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City of Petaluma, California
185$' MEETING OF PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL AND THE
P €TALUMA PUBLIC. FINANCING CORPORATION
Draft City Council /PPFC Minutes
Monday, January 5, 2004 - 3 :00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
3:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER
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A. Roll Call
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Present: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Moynihan,
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B. Pledge of Allegiance
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C. Moment of Silence
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Richard Sharke', Petaluma, addressed the City Council, commending and thanking them
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for doing such a wonderful job.
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Phil Greschner, Petaluma, addressed the City Council, noting that the Petaluma Sheraton
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had mailed out a; flyer advertising special holiday rates to stay at the hotel, "yet when one
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of his relatives had visited the area during the holidays they were not granted the special
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rate. He left a copy of the flyer for Council's information.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Council Member Torliatt commented she would like to see a joint open meeting
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between the Council, School Board and the Fdir Board set to discuss and explain the
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issues around the' Kenilworth Junior High site and the fairgrounds site. She would like to
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see.that meeting set as soon as possible in the coming year.
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Vice Mayor O'Brien wished everyone a Happy New Year and indicated he agreed with
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Council Member Tor`liatt's request for a joint meeting between the Council, School Board
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and the fair Board.
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Vice Mayor O'Brien also requested that today's meeting ,be adjourned in memory of the
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Reach Helicopter crewmembers lost, as Well as a member of the Petaluma community,
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Alma Gibby.
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Council Member Moynihan acknowledged the work the City Council has done over the
last year and pointed out there has been- progress toward controlling litigation
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expenditures.
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Mayor Glass reflected on issues the Council dealt with over the last year.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS .(Cha.nges to current agenda only).
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PRESENTATIONS /PROCLAMATIONS
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Employee Service Awards for fourth Quarter of 2003.
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The following individuals were present to receive awards:
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George Cuenin, Fire Department - 20 yearn
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Katie Crump, City Manager's Office - 15 years
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Chris Jones, Finance Department - 15 years
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Michael Grummell -Fire, bepartment - 15 years
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Anna Santos- Human Resources - 5 years
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The following employees were recognized but were not present:
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Wilbur "Bill." Spaulding, Water Resources & Conservation - 25 years
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Deann Bailey, Police -,5 years
Vicky Garcia, Police- 5 years
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Presentation by Ron .Kaetzel of the Municipal IS Association of California to the City of
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Petaluma for "Achievement in linformation "Technology for 2003- 2004" Award.
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Tim Williamsen, -IS Manager, accepted the award on behalf of the City.
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VICE MAYOR /LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
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A. Resolution 2004 -00.1 N.C.S. Electing Bryant Moynihan Vice Mayor.
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M/S Healy and Canevaro. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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B. Resolution 2004 =002 WC.S. Approving City Council. Liaison Assignments.
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MOTION to make the following appointments:
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Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA): Healy as Representative, Torliatt
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as the Alternate.
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Citizens Advisory Committee /Zone 2A: Torliatt
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Recreation, Music and Parks Commission and library Advisory Board: Moynihan
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Airport Commission and North Bay Water Association: O'Brien
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Pedesfrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee: Canevaro
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MOTION to appoint Council 'Member Torliatt to the Planning Commission:
M/S Glass „and Healy, MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Healy, : Tarliattand Glass
NOES: Canevaro,, Harris, O'Brien and Moynihan
MOTION't,o appoint Council Member Harris to the, Planning Commission :`
M/S Glass and Healy. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A MOTION was made and CARRIED UNANIM'O'USLY, to appoint the following:
Animal. Services Advisory. Committee: Torliatt
Traffic Committee: Moynihan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. 'City Council /PCDC Minutes of December 1, 2003.
The following amendments were made to the Miriutes:
Page 2, line 1.2, change "was” to "areas."
Page 3, line 2, change the sentence to read "He would like to.explore
possible solutions."
Page 5, line 30, amend the sentence to read ".....City for maintenance of
the cabinet."
