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Z85a MEETING OF PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PETALUMA PUBLIC FINANCING- CORPORATION
City Council/PPFC Minutes
Monday, January 5, 2004 - 3:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
3:00 P.M. --CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
Present: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Moynihan,
Torliatt
Absent: None
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Moment of Silence
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Sharke, Petaluma, addressed the City Council, commending and thanking them
for doing such a wonderful job.
PhiF Greschner, Petaluma, addressed the City Council, noting that the Petaluma Sheraton
had mailed out a flyer advertising special holiday rates to stay at the hotel, yet when one
of his relatives had visited the area during tie .holidays they were not granted the special
rate. He left a copy of the flyer for Council's information.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Torliatt commented she would like to see a joint open meeting
between the Council, School Board. and the Fair Board set to discuss and explain the
issues around the Kenilworth Junior High site and the, fairgrounds site. She would like to
see that meeting set as soon as possible in the coming year.
Vice Mayor O'Brien wished everyone a Happy New Year and indicated he agreed with
Council Member Torliatt's request for a joint meeting between the Council, School Board
and the Fair Board.
Vice Mayor O'Brien also requested that today's meeting be adjourned in memory of the
Reach Helicopter crewmembers lost, as well as a member of the Petaluma community,
Alrna Gibby.
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
expenditures.
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1 Mayor Glass reflected on issues the Council dealt with .over the last year.
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3 CITY MANAGER COIVIMENiS:
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7 AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (Changes to current agenda only).
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11 PRESENTATfONS/PROCLAMATIONS
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13 Employee Service'Awards'for Fourth Quarfier of 2003.
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T5 The following individuals were present to receive awards:
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17 George Cuenin, Fire Department - 20 years
18 Katie Crump,. City Manager's Office - 15 years
19 Chris Jones; 'Finance Department-15 years
20 Michael Gru_mmell;-Fire Department - 15 years
21 Anna Santos - Human Resources- 5 years
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23 The following employees were recognized but were not present:
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25 Wilbur "Bill" Spaulding, Water Resources 8~ Conservation - 25 years
26 Deann B:ailey;: Police - 5 years
27 Vicky Garcia, Police -'S years
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29 Presentation by :Ron. Kaetzel; of the Municipal. IS Association- of California to the City of
30 Petaluma for "Achievement in Information Teehriology for 2003-2004" Awgcd.
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32 Tim Williamsen, IS Manager; accepted the award on behalf of the City.
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34 VICE MAYOR/LI'A'ISON APPOINTMENTS
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3.6 A. Resolufion.2004-001 N.C:S. Electing Bryant Moynihan Vice. Mayor.
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38 M/S Healy arid Canewaro. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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40 B. Resolution 2004-002 N.C':S. Approving City Council. Liaison Assignments.
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42 .MOTION to make the following appointments:
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44 Sonoma County'Transportaton :Authority` (SCTA): Nedly as Representative, Torliatt
45 as the Alternate.
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47 Citizens Advisory Committee/Zone 2A: Torliatt
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49 Recreation, Nlusic and Parks Commission and Library Advisory Board: Moynihan
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Sl Airport:~Gommission and North Bay'Water Association: O'Brien
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Pedestrian and Bicycle:~AdVisory Committee: Canevaro
M/S O'Brien and Healy. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION to appoint Council Member Torliaft to the- Planning Commission:
M/S Glass and Healy. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Healy, Torliaft and Glass
NOES: Cdnevaro, Harris, O'Brien and Moynihan
MOTION to appoint Council Member Harris to the Planning Commission:
M/S Glass and Healy. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A MOTION was made and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to appoint the following:
Animal Services Advisory Committee: Torliaft
Traffic Committee:. Moynihan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council/PCDC Minutes of_December 1,.2003.
The following amendments were made to the Minutes:
Page 2, line 12, change "was" to "areas."
Page. 3, line 2, chdnge 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/PCDC .Minutes of December 15, 2003.
The following amendments were made to the Minutes:
Page 7, line 10, include the vote to show a 6-1 vote with Council Member
Moynihan voting "NO."
Page 9, liri"e 49, should re#lect "Assembly Member" Joe Nation.
..Page. 14, line. P4, that there would be an "annual savings."
