HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council/PCDC Minutes 06/02/2003June 2, 2003 Vol. 38; Page 483
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R.EGULAR'MEETING
185:8 ~ OF THE' PETALII'MA CITY COUNCIL AND PETALUAAA •
COi1A~MUNITY DEVELOPIUIENT COMMISSION
City Co.unc-it/PCDC Meeting Minutes
Monday, Jurie,2,:2003-3:00 P.M,
Regular Meeting
1 CALL TO ORDER
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3 A. Roll Call
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5 Present: Members Harris, Canevaro, Nealy, Moynihan, O'Brien, Torliatt
6 an,d. Mayor Glass
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8 B. Pledge. of Allegiance
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10. PUBLIC COMMENT
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12 Ge~ald"Moore; Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding the need to
13 move fiorward with the purchase of 3880 Cypress Drive.
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15 ADJ.OURIV TO CLOSED SESSION
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17 Conference with Real Property Negotiator -Pursuant to Government
18 Code §5,4956.8. Property: Two Parcels Located on the 4000 Block of
19 Lakeville° Highway (APNs 017-170-002 and 068-010-026). O"ne Parcel
20 Located Southwest of the City's Oxidation Ponds (APN 019-330-009). A
21 Small. Portion of-One Parcel Located at .3880 Cypress. Drive (APN. 005-090-
22 062). Negotiating Party: Michael Bierman/Michael Ban. Undei-
23 Negotiation: Price., Terms or Payment, or Both.
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25 The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 2:05 p.m.
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27 3:00 P.M: -AFTERNOON SESSION
28 -CALL TO ORDER
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30 A. Roll Call
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32 Present: Members Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Moynihan, O'Brien, Torliatt
33 and Mayor Glass
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35 B. .Pledge of Allegiance
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1 PUBLIC COMMENT
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3 David Lbchtz; Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding appointmenfs to
4 intergovernmental agencies and asked "that: the Council, supp°ort a
5 representative from Petaluma to serve ~on the 0.pen Space District .Advisory
6 Committee;. as, welt as stressing the' importance "of' Petaluma being represented
7 on each of the ag,ericies. -
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9 .Lloyd Larsen, Petaluma,. addressed. the City Council.. regarding the possibility o:f' a.
10 tax for `repairing street's and stressed the need:, for rno,nes> should. it pass,.to_,be
11 specifically designated for street repairs. He con"eluded by commenting on-how
12 Vehicle License Fee ,monies are not taking-care of road re~>air needs...
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14 REPORT OUT OF` CLOSfD. SESSION ACTIONS TAKEN -There was no reportable
15 action taken.
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17 CITY COUNCIL.COMMENTS
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19 Mayor Glass; noted he would be asking the Council to consider a Resolution
20 Opposing a Station Casino and Federated Indians -bf Graton ~Rancheria
21 Proposed Casino Project. _
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23 Council, Member Moynihan reported' on the recent Recreation., Music, and- Parks
24 C:ornmission's .meeting where they are continu. ing to_discuss dog parks .and how "
25 to .improve the-current situation where foxtails have. become an issue:. ~"
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27 Council Member Moynihan also noted he ha,d .met with the finance pire~etor
28 regarding the budget, including ffem " K'` on tonight's Consent Calendar. N'e
29 .indicated it was determined that there was rio Project 9732 currently in th'e
30 budget and, that is why the item was .removed for consideration from the
31 agenda this evening;. "
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33 Council MemberTo~liatt noted she had attended the fndan Casino meeting and
34 indicated she was glad .the community was given the opportunity to be he"ard
35 and educated regarding the proposal. She indicated the Mayor was. a,t the
36 meeting also and stressed fflere is a need to stand, united on addressing the
37 locatioh of this casino.
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39 Council Member Torliatt noted the upcgrning fundraiser on August btn at 7:00
40 p.m. sponsored by the. Polly Klaas Foundation, for the 'renovation of fhe Polly
41 Klaas Art Center.
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43 Couneil Member Harris reported on the Airport Commission Meeting and an
44 upcoming fundraiser on June 14!" from 10 a.m.'to.2 p.m.
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46 Council Member Caneva~o reported his attendance at the Pedestrian and
47 Bicycle Committee Meeting where they continue to discuss; TDA funds for bicycle
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paths.. He 'indicated they would be rne:eting of fhe E. Washingfon and
MacGregor Streets: gate 'to have a discussion with interested comrriunity
members on June 3~d at 8 a.m. ,
Council Member Torliatt reported ~ on having attended the Water Advisory
Committee Meeting earlier in the. day and noted the schedule for the biological
assessment of the Russian River is .due in October. She also noted Santa Rosa is
initiating discussions regarding increasing reserve funds for the Operation and
Maintenance Account.
