HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/06/1992April 6, 1992
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1 MINUTES ®F A REGULAR MEETING
2 PETALUMA CITY COUNCII.
3 MONDAY, APRIL, 6, 1992
4 3:00 p. m. R®LL CALL
5 PRESENT: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
6 ABSENT: Nelson, Sobel (Councilman Sobel was attending the Sonoma
7 County Transportation Authority meeting in Santa Rosa)
s PUBLIC COMMENT
9 Georgia Potts, Santa Clara Lane -expressed her concern about the potential for noise
to generation from the Marina Boat Show. The Potts live. next to the Lakeville Highway
11 sound wall and find the truck traffic noises disturbing. She also pointed out the potential
12 of parking problems that could occur at the Marina Boat Show.
13 C®NSENT CALENDAR
14 The following items which were listed on the consent calendar were voted on
15 individually.
16 RES®. 92-72 NCS
17 CLAIMS AND BILLS
is Resolution 92-72 NCS approving .Claims and Bills #17921 through #18417. Introduced
19 by Michael Davis, seconded by Vice Mayor Woolsey.
20 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey,
21 Mayor Hilligoss
22 NOES: None
23 ABSENT: Nelson, Sobel (Councilman Sobel was attending the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
24 meeting in Santa Rosa)
2s RES®. 92-73 NCS
26 EXXON SIGN ABATEMENT TIME EXTENSION
27 Resolution 92-73 NCS confirming the City Council action of March 2 approving the final
2s time extension for abatement of the Exxon sign located on Old Redwood Highway at the
29 former Texaco gas station. The final extension is for 18 months and is not transferrable
3o to anyone. Introduced by Nancy Read, seconded by Jack Cavanagh.
31 AYES: Read, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
32 NOES: None
33 ABSTAIN: Davis
34 ABSENT: Nelson, Sobel (Councilman Sobel was attending the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
35 meeting in Santa Rosa)
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1 ORD. 1884 NCS
2 HELICOP'T'ER TRAFFIC PATTERNS ESTABLISHED
3 Adopt Ordinance 1884 NCS amending Municipal Code Section 16.20.040 to establish
4 Helicopter traffic patterns at the Municipal Airport.
5 AYES: Read, Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss
6 NOES: None
7 ABSTAIN: Davis, Vice Mayor: WQolsey-
8 ABSENT: Nelson; .Sobel (Councilman "Sobel was attending the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
9 meeting in Santa Rosa)
to RESO. 92-74 NCS
11 PURCIIASE 1VIISCELLANEOUS WATER SUPPL~S
12 Resolution 92-74 NCS authorizing ,annual purchase of miscellaneous water works supplies
13 from Vintage Water Works Supply of Healdsburg :for $23,479.27. Introduced by Vice
14 Mayor Woolsey, seconded by Michael Davis.
15 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice. Mayor Woolsey,
16 Mayor Hilligoss
17 NOES: None
18 ABSENT: Nelson, Sobel (Councilman Sobel was attending the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
19 meeting in Santa Rosa)
20 ItESO. 92-75: NCS
21 COMPLETION RESURFACING EAST D STREET
22 Resolution 92-75 NCS accepting .completion of the work covered by a contract with
23 Hermsmeyer Paving of .Santa Rosa to .resurface and rehabilitate Fast "D" Street. Vice
24 Mayor Woolsey inquired about the missing Edith and. D Street handicap ramp. Staff
25 advised this will be installed through a handicap ramp project which is scheduled for
26 construction later in the year. Introduced by Vice Mayor Woolsey, seconded by Michael
27 Davis.
28 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey,
29 Mayor Hilligoss
30 NOES: None
31 ABSENT: Nelson, Sobel. (Councilman. Sobel was attending the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
32 meeting in Santa Rosa)
