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June 18, 2007
Vol. 43, Page 13
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 18, 2007
Regular Meeting
JUNE 18, 2007
AFTERNOON SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - AFTERNOON SESSION - 3:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Present: Teresa Barrett, Samantha Freitas, Mike Harris, Karen Nau,
Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt, Pamela Torliatt
Absent: None
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Sue Lackie, Project Manager, Public Works Department
PUBLIC COMMENT
Judith Hillery, Petaluma, spoke about the possibility of including a graffiti coordinator in
next year's budget. She had questions about the hot line calls: Where do they come
into? How many come in? What is the cost of the staff person who answers the phone?
The answers to these questions would help Council decide if a graffiti coordinator needs
to be hired and if so, whether that person should be part-time or full-time. She also
questioned Council Member O'Brien's statement that, "If the City hires a graffiti
coordinator, all the volunteers will quit."
Mayor Torliatt asked to adjourn the meeting in memory of Bill Graham, former Petaluma
Airport Manager, who passed away this morning.
Council Member O'Brien asked to adjourn in memory of Peter Pfendler, who died
yesterday.
Mayor Torliatt
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
None.
Vol. 43, Page 14 June 18, 2007
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS - Changes to current agenda only
None.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of Regular PCDC/City Council of June 4, 2007.
Motion: Approve A. Minutes of Regular PCDC/City Council of June 4, 2007,
as presented.
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
2. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDAS
A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Special Joint City
Council/PCDC/Planning Commission/SPARC Meeting of Monday, June 25,
2007.
Motion: Approve A. Proposed Agenda for Special Joint City
Council/PCDC/Planning Commission/SPARC Meeting of Monday, June 25,
2007, as presented.
Moved by Council Member Teresa Barrett, seconded by Council Member
David Rabbitt.
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. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDC Meeting of
Monday, July 2, 2007.
Mayor Torliatt asked to add a report from staff on the water conservation
program and the 15% cutback in water use recently requested by the
Sonoma County Water Agency.
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Council Member O'Brien requested that the item "Resolution Authorizing
Removal of Crosswalk at `A' and 6th Streets" be moved from the Consent
Calendar to New Business.
Motion: Approve B. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Regular City
Council/PCDC Meeting of Monday, July 2, 2007, with the addition of a
report on the water conservation program and 15% reduction in water use
recently mandated by SCWA, and with the Removal of Crosswalk at `A'
and 6th Streets moved from the Consent Calendar to New Business.
Moved by Council Member Mike O'Brien, seconded by Council Member
Teresa Barrett.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes
No:
Abstain
Absent:
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
None
None
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A. Resolution 2007-100 N.C.S. to Receive and File March 31, 2007 Quarterly
Treasurer's Report. (Carmichael)
B. Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2273 N.C.S. for Designation of a
Local Historic Landmark for the Existing Residence at 503 Second Street,
APN 008-192-002. (Moore/Borba)
C. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance 2270 N.C.S. Authorizing the
Addition of Parkway Plaza to PMC 11.76.020B (Petaluma Municipal Code)
Prohibiting Skateboarding in Specifically -Listed Shopping Centers.
(Hood/Lyons)
D. Resolution 2007-107 N.C.S. Authorizing the Police Department to Accept a
Grant Assistance Program (GAP) from the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control for an Alcohol Enforcement and Training Grant in the
Amount of $124,568.00. (Hood/Lyons) - Removed for discussion.
E. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinances Implementing Senate Bill 53
and Senate Bill 1809 (Danly): Ordinance 2271 N.C.S. Acknowledging the
Lack of a Program to Acquire Property Using Eminent Domain Within the
Petaluma Community Development Project Area by the Petaluma
Community Development Commission; and, Ordinance 2272 N.C.S.
Describing the Petaluma Community Development Commission's Program
to Acquire Real Property by Eminent Domain in the Central Business
District Redevelopment Project Area.