MOTION to adopt the December 1, 2003 Minutes as amended:
M/S Healy and Canevaro. CARRIED'.. UNANIMOUSLY.
B. City Council /P:CDC Minutes of December 15, 2003.
The following amendments were made to the Minutes:
Page 7, line 10, include 'thel vote to show a 6 -1 vote with Council Member
Moynihan voting 'NO.'
Page 9, line 49, should reflect "Assembly Member Joe Nation.
Page 14, line 14, that there would be an "annual savings.''
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MOTION to adopt the December 15, 2003 Minutes as amended
M/S Healy and Torliatt. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. APPROVA -LOF PROPOSED AGENDA
Approval of Proposed Agendas for City Council Special Meetings to be held in
January 2004.
Vice Mayor Moyriihdn noted the importance of broaching the CIP Projects
information ,during one of the scheduled special, meetings.
The City Council approved Special Meeting dates ;in January as recommended.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Bierman requested.. that Item 3.0 be removed from the Council
Agenda.
The remainder of the items on the Consent Calendar were dealt with
individually.
A. Res6lution.2004 -003 N.C.S. Awarding the Design Contract for the Petaluma
Hangar Development Project. (Resolution awards the design contract to
Mead & Hunt, Inc. Cost of proposal: $150;000.) (Skladzien /close)
City Council discussion took place regarding , the cost of the project.
MOTION to adopt the resolution:
M/S Moynihan and Healy. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. : Resolution 2004 -004 N.C.S. Awarding the Contract for Construction of the.
Water Field'Office. Construction Cost estimated at $4,239,347 (Simmons)
Vice Mayor Moynihan commented on his concerns for the cost of the
project and indicated he feels it has gotten out of hand. He asked the
Council to consider pulling this item and revisiting how the project might
be redesigned to be less costly.
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"Council discussion ensued regarding the project design a it was; noted
there were seven bids for the project sand Council is asked to award the
bid to the lowest responsible bidder.
MOTION to adopt the resolution:
M/S Healy and O'Brien. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE
AYES: Canevaro, Harris, Healy, O'Brien; Torliatt and Glass
NOES: Moynihan
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Resolution .2004 -005 N C.S. 6f Intent to Establish a Precise Plan Line for
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Caulfield Lane Between Lakeville Street and Hopper Street and Set a
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Public Hearing Date for January 26,2004. (Moore)
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Vice Mayor Moynihan expressed concern that Council is being asked to
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act on this prior to a General Plan circulation discussion being held and
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stated he felt'this was putting the "cart before the horse."
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It was - noted, this item is to schedule a public hearing for January 26, 2004;
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Which will `be after the Council has had an opportunity to hear a
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presentation on ;the land use and mobility .alternatives as well as the cross-
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town connection enhancement, opportunities analysis later in the
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evening.
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MOTION to adopt the resolution?
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M/S Healy and O'Brien. CARRIED BY'THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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AYES: Canevaro, Harris, Healy;'0'Brien, Torliatt and Glass
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NOES. Moynihan
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Reconsideration of Resolution 2003^ -231 N:C:S. Authorizing City Manager to
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Sign Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Collection and Disposal of
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Garbage, Rubbish, Waste Matter and Recyclables and Street Sweeping
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Within the City of Petaluma Extending the `Termination Date. (At the
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December 1'�5; 2003 Council Meeting, Council Member Healy seconded
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the motion. for reconsideration" and a majority vote (6 -1, Torliatt voting
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'NO') was take_ n to set the discussion for January 5, "2004.)
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City Manager Bierman noted there is amended language before the City
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Council', on the dais, that`'addresses the date of the extended agreement,
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which is February 28;, 2005.. It , was also noted that amended resolution
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noted "for a period not to exceed" February 28, 2005.
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Vice 'Mayor Moynihan confirmed negotiations for the extended contract
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would take place between the City Manager and Empire Waste
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Management next week.
