HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/16/1993August 16, 1993 Vol. 28, Page 9
t MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
2 PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
3 MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1993
4 R®LL CALL
s PRESENT: .Nelson, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
6 ABSENT: Sobel, Hamilton
~ / MINUTES
s The August 2 minutes were approved as amended: l/
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to CONSENT CALENDAR
11 The following items which are noncontroversial and have been reviewed by the City
12 Council and staff were enacted by one motion which was introduced by Bonnie Nelson
13 and seconded by Carole Barlas.
14 AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
is NOES: None .
15 ABSENT: Sobel, Hamilton
17 RESO. 93-216 NCS
1 s CLAIMS AND BH,LS
19 Resolution 93-216 NCS approving Claims and Bills #29902 through #30306.
zo RESO. 93-217 NCS
21 CHH,D CARE APPOINTMENTS
22 Resolution 93-217 NCS confirming August 2 appointments of Susan Cechanover and
i3 Karen Nelson to the Child Care Committee for two-year terms, expiring June 30, 1995.
Za RESO. 93-218 NCS
Zs SCWA HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE CORONA CREED
26 Resolution 93-218 NCS requesting that Sonoma County Water Agency accept hydraulic
a~ maintenance of Corona Creek from Sonoma Mountain Parkway to Ely Road and
zs authorizing the City Manager to sign the hydraulic maintenance easement.
29 RESO. 93-219 NCS
3o SCWA HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE DRAINAGE
31 WATERWAY IN SOUTHPOINT SUBDIVISION
3i Resolution 93-219 NCS requesting the Sonoma County Water Agency to .accept
33 maintenance of the drainage waterway within Southpoint .Subdivision adjacent to U. S.
3a Highway 101 and authorizing the City Manager to sign the maintenance easement.
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i SEQUOIA ESTATES FINAL MAP
2 This was removed from the agenda.
3 RESOLUTION 93-220 NCS
a DECLARING 7 VEHICLES .SURPLUS
s Resolution 93-220 NCS authorizing the City to declare seven vehicles surplus and
6 authorizing disposition of same. Some of the vehicles are worn out police vehicles and
7 others. are either drug seizure vehicles or vehicles beyond repair.
s * * * * * End of Consent Calendar
9 ORD. 1933 NCS
~o WISTERIA SUBDIVISION -ELY ROAD
~~ Adopt Ordinance 1933`NCS authorizing that a portion of former Ely Road be included in
12 the Wisteria Subdivision. This ordinance also refers to Ordinance 1927 NCS which was
13 adopted on June 21. It transferred title of the property to Northbay Ecumenical Housing
is for affordable .housing.
is AYES: Nelson, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
15 NOES: None
17 ABSENT: Sobel, Hamilton ABSTAIN: Barlas
is ORD. 1934 NCS
i9 27 IIOWARD STREET LEASE
20 Adopt Ordinance 1934 NCS authorizing the lease of 27 Howard Street to Burbank
2i Housing and authorizing the City Manager to execute said lease.
22 AYES: Nelson, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
23 NOES: None
24 ABSENT: Sobel, Hamilton ~ ABSTAIN: Barlas
2s RESO. 93-221 NCS
26 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING
27 JUDICIAL DATA SYSTEMS
Resolution.93-221 NCS assuming. the authority to process and adjudicate parking citations
to Judicial Data Systems of 3555 Harbor Gateway, Suite R, Costa Mesa, for a fee of
$1.35 per citation and 50 % of the- fine for delinquent and out-of state citations. The
Police will issue citations, which are now "civil" crimes, and Judicial Data Systems will
process these citations. Should there. be nonpayment of the bail, the Department of
Motor Vehicles will be notified and a record of nonpayment will be logged with the
automobile ownership data base. It appears that all the cities in the County, with the
exception of Sonoma, will be participating in thin process with Judicial Data Systems.
On June 21 the City Council adopted .Resolution 93-161 NCS establishing the parking
fines, fees and surcharges. Introduced by Carole Barlas,.. seconded by Lori Shea.
AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sobel, Hamilton
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I RESO 93-222 NCS
z KINGS~'IELD PUD
3 Resolution 93-222 NCS approving the Planned Unit Development plan for the Kingsfield
a fourteen lot subdivision located at 729 and 731 North Webster Street. Bonnie Nelson
s abstained from the discussion and vote. This was continued from the last meeting in
6 order to resolve questions regarding traffic mitigation. It is staff recommendation to the
~ Traffic Committee that street undulation.: installations on North Webster be considered by
s that Committee. If the Traffic Committee does not find agreement with the undulations,
9 they will not be installed. The tentative map was amended so that it was clear that either
to undulations or some other traffic mitigation would be considered by the Traffic
II Committee. It was noted that some traffic mitigations are already in place. Prior to
12 discussion about the undulations, Mr. J. T. Wick, a neighbor, said he supported staff's
13 recommendation. It was noted the neighborhood is mostly a school, church, meeting
la hall, and those neighbors have not been fully advised of this situation. Introduced by
Is Lori Shea, seconded by Carole Barlas.
16 AYES: Barlas, Shea, Mayor Hilligoss
17 NOES: Read
I8 ABSENT: Sobel, Hamilton ABSTAIN: Nelson*
19 * -Due to potential conflict of interest
20 RESO. 93-223 NCS
21 KINGSFIELD TENTATIVE MAP
z2 Resolution 93-223 NCS approving the tentative map for Kingsfield Subdivision located at
23 729 and 731 North Webster Street. See paragraph preceding this item for detail.
2a Introduced by Lori Shea, seconded by Carole Barlas.
2s AYES: Barlas, Shea, Mayor Hilligoss
26 NOES: Read .
27 ABSENT: Sobel, Hamilton ABSTAIN: Nelson*
28 * -Due to potential conflict of interest
29 WATER MAIN PAYBACK -ROYAL OAKS
3o The resolution denying a water main payback agreement for David D. Young in
3l connection with Royal Oaks Mobile Home Park at Maria Drive was continued at the
32 request of David Young. At the request of staff, Council concurred the continuance will
33 be until such time as the landscaping on Maria Drive has been completed by Mr. Young.
34 RESO. 93-224 NCS
3s WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT 1992-93
36 Resolution 93-224 NCS approving a water main replacement program for 1992-93. This
37 project covers an area of Kent, Galland, and Central streets. It was noted the low
3a bidder's contractor's license expires in a month. After discussing the subject for a while,
39 it was agreed that the other two low bidders, by a letter from the- City Engineer, should
ao be asked to keep their bids active. The resolution was amended.
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12 RES0.93-22'S
13 WATER AGE;
Resolution 93-225 NCS authorizing the City to enter into a Water Agency Response
Network (II-WARN) for a period of one year, ending June 30, 1994. Loin Hodge, Water
System. Supervisor, presented the proposal and said this is an offer of valuable resources.
There is no fiscal impact to the members and if asked to contribute men or equipment and
there is a need for them locally., there- is no mandatory obligation to participate at that
time. The core area for potential membership includes 16 counties: Del Norte,
Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Alameda, Contra Costa,
San Francisco, San Mateo, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara,. and Santa Cruz. The
purpose is to provide reimbursable equipment, supplies and personnel. to members when
needed, not. necessarily during an emergency. Introduced by Vice Mayor Read, seconded
by Lori Shea.
AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sobel, Hamilton
zs RESO. 93-226 NCS
29 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
3o Resolution 93-226 NCS approving the Affirmative Action Goals for fiscal. year 1993-94.
31 Personnel Director Michael Acorne answered Council's questions. T-he Council
32 expressed their desire to continue to support gender. balancing and to keep the priorities
33 within the City. .Introduced by Lori Shea, seconded by Carole Barlas.
3a AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Mayor Hilligoss
35 NOES: None
36 ABSENT: Sobel, Hamilton
37 KICKERS BAR -S'T'ATUS REPORT
3a Planning staff had submitted to the Council a listing of fifty actions on the part bf the
39 City and residents that the Planning staff has logged since the Kickers business. -license
ao was issued on October 25, 199-1. The situation -was reviewed. The Planning Director
al said they are trying to eliminate the problems. Some of the Council felt the "sensitive
az receptors" in the neighborhood may still be troubled with this use when all is said and
a3 done. The Council was advised this hould be resolved within the next 60 to 90 days.
as CLOSED SESSION
as The Council went into closed session with the City Attorneys to discuss pending
46 litigation.
