HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council/PCDC Minutes 01/27/2003January 27, 2003 Vol. 38, Page 31;3
a~ALU ~ City of Peta uma, Ca~lifornd
~,_ , PETALUIVIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
X858 AND CITY COUNCIL flAEETING
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2 City Council and Petaluma Community Development
3 Commission Minutes
4 Monday; January 27, 2003 - 3:00 p.m.
5 Regular Meeting
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8 ROLL CALL
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10 Present: Harris; Canevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass, Torliatt,
11 Moynihan
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13 Mayor David Gldss noted for the public that Item 10, .regarding the Rainier
T4 Avenue Cross.-Town Connector, would be deferred to the February 24, 2003 City
IS Council Agenda.
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17 Council Member Moynihan commented that .Item # 10; as listed, is not what he
18 h'ad requested. He would like to see the :item listed in a way that Council would
19 have the option to create a CIP Program.
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21 ~~ Direction was given #o place this issue; with broader wording, on the February 24,
22 2003 City `Council Agenda.
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24 PUBLIC_COMMENT
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26 Geoff Cartwright, Petaluma, addressed the City Council, noting his concerns with
27 bringing forward the .issue of a cross-town connector at this time.
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29 John Cheney, Petaluma, addressed the City Council, commenting on the length
30 ~~ of time it is taking to get the General Plan adopted:
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32 Connie Madden, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding revitalizing the
3.3 downtown area and commented on Petdluma's special identity.
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35 Bill Donahue, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding support for the
36 Sandalwood .Mobile Home Park and their request for a mobile home park zoning
37 designafion.
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39 CORRESPONDENCE -There were no comments.
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41 COUNCIL COMMENT AIVD LIAISON_REPORTS
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1 Council Member Moynihan commented that additionally, Item ::#7, regarding an
2 ordinance to chdnge certain; appropriations for the operation of the City, was
3 also removed from fhe agenda at the request of the Cify Manager. He.
4 indicated that there are a couple of. issues fhat~ he believes are. still. outstanding
5 and on which fhe Co:u,ncil has given direction,. ;including redirecting
6 redevelopment agency fun, ds of $3M to'fix streets and $2M from traffic'mitigation
7 funds. He indicated he was: told that these. would be re~~iewed during the M'id-
8 Year Budget Review. He indicated the otFer area of cancern for him is Parks
9 and Recreation: He feels the Lucchesi debt service could be paid out of in-lieu
10 fees. He would like to see Council act on that issue, as well.
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12 Viee Mayor O'Brien asked that the Council Meeting be adjourned in memory of
13 Bob King.
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1.5 Council'Member Torliatt commented on having seen a news article regarding
1.6 the Audubon in Novato that was able to secure a site with the assistance of
17 various funding sources.: She indicated she was hoping wE: would be able: to tap
18 into similarsources to secure fundingfor our wetlands park. '
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20 Council Member Torliatt reported on the Asir Resources :Board; which. is inviting ,all.
21 interested fleefs Ito apply f.or zero emission fleet vehicles;
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23 Council Member Harris commented on having taken a i~our of the airporf an:d
24 congratulated a local athlete, Mitch Johnson; on his accomplishments. ,.
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26 Council Member Canevaro- reported` 'that the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory
27 Committee finished fh:e' review of the new Junior High School Project and fhey
28 are also investigating Southgate 'll. Recommendations will be coming forward
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31 Mayor Glass commented on the City Council Goal Seating Session that. was
32 conducted Saturday and 'in'dicating' everyone was cordial and cooperative.
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38 AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS
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42 PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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44 I. Discussion and Action Approving a Resolution Establishing Pay Parking
45 Rates. for the Keller Street Garage: (Marangellq)
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1 Paul Marangella, Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment,
2 gave, the staff presentation and noted fhat Samantha Freitas and R_on
3 Foster were present to answer any questions.
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S City Council discussion ensued with. questions regarding. the minimum on'e
6 would have to pay to park, comparable rates in other cities, parking
7 enforcement proposed, and the estimated number of persons expected
8 to utilize :the parking garage.
