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aw City of Petaluma, California
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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5 Regular Meeting
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7 PRESENT: Harris, Canevaro, Healy,.O'Brien, Mayor Glass, Torliatt, Moynihan
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13 RECEPTION for Newly Elected Council'Members and Guests at City Hall
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15 3:00 p.m. - SWEARING -IN CEREMONY
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17 City Clerk Gayle Petersen administered the Oath of Office to School Board
18 Trustees Christina T.Kauk, Louis G. Steinberg and Carolyn Tennyson. The City
19 Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members
20 Keith Canevaro, Mike Harris and Mike Healy. The: City Clerk concluded by
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23 3 :30 p.m. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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25 ROLL CALL
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27 Present: Harris, Canevaro, Healy, O'Brien, Mayor Glass, Torliatt, Moynihan
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29 PUBLIC COMMENT
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31 Mike Kerns, Sonoma County Supervisor, addressed the Mayor and City Council,
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34 Mary Glarden, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding an article in the
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36 the expansion of the Petaluma Outlet Mall area would be approved. She stated
37 she feels this statement was a breech of the -public trust, and if it is true, it was
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of the purchase of the Gray Ranch City Council regarding the•'irnportance
Gera Moore Petaluma, addressed •
ch from Dave Martinelli to be used as a
component' of the new wastewater treatment plant.
Sue Ellen 'Thompson, Petaluma, addressed the City Council and congmtulated
those newly elected members. She presented a slice of cheesecake as a gift to
Mayor David Glass.
Bill Donahue, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding Sandalwood
Estates and asked that the Council' stand by the City's ordinance. He also
suggested the City Council consider specific -ally zoning mobile home parks.
Leslie' Fong and Deb Padia, AT&T Broadband, addressed the City Council and
welcomed the newly elected Council Members.
CORRES'PONDEN'CE
Mayor Glass opened a gift given to' him. from one of his constituents; which was a
picture frame.
COUNCIL COMMENT AND LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Torliatt congratulated Mayor David Glass and the other newly
elected C'oun,cil. Members, noting that serving on the "Council is time consuming
and. also heartwarming. She additionally wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Council Member Torliatt commented on the proposed Mobile Home Park Zoning
.issue and `requested information from the City Attorney' and /or staff on how that
might be accomplished.
Council Member Torliatt requested further updates on the Senior - Center
Expansion project, which is scheduled forconstruction in July 2003.
With regard to 'the recent CAFR Report, Council Member Torliatt commented on
the non - compliance instances included in the report and suggested that during'
the mid term .budget review, there be a discussion of how to address 'those
comments., She additionally asked for a. status report on all grants that have
been awarded.
Council Member Torlatt ;requestecl the issue of a City Council Expense Policy be
placed on an upcoming Agenda; and, in conclusion asked that the Council
adjourn their meeting today in memory of her dear friend Donald F. Wafters and
also Council MemberO'Brien's grandmother, Josephina Ferrario.
Council Member Moynihan welcomed the newly elected Mayor and Council
Members and th;onke:d Supervisor Kerns for coming this afternoon. He continued
by commenting on the many challenges- facing the City Council in the coming •
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Council Member O'Brien addressed the City Council and welcomed the newly
elected Mayor and Council Members. He additionally commented that even
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with the most recent rains, there had not been any flooding in Petaluma
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recently. He concluded by making comments regarding the commendable
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efforts of PG &E during the recent storms.
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Council Member Healy congratulated the newly elected Mayor and Council
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Council Member ,Harris stated it will be an honor to serve on the Council and he
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is looking forward to working with everyone in a positive manner.
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Mayor Glass thanked the voting public and acknowledged their help in
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conducting a good and clean campaign.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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City Manager Bierman commented on the Tentative Agenda for January 13,
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2003 and indicated, based on advice from the City Attorney, the meeting will be
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cancelled. He added that information regarding theaters, as it relates to zoning
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and parking issues, will be provided to the City Council in a written report.
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The City Manager also noted there has been a Goal Setting Session scheduled
for the City Council on January 25, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Mayor Glass commented. on a proposed Special Meeting of the City Council on
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February 10, 2003 to receive community input and have a discussion regarding
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the "Patriot's Act." The meeting is proposed � to be held at 7 p.m. in the City
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Council Chambers.
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PRESENTATIONS
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Employee Service Awards for Fourth Quarter of 2002 — Shirley Bunce, Water
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Resources and Conservation Administrative Secretary, was present to accept a
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15 -year pin.
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Bryan Barr, Regional Representative of League of California Cities, made a short
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Introduction and presentation.
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VICE MAYOR /LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
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A. Matter of Appointment of a Vice Mayor.
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A MOTION was made to appoint Council Member O'Brien as Vice Mayor:
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Resolution No. 2003 -001 N.C.S. Electing Mike -0' Brien as Vice Mayor.
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AYES: Harris, Canevaro, Healy, O',Brien, Mayor Glass, Torliatt, Moynihan •
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B. APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS.
