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January 27, 2003 Vol. XX, Page 1
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PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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Draft City Council and Petaluma Community Development
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Commission Minutes `
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Monday, January 27; ,2003_ - 3:00 p.m.
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Regular Meeting
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ROLL CALL
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Present: Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass, Torliatt,
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Moynihan
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Mayor David Glass noted for the public that Item 10, regarding the Rainier
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Avenue Cross -Town Connector, would be deferred to the February 24, 2003 City
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Council Agenda.
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Council Member Moynihan commented that Item #10, as listed, is not what he
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had requested. He would like to see the item listed in a way that Council would
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have the option to create - a CIP Program.
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Direction was given to place this issue, with broader wording, on the February 24,
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2003 City Council Agenda.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Geoff Cartwright; Petaluma, addressed the City,Cou-ncil, noting his concerns with
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bringing forward the issue of a cross -town connector at this time.
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John Cheney, Petaluma,, addressed the City Council, commenting on the length
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of time it is taking to get the General. Plan adopted.
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Connie Madden, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding revitalizing the
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downtown area and commented on Petaluma's special identity.
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Bill Donahue, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding support for the
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-Sandalwood Mobile Home Park and their request for a mobile home park zoning
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designation.
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COUNCIL °C.OMMfIVT AND LIAISON REPORTS
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2 ' ordinance to change certain appropriations for the operation of the 1 Council Member Moynihan commented that additionally., Item #7, regarding
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3 also removed from the agenda at the request of the City Manager. He
4 indicated that there are a couple of issues that he believes are still outstanding
5 and on which the Council has given direction, including redirecting
6 redevelopment agency funds of $3M to fix streets and $2M from traffic mitigation
7 funds. He indicated he was told that these would be reviewed during the Mid-
6 Year Budget Review. He indicated the other area of concern for him is Parks
9 and Recreation. He feels the Lucchesi debt service could be paid out of in -lieu
10 fees. He would like to see Council act on that issue, as well.
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12 Vice Mayor O'Brien asked that the Council Meeting be adjourned in memory of
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15 Council Member Torliatt commented on having seen a news article regarding
16 the .Audubon in Novato that was able to secure a site with the assistance of
17 various funding sources. She indicated she was hoping we would be able to tap
18 into sirhil.ar sources to secure funding for our wetlands park.
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20 Council Member Torliatt reported on the Air Resources Board, which is inviting all
21 interested fleets to apply for zero emission fleet vehicles.
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23 Council Member Harris commented on having taken a tour of the airport and
24 congratulated a local. athlete, Mitch Johnson, on his accomplishments.
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26 Council Member Canevaro reported that the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory
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31 Mayor Glass commented on the City Council Goal Setting Session that was
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38 AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS
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44 1. Discussion and Action Approving a Resolution Establishing Pay Parking
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Paul Marangella, Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment,
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gave the staff presentation and noted that Samantha Freitas and Ron
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Foster were present to answer any qu- estions.
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City Council discussion ensued'with, questions regarding the minimum one
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would have to pay to park, comparable rates in other cities, parking
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enforcement proposed, and the estimated number of persons expected
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to utilize the parking garage.
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Council concerns were expressed regarding revenue projections and
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operating costs.
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Samantha Frietas addressed fh 'e City Council in support of the parking
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garage proposal.
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Ron Foster commented that the duration of ground floor parking
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averages about two hours.
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Gene Beatty, Interim Assistant City Manager, suggested that given there
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are sighificant questions that still need to be answered, the issue be
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tabled until staff could respond to hew to pay for the security costs, give a
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clearer estimate of the revenues expected, and respond to concerns
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regarding the impact on parking in the .downtown.
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Council Member Healy suggested that when this issue is brought back,
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perhaps;i be for•approval of a'tr.,ial period.
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Council. 'Member Torliatt stressed the need to keep the parking garage
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clean.
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Discussion and. Possible Action Approving a Resolution Appropriating
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Housing; Fun'ds''for a Grant to Petaluma Ecumenical Properties ('PEP) for the
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Rehabilitation of Four Older Senior Properties.. Cost of Proposal: $300,676.
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(Gaebler)
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Bonne Gaebler, Housing, Administrator, gave the staff presentation and
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clarified that there are funds available and are ADA corbpliant.
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MOTION to adopt:
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PCDC Resoiution No. 2002 -01 Appropriating Housing Funds for a Grant to
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Petaluma Ecumenical Properties (PEP) for the Rehabilitation of Four Older
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Senior Properties.
