HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 05/16/1994May 16, 1994
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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
2 PETALUMA CI'd'Y COUNCIL ~1,
3 MONDAY, MAY 16, 1994 C7
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4 ROLL CALL 3:00 p.m.
5 Present: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
6 Absent: None (Nelson resigned Apri14, 1994)
7 PUBLIC COMMENT
8 Jack Balshaw, 1680 Kearny Court -the downtown parking garage at Keller Street is looking
9 good. Prince Park is a very nice park, but he would like to call attention to an extreme
10 hazard at a bridge near Washington Street. At Washington there is no crosswalk. Speed
11 limit signs may help. You will have children using that site now.
12 MINUTES
13 The minutes of the May 2 meeting were approved as submitted.N
14 The minutes of the May 9 meeting were approved as amended:
15 Page 209, Line 23 -delete "schools" replace with 'youth" ~
16 Line 24 -should read "looks forward to a joint meeting between the schools,
17 Council, and youth~~roups.~
18 Page 211, Line ~=` chan e "BUREAU" to "PROGRAM"~/
19 Line A~ ~ake same change
20 CONSENT CALENDAR
21 The following items which are noncontroversial and have been reviewed by the City Council
22 and staff were enacted by one motion which was introduced by Vice Mayor Read and
23 seconded by Lori Shea.
24 AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
25 NOES: None
26 ABSENT: None (Nelson resigned April 4, 1994)
27 RESO. 94-114 NCS
28 'CLAIMS AND BILLS
29 Resolution 94-114 NCS approving Claims and Bills #35929 through #36245.
30 RESO. 94-115 NCS
31 GRADING -MOUNTAIN VALLEY VILLAS 2A
32 Resolution 94-115 NCS approving grading prior to final map for Mountain Valley Villas ZA.
33 This subdivision is located on Rainier Circle.
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RESO.94-116 NCS
CORONA CREEK CHANNEL TO SCWA
36 Resolution 94-116 NCS authorizing execution of a deed from the City of Petaluma to the
37 Sonoma County Water Agency for the Corona Creek hydraulic maintenance easement.
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1 RESO.94-117 NCS
2 FIRE MARSAAL JOB DESCRIPTION
3 Resolution 94-117 I~ICS amending the job description of the Fire Marshal classification to
4 reflect "Incident. Command System" responsibilities.
5 * * * * * End of Consent Calendar * * *
6 TEEN PROGRAM STATUS
7 Recreation Director Jim Carr gave an update on the teen programs being developed. in the
8 City. -He noted that Prince Park was dedicated last weekend and he thanked everybody who
9 took part. Supervisor Harberson had addressed a group regarding "Community Partnerships
0 for Youth" which is being developed in the County. Petaluma will receive $:195,788.64.
1 Matching funds will be required. This program's planning has just begun. Mr: Carr will
2 report as the Community Partnership for Youth program progresses towards finalization.
3 ORD. 1954 NCS
4 LEASE - RESA SPORTS COMPLEX -
Adopt Ordinance 1954 NCS authorizing the City to enter into a lease with Redwood Empire
Sports Associates; Inc., (RESA) for land located in Prince Park. League fees are: to be
determined on the average of such fee charged in three neighboring cities with comparable
leagues. Two of the six fields will be made available for use by the Girls Softball League
during weekdays of their league season. The ordinance was introduced by Jane Hamilton,
and seconded by Lori Shea on May 2.
AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Nelson resigned April 4, 1994)
4 ORD. 1955 NCS
5 AMENDING CODE REGARDING EXERCISING ANIMALS
Adopt Ordinance .1955 NCS amending Municipal Code §9.08 regarding areas where animals
may be exercised off of their leash and requiring animal owners to carry a receptacle in
which to place the animal waste. Individuals may be required to display said receptacle to
the poundmaster or his deputies. Areas of parks for animal exercise are to be identified by
signs. Parks to be designated for animal exercises will be discussed in the evening session
today. Introduced by Lori Shea, seconded by Vice Mayor Read. on May 2.
AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Nelson resigned April 4, 1994)
5 RESO. 94-118 NCS
6 AWARD CONTRACT FOR REDWOOD HIGHWAY
7 1.01 FREEWAY RAMP PROJECT PHASE t
8 Resolution 94-118 NCS approving the plans and specifications for they Old Redwood
9 Highway and Highway 101 ramp improvement project (Phase 1), awarding the contract to
0 G A. Rasmussen, Inc., of Simi Valley, .for $351,951.72 (subject to CALTRANS
1 concurrence with the award), and approve the project budget amount of $666,652.00 from
2 the Traffic Mitigation Fees, CALTRANS Grant, and Federal Iritermodal Surface
3 Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA).