Vice Allayor O''Brien clarified wifh' Council... Member Moynihan (as the
representative; on the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission) that June 28!h
would be Accordion Day in Petaluma.
Mayor Glass reported on the recent trip t,o. Washington, D.C. to lobby for federal
funds. H.e stated he feels the trip was effective and he remains optimistic that
the City will get money to support -the flood .control project.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
The City Manager noted the Canpaign Finance Ordinance .matter on the
agenda. this evening would be deferred for discussion to June 16, 2003 at the
evening session.
The City Manager then presented d series of dates for the Council to consider
the FY 2003-b4 `Proposed Budget. The. Council agreed to meet on the following
dates to hear departmental presentations:
Wednesday, June 4, 2003
.Monday, Jurie 9, 2003
Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Wednesday, June. l l ,-2003
.Monday, June 16, 2003
;6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
5.:00 - 7:00 P.M.
3:00 = 6:00 P.M.
6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. -PUBLIC HEARING AND
ADOPTION
AGENDA CHANGES AN'D DELETIONS
There were no changes made to the current agenda.
T. PRESENTATIONS.
A. Supervisory Academy Certificates
Dennis Morris, Director of Human Resources, presented certificates
to the following individuals for their participation:
Ken Burnett, Community Development
Trae Cooper, G1S
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1 Scott Quivers, General Plan
2 Merlene Fundaro, Human Resources
3 Chuck G.oucher, Fire Department .
4 Kevin Hornick, Public Facilities & Services
5 Cliff Kendall, Community Development .
6 _ D.J: Phimiste;r Police pepartmenf
7 Sherry'Pimsler Public Facilities 8~ Services- +
8 Russ Rasmussen, Fire Department '
9 ~ Cind.e Rubaloff, Finance Department
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11 The following' persons completed the Acaderny;but were .unable to
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14 Philip Suasos, Fire Department ~,
15 Curt Bates, Community Development
16 , Lrene Barba, Community Development
17 Jeffrey Holden, Fire Department
18 Sue Leckie, Public Facilities 8~, Services
19 Robert LaRose, Community Development
20 .Kevin Marks, Fire Department
21 David ;Se,ars,. Police De;partrnent .
22 Craig Spaulding; C;omrnunity deyelop,rnent
23 T. J. Woodd, Water Resources &~'Gonservation
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26 2. APPOINTMENTS ,
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28 A. Recommendation to the M'ayors'' & Councilmembers'' Association
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3.1 1. ABAG Executive Board ~-- Two V~~ccincies (Rep. and
3.2 Altecn:ateJ; Two-Year Terms. Current appoinfrnents expire
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35 Motion to appoint Sfeve Rapinowitsh, :Santa. Rosa Council
36 Member as the Representative; and Council Member Pam
37 Torliatt as the .Alternate.
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39 M/S Healy and O'Brien..CARRIED `UNANIMOU,SLY.
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41: 2. ABAG Regional Pldnning Committere - One 'Unexpired:
42 Vacancy for Term Ending September 1003, .
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44 There. were no letters of interest received 'for consideration of
45 appointment..
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3. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and, Open Space
District Advisory 'Committee -Th're'e Vacan:ties; Two-Year
Terms. Current appointments expire June 2003.
Motion to appoint Mayor, Dick Ashford of Sonoma,
Healdsburg Council member Kent Mitchell; and Rohnerf Park.
Council member Jake Mackenzie.
M/S Healy and O'Brien. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Sonoma County Child Care Planning Council - One
Vacancy. Unspecified term.
There were no letters of interest received for consideration of
appointment.
5. Sonoma County Human Services Commission - One
Vacancy. Two=year term.
There were no letters of interest received for consideration. of
appointment.
6. Airport Land Use Commission -One Vacancy. Four-year
term. Current appointment expires May 2003.
..Motion to appoint Windsor Council Member Sam Salmon.
M/S Healy and O'Brien. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. LAFCO -One Vacancy, Alternate Position. Four-year term.
Current appointment expires May 2003.
Motion to dppoint Council .Member Torliatt for the Alternate
position.
M/S Glass and Healy.. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Remote Access Network (RAN) Board - One Vacancy.
Unspecified term.
There were no letters of interest received for consideration of
appointment.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council Special Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2003.
