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a~ ~, City of I'etalumia, California
- JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PETALUMA COMMUNITY dEVELOPMfNT
I85$ ~ COMMISSION MEETING
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2 City Council/PCDC Minutes
3 Tuesday, October 21, 2002 - 2:00 p.m.
4 Regular Meeting
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6 PRESENT: O"Brien, Torliatt; Mayor Thompson, Maguire
7 ABSENT: Coder-Thompson, Vice lvlay,or Healy, Moynihan
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CLOSED SESSION -CITY COUNCIL ONLY
8 $~ CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXIStIng LIfIgCltlOn PUrSUant t0 CiOVernmerlt
9 Code Section 54956.9 (a); City of Petaluma vs. Moynihan, Sonoma County
10 Superior Court Case No. 228276 and Pursuant to Court Order (included in
11 packet materials).
i 3:00 P.M. - JOLNT CITY COUNCIL/PCDC MEETING
12 ROLL CALL
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14 PRESENT: Coder-Thompson, O'Brien, Torliatt, Vice Mayor Healy, Mayor
15 Thompson, Maguire> Moynihan (arrived at 3:15 p.m.)
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17 PUBLIC COMMENT
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19 Robert Breen, Petaluma, .addressed the City Council regarding fhe condition ofi
20 streefs, campaign. sign vandalism, and the need for.more civilify with regard to
21 this year's election campaigning.
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23 Pierre Miramont; Petaluma, addressed the Gity Council regarding campaign sign
24 vandalism and stated it is unacceptable. He stressed that the pothole group is
25 nqt responsible 'for those acts of vandalism, indicating there had been
26 unfounded accusations made. He requested a formal, public apology.
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28 Geoffrey Cartwright, Petaluma addressed the City Council, indicating he is. glad
29 to see Council supportive of getting the streets fixed.. He, too, noted he has .had
30 political signs stolen from his property.
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32 CORRESPONDENCE - No remarks were made...
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1 COIUIMI~SSION/COUNCIL COMMENT%IaAISON REPORTS
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3 Council ..Member Maguire commented that he had not falsely accused anyone
4 of campaign sign or any other kind> of vandalism; he had'just stated ,his suspicions
5 based o,n his .personal experience:
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7 Council Member Maguire continued by announcing the. Animal Shelter Grand
8 Opening that wilt take place November 8,.:2002,
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10 (Council Member Moynihan arrived at 3: TS p:m.J
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12 Council Member Cader-.Thompson commented on having seven two women
13 stealing campaign .signs: in the community. She also rem'Grked that the " ~IeIY t'he
14 Truth" political group of 'Santa'.. Rosa has. been. going; door-to-door conducfing a
15 negative campaign against two Petaluma City Council cdndiddtes. She
16 commented that 'this campaign season has been porhiculdrly offensive and
17 concluded by stating that, unfortunately, the focus; has been about money and_
18 not about the community.
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20 Council Member To"r_liatf commented o;n the Adobe del Oro Action. Group
21 request regarding the Southgate Project and,. stated she hopes the. Planning
22 Commission will first hear this issue:. She concluded by commenting on fhe
23 various toff positions that are currently vacant, noting their importance and' her
24 hope that they will be filled soon.
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26 Council rnernber Torliatt also comment.e~d o:n 'th'e "Superb ;Ts" cinema, event that
27 will feature the movie. "American Graffiti." -She stressed i~he need of a thedt"re
28 location in Petaluma.
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30 In conclusion, Council: Member :Torliatt commented on the- troublesome
31 campaigning thdt has been going on in fhe :community. She added she hopes
32 people do their homework, become informed and come out to vote on
33 November 5, 2002. She ended her comments by stating negative campaigning
34 does not serve the community.
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36 AGENDA GRANGES, ADDITIONS, AND.DELETIONS: None.
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3$ APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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40 PCDC Minutes- of.June 13>„June 17, and September 9., 2002, .
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42 Motion to approve th:e June '1'3; 2002 Minutes:. M/S Maguire/O' Brien
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44 AYES: Cader-Thompson, Healy, Maguire, Moynihan,. O'Brie:n, Mayor
4S Thompson .
