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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/03/1996mh 1i ~ t~t9't S .. ~ ~.. 1 ty.~ ~ . . ,. _ . .~ _ ~ ;.rIS i ~ . . ' September 3, 1996 Vol. 30, Page 63 ~ MIlViJTES ~ (0 2 OF A ~G~JI.AIt IV~ETING ~ 3 ~ETAI~Uli'~A CI7C~' CO~7NCII, a 1VIONI-AY, SEPTEIVI~EIt 3, 1996~ s ROY.I. CALI~ 3:00 p.m. 6 Present: Maguire, Barlas, Read, Shea, Vice Mayor Stompe, Mayor Hilligoss ~ Absent: Hamilton a 9 The minutes of the August 19 meeting were approved as submitted. MINUTES io CONSENT CAI,E~Alt i i The following items which are noncontroversial and which have been reviewed by the City ~2 Council and staff were enacted by one motion which was introduced by Lori Shea and i3 seconded by Matt Maguire. ia Ayes: Maguire, Bazlas, Read, Shea, Vice Chairman Stompe, Chairman Hilligoss is Noes: None i6 Absent: Hamilton ~~ is 1tES0. 96-256 NCS CLA~IS ANI) ~~LS i9 Resolution 96-256 NCS approving Claims and Bills #57723 to #58108. zo ~ It~SO. 96-257 NCS zi S'g'REET CLOSUIZE - MARIA DR1VE 22 Resolution 96-257 NCS approving closure of Maria Drive between Meadowview Park and 23 Lucchesi Park for the Petaluma Youth Soccer League parade on September 7. Za ~SO. 96-258 NCS 2s COlVIPI.E~`IO1V STO~ I)ItAIN & SIGNAL IIVIPItOVEME1vTS 26 Resolution 96-258 NCS accepting completion of traffic signal and storm drain work at the z~ following locations: traffic signal - Petaluma Blvd. South at B Street and Petaluma Blvd. zs North at Western Avenue, storm drain - Western Avenue and B Street. Zv ORl9. 2028 NCS 3o Pfl20PEIt~ 1VIAINTENANCE si Adopt Ordinance 2028 NCS amending Chapter 8.24 of the Municipal Code by adding parcels 3a with 3 rental residences to the Business Maintenance Ordinance regulations and to change the 33 title of the Municipal Code Chapter to Property Maintenance. Introduced by Matt Maguire, 34 seconded by Vice Mayor Stompe on August 19. 3s * * * * * End of Consent Calendar * * * * * Page 64, Vol. 30 September 3, 1996 i PRESENTATION OF LONGEVII'~ PINS 2 Mayor Hilligoss and City Manager John Scharer presented pins to Bob Fowler - Meter 3 Reader - 10 years; to Dan Epperson and 7ohn Lord - EMT - 15 years; Not in attendance a were Chuck Gant - EMT 15 years and Steve Bishop EMT - 15 years. s COT5 REOiJEST 6 COTS (Committee on the Shelterless) would like to show th~ Council a documentary video ~ called "Taking Care of Our Own" at the October 7 City Council meeting. They would also s like to show the video on the community cable television station. They would like to have a 9 reception in the meeting room near the Council Chambers fro~m about 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. io Invitees would include the Council, staff, supporters and volunteers. Copies of the video ii would be given away at the reception. They ariticipate inviting 200 to 250 people, but expect iz 50 to attend. The City Council concurred with the plan for October 7. is SUPERVISOR HAIZB~It501~T ia ln answer to questions by the Council members, Supervisor Flarberson noted that lands that is have been purchased by the Open Space District for Cloverdale and for the Santa Rosa i6 Soccer Fields. If the legal commitments agreed upon between the Open Space District and i~ the two jurisdictions do not work out, the lands would be sold by the Open Space District for is agricultural use. i9 He noted there is the Triangle G Ranch on the Sonoma Mountain ridge line where there is an 2o estate situation. The Triangle G Ranch can be reached frorn Manor Lane. It appears the zi heirs want to maximize their holdings and wish to develop some 34 residential units; but, Zz currently there is much opposition to that. There will be a trail up to the top of the ridge. 23 Regarding a regional South County park, Supervisor HarbE~rson has agreement with the za ~ Board of Supervisors for the setting aside of $Z0,000 to be used towards the required studies Zs in preparation of development of such a park at Moon Ranch. He emphasized that it is of 26 utmost importance that all parties be in harmony with the park plan. He also noted that the 2~ City of Petaluma would need to have a commitment and bring to the table some "in kind" ss support for the studies. That "soft match" could include such assistance as "staff support". z9 The County stands ready to work with the City. There is no money set aside for park so acquisition. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Supervisor Harberson recommended the City write a letter to the County asking for the County Board of Supervisors and Oper~ Space District to help in the acquisition of Moon Ranch. The lettei should also say that the City is willing to work with the County and to offer staff time in order to work this out; and he suggested that the City request that a meeting be scheduled with the land owner.. There was agreement among the Councilmembers present. that such a letter should be forwarded to the County. sa Supervisor Harberson noted that the problem of land movement that occuned in Helen 39 Putnam Regional Park is nearing resolution. The developer appears to be ready to restore ao the park lands to the original condition. , _, _ _ : :~,~,. . - -~. September 3, 1996 Vol. 30, Page 65 ~ OI'PO~t'I'~JNIT~' STA~JS ~POIZT 2 Security Plan - the security plan has been developed between the Police Department, COTS, s and the City. a Library, Rules of Decorum - these rules have been developed by the Library and will be s posted in and around the facility. 6 Free Food - the Salvation Army will continue its free food program. This has been a source ~ of concern to the neighborhood. The weekly event attracts people to the neighborhood who s litter, loiter and exhibit inappropriate behavior. The neighbors have requested that the 9 Salvation Army accept responsibility for the program side-effects. io Deserted grocery, carts - the city staff and St. Vincent de Paul are planning an attack on the ii deserted grocery carts found in the neighborhood. iz ~portunit,y Center buildings - these manufactured buildings should be delivered around the i3 middle of September. ia ORID. 2029 NCS is TELECO1VIlVIiT1VICATIONS i6 Introduce Ordinance 2029 NCS adding Chapter 14.44 regulating telecommunication facilities i~ antenna installation and related actions. The Council responded to the Planning Directors is questions on details of the ordinance. Introduced by Nancy Read, seconded by Matt i9 Maguire. zo Ayes: Maguire, Bazlas, Read, Shea, Vice Chairman Stompe, Chairman Hilligoss 2i Noes: None 22 Absent: Hamilton z3 I~SO. 96-259 NCS za COPELAI~iD SEW~R C~iOSSING ANI) P~TMP STA'I'ION ss Resolution 96-259 NCS awarding the contract for the Copeland Sewer Crossing and Pump 26 Station to Clyde Steagall, Inc., d.b.a. Mid Valley Electric of Loomis, California, for 2~ $662,580. Introduced by Lori Shea, seconded by Matt Maguire. 2s Ayes: Maguire, Barlas, Read, Shea, Vice Chairnian Stompe, Chairman Hilligoss 29 Noes: None 3o Absent: Hamilton 31 32 IZESO. 96-260 NCS E~~~~E~~~~ E1C~g~~ 33 Resolution 96-260 NCS approving the A~rmative Action Plan for the fiscal year 1996-97. 34 After reviewing the document with the Personnel Director Michael Acorne, they asked that ss the Affirmative Action Goals should also include one female position and one black position 36 be increased in the Maintenance, Police and Fire series of the work force. 37 CI,OSEID SESSIOlV ss At 4:15 p.m., the City Council went into closed session pursuant to Government Code 39 §54957.6, City negotiating team of Michael Acorne and Gene Beatty and Unit 3- ao AFSCME. ai ADJOU~tN a2 At 5:00 p.m., the Council adjourned to dinner at Thai Cuisine, 601 Petaluma Blvd. North :~~_~~.."r~.SXr, ~ . , . .' .' . . ~~S .. ~ ~ --. .. ~'rk%~- Page 66, Vol. 30 September 3, 1996 i ItECOl~TVENE 7:00 q.m. 2 Present: Maguire, Hamilton, Barlas, Read, Shea, Vice Mayor Stompe, Mayor Hilligoss 3 Absent: None a PLEDGE OF t~LLEGIAIVCE s Joe Manthey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 6 1VIOM~1~1'I' OF SII.,ENCE ~ PUBIrIC COMNYEN'T a Janice Cader Thompson - why can't Petaluma try to get money from CALTRANS for 9 Rainier. There is an overpass m Marin County gomg in by the Civic Center- and they got io funding assistance? The City Manager advised that the City is continually trying to obtain ii funding from CALTRANS and from other sources for the r~adway improvement projects. i2 Councilwoman Read noted the particular overpass was a requirement of certain development is in the area. ~a Marty Swift - Coastal and Petaluma River Clean Up Day - The Coastal Cleanup Day is is September 21. The Petaluma group will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Marina. They ace looking i6 for boats and people to help. He gave a telephone number for ~people to call - 762-5892. i~ Robert Ramirez - he would like to be considered for appointment to the ,Lafferty Ranch ig Access committee and he would like to be on an agenda to discuss with the City Council the i9 placement of a sign on Lafferty Ranch. so Joe Manthey, 22 Laurel Avenue - he talked about the Vice Mayor appointment, about 21 women on the City Council, about women managing in a different way than men do. The Zz feminist theory is se~ust. Zs COUNCIL COMIVIEN~ za I.ori Shea - we now have a new police officer, Francisco Jaure~ui. She welcomed him to the zs City. She asked if the Traffic Committee is considering a stop sign at Keokuk and Prospect. 