33 RESO. 92-76 NCS
34 FINAL MAP CARER LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK
35 Resolution 92-76 NCS approving .the final map for Cader Lane Industrial Park.
36 Introduced by Nancy Read, seconded by Jack Cavanagh.
37 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey,
38 Mayor Hilligoss
39 NOES: None
40 ABSENT: Nelson, Sobel (Councilman Sobel was attending the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
41 meeting in Santa Rosa)
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1 RESO. 92-77 NCS
2 CONSENT TO COMMON USE - PG&E - CAI)ER LANE INDUSTRIAL. PARI{
3 Resolution 92-77 NCS approving a consent to common use agreement with PG&E for a
4 gas transmission line crossing under South McDowell Blvd. in the Cader Lane Industrial
5 Park. Introduced by Nancy Read, seconded by Vice Mayor Woolsey.
6 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey,
7 Mayor Hilligoss
8 NOES: None
9 ABSENT: Nelson, Sobel. (Councilman Sobel was attending the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
10 meeting in Santa Rosa)
11 RESO. 92-7~ NCS
12 COMPLETION OF SEWER LIFT STATION
13 1500 PETALUIVIA BLVD. S., -HUMAN SERVICES CENTER
14 Resolution 92-78 NCS accepting completion of the sewer lift station pump replacement
15 project at the Human Services Center, 1500 Petaluma Boulevard South. The work was
16 accomplished by Pump Repair Service Company of San Francisco. Introduced by Vice
17 Mayor Cavanagh, seconded by Michael Davis.
18 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey,
19 Mayor Hilligoss
20 NOES: None
21 ABSENT: Nelson, Sobel (Councilman Sobel was attending the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
22 meeting in Santa Rosa)
23 RESO. 92-79 NCS
24 FINAL MAP ROSEVIEW SUBDIVISION UNIT 1
25 Resolution 92-79 NCS approving the final map for Roseview Subdivision Unit 1.
25 Introduced by Jack Cavanagh, seconded by Mayor Hilligoss.
27 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey,
28 Mayor Hilligoss
29 NOES: None
30 ABSENT: Nelson, Sobel (Councilman Sobel was attending the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
31 meeting in Santa Rosa)
32 * * * * * End of Consent Calendar
33 RESO. 92-80 NCS
34 OAI~ HILL PARK MASTER PLAN
35 Parks and Recreation Director Jim Carr reviewed the proposed Master Plan for Oak Hill
36 Park as recommended by the Oak Hill Park Citizens Advisory Committee. They propose
37 a handicapped accessible path, removal of the existing roadway, and relocation of the
38 playground to a more central location.
39 Prior Council Action -Several years ago, the City Council agreed to close the park to
4o through traffic and directed staff to create a parking area inside the park with access from
41 Howard Street.
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Neighborhood Recommendation - To create a .pedestrian only access :from Howard .Street,
and to keep the parking at the Pleasant. Street park. entrance.. Resolution 92-80 NCS
approving Oak Hill Park Master Plan was introduced by Vice Mayor Woolsey, and
seconded by Nancy Read to approve the master plan.
AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh,: Vice Mayor Woolsey,
Mayor Hilligoss
NOES:. None
ABSENT: Nelson, Sobel (Councilman.Sobe1 was attending the Sonoma County
Transportation Authority meeting in 'Santa Rosa)
to RESO.92-81 NCS.
11 PUBI;IC WOIIKS
12 SUPERINTENi)FP
13 The City Council reviewed the proposal for the Public Works Department Reorganization
14 and creation of the personnel classification, Superintendent of Public Works. This
15 position will oversee the water, public works operations, and fleet maintenance.
16 Resolution 92-81 NCS establishing the classification of Superintendent. of Public Works,
17 designating it in Unit 8 -Management, and' establishing a salary range of $4,019 -
18 $4,885. Introduced by Vice Mayor Woolsey and seconded by Michael Davis.
