabbitt, Pamela Torliatt
43 Absent: Mike O'Brien
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48 Department
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50 C. Moment of Silence
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Mayor Torliatt asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Tobias B.
"Toby" Giacomini, Petaluma, and P. Robert Krolak, Penngrove, retired San Rafael
Chief of Police.
PROCLAMATION
Proclaiming August 5 - 11, 2007 as National Health Centers Week.
Nurit Licht, Co -Medical Director, Petaluma Health Center
Jill Magri, Board President, Petaluma Health Center
Mayor Torliatt
Kathie Powell, CEO, Petaluma Health Center
Robb 011ett, Public Relations -Development Director, Petaluma Health Center
Mayor Torliatt
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION - ACTIONS TAKEN
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Peter Tscherneff, Petaluma, spoke about Petaluma, the "Biggest Little City in America,"
Adam the Cat, factory farms, the Pennsylvania Steelers, the 49ers, Coach Bill Walsh, war
and oppression.
Katherine Brobrowski, Petaluma, about problems with unsupervised children and dogs
not on leashes in the mobile home park where she lives. She says the Police often don't
come when she calls.
Dana Bellweather, Petaluma, said her neighbor was arrested the other night for carrying
a gun, which he needs for work. She feels that some members of the Petaluma Police
Department unfairly target some segments of the population.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Vice Mayor Nau
Council Member Barrett
Council Member Freitas
Mayor Torliatt
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
None.
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5. NEW BUSINESS - Continued from the 3 p.m. session.
A. Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2283 N.C.S. of the City Council of
the City of Petaluma Repealing Petaluma Municipal Code Section
11.76.020; Adopting a Revised Section 11.76.020 to Add the Theatre District
to the Definition of "Central Business District" and Prohibit Skateboarding
Therein; and Providing that Any Additional Prohibited Areas Be
Designated by Ordinance. (Hood)
Sergeant Ken Savano, Petaluma Police Department
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Torliatt
Motion: Approve A. Introduction (First Reading) Ordinance 2283 N.C.S. of
the City Council of the City of Petaluma Repealing Petaluma Municipal
Code Section 11.76.020; Adopting a Revised Section 11.76.020 to Add the
Theatre District to the Definition of "Central Business District" and Prohibit
Skateboarding Therein; and Providing that Any Additional Prohibited
Areas Be Designated by Ordinance.
Moved by Vice Mayor Karen Nau, seconded by Council Member David
Rabbitt.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris;
Karen Nau; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mike O'Brien
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Adoption of Resolution 2007-143 N.C.S. Revising the Composition of and
Procedures for the Animal Services Advisory Committee; Resolution 2007-
143 N.C.S. Revising the Composition of and Procedures for the Technology
and Telecommunications Advisory Committee; and Resolutions 2007-145 -
149 N.C.S. Appointing Members to City Commissions and Committees.
(Danly/Cooper)
City Attorney Danly
Motion: Approve A. Adoption of Resolution 2007-143 N.C.S. Revising the
Composition of and Procedures for the Animal Services Advisory
Committee; and Resolution 2007-143 N.C.S. Revising the Composition of
and Procedures for the Technology and Telecommunications Advisory
Committee.
Moved by Council Member Samantha Freitas, seconded by Council
Member David Rabbitt.
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Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris;
Karen Nau; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mike O'Brien
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Tree Advisory Committee: (One Vacancy for a Two -Year Term Expiring
June 30, 2009)
Tammara Norman, Petaluma, Applicant to the Tree Advisory Committee,
told Council about her activities on the Tree Committee and asked
Council to reappoint her.
Council Member Freitas
Mayor Torliatt
City Clerk Claire Cooper collected the ballots for the Tree Advisory
Committee and read the results as follows:
Council Member Barrett: Tammara Norman
Council Member Freitas: Tammara Norman
Council Member Harris: Tammara Norman
Vice Mayor Nau: Tammara Norman
Council Member O'Brien: Absent
Council Member Rabbitt: Tammara Norman
Mayor Torliatt: Tammara Norman
Mayor Torliatt stated that the vote was unanimous and City Attorney
Danly confirmed. (Council adopted Resolution 2007-145 N.C.S. Appointing
Tammara Norman to the Tree Advisory Committee for a Two -Year Term
Expiring June 30, 2008, by a vote of 6/0 - Council Member O'Brien
absent).
