HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Bill 06/04/2001 CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM
City Manager's Office, 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4345 Fax(707) 778-4419 E-mail:citymgr @ci.petaluma.ca.us
DATE: May 25, 2001
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Frederick C. Stouder, City Manager
SUBJECT: Letters of Interest
May 22, 2001 PG&E Outage Safety Fact Sheet
For May 29, 2001 Bay Area Congressional Delegation Meeting With Richard Gephardt
RE: California's Energy Crisis
For May 29, 2001 Supervisorial Redistricting Advisory Committee Public Meeting RE:
District Boundary Changes
For May 30, 2001 SMART Agenda
For June 2, 2001 Invitation to PCA Open House
For June 6, 2001 Public Hear Notice For FY 2001-2002 LAFCO Final Budget and
Revision of LAFCO Fee Schedule
For.June 11, 2001 SCTA Meeting Cancelled
For June 20, 2001 AT&T Broadband Announcement of New International Channels
For June 21, 2001 Sonoma County Permit and Resource Management Department Public
Hearing on Minor Subdivision by Sergio and Rosalinda Domondon at
663 and 699 Paula Lane, Petaluma
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ELEVATOR SAFETY DURING POWER OUTAGES
Most elevators will not work during a power outage. Here are a few simple steps
that businesses, building managers and occupants can take to reduce the risk of
elevator-related incidents during a power outage:
Building Occupants
• DO NOT use an elevator if the possibility of rotating outages exists. Know
where the stairways are in your building before an outage occurs.
• Know your rotating outage block number, located in the lower left-hand
portion of your bill.
• You may not have any notice before an outage occurs; stay tuned to local
news for the latest information. Rotating outages can last up to two hours.
• If you are stuck in an elevator during an outage, stay calm and don't panic.
Most elevators have phones that connect directly to building maintenance,
security or an elevator company.
• DO NOT open the doors to crawl out between floors or climb onto the roof of
the elevator. Wait for emergency staff who will use proper rescue
procedures.
• Once you get off the elevator, do not get back on until the power has been
fully restored.
• In many high-rise buildings, elevators return to the first floor during a power
outage and stay there. Elevators generally run on backup power to bring
people on the upper floors to the lobby.
Building Owners/Managers
• Check all backup power sources regularly to ensure they will work properly
during a power outage.
• Check elevator emergency lights, alarms and phones on a regular basis.
• Make sure elevators-that rely on computer systems are programmed to
operate safely and correctly during a power outage.
• Make sure elevator maintenance and inspections are up-to-date.
• When outages are likely, post warning signs at each elevator bank to limit
use.
To find out more about preparing for power outages and outage safety. visit Pacific Gas and Electric
Company's website at www.pge.com/outagesafety or call 1-800-743-5000.
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FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
PORTABLE ELECTRIC GENERATORS
A portable electric generator can be a valuable tool during power outages— but it can
also be extremely dangerous if not installed or used correctly. If you are thinking about
buying or installing a portable generator for back-up electricity, here are some facts you
should know before you decide.
What can a portable electric generator do for you?
Portable electric generators can be a good way to keep computers, lights, refrigerators
and other appliances running if a power outage occurs. If a residential customer
depends on medical equipment, a portable generator can provide much needed power
in an emergency. However, improper installation or use can be dangerous to you, your
property, and our line workers who may be working in the area.
Safety requirements
When using a portable generator, your life and the lives.of others may depend on its
safe installation and operation. Follow these safety tips:
• Only a qualified professional, such as a licensed electric contractor, should install a
permanent standby generator.
• Purchase a generator that is compatible with your needs. Read all manufacturer's
instructions before using the generator. Make sure you understand them and are
able.to follow them.
• Consider using the generator for necessities only, like lighting and refrigeration.
Connect appliance directly to the portable generator.
• Never connect.a portable generator directly to the building's wiring system with an
extension cord. This can cause electricity to backfeed into PG&E's electric system.