46 NOES: None
4,7 ABSTAIN: Torliatt
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`1 Motion to approve`. the June 17 and. Septembers 9~; 2002 Minutes; M/S Maguire
2 .and Q' Brien _
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4 AYES: Coder-Thompson, Healy, Maguire Moynihan, O'Brien; Mayor
5 Thompson and Toriiatt. ,. • ,
6 NOES: .None
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8 NEW BUSINESS _
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10 1. Aflotion for Reconsideration of Motion from fhe September 1Th Fetalurnd
11 Community Development M"eeting on the Establishment of Criteria for
12 Prioritizing Sfreet Segments to be Constructed. ,
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14 Vice Mayor Healy seconded fhe M"OTION for purposes of discussion.
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16 A brief discussion ensued regarding Council Member Moynihan's desire to
17 reconsi'der,howthc streets were prioritized, a,nd` how the City might get the
18 most needed reconstruction done for fhe monies expended.
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20 Given the consensus of Council/Commission Members to support. moving
21 forward, with. the originally identified s"treets' in need of repair, Vice Mayor
22 Healy withdrew his second to fhe Motion. The MOTION FAILED for a lack of
23 a second.
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25 ADJOURN JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PCDC MEETING TO CITY COUNCi1: MEETING
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,asa CIT~Y'COUNCIL MEETING - cdlled to order at 3:15 p.m.
26 ROLL CALL -All Council Members were present.
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28 PROCLAMATION
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30 Red Ribbon Week
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32 Dwayne Sogis accepted the proclamation.
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34 APPROVAL OF MfNUTES
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36 City Council Meeting. Minutes of October 7, 2002.
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38 Motion"to adopt the October 7, 2002 Minutes: M/S Maguire/O`Brien
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40 AYES: Coder-Thompson, Healy, Maguire, Moynihan, O'Brien, Mayor
41 Thompson, Torliatt
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CONSENTCALEND'AR
~Oc#;ober 21; 2002
C'onsen:t Calendar: Items 2 arid- 5 were removed from the Co_ nsen_ t 'Galend_a_ r for
separate discussion. ,
MOTLON to adopt they remaining tems'on.the Co.nsenf Calendar: M/S Moynihan/
Maguire
AYfS: Coder-Thompson, Healy, Maguire, Ivtoynihari, O'Brien, Mayor
. Thompson, Torli_att'
NOES:. • None
l . Resolution No. 2002. 1 bZ N.C.S. Authorizing the ~Allo~c_ation of` FY 2002%2003
Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Fund's (SLESF): for 'the Computer
Aid'e_d'Dispdtch/Records+ManagementSystern (CA[~jRMS).
2. Resolution Amending Resolution No: 2002-114 N.C.S. Establishing a
Schedule. of Fees dnd 'Charges `for City. Services:: Turning :Basin Services
(~Mo:oring F'e.es): Removed from Consenf' Calendar`f~or discuss_ ion:
3. Resolution No: 2002-1;68 N.C.S. Unreservirig .$500,000 of the Previously
Reserved: General 'Fund -Fund Balance for Street Improvements.
4. Resolution No. 2007-169 N.C:S.. Appointing Clgre cooper ~as 'pepu#y City
Clerk:
5. Approual "of Proposed Agenda for Councl''s Regular Meeting of
November 4, 20.02.. Rernove,d from Consent Calendar for discussion:
NEW BUSINESS
2. Resolution 2002..-T70 N.C.S.
Turning'. Basin' Services .(Mooring Fees)
Resolution Amending Resolution No: 2002=.~1 14 N.CS;. ' Esfablishing a
Schedule. of Fees and Charges for City Services:; Turning Basin Services
(Mooring F:ees):
Public Comment '
John Fitzgerald, Petaluma, addressed the City Council': in support of the
lowered Turning B'gsin Fees.