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AYES: Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass,
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4 ADJOURN TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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10 Council Memberjorliatt requested that the following amendments be made:
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12 Page 2, line 31,: "Council Member Torlia gave an update on the - Senior
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15 Page 7, line 34: "... properties are reviewed by the Petaluma Bicycle Advisory
16 Comcxiittee with regard to transportation connections.''
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18 Vice Mayor'O'Brien requested Page 2, line 43 reflect`.his grandmother's name as
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21 Council Member Moynihan requested fhe following amendment:
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23 Page 7,, line 39 add: "He acknowledged the 'flood mitigation, project' would.
24 allow' for economic development in the flood plain in this infill area."
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26 Mayor Glass added to that amendment: "He referenced thaf it should be noted'
27 the Flood Control. Project ;degraded to the. 40 year lev&I of protection with the
2'8 chticipated.and'proje:cted build -out over the next 40 years."
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30 Council Member Moynihan also added that on page 9, line 7, the correct
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35 M/S Torliatt and O'Brien
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37 AYES: Harris, Canevaro; Healy, Vice Mayor O.'Brien, Mayor Glass, Torliatt,
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42 LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
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44 Direction Regarding City Council Appointment to Planning Commission
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Council discussion ensued' and direction was given to the City Clerk to advertise
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this vacancy, along with any others, and to bring back information on applicants
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at the first meeting in March.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Vice Mayor O'Brien requested that Items 3 and 4 be removed from the Consent
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Calendar.
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MOTION to adopt:
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'l.: Resolution No. 2003 -.008 N.C.S. Confirming City Council Liaison
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Assignments. (Petersen)
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2, Resolution No. 2003 -009 N.C.& Approving. Proposed Budget Amendment
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Authorizing the Expenditure of $103;000 from the Capital Facilities Fund for
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the Renovation of Bassett Street (Moore /Thomas)
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AYES: Harris, Canevaro Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass,
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3. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Two GO -4
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Interceptor II Parking Enforcement Vehicles in the Amount of $50,627.
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(Thomas) Removed from Consent for discussion.
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4. Approval of Proposed Agenda. for Council's Regular Meeting of February
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3, 20.03. Removed from Consent -;for discussion.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT FOR DISCUSSION:
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3. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase- Two GO -4
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Interceptor II Parking Enforcement Vehicles in the Amount of $50,627.
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Vice Mayor O'Brien complimented Bill Thomas on :his efforts in negotiating
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this purchase.
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Council Member Moynihan - commented on the need to recover fees.
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Resolution No. 2003 -010 N.C.S Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase
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Two GO -4 Interceptor II Parking Enforcement Vehicles in the Amount of
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AYES: Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass,
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4. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Council's Regular Meeting of February
3; 2003.
Council Member Torliatt asked that a, policy on Council expenditures be
placed on the next available Council Agenda.
Council Member Healy requested that a resolution indicating the
Council's position on the VLF (Vehicle License Fee) backfill be placed on
the February 3,d Council Agenda for action.
MOTION to approve the agenda as amended:
M/S Healy and O'Brien
AYES: Harris, C.anevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass,
Torliatt, Moynihan
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Resolution Amending
Agreement for Design Services with DKS for the 'Petaluma Transit Mall and
Providing ,Authorization Regarding Circulation Improvements .af the
Intersection of E. Washington and Copeland Streets. (S'kladzien /Ryan)
Rick Skladzien, Director of Public Facilities & Services, gave 'the staff'
presentation.
Council Member -Torliatt commented on the design features that would
be incorporated, concerns with a 15 -foot sign, and expressed a desire to
include telecommunications and /or cable into the modifications of
utilities.
Further Council discussion ensued regarding the additional SPARC
Meetings that are planned and .traffic flow with regard to coordination of
stop lights.
Council Member Moynihan complimented staff on getting the County to
pick up the additional costs.
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1 Council Member Torliatt stressed the need to focus on the signage issue,
2. noting thatSPARC has full discretion as to height of the sign.
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6 Resolution No. 2003 -01`1 N.C.S. Amending Agreement for Design Services
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13 AYES: Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass,
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18 NEW BUSINESS
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20 5. Introduction of Ordinance Amending Petaluma Municipal Code Section
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22 and Vehicles. (Rudnansky)
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26 Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma, addressed the City Council indicating he was
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30 It was noted that the City Attorney's Office was directed by the City
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32 Coalition for a Smoke Free Sonoma County.
