CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - 4/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
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
Alexander DeCarli
Karen Nau, Vice Mayor
Frank Quint
John Shribbs
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 21, 2025
5:00 PM
AMENDED 4/17/25
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 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.
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://cityofpetaluma-org.zoom.us/j/87114633347
Observe via Telephone:
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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 Council Members 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.
REGULAR SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (TO CURRENT AGENDA ONLY)
PROCLAMATIONS
Arbor Day
Arbor Day - 2025
Earth Day
Earth Day 2025
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Janette Lugo and Lace House Linen as 2024 California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Redwood Empire Section Award Winners CWEA Awards 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).
General Public Comments
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of April 7, 2025 Draft Minutes - April 7, 2025
2. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Special Meeting of April 14, 2025 Draft Minutes - April 14, 2025
3. Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of May 5, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for April - June 2025 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Tentative Agenda - May 5, 2025
Attachment 2 - Significant Agenda Items
4. Resolution Approving a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for an Allocation of Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Citywide Active Transportation Wayfinding Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Findings
Attachment 3 - TDA3 25-26 Application
5. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Water Service Replacement FY 20/21-FY 21/22—Garfield Drive Project (C67502121) by Coastside Concrete & Construction, Inc. and Release of Retention Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Location Map
6. Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments and Ordering the Preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Report for Landscape Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
6 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
7. Resolution in Opposition of SB 634 (Perez)
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - Letter of Opposition
WORKSHOP
8. Review and Provide Feedback on Draft Active Transportation Plan Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Active Transportation Plan
Attachment 2 - Proposed Bikeway Network-Enlarged Map
8 - Public Comments
Presentation - Draft Active Transportation Plan
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
9. Public Hearing to Present Findings and Receive Comments on the City’s 2025-2030 Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan, the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Plans and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents Required by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Final Draft 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan 4-21-25 Attachment 3 - Community Engagement Process
Attachment 4 - CDBG Funding Application Summary for 25-26 Item 9-CDBG Powerpoint - 4-21-2025
9 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
9 - Public Comments
10. Resolution Accepting the Annual Housing Element Progress Report for the 2024 Calendar Year and Authorizing Staff to Submit the Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and Finding this item is Not a Project Pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) - ITEM REMOVED FROM THIS AGENDA; WILL BE HEARD AT A FUTURE MEETING
11. Resolution to adopt Findings of Fact and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Downtown Housing & Economic Opportunity Overlay and EKN Appellation Hotel Project (SCH #2024040565); Resolution to adopt a General Plan Amendment to increase the maximum allowable Floor Area Ratio for areas within the Downtown Housing & Economic Opportunity Overlay from 2.5 to a maximum of up to 6.0, Applicable to Subarea A Only but Only for Projects That Will Provide Specified Community Benefits and are Granted a CUP in Accordance with Regulations Limiting Building Height and Far in Section 5.070 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance; and Adoption (second reading) of Ordinance No. 2900 N.C.S. Amending Chapter 2 of the Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance to add the Downtown Housing and Economic Opportunity Overlay to the list of Overlay Zones provided in Table 2-1 (Zones); Amending Chapter 4 of the IZO to add a footnote to Tables 4.3 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Mixed Use Zones) and 4.10 (MU1 and MU2 Zone Development Standards) to reference Section 5.070 of the IZO; Amending Chapter 5 of the IZO to add Section 5.070 and establish the Downtown Housing and Economic Opportunity Overlay Zone Applicable to Projects That Will Provide Specified Community Benefits and are Granted a CUP in Accordance with Regulations Limiting Building Height and Far in in Accordance with the Ordinance; and Amending the Zoning Map to zone the parcels within Subarea A as within the Downtown Housing and Economic Opportunity Overlay Zone – ITEM AMENDED AND PUBLISHED 4/17/25
April 21, 2025, City Council Report Downtown Housing & Economic Opportunity Overlay Attachment 1 Resolution Findings of Fact & MMRP
Attachment 1, Exhibit A Findings of Fact
Attachment 1, Exhibit B MMRP
Attachment 2 Resolution GPA
Attachment 3 Ordinance ZMA&ZTA
Attachment 3, Exhibit A Ch 2
Attachment 3, Exhibit B Tables 4.3 & 4.10
Attachment 3, Exhibit C Ch 5.070
Attachment 3, Exhibit D MAP
Attachment 4 - Resolution to Certify EIR_Unsigned
Attachment 5 City Council Staff Report dated 2-24-2025
Attachment 6 City Council Staff Report dated 3-17-2025
Attachment 7 Strategic Economics Memorandum dated 11-07-2023 Attachment 8 HCPC Resolution 2023-20 (ZTA_ZMA)
Attachment 9 Planning Commission Resolution 2023-20 (MND) Attachment 10 Planning Commission Resolution 2023-21 (GPA) Attachment 11 Planning Commission Resolution 2023-22 (ZTA_ZMA) Attachment 12 Planning Commission Resolution 2024-12 (DEIR) Attachment 13 City Council Resolution 2024-125 (DEIR)
11- Public Comments
Presentation
ADJOURNMENT
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, (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.
In accordance with Government Code Section 65009, 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.