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1. MOTION to adopt the December L5, 2003 Minutes as amendedc
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3 M/S Healy and Torliaff. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
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5 1. APPROVAI.'OF PROPOSED AGENDA
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7 Approval of Proposed. Agendas for .C;ity Council Special M'eetirigs -to be held in
8 January 2004.
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10 Vice Mayor Moynihan noted, the importance of .broaching the CIP Projects
1 1 information dining one of the scheduled special. meetings.
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13 The Eity Council cpproved 5peciol Meeting dotes in Jonuory os recommended,
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15 3. CONSENT CALENDAR.
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17 City Manager Bierman requested that Item 3`.C be re .moved from the. Council
18 Agenda.
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20 The. remainder of the items on the Consent Calendar were deo/f with
21 individuolly.
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23 A. Resofuti~on.2004=A03 N:C.S. Awarding the Design Contract for the;Petaluma
'24 ,Hangar Development 'Project. (Resolution awards ;the: design contract to
'25 ~ M'ead '8~ Hunt> Inc. Cost of proposal: $150,000.,) (Skladzien/close)
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27 City Council discussion took .place regarding fhe cost` of the project.
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29 MOTION to adopt the resolution: '
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3'1 M/S Moynihan and Healy., CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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33 B. Resolution 2004-.004 N.C.S. Awarding, the Contract for Construction., of the
3.4 Water E'ield Office. Construction Cost estimated at $4,239,347 (Simmons)
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36 Vice Mayor Moynihan :commented on his concerns: for the. cost of the
37 project :and indicated he feels. ,it .has gotten out of hand. He asked, fhe
38 ~ Council to consider`pulling this item and revisiting how the project might
39 be redesigned to be less costly.
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41 Council. discussion ensued: regarding the project° design and it was noted.
42 there were seven bids for the project and' Council is asked to award fhe
43 bid to the lowest responsible bidder.
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45 MOTION fo adopt 'the resolution:
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47 M/S Healy and O`! Brien. MOTION, CARRIED' BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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49 AYES: Canevaro, Harris, Healy; O'Brien, Torliatt and Glass
50 NOES: Moynihan
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5 D. Resolution. 2004-005. N.C:S. of Intent to Establish a Precise Plan Line for
6 Caulfield Lane Between Lakeville Street 'and Hopper Street and Set a
7 Public Hearing Date for January 26, 2004. (Moore)
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9 Vice Mayor Moynihan expressed concern that Council is being asked to .
10 act on this prior to a General Plan circulation discussion being held arid
1 1 stated he felt this was putting the "cart before the horse."
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13 It was noted this item is to schedule a public hearing for January 26; 2004,
14 which will be after the Council has had an opportunity to hear a
15 presentation, on the land use and mobility alternatives as well as the cross-
16 town connection enhancement opportunities analysis later in the
17 evening.
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19 MOTION to adopt the resolution:
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21 M/S Healy and O'Brien. CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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23 AYES: Canevaro, Harris, Healy, O'Brien, Torliatt and Glass
24 NOES: Moynihan
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26 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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28 A. Reconsideration of Resolution.2003:=231 N.C.S. Authorizing City Manager to
29 Sign Amendment No.. 3 to the Agreement for Collection and Disposal of
30 Garbage, Rubbish, Waste Matter :and Recyclables and Street Sweeping
31 Within the City of Petaluma Extending the Termination Date. (At the
32 December T5, 2003 Council Meeting, Council Member Healy seconded
33 the rriotion for reconsideration and a majority vote (6-l, Torliatt voting
34 "NO") was taken to set the discussion for' January 5, 2004.)
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36 City Manager Bierman noted there is amended language before the City
37 Council, on the dais, that addresses the date of the extended agreement,
38 which is February 28, 2005. It was also noted that amended resolution
39 noted "for a period not to exceed" February 28, 2005.
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41 Vice Mayor Moynihan confirmed negotiations for the extended contract
42 would take place between the City Manager and Empire Waste
43 Management next week.
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45 MOTION fo adopt the amended. Resolution:
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47 M/S Healy and Torliatt. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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49 B. Status Report on Recommendations Regarding the City's Fireworks
50 Ordinance. (Albertson)
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RECOMMENDAFIONt 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 th'e Tdskforce are to 1) revise the current Fireworks
Ordina"nce to include. the banning of piccolo-pete (vvhistlingJ fireworks
and to ;;increase the permit fees paid by wholesalers and retailers to offset
increased costs f,or public education and .enforcement;: and 2) to work
with the City Atforney's Office to maximize potential return from fines and
fihancial restitution..
