CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY (PCDSA)
City Hall Council Chambers
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
MINUTES
Monday, May 9, 2022
BUDGET WORKSHOP
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.
How to Observe and/or Speak Live at a Meeting:
In-Person: Petaluma City Council Chambers located at 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA Web: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82049990426 (use raise hand feature to speak) Telephone: US: 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID: 820 4999 0426 (dial *9 to raise hand to speak) TV: Comcast channel 28, U-Verse channel 099
How to Submit Public Comment:
Written public comments may be submitted via e-mail to the City Clerk at [email protected]. Comments that are received before 4:30 p.m. on May 9, 2022, will be distributed to City Council and placed on the City’s website with the agenda packet for the meeting, otherwise the comments will be distributed and posted online following the meeting.
In-person public comments may be made at the meeting in the Petaluma City Council Chamber located at 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA. Please fill out a speaker card to indicate which item(s) you wish to speak on and place in the speaker card box next to the Zoom moderator.
Tips for Attending a Virtual Meeting: https://cityofpetaluma.org/tips-for-attending-a-virtual- meeting/
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.
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.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Barrett called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
* ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Teresa Barrett, Brian Barnacle, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Dave King, and Dennis Pocekay.
ABSENT: Kevin McDonnell.
* PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
* MOMENT OF SILENCE
WORKSHOP
1. Review Proposed Fiscal Year 22-23 Operating and Capital Budgets (available online at cityofpetaluma.org/city-budgets) and Revised Long-Term General Fund Operating Forecast
PowerPoint Presentation
City Manager Peggy Flynn introduced the item.
Mayor Barrett opened public comment on the Capital Improvement Program budget.
Shakti Kennedy
Darren Racusen
Ben Peters
Nicole Camarda
Susan Kirks
Mayor Barrett closed public comment and staff continued the presentation.
Darren Racusen
Ben Peters
Sheila Baker
Susan Kirks
Mayor Barrett closed public comment.
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).
General Public Comment - Peter Tscherneff
Rosemary Hart
Darren Racusen
Susan Kirks
John Hanania
Mayor Barrett closed public comment.
ADJOURN
Mayor Barrett adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.