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34 Pam Grainger, Petaluma, addressed the City Council on behalf of the
35 Coalition for a Smoke Free Sonoma "County in support of the proposed
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38 City. Council discussion ensued regarding, enforcement, additional costs,
39 1 lefc.,,. It'was noted that smokers,shoul'd be,given an area to go to, so as to
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43 Vice Mayor O'Brien stated his opposition to the proposed ordinance, as
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Council discussion resulted in consensus and. support Jor a policy,, rather •
than an ordinance, and direction was giver} to the City. Manager to meet
with employee groups to create a policy, post signs and place ashtrays in
appropriate places away from entrances to public facilities.
6. Introduction of Ordinance Amending- .Petaluma'= Municipal Code Chapter
8.16 to .Add Sections 8.16.330 and 8:16:340 Prohibiting, Unauthorized,
Scavenging of Garbage, Rubbish, and RecyclableMaterials. (Rudn,ansky)
Rich Rudnansky, City Attorney, gave the staff presentation.
Council Member Torli'att pointed out this is not just for concerns with
access to documentation, but for the refuse hauler and recycling
:efforts people are trying to maintain. If persons steal from the garbage,
they are, in effect, stealing from the garbage company.
City Council discussion 'then focused on the identity theft issue and new
legislation, which created a penal code section to deal with the identify
theft issue. Council asked for a copy of the new Penal Code.
Public Comment:
Victor Chechanover, Petaluma,, addressed the City Council in opposition
to the proposed ordinance. He stressed, the need for personal
responsibility with regard to identity theft and stated he doesn't agree
with criminalizing people for taking cans and bottles..
Ken Foley, Santa Rosa, addressed the City Council on behalf of Waste
Management. He clarified that they do redeem recyclables and that
recyclables do offset costs to. provide service and to stabilize rates. He
also .noted that they do not charge residents for recycling and that the
cost is included, into one fee for garbage pick -up.
Council Member Healy suggested .continuing the item to respond to
questions and commented the. franchiser pockets the revenue from
redeemables.
Council Member Ca "nevaro indicated he would like to keep people out of
his trash. and would rather - see the ordinance be broad.
Council Members Harris, Moynihan, and Torliatt and. Vice Mayor O'Brien
stated their,support and indicated they would rather the ordinance be all-
inclusive.
MOTION to'introduce:
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Ordinance No. 21 Amending Petaluma Municip'al'Code Chapter
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8.16 to Add 'Sections 8.16.330 and 8.16.340 Prohibiting 'Unauthorized
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Scavenging of Garbage, Rubbish, and Recyclable Materials.
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AYES: Harris, Canevaro, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass, Torliatt,
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Introduction of Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2133 N.C.S. to
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Change Certain ,Appropriations for the Operation of the City of Petaluma
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from July 1, 2002 Through June 30, 2003.. (.Marangella /Gaebler) This item
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was removed,; from the Agenda .at the request of the City Manager. No
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action was taken.
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Introduction of Ordinance Approving Ground Lease with Cingular Wireless
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for Antenna at LaCresta Hill. ('Beatty)
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Gene Beatty Interim Assistant'City Manager, gave the staff presentation.
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Council Member Torliatt inquired if t,h.e City could get some rebates on
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cell phones and /or minutes used.
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Mr. Beatty responded that the City utilizes more than one service
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provided, but will check into the possibility.
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MOTION to introduce:
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Ordinance No. 2143 N.C.S Amending Ordinance No. 2133 N.C.S. to
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Change .Certa n Appropriations for the Operation of the City of Petaluma
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from July 1, 2002 Through June 30, 2003.
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AYES: Harris, Canevaro, Healy; Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass,
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„Resolution Approving th&2003''Investment Policy. Thomas)
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Bill Thomas, Finance Director, gave the.staff presentation.
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Resolution No. 2003. -012 N A "pproving °the 2,003 Investment Policy.
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AYES: Harris,, Cdnevaro, Healy, Vice, Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass;
Torliatt, Moynihan
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This'item was moved fo ,February 3, 2003.