Fire: Chief Albertson gave the ataff :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 to 'use due diligence. and
consideration while considering an increase in permit fees.
Brian Petro, Petro Family" fireworks, addressed the City Council in, support
of the Taskforce's recommendations. "
Council Member Healy commented this presentation represents progress
a,nd agrees with °fhe recommendation for not requiring idenfifi'cafion as a
Petaluma resident 'for purchasing fireworks. He does,. however,: feel that'
issue .should be revisited: ins the future. if surrounding juris"dictons. are
..supportive. He commented on the need to change the culture in the
community .regarding the use: of'llegal fireworks. .
Council .;Member Caneyaro concurred with"statements made by Council
Member,Healy:
Mayor Glass indicated he would not be supporting these
recommendations tonight as he stands.: firm in his belief that fireworks
should be eliminated fbr'public purchase..
IIA"OTION to support the recommendations of the Fireworks Taskforce and _
to direct staff to bring back the necessary egislative documents to enact
said changes:.
M/S Torliatt and O'Brien. CARRIED BY THE FALLOWING VOTE:.
AYES: Canevaro; Harris; Healy, Moynihan, O'Brien and Torliatt
NOES: Glass
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1 5. NEW BUSINESS
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3 A: Resolution 20U4-.006. NC.S. Appointing Michael B'. Iritz to the Historical and
4 Cultural.. Preservatiorr Committee (Petaluma Museum Association) and
5 Resolution. _2004=.007 N.C:S: Ap"pointing Corrine farez-Demil to the
6 Historical -and Cultural Preservation Committee (Heritage Homes of
7 Petaluma).. (Petersen)
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9 MOTION to adopt the resolutions.:
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1 1 M/S O'Brien and Torliatt. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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13 B. Resolution 2004=008 N:C.S. Appointing Mike O'Brien as Council
14 Representative to the Petaluma River Authority. (Bierman)
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16 City Manager Bierman gave a brief overview of the action Council is
17 requested to consider.
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19 Public Inputs
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21 John FitzGerald, Petaluma, addressed the City Council and noted this is
22 the first step in getting representative from the four entities fo form the
23 River Authority. He added one of the major reasons for forming the
24 Authority is to coordinate the MOU for the authority over the river.
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26 Jessica VanGacdner, Petaluma, addressed fhe City Council. and
27 referenced the last "Whereas" on page 1 of the MOU that explains .how
28 the Petaluma River Authority will govern.
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30 City Attorney Rudnansky pointed out the. MOU is not complete and still
31 needs more work, which the River Authority will participate in.
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33 MOTION to appoint Council. Member O'Brien to the Petaluma River
34 Authority.
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36 M/S Torliatt and Canevdro. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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38 ADJOURN TO PETALUMA PUBLIC FINANCING CORPORATION
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40 6. PETALUMA PUBLIC FINANCING CORPORATION
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42 The City Council adjourned to the Petaluma Public Financing Corporation and
43 called the meeting to order.
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45 Roll Call:
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47 Present: Canevaro, Harris, Healy, Moynihan, O'Brien, Torliatt and Glass
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49 A. Annual Meeting of the City of Petaluma Public .Financing Corporation.
50 (Thomas)
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52 1. Approval of the December 26, 2002 Minutes:
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2 M/S' O' Bien .and Torlidtt. 'CARRIED U NAN111A~OUStY.
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4 MOTION to adjourned the Petaluma Public financing Corporation.
5 Meeting to the City Council Closed Session 4:25 p:m.
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7 M/S Moynihan and Glass. CARRIED. UNANIMIOUSLY. '
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l5 ADJOURN TO; CLOSED SESSION
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-17 The City Council adjourned in memory of the Reach .Helicopter Crew and'. Alrpa Gibby to
T8 Closed Session. at 4:35 p:m. regarding the. following matters:
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20 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Govt. Code §54956.9(x);
21 o Sandalwood Estates vs. City of Petaluma. (First District Court of Appeals Case
22 . #.A;1;026`13. .
23 o Affected Residents of the Sandalwood Mobile Home Owner's Association vs.
