HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/05/1997May 5, 1997 Vol. 30, Page 303
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2 OF A REGUI,AR MEETING
3 PETALiT1VIA CITY COUNCIL
a MONDAY, MAY 5,1997
s ~tOLi. CA]LL 3:00 ~.m.
6 Present: Read, Keller, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayar Hilligoss
7 Absent: Stompe
s CONS~NT CAI.ENI)AR
9 The following items which are noncontroversial and which have been reviewed by the City
io Council and staff were enacted by one motion which was introduced by Pamela Torliatt and
> > seconded by Nancy Read.
l2 Ayes: Read, Keller, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayar Hilligoss
l3 Noes: None
l4 Absent: Stompe
is 1~50. 97-1051~TCS
r6 CI.AYI~IS AP1D ~I~,~,S
i~ Resolution 97-105 NCS approving Claims and Bills #63662 to #64007.
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~SO. 97-106 NCS
F'INAL MAP PAMEI.A PI,ACE
zo Resoiution 97-106 NCS approving final map for Pamela Place Subdivision. This map was
zi previously approved by Reso. 96-253 NCS.
z2 12ES0. ,97-107 NCS
23 CROSS CItE~K GRAI)ING
Za Resolution 97-107 NCS approving grading of Cross Creek Subdivision Phases 1 and 2 prior
zs to final map approval.
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RESO. 97-108 NCS
CiTPA AGREEIVIENT (FIRE DEPT.)
2s Resolution 97-108 NCS approving a Coordinating Agencies Agreement between the Cities
a9 of Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, County of Sonoma Department of Emergency
3o Services as Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA).
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~SO. 97-109 NCS
CA'I'HOI)IC WA'I'E~t PItOT'ECT'ION SYSTEIVI
33 iZesolution 97-109 NCS authorizing the City to contract with Cathodic Protection Services
34 Company for labor equipment and materials necessary to install an automatic impressed
35 current cathodic proYection system in the following listed water storage tanks for $16,109,
36 L,a Cresta # Y and # 1 and Country Club. These tanks have been repaired and recoated. The
3~ cathodic protection system will control corrosion and pitting of the submerged steel surfaces
3s of the tanks.
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i ItESO. 97-110 NCS
a EXT~NI) TIME TO SUBMIT BUI)GET TO JUNE 2
a Resolution 97-110 NCS extending the time for submittal of the budget to the City Council
a from the Charter required date of the first meeting in May to June 2.
s * * * * * End of Consent Calendar * * * * *
6 CORONA REACH SPECIFIC PLAN ~OIVIMITTEE
~ This item was moved to the evening meeting. However, the evening meeting went until
s 11:25 p.m. and this was continued to the May 19 meeting.
9 IZESO. 97-111 NCS
io WEED ABATEIVIEN'T BIDS IZEJECTED
ti Resolution 97-111 NCS rejecting bids and authorizing staff to readvertise for bids. T'his
~a rejection was recommended by staff because the process to determine the low bidder was not
is clearly defined for all bidders' information. The specifications will be amended to
ta incorporate more detailed information on the method that will be used to determine the 1ow
is bidder. Introduced by Pamela Torliatt and seconded by Matt Maguire.
t6 Ayes: Read, Keller, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
17 Noes: None
1s Absent: Stompe
~9 RESO. 97-112 NCS
Zo SEWER MANHOI.E + PIPE RELINING BIDS REJECTEI)
2~ Resolution 97-112 NCS rejecting all bids for the Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation and
22 Relining Project and authorize staff to readvertise for bids. Staff will amend the design
a3 specifications to allow the bids to be more competitive. The bid specifications for this
Za project had included fiberglass liners which are manufactured by only a couple of
zs companies; and few contractors are equipped to do that work. Introduced by Nancy Read,
26 seconded by Matt Maguire.
27 Ayes: Read, Keller, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
28 Noes: None
29 Absent: Stompe
3o ItESO. 97-113 NCS
3i APPOII~1'I'ING BONI) COUNSEL, + ~1NDE12W~TEIt
32 AIT'T~IORIZING 1997-98 'I'AX ANTICIPATION NOTES
33 Resolution 97-113 NCS authorizing issuance of 1997-98 Tax and Revenue Anticipation
34 Notes. This action would allow the City to join in a loan with a number of other cities in the
3s State for the purpose of maintaining an even cash flow through-out the fiscal year. The,note
36 will be paid within the year. The amount to be borrowed by the City is $1.8 Million. Orrick
3~ I-~errington will be Bond Counsel and Morgan Stanley will be underwriters. Introduced by
3s David Keller and seconded by Matt Maguire.