10. Motion to Discuss Request by Council Members 'Moynihan and Harris, to
Rescind Resolution '99 -150 N.C,.S., Resolution to Remove the Rainier
Avenue Cross -Town Connector. and US Highway 101 Interchange 'Project
from the City of Petaluma and 'Petaluma Community Development
Commission's .('PCDC) List of Capital Improvement Projects and Traffic
Circulation Improvements. This,item was removed from the agenda to the
February 24, 2003 City Council Agenda _for consideration.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE -APPOINTMENT, Government Code §549 Title: Cl
Manager.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL 'COUNSEL - EAsting Litigation, Subdivision (a) of
Government Code §54956.9, Sandalwood, Estates vs. City of Petaluma;.
.Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 230414.
MOTION TO- ADJOURN
The City Council adjourned -to Closed Session at 5:25 p.m. There were no public
comments prior to: (heir adjournment. .
7:00 D.M. _ EVENING SESSION
ROLL CALL: All Council Members were present.
PLEDGE' OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLf9LfC COMMENT:
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Valerie Neuhaus, Petaluma, addressed the City CounQR and submitted a letter
for the record, asking for Council consideration of 'a BMX Track in Petaluma.
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Bill Donahue, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding Sandalwood
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Estates. He- thanked the Public Works Department for their help in facilitating U-
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turns at the entrance of their park. He also, urged support for mobile home
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zonin g in 'P etaluma.
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Lee Olaeta, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding streets in Petaluma,
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focusing especially` on Payran" and Madison. She indicated that Madison was
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not on the list to be repaired.and wanted to know why it was dug up at this time.
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He commented on an email response. received by Mayor Glass.
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Diane Reil y- ryes; Petaluma, addressed the City Council and welcomed the
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new members. She noted that on February 3 at 6:30 p.m., there would be a
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PCA Program featuring Sue B'uske regarding negotiations with AT&T. She also
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noted that she did n.ot.see an Agenda posted for the City Council Goal Setting
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Session that was he
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Peter Tscherneff, Petdlu'ma,; addressed the City Council regarding ,war in the
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.Middle East, the issues surrounding_ homelessness, and greed.
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Vice Mayor O'.Brie:n requested that the request for a: BMX Track in Petaluma be
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scheduled for discussion on a future "agenda'.
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Council' M'embe'r Torliatt confirmed ,with" the City Clerk that an agenda had been
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legally posted f'or the, Goal Settihd,Session' took place on Saturday; `January
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25, 2003. She continued by commenting on the Boys & Girls Club Satellite
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Project /after schoo program.
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Council Member Canevaro requested that the Campaign Reform Ordinance be
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scheduled, for discussion at. the next a'vdifable Council Meeting.
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on the Library Board and thanked City Manager Bierman and Rick Skladzien for
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at th {e January 7 , meeting, the following individual's were recognized for years of
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CiTY MANAvER COMMENTS
There were .none.
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AGENDA ,CHANGES, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS
There'were 'none.
REPORT'OUT:OF CLOSED SESSION
There was nothing to report.
UNFINISHED - BUSINESS
1 1 . Discussion and Possible Direction 'and /or Action Regarding Amendment
Request for Proposals for Solid. Waste., Recyclable Materials,. and. Yard-
Trimming Services, Wifhin the City of Petaluma. (.Ru:dndnsky)
Rich RUd'nansky„ City Attorney, gave the staff presentation.
Public Input:
Mike: Sangiacomo, Norcal Waste Systems Inc., addressed the City
Council in support of removing the 'integrity clause," which would allow
them, to talk with, Council Members regarding what, they would be able to
provide. He urged: the City Council to extend the RFP process for 90 days
to allow for
Joseph Garbarino,. Marin Sanitary Service, addressed' the City Council in
favor ofi,lifting .the "integrity clause," stressing that they should be able: to
speak to Council and to staff. He encouraged the Council :to select a
company that 'coul'd, reach the goal of 6576 and to extend the bid for 90
days.
Ken Foley, Waste Management, addressed the City Council in support of
lifting the "integrity clause" and, to consider using the Santa Rosa model.
He indicated 'if that model is selected, answers to questions should be
done in a timely fashion and that Study Sessions should be held to 'impart
information:.
Diane Reilly4orres, Petaluma, addressed the City Council,; urging them to
take their time and do it right.
Geoff Cartwright, Petal "uma, addressed the City Council, indicating the
bidding process show d not be backed up:byan adverfisin'g campaign.
Council Member Torliatt indicated a timely response from the consultant
would ;be in order regarding questions posed and clarified that at least
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Vice Mayor O'.Brien ;expressed his concerns with timely responses as well,
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and stated, h,e w.ould'person'ally like to look,,at 'their operations. He would
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like the. process; loosened u,p to allow for that.