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10 Council concerns were expressed regarding revenue projectionsR`and
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13 Samantha Fcetas addressed the City Council in support of the parking
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16. Ron' Foster commented that the duration of ground floor parking
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19 Gene. Beatty, Interim Assistant City Manager, suggested that given there
20 are significant questions that .still need to be answered,. the issue be
21 tabled until staff could respond 'fo how to pay for the security costs, give: a
22 clearer estimate of the revenues expected., and respond to concerns
23 regarding the impact on parking in the downtown.
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2S Council Member Healy suggested that when this issue is brought back,
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2~8 Council 'Memb'er Torliatt stressed the need to keep the .parking garage
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31 2. Discussion and Possible Action Approving a Resolution :Appropriating
32 Housing. Funds for a Grant to Petaluma Ecumenical Properties (PEP) for the
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33 Rehabilitation of Four Older. Senior Properties. Cost of Proposal: $300;67b.
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36 Bonne Gaebler, .Housing Administrator;. gave the-. staff, presentation and
37 clarified that there are funds available and are ADA compliant.
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4`1 PGDC Resolution ~No: 2002-01 .Appropriating Housing Funds: for a Grant to
42 Petaluma Ecumenical Properties (PEP) for the Rehabilitation of Four Older
43 _ Senior Properties. '
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47 AYES; Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass,
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ADJOURN TO CITY COUNCIL NI'EETIN:G
APPROVAL OF'MINUTES
January 6', 2003
Council Membe~'Torlia#t requested thatfhe following arnei~dments be made;;
Page 2, line.. 3'l: ''Council Member Torlia t .gave .anupdate on the .Senior
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Rage 7, line `34;:° ".... prop.er'ties are reviewed, by the Petaluma Bicycle. Advisory
Committee: with regard to transportation connectio:ns."
Vice. Mayor O'Brien. requested Page. 2, line 43 r,.eflect hiss grandmother' rigrne as
Josephine Ferrario.
Council Member Moynihan requested the ,following .amendmen_t;
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Page 7, line. 39, add: "He ac'knowledged' he 'flood mitgafiian project' would:
allow. for economic developmenf in the flood plain in this tafill area.:"
Mayor Glass added fo ghat amendment.:. "He.referenced fhaf it'should be no ed.
the Flood Qontrol Project degraded' to fhe ~40 year level of protection '.with the
anticipa ed and projected build-out over fhe next 40 years.:"'
Council Member Moynihan also added that on page 9; line ~7, the .correct
spelling of 'the name.is: `'Dave. Corkel." .
MOTION to adopt the minutes as;amended::" ~ -
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M/S Torli'att and O'Brien
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AYES: Harris; Canevaro, Hedly, Vice 'Mayor 0"Brien, °Mayor.G.lass, Torliatt,
M'oyriihan
NOfS: None.
LIAISON APPOINTIVIfNTS
Directio.ri Regarding City Council Appoih,tment t,o (Planning Commission
Vacancy.
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1 Council discussion ensued. and. direction was given to the City Clerk to adverfise
2 this vacancy,. along with any others, and to bring. back informafion on applicants
3 at the first meeting ih Mdreh.
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5 CONSENT CALENDAR
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7 Vice Mayor O'Brien requested that .Items 3 and 4 be removed from the Consent
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10 MOTION. to adopt:
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12 1. .Resolution No. .2003=008 ~ N.C.S. Confirming City Council Liaison
13 Assignments. (Petersen)
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15 2. Resolution No. 2003-009 N.C.S. Approving Proposed Budget Amendment
16 Auth"orizing the Expenditu"re of $103,000 from the Capital Facilities Fund for
17 the Renovation of 22 Bassett Street (Moore/Thomas)
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21 AYES: Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass,
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26 3. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager fo Purchase Two.. GO-4
27 Interceptor II Parking Enforcement Vehicles 'in the Amount of $50,622.
28 (Thomas) Removed from Consenf for discussion:
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30 4. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Council's Regular Meeting of February.
