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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/19/1988~rave.d 0.S COrr2t~e~ I~I3IE5~ September 19, 1988 Vol. 24, Page 207 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1988 REGULAR MEETING: Monday, September 19, 1988 ROLL. CALL: 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Cavanagh"*, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey, Vice Mayor Davis (* arrived at 4:00 p.m.) ABSENT: Balshaw, Mayor Hilligoss PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. A. W. Mortensen, 11 Cader Court, made several suggestions relating to traffic: the student pick-up point at St. Vincent Grammar School be moved from Howard Street to Walnut Street for the safety of the children; increase police patrol at downtown post office because residents drive on the wrong side of the street to deposit mail in the sidewalk mail boxes; increase the police patrol by including a motorcycle officer; increase police watch of intersection of Mary Street and Petaluma Blvd. North because drivers make illegal left-turns onto Petaluma Blvd. North from-Mary Street.. MINUTES The August 8 minutes were approved as submitted. The September 6 minutes were approved as submitted. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were. approved by a single motion which was introduced by and seconded by AYES:. Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey, Vice Mayor Davis NOES: None ABSENT: Cavanagh, Balshaw, Mayor Hilligoss RESO.88-321 NCS CLAIMS AND BILLS Resolution 88-321 NCS approving Claims and Bills #85036 through 85402. RESO.88-322 NCS VILLAGE EAST III L.A.D. Resolution 88-322 NCS initiating proceedings for Village East III landscape Assessment District. RESO.88-323 NCS VILLAGE EAST III L.A.D. .Resolution '$8-323. NCS approving agreement with Nystrom Engineering for _ engineering services for Village East III Landscape Assessment District._ RESO.88-324 NCS - VILLAGE EAST III L.A.D., _ 'Resolution 88-324 NCS approving agreement for legal services with Sturgis, Ness, Brunsell and Sperry for Village East III Landscape Assessment Di~t.~a~t: Page 208, Vol. 24 September 19, 1988 RESO.88-325 NCS VILLAGE EAST III L.A.D. Resolution $8-325 NCS ordering improvements for Village East. III Landscape Assessment District. ORD. 1736 NCS SELL LIBERTY SUBDIVISION Adopt Ord. 1736 NCS approving sale of Liberty Subdivision. (formerly part of obsolete plan for extension of Liberty Street through to Magnolia Avenue). ORD. 1737 NCS SELL BOND: SiJB'DIVISION Adopt Ord. 1737 NCS approving sale of Bond. Subdivision (adjacent "to Bond .Park on Banff-Way) to Benjamin-Tuxhorn.Associates, Inc. RESO.88-326" NCS BOND SUBDIVISION PUBLIC.IMPROVEMENTS Resolution 88-326' NCS approving public improvements agreement with Benjamin-Tuxhorn Associates, Inc.,. for installation of improvements prior to final map approval of Bond Subdivision. # # # End of Consent Calendar # # # RESO.88-327 NCS AIRPORT PCD A1VdENDI~IENT Resolution 88-327 NCS approving Airport PCD Amendment relating to. the Executive/Corporate Aircraft Hangars which will be constructed near East Washington. Introduced by Larry Tencer; seconded. by Brian .Sobel: AYES: Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey, Vice Mayor Davis NOES: None ABSENT: Cavanagh, Balshaw; Mayor Hilligoss MAIN STREET CENTER PARK USE :DISCUSSION The Main. Street organization requested to be on the City Council agenda to discuss Center Park use and the fact that numbers of people congregate there. The Council discussed the issue at length. Speakers were R. Boecabella who read.. a letter ~to the Council urging the City to discourage the users of Center Park so they would rendezvous elsewhere. Leah Johnson .of 614 Galland Street, identified herself as one of the youth group that `hangs-out' downtown; she spoke on behalf of~the youth that assemble at Center Park. Jeff.Harriman - owner of the McNear Building -said there should. be a working :relationship between the City and. Redevelopment and the businesses to create a ggood environment~but the whims of the idle people who hang out down. there have gotten precedent. Bill Bradford, representing the Petaluma Yacht Club, spoke m support of the Main Street efforts for a police foot patrol especially around the dock, area. between 11 p.m. and 3 a.x~~, Police Chief Dennis DeWitt said foot patrols are not as cost effective as-is--the common: perception. of them; regarding the use of extra police pers~nmel, he said even weekend the Police Department,_including the Reserves, is fully committed on nights. _ September 19, 1988 Vol. 24, .Page 209 In response to an inquiry about hiring private security patrol persons he responded that the private security companies do maintain a communication link with the Police Department. Councilman Cavanagh arrived at 3:55 p.m. There was considerable reference of increasing the Police) `presence' downtown. The Council discussed the possibility of using redevelopment agenC~ revenues for additional Police patrols. ~-~~ ~~~tt u,~~ Was ask..d ~° re.porFbacJ<.