HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/22/1993March 22, 1993 Vol.. 27, Page 289
MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED ~ j
MEETING OF THE PETALUMA CITY COUNCILt
MARCH 22, 1993 U-
ROLL CALL 7:00 P.M.
Present: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor Hilligoss
Absent: None
PLEDGE ®F ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC CO1VIn~NT:
Victor Checkenov, 2301 Marilyn Circle brought in an article out of
the paper referring to Wastewater contracts.
C®UNCIL COMI~~NT
Jane Hamilton would like to have the dates for the Lafferty Ranch field trip. She was told the
City Manager would announce those dates during the City Manager Reports.
Mayor Hilligoss announced the Hazardous Waste clean-up dates as Saturday, April 3 at Fire
Station #2, Corona Road and N. McDowell Blvd., from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Spring clean-up
will be March 27 - Apri14 with bins at the Petaluma Airport.
MINUTES
The minutes for March 15 were approved as amended:
Rage 277, Line 36 change spelling of name to "Lyndi"
i/Page 2 82 , Line 2 6 and 2 8 change dates to March 22
age 283, Line 29 change to Lori asked staff to look at Novato's
emergency rent, freeze ordinance
age 285, Line 32, 33 change to ...5 or more attached units.....
MOBILE HOME RENT REVIEW
Gene Beatty, Assistant City Manager, brought before the Council a recommended Rent Review
Process and Time Line for consideration of mobile home rents. It was recommended that the
Council establish a nine member committee comprised of representatives from the Council (Read,
Barlas and Sobel), park residents and park owners who should choose their own representatives
and advise the Council of their choice.
The committee should identify the major issues regarding current and future rents
Gather facts to support the concerns of the parties involved and explore alternatives, including
lease modification.
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MOBILE HOME RENT REVIEW (cont' d)
It was noted that the City of Novato has an urgency ordinance to review long term mobile home
park rental agreements. That council is studying the possibility of adopting an ordinance to
stabilize rents and prevent excessive rent increases.
It was also noted that most of the rent ordinances have roll back provisions to protect tenants
from unreasonable rent increases during further negotiations.
It was suggested that the City Attorney do a survey of other cities which have attempted to put
together a moratorium and bring it back at the April 19 meeting.
Kathy Stewartson, Leisure Lake Mobile Home Park -stated that by State Law the park owners
can raise the rent with a 60 day notice regardless of the lease. She also .stated that the Time Line
before the council begins on March 22 and ends July 14. Her lease expires in July.
TREE ADVISORY COMMIT~'EE REAR END REPORT
The Tree Advisory Committee reviewed its' first years goals with the Council as follows:
Street tree list has been compiled by the committee for planting in public street landscape planter
areas.
Several trees throughout the city have been designated as heritage/landmark trees.
Jointly sponsored tree planting projects
Regulations of tree removal in the public right-of--way
Public awareness efforts through the media and newsletters
The Council thanked the Tree Committee for all their hard work they have put into bringing these
accomplishments about.
NORTHBAY ROWING CLUB DOCK EXTENSION ("I-I" Street ~ .River)
Northbay Rowing Club and property owner Walter Haake are .applying for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow an 80 foot extension of an existing dock at the Foundry. Wharf, 2nd and "H"
Street. Concerns of the. neighbors will be addressed through the use permit process before the
Planning Commission. It was noted that the issue of the gate has been dropped.
Greg Sabourin, formally of 2390 "I" Street, Northbay Rowing Club advised Council the old
storage containers that were on "H" Street are now on private property at Van Bebber Bros.
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Alan Holmberg, owner of Holmberg Roofing Company has requested a Conditional Use Permit
to legalize his existing roofing business which is located 16 Cedar Grove Park. This is being
referred to the City Council because of the interim riverfront policy which directs staff to submit
all proposals on property which borders the Petaluma River while the River Access and
Enhancement Plan is being formulated. In 1987, as part of the General Plan revisions, this 7.2
acre site was designated "Proposed .Park"
Jane Hamilton would like the Planning Commission to refer to the River Enhancement Plan
Alternatives Report that deals specifically with the Holmberg site. Any future development of the
Holmberg site should also place particular emphasis on acknowledgement of the importance of
the river. The General Plan suggests that a portion of the site shall be used for a low intensity
use park.