19 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey,
20 Mayor Hilligoss
21 NOES: None
22 ABSENT: Nelson, Sobel (Councilman Sobel was attending the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
23 meeting in-Santa Rosa)
24 MARINA
2s IN WATER BOAT S~-IOW -TUNE 13 - 14
26 Public Works Director Pat Miller requested Council approval to jointly sponsor, with the
27 Marina Office Park Associates, an "In Water Boat Show" June 13 and 14 at the Petaluma
2s Marina. They request $7,500 in Transient Occupancy Tax .funds to be used as seed
29 money. Bortze O'Brien of Marina Park Associates advised the Council they will provide
3o for overflow parking. They expect to have nearly 100 boats on display. It is anticipated
31 the annual boat show will show a profit in 1993.
32 By motion, the City Council appropriated $7,500 of 1991-92 Transient
33 Occupancy Tax funds as seed money for the 1992 Boat Show. The Marina
34 Office Park Associates will work with the City Manager to prepare for the
35 event. Moved by Vice Mayor Woolsey, seconded by Michael Davis.
36 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
37 NOES: None
38 ABSENT: Nelson, Sobel (Councilman Sobel was attending the Sonoma County
39 Transportation Authority meeting in Santa Rosa)
4o CLOSED SESSION
41 The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:00 p. m. to discuss pending. litigation
42 with the City Attorney.
43 ADTOURN TO 7:00 p.m.
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7:00 p.m. RECONVENE
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3 PRESENT: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor
4 Hilligoss, Sobel, Nelson
5 ABSENT: None
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7 Jim Thibodeaux, Neighborhood Church led the invocation.
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9 Pam Torliatt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1o PROCLAMATIONS
i 1 Casa Grande Academic Decathlon -Proclamation acclaiming the award winning Casa
12 Grande Academic Decathlon Team for superlative scholastic achievement by winning
13 second place in the Statewide Small Schools Division and winning eighth place overall
t4 statewide. City pins were presented to the participants and to the coaches.
~5 Petaluma High School Basketball -Proclamation recognizing the Petaluma High School
~6 Varsity Basketball Team for winning the 1992 Sonoma County League Championship,
i7 and placing second in the North Coast Sectional, and being semi-finalist in the Northern
1s California Championships. City pins were presented to the participants and to the
19 coaches.
20
PUBLIC COMMENT
21 Les Lenz Memorial Fund - Herm Benedetti, Clover-Stornetta Dairy, presented the City
22 with a $1, 000 cheek to initiate the "Les Lenz Memorial Fund" for purchase of
23 replacement defibrillating equipment for the Petaluma Fire Department. The two
24 defibrillating machines on hand are eleven years old, yet they have an expected useful life
25 span of seven years. New defibrillators cost approximately $10,000 each. Les Lenz,
26 deceased, was Fire Chief of Petaluma from August 16, 1983, to January 4, 1987, when
27 he was in a fatal automobile accident. Accompanying Mr. Benedetti were his partner
2s Paul Ross and- Kathy Poncia, who is a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor.
29 Recently Mr. Benedetti performed CPR on Paul Ross, saving his life. The Les Lenz
3o Memorial Fund is being established in recognition of the former Fire Chief and in
3 ~ recognition of the work done by the paramedics. Clover-Stornetta has challenged the
32 local businesses and .service organizations to join them in this fund raising effort to
33 replace this important piece of medical equipment.
34 McDowell Drug Task Force -Dick Sharke noted that- April. 16 is the Tenth Anniversary
35 of the McDowell Drug Task Force. He invited the City. Council and the community to a
36 meeting this Wednesday on keeping the community Drug .Free. He noted there are now
37 three teenagers on the McDowell Drug Task Force Board of Directors.
38
CITY COUNCII, COMMENTS
39 Vice Mayor Woolsey asked for a report. on the Facility Energy Project, noting the savings
4o and its successful conclusion.
41 Michael Davis noted that CALTRANS is constructing a "smart freeway" in the Los
42 Angeles area.
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1 This computerized strip of -roadway will send. traffic congestion and routing -information
2 to appropriately programmed computer terminals which can be installed in vehicles.