.Patric-k Glenn, ..Petaluma, addressed. th;e City 'Cou;ricil in support of 'the
lowered Tu"rriirig Basin Fees:
Jessica Vann "G:ardnek, Petaluma,, addressed fh.e City Council in support of
the lowered Turning Basin :F.ees:. She additionally shared information
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1 di`ssemira,ted b.y' .the Yacht. C ub acid suggested the City may want to
2 resporid,'let"ting them know'ofifhe lowering of the fees.
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4 Council Member Torliatt req"uested~that'the City Manager send a letter of
5 support for the' Port of :Sonoma staying on the study list.
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7 MOTION to adopt:
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9 Resolution No. 2002-170 N.CS. Amending Resolution No. 2002-1 14 N.C.S.
10 Esfablishing a Schedule of Fees and. Charges. for City Services: Turning
11 Basin SerViceS ('IVlooring Fees).
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13 M/S Cader-Thompson/Magu_ire
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15 AYES: Cader-Thompson, Healy, Maguire, Moynihan, O'Brien, Mayor
16 Thompson, Torliatt
17 NOES: None
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19 5. PROPOSED AGENDA.
20 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: NOVEMBER 4, 2002
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22 Mayor Thompson suggested, that the City Council consider canceling the
23 November 4, 2002 City Council Meeting.
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25 City Council discussion ensued regarding items that have been
26 backlogged and the request by a Council Member to address street
27 funding issues.
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29 MQTION to cancel the November 4, 2002 City Council Meeting. M/S
30 Thompson/Maguire.
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32 AYES:. Cader-Thompson, Healy, Maguire, O'Brien, Mayor Thompson
33 NOES: Moynihan and Torliatt
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35 Council Member Maguire requested a status report on the Park and Ride
36 lot at the fairgrounds as it relates to the pavement and trees in that' area.
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38 Council Member Cader-Thompson requested a status report regarding
39 Marina debt.
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41 6. Resolution No. 2002'-1:71 N.C. S.
42 DESIGN O.F GATTI ,P;ARK SITE
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44 Allocgt'ing $150;000~of Park pevelopment Fees and Directing Staff to Start
45 the Design of the Gatti Park Site, Including Public Hearings.
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47 Jim Carr,. Director of_ Parks arid;;Recre.ation, gave the staff report.
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October 21, 2002
City Council discussi'o;n ensued with the request to amend. the Resolution
to include 'in the, second. "Whereas ..participa e :in tf:ie construe"lion of a
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baseball, softball, and "overlapping soccer field'';
The City Council also urged, MY, Carr to bring. ~b2~ck a timeline for the
project.
MOTION to adopt the. Resolution: M/S Torliatt/Cader-Thompson.
AYES: 'Cader-Thompson, Healy, Maguire, Moynihan, O'Brien,. Mayor
Thompson, Torliata
NOES: None ~~
7. U(tGENCY ORDINANCE 2137 N:C.S.
CHANGE IN GENERAL `FIIND.APPROPRIATIONS
Approval of Urgency Ordinance No. :2137 to Arnend Ordinance; No: 2;133
N.C.S'. To Change Certain, Appropriations for the Operation of #he~-City of
Petaluma From J.uly1,,2002 #o June 30, 2003. (Appropriating $500,000 from
the General Fund -Fund. Balance for Stree Maintenance aril $:150;000
from .Park Development Funds for Design. of Ga"f`ti Park.)
MOTION to ;adopt the Urgency Ordinance; N(%S Torli~aft/Cader-Thompson
AYES.: Cader-Thompson, Healy, Maguire,. Moynihan, O''Brien, Mayor
Tho`m,pson, Torliaft
NOES: None
8. Introduction of Ordinance. to Amend Ordinance Appropriating $50,0;000
fcorn the Gen_ erdl Fund - -Fund Balance. 'for Street M'dinfenance and
$150,000 from Park Development Funds for Design.. of Gatti. Park.-
Due to fhe approval of Urgency Ordinance No. 21.37, this Ordinance was
not necessary.
