HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/05/1999Apri15, 1999 Vol. 33, Page 1
t MINUTE S
z OF A REGULAR MEETING
3 PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
a MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1999
s ROLL CALL 2:00 p.rn.
6 Present: Healy, Torliatt, ,Maguire,
~ Vice Mayor David Keller*, Mayor E. Clazk Thompson
s Absent: Cader-Thompson, Hamilton
9 * -arrived at 3:00 p.m. ;
io COUNCIL COIVIl~IENT
ii Councilmember Pamela Torliatt -brought to the attention of the public and the Council that
iz PacBell is talking ~ab~out raising the cost of `Information' calls from $0:25 to $1.10 each and
t3 the City should express its opposition. ' 'The Town of Windsor has unanimously endorsed
is Debora Fudge as their choice for the Alternate position to LAFCO. We need to make a
is recommendation., There is a meeting April 14 on the 707 Area Code and a possible split in
t6 the area because they will ruri out of numbers m a year or so.
i~ Councilrnember Matt Maguire -agrees with the appointment of Deborah Fudge to LAFCO.
is Agrees with the City's expression of opposition to the increase iri cost of `Information' calls.
t9 We need to agendize the Regional Air Quality Control Board appointment. This should
zo come back to the Council. Starting meetings at 2:00 p.m. instead of 3:00 p.m. on a regular
zi basis is difficult. We should discuss agenda management to try to get past this, if the agendas
zz don't lighten up.
z3 PRESENTATIONS
za Employee Service Awards For January -March, 199.9:
zs John Wood and Dennis Dolan were given 15 year Employment pins and Martin Learn was
z6 presented a 10 year Employment pin.
z~ MEETING IN MEMORY OF ANNETTE LOMBARDI
za This. meeting is being held in memory of Annette Lombardi.
z9 PROCLAMATION
3o The Christmas in April Proclamation was presented to Leroy Lounibos. Over 3 50 volunteers
31 will be helping to repair homes for low income home owners on Saturday, April 17. This
3z year twenty-four homes have been selected and three non-profit properties are the subject of
33 the Christmas in April work group.
34 RESO.99-71 NCS
3s APPOINTMENT JACK ALLEN TO COUNTY POLICE REVIEW BD.
36 Resolution 99-71 NCS appointing Jack Allen as alternate member to the Countywide Civilian
37 Review Police Advisory Board. At an earlier date, the City Council appointed Shirley
3s Young. Police Chief Parks interviewed all the other applicants for the ,position and asked
39 Jack Allen to represent the City should Shirley Young not be able to .participate. It was
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i moved by Councilmember Matt. Maguire 'and. seconded by Councilmember Michael Healy to
z appoint Jack Allen. as alternate to the police#review board of the county.
3 Ayes: Healy, Torliatt; Maguire, Mayor.E.,.C1ark Thompson
a Noes: None
s Absent: Councilmember Janice Cader-Thompson and Councilmember Jane Hamilton, and Vice
s Mayor Keller
~ MINUTES -
s The minutes of March 15 were approved~as submitted. ~ -
9 The minutes of March 22 were approved as amended:.
io Page '336,. Lines 34 and 35 -Magnolia Project -- The sentence should 'read Ttie Council..
ti agreed to table undergrounding on .Magnolia for now and the; Council,asked staff`to consider
t2 options for .;wtdening and improving `Magnolia including moving utility poles -out of the
13 roadway that. do not Involve undergroundmg of utility lines. -
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is Page 337,;. Line 13 Bicycle im rovements:' there was specific sigriage that was
is recommended by the Bicycle Advisory Committee. and that should come back to the Bicycle
i6 Committee for approval prior to installation.
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i~ Page 337,, on,the question of possible bus stops as part of theBodega Avenue improvement,
is at Lines 3.and 4, that, should be changed to say,-Bus. stops report to the City Council on,the
t9 cost differential between adding two bus stops'now versus the east for future Installation.
zo CONSENT' CALENDAR
zI The following items which are noncontroversial and which have been reviewed by the City
zz Council and staff were enacted by one, motion which was introduced by Councilmember Matt
23 Magutre and seconded by Councilmember Pamela Torliatt,
2a Ayes: Healy, Torliatt,. Maguire, Mayor E. Clark-Thompson
2s Noes: None -
26 Absent: Councilmember Janice: Cader-Thompson .and Councilmember Jane Hamilton, and Vice
z~ Mayor Keller
zs RESO. 99-72 NCS
zs CLAIMS ANI) BII,I,S
3o Resolution 99-72 NCS approving Claims and Bills #-80199 tb #80521:.