24 City of Petaluma et dl (SuperiorCourt Case#233343).
25 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL. COUNSEL - LIABILITY CLAIM:. Pursuant to Govt. Code
26 §54956.95: Claimant: State Farris: Agency Clairried Against: City of Petaluma.
27 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - A. NTICIPATED LITIGATION; Significant Exposure to
28 Litigation Pursuant to Govt: Code §,549569(b) '(2 matters)
29 PUBLIC ..EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATfON: Pursuant to Govt'. Code §°54957: City
30 .Attorney . ~ ;
31 a .. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Govt: Code §,54957:6: Agency
32 Designated Negotiator: Michael A. Bierman. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
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35 MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2004 -EVENING SESSION
36 '7:00 P.M.
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38 CALL TO ORDER ~ ~~
A. Roll Call
.Present: Canevaro, Mayor .Glass,
To~lidtt
Absent: None
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Moment of''Silence
Harris, Healy, Vice .Mayor Moynihan, O'Brien,.
Council Member Cane~aro. annov_nced that he had been -called, fo active duty wifh fhe
U.S: Marines and would. be stepping down :from: his City Council seat until his return or
discharge from the rnilifary:
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1 Mayor Glass commented on a job well done by Council Member Canevaro and
2 indicated the community's prayers will be with .him arid his family while he is away on
3 active duty with the military.
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5 Council .Member Torliatt commented it has been a pleasure serving with Council
6 Member Canevaro and she wishes him a safe and speedy return home.
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8 Council Member O'Brien indicated he fully expects Council Member Canevaro to return
9 safely and expressed his admiration for Mr. Canevaro's desire to serve in •the 'milifary. He
10 wished him Godspeed.
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12 Council Member Healy stated similar sentiments and asked that the City Attorney's
13 memorandum regarding the issue of replacing Council Member Canevaro while he is on
14 active duty be made available to the public.
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16 Council Member Harris indicated it has been a .pleasure working with Council Member
17 Canevaro, wished him well and Godspeed.
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19 Vice Mayor Moynihan extended best wishes to Council Member Canevaro and to his
20 family while he is away..
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22 Council Member Canevaro left the City Council Meeting ~ at .this point.-(7:10 p. m.) and
23 received a standing ovation by cll in the City Council Chambers' upon his exit.
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25 REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS TAKEN
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27 City Attorney Rudnansky announced the Council and the parties in the two Sandalwood
28 Mobilehome Estates cases have .reached a settlement. He indicated both the cases
29 would be dismissed. The tenants and park owners have agreed to limited rent increases.
30 He personally thanked the representatives of the tenants, Bill Donahue> Beatrice
31 Charrette .and Milo Lawson, who were reasonable, stated their points and were
32 instrumental in reaching a resolution in this case along with the park. owners. He also
33 thanked bonne Gaebler for her contributions.
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35 PUBLIC COMMENT
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37 Milo Lawson, Petaluma; addressed the City Council, thanking them for their support, past
38 and present. He indicated he hopes the agreement would give them peace of mind for
39 a number of years. He thanked Bilf Donahue for his contributions toward the settlement of
40 these cases. ,
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42 Marcie Stock, Petaluma, addressed the City Covncil in opposition to the proposed
43 Buckele~v Housing project.
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45 Peter Tscherneff, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding homelessness and
46 world peace.
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48 Stan Gold, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding Sonoma County Water
49 Agency issues and the lack of water resources. He commented on the General Plan
50 discussion. taking. place later in the meeting and voiced .concern. for the lack of water to
51 support all the new projects coming down the pike.
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Dawn Wright, Petaluma,. addressed the Cify Council in opposition to the Buckelew
Housing projecf:
COUNCIL COM'M'ENTS,
Council Member Torliatt reported and commented on Sonoma County Water Agency
water allocation issues.
Vice Mayor Moynihan commented on the cost of enyironrnental litigdtioh, which affects
the entire comi-nunity; and comrnent:ed on the need for continued' discussion regarding
street'~maintendnce: He added the Council's credibility would be greatly bolstered if
there were more money put toward City treets:
CITY 'MANAGER COMMENTS.
There were none..
PRESENTATIONS'/P.Rb.CLAM'ATIONS
Recognition of the Cifizens!Advisory Committee for Streetlmprovements.