9. LNTERI'M URGENCY ORDINANCE'2138 N.C.S.
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ZERO NET' FILL
Consideration of Interim Urgency ,Ordinance. Pursuant to G`overnmen,t
Code .Section 65858 Prohibiting- Uses That _ May -.Be In Conflict With. a
Contemplafed Amendment To Tle'Zoning Ordinance ("Zero Net Fill'`).
Michael Moore, Director of Community Development, gave the: staffi
report and urged the .City Council to consider the proposed interim
ordinance addressing fhe Zero, Nef Fill issue `in the area. above the Payran.
Street Bridge, which has been the area, of most concern relative: to the
impacts of new .development. He added if' the Council chooses to
extend' the ordi'narice for the fiull two-year peri'o<~, that should provide
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sufficient time to complete the surface water modeling and:. analysis that
is part` of the General Plan and provide a basis to determine. the- need to
formally amend Chapter 16 of the Zoning Ordinance. It' was noted. that'
this item requires a b/7ths affirmative vote of 'the Council.
City Council', discussion ensued with ..respect. to Council. Member Nlaguire's
suggestion t.o apply the interim ordinance to the entire flood plain of the
City.
Council Member Torliatt suggested. the City Manager write a letter to the
County and ,request they adopt d companion ordinance. so as to be
consistent with the: City of Petaluma`'s ordinance.
MOTION by Council Member Torliaft to move the designated area down
to Lakeville Street.. Motion died for a lack of a second.
MOTION to approve staff's recommendation as proposed:
M/S Cader-Thompson/Torliatt
AYES.: Cader-Thompson, Torliatf, Maguire
NOES: Healy;. Moynihan, O'Brien; Mayor Thompson
.MOTION '.FAILED.
AAOTION to approve staff's recommendation to include the entire flood
plain area.
M/S Healy/Moynihan
AYES: Healy, Maguire; Moynihan, O'Brien, Mayor Thompson
NOES: Cader-Thompson, Torliatt
MOTION. FAILED.
Public Comment
David Keller, Petaluma, addressed the City Counci] . in support of the.
proposed interim urgency ordinance as presented by staff. He indicated
-the. ordinance includes no consequence-for any storm water run-off or
displacement of water.
John Fitzgerald, Petaluma, addressed the City Council in support of the.
proposed interim ordinance.
Rick Spvel, Petaluma, addressed the City Council in support of the
proposed interim ordinance and stated his additional support for Rohnert
Park regarding fne removal of 170 acres from the Zone l A Flood area.
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October 21, 2002
Bob Martin; 'Petaluma; addressed 'th'e City, Council expressing concern"s
re'garding~ fhe use of base ;flood elevation data, which. he feels `is not
current.
Lengthy City Council discussion ensued regarding FEMA baseflood
elevation data, the need to. move forward with FEMA re-mapping; the
question as. to whether'to include t;he Central, Petaluma ;S:pecific: Flan-area .
in the: rnorat.orium or not, and' the legal and/'or liability concerns if the City
were, found to be. inconsisfent.
Council 'Member -Healy indicated he is supportive of sending a letter to
the 'County regarding Zero Ne.t ,Fill and Zero :Ne~f Ru,n-off, and' for the
interim urgency ordin.gnce fo~~i-ncl.ude everything in i~he flood plain area..
M"OTION to approve taff's recommendation to include Lakeville, 'to send
a Metter to °the County regarding; run-o.ff issues with Rohnert Park, Cotati
and Penngrove, and to get more infor,rnation. on the Centrdl~ Petaluma
Specific P-Ian:
M/S Mayor Thompson/Cader-Thompson .
AYES: Cader-Thompson, Magwre, O'B'rien, Mayor Thompson;
Torlidtt'
NOES: Healy, Moynihan
MOTfON FAILED.
City Council discussion ensued regarding the need to' move this, matter fio
later in the evening o staff might have_an opporfunity 'to ~corne back with
something that th'e Council. could supporf by a b/Zths affirmativevote..
MOTION M/S Moynihan/Magu,re to defer discussion on Phis rnatter'to latter,
in the evening,. Council u,nanim_ously agreed; fo 'defer discussion to 'the
evening.