Resolution 2007-101 N.C.S. Approving the Project Budget and Authorizing
the Award of Contract for the Water Street North Sanitary Sewer Main
Replacement Project. (Ban/Eckerson)
Vol. 43, Page 16 June 18, 2007
G. Resolution 2007-102 N.C.S. Accepting Construction Completion of
Washington Street and Caulfield Lane Soundwall Project. (Marengo)
H. Resolution 2007-103 N.C.S. Approving Acceptance of FAA Grant for Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) 17. (Marengo)
I. Resolution 2007-104 N.C.S. Awarding Transit Fleet Maintenance Audit
Contract to Transit Resource Center. (Mare ngo/Siragusa)
J. Resolution 2007-108 N.C.S. Accepting Completion of the Petaluma River
2006 Dredging Project G500150. (Marengo/Lackie) - Removed for
discussion.
K. Resolution 2007-105 N.C.S. Supporting $1 Billion State Budget Allocation of
Proposition 1 B Funds to Cities in 2007-08. (Marengo/Lackie)
L. Resolution 2007-106 N.C.S. Amending the Classification and
Compensation Plan by Revising the Classifications of Community Service
Officer and Public Safety Dispatcher. (Carmichael/Hood/Robbins)
Mayor Torliatt asked to remove Items 3D and 3J for discussion.
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar Items 3A, B, C, E, F, G, H, 1, K, and L.
Moved by Council Member Mike O'Brien, 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
Mayor Torliatt (Item 3D)
Motion: Approve D. Resolution 2007-107 N.C.S. Authorizing the Police Department
to Accept a Grant Assistance Program (GAP) from the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control for an Alcohol Enforcement and Training Grant in the Amount of
$124,568.00, with addition to include as a performance measure focus on
underage drinking occurring downtown outside of businesses by teens
bringing alcohol into the areas.
Moved by Mayor Pamela Torliatt, 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
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June 18, 2007
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Mayor Torliatt (Item 3J)
Administrative Services Director Steven Carmichael
Mayor Torliatt
Director Carmichael
Mayor Torliatt
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Motion: Approve J. Resolution 2007-108 N.C.S. Accepting Completion of the
Petaluma River 2006 Dredging Project G500150.
Moved by Mayor Pamela Torliatt, 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
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. PCDC Resolution 2007-08 Adopting New Five -Year Implementation Plan
for the Central Business District Project Area and the Petaluma Community
Development Project Area for Fiscal Years 2007/08 Through 2011/12 and
Approving of the Aggregation of New and Substantially Rehabilitated
Dwelling Units to Satisfy the Affordable Housing Production Requirement.
(Carmichael) - Continued from June 4, 2007 meeting.
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Harris
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Harris
Public Works Director Vince Marengo
Mayor Torliatt
Director Marengo
Council Member Barrett
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Director Marengo
Mayor Torliatt
Director Marengo
Mayor Torliatt
Director Marengo
Mayor Torliatt
Vice Mayor Nau
Director Marengo
Vice Mayor Nau
City Manager Bierman
Vice Mayor Nau
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member O'Brien
Council Member Harris
Council Member Barrett
Council Member Rabbitt
Mayor Torliatt
Director Marengo
Administrative Services Director Steven Carmichael
Council Member Freitas
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Freitas
City Manager Bierman
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Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Freitas
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Mayor Torliatt
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Vol. 43, Page 20 June 18, 2007
City Manager Bierman
Director Carmichael
Council Member Freitas
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Torliatt opened the Public Hearinq.
Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma, said that land use decisions made in the
General Plan hearings allow development in the floodplain upstream
of the weir. He said people on the eastside "want Rainier," but he
thinks what they really want is access to the freeway. However, the
Corps of Engineer prohibits overpasses and ramps within one mile of
each other. So Council is up against more than the floodplain. The
development proposed for the floodplain does not meet the needs of
the redevelopment law. How can you link Rainier to redevelopment
funds for any reason other than to aid development interests?
Tiffany Renee, Petaluma, urged Council to use redevelopment money
to pay for CIRs for Regency, etc.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Torliatt closed the Public
Hearinq.
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member O'Brien
Council Member Rabbitt
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Barrett
City Manager Bierman
Council Member Rabbitt
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Torliatt
Council Member Harris
Council Member Barrett
Council Member Freitas called for the vote.
Council Member Harris
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Mayor Torliatt
Vice Mayor Nau
City Manager Bierman
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Motion: Approve A. PCDC Resolution 2007-08 Adopting New Five -Year
Implementation Plan for the Central Business District Project Area and the
Petaluma Community Development Project Area for Fiscal Years 2007/08
Through 2011/12 and Approving of the Aggregation of New and
Substantially Rehabilitated Dwelling Units to Satisfy the Affordable Housing
Production Requirement, with addendum that $9 million be transferred
from Economic Development to the Rainier Avenue Crosstown Connector
and Interchange Project, restoring its funding to $10 million.