Recognized were..Mark Albertson, Christo,pher.A~ras,. Patricia Tuttle Brown,, Barry Bussewifz,
Joseph Durney, Doug Frampton, Nancy Henry, Qri'ita Pellegrini; 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 hgrd work and dedication ahd
thanked them for their honestefforts.
Council Member Torliatt thanked. the committee and _poinfed out they. saved the City
thousands of dollars that would have been paid fo a consultant to do the carne work:
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. General Plan 2004-2U25 - Presentation of Land Use. and Mobility
Alternatives. (Tuft)
Pdmela 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 a_ n
Issues :and, Discussion document. She introduced 'Rajeev Bha#ia; Dyed ,8~
Bhatia; who gave dpresentation -and. overview of the Alternatives.
:Matthew 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
Raymoo Doss, :Petaluma. Health Care District, addressed the City Council
regarding general concerns with .how land use and. transportation, systems
impact°public health. He provided wriften information regarding fhis issue
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1 ~• to the City Council. He also encouraged the Council to find ways to build
2 parks within walking distance of neighborhoods.
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4 The. City Council recessed .ot 9: 20 p. m. to -9:28 p. m.
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6 John Cheney,, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding flooding
7 ~ concerns and also expressed concerns regarding a Rainier extension that
8 could possibly cause even more flooding.
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10 Janice Coder-Thompson, Petaluma, addressed 'the City Council
1 1 expressing thanks for` the presentation and noted she is interested in the
12 water resource portion of the analysis:
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14 Exterisive City Council discussion ensued regarding the fiscal analysis,
15 jobs%housing balance, wand use and the urban growth boundary. Council
16 Member concerns included the desire to see a "needs v. supply" as it
17 relates to Idnd use, high density uses next to train stations, population
18 ~ growth numbers, and' affordable ownership housing. Comments were
19 - made in support of leaving ,hillside development goals as they currently
20 exist, for gefting, a presentation from CalTrans regarding the Petaluma
21 Blvd. 'South ~irit~erchange, and abetter -explanation of the surface water
22 ~ computer analysis.
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24 Council discussion also included gettirig a more accurate figure for the
25 percentage .of land available for development, as a majority of land is in
26 the hills, statements regarding leaving the urban growth boundary as is,
27 Arid concerns regarding what resources (money) is available for the base
28 assumptions that are in place regarding transportation upgrades, as well
29 as'the density numbers used which are somewhat deceiving. The need to
30 maintain existing, infrastructure was stressed .and, comments were made
31 regarding the desire for a healthy,: livable environment that enhances the
32 quality of life for people in the community.
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34 It was stressed that Council Members and the public will continue to
35 weigh the options and contribute. ideas to the three alternatives
36 presented. It was also noted fhat a combination of or elimination of
37 opt'ioris .before coming to a conclusion on the complete community vision
38 for Petaluma through the year 2025 is likely.. It was also noted the Council
39 is likely to plan for a population closer to 65,500 rather than 83,000 which is
40 the .highest population projection in the .draft analysis land use and
41 mobility report.
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43 Vice Mayor Moynihan commented on future job/housing balance and
44 the ratio of jobs that will fit into the potential development and
45 redevelopment of non-residential-type areas. He also questioned the
46 land-use General Plan designations ahd alternatives and wanted to
47 clarify what type of supply would be left in each of the categories. He
48 suggested that apercentage of each land-use classification be looked at
49 and as well ds'what the needs are., assuming certain growth levels.
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51 -Vice Mayor Moyhihan also commented that property owners should be
52 notified of dll sites where there are proposed changes in land-use
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designation and would like to see an outline of wharf the current
designation is now, parcel. by parcel, as well. as what the future proposed
alternatives are. He added "there is a need to get citizens to .buy-in to
higher densities to prevent q conflict that may result in negative impacts
on future. development ,resulfng in the higher densities not being, met,
which will in turn put pressure on°the urban .growth boundar :, He asked if
staff could utilize °overlays" grid establish an underlying land'-use
designation to avoid having to amend , :the. General' Plan to . meef
changes.
Mayor .Glass commented p.n, high: intensity ;usage downtown arid, in the
River .area, retail at Kenilworth,: the Fai'cgrourids dnd the Plaza, and mixed
'use at the Golden Eagle.Shopping Center. He continued by°cornmenting
-with Corona included with the freeway interchange, he would like. to see
a cost=benefit analysis.