APPOfNTMENT
10. Youth Commission (One Vacancy-)
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MOTLON to .appoint Faith Ross to fill the vacancy through June 30, 2003..
NI/S Maguire/Moynihan.
AYES: Cader=Thompson, Healy, Maguire, Moynihan, O'`Brien, Mayor
Thompson, Torliatt
NOES: None
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1 PRESENTATION
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3 Pres,enta#ion to Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey for her efforts in pursuing federal
4 funding for Petaluma's Flood Plan Project.
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6 PROCLAMATION
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8 EI Dia de Los Mvertos -Allison Marks accepted the proclamation.
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10 PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO CLOSED SESSION:
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12 William Donahue, Petaluma, addressed the City Council asking they support the
13 citizens of Sandawood Estates Park and uphold the ordinance that is in place.
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15 BREAK TO EL DIA DE' LOS MUERTOS FESTIVITIES AT CITY HALL
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17 The City Council adjourned at 5:40 p.m. to the festivities and went into Clo"sed
18 Session at 6:15 p.m.
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20 CLOSED SESSION
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22 $#; CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXIStIng Litigation, Government ,Code
23 Section 54956.9, Sandalwood Estates vs. City of Petaluma, Sonoma
24 County Superior Court Case #SCV-230414.
25 $$ CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXIStIng. Llt[gatlOn, Government Code
26 Section 54956.9, Gonzales et al vs. City of Petaluma, Sonoma County
27 Superior Court Case #'230688.
28 $~ CONFERENCE WITH. LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Government Code Section .54957.6..
29 Agency Negotiator: Bill Thomas/Dennis Morris/Michael Bierman.
30 Employee Organization; Unit 6 (Police Officers Association)...
31 ~ CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PUrSUant t0 CiOVefn171ent Code
32 54956..8. Property: Two Parcels Located on the 4000 Block of .Lakeville
33 Highway, (APNs 01.7-170-002 and 068-010-026). One Parcel Located
34 Southwest of the City's Oxidation .Ponds (A,PN 019-330-009:). A Small.
35 Portion of One Parcel Located at 3880 Cypress Drive. (APN b05-090-0'62),..
36 Negotiating Party: Michael Bierman/MichaeC Ban. Uhcier Negotiation:
37 Price, Terms or Payment, or Both.
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3.9 PETALUIVIA CITY :COUNCIL MEETING'EVENING S'ESSIOfV - 7:00 P.M.
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41 RECONVENE:
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43 The City Council reconvened of 7:15 p.m.
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45 ROLL CALL
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47 PRESENT: Cader-Thompson, Healy, Maguire, Moynihan, O'Brien, .Mayor T
48 Thompson, Torliatt
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2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4 MOMENT O.F SfLENCE
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6 REPORT OUT OF "CLOSED SESSION.
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8 There were no actions faker during. CI'osed Session.
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10 PUBLIC COMMENT
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12 Vera. Seramete, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding the $2.8M, granf
13 from the U:S, Repartrnent of" Housing and Urban. Development, which was
14 awarded to Ecumenical" Properties.
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16 Dan. Tocchini, Petaluma; addressed the City Council reporting he has entered
17 into a contract with. the Chelsea Group to construct a new state-of-the-art
18 cinema. complex of the north end of the Pe.talurna Premium Outlet Center.
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20 Robert Ramirez, Petaluma; addressed the City Council regarding vandalism anal
21 stealing of politicdf.signs. He~ indicated he has formed a political action g"roue
22 that is offering a "$.500.00 reward for information on who the respon"sibie parties
23 are for fho'se violations.
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25 Mdry Glardon, Petaluma, addressed the City" Council indicating that th;e "Tell the
26 Truth" organization is circulating false information.
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28 Taylor Norman, Petaluma; :addressed. the City Council acknowledging Mr.