39 Ayes: Read, Keller, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
4o Noes: None
4t Absent: Stompe
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i RESO. 97-114 NCS
2 QUARTERLX TREASURER REPOR'T
3 Resolution 97-114 NCS accept for filing the quarterly Treasurer Report dated March 31,
a 1997. Introduced by Nancy Read, seconded by Vice Mayor Hamilton.
5 Ayes: Read, Keller, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayar Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
6 Noes: None
7 Absent: Stompe
s 1tES0. 97-1fl5 I~TCS
9 ~'EES: PAI2K DEVEI,OPIVIENT, FENCE, I'iTBLIC COIVVENIENCE
io Resolution 97-115 NCS establishing a fair market value of parkland, cost of improvements,
>> establish fee for fence permits and for determinations of public convenience and necessity.
i2 The valuations are listed below:
~3 Park Development valuation of land $120,000
ia Public Improvements valuation 70,130
is Park Improvements valuation 54,805
~ 6 Total Per Acre $244,197
i~ Average cost per new house $3,894
~ s Fence permit is estab~ished at $25 and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity is
i9 established at $250.
Zo Charlie Carson from the Building industry addressed the Council noting that the infill areas
zi are located where the parks already exist. There was never a lowering of this fee during
n recession times; perhaps there is something that could better reflect the economy. There are
z3 between $17,000 and $35,000 added to the costs of new housing in this town because of the
Za various city fees. He asked about the legality of using the Park Valuation fee for Lafferty
Zs Ranch which is outside of the City Limits.
26 It was noted that the City needs to keep in mind the cost of upkeep of the parks that are
2~ created. Introduced by David Keller, seconded by Vice Mayor Hamilton.
2s Ayes: Read, Keller, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
29 Noes: None
30 Absent: Stompe
3~ CHANG~ "CPI" TO "ENGINE~RING NEWS REC012I~"
s2 Used as a base in the above action and in all future calculations is the En ineering News
33 Record estimate for cost increases of the Park Improvements Valuation.
34 COIVIP'UTEID AIDEI) DISPA'~'CH
ss It was noted that several cities in the County are looking into the possibility of obtaining a
36 grant under the COPPS More Program to enhance the Computed Aided Dispatch (CAD)
3~ program that is being developed. More will be known by the next Council meeting. This
3a will require adoptiori of a joint powers agreement among these cities. With or without the
39 grant, staff is continuing to develop the CAD program for the Police and Fire Departments.
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~ LIAISON REPORTS
2 The Librarian has expressed her appreciation that the Opportunity Center on Payran Street is
3 now open. The work that is being done there has been a great help to the Library and its
a problems with people, who are not seeking reference knowledge, wandering around the
s Library. The Library is looking to repair the roof this summer.
6 The request for information on speed bump installation cost participation by residents will
~ be coming before the City Council soon. We will have a study session on tools to handle
s traffic speed.
9 At the County Open Space meeting, two open space proposals were dealt with positively.
io One was $500,000 for the marsh (near South McDowell Extension) and the other was
>> $500,000 for open space at the upper reach of the Petaluma River. In addition, there rnay be
i2 another $500,000 for that upper reach from the Sonoma County Water Agency Flood
~3 Control Zone 2A.
~a CI,OSED SESSION
is Conference with real property negotiatar pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, property
ib is 217 and 219 Lakeville Street and 405 East D Street, negotiating parties are the City of
i~ Petaluma andthe property owners, under negotiation are the price and terms or both.
is Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation pursuant to Government Code
i9 §54956.9(a), Press Democrat vs. City of Petaluma et al, Sonoma County Superior Court
Zo Case 216071 (one matter).
Zi Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, Agency
22 negotiators Michael Acorne and Gene Beatty, Employee organizations - Unit 2 Laborer,
23 Unit 3 AFSCME, Unit 6 Police, Unit 7 Fire, Unit 10 Public Safety Mid-Management
za Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code §54957, City
Zs Manager
z6 Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation, significant exposure to litigation
a~ pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b) - 1 matter
Zs ADJOiJ1~T
29 The Council stayed at City Hall for dinner.
3o RECONVENE 7:00 o.m
31 Present: Read, Keller, Stompe, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
32 Absent: None
33 fl'I,EDGE OF ALI,~GIANCE
34 I'olice Officer John Bixler, Employee of the Quarter, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
35 flag.
