HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02/10/2003February T0, 2003
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SPECIAL MEETING
X858 OF THE PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
Vol. 38, Paige 357
1 City Council Meeting Minutes
2 Monday; ;February 10, 2003 - 5:45 P.M.
3 Special Regular Meeting
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5 ROLL CALL: 5:45 p.m.
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7 Present:. Harris, Ganevaro, Healy,. Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass, Torliatt
8 Absent: Moynihan
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10 PUBLIC COMMENT
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12 There were no comments.
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14 ADJOURN. TO CLOSED SESSION
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16 ® CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursudnt to Government Code §
17 54956.8. Property: Two Pdreels Located on the 4000 Block of Lakeville
18 Highway, (APNs 017-170-002 dnd 068-010-026). One .Parcel Located
19 Soufhwest-of the City's Oxidation Ponds (APN 019-330-009). A SmaII Portion of
20 One Parcel ,Located at 3880 Cypress Drive (APN 005-090-062). Negotiating
21 Party: Michael Bierman/Michael .Ban. Under Negotiation: Price; Terms or
22 Payment, or Both. -
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24 RECONVENE'CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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26 The City Council. reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
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28 REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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30 There was nothing to report.
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32 PLED.G'E OF ALLEGIANCE
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34 SINGIN"G O`F THE'NATIONAL ANTHEM
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36 Elaine Lucia sang the national anthem.
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Vol. 38, Page 358 February 10,.2003
1 .PUBLIC COMMENT ~ .
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3 ,Elaine Lucia, Petaluma;; Petaluma Civil Rights. Defense Group, addressed the City
4 Council regarding the~'USA Patriot Act and urged their support by adopting the
5 proposed resolution in opposition. to the USA Patriot Act...
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7 Pat Wiman, Petaluma, Sonoma County Democratic Party, addressed the City
8 Council. in support of adopting the proposed resoluaion,
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1.0 Janice Cader-Thompson, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of_ the
11 Resolution and' in opposifio,n to the-USA Patriot Act.
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1.3 Vince Landof, P.etdluma, addressed the Council in support ofi the Resol'u,tion and.
14 in opposition to th°e USA Patriot Act.
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16 Or and Beth. Grimes, Petalumd„ Advocates for Equality, addressed .the Council in
17 support of the Resolution and'in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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19 Julie Jess,. Patricia Water's, Olana Toucher, "The Raging. Grannies," •sang various
20 patriot songs with ,lyrics that were in opposition to the USA Patriot .Act.
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22 Jerry Price,: Petaluma,. addressed. the Council in support of the Resolution and in
23 opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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25 Judith Vblkart, B'odega, American Civil Liberties :Union of 'Sonoma County;
26 addressed fhe Council in support of t'he 'R'esolution and 'in opposition to the USA
27 Patriot Act... ~ ,
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29 Connie Madden, Petaluma, Petaluma Tomorrow, addressed the; .Council 'in
30 support of the Resolution and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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32 Victor Chechanover, Petaluma, addr,.essed 'the .Council in. support of t:he
33 Resolution and in opposition fo the USA Patriot Act.
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35 Sandra ':Shand, Petaluma, acldre"sled the Council in support of the Resolution and
36 in opposition to the USA .Patriot Act.
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3'8 Christy Vour; Petaluma, Petaluma High School N.O:,W.,. addressed the Council in.
39 support of the Resolution and in opp.ositiori to the USA Patriot Act.. ~'
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41 John Records, ,Petaluma, addressed the Council in suppoi~t of the Resolution ancJ
42 in opposition 'to the USA Patriot Act.
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44 Barry Bussewitz, Petaluma, addressed the Council in' support of the ;Resolution
45 and in o,ppositon: to the USA Patriot Act.
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47 Dina Angress, Petaluma,. addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
48' in opposition to the 'USA Patriot Act.
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Lilyan Frank, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support o.f the Resolution and in
opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
Carol Shcomo"n-Bryant, Petaluma, Pefalumans Against fhe War, addressed the
Council in support of the Resolution and in opposition to fhe USA Patriot Acf.
Larry Volat, Petaluma, addressed the Councif in support of the Resolution grid in
opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
Carmen Lish, Petaluma; addressed the Council in support of the .Resolution and
in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
Louise Leff, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution. and in
opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
Eileen 'Morr`is, Petaluma, addressed fhe Council in support of the Resolution and
in opposition to fhe USA Patriot Act.
Matt Maguire, Petaluma, addressed the Council~'n`supporf of the. Resolution and
in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
Hank Zucker, Petaluma, addressed the Council, in support of the Resolution and
in opposifion to the USA Patriot Act..
Joan Hoffman, Petaluma, addressed the Council ih supporf of the Resolution and
in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
Alon Haramati, Petaluma, addressed the Council 'in.supporf of the Resolution and
in opposition. to the USA Patriot Act. -
Ian Chase,. Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of fhe Resolution and in
opposition to the USA .Patriot Act.
John Hill, Jir., Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of fhe Resolution. and in
opposition to .the USA Patriot Act. '
Anely Henning, Petaluma, addressed. the- Council in. support of the Resolution and
in opposition to th"e USA Patriot Act.
Mark Jackson, Petaluma, addressed the Council in ~support.of' fhe Resolution and
in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
Dale Axelirod,. Petaluma, addressed the Council ~in support ofcthe Resolution and
in opp`ositio'n to fhe USA Patriot Act.
Peter Tscherneff,. Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution
and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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1 Chnstian, Nancy, PetaJurnq, addressed, the Council in support of the Resolution
2 and in opposition to the'USA Patriot Act:
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4 Elaine: Woodruff, Petaluma; addressed'. the Council in, support of the Resolution
5 and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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7 Duane- Bellinger, Petaluma, .addressed' the Council in support of the Resolution
8 and in opposition`to the USA Patriof Act.
