HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/21/1992December 21, 1992
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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
2 PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
3 MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1992 ~) ;
4 ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m.
5 PRESENT: Read, Davis, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
6 ABSENT: Woolsey, Vice Mayor Cavanagh
~ INVOCATION
s Rev. Jim Zirkle, St. John's Lutheran Church led the invocation.
9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1o Supervisor Harberson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
11 PUBLIC COMMENT
12 A singing telegram was delivered to outgoing Councilman Michael Davis.
13 Supervisor Harberson presented a.Board of Supervisors resolution to Michael Davis for
14 his work on the Burbank Housing Authority. It was noted that Councilwoman Bonnie
15 Nelson has been appointed to that seat on the Burbank Housing Authority.
16 Supervisor Harberson also had come to say the Board of Supervisors "thank you" to
~~ outgoing Vice Mayor Cavanagh, but Mr. Cavanagh was out due to the flu.
1 S Lindy Brown, a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City for its
19 assistance over the year and she brought samples of the promotional items about Petaluma
20 that have been printed throughout the area.
21 Chris Bradford, Manager of Pacific Gas and Electric, noted that there are a lot of energy
22 savings the City is experiencing from various "modified" electrical installations which
23 were put into place this year. He complimented the City for its wisdom in accomplishing
24 that task. The City will receive a check from PGandE in the amount of $18,000 for this
25 work.
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COUNCIL COA~IlVIENT
27 Brian Sobel -expressed appreciation to the outgoing Councilmembers, Vice Mayor
2s Cavanagh, Lynn Woolsey and Michael Davis. He said they are the finest individuals you
29 would like to know. They will be missed. We have been lucky to have had them serve
30 Wlth US.
3 ~ Bonnie Nelson -thanked Supervisor Harberson for the appointment to the Burbank
32 Housing Authority.
33 Nancy Read -the City should be honored and proud about Hillview Oaks, the low
34 income housing project on Ely Blvd.
3s Michael Davis - it was a pleasure to serve these 8 years. He wished Jack Cavanagh were
36 here. He hopes the City remembers to keep the following projects on the front burner:
37 Lafferty Ranch, expanding the smoking ordinance regulations.
3s Mayor Hilligoss -she received a card from Vice Mayor Cavanagh, delivered by Mrs.
39 Cavanagh, thanking everyone for the opportunity to serve the City and wishing everyone
4o Very Best Wishes for the future.
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Mayor Hilligoss read the proclamations for each outgoing Councilmember.
2 MINUTES
The minutes of the December 7 meeting were approved as submitted.
4 CONSENT CALENDAR
5 The following items which are noncontroversial and have been reviewed by the City
6 Council and staff were enacted by one motion which was introduced by Nancy Read and
~ seconded by Brian Sobel.
8 AYES: Read, .Davis, Sobel, Nelson, Mayor Hilligoss
9 NOES: None
10 ABSENT: Woolsey, Vice Mayor Cavanagh
11 RESO. 92-318 NCS
12 CLAIMS AND BILLS
13 Resolution.92-318 NCS approving Claims and Bills #24314 to #24786.
14 RESO. 92-319 NCS
15 APPLY FOR GRANT - ENVIItONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT
16 AND .MITIGATION GRANT
17 Resolution 92-319 NCS approving grant application for Environmental Enhancement and
18 Mitigation Program under the Section 164.56 of the Streets and Highways Code for
19 access and landscape enhancements along Old Redwood Highway at Route 101
20 interchange and along Stony Point Road.
21 RESO 92-320 NCS
22 SALARY -UNIT 1 -CONFIDENTIAL
23 Resolution 92-320 NCS- approving salary and supplemental wage benefits for employees
24 in Unit 1 -Confidential employees. Salary benefits were approved for 6 months only.
2s This extends the salaries and covers the penod from January 1, 1993., to June 30, 1993.
26 RESO. 92-321 NCS
27 SALARY -UNITS 3 & 4 -TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL
28 Resolution 92-321 NCS approving salary and supplemental wage benefits for employees
29 in Units 3 and 4 -Technical and Professional employees. Salary benefits were approved
3o for 6 months only. This extends the salaries and covers the period from January 1, 1993,
31 to June 30, 1993.
32 RESO.92-322 NCS
33 SALARY -UNIT 5 -CLERICAL
34 Resolution 92-322 NCS approving salary and supplemental wage benefits. for employees
35 in Unit 5 -Clerical employees. Salary benefits were approved for 6 months only. This
36 extends the salaries and covers the penod from January 1, 1993, to June 30, 1993.
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RES®. 92-323 NCS
SALARX - UNITS 8 & 9 -1VIANAGEMENT
3 Resolution 92-323 NCS approving salary and supplemental wage benefits for employees
4 in Units 8 & 9 -Management employees. Salary benefits were approved for 6 months
5 only. This extends the salaries and covers the penod from January 1, 1993, to June 30,
6 1993.