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1 Mayor Glass requested an amendment, on .Page 6> line 4, to reflect
2 ",::.,he remarked he'is, not`in favor of more taxes, bu.t indicated from
3 his point o;f view, the only way to accornplisli fixing the streets is to
4 come up with revenue and attax."
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6 Council Member Torlialt asked that page 5, line 42 reflect.
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9 MOTION to adopt the April 28, 2003 minutes as amended:
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11 -M/S To_rlatt and Healy. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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13 ~ B. City Council/PCDC Meeting Minutes of May 5,.2003.
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15 ~ ~ MOTLON to adopt the May 5, 2003 minutes as submitted:
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17 _ _ M/S Torliatt and O'Brien.
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19 AYES: Harris, Healy,. Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass, Torlaft
20 _ and Moynihan
21 .NOES: None.
22 ABSTAIN: Canevaro
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24. 4. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDA
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26 Approval of Proposed Agenda, for. Regular City Council Meeting of June'.
27 16,.2003.
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29 City Council discussion; ensued regarding 'items to be placed on the June
30 16th agenda, After 'd'iscussion, Council requested that the following 'items
31 be placed on the June 1: 6, 2003 Agenda;,
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33 A Resolution regarding, he. proposed. Indian Casino-Project,
34 Move the Ordinance Adopting the Centro( Petaluma. Specific; P,1'an to
35 Unfinished Business,
36 Consideration and- Adoption of .the 2003-04 City Council/PCDC
37 Budget, and
38 Closed Session regarding outstanding liability cases.
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40 Motion to ap"prove the above additions:
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42 M/S Torliatt and Glass. CARRIED UN'ANIMOU,SLY,
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44 Although_ not included in the motion, .Council ME~mber Moynihan hard
45 requested that the resolution regarding the completion of 'McDowell
46 Boulevard and. E.. Washington Street go back to staff for modification' to
47 the sources, of funding for that project; and` fhat there be a' resolution
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regarding a contract for engineering. and const"ruction of~ a cross-town
connector added.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Moynihan requested that Items 5.A and 5.L be removed.
from the Consent Calendar for separate.discussion.
MOTION to adopt the balance of the Consent Calendar as presented.:
M/S O'Brien and Torliatt. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Resolution to Review .and "Fil;e ~tf1:e March 31, 2003 Quarterly
Treasurer's Report. (Thomas) Removed from 'Consent for separate
discussion.
B: .Resolution No. 2003-090 N:C.S.: Awarding Contract for the Petaluma
Regional Library HVAC .Removal/Replacement Project No. 9028,
Located at 100 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, CA, 94952. (The work
to be performed consists of replacing the existing units with six new
HVAC units, re-zoning .and cleaning the existing ductwork system.)
Estimated Project Cost: $495,000,00 Funding Source: Community
Facilities Fees. Bid Award Amount: $1.75.999.00 (Sklddzien/Lackie)
C. ,Resolution No.:.2003-.0;91._ N.C.S. Approving. the Vacdtio;n of .an
Existing Drainage Easement at~ the Paula Lane Water Tank Site,
Accepting a New Drainage Easement, and Authorizing, the City
Manager to Sign a Quitclaim Deed. (Ban/Nguyen)
D. Resolution No. 2003`-0.92 N.C:S. Authorizing 'City Manager to Execute
a Grant Agreement With the State Coastal Conservancy .for the
Petaluma. Marsh Acquisition,. Enhancement and Access. Project.
(Ban)
E. Resolution. No. 2003-093 ;N.CS: Approving Arid Accepting fhe U.S_,
Deparfinent of Justice, COPS- Methamphetarnine Grant in ffle
amount ofi $222,222. (Simms)
F. Resolution No. 2003=:094_ N.C.S. Adopting the Reimbursement
Resolution Required 'by the State Mlater Resources Control Board in
Connection with- the City's Application for the State Revolving Fund.
'Loan Program to Finance the Construction of the Phase 1 Recycled
Water Pipeline Project. (Bari)
G. Resolution No. 2003-095 .N.C.S. Approving the Purchase. of a UHF
Radio System and Related Equipment to Standardize Police Radio
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Communications with Sonoma County Law Enforcement Agencies.
(Simms)
H, Resolution No. 2003-0:96 N.C.S.. Authorizing the Purc-hose of Six'
Medium-Duty Cut-Away .Fixed Route Buses with Options, from
California BusSafes in the Amount: rof $523;840:30. '(Thomas/Ryan)
I: Resolution N'o: 2003-097 N:G:S. Authorizing. the Purcha"se of One.
