HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/08/1992September 8, 1992
1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
2 PETALUMA CITY COUNCII.
3 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1992
Vol. 27, Page 159
4 3:00 p.m. ROLL CALL
5 PRESENT: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel,
6 Nelson
7 ABSENT: Woolsey
s PUBLIC COMMENT
9 Lee Heinz, 215 Howard Street - As the new Executive Director of the Petaluma Area
to Chamber of Commerce, he introduced himself and noted he plans to work with the City
11 as closely as possible.
12 Kay Russo, 837 Rancho Way - Is upset with the activism in the City ... the lawsuits
13 against the outlet mall and the sign at the Auto Plaza. She moved here from Marin and is
14 concerned that the sewer treatment plant will also rate this type of action. She hopes the
15 treatment plant is large enough to allow for growth to keep the City of Petaluma in
16 business.
17 MINUTES
18 The July 27 minutes were approved as submitted.
19 The August 17 minutes were approved as amended:
20 Page 149, Line 43 -change to NOES: Woolsey, Sobel
21 CONSENT CALENDAR
22 The following items which are noncontroversial and have been reviewed by the City
23 Council and staff were enacted by one motion which was introduced by Brian Sobel, and
24 seconded by Michael Davis.
25 AYES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
26 NOES: None
27 ABSENT: Woolsey
2s RESO. 92-220 NCS
29 CLAIMS AND BILLS
3o Resolution 92-220 NCS approving Claims and Bills #21886 through #22250.
31 RESO. 92-221 NCS
32 RESIGNATION FROM CHILD CARE COMMITTEE
33 Resolution 92-221 NCS accepting Jane Reynolds' letter of resignation from Child Care
34 Committee.
35 RESO. 92-222 NCS
36 PLANNING APPOINTMENT
37 Resolution 92-222 NCS confirming the appointment of Pamela Torliatt for afour-year
38 term on the Planning Commission. This term expires June 30, 1996.
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i RESO. 92 223 NCS
2 SPARC APPOINTMENT
3 Resolution 92-223 NCS confirming the appointment of Claudia Cleaver for atwo-year
4 appointment to the SPARC Committee. This term expires June 30, 1994.
s RESO. 92-224 NCS
6 PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS
7 Resolution 92-224 NCS confirming the .appointment of .Robert Curtis, Vince Landof, and
s Charles Lewis for four-year terms on the Personnel Board. These terms expire June 30,
9 1996.
io RESO. 92-225 NCS
~ ~ APPOINTMENTS TO CIIII,D CARE COMMITTEE
12 Resolution 92-225 NCS confirming the appointment Mary Abascal-Hildebrand, Walter
13 Kuttner, Annette McElroy, Kathy Parades, and Tracy Tomasky for atwo-year term on
14 the Child Care Committee. These terms expire June 30, 1994.
is RESO. 92-226 NCS
t6 GRADING -MOUNTAIN VALLEY' 2B
t7 Resolution 92-226 NCS approving grading prior to the final map for Mountain Valley
~g Phase 2B.
19 RESO. 92-227 NCS
20 TENNIS COURT RESURFACING - McNEAR PARK
21 Resolution 92-227 NCS awarding the contract .for tennis court resurfacing at McNear
22 Park to Sequoia Surfacing and Engineering of Santa Rosa in the amount of $6,284.
23 RESO. 92-228 NCS
24 PLAI'GROUND WALL - WISEMAN PARK
25 Resolution 92-228 NCS awarding the contract for a playground retaining wall at
26 Wiseman Park to Jim Nichelini Masonry of Novato in the amount of $5,797.
27 ORD. 1903 NCS
2s SETBACK LINES AND ELEVATIONS ON FINAL MAP
29 Adopt Ordinance 1903 NCS amending the Municipal Code Section 20..16.320 of the
3o Subdivision regulations to delete the words "building setback lines" and change the title to
31 "Elevations". This ordinance also deletes Section 20.24.200 of the Municipal. Code -
32 Buildings Setback Lines being shown on a map.
33 * * * * * End of Consent Calendar
34 RESO. 92-229 NCS
35 CHATEAU SENIOR HOUSING -FEES
36 Resolution 92-229 NCS authorizing a reduction in the Community Facilities Development
37 and Park and Recreation Land Improvement Fees. This site is adjacent to the Plaza
38 North on North McDowell Blvd.
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1 The Community Facility Development Fee per unit will be $346.25 and the Parks and
2 Recreation Land Improvement Fee will be $586.52 per unit. Introduced by Brian Sobel,
3 seconded by Vice Mayor Cavanagh.
