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, November 18, 2024
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/86594053927​​​​​​​ 
Observe via Telephone: One tap mobile:   +16694449171,,86594053927# US or dial 1 (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 865 9405 3927
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.
 
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)
PROCLAMATIONS
  • Small Business Saturday
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 November 4, 2024
2.
Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of December 2, 2024 and Significant Agenda Items for Nov 2024-Jan 2025
3.
Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract for the Swim Center Pool Replastering Project (C14502320) to Burkett’s Pool Plastering, Inc.
4.
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of Twenty (20) Dual Trash and Recycling Receptacles from Victor Stanley via the Equalis Group Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
5.
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Cooperative Funding Agreement No. G31301E1J between the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and the City of Petaluma for the Petaluma Transit Expansion Project Under the Move Traffic and Improve Safety Program as Part of the Go Sonoma Expenditure Plan
6.
Resolution Adopting the 2024 Title VI Program Update for Petaluma Transit Ensuring Equitable and Non-Discriminatory Access to Transit Services
7.
Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Agreements with Strada Global, SpryPoint Services Inc., Plante Moran, and Nicholson Strategic Services for ERP Implementation; and Authorizing the Job Classification Allocations Associated with the Adopted Fiscal Year 24/25 Budget by Adding One (1) Business Systems Analyst, Two (2) Fixed-Term Accountant Positions, One (1) Fixed-Term Accounting Technician Position, One (1) Fixed-Term Accounting Assistant I/II Position, One (1) Fixed-Term Human Resources Analyst I/II Position, and One (1) Fixed-Term Human Resources Specialist Position for Assistance During and After ERP Implementation – ITEM PUBLISHED ON 11/14/24
8.
Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit Grant Applications to the California Department of Water Resources’ California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) for the Petaluma River, Adobe Creek, Washington Creek, and Willowbrook Locations, Confirming Availability of Matching Support, Accepting any Potential Grant Awards, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary to Complete the Grant
9.
Resolution Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan and Authorizing and Eliminating Position Allocations Associated with the Reorganization of the Information Technology and Data and Systems Divisions within the Economic Development and Open Government Department by 1) Establishing the Classifications and Pay Ranges of Information Technology Technician, Information Technology Analyst, and Senior Information Technology Analyst; 2) Revising the Classification Specification and Pay Range of Business Systems Analyst; 3) Authorizing the Position Allocations of Two Information Technology Technicians, Two Information Technology Analysts, and Three Senior Information Technology Analysts; 4) Eliminating the Classifications of Information Technology Specialist I, Information Technology Specialist II, and Information Technology Specialist III; 5) Eliminating the Position Allocations of Six Information Technology Specialist IIs and One Information Technology Specialist III; and if Approved, 6) Revising the Pay Ranges of Geographic Information Systems Technician I/II, GIS Analyst, GIS Administrator, and GIS Manager
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
10.
Introduction (First Reading) of the Ordinance to Change Certain Appropriations for the Operations of the City of Petaluma from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025; and, Authorizing and Eliminating the Position or Funding Allocations Associated with the Adopted Fiscal Year 24/25 Budget by: 1) Authorizing the Position Allocations of One (1) Management Analyst I/II, One (1) Geographic Information System Analyst, One (1) Administrative Technician, One (1) Senior Management Analyst, One (1) Project Manager, One (1) Street Maintenance Worker III, Two (2) Utility Service Worker IIIs, and One (1) Accounting Technician and 2) Eliminating the Position or Funding Allocations of One (1) Housing Specialist, One (1) Senior Engineering Technician, One (1) Administrative Assistant, One (1) Senior Transit Planner, One (1) Transit Specialist, One (1) Street Maintenance Worker I/II, Two (2) Utility Service Worker I/IIs, and One (1) Accounting Assistant I/II; and Resolution Updating the Authorized and Funded Permanent Position Schedule
WORKSHOP
11.
Conduct a Public Workshop, Receive a Presentation and Public Comment, and Provide Direction on the Proposed Downtown Housing and Economic Opportunity Overlay, including General Plan and Zoning Amendments; File No. PLPJ-2022-0015 (PLGP-2023-0001 & PLZA-2023-0002)
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. 		 ADA Logo