31 3, 2003. Removed from. Consent for discussion. ~ _-
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33 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT F;OR:DISCUSSION,.
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35 3. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager ~ to Purchase. Twb GO-4
36 Interceptor II Parking Enforcement Vehicles in the Amount. of $50,627.
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39 Vice, Mayor O'Brien complimented Bill Thomas on h'is, efforts in negotiating
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42 Council Member Moynihan commented on the need to recover fees.
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46 Resolution. No. 2003:-010 N.C.S. Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase
47 Two GO-4 Interceptor II Parking Enforcement Vehicles in the Amount of
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AYES: Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor GI'ass,.
Torliatt, Moynihan
NOES: None
4. Approval. of Proposed Agenda for Council's' Regu ar Mee#ing of February
3, 2003:
Council Member Torliatt asked that ,a policy on Council exp..enditures be
placed on the next available Council Agenda.
Counci_I Member Healy requested, fhat a rescilu;tion indicating the
Co.uncil's position. on the VLF .(Vehicle License Fee) backfilf be placed on
the February 3~d Council Agenda for action..
MOTION to approve the agenda as amended:
Mjs .Healy and O'Brien
AYES; Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Giass;
Torliatt; Moynihan
NOES: None
.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4A. Discussion aril Possible Action to Approve Pesolu.tion A1~nending,
Agreement fog Design .Services with DKS for the Pefcaluma Transit Mall and
Providing Authorization" ;Regarding Circulation lmprovements at the
Intersection ofiE. Washington dnd Copeland:Streets. (Sklad'zien/Ryan)
Rick Skladzien, Direcfior of Public Facilities ~ Services, gave the staff
presentation.
Council Member Torliat`f commented 'on, the design features that would
be incorporated., concerns with a 15-foot sign; and expressed a desire; to
include felecomrnunications and/or cable into -the modifications of
utilities:
Further Council discussion ensued. regarding the addifi_o,nal SPARC
Meetings that° are. planned and traffic flow with regard to coordination of
stop lights.
Council M'e,rnber Moynihan complimented, staff on getting the. Counfy to
pick up the additional costs.
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Council Member Torliaft stressed the 'need to focus on~ fhe signage issue,
noting that SPAR':C has full discretion as to height of the sign.
MOTION to adopt'`
Resolution ;N'o. 2003-0,11 N.C:S. Amending ,Agreement for Design Services.
with D'KS for the Petaluma Transit "Mall and Providing .Authorization
Regarding Circulation Improvements ~at the Intersection of E. Washington
and Copeland Streets
MfS Moyrifian and O'Brien
AYES:. Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, .Mayor Glass,
Torlidtt, Moynihan
NOES: None
NEW BUSINESS
5. Introduction of Ordinance Amending Petaluma :Municipal Code Section.
8:20.050 to Prohibit Smoking Within 20 'Feet of the City's Enclosed Facilities .
and Vehicles. (Rudndnsky)
Public Comment
Geoff Cartwrighf, Petaluma, addressed the City Council indicating he was
unable: to get written information, other than a copy of the proposed.
ordinance, from fhe.City Clerk's .Office.
It was "hotel fhat the City Aftorney's Office was, directed by the City
Council to prepare an ordinance 'based on suggested wording from 'th'e.
Coalition for a SmokeFree Sonoma County.
Pam Grainger,, Petaluma, addressed' the City Council on behalf of the
Coalition fo"r a Smoke Free Sonoma County in support of the proposed
ordinance.
City Council discussion ensued regarding, enforcement, additional costs,
etc. It was noted that smokers should be given an area to go to, so as to
provide a middle .ground. Discussi;on also centered on infrgction costs
and fines and/or imprisonment.
Vice Mayor O'Brien stated his opposition to the proposed ordinance, as
d'id Council. Member Canevaro, in creating 'a law where common sense
should prevail.
Mayor Glass suggested taking a look at creating a policy rather than an
ordinance.