-ka -Nta: C.-ounc:~l ,.r9a,••d~hg police. prese..r+c.e. oP-~;o*~s and cas-hs. Leah Johnson's. mother, Vicky Dufton, spoke on behalf of the youth who gather at Center Park. The matter was continued to the afternoon of October 3 for staff to present information on possible. funding that may be available for foot patrol in the downtown area, .information on business owners partici~atmg 'in the cost of additional security patrol and the degree of authority they can exercise, and more specific information on the Main Street offer to help fund the proposed skateboard area at Kenilworth Park. ICES®. 88-328 NCS - PAYRAlV P~JMP STATION CONTRACT Resolution; 88-328 NCS awarding the contract for the Payran Street Sewer Pump Station to J. M. Turner Construction Company, 825 College Avenue, Santa Rosa for $96,550. The Engineer's estimate was $135,000; bids ranged up to a high of $199,060. Introduced. by Larry Tencer, seconded by Lynn Woolsey. AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey, Vice Mayor Davis NOES: None ABSENT: Balshaw, Mayor Hilligoss RECESS TO I)INNEIZ At 4:35 p.m., the Council recessed to dinner at Alfred's Restaurant on Keller Street. RECONVENE 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey, Vice Mayor Davis ABSENT: Balshaw, Mayor Hilligoss INVOCATION Rev. Clint Scarbrough " Church of the Nazarene PtiEi)GE OF AI:LEGIANCE - PI~LIC COMMENT Glenn Head, 402 Hayes Lane, advised the Council that public hearings are for the purpose of taking information from the public and often they are not expenenced speakers so it is important to give them time. CITY CO.iJNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Hilligoss proclauned-National Emergency Medical Service Week in Petaluma Page 210, Vol. 24 September 19, 1988 RESO.88-329 NCS MARCEI.LUS SUBI)IV. NEG.. DEC. Resolution- 88-329 NCS approving the negative declaration of environmental impact for the Marcellus Subdivision, 984 Bodega Avenue. Speakers included: Ace Marcellus, .Tom and Rose Nowak, 982 Bodega Avenue, who e~cpressed concern about the number of times this property could be subdivided in the .future andwhat :impact: ;that would have on the drainage and circulation. There. was; a great, deal; of..discussion. about the.proposal for a future-road to be constructed parallel to Bodega .Avenue ~to reduce the number of driveway accesses from the. area to Bodega Avenue. The main questions included `considering, the .number of property owners- in the area,.. how could there be a guarantee of the eventual eonstructlon_ of such a road',. what the final location of that road might. be and how would the.siting of theroad affect the various pro~ert~ owners', and `what Technique could be used to restrict the ultimate lot size m the area and specifically of the lands owned by Mr. Marcellus'. The resolution approving the :negative. declaration of environmental impact was introduced by Jack Cavanagh, seconded by Larry Tencer AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel NOES: Woolseyy, Vice, Mayor Davis ABSENT: Balshaw, Mayor Hilligoss PREZONE 1VIARCELY,JS_SUBDIVISION Ordinance prezoning the Marcellus Subdivision (2 acres) located. at 984 Bodega Avenue to R1-20,000 - the Council' discussed the manner in.which a deed restriction could be imposed on the property to limit.. the lot size to a minimum of 20,000. The deed. restriction question was referred to~ staff as was the question of appropriate infrastructure being in place without. causing the property owners in the area to be concerned about having- to participate in the costs of such improvements in the future. The matter was continued to October 3. The resolution requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate annexation proceedings for the Marcellus Subdivision, 