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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/16/1988a.pp~.e~ o.o erns--c~`aol 3~~~ BSS February 16, 1968 Vol. 24 P. 23 MINUTES DF A REGULAR MEETING PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1988 ROLL_CALL: 3:00 p.m. PRESENT: Sobel, Halshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss ABSENT: None PUHLIC COMMENT: There was none MINUTES: The January 30 minutes were approved as submitted. The February 1 minutes were amended as follows: Page 17, Reso. 88-29 NCS, City Engineer, revise definition to read, "Under administrative direction of the Assistant City Manager, to plan and direct all activities of the Engineering Department;..etc."; Page 18, .Reso. 88-30 NCS, Director of Public Works, revise definition to read, "Under administrative direction of the Assistant City Manager, to plan and direct all activities of the Public Works Maintenance Department."; Page 18, Reso. 88-31 NCS, Assistant City Manager, revise definition to read, "Subject to policy direction by the City Manager, to provide highly responsible staff assistance to the City Manager, including internal control and coordination of various existing City Departments, and analysis of organization, methods, budget and administration; and to serve as Acting City Manager as assigned."; Page 20, Reso. B8-33 NCS, Chamber of Commerce Sign Program, second text paragraph, lines 4.,5 should read., "...12,932.00 is allocated from the City's Transient Occupancy Tax funding to the Chamber of Commerce and..." CONSENT CALENDAR The following items from the Consent Calendar were approved by the adoption of a single motion which was introduced by Hrian Sobel and seconded by John Balshaw: AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None P.24 Vol. 24 February 16, 1988 RESD.,88-35 NCS CLAIMS AND BILLS RESO. 88-3b MCS F_I VE_ Y__EAR FA_U PROJE_C_TS Reso. 88-36 NCS approving priority list for Federal Aid Urban projects: (1) Overlay~Nortfi McDowell Blvd. from Corona Road to Clegg Street; C2) Overlay Petaluma Blvd. north fragment Street to 250 feet north of Magnolia Avenue; (3l Overlay East D Street from Petaluma Blvd. South to Payran Street; (4) Overlay South Mcdowell Blvd from McNeil Avenue to Caulfield Lane; and (5) Reconstruct Lakeville Street from Petaluma Hlvd. North to Washington Street within existing right-of-way. RES0.88-37 NCS APPOINTIPIG PAULETTE LYDN`DEPUTY CITY_CLERK Reso. 88-37 NCS appointing Paulette Lyon Deputy City Clerk. RESO'. 88-38 ~ NCS SOLICIT BIDS. ELECTRIC/WATER AT DDGKS Reso. $8-38 NCS authorizing staff to solicit bids to install electricity and water for boaters utilizing docks at the Turning Basin. RESO. 88-39 NCS IN_VEST__MENT _POLICY Reso. 88-39 NCS approving statement of investment policy ~ * ~ ~ * * ~ RESO. 88-40 NCS TDA PEDESTRIAN/BIGYGLE FACILITIES Reso. 88-40 NCS approving 1988-89 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Allocations for Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to ask staff for additional questions. After a brief discussion, the resolution was introduced by Vice Mayor Lynn Woolsey, seconded by Michael Davis. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None February 16, 1988 Vol. 24 P. 25 RESO. 68-41 NCS SIDEWALK POLICY .INDUSTRIAL PARKS Reso. 88-41 NCS' approving a sidewalk policy iri non-residential subdivisions/developments. This policy provides for five foot sidewalks (excluding poles, posts., utility boxes, et cetera), landscape strips between the sidewalk and the street. where possible, and accommodates handicapped pedestrians and wheelchairs with ramp too s ~s,~ .~ ~g Kb~e~s~„ ~~~~t~,~s~~ seon ex~~~,~veoays and private walkwaysn ~ntroduce~'by ~ohn Halsh~aw, seconded ~y ~rian Sobel. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None MAIN STREET ASSDCIATION AGREEMENT WITH CITY Finance Office David Spilman reviewed the proposed agreement with the City Council. Several amendments were made to the draft agreement and staff will revise the language and bring it back to the City Council on March 7. The Council specifically noted that the Transient Occupancy Funds the City grants the Main Street Association is not to be used to advertise for the benefit of a specific business or specific types of business. RESO. 88-42 NCS AIR QUALITY MONITORING Reso. B8-42 NCS authorizing City Manager to sign an agreement for professional services for air quality monitoring at the City Landfill at the end of Casa Grande Road. This State mandated monitoring is for active solid waste disposal sites to characterize landfill gas, to detect gas migration and to monitor ambient air adjacent to disposal sites.. Introduced by John Balshaw, seconded by Vice Mayor Lynn Woolsey. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, .Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None RESO. 88-43 NCS FIRE..-EMERGENCY TRANSFER_SWITCH Reso. 88-43 NCS. authorizing purchase and installation of replacement emergency power transfer switch for an Onan Generator at Fire Station #3 from Maltby Electric far X4,452.00. Introduced by Michael Davis, seconded by Vice Mayor Lynn Woolsey. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None P.2b Vol. 24 February 16, 1988 ORD. 1715 NCS RADAR SPEED _Z_ON_ES Lntroduce Ord. 1715 NCS establishing speed limits on the followin5 listed arterial streets: Baywood Drive, Casa Grande Road, Crinella Drive,•East 'D' Street, 'I' Street, Industrial Avenue, Magnolia Avenue, Maria Drive,, Mountain View Avenue, Petaluma Blvd. North, Old Redwood Highway, Rainier Avenue, Sutter Street, Weaverly.D"rive,,, West.Pay.ran,,Fifth Street, Sixth Street, and Ely Blvd. North. Introduced by Larry Tencer, seconded by Vice Mayor Lynn: Woolsey: AYES: Sobel, Halshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None - ABSENT: None RESO. 88-44 NCS S__T_REET_ LI_G_HTS Reso. 88-44 NCS authorizing the City Manager to execute a contr. ac t' with Russell Hamm to Perform a cost/benefit analysis of the City purchasing the street light system from Pacific Gas ~ Electric Company, said contract shall be for X3,000.00 maximum. Introduced by Larry Tencer, seconded by Michael Davis. AYES; Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES . NORTNBAY DIVISION QUARTERLY MEETING Mayor Hilligoss :will not be able to attend this meeting and asked the Councilmembers for representation. Larry Tencer will attend the quarterly meeting. RECE55 TO_ CLOSED_.SESSION 4:50 p.m. to discuss litigation with the City Attorney, and then to dinner. February 16, 1988 Vol. 24 P. 27 RECONVENE ROLL CALL: 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tenter, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss ABSENT: None The PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Principal Planner Mike Moore. PUBLIC COMMENT Helena McDell, 623 Keller Street, presented a copy of the City of Sausalito tree ordinance and asked the City Council to consider adoption of regulations to save old trees from being cut down indiscriminately. Adam Wah, 603 Keller Street supported this request. COUNCIL._COMMENTS Brian Sobel publicly commended the Police Dispatchers (Thony Mulcahy and Teresa Kimari, who, by telephone, helped save a baby in distress. John Balshaw requested an agenda item to discuss (within the next several meetings) ~wh t Swhe~are going to do for the youth of the community; and ~~-~~ noted that the last Planning Commission meeting was only 18 minutes long, and suggested that some of the 384 Programs to be implemented from the new General Plan could be part of their agenda when this occurs in the future; the Council asked for a study session on tree preservation. RENTER ASSISTANCE PROPOSED ._PROGRAM The Council discussed the program as proposed by Planning staff and made several suggested changes which will be incorporated in documents to be brought back to the City Council on February 29, 1988. RESO. 88-45 NCS NUISANCE ABATEMENT There was no opposition to the Mayor's suggestion to move this public hearing up on the agenda. Planning staff reviewed the history of the nuisance which consists of conducting a contracting ~usiness in a.r~sider~ti~l rea an~ buil~inc~ con~truct~ion without a he p+ope.,Fy e..~ner ~S es~e.r +iy e•m euno~ a ~N+e lets ion 3Zo uwor ° reefi. permit.n The February 1b, 1.88, staff repor~ outlined the various written communications with the property owner regarding these items. There has been no affirmative action on the part of the property owner to remedy the situation. The public hearing was opened. Joan Magani, 318 Howard Street, related her observations. The City Attorney advised that the property owner telephoned the City Attorney's office to say he would be out of town this weekend and requested postponement of the hearing; however, testimony indicated the gentleman was in town last weekend. P.26 Vol. 24 February 16, 1988 RESO. 68-45 NCS contd. There. was discussion regarding the merits of proceeding no.w or continuing the matter to a later date. It was moved by Michael. .Davis, seconded by Mayor Hilligoss, to proceed with the abatement process.. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw,, Cavanagh, Davis,. Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss, NOES: None, ABSENT: None There was no one else wishing to speak and the hearing was closed. The consensus was to establish the, deadline for compliance at 30 days from this date. The resolution ordering abatement was introduced by Michael Davis,, and seconded by John Balshaw. AYES: Sobel., Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None RESO. 88-46 NCS MOORhNG FEE AMENDMENT Reso. 88-46 NCS establishing mooring permit fees for the Turning Basin at X2.00/foot from October 1 through March 31 and X3.00 per foot from April l to September 30 of each year for the vessels headquartered in Petaluma and ffi3.00 per foot all year for transient vessels. Introduced by John Balshaw, seconded by Vice Mayor Woolsey. _ AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis; Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NDES: None ABSENT: None RECESS 8:35 TD 8:45 P.M. ZONE 2A FLOOD CONTRQL PROJECTS The City Council discussed the proposed Sonoma County Flood Control Zone 2A flood control project list and recommended that money not be spent on San Antonio Creek improvements (includes purchas off darive- n theat;r~) ~ut rather the Zone 2A funds should p ~^ . loo. m,+Lll~o~ p,.o e~ s at r+„+~~v.~c~le.ad~.,q Y 9 be s en inside a Pe al'~ma Cit lim is with riorit to be iven to the West and Laurel drainage improvements. Staff was directed to bring back a resolution at the next meeting regarding the spending priority of Zone 2A. PEACE POLE .~ Gabr,i,el:•Co.uzins•~addressed ,~the.C,ity. Cou;ncil•... ,Lt was,. moved by Vice Mayor Woolsey and seconded by Michael Davi=_ to approve installation of a Peace. Pole in 'the future Peace Garden to be planted at City Hall. The Peace Pole is a 4" x 4'''cedar pole with message plates and the words "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in " different languages. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None February 16, 1988 Vol. 24 P. 29 RESO. 88-47 NCS CREEKVIEW COP1MONfi OCCUPANCY The City Council considered the request of Leon Costanten of Raja Development for additional occupancies of the complex prior to completion of the required improvements to Ely Blvd. North. The resolution introduced by Larry Tencer, seconded by Jack Cavanagh to authorize occupancy of 16 additional units with•12 remaining units to be approved for occupancy in ~Fh~ ~i..~ure. NOES: Sobel, Balshaw, Davis, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hillig oss AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer The resolution failed to pass. RESD.SB-48 NCS SWENSON OUTSIDE SEWER Reso. 88-48 NCS approving outside sewer hook-up for Swenson (located on Bodega Avenue near Paula Lane). Introduced by John Balshaw, seconded by Vice Mayor Woolsey. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None RES0.88-49 NCS MOLINDLI OUTSIDE SEWER Reso. 88-49 NCS approving outside sewer hook-up for Molinoli (located on Paula Lane between West and Schuman Streets). Introduced by John Balshaw, seconded by Vice Mayor Woolsey. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None RESO. 88-50 NGS REFUSE COLLECTION Vice Mayor Woolsey stepped down from the dais and did not participate i:n the, discussion or vote. The City Refuse Services Committee report recommended adoption of the resolution which is a result of a number of meetings with. the garbage company. Tom Walters, of Petaluma Refuse Company, was present to answer the Council's questions. Reso. 8B-50 NCS amending the agreement with the Petaluma Refuse Company, Inc., providing for the extension of #~e. t~rm ant~nnwal.al~t~o~natic exte~n~ions thereafter an~a rate, h rt Se. Gem 1~ ~n5 a o~ nt.~u rc a In pr r rn JA~rou trout t ~~ ~`~'~'1'~~"d~~~d~ i~d~Png struc~ure ~ Introduced by Micghae~ ~avis, ~Seconderd DY Jack Cavanagh. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT/ABSTAIN: Vice Mayor Woolsey (Vice Mayor Woolsey returned to her seat on the dais.) P.30 Vol. 24 1988 ALLOTMENTS February 16, 1988 There was considerable discussion regarding the award.of allotments for the 1988 Construction Year, which is the. interim year between the old Residential Development Control System and the revised Growth Management System which will take effect for the. 1989 Construction Year. Staff will bring back.a resolution at the March .7, .Council; meeting. ORD. 1716 NCS GROWTH. PIAPIAGEMENT SYSTEM . Introduce Ord. 1716 NCS amending Chapter 17.26 of the Municipal Code relating to Growth Management System. Introduced by Larry Tencer, seconded by Vice Mayor Woolsey. AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis,, Tencer, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: None ABSENT: None (The public hearing and negative declaration of environmental impact will be considered at the March 7 Council meeting.) The following items were removed from the agenda due to the lateness of the hour: Neighborhood Watch Program signing Property Rights Initiative. (Sonoma County) U. S. Highway 101 Corridor The Marcellus Project was removed from the agenda due to the fact that previous action by the City had expired. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. to an adjourned meeting on February 29 at 7:00 p.m. - -- Mayor Patricia Hlilligo s ATTESTe ' ity CTe~k'Pa'tr'ica E: E~ern~i-d-