3I 1tES0.99-73NCS
33 COMPLETION ~FIAB. OF 1234 SAN RAFAEL DRIVE
33 Resolution 99-73 NCS accepting completion of the rehabilitation- of 1234 'San Rafael Drive.
3a The house has been utilized as a shared housing residence and has been managed by 'the
3s COTS group.
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i ItESO. 99-74,,N. CS ,.
z PURC>EiA5E PICKUP FIRE MARSHAL
3 Resolution 99-74 NCS authorizing purchaserof one 1999 Pick-up truck for the Fire Marshal's
a ofI•ice from Lasher Auto Center of Woodland for $23,231.73. This is a new 999 Dodge BE-
s 1500.
6 RESO. 99-75 NCS ; .,
~ DISINFECTION FACILITY (WASTEWATER) UPGRADE
a DROWN & CALDWELL: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
9 Resolution 99-75 NCS authorizing the City .Manager to ~ execute a professional services
io agreement with Brown & .Caldwell for engineering services during constnzction and
ii construction management in support of construction of the disinfection facility upgrade at the
iz wastewater plant for a fee of $49,000 plus $5,00.0 contingency:
13 ---END OF CONSENT CALENDAR---
to The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar and were voted on with one
is motion introduced by Councilmember Matt Maguire and seconded by Councilmember
16 Pamela Torliatt.
i~ Ayes: Healy, Torliatt, Maguire, Mayor E. Clark Thompson
i s Noes: None
19 Absent: Councilmember Janice Cader-Thompson and Councilmember Jane Hamilton, and Vice
20 Mayor Keller
2~ RESO. 99-76 NCS
2z BUTTER AND EGGS DAY/ANTIQUE FAIRE
z3 Resolution 99-76 NCS approving closure ~of certain downtown streets for the Butter and
2a Eggs Day Parade on Saturday, April 24, and Antique Faire on Sunday, April 25. The
2s Council would like any City costs on this to be funded through the Transient "Occupancy Tax
26 monies. The 1999-2000 budget will reflect that change.
2~ RESO. 99-77 NCS ' "
zs DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
29 Resolution 99-77 NCS amending the 6 month Interim Design Guidelines for the Downtown
3o Commercial District to extend the boundaries of the Downtown Area southward along
3r Petaluma Blvd. to D Street and then eastward to the Petaluma River. Councilmember
3z Pamela Torliatt wanted to be sure they would be kept informed by memorandum to the
33 Council.
•3a RESO. 99-78 NC5
3s .DISINFECTION FACILITY (WASTEWATER) UPGRADE
36 Resolution 99-78 NCS approving plans and specifications and awarding a contract for
37 construction of the disinfection facility upgrade at the sewer plant to Frontier Contracting for
3s $897,287.00 and approving the project budget of $1,235,340 including administration,
39 construction, constnction 'management and project contingency. In answering questions,
ao from Councilmember Pamela Torliatt, Utility Engineer Michael Ban said there was a
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reference check on this company and, from Councilmember Michael Healy`Jtilify Engineer
Michael Ban said where is difficulty in estimating a retrofit pro~ect''such a's thi`s,..and the market
is busy now.. The bids come in higher during busy times. It i Mr. Ban's intention to sit
down with-the contractor to try to reduce tte~costs~ if possible. Mr. Ban said this~is not a
precursor of what to expect on future wastewater plant °bids.
6 RESO. 99-79 NCS '
~ GRANT APPLICATION -FUTURE TRANSIT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
s Resolution 99-79 NCS authorizing the City Manager "to file an _applicatign for Federal
''9 Surface. Transportation .Program. and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement
io Program. Funding for $737;000 and. committing the necessary' locale, .match for thee local
ii project and stating. the assurance of the City of Petaluma to complete the development of a
iz transit• maintenance facility. The source of the funding wll.'be~~:$_652;0000. -from the Federal
13 surface Transportation program°. and £ongestion Mitigation and Air .Quality Irnprouement
is .Program and '$85;000. from TDA Article 8 (local match)'. Transit Program. Coordinator Jim
is Ryan told the City Council. that; th'e: School :District is' seeking more room at their shared
16 transit facilities and the transit facility improvements are partly a result of the School's desire.
