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May 20, 1991 Vol. 26, Page 301
1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
2 PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
3 MONDAY, MAY 20, 1991
4 REGULAR MEETING:
5 ROLL CALL:3:00 P.M.
6 PRESENT: Read, Woolsey, Davis, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh Mayor
~ Hilligoss
g PUBLIC COMMENT
9 Mark Dennis informed the Council that the Petaluma Pipe Band will be at the 7:00
1o p.m. council meeting to present the council with trophies received for first place in the
11 Rose Parade.
12 Helena McDill, 623 Keller Street, has an old oak tree in her yard she would like to
13 nominate as a Heritage Tree. The tree hangs over into neighbors yard and the
14 neighbor wants to cut it back.
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16 The Apri130 minutes were approved as amended:
17 Page 213, Line 39 -Topics Discussed #2-B, should read `Planning for the River from
1s Petaluma to the Bay'.
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20 Councilmember Nelson would like to thank City Clerk Pat Bernard for the wonderful
21 minutes presented to the Council. Michael Davis agreed that they were more
22 comprehensive. Jack Cavanagh stated that they are concise paragraphs and not just a
23 lot of black print.
24 The May 6 minutes were approved as amended:
25 Page 228 River Oaks Factory Outlet, line 13 should read, `The remainder of the area
26 will be an average of 100 feet measured from the top of bank.
27 Line 17/18 should read, `The river walk park will be no less than 4 acres, that it will
28 meander, and measurement of the width will be measured from top of bank
29 Line 21/22 developer will be .responsible for maintenance for S years, then the
3o development is assessed on an ongoing basis.
31 CONSENT CALENDAR
32 The following items which are noncontroversial and have been reviewed by the City
33 Council and staff will be enacted by one motion which was introduced by Lynn
34 Woolsey and seconded by Brian Sobel.
35 AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor
36 Hilligoss
37 NOES: None
3s ABSENT: None
39 RESO.91-126 NCS
4o CLAIMS AND BILLS
41 Resolution 91-126 NCS approving Claims and Bills # 10500 through # 10839.
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1 RESO.91-127 NCS
2 FINANCE/WATER RECORDS DESTRUCTION
Resolution 91-127 NCS authorizing destruction of ,Finance/Water Department
records held beyond retention period.
5 ORD. 1852 NCS
6 CADER FARMS HIGHLANDS-DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Adopt Ordinance 1852 NCS amending Development Agreement for Cader Farms
Highlands Subdivision.
~ RESO.91-128 NCS
o OIL FILTER CRUSHER
Resolution 91-128 NCS awarding bid for a large truck oil filter crusher to Redwood
Oil Company, 455 Yolanda Ave, Santa Rosa for the amount of $3,506.25.
3 RESO.91-129 NCS
4 G-RANT OF EASEMENT WITH PACIFIC BELL-OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION
Resolution 91-129 NCS authorizing City Manager to sign Grant of Easement with
Pacific Bell for the installation of optic cable alongside Capri Creek.
Tom Hargis, City Engineer to contact Viacom Cable Vision and PG&E to see if they
are not interested in laying their own cable at the. time the trench is open.
* * * * * End of Consent Calendar * "`
o CITY WIDE BUSINESS RECYCLING WORKSHOP
Bob Lipman, 1801 Meadowview Drive spoke on behalf of the Chairperson. The
Chamber of Commerce is requesting the City's participation in a City-wide Business
Recycling Workshop to be held Tuesday, July 9, 1991, 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., Petaluma
Community Center. The workshop is to educate businesses on how and what office
paper to recycle.
Motion was made by Brian Sobel and seconded by Lynn Woolsey
to donate the. rental of the room ($100) at the Petaluma
Community Center for the workshop and ask Empire Waste to
reimburse the City through their educational fund.
AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey; Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh,lVlayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3 RESO.91-130 NCS
=t COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AMENDMENTS FOR FY 1991-92
5 Resolution 91-130 NCS amending FY1991-92 Community Development Block Grant
~ (CDBG) Projects for the City of Petaluma and repealing Resolution 91-46 NCS. The
~ following amendments were made:
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~ A~ Recommendation Amount
o BOYS-GIRLS Gym for New Building $69,000.00
1. BURBANK Site Acquisition $82,000.00
2 COTS Family Shelter $69,000.00
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1 COTS Administrative Assist $10,000.00
2 PPSC Mediation Assist Program $30,000.00
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4 Introduced by Vice Mayor Cavanagh and seconded by Lynn Woolsey.