36 1VAOIVIEl~'I' OF SI~,ENCE ~
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1 PiJ~I.IC COlVI1VIENT
z Elizabeth Meredith, 104 Sth Street - she found the Brown Act meeting very interesting; the
3 direction in which you are moving is good. She went to Shollenberger park recently, and it
a was spectacular; thank you. She went to the Calthorpe meeting and she brought back a
s packet for both Mayor Hilligoss and Councilwoman Stompe. There were a number of
6 combinations of transportation and land uses that need to be developed. There will be two
~ more Calthorpe meetings on May 7 and 8.
s Hank Zucker, 15 Lone Oak Court - he went to Sacramento with Janice Thompson and Doug
9 Dailey to meet with the Under Secretary of State Rob Lapley and Jim Sweeny, Secretary of
~o State Chief Counsel.. Mr. Zucker believes that staff is serious about reducing voter fraud
>> and they referred to State legislation they are working on. A curious thing is they say that
~2 they are very willing to work with local officials. An earlier comment before this Council
is stating a local investigation and a State investigation would be in conflict is not their policy.
~a Their policy is to work with local law enforcement officials, and it can provide advantages
~ s to them working by themselves because the local District Attorney (DA) and the local police
~ 6 department have such powers that they don't have, particularly the power of subpoenas.
» They would have all along, according to what they said, been willing to wnrk with us. And
~s they might do that in the future. The bad news is; due to their limited resources and
~9 constraints on their role for example the lack of ability to issue subpoenas, they don't expect
Zo that what they come out with will be a definitive answer to all the questions concerning the
ai voter fraud that happened in Petaluma. So again, that leaves room for a further investigation
22 to take place on a local level with their cooperation. Also they expect to report out
23 something very soon. Again, that won't answer all our questions, so it will not be the
za definitive end to the investigation, it will be a starting point in the public, a point to continue
Zs from. There will be some indictments, but not all probably won't be all that might be
z6 appropriate in that case. They said they won't be clearing anybody, they'd just be presenting
z~ some of what they consider iron clad cases to the DA. There are others that they believe are
zs probably guilty of crimes, but they don't have iron clad cases. They wont be presenting them
29 in that way, at least not publicly. Again, they are willing to work with the locals. We will
3o hear what they have and go from there.
3~ Bruce Hagen, 145 Grevillia - gave a letter to the Council about access to Lafferty. The
32 Committee majority doesn't agree with Committee member Saeman. He says Mr. Saeman
33 is building a case for a lawsuit.
34 COiJNCIL COIVIMENT
3s Vice Mayor Jane Hamilton - the youth is very interested in the pouring of concrete at the
36 new skateboard park located behind the swim center.
3~ Pamela Torliatt - was in the parade, it was so wonderful because everyone was so gracious.
3s She would like to see more signs at Shollenberger Park, like on Lakeville Highway. At
39 Leadership Petaluma Class 3, which is coming up, she would like to see a staff inember
ao participate. She wants a status report on Hillside Village. There were a couple of letters she
a~ received on open space in Petaluma in the Westridge area. When will the meeting with
az other committees and commissions take place? She would like a status report on the
43 wastewater irrigation. She went to the Calthorpe meeting, it was wonderful.
aa David Keller - wants a report from the Plannning Director on an agenda shortly on the
45 proposed quarry on I Street Extension, Windmill Reservoir project. Somewhere around 160
ab truck and trailer loads per day every day on I Street and San Antonio Road to 101 and then
a~ having to cross over 101 to get back to San Antonio Road. I would like to be informed about
as it and participate in a hearing.
I'age 308, ~o-. 30
May 5, fl997
He had requested on the ISTEA funding that a representative of Congressman Woolsey's
office, or she herself, come and talk to us. I was really hoping we could have some questions
answered about the priority and about how this is going to mesh with the recently endorsed
by 2 counties Calthorpe proposal.. I still have my questions about the balance in the Riggs-
Woolsey proposal. I do have additiorial information on some transportation and rail funding
that could be part of that package that would help speed the rail proposal along very quickly.
