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

COUNCIL MEMBERS
Brian Barnacle
D’Lynda Fischer
Mike Healy
Dave King
Kevin McDonnell
Dennis Pocekay

CITY MANAGER
Peggy Flynn

CITY CLERK
Kendall Sawyer, CMC

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







CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707)-778-4360
Fax (707)-778-4554
[email protected]
cityofpetaluma.org
AGENDA PACKET
Monday, December 05, 2022
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM / REGULAR SESSION 6:30 PM
 
COVID-19 ADVISORY NOTICE
Pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361, meetings are currently being held by virtual teleconference as well as in-person. Teleconference login information and instructions on how to participate and provide public comment for virtual meetings are available in each specific meeting agenda.

While attending this meeting, consistent with CDC guidelines, participants are encouraged to practice hand hygiene, “social distancing” and wear face coverings to reduce the risks of exposure to COVID-19. The City cannot guarantee that its participants, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19.

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 if you wish to speak and place in the speaker card box next to the Zoom moderator.
Attend Virtually via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89687931951 (Use raise hand feature to speak)
Call- In via Telephone:  +1 (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 896 8793 1951 (dial *9 to raise hand to speak)
Watch on TV: Comcast channel 28, U-Verse channel 099

Submit written public comment: e-mail comments to [email protected]. Comments that are received at least one hour prior to the meeting, will be distributed to the Mayor and City Councilmembers and placed on the City's website as part of the agenda packet for the meeting. Comments received after the cutoff time will be distributed and posted online following the meeting.

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Closed Captioning/Live Transcription
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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 into 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 - 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
  •     ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (b) of California Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Attorney, City Manager
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)
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).
Tony Lee
Taryn Obaid
Darren Racusen
Laurie Schroeder
Michael Shapiro
Peter Tscherneff
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
Tentative Agenda for the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of December 19, 2022 – REVISED 11/30/22
2.
Resolution Making Required Findings and Authorizing the City Manager to Implement Teleconferenced Public Meetings for the City Council and All City Subordinate Bodies Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and Finding This Item is Not a “Project” Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)
3.
Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinances Amending Ordinances 2812, 2813, 2816, 2817 N.C.S. to Change Certain Appropriations for the Operations of the City of Petaluma from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 and Finding the Environmental Analysis for Compliance with CEQA Was Already Completed With Each Adjustment, Transfer, and Encumbrance and This Action is Not a “Project” Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)
4.
Resolution Approving the Lease to Own (1) New Toro Groundsmaster 5910 Amount of $163,541.06 from Turf Star Western, Hayward, CA and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary to Complete the Lease and Finding This Item is Not a “Project” Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15301
5.
Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Agreement for At-Will Employment of the City Clerk and Finding that this Item is not a "Project" Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2)
6.
Resolution to Approve the 2023 Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement District Annual Report and Related Budget; Declaring the Intention to Levy the 2023 Annual Assessment; and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2023 Annual Assessment; and Finding This Action is Not a “Project” Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) – REVISED 12/5/2022
7.
Resolution Authorizing the Updated Water Recycling Funding Program Grant Application and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Integrated Water Master Plan and Recycled Water Facilities Planning Studies and to Execute Financial Assistance Applications and Grant Agreements with the California State Resources Control Board’s Water Recycling Funding Program, and Finding This Action is Exempt in Accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15262
8.
Resolution Accepting Completion of the SRJC 12-Inch Water Main and Maria – Leghorn Recycled Water Main Extension Projects by Michael Paul Company, and Finding This Action is Within the Petaluma Water Recycling Expansion Program EIR State Clearinghouse #2007052146
9.
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Grindline Skateparks, Inc. for the Skate Park Design and Site Analysis Project, and Finding This Action is Not a “Project” Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)
10.
Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Development Impact Fee Report Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1600 and Finding This Action is Not a “Project” Pursuant to Public Resources Code sections 21065 and 21080 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378 and 15061(b)(3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
11.
Public Hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment of Implementing Zoning Ordinance Section 11.040 (Alternatives to On-Site Parking) and associated references in Section 11.030 (Off-Street Parking – General Regulations) and Section 11.065 (Power of the Zoning Administrator (Director) to Modify Requirements) and Finding that this Action is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15305 and 15601(b)(3)
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 (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. 

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