5 AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss
6 NOES: None
7 ABSENT: None
8 Michael Davis announced that he is a member of the Board of Directors for Burbank
9 Housing
to .Nancy Read announced that she is a member of the Board of Directors for the Boys
11 and Girls Club.
12 RESO.91-131 NCS
13 HOUSING PROGRAM AIVIENDIVIENT FI' 1991-92
14 Resolution 91-131 amending 1991-92 Housing Program and repealing Resolution 91-
15 99 NCS. The following amendments were made:
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17 1991-1992 HOUSING PROGRAM
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19 1990-91 Additional Expenses:
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Temporary Shelter (Armory) .M..
$1,000
22 Human Services Center:
23 Rehab 50,000
24 Water Line and Hydrant 4,000
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26 1991-92 New Proposals:
27 CITY
28 1991-92 Staff Overhead 50,000
29 Site Acquisition for Manufactured Housing $250,000
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31 BHDC
32 Site Acquisition 489,000
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34 COTS
35 National Guard 30,000
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37 PEP
38 Site Acquisition 296,000
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4o PPSC
41 Rental Assistance Programs/
42 Administration 20,000
43 $1,290,000
44 Introduced by Vice Mayor Cavanagh and seconded by Lynn Woolsey.
45 AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor
4G Hilligoss
47 NOES: None
48 ABSENT: None
49 RESO.91-132 NCS
5o DELINQUENT ASSESSIVIENT INSTALLMENTS
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May 20, 1991
1 Resolution 91-132 NCS authorizing the .City Manager to enter into an agreement with
2 Sherman & Feller as special counsel to institute and conduct judicial foreclosure
3 proceedings for collection of delinquent assessments. The City will receive. all
a delinquent fees and statutory penalties. The property owner is required to pay
5 attorney costs. Introduced by Michael Davis, .seconded by Nancy Read.
~ AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss
~ NOES: None
s ABSENT: None
~ ORD. 1854 NCS
o AMEND 1VILTNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.15 NUISANCE ABATEMENT
Introduce Ordinance 1854 NCS amending,. Chapter 1.15 of the Petaluma Municipal
Code -Nuisance Abatement and incorporate new legislature allowing an alternative
procedure .in which a City,. by ordinance, may create a nuisance abatement lien which
may be recorded in the County Recorder's office, hive the same force, effect and
priority as a judgment lien and would further allow a City to foreclose on the property
to enforce the. lien after recordation.
Introduced by Brian Sobel, seconded by Nancy Read
AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Nelson, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: Vice Mayor Cavanagh
ABSENT: None
1. ORD. 1855 NCS
2 IIERITAGE TREES
Introduce .Ordinance 1855 NCS amending Title 8 of the Municipal Code to add
Chapter 8.28 preserving Heritage and 'Landmark. Tres. This is intended for private
trees where a property owner can nominate a tree for placement on a City register. It
would also allow for trees on public property .(parks, streets, etc.), to be nominated
either by private citizens or by a City employee for recognition. A resolution will. come
back establishing a fee for the nomination of a tree. Introduced by Nancy Read,
seconded by Lynn Woolsey
AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: Nelson, Vice -Mayor Cavanagh
ABSENT: None
3 RESO.91-133 NCS
4 PUBLIC STREET PLANTER STRIP LANDSCAPING
Resolution 91-133 NCS establishing a policy to preserve .public street landscape
planters: This will go into effect following the adoption of this resolution. Introduced
by Lynn Woolsey, seconded by Nancy Read,
AYES: Read, .Davis, Woolsey, Sobel
NOES::Nelson, -Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss
ABSENT: None
MARKET OUTLOOK &.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Mr. Lee was unable to make this meeting. This item continued to the afternoon of
June 3, 1991.
a ADJOURN TO 7:00 p:m.
May 20, 1991 Vol. 26, Page 305
1 ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m.
2 Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh,
3 Mayor Hilligoss
4 PLEDGE OF' ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Hilligoss
5 PUBLIC COMMENT
6 The Petaluma Pipe Band entertained one and all. The was Council was presented
7 with trophies for first place in the Rose Parade for best civilian band, and sweepstakes
8 trophy for the best entry in the entire parade
9 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Michael Davis -the north entrance into the recreation center parking lot there is a
sign going out that says exit only and a sign going in that says entrance only which
would lead one to believe that the whole driveway could be used for exiting or the
whole driveway used for entering.