Moved by Council Member Mike O'Brien, seconded by Council Member
Mike Harris.
Vote: Motion carried 6-1.
Yes: Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No: Teresa Barrett
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. Adopting the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Preliminary Budget and Ordinances
Appropriating Funds for the Operation of the City of Petaluma, CA from
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. (Carmichael) - Continued from June
11, 2007 meeting.
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
Motion: Approve:
• Introduction and Adoption of an Ordinance 2274 N.C.S. Appropriating
Funds for FY 2007-08 General Fund and Declaring the Urgency
Thereof, to Take Effect Immediately
Vol. 43, Page 22 June 18, 2007
• Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance 2275 N.C.S. Appropriating
Funds for FY 2007-08 Enterprise Funds and Declaring the Urgency
Thereof, to Take Effect Immediately
• Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance 2276 N.C.S. Appropriating
Funds for FY 2007-08 Internal Service Funds and Declaring the Urgency
Thereof, to Take Effect Immediately
• Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance 2277 N.C.S. Appropriating
Funds for FY 2007-08 Special Revenues and Trust Funds and Declaring
the Urgency Thereof, to Take Effect Immediately
• Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance 2278 N.C.S. Appropriating
Funds for FY 2007-08 Capital Project and Debt Fund and Declaring the
Urgency Thereof, to Take Effect Immediately; and
• PCDC Resolution 2007-09 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Petaluma Community Development Commission Budget
Moved by Council Member Mike O'Brien, seconded by Council Member
Samantha Freitas.
Council Member Harris
City Manager Bierman
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
C. Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance 2279 N.C.S. Amending
Ordinance Nos. 2246-2247 to Change Certain Appropriations for the
Operations of the City of Petaluma from July 1, 1006 through June 30, 2007,
and Declaring the Urgency Thereof. (Carmichael)
Motion: Approve C. Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance 2279 N.C.S.
Amending Ordinance Nos. 2246-2247 to Change Certain Appropriations
for the Operations of the City of Petaluma from July 1, 1006 through June
30, 2007, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof.
Moved by Council Member Teresa Barrett, 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
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D. PCDC Resolution 2007-10 Consenting in Accordance with California
Health and Safety Code Section 33445 to Funding $15M from PCDC
Account 5530 -Merged Project Area -C501304 for the Old Redwood
Highway Interchange Project Between FY 08-09 through FY 11-12 (All
Unfunded Phases of Project Development through Construction).
(Marengo)
E. Resolution 2007-109 N.C.S. Consenting in Accordance with California
Health and Safety Code Section 33445 to Funding $15M from PCDC
Account 5530 -Merged Project Area -C501304 for the Old Redwood
Highway Interchange Project Between FY 08-09 through FY 11-12 (All
Unfunded Phases of Project Development through Construction).
(Marengo)
Public Works Director Vince Marengo
Council Member Barrett
Director Marengo
Council Member Barrett
Director Marengo
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Torliatt
City Attorney Danly
Council Member Harris
Council Member Barrett
Mayor Torliatt would like to add language to both resolutions to say that the City
of Petaluma recognizes that the Old Redwood Highway Overpass and
Interchange is used by more than just residents of Petaluma, and the City would
like a partnership with SCTA to split any cost increases on the project on a 50/50
basis.
Motion: Approve E. Resolution 2007-109 N.C.S. Consenting in Accordance with
California Health and Safety Code Section 33445 to Funding $15M from PCDC
Account 5530 -Merged Project Area -C501304 for the Old Redwood Highway
Interchange Project Between FY 08-09 through FY 11-12 (All Unfunded Phases of
Project Development through Construction), with language added to say that
the City of Petaluma recognizes that the Old Redwood Highway Overpass and
Interchange is used by more than just residents of Petaluma, and the City
would like a partnership with SCTA to split any cost increases on the project
on a 50/50 basis.
