HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/10/1993Tuesday, Apri16, 1993 Vol. 27, Page 295
1 MINiJTES OF' A REGULAR MEETING
2 OF THE
3 PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL,
4 MELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL, 6, 1993
5 3:00 p.m. ROLL CALL
6 PRESENT: Nelson, Barlas, Read*, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel,
7 Mayor Hilligoss *arrived at 4:30 p.m.
8 ABSENT: None
9 PUBLIC COMMENT
1o Craig Arthur, 207 Ridgeview Drive - on the Invocations, please do not back down.
11 John Balshaw, 1680 Kearny Court -please reinstate the ports-potty in Putnam Plaza.
12 Staff was asked to do research. Mayor Hilligoss said it was removed for the winter when
13 there are fewer tourists. Bonnie Nelson said the merchants downtown do not wish to
14 allow any shoppers in their rest rooms. There is a need for one year-round.
15 John Balshaw -regarding the budgetary constraints. He felt it would be a tremendous
16 waste if the Council does not go down to Monterey. You should pick up much more in
17 savings than the cost of attendance would be. It is cost effective to attend this meeting.
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19 The minutes of March 22 were approved as submitted.
20
MIN[JTES
,ADD ITEM
21 It was moved by Vice Mayor Sobel and seconded by Jane Hamilton to add "discussion of
2z State opportunity to purchase flex fuel cars".
23 AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor Hilligoss
24 NOES: None
25 ABSENT: Read
26
CONSENT CALENDAR
27 The following items which are noncontroversial and have been reviewed by the City
2s Council and staff were enacted by one motion which was introduced by Vice Mayor
29 Sobel and seconded by Carole Barlas.
30 AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor Hilligoss
31 NOES: None
32 ABSENT: Read
33 RESO. 93-64 NCS
34 CLAIMS AND BILLS
35 Resolution 93-64 NCS approving Claims and Bills #26661 and #26950.
36 RESO. 93-65 NCS
37 CLOSURE PAYRAN STREET
38 SENIIOR SANTA CRISTO SOCIETY PARADE
39 Resolution 93-65 NCS authorizing closure of Payran Street between Jefferson and
4o Fairgrounds Drive on Saturday, April 17, between 10:00 and 11:00 a. m. for the Senhor
41 Santo Cristo Society Parade.
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i RESO. 93-66 NCS
2 WATER DEPARTMENT ANNUAL PURCIIASE
3 Resolution 93-66 NCS awarding the contract for the annual purchase of miscellaneous
4 water works materials and supplies from Vintage Water Works Supply for $16,875.77.
s RESO. 93-67 NC5
6 COMPLETION ELY ROAD IlVIPROVEMENTS
7 AKA SONOMA PARKWAY PHASE II
s Resolution 93-67 NCS accepting completion of Ely Road improvements (Sonoma
9 Mountain Parkway Phase II} which were constructed by North Bay Construction as a late
1o part of the Sonoma Mountain Parkway project. The final construction cost amounted to
~~ $882,566.40.
12 RESO. 93-68 NCS
13 FINAL MAP LIZAK-MEADOWVIEW
14 Resolution 93-68 NCS approving the final map for Lizak-Meadowview, a 5-lot
15 Subdivision which is located at Mission Drive and McNear Avenue.
16 RESO. 93-69 NCS
~~ CONFIRMING COiJNTY OPEN SPACE ACTION - IIAYSTACK LANDING
is Resolution 93-69 NCS recommending the County consider open space acquisition for a
19 portion of the Haystack Landing property outside City Urban Limit Line. This action
20 confirms the City Council action of March 1'S (Page 286 of the minutes).
21 RESO. 93-70 NCS
22 "C" STREET PUMP:STATION I1~~ROVEMENTS-.and
23 CORROSION PROTECTION FOR THREE SEWER FORCE MAINS
24 Resolution 93=70 NCS authorizing award of contract to HDR Engineering, Inc., for "C"
25 Street Pump Station preparation of plans and specifications. The pump station has. a need
26 for major overhaul. Current estimates for the cost of construction are $241.,000. The
27 eight and fourteen inch force mains crossing the Petaluma River from the C Street Pump
2s Station and the thirty-six inch force main from the sewer treatment plant. to the oxidations
29 ponds are in need corrosion protection. These are also part of the project.