Marin is asking for 10,000 acre feet of water from
They are also asking to go from a junior partnership
partnership. This would mean they would receive
benefits. Direction needs to be given to the ws
Supervisors to prevent this from happening.
>onoma County Water Agency.
in our water agency to a semor
aot only surplus water but full
ter agency and the Board of
19 Lynn Woolsey -questioned why notices are received in the packet after an event has
20 already taken place. City Manager responded by saying that on most occasions it is
21 received by the City on the day of the event or after. Woolsey suggested that
22 Councilmembers addresses be given to the Building Industry.
23 An invitation was received to welcome back our troops from the Persian Gulf. The
24 celebration is scheduled on a night the City Council meets. Please write a letter with''
25 the Council's apologies. `
26 She would also like the staff to start working on a special district for the foot of B
27 Street between B Street and D Street. (Councilmember Woolsey was informed that
28 this is scheduled as an agenda item with the Redevelopment Agency for June 10).
29 Bonnie Nelson -would like to know if parking motorcycles on the sidewalk is legal or
3o illegal
31 The homeless single adults of this County are still homeless tonight.
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PROCLAMATIONS
National Public Works Week -May 19-25
WASTE-TEK CONVERSION
UTILIZING EARTH WORMS TO RECYCLING YARD WASTE
36 Bob Dohlke spoke to the Council about the process of using earth worms for recycling
37 yard waste, sewer sludge and paper waste. This would ideally be set up as a recycling
38 facility where yard waste and sludge are brought into the facility and earth worms
39 digest it.
40 'The process takes approximately 90 days from digesting to the casting which is
41 produced by the earthworm. The finished product is a very high grade organic
42 compost.
43 The remains of a telephone book was passed around in a sandwich baggie as well as
44 the casting of the earthworm in another small container.
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i Answers to some of the questions were:
2 [It takes millions of worms to eat through yard waste and sludge in an average City]
3 [The average life span of the worm is 10-15 years]
4 [The worms could die from extreme weather, ingesting pesticides, high concentrates of
5 lead and other hazardous materials]
6 [The City of Fallbrook in Southern California is using the basic. process which they
7 find very successful]
s Petaluma has roughly 15,000 to 20,000 tons. of sludge a year that is now being taken to
~ a Novato landfill. The City pays approximately $40 a ton to dispose of it. If processed
o through aWaste-Tek~facility there could be a savings of approximately 20% to 30%.
1 [The cost factor is no more than any other kind of a composting procedure that would
2 be used to get rid of this kind of a waste problem.]
3 It was suggested that Waste-Tek meet with staff to go into the process in more detail
~ and to view a video of a processing facility.
5 13URB~1K LOTT'ER1' PR®CESS
6 Councilmember Davis would like a report on who the City is providing. low income
7 housing to. He would like to know how many houses are requied for the senior
s population, single parent families etc., then a decision can be made with regard to the
9 priority list. Exactly how many people live and work in Petaluma.
o Warren Salmons advised that more detailed 19.90 census information is ..forthcoming.
1 August Balesteri, 218 Bodega Ave brought to the attention of the Council that. the
2 report from Burbank Housing states under Preference: 1. Live or Work in Petaluma.
3 The City Council would like that to read Live and Work in Petaluma. He feels there
~ should be more categories to select from before it goes to the lottery stage.
5 Arnold Sternberg, Executive Director for Burbank acknowledged that direction by
6 Council.
Nineteen of the twenty-nine homes are reserved for people whose income is no
greater than 80% median income and 10 homes can be between 80% and 100% of
median. income. ''The only requirement that comes with federal moneys being used is
that 19 of the 29 homes must be at 80% median or below.
1 Gary Dutton, 713 F Street spoke in support of Burbank Housing.. Before a housing
2 lottery is drawn it is imperative that a detailed criterion be followed tq establish a
3 families eligibility for such a lottery.. ~4side from income and other eligibility factors
~ that are set and predetermined, the criteria for a loftery should. be based on what is
5 fair to the applicant and what best benefits the community of Petaluma.
~ Councilmember Nelson believes the City's definition of overcrowding could be
7 revised.