I am not sure what happened to our agenda item of being able to write a letter in response to
both Congressman and as well as to Senator Boxer. I'd like that on our next agenda so that
we can follow through on that
~o Nancy Read - we have a Web site and address for the people who would like to learn more
i i about the City of Petaluma. Our thanks to Mr. Hammerman for that and thank everyone for
i2 their help.
~3 Mary Stompe - she spoke to Congresswoman Woolsey's office and she will be sending a
~a representative to talk to the Council.
is Mayor Hilligoss - Report from Closed Session:
~6 ~'he Council provided direction and authority regarding street vvidening project aY 217, 219
i~ Lakeville Street and at 405 East D Street.
~s On the Press Democrat vs. City of Petaluma litigation, the City has filed its opposition
~9 papers in this case. The Press Democrat has uritil May 7, 1997, to file its reply. There is no
Zo reportable action taken as defined under the Brown Act.
zi On the Labor Negotiations the Council went over negotiation demands with Mike Acorne
22 and Acting City Manager Gene Beatty, with no reportable actions.
23 Regarding the City Manager evaluation, the Council evaluated the performance to date of
aa the Acting City Manager. There was no reportable action.
Zs IZegarding the significant exposure to litigation, the Council discussed the threats of
zb litigation involving Lafferty Ranch. There was no reportable action taken as defined under
2~ the Brown Act.
Zs PROCLAMATIONS
29 Mayor Hilligoss read four proclamations:
3o Proclaimed May 10 Petaluma Internet Day
3~ Proclaimed the week of May 4- Petaluma Tourism Week
32 Proclaimed that Citizens should Adopt a Duck in the Duck Race which is a fund
33 raiser for the Petaluma Educational Foundation
34 Proclaimed the week of May 4- Hire a Veteran Week in Petaluma
3s LA~'FEIg~'3~ RAlliCH
36 The Lafferty Access Committee asked the Council to determine if some public visits to
s~ L,afferty Ranch can be beneficial to the EIR preparation. If the Council agrees, staff
3s requested an opportunity to look into the mechanics of tours and report back to the Council.
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i There has clearly been an assessment of the existence of eagle nests on the property. Two
2 Audubon Society members and one Fish and Game person have searched for such a nest
s unsuccessfully. They have determined there is no nest. The analysis of traffic on Sonoma
a Mountain Road implied that such a road has capacity; the important point is there is capacity
s on the roadway. Regarding water quality and erosion, with docent led tours it would be easy
6 to keep the streams safe from erosion. The rare and endangered plant survey has been done
~ and has revealed there are no species that would be threatened by these types of visits.
a Regarding neighbor relations, with docent led tours, we would be sure there would be no
9 problem with neighbors such as trespass. IZegarding earthquake, there is an earEhquake fault
io that goes through the property. If people are up on the mountain during an earthqualce, they
~ i would be safer up there than in town.
~z Council questions:
~3 - Wouldn't it be better to wait until we have a consultant in place so the consultant can give
~a us direction, feed-back and have appropriate public input in the process? (Response It
rs would be beneficial, but not absolutely required.)
-6 - What are the funding sources for the cost of the tours? If the tours lasted 4 or 5 days, it has
i~ been estimated to cost $9,000. (Response - Council widl have to make a determination.)
~a - Are we going to have staff bring back to us an overall financial plan for this project?
i9 (Response - At the meeting of May 19, that will be the perfect opportuniry to discuss funding
Zo issues. The Planning EIR is going to cost between $SS, 000 and $7S, 000. The boundary
2 i survey proposal came in between $12, 000 and $26, 000 depending on the amount of effort of
zz the survey consultant.)
z3 - The Recreation, Music and Parks Commission wants to be in the decision loop for the
Za possible use of Park Funds, in connection with Lafferty.
Zs - At the May 19 meeting, make sure that the funding for the survey and the funding for the EIR
z6 consultant are identified.
2~ - The Music, Parks and Recreation Commission hopes that existing funding for ongoing parks
zs projects are not being considered for the property outside of the City Limits.
29 - If we do tours, they can be done at almost no cost with shuttles and with voiunteers driving.
so - The Lafferty Access Committee has gone to great efforts to do this process the right way.
