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 (Vice Mayor)
Mike Healy
Karen Nau
Dennis Pocekay
John Shribbs

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 Chamber
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952










CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707)-778-4360
[email protected]
cityofpetaluma.org
AGENDA PACKET
Monday, April 17, 2023
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 and provide public comment 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.
Attend Virtually via Zoom:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85466022284 (Use raise hand feature to speak)
Call- In via Telephone:  One tap mobile: 16694449171,,85466022284# or dial 1 (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 854 6602 2284 (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] 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 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 posted online and made part of the record the next business day.

Tips for Attending a Virtual Meeting: https://cityofpetaluma.org/tips-for-attending-a-virtual-meeting/  

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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Peggy Flynn, City Manager; Brian Cochran, Assistant City Manager; Charla Freckmann, Director of Human Resources; and Charles Sakai, Labor Negotiator, Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP
Negotiating Parties: International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Unit 7 and Petaluma Professional and Mid-Managers Association (PPMMA) Units 4, 9, and 11
  • 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
  • Arbor Day (April 29, 2023)
  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April)
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 April 3, 2023
2.
Tentative Agenda for the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of May 1, 2023
3.
Resolution Ratifying Award of Contract, Accepting the Completion of, and Authorizing Release of the 10% Retention for the Emergency Repair to the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility Oxidation Pond Levee and Transfer Structure by Team Ghilotti, Inc.
4.
Resolution Approving a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 23/24 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding
5.
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Landscaping Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for Maintenance of the Landscaping Planting and Irrigation Systems between Highway 101 and Sapphire Street as Part of the Sterling Hills at Quarry Heights Subdivision
7.
Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2847 N.C.S. Approving Purchase and Sale Agreements of Right of Ways of Real Properties, commonly known as 1390 N. McDowell Blvd. (APN 137-011-063/064), 1301 Redwood Way (APN 137-011-013), and 1360 N. McDowell (APN 137-011-017), 1372 N. McDowell Blvd.(APN 137-011-014), and Any Additional Right of Ways for the North McDowell Complete Streets Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and All Other Documents Necessary to Complete the Purchase and Sale, and Finding This Action is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
8.
Resolution Adopting the Summary Vacation of Public Utility Easements (PUE), Located at Assessor Parcel Numbers 006-163-040 and 006-163-041, and Finding This Action is Consistent with a Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration – CONTINUED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2023
9.
Resolution Repealing Resolutions No. 2022-130 N.C.S. (Implementation of Stage 4 of the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan) and No. 2021-150 N.C.S. (Local Drought Emergency Proclamation) and Authorizing the City Manager to Adhere to the Implementation of the Requirements of the Governor’s Executive Order N-5-23 (Drought Update Executive Order) and all Subsequent Amendments
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
10.
Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.60 Entitled “Residential Tenancy Protections” of the Petaluma Municipal Code and Finding This Item is Exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15387(b)(5)​ ​
11.
Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with IntegrAssure, Inc. to Serve as the City of Petaluma Independent Police Auditor and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
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. 

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.
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