3o RESO. 93-71 NCS
31 RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATION
32 Resolution 93-71 NCS authorizing the City Engineer to execute any Right-of--Way
33 Certification for projects receiving State funding. The particular project for which this
34 was needed is the U. S. Highway 101 northbound off-ramp to Lakeville Highway. Once
35 signed, this document also certifies to CALTRANS that there is no requirement to
36 purchase property for right-of--way.
37 * * * * * End of Consent Calendar.
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~ INVOCATI®NS
2 City Attorney Richard Rudnansky reviewed his research on the issue of whether or not
3 invocations at City Council meetings are constitutional under the Federal and State
4 Constitutions. Mr. Rudnansky concluded that, in his opinion, the U. S. Supreme Court
5 case of Marsh v. Chambers should be controlling and, therefore, such activities under the
6 U.S. Constitution are more than likely constitutional.
~ With respect to the State Constitutional issues, Mr. Rudnansky stated that there is less
s certainty on the precise issue. Although there are State cases that have held that
9 invocations at school graduations are unconstitutional, it is unclear as to what test the
1o California courts would apply in the context of a City Council meeting. He indicated that
11 although he believed, and assuming appropriate procedures were followed, that
12 reasonable arguments could be made that such activity is appropriate under the California
13 Constitution; the outcome of litigation, should any be initiated, is uncertain.
14 The following persons spoke:
15 Tom Kellgren, 410 Upham -unless invocations are all given the same treatment, he is
16 opposed.
17 John Balshaw, 1680 Kearny Street -supports invocations.
is Keith Grimm, 921 DStreet -supportive of invocations.
t9 Rod Bowman, 1150 Schuman Lane -supportive of invocations.
20 Vince Landof, 12 Cordelia Drive -supports invocations.
21 Fred MacDonald, 66 Queva Vista, Novato -hopes the Council rescinds prayers.
22 Steven Thornton, P. O. Box 141.81, Santa Rosa -American Civil Liberties Union -
23 opposes invocation.
24 Irv Sutley, P. O. Box 174, Glen Ellen -Peace & Freedom Party -this invocation activity
25 of yours is not legal.
26 Vera Burwell, 1008 Country Club Drive -supports invocations.
27 ,Michael Timmel, 132 Hill Blvd. -there is no iota of evidence of any superior being.
28 Paul Deffebach, 307 South B Street, San Mateo -came to meeting to discuss the Mobile
29 Home issue, but wanted to say that he is not offended, because the words of invocations
3o ask that you will be guided to make decisions in the best way possible.
31 Council comments:
32 Bonnie Nelson -after the listing on the agenda some wording should be added that asks
33 persons to "stand and join us if you choose to do so"; this is a question of tolerance for
34 both minority and majority views; we need to invite more individuals who would like to
35 present a positive beginning to our meetings; one should not feel insecure, if you are not
36 apart of the majority. If somebody is to be sued; it should be either the State or Federal
37 government, not the City.
3s Carole Barlas -this is our community and these are our community meetings; .basically
39 we have had people come in from outside the community to try to make us change from
4o what has become traditional; the recognition of diversity is extremely important; the
41 response she has received is overwhelmingly in support of keeping invocations; supports
42 Bonnie Nelson's remarks and agrees there should be a rotation of these diverse yet
43 positive views.
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1 INVOCATIONS contd.
2 Vice Mayor Sobel -bases his decision on case law as stated by the City Attorney; sees
3 the reason for the- difference between how this has been decided for schools and how this
4 has been decided for governments, an adult. person can remove himself ,frgm a room
5 where hearing an invocation would be objectionable, but. a student does not have that
6 opportunity; he respects Mr. Sutley's right to 'make his case, but in the final analysis,
7 Mr. Sobel has received zero complaints about invocations yet has had .dozens. of telephone
s calls in support of them; he supports obtaining different positive points of view for the
9 beginning of the evening. meetings.
to Lori Shea. -~ agrees with the previous speakers; we should keep the invocation. ; there
11 should be more,. diversity in the ..speakers and even an occasional moment of silence; she
12 appreciates hearing the invocations.
13 Jane Hamilton -supports all the foregoing; agrees the listing for speakers should be
i4 broadened for• the moments of inspiration; she also feels this is meant to be a positive
15 statement of a corning together for a common purpose.