29 Tocchini°s plan for a theatre complex and indicated thaf she and six other 13-
30 year-olds. had formed a group by the name of '"The Superb 7" .who have been
31 working for the last' 1 1 months to open their own theatre `in the downtown. The
32 Group announced they are hosting a rally on Wednesday, Oct. 23~a a,t the old
33 Victory Chevrolet building and with the assistance of persons from Lucas Films.
34 ar,e showing the movie "American Graffiti" on the outside"wall of the facility:
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36 Bill Phillips', Petaluma, addressed.. the City Council regarding a recent article in
37 the Press D'emoerat regarding Santa' Rosa's .consideration of campaign
38" financing and stated his support for Petaluma's Public Matching Funds program.
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40 Susan Simons, Petaluma, addressed the City Council regarding the upcoming
41 Grand.O"pering of the newly renovated Petaluma Animdl Shelter.
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43 Connie Madden, Petaluma, addressed the City Council: regarding the current
44 election campaigning; stressing there is a need for civility.
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46 Geoffrey Cartwright, Petaluma;- addressed the City Council stating his. support for
47 David Glass for Mayor, and Matt Maguire, Cindy Thomas and Janice Cader-
48 Thompson for City Council. "
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2 Pam Granger, Petaluma, ,addressed. the 'City Council regarding a letter from fhe
3 Coalition for a' Tobacco-.Free Sonoma County asking f,or support in creating a 20-
4 foot minimum smoke-free :zone by entrances; 'windows, and ventilation intake
5 systems for all city buildings. She. asked that the City Govncil consider this request
6 at their November 18, 2002 City Council„ Meeting,
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8 Rob McGaughey, Jr., Petalurna,.a.ddresse~d the 'City Council indicating he is fhe
9 campaign manager for Mike Harris an:d denounced' having defaced or stolen
10 any Maguire campaign signs.
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12 Pafricia Tuttle Brown,, Petaluma, addressed the: City Council regarding their
13 recent discussions. about f.he newly appointed Citizens Advisory, Committee on.
14 Streets. She stated she felt a particular council member had mocked and
15 belittled' certain. members of the committee.
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17 CO'UfVGIL~'COMMENT _ .
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19 Mayor Thompson read into the record a letter he and,Vice Mayor Healy had co-
20 authored, which was specifically directed to the individuals responsible for
21 stealing and defacing political signs in the community.
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23 Council ;Member O'Brien stated. his support for the letter from Mayor Thompson
24 and Vice Mayor Healy.
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26 Council Member Maguire agreed and conveyed; what~he.has experienced: aver
27 the last few weeks.
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29 Council Member Caller-Thompson thanked the "Superb 7" for coming to the
30 Council lvleeting' this evening and congratulated Susan Simons for 'her
31 participation in making the newly renovated Animal Shelter a reality..
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33 With regard to election campaigning, Council Member Caller=Thompson
34 commented 'on the negative campaigning and misinformation that the "To. Tell
35 the Truth" Group is disseminating; and, noted she was not endorsed by `the Press'
36 Democrat or the ,_Argus because of negative comments made by other'
37 candidates who indicated she was not a team player.
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39 Council. Member Torliatt stated her support for adding the Smoke-Free Zone
40 request to the November 18> 2002 City Council, agenda for discussion; indicated
41 she will be attending the "Superb 7" showing of American Graffiti on
42 Wednesday; and concluded by stating each Council Member is trying their
43 hardest'to give their best to the community.
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45 Council Member Torliatt stated the need and voiced her support for the Citizens
46 Advisory Committee Regarding Streets.. i
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1 In conclusion, Council M'`emb°er Torliatt commented that ,ste,aling signs and
2 negative campaigning is no;t acceptable.
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4 .Council. Member`Moynlan reported on,a meeting being `hel,d tomorrow at the
5 Lucchesi Center~thaf will focus on how to deal with hate in the community:
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7 With regard to his ~stgtements.in: the~Argus about the Citizens Advisory Commitfee
8 Regarding 5.freets he cornrne:nted;,he,,vas rnisquofed'. He added. he fitands by
9 what his comm`ents~ actually were d't the Council Meeting and remarked the
'10 committee;•was formed b.efore~their charge wds de.fin`ed.
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14 community. H:e: ad.ded he has been asking for ayear-k>y-year breakdown on
15 funds for streets .projects.