With respect to the Open Spdce cempdnent he noted if Rainier- is
developed', he would. like to ,see the deyeloprnent impacf fees used tb
acquire floodplain ..property to. be surer that Rainier is about traffic relief. He
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noted tlie_necessity to have: the hydrology examined to avoid punting
properties in the need of flood ~irisurance: He concluded by corrmmenting
on his desire to see the River as an amenity with the. highest density
.around the two train stations and .noted 'the goal of zero-net run-off in,
consideration of 'the :next °flooding .problem is expected to occur in the
downtown area.
Council Member ,Healy commented .on the: need to focus on issues, and
wrap up the. project by ,August or the end ofi July. He stressed the need'
for a, timeframe fore public, planning commission and outreach,rneetings:.
He, too, commented op jobs/housing balance: and the desire to ee an
intensification of use .around the train stdtons. He noted the need to
establish d realistic. population growth figure and expressed his desire too
keep the .current Urban Growth Boundary as is.
Council: Member .Healy commented the Calfrans' configuration aor''the
new Petaluma Blvd. South exchange should be factored in dnd he would
like to see. the promotion of affordable .ownership ;housing, 'with
condominiums an_d townhouses: He continued by indicating he would like
to see an explanation of the surface waver and computer models that
show the 100-year floodplain shrinking a,nd stressed the. need no preserve
hillside viewscapes. He• concluded by commenting on new sites for
traditional less-intensive .uses for relocation that will be affected by the
Central Retalurn,a Specific Plan usage guidelines dnd acknowledged: the
Generdf. Plan accepfs the Central Petaluma Specific Plan designations:
Council. Member Torliatf .commented on the: percentage of land listed as
"vacant" in the Flan, which she feels is somewhdt misleading. She also
commented on the-need to keep the existing Urban Growth Boundary' ds
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~portanee of planning. opportunities for growth, ,jobs and.
services needed. She also noted feathering density of previous planning
could be modified to increase densities to keep within the Ucb.dn Growth
Boundary and meet the growth needs. She added that the Kenilworth'
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1 and Fairgrounds sites, would provide retail along with the redevelopment
2 of existing shopping centers.. She asked that there be a focus on
3 implementing the River Enhancement Plan that leads to alternative
4 modes of transportation that would establish walking opportunities .dnd
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10 ~ improvements finalized. She stressed the importance of maintaining the
1 1 existing infrastructure. In conclusion she commented on the importance of
12 a healthy livable environment that enhances quality of life.
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15 discussion take place regarding the General Plan, with the process
16 coming to .conclusion by the end of July or August. Concern was
17, expressed'. for if the General Plan was not concluded by then it would
18 become an election issue in November, with Council Member Torliatt
19 indicating she feels it should be a topic of discussion for candidates.
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23 B. Cross-Town Connection Enhancement Opportunities Analysis.
24 Presentation of Preliminary Report. (Tuft)
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27 report and introduced Patrick Flynn arid Matthew Ridgway, who gave a
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33 were presented and included sites on Rainier Avenue, Corona Road and
34 a southern .crossing at Caulfield Lane. City Council discussions ensued with
35 concerns being expressed that the full list of eight alternatives had not
36 been explored in this document. It was noted that some of the options
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38 would be unapprovable by CalTrans standards.
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41 the difficulty in comparing the alternatives without a full report and cost-
42 benefit analysis of each project. The issue regarding the Caulfield Plan line
43 was again discussed with Vice Mayor ..Moynihan stating his desire for the
44 Council to make a decision on circulation before adopting plan lines.
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without any public funding and stated the developers vvho would benefit
from a connector should fund it.
Peter Nerio, Petaluma, addressed the City Couhcil, expressing 'his support
for aRainer -Cross-town connector, as it would be more useful than one a
Caulfield Lane.
There was no action token on fltis item:
ADJOURN
The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 11':O5 p.m. to a Special Meeting to be held
Monday, January 12, 2004 at b p:m.
David. Glass, ayor
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Gayle Pe rsen, City Clerk
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X85;8 AAEETING OF PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
City Cquncil Minutes
Monday, January 20, 2004`- 6:00 P.M.
Special Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
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Present: Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Nlayor.Moynihan, O'Brien, Torliatt
Absent: Canevaro
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
PUBLIC COMMENT
Carol Eber, Petaluma Aquatics Advisory Board, addressed the City Council, asking them
to keep in mind that Recreation programs do have the potential to generate revenue for
the City.