16 Mayor Hilligoss -also agrees with. he other Counclmembers; perhaps the Ministerial
17 Association could make every effort to assist in broadening the speaker list.
is City Attorney Rudnansky asked that he be given a -week to develop a policy for the
19 Council's :approval at the .April 19 meeting. 1VIr. Rudnansky asked that this question
20 continue to be addressed in a civil manner and invited the ministers and 1VIr. Sutley to
21 visit with him in development of the policy.
22 Mr. Sutley said he would address the .illegality of invocations.
23 Nancy Read arrived at 4:30 p. m.
24 RESO. 93-72 NCS
25 MOBILE IIOIVIE RENT REVIEW COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
26 Resolution 93-72 NCS appointing Mobile Home Rent Review Committee. Those named
27 are:
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Carole Barlas
Nancy :Read
Brian Sobel
Vic Martinov
David Young
Paul Deffebach
Cathy Stewardson
Terry Rankin
Coleman Persily
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Owns Petaluma Estates
Owns Youngstown & Royal. Oaks
Park Owners' Association
Resident
Resident
Resident
37 Speakers were:
3s John Lawless, 1555 Crown Road - .amend rent review process to eliminate leases and
39 immediately begin work on fair rent ordinance.
4o Paul Deffebach, Western .Mobile Home Owners Association -looks forward to working
41 with the City and the Committee.
42 Terry Rankin, 1821 Lakeville Highway -thank you for your support.
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1 Brigitte Dunn, 300 Stony Point Road, #302 - in a single situation, we have heard certain
2 words spoken to us and some different words spoken to the Planning Commission by the
3 same individual. We really need some help.
4 City Manager John Scharer advised that on the 19th the Council will look at the plusses
5 and minuses of the legal questions regarding a rent freeze.
6 Paul Deffebach asked if there could be a voluntary rent freeze during this working
7 period.
s David Young, owner of Youngstown and Royal Oaks, said that neither the Western
9 Mobile Home Association nor anyone else speaks for him. He is opposed to any rent
to freeze.
11 City Attorney Rudnansky asked in the event there are any rent increases that come due
12 during this period, what occurs. David Young did not commit himself. The Council said
13 that it would be duly noticed in which parks this occurred.
14 The resolution appointing the committee was introduced by Lori Shea and seconded by
15 Jane Hamilton.
16 AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor
17 Hilligoss
18 NOES: None
19 ABSENT: None
20 RESO. 93-73 NCS
21 EI,I.WO®I) CENTER GROUND WATER M®NITORING
22 CLEAN ENVIItONMENT ENGINEERS
23 Resolution 93-73 NCS authorizing purchase of additional equipment for two additional
24 monitoring wells at the 301 Payran Street (now Ellwood Center and formerly Firehouse
25 3) Ground Water Treatment System. The County Health Department, Hazardous
26 Materials Division, recommends adding two more monitoring wells to the existing 19 that
27 are now in service. The 19 monitoring wells have treated 350,000 gallons of water in
28 one year. The treated water is being disbursed into the sewer system through a permit
29 from EOS. Staff requested equipment that is similar to that which is being used now.
3o The supplier, Clean Environment Engineers, Inc., quotes a price of $12,375.40 for
31 purchase and installation of the equipment for two more monitoring wells. Introduced by
32 Bonnie Nelson, seconded by Carole Barlas.
33 AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor
34 Hilligoss
35 NOES: None
36 ABSENT: None
37 ItESO. 93-74 NCS
38 FLEX FUEL. AUTOMOBILES
39 AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY
4o AGREEMENT WITH STATE
41 It was noted by staff that the City has just received information from the State of
42 California that the gasoline/.methanol automobiles they are able to purchase cost $2,557
43 less that the lowest bid the City just received or $8,929 per automobile. Staff
44 recommended rejecting the 3 bids received and authorizing purchase of 4 flex-fuel
45 vehicles using AB-434 Funds from the Sonoma County Transportation Authority.
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~ Resolution 93-74 NCS authorizing purchase of the 4 vehicles from the .State, rejecting
2 bids recently received for the same type of vehicle, and. authorizing execution of an
3 agreement: with the County for the funds to purchase the cars .from the State. Introduced
4 by Bonnie Nelson, seconded by Nancy Read.
