CITY COUNCIL/PCDSA REGULAR MEETING - 9/15/2026 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, September 14, 2026
CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION 6:00 PM
Hybrid Meeting Format
City Council meetings will be conducted in a hybrid format, by virtual teleconference via Zoom 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 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.
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Watch on TV:
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Stream online:
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Submit Written Public Comment
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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 LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (one potential case) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Names of cases:
Little Woods Mobile Villa, LLC vs City of Petaluma, Danly, Flynn, Oh, and Does, Sonoma County Superior Court Case no. 26CV04154 Little Woods Mobile Villa, LLC vs City of Petaluma, et al, Sonoma County Superior Court Case no. 25CV08161 Capri Mobile Villa LLC vs City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Superior Court Case no. 25CV08803 Capri Mobile Villa LLC vs City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Superior Court Case no. 26CV00070 Capri Mobile Villa LLC vs City of Petaluma, on appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Case no. 26-5204, Originating District Court Case No. 3:25-cv-09096-JSC
People of State of CA and City of Petaluma vs Youngstown MHP, LLC Daniel Weisfiled, Fannie Mae, et al, Sonoma County Superior Court Case no. 25CV00798 Youngstown MHP LLC vs City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Superior Court Case no. 24CV00250 Little Woods Mobile Villa, LLC vs City of Petaluma, on appeal to the California Court of Appeal, 1st District, Case no. A176524, Originating Sonoma Superior Court Case no. 24CV06285 (“Little Woods I”) Little Woods Mobile Villa, LLC vs City of Petaluma (Little Woods II), Sonoma County Superior Court Case no. 25CV01344 Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; Debra Parks et al, real parties in interest; Frances Fort, on appeal to the California Court of Appeal, 1st District, Case no. A174719, Originating Sonoma County Superior Court Case no. 24CV04158 Capri Mobile Villa LLC vs City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Superior Court Case no. 25CV08351 Little Woods Mobile Villa, LLC vs City of Petaluma (Little Woods III), Sonoma County Superior Court Case no. 26CV00340
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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Public Comments
Late Public Comments
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
National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month 2026
Latino/a/e/x Heritage Month
Latino-a-e-x Heritage Month 2026
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
Late Public Comments
COUNCIL COMMENT
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of August 3, 2026 Draft Minutes - August 3, 2026
2. Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of September 28, 2026 and Significant Agenda Items for September - November 2026 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Tentative Agenda - September 28, 2026
Attachment 2 - Significant Agenda Items
3. Resolution Approving the Purchase of One (1) AQ300 Series Discrete Analyzer with Installation and Training in the Amount of $42,994 from Seal Analytical and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Any Necessary Documents to Complete the Purchase Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
4. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities for the Transportation Fund for Clean Air Grant Award Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - Grant Agreement
5. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Heart Monitor and Associated Equipment from ZOLL Medical Corporation Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Quotation
6. Resolution to Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Quarterly Report Dated March 31, 2026 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - 3-31-26 Treasurer's Report
7. Resolution to Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Quarterly Report Dated June 30, 2026 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - 6-30-26 Treasurer's Report
8. Resolution Accepting Claims and Bills for April, May and June 2026 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - April 2026
Exhibit B - May 2026
Exhibit C - June 2026
9. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Petaluma People Services Center for Specialized Assistance for Everyone (SAFE) Team Mobile Crisis Response Services Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - SAFE Team FY 26-27 Professional Services Agreement Attachment 3 - Measure O Contract for Petaluma Mobile Crisis Response Funding FY26-29