May 20, 1991 Vol. 26, Page 307
1 Staff member, Bonne Gaebler advised Council that the City has generally followed the
2 Housing and Urban Development's definition of appropriate housing, which is 2
3 persons per bedroom plus 1.
4 This will be continued to the June 10 meeting Housing Study Session.
ORD. 1851 NCS
HILLVIEW OAKS -REZONING TO PUD
7 Adopt Ordinance 1851 NCS rezoning from PCD to PUD. Introduced by Lynn
s Woolsey, seconded by Bonnie Nelson.
9 AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss
to NOES: None
1~ ABSENT: None
12 RESO.91-134 NCS
13 HILLVIEW OAKS -UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN
14 Resolution 91-134 NCS approving Development Plan was introduced by Vice Mayor
~5 Cavanagh, seconded by Brian Sobel.
16 AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss
1~ NOES: None
~g ABSENT: None
19 RESO.91-135 NCS
20 HILLVIEW OAKS -TENTATIVE MAP
21 .Resolution 91-135 NCS approving the Tentative Map for Hillview Oaks was
22 introduced by Michael Davis, seconded by Vice Mayor Cavanagh.
23 AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss
24 NOES: None
25 ABSENT: None _~
26 Michael Davis announced he is a member of the Burbank Housing Board of Directors
27 ORD. 1853 NCS
28 RIVER OAKS FACTORY OUTLET -UPHOLDING APPEAL AND AMENDING ZONING
29 Adopt Ordinance 1853 NCS upholding appeal of the Planning Commission and
3o amending zoning ordinance 1D72 NCS by prezorung of unincorporated lands (048-080-
31 34 and 35, and 048-190-09 from Prezone/Floodplain Combining, and Floodway to
32 Prezone/Planned Community District, and rezoning of Assessor's Parcel Numbers
33 007-391-09 and 35, 007-401-10 and 048-080-33 from Light Industrial with Floodplain
34 Combining and Floodway to Planned Community .District, Floodplain Combining and
35 Floodway, Incorporating the Abandoned Railroad Right-0f-Way, Assessor's Parcel
36 Numbers 048-080-33 and 007-391-35 ,Introduced by Nancy Read, seconded by
37 Michael Davis.
38 AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss
39 NOES: Nelson
4o ABSENT: None
41 RESO.91-136 NCS
42 RIVER OAKS FACTORY OUTLET -PCD MASTER PLANPROGRAM
43 Resolution 91-136 NCS conditionally approving PCD Master Plan Program,
44 Introduced by Michael Davis, seconded by Brian Sobel.
45 AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss
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Pabe 308, Vol. 26 May 20, :1991
i NOES: Nelson
2 ABSENT: None
3 RESO.91-137 NCS
4 RIVER OAKS FACTORY ®U'TLET - )<.AF'CO APPLICATIOl`dl
5 Resolution 91-137 NCS making application to LAFCO to initiate proceedings for
~ reorganization of certain property knows as Assessor's Parcel numbers 049-190-09 and
~ 048-080-34 and 35.
s Introduced by Vice Mayor Cavanagh, seconded by Michael Davis.
9 AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor PIilligoss
o NOES: Nelson
~. ABSENT: None
2 SUNNYSLOPE AREA-PUBLIC HEARING
3 Planning Director, Warren Salmons, gave a brief synopsis of the Sunnyslope area
a annexation. The public streets and improvements are to be upgraded to a standard
5 acceptable to the City of Petaluma in order for this area to be annexed :into the City.
6 In January of 1991, the Sunnyslope Assessment District was established and
7 assessments levied on existing development on each individual property .owner. Part
s of the commitment by the City ns to waive annexation impact fees which amount to
~ approximately $1,600 per existing unit (120 units in the area).
o Two kinds of zoning is suggested for the neighborhood. Planned Unit .District using
t the development potential -evaluated for the assessment as the ultimate potential
2 development yield for each parcel.
3 The second zoning would be R1-6,500 single family. Minimum lot size per dwelling
4 unit would be 6,500 square foot.
5 The lots are all of a size that have either an existing dwelling or does not have the
6 potential for more than one dwelling unit.