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MOTION to adopt the amended Resolution:
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M/S Healy and Torliatt. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Status Report on Recommendations Regarding the City's .Fireworks
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Ordinance. (Albertson)
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council accept the
recommendations of the Fireworks Taskforce and to :direct Staff to bring
back ordinance language incorporating those recommendations. The,
recommendations of the Taskforce are to t) revise the current Fireworks
Ordinance to include the banning of piccolo =pete (whistling) fireworks
and to increase the, permit fees paid by' wholesalers and retailers; to offset
increased costs for public education and - enforcement; and 2) to work-
with the City Attorney's- Office to maximize potential return from .fines and
financial restitution.
Fire , Chief Albertson gave the staff report and presented the
recommendations by the Fireworks Taskforce.
Public Input:
Dennis Revell, Revell Communications, -addressed the City Council and
fully: endorsed the proposal by the Fire Chief and Fireworks Taskforce.
Phil Greschner;; Petaluma, addressed the City Council in support of the
recommendations and asked the Council ao use due diligence and
consideration while considering an increase: in permit fees.
Brian Petro, Petro Family Fireworks, addressed °f he City Council, in: support
of the Taskforce'.s recommendations.
Council Member Healy commented this presentation represents progress
and agrees with the recommendation for riot requiring 'identification as a •'
Petaluma resident for purchasing fireworks .He does; however feel that
issue should be revisited in the future if surrounding jurisdictions are
supportive. He commented on the need to change 'the culture in the
community regarding the. use of illegal fireworks.
Council Member Canevaro. concurred with statements made, by Council
Member Hedly.
Mayor Glass indicated he would . not be supporting these
recommendations tonight as he stands firm in his belief that fireworks
should be eliminated for public purchase.
MOTION to support the recommendations of the Fireworks Taskforce and
to direct staff to, bring back the necessary legislative documents to enact
said changes.
M/S Torliatt and O'Brien. CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Canevaro, Harris; Healy, Moynihan, O'Brien and Torliatt
NOES: Glass
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5. NEW BUSINESS
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A. Resolution 2004 -.0O& N.C:S: Appointing.Michael B. Iritz to the Historical and
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Cultural Preservation Co .
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Resolution 2004 -007 N.CS. Appointing Corrine Farez -Demil to the
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Historical and Cultural; Preservation Committee (Heritage Homes of
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Petaluma). (Petersen)
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MOTION' to adopt the resolutions:
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M/S O'Brien 'and Torliatt: CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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B. Resolution, 2004 -008 K Appointing Mike O'Brien as Council
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Representative to the Petaluma River Authority. (Bierman)
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City Manage' 'Bierman gave a brief overview of the action Council is
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requested to consider.
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Public Input:
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John .F ltzGerald, Petaluma, addressed the City Council and noted this is
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the first step in getting representative from the four entities to form the
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River Authority. He added one ,of `the, major reasons for forming the
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Authority is to coordinate the MOU for the authority over the river.
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Jessica VanGardner Petaluma addressed the City Council and
referenced the last "Whereas" on page 1 of the MOUE that explains how
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the Petaluma River Authority will govern..
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City Attorney Rudnansky pointed out the MOU is not complete and still
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needs more work, which the River Authority will participate in.
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MOTION to appoint Council Member O'Brien to the Petaluma River
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Authority.
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M/S Torliatt and Canevaro. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ADJOURN TO PETA'LUMA PUBLIC FINANCING CORPORATION
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6. PETALUMA PUBLIC FINANCING CORPORATION
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The City Council adjourned to the Petaluma Public Financing Corporation and
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called the meeting to order.
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Roll Call:
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Present:; C,anevaro, Harris, Healy, Moynihan, O'Brien, Torliatt and Glass
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A. Annual, Meeting of the City of Petaluma Public Financing Corporation.
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(Thomas)
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1. Approval of the December 26, 2002 Minutes:
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MOTION to adjourned the Petaluma Public Financing Corporation
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Meeting to the City Council Closed Session 4:25 p.m.
