CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - 6/3/2025 12:30:00 AM
CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL &
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY (PCDSA) & PETALUMA PUBLIC FINANCING CORPORATION & PETALUMA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 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, June 02, 2025
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 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 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/83971543024
Observe via Telephone:
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or dial 1 (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 839 7154 3024
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 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. 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.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION:
Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: KATHLEEN HAAS, individually, and as successor in interest to Beverly Kleven; CYNTHIA KIZANIS, individually, and as successor in interest to Beverly Kleven; JEFFERY KLEVEN, individually, and as successor in interest to Beverly Kleven; EILEEN STEADMAN, individually, and as successor in interest to Beverly Kleven v. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, acting by and through the Department of Transportation; COUNTY OF SONOMA; CITY OF PETALUMA; and DOES 1-75, Sonoma County Superior Court, Case No. 24CV5486.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION:
Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: Walter Sean Bernard v. City of Petaluma, a public municipality, Matthew Pierce, individually and his official capacity; and Does 1 through 20, Sonoma County Superior Court, Case No. SCV-273092.
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
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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
LGBTQ + Pride Month
LGBTQ + Pride Month Proclamation - 2025
Coast Guard City
Coast Guard City Proclamation
National Gun Violence Awareness Day
National Gun Violence Awareness Day
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 May 19, 2025 Draft Minutes - May 19, 2025
2. Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of June 16, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for June - August 2025 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Tentative Agenda - June 16, 2025
Attachment 2 - Significant Agenda Items June - August 2025 Item 2 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
3. Resolution Approving the City of Petaluma Investment Policy and Delegating Investment Authority to the City Treasurer for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - Investment Policy FY 2025-26
4. Petaluma Public Financing Corporation Status Report and Audited Financials for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Memorandum Public Financing Corporation Annual Report Item 4 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
5. Petaluma Public Financing Authority Status Report and Audited Financials for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Memorandum Public Financing Authority Annual Report
6. Resolution Accepting Claims and Bills for January, February and March 2025 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - January 2025 Register
Attachment 3 - February 2025 Register
Attachment 4 - March 2025 Register
Item 6 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
7. Resolution to Continue Current Budget Appropriation Ordinances 2889 N.C.S Until Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Appropriation Ordinances are in Effect Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
8. Resolution Approving Adjustments to 1) the City of Petaluma’s Living Wage Rate by Setting the Rate at $19.41 Per Hour with an Employer Contribution Toward Medical Benefits and $21.75 Per Hour without an Employer Contribution Toward Medical Benefits for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; 2) the Pay Rates of City of Petaluma Part-Time Living Wage Positions; and if Approved, 3) the Pay Rates of Part-Time Positions Benchmarked to the City’s Part-Time Living Wage Positions Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
9. Resolution Approving Fixed and Observed Holidays for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
10. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Approving a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with the Rooster Run Golf Course which Addresses the Locations of Wetlands Improvements, Rooster Run’s Integrated Pest Management Plan, and the Renovation and Management Trust Fund – PUBLISHED 05/29/2025
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - First Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease Agreement 10 - Public Comment
Item 10 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
11. Resolution Authorizing Purchase of One Beam Solar Arc EV Charging System through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program in the Amount of $103,362.79 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Complete the Purchase Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Proposal
Item 11 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
12. Resolution Accepting the Transited-Oriented Communities (TOC) Planning and Implementation Grant from Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Committing to TOC Policy Compliance for Funding Allocation to the Petaluma Downtown SMART Priority Development Area (PDA) Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - 2024 TOC Grant Application Specific Plan Amendment and SmartCode Update Attachment 3 - 2024 TOC Grant Application Station Access and Circulation Update Item 12 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
13. Resolution Approving a Letter of Support for Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District South Sonoma Mountain Project Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - Letter of Support
Attachment 2 - South Sonoma Mountain Project Description 13 - Public Comment
Item 13 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
14. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance of the City of Petaluma City Council Adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and Reaffirming the City’s Existing 2007 Wildland Urban Interface Map Pursuant to Government Code Sections 51178-51179 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance
Attachment 2 - Fire Hazard Severity Map
Attachment 3 - Petaluma WUI Map
Presentation
15. Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City of Petaluma Budget, Adoption of City Budget Resolution, Adopt a Resolution Updating the Full-Time Authorized and Funded Position Schedule, and Introduction (First Reading) of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Appropriations Ordinance Staff Report
1_Resolution All Funds
2_Resolution FTE Schedule
3_Ordinance All Funds
Item 15 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
15 - Public Comments
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) 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.