i~ ~ --End. of Items Removed.:Trom Consent Calendar-
is REMOVAL OF LIGHTS - McNLAR PARK
19 Recreation Director Jim Carr advised the City Council that the State Architect's Office: has
zo the documents. and the City should receive their- comments in about te.n. days.. The City
zi Attorney has a copy of the proposed joint powers agreement with the City and he will be
zz responding in a week or two. As soon as the City Attorney has- completed his review .and
z3 made his comments, the document will be forwarded ~to the School. District for their. review
za and action. Letters have been sent to the youth ~organiza'tions using. the fields: City Manager
2s Ered Stouder said he will be meeting with -Dr., Wong, Superintendent of :School, on .this.
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z6 REP.ORT - CO~S.OF ENGINEERS •, „ . •
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z~ Lynne Galal from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers said everything is going according' to
za schedule. Of 51 properties, City Engineer Hargis. noted that 4,4 acquisitions .are complete;• 5
z9 are in eminent domain proceedings;. 3 of those are expected to be .settled without eminent-
3o domain proceedings and they have~'an appointment with one :group with whom it is hop'ed•
31 there will be a settlement...The plans for the main railroad bridge are nearly complete. •
3z RES0;.,99-$0 NCS ,-
33 YEAR- 20.00.- FIREWORKS
3a Resolution. 99-80 NCS approving aone-time 'permit `for sales of Safe and Sane Fireworks
35 from December 26; 1999, to January 1,.20.00, for the Year 2000 celebration. The California
36 State ..Legislature adopted a bill in 1998allowing safe and sane :fireworks sales during these
37 seven days with Crty Council approval:` Introduced• by Councilrriember Pamela Torliatt and
3a seconded by Councilmember Matt,Magui;re: ,:
Y Y tt; gui Y meson ..
39 A es: Heal , Torlia Ma re' NIa pr E. Clark Tho
ao Noes: None.
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ai Absent: Councilmember Janice Cader-Thompson and Councilmember Jane Hamilton, and Vice
a2 Mayor Keller •
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i MORE ON' CO1tPS OF ENGINEERS
z Geoff Cartwright showed a map which indicated where all the development has taken. place
s since 1989. He asked if the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers project had .taken ;that
a development into consideration. The answer by both Lynne Galal of the U. S. ArmyCorps
s of Engineers and Tom Hargis; City Engineer, was that the U,. S,... Army Corps. of Engineers
6 plans were calculated with the City's General. Plan upstream build-out and. County upstream
~ build-out completed. That is build-out to the year 2040. The channel was designed to be at a
s 100 year protection with that build-out. City Engineer Hargis said that right now there will
9 be greater protection because. that build-out has not occurred. Those assumptions did not
io include ,additional .detention .ponds. Councilmember Michael Healy noted that there is more
ii than one way, other than shutting down development, for~the flood fix. City Engineer Hargis-
iz said the caveat is that the Denman storage area be retained.
is RESO. 99-81 NCS
is C.D.B.G. BLOCK GRANT FUND USE
is Vice Mayor David Keller arrived at 3:00 p:m. Resolution 99-81 NCS approving the 1999-
16 2000 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant funds. Housing Specialist
i~ Gaebler reviewed for the Council and the ,public the following uses of the Block Grant funds
is for 1999-2000:
A enc Pro'ect Fundin
Cit of Petaluma Access/Disabled $50 000
Cit of Petaluma Pro ram Administration $40 200
Burbank Housin Old Elm Village* $134 000
Comm. Resources for
Inde endence Access/Disabled $30,000
Alano Club Pro ram Su ort $5 000
Peo le Services Center Fair Housin $24 800
Child Care voucher
Peo le Services Center Work Assistarice $44,000
Total $328.,000
i9 *- If Old Elm Village is not approved by the City Council, there are other uses for that
zo funding which will be brought back to the City Council for approval. It was also noted that
zi the City Council should reconsider the requirement of the Panning Commission to do
zz undergrounding at Old Elm Village.
zs There was no one from the public wishing to speak on this item. Introduced by
za Councilmember Matt Maguire and seconded. by Councilmember Pamela Torliatt.
zs Ayes: Healy, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Keller, Mayor E. Clark Thompson
26 Noes: None
27 Absent: Councilmember Janice Cader-Thompson and Councilmember Jane Hamilton
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t S.C.T.A. DIRECTION
"TheCity Council discussed the following three items relating to the Sonoma County
=Transportation Authority:
. ,... ,
A" Norfh•B'ay Ferry Expanston =the City of Petaluma shall direcfi.a letter to the Golden Gate
`Bridge District, the Blue 'Ribbon Task Force; and the" Citizens 'Gomrriittee requesting that
Port S`orioma be included in the Environmental Impact Report study for ferry sites.
