CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - 9/16/2025 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
Monday, September 15, 2025
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM / REGULAR SESSION 6:30 P.M.
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/87051936143
Observe via Telephone:
One tap mobile: +16694449171,,87051936143# US or dial 1 (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 870 5193 6143 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
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 Potential Case CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Karen Kao v. EZEQUIEL GONZALES, individually, and as DBA EZ GO AUTO, JOAN T. PETERSON REVOCABLE TRUST, RICHARD PETERSON, Trustee, CITY OF PETALUMA, and DOES 1-100; Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 23CV00365
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
National Service Dog Month
National Service Dog Month - 2025
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 September 8, 2025 Draft Minutes - September 8, 2025
2. Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of October 6, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for September - November 2025 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Tentative Agenda - October 6, 2025
Attachment 2 - Significant Agenda Items
3. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of an Electric Pickup Truck for the Public Works Department Through Hansel Ford and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary to Complete the Purchase Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Quote from Sourcewell (Olathe Ford)
Attachment 3 - Quote from Hansel Ford
Item 3 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
4. Resolution Adopting the 2025 Title VI Program to Prohibit Discrimination in Federally Funded Programs and Services Administered by the Safe Streets and Mobility Division.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - Title VI Plan
5. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) (E67502242) Project by Professional Meters, Inc. and Authorizing Release of Retention Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Item 5 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
6. Resolution Authorizing the Award of Contract for the Lucchesi Turf Field Replacement Project (C14502008) to Argonaut Constructors, Inc.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Project Location Map
Item 6 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
7. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Turning Basin Dock Fabrication and Utility Installation for the Turning Basin Docks Project (C14402010) by Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc. and Authorizing Release of Retention Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Location Map
8. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Petaluma declaring City-owned real property at 969 Petaluma Blvd. N (APN 006-450-017-000) to be Surplus Land, pursuant to Government Code Section 54221. – UPDATED 9-15-25
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Final Updated Surplus Land Act Guidelines Attachment 2 - Resolution Declaring 969 Petaluma Blvd N to be Surplus Land Attachment 3 - Surplus Land Aerial Map and Property Profile Attachment 4 - Public Safety Strategic Master Plan Executive Summary Item 8 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
9. Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Petaluma to Codify the City’s Civilian Public Safety Oversight and Transparency Policies by Adding a New Chapter 2.50 Entitled “Public Safety Advisory Committee” in the “Administration” Title, Title 2, and to Repeal and Replace Resolution No. 2024-048 N.C.S., and Adding a New Chapter 8.01 Entitled “Independent Police Auditor” and a New Chapter 8.03 Entitled “Military Equipment Use” regarding Assembly Bill 481 in the “Health and Welfare” Title, Title 8, in the Petaluma Municipal Code Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Proposed Ordinance
Attachment 2 - RESOLUTION 2024-048 N.C.S
Attachment 3 - Ordinance 2818 N.C.S
Attachment 4 - Ordinance 2859 N.C.S
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
10. Resolution Appointing a Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution - League Voting Delegate
Attachment 2 - 2025 Voting Delegate Information Packet
11. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the 2024-2025 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Resolution Approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2024-2025 CAPER and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the CAPER as Required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution FY 2024-25 CAPER
Exhibit A - FY-24-25 - Draft CAPER
Attachment 2 - 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
Presentation
12. Resolution Adopting the Active Transportation Plan
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - Final Draft Active Transportation Plan
Public Comments
Item 12 - Responses to Council Questions and Comments
Presentation
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.