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1 AD.TOURN
2 At 5:00 p.m. the Council adjourned to Cattlemen's for dinner.
3 RECONVENE anti ROLL CALL
a PRESENT: Nelson, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
s ABSENT: Sobel, Hamilton
6 PLEDGE OE ALLEGIANCE
7 Carole Barlas led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
s PUBLIC COMMENT
s Paul Palmer of Chemsearch Corporation in Sebastopol and Irate Taxpayers of Sonoma
to County asked for time on a future Council agenda to detail the cost to the citizens of
1 r Petaluma for the recycling program that has been selected. It was requested that he
12 submit something in writing.
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COUNCII, COMMENT
la Bonnie Nelson - addressed her response to some .Gary Broad and Phil Joerger
is correspondence in the local newspapers. She concluded her presentation about Phil
16 Joerger's first acts on the City Council in the 60's by saying that in the questionable event
17 she would run for reelection and be reelected in 1994 and serve a total of 8 or more years
is on the Council, she waives her rights to receive life-time City paid health benefits upon
19 retirement.
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PROCLAMATION
21 The Mayor read a proclamation supporting September, 1993, as "School's Open -Drive
22 Carefully" Month and urged all motorists to keep a watchful eye out for pedestrians.
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P G & E PAI) MOUNTED B'RANSFORMERS
2a In response to Council inquiry at a recent meeting, Jana Corey, Manager of the local
2s Pacific Gas. and Electric office, presented visuals of pad mounted transformers.
26 She noted the pad mounted transformers are much less costly and have much fewer
27 upkeep problems than the underground variety of transformer. At this time, the electric
2s industry is undergoing deregulation, and, in that light, they are seeking cost reductions
29 while maintaining or improving .service to the communities. It was noted that the
3o submerged transformers cost an extra $5,000. After some discussion about whose
31 responsibility it was to take care of the landscaping around these pad mounted
32 transformers, it was:
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Moved by Vice>.Mayor Read, seconded by Carole Barlas,
to retain >~Resolution '92-293'. NCS", requiring Pacific Gas
and Electric transformers to be installed:<below'?ground.
AYES: Barlas, Vice Mayor Read; Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: Nelson, Shea
ABSENT: >~ Sobel, Hamilton
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i YARD WASTE AND CURBSIDE PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
It was noted that variable size refuse caa delivery is nearly completed. It was .noted that
some of the new trash cans have not yet been received because that shipment is affected
by the heaving flooding in the midwest. The breakdown of distribution by refuse can size
now is:
35 gallon 21
60 gallon 75
90 gallon 4
9 Waste Management has begun curbside pick-up of yard waste, and as of this date, 60%
io of the customers are utilizing that service. ~ However, contamination of that yard waste
i i has been significant. To assist in reducing this contamination, they will begin tagging the
~2 contaminated cans and .leaving advice to the residents. They are certain the contamination
13 is a matter of forgetfulness as to "which" refuse can is used for "what".
is RESULTS OF THE COMMUNITY SURVEY
is Steven Orlick and Jeff Cichocko of Sonoma State University presented the results: of ,the
i6 Community Survey which was accomplished by them. Dr. Orlick noted the similarity in
i~ responses between this survey and the one completed at the time the General Plan was
~s being rewritten. The speakers noted the respondents' desire for a continuation of the
19 small town. atmosphere. They like the- climate, the social atmosphere, the neighborhoods,
20 the open space and agricultural lands that surround the town. The least favorite things
2~ about Petaluma, as reported by the respondents, were traffic congestion,, in general,. but
az especially at Washington and McDowell and the lack of .sufficient traffic connectors
23 across the freeway. Also, the results showed satisfaction with the Recreation facilities.
Za Dr. Orlick noted that the responses. between the east .side and the west- side were 'very
zs similar. Dr. Orlick also noted the similarity in the answers between the: two surveys was
Zs very surprising.
27 It was noted that it appears the City is pretty much doing the right things-, although some
Zs people say: the City should not have: spent the money on such a project .since: they felt it
29 was .known what the people wanted. But, on the other hand, there have been a number of
3o individuals who have said the City is going in the wrong direction.
31 WASTEWATER ORDINANCE AND FINES AMENDMENTS
3i Director of Engineering Tom Hargis reviewed. the proposed amendments. to the industrial
33 waste regulations and, the proposed resolution establishing. a fine schedule.. After Mr.