~ B. 'Sonoma. County Transportation Authority Hiring. of a Transportation Planner -since
s there are no~~`County benefits available to employees of the Sonoma County
9 Transportation Authority, the City 'of Petaluma shall suggest.. that it would be useful €or 'all
io the cities in the county to ask'the S'orioma County Transportation Authority to work out
it the details so it can hire a professional planner which would be able to obtain County
iz benefits or their equivalent. '
t3 C. Request. for- Review of State and Federal .Revenue and Expenditures on Transportation
is Projects in Sonoma County -this resulted in the City- Council agreeing.. there:is a:need for
is theme to identify their specific transportation priorities in order to then identify available
16 funding which could be obtained through. the Sonoma County Transportation Authority.
i~ Councilmember Matt Maguire noted the Local Government Commission could be of
~s assistance'in this regard.
i9 LIAISON REPORTS
~o Councilmetnber Michael Healy noted. there,has been same conversation regarding; the Bodega
zi Avenue undergrounding project. The County has a substantial amount of undergrounding
zz funds and it is possible that the Bodega Avenue undergrounding project could be extended
z3 into the County.
za CLOSED SESSION
zs At 3:30 p.m. the Council recessed to a Closed. Session to discuss:
z6 -CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL =EXISTING-LITIGATION,(Subdivision (aj of Government.
27 Code §54956.9,.Aigner, et al. vs. 'City of Petaluma, et al._ Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 220938
za ADJOURN
zs The Council adjourned to dinner.
3o RECONV)ENE 7:00 n.m.
31 Present: Healy; Torliatt; Cadei-Thompson, Hamilton, Maguire,
32 Vice Mayor David Keller, Mayor E. Clark Thompson
33 Absent: Cader-Thompson, Hamilton
34 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3s Steve Arago led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
36 MOMENT OF SILENCE
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~ PUBLIC COMMENT
z Steve Block, 17 Warrick Court.,- Mr. Block read a 7 page memorandum about the Cross
3 Creek subdivision. The document questions the developer's degree of compliance with FAA
a regulations relating to wetlands inside the inner airplane approach. He asked that the
s developer provide documents on compliance with all agencies and produce a list of all
6 regulatory approvals incumbent on the developer, City may want to solicit expertise of a
~ large law firm to assist in ensuring the city has exercises rts authority `in ensuring the
s developers full compliance with all regulatory and all ,development agreement conditions, and
9 ~ he recommended the Council adopt an emergericy motion instructing staff to withhold all
io permits pertaining to Cross Creek until the wetlands decision is rendered by the FAA.
ii MEETING IN MEMORY OF AAROLD MAZZA
iz The meeting is being held in memory of Harold Mazza.
13 COUNCIL, COMMENT
is Vice Mayor David Keller -asked what the City Council's last action was on Cross Creek.
is (Response -Cross Creek Phase 4 is approved for construction. The remainder of Cross
16 Creek Phase 3 [12 houses]V'that is iri the"flood plain and not yet built is being held in
i~ abeyance). He would like to have a report from staff on documentation of the wetlands being
is at a lower grade and a copy of the biological mitigation plan on that project, with
i9 modifications. Please keep the Council apprised on any correspondence, on this project.
zo Councilmember Pamela Torliatt -was in the Rotary Who's Who Review, last weekend and
zi thank. you to the members of the public who participated.
zz Councilmember Michael Healy Caltrans is now doing some planning work on the Novato
z3 Narrows which raises concerns where Caltrans is headed.
za Councilmember Pamela Torliatt would be interested in :.hearing from Caltrans and this would
zs be a good agenda item for a joint meeting'with the City of Novato. Members of both County
z6 Boards of Supervisors could be invited to such a meeting.
z~ Vice Mayor David Keller - do we have a tabulated list of approvals by the Airport
zs Commission on Cross Creek? He wants that clarified.
z9 PROCLAMATIONS
3o Diane Landman COTS Woman of the Year: Several related recognition's following the
31 reading of the proclamation by Mayor Thompson. A couple. who have been helped by the
3z COTS organization expressed their appreciation. Other people from COTS who were
33 recognized were Michelle Baines, Lewis Fairbrother, Morris Turner, and Chandra Hart.