~ * * * * * End of Consent Calendar
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT -RIVER
9 Planning Director Pamela Tuft .noted the amendment has been before the River
1o Enhancement Committee and the Planning Commission. Both recommended adoption of
~ ~ the text amendments. After staff introduction to the amendment on River Dependent
12 activity, the public hearing was opened on:
13 A General Plan text amendment to address river-dependent uses as
14 requested by Jerico Products. The property owner is Southern
15 Pacific Railroad. The text amendment could affect other
16 properties. Basically, this amendment will add the definitions of
17 "river-related" and "river-dependent" activities as well as amend
is certain objectives, policies, and programs to set priorities for river-
19 dependent businesses. It will also require a study of the effects of
20 any new development on the proposed U. S. Army Corps of
21 Engineers dredging. This is exempt from CEQA processing.
22 The following persons spoke on behalf of the proposed General Plan Text amendment:
23 Derek Simmons, attorney for Jerico Projects who have asked that the General Plan text
24 be amended.
2s Dave Simonson, 1 Corona Road -spoke on behalf of the boaters and the Yacht Club.
26 The pleasure boaters spend a lot of money in Petaluma restaurants and stores each
27 year.
2s Jim Becker, Aaron's Furniture - we even sell mattresses to the boaters.
29 Skip Sommer, developer of old buildings and realtor.
3o Bob Martin, 171 Payran -with the memories of a flooded Payran area, he reminded the
3 ~ Council about the importance of dredging for flood control.
32 Andy Kvalheim, business on the River for 40 years. Please do not overlook the fact that
33 there aze businesses along the river. They help to support Petaluma.
34 Jerry Price, 755 Baywood - is m business at the Manna building. The river is a focal
3s part of the community. Commends the River Enhancement Committee for its
36 support.
37 Carlos Berguido, 1722 Capella Court -this is a potential transportation comdor we want
3 S to preserve.
39 Ted Layman, 738 B 'Street - from a practical standpoint, the river saves the streets from a
40 lot of trucks carrying sand and aggregate into town.
41 Al Alys, Bank of Petaluma -prior Councils have supported river oriented businesses for
42 good reason.
43 Fred Fntz, Marine Electronics -there is a lot of tonnage that comes up the river, and he
44 frequently works on the commercial boats as well as the pleasure boats.
45 Les Shorter, President Western .Dock -spoke about the Haystack Landing area. They are
46 in the process of raising money for the Phase 2 of the Specific Plan for the South
47 Petaluma river azea.
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~ Avery Burdick, Burdick Engineering -mentioned that there is a lot of very .large flotsam
2 that the Army Corps of Engineers continues to remove from the river.
3 Dick Lieb, 1 Bodega Avenue -has been coming here since 1933. The river and its
4 commercial uses are a part of the heritage of the town.
5 Donna. MacKenzie, Raymond .Heights. - is on the Recreation Commission and the River
6 Enhancement Committee. -The River Enhancement Committee began. as a very
~ disparate .group and whey have evolved into orie with similar- views.
s David Keller, IStreet -you set precedent when you approved the factory outlet. A
9 working river should be preserved..
io Ed Conroy - we are not asking you to subsidize anything, just to allow us to stay in
~ ~ business for the next few years. It seems people protest too. much.
12 Lee Heinz, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce -the .Board of Directors of
13 the Chamber got caught in a sort of time compression. The Chamber River
14 Committee supports this text amendment. The. Board. of Directors concluded it
is would be difficult for them to make a decision in the short time that was available
~6 to them. They instead referred the matter to the business members to voice their
17 opinions to you.
1s These persons .spoke against the proposed text .amendment:
19 Dave Baldwin, Real Strategies, Inc., representing Southern Pacific Railroad. There are
20 several offers on the 16 acres of land owned,. by the SP. Some of it is underwater,
21 some is vacant and some is on the McNear Peninsula.. Jerico has a short term
22 lease on the land. :Southern Pacific is opposed. to the General Plan text
23 amendment. This seems to be for one business. It may be a good -idea for you to
24 look at other ways to have the river dredged than to always look to the :Army
25 Corps of Engineers. He referred to the Simeon proposal for the land.. He noted
26 SP is not working them, no`t that they wouldn't work with them. You cannot
27 force companies to move.
2s Richard Mogel for J. H. Pomeroy -Pomeroy is opposed to the text amendment.