4 AYES: Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel., Nelson
5 NOES: Read
6 ABSENT: Woolsey
7 RESO. 92-230 NCS
s CHATEAU SENIOR IIOUSING -NEG. IIEC.
9 Resolution 92-230 NCS approving issuance of a negative declaration for Chateau Senior
to Housing. Introduced by Vice Mayor Cavanagh, seconded by Brian Sobel.
11 AYES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
12 NOES: None
13 ABSENT: Woolsey
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RESO. 92-231 NCS
CHATEAU SENIOR IIOUSING - PUI)
16 Resolution 92-231 NCS amending Resolution 88-371 NCS approving the Planned Unit
17 Development plan for the Chateau Senior Housing as follows:
18 -Changing the number of kitchens from 133 to 270,
19 -Changing the requirements for a sound wall,
20 -Changing the exterior balconies adjacent to U. S. Highway 101 to "...shall not be
21 considered outdoor living spaces...", and,- Changing the parking to .65 spaces per unit
22 with a full kitchen. Introduced by Vice Mayor Cavanagh, seconded by Brian Sobel.
23 AYES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
24 NOES: None
25 ABSENT: Woolsey
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ORI). 1902 NCS
PARK PLACE III ORDINANCE
2s Adopt Ordinance 1902 NCS amending the Zoning Ordinance 1072 NCS to permit garage
29 conversions in single-family dwellings in Park Place III Subdivision. Introduced by Brian
3o Sobel, seconded by Nancy Read.
31 AYES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel
32 NOES: Nelson
33 ABSENT: Woolsey
34 RESO. 92-232 NCS
35 PARK PLACE III GARAGE CONVERSIONS
36 Resolution 92-232 NCS amending Development Standards of Park Place III Subdivision
37 to permit garage conversions in this subdivision after the City's normal procedure of
38 notifying the schools. Introduced by Brian Sobel, seconded by Vice Mayor Cavanagh.
39 AYES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel
40 NOES: Nelson
41_ ABSENT: Woolsey
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Resolution 92-235 NC5 approving agreements for the foblowing free water users:
Gambonini Ranch, Reibli Ranch, Maffei Ranch and Brazil Ranch. These users were
granted free water by Cal Water, before the City bought the water system. The reason
for allowing this free use of water in the first place was the use of their land .for water
distribution pipes from the water filter plant at the dam. Now that the. dam and water
filter plant are being closed due to the cost of additional governmental regulations, there
is no longer any need to maintain the easements that were granted by those ranches. 'The
agreements allow for 15 years of free water, up to different maximums per ranch. Use. of
water over. these maximums, will result in a regular fee. Introduced by Michael Davis,
seconded by Nancy Read.
AYES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
NOES: None
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1 RESO. 92-233 NCS
2 POLICY -ALCOHOL USE AT CITY FACILITIES
3 Resolution 92-233 NCS approving a policy for alcohol management for those groups and
4 individuals using City facilities. Introduced by Vice Mayor Cavanagh, seconded by Brian
s Sobel.
AYES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel
NOES: Nelson (feels there is a double standard in this town with alcohol
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regulations)
ABSENT: Woolsey
to RESO. 92-234 NCS
11 FINAL MAP - SONOMA GLEN
12 Resolution 92-234 NCS approving the final map for Sonoma Glen Phase 3. Introduced
13 by Michael Davis, seconded by Bonnie Nelson.