34 Hargis presentation outlining the various changes recommended, several speakers
3s addressed the issue. Most of the discussion. was about the "aggressive" (acidic) water that
36 is distributed by the Sonoma County Water Agency and the resulting copper in the
37 wastewater.
3s John Vallor of Fireman's Fund -regarding the plant they have on Lakeville .Highway,
39 addressed the copper discharge they and other businesses -must direct their attention to
ao reducing or pay a f ne. It was suggested that the City hold off legislation until the water
a~ agency reduces the water to a more neutral point.
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WASTEWATER ORDINANCE AND )FINES contd.
2 Daniel Cooper of S. F. Baykeeper and Petaluma River Trust -said any special
3 agreements relating to the copper and zinc loading are a bad idea and are inconsistent
a with Federal law. He suggested that if the industrial wastewater becomes cleaner,
s perhaps the City could institute some sort of credit system.
6 Neal Holmlund of Tegal Corporation - he agrees with the intent of the ordinance to get
7 companies into compliance; but, as it is now, everybody will be penalized about the
s copper through no fault of their own.
9 City Manager Scharer said the real solution is to get the water we receive from the
io Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) down to a more neutral state. In that regard
~ ~ correspondence should. be directed. to their Board of Directors (County Supervisors)
12 requesting an early solution to the problem.
13 Director of Engineering Tom Hargis noted that Kaiser in Petaluma has installed
is pretreatment to their incoming water so that the copper in their outflow is reduced. He
is noted the SCWA is looking at using zinc orthophosphate to reduce the acidity, but they
i6 have not concluded this is the best solution, because it may cause some zinc loading on
17 the incoming water. He noted he has continued to receive suggestions from the local
r8 businesses. This matter will come back at September 7 for continued discussion.
19 McDONALD'S APPEAL AGAINST BURGER KING
20 The appeal received from representatives of McDonald's (103 North McDowell Blvd.)
21 appealing the Planning. Commission approval of a drive through lane at the Burger King
22 located at 211 North McDowell Blvd., which is somewhat northerly of McDonald's, was
23 continued to September 7 at the request of the appellant.
2a ORD. 1936 NCS
2s RIVERFRONT WAItEIIOUSE ZONE EXPANSION
26 Introduce Ordinance 1936 NCS expanding the Riverfront Warehouse district by eleven
27 properties. This was described by Planning Director Tuft. The hearing was opened.
28 There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. Introduced by Vice Mayor
29 Read, seconded by Lori Shea.
30 AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Mayor Hilligoss
3 t NOES: None
32 ABSENT: Sobel, Hamilton
33 REQUEST CITY ABANDON PORTION AUTO CENTER I)R.
34 The City Council heard a request from Henry Curtis Ford for abandonment of a portion
3s of the right-of--way along Auto Center Drive frontage of the Ford dealership.
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It was moved by Lori Shea'; seconded by Bonnie Nelson
to authorize the City Manager to negotiate .sale of the
land to the Ford dealership...',
AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: ! Sobel, Hanulton
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1 COUNCIL, REPORTS
Staff advised the Council that new stop signs have been installed on B Street to address
traffic concerns.
a Mayor Hilligoss noted the Board of Supervisors :has. asked each City Council to support
s their November ballot measure which, 'if adopted, would place ari additional 1/2 cent
6 sales tax on retail sales. This is lieu. of the State's 12 cent ballot measure should it
~ fail. ~~ v-F ~ i3Z~~ ~n ~ ~ ~2 IZ~ ltPirn.~ ~ ! ~f ~! 3~
s The City of Windsor has expressed its concern :about. the County closing down for a week
9 ~ a t e end of December. They feel it is not to the benefit of their citizens' and asked for
to ~-~ support of their position. The Petaluma City Council felt they should wait to see what
11 other cities' reaction to this is.
lz Santa Rosa is looking to assist one of the flood damaged cities in the mid=west. Perhaps
13 there: is .something the people of Petaluma could do as well. If was noted these people
la assisted the area when we had the earthquake in 1989.
is AID,TOURN 9.25 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Patricia E. Bernard, City Clerk
M. Patricia Hilligoss, Mayor