29 Although they do want to continue to work with the City.
3o David Ripple, Vice President of Shamrock -the report from the River Enhancement
31 Committee is due out in March. This could wait.
32 Matt Hudson, representing Pomeroy and Shamrock -spoke against the text amendment.
33 With. the amendment as proposed, Mr. Sommer's project would not. have been
34 allowed to occur. As it is written. this text amendment will benefit'. only one
35 business. We need to know what the Army Corps of Engineers "rules .for river
36 dredging" really are. It seems they change from year to year. He is particularly
37 concerned with some specific words in the text amendments; such as "assess" and
3s "sufficient tonnage". His clients fear assessment district -fees. Iie feels more
39 information is needed before the decision is made. '
4o It was noted by Councilman Sobel and confirmed by Mitch Lind. that the Lind family has
41 leased this same land from Southern Pacific for 45 years. Mr. Lind has offered to
42 purchase the property from Southern Pacific. Councilwoman .Nelson noted this is not
43 solely for a single business. The Council Chambers are overflowing with people whose
44 names are not "Lind" .
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1 City Engineer Tom Hargis noted the Army Corps of Engineers dredges the river from the
2 Turning Basin to the Sewer Ponds every 4 years and the lower reaches of the Petaluma
3 River every 6 years. The cost depends on how much silt has been deposited by the
4 Winter rains. It could be anywhere from $500,000 to $1 Million per mile.
5 The hearing was closed at 10:15 p.m.
6 10:15 to 10:25 p.m. RECESS
7 It was noted that there were very few interested persons at the Planning Commission.
s The Council and staff discussed the prospective wording of the text amendments. At
9 11:00 p. m. , the Planning Director was asked to retype and bring back the revised text
1o this evening. In the meantime, the Council considered the remainder of the General Plan
11 items.
12 Assistant City Manager Warren Salmons reviewed the two remaining text amendments.
13 Land Use Map amendment relating to a creek comdor in Country Club
14 Estates from "Park" to "Open Space". This represents approximately 4+
15 acres along an unnamed seasonal creek. The change is required as a
16 mitigation measure for Country Club Estates Units 2A and 3A. It was
17 noted that the project is exempt from processing under CEQA.
1s The public hearing was opened. No one wished to speak so the hearing was closed.
19 Circulation Map amendment to reflect the feasibility of installing bicycle
20 lanes where designated. This accomplishes (a) the removal of certain
21 routes, (b) institution of certain routes, and (c) the retention of certain
22 bicycle routes. Those streets that currently have bicycle routes with little
23 or no potential for future redevelopment or widening were identified as
24 infeasible and were recommended to be deleted from the Circulation Map.
25 The new routes were recommended where the development was in the
26 planning stage and where the routes would connect with other County
27 bicycle routes. The designated bicycle routes that will remain are Class III
2a Bikeways which are not separated from the vehicular traffic. Four and
29 one-third miles of this type of bike route will remain on the map.
3o The public hearing was opened. No one wished to speak so the hearing was closed.
31 NEXT AGENDA ITEM Since the Planning Director had not yet returned with the
32 revised General Plan text wording, the Council went on with the last item on the agenda.
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RESO. 92-324 NCS
WASTEWATER EIlt CONSULTANT
3s Resolution 92-324 NCS authorizing staff to negotiate a scope of work and contract
36 agreement for preparation of environmental studies for the City's new wastewater
37 treatment facility with Brown & Caldwell and Jones & Stokes. If agreement cannot be
38 reached with the primary, aforenamed choice, staff will negotiate with the second
39 candidate team of Environmental Science Associates and Quests Engineering. Introduced
4o by Brian Sobel, seconded by Michael Davis.
41 AYES: Read, Davis, Sobel, Nelson, Mayor Hilligoss
42 NOES: None
43 ABSENT: Woolsey, Vice Mayor Cavanagh
44 RECESS 11:20 - 11:30
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1 RESO. 92-325 NCS -GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
2 RIVER AND BICYCLE ROUTES
3 After reviewing the revised General Plan amendment on the River, it was. moved by
4 Bonnie Nelson and seconded by Brian Sobel, to adopt Resolution 92-325 NCS amending
5 the General Plan relating to the River and to Bicycle Routes. The motion also included
6 the findings.
7 AYES: Read, Davis, Sobel, Nelson, Mayor Hilligoss
8 NOES: None
9 ABSENT: Woolsey, Vice Mayor Cavanagh
to COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES RESO. 92-326 NCS
11 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
12 Resolution 92-326 NCS amending the General Plan relating to an Open Space area in the
13 Country Club Estates Subdivision. The motion also included the findings. Introduced by
14 Michael Davis, seconded by Brian Sobel
15 AYES: Read,. Davis, Sobel, Nelson, Mayor Hilligoss
16 NOES: None
17 ABSENT: Woolsey, Vice Mayor Cavanagh
l s ADTOURN
19 The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p. m.
20 M. Patricia Hilligoss, Mayor
21 ATTEST:
22 Patricia E. Bernard, City Clerk