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
Kami Noriega (Interim)
CITY ATTORNEY
Eric W. Danly
COUNCIL MEETINGS
1 st
and 3
rd
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 06, 2023
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 for observing 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/87325843169
Observe via Telephone:
One tap mobile: 16694449171,,87325843169# or dial 1 (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 873 2584 3169 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.
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/
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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 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
Small Business Saturday Proclamation 2023
Veterans Day
Veterans Day Proclamation 2023
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).
Alex BenFarhat
Public comment - Alex BenFarhat
Amariah Winsemius
Public comment - Amariah Winsemius
Anne Gilbert
Public comment - Anne Gilbert
Anne Markovich
public comment - Anne Markovich
Anne Wurr
Public comment - Anne Wurr
Bert Botta, Captain
Public comment - Bert Botta, Captain
Bev Alexander
Public comment - Bev Alexander
C Walker
Public comment - C Walker
Cara Storm
Public comment - Cara Storm
Carol Lane Willis
Public comment - Carol Lane Willis
Carolyn Holmberg
Public comment - Carolyn Holmberg
Cathleen Springer
Public comment - Cathleen Springer
Cherry Rowe-Palacios
Public comment - Cherry Rowe-Palacios
Cheryl Cherney
Public comment - Cheryl Cherney
Christina Urena
Public comment - Christina Urena
Christine Bell
Public comment - Christine Bell
Christopher & Susan Oaks
Public comment - Christopher & Susan Oaks
Public comment - Christopher & Susan Oaks
Daphne Russell
Public comment - Daphne Russell
David Mustart
Public comment - David Mustart
Debra Melton
Public comment - Debra Melton
Debra Regan
Public comment - Debra Regan
Donna Savarese
Public comment - Donna Savarese
Elaine Richarson
Public comment - Elaine Richarson
Emily J. Best
Public comment - Emily J. Best
Enid Hansen
Public comment - Enid Hansen
Frank Simpson
Public comment - Frank Simpson
Gary Broad
Public comment - Gary Broad
Grace Crawford
Public comment - Grace Crawford
Gwyneth Smith
Public comment - Gwyneth Smith
Helen Childs
Public comment - Helen Childs
Helen Medina
Public comment - Helen Medina
Helena Sandie
Public comment - Helena Sandie
Hilda Jobson
Public comment - Hilda Jobson
Irina Irvine
Public comment - Irina Irvine
Jack Smith
Public comment - Jack Smith
Jamila Lisa Gulick
Public comment - Jamila Lisa Gulick
Jane Hamilton
Public comment - Jane Hamilton
Jason Davies
Public comment - Jason Davies
Jeanne DeLucca
Public comment - Jeanne DeLucca
Jim Thomas
Public comment - Jim Thomas
Jo Donaldson
Public comment - Jo Donaldson
Joan Cuppoletti
Public comment - Joan Cuppoletti
Joan Gallagher
Public comment - Joan Gallagher
Judith Allewelt
Public comment - Judith Allewelt
Judy Macer
Public comment - Judy Macer
Juli Walters
Public comment - Juli Walters
Julie Portelli
Public comment - Julie Portelli
Karen Pesutich
General public comment - Karen Pesutich
Kathleen Miller
Public comment - Kathleen Miller
Key McKenzie
Public comment - Key McKenzie
Laura Anderson
Public comment - Laura Anderson
Laura Gavre
Public comment - Laura Gavre
Lauren Bettinelli
Public comment - Lauren Bettinelli
Lance kuehne
Public comment - Lance kuehne
Londa Fuhrman
Public comment - Londa Fuhrman
Lory Teicheira
Public comment - Lory Teicheira
Lori Pratt
Public comment - Lori Pratt
Maria Repp
General public comment - Maria Repp
Marion Wagner
Public comment - Marion Wagner
Marilyn Shulman
Public comment - Marilyn Shulman
Mary Beth Cohen
Public comment - Mary Beth Cohen
Mary Jarvis
Public comment - Mary Jarvis
Meghan Brand Stauf
Public comment - Meghan Brand Stauf
Michael & Deborah Shockro
Public comment - Michael & Deborah Shockro
Moira Sullivan
Public comment - Moira Sullivan
Mollie LaPlante
Public comment - Mollie LaPlante
Nancy Andrews
Public comment - Nancy Andrews
Nancy Boyd
Public comment - Nancy Boyd
Nancy Sasser
Public comment - Nancy Sasser
Noellene Sommer
Public comment - Noellene Sommer
Peter Tscherneff
Public comment - Peter Tscherneff
Ralph Haney
Public comment - Ralph Haney
Ray Peterson
Public comment - Ray Peterson
Russell Mabardy, DPM
Public comment - Russell Mabardy, DPM
Sarah Marblestone
Public comment - Sarah Marblestone
Stephanie Shepherd
Public comment - Stephanie Shepherd
Stephanie Tavares-Buhler
Public comment - Stephanie Tavares-Buhler
Steven Wiessler
Public comment - Steven Wiessler
Susan Price
Public comment - Susan Price
Susana Ballou
Public comment - Susana Ballou
Suzanne Biaggi
Public comment - Suzanne Biaggi
Taryn Obaid
Public comment - Taryn Obaid
Teddy Herzoq
Public comment - Teddy Herzoq
Tiffany Smith
Public comment - Tiffany Smith
Tina Hittenberger
Public comment - Tina Hittenberger
Todd & Margie Turrel