5 AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor
6 ~ Hilligoss
7 NOES: None
8 ABSENT: None
9 RESO. 93-75 NCS
io U. S. CORPS OE ENGINEERS -AMENDMENT 2
1 ~ Resolution 93-75 NCS authorizing the City Manager to sign. Contract Amendment 2 for
12 additional cost sharing of the Corps of Engineers Feasibility 'Study for improvements to
13 the Petaluma River to reduce the possibility of flooding in the Payran area. $132,500 is
14 the City share of the additional cost. This will. bring the City's portion of the local share
15 costs up to $932,500 for the Feasibility Study. City Engineer Hargis advised that the
16 potential of the City contracting. for the contaminated soil treatment process would be
17 fraught with costs and time problems. He recommended it would be quicker if the Corps
1s did that work. They know the parameters within which they work and to require an
19 outsider to take the time to learn all the acceptable Corps' details would cause time loss.
20 There was concern over the continued increase in costs for the flooding .protection
21 project. The Council requested that staff review the.alternatives that have been before the
22 Council over the last nine years. They also would like to discuss any new ideas that may
23 be workable. Such things as raising homes may bean alternative
24 Staff was asked to keep their eyes open for any opportunity to save costs and' time. There
25 was discussion about. a peer review and. an expediter for the project. Staff was asked to
26 look at that and report back. The Council again expressed their desire not. to keep
27 approving additional costs for this project. The Council requested that a letter be
2s forwarded to Congresswoman Woolsey asking her to solicit an increased budget for the
29 Army Corps share of the flood improvement project.
3o The resolution was moved by Brian .Sobel, seconded by Nancy Read, to approve this
3 ~ resolution, to bring back alternatives that could be .applied to the Payran :area, to have the
32 City Engineer look at the possibility of peer review and to direct staff to correspond with
33 Congresswoman Woolsey asking that the Army Corps budget for this project be
34 increased.
35 AYES: Barlas,. Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor Hilligoss
36 :NOES: Nelson (opposed to increases in costs)
37 ABSENT: None
3s RESO. 93-76 NCS
39 PEP - LINDRERG LANE SENIOR HOUSING
4o Resolution 93-76 NCS requesting establishment of a line-of-credt.for PEP Lindberg Lane
4i Senior Housing project. This will allow the Petaluma Ecumenical Projects group to
42 encumber the senior housing project at Lindberg Lane up to $400,000., This money shall
43 be used for other projects. There will be a recorded the necessary papers to accomplish
44 this and to protect the City.
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1 This action is being taken pursuant to prior Council direction. Introduced by Carole
2 Barlas, seconded by Vice Mayor Sobel.
3 AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor
4 Hilligoss
5 NOES: None
6 ABSENT: None
~ RESO. 93-77 NCS
s PERSONNEL -VOLUNTARY REDUCTION IN HOURS
9 Resolution 93-77 NCS authorizing a Voluntary Reduction In Hours Program whereby
1o employees may elect to reduce their hours without pay up to a maximum of 20% of their
11 annual work schedule. There will be no reduction in paid health premiums. All such
12 leave must be approved by the Department Head and the City Manager. It was noted
13 there will be a letter of agreement signed by the employee and the City. This action is
14 being taken as a result of the City's significant revenue reductions based on the economy
15 and based on the State's taking of property tax. Employee groups eligible include
16 everyone except the bargaining Units 2, 6 and 7 -Maintenance, Police and Fire.
17 Introduced by Jane Hamilton, seconded by Lori Shea.
18 AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor
19 Hilligoss
20 NOES: None
21 ABSENT: None
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RESO. 93-78 NCS .
FIREARMS
24 Resolution 93-78 NCS repealing Resolution 91-285 NCS requiring the Police Department
25 to license and regulate Firearms. This action is being taken in order to conform with
26 State requirement changes. The State no longer requires local agencies to issue permits
27 for Firearms Dealers. It now reads that a person wishing to be properly registered should
2s have either: (a) any regulatory or business license required by local government; or, (b)
29 a letter from the local licensing authority (Police) that the jurisdiction does not otherwise
3o restrict or regulate the sale of firearms. This relates to persons selling more than 5 guns a
31 year. Introduced by Vice Mayor Sobel, seconded by Bonnie Nelson.
32 AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor
33 Hilligoss
34 NOES: None
35 ABSENT: None
36 CLOSED SESSION
37 At 5:45 p.m., the Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss pending litigation with
3s the City Attorney.
39 AD.TOURN
4o They adjourned to dinner at 6:05 p. m. The Council adjourned to Dempsey's (at the
41 Golden Eagle Shopping Center) for dinner.
42 ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m.