3i - The diversion dam prevents fish migration upstream.
s2 - We want the public to have input in the scoping session. It is hoped the public can get up to
33 Lafferty while the water is running.
34 Public Comments:
35 Kay Russo - How much will this cost? Where is the funding source? She supports tours so
36 the public can see what they are paying for. She would like to see the 3 o'clock meetings
3~ televised. The people who live up on the mountain are not being mean spirited. This is a
3a major change of the use of the neighboring property.
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i Bruce Hagen - He recommended the number of people be limited those who haven't seen
2 the ranch yet, who are interested in the plan; the tours should be led by docents of some
3 kind, and they should be done with the least public expense. He submitted a suggested form
a to be completed by the tour participants. He concluded saying, let's make this a reality so
s this will improve the ranch and reduce the concerns of the neighbors.
6 Douglas Dailey - he spoke in support of the process. If we work to have tours before the
~ EIR process, it would affect us legally. There are real issues up there. I~e wants a green
s light on tours at the discretion of the EIR consultant.
9 Robert Ramirez - wants tours, scoping is part of the EIR process. It is not really necessar~
~o to pay for bussing. We should let people drive up there. There is plenty of shoulder ori that
~ i road for people to park up there. That would give us the opportunity to find out whether the
~2 cars up there would work. It is the people living on the hill that are spending our money.
~3 No Marin Park has had an EIR. Encourage the people from the mountain to sit down and
ia talk.
is Janice Cader Thompson - let's get tours started as soon as possible. She doesn't understand
i6 why we have to wait for the EIR consultant. Use vouchers, so many people would go up
~ ~ there in the morning and so many people in the afternoon.
is People with vehicles would drive up there using their own insurance. We do need to
~9 question the motives of those who continue to fight the process. It is time this Council went
ao forward and not be scared when people get up and say how much is this going to cost.
a~ People have a right to go up; and it is City owned property.
za Pat Cheda - She thought we had an agreement with Dr. Bettman to go up. Why are we
23 stirring the pot? People have gone there before. The committee is doing a good job. How
Za many trips will you allow per day? The grass is growing, and there have been no animals up
Zs there.
26 Charlie Carson - regarding the tours and funding, the fees that are reserved, the park
2~ dedication fee, there is a question about including Lafferty in the Parks Capital Improvement
za Program. Take a step back and look at the overall project costs. At this time we have not
z9 heard whether it would be appropriate to use Park money to fund the tours.
so Hank Zucker - there is reason to go up there sooner than later. He doesn't see why we have
3 i to wait for the EIR consultant.
3a Council comments:
33 - Would like tours after we hear back from the EIR consultant and staff. We need to
34 know where the money is coming from.
ss - Do not support $1,800 for tours. Leave it up to staff to develop a car pool. Have 10
36 or 15 cars on the property.
37 - Some members of the Petaluma Comrnunity Access (cable television) should be
3s ~nvited Yo come up and to do taping of the hill for showing on the community access
39 cable stations.
~o - Leave it up to the Lafferty Access Committee to determine how many days we
a~ should have tours.
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i - Support having tours as soon as possible.
z - Leave the mechanics to the committee, staff and consultant as to when the tours
3 should be and the number of days that we should have tours.
a - There is no comparison between having an EIR for this project and having an EIR
s for the factory outlets.
6 - Support the tours after the hiring of the EIR consultant. A1 Bettman feels he owns
~ fifteen feet of the property there.
s - We should look for a consultant to do the boundary survey.
9 - This is a good opportunity to enhance the EIR process.
io - Ask staff to bring a comparison of other comparable amenities in this community,
i i including the benefits.
~z - It is being neighborly that we are scheduling tours. It is not going to be haphazard.
i3 The City Attorney recommended the Council not act on the resolution, but rather they
ia should act by motion to direct staff. At the appropriate time after the consultant is retained
~s bring back a proposed mechanism and resolution which would incorporate that mechanism
~6 to better protect the City in case of litigation.
i~ Moved by both David Keller and Pamela Torliatt, seconded by Vice Mayar I~amilton, that
ie after the consultant is retained, to bring back a mechanism on the handling of the tours aftex
i9 the consultant gives his/her input on the process.