10. Resolution Authorizing the Petaluma Police Department to Apply for and Accept the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2025 Local Solicitation Funds in the Amount of $17,415 for the Procurement of FARO 3D Scanner Training and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Grant and Purchase Related Documents Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Grant Application
Attachment 3 - FARO Training Courses Quotes
11. Resolution Appointing a Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution - League Voting Delegate 2026 Attachment 2 - 2026 Voting Delegate Information Packet
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
12. Resolution Adopting the Applicable Portions of the 2026 Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP), Including the City of Petaluma Annex, as the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and Authorizing Submission of the Adopted Resolution to Cal OES and FEMA Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - MJHMP Volume 1
Exhibit A - MJHMP Volume 2
13. Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance 2932 N.C.S. of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Amending the Scott Ranch Planned Unit District (PUD) Development Standards to Rescind Section 5.3 Prohibiting Swimming Pools and Add to Table 5.1: Land Uses, Residential District, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Spa as Permitted Accessory Uses, Subject to Specific Use Standards under Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO) Section 7.080 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance
Attachment 1 - Exhibit A - Draft Amended Scott Ranch PUD Development Standards Attachment 2 - PC Reso No. 2026-07 recommend adoption
Attachment 3 - Scott Ranch PUD Zoning Map Amendment, adopted March 20, 2023, City Council Ordinance No. 2839 Attachment 4 - Scott Ranch PUD Zoning Text Amendment, adopted March 20, 2023, City Council Ordinance No. 2840 Attachment 5 - Project Narrative, dated submitted May 8, 2026, prepared by Davidon Homes Attachment 6 - Landscape Water Use Memo, dated June 15, 2026, prepared by vanderToolen Associates, Inc.
Attachment 6 - Exhibit A - Total Water Demand Summary and Calculations Attachment 6 - Exhibit B - Off-Site Landscape Plans
Attachment 6 - Exhibit C - Landscape Plan
Attachment 6 - Exhibit D - Usuable Rear Yard Takeoff
Attachment 6 - Exhibit E - EIR Table 4.14-1, Estimated Project Water Demand Attachment 7 - Public Comments through September 8, 2026 Attachment 8 - Biological Memo, dated July 20, 2026, prepared by Zentner Planning & Ecology
14. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Authorizing Acquisition of Permanent Easements from Sonoma Water Along the Lynch Creek Trail and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Related Documents Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance
Exhibit A - Draft Permanent Easement Deed
Attachment 2 - Overall Easement Boundaries Map
Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Item 14
15. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Repealing Chapter 17.21 of the Petaluma Municipal Code and Replacing It with a New Chapter 17.21 Entitled “Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA)" Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance
Attachment 2 - Existing Ordinance (to be replaced)
16. Resolutions of the Petaluma City Council Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Petaluma General Plan 2050 and Adopting the Petaluma General Plan 2050, Rescinding the General Plan 2025, Adopting Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Staff Report
Attachment 1 FEIR Certification Resolution
Attachment 2 GPU Adoption Resolution
Attachment 2 Exhibit A CEQA Findings and SOC
Attachment 2 Exhibit B MMRP
Attachment 2 Exhibit D Recommended GP Revisions - Updated September 10, 2026 Attachment 3 Resolution 2026-065 N.C.S.
Attachment 4 Resolution 2026-066 N.C.S.
Attachment 5 Resolution 2025-167 N.C.S
Attachment 6 PC Resolution 2026-04
Attachment 7 PC Resolution 2026-05
Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Item 16
Public Comments
Presentation
17. Resolution Approving Agreements with Sonoma County Animal Services and the Humane Society of Sonoma County for Animal Field, Sheltering, Veterinary, and Community Services Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Placeholder SCAS Agreement (includes SCAS scope of services) (Exhibit A to the Resolution) Attachment 3 - Draft SCAS Amended and Restated Agreement (Exhibit B to the Resolution) Attachment 4 - HSSC Agreement (Exhibit C to the Resolution) Attachment 5 - HSSC Scope of Services (will be an exhibit to Att. 4) Attachment 6 - Insurance Requirements (will be an exhibit to Att. 4) Attachment 7 - Site License (will be an exhibit to Att. 4) Attachment 8 - Inventory List (will be an exhibit to Att. 4) Attachment 9. - Fee Schedule (Exhibit D to the Resolution and will be an exhibit to Att. 4) Responses to Council Questions and Comments - Item 17
Public Comment
Presentation
ADJOURNMENT
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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.