Meeting
CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA 
REGULAR MEETING OF THE Planning Commission
 
APPOINTED MEMBERS
Heidi Bauer
Blake Hooper, Chair
Jessica Mozes
Roger McErlane, 2nd Vice Chair
Darren Racusen, Vice Chair
Rick Whisman

COUNCIL LIAISON
Janice Cader Thompson

STAFF LIAISON
Andrew Trippel, Planning Manager		                                      MEETINGS
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
City Hall Council Chamber
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952



CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707)-778-4470
Fax (707)-778-4498
[email protected]
cityofpetaluma.org
AGENDA PACKET
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
6:00 PM
 
Submit Written Public Comment
Email the Commission Clerk at: [email protected], with the subject line “Public Comment.”
Comments that are received at least two hours prior to the meeting will be distributed to Commission members and published with the agenda packet on the City's website as part of the public record for the meeting. Comments received after the cutoff time will be distributed and posted online following the meeting.

Decorum
The Chair has the authority to rule any speaker out of order, including speakers during the General Public Comment period, if the subject raised is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission, or during a public hearing or a general business item if the speaker is not presenting testimony or evidence relevant to the matter or if the speaker becomes disruptive to the proceedings and conduct of the meeting. The Chair also has the authority to order any person who willfully interrupts the meeting to be removed. All persons are expected to conduct themselves with civility and courtesy at all times. All persons giving comments shall speak directly to the Committee/Commission and address issues, not individuals. Personal attacks and cursing are not tolerated in order to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome to speak.

Animals in Council Chamber
No animals shall be allowed at or brought in to a public meeting by any person except (i) as to members of the public or City staff utilizing the assistance of a service animal, which is defined as a guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, or (ii) as to police officers using the assistance of dog(s) in law enforcement duties.
CALL TO ORDER
  •     ROLL CALL
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
During General Public Comment, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction and that are not listed on the current agenda.  Public comments are limited up to three minutes per person. Depending on the number of persons wishing to address the Council, time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than twenty minutes, subject to the Council’s discretion (Cal. Gov’t. Code §54954.3(a), Petaluma City Council Rules, Policies and Procedures, III).
PRESENTATIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Approval of Minutes for the meeting of March 26, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
2.
Study Session – Recommendation to the Planning Commission to Receive a General Plan Update Presentation, including (1) an Overview of Requests to the Planning Commission to Review Draft Policy Frameworks and Land Use Alternatives and (2) a Review of the Guiding Principles, Assumptions, and General Plan Advisory Committee's Input that Inform Development of Draft Land Use Alternatives, and Provide Staff with Input and Recommendations for both. No action is being taken on this item; therefore, a CEQA determination is not required. THIS ITEM WAS PUBLISHED ON 04/05/2024
3.
Administrative Action – Recommendation to the Planning Commission to Establish Two (02) Ad Hoc Committees for the Purpose of Facilitating Requests for Review of Draft General Plan Update Policy Frameworks. The establishment of ad hoc committees is not a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15378, as the action is considered administrative. THIS ITEM WAS PUBLISHED ON 04/05/2024
4.
Administrative Action – Recommendation to the Planning Commission to Introduce A Resolution Amending Section 3.303 of the Planning Commission Rules and Regulations to Allow Chair and Vice Chair Officers of the Commission to Serve a Maximum of Two (2) Consecutive Officer Terms. Amending the Rules and Regulations is not a “project” pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15378, as the action is considered administrative. THIS ITEM WAS PUBLISHED ON 04/05/2024
COMMITTEE COMMENT
STAFF COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT