HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/20/1992Apri120, 1992
Vol. 27, Page"69
1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING -
2 PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
3 MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1992
4 5:30 p. m. ROLL CALL
5 PRESENT: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor
6 Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
7 ABSENT: None
s CLOSED SESSION
9 The Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss personnel.
l0 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL
11 PRESENT: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor
12 Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
13 ABSENT: None
14 Jim Zirkle; St. John's Lutheran Church, led the INVOCATION
15 Recreation Supervisor Don Phoenix led the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
16 PROCLAMATIONS
17 Student Ambassador -Casa Grande student Joe Peloquin will represent the United States
1s in the People to People Student Ambassador Program to Australia for 1992.
19 CPR revived afive-month old boy who had stopped breathing one morning. This
20 incident took place at the Municipal Swim Pool while he was accompanying a spectator
21 of a swim meet. The fast responses of lifeguard Theo Mainaris and a registered nurse,
22 Rosie Roidebis restored the child's breathing. Lifeguards Sydney Nelson and Shannon
23 Murray also assisted in the resuscitation.
24 May was designated Correct Posture Month & the week of May 10 to 16 was proclaimed
25 Chiropractic Wellness Week
26 PUBLIC COMMENT
27 Gentleman who lives at 2177 St. Augustine Circle -expressed great concern about the
2s plans .for the active areas of Wiseman Park and the. potential conflict with the
29 neighborhood. He has talked to the Recreation Director.
3o Joan Cooper, 333 Pleasant Street -Friends of Petaluma -applauds the wastewater
31 workshop process, but wants to have their group be able to speak to Dr. Tchobanoglous
32 privately. Is frustrated that the process so far has been like a classroom.
33 City Manager John Scharer noted the wastewater workshop format will be more
34 responsive to the need to have a q>.testion and answer style as soon as the dissemination of
35 information has been wrapped up by Dr. Tchobanoglous. Tliis should occur on April 27.
36 Scott Hess, 1709 Spring Hill Road -can't understand how the City Council can be so
37 open with the wastewater workshops; on the other hand lie was told the Pomeroy
3s property deal is a fait crcc•a~apli and was done behind closed doors by a subcommittee.
39 (City Clerk note -the planning process has barely begun on the Pomeroy property.)
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~ Riley McVey, 1721 Wynoochee -the plans for Ely Road North improvements do not
2 include left turn access into their subdivision at all. He presented a petition requesting
3 access at Chehalis and at Monroe. (This is scheduled for the May 4 agenda.)
4 Tim Haddad, 615 North Fair - PIPP -disputed what the Council has been doing relating
5 to the Marina, the Pomeroy property, and how the planning function should work based
6 on his interpretation of skimpy information.
7 The City Manager advised that there will be a discussion of the marina, its shortfall and
s the agreements at the May 4 meeting.
9 COUNCIL COMMENT
1o Michael Davis -asked about the crew cut that happened to the palm tree in the A Street
11 Parking Lot.
12 Vice Mayor Woolsey - we should be doing everything possible to get the public into these
t3 processes early.
t4 -requested the May 4 agenda include a request the City pay fees from Transient
><5 Occupancy Tax for the Earth Day use of City facilities.
16 Brian Sobel -regarding the $1,000 seed money that Clover-Stornetta gave to the City to
17 start a fund for the replacement of some paramedic; equipment, the City Council
is expressed its support of the effort to raise these monies.
19 -The McNear Park Association Chairman wants an update on the softball complex.
20 Also, the alcohol ban signs have been removed and should be replaced.
21 -Suggested the City should look to the possibility of retaining a third party to give us
22 counsel in managing the private/public contract process on major projects.
23 - We need to do a better job of communicating with the public. Sometimes people miss
24 watching the meeting or do not read a particular issue of the newspaper, and do not know
25 what the City is doing on an item.