43 PRESENT: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel,
44 Mayor Hilligoss
45 ABSENT: None
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1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Sobel led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3 PUBLIC COMMENT
4 Cathy Stewardson, 300 Stony Point Road -regarding Mobile Homes -thought the
5 Council had a secret .meeting on the subject (they did not); wants to be informed
6 whenever anything on mobile homes is discussed.
7 Terry Rankin, 182'1 Lakeville Highway -regarding Mobile Homes -leases do not benefit
s the residents in the long run. He wants consideration off the adoption of an emergency
9 ordinance which would prevent rent increases during the time that this process is on-
to going with -the City.
11 Robert Cable, 1305 Lombardi -regarding Invocations -applauds decision to retain
12 invocation.
13 Ken Bradley, 18 Petaluma Blvd, North -regarding Filming - he would .like more
14 restriction of filming activity on Petaluma Blvd. He asked that each filming company
15 work out an agreement with each business that will be affected by their activities. In
16 addition, he noted the filming company personnel stay out of town and obtain their food
17 out of town.
1s Felix Weyle, 124 Prince Albert Street -regarding the threat of a $100,0001awsuit by Mr.
19 Sutley, our forefathers founded. our nation on religious freedom. That means expression
20 of religious views privately and publicly.
21 Vince Landof, 12 Cordelia Drive - he complimented the action of the Council in the
22 afternoon meeting to continue to have a time at the beginning of the evening meeting
23 when a person may deliver an uplifting speech to the Council and to the public. Iie was
24 sad that Mr. Sutley would not publicly agree to pursue the subject in a civil manner.
25 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
26 Lori Shea -Would like to thank Garden Valley Nurseries for donating 20 rosebushes to
27 the City.
2s Lori Shea - Read a letter from Garden Grove regarding the State's budget. They are
29 looking for support of a Constitutional amendment which. would outline what funds the
3o State can and cannot take from local agencies. She asked that this be placed on an agenda
31 for discussion.
32 Nancy Read - On May 19 ABAG has proposed a march on the State Capitol to, oppose the
33 State's actions to take local property tax money to balance their budget. They would like
34 to find out each city's position. It was asked that this be placed on agenda for .discussion.
35 Brian Sobel - We are facing gruesome cuts. It appears that this year the State will be
36 taking double the amount they took.last year.. If they do, that would be $1.4 Million.
37 Bonnie Nelson -She commented about an uncomplimentary letter she received about her.
3s She apologized if she offended anyone, and she asked that she be contacted by persons
39 who feel they have been offended by her.
4o Mayor Hilligoss -Alice Bonomi, the lady who worked very hard to help the:..:ducks at
41 Lucchesi Park, has been recognized by the statewide Parks and Recreation group.
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PR®CLAIVIATIONS
2 .Mayor Hilligoss read a proclamation outlining the McDowell Drug Task Force
3 observation of April as Alcohol Awareness Month and April 14 is the day there will be a
4 celebration by the Task Force against alcoholism. The proclamation was presented to
5 Dick Sharke. He noted that there are 3 high schools who will be participating in Project
6 Graduation this year.
7 Mayor .Hilligoss read a proclamation stating April is Earthquake Preparedness month.
s This was presented to Fire Chief Krout who urged the citizens to take a moment to
9 prepare themselves for a possible ground quiver.
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CHILD CARE C®MMITTEE
11 The Council considered the Child Care Committee letter which requested augmentation of
12 the seed money for the Voucher system, which assists families to pay for child care. The
13 letter also requested an increase in the filming fee with the proceeds to be used to fund
14 the Voucher system. They suggested a public relations campaign. to obtain donors to the
15 Voucher system; and they recommend the child care needs be reassessed. The
16 discussion was led by Child Care Committee member Walter Kuttner. They noted the
17 Committee wants to work more closely with the Council to raise more seed money to
1s complement that which was submitted to the City by McBail Company. It was suggested
19 that experienced seniors could become more involved in the child care situation. On May
20 23 there will be a function at Lucchesi Community Center to outline what is available.
21 The Committee would like to update the information on the availability of child care in
22 town. In answer to the Council question whether or not we encourage companies that
23 come into the City to provide child care, the answer is "not yet". It was noted that some
24 of the grade schools are offering on site child care assistance.
