HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/03/1995Monday, Apri13, 1995 Vol. 29, Page 69
i MINU'TES
z OF A I~GUI,AR 1V~EE'IING
s PETAI.ZJMA CITY CO~TNCIY.
a 1VIONDAY, APRIL 3, 1995
s ROI.I, CAI,L 3:00 p.m.
6 Present: Shea, Maguire, Barlas, Stompe, Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
~ Absent: *Barlas, Vice Mayor Read
s *Carole Barlas attended the Sonoma County Transportation Authority meeting
9 P~TBLIC COMMENT
io Jack Balshaw, 1680 Kearney Court,
ii Council needs to commit to implement the existing General Plan
i2 Inconsistency on how many hand guns confiscated in a year. Predatory criminals on the
is streets-need to work at keeping them under surveillance and off the streets.
ia Drugs in High Schools - Would like to see police canine working with drugs in the schools
is and parks.
i6 CO~JNCYL COMIVIENT
i~ Mary Stompe, Commend David Spilman on receiving a clean audit report from the
is Controller of the State of California.
i9 Matt Maguire, Supports Captain Long's comments in the newspaper regarding hand guns
ao out of control. Believe this a worthy topic for discussion by Council.
zi 1VIINUTES
22 The minutes of the February 27 meeting were approved as submitted.
23 The minutes of the March 20 meeting were approved as amended. Page 53 Line 23, Mary
2a Stompe would like Police Chief report with recommendations on transients hanging out in
zs area of the public library and fairgrounds.
26 Page 63 McDowelUEast Washington Study add that the price would remain at $72,000
2~ with all the alternatives studied.
Zs CONSENT CALENDAR
29 The following items which are noncontroversial and which have been reviewed by the City
3o Council and staff were enacted by one motion which was introduced by Lori Shea and
s~ seconded by Matt Maguire
3z Ayes: Shea, Maguire, Stompe, Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
33 Noes: None
34 Absent: Barlas, Vice Mayor Read
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i ItES0.95-81 NCS
2 CLAIMS ANI) BTL]LS
s Resolution 95-81 NCS approving Claims and Bills #43278 t~ #43815.
a ItESO. 95-82 NCS
s P~112CHASE'TRiTCIC
6 Resolution 95-82 NCS authorizing purehase of an extended cab 1995 mini-pickup truck
~ from Melrose Ford of Oakland for $15,117.7U for the Police Department Community
s Service Officer vehicle.
9 ~SO. 95-83 NCS
io PURCHASE ~'RUCIC
ii Resolution 95=83 NCS authorizing purchase of a 1995 heavy duty, 3/4 ton, long bed cab
ia and chassis from Folsom Ford for $15,106.43. The amount of Gas Tax appropnation for
i3 this pickup with utility body and accessories is $26,000, $16,000 of which was for the cab
~a and chassis.
is ~SO. 95-84 NCS
i6 AD 21 AMENDED BOiJNDARY MAP
i~ Resolution 95-84 NCS amending Assessment District 21 Boundary Map. This is the
is second amended boundary map for Corona-Ely Assessment District 21, and is being
i9 accomplished in order to annex the Americana subdivision to the Assessment District.
Zo This will remove properties that were in the "benefit district".
Zi 12~50. 95-85 NCS
zz li'iARCFQ FLOOI)
zs Resolution 95-85 NCS approving designation of John Scharer, City Manager; David
aa Spilman, Finance Director; and Paula Cornyn, Controller to sign documents relatirig to the
zs March, 1995, Flood.
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z~ ~'EEN PROGRAM STA~'~JS
2g Jim Can Director of Parks and Recreation reviewed the process of designing the
29 skateboard park. He will be meeting with the Fair Board on April 12 with the design of
3o the skateboard park and will report back~to Council.
3i The position of Teen Coordinator has been offered to an individual. The position will
3a start at 25 hours a week until .the end of the fiscal year and could increase to 40-45 hours a
33 week with a possible reereation leader to assist that person an site..
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i 1~50. 95-86 NCS
2 DOGS IN PARKS
s Resolution 95-86 NCS authorizing dog owners to exercise their animals off the leash in
a designated parks and repealing Resolution 95-53 NCS. Introduced by Jane Hamilton,
s seconded by Matt Maguire. ,
6 Ayes: Shea, Maguire, Stompe, Hamiltoq Mayor Hilligoss
~ Noes: None
s Absent: Barlas, Vice Mayor Read
9 The Dog Exercise hours will now be as follows:
io Arroyo Park 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
ii 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
i2 Bond Park 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
i3 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
ia Del Oro Park 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
is 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
i6 Lucchesi Park 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
~~ 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
ia McNear Park 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
i9 (enclosed athletic field only) 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
ao Prince Park 6 a.m. - 11 a.m.
zi 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
az Wiseman Airport Park 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
2s 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
za (south soccer field to and including north softball field)
zs Glenbrook 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
z6 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
2~ Oakhill Park 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Zs (lower section only)
29 Sunrise Park 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
30 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
3i Westridge Open Space Areas 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
sz (east side of creek - Sunnyslope to Westridge Drive)
33 Urban Separator 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
sa (Corona-Ely) 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
every day
every day
every day
every day
every day
every day
every day
every day
3s 1VIID-YEAlt BiTDGET I2EVIEW
36 Finance Director David Spilman reviewed the status of the 1994-95 budget. The ending
s~ balance of the General Fund budget is projected to show a net increase of $283,471.