26 (It is scheduled for the upcoming meeting.) 2~ Nancy Read - she reported that Supervisor Harberson had come to the afternoon meeting and zs the City will send a letter to the County regarding the City's readiness to work with the 29 County to obtain Moon Ranch for a regional park in the "South County". 3o Mary Stompe - noted the funding for the overcrossing in Marin County was very restrictive 3i and she will bring back specifics to the Council on the subject. 32 Councilwoman Barlas arrived. Carole Barlas is feeling emotionally upset about the missiles 33 being sent to Iraq. This is a total misalignment of values. 34 Jane Hamilton - there is a sign in front of Lafferty Ranch about not crossing private property ss pursuant to Civil Code § 1008. She would like to have an explanafion. An old oak tree died 36 and fell over in Raymond Heights. Why did it die? It is time ~or rearrangement of the seats 3~ at the Council dais. It is too graphic in showing the differences of opinion that have existed. . ., . - ,,.~•_ ;s,:: ~ -.~ - w, •:z: .. .. September 3, 1996 Vol. 30, Page 67 i Matt Maguire - he agrees about the Council seating. He has received letters from residents 2 on Fourth Street about a building. The City Manager said that staff has been working 3 towards abatement of the nuisance at that particular address. a 199.6-97 BYJI)GE'I' s City Manager Scharer reviewed the Summary of Sources and Uses of Revenues for the 6$69.6 Million budget. He noted the staff is 266 employees. He noted the property tax ~ remains flat at $3,252,600; Sales Tax of $6,500,000 has been helped by the automobile s sales and the factory outlet. Approximately $1 Million of the Sales Tax comes from 9 automobile sales. The revenue from "Other" taxes is $2,100,000; Licenses and Permits - io $1,402,100; Fines-forfeitures-penalties revenue is $229,000. Revenue from other ii agencies is $2,410,450 (mostly the State), revenue from services $1,630,250 and iz miscellaneous revenue is $101,000. The total revenue amounts to $17,947,900. City i3 Manager Scharer noted the budget is balanced and it was necessary to reduce the capital ia equipment requests substantially--only $191,600 was funded. is Police Chief DeWitt and Fire Chief Krout made detailed presentations. Chief DeWitt i6 noted that the Police takes up 37% of the budget because: i~ 1. They have a 24-hour operation is 2. They house and supervise the communications center for Police, Fire and 911 i9 3. The job is very people intensive ~ 20 4. They require expensive equipment ~i 5. Hiring, training and retention of employees is costly zz 6. There are liability issues to police work ~s The department contains many young officers. They currently are at full strength. Training Za takes place at Las Guilicos near Santa Rosa and/or at the Two Rock Coast Guard facility. ss The Police Reserve program has changed over the years. Reserve police persons must have 26 Peace Officer Standards Training (POST). Now the reserve police persons serve as Reserve z~ Community Service Officers. They started with seven persons and are now up to 16 persons zs who range in age from the 30's to the 70's. The Warner Group Study on communications z9 systems recommended planning prior to entering into the computer aided dispatch (CAD)era. so The department as set aside $111,000 from asset seizures which they hope to utilize for their si preparation for the CAD system design and installation. They have received a grant for lap 32 top computers and are waiting receipt of that equipment. The department has not kept pace 33 with technology, and we need to try to make progress in that area. The acquisition of 3a budgeted items at the soonest time is needed. The money is there and we need to move with ss it. There are emerging issues. There is no priority order to the listing: s6 .. . Technology and radio system updates 3~ ... Facility will be outgrown in the future ss ... The fleet of vehicles is