• Carefully follow all instructions on properly grounding the generator.
• The total electric load on the generator should never exceed the manufacturer's
rating.
• Good ventilation is important. Generators produce carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, toxic gas that can result in serious injuries, or even death, if levels become
too high. For this reason, the generator should never be operated inside your home,
garage, office building or other enclosed.space. It should always be located outside
in a dry location.
• Handle fuel carefully. Turn off the generator when refueling because gasoline and its
vapors can catch on fire if they come in contact with an electrical spark. Store fuel in
a properly designed container in a safe location away from children.
• Use only UL-listed, three-pronged extension cords of the proper size with the 11
generator. Keep cords out of the way to avoid tripping over them, and never run
electric cords under rugs or carpets. This is a fire hazard.
Pacific Gas and
Outage Safety
Electric Company.,
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Properly Installing a Standby Generator
When a generator is permanently connected to a customer's electric system, it energizes
the building's wiring. This type of installation requires a double-throw transfer switch that
isolates the generator from PG&E's system when the generator is in use.
If you plan to permanently connect a generator to your home or business, you are
required to obtain a permit and inspection from the city or county where you live, and
notify Pacific Gas and Electric Company upon completion of installation
Follow these safety tips:
• Only a qualified professional, such as a licensed electric contractor, should install
a permanent standby generator.
• Install a double-pole, double-throw
transfer switch (right) to keep the
generator from backfeeding into
PG&E's system. The switch also
PG&E's power from re-
energizing the building's wiring while K
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protects the generator, wiring and
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damage when service is restored.
• Have any changes to the building's wiring inspected by your city or county
building department.
• If you already have a permanently installed standby generator but you don't know
if it's installed properly, call your local building inspector or a licensed contractor
for help. You are responsible for any injuries or damage to your property, or your
neighbors' or PG&E's property, from an improperly installed or operated
generator. •
To find out more about preparing for power outages and outage safety, visit Pacific Gas and Electric
Company's website at www.pge,ccm/outagesafety or call 1-800-743-5000.
Pacific Gas and
Outage Safety
Electric Company,: Fact Sheet
PREPARING FOR A POWER OUTAGE AT HOME
Energy is in short supply in California, so rotating outages are a real possibility. Here's what
you can do:
Be prepared
• Conserve where you can. Cutting your energy consumption will reduce the overall
statewide demand for electricity. Ask for Pacific Gas and Electric Company's energy-saving
tips at 1-£00-933-9555 or visit our website at www.pqe.com
• Know your rotating outage block number, located in the lower left-hand portion of your bill.
• You may not have any notice before an outage occurs; stay tuned to local news for the
latest information. Rotating outages can last up to two hours.
• Keep emergency supplies on hand, including:
✓ Flashlights with fresh batteries
✓ A portable, battery-powered radio
✓ A wind-up or battery-powered clock
✓ Water and nonperishable food
✓ A manual can opener
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• Assist family members or neighbors who may be vulnerable ifexposed to high temperatures
for extended periods.
• Have either a cell phone or hardwire, single-line telephone. Cordless phones will not work
without electricity.
• Know how to manually open and close any electric garage doors, security doors or gates.
• Protect sensitive electric equipment, such as computers, VCRs and televisions, by installing
surge suppressors or other power protection devices.
• Make sure your smoke alarms have fresh batteries. Even those alarms that are wired to
your home's electrical system should have a fresh back-up battery.
• Have an emergency plan in place, including back-up power supply, if a member of your
household depends on life support or needs other medical equipment. This applies to all
power outages.
• Identify the operating requirements of gas equipment. During an outage, appliances with
electronic ignitions will not work because electricity is needed to ignite the natural gas. In
addition, appliances requiring fans or other electric devices to run (such as central heating
units and gas clothes dryers) won't operate.
Before a rotating outage
• Shut off sensitive electronic equipment such as computers and fax machines.