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i RESO. 95-87 NCS
a T'OWEID VE~HICLES - I'EE
April 3, fl995
s Resolution 95-87 NCS authorizing implementation of an administrative fee of $65:00 for
a certain towed vehicles. The authorities for this fee are Velucle Code Sections 22651 (h),
s (i), (o), and (p), Vehicle Code Section ~22850.5 and Government Code Section 54990.
6 The Police Department is involved in towing and storage of many vehicles.
~ "Administrative Cost Recovery. Fees" would not be :charged for 1. Recovered stolen
s vehicles; 2. Collisions where the driver is not arrested; and 3. Vehicles which are towed
9 for a parking violation. Introduced by 1Vlatt Maguire, seconded by 7ane Hamilton.
io Ayes: Shea, Maguire, Stompe, Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
i i Noes; ,None
i2 Absent: Bailas, Vice Mayor Read
i3 It was suggested that an amnesty program for parking fines ~e started in Petaluma
ia Captain Long advised that there is' a program in effect now where a lien is placed against
is the DMV registration so the vehicle can't be re-registered if the parking citation is not
i6 paid. We have a fairly high success rate in collecting money when it comes time to re-
i~ register the vehicle.
ig CLOSEID SESSION
i9 The Council went into closed session pursuant to the ~3rown Act for the following
Zo discussion Conference wifh legal counsel - litigation, West~rn Marine Charters, Inc., dba
zi Petaluma Rivecboat Company vs. City of Petaluma, Case N~. C95-0805 T.E.H.
z2 ADJO~JIZllT
Zs T'he Council adjourned to dinner at Buona Sera Restaurant on Kentucky Street. .
2a ItEGONVENE 7:00 p.m.
2s Present: Shea, Maguire, Barlas, Stompe, Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
26 Absent: Vice Mayor Read
2~ PLEIDGE OF AI,LEGIANCE
as Councilmember Mary Stompe led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
29 1ViOMEN'T OF SI[:ENCE
3o COIJNCT[, COIVIMEN'T
si Councilmember Shea has received some phone calls regarding enforcement of the
s2 Smoking Ordinance in businesses (bar/restaurant).
33 Carole Barlas would like to discuss the Santa Rosa Wastewater project and if they are
34 considering the south county alternative.
ss City Manager, John Scharer, suggested this item be agendized for discussion by the
36 Council.
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i PROCLAIVIATIONS
z Mayor Hilligoss read proclamations for Earthquake Preparedness month and Occupational
3 Therapist month
a RESO. 95-88 NCS
s ABATEMEN'T OF WEEDS
6 Resolution 95-88 NCS ordering abatement of nuisances consisting of weeds growing upon
~ public and private property in the City of Petaluma and Ordering the Fire Chief to remove
s said weeds by contract or by his own forces. The public hearing was opened. There was
9 no one wishing to speak. The public hearing was closed. The resolution was introduced
io by Jane Hamilton, seconded by Lori Shea.
i 1 AYES: Shea, Maguire, Barlas, Stompe, Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
12 NOES: None
is ABSENT: Vice Mayor Read.
ia KODTAK JACK'S HONKY TONK & SALOON
is The City Council was requested to extend the trial period for the live music component of
i6 the Conditional Use Permit for Kodiak Jack's Honky Tonk and Saloon for an additional
i~ ninety (90) days to pernut outstanding improvements to be completed and further
is monitoring to occur. Staff concurred with the request. There are currently building
i9 modifications being done in accordance with the conditions of the use permit. The .owner
2o has advised staff the revisions to the roof vents has been completed, the vestibule
Zi improvements will be done at a slower pace. The e~cisting soundwall has been found to be
Za a suitable substitute for that vestibule. Together with the treatment to the roof top vents
23 and the soundwall there are in fact sufficient acoustical steps that have been taken. The
2a monthly meetings between Mr. Vieler of Kodiak Jacks', the Police and Planning
zs Departments have begun to take place.
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MOBILE HOIVIE REN'T STABII.IZATION
3s Assistant City Manager Gene Beatty reviewed the first year of the mobile home rent
36 ordinance and its impacts and costs. The ordinance covers space rentals with less than
s~ twelve month leases.
sa There have been three arbitration hearings since the ordinance was adopted. The mobile
39 home park, the issue and the arbitration findings follow: For Littlewood Mobile Home
ao Park there was a 1.9% rent increase plus $4/month capital improvement charge for road
ai repairs. The rent increase was approved, but the capital improvement was denied. For
az Petaluma Estates there was a$3.28 capital improvements charge for pool house costs.