3 Brian .Sobel recognized Michael Evert. as the Employee of the Quarter.
4 Bonnie Nelson had a medical emergency at her home last week and commended the
5 Police Dispatch .and the Paramedics for their prompt and courteous response.
6 .She rode, the new electric ferry on the Petaluma River last week and went under the
7 Washington Bridge where she saw evidence- of ~ homeless habitation... This is not an
8 appropriate homesite.
9 The traffic signage at Ellis needs to be modified to show left turn activity, left-turn
to arrows were suggested. -
11 PROCLAMATIONS
12 Declaring. June 1-7 as Homelessness Awareness Week
13 Declaring April Earthquake Preparedness Month
14 EXXON SIGN .ABATEMENT
15 PROPERTY OWNER - PIIIL JOERGER
16 Phil Joerger, property owner of the Exxon gasoline station on Old Redwood Highway,
17 addressed the City Council requesting that. the City Council rescind their action' to abate
is the Exxon sign. His reason was the City approved a sign for'the Auto Plaza which is five
19 times larger and. fifteen feet; higher than the gasoline station. sign the :City wants removed.
20 (The gasoline station. sign was a Texaco. sign until Texaco sold its Northern California
21 stations to Exxon.) The City Council took no further action on the sign.
22 RESO. 92-82 ~NCS
23 SPECIFIC PLAN PREPARATION PETALUMA BLVD S AREA
24 Resolution 92-82 NCS authorizing the preparation of a Specific Plan and EIR for the
25 Petaluma Boulevard South .area to the existing. Urban Limit Line and. providing policy
26 direction. The City .Council heard. a detailed presentation of the first stage of a specific
27 plan for this area. Due to the absence of two Councilmembers, the matter had been
28 continued from March 16 to this meeting for final action.
29 There was a motion introduced by Jack Cavanagh and seconded by Brian
3o Sobel to include the entire Christensen and Fontes property in the study.
31 AYES: Cavanagh, Sobel.
32 NOES: Read, Davis, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss, Nelson
33 ABSENT: None
34 The resolution was introduced by Nancy Read, seconded by Michael Davis to authorize
35 preparation of a Specific Plan and EIR for the Petaluma. Blvd. South area to the Urban
36 Limit Line, with the possibility of moving the urban separator to the outside of the Urban
37 Limit Line.
38 AYES: Read, Davis, Sobel, Nelson
39 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
40 NOES: Cavanagh
41 ABSENT: None
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RES®. 92-83 NCS
WEED ABATEMENT
3 Resolution 92-83 NCS ordering abatement of weeds. After a brief staff presentation, the
4 public hearing was opened. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was
5 closed. Introduced by Michael Davis, seconded by Vice Mayor Woolsey.
6 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson
7 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
8 NOES: None
9 ABSENT: None
to RE50. 92-84 NCS
11 C>FIATEATJ OF PETAT,UMA SENI®R H®iTSTNG B®NDS
12 Resolution 92-84 NCS Public Hearing for issuance of tax exempt multi-family housing
13 bonds for 210 units senior housing at the Chateau of Petaluma located at 325 North
14 McDowell Boulevard. Twenty percent of the units will be low income housing. The
15 developer will be have a letter of credit issued to secure the bonds. Upon approval of this
16 issuance, an application will be made to the California Debt Allocation Committee for
17 their May meeting. The hearing was opened. There being no one wishing to speak, the
is hearing was closed. Neil Schultz, the developer, was present to answer questions. The
19 Resolution was introduced by Jack Cavanagh and seconded by Bonnie Nelson.
20 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson
21 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
22 NOES: None
23 ABSENT: None
24 8:45 p. m. to 8:50 p. m. RECESS
25 RES®. 92-85 NC5
26 PEP PAI'RAN VALLE.T® .TEFFERSON EI,I)ER PR03ECT
27 The City Council heard the staff presentation on the .Petaluma Ecumenical Projects'
2s Payran, Vallejo, and Jefferson Streets elder housing project. This complex will include
29 19 single family* dwellings, 5 duplexes and 2 lots to accommodate the previously
3o approved 84 unit elderly apartment complex. One lot will remain zoned for Light
31 Industrial.
32 *The 19 single family lots will be sold to a market rate developer for housing
33 construction. Profits from that property transaction will benefit the PEP portion of the
34 project.