• Leave one light fixture on so you know when power is restored. ,1
• Turn off any heat-producing electric equipment such as toaster ovens, electric stove tops,
irons or hair curlers.
• Stay out of elevators — use the stairs instead.
Pacific Gas and Outage Safety •
Electric Company
Fact Sheet
During an outage
• Do not call 9-1-1 to ask about the power outage. Listen to the news radio stations in your
area for updates.
• Use extreme caution when driving. If traffic signals are out, treat them as a stop.sign —
come to a complete stop at every intersection and look before you proceed. Let the person
on the right have the right-of-way.
• Use flashlights instead of candles to reduce fire hazards.
• Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to prevent food
spoilage. Food should stay frozen for about one full day, and fresh in the refrigerator for
about four hours.
• Turn off major electric appliances that were on when the power went off. This will help to
prevent power surges when electricity is restored.
After an outage
• Wait a few minutes before.turning on major electric appliances. This will he eliminate
problems that could occur if there's a sharp increase in demand immediately after power is
restored. .
• If you think.that electric power has been restored to your area but your home is still without
power, call Pacific Gas and Electric Company at 1-800-743-5000 for information.
Portable and standby generators
Although a portable generator can be a valuable tool, it can also be very dangerous if not
installed or used correctly. Here are some tips:
• If you use a stand-by generator, be sure that it's installed safely and call us to let us know
you have one. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid injuring someone or
damaging your generator or appliances. Call us at 1-800-743-5000 to report that you have
a generator at your home.
• Never plug a generator directly into any electric outlets. Generators can feed electricity back
into the power lines, putting you and our line workers in danger.
• If you plan to purchase or install a portable generator, call us for a Facts You Should Know
About Portable Electric Generators fact sheet, and our Standby Electric Generator Safety
brochure.
To find out more about preparing for power outages and outage safety. visit Pacific Gas and Electric
Company's website at www.oce.com/outaqesafety or call 1-800-743-5000.
Pacific Gas and Outage Safety
�,�� Electric Company_ Fact Sheet
TRAFFIC SAFETY DURING POWER OUTAGES
The risk of traffic accidents increases during a rotating outage. With traffic
signals, streetlights and freeway entrance signals possibly out of service, it is
important to use extreme caution when traveling the roadways. The following
tips and guidelines are designed to help both drivers and pedestrians:
DRIVERS
• If traffic signals are out, treat them as a stop sign — come to a complete stop
at every intersection. Look before you proceed, and let the person on the
right have the right-of-way. Always proceed with caution.
• At night, the streets will be darker than usualand will look different. Follow all
posted speed limits, or drive even slower.
• Watch for children and pedestrians crossing streets — both in and out of the
crosswalk. Always yield to pedestrians.
• Use extreme caution in school zones. Children may not be looking both ways
when crossing streets. /1
• Stop at all railroad crossings. Proceed only when you are sure the tracks are
clear.
• Obey law enforcement officers who are directing traffic.
• If you have to pull off the road, make sure your vehicle is completely off the
roadway and use your emergency flashers to alert other drivers.
• Unless you are reporting an emergency, DO NOT call 9-1-1 during a power
outage. Listen to the radio news for outage updates.
PEDESTRIANS
• Use caution when crossing intersections. Look both ways before crossing.
• Make eye contact with drivers before crossing an intersection to make sure
they have seen you.
• If you are visually impaired, ask for help in crossing an intersection, as the
signal indicators may not be working.
• Practice common courtesy and do your part to allow traffic to flow freely by
yielding to cars when possible.
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Dear Mayor Thompson:
It is my pleasure to invite you to a meeting with Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt and other
members of the Bay Area Congressional Delegation to discuss the unprecedented energy crisis in
California. Leader Gephardt would like to have a discussion with Bay Area state and local
elected officials about state and federal issues and discuss possible solutions. The meeting will
take place: .