2o Ayes: Keller, Read*, Stompe, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayar Hilligoss*
21 Noes: None
22 Absent: None
23 *(Not Voting: Read, Mayor Hilligoss - Pursuant to City Council Rules and Regulations
24 Section 12, Every member present when a question is put, including presentation of a
25 resolution for adoption, should vote either "yes" or "no." If there is a conflict of interest, it
26 shall be disclosed and the vote shall be recorded as "abstain." In all other cases, whenever a
27 member refuses to vote, the City Clerk shall cast a vote of "yes" for such member.)
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S~'A'I'US REPORT - OPPOR~'UNIT~' CE1V'I'ER
29 Housing Coordinator, Bonne Gaebler, reviewed her May 5 report to the City Council
30 outlining the current status of the Opportunity Center and noting that all requirements of the
si Conditional Use Permit have been met. Police Officer Bixler, who has been working with
3z this neighborhood, reported on the Police Activity in the area before and after the
33 Conditional Use Permit approval. Police activity reflects a modest increase over the prior
34 period. He has gone door to door in the neighborhood soliciting feed back from the
3s neighbors. Membership in this neighborhood's association has increased so that attendance
36 at the monthly meetings is up to 50 persons per month. The issues that need to be addressed
3~ at this time relate to the operation of Ellwood Center.
3s Mrs. Gaebler went on to say that the search for alternate sites continues. Although there is a
39 bill working in the State L,egislature to extend the use of armories for the homeless for one
ao more Winter, the search will continue. There are five sites under consideration at this time,
41 all of which are located near the old Lucky Supermarket on West Payran. One suggested
a2 site that could be available in about three years is the corporation yard which will be vacated
a3 once the new sewer plant is built. It was noted that 302 people have been served at the
44 Opportunity Center, a large number of whom are Veterans.
as The public speakers were:
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i Pamela NTorris - In December, 1995, ~ve eame to the Council as a concerned group. You
z asked us to start a neighborhood group. Bonne Gaebler promis~:d to remove the lJpportunity
3 Center if it caused us problems. Everything on the list has been violated. The Police have
a helped. Some say the Police coverage has improved and some say it hasn't. There still are' a
s lot of problems. One of the biggest problems that remaii~s is the Kitchen (Ellwood
6 Community Center) where a daily lunch is provided to for up to 200 people per day by St.
~ Vincent de Paul. The home appraisals are lower than they were by $25,000. We do expect
s you to protect the quality of our streets. We will still fight to keep Petaluma our home.
9 John Records, COTS - we have worked very hard to serve the whole community and to deal
~o with criminal behavior; and because of the boundary of firmness, we have been able to touch
>> lives and help people. Some of the homeless persons have been helped to become active
~2 members of the community. Regarding the future of the armory, it may be available this
13 year to use as a fall back position for housing people on Winter nights. The corporation yard
~a would make a good long term alternative.
is Gary Flynn - The armory and the Opportunity Center are different. The problems of these
ib people are tough to reverse. There have been real accomplishrrients here, both in temporary
i~ and in permanent employment.
is Kathy Campbell - she is a homeless outreach worker for Sonoma County 1Vlental I~ealth.
~9 Some of the people are chronically mentally ill, some are substance abusers and some are
Zo veterans. This is a good process because of COTS and how they have handled the process.
2~ They have done an excellent job.
22 Daymon Doss, Petaluma Health Care Director - we operated a free clinic at the location of
zs the Opportunity Center for three months. He was impressed with the assistance that has
za been given there.
Zs Camille Przewodek - she thinks that COTS is doing a good job. The neighborhood is
z6 organized and has gotten stronger; the free clinic has moved, and that has been positive. The
2~ problem is the Kitchen which serves 200 people per day. She wants to see all the
Zs neighborhoods share this responsibility. The Soup Kitchen refuses to deny food to the
a9 disorderly patrons. The Codes of Behavior need to be addressed. 200 people that are
3o coming into the neighborhood is too much.
3i Tom Sipes, President of Old East Petaluma Association - their meetings are the result of the
32 neighborhood having problems over the Opportunity Center. Officers John Bixler and
33 Ralph Evans and the Community Policing have helped somewhat with the problem. We
34 have a lot of big problems in our neighborhood with things from drug deals to sidewalk
35 disrepair. What have you asked of the Kitchen? 200 people per day; some of whom cause
36 problems. Their patron count has gone up from 50 persons per day. This must be managed.