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This project consists of improvements which include signalization and minor ramp widening
of the two "on" and "off' ramps to U. S. Highway 101, widening and channelization of
Petaluma Blvd. North and Old Redwood Highway, signal interconnect and coordination of
the Petaluma Blvd. North and Old Redwood Highway corridor. Pedestrian and bicycle
enhancements and transit (bus) stops will also be incorporated. The first phase involves
work on the northeast side, McDowell Blvd. side, of Highway 101. This work is anticipated
to be completed by mid-September. Phase 2, which will concentrate on the southwesterly
side of Highway 101, will be sent out to bid in June with construction completion by the end
of the year. Introduced by Jane Hamilton, seconded by Vice Mayor Read.
AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Nelson resigned Apri14, 1994)
RESO. 94-119 NCS
SEWER - 112 PURRINGTON ROAD -FOX
Resolution 94-119 NCS of intent to enter into a sanitary sewer main reimbursement
agreement for John and Sue Fox at I Street and Purrington Road. Once.the improvements
are installed and the actual construction costs are known, staff recommends the City enter
into the reimbursement agreement. There are 15 existing homes which may take advantage
of the sewer main. It was not stated whether or not there are additional potential sewer
hook-ups. Introduced by Carole Barlas and seconded by Brian Sobel.
AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Nelson resigned April 4, 1994)
RESO. 94-120 NCS
SWIM CLiJB 1994 AGREEMENT
Resolution 94-120 NCS for joint use agreement between the City of Petaluma and the
Petaluma Swim Club. The rental for the pool use will be $600 per month plus additional
maintenance costs in accordance to the agreement. Introduced by Vice Mayor Read and
seconded by Carole Barlas.
AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Nelson resigned April 4, 1994)
RESO.94-121 NCS
WORKERS COMPENSATION -VOLUNTEERS
Resolution 94-121 NCS declaring that volunteers eligible for Workers' Compensation
Coverage while under City direction (pursuant to Labor Code §3363.5). The Risk Manager
estimated this would cost the City an average of $450.00 per year. Introduced by Jane
Hamilton and seconded by Brian Sobel.
AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Nelson resigned Apri14, 1994)
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1 RESO.94-122 NCS
2 AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE TAX REVENUE NOTES '94-'95
Resolution 94-122 NCS authorizing and approving the borrowing of funds for fiscal year
1994-1995 and the issuance and .sale of a 1994-1995 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note
(aka IRAN) therefor and participation in the California Communities Cash Flow- Financing
Program. This money is used for the periodic and temporary cash shortages in the General
Plan. The 1992-93 TRAM resulted in a net revenue of $69,994, and the 1993-94 TRAM is
anticipated to show a net revenue of $75,000. Introduced by Vice Mayor Read, seconded
by Lori Shea.
AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Nelson resigned April 4, 1994)
3 RESO.94-123 NCS
4 5-YEAR CIP -PARKS AND RECREATION
Resolution 94=123 NCS approving the S-year Capital Improvement Plan for the Parks and
Recreation Department. Recreation Director Jim Carr reviewed all of the projects on the
list. He noted that development of new parks at this time would result in the need for more
maintenance manpower and funds than are available. In order to keep vandalism at a
minimum, a security company is currently closing Prince Park each night. Introduced by
Jane Hamilton and seconded by Carole Barlas.
AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Nelson resigned April 4, 1994)
4 ADJOURN
5 At 5:00 p.m. the Council adjourned to dinner at Flavors of the South located at 508
6 Petaluma Blvd. South.
7 7:00 n.m. -RECONVENE. & ROLL CALL
8 Present: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas; Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
9 Absent: None (Nelson resigned April 4, 1994)
0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Pat Bernard.
2 MOMENT OF SILENCE
3 PUBLIC COMMENT
4 Pam Torliatt, 1017 GStreet -the JeffersonlPayran dip is gone and the traffic speed has
5 increased. Maybe a dip could be reinstalled there.
6 Ursula Liakos, Wildlife Conversation Coalition -she recommended the Ford Ranch south of
7 town (site of the Makahmo Pomo Indians' plan for a reservation) should be kept in open
8 space as an ecological preserve.
9 Steve Geney, 22 Benjamin Lane - he was appalled at what was happening with the Food 4
0 Less. Most of the speakers worked for Lucky Stores. It was more of an issue of Lucky's
1 not liking competitor coming in. Business people want to come into the community; we turn
2 it down. This could generate jobs. Don't be swayed by local merchants.
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1 Eugene Peil, 749 Bantam Way -regarding Food 4 Less - it was turned down. Safeway is
2 expanding and traffic .down there will increase, and a lot of that traffic will come from
3 Lucky. Food. 4 Less would help bring prices down.
4 The following three persons spoke about justice for female and child victims of crime.
5 Marie de Santos -works for the Sonoma County Women Against Rape also represents the
6 8,000 persons who signed the petitions. There are 22 long standing groups named on the
7 petition. The petition is entitled "Equal Justice for Women and Children in Sonoma
8 County". Local and County criminal justice are not facing the issue. There is no Police
9 Officer in Petaluma that can carry out an investigation in the Spanish language. Someone
10 should be monitoring the Police 911 telephone calls to do quality control. You can't check
11 the violence in the streets, if you don°t stop violence in the homes.
