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
Mike Healy
Karen Nau
Dennis Pocekay
John Shribbs (Vice Mayor)
CITY MANAGER
Peggy Flynn
CITY CLERK
Caitlin Corley
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, April 08, 2024
CLOSED SESSION 6:00 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 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.
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Watch on TV:
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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
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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.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(a) Suhrke, Ryan v. City of Petaluma, Workers Compensation Appeals Board, Claim Number: 613000
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
Fair Housing Month
Fair Housing Month April 2024
Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month
PRESENTATIONS
Safe Streets Update
Safe Streets Update
Presentation - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
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 Comments
General Public Comments
General Public Comments – Petaluma Woman’s Club
GPC - Petaluma Woman's Club
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of March 18, 2024 Draft Minutes - March 18, 2024
2. Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of April 15, 2024 and Significant Agenda Items for Apr-June 2024 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Tentative Agenda - April 15, 2024
Attachment 2 - Significant Agenda Items - April - June 2024
3. Resolution Awarding Contract for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Implementation Project (E67502242) to Professional Meters, Inc.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Bid Protest Documents
4. Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract for the FY 2023-24 City-Wide On-Call Striping and Signage to Bayside Stripe & Seal Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Item 4 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
5. Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program and the Execution of the Certifications and Assurances for the Following Project: Purchase One Replacement Zero-Emission Bus Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
6. Resolution Approving a Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for At-Will Employment of City Manager Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for At Will Employment of City Manager
7. Resolution Approving a Fourth Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for At-Will Employment of City Attorney Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - Fourth Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for At Will Employment - Eric Danly
8. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinances Amending Ordinances 2868, 2869, 2870, 2871, 2872, 2873 N.C.S. to Change Certain Appropriations for the Operations of the City of Petaluma from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and Finding that this Action is Not a Project Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(B)(5).
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance General Fund MY FY24
Attachment 2 - Ordinance Enterprise Funds MY FY24
Attachment 3 - Ordinance Utility Funds MY FY24
Attachment 4 - Ordinance Internal Service Funds MY FY24 Attachment 5 - Ordinance Special Revenues, Trust and Debt Funds MY FY24 Attachment 6 - Ordinance Capital Projects Funds MY FY24
WORKSHOP
9. Updated Comprehensive User Fee Schedule
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Updated Master Fee Schedule (UPDATED 04-04-24) Attachment 2 - User Fee Study by Willdan (UPDATED 04-04-24) Item 9 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
Presentation
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
10. Resolution Ordering Abatement of Nuisances Consisting of Hazardous Vegetation and Rubbish Growing Upon Public and Private Property in the City of Petaluma and Ordering the Fire Department to Abate Said Hazardous Vegetation and Rubbish by Contract if Property Owners Fail to Do So Pursuant to Chapter 10.70 of the Petaluma Municipal Code (Attachments Updated 04-08-24)
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Resolution - no recusals (UPDATED 04.08.24) Attachment 2 Resolution - McDonnell recusal
Attachment 3 Resolution - Nau recusal (UPDATED 04.08.24) Attachment 4 Resolution - Pocekay recusal
Attachment 5 Resolution - Shribbs recusal
Attachment 6 Resolution - Barnacle recusal
Attachment 7 Resolution - Barnacle and Healy recusal
Attachment 8 Resolution - Healy recusal
Attachment 9 - Notice Published in Official Newspaper
Attachment 10 - Letter Mailed to Property Owners
Attachment 11 - Proof of Service by Mail
Attachment 12 - Memo to City Council Listing Properties Within 500' of Councilmemb item 10 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
11. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the City’s 2024-2025 Proposed Community Development Block Grant Program Annual Action Plan and 2024 Amended Citizen Participation Plan and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Plans and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign All Documents Required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - CDBG Funding Proposals for FY 2024-2025
Attachment 3 - CDBG Annual Action Plan
Attachment 4 - Amended Citizen Participation Plan
Attachment 5 - 2023 Area Median Income Chart
Presentation
11 - Public comment - Nickola Frye
12. An Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Petaluma to Reduce Enforceable Speed from 25 mph to 20 mph
15 mph
within 500 Feet of School Zones and from 25 mph to 20 mph Speeds within the Business Activity District Pursuant to Vehicle Code Sections 22358.4 and 22358.9 (Ordinance Title Updated 04-08-24)
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Reduction of Speed Limit Ordinance (UPDATED 04-08-24) Exhibit A - Reduced Speeds In Commercial District (UPDATED 04-08-24) Exhibit B - Reduced Speeds In School District (UPDATED 04-08-24) Item 12 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
12 - Public comment - Terri Sherseth
12 - Public comment - Chris Honigsberg
13. Resolution Selecting Design Alternatives for the D Street Traffic Calming and 5th Street Neighborhood Greenway Pilot Projects Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Presentation
Attachment 3 - D Street Survey #1 Results
Attachment 4 - D Street Survey #2 Results
Attachment 5 - D Street Parking Counts
Attachment 6 - 5th Street Survey Results
Item 13 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
13 - Public comments - Part 1 (20 comments)
13 - Public comments - Part 2 (20 comments)
13 - Public comments - Part 3 (20 comments)
13 - Public comments - Part 4 (20 comments)
13 - Public comments - Part 5 (11 comments)
Comment_Report_2815
13 - Public comments received after 4 pm
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.
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.