43 $3.11 per month pass-through was the settlement. For Leisure Lake Mobile Home Park,
aa there was a$6.62 assessment for street improvements which was added to the base rent.
as The $6.62 was removed from the base rent and billed separately.
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i Currently the administrative fee is $48 per space annually. One half or $24 is paid by the
a mobile home space renter and the other $24 is paid by the park owner. During this past
3 year the costs were $8,136.37. That cost was the sum of attorneys, both~ city and outside
a counsel, and Sonoma County, who charged $4,146.20: The County has advised the City
s they are increasing the County charge to $102 per hour, up from $85 per hour.
6 There are 870 mobile home park spaces, and only 131 spac ~s are covered under the city's
~ ordinance, because they do not have the 12 month or longer lease. Staff recommended
~ increasing the administrative fee to $75 per' space annually to cover the esfimated cost for
9 1995-96 fee. The hearing was opened and the following persons spoke:
io John I.awless, Itoyal Oaks. The rent ordinance has resulted in reduced mobilehome space
i i rents since its adoption. Some of the long terni leases will expire this year enabling more
ia tenants to be covered by the ordinance.
is Coleman Persily, 206 Yosemife Road. Wants to keep the annual administrative fee at $48.
ia Cathy Stewardson, Leisure Lake. She has gone door to door, and mailed out flyers trying
is to get those tenants with long term leases not to renew, but to allow themselves to be
i6 covered under the ordinance. She would like the owners to use a'Tenant To Be' form
i~ compiled by another city which would notify the tenant to be what their options are if they
is signed a short term lease or long term lease.
i9 Fern Vincent, Leisure Lake. Suggested that the annual f~e of $48 be retained and the
Zo April 30 collection date be moved to July 30.
Zi Resolution 95-89 NCS was introduced by Matt Maguire and seconded by Lori Shea to
Za increase the Administration Fee from $48 to 65$ annually, do a direct mailing _to all
z3 mobilehome owners and all mobilehoine park owners to include the 'Tenanf To Be' form,
Za and also a first year report under the ordinance.
2s AYES: Shea, Maguire, Barlas, Stompe; Hamiltori, Mayor Hilligoss
26 NOES: None
2~ ABSENT: Vice Mayor Read
2a I2~ESI,TNG ROAD
29 Staff reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation from their January 24 meeting
3o that the City initiate an amendment to the General Plan to establish an alternate alignment
si for Riesling Road through the Gatti property. This street alignment would not allow
3z direct access of Riesling Road extension from Riesling Road as it exists between the
33 Sonoma Mountain Townhomes and Glenbrook..
34 Sonoma Mountain Parkway should have a long median strip to prevent through traffic and
ss looking down at the two portions of Riesling Road, they would not exactly meet at
36 Sonoma Mountain Parkway. They would be somewhat offset. This plan received
s~ majority approval from a eommunity meettng where the neighbors expressed their fear of a
3s 4-way stop at Riesling and Sonoma Mountain Parkway. They said it would introduce
39 substantial non-resident traffic into their neighborhood. This will shift the .intersection of
ao the new collector road with Sonoma Mountain Parkway about five hundred feet to the
ai west. This plan will also require other amendments to th~ arrangement of the land use
aa designations on the Gatti property regarding the size of the retail site and the location of
43 the higher density residential uses.
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i Larry Finkel, 1736 Kohoutek Court agrees with Plan 3. Concerned with distance between
2 new traffic signal and the existing signal in front of Santa Rosa JC.
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i3 A five minute recess was taken at 9:00 p.m.
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ia l2ES0. 95-90 NCS
is 1995-96 WATElt B~JDGET AND
i6 5 YEAR CIP WATER SYSTEM
i~ Resolution 95-90 NCS adopting the 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan for the Water
is system improvements and approving the 1995-96 fiscal year budget. Staff reviewed the
i9 construction projects listed in the 5-year CIP for the Water System. Introduce by Carole
zo Barlas, seconded by Lori Shea.
zi AYES: Shea, Maguire, Barlas, Stompe, Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
22 NOES: None
23 ABSENT: Vice Mayor Read _
za COUNCII., ANID S~'AFF REPORTS
Zs Councilmember Barlas reported on the joint meeting with the School Board, Hospital
a6 Board and members of the Council regarding a Healthy Community. She felt it was a
z~ successful meeting and believes the participants will be working on a project in the near
zs future.
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so The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Annette Nelson, 1736 Kohoutek Court agrees with Plan 3. Doesn't want to see Riesling
Road any closer to existing signal in front of Santa Rosa JC. Concerned with width of
proposed U-turn.
A1~.T~URN
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