14 AYES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
15 NOES: None
16 ABSENT: Woolsey
17 RESO. 92-235 NCS
1s FREE WATER USER AGREEMENTS
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ABSENT: Woolsey
ADD TO AGENDA
The vote to add to the agenda "selection of candidate for the NWP RR Right-of--Way
Acquisition and Management Task Force by Mayors and Councilmen" was
AYES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Woolsey
SAl~1I2Y ELLIS, COTATI
MAYORS & _COUNCILMEN
It was moved by Brian Sobel, and seconded by Bonnie Nelson, that at the next Mayors
and Councilmen meeting, the City will vote to appoint Sandy Elles of Cotati to the
Mayors and Council seat on the NWP RR 'Right-of--Way Acquisition and Management
Task Force.
AYES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Woolsey
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1 CLOSET) SESSION
2 At 4:05 p.m., the Council entered closed session to discuss pending litigation with the
3 City Attorney.
4 AT)TOURN TO 7:00 p.m.
5 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL and RECONVENE
6 PRESENT: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel,
7 Nelson
8 ABSENT: Woolsey
9 Gary Gard, Presbyterian Church INVOCATION
to Kurt Yeiter led the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
11 LAFF'ERTY RANCII
12 Mayor Hilligoss advised the audience that the Lafferty Ranch discussion would be
l3 postponed. If there was anyone wishing to speak on the matter, they should do so during
14 the Public Comment time.
I5 PUIILIC COMMENT
l6 Nick Ribcoff, 707 English Street -supports any effort on behalf of -the Council to ensure
17 some limited public access to Lafferty and maintain ownership. If there is anything that
l8 either he or the Sonoma Greens can do to help, he would gladly lend a hand.
19 Eve Sorlieu, 300 6th Street -regarding affordable housing for singles and couples, she
20 thanked those who supported her efforts for affordable housing for this group. Her next
21 visit will be to the Planning Commission to obtain their support. She will also be asking
22 staff for advice. Upon being asked if she had spoken to Bonne Gaebler, the Housing
23 specialist on staff, the Council was advised that there have been occasions that this was
24 discussed this with her. It was also suggested she should talk to the Housing
25 Subcommittee as soon as possible.
26 Vasco Brazil would like to publicly thank those who voted for him for the sewer
27 committee. He has questions regarding the sewer rates; since he pays for school taxes,
2s and schools pay sewer rates, he feels obligated to ask the questions. He would be
29 interested in knowing of the rate that is being considered today, is that increase based on
3o current or future management and operation of the plant? Is that increase .related to the
31 plant, or is it also an increase for the wastewater disposal.
32 Vasco Brazil -Regarding public access to Lafferty Ranch, he understands both the public
33 and the landowner standpoint. If you could guarantee any liability that would be incurred
34 by the public access to neighboring ranches, that would help.. He remembers when:.the
35 sewer ponds were_built, the problems they had with duck. hunters down there. He spent a
36 lot of hours. and a lot of argument with people that thought they could go on their
37 property to hunt ducks. He knows that is going to happen up there (on Lafferty Ranch)
38 dust to see the view. If you could settle that issue, you could get a lot more cooperation.
39 David Keller -Regarding Lafferty ranch, he congratulates the City for pursuing public
4o access. If you wish any assistance from the River Council, please let him know as they
4l would be happy to help. He supports doing some environmental work on this, but he
42 does not feel the necessity of doing an entire environmental impact report. He suggests
43 that public access be from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour past sunset to allow for
44 photography.
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i David Keller -read his letter to the Council regarding sewer rates and asked for a written
2 answer to the following questions; which he said. he di'd not receive an answer to at the
3 wastewater meetings. The questions he asked were: By what Council action was the
4 authorization for fund transfer of the several. million dollars which the Finance Director
5 said were diverted from connection fees to subsidize the sewer rates? We were advised
6 by the Finance Director that this was a loan. What were the loan terms; i.e. interest rate,
7 repayment schedule? What account were the funds transferred from, transferred to, and
s what were the dates and amounts of the transfers? Does the current rate increase repay
9 the funds diverted to subsidize sewer rates, by when? Does. any of the money collected
to by this .new sewer rate increase become set aside for capital construction of the new
i i sewage plant? Will homeowners or developers who paid connection fees that were
12 diverted be exempted from any of the new increased sewer rates?
