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SPECIAL MEETING
X OF TFIE PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Draft City Council /PCDC Meeting Minutes
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Monday, March 24, 2003 - 6:00 P.M.
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Regular Meeting
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6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER
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A. Roll Call
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Present: Membe rs Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Mayor Glass, Torliatt,
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Moynihan
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Absent: Vice Mayor O'Brien
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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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John Cheney, President, _ Vietnam , Veterans of .America, asked the Mayor to
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proclaim a "Yellow Ribbon ,.Week" honoring the troops that are involved in the
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current Iraqi War.
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Dick Sharke, Petaluma, addressed the City Council in support of proclaiming a
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"Yellow Ribbon Week" in Petaluma, and to ask that a flag for each, military
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branch be flown on the flagpoles on the Washington Street Bridge.
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Anita 'Flea; .- Petaluma, addressed the City Council representing Neighbors
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Establishing Social Priorities (NESP), and stating their opposition to the proposed
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Buckelew, Housing. She urged the Council to consider their concerns with this
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type of housing in their neighborhood.
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Pat Rogero, Petaluma, addressed the City Council, noting she had submitted a
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petition regarding the need to eradicate foxtails from Rocky Memorial Dog Park.
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She also expressed concerns with the growing number of ticks found in the area.
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COUNCIL COMMENT
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Council Member Torlicatt commented on the Dog Park petition and confirmed
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with staff that Rocky Memorial Dog Park is due to be mowed tomorrow. She
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continued by stating the Council Willr be discussing: the- Buckelew project in the
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near future,; and stated her support for the proclaiming of a "Yellow Ribbon
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Week" in Petaluma.
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In conclusion, `Council Member Torliatt commented on the upcoming 2003
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Clean Air Awards to be award_ by the American 'Lung Associations of the Bay
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Area. She encouraged people to nominate an individual or company for an
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award and noted the 13th Annual Clean Air Award Luncheon will be held Friday,
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May.2, in San Francisco.
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Council Member Healy stated his support for proclaiming a "Yellow Ribbon
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Week" in Petaluma and noted if the Buckelew project moves forward it will be
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with the appropriate safeguards in place.
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Mayor Glass stated his support for the "Yellow Ribbon Week" proclamation, as
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well as flying the various military flags at the Washington Street Bridge. He
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concluded by .noting the upcoming Veterans Ceremony at the Bets Building on
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Thursday.
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The City Attorney read the items to be considered during Closed Session.
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CLOSED SESSION - CITY COUNCIL ONLY
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government
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Code § 54.956.9 (a); 19 matters as listed below:
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1. Diane Allen vs. Petaluma vs. City of Petaluma (Appeal), First
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Appellate District; Division Five, Court No. A097839.
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2. Allstate ;Insurance Company vs. City of Petaluma, et al, Sonoma
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County Superior Court No. 169954.
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3. San Francisco Baykeeper vs. California State Water Resources
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Control ,Board, Sonoma County Superior Court No. SCV- 224434.
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4. Mike Carter vs.. City of Petaluma, et al, Sonoma County Superior
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Court No..227520.
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5. City of Petaluma vs. Ann Morrissey, Sonoma County Superior Court
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No. 452063.
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6. City of Petaluma vs. Maria L Novak, Sonoma County Superior Court
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No. SCV- 226817.
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7. City of Petaluma vs. Maria L Novak (Beacon Station), Sonoma
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County Superior Court No. SCV - 226816.
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8. City of Petaluma vs. Petaluma Properties, Pacific Telephone &
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Telegraph Companies, Sonoma County Superior Court No. 226706.
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9. Linda Fox vs. City School District, City of Petaluma, et al, Sonoma
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County Superior Court No. SCV- 229807.
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10. Rosaura Gonzales and Juan Carlos Colorado vs. City of Petaluma,
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et al., Sonoma County Superior Court No. 230688.
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11.. ; Patricia McCardle vs. City of .Petaluma; et al., Sonoma County
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Superior Court. No. 226978.
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12. Jay Parsegian vs. City of Petaluma, et al, Sonoma County Superior
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Court No. 229976.
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13. Jane Pinckney vs. City of Petaluma, et al, Sonoma County Superior
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Court No. SCV- 230564.
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14. Sabrina Ruoff vs. City of Petaluma, et al, Sonoma County Superior
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Court No. 230622.
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15. Dubrey vs. Petaluma et al, Alameda Superior Court No.
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2002057128.
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16. Bobby Thompson vs. City of Petaluma, et, al (Thompson I), Sonoma
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County Superior Court No. SCV- 225677.
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17. City of, Petaluma vs. Bajgrowicz, Sonoma County Superior Court No.
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172464.
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18. Bobby Thompson vs. City of Petaluma, et al (Thompson ll) (not
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litigated).
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19. Sandalwood Estates vs. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Superior
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Court No. SCV - 230414.
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• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Government Code §54957.6 - City
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Representative: Richard R. Rudnansky, City Attorney and /or Heather
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Renschler, Ralph Anderson & Associates. Unrepresented Employee
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Position: City Manager
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• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT, Government Code § 54957. Title: City
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Manager
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ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION -The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:18
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p.m.
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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7:00 P.M. - EVENING SESSION
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PUBLIC COMMENT - There was none.
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CORRESPONDENCE - There was none.
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS TAKEN - There was no report.
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COUNCIL COMM_ ENT AND LIAISON REPORTS
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Council Member Canevaro reported on having attended the Bicycle Advisory
Committee Meeting where they continue to discuss the proposal to open a
bicycle pathway -using TDA funds.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - There were none.