984 Bodega Avenue, was continued to the next meeting to be considered with the prezouing ordinance. RESO.88-330 NCS AB-440U STATE DEPT. WATER RESOURCES Resolution 88 330 NCS authorizing the City Manager to enter .into a memorandum of understanding between the City of Peta~urna and the California Department of Water Resources'. - Councilman. Sobel and City Manager Scharer reported on the status of AB-4400 which would require the .State Department of Water Resources; to plan with and assist the City of Petaluma to achieve ~ a flood mitigation project. The bill , was ~ passed unanimously by both the California State Assembly and the California State Senate. It is before. Governor Deukmejian for signature, and it is unknown whether or ~ not -the Governor will veto the bill. The Council. had before it a resolution approving an agreement with the Department of Water Resources which provides for .that department to work with the City and the iJ. S. Army Corps of Engineers to assist the City in providing flood protection for a r s 'kiy September 19, 1988 Vol. 24, Page 211 100-year frequency storm, to .help develop a project for the Payran reach of the Petaluma River, and, when fhe Army Corps of Engineers approves a 100-year ~rojecf, to assist in ob airing state funding for -the largest, most economically justified project. The 100-year event project is the City's goal. The Department of Water Resources will also provide State subvention funds as they are made available through the legislative process. The resolution was introduced by Larry Tencer, seconded by Lynn Woolsey. AYES: Cavana~h,'Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey, Vice Mayor Davis NOES: None ABSENT: Balshaw, Mayor Hilligoss RESO.88-331 NCS APPRECIATION FOR ASSISTANCE -FLOOD Reso. 88-331 NCS expressing the City's appreciation for City's efforts to obtain the 100-year event .flood protection. introduced by, Larry Tencer, seconded by Lynn Woolsey. AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, "Sobel, Woolsey, Vice Mayor Davis NOES: None ABSENT: Balshaw, Mayor Hilligoss Recess - 8:05 to 8:15 p.m. their support of the The resolution was RECESS T® .IOINT MEETING WIT>FI PETALUMA COMMiJNITY REVELOPMENT COMMISSION ROLL CALL: PCDC PRESENTS Commissioners Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey, Vice Chairman Davis ABSENT: Balshaw, Chairman Hilligoss The Petaluma Commuauty Revel®pment Commission and City Council heard a review of the process to date regarding the proposed 36 acre auto center to be located on the northwest end of town between Cattlemen's restaurant and Rancho Arroyo Racquet Club. The proposed method of financing the project ~_ is through tax allocation bonds. It was noted this is a common method-fnr ~ - financing development which will `increase cities' tax bases: -Tli~ prop~sai tc~ increase the city s revenue base in :this manner will~be of direct benefit to the City's effort to develop the flood control project that is being developed in concert with -the LJ. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the County Water Agency. The Ra:iruer Avenue overcrossing will also be cons~.~. sooner as f~ _`_ result of this type of redevelopment financing: Jim Salter- of Guardian Builders addressed the Commission/Council and -- - showed slides of automobile agency complexes .as examples of architectural -design: It is estimated the~auto row will ereate'320 new jobs. Jon Anderson•of _ MacKay .and Somps Engineering advised the Council that the City's i ~'~ requirements for `zero_net-fill' as well as other flood plain. zone district regulations will ,govern this project. _Henry Hansel addressed. the - - Commissi~it/Ccanncil in~suppoit of the proposal. Page 212, Vol. 24 September 19, 1988 The public hearing .was opened. Charles .Green, of the: Sabo.. & Deitsch law firm, noted there were corrections to certain exhibits to the agreements. David Jones, attorney representing Mrs.: Oberg, expressed concern about access to, her property and asked to participate in .drawing of `the:: boundary lines; Glenn Head, 402 Hayes Lane,. said h'e is just a country boy and when the paper says only good thins he gets. suspicious. He asked what are the City's plans for the vacant buildings downtown, what is the City going. to do to take care of public safety. Bob Martin, 171 Payran "Street, expressed concern about downstream flooding and this proposed. action is. contrary