26 MINUTES
27 The minutes of March 30 were approved as submitted.
2s The .minutes of April 6 were approved as amended as follows:
29 Page 57, Line 29, delete "not transferrable to anyone" and replace that with 'for that
3o applicant only"
31 CONSENT CALENDAR
32 The following items which are noncontroversial and have been reviewed by the City
33 Council and staff were enacted by one motion which was introduced by Vice.Ivlayor
34 Woolsey and seconded by Jack Cavanagh.
35 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson
36 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
37 NOES: None -
38 ABSENT: None
39 RESO. 92-86 NCS
ao CLAIMS. AND BILLS
41 Resolution 92-86 NCS approving Claims and Bills #18418 through #19006.
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1 RESO. 92-87 NCS
2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
3 BODEGA & NORTH WEBSTER SIGNAL
4 Resolution 92-87 NCS authorizing traffic signal reimbursement agreement for Bodega
5 Vista Subdivision Phase 2 with Bomike Development (50% share), Guy Erdman Builders
6 (25 % share) and Sarter Construction (25 % share) of a maximum combined
7 reimbursement of traffic signal costs of $41,24.8.50. Monies are reimbursable only at
s such time that someone within the traffic signal impact area develops property. If no
9 property in the impact area is developed, no reimbursement will be made.
io Reimbursement agreements expire at the end of 10 years.
t t ORD, 1885 NCS
i2 PEP -PAYRAN & VALLE.TO STREETS PROTECT REZONE
t3 Adopt Ordinance 1885 NCS rezoning Lots 1 to 24 of the Petaluma Ecumenical Projects
14 project site bordered by Vallejo, Jefferson and Payran Streets from R-C (Compact
15 Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit District).
t6 RESO. 92-88 NCS
17 PEP -PAYRAN & VALLE.TO STREETS PROTECT -PUD
~ s Resolution 92-88 NCS approving a Planned Unit Development Plan and Design
19 Guidelines for a development containing 19 market rate single family units and 5
20 duplexes adjacent to tl~e approved Petaluma Ecumenical Projects' elder housing units on
21 the same block.
22 RESO. 92-89 NCS
23 PEP -PAYRAN & VALLE.TO STREETS PROTECT -TENTATIVE MAP
24 Resolution 92-89 NCS approving the tentative map for the Petaluma Ecumenical Projects
25 27-lots, 19 market rate units and 5 duplexes known at this time as Vallejo Court
26 Subdivision and 2 lots for phased construction of a previously approved low income
27 elderly apartment complex.
2s RESO. 92-90 NCS
29 BUTTER AND EGGS I)AY PARADE
3o Resolution 92-90 NCS approving street closures for the Butter and Eggs Day Parade
31 between 10:00 a.m. and .2:30 p. m. on April 25 and Kentucky Street between B Street and
32 Washington Street. for t11e annual antique show and sale on between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00
33 p. m. on April 26.
34 RESO. 92-91 NCS
35 PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION FEES
36 ~ CRIMINAL .TUSTICE ADMINISTRATION FEES
37 Resolution 92-91 NCS of the City Council agreeing to resolve certain potential claims
3s relating to Property Tax Administration Fees and Criminal Justice Administration Fees.
39 The Board of Supervisors agreed to pay the local jurisdictions certain amounts if the
4o jurisdictions comply with certain requirements.
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1 The requirements include:
2 (1} Payment to the County Auditor for property tax administration
3 costs due ($12,679.76); and,
4 (2) Release County from all claims and potential claims relating. to fees
5 which are subject of this resol~itions (form to be prepared by County
6 Counsel; and,
7 (3) File a claim with the County Auditor on a County form for the
8 specified amount due the local jurisdiction.
9 The City of Petaluma is eligible for $109.,$07.00; the Petaluma Community Development
1o Commission is eligible for 3,804..85 and 8,874.91 (Central Business District and
11 Community Development Project Area, respectively).
12 * * * * * End of Consent Calendar-
13 RESO. 92-92 NCS
14 OPEN SPACE .ACQUISITION PRIORITIES
15 Resolution 92-92 NCS approving the open space acgtiisition priorities as discussed by the
16 City Council on March 30. Introduced by Brian Sobel, seconded by Nancy Read.
17 AYES: Read, Davis, Sobel, Nelson
18 Vice Mayor Woolsey,
19 NOES: Mayor Hilligoss (opposed to McNear Peninsula being on the list for County purchase)
20 ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Cavanagh (property ownership in the County area)
21 RESO. 92-93 NCS
22 COMMUNITY SEPARATORS INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM
23 Resolution 92-93 NCS supporting the Intergovernmental Programs for the protection of
24 Community Separators as presented to the Cities by the Sonoma County Agricultural
25 Preservation and Open Space District. This .action formalizes the City Council
26 discussions and concurrences at a study session held on March 30. Introduced by Brian
27 Sobel, seconded by Nancy Read.
28 AYESs Read, Davis, Sobel, Nelson
29 Vice Mayor Woolsey,
30 NOES.: Mayor Hilligoss (Reno. 92-92 NCS and 92-93 NCS were voted on at the same time -see above)
31 'A'BSENT: None ABSTAIN: Cavana_h (property ownership in the County area)
32 RESO. 92-94 NCS
33 AWARD CONTRACT FOR FIREWORKS
34 Resolution 92-94 NCS awarding the contract for Fourth of July Fireworks to San Diego
35 Fireworks, Inc. for $7,500. All bidders quoted on the type of display they would provide
36 for $7,500. Staff recommended San Diego Fireworks as a result of staff's investigation
37 of various communities and organizations who have contracted with them. Introduced by
3s Michael Davis, seconded by Jack Cavanagh.
39 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel,
40 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
41 NOES: Nelson
42 ABSENT: None
43 ORD. 1886 NCS
44 TRIP REDUCTION ORDINANCE
45 Introduce Ordinance 1886 NCS adding Chapter 11.90 to the Municipal Code, Traffic
46 Reduction Program, in accordance with Council direction March 30; 1992.
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1 Transit Coordinator Jim Ryan reviewed the process in development of this ordinance with
2 the business community at a special traffic workshop meeting on March 11 and the City
3 Council study session on March 30. The ordinance was introduced by Vice Mayor
4 Woolsey, seconded by Brian Sobel and ordered published by the following vote:
5 AYES: Read, Cavanagh, Sobel,
6 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
7 NOES: Davis, Nelson
8 ABSENT: None
9 RESO. 92-95 NCS
l0 1993 ALLOCATION POOL ESTABLISH ALLOCATION NUIVIBERS
11 Resolution 92-95 NCS setting 1993 Allocation Pool at 500 units. Introduced by Vice
12 Mayor Woolsey and seconded by Michael Davis.
13 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson
14 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
15 NOES: None
16 ABSENT: None
17 RESO. 92-96 NCS
18 1993 ALLOCATION POOL GRANTING ALLOCATIONS
19 Resolution 92-96 NCS granting 1993 Allocations.
20 Corona Club Estates ----------------------------- -------------43
21 * Corona Ely area ---------------------------------- ----------- 256
22 * Infill ------------------------------------------------ -------------45
23 * Infill (1992 shortage) ---------------------------- -------------16
24 PEP -Vallejo Street------------------------------ -------------29
25 Sonoma Parkway --------------------------------- -------------49
26 * Southpoint Park apartments (reserved) -------- -------------62
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28 * -Allocation cclr~rrdy secured by development ~rgreement., statute, or reserved from the
29 previous allocation. pool.
3o Introduced by Michael Davis, seconded by Nancy Read.
31 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson
32 Vicz Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
33 NOES: None
34 ABSENT: None
35 RESO. 92-97 NCS
36 DUFFEL 1993 ALLOCATION REQUEST DENIED
37 Resolution 92-97 NCS denying 1993 Allocation request from Duffel Financial for 100
3s units of a 408 unit apartment complex to be constructed on 36.91 acres at the intersection
39 of Frates Road and Lakeville Highway. The only land use that has been designated here
4o is the General Plan identification of this as a site over which a Specific Plan shall be
41 shaped, and a part of this land is designated Urban Separator ad is adjacent to the Urban
42 Limrt Line. Introduced by Vice Mayor Woolsey, seconded 6y~ Nancy Read.
43 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson
44 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
45 NOES: None
46 ABSENT: None
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1 RESO. 92-98 NCS
2 FERRY BOAT LOADING AREA - TiJRNING BASIN
3 Resolution. 92-98 NCS designating atwenty=foot portion of the public dock in the
4 Turning Basin for passenger loading and unloading of ferry boats near the foot of
5 Balshaw Bridge. The Council agreed to grant a temporary permit to use the docks until
6 September 15, 1992. At that time, the use will be reviewed by the Council. The signs
7 should be designed so they may be removed without damage to the signs or the area in
s the event the use is moved to another location.