3~ Why isn't there private security at the Kitchen. An alternative site wliich will be available
3s three years from now, that's a long time. Has anyone thought of mobile delivery of food
39 prepared by the Kitchen? Why is there no security fence there? Our neighborhood would
ao like to be involved in the guidelines for the Kitchen, because we would like to work things
at out with the Kitchen. You have an obligation to create better management at~the Kitchen.
a2 John Sedlander - the Council is providing an opportunity for people who were otherwise
a3 neglected. It is the purest gift to give to people who can't pay back.
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~ Shonni Tidwell - was a resident at COTS. She just got out of there. It is a good thing that
2 you are doing. This keeps people out of the rain.
3 Craig Cole - neighbors are talking to each other now, which was not always the case. Crime
a is down. Help from you with the Soup Kitchen problem would be very good.
s Damon Cookson - We call the police and they have been helpful. Thank you, Police
6 Department.
~ Melodie Perez, Vietnam Veterans of California - thanked everyone for taking into
s consideration our veteran population. Having been a homeless person at one time, I think
9 this type of program has been good.
~o Pat Tassa - there are some problems still. There have been two dog poisonings. We have
11 two groups down there, one is a group of people who want help, but he felt that 10% of the
iz people are thieves or a problem of some sort. He believes they are attracted by the Kitchen.
~3 There is a need to move the Kitchen. Security is needed. They are not doing their job. He
~a doesn't know if the neighbors will survive another three or five years waiting for the
~s problem to be moved. (This was the last public comment.)
ib Bonne Gaebler, Housing Coordinator - said she would talk to the people at St. Vincent de
i~ Paul in an attempt to begin to resolve the problems that have been outlined at the City
is Council meeting this evening.
~9 Council comments - Staff was asked by the Council to look at the issues brought up about
Zo the Kitchen. The fencing of the Kitchen may be a questionable solution. Serving food at
2~ multiple locations might be a good idea. The Council thanked the people from the
zz neighborhood who took the time to share their thoughts. The Council also directed staff to
23 keep the neighborhood informed of what is happening on the part of the City. Staff was
Za asked about the letter to the Council expressing concern about people living in derelict boats.
as (Response - The Sheriff is actively working on that problem.)
26
COPPS
2~ Police Captain Pat Parks reported the Police Department is evolving its policing activities
zs into the more resident friendly Community Policing approach. Some of the officers are
29 readily responding to the change whereby the Police `beat officer' becomes acquainted with
3o a neighborhood and does some of the decision-making. Some of the officers are having
3~ some difficulty in switching from the role of "chasing the criminals" to the COPPS approach
3z of working with the neighborhoods in a proactive manner. The department is addressing the
33 increase in domestic violence calls. Within the next 30 days, the department will have the
34 transition plan before the Council. With the East D Street neighborhood project well on its
35 way, the next areas where there will be Police Department concentration for Community
36 Policing are Roundwalk Village and Lakeville Circle.
37
ST0~2EFI2ONT S'I'A'I'ION
3g Police Captain Pat Parks does not recommend establishment of a substation in town because
39 that will require hiring of extra personnel. The department does recommend that a
ao `storefront' location be identified where the public can have a direct line to the Police
a~ station, officers could set up appointments with residents, and a computer would be available
az to do some of the necessary report writing. A member of the Police Department Community
a3 Service Officer employees would be located in that office for a few hours a week. In
aa addition, it could be used by other departments as a"City" presence in an area. The thought
as is to find an empty store in the east side of Petaluma to see how this would be received by
46 the public. Approximately 800 square feet would be an appropriate size.
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~ Linda Buffo, Downtown Association - since 1986 the downtown has had the same problems
z we are talking about now. It took 20 hours of police staff time to gather the records
s necessary to deal with the problems.in the downtown garage. It is difficult for the police to
a make a decision without statistics. She appealed on behalf of the downtown to place the
s storefront downtown. Perhaps even the Chamber of Commerce could utilize the space.
6 PUT'NAM PLAZA
~ Subsequent to the request received from the Downtown Association the Music, Parks and
a Recreation Commission have been working on a possible redesign of Putnam Plaza to create
9 a more workable park area for the downtown. The original design has created an attractive
~o place for undesirable activities in the park. The subject was also referred to Petaluma High
~i Schools design class. The presentation of the revised design, over which cost was a major
~2 consideration, was made by Steve Arago, a Recreation Commissioner and landscape
~3 architect. The design change would reduce the size of the grass area located near the alley,
~a yet leaves sufficient space for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
~ s Speakers were:
i6 Linda Buffo from the Downtown Association noted that the business that is located closest
i~ to the alley along the southerly side of Putnam Plaza is going out of business because of lack
~s of pedestrian traffic. She supported a design change that would allow businesses to be more
~9 visible to prospective patrons.
zo Jeff Harriman - we have put the problems in front of you and we ask for your leadership to
2~ help resolve these problems.