New,., 2003', 43' °Articuaating, 'T,elescoping, Insi~lafed, .Aerial. Platform
and Truck from Victory Com;rnercgl Truck Center, Petaluma in the
Amount of $l l 7,089.95. (Thomas)
J., Resolution No. '2003-098 N.:C.S.. Adopting the ICMA Section' 457
Deferred Compensation Plan forthe City of Petaluma. (Thomas:):
K. ~~~vli i+iroTrvT-r-r~-c~~•'t~n~~r° r^w~r~le~inn' '~f ~4~'e ~1n_~"nll _C~rec~ Don,ryir
i 07Zr1 Dh ee \/ 'TF,° i° I~r~i~IviorL D' rrinn'n '~C;fro c iY~
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c~r~ ci,~o,.,rr~ ~~,st-rQ~~~~a-c~c~e, '~~ier-i} Removed from;
agenda:
L. Resolution Accepting. the Claims and, Bills from Demand Dates 4/26
and 5/9/2003.. Removed from Co_ nsenf for separate discussion..
Items .Removed From Consent. for .Discussion:
A. Resolution. No. -2003-0.99 N:C:S: to Review and File the March 31,
200.3 Quarterly'T~easurer's Report: (Thomas) '
Council Member Moynihan requested that i~he Inferfund Loans ofi
Housing-In-Lieu and PCDC show the amounts of interest:, He would:
..like that .information .added and copies ofthis' report prov. ided to
the Council. once'it is corrected,
MOTION to adopt the Report:
M/S Glass :and Harris. CARRIED UNANIMOUSL'Y'.
1:.: Resolution 'No::2003-1:00 N.G.S. Accepting fhE~ Claims; and Bills from
Demand Dates 4/25 and5/9/2003.
Council, Member. Moynihan: re.cused himself firom_ Voting; on Check
#30267:,; demand date. April, :25, 2003 payable to Livingston 8~
Mattes'ich; and. referencing, Check #30462,. demand date. May 9,
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l 2003, questioned the number ,of :outside contractors the City
2 currently has and requested a cost comparison of bringing, those
3 services in house.
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5 AAOTION fo adopt the Resolution:
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7 NI/S Healy and Torliatt. CARRfED UNANIMOUSLY.
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9 6. NEW BUSINESS
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1.1 A. :Resolution No. 2003-101 N.C.S. Awarding Contract to Zambelli
12 Jnternationale Fireworks Manufacturing Company, Inc. to Provide
13 the :July 4th Fireworks Display and Allocate $30,000 from the Parks
14. an'dRecreation Department Budget. (Carr)
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16 Jirn Carr, Director of Recreation and Parks, gave the staff report
17 and ~ recommended approval of the contract and allocation of
18 moriies for the event.
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20 Council Member Torliatt expressed her concerns that the. budget is
21 tight and the money could .perhaps be better utilized elsewhere.,
22 given these tough economic times.. She noted that the City
23 already allows safe and sane fireworks and this is an additional
24 expenditure fora "show." She indicated she feels the Polly Klaas
25 _ and Swim Center would be better uses for the money that would
26 be expended.
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28 Vice Mayor O'Brien expressed his support for the event and
29 indicated it is a small price to pay to celebrate Independence Day
30 and to support ovr U.S. Troops.
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32 City Council discussion ensured regarding security issues, a
33 clarification of fhe process of how the appropriations are made,
34 and the need to gather interest #or donations and o"r grants to
35 support this event.
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37 MOTION to call for the question:
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39 M/S O'Brien and Harris. CARRLED UNANIMOUSLY.
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41 MOTION to adopt the Resolution, exempting. the portion #or
42 allocating the monies and to encourage donations and/or grants.
43 If needed, an adjustment would be made later in the budget
44 process.
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48 AYES: Harris, Canevaro, O'Brien and Moynihan
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1 NOES: Healy, Mayor Glass; and Torliatt
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3 7. IJNFINISHED,B'USINESS
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5 A. Ordinance No. 2751 N.C.S. (Second Reading),.Approying Leasehold
6 Agreement ;for Consfruction of Executive Hangar- at the Petaluma
7 Murii.c'pal:Airport.. (Skladzien/close)
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9 MOTION to adopt t'he Ordinance:
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11 M/S Torliatt and Harris. CARRLED UNANIMOUSLY.
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13 B. Update and .Report from. citizens Advisory Committee on Street
14 Improvements. (Skladzien) .
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16 Riek Skladzien Director of` Public Facilities and. S_ ervices, g"ave. d
17 brief:presentation.