12 Tanya Brannan -Equal Justice Petition -Purple Berets -spoke of the need to get rid of
13 violence in the home. They have spent 2'/Z years watching the Courts and they have seen
14 bias against women and children during that time. We need more District Attorney time to
15 be spent on domestic violence. We can pinpoint things that will not be costly. This is a
16 systemic problem and we ask you to lend your voices to ours.
17 Jennifer Branham, Petaluma -represents Sonoma County's Women Against Rape -She was
18 raped; she had been drinking. The police refused to take evidence of the situation. Her fears
19 were called "paranoia". Without naming anyone, she related an example by reviewing a
20 situation which had occurred with the Petaluma Police Department that was witnessed by a
21 Purple Beret. It was said that the .female victim was not treated with any understanding by
22 the Petaluma Police. She was advised by the Council that in any future situation like that, a
23 Police supervisor andlor the City Manager should be advised of the incident.
24 After determining whether the they wished to discuss this on the afternoon or the evening of
25 June 6, City Manager John Scharer advised this will be on the afternoon agenda June 6 as
26 requested.
27 PR®CLAMA'I'I®NS
28 Transit Appreciation Day -Mayor Hilligoss read the proclamation and presented it to James Ryan
29 the Transportation Coordinator.
30 Mayor Hilligoss read proclamations for the following teens:
31 Shannon Marie Jordan, Outstanding Role Model
32 Thomas G. Chin, Service to the Community
33 Jeremy Robert Hofer, Making a Difference and Service to the Community
34 Matthew S. North, Outstanding Role Model
3 5 ®RD. 1956 NC5
36 SM®ItiNG ®ItDINANCE
37 The ordinance was introduced by Carole Barlas and seconded by Jane Hamilton on May 9,
38 1994. Speakers included:
39 Matthew Hudson representing the Boys and Girls Club, said the~Boys and Girls Club is
40 going to have to find shelter for the smokers and he asked the Council for some lead time to
41 accomplish that.
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1 Jeff Harriman speaking for McNear's Restaurant - if this is a health issue, he hopes the
2 Council treats all of the .smoking sites equally: The Council is severely impacting some of
3 the businesses with these rules: There are a number of bars nearby who will,be able to allow
4 smoking when restaurants will not. It was noted by the Council that McNear's Restaurant
5 was one of the few sites in town the Council was concerned about.
6. It was agreed by the Council members voting "yes" that the ordinance effective date will be
7 September 1. The vote to adopt Ordinance 1956 NCS with that effective date was as
8 follows:
9 AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice.Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
0 NOES: Mayor Hilligoss (People hould do this themselves. It should be up to the
1 businesses)
2 ABSENT: None (Nelson resigned April 4, 1994)
3 RESO.94-124 NCS
4 ITPHOLD APPEAL AND DENY USE PERMIT -FOOD 4 LESS
Carole Barlas .abstained from the agenda item due to a potential conflict of. interest. Mr.
Hooper's ten-minute presentation. evolved around the application -not being judged by the
same standards as other projects and that some of the standards used on his application were
not applicable. He said they will not be a nuisance nor are they a threat to health, safety and
welfare. He is trying to negotiate with the neighboring property ,owner, Barta Hide, for
parking areas that could be used mutually. If that works out, they will have parking at a
ratio of 1 space per 1;000 square feet of building. He showed slides of the site: and noted
you do not see a "Gateway" indicator on Lakeville in the area of the site; he accepts they
have to address sensitive design issues; the trees on the rear (southerly) of the building will
cover the visuals of the uninteresting side; and he pointed out the covered storage areas to
the rear of the building.
6 Eldon Hennings from Lucky's -said the Food 4 Less will not work at this site. Mr.
7 Hennings has observed the Food 4 Less in Santa Rosa having truck delivery parking
8 problems. He went on to say that traffic studies do not always project what really will
9 occur.
0 Mr. Hooper answered Mr. Hennings comments. He noted that at the Orchard Supply, the
1 delivery trucks drive through the parking lot and past customers. The Food 4 Less project
2 meets or exceeds City standards. This project is not being judged by the standards other
3 projects have been judged on. The Level of Service is within General Plan guidelines:
4 Planning Director Pamela Tuft read the proposed resolution findings
Resolution 94-124 NCS sustaining an appeal of the Planning Commission°s approval of a
conditional use permit for the construction of a 48,600 square foot discount grocery store
(Food 4 Less) at 896, 926 and 950 Lakeville Street was introduced by Vice Mayor Read and
seconded by Jane Hamilton.
AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Shea, Vice Mayor Read
NOES: Mayor Hilligoss
ABSTAIN: Barlas
ABSENT: None (Nelson resigned April 4, 1994)
3 RECESS 8:30 to 8:40 p.m.
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REPORT' AND PTJBLIC WORKSHOP JUNE 13
2 Ii~TOON RANCH APPRAISAI.
3 City Manager Scharer noted the figures received from the appraisal make the project to
4 develop the Moon Ranch into a regional County park "do-able". He asked for Council
5 concurrence on a date for a workshop on the proposal to make the City owned water shed
6 land, Lafferty Ranch, exchange for Moon Ranch. He noted that Mr. Pfendler has purchased
7 the 371. acre Moon Ranch. It was agreed that Saturday, June 11, will be the tour date for
8 those persons who have not had an opportunity to see the two pieces of land. Monday, June
9 13, is 'the date for the workshop at Lucchesi Park. Representatives of various interested
10 County and City departments will be on hand that date.
11 Ursula Liakos suggested the Moon Ranch would be an ideal place to set aside for a horse
12 sanctuary for hands on training for the youth. She noted this is the 16th most horse
13 populated county in the country.
14 Joe Durney -has been up to Lafferty two times and would like to go one more time. He
15 wants to have both ranches available to the public.
16 Having been advised of an accident experienced by her son, Councilwoman Hamilton left the
17 meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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RESO. 94-125 NCS
DOGS EXERCISE IN CER'T'AIN PARKS
20 Resolution 94-125 NCS authorizing dog owners to exercise their animals off the leash but
21 under voice control in designated parks. The parks list is as follows:
22 Arroyo Park 6 am - 3 pm Mon. -Fri.
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Bond Park 6 am - 3 pm Mon. -Fri.
24 Del Oro Park 6 am - 3 pm Mon. -Fri.
25 Glenbrook Park 6 am - 10 pm Mon. -Sun.
26 Lucchesi Park 6 am - 3 pm Mon. -Fri.
27 (Between Community Center
28 and Lynch Creek)
29 McNear Park 6 am - 12 Noon Mon. -Fri.
30 (Athletic Fields)
31 Oakhill Park 6 am - 10 pm Mon. -Sun.
32 (Lower section only)
33 Prince Park 6 am - 3 pm Mon. -Fri.
34 Sunrise Park 6 am - 10 pm Mon. -Sun.
3'S Urban Separator 6 am - 10 pm Mon. -Sun.
36 (Corona-Ely area)
37 Westridge Open Space Areas 6 am - 10 pm Mon. -Sun.
38 Wiseman Airport Park 6 am - 10 pm Mon. -Fri.
39 (Soccer Fields -Summer)
40 (Soccer Fields -Fall)
41 Introduced by Carole Barlas and seconded by Brian Sobel.
42 AYES: Sobel, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
43 NOES: None
44 ABSENT: Hamilton (Nelson resigned Apri14, 1994)
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1 RESO.94-126 NCS
2 KINGSMILL LOT 20 OF PHASE 6
3 Resolution 94-I26 NCS adopting a mitigated negative declaration of envirorimental impact
4 pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act for an amendment to the development
5 plan for the Kingsmill Phase 6 PUD to include the development of 3 additional homes on
6 Lot 20.
7 Kingsmill Disclosure Statement Planning Director Pamela Tuft noted the four lots to be
8 created out of Lot 20 in Kingsmill Subdivision Phase 6, which are adjoin the RESA softball
9 project in Prince Park, will require that the four home buyers sign a disclosure docitment that
0 "runs with the land" which states that the lots are adjacent to a sports complex, Introduced
1 by Vice Mayor Read and seconded by Lori Shea.
2 AYES: Sobel, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
3 NOES: None
4 ABSENT: Hamilton (Nelson resigned April 4, 1994)
5 RESO.94-127 NCS
6 AMEND DEVELOPMENT PLAN KINGSMILL PHASE 6
7 Resolution 94-127 NCS amending the development plan for the Kingsmill PUD to include
8 the development of 3 additional homes on Lot 20. Martha Zemanek of 160 Clearview Court
9 -addressed the Council about the open space at Westridge. She reported on the
0 improvements put in place by the neighbors.
1 Introduced by Vice Mayor Read and seconded by Lori Shea.
2 AYES: Sobel, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
3 NOES: None
4 ABSENT: Hamilton (Nelson resigned April 4, 1994)
5 BUDGET COMMITTEE/COUNCIL MEETING
6 The Council will meet with the Budget Committee at Lucchesi Park on Wednesday, June 8,
7 at 7:00 p.m.
8 ADJOURN
9 At 9:20 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
0 M. Patricia Hilligoss, Ma or
1 ATTEST:
2 cia E. Bernard, City Clerk
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