13 ~ Mrs. Kay Russo, 837 Rancho Way -she came to express her displeasure with some of the
14 activism m Petaluma. The lawsuits on the factory outlet center, the sign at the auto mall
~5 all cost the city tax dollars. I live and work here and I would like to spend my dollars
16 here. When we limit growth, we limit Petaluma.
17 CITY C®UNCIL COMMENTS
is Michael Davis -Regarding the Sonoma Mountain Parkway bicycle lanes, is the intent to
19 put. signs for bicyclists to be in the bike lanes instead of the sidewalks? -and,
20 On Maria there is a beautiful oak tree. It would be nice if we did something to the area
21 around it to .enhance it; and,
22 He needs to know the status of the dog park. What is scheduled? and,
23 It may be time to make the no smoking ordinance stronger.
24 Bonnie Nelson -There are 13 Council candidates. She applauds them. Very generically
25 she reminded them that is not legal to put campaign signs on utility poles or in the public
26 right-of--way; and,
27 The .folks who made negative comments about the Planning Commission appointment
2s such as "this appointment represents the status quo." Mrs. Nelson's view of a status quo
29 appointment is a white businessman. Pamela Torlatt doesn't display the status quo.
3o There were many very highly qualified applicants, though. It is a great quality m a
3 ~ young woman to come to Council meetings for a year and a half, and ~1VIrs. Nelson
32 suspects :that Pamela knows more than most. do about the City. When you xead .something
33 in. he newspaper, sometimes you dorr't get the whole picture; and,
34 Mrs. Nelson wanted to clarify ,her position on subcommittee meetings. -There are times
35 when it is necessary that they not be open;. such as lawyer and client situations. Most of
36 the. time it is all right to keep them open; and,
37 Mrs. Nelson also wanted to clarify the comments she made to the scho_ of district
38 regarding the beer cans. she dropped off for them. To correct the newspaper„ these beer
39 cans were from the "adult baseball players" and not from the football`players; and,
4o Mrs. Nelson concluded that her "no" votes on all alcohol related items is because an
41 "abstention" vote is counted as a "yes" vote.
42 Vice Mayor Jack Cavanagh -Asked .Assistant City Manager Beatty if there is an .answer
43 on the access to Lafferty Ranch. Mr. Cavanagh was advised that a title 'company is
44 working on. the question.
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BiJR>gANI~ IIO><JSING
PRESENTATION
3 Arnold Sternberg of Burbank Housing Development Corporation presented his project
4 .status report on new City assisted housing ventures. They consist of the following:
5 For the fiscal year 1992-93, the City has allocated $500,000 to Burbank Housing for site
6 acquisition.
2 South~oint is one of the possible sites. There are no more Rental Housing Construction
s Program funds, .nor are there any other sources of funds for financing rental housing at
9 this time. Burbank Housing will be able to purchase the property but it may be necessary
io for the land to sit idle for a time.
11 Zell Property -the 1991-92 fiscal year housing allocations included $489,000 to Burbank
t2 Housing for the purchase of this land. This should be finalized soon.
13 Mr. Sternberg also discussed the possibility of purchasing the Parklane Apartments.
14 The escrow in the PEP/Pagan property closed in August. The City has utilized
~5 $569,500 Housing Funds for this property.
16 Hillview Oaks will be ready for occupancy in mod-November, and Washington Creek
~~ Apartments will be ready for occupancy within the next six months.
is The PEP/Caulfield and the Burbank/Cherry Hills had surpluses.
19 Mr. Sternberg also noted that they have not spent a lot of time finding housing for the
20 adult singles. They will look at .that need very closely in the future. However, many
21 funding programs do not take this category of person into consideration. He also noted
22 that most of the funding has dried up for the near future. They had hoped that new
23 money would have been available through a measure on the November ballot, but that did
24 not come to pass. The earliest opportunity for a ballot measure is June of 1994. The
25 State's reduced bond. rating may also affect the picture. The City and Burbank Housing
26 may have to landbank properties for several years until the economy is less restrained.