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19 The City Council took a brief recess for five minutes.
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21 Mark Albertson, Chair of the :Citizens Advisory Committee on Street
22 Improvements, made a presentation and ,gave an overview of the
23 CAC recommendations.
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25 The City Manager preserifed a matrix of .the recommendations and
26 notations .w.,here he is 'in agreemert, where he differs from t'he
27 ,recommendation and where he would request direction from the
28 Council.
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30 City Council discussion ensued regarding d possible Special
31 Election :for a Utility Users-Tax. Council also discussed' dl'ternatives for
32 the tax including a 5% tax over a 20-year .period. The "g"eneral 'tax"
3`3 versus ''special tax" as,pe.ct w,as also diseuss.ed with emphasis
34 placed on fhe general tax needing to be cond,uct:ed during d
35 General. Municipal Ele;etion and that a special tax. could be
36 conducted'; along with a. Charter Amendment, at a Special
37 Election to 'be held on off years.. It was noted. that the Special.
3'8 Election could be set for November 2003. or Nlarch of 2004.
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4Q Council Member Torliatt remarked that she would support d 5%
41 special, tax over a 20 year period, requiring a 2/3rds vote of fhe
42 people; and 'noted' additionally that` she feels the measure hould
43 include what streets and ,roads would be repaired, a projection of
44 the cost involved; dnd a timeline. in, which they would. be done..
45 She conclulled by acknowledging the grE;at job the .CAC- h.as.
46 done with this report.
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.Council Member Moynihan commented on his disappointment
that there_ hasp°'t been, a special revenue. fund for street
reconstruction established. He indicated he,s no,t a' supptirter of a
Utility User Tax but. would. be open to a "General Fund" mea"sure.
He continued by~suggesting a different funding vehicle through a
CIP Administration Fund. He indicated he is not concerned with
the pub ic's~awareness of this issue declining over the coming year
and feels the public would expect the City to combine funds from
the: General Fund °to help fund such an effort.
Mark. Albertson cormented a Utility User Tax should be at the .level
or less than a sales 'tax, as well as in line with surrounding
communities.
There was no official action .taken by the Council.
C. ",Discussion` and Possible Direction-Regarding Composition of Site
Plan and Architectural. Review" Committee (SPARC) and Historic
SPARC (petersen)
Council Member Healy -commented that given the two
extraordinary finalists for this vacancy, he would ask the Council to
consider appointing one to the vacancy that currenfly exists and to
create an additional Historic SPARC. position to which the other
candidate could be appointed.. He would propose appointing Mr.
Kosewic to the Historic SPARC and Ms. Shearer fo the regular
SPARC.
City Council discussed ,ensued, with Council Member Moynihan
suggesting the Council might want to consider that cat the July 7,
2003 Meeting where the whole issue of .Boards,. Committees; and
Commissions roles and responsibilities will be discussed, but
suggested focusing on filling the current vacancy at this time. He
noted the current vacancy expires ofi June 30, 2003.
MOTION to appoint Mr. Kosewic for the unexpired term to 6/30/03.
Seconded by Vice Mayor O'Brien.
Vice Mayor O'Brien indicated Council Member Healy's suggestion
was. an interesting idea,. but noted Mr. Kosewic's adamant desire to
erve on the regular SPARC..
Council Member Torliafit expressed Mr. Kosewic is qualified to sit as
a Historic SPARC member and would entertain appointing both, as
suggested by Council Member Hecily, at this time.
MOTION. to call for the. question:
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1 M/S Glass and Harris: CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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3 Vice. Mayor O'Brien withdrew his econd on 'the previous motion 'in
4 order to utilize the. ballo:f metho_ d of appointment, rather than d
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7 After casfing ballots,. the City Clerk ;read the results:
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9 Council N1e;mber Harris.votes for (J,ohn) Terry Kosewic..
10 Council Member Canevaro votes. for (John) Terry Kosewic.
11 Council Member Healy votes for.Mary She.are`r.
12 Vice Nl~ayor O"'Been votes for (_Jo:hn);Terry Kos€;wic. ~ -
13 Mayor Glass vo#es for Mary Shearer.
14 Council Member Torliatt votes for~Nl'ary Shearar.
15 Council Member Moyrihan~votes for (John){ Terry Kosewic.
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17 .Resolution N'o.. 2003-102. N.C.S.; .was, adopted appointing ('John)
18 Terry Kosewic to,the Site.~Plan-~and~ Architectural Review Committee
19 (SPA'RC) for a term expiring June 30, 20Q3.'
