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 and 3 Mondays of each month
City Hall Council Chamber
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707) 7784360
[email protected]
cityofpetaluma.org
AGENDA
Monday, May 05, 2025
5:00 PM
Pilot Hybrid Meeting Format
City Council meetings are currently being held in a pilot hybrid format, by virtual teleconference as well as inperson.
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 InPerson: 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://cityofpetalumaorg.zoom.us/j/81572658821 Observe via Telephone: One tap mobile: +16694449171,,81572658821# US or dial 1 (669) 4449171 Meeting ID: 815 7265 8821
Watch on TV: Comcast channel 28, UVerse channel 099
Submit Written Public Comment : Email 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
This meeting will be transcribed live via the Zoom platform. Inperson 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/ .
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
Affordable Housing Month
Sue Bloch – Affordable Housing Legal Services
Wildfire Awareness Week
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Draft FY 2526 Budget Book
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).
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025
2. Tentative Agendas for City Council/PCDSA Special Meeting of May 12, 2025, Regular Meeting of May 19, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for May July 2025
3. Resolution Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Within the City’s Landscape Assessment Districts, Accepting the Engineer’s Report, and Giving Notice of the Time and the Place of the Public Hearing on the Levy of the Proposed Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26
4. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Allocation of Transportation Development Act/ State Transit Assistance Funds for City of Petaluma Transit Services for FY 24/25
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 ZeroEmission Bus
6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 51301E1 between the Sonoma County Transportation Authority and the City of Petaluma for the Increase Bus Service, Affordability, and First/Last Mile Connections Program as Part of the Go Sonoma Expenditure Plan
7. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Seismic Analysis City Facilities Assessment Project (E11202345)
8. Resolution Approving a Residential Density Bonus Agreement for the 100% Affordable Development Project at 2 Rovina Lane, in Compliance with Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance Section 27.090
9. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Sea Level Rise Mapping and Modeling for Climate Adaptation Project (17MITPPS21019) – PUBLISHED 4/30/25 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
10. Resolution Renaming Center Park to Historic Chinatown Park in According with the City’s Facilities Naming Policy and Procedure, and in Recognition of Geographic Significance and Historical Contributions to the Community
11. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Approving the Easement Dedication at the Riverfront Development for the Caulfield Extension located at 0 Bautista Way, APN: 136 690012
12. Receive an Update on Fiscal and Organizational Sustainability Plan Implementation
13. Finalize Updated Goals and Priorities Workplan for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26 and Provide Direction to Staff
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 [email protected], (707) 7784360 (voice) or (707) 7784480 (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.
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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 and 3 Mondays of each month
City Hall Council Chamber
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707) 7784360
[email protected]
cityofpetaluma.org
AGENDA
Monday, May 05, 2025
5:00 PM
Pilot Hybrid Meeting Format
City Council meetings are currently being held in a pilot hybrid format, by virtual teleconference as well as inperson.
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 InPerson: 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://cityofpetalumaorg.zoom.us/j/81572658821 Observe via Telephone: One tap mobile: +16694449171,,81572658821# US or dial 1 (669) 4449171 Meeting ID: 815 7265 8821
Watch on TV: Comcast channel 28, UVerse channel 099
Submit Written Public Comment : Email 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
This meeting will be transcribed live via the Zoom platform. Inperson 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/ .
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
Affordable Housing Month
Sue Bloch – Affordable Housing Legal Services
Wildfire Awareness Week
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Draft FY 2526 Budget Book
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).