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MC NEAR PARK
29 The City Council had a discussion of "Alcohol and Other Problems" at McNear Park.
3o A resident of the area has written to the City expressing her opposition to such things as
3 ~ opponents of the Petaluma Express (semi-pro hardball baseball team) using the changing
32 room at the McNear Park; they bring friends in and use it like a clubhouse; no permits
33 were granted for the Petaluma Express work done on the grandstand nor was there
34 approval by the Recreation Commission.
35 Parks Director Jim Can noted the Petaluma Express members were granted the use of a
36 small storeroom below the grandstand to construct lockers after work during the evening.
37 However, they sometimes worked past midnight. At the Recreation Commission, this
3s was discussed at length recently. Neighbors expressed fear this would turn into a
39 clubhouse.
4o Recreation Liaison, Bonnie Nelson, noted the alcohol abuse in the park has caused
41 neighborhood distress. Her husband has obtained 109 signatures on a petition which
42 supports banning alcohol in McNear Park. She said she has no problem with the local
43 organizations, but some of the spectators do drink_at the ballpark.
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~ Speakers included:
2 Michael Bearden, 1010 FStreet -this pazk is used by a lot of children and a lot of
3 families. Thee alcohol abuse'is a real concern and is a poor mix with children.
4 John Piaszk, 406 11th Street -people abuse the right to drink, play loud music and carry
5 on with obnoxious behavior.
6 Gail Calvello, 1000 FStreet -the alcohol ban has been only partially successful. There
7 is unrestricted drinking in the park which is not monitored. Alcohol profoundly changes
s the effect of people, users of the. park, and the residents of the neighborhood. Suggests
9 the community work together to decide how the park is used.
1o Dave Groves, 809 FStreet -there is a real need in this town to provide everybody a fair
i i chance for recreation. There is a nuisance factor here.
12 Voorhees Mount, 900 FStreet -thank. you .for allowing is to address our concerns. He
13 talked' about .moving the baseball lights to Kenilworth School when it is closed, he talked
14 about the facilities that will be available in the 100-acre park on East Washington Street.
is He said there should be limits on the use of this pazk.
16 Brian Fiene, 1451 Chapman Lane -spoke on behalf of the Petaluma Express Semi-
17 professional baseball team. He noted their team is not responsible for. the alcohol abuse
~g m the pazk. They had permission to refine the .room which they use as a locker room.
19 They perform a lot of the ground work at this park.
20 Police Chief DeWitt -there is the possibility of you ban alcohol here, the problem will
21 just move to another park. With a partial alcohol ban, it is diff cult fore the Police
22 Department to determine. which persons have a permit and which do :not. Very tight
23 guidelines on alcohol permits would be most helpful. No specifics were discussed.
24 Recreation Director Jim Can -this is a very heavily used park in Spring and Summer. A
25 number of the local organizations use this area for picnics. These people serve beer and
26 do not create the problem with alcohol Ghat .is being referred to by the residents. Perhaps
27 signs could be posted both in Spanish and in .English.
2s It was suggested the alcohol permit be valid through 6:00 p.m.
29 City Manager John Scharer noted staff will come back to the Council at the first meeting
3o in May with a proposed policy and, recommendations to ban alcohol except in the group
31 picnic azea. The Council also asked staff to schedule a review in a year or 18 month.
32 The Petaluma Express was asked if they would reduce their visits to the park on days
33 their games aze played elsewhere.
34 NEW BASEBALL AREA
35 Recreation Director Jim Carr said the Redwood Empire Sports Associates (RESA)
36 agreement is nearing completion; 'the environmental documentation still needs to be done.
37 He reminded that this is a private :endeavor for a baseball complex near the northerhy end
38 of the avigation easement for the airport. There is a question whether or not the Mc1Veaz
39 lights could be moved to this location.
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1 Regarding Carter Field at Kenilworth Junior High, it was suggested that the possible sale
2 of this school ground will take a very long time.
3
GRAFFITI
4 The Council asked staff if the residents of the area offered to paint over the graffiti,
5 -would this be acceptable. Recreation Director Jim Carr said this is a priority with his
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RES®. 93-78 NCS
C®i7NTI' C®MP®STING
1o Resolution 93-78 NCS authorizing the City's representative which way to vote on the
1 ~ Sonoma County Waste Management Agency Composting agreement when it goes before
12 the Joint Powers Agreement Association on April 21. Ken Wells who is the Executive
13 Director of the Joint Powers Agreement addressed the Council's questions. Other
14 speakers included:
15 Pavitra Crimmel, Rio Nido -Garbage Reincarnation -said the JPA has a bias. We
16 need to look at the costs.