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21 ADJOURNMENT -The Council.. dd~ourred at 5':25 p.m. to the evening session.
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23 ~ 7:OO P.AA. - EVfNING'SESSIO_N
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25 CALL TO ORDER
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27 A. Roll Cdll .
Present: Members Harris, Canevgro, Q' Brien, Mayor "Glass;
Torliatt,_Moynihan
Absent: Council 'Member Healy
B. Pledge ofi A. Ilegiarice
C. Mo.menf of Silence
8. " PRESENIATIO'N
A. Bike: to Work Week Awards: Petaluma Pedestrian and Bicycle.:
Advisory Committee:
Bernie Album, Member .of th'e Pedestrian and Bicycle: Advisory
Commit'fee;, presented special award -to representatives from
McNear Elementary Seh'oal, `Casa Grande Hgh.School, Petaluma
Junior. High Schgol and Sonoma Techno_ logy,
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The :.Mayor :n`oted that 1t.em 9,A, matter of the .City of Petalurna's Campaign,
Finance Ordinance, has. been removed from the Agenda and moved to ffle
June 16,.2003 City Council Meeting Agenda.
PUBLIC COMMfiVT
Bill .Donahue, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding the CAC''s' ;
recommendations and the proposed 7% Utility U er Tax. He urged the Council fo
consider the heeds of low, very low and fixed income members of the
community and suggested the. Council look into a similar program offered by ,
PG8~E that provides for a percentage of exemption. With regard to Sandalwood
Estates, Mr. Donahue noted Council Member Torliatt had asked that the situation.
at Sandalwood be agendized, but now it would be "after the barn door has
been closed." He reviewed the history of rent increases in the park=and noted if
the City would ,have invested in the park 10 years ago they would have
consistently made a profit. He continued by stating experts have found holes in
the ordinance and he urged the City Council to look at the ordinance an-d
make it stronger to protect park residents. He concluded by 'indicating that it
appears there will be another arbitration session regarding the 6% increase from
a year ago.
Ron Kinyon, Petaluma, addressed the City Council, indicating>-seniors, in
Sandalwood Park have spent more than .$1.7;000 last year and $17,OQ0 this year
on arbitration. He reported the arbitrator made a decision. that the owners were -
not in compliance with the ordinance, yet the court fiound differently. He eluded
that they might consider filing a case against the City Council.
Ednamae Campanile, Petaluma, addressed. the City Council regarding the need
for the City to fake a stronger stand and to defend the park residents. She urged
the City Council to stand by the City's Ordinance.
Coleman Pe[sily, Vice President, Golden State Mobile Horne League (GSMHL),
addressed the City Council, indicating it is a serious mistake to allow a second
arbitration to take place.
Janice Cader-Thompson; Petaluma, addressed the City Council indicating fhe
need's of the Sandalwood residents need to be addressed.
Robert Fleak, GSMOL, addressed the City Council regarding the percentage of
fair rate of return and indicated a 61 % rent .increase is not fair to the residents.
Len Carlson, Rohnert Park, addressed the Council as the Pres. Of the Mobile
Home Parks in Rohnert Park. He commented on the fair market rate and
indicated it is nothing to compare to. He stressed they are doing this to get
leases and will circumvent rent control. He added mobile homes are a chunk of
"affordable housing" and the Council is mandated to protect affordable
housing.
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3 of the Council is so quick to approve development without regard to the City's
4 streets. He urged the Council to raise impact fees and fix the streets.
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6 Terrence Garvey, Petaluma, addressed the City Council .regarding special and
7 important occasions taking place in June which included.: when 'the Civil War
8 ended, #he. day ,Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy,, the ancient.
9 celebration of Shavugf -the Harvest Festival; and the cinniversary of ~tfe Boy
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16 Council.Member Torliatt reporfed having attended the Bay Area Air Quality
17 Manage.;me.nt Distriet~lvl:eeting Legislative Days in Sacramento, the dedication of
18 the memorial, wall at the Police Department, the recent trip to Washington, D:C..
19 to pursue continued federal funding for .the City of Petaluma, attended tne:
20 League of California Cities meeting in Cotati and had a tour of their new Police.
21 Facility, attended the Petaluma C:harnber of Commerce Installation of Officers
22 event, and the Petaluma Museum fundraiserforimp_rovemen s.