27 RES®. 92-236 NCS
2s SEWER RATE INCREASE
29 Resolution 92-236 NCS approving sewer rate increase by 30 % for residential use from
30 $10.00 to $13.00 per month, and the non-residential rate to the greater of $13.00 per
31 month or $1.3673 for each 100 cubic feet per month, whichever is higher. The former
32 non-residential rate is $10.00 per month or $1.0518 per 100 cubic feet, whichever is
33 higher. Due to the time, at 11:00 p.m. on August 17, this item was continued to today's
34 meeting.
35 Finance Director David Spilman advised this will offset operating costs of the treatment
36 plant and irrigation system. Other increases will be necessary. He will be coming back
37 to request a rate study. He noted this increase will give the City $400,000 in excess of
3s the Maintenance and Operation costs of the current sewer .plant. In response to a Council
39 question, it was noted that this sewer rate increase will eliminate the use of connection
4o fees to subsidize the sewer rate users. Regarding whether or not this will go into a pot
4t for the new sewer system. He hasn't identified where that $400,000 is going. There are
42 needs for equipment, replacement, and maintenance. Some of that $400,000 will go to
43 that. This answer will .come with the budget presentation.
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1 A chart was displayed showing costs o.f sewer treatment in a number of nearby .locations.
2 Those with tertiary treatment were higher:
3 Cotati $42.07/month
4 Santa Rosa 40.86/month
5 Sebastopol 35.67/month .
6 North Marin 33.00/month
7 Rohnert Park 25.40/month
s Windsor (advanced treatment) 20.58/month
9 Sonoma Valley Sewer District 18.58/month
to Those with secondary treatment are as follows;
11 Napa 17.50/month
12 Healdsburg 13.03/month
13 Petaluma (new rate) 13:00/month
14 Some Marin County .(all but Novato are secondar}~):
15 Larkspur 20.83/month
16 Ross Valley 11.67/month
1~ San Rafael 14.67/month
18 Mill Valley 20.2,5/month
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20 The Council asked if staff is going to answer Mr. Keller through the mails, and the
21 Council wants a copy of the answers. It was noted the letter will go out from, the
22 Mayor's office.
23 Council Requests The Council requested that staff look at~ cities which change .from a
24 single rate to different rates and to report back very shortly. They noted. there is no
25 reward in the City of Petaluma at this time for creating' less sewage. They also said' it is
26 time to look at flow rates. Garbage disposal use and composting programs were
27 mentioned. Specifically, what the difference might be if garbage disposal use was
28 reduced in favor of composting and therefore was not a part of the treatment cost.. The
29 Council also noted that with this .increase, it may be easier for the residents to pay
3o monthly in these economic times, rather than every two .months; they asked staff to take a
31 look at that and report back. The City Manager noted that a rate study would most
32 appropriately be a part of the new plant planning process. Even though it may take seven
33 months to reach a point to know the type. of treatment plant we will be building, it was
34 noted by the Council that .some of the information could be obtained from .City .Link in
35 short order. We have a :rate study that looks at the fairness of the $13:00 for acting as an
36 incentive or a disincentive for people and that is what the Council asked. the Finance
37 Director to come back with very shortly. The Council asked to be given information on
38 "flows" soon.
39 The resolution was introduced by Michael Davis, seconded by Bonnie. Nelson, with the
4o addition of the information requested on the subjects discussed tonight. The rates are
41 effective after September 30, 1992.
42 AYES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
43 NOES: None
44 ABSENT: Woolsey
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~ RES®. 92-237 NCS
2 PETALiTMA MARSH ENHANCEMENT PLAN -NEG. I)EC.
3 The Enhancement Plan for the Petaluma Marsh was discussed by Kurt Yeiter, Principal
a Planner. He briefly reviewed the process which has occurred over the last two years.
5 This area includes 150 acres southeast of the Marina between Lakeville Highway and the
6 Petaluma River. He displayed a map which showed the hoped-for walkways around
7 several perimeter areas, up Adobe Creek, around the City's dredge disposal area, and
8 along the Petaluma River. He also pointed out where they hope to have observation
9 decks and informational material placed on the walkways.