Planning Director Pamela Tuft responded that Mr. Holmberg is very much aware and is willing
to work with the city on river enhancement along that corridor. He is also interested in some
reasonable use of his land as well.
It is designated park on the General Plan and Mr. Holmberg is aware of that. Jim Carr, Director
of Parks and Recreation indicated that at this point in time the city is not in the position to move
in that direction and Mr. Holmberg understands that
John Cheney, 55 Rocca Drive, spoke regarding fill that was brought onto the Holmberg site and
spread in the floodway. A complaint was made and the fill was removed and relocated. This
year is the first year that water has backed from that site into his backyard.
Anything that needs to be done on that site has to lie thoroughly studied and Mr. Holmberg needs
to be monitored with what he does on his property.
Pamela Tuft acknowledged the concerns of Mr. Cheney and indicated they will be addressed
during the conditional use permit process including screening of Mr. Holmberg.
RES®. 93-61A NCS
PALM SUBDIVISION li~TIGATED NEGATIVE DECLAItATI®N
Resolution 93-61 NCS approving mitigated negative declaration of environmental impact for the
Palm Subdivision which is located at Sonoma Mountain Parkway and Clary Way. This is a 1.5
acre parcel which is to be divided into six single-family residential lots and one lot for the
development of a dwelling group of 2 detached single-family homes.
Introduced by Bonnie Nelson, seconded by Jane Hamilton
AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESO.
-NCS
Resolution 93-62 NCS approving modifications to the Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 20.28 of
the .Municipal Code.
Introduced. by Nancy Read, seconded by Lori Shea
AYFS: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor Hilligoss.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESO. 93-63 NCS
PALM SUBDIVISION -TENTATIVE 1VgAP
Resolution 93-63 NCS approving tentative map for Palm Subdivision
Introduced by Bonnie Nelson, seconded by Vice Mayor Sobel.
AYES: Nelson, Barlas, Read, Shea, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor
Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
* * * * * Recess to Study Session
CITY BUDGET
It has been projected that the City will have incurred a General
Fund deficit of $859,589. by June 30, 1994.
The General Fund revenues are levied or collected by
State $11,092,344 6b.98%
Federal 259,560 1.5T%
City 5.212.93b 31.46%
TOTAL 16 564 840 100.00
The City Council has discretion over the City port°ion which is
31.46% ($5,209.608) of the General Fund revenues. This amount
consists of:
Local General Taxes $1,414,860 27.16%
Fees & Charges 2,279,441 43.69%
other Sources 1..518.635 29.15
TOTAL 5.212 936 100.00%
The State collects 11% of our property tax leaving the City with
only 7%.
General Taxes - $1,414.860 (consists of f ive ( 5 ) sources )
Business License Currently raised
Ref use .Franchise Fees 10% of gross revenues
Property Transfer Tax $1.15 per $1,000.00 of sales price
Transient Occupancy Tax 10% estimated to generate $470,000 in FY
93-94.
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BUDGET (coot' d)
Parking Fines Currently determined by courts. Effective
January 1994 City will be responsible for
collection and fine schedule.
At present there are 265 authorized full-time employees whose salary and benefits represents 80
of the General Fund expenditures. Bargaining agreements exist for 165 of the 265 employees.
It was noted that $287,000 in revenue was saved by giving no cost of living increases except for
those employees covered by existing bargaining agreements. And $480,300 in revenue was saved
by not filling eleven vacant positions within the City.
It was Council consensus to select a Citizen Advisory Budget Committee to make suggestions to
the Council on ways to raise revenue and make budget cuts. It is expected that this committee
will work with the budget process for the next two years.
The Council agreed to meet for a budget workshop, April 12, at 6:00 p. m. at Lucchesi
Community Center. At that time Council will decide how a Citizen Budget Advisory Committee
will be selected as well as to set clear directives and guidelines for the Committee to follow.
* * * * * End of Study Session
COUNCIL AMID STAB REPORTS
It was the consensus of the Council to write a letter to LAFCO in support of Councilmember
Nancy Read's appointment as a regular member.
CITI' 1VIANAGEIt REP®RTS
The field trip to Lafferty Ranch and Moon Ranch is scheduled for May 15.
ADYOURN 9:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Paulette Lyon, Deputy City Clerk