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26' measure ang;udge for a' Utility User Tax. S;he also questioned if the City could. get
27 involved b.y appealing tfle most recent decision regarding rent increases> 'She
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32 County Paramedic Association event where survivors ware reunited with' -their
33 rescuers; and stated she .had attended the rnernorial service for Edy Sampson.
34 She asked that this evening's meeting be adjourned in Edy's memory.
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37 for Sandalwood Estates and. would support ;pursuing an avenue to perhaps
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40 Council Member Moynihan reported on .having attended the dedication: of 'the.
41 tower at the First Presbyterian Church' on "B" Street. 'He dlso.n'oted he'is pleasefio
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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A. Continuation of .Discussion and Consideration of City of Petaluma's
Campaign Finance Ordinance. (Rudnansky) This item was removed
from i+he Agenda; and deferred. fo fhe June 16, 2003 City Council
Meeting.
The City Council recessed'from 8 p.m. to 8:U5 p.m.
B. Continued Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Centrdl
Petaluma Specific Plan: (...Moore).
Council' Member Torlidtt recused ,he,rself from participating and/or
voting on~ this matfer and indicated she will be addressing the City
Council as a privafe citizen regarding°`the Central Petaluma.
Specific Plan. ~ ' ~ ~..
Requested Actions include:
1) ~ Resolution Certifying the Finale Environmental Impact Report
for the Central Petaluma Specific Plan.
2) . ~ Resolufiori Adopting: Findings and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations and Approving a Nlitigat'ion Monitoring and
Reporting Program for"the Central Petaluma Specific P an;
3) Resolution Adopting the Central Petaluma Specific Plan and
dmending the 1987:2005 Petaluma General Plan to
Incorporate by Reference the Specific. Plan Text and Maps.
4) Introduction of an Ordinance Adopting .Land Use and
Development Regulations for fhe Centrdl Petaluma Specific
Plan (the "Smart Code"); Rezoning Properties within the
Boundaries of the Central Petaluma .Specific Plan in
Accordance with the Adopted Zoning map; and Amending
Chapter 17.26 of the Petaluma Municipal Code (the
Residential Growth Management Systerp).
5) Resolution .Adopting a Central Petaluma: Specific Plan Fee
Pursuant to Section 6545b(a) of fhe California Government
Code..
Mike Moore, Director of Community Development, gave a brief
staff. report and asked for Council's direction with regard to the
proposed actions.
Council Member Moynihan expressed concern with the proposed
change to the Petaluma Municipal Code regarding the Residentidl
Growfh Management System, indicating he does not feel it
responds fo Council's direction previously given. He would suggest
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6 '.Pamela Torliatt; Petaluma,. addressed the City Council, indcdting
7 he adoption of the Plan "is "a milesto"ne `in trre future of Petaluma.
8 She commented on the-accomplishments recognized; over the last,
9 seven years and pointed out,we now have the tools, #o facilitate
10 development 'in-the. downtown. She-urged :the Council to adopt
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14 Council in suppor'f,of a movie theatre in downtown Pe;talurna. They
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17 Bruce Mace-hail,°Peetaluma; add'res`sed 'the City, Counclregarding
18 some outstanding issues l%e hqs with theproposed CPSP. He
19 indicated his appreciation for staff`s recommendation to preserve
20 uses along Lakeville and :asked for langua~~~e governing -the D-4
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22 .governing. D-4 zoning, it would-`have to com€, back for approval' at
23 a Pater date. He continued~~ by commenting, on the proposed
24 Canfield Lane Extension and fhe proposed roadways at the back
25 of his property. He noted °this would' constitute a taking of
26 approximately 23% of.his prop°ertywithou:t 'compensati'on. H'.e would-
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Connie Madden, Petaluma,. addressed the City- Council in support
of'the Central Petaluma S,p.ecific Plan.
Wayne M'ocgarithaler, Petaluma, addressed -the City Council as a.
retail business owner in` the, downtown.. H"e st<~ted his support for th:e:
CPSP and also supported-the: use of road diets and roundabouts.
Matti Chris'tensen;, Petaluma, addressed the. City Council in support
of the Central Pe'taluma.S,pecific'Flan:,
39 John .Morgan,, Petaluma, addressed the City Council in ,support: of
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43 the Central. Petaluma Specific Plan and urged approval of it .this
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moratorium or grace period to :.extend the original hisforic zoning ofi
his property. He indicated he was in favor of the Plan, but it
eliminates his ability to utilize his property. He urged the Council to
extend the "ML" zone to allow for a reasonable plan for
development.