34 Arbor Day -the proclamation was presented to Ross Parkerson who introduced Joe Noriel
3s and the committee members.
36 INTRO. ORD. 2084 NCS
37 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
3s Introduce Ordinance 2084 NCS adopting the 1997 Uniform Fire Code. The hearing was
39 opened. Charlie Carson from- the Building Industry noted that residences will now be
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required to be fully'sprinklered' which will add a cost to residence construction. Fire Marshal
Michael Ginn noted that sprinklers have a high success ratio. _ The hearing was closed.
Introduced by Councilrnember Pamela Toiliatt and seconded~by`ViceMayor David Keller.
Ayes: Healy, Torliatt; Maguire, Vice-Mayor Keller, Mayor E. Clark Thompson
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Janice Cader-Thompson acid Councilmember Jane Hamilton
~ INTRO.ORD. 2085. PIGS
a WATER PRESSURE`FOR.FIRE 5PRINKI:ERS
9 Introduce~Or•diriance `2085 NCS amending Municipal Code Section 15:08.230 -Use; of pump
io to elevate or 'increase water pressure. With the approval of the Fire.Marshal and the City
i i Engineer, this amendment will allow booster pumps to be ~coruiected to 'the. private property
iz side of detector cheek valves in industrial and commercial fire sprinkler standpipe
13 applications; if such pump is designed with control systems and/or engineered. calculations
is that will not allow the pump to reduce the city water pressurebelow ,20p,ounds p.er square
is inch. The public. hearing was opened. There being no one wishing to° speak, the public.
i6 hearing was closed. .Introduced by Councilmember Matt Maguire and seconded by
i~ C_ ouncilmember P- amela Torliatt.
is Ayes: Healy,. Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Ketler, Ivlayor.E. Clark Thompson
19 Noes: None
zo Abserit: Councilmember Janice Cader-Thompson:and Councilmember lane Hamilton
zi INTRO. ORD. 2086 NCS
z2
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24
is 1997 MECI3ANICAL CODE
26 1997. PI~ITNYBING CODE
z~ 1997 SR'IlVIMTPTG POOL,.. SPA & HOT TUB CODE
zs 1997 SOLAR ENERGY CODE
z9 1996 NATION-AL ELECTRIC CODE
30 1997 SIGN CODE
3i 1997 CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION.
32 Introduce Ordinance 2086 NCS adopting the following codes:
33 1997 Uniform Building. Code
34 1997`Uniform •Housing Code
3s 1997 Uniform,Code'for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
36 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code
37 1997'Uniform Plumbing Code
3a 1997 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code
39 1997 Uniform Solar Energy Code.
ao 1996 Uniform National Electric Code
ai 1997 Uniform Sign. Code
az 1.997 Uniform -Code for Building .Conservation
43 1997 ,Analysis .of Revision. to Uniform Building Codes
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i The public hearing: was opened. There being no one wishing. to;speak, the: public hearing was
z closed. Introduced by Councilmember Matt Maguire and seconded by Councilmember
3 Pamela Torliatt.
a Ayes: Healy, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Keller, Mayor E. Clark Thompson
s .Noes: None
6 Absent: Councilmember Janice Cader-Thompson and Councilmember Jane Hamilton
~ ItESO. 99=82 NCS
s ABATEMENT OF WEEDS
9 Resolution 99-82 NCS ordering abatement of weeds growing on public and private property.-.
io The public hearing was opened. There being no one wishing to speak, the public heanng was
ii closed. Introduced by Councilmember Matt Maguire and seconded by Councilmember
tz Pamela Torliatt.