1o It was noted that there is a Salt Water Harvest Mouse that is unique to this habitat. It was
> > noted there are no fresh water sources at this time. It is hoped that would be remedied
12 for the young waterfowl. The biggest benefit of this area to the City would be its
13 educational and recreational potential. It would also be of assistance to the Casa Grande
14 fish hatchery efforts in Adobe Creek.
> 5 Mr. Carman, the attorney representing the Alman family, addressed the Council
16 regarding their concerns about the zoning on their useable property remaining unchanged.
17 He noted all of the Alman property is within this plan. They had hoped to develop 3 to 4
>8 acres of it in the future. This is the portion that is "upland", or not in the marsh area.
> 9 He stated the plan would be acceptable to his clients if it is clarified that this "upland" is
20 developable. He also feels there is a prescriptive right to the access across the railroad
21 easement on Casa Grande Road which went to the old City dump. The railroad right of
22 way has been sold by the City to Borue O'Brien of the Marina Office Associates. The
23 City Attorney explained that this issue of access is the subject of a separate legal action
24 initiated by the property owner. Action on the marsh plan. would not involve Casa
25 Grande access across the Alman property.
26 Resolution 92-237 NCS authorizing issuance of a negative declaration was introduced by
27 Michael Davis and seconded by Brian Sobel.
28 AYES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
29 NOES: None
30 ABSENT: Woolsey
3l RESO. 92-238 NCS
32 PETALUMA MARSH ENHANCEMENT PLAN
33 Resolution 92-238 NCS accepting the Petaluma Marsh Enhancement Plan. Introduced by
34 Vice Mayor Cavanagh, and seconded by Brian Sobel,. provided that the resolution clarify
35 that the upland portion of the Alman property remains developable..
36 AYES: Read, Davis, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh,
37 Mayor Hilligoss
38 NOES: None
39 ABSENT: Woolsey
4o LAFFERTY RANCH
41 Discussion of proposed access policy -Lafferty Ranch -was continued to no specific
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~ BUDGET .ACTIONS OF THE STATE-OF CALIFORNIA
2 CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3 City Manager Scharer advised the State finally adopted, a budget on ,September 2. This
4 year's impact on our City is a loss of $313,996 in property taxes, which is a loss of 9%
5 of the City's property tax. The other hit from the :State was $3'61-,270 in redevelopment.
6 monies.. He will recommend taking.. that $361,270 from. afar future PCDC project. The
~ total amount of money taken by the. State of California is $717,000. Right now, they say
s the redevelopment "hit" is only a one tune taking of money. However, in. the last 3 or 4
9 years, the State of California has taken a total of $1 Million from the City of Petaluma.
to The .State gave .the counties broad powers to .raise monies by adding new taxes.- They
11 have also allowed bhe County to veto annexations.
12 He said that on the afternoon of the September 21 meeting, the he will bring- the, budget
13 to the City Council so they may begin. to review it. He will also. bring recommendations
14 for dealing with the shortfall. This year there .are enough in, the reserves, as a result of
15 the PER'S refund - a one time refund: The economy remains flat. It may be from 3 to 5
i6 years before you see an upgrade in real estate activity. Currently there are many jobs
17 leaving the State of California. He noted that he doesn't see anything different budget-
ts wise from the :State in their actions on next year's budget. There .is nothing holding the
i9 Legislators accountable for the State programs that are now coming down to .local
20 governments to pay. He concluded the State NOT addressing their problems, i.e,, that
21 this State can't afford its past policy and its past programs. They have to increase the
22 revenue stream if that's the level of service they want to address.
23 It was noted the League of California cities is developing initiatives for the June, 1994,.
24 ballot.
25 The Council asked staff to focus on short term as well as long term strategy. They
26 commented that they really need to show what another loss of money does to us this. year.
27 AD.TOURN
2s The meeting was adjourned 9:30 to the Public Infor ion segment. ~ ,
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29 M. Patricia Hilligoss, Mayor .
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31 `~atricia E. Bernard, City Clerk