35 The Council agreed there shall be a planting strip on Vallejo, no meandering sidewalk on
36 Payran Street and the neck of the Court (yet to be named) will also have planting strip.
37 Resolution 92-85 NCS approving previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration.
3s Introduced by Brian Sobel, seconded by Vice Mayor Woolsey.
39 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson
40 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
41 NOES: None
42 ABSENT: None
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~ ORD. 1885 NCS
2 PEP PAI'RAN. VALLE.TO..IEFFERSON REZONE TO PUD
3 Introduce Ordinance 1885 NCS rezoning: the project site from R-C {Compact Residential)
4 to PUD (Planned Unit District). Introduced by Michael Davis seconded by Jack
5 Cavanagh.
6 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson
7 Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
8 NOES: None
9 ABSENT: None
to The City Council considered details of the PUD Unit Development Plan for 19 single
11 family lots and five duplex lots and 27 lot tentative map. These will be adopted after the
12 ordinance is acted on at the next meeting.
13 OUTSDDE WATER REQUEST
14 DURENBERGER - 2651 D STREET EXTENSION
15 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Durenberger, 2651. D Street Extension, have a 220 foot well which
16 delivers 1/4 gallon per minute. This is below the Public Health Department's threshold
17 of one gallon per minute over afour-hour test for adequate well water flow for a single
is family dwelling. The Durenbergers advised the Counc~ their well produced 4 gallons of
19 water per minute at the time it was drilled a number of years ago. However, their aquifer
20 has been depleted by heavy landscape watering by their neighbors. They noted this
21 County does not have any policy or regulation regarding landscaping during low rainfall
22 years and in areas of reduced underground water.
23 Staff advised that the Durenbergers' request for- outside water service .does not comply
24 with the City's outside water service policy in that the property is both outside of the
25 Urban Limit Line and the- Sphere of Influence. In addition, a 1983 ground water
26 potential report, prepazed by a .registered geologist, indicates the .,area has poor water
2~ bearing geologic characterisfics. Staff advises, there aze alternatives to the .Durenbergers
2s such as attempting to find water through .other" well drilling .sites or trucking water to a
29 storage tank on site. After considerable discussion, the Council directed staff to write a
30 letter to the County requesting a policy be adopted to address the issue of water
31 conservation and xenscape design in areas with reduced underground water production.
32 The Council asked staff to recall this request to the County in, six months. If the problem
33 becomes more severe, the Mayor suggested the Durenbergers come back to the Council.
34 PROPOSED IZIVERFRONT CONSTRUCTION
3s BARLOW PRINTING - 409 FIRST STREET
36 Pursuant to City Council policy requiring referral of all riverfront construction activity,
37 the proposed remodeling of Barlow Printing,. 409 First Street was referred for Council
3s review. The Council, noting that Principal Planner Kurt Yeiter is as concerned about
39 preserving the river as anyone, referred the planning details to him and authorized the
4o application to continue on through the normal planning process.
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1 Pit®I'OSED ItIVEitFitOIrTT GRADING ANI) LANDSCAPING
2 MO®ItEIIEAI) - INDiJSTItIAL AVENUE AT PETALUMA BLVD. N®ItTII
3 Pursuant to City Council policy requiring referral of all riverfront construction activity,
4 the proposed Moorehead property grading and landscaping was considered by the City
s Council. The property is located on Industrial Avenue at Petaluma Boulevard North.
6 There will be some modification of the Willow Creek bank at this location.
7 Staff will make certain these modifications will not adversely affect any downstream area.
s The project will continue all through the normal planning process.
9 ADJ®iTRN
1o At 10:30 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to April 11 at 9:00 a.m. at Lucchesi
11 Community Center.
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12 M. Patricia Hilligoss, Mayor
13 ATTEST:
~4 Patricia E. Bernard, City Clerk
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