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17 fn conclusion,. Council .Member Moynihan remarked fhere is a need. to talk abou#
18 community .members getting dlong in addition to just Council Members..: •.He
19 closed by stating, f,he Firefighters are eridorsi'rig Clark, Thompson for .Mayor and
20 Mike Healy, Matt Maguire and Keith C'anevaro .for City Coi~ncil'.
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22 Council Member O-`Brien stated :hiS support for the "Superb ~7" and indicated that
23 although he has a previous commitment, if' he has- the opportunity he will, be
24 there for their event on Wednesday..
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26 In conclusion, Council Member O'Brien commented he would ,like to see the
27 electioneering stopped at the dais°.
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29 Council. Member Maguire clarified statements made regarding m.onie's agent on
30 street reconstruction.
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32 Vice Mayor Healy remarked he would like. to se:e candidates focus on discussion
33 of the issues., He added his family would be attending the "`Superb 7" event:•
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3.5 In conclusion, Vice Mayor ~H;ealy comrnen,ted that he would like. to see a 'Work
36 Session sch°eduled; regarding the cinema issue and; would support_Pam GrangeY"s
37 request to place the Smoke Free Zone issue on the'next C;cau,neil agenda: •
3:9 Mayo~'Thompson stated his"sup,port for Pam Granger's request; his,supp.ort aor the'
4.0 "Superb 7" event; acknowledged the upcoming Grand''Opening •ot'the' :newly
41 renovated Animal Sfelter, gnd, concluded, by wisfirg his wife a happy 2F'h"
42 Wedding Anniversary.
1NTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE 2138 N:C.S.; confr-u~ed
ZERO NET fILL
'.City Council. discussion ensued regarding whether to .include the C'entrol.
}?efaluma •Specific Plan Area, as Weil as the Various alternafe proposals..
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15 Wayne Miller,. Petaluma, .addressed the City Council regarding proposed
16 projects in tf;:e Ce;ritral Petaluma Specific Plan Area and suggested fhey
17 build into the language improvement of the overall performance of the
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21 not a strong supporter of the. Zero Net Fill Ordinance and that a Zero
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25 want fhe Central Specific .Plan Committee to address this issue, they can.
26 He urged the City Council to postpone action on this item.
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29 move forward -with the adopfion of the Cenfral Petaluma Specific Plan.
30 and urged the Council to not pass something that would inhibit its
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46 Section: 65858 Prohibiting ...Uses That _ May Be In Conflict With a
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MOTION ;PASSED.
Council agreed and direcfion was given to the City Manager to send a
letter to Sonoma County requesting they consider adopting alike,-kind
ordinance to be consistent wifh the City,,of Pefaluma'''s Ordinance.
Council Member O'Brien left the City Council Meeting, at 8:30 p.m., as he: was
feeling ill. F
CityCouncil iecessed at 8:30 P.M. and reconvened at 8:40_P_:NI.
NEW_BUSINESS
1 1. GENERAL PLAN 2000 - 2020.
Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Existing Conditions,
Opportunities and Challenges Report.
Pamela T.u.ft; Director of the General .Plan, gave the staff' report and
indicated no specific action is necessary this evening. It was rioted. the
next steps include public outreach through distribution of the Report,
workshops and GommtteeyCommssion meetings. The Airport
Commission is scheduled to discuss the Report in November and a City
Council Work Shop is proposed for'Noverpber 18, 2002.
City Council discussion ensued :regarding. proposed; enhancements to t:he
Report and clearer language regarding "Sustaina,bility''' on page two of
the Execufi e Surpmary. It was noted that a calendar of public meetings
would be available:.
Council also pointed out the Urban Growth- Boundary areas should be
clearly stated. that they are "'potential." areas. A~ need to revisit the
Central Petaluma Specific; Plan and how to incorporate it into the General
Plan was also voiced.
Sfaff confirmed that the traffic model is built and they are currently
loading the land use absorption rates.
Council stressed the need for an Economic Growth Element and Business
Plan, as well as°addressing revenue resources.
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