CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - 7/22/2025 12:30:00 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
AMENDED 7-17-25
Monday, July 21, 2025
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM / REGULAR SESSION 6:30PM
Alternative Teleconference
Location
Councilmember Cader Thompson will be participating remotely via Teleconference. In accordance with the Brown Act, the teleconference location is hereby posted as: 410 Oakridge Dr., Redway, CA 95560.
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/85279246302
Observe via Telephone:
One tap mobile: +16694449171,,85279246302# US or dial 1 (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 852 7924 6302 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 — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code Number of Cases: 1
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is significant exposure to litigation against the City. The facts and circumstances exposing the City to potential litigation are addressed in communications between legal counsel for the Petaluma Historic Advocates and the City Attorney, and correspondence sent by legal counsel for the Petaluma Historic Advocates to the Petaluma City Council Members and/or the City Attorney. The written communication threatening litigation shall be made available for public inspection in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.5.
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
PRESENTATIONS
Marin Municipal Water District Presentation
Presentation
072125 Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Presentation Item
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, Part No. 2
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of July 7, 2025 Draft Minutes - July 7, 2025
072125 Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Previous Agenda Item
2. Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of August 4, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for July - September 2025 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Tentative Agenda - August 4, 2025
Attachment 2 - Significant Agenda Items - July - September 2025
3. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Shollenberger Outdoor Classroom & Kiosk Improvements Project (C14502012) by Precision Excavating and Grading, Inc. and Authorizing Release of Retention Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Project Location Map
4. Resolution Adopting the Petaluma Transit Advertising Policy Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - Petaluma Transit Advertising Policy
072125 Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Item 4
5. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Cooperative Funding Agreement No. G70401E1 between the Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities and the City of Petaluma for the Lynch Creek Trail Improvements Project Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - Cooperative Funding Agreement
072125 Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Item 5
6. Resolution Adopting the Levying of the Annual Special Tax for The Riverfront Community Facilities District, Fiscal Year 2025/26 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution with Exhibit A
Attachment 2 - CFD Map
Attachment 3 - Annual Report FY 20242025
7. Resolution Ratifying Award of Contract, Accepting Completion of, and Authorizing Release of the 10% Retention for the McDowell at Southpoint Blvd. Emergency Water Main Repair Project with Azul Works, Inc.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution - McDowell at Southpoint Emergency Water Main Repair
8. Recommendation to Support the Sonoma-Marin Water Supply Agreement Update Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Presentation
Attachment 2 - Resolution WAC Agreement Update
Attachment 3 - Review of Proposed Changes to MMWD Sonoma Water Attachment 4 - MMWD SCWA Agreement DRAFT
9. Resolution Authorizing the City of Petaluma to Submit a Nomination for Designation of Petaluma River Park, Petaluma River Park II and Climate-Adaptive Safe Routes to School as a Priority Conservation Area (PCA) to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution to Nominate PCAs and Authorize Submission to ABAG Attachment 2 - Existing and Newly Nominated PCA Boundary Maps 9 - Public Comment - Petaluma River Park
072125 Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Item 9
10. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Perkins &Will, Funded Through Grant Funds Received from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, to Prepare the Petaluma North SMART Station Priority Development Area Specific Plan Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution DRAFT
Attachment 2 - Preliminary Professional Services Agreement DRAFT Attachment 3 - Priority Development Area Map
Attachment 4 - Request for Proposals 03-27-2025
Attachment 5 - Perkins&Will Proposal 04-20-2025
072125 Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Item 10 10 - Public Comment
11. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2905 N.C.S. of the City Council of the City of Petaluma to Amend Title 16 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, Entitled “Airport and Aircraft”, including amendments to Chapter 16.04 “General Provisions and Definitions”, Chapter 16.06 “Airport Leases”, Chapter 16.08 “Motor Vehicles at Airport”, Chapter 16.12 “Aircraft on Ground”, Chapter 16.16 “Aircraft Taxiing, Landing and Takeoff”, Chapter 16.20 “Aircraft Traffic Patterns”, Chapter 16.24 “Aircraft Fueling and Defueling”, Chapter, Chapter 16.28 “Airport Fire Safety Rules”, Chapter 16.32 “Unlicensed Aircraft”, Pursuant to Federal Aviation Administration Order 5190.6B, and Chapter 16.32 “Violations and Penalties” Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance
Attachment 2 - Proposed Revision to Title 16 Clean Copy Attachment 3 - List of Proposed Changes
Attachment 4 - Airport Commission Resolution 2025-01
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
12. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance and Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2900 N.C.S. Concerning the Downtown Housing and Economic Opportunity Overlay to Restore Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 2.5 in Table 5.2 of Section 5.070(D) of the Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO) to be Consistent with the Current General Plan – ITEM ADDED 7-17-25
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Non-Urgency Amendment to City Council Ordinance No 2900 NCS - Clean Attachment 2 - Urgency Amendment to City Council Ordinance No 2900 NCS Attachment 3 - Shute Mihaly Correspondence
Attachment 4 - Resolution 2025-047 N.C.S.
Attachment 5 - Ordinance 2900 N.C.S.
Presentation
13. Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit Priority Projects to the Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA) Funding Program Cycle 2 Call for Projects Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - Proposed Project List
Attachment 2 - City Projects in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan 072125 Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Item 13 Presentation
WORKSHOP
14. Review of 2025 Petaluma Fair and 2025 Event Planning Staff Report
14 - Public Comment
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.