aging s9 ... Youth issues ao ... Narcotics use is up ai ... Traffic enforcement unit, perhaps even motorcycles az . .. Domestic violence - 43 A modified DARE program could be developed. It was noted that the DARE program is aa very staff intensive. There is a drop in DARE funding due to a developer's donation as coming to a close. Some of the schools participate in the cost and at least one does not. 46 The staffwas asked to pursue that detail with Waugh School District. a{Fi~~ r~i "~,'r.k -~`?f;~ - + . ~ . ~ ... Page 68, Vol. 30 September 3, 1996 i Working with first-time offenders can be helpful. He will obtain information from Rohnert 2 Park on the subject. s Another possibility to consider in the near future is adding spa.ce under the over-hangs at the a Police Station. This could be a location for the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) as s needed, and it would not impact the operation of the Police Department to the extent the 6 EOC does now. ~ Regarding skateboarding, the Chief has seen two locations where skateboard facilities have s been developed and are working very well for the youth and the community as a whole. The 9 locations are Seattle and Santa Rosa. io It was suggested the Police persons could be "venture capitalists" and rent out space for ii others' communication dishes on the Public Safety radio antenna. Perhaps the City could iz purchase cellular telephones for the Police and the telecommunication system that carries the i3 service could give the City "x" number of years of free cellular phone time. ia The City is going into Community Oriented Policing soon. A seminar is planned for is September 10 and 11 on the subject. This method of policing will bring different departments i6 into the decision-making process. In many cases the decisioms will be made by employees i~ other than department heads. Staff and the Council were invited to attend the seminar at ia Lucchesi Park. _ Fire Fire Chief Krout presented views of his department facilgties and equipment. He urged the City to consider development of a funding mechanism ~or replacement of' the rolling stock.. He said there are issues the depaitment feels there is a need to address. One is information management - access to computers on a full time basis. Another is a record management software program that would enable the departrnent to more easily track the information they are required to have for the various °reports to the State and to other sifes. The Fire service nafionwide keeps various statistics. As with the Police Department, Computer Aided Dispatch will be valuable to the Fire Department. A master plan would be developed with the assistance of an outside facilitator with expertise. This person would meet wrth members of the community, Council and staff. Also, we would need one member of staff working one year on this and no other work to accomplish what we need. We also need someone to devote full time to training. Chief Krout noted that the optimum life span of rolling equipment is considered to be fifteen years. 3z ---The Council asked that something be put together for furthe~ discussion on the subject.--- 33 The Fire Department cunent and issues include: sa ... Information Services 3s ... Future planning including methods of reserving fun~3s for replacement of major 36 equipment 3~ ... Updating the methods of dispatching with computer aidE,d dispatch 3s ... In order to do the updated dispatching, to study the needs and the ascertain the 39 compatibility of the proposed computer aided dispatch system ao ... The emergency medical service could include some assistance to the people who are ai handling the "911" telephone calls az ... Need to reaffirm or modify the "4 minute response time" and/or require sprinkler a3 systems in more building ~;~ ~,:~ . ~, ;:F ~,-:: ~~ ~~~<t : _ ~:~ , . ~~~t - ~ - it September 3, 1996 Vol. 30, Page 69 i Then, in turn, the following budgets were addressed by the department heads: Planning, 2 Engineering, Public Works, Building Inspection, Animal Control, and Parks and s Recreation. There were no City Council questions about the departments which are a service departments. At 10:15 p.m. the Council continued budget consideration to the s evening of Monday, September 9. 6 ADJOURN ~ At 10:15 p.m. the meeting was adjourned September 9 to continue the discussion on the s budget. 9 10 11 12 13 ia ATTEST: is 16 , ~. 17 is Patricia E. Bernard, City Clerk