13 Ayes: Healy, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Keller, Mayor E. Clark Thompson
1a Noes: None
is Absent: Councilmember Janice Cader-Thompson and Councilmember Jane Hamilton
16 RESO. 99-83 NCS
t~ APPEAL HOFFMAN CONDITIONAL IJSE .PERMIT
is Resolution 99-83 NCS denying the appeal of Ray Hoffman from the Planning Commission
i9 requirement that 200 feet of utilities be undergrounded along Lindberg Lane. The public
zo hearing was opened. He specifically appealed the cost of undergrounding the 200 feet along
zi Payran Street. He is willing to contribute the parcel's pro-rata share of the cost to
zz underground utilities along Payran Street. This 2.9 acre parcel received Planning
z3 Commission approval on February 9 to establish a 38,017 square foot one-story building for
za office/retail and warehouse uses (800 Lindberg Lane). Mr. Hoffman suggested the City
zs require him to place the conduits in the ground at this time. It is his understanding that no
z6 matter what undergrounding, he does, there will remain one pole at the corner of the
z~ property.
zs Victor Nagel, 980 Lindberg Lane - We are working on an assessment district for
zv undergrounding along Lindberg Lane. Lucky Stores has already done undergrounding. It is
3o going to cost him quite a bit of money to do ,curb, .,gutter, sidewalk and undergrounding.
3t 'There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
3z Councilmember Matt Maguire said he would like to stick by the requirements for
33 undergrounding. Planning Director Vin Smith said it is his understanding there will. be- no
3a pole at the corner of Lindberg Lane. If that changes, the Council will be informed. Staff was
3s asked to let the Council know the differential in cost between a `small' undergrounding
36 project and a `large' undergrounding project. Vice Mayor David Keller asked staff to check
3~ to see if there are still wetlands on the neighboring property.
3s Introduced by Councilmember Matt Maguire and seconded by Vice Mayor David Keller to
39 deny the appeal and keep the condition for undergrounding.
ao Ayes: Healy, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Keller, Mayor E. Clark Thompson
ai ~ Noes: None
a2 Absent: Councilmember Janice Cader-Thompson and Councilmember Jane Hamilton
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i MOVE FOR RECONSIDERATION
z VOTE' SCHEDU>L~D FOR MAY 1'7
3 ACTION ON SENATE BILL 15:-.FIREARMS
a The City Attorney discussed with the Council actions they could take relating to the desire to
s request a reconsideration of the City Council's'March 29 tie vote relating to support or non-
6 support of Senate Bill 15. Both the Charter and the City Council Rules of Proceedings are
~ silent relating~to a method of reconsideration when there is a tie vote.
s After some discussion, the City Council followed the procedure which reads as follows: "IV.
v 2. Any provision of the ruTes'in this~`article not governed~by the Charter may be temporarily
io changed at any meeting of the Council, by a majority vote of'all members present: Thee vote
i i on any such change shall be taken by a, roll: call and. entered' upon the records:" It was moved
iz by Councilmember Matt; Maguire and seconded by Councilmember 1Vlichael Healy, Under
i3 Rule IV. 2 (included. above) we"allow the City Council. to hear ;and vote on the proposed
is motion of Councilmember Michael Healy on March 29 and the vote on the motion, today will
is be scheduled for the 1VIay 17 City Council meeting when it is anticipated that. -all members of
16 the City Council will be present.
i~ DISCUSSION OF MARTIN-PROPERTY 119TE~ WASHINGTON:
is There was considerable discussion. about the project: the bicycle routes, bicycle parking,
i9 pedestrian access and vehicle parking sites... The property is a triangular shaped ,piece with
zo the northerly edge or `hypotenuse' along Washington Creek, one leg. is on East Washington
zi Street adjacent to the U. S:Highway 1.01 southbound off-ramp to East, Washington Street
zz and the third. .leg runs from East Washington. Street to Washington Creek; and divides the
z3 Martin property from the Conrow Shopping Center (on East Washington Street) and amulti-
za family housing project behind the Conrow property.. Vice Maycir David Keller submitted a.
zs map of the project revised. by his son `using a computer program. The City Council agreed
z6 ~ with that map which included a bicycle path along the edge of'the property (Washington..
z~ Creek and East Washington Street).
za There will be vehicle access to the IVlartin propertythrough-the adjacent shopping center on a
z9 private street, now called `Stircom'~ {yet to' be renamed). The. ald Martin residence will be
3o kept as will the. old water tower:. In total;. there w. ih be four :office: buildings and possibly a
31 coffee shop. The properay owner's proposal was for 56 vehicle parking sites and the Council
3z accepted that.