A MOTION was made regarding the following appointments to City
Council Liaison Assignments and APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY as follows:
Airport Commission
Mike Harris
Animal Committee
Mike O'Brien
Park Recreation Commission
Bryant Moynihan
Pedestrian & Bicycle Committee
Keith Canevaro
Traffic Committee
Bryant Moynihan
TOT Subcommittee
Mike Healy
Pamela Torliatt
David Glass
Library Committee
-Bryant Moynihan
Water Advisory Committee (WAC) Pamela Torliatt
Zone `2A Committee Pamela Torliatt
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A MOTION was made to appoint 'Pamela Torliatt to the Planning'
Commission, 'MOTION FAILED on a 2 -5 vote as follows:
AYES-: Torliatt, Glass
NOES: Harris, Canevaro, 'Healy, O'Brien, Moynihan
Another MOTION " " was made to appoint Mike Healy to the Planning
Commission. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SCTA Representative
A MOTION was made to appoint,Mike Healy as the Representative and
Pamela Torliatt as the Alternate to the SCTA. MOTION CARRIED on a 4 -3
vote as follows:
AYES: Healy, O'`Brien, Glass, Torliatt
NOES: Harris, Canevaro, Moynihan
A formal Resolution acknowledging the above appointments will be
brought to the City Council for adoption on January 27, 2003.
C. Discussion and Direction Regarding City Council Appointments to •
Vacancies on Citizen Bodies (Boards, Commissions, and Commit'tees). No
action was'taken.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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City Council Minutes of December '16, 2002.
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M/S to approve the Minutes as submitted: Moynihan and O'Brien
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AYES: Healy, O'Brien, Torliatt, Moynihan
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ABSTAIN: Harris, Canevaro, Glass
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Item Nos. 1 and 7 were removed from the, Consent Calendar and discussed
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separately. Item No. 6 was removed .from the- Council Agenda at the direction
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of the City Manager; who noted it would be brought back to the City Council for
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action on January 27, 2003.
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A MOTION was made to approve the remaining items:
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M/S Healy and Torliatt, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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1. Resolution Approving Claims and .Bills. (Thomas) This item was removed
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for separate discussion aUthe request of Council Member Moynihan.
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2. Resolution No. 2003 -002 N.C.S. Authorizing the Police Department to
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Accept a. Juvenile Accountability Block Grant from the Office of Criminal
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Justice Planning in the Amount of $10,564.00. Required Matching Funds of
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$1,174.00 Will Be Taken From the Patrol Overtime Account. (Simms /Lyons)
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3. Resolution No. 2003 -003 N.C.S. Authorizing the Police Department to
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Accept a Traffic Safety Grant From the Ca('ifornia Office of Traffic Safety
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for a Hand -Held Driving Under the Influence Report Writing and Records
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Management System in the Amount of $56,800.00. (Simms /Lyons)
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4. Resolution No. 2003 -004 N.C.S. Authorizing the Police Department to
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Accept a Traffic Safety Grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for
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a Community Speed Enforcement Project in the Amount of $37,000.00.
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(Simms /Lyons)
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5. ' Resolution No. 2003 -005 N.C.S. Approving the Reduction of Police
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Department Fees Associated with Courtesy Accident Reports and
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Courtesy Towing Administration. (Simms. /Hood)
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6. Resolution Approving Proposed Budget Amendment Authorizing the
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Expenditure of $103,000 from the Capital Facilities Fund for the Renovation
of 22 Bassett Street (Moore /Thomas) This item was pulled from the Agenda
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7. Approval 'of Proposed Agenda for Council's Regular Meeting of January
27, 2003.
8. Resolution 'No. 2003 -006 N.C.S. Authorizing the Purchase of One 2003 Ford'
Class -E' Police Interceptor Patrol Vehicle From Downtown Ford to Replace
a Patrol Car Des in a Traffic_ Collision. (Simms /Sears).
Items Removed from 'Consent:
Resolution. No. _2003 -007 N.C.S. Approving Claims -and Bills. (Thomas)
Council Member Moynihan requested this item be discussed separately
and questioned the following claims and bills:
Demand date 10/25/02, check #25541 to State of California
Demand date 10/25/02., check #25645 to Dyett & Bhatia
Demand date 10/25/02, check #25671 to Goebel paving
Demand date 1' 1 /08/02, check #26084 to Livingston &. Mattesich
Demand date 11 /22/02, check #26302 to Alcalde & fay
Demand date 11 /22/02, check . #26300 & others to property owners.
Demand date 11 /22/02, check #26471 to Meyers, Nave
Demand .date 11 /22/02, check #26497 to Office Depot
Demand .date 12/06/02, check #26753 to Livingston & Mattesi'ch
Demand date 12/06/02, check #26904 to Wells Fargo Fin. Leasing
Demand date 12/06/02, check #269`12 to Zac Landscape Architect
Council Member Moynihan made a MOTION, To APPROVE THE BALANCE
of the Claims and Bills. MOTION DIED'fOR A LACK OF A SECOND.
Council Member Moynihan noted for the record that he would be
recusing himself from voting on claims, paid to Livingston and Mattesich.