Barry;Bussewitz, Petaluma, addressed. the City Council in support of
the Central .Petaluma Specific Plan and for the use of road diets.
Murray Rockowitz, Petaluma, addressed the City Council urging
approval of the Central Petaluma Specific Plan and indicated
support for the use of road diets.
Bill I(ortum, .Petaluma, addressed the City Council in support.. of the
Central Petaluma Specific Plan and indicated his support` for the
reactivation. of the train station and train. He indicated people
would use the train for transportation, which would support the
pedestrian orientation of the Plan.
Linda Noren; Petaluma, addressed the City Council, in support of
the Central Petaluma Specific Plan and indicated support for fhe
use of roundabouts grid for reactivating the train and train station.,
Scott Braun,. Petaluma, addressed the City Council in support of the
CPSP and indicated support for the use of road diets. He ,
concluded by expressing his "supportforthe "Smart Code."
Stan Gold, Peta umc, addressed the City Council in support of
roundabout"s, .road diets and concluded by urging approval of the
CPSP this evening.
David Keller, Petaluma, addressed the City Council in support of
the Central Petaluma Specific Plari and urged the Council to vote
in favor of it this evening.
Patricia Tuttle Brown; Petaluma, addressed the City Council in
support of the Central Petaluma Specific Plan.
Close of Public Input.
Mayor Glass commended the CPSP Citizens .Advisory Committee
and City staff for the work and effort that has gone into this Plan.
Council Member Harris .indicated his support for the Plan and
.indicated he would support the elimination of road diets or support
the City Manager's alternative, which is to eliminate the road diet
proposal for Lakeville, but leave the Petaluma Blvd.
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1 Recommendation in the CPSP. He also indicated his- support for
2 entertaining D:-4'zoni'ng language. ,
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5 ~ indicated his support for keeping roundabouts, He stated.he would
6 support the City Mgnag.er's recommendation with regard to .road
7 diets; :requested staff address Mr. MacPhail's concerns, an. d agreed
8 staff`should work with. Mr. Weiner o.n a grace period for his property..
10 The City Manager indicated he; would be working with Ivl'r. Weiner`
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17 be put back in, agreed with t;he need. for D-4 zoning language,
18 and also _su,pported looking at the proposed roadways at the back..
19 of fhe MacPhail's property.
Council Member Moynihan commented the Central Petaluma
Specific Plan is a radical change for Petaluma. He in:dicated it
,, would allow for more than 'significant congestion and feels th'e
Council is .being asked to ignore the EIR by adopting 'the .proposed,
statement 'of overriding considerations. He continued by stating, the.
CPSF? :is supposed to be a vision and fhe potential impacts should
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there :are lots. of unanswered questions anc~ that the Plah is too
grandiose.. He also pointed out the General Plan would need-t.o be
fixed, as well.
33 Council Member Moynihan asked that the street .costs be outlined,
34 which has. ,not been done. He indicated pctr`king still :needs- to be
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36 over-alf parking... He suggested Council drop the whole lower reach
37 area from the River Dependent Uses/Zone.
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Manager's recommendafio.ns.
Motion to adopt the following to include the recommendations
made by the City Manager; to bring; back language regarding D-4
Zoning, and to ,direct the City Manager to work with Mr. Weiner
regarding concerns with zoning on his, property and Mr. MacPhdil
regarding concerns with proposed roadways on his property:
1) :Resolution No. 2003-1;03 N.C.S. Certifying the Final
Environmental Impact Report for the ,Central Petaluma
Specific ..Plan.
2) :Resolution No. 2003-1.04'. N:CS. Adopting Findings and a
Statement of Overriding Considerations and Approving a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Central
Petaluma Specific Plan;
3) Resolution No. 2003-105 N.C.S. .Adopting the Central
Petaluma Specific Plan and amending the 1987-2005
Petaluma General Plan to Incorporate by Reference the
Specific. Plan Text and Maps.
4) Introduction of Ordinance No. 2152 N.C.S. Adopting. Land
Use and Development Regulations for fhe Central Petaluma
Specific Plan (the "Smart Code`'),; Rezoning Properties within.
the Boundaries of the Central Petaluma Specific Plan in
.Accordance with the Adopted Zoning map.
5) Resolution No: 2003-106 N.CS. Adopting a Central Petaluma
Specific Plan Fee Pursuant to Section 65456(x) of the
California Government Code..
M/S Canevaro and O'Brien.
AYES: Harris> Canevaro, O'Brien, Mayor Glass
NOES: Moynihan
RECIJSED: Healy and Torliatt
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 p.rn.
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