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M/S Moynihan and Glass. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
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The City Council adjourned in memory of the Reach Helicopter Crew and Alma. Gibby to
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Closed Session at 4:35 p.m. regarding the following matters:
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■ CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Govt, Code §549569.(a):
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o Sandalwood Estates vs. City of Petaluma (First `District Court of Appeals Case
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#A1,02613.
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o Affected Residents of the Sandalwood Mobile Home Owner's Association vs.
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City of Petaluma et al (Superior Court Case #233343)..
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - LIABILITY CLAIM: Pursuant to Govt. - Code
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§54956.95: Claimant; State'Farm. Agency Claimed Against: City of Petaluma.,
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■ CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant Exposure -to
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Litigation. Pursuant to;Govt. Code §54956.9(b) (2 matters)
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957:'City
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Attorney
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CONFERENCE `WITH 'LABOR 'NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6: Agency
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Designated'Negotiator: Michael A. Bierman-Unrepresented Employee: City'Attorney
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MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2004 - EVENING SESSION
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7:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER
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A. Roll Call
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Present: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy., Vice Mayor O'Brien, Moynihan,
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B. Pledge of Allegiance
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C. Moment' of -Silence
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Council Member , Canevaro announced that he had been called to active duty with the
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U.S. Marines and would be stepping down from his City Council seat until his return or
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discharge from the military.
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MayorL Glass commented on a job well done by Council Member Canevaro and
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indicated the community's prayers will be with :him and his family while he is away on
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active duty with the military,
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Council 'Member Torli'gtt - commented it has been a pleasure serving with Council
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Member Canevaro and she wishes him a safe and speedy return home.
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Council Member O'Brien indicdted he fully expects Council Member Canevaro to return
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safely and expressed his admiration for Mr. Canevaro's desire to serve in the military. He
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wished him Godspeed.
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Council Member Healy stated similar sentiments and asked that the City Attorney's
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memorandum regarding the issue of replacing Council Member Canevaro while he is on
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active duty be made available to the public,.
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Council Member Hairis indicated it has been a pleasure working with Council Member
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Canevaro, wished him well and Godspeed.
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Vice Mayor Moynihan extended best wishes to Council Member Canevaro and to his
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family while he is away.
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ft the City ,Council Meeting at this point (7:10 p.m.) and
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received a standing ovation by all.in the City' Council Chambers upon his exit.
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS TAKE_ N
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City Attorney Rudnansky announced `the - Council and the parties in the two Sandalwood
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Mobilehom'e 'Estates cases , 'h'ave reached a settlement. He indicated both the cases
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would be dismissed. The tenants and park owners have agreed to limited rent increases.
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He personally thanked the representatives of the tenants, Bill Donahue, Beatrice
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Charrette and` Milo Lawson', who. were reasonable, stated their points and were
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instrumental 'in reaching a resolution in, this case along with the park owners. He also
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thanked Bonne Gaebler for her contributions.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Milo Lawson, Petaluma, addressed the City Council, thanking them for their support, past
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and' present. He indicated he' hopes the agreement would give them peace of mind for
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a number of years. He thanked Bill Donahue for his contributions toward fhe settlement of
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Marcie Stock; ,Petaluma, addressed the City Council in opposition to the proposed
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Buckelew.Housing project.
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Peter Ts'cherneff, Petaluma, addressed the City Council' regarding homelessness and
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world peace.
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Stan Gold, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding. Sonoma County Water
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Agency issues and the lack of water resources. He commented on the General Plan
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discussion taking place later in the meeting and voiced concern for the lack of water to
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Dawn Wright, Petaluma, addressed the City Council in opposition to the Buckelew
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Torliatt reported and commented on Sonoma County Waiter .Agency
water allocation issues.
Vice: Mayor Moynihan commented on the cost of environmental litigation, which affects
the entire community; and commented on the need. for continued discussion regarding
street maintenance. He added the Council's credibility would be greatly bolstered if
there-were more money put toward City streets.
CITY MANAGER' COMMENTS
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PRESENTATIONS /PROCLAMATIONS
Recognition of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Street Improvements.