9 The SPARC review will include the sign and seating arrangements. Introduced by
to Michael Davis, seconded by Brian Sobel.
11 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, .Nelson
12 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
13 NOES: None
14 ABSENT: None
15 RESO. 92-99 NCS
16 ELECTRIC FERRY WAITING AREA
17 Resolution 92-99 NCS permitting use of the observation area at the foot. of Balshaw
1s Bridge near the "transient" docks-for seating. The seating is not to be for the exclusive
19 use of ferry boat. ,patrons. The application was submitted by Lawrence Lau for his new
20 electric ferry service. Introduced by Vice Mayor Woolsey, seconded by Brian Sobel.
21 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson
22 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
23 NOES: None
24 ABSENT: None
25 RECESS 8:40 p. m. to 8:55 p. m. Public .Information Officer Bonnie Bard utilized the recess
26 time to advise the viewing. audience about the City's low income housing program, its funding
27 source, the Butter and Eggs Day Parade on April 25, the annual Kentucky Street. antique fair on
28 Sunday, April 26, and the Fire Department Safety Hotise which will be on display on Saturday
29 to demonstrate to children how to react to save themselves in a burning building.
3o RESO. 92-100 NCS
31 TDA & STA FUNDS FOR BUS OPERATIONS
32 Resolution 92-100 NCS authorizing application for Transportation Development Act and
33 State Transportation Act funds for tl.~e 1992/93 fiscal year. The City is eligible to receive
34 $890,903 of which $239,922 will go to Golden Gate Transit for transit service to
35 Petaluma, $98,737 will go to Sonoma County Transit for the Fixed Route County Bus
36 service to Petaluma and $1,337 to Sonoma County Paratransit service in Petaluma. The
37 remaining $542,762 is available for the Petaluma Transit bus service and paratransit bus
3s service. Introduced by Nancy Read, seconded by Jack Cavanagh,
39 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson
40 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
41 NOES: None
42 ABSENT: None
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1 RESO. 92-101 NCS
2 AGREEMENT TO OPERATE CITX BUSSES
3 Resolution 92-101 NCS approving a three year extension of the agreement with DAVE's
4 Transit Service (Community Transportation Services) for operation of the City's bus
5 system. The hourly rates shall be $31.50 for the period 7/1/92 through 6/30/93; $32.60
6 for the period 7/ 1 /93 through 6/30/94; and $33.74 for the period 7/ 1 /94 through 6/30/95.
7 Maximum vehicle service hours during each of the three years shall be 14,537. The
8 contractor has agreed to cap the annual payment from the City to a maximum dollar
9 amount each of the three fiscal years. A late charge has been built into the contract. Phil
10 Maguire agreed verbally to renegotiate their contract if and when the State of California
11 amends the Workers' Compensation laws. After this contract extension expires, the City
12 will solicit bids for the next transit contract. For the curious, the applicant advised the
13 name originated as "Dial a Vehicle", was shortened to DAVE's and "Dial a Vehicle" no
14 longer exists. Introduced by Michael Davis; seconded by Jack Cavanagh.
15 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson
16 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
17 NOES: None
18 ABSENT: None
19 RESO. 92-102 NCS
20 TRANSPORTATION BIY.L - SB-1435
21 Resolution 92-102 NCS supporting direct pass through of Federal Transportation
22 Revenues to Cities and Counties (SB-1435 -Kopp) was introduced by Brian Sobel and
23 seconded by Jack Cavanagh. The city is encouraging the proposed legislation be
24 amended to include a provision of direct pass-through of federal funds to cities and
25 counties rather than going to a regional agency for apportionment to cities and counties.
26 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel,
27 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
28 NOES: Nelson
29 ABSENT: None
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3o AD.TOURN
31 At 9:30 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in memory of Budd Popp who devoted many
32 years to volunteer service to the City.
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ATTEST:
M. Patricia Hilligoss, Mayor
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Patricia E. Bernard, City Clerk