MOTION TO APPROVE Bills and Claims as submitted:
M/S Healy and O'Brien
AYES: Harris, Canevaro, Healy, O'Brien, Mayor Glass, Torliatt
NOES: 'Moynihan
Council Member Moynihan requested that there be a Closed Session
scheduled 'for the next meeting regarding-litigation costs and the need for
a comprehensive budget for those costs..
7. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Council's 'Regular Meeting of, January
27, 2003.
Council Member Torli:att remarked that she did not see a mid -term budget
review scheduled and feels if needs to be done sooner rather than later.
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Council Member Torliatt also suggested that an ordinance addressing the
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"no contact rule" with regard to the garbage issue be placed on the
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agenda, as well as an item for consideration of a. Council Member to the
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there be a Closed Session in the afternoon to discuss the "no contact rule"
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aspect, with an open session later during the evening session. He, too,
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agreed with adding a Closed Session to January 27, 2003 to discuss
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litigation costs.
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In conclusion, Council Member Healy requested Item 12 on the Tentative
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Agenda- for January 27, 2003, read "General Plan 2000 -2020: Continued
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Discussion and Direction on Existing conditions, Opportunities and
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Challenges Report."
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The City Manager noted staff would .be providing a Quarterly Report on
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Claims & Bills, which will be discussed in a Closed Session scheduled for
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9. Status Report on the U.S. Corps of Engineers Payran Flood Control Project.
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Tom Hargis, Director of River Projects, .gave a presentation and brief status
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report on the Corps project covering the current construction, slide
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repair /trapezoidal channel, mainline railroad track relocation, the last
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phase of work, funding, and right -of -way issues.
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City .Council Member Torliatt expressed the need for baseline .data; and,
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with regard to surplus property, commented.. that if there are significant
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pathways to maintenance roads or transportation easements, she would
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like to make sure those surplus properties are reviewed closely.
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Council Member Moynihan thanked Mr. Hargis and others who have
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lobbied for funding at a federal level. He stated using the term "flood fix"
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as there is no "fix" bothers hire - it is "flood control, flood management
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and mitigation."
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'Council Member Torliatt, in conclusion, stated the County lacks data on
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the. Petaluma Watershed in the unincorporated area.
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John Cheney, Petaluma, addressed the City Council and thanked them
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for what they have done and expressed the need for new FEMA
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It was noted the City Manager has written a' letter to FEMA requesting an .
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John Mills Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding the issue of
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"surplus property" and noted the value of the small pocket park on a
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Lourdes Thuesen, 'Petaluma, commented on pathways along one of the
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areas that are experiencing problems with graffiti.
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10. Verbal Status Report on E. Washington %McDowell Boulevard Street
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Improvement Project. (Skladzien)
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Rick Skladzien, Director of Public, Facilities & Services, gave a brief status
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report on the E. Washington /McDowell Boulevard Street Improvement
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iProjecf and noted the improvements are scheduled for completion by
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ADJOURNMENT
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The City Council adjourned at 5:18 p.m, to the evening session in memory of
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Donald F. Walters and Josephina Ferrario.
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7.00 p.m. - EVENING SESSION
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ROLL CALL
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All Council Members were present.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Jim Harberson, former County Supervisor, congratulated the newly elected
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Mayor and Council Members.
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Vince Landof, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding the flood control
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Paul. McGavin, Victoria 'HOA, congratulated the newly :elected Mayor- and
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Council Members and commented on traffic issues in the downtown.
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Lee Oleta, Petaluma, addressed the City Council and requested information on
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the individual City Council platforms and promises made during the election
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campaign. (He was referred'to the City Clerk's Office to obtain that information.)
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David Yearsiey, Petaluma, welcomed the newly elected Mayor and' Council
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*niembers and indicated he is a major advocate for the Petaluma River.. He
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4 Stan Gold, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding their duty to the
5 citizens of Petaluma regarding the expansion of the Petaluma Outlet Mall.
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7 Dave Korkel, owner of Cinema West, addressed the City Council regarding
8 alternatives and options for a theater in Petaluma. He suggested rethinking the
9 use of the Eden Housing site:. He indicated he looks forward to providing
10 additional input at the upcoming meeting regarding the issue.
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12 The Mayor informed Mr. Korkel that the meeting for January 13, 2003 regarding
13 theaters in Petaluma, had been cancelled, but a written report will be provided
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16 Mr. Tamborski, Petaluma student, congratulated the newly elected Mayor and
17 Council members and encouraged them to consider having a City Council
18 Liaison for the Teen Council.
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22 The City Manager proudly announced the City of Petaluma had received a
23 Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officer's Association
24 (GFOA) for Petaluma's 2002 -2003 City Budget document, and presented a
25 Certificate of Recognition to Bill Thomas, Finance Director.
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37 Council. Member Moynihan clarified his quote regarding the Factory Outlet
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NEW BUSINESS
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11. Informational. Presentation; Project Update and Discussion by CalTrans
Regarding Widening of Petaluma °River /HWy. 116 Bridge. (Skladzien)
Rick Skladzien, ' Director of Public Facilities & Services, introduced Lillian
Angeline, a representative from CalTrans, who gave an overview of the
Petaluma River Bridge Widening Project.
ADJOURN
The rneeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
David Glass, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gayle Petersen, City Clerk
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