Vol. 43, Page 24 June 18, 2007
Moved by Mayor Pamela Torliatt, 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
Motion: Approve D. PCDC Resolution 2007-10 Consenting in Accordance with
California Health and Safety Code Section 33445 to Funding $15M from PCDC
Account 5530 -Merged Project Area -C501304 for the Old Redwood Highway
Interchange Project Between FY 08-09 through FY 11-12 (All Unfunded Phases of
Project Development through Construction), with language added to say that
the City of Petaluma recognizes that the Old Redwood Highway Overpass and
Interchange is used by more than just residents of Petaluma, and the City
would like a partnership with SCTA to split any cost increases on the project
on a 50/50 basis.
Moved by Mayor Pamela Torliatt, 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
N �IVITA IIMILqI:&*I
A. Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2280 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 111 of Title 15 of the
Petaluma Municipal Code Concerning City Sewer Construction and Use
and Adoption of Resolution 2007-110 N.C.S. Adopting an Enforcement
Response Plan. (Ban/Orr)
Margaret Orr, Water Resources and Conservation Engineering Manager
Mayor Torliatt
Motion: Approve A. Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 2280
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 2007-110
N.C.S. Adopting an Enforcement Response Plan, with recommended
language changes/additions received at dais.
Moved by Council Member Teresa Barrett, seconded by Council Member
Samantha Freitas.
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Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Vol. 43, Page 25
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris;
Karen Nau; Mike O'Brien; David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
Mayor Torliatt
B. PCDC Resolution 2007-11 Authorizing Execution by the City
Manager/Executive Director of the Petaluma Community Development
Commission of the Full Loan Repayment Agreement on the Sheraton
Hotel. (Bierman)
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Torliatt
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Torliatt
City Manager Bierman
Mayor Torliatt
Public Comment
Tom Birdsall, Sheraton Hotel, thought this was a great day for the City
and the hotel owners - a partnership that has worked.
Mayor Torliatt
Motion: Approve B. PCDC Resolution 2007-11 Authorizing Execution by the
City Manager/Executive Director of the Petaluma Community
Development Commission of the Full Loan Repayment Agreement on the
Sheraton Hotel.
Moved by Council Member Mike O'Brien, seconded by Council Member
Mike Harris.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
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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 - 5:06 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Government Code §54957.6. Agency Negotiators:
Michael Bierman/Geoffrey Rothman/Pamala Robbins/Michael Ban. Employee Organization:
AFSCME.
• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to California Government Code
§54957: City Manager.
• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Government Code §54957: City
Attorney.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to subdivision (b) of California Government Code §54956.9: 1 potential case.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to California Government
Code §54956.9(a): Joe Long & Angela Long v. City of Petaluma and Does 1 through 10,
Sonoma Superior Court action number 239227; Robert Ramirez & Rick Costa v. City of
Petaluma and City Council of the City of Petaluma Sonoma Superior Court action number
239223
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION: Pursuant to subdivision (c) of
California Government Code §54945.9; 1 potential case.
JUNE 18, 2007
EVENING SESSION
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A. Roll Call
44 Present: Teresa Barrett, Samantha Freitas, Mike Harris, Karen Nau,
45 David Rabbitt, Pamela Torliatt
46 Absent: Mike O'Brien
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION - ACTIONS TAKEN
City Attorney Danly announced that the City will be disposing of the litigation brought by
Joe and Angela Long via a release of claims, the consideration of which is a payment of
$12,800 on part of City.
PROCLAMATION
Proclaiming July 1 - 7, 2007 "Independents Week."
Mayor Torliatt
Wayne Morgenthaler and Connie Madden accepted the proclamation.
PRESENTATION
Annual Presentation by the Youth Commission.
Whitney Hall, Petaluma, Youth Commission
Patricia Souza, Petaluma, Youth Commission
Anne Abbott, Petaluma, Youth Commission
Mayor Torliatt
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Brawn, Petaluma, spoke about immigration and the costs.
Karen Leete, Petaluma, spoke about weeds under the Washington Street overpass.
Mayor Torliatt
Catherine Bobrowski, Petaluma, spoke about a parking issue in her mobile home park.
Mayor Torliatt
David Libchitz, Petaluma, thanked Council for changes at First Street which is now a
three-way stop.
Bryant Moynihan, Petaluma, referred to his letter to Council of March 1, 2007 regarding
records provided to him by the City. He he received documents indicating that the City
has been charging excessive administrative fees and governmental charges. He asked
that the General Fund directly reimburse the ratepayers for these charges. He added
that a complete audit is warranted.