Animal Services Advisory Committee: (One Vacancy for a Three -Year
Term Expiring June 30, 2010; One Vacancy to Complete a Three -Year
Term Expiring June 30, 2008)
City Clerk Cooper collected the ballots for the Animal Services Advisory
Committee and read the results as follows:
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Council Member Barrett:
Jay Christensen (Term Ending 2008)
Charlie Reinhart (Term Ending 2010)
Council Member Freitas:
Jay Christensen (Term Ending 2008)
Charlie Reinhart (Term Ending 2010)
Council Member Harris:
Jay Christensen (Term Ending 2008)
Charlie Reinhart (Term Ending 2010)
Vice Mayor Nau:
Jay Christensen (Term Ending 2008)
Charlie Reinhart (Term Ending 2010)
Council Member O'Brien: Absent
Council Member Rabbitt:
Charlie Reinhart (Term Ending 2008)
Jay Christensen (Term Ending 2010)
Mayor Torliatt:
Jay Christensen (Term Ending 2008)
Charlie Reinhart (Term Ending 2010)
City Attorney Danly tallied the votes and announced that Council had
appointed Charlie Reinhart (Resolution 2007-146A N.C.S.) to the Animal
Services Advisory Committee for a Three -Year Term Expiring June 30, 2010,
and Jay Tim Christensen (Resolution 2007-146B N.C.S.) to the Animal
Services Advisory Committee to Complete a Three -Year Term Expiring
June 30, 2008; both resolutions adopted by a vote of 5/1; Council Member
Rabbitt voting "no"; Council Member O'Brien absent.
Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee: (One
Vacancy for a Two -Year Term Expiring June 30, 2009; One Vacancy to
Complete a Two -Year Term Expiring June 30, 2008)
City Clerk Cooper collected the ballots for the Technology and
Telecommunications Advisory Committee and read the results as follows:
Council Member Barrett:
Fred Abercrombie (Term Ending 2009)
Andrew Stess (Term Ending 2008)
Council Member Freitas:
Andrew Stess (Term Ending 2009)
Fred Abercrombie (Term Ending 2008)
Council Member Harris:
Andrew Stess (Term Ending 2009)
Fred Abercrombie (Term Ending 2008)
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Andrew Stess (Term Ending 2008)
Council Member O'Brien: Absent
Council Member Rabbitt:
Fred Abercrombie (Term Ending 2009)
Andrew Stess (Term Ending 2008)
Mayor Torliatt:
Andrew Stess (Term Ending 2009)
Fred Abercrombie (Term Ending 2008)
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City Attorney Danly tallied the votes and announced that they were tied.
Mayor Torliatt announced that she would reverse her votes to break the
tie:
Fred Abercrombie (Term Ending 2009)
Andrew Stess (Term Ending 2008)
City Attorney Danly announced that Council had appointed Fred
Abercrombie (Resolution 2007-147A N.C.S.) to the Technology and
Telecommunications Advisory Committee for a Two -Year Term Ending
June 30, 2009; and Andrew Stess (Resolution 2007-1478 N.C.S.) to the
Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee to Complete a
Two -Year Term Ending June 30, 2008; both resolutions adopted by a vote
of 4/2, Council Members Freitas and Harris voting "no"; Council Member
O'Brien absent.
Senior Advisory Committee: (Three Vacancies for Two -Year Terms Expiring
June 30, 2009 - One Regular/Two Alternates; Two Vacancies for One -Year
Terms Expiring June 30, 2008)
Council Member Rabbitt
City Clerk Cooper collected the ballots for the Senior Advisory Committee
and read the results as follows:
Council Member Barrett:
Bill Greene (Term Ending 2009 - Alternate)
Rene Hughes (Term Ending 2008)
William Jones (Term Ending 2009)
Patricia Wapp (Term Ending 2008)
Council Member Freitas:
Bill Greene (Term Ending 2008)
Rene Hughes (Term Ending 2008)
William Jones (Term Ending 2009 - Alternate)
Patricia Wapp (Term Ending 2009)
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Council Member Harris:
Bill Greene (Term Ending 2009)
Rene Hughes (Term Ending 2009 - Alternate)
William Jones (Term Ending 2008)
Patricia Wapp (Term Ending 2008)
Vice Mayor Nau:
Bill Greene (Term Ending 2009)
Rene Hughes (Term Ending 2009 - Alternate)
William Jones (Term Ending 2008)
Patricia Wapp (Term Ending 2008)
Council Member O'Brien: Absent
Council Member Rabbitt:
Bill Greene (Term Ending 2009)
Rene Hughes (Term Ending 2008)
William Jones (Term Ending 2008)
Patricia Wapp (Term Ending 2009 - Alternate)
Mayor Torliatt:
Bill Greene (Term Ending 2009)
Rene Hughes (Term Ending 2008)
William Jones (Term Ending 2008)
Patricia Wapp (Term Ending 2009 - Alternate)
Council Member Barrett announced she would change her vote to the
following:
Bill Greene (Term Ending 2009)
Rene Hughes (Term Ending 2008)
William Jones (Term Ending 2008)
Patricia Wapp (Term Ending 2009 - Alternate)
City Attorney Danly tallied the votes and announced that no applicant
had received four votes for the term ending 2009 - alternate, and that
applicant Patricia Wapp had tied with three votes for the term ending
2008 and three votes for the term ending 2009.