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS - There were none.
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1. Resolution Re: Mid -Year Budget Adjustments for PCDC. (Marangella)
Paul Marangella; Director of Economic Development and Redevelopment,
gave an overview of the budget adjustments to be made to the PCDC.
Commission discussion ensued regarding the reasoning for.making a loan
and charging interest when there are monies in the reserve funds.
Bill Thomas, Finance Director, explained in' greater detail how that
mechanism would work and noted it is to reserve .the amount of available
cash. He also commented it would be paid back as Housing -ln -Lieu
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Commissioner Moynihan then initiated a discussion regarding $3M to fix
City streets, which he did not find in the proposed adjustments.
Lengthy Commission discussed ensued regarding the prior action City
Council took in pledging to expend $3M per year for 5 years to address
needed street reconstruction.
City Manager Mike. Bierman explained it is still the intent to expend those
monies, but that it would be specifically set forth in the upcoming 5 -year
Capital Improvement Program within the 2003 -04 Budget. It was also
noted that 'planning 'for those improvements has been started and it is
anticipated the necessary funding to start construction would not be
utilized until the new budget is adopted.
Commissioner Moynihan voiced his frustration, stating Council had
committed to the public that $3M would be dedicated in this year's
budget, $3M out of next year's, and so on, to street construction. He
added 'the Council had pledged they would augment funds at the mid-
year budget review. He concluded by stating he would initiate a motion
to set up the $3M dedicated specifically to street reconstruction..
Council Member Torliatt commented she has no problem with putting
$3M in the budget this year, but the reality is the money would not be
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spent in the next three months, at which time the Council will be
considering the 2003 -04. Budget.
The City Manager interjected the need to program monies to begin the
planning, which is what is being dome.
Vice Chair O'Brien commented to adjust the budget now and stating the
$3M would not be spent until July would only by symbolism over
substance.
Commissioner Healy,stated his commitment to spend $1.5M over the next
five years on street reconstruction and said he would encourage staff to
bring forward the projects with all due speed. He restated that planning
for the first $3M to be spent is underway and Council can allocate those
funds being spent in the next fiscal year.
Commission discussion continued regarding the commitment to funding
the reconstruction of street, revenues that are projected through tax
increments, and ERAF funding shift possibilities.
Commissioner. Moynihan stated his feeling that this is a matter of integrity
and that a fund for street reconstruction, should be established now.
The balance of the Commission agreed it is a matter of integrity and
stressed the City Manager has indicated the money will go into the
budget after July 1, and they believe that will be the case.
MOTION to adopt the resolution:
PCDC Resolution No. 2003 -03 Approving Adjustments to FY 2002 -03 PCDC
Budget.
M/S Healy and O'Brien
AYES: Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Vice Chair O'Brien, Chair Glass, Torliatt
NOES: 'Moynihan
CITY COUNCIL
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to adopt the Consent Calendar:
M/S O'Brien and Torliatt, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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A. Resolution Na. 2003 -58 N:C S. and Approval of Letters of Support
Urging 'State of' Air Resources Board to maintain existing
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Program.
B. Resolution No. 2003-59 N.C.S. Appointing 'Michael Bierman City
Manager, Approving Agreement for.' Employment of City Manager,
and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Said Agreement.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Review and Discussion of City Council 'Goals and' Objectives.
(Bierman)
The City Manager briefly went over the list of Goals and Objectives
as previously discussed by the Council at their Goal Setting Session
held earlier this year.
Council Member Torliatt commented she would like to see the
Senior Center, Library Center and. the Mary Isaak Center added to
the Infrastructure list under the Survival Plan for the next 2 -3 years.
She additionally requested the General Plan and Mobile Home
Zoning Ordinance be added to Plans during that same timeframe.
With regard to the next 2 -7 years, she indicated under "Plans" she
would like the Bike Plan and . River Plan shown as "Implementing"
rather than "complete. "'
Vice Mayor O'Brien commented that he would like to see some
"preventive medicine" items added to include sprinkler systems in
the downtown, street /sidewalk .repairs, the addition of an EMS
Manager, and a Mobile Home Zoning Ordinance.
Mayor G_ lass expressed his desire to see a change in Development
Impact Fees and as they relate to the Central Specific Plan, and
the need for a new facility for the Fire Department.
Council Member Healy commented on the comprehensive list of
goals in front of Council and indicated he feels Petaluma has the
right City Manager to help shepherd these projects along.
Council Member Moynihan concurred with Council Member Healy
and indicated the City's survival relies on increased revenues and
curtailing of expenditures. Given the unknowns in the State
budget and perhaps looking at a possible need for layoffs, he feels
the City is 'headed for troubled financial times. He feels it would' be
appropriate to come up with a compensation policy to address
those issues. He would like to see the Council set this issue for
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discussion at 'the April 7, 2003 Council. Meeting, during Closed
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Session perhaps.
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Council discussion ensued regarding discussion of a compensation
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policy.in Closed Session and the City Manager indicated a strategy
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session-should b& discussed in Closed Session and not in Open
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Session.
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Council Member Torlatt stressed that this is not an "us vs. them"
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issue. This is an'interest -based negotiation on what we would both
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hope to achieve.
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The City Manager indicated he'will schedule a Closed Session to
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discuss strategy when it is appropriate and indicated that there are
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bargdining units whose MOUs are up during this next fiscal year.
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The City Council accepted, the Goals and Objectives as submitted
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and amended during discussion.
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ADJOURN
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
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David Glass, Mayor
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Gayle Petersen, City Clerk
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