CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - 5/5/2026 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, Vice Mayor
Karen Nau
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
Monday, May 04, 2026
CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION 6:00 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.
In compliance with SB 707, the City will begin allowing remote public comments via Zoom starting in July 2026.
Observe Virtually via Zoom:
https://cityofpetaluma-org.zoom.us/j/81661754368
Observe via Telephone:
One tap mobile: +16694449171,,81661754368# US or dial 1 (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 816 6175 4368 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.
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Closed Captioning/Live Transcription
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Decorum
In accordance with the City of Petaluma’s Decorum and Order Policy for Public Meetings (Adopted by Resolution No. 2025-062 N.C.S.), all participants—including members of the public, legislative body members, and City staff—are expected to maintain respectful and orderly conduct. City meetings are limited public forums where all viewpoints relevant to the legislative body's subject matter jurisdiction may be expressed. However, disruptions to the orderly conduct of business are prohibited. This includes interrupting others, speaking out of turn, using profane, threatening, or defamatory language, disregarding the Presiding Officer’s direction, or engaging in behavior that creates a hostile environment. Speakers must address the legislative body as a whole and focus comments on issues, not individuals. Personal attacks, harassment, and knowingly false allegations are not tolerated. The Presiding Officer has the authority to warn or remove individuals who violate these standards. This policy ensures that all voices can be heard in a safe and civil forum and reinforces the City's commitment to fair and productive public discourse.
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 - 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Peggy Flynn, City Manager; Brian Cochran, Assistant City Manager; Linda Le; Deputy City Manager; Charles Sakai, Sloan Sakai Employee Organizations: AFSCME Units 1, 2, and 3; PPMMA - Units 4, 9, and 11; POAP - Unit 6; IAFF - Unit 7; and PPSMMA - Unit 10 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: one potential case
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 - 6:00 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
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2026 Bike Month
Bike Month 2026
National Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week National Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week 2026
PRESENTATIONS
Sonoma County Officer of the Year by SCLECA for Alyssa "Aly" Hansen Delivery of the FY 26-27 Proposed Budget
FY2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget Overview of SB 707 Updates to the Brown Act
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).
Public Comments
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of April 20, 2026 Draft Minutes - April 20, 2026
2. Tentative Agendas for City Council/PCDSA Special Meeting of May 11, 2026 and Regular Meeting of May 18, 2026 and Significant Agenda Items for May - July 2026 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Tentative Agenda - May 11, 2026
Attachment 2 - Tentative Agenda - May 18, 2026
Attachment 3 - Significant Agenda Items
3. Resolution Accepting Completion of the FY25/26 Pavement Preventative Maintenance Project (E16102555) by Dryco Construction, Inc. and Authorizing Release of Retention Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Project Location Map
4. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Hangar Door Replacement Project for the Petaluma Municipal Airport by DMR Builders and Authorizing Release of Retention Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Hangar Door Replacement Photos
5. 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 2026-2027 and Resolution Providing Preliminary Approval of Engineer’s Report for Landscape Assessment Districts, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Setting the Date of the Public Hearing Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Resolution
Attachment 3 - Draft Engineer's Report
Attachment 4 - Notice of Public Hearing
Response to Council Question and Comments, Item 5
6. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2928 N.C.S. Amending the Rancho Arroyo Business Park Planned Community Development (PCD) Zoning District Regulations to Add Outdoor Recreational Vehicle (RV) Storage as a Permitted Accessory Use and Minor Associated Administrative Amendments, and Making Findings that this Action is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15061(b)(3) the “Common Sense Exemption" Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance
Exhibit A - Rancho Arroyo PCD Draft Amendment
Attachment 2 - Resolution_2026-02_Rancho_Arroyo
7. Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Authorizing a Utility Easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for Electrical Infrastructure Improvements Associated with the Fire Station #1 Project (C11202433) Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance
Exhibit A - Easement
8. Resolution to Adopt the City Council Meeting Remote Access Technology Disruption Policy Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953.4.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 with Exhibit A - Resolution and Remote Access Disruption Policy
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
9. Resolution Accepting the Annual Housing Element Progress Report for the 2025 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 that this item is Not a Project Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution DRAFT
Exhibit A - 2025 Housing Element APR - UPDATED 05.04.26 Attachment 2 - Housing Element Final Certified 2023-2031 Attachment 3 - Urban Land Institute Emerging Trends 2026 Report6.pdf Attachment 4 - SB 423 SMAP Statewide Determination Summary Attachment 5 - 2025 HE APR Staff Report Errata Sheet 05-04-2026 Response to Council Question and Comments, Item 9
Presentation 2025 Housing APR
10. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with David Baker Architects, Funded Through Grant Funds Received from the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Planning and Public Service Program (MIT-PPS) award, to Prepare the Petaluma Fairgrounds Plan Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution DRAFT
Attachment 2 - Preliminary Professional Services Agreement by and between the City of Petaluma and DBA Attachment 3 - RFP
Attachment 4 - DBA Proposal
Response to Council Question and Comments, Item 10
Presentation - Staff
Presentation - DBA
11. Resolution Authorizing the Award of Contracts for As-Needed, On-call, Professional Planning Services to Augment Staffing and Resources to the City of Petaluma by three firms: Metropolitan Planning Group, 4Leaf, Inc., and Urban Planning Partners.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Draft Consultant Agreement
Attachment 2 Exhibit A - Scope of Services - 4.14.26 MGROUP Attachment 2 Exhibit A - Scope of Services - 4.14.26 4LEAF Attachment 2 Exhibit A - Scope of Services - 4.14.26 UPP Response to Council Question and Comments, Item 11
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.