to the General .Plan; Bonnie .Nelson, 619 Walnut Street, noted that there needs to be recognition of salaaryry .structure for the low income as well. as the high income persons; V~ee•Vi~«. Landof, 12 Cordelia Drive spoke against the detention pond. effectiveness, the PCDC should set. policy to recover 100% of the funds; Jon Anderson of MacKay and Somps answered questions .about: the way the detention ponds function; City Manager Scharer reviewed -the Benson. agreement; Jeff Cartwright, 56 .Rocca Drive commented about flooding and traffic; ,Bill. White, President of:~the Petaluma Are Chamber.of Commerce read a letter;in support of the project; Willie McDevitt, 469 Amber Way, spoke_in support of the auto center; .John Cheney, 55 Rocca Drive, said flood control construction 2-1/2 years down the road is not :reasonable, we won't have a yacht in th'e (expletive) marina;: the. community center in Lucchesi Park. is costing too much and he wants the flood fix now. H. Carlson of 3737 Petaluma Blvd. North asked.if the proposed building on or near a detention pond would eliminate the pond. (No.); Donna McDaniel,. Chairman of Economic Committee- of Chamber of Commerce spoke in support of'the roposal. Mr. Masteson of 23 Woodworth Way expressed his disapproval of some automobile dealer attitudes and methods; Ray Peterson,. 636 Gossage Avenue, asked' the Council to include an additional .increment of flood mitigation .for the- past construction when this was not a consideration. He also commented that the architecture of the auto center would, be nicer if it were Petaluma Victorian. .Dick Lieb, 1 Bodega Avenue; spoke in favor of`the project. Mr..Masteson suggested-theeentire auto center be designed as a holding pond. Vince ~L.andof noted the monies generated from the flood mitigation tax voted affirmatively went: to .develop protection at San Antonio Creek. There being no one else wishing. to speak, the .hearing was closed. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS -- - I~SO.88-332 NCS. DISPOSITIOi~1/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT HANSEL, IIANSEI., I-iA1~1SEI;,. ~& HANSEL Public Hearing to consider disposition and development agreement with Hansel et a1 ..........Resolution 88-332 NCS of the City Council of the City of Petaluma, California, approving a certain disposition and development agreement by and between the- ,Petaluma Community Develo meet Commission and. Henry C. Hansel and Marilyn J. Hansel, husb~~tl aa~c~ w~£~~ " _ _ = a d Stephen, ~. Hansel and CarolHansel, hush na d~a~~u-rrife,_ __and adopting w mitigated negative declaration pertinent thereto (Petaluma Community Development Project Area). -- ------ - September 19, 1988 Vol. 24, Page 213 The resolution was introduced by Brian Sobel. seconded by Vice Mayor Davis. AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey, Vice Mayor Davis NOES: None ABSENT: Balshaw, Mayor Hilligoss RESO.88-333. NCS DISPOSITION/I)EVEI.OPIVIENT~AGREEMENT BENSON INVESTMEN'T'S, INC. Public Hearing to consider disposition and development agreement with Benson. Resolution 88-333 NCS of the City Council of the City of Petaluma, California, approving a certain disposition and development agreement by and between the Petaluma Community Development Commission and Benson Investments, Inc., and adopting a mitigated negative declaration pertinent thereto (Petaluma, Community Development Pro ect Area}. The resolution was introduced by,Larry ~encer, seconded by Jack Cavanagh. AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey, Vice Mayor Davis NOES: None ABSENT: Balshaw, Mayor Hilligoss ItESO.88-334 NCS FISCAL.INTPA~'I' AGREEMENT COUNTY SO1rTO1VTA ANT) COUNTY LIBRARY Resolution 88-334 -NCS of the City .Council of the City of Petaluma, California, making certain findings and determinations and approving a certain fiscal impact agreement by and among the. Petaluma Community Development Commission, the City of Petaluma, California, the Sonoma County Library and the County of Sonoma pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33401 (Petaluma Community Development Project). The resolution was introduced'by Larry Tencer, seconded by Lynn Woolsey.. AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey, Vice Mayor -Davis NOES: None ABSENT: Balshaw, Mayor Hilligoss AD TOUItN The meeting was ajdourned at 11:1®p.ina. - - a cia Boss, a ATTEST: _ ~- ---~ - ~~ ~_~ atncia rnar , ty , ~r