Norm Hilliard, Petaluma, addressed the City Council in opposition to the proposed
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were none.
1. NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation. and Discussion of the 2003-2004 Budget. (An overview and
status of current revenues and expenditures). (Bierman)
Bill Thomas, Finance Director, gave an overview of the state of the City's
Generdl Fund.
Council Member Torliatt asked for more detailed information on the
reasons for the shortfall as it relates to recreation programs. She continued
by inquiring about the estimated property taxes, confirmed with staff the
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impacts to the Police Department Budget due to the Petaluma Prowler,
and verified the City currently has a vacancy of X28 personnel.
Vice Mayor Moynihan commented on the need. to increase the street
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maintenance fund using GasTax monies and commented on: the need to
eliminate non. critical ,positions iri the city-.
City Manager Bierman indicated he will be making recommendations
regarding the City's. General ;Fund shortfall over the• next few .months ..and
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stated he plans on meeting-with the city's pepartment Heads as: well. as
general city employees to discuss how to address the shortfall ,He clarified
by the end of this. fiscal year there should be a $600,000 to $700,000
problem still existing.
City Council. discussion: ~ensue.d regarding anticipation of next year`s
shortfalls and the 'impact of" PERS (Public Employee Reticernent System)
costs to the overall budget.
City Manager Bierman gave a summary of the presentation and.
indicated the. need to look at multi-year budgeting.
Council Member Torliatt commented on the need for employees to
participate in meetings with Department Heads and the City Manager to
address the City's budgetary`shortfall and indicated it should be looked at
in every aspect as a group-and a family. She -then clarified with the City
Manager thaf the Council would get an opportunity to review the
redevelopment agency mid-term budget.
Council. Member Torliatt stated he would like to see CIP projects: started
sooner rather than later.
City Manager Bierman agreed and indicated the -need for sales tax
diversity other than car sales in Petaluma.
Council' Member Healy commented on~the state measure: on the March
bdllot that anticipates dealing with the state's budgetary issues: this fiscal
year;. but indicated he doesn°'t hold out much hope for the measure
passing.
Vice 'Mayor Moynihan asked` the City Manager #or additional information
on employee positions and indicated some positions should be eliminated
through atfr7tion. He continued by, commenting he does not feel staff .is
looking at~the overall picture regarding ex"penditures and reiterated his
desire to see more funding dedicated fo street maintenance'issues.
Vice Mayor Moynihan stressed the need to look at PERS premiums and
how that should be factored :into .the b.udgefi and asked' for additional.
inforrnatiori on park maintenance expenditures, bikes and trail
mainteridnee, as-well as streetscape expenditures.
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Cquncil Member Harris commented briefly on: the -presentation and
indicated his. feeling that the city's budget is in good hands with the City
Manager and Finance Director addressing the city's concerns.
•City :Manager Bierman distributed additional detailed information
regarding General Fund revenues,. expenditures and employee position
information. In conclusion,, suggested canceling. the Special City Council
Meeting scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2004, as there is no new
additional information; to provide. to .the Council at this time. He did not
that he will provide 'for continued. discussion of the status of the city's
budget at each upcoming Council Meeting and will be dealing
extensively over the next couple of months with the current shortfalls.
Vice Mayor Moynihan .thanked Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, for his efforts
and advancements made with the City°s financial reporting system.
The City .Councilrecessed at 7:10 p, m. to 7.15 p: m.
Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Process for Appointment to
the Temporary Absence of Council Member Canevaro. (Rudnanskjr)
Public Input
Connie Madden,. Petaluma Tomorrow, dddressed the City Council and
wished Council Ivl,ember Canevaro well. She encouraged the balance of
the City Council to ensure .an open selection process for a temporary
replacement and suggested the position be advertised, the there be a
statement required indicating why the applicant would want to serve,
and an opportunity to address the Council in open session for the public
to view.
Elaine Lucia, Petaluma, addressed the City Council and indicated the
public who voted to fill the seat in the" first place should have a chance for
input on the temporary replacement., She stressed her desire to see the
Council allow three (3) weeks for applications to be submitted. She, too,
encouraged the Council to have each candidate come before them to
state their ease for appointment. She also suggested the candidates
should answer the question of "how 'fhe.y will best serve the people of
Petaluma" and the people have the right to know the candidates before
a replacement is selected.