Public comment - Todd & Margie Turrel
Tom Bornheimer
Public comment - Tom Bornheimer
Tracy Perlich
Public comment - Tracy Perlich
Vickie Lakatos
Public comment - Vickie Lakatos
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
PRESENTATIONS
Maria Drive Improvements: Recycled Water Extension and Road Reconstruction Project Update PowerPoint Presentation
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of October 16, 2023 and Special Closed Meeting of October 23, 2023 Draft Minutes - October 16, 2023
Draft Minutes - October 23, 2023
2. Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of November 20, 2023 and Significant Agenda Items for Oct-Dec 2023 Staff Report
Tentative Agenda - November 20, 2023
Significant Agenda Items (Oct-Dec 2023)
3. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Sonoma Marin Area Transit (SMART) for Funding Reimbursement Related to Paving and Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements on North McDowell Boulevard Within the Limits of the SMART’s MUP Project Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Crossing Improvements
Attachment 3 - Exhibit B - City Improvements
Attachment 4 - Exhibit C - Responsibility Map Corona
Attachment 5 - Exhibit D - Crossing Improvements
Attachment 6 - Funding Reimbursement Agreement
Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Nov 6, 2023
4. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Monarch MK-V Electric Utility Tractor and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Complete the Purchase Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Quote from Monarch Tractors
Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Nov 6, 2023
5. Resolution Revising the Compensation Plan for Unit 8, July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A (Unit 8 Compensation Plan)
6. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2862 of a 5 Year Extension to the Commercial Lease Between the City of Petaluma and Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) for the Property Located at 210 Lakeville Street (APN 007-131-004) Which Includes the Old Train Depot and Neighboring Buildings and Parking Lot Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Lease
Attachment 3 - Option
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
7. Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings and Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2866 N.C.S. to Renew the Petaluma Tourism Improvement District Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 2866 N.C.S.
Exhibit A to Ordinance - Management Plan
Attachment 2 - Resolution
Exhibit A to Resolution - Management Plan
8. Introduction (First Reading) of a Zoning Amendment to Designate the Red Barn Complex located on Parcel B of the Approved Scott Ranch Subdivision Project Adjacent to Kelly Creek and D Street a Local Landmark APN 019-1200-041 FILE NO. PLLD 2023-000 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance
Attachment 2 - City Council Scott Ranch Staff Report 2-27-23 Attachment 3 - City Council Resolution No. 2023-025 N.C.S.
Attachment 4 - HCPC Resolution No. 2023-03
Attachment 5 - HCPC Staff Report 9-5-23
Attachment 6 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023-16 Attachment 7 - Planning Commission Staff Report 10-10-23
9. Consideration of a Resolution to Direct Installation of Story Poles to Evaluate Potential Visual Effects of the Proposed Hotel Project, EKN Appellation Hotel, at 2 Petaluma Blvd South (APN 008-063-009; 008; & 011) Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Petaluma Story Pole Resolution and Policy (2005) Attachment 3 - Story Pole Installation Quote
Attachment 4 - A Fine Balance Temp Story Pole Demo (2019) Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Nov 6, 2023 Presentation Item 9 - Story Poles
9 - Public comment - Brenna Patt
9 - Public comment - Jim Thomas
9 - Public comment - Joan Cuppoletti
9 - Public comment - Mary Dooley (MAD Architecture Inc.) Public comment - Isabelle Beardsworth
Public comment - Peter & Mary Ann Williams
9 - Public comment - Ann Edminster
9 - Public comment - Calandria Atkinson
9 - Public comment - Carol Castillo
9 - Public comment - David Keller
9 - Public comment - Heather Kratt
9 - Public comment - Judith Kirschner
9 - Public comment - Michael Brazis
9 - Public comment - Nancy Andrews
9 - Public comment - Robert Gaustad
9 - Public comment - Sherry Sandberg
10. Discussion, and Possible Direction, for Resuming Virtual Participation at Council Meetings Staff Report
PowerPoint Presentation
Zoom Disruption Roundtable Discussion _ Cal Cities
Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Nov 6, 2023 10 - Public comment - Susan Kirks
10 - Public comment - Eric Leland
10 - Public comment - Generation Housing (Calum Weeks)
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 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.
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.