Michael Ceremello, Dixon, has been going to council meetings in Dixon. He said the
public has right to address their representatives and suggested Council determine how
many people wished to speak and poll speakers and divide the time evenly.
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Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma, displayed an aerial photograph inundation map of the
December 31, 2005 storm event, and spoke against building in the floodplain.
Chip Rees, Petaluma, noticed when he was downtown the number of stores going out of
business or moving - 10 within two blocks.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member Rabbitt
Council Member Harris
Mayor Torliatt
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Public Meeting to Hear Testimony Regarding the Annual Assessments for
the Landscape Assessment Districts and the Setting of the Public Hearing.
(Brod hun/De Nicola)
Scoff Brodhun, Parks and Recreation Director
Ron DeNicola, Parks and Landscape Manager
Council Member Harris
Mayor Torliatt
Mr. DeNicola
Council Member Rabbiff
Mr. DeNicola
Council Member Rabbitt
Council Member Freitas recused herself and left the dais.
Motion: Approve Resolution 2007-111A N.C.S. Describing Improvements
and Directing Preparation of Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Annual Assessments for Landscape Assessment Districts for the
Landsdown, McNear Landing, and Stratford Village LADs; Resolution 2007-
112A N.C.S. Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report for Landscape
Assessment Districts Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for the Landsdown, McNear
Landing, and Strafford Village LADs; and Resolution 2007-113A N.C.S.
Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments Pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for Landscape Assessment Districts
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Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for the Landsdown, McNear Landing, and Strafford
Village LADs.
Moved by Council Member Mike Harris, seconded by Vice Mayor Karen
Nau.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes:
Teresa Barrett; Mike Harris; Karen Nau; David Rabbitt;
Pamela Torliatt
No:
None
Abstain:
Samantha Freitas
Absent:
Mike O'Brien
Council Member Freitas returned to the dais.
Vice Mayor Nau recused herself and left the dais.
Motion: Approve Resolution 2007-111 B N.C.S. Describing Improvements
and Directing Preparation of Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Annual Assessments for Landscape Assessment Districts for the Cader
Farms, Crane Glen, and Mountain Valley LADs; Resolution 2007-1128
N.C.S. Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report for Landscape
Assessment Districts Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for the Cader Farms, Crane
Glen, and Mountain Valley LADs; and Resolution 2007-113B N.C.S.
Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments Pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for Landscape Assessment Districts
Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for the Cader Farms, Crane Glen, and Mountain
Valley LADs.
Moved by Council Member David Rabbitt, seconded by Council Member
Mike Harris.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris;
David Rabbitt; Pamela Torliatt
No: None
Abstain: Karen Nau
Absent: Mike O'Brien
Vice Mayor Nau returned to the dais.
Mayor Torliatt recused herself and left the dais.
Motion: Approve Resolution 2007-111C N.C.S. Describing Improvements
and Directing Preparation of Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Annual Assessments for Landscape Assessment Districts for the Corona
Ranch, Graystone Creek, Kingsfield, Sonoma Glen North, and Wisteria
LADs; Resolution 2007-112C N.C.S. Preliminary Approval of Engineer's
Report for Landscape Assessment Districts Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for the
Graystone Creek, Kingsfield, Sonoma Glen North, and Wisteria LADs; and
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Resolution 2007-113C N.C.S. Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of
Assessments Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for
Landscape Assessment Districts Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for the Graystone
Creek, Kingsfield, Sonoma Glen North, and Wisteria LADS.
Moved by Council Member Mike Harris, seconded by Council Member
David Rabbitt.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett; Samantha Freitas; Mike Harris;
Karen Nau; David Rabbitt;
No: None
Abstain: Pamela Torliatt
Absent: Mike O'Brien
Mayor Torliatt returned to the dais.
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Torliatt
Motion: Approve Resolution 2007-111 D N.C.S. Describing Improvements
and Directing Preparation of Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Annual Assessments for Landscape Assessment Districts for all other LADs
in the City of Petaluma; Resolution 2007-112D N.C.S. Preliminary Approval
of Engineer's Report for Landscape Assessment Districts Fiscal Year 2007-
2008 for all other LADs in the City of Petaluma; and Resolution 2007-113D
N.C.S. Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments Pursuant
to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for Landscape Assessment
Districts Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for all other LADs in the City of Petaluma.