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025
2. Tentative Agendas for City Council/PCDSA Special Meeting of May 12, 2025, Regular Meeting of May 19, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for May July 2025
3. Resolution Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Within the City’s Landscape Assessment Districts, Accepting the Engineer’s Report, and Giving Notice of the Time and the Place of the Public Hearing on the Levy of the Proposed Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26
4. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Allocation of Transportation Development Act/ State Transit Assistance Funds for City of Petaluma Transit Services for FY 24/25
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 ZeroEmission Bus
6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 51301E1 between the Sonoma County Transportation Authority and the City of Petaluma for the Increase Bus Service, Affordability, and First/Last Mile Connections Program as Part of the Go Sonoma Expenditure Plan
7. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Seismic Analysis City Facilities Assessment Project (E11202345)
8. Resolution Approving a Residential Density Bonus Agreement for the 100% Affordable Development Project at 2 Rovina Lane, in Compliance with Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance Section 27.090
9. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Sea Level Rise Mapping and Modeling for Climate Adaptation Project (17MITPPS21019) – PUBLISHED 4/30/25 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
10. Resolution Renaming Center Park to Historic Chinatown Park in According with the City’s Facilities Naming Policy and Procedure, and in Recognition of Geographic Significance and Historical Contributions to the Community
11. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Approving the Easement Dedication at the Riverfront Development for the Caulfield Extension located at 0 Bautista Way, APN: 136 690012
12. Receive an Update on Fiscal and Organizational Sustainability Plan Implementation
13. Finalize Updated Goals and Priorities Workplan for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26 and Provide Direction to Staff
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 [email protected], (707) 7784360 (voice) or (707) 7784480 (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.
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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 and 3 Mondays of each month
City Hall Council Chamber
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707) 7784360
[email protected]
cityofpetaluma.org
AGENDA
Monday, May 05, 2025
5:00 PM
Pilot Hybrid Meeting Format
City Council meetings are currently being held in a pilot hybrid format, by virtual teleconference as well as inperson.
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 InPerson: 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://cityofpetalumaorg.zoom.us/j/81572658821 Observe via Telephone: One tap mobile: +16694449171,,81572658821# US or dial 1 (669) 4449171 Meeting ID: 815 7265 8821
Watch on TV: Comcast channel 28, UVerse channel 099
Submit Written Public Comment : Email 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
This meeting will be transcribed live via the Zoom platform. Inperson 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/ .
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
Affordable Housing Month
Sue Bloch – Affordable Housing Legal Services
Wildfire Awareness Week
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Draft FY 2526 Budget Book
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).
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025
2. Tentative Agendas for City Council/PCDSA Special Meeting of May 12, 2025, Regular Meeting of May 19, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for May July 2025
3. Resolution Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Within the City’s Landscape Assessment Districts, Accepting the Engineer’s Report, and Giving Notice of the Time and the Place of the Public Hearing on the Levy of the Proposed Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26
4. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Allocation of Transportation Development Act/ State Transit Assistance Funds for City of Petaluma Transit Services for FY 24/25
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 ZeroEmission Bus
6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 51301E1 between the Sonoma County Transportation Authority and the City of Petaluma for the Increase Bus Service, Affordability, and First/Last Mile Connections Program as Part of the Go Sonoma Expenditure Plan
7. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Seismic Analysis City Facilities Assessment Project (E11202345)
8. Resolution Approving a Residential Density Bonus Agreement for the 100% Affordable Development Project at 2 Rovina Lane, in Compliance with Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance Section 27.090
9. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Sea Level Rise Mapping and Modeling for Climate Adaptation Project (17MITPPS21019) – PUBLISHED 4/30/25 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
10. Resolution Renaming Center Park to Historic Chinatown Park in According with the City’s Facilities Naming Policy and Procedure, and in Recognition of Geographic Significance and Historical Contributions to the Community
11. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Approving the Easement Dedication at the Riverfront Development for the Caulfield Extension located at 0 Bautista Way, APN: 136 690012
12. Receive an Update on Fiscal and Organizational Sustainability Plan Implementation
13. Finalize Updated Goals and Priorities Workplan for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26 and Provide Direction to Staff
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 [email protected], (707) 7784360 (voice) or (707) 7784480 (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.
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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 and 3 Mondays of each month
City Hall Council Chamber
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707) 7784360
[email protected]
cityofpetaluma.org
AGENDA
Monday, May 05, 2025
5:00 PM
Pilot Hybrid Meeting Format
City Council meetings are currently being held in a pilot hybrid format, by virtual teleconference as well as inperson.
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 InPerson: 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://cityofpetalumaorg.zoom.us/j/81572658821 Observe via Telephone: One tap mobile: +16694449171,,81572658821# US or dial 1 (669) 4449171 Meeting ID: 815 7265 8821
Watch on TV: Comcast channel 28, UVerse channel 099
Submit Written Public Comment : Email 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
This meeting will be transcribed live via the Zoom platform. Inperson 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/ .
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
Affordable Housing Month
Sue Bloch – Affordable Housing Legal Services
Wildfire Awareness Week
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Draft FY 2526 Budget Book
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).