33 The Bicycle Committee recommended .that a ,bicycle stop sign be placed :along East
3a Washington. Street where the transition will be :from a Class I to a. Class II bicycle: lane. There
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3s are to be covered parking facilities for two or three bicycles at each-building. Councilmerriber
36 Pamela 'Torliatt suggested. that a shower be put in place for the: bicyclists to use. after their
37 ride to work. There was no action taken on that item. As .much as possible,. we should. keeg
3s the bicycle paths off of East Washington Street. Although the public access way is narrow;
39 there will be a .bicycle path there: Bicycle access along: tfie creek will be on Sonoma County
ao Water Agency property. The developing property owner shall pay for bic_ ycle lane
ai improvements. There is a cyclone fence along the creek. If any fence is required by the Water
az Agency; it shall be open and no more than three feet high, unless there is some legal reason
a3 for it to be otherwise: The City is to assist the property owner 'in negotiations with 'Sonoma
as County Water Agency. .Bicycle and pedestrian paths are to be marked. The bike path on
as East Washington Street should be on CALTRANS property rather than on the Martin
46 property.
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t That vehicle access to the property will be parallel to East. Washington Street; and, it will also.
z be an emergency access to the bicycle path along the creek.
3 There was conversation about the use of Washington Creek under the freeway for a bicycle
a route connection from North McDowell. A method for maneuvering the bicycles back up_ to
s grade on the west side of U. S. 101 freeway will need to be considered if the creek under the
6 freeway is usable for a bicycle route. '
~ The Councilmembers asked that staff begin to plan for the continuation of the pedestrian
s walkway from North McDowell to Ellis Street. and East Washington Street. Pedestnan access
9 should be put in place at the southeast corner of the Martin. property so that it adjoins the _
io adjacent shopping center.
ii There shall be access from the adjacent apartments to the bicycle path along Washington
iz Creek. Staff is to work with the owner of the apartments.
r3 The cyclone fence between the Conrow property and the Martin property should be removed.
is Detention ponds - an alternative to ponds would be acceptable if the Council doesn't go with
is the mandatory ponds in the 90-day study which. was approved at the March 29 meeting.
16 Concern was expressed about heavy oils going into the creek.
i~ Representatives of the .applicant who spoke werec Sean Montoya who noted this is the first
is infill reuse of an historic building; Carol Wittmeier, planning consultant, said they are
i9 supportive of alternative transportation. They noted that they need 16,000 square feet of
zo building in order to make~the project work. They asked that to the degree possible, that any.
zi donations they make to traffic would be deducted from the traffic mitigation fees.
zz Exhibit C, Vice Mayor David Kelley's son's plan, with the modifications noted above were
z3 approved by the City Council.
za The following documents were acted upon with one motion introduced by Councilmember
zs Matt Maguire and seconded by Vice Mayor David Keller.
26 Ayes: Healy, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Keller, Mayor E. Clark Thompson
27 Noes: None
2s Absent: Councilmember Janice Cader-Thompson and Councilmember Jane Hamilton
z9 INTRO. ORD. 2087 NCS
3o REZONE MARTIN HISTORIC PLAZA
3t Introduce Ordinance 2087 NCS rezoning Martin xiistoric Plaza at 1197 East Washington
3z Street from R1-6,500 to Planned Unit Development to establish a business park.
33 INTRO. ®RD. 2088 NCS
34 HISTORIC DESIGNATION -MARTIN HISTORIC HOME
3s Introduce Ordinance 2088 NCS to rezone a 1.9 acre parcel at 1197 East Washington Street
36 from ra-6,500 to PUD and allow a Historic District Overlay at this location.
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1 RESO. 99-54 NCS .
z MARTIN HISTORIC PLAZA -GENERAL PLAN AlVIENDMENT
3 Resolution 99-84. NCS approving General Plan Amendment for Martin Historc.Plaza at 1197
a East Washington Street from Urban High to Mixed Use to allow a business park at that
s location.
s RESO. 99-85 NCS:
~ MARTIN HIST®RIC PLAZA -NEG. DEC
8 Resolution 99-85 NCS approving issuance of~ a mitigated .negative declaration of
9 environmental impact on Martin Historic Plaza at 1197 East Washington.
to RESO. 99-86 NCS
11 MARTIN HISTORIC PLAZA - UNIT'DEVELOPIVIENT PLAN
lz Resolution 99-86 .NCS approving. unit development plan for Martin `Historic Plaza at 1197
13 East Washington Street.
ra ADJOURN
is At 9:50 P.M. the meeting was adjourned to April 12 at 6'.00' p.m.
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ao E. Clark $ompson, Mayor
zl ATTEST:
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zs Patricia E. Bernard, City Clerk