Bill Phillips, Petaluma, addressed the City Council indicating it is the .goal
to select someone who will objectively assess the problems facing
Petaluma. He commented on the various candidates whose views may
be;,shared by others on the Council and asked that the Council use this
opportunity to make a wise selection.
Jane Hamilton, Petaluma, addressed the City Council and urged them to
set a process and allow enough time for the public to participate.
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Janice... Cade-Thompson;, Petalu.rnq, addressed the City Couhcil, stressing
the need to keep this process open. 'She:..expressed her 'opposition to
having d defeated :.mayoral candidate appointed;. as she believes this will
cause conflict. 'She. urged a three (3) 'weeks^~process and one that is fair
and open: She noted the General FI'an is a, huger project to be reviewed
over the :next ,year and a' new pe[son ~to theCouncil needs to be up to'
speed on issues: She urged the Council to not rush the process through...
City Counci.l.:discussionensued "regarding.. timeframes for legal: noticing fog
a temporary, vacancy. The City Clerk noted d legdf ad could be placed in
the. newspaper next week, . ,with a deadline for applications ..being Friday,
February 1'3; 2004.: The applications could then be disfributed for' Council
review and the matter scheduled for discussion and/or candidate
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interviews for possible appointment ~of an applicant at the: Council's
February 23~d City CouncifMeeting.
Council Member Torliatt cornmenfed she hopes the Council,,if they chose
to go through this process; .has a united .vote on the temporary
replacement for Council Member Canevaro:
Council Member O'Brien inferjected this has' been, an open 'three week
process; as Council Member Canevaro announced his upcoming
vacancy and his desire for Clark Thompson" to 'be .his replacement at the
January 5;..2004 City Council Meeti.ng,- He indicated he would like to see.
this resolved and an appointment made by January 26,:2004.
Council" 1Htember Harris . fated the importance of'-fhe City Council. having
an open process:
Mayor Glass commented on the difference in values and beliefs between
he and Clark Thompson. He, too> stressed" the need for an open-process'.
and added., fundamentally, this `is what our U:S. military troops are fighting;
'.for.; He continued. by commenting he had suggested Mark Albertson.as a
viable, candidate. to fill the vacancy because he felt it would be a non=
divisive alternative for the Council.
Council Member. O'_Brien quoted the; Veteran's Code ;and' stressed this is
noa "a "vacancy" on the Council. He added .Council Ivl'ernber Canevaro
will be at the January 26, 2004, Council Me.e,#ing and will. not. be "avdilable
in 'February and stressed he should be able. to ,participate in, the decision
to appoint his;replacement.
Council. Member Torliatt rioted .Council Member Canevaro"s wishes were
to appoint Clark. Thompson to fip his. temporary seat- or :fo leave the seat
vacant while he is gone. She added if the Council decides fo not leave
the seat vacant,. they should reach out and. get diversity by allowing for
an application process.
City Council 'verified with the: City' Attorney 'there is ono precedent
regarding Council Member Canevaro voting-on the issue.
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Council Member Healy indicated his support for an open process and
placing an ad iri the Argun. He supported have the item for discussion and
action at the February 23~d Council Meeting and indicated due
deference would be given to Council Member Canevaro's wishes.
City Council discussion ensued regarding what an applicant should
submit if interested in the appointment and consensus was reached to
require a letter of interest (not to exceed two pages), a questionnaire to
be completed fusing the current Planning Commission questionnaire,
reformafted), and allow for aone-page resume to be submitted. It was
Holed applicants must be a resident of the City of Petaluma, as well as a
registered voter.
Mayor Glass broached the possibility of having the fourth seat in the
November 2004 election. be the person who fills the vacancy but there
was no Council support to move forward in that way.
Council Member O'Brien adamantly indicated he would not support the
Mayor's suggestion.
The balance of Council was not in favor of making this issue a part of the
November 2004 ballot.
City Council consensus was to move forward with an application
process, as outlined, with applications due by the c%se of
business Friday, February 13, ,2004 and the appointment of a
replaceiitent to be placed on the City Council Agenda February 23,
2004 for Council consideration.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
David Glass, Mayor
Gayle P rsen, City Clerk
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