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1 Council discussion resulted in :co,nsensus .andsupp~ort .for ;a policy, rather
2 than an ord.ingnce, and`:dir,.ection was ,given. to the City Manager to m°e:et
3 with employee groups to create a policy, post igns :and place ashtrays in
4 appropriate: places away from entrances `fo public facilities.
6 6. Introduction of` Qrdinance• Amending Petaluma Municipal' Code Chap'fer
7 8;16. to Add Sections $.T6,330 a.nd 8.16.340` P'rc~hibiting. Unauthorised
8 ~ Scavenging of Garbage, Rubbish, and Recyclable itiAdterals, f;Rudnansky')
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1.0 ~ Rich. Rudnansky, City Attorney, gave fhe staff presentation.
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12 Council ,Member. `Torliatt p,o.inted ouf this is no;t Gust fior concerns with
13' access. to documentation,,. bv.t for the refuse hauler and the: recycling
14 efforts people are trying 'to' maintain. ~ ;If persons steal from the gasbag°e,
15 they are, in effect, stealing firom the garbage company.
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17 City Cou-Heil discussion. then focused on the identity theft issue and new
18 legislation, which. created a penal code section tG dual with the id'enti;ty
19 theft issue. Council asked for a copy of the new Penal Code..
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2,1 Public Commenf' .
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23 Victor Chechanover, Petaluma,, addressed the City Council in opposition
24 to fhe proposed ordinance. He stressed the need for personal;
2S responsibility with regard to identity theft and sta:fed he doesn'f agree
26 with ;criminalizing people for taking cans and bottles:
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28 Kert Foley, Sa"nfa Rosa, addressed fhe City Council on behalf' of waste.
29 Management. He cldrified that: they do redeem recyclables and that
30 recyclables do offset costs to provide service and to stabilize rates,. He
31 also noted that they do not charge 'resi`dents for- recycling and that the
32 cost is included into one fee for ggrbag;e pick-up:
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34 Council Member Healy suggested continuing thE~ item, to "respond t`o
3'S questions and commented the franchiser pockets; the reve"nu:e #rom
36 redeemables. He indicated thaf he supported th;e ban ;on taking p:a'per
37 recyclables thaf presented identify theft issues', but, indicated' he felt the
3"8 ordinance- presented was too broad because it ,also criminalizes taking
39 cans acid boftles.
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41 Council Member C'anevaro indicated he would like to-keep people out of
42 his trash and'-would rather see the ordinance be broad.
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44 Council Members Harris;, Mogniha.n, and. Torliatt and Vice Mayor` O'Brien
45 stated their'support and indicated they would rather the 'ordinance be dll-
46 inclusive.
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48 .MOTION t_o introduce:
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Ordinance No. 2142 N:C.S. Amending Petaluma Municipal Code Chapter
8,i6 to Add Sections 8.16:330 :and 8:16.340 Prohibiting' Unauthorized
Scavenging of'Garbage, Rubbish, and Recyclable Materials.
M/S O'Brien and Moynihan
AYES: Harris, Canevaro, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass, Torliatt,
Moynihan
NOES: Healy
7. Introduction of Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2133 N.C.S. to
Change Certain Appropriations for the Operation of the City of Petaluma
from July 1, 2002 Through June 30, 2003. (Marangella/Gaebler) This item
was removed from fhe Agenda of fhe request of fhe City Manager. No
action was.- taken.
8. Introduction of Ordinance Approving Ground Lease with Cingular Wireless
for Antenna at LaCresta Hill. (Beatty)
Gene Beatty, Interim Assistant City Manager, gave the staff presentation.
Council Member Torliatt inquired if the City could get some rebates on
cell phones and/or minutes used.
Nlr. Be:atfy responded that the City utilizes more than one service
provided; .but he will check into the possibility.
MOTION to introduce:
Ordinance No. 2]43 N:C.&: Amending Ordinance No. .2133 N.C.S. to
Change Certain Appropriations :for the Operation of the City of Petaluma
from July 1, 2002 Through June 30> 2003.
