Meeting
CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA 
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & 
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY (PCDSA)

 
MAYOR
Kevin McDonnell

COUNCIL MEMBERS
Brian Barnacle
Janice Cader Thompson
Mike Healy
Karen Nau
Dennis Pocekay
John Shribbs (Vice Mayor)

CITY MANAGER
Peggy Flynn

CITY CLERK
Caitlin Corley

CITY ATTORNEY
Eric W. Danly
COUNCIL MEETINGS
1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
City Hall Council Chamber
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952










CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707) 778-4360
[email protected]
cityofpetaluma.org
AGENDA PACKET
Monday, December 16, 2024

CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – 6:30 PM

 
Pilot Hybrid Meeting Format
City Council meetings are currently being held in a pilot hybrid format, by virtual teleconference as well as in-person. Teleconference login information and instructions on how to participate for virtual meetings are available in each specific meeting agenda.

How to Observe and/or Participate and Provide Public Comment at a Meeting
Attend In-Person:
Petaluma City Council Chamber located at 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA. Please fill out a speaker card for each item you wish to speak on, and place in the speaker card box next to the City Clerk.

At this time, the City is temporarily suspending virtual participation by Zoom at Council meetings and will re-evaluate at a future date.
Observe Virtually via Zoom: https://cityofpetaluma-org.zoom.us/j/85715360430 
Observe via Telephone: One tap mobile: +16694449171,,85715360430# US or dial 1 (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 857 1536 0430
Watch on TV: Comcast channel 28, U-Verse channel 099

Submit Written Public Comment: E-mail comments to [email protected] or submit your comment online through the agenda portal. Comments that are received at least two hours prior to the meeting, will be distributed to the Mayor and City Council Members and placed on the City's website as part of the agenda packet for the meeting. Comments received after the cutoff time will be posted online and made part of the record the next business day.

Closed Captioning/Live Transcription
This meeting will be transcribed live via the Zoom platform. In-person attendees will be able to see the transcription at the bottom of the screens in the Council Chamber and City Hall. Zoom attendees with a Zoom version 5.0.2 or higher will be able to see the transcription at the bottom of their personal zoom screen. Learn more at https://support.zoom.us/.

Decorum
The Mayor 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 City Council, 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 Mayor 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 Council and address issues, not individuals. Personal attacks, cursing and outbursts from the audience in support or opposition to a speaker 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 utilizing the assistance of a dog(s) in law enforcement duties.
 
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
  •     ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
  • CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (3 Cases)
Pursuant to California Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; 24CV0025
Parks, Botta, Parker et. All v. City of Petaluma; 24CV04188
Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; 24CV04158
  • CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: City-Owned Fairgrounds Property (APN 007-031-004, 175 Fairgrounds Drive; and 007-031-005, 866 E Washington)
Agency Negotiator: Peggy Flynn, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Fourth District Agricultural Association
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment and other terms of use of portions of City-owned Fairgrounds property for presentation of Sonoma Marin Fair
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Prior to adjournment into Closed Session, the public may speak up to three minutes on items to be addressed in Closed Session.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
  •     ROLL CALL
  •     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  •     MOMENT OF SILENCE
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (TO CURRENT AGENDA ONLY)
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
PROCLAMATIONS
  • In Recognition of Councilmember Mike Healy
  • In Recognition of Councilmember Dennis Pocekay
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).
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of December 2, 2024
2.
Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of January 6, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for Dec 2024-Feb 2025
3.
Resolution Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the General Municipal Election Held November 5, 2024 in Consolidation with the Statewide General Election in Accordance with Section 7 of Article III of the Petaluma Charter
4.
Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Development Impact Fee Report Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act
5.
Resolution to Approve the 2025 Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement District Annual Report and Related Budget; Declaring the Intention to Levy the 2025 Annual Assessment; and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025 Annual Assessment
7.
Resolution Adopting the “City of Petaluma Relocation Assistance Benefits to Residential Tenants Displaced by an Order to Vacate Policy” Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17975 through 17975.10
8.
Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2899 N.C.S. of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Amending the Petaluma Municipal Code to Add Chapter 4.50 Entitled “Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments on Real Property” Pursuant to Government Code Sections 53759.1 and 53759.2
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
9.
Public Hearing on a change and update related to the Master Fee Schedule and a Resolution establishing an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Opt-Out Fee
10.
Certify a Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR), Adopt Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Creekwood Housing Development Project at 270 and 280 Casa Grande Road; APN(s): 017-040-051 and 017-040-016. City Record No. PLSR-2021-003
ADJOURNMENT
     
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected], (707) 778-4360 (voice) or (707) 778-4480 (TDD). Translators, American Sign Language interpreters, and/or assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing disabilities will be available upon request. A minimum of 48 hours is needed to ensure the availability of translation services. In consideration of those with multiple chemical sensitivities or other environmental illness, it is requested that you refrain from wearing scented products.   

The City Clerk hereby certifies that this agenda has been posted in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code. 

In accordance with Government Code §54957.5, any materials of public record relating to an agenda item for a regular meeting of the City Council that are provided to a majority of the members less than 72 hours before the meeting will be made available immediately online as part of the agenda packet on the City website at www.cityofpetaluma.org/meetings and at the City Clerk’s Office, 11 English Street, during normal business hours. Materials of public record that are distributed during the meeting shall be made available for public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the City or a member of its legislative/advisory body, or the next business day after the meeting if prepared by some other person.

In accordance with Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the land use and zoning actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. 
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