The persons recognized were: Mark Albertson, Christopher Arras, Patricia Tuttle Brown,
Barry Bussewitz, Joseph Durney, boug Frampton,. Nancy Henry, Onita Pelle th' 'Thomas
Wilson, and Michael Zenone.
Vice Mayor;Moynihan commented he was wrong about the Committee and they have
been very , productive. He complimented them on their hard work and dedication and
thanked 'them.-for their'honest efforts.
Council Member Torliatt thanked the committee and pointed out they saved City
;thousands of dollars that would have been paid to a,consultant to do the same work.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. General Plan. 2004 -2025 Presentation of Land Use and Mobility
Alternatives. (Tuft)
Pamela Tuft, General Plan Director, gave an overview of this issue and
pointed out this is not the General Plan nor the draft General Plan; it is an
Issues and Discussion document. 'She introduced Rajeev Bhatia; Dyett &,
Bhatia, who gave a presentation and overview of the Alternatives.
Matt hew Ridgway Fehr & Peers Associates, gave • an overview of the
Transportation Analysis and Suzanne Eckert, Mundie & Associates, gave
an overview of "the'fiscal implications.
Public Input
Daymon Doss, Petaluma Health Care District, addressed the City Council
regarding general concerns with how land use and transportation'systerns
impact public health. He provided written information regarding this issue:- •
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1 to the City Council He also encouraged the Council to find ways to build
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4 The City Council recessed at 9:20 p. m. to 9.28 p. m.
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6 John Cheney, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding flooding
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10 Janice Cader- Thompson,. Petaluma, addressed the City Council
11 expressing thanks for the presentation. and -noted she is interested in the
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14 Extensive City Council discussion ensued regarding the fiscal analysis,
15 jobs /housing balance, land use and the urban growth boundary. Council
16 Member concerns, included the desire to see a "needs v. supply" as it
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18 growth 'numbers, and affordable; ownership housing. Comments were
19 made in.: support of leaving hillside development goals as they currently
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21 Blvd: South interchange, and a better explanation of the surface water
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30 maintain existing infrastructure, was stressed and comments were made
31 regarding the desire for a `healthy, livable environment that enhances the
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38 for Petaluma :through the year 2025 is likely. If was also noted the Council
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44 discussion take place ' regarding the General Plan, with the process
45 coming to conclusion by the end of July or August. Concern was
46 - expressed for 'if the General' Plan was not concluded by then it would
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B'. Cross -Town Connection Enhancement Opportunities Analysis.
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Presentation of Preliminary Report. (Tuft)
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Pamela Tuff, General Plan Director, gave an overview of the preliminary
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report and introduced Patrick Flynn and Matthew Ridgway, who .gave a
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Options for new or improved cross -town connectors and' i
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were presented and included sites' On Rainier Avenue, Corona Road and
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a southern crossing at Caulfield Lane. City Council discussions ensued with
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concerns 'being expressed that the full list of eight alternatives had not
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been explored in this document. It was. noted that some of the. options
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were not"consider."ed because of engineering constraints or because they
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would be unapprovable by CalTrans standards.
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the difficulty �in- comparing the alternatives without a full .report and cost -
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benefit an of each project: The issue regarding the Caulfield �P:lan line
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wasT lagai n. discussed with Vice Mayor Moynihan stating hiss desire for the
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Council to make a decision on circulation before adopting plan - lines.
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Public Input
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John Cheney, Petaluma, addressed the City Council and commented on
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a possible cross -town connection or off- ramp�for the outlet mall.
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Janice Cader= Thompson, Petaluma, addressed the City Council
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expressing concern with considering a cross -town connector project
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without any public funding and stated the developers who would benefit
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from a connector should fund it.
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PeteraNerio Petaluma, addressed theCity Council, expressing his support
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fora Rainier:Cross -town connector, as it would be more useful than one a
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Caulfield Lane.
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The City Council Mee_ ting was adjourned at 11 :05 p.m. to a 'Special Meeting to be held_
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Monday; January 2, 2004 at 6 p.m.
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David Glass, Mayor
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Attest:
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