Council Member Freitas announced that she would change her vote as
follows:
Bill Greene (Term Ending 2008)
Rene Hughes (Term Ending 2008)
William Jones (Term Ending 2009)
Patricia Wapp (Term Ending 2009 - Alternate)
Council Member Barrett announced that she would change her vote as
follows:
Bill Greene (Term Ending 2008)
Rene Hughes (Term Ending 2008)
William Jones (Term Ending 2009)
Patricia Wapp (Term Ending 2009 - Alternate)
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Mayor Torliatt summarized and City Attorney Danly confirmed that
Council had appointed Bill Greene (Resolution 2007-148A N.C.S.) to the
Senior Advisory Committee for a Two -Year Term Expiring June 30, 2009 -
vote 5/1 - Council Member Freitas "no"; Council Member O'Brien absent;
Patricia Wapp (Resolution 2007-148B N.C.S.) to the Senior Advisory
Committee for a Two -Year Term Expiring June 30, 2009 (Alternate) - vote
4/2 - Council Member Harris and Vice Mayor Nau "no"; Council Member
O'Brien absent; Rene Hughes (Resolution 2007-148C N.C.S.) to the Senior
Advisory Committee for a One -Year Term Expiring June 30, 2008 - vote 4/2
- Council Member Harris and Vice Mayor Nau "no"; Council Member
O'Brien absent; and William B. Jones (Resolution 2007-148D N.C.S.) to the
Senior Advisory Committee for a One -Year Term Expiring June 30, 2008 -
vote 4/2 - Council Members Barrett and Freitas "no"; Council Member
O'Brien absent.
Recreation. Music, and Parks Commission: (One Vacancy for a Four -Year
Term Expiring June 30, 2011)
Bill Greene, Petaluma, applicant to the Recreation, Music, and Parks
Commission, spoke of experience he has that would make him a valuable
member of RMPC. He said he would like to give something back to this
community that has given him so much.
Melissa Ambercrombie, Petaluma, applicant to the Recreation, Music,
and Parks Commission, said she would like to use her energy, enthusiasm,
and love for this town as a member of the Recreation, Music, and Parks
Commission.
City Clerk Cooper collected the ballots for the Recreation, Music, and
Parks Commission and read the results as follows:
Council Member Barrett: Melissa Abercrombie
Council Member Freitas: Melissa Abercrombie
Council Member Harris: Bill Greene
Vice Mayor Nau: Melissa Abercrombie
Council Member O'Brien: Absent
Council Member Rabbitt: Melissa Abercrombie
Mayor Torliatt: Melissa Abercrombie
City Attorney Danly tallied the votes and announced that Council had
appointed Melissa Abercrombie (Resolution 2007-149 N.C.S.) to the
Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission for a Four -Year Term Expiring
June 30, 2011 - vote 5/1, Council Member Harris "no."
Follow -Up to the June 25, 2007 Joint City Council, Planning Commission,
and SPARC Meeting. (Moore)
Mike Moore, Community Development Department Director
Council Member Barrett
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Director Moore
Council Member Rabbitt
Director Moore
Mayor Torliatt
Director Moore
Council Member Rabbitt
Mayor Torliatt
Public Comment
Dale Axelrod, Petaluma, said that the departure from Petaluma of Geoff
Cartwright, whom he called an "eloquent spokesman for safeguarding
our environment" means that his neighbors and the rest of the community
must continue to "voice effective support for the moratorium on building
in the floodplain." As a tribute to Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Axelrod showed a
four -minute film called "History of Petaluma Floods" created by Petaluma
Neighborhood Association member Paul Frances. He invited everyone to
visit www.petalumaneighborhoodassociation.org.
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Barrett
Vice Mayor Nau
Council Member Harris
Director Moore
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Barrett
Council Member Rabbitt
Motion: Give direction to staff that the first three priorities for the new
Development Code will be hillside regulations, tree regulations, and a
Mandatory Green Building Program; that Council Members Barrett and
Rabbitt be the Co -Chairs of the End User Committee; that representatives
from the environmental community, CPSP Planning Committee, and Build -
It Green Committee be included; and Council direction that Director of
General Plan Administration Pamela Tuft return to Council with clarification
regarding residential/non-residential growth management. The next joint
study session was planned for Monday, October 29.
Moved by Mayor Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Vice Mayor Karen Nau.
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Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris;
Karen Nau; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mike O'Brien
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C. Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2284 N.C.S. Amending Section
8.16.010.E, Repealing Section 8.16.010.F and Amending Section 8.16.1 15 of
Title 8 of the Petaluma Municipal Code to Modify the Definition of Debris
Boxes, Authorize the Approval of Non -Exclusive Franchise Agreements for
Debris Box Collection by City Council Resolution and Authorize the City
Manager to Execute Said Agreements. (Danly)
City Manager Bierman
Motion: Approve C. Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2284
N.C.S. Amending Section 8.16.010.E, Repealing Section 8.16.010.E and
Amending Section 8.16.1 15 of Title 8 of the Petaluma Municipal Code to
Modify the Definition of Debris Boxes, Authorize the Approval of Non -
Exclusive Franchise Agreements for Debris Box Collection by City Council
Resolution and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Said Agreements.
Moved by Council Member Samantha Freitas, seconded by Vice Mayor
Karen Nau.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris;
Karen Nau; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mike O'Brien
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m. At the request of Mayor Torliatt, the meeting
was adjourned in memory of Tobias B. "Toby" Giacomini, Petaluma, and P. Robert Krolak,
Penngrove, retired San Rafael Chief of Police.
ATTEST:
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Claire Cooper, CMC, City Clerk
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Pamela Torliatt, Mayor