M/S Moynihan and Healy
AYES.: Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass,
Torliatt, Moynihan
NOES: None
9. Resolution Approving the 2003 Investment Policy. (Thomas)
Bill Thomas, Finance Director, gave the staff presentation.
MOTION to adopt:
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1 .Resolution No. 2003-.0.12 N.C.S. Approving the 200.3 Investment Policy,
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3 M/S Moynihan and Harris
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5 AYES: Harris; Canevaro, 'Redly, Vice Mayor O''Br,ien; Mayor Glass,
6 Torliatt, Moynihan
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13 This. item was :moved to Februaiy 3, 2003.
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15 10. Motion, to Discuss:, Request by. Council .Me,mbers fv1'oynihan acid Harris #o
16 Rescind. Resolution 99-150 N.C.S., Resolu;fion to Remove the Rainier
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17 Avenue- Goss=Town Connector and US Highway 1O1 Interchange Project
18 from. the City of Petaluma and Petaluma Community Development
19 Commission's (PCDC) List of Cap al Irnprovemert Projects and Traffic
20 Circulation Improvei~nents. This item was removed fi~om`,the agenda;fo the.
21 February 24, 2003 City 'Council. Agenda for c`onsder~~fion.
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23 CLOSED; SESSION
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25 • PUBLIC .EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT,. GOVerrlment Code §5495:7. Title.: City
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27 • CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing L'tigatic7n, Subdivision (a); of
28 Government Code §54956.9, Sa.ridalwood Estates vs. City of Petaluma,
29 Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 230414.
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31 MOTION TO ADJOURN
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33 The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:2`5 p.m. There were no public
34 commenfs prior to their adjournment.
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36 7:00. p.rn. -EVENING SES'SIO`N
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38 ROLI.CALL: All Council Members were present.
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40 PLEDGE'OF ALLEGIANCE
4.1 iV10MENT O'F.SfLENCE
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43 PUBLIC CO'M'MENT:
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45 Valerie: Neuh, aus, Petaluma, addressed. the City Council c~nd submitted a letter
46 for the record, asking for Council consideration of a'BMX T,r~ck in Petaluma.
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1 `Bill Donahue,: 'Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding Sandalwood
2 Estates. He thanked the Public VNorks Depart~me"nt f.or their help in facilitating U-
3 turns. at the entrance of their park.. He also urged support for mobile home
4 zoning in Petaluma.
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6 Lee Olaefa, Petaluma; addressed the City Council regarding streets in Petaluma,,
7 focusing especially on Payran and Madison. She indicated that Madison was
8 not on the list to be repaired and wanted to know why it was dug u,p at this time..
9 He commented on an email response received by'Nlayor Glass. '
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11 Diane Reilly-Tories, .Petaluma, addressed the City Council and welcomed the
12 new members. She noted that on February 3~d, at 6:30 p.m., there would be a
13 PCA Program featuring Sue Buske regarding negotiations with ATB~T. She also
14 noted that sh:e did not see an Agenda posted for the City Council Goal Setting
15 Session that was held January 25, 2003.
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17 .Peter Tscherneff; Petaluma, addressed fhe City Council regarding war in the
18 Middle East, the issues surrounding,_homelessness, and greed.
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20 CORRESPONDENCE
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24 COUNCIGCOMMENT AND GIAISOfV.REPORS
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26 Vice Mayor O''Brien requested. that the. request for a BMX Track in Petaluma be
27 scheduled for discussion on a future agenda.
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29 Council Member Torliatt co.nfir,med with the City- Clerk that an agenda had been
30 legally posted for the Goal Setting Session that took place o`n Safurday; J'anu:ary
31 25, 2003. She continued bycommenting on the Boys .& Girls Ciub Satellite
32 Project/after school program.
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34 Council M'emb'er Canevaro requested that the Campaign Refiorm Ordinance be
35 scheduled for discussion of the nexf available Council Meeting.
