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 19, 2022
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.

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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.
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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.
 
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
In Recognition of Councilmember D’Lynda Fischer (November 6, 2018 – December 2022)
In Recognition of Councilmember Dave King (November 4, 2014 – December 2022)
In Recognition of Councilmember Kevin McDonnell (November 6, 2018 – December 2022)
In Recognition of Mayor Teresa Barrett (November 7, 2006 – December 2022)
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).
Peter Tscherneff
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meetings of November 21, 2022 and December 5, 2022
2.
Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of January 9, 2023
3.
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)
4.
Resolution Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the General Municipal Election Held November 8, 2022 in Consolidation with the Statewide General Election in Accordance with Section 7 of Article III of the Petaluma Charter and Finding This Item is Not a “Project” Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)
5.
Resolution Approving an Agreement with the County of Sonoma for the Purpose of Conducting Consolidated Municipal Elections for the City of Petaluma, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement and Finding This Item is Not a “Project” Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)
6.
Resolution Accepting the Completion of the Petaluma Turning Basin Dredging Project and Phase One of the Marina Dredging Project by Lind Marine, Inc., and the Authorizing Release of the 10% Retention and Finding This Action is Not a Project Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304
7.
Resolution Approving the Purchase of Filter Cartridges for the Flushing Truck from NO-DES, Inc., in the Amount of $114,044.60 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary to Complete the Purchase, and Finding This Action is Not a “Project” Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
8.
Resolution Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan by Revising the Classification Specification for Utility System Operator, Authorizing the Position Allocation of One Utility System Operator, and Eliminating the Position Allocation of One Utility Technician
9.
Resolution Approving a Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for At-Will Employment of the City Manager
10.
Resolution Approving a Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for At-Will Employment of City Attorney
11.
Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2830 N.C.S. 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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
12.
Public Hearing to Levy an Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023 for the Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement District and Resolution Establishing the Levy for the 2023 Annual Assessment for the Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement District and Finding This Action is Not a “Project” Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)
13.
Public Hearing to Make Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 4217.12 and Resolution Approving and Certifying an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility and Making a Finding of Exemption in Accordance with CEQA, Making Energy Savings Findings in Accordance with Government Code Section 4217.12, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary for Entering a Power Purchase Agreement for a Floating Solar Array at the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility With Ellis Creek Solar LLC
14.
Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance  Amending Chapter 10.56 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, Entitled “Possession or Discharge” Regarding Safe Storage of Firearms in Residences and Requiring Lost or Stolen Firearms be Reported within Forty-Eight Hours and Finding This Action is Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15061(b)(3) (common sense), and 15308 (Protecting Environment)
15.
Adoption of Urgency Ordinance and/or Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance  Adopting the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, including the Fire Code, Amending Local Amendments Thereto (Sections 17.04.010, 17.040.20, 17.20.010-17.20.070) Based on Local Climatic, Geological and Topographic Conditions, the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code Regarding the Building and Fire Codes and adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code and Finding This Action Categorically Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
ADJOURNMENT
     
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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 posted online immediately as an attachment to the agenda packet and made available 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.		 ADA Logo