CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PETALUMA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY (PCDSA)
City Hall Council Chamber
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
MINUTES
Monday, September 16, 2024
CLOSED SESSION 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
Mayor McDonnell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor McDonnell, Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Vice Mayor Shribbs
ABSENT: None.
CLOSED SESSION
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION, pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(a)
Claimant: Hansen, Brandon
Agency Claimed Against: City of Petaluma
Workers’ Compensation Claim Number: 613497
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.
Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment; receiving none, he closed the public comment.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned to closed session at 6:02 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
Mayor McDonnell called the meeting back to order at 6:31 p.m.
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor McDonnell, Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Vice Mayor Shribbs
ABSENT: None
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor McDonnell noted that the meeting will close in honor of longtime community contributor Max Mickelsen.
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (TO CURRENT AGENDA ONLY)
None.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Eric Danly stated that there was no reportable action.
PROCLAMATIONS
• National Service Dog Month
Ron McKissick and Floranne Fanti from Canine Companions accepted the proclamation and made comment.
PRESENTATIONS
• Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) Presentation
Christine M. Sosko, Director of Environmental Health for Sonoma County Health Services made the presentation.
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).
Mayor McDonnell opened the general public comment.
George Skworcow
Chris Parker
Katherine Bobrowski
Jodi Johnson
Kay Poland
John OBrien
Nickola Frye
Maureen Gottschall
Rick Parker
Paul Alexander
Beverly Alexander
Sallie Latch
Ellen Obstler
Tim Porteous
Debra Rogers
Mayor McDonnell closed the general public comment.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Councilmember Pocekay
Councilmember Nau
Councilmember Healy
Vice Mayor Shribbs
Councilmember Cader Thompson
Councilmember Barnacle
Mayor McDonnell
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
City Manager Peggy Flynn
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approved Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of September 9, 2024
2. Approved Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of October 7, 2024 and Significant Agenda Items for Sep-Nov 2024
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-112 N.C.S. Authorizing the Purchase of ChargePoint Express Plus Battery-Electric Bus Charging Equipment through California Department of General Services Leveraged Procurement Agreements and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary to Complete the Purchase
4. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-113 N.C.S. Ordering the Summary of Vacation of Public Water Line Easements at 495 North McDowell Boulevard on Assessor Parcel Number 007-380-038
5. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-114 N.C.S. Adopting the Summary Vacation of a 1-Foot-Wide, Non- Access Strip Public Easement Fronting Berger Lane, Located at 755 Paula Lane, on Assessor Parcel Number 150-043-02
6. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-115 N.C.S. Approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Scott Ranch Subdivision Project located at 1860 D Street, Assessor Parcel Numbers 019-120-040 & 019-120-041
7. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-116 N.C.S. Authorizing the Purchase of an Excavator for the Public Works & Utilities Department through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary to Complete the Purchase
8. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-117 N.C.S. Authorizing a Ten-Year Contract Renewal with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Replacement of Body Worn Cameras, Taser 10 Devices, Associated Equipment, Licensing of Evidence.com Software, and Cloud-Based Storage Subscription and Related Services Pursuant to a Master Services And Purchasing Agreement, in the Amount of $2,379,702.63 Over Ten Years, with a Year 1 Cost of $251,092.25, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Complete the Renewal and Replacement
9. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-118 N.C.S. Approving the Continuation and Extension of the Existing Partnership with the Sonoma County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (SCAVASA) Reimbursement Program
10. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-119 N.C.S. Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of 10 Transit Shelters and Amenities from Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc., via the CalACT/MBTA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment on the Consent Calendar, recieveing none, he closed the public comment.
Motion to adopt Consent Calendar items 1 through 10 made by Councilmember Healy, seconded by Councilmember Cader Thompson.
Vote: Carried 7-0
Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Vice Mayor Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Recused: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
11. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the 2023-2024 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Resolution Approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2023-2024 CAPER and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the CAPER as Required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Karen Shimizu, Assistant Director of Community Development, and Sarah Wolf, Housing Specialist presented the staff report.
Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment; receiving none, he closed the public comment.
Motion to adopted Resolution No. 2024-120 N.C.S. made by Councilmember Healy, seconded by Councilmember Cader Thompson.
Vote: Carried 7-0
Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Vice Mayor Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Recused: None
12. Conduct a Public Hearing, Receive Public Testimony, Provide Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report, Consider Planning Commission Recommendation, and Direct Staff to Prepare a Final Environmental Impact Report for the Creekwood Housing Development Project at 270-280 Casa Grande Road
Olivia Ervin, Principal Environmental Planner and Greg Powell, Principal Planner presented the staff report.
Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment;
Jack Byrne
Maria DeGunto
Rick Parker
Debra Rogers
Gordon Wong
Amy Hillstead
Calum Weeks
Frank Quint
Sara Golightly
Nickola Frye
Flash Welch
he closed the public comment.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2024-121 N.C.S., made by Councilmember Healy, seconded by Councilmember Cader Thompson.
Vote: Carried 7-0
Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Vice Mayor Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Recused: None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McDonnell adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m. in memory of Max Mickelsen.