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Council, Member Healy stated he is in favor of reducing the "integrity
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clause" and would consider removing it entirely. He would like to have
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more than °, one workshop held before the bids are due. He would be
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willing to' entertain information „on 'extending the process bvf would not
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support priva,te''meetingswithiany Council'Members.
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Council Member Canevaro concurred with Council Member Healy and
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indicated he, too, would appreciate. being .able -to do site visits.
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has k i nte'gmy so this process' should, be kept very public. He stated the
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need to support some forme of d ' "integrity clause" and that he is
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supportive of study sessions and a, tour o.f 'faciiities. He added he sees a
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delay in the process qs. being counter productive and questioned if
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deadlines could be met i f sessions were.scheduled.
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Mayor Glass added he feels this is a First Amendment issue.. He would be
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support of Option #3, which is to pro.hibif any discussions with City Council,
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City staff.; or other proposers, during the RFP _process and would prohibit
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-direct distribution information in any, way (including mailings, flyers,
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advertisemeMs) concerning this procure rent to residents or businesses in
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the Cty `br'th'e' general Public, provided; however, that the proposers may
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disc "uss the iprocess with members of the press.
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Council Member Healy suggested :going, with Option #1.5 ... explaining
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that he would support eliminating the; "integrity clause" and have Council
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setting; that decisions would not be made at those Workshops; an'd' that
staff confer with the consultant and get - back to the Council as to
whether it would be :appropriate toi continue the current tirheframe_ 'In
addition, 'it was agreed that if Council Members JeceiVe a"ny
correspondence that'it should be provided and made public
M/S Healy and O "Brien.
AYES: Hdrris, He.aiy, Vice Mayor O'Brlen, Mayor Glass, Torliatt
'NOES: Canevaro, Moynihan
COUNCIL RECESSED AT P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 8:25 P.M.
. NEW BUSINESS
12. Presentation and Discussion on 'the Natio.n.dl ',Pollutant Discharge
Elimination,System (NP.DES) 'Storm WaterM'anagement Program and Phase .
II Storm Wafer 'Generdl'Permit Application. (Bon/Eckerson)
Michael Ban, Interim Director of Wafer�Resources' and Conservation, gave
the staff presentation, along -with bean Eckerson and Tony Bertolero.
City Council discussion ensued regardipg the public education and
involvement component. Michael Ban also confirmed that this is not
being funded' with General Fund. monies:, Operations and maintenance
costs are funded with Wastewater funds.
Council, Member Moynihan noted he would like to see the budget
numbers and see how this' may affect rates.
Public .Comment:,
Geoff Cartwright; Petaluma' addressed the Council: rega_ rding TotdI
maximum Daily Loads and they will bey inqrecse,d'if building continues in
the floodplain.
No. action was. taken on this 'item.
General' Plan 2004 2025: Continued Discussion and Direction on the
Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Challenges Report (Tuft),
Pamela Tuft,. Director of General Plan Administration, gave the staff
presentation along with Michael Ban, Interim Director .of Water Resources
& - Conservation.. There were separate presen "td'ti'ors made by various
consultants; as well,.
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Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma addressed the City Council regarding the
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water supply issue. 'He voiced concerns with the filtration ipfan, dredging,
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Mayor Glass reported that he had met with Supervisor Mike Kerns who
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City Council; discussion re , s,ued re ar'din rtraffi'c on . 101, cross -town
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connector options, and the availability of the traffic modeling system that
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Council. Member Moynihan commented in fight of the fact', there are
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proposed, d'evel'op m'ents, would it be" possible to fast track the cross -flown
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connector opti'ons'iis "sue_
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Discussion then ,e regarding the existing CIP Program and what the
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the General" Plan together. She would, like to see an economic plan with
feasible capital improvern;ents that the City could actually pay for. She
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indicated'she was excited to see the Petaluma Specific Plan,, modeled.
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Council„ Mer Healy noted he °would like to. see a side -by =side
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comparison of "cross -town connector options in mid - March, utilizing the
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traffic modeling program, to include, current and realistic build -out. The
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majoritq of Council was supportive of' that' request, with council Member
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Council Member Moynihan asked the City Attorney for clarification on
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CIP P rogrdm. Th °e City Attorney' note'" that the , !CIP includes some
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