17 Eric Anderson, Santa Rosa - M & M Feed -feels many contractors can deliver the
1s product at 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of the JPA choice bidder. His client can do this best.
19 Martin Mileck, Covelo - M & M Feed -has the experience to do the job. He hopes
20 the Council takes advantage of his experience.
21 Alan Siegle, Forestville -Sonoma Compost Company -Bennett Valley Farm - he is
22 partner with Waste Management. Spoke on their behalf.
23 Will Bakx, Sebastopol -Sonoma Compost -they started in 1985. Reviewed his
24 experience.
25 Adam Davis, Waste Management -reviewed their product.
26 Paul Paddock, Forestville -Sonoma Compost
27 Kevin Walbridge, Empire Waste Management
2s David Cerini, 4350 Bodega Avenue
29 The Council comments were:
3o Having read the proposals, I feel the Joint Powers Agreement did select the best
31 proposal.
32 Going it alone is nearly an impossible task.
33 We ought to be very aggressive as a City regarding the percentages of diversion away
34 from the waste stream.
35 Recycling .plastics is .going to cost a lot more money; so this should be the less
36 expensive than it appears to be.
37 If we give a "no" vote, will the contract be renegotiated?
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~ Who has title for the equipment for this composting? {Answer - In the :proposed
2 contract the proposer holds title to the equipment. Which of the team members, would
3 hold title has not been decided at this time. At the end of the contract, the County has
4 first right of refusal at the amortized price.)
5 I' m not happy with the proposal we are being asked to approve because .there are too
6 many conflicts and questions.
7 I have concerns about timing, contract "acceptance"; if we do not go with the JPA,
s how does the City deal with the problem?
9 We should look at the low bidder.
1o Support the staff recommendation. This project was voted "for" three times by the
11 JPA. The majority of the County is going for it already.
12 The "put" and "pay"' issue is a problem. If we go along with the contract, we '°put"
13 composting into the diversion program or we "pay" if we do not participate.
14 Marketing is going to be a very big feature here. People with the experience are going
15 to be best able to sell the product.
~6 This agreement is still in draft form. Amendments could be forwarded to Mr. Wells
17 that could be worked on an answered. That would incorporate. the second place
is finishers, .highlights that this Gouncilmember is interested in. We still have time to
19 send in our additional questions and concerns
20 In diversion credits, the City is limited to 10 % of the wood, product going to
21 transformation that is calculated for the diversion credit. The plan indicates that a
22 portion. of the wood chips fractioned. would go to the wood market, a fraction would
23 go to reuse and a fraction would go to mulch.
24 It was moved by Vice Mayor Sobel, seconded by Carole Barlas to adopt- the resolution
25 affirming the Agreement for Organic Material Processing, Composting .and Marketing
26 Services between Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, the County of Sonoma
27 and the Joint Venture Group of Sonoma Compost Company and Empire Waste
2s Management and have the Councilmembers coordinate with Assistant Manager Gene
29 Beatty on the particular pieces they have concern with and that be forwarded on to the
3o JPA members for inclusion in further negotiations. Mr. Wells noted those concerns
31 should be forwarded to him prior to the Apri121 meeting.
32 AYES: Barlas, Read, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor Hilligoss
33 NOES:- Nelson*, Shea, Hamilton
34 ~ ABSENT: None
35 * This no vote reflected her concern for the rate payers.
36 RES0.93-80-NCS
37 ABATEMENT OF WEEDS
3s Resolution 93-80 NCS ordering abatement of weeds. The hearing was opened'. There
39 being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. The resolution was introduced by
4o Lori Shea and seconded by Bonnie Nelson.
41 AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor
42 Hilligoss
43 NOES: None
44 ABSENT: None
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~ CEQA GiT~ELINES AMENDED
2 APPEAL LA~JI2ITZEN/1•~JNES VA1tIANCES
3 IIILLVIEW ®AI{S LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
4 Due to the time (11:00 p. m.) the remaining items were continued to April 19.
5 AD T®iJItN
6 Adjourn to Monday, April 12, at 6:00 p.m. - Petaluma C mmunity Center fo, Budget
~ Workshop
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g M. Patricia Hilligoss, Mayor
9 ATTEST:
1o atricia E. Bernard, City Clerk