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37 Council Member Moynihan commented that he is the. Council Representative
38. on fhe 'Library Boardands thanked Cify Manager Bierman and Rick Skladzien for
3.9 moving this project forwa"rd. _
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41 Mayor :Glass announced that although thy were not. present to receive awards
42 at the Jdnuary 7tn meeting, the following individuals were recognized for years of
43 service. with.. the City:
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46 Dave D;eorsey - 5 years
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were atone...
January 27, .2003
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS
There were none.:.
R€PORT`OUT OF CLOSED~SESSION
There was nothing to report.
UNFINISHED BUSfNESS.
15' 1 l . ~ Discussion and Possible Direction and/or Action Regarding Amendm'enf ao
16 Request for Proposals for' Solid Waste; Recyclabl'e~ Materials, and ' 'Yard-
17 Trimming Services Within the City of Petaluma: (Rudn:ansky)
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19 .Rich Rudnansky, City Attorney;. gave they staff presentation.
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21 Public Input:
23 Mike Sangiacorno> Norcgl Waste Systems, Inc., addressed the City
24 Council in support of removing the "in ,egrity clause," which would. allow
25 them. to talk with Council Members regarding what they would be able to
26 provide. He urged the City Council "to extend the ~'FP, proc_ ess for 9q days
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29 J.ose.ph.'Garbarino; M'arin .Sanitary Service, addressed the City Council in
3D favor o,f lifting the "integrity clause,,'' stressing ghat they should b.e able to
31 speak to Council ,and to stdff. He encouraged the Council to select a
32 company that could` reach -th goal of 6S% and to exfend the. bid for 90
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35 Ken Foley; Waste Management,. addressed the City 'C~ou:ncil in.;supp:ort of
36 lifting fh~e "integrity clause" and` to consider using the Santa Rosa. mode .
37 He indicated if that model is selected,. answers to questions shou d be
38 done in a 'timely fashion and``that Study Sessions shc~uld,..be held to impart
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41 Diane Reilly=Torres, Pe#alu.ma, addressed the City Council, urging fhern to
42 Make their ti~rn:e and do it right:
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44 Geoff Cartwright; Pefaluma, addressed the City Council,. indicating the
45 bidding process should not be backed up by an advertisingcampaign.
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48 would be in order regarding questions. posed and clarified that at leasf
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one public session for questions, and answers hdd been scheduled for
some time in N1ay, She indicated she does not wanf to see a lawsuit from
the Press Democra f regarding 'this issue, but does not want fo see this
played out in the media either.
Vice Mayor O'Brien expressed his concerns. with timely responses as well,
and stated he woul"d personally .like to look at` their operations. He would
like the process loosened up to allow for that.
Council Member Healy staffed he is in favor of reducing the "integrity
clause" and would consider removing it entirely. He would like to have
more than one workshop .held' before the bids are due. He would be
willing to entertain informdtion on extending the process but would not
support private meetings with any Council Members.
Council Member Canevaro concurred with Council Member Healy and
indicated he, too, would appreciate being able. to do site visits..
Council member Moynihan indicated -there is no question that everyone
has "integrity" so this process .should be kept very public. He stilted the
need to support some form of an "integrity 'clause." and that he is
supportive of study sessions and a tour of facilities. He added he sees a
delay in the process as being counter productive and questioned if
deadlines could be met if additional study sessions were scheduled.
Mayor Glass added he feels this is a .First Amendment issue. He would be
support of Option #3, which is to prohibit any discussions with City Council;
City staff, or other proposers during fhe RFP process and would- prohibit
direct distribution information in any way (including mailings, filyers;
advertisements) concerning this procurement to residents or businesses in
the City or the general Public provided, however, that the proposers m_ ay
discuss the process with members of the press.
Council Member Healy suggested going with Option. # 1 a5 ,,:explaining
that he would support eliminating the "integritty. clause"'and have Council
Members agree to not meet with them individually.
Council Member Torliatt stated she would like to include prohibiting
advertising and supported. Option #4. .
Council Member Moynihan stated his support for Option #2.