Moved by Council Member Teresa Barrett, 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
B. Presentation by Maximus, Inc. of the OMB A-87 Full Allocation Plan for the
City of Petaluma. (Carmichael)
Administrative Services Director Steven Carmichael
Manfred Endres, Vice President, Maximus, Inc.
Mayor Torliatt
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Public Comment
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Bryant Moynihan, Petaluma, said that part of the presentation identifies
functions in service provider departments based on time estimates
provided by the departments. If they are not accurate, there is an issue.
He suggested the City hire an auditor to determine if the estimates are
accurate, and also to match the cost allocation plan with what has
actually been charged. Regarding the intragovern mental charges in the
draft budget, he stated the numbers in Schedule C do not match up with
those in Schedules A-] and A-2 and he thought that should also be
examined by an auditor.
Mayor Torliatt
C. Report from City Clerk on Certification of Petition for Initiative to Reduce
City of Petaluma Wastewater and Water Service Rates to Rates in Effect on
January 1, 2006 and Provide for Specified Annual Adjustments
Thereto. Resolution 2007-114 N.C.S. Ordering a Report Concerning the
Initiative Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9212.
(Cooper/Danly)
Mayor Torliatt
City Clerk Cooper
City Attorney Danly
Public Comment
James Fitzgerald, Petaluma, gathered signatures and was surprised at
the enthusiasm of those signing the petition and said that they were
surprised how little they were getting for their money.
Michael Ceremello, Dixon, spoke about Dixon's experience
Dennis Gilday, PFUR Proponent, Petaluma, said gathering the
signatures was a very rewarding experienced.
Mayor Torliatt
John Hudson, Rohnert Park, attorney, spoke regarding Proposition 218
and sewer fees. He told Council the initiative would have not have
any impact on the City if developers paid their way.
David Glass, former Mayor, Petaluma, said that Petaluma has
a wastewater treatment plant that is "on its lost legs"; the City has
been told it is not repairable. The City of Santa Rosa just paid heavy
fines for failure to treat wastewater up to a proper level. Increased
regulations on waterways are a fact. He said, "This is not about
supplying water for developers. This is about can we flush our toilets,
drink water, bathe regularly, it's about being personally responsible,
taking advantage of technology, and getting the infrastructure we
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need to recycle water and use it for irrigation purposes. This issue is
about the opportunity to acquire infrastructure to make it possible to
recycle water and the only way we can do that is with a cost -
recovery program from the developers. We get the insurance of
having a safe supply of water." He believes that when the facts are
presented to the people of Petaluma, they will realize that, "if this
initiative is signed into law, it will be just as devastating as having a
gambling casino built in our town."
Stan Gold, Petaluma, asked Council to remember Mr. Moynihan's
attempt to place a measure on a previous ballot to require that 10% -
20% of the General Fund budget be spent on street repair, without any
consideration of the vital services, such as Police and Fire, that would
be impacted. He said, "This is the some kind of irresponsibility and the
fourth or fifth time Bryant Moynihan has tried to do something to cost
this City a whole lot of money. The real issue is what will happen if this
initiative passes? If the public does their research on this, Mr. Moynihan
isn't going to have a friend in town."
Bryant Moynihan, Petaluma, spoke about a handicapped woman
and her daughter who came to Council in December 2006 who said
they could not afford the rate increases. He said he asked Council to
go back and look at their expenditures, and Council refused. He
suggested Council ask staff to come back with a plan to see
what Capital Improvement Projects could be done within last year's
rates - without the increase. He said people are angry at the Council
for raising the rates. He told the Council the City must live within a
budget.
Mayor Torliatt
City Attorney Danly
Council Member Barrett
City Attorney Danly
Mayor Torliatt
City Attorney Danly
Vice Mayor Nau
Council Member Harris
Council Member Rabbitt
Motion: Approve Resolution 2007-114 N.C.S. Ordering a Report
Concerning the Initiative Pursuant to California Elections Code Section
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Moved by Council Member Teresa Barrett, 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
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. At the request of Mayor Torliatt and Council
Member O'Brien, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Bill Graham and Peter
Pfendler.
ATTEST:
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Claire Cooper, CMC, City Clerk
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Pamela Torliatt, Mayor