Tuesday,May 29,2001 at 11:00 a.m:
Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building
Conference Room H, 5th,Floor
1301 Clay Street
Oakland, CA
Immediately following this meeting, the Congressional Delegation will be:sponsoring a hearing
• with residents of the Bay Area to further discuss this issue. You are also welcome to attend this
public forum that is scheduled from 11.:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
While I regret the short notice of this event, I hope you will be able to join us. Please contact my
Santa Rosa office at 707-542-71.52 (Tom Roth) to RSVP and confirm your attendance.
Sincerely,
Lynn Woolsey
Member of Congress
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NEWS RELEASE, CONTACT: Hildy-May
May 16, 2001 (707)565-6803
SUPERVISORIAL REDISTRICTING COMMLEl EE TO HOLD
INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC MEETING
The Supervisorial Redistricting Advisory Committee created by the
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold an informational-public
meeting on Tuesday, May 29, at 5:30 p.rn:, in..theBoard of Supervisors
chambers, 575 Administration DriCe, Santa.Rosa.
The purpose of the meeting will be to provide information op the
Supervisorial.District boundary changes the Committee is considering for
presentation to the Board of Supervisors, based on population information
gathered in the census conducted in 2000, and on concerns raised by
members of the public. County-staff will give a presentation ofthe'proposed
changes, and public input-and comments will be welcomed.
This regular 3:00 meeting eon Mayf19e Public'nput in the Redistricting
'redistricting process regular 9 s 1S
welcome, and members of the public:are encouraged to attend the Meeting.
To receive a meeting agenda or other information on the May 29 meeting,
contact the Committee at (707)565-6803 or by e-mail at redistricting@sonoma-
county.org.
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SMART , .
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(SONOMA/MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT)
COMMISSION
AGENDA
May 30, 2001
2:00 PM
Petaluma Community Center
320 North McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma
I. Call To Order
II. Minutes of the April 18, 2001 SMART Meeting** — DISCUSSION/ACTION
III. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
IV. SMART Project Manager Report - DISCUSSION/ACTION
A. Interim agreement between SCTA and Project Manager
V. Rail Systems Planning Consultant Contract- DISCUSSION/ACTION
A. Summary of Proposals and Interview Results,
B. Request to Enter Contract Negotiations.
VI. Community Outreach RFP — DISCUSSION/ACTION
A. Community Outreach RFP Second Draft**
B. Recommended Selection Panel
C. Selection Schedule
D. Authorization to Release REF
VII. Update on TCRP Funding Issues — DISCUSSION/ACTION
A. Current Status
B. SMART Commission Letter of Support*
VIII. Status of Governance/Sales Tax Discussions - DISCUSSION
IX. Next Meeting Date — June , 2001 — DISCUSSION/ACTION
X. Adjournment — ACTION
* Information will be provided at the meeting
** Information attached
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Petaluma Community tlrrecs will be hosting their
2nd 2iinuaf Open House
June 2 , 2001 from 1 : 00 to 5): 0'0pm
Come share in the festivities with food,drinks, live music and
ON THE SPOT INTERVIEWS
as we broadcast live on channels 26 27&128.
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Be a part of the show,, in front of the camera;
or behind
Contact Sheila Olson at 773-3190.
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cm,NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be conducted by the Sonoma Local
Agency Formation Commission at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2001, in the County
Administration Building, 575 Administration Drive, Room 102A, Santa Rosa, California, at
which time all interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard on the following
items. Copies of all documents relating to these projects are on file and may be reviewed in the
LAFCO Office.
1. Consideration of FY 2001-2002 LAFCO Final Budget and Revision of LAFCO Fee Schedule
NOTE: If you challenge the action of the Sonoma Local Agency Formation Commission on the
environmental document or above referenced proposal in court, you may be limited to raising
only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice or in
written correspondence delivered to the Sonoma Local Agency Foituation Commission, 575
Administration Drive, Room 104A, Santa Rosa, California. 95403, at, or prior to, the public
hearing.