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10 George W. Ross, Petaluma, addressed. the Council in support of the Resolution
11 and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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13 Robert Ramirez, Petaluma,. addressed the Council 'in support of th'e Resolution.
14 and in opposition to the USA Patriot Ac#:
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16 Stan Gold; Pe#alu,rna, addressed the Council. in support of the Resolution. and 'in
17 opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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19 Ken, Burgess, .Petaluma,. addressed the Council in sup. po"rt of the Resolution and in
20 opposition to fh`e USA Patriot Act..
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22 Ted Davis,. Sonoma,, addressed -the Council in support of .file Resolution and in
23 opposition to the.`USA.Patriot Act'
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'25 David Keller; .Petaluma,- addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and i_n
26 opposition to the.'USA:' Patriof Act.
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28 Geoff Cartwright; Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of th'e Resolu~,tion
29 and in opposition to the USA .Patriot Act.
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31 Kip Spragens, Petaluma; addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
32 in opposition to the 'USA Patriot Act:
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34 Arthur Cader, Petaluma, addressed: ;the Council indicating they should, support
35 the laws of th'e City of Petaluma.
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37 Alek Davis,.; 'Pefalurna; addressed' the Council in support of the ,Resolu,tion and in
38 opposition to the USA~Patriot Act.'
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40 Will Ozier, Petaluma, addressed the Council in suppo"rt of the Resolution. and in
4.1 opposition to the USA P.atriot.Act.
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43 'Richard Speel, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of` fhe Resolution and
44 'iri opposition to the USA. Patriot'A~ct.
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46 Carol.. Hoorn, Petaluma, addressed the Council, in support of the Resolution and in
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1 Bruce Hagen, 'Petaluma, :addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
2 in opposition. fo fhe USA Patriot Act.
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4 The City Council recessed at 9:50 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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6 NEW BUSiNfSS
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8 T. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Petaluma Civil Rights Defense
9 Group Presenting Resolution in Defense of Civil Rights as a Response to
10 Certain Provisions of the U.S.A. Patriot Act.
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12 IVlayor Glass stated he was impressed with the knowledge and empathy of the
13 people present this evening. But, he explained that he just can't "get there" to
14 vote on this matter. He indicated this was never a part of the candidate's
15 campaign issues. He stressed he understands the issues and expressed that he is
16 deeply concerned.. He added he is also concerned about the proposed
17 resolution, .as prepared. He explained he is not capable of getting a full grasp on
18 the information before them and. canno#, morally, take a stance. He
19 commented on the value of this evening's input and.was proud. of th.e fact that
20 over 20Q people assembled and shared their thoughts. He concluded by
21 thanking the Police and Fire Chiefs, as well as the City Manager for their efforts in
22 facilitating the meefiing this evening.
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24 Council Member Harris commented he is proud to be an American. He :.also
25 commented on hearing the varying views as to what makes America great. He
26 noted he has read the Congressional Research Legal Analysis and proposed
27 resolution. He stated he was not elected to deal with .international affairs and
28 would. be supportive of an additional forum being held at the Community
29 Center if there is a need for the public to further state their views. He indicated
30 he would not be supporting the resolution before. them this evening. . .
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32 Council Member Canevaro addressed the audience noting that since .9/`1' l~,
33 federal agencies have been trying. to do something to combat terrorism and
34 stressed that he does not believe this is a local issue. He "stated his support for the
3.5 Patriot's Act and asked that those who do not fo pursue `the rnatter_ with. their
36 federal representatives. He concluded by stating 'his support of all local law
37 enforcement agencies.
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39 Council Member Healy addressed the appropriateness of the Council taking up
40 fhis issue, indi'cotng that local government is the most accessible to fhe people.
41 He commented further on his feelings of how this impacts us locally, (i.e. librar'ies>
4~2 records, Police Department). He referenced common themes, of various civil
43 rights cases throughout history and indicated that these came about in times of
44 national emergency and did not withstand history for a long period of time. He
45 stated he feels at some point the USA Patriot Act will be viewed as a horribly
46 misguided law and he would be pleased to support the resolution before the
47 Council this evening.
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Vice Mayor .O'Brien commented on .the various branches o.f government and
indicated this is not an issue for local g'overnmen'# to dE.cide..Ne fieels ci:tizeris
opposed to the Pgtriot's A°ct should be deferred back'to the federdl~gove~nrne_ nt
to have the, matter redressed,
Council Member Torlatt Thanked everyone for being here this eyening and
thanked the Mayor for calling the Special Meefing to provde~an opportunifiy for
the public to speak- to this mataer, Sh`e continued by stating that our
congressional representatives have- a lot of inforrnati;o:n to take: back to
Washington, 'D. C. regarding this .issue :and .thanked fhe citizens of Petaluma for
speaking from their heart. She remarked that what Americans value that cannot
be seen with our eyes is peace, compassion,,justice and civil liberties.. She stated
she would support the resolution before them this evening.
Given the remarks of the City Council, it was their desire not to take a vote:
regarding the resolution .before them.
Eve Roberson, Petaluma,, addressed the Council,. urging fhem to take a vote, as
the people of Petaluma deserve a vote qn thin issue.
Louise, Leff, Petaluma, addressed the. Council; asking they please NOT call: for a
voce tonigh"t. She:`indicated that' bused on Council`s' comments, she would not
want Petaluma to be the first City to vote the resolution down.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m; with the Council taking rio action this
evening.
Ddvid'Gidss, Mayor'
ATTEST:
Gayle Pe rser%, City Clerk
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