7 The County being the lead agency in creating the assessment district are responsible
s for how the cost would be spread and how much each parcel would bear in terms of
~ costs of any. improvements. The City is helping the County determine what kind of
o improvements have to be done, how wide the road is to be, where the bike lanes are,
1 curbs, gutters, fire hydrants etc. The cities commitment. was if the County put the
2 assessment district in place then we would. pursue and follow up with the prezoning
3 and annexation. The actual 'improvements could be started in the fall of 1991 and
~ completed in the spring of 1992.
5 The City gave to the County extra territorial jurisdiction when the assessment district
6 was being conceived. Authorization was given to "the County to assess properties in
7 the City limits within the assessment district. Because of the extra territorial
s jurisdiction they were put into an assessment district and have to be treated equally
9 with a parcel whether it is in the City or the County, but within the same district.
o PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
1 Joe Tinney, Suncrest Hill Drive -was concerned about fire service since he lives above
2 the 160' elevation level of service and (2) zoning of the. Planned Unit District and the
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1 development of cluster homes. He would like to see less dense development and the
2 natural hillside taken into consideration.
3 City Manager, John Scharer, advised that upon annexation the City of Petaluma would
4 be able to provide fire capabilities by using a pump truck.
5 Lee Stapleton, 209 Sunnyslope Avenue -commented on being assessed $4,000 when
6 others around. him who use the same roads as a thoroughfare were not assessed
7 anything.
8 Phil Locati, 316 12th Street -his property is 40% in the City and 60% in the County
9 and was charged a full assessment.
io City Manager, John Scharer suggested that comments be documented so the City
~Z Attorney can communicate with special bond counsel who worked on the assessment
12 district to see what processes might be available.
13 Dusty Resnick, 217 Sunnyslope Avenue -property is 50% in the City and 50% in the
14 County was also told their could possibly be an adjustment made on the assessment
15 fee. He also wanted to know if after bein annexed into the City if there would be
16 bike paths, controlled intersections, paving in front of the school etc. It was suggested
17 that Mr. Resnick obtain a copy of the engineers report from the County which would
1s set forth the scope of work.
i9 Suzanne Puska, 10 Morning Sun Drive -would like her lot split for a possible
20 additional dwelling. - -
21 Gino Paieri, 6 Highland Road -wanted to know if the County was doing to put in a
22 standard road at Sunnyhill Drive and Highland Road. Tom Hargis, City Engineer
23 advised Mr. Paieri that the County is proposing to do resurfacing and structural repair
24 to Sunnyhill Road such as it would be brought up to a standard the City would be
25 willing to accept.
26 .Barbara Householter, 251 Sunnyslope Road - is concerned about. saving some of the
27 old trees in the area. (2) Is the roadway which fronts her property going to be moved
28 farther away? (3). she is also opposed the large parcel on "D" Street being in the
29 annexation district. Primary reason is that she suspects that the two large parcels on
3o Sunnyslope Road will get together with the parcels on "D" Street and a subdivision will
31 be developed.
32 Bonnie Bard, 126 Sunnyhill Drive - is concerned about the proposed 130 units which
33 could have an enormous impact on the area. She would like the Council to pledge to
3a be vigilant when it comes to the individual applications. She is also concerned about
35 the public improvements that are to be made and would feel more comfortable at
36 some point when the City Engineer confers with the County consultants if the
37 neighbors could have an opportunity to look at the proposed improvements.
38 Steve Brooks, 251 Sunnyslope Road -wanted to lend his support to Planning Director
39 Warren Salmons, and hopes he takes a good look at the whole area.
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THE HEARING WAS CLOSED
41 Michael Davis would like to see the engineering reports again to see if the City is
42 going to be required to cut down some trees.
43 City Manager, John Scharer agreed that after the City Engineering Department has
a4 worked with the consultant from the County that it be brought back to the council and
45 invite the neighborhood to an informal work session to go through the report with
46 them.
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1 ORD. 1856 NCS
2 SLINNYSLOPE I'REZONING
3 Introduce Ordinance 1856 NCS. amending Ordinance 1072 NCS by prezoning the
4 Sunnyslope Area to R1-6,500 single-family residential and to Planned Unit
5 Development. Introduced by Brian Sobel, seconded by Michael Davis.
~ AYES: Read, .Davis, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor Hilligoss
~ NOES: Woolsey
8 ABSENT: None
~ AD.TOiTRN The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
o M. Patricia Hilligoss, Mayor
1 ATTEST•
2 Patricia E. Bernard, City Clerk