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SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
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Directors MEETING CANCELLATION
Mike Kerns,Chair
Sonoma County -.
Robert Jehn,V.Chair
Cloverdale
Joe Costello
Sonora
Geoffrey Fox
Cotati
Mark Gleason
Healdsburg
Mike Healy The June 11 t" 2001 Sonoma
Petaluma
Paul Kelly
Sonoma County
Jake Mackenzie County Transportation Authority
r.Park
Rohner.Park
Larry Robinson Sebastopol (SCTA) meeting has been
Sam Salmon
Windsor
cancelled .
Tim Smith
Sonoma County
Sharon Wright
Santa Rosa
The next SCTA meeting will be
Monday, July 9t" , 2001 .
SCTA Staff -
Suzanne Wilford
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Janet Spilman
TRwsxoelsnor P,..„(R
Jeanette Wood
ExCCUI1VE Ass,snxn.
520 Mmooc o AVxnuf
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5wrs non,CA 55401
PH, 707.555.5373
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AT&T Broadband & Internet Services
North Bay Region
17,11 Andersen Drive
San Rafael. 04 94901
May 18, 2001 :'.
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Mr. Frederick C. Stouder -Li v'4 1 I
Petaluma City Manager j
11 English Street a i . '>
Petaluma, CA. 94953 - '"'
Dear Mr. Stouder:
AT&T Broadband is pleased to announce the addition of the Iriternational Channel Networks to our digital
service as an Ala Carte item for cable Services, beginning June 20, 2001 in your community. It is AT&T
Broadband's goal to offer the best entertainment with more choice and diversity in programming.
This offering includes the following international language channels:
ZeeTV USA (Channel 246) - A mix of news, dramas, children's programs and talk shows 24 hours a day, plus
• special interactive programs involving social issues offered in Hindi and Indian regional languages.
TV Asia (Channel 247) - Blockbuster movies, hit dramas and sitcoms. talk shows, game shows, children's,
women's and religious programming, news,.as welllas extensive coverage of Cricket offered in Hindi, Gujarati
i and regional-languages. .
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Filipino (Channel 241) - A mix of news, entertainment and sports 24 hours.a day from the Philippines top rated
networks and ABS-CBN, as well as same day broadcast of games from the Metropolitan Basketball Association.
TV Russia (Channel 255) -The most up-to-date news, information and,entertainment for all ages and
educational levels by combining local production and top rated TV networks in Russia.
Notice of these international language channels as an Ala Carte item will be provided,tp customers through.a bill
message.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 415-459-5333 ext. 1252
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Deb Padia
Customer Care Specialist
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. The Sonoma County Permitand.Resource Management Department+has++received applicationMNS
01-0005 from Sergio and Rosalina Dornoridon,requesting,a minor:subdivision of 4.46 acres'into two
parcels, 1.5 acres and 2.69 +l acre in size and located at 663,'and 699 Paula Lane;Petalluna iAPN
019-060-032 and 048-134-017; Zoning AR(Agriculture and Residential), 86„2,acrerdensity" r,
Supervisorial District No. 2.
The Department has determined this project is'exempt,from the California Environmental Quality Act
The Sonoma County Project Review:and Advisor Committee.wilhconduct;a public:heanng..to.
consider an action on the project and/or conditions of approval;at 9:05 a:m::on,June;21'„2001 in'"the
hearing room at 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa.
If you challenge the.decisions on the:project in:court; you may be limited,to:raising,only;those:issues
previously raised before the''PrcjectReview and Advisory Committee.at the heanng or in vintten form
delivered to the Project'Reiiew and,Advisory COmmittee:prior'to or at'.the;heanng..
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Prior to the hearing, the project detailsiand:environmental documents may reviewed at ,or written'
comments submitted to Permit and',Resource Management^Depariment;at 2550:Ventura Avenue„
Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Contact Dean Parsons;at(707)_565--1948. t�
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