22 Council comments and send back to Recreation Commission - The Council asked if
z3 consideration was given to the businesses that are located in American Alley. Can the
za concrete wall, which edges the grass area near the restrooms, be redesigned to discourage
zs people from sitting there? On the other hand, perhaps a parent would like to be able to be
26 seated near the restrooms when a child was using those facilities. It would be nice to be able
z~ to have the stores fronting on American Alley to have some visibility. If the center portion
as of the walkway is enlarged, it would be nice to see a tree planted in middle of that location.
29 Staff was asked what the cost would be. This isn't an attractive design. It doesn't do much
3o for the park. The park is riot a mall amenity for the businesses 'around it. Whose
3r responsibility is this? We did not create the issue for the stores. Maybe the cost would be
32 shared by the stores and the City. The Music, Parks and Recreation Comrnission should be
33 asked to look at this again. Ask people to come to the Commission meeting when the issue
34 is on the agenda. It was moved by Mary Stompe, seconded by Matt Maguire, to approve the
3s Arago plan with a tree for Putnam Plaza.
36 Ayes: Read, Stompe, Mayor Hilligoss )
37 Noes: Keller, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton ) MOTION FAILED
3s Absent: None )
39 Moved by Matt Maguire, seconded by Pamela Torliatt, to refer the matter back to the Music,
ao Parks and Recreation Commission.
41 Ayes: Keller, Torliatt, Ivlaguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
42 Noes: None
43 Absent: Read and Stompe
44 Councilmembers Read and Stompe left the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
Nlay 5, 1997 Vol. 30, Page 3~5
~ RESO. 97-116 NCS
2 OPEN SPACE EASEIVI~N~' - W~S'TRIDGE
3 Resolution 97-116 NCS authorizing the City Manager to sign and record and Open Space
a easement for Parcel B, Westridge Knolls. Richard Brown who lives in the area was pleased
s with the proposed Council action. David Katz of Sonoma Land Trust noted they monitor the
6 open space, keep records, and set aside money for litigation if the use is changed. Next time
~ you are contemplating this type of action, please include us in the beginning of the planning
a stage. Moved by David Keller, seconded by Matt Maguire.
9 Ayes: Keller, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
lo Noes: None
1 ~ Absent: Read, Stompe.
i2 RESO. 97-117 NCS
i3 POLIC~ GOVERNYNG OPEN SPAC~ LAND I)EDICATION
~a Resolution 97-117 NCS approving policy governing future open space land dedication and
ts pledges associated with planned developments. This will also be included in the General
i6 Plan updates which will be worked on later this year. Introduced by Matt Maguire,
i~ seconded by David Keller.
~8 Ayes: Keller, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayor I-Iilligoss
19 Noes: None
2o Absent: Read, Stompe
21 R~SO. 97-118 NCS
z2 MAINTENANCE PETALiJMA RIVER
23 Resolution 97-118 NCS assuring that State Department of Water Resources future
Za maintenance of the Petaluma River Payran Reach Flood Improvement Project. Under the
zs State Water Resources Law of 1945 the City is eligible for some reimbursement for a
26 portion of the costs of relocations, e.g., auto bridges, lands, easements, and rights-of-way for
z~ the Payran Reach Flood project. Introduced by Vice Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Matt
Zs Maguire.
29 Ayes: Keller, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
3o Noes: None °
3l Absent: Read, Stompe
32
COUNCIL RE~IJEST
33 It was requested there be a resolution on the next Consent Calendar which appoints Jim
3a Mobley as Co-chairman of the Lafferty Access Committee.
35 AIDJOU~tN
36 At 11:20 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to 5:00 p.m!'on May 12, 19 7, at Lucchesi
s~ Community Center. / ~ ~ ^ ~ • ~
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3s ~. Patricia Hilligoss, Mayor
ao ATTEST:
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a3 Patricia E. Bernard, City Clerk