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025
2. Tentative Agendas for City Council/PCDSA Special Meeting of May 12, 2025, Regular Meeting of May 19, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for May July 2025
3. Resolution Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Within the City’s Landscape Assessment Districts, Accepting the Engineer’s Report, and Giving Notice of the Time and the Place of the Public Hearing on the Levy of the Proposed Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26
4. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Allocation of Transportation Development Act/ State Transit Assistance Funds for City of Petaluma Transit Services for FY 24/25
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 ZeroEmission Bus
6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 51301E1 between the Sonoma County Transportation Authority and the City of Petaluma for the Increase Bus Service, Affordability, and First/Last Mile Connections Program as Part of the Go Sonoma Expenditure Plan
7. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Seismic Analysis City Facilities Assessment Project (E11202345)
8. Resolution Approving a Residential Density Bonus Agreement for the 100% Affordable Development Project at 2 Rovina Lane, in Compliance with Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance Section 27.090
9. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Sea Level Rise Mapping and Modeling for Climate Adaptation Project (17MITPPS21019) – PUBLISHED 4/30/25 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
10. Resolution Renaming Center Park to Historic Chinatown Park in According with the City’s Facilities Naming Policy and Procedure, and in Recognition of Geographic Significance and Historical Contributions to the Community
11. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Approving the Easement Dedication at the Riverfront Development for the Caulfield Extension located at 0 Bautista Way, APN: 136 690012
12. Receive an Update on Fiscal and Organizational Sustainability Plan Implementation
13. Finalize Updated Goals and Priorities Workplan for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26 and Provide Direction to Staff
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 [email protected], (707) 7784360 (voice) or (707) 7784480 (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.
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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 and 3 Mondays of each month
City Hall Council Chamber
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707) 7784360
[email protected]
cityofpetaluma.org
AGENDA
Monday, May 05, 2025
5:00 PM
Pilot Hybrid Meeting Format
City Council meetings are currently being held in a pilot hybrid format, by virtual teleconference as well as inperson.
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 InPerson: 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://cityofpetalumaorg.zoom.us/j/81572658821 Observe via Telephone: One tap mobile: +16694449171,,81572658821# US or dial 1 (669) 4449171 Meeting ID: 815 7265 8821
Watch on TV: Comcast channel 28, UVerse channel 099
Submit Written Public Comment : Email 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
This meeting will be transcribed live via the Zoom platform. Inperson 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/ .
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
Affordable Housing Month
Sue Bloch – Affordable Housing Legal Services
Wildfire Awareness Week
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Draft FY 2526 Budget Book
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).
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025
2. Tentative Agendas for City Council/PCDSA Special Meeting of May 12, 2025, Regular Meeting of May 19, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for May July 2025
3. Resolution Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Within the City’s Landscape Assessment Districts, Accepting the Engineer’s Report, and Giving Notice of the Time and the Place of the Public Hearing on the Levy of the Proposed Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26
4. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Allocation of Transportation Development Act/ State Transit Assistance Funds for City of Petaluma Transit Services for FY 24/25
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 ZeroEmission Bus
6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 51301E1 between the Sonoma County Transportation Authority and the City of Petaluma for the Increase Bus Service, Affordability, and First/Last Mile Connections Program as Part of the Go Sonoma Expenditure Plan
7. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Seismic Analysis City Facilities Assessment Project (E11202345)
8. Resolution Approving a Residential Density Bonus Agreement for the 100% Affordable Development Project at 2 Rovina Lane, in Compliance with Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance Section 27.090
9. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Sea Level Rise Mapping and Modeling for Climate Adaptation Project (17MITPPS21019) – PUBLISHED 4/30/25 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
10. Resolution Renaming Center Park to Historic Chinatown Park in According with the City’s Facilities Naming Policy and Procedure, and in Recognition of Geographic Significance and Historical Contributions to the Community
11. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Approving the Easement Dedication at the Riverfront Development for the Caulfield Extension located at 0 Bautista Way, APN: 136 690012
12. Receive an Update on Fiscal and Organizational Sustainability Plan Implementation
13. Finalize Updated Goals and Priorities Workplan for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26 and Provide Direction to Staff
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 [email protected], (707) 7784360 (voice) or (707) 7784480 (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.
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