MOTION to eliminate the integrity clause, with the exception that Council
Members .agree not to meet privately with any of the bidders, or potential,
bidders, during the process; that there be at least one or two Study
Sessions or Workshops scheduled that would be open to the public and
the potential bidders so that they can share thoughts, compare thoughts,
bounce ideas off of the Council to get some feedback in an informal
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1 setting; that decisions would. not be ,made at those Workshops; and that
2 staff confer with':. the. consultant and get back, to the .C:ouncil as to
3 whether it would be appropriate to continu„e the current timeframe. In.
4 addition, if was agreed that if Council Members receive- any
5 correspon'dence> that it should be'provided and made public.
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9 AYES: Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass, Toraiatt`
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13 COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:;13 P.M. AN.D'RECONVENED AT 8:2:i P.M.
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15 NEW' BUSINESS
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17 12. Presentation and Discussion on the National Pollutant Discharge
18 Elimination System (NPDES)' Storm Water Management Program and Phase
19 II Storm Wdte,r General Permit Applicafio,n,: (Ban/Eckerson)
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21 Michael B'an,, Interim Director of UVater Resources and. Conservation, gave
22 the staff presentation, along with Dean Eckerson and Tony Bertolero.
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24 City Council d'iseussion ensued. regarding the public educdtori and
25` involvement component. Micha,ei Ban also confirmed. that- this is not
26 being funded with G`energL Fund monies. Operations Arid maintengnc,e
27 costs are funded with'Wastewater Funds.
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29 Council Member Moynihan noted he would IikP. to see the budget
30 n.u.mbers and see how this. may affect rages.
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34 . Geoff Cartwright,, Petaluma addressed- the Council ce,garding Total
35 maximum Qaily Loads and they will be increased 'if b_ wilding continues in
36 the•floodplain. `
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3'8 No action. was° taken on this item..
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40 13. General Plan •2004.2025: Continued Discussign c~nd Direction on the
4,1 Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Challenges RE~port. (Tuft)
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43 Pamela Tuft, Director of .General 'PJan Administration, gave. the staff
44 prese;naation along with Michael Ban,~lnterim Director of Water Resources
45 8~ Conservati'on. There were separate presentations made by wgrio,us
46 consuCtants, as`well.
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3 Geoff 'Cartwright, Petaluma addressed the City Council .regarding the
4 water supply issue.. Ne voiced', concerns with the filtrdtion plan, dredging,
5 and development upstream.
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7 Mayor Glass reported that he had met with Supervisor Mike Kerns who
8 had indicated the Board of Supervisors; would look favorably on a zero net
9 fill ordinance.
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11 City Council discussion ensued .regarding traffic on 101, cross-town
12 connector options, and the availabilify of the traffic modeling system that
13 would allow the Council to compare opfions.
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15 Council ,Member Moynihan commented in light of the fact there are
16 proposed developments, would it `be possible to fast track the cross-town
17 connector options issue.
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19 Discussion then ensued regarding the existing CIP Program and what the
20 effects would be if Council approved an additional CIP Project that
21 hadn't been included in the program.
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23 Council Member Torliatt stressed the need to look at qll of the elements of
24 the General Plan together:. She would like to -see an economic plan with
25 feasible capital improvements that the City could actually pay for. She
26 indicated she was excited fo see the Petaluma Specific Plan modeled.
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28 Council Member Healy noted he would like to se.e a sideby-side
29 comparison of cross-town .connector options in mid-March, utilizing the
30 traffic modeling program, to include current and realistic build-out. The
31 majority of Council was supportive of that request, with council lvTember
32 Torl'iatt expressing opposition.
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35 interaction with staff regarding the General Plan.
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37 Council Member Moynihan asked the City ..Attorney for clarification on
38 what direction can or cannot be given by the Council with regard to the
39 CIP Program.. The City Attorney noted that the C1P includes some
40 confroversial issues that should be specifically agendized for Council
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ADJOURN
January 2Z; .2003
The City Cou,ricil Meeting'was adjourned' at 10:35 p,.m; in memory of ;Bob King:.
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David Glass, Mayor
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Gayle P, , ersen, City Clerk
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