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Mon, September 16, 2024
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City Council & PCDSA Regular Meeting — September 16, 2024
This was a regular meeting of the Petaluma City Council and Petaluma Community Development Successor Agency. All seven councilmembers were present. The session opened with a closed session on a workers' compensation matter and closed in memory of longtime community contributor Max Mickelsen.
*Note: The minutes list Councilmembers Healy and Pocekay as present, though they do not appear among the known current council members (Districts 5 and 4 are listed elsewhere as Alex Decarli and Frank Quint). Frank Quint did appear to speak during public comment on Item 12. The names are reported here as they appear in the official minutes.*
Closed Session
The Council met in closed session to discuss an existing workers' compensation litigation claim (Brandon Hansen v. City of Petaluma, Claim No. 613497). City Attorney Eric Danly reported no action was taken.
Proclamations & Presentations
The Council proclaimed September as National Service Dog Month, accepted by representatives from Canine Companions. The Council also received a presentation on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) from Christine Sosko, Director of Environmental Health for Sonoma County Health Services. MEHKOs allow home cooks to operate small-scale food businesses from their residences; the presentation was informational in nature.
General Public Comment
Fifteen members of the public spoke during general public comment on items not on the agenda. Their names are recorded in the minutes, but the specific subjects of their comments were not detailed in the official record.
Consent Calendar (Items 1–10)
The following items were approved together without discussion:
Minutes of the September 9, 2024 meeting
Tentative agenda for October 7, 2024 and significant upcoming items through November 2024
ChargePoint Express Plus charging equipment for battery-electric buses, purchased through the California Department of General Services
Vacation of public water line easements at 495 North McDowell Boulevard
Vacation of a 1-foot-wide non-access strip easement at 755 Paula Lane (Berger Lane frontage)
Final Subdivision Map for the Scott Ranch Subdivision at 1860 D Street
Purchase of an excavator for the Public Works & Utilities Department via Sourcewell cooperative purchasing
Ten-year contract renewal with Axon Enterprise, Inc. totaling $2,379,702.63 for body-worn cameras, Taser 10 devices, Evidence.com software licensing, and cloud-based storage — with a Year 1 cost of $251,092.25
Continuation of the Sonoma County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (SCAVASA) reimbursement program partnership
Purchase and installation of 10 transit shelters from Tolar Manufacturing Company via cooperative purchasing
Vote: Carried 7–0 (moved by Councilmember Healy, seconded by Councilmember Cader Thompson)
Item 11 — CDBG 2023–2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Assistant Director of Community Development Karen Shimizu and Housing Specialist Sarah Wolf presented the staff report on the Community Development Block Grant CAPER, the federally required annual report documenting how the City spent its CDBG funds during the 2023–2024 program year. The CAPER must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). No members of the public commented. The Council approved the report and authorized the City Manager to submit it to HUD.
Vote: Carried 7–0 (moved by Councilmember Healy, seconded by Councilmember Cader Thompson)
Item 12 — Draft Environmental Impact Report: Creekwood Housing Development at 270–280 Casa Grande Road
Principal Environmental Planner Olivia Ervin and Principal Planner Greg Powell presented the staff report on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Creekwood Housing Development Project, a proposed residential development at 270–280 Casa Grande Road. This was a public hearing to receive testimony on the DEIR and direct staff to prepare the Final EIR; no development approval was granted at this stage.
Eleven members of the public provided testimony, including Jack Byrne, Maria DeGunto, Rick Parker, Debra Rogers, Gordon Wong, Amy Hillstead, Calum Weeks, Frank Quint, Sara Golightly, Nickola Frye, and Flash Welch. The specific content of their comments is not detailed in the official minutes. The Council considered the Planning Commission's recommendation and directed staff to move forward with preparing a Final EIR.
Vote: Carried 7–0 (moved by Councilmember Healy, seconded by Councilmember Cader Thompson)
Key Takeaways
Axon contract renewal: The Council approved a 10-year, $2.38 million deal covering police body cameras, Tasers, and cloud evidence storage — a significant long-term public safety technology commitment.
Creekwood Housing EIR moves forward: Staff is now directed to prepare a Final Environmental Impact Report for a housing development at 270–280 Casa Grande Road, advancing the project closer to a potential approval decision.
CDBG annual report approved: The City's federally required accounting of its 2023–2024 CDBG spending was approved for submission to HUD, keeping the City in compliance and eligible for future grant funding.
Transit and infrastructure investments: The Council approved purchases of electric bus charging equipment and 10 new transit shelters, continuing investment in public transit infrastructure.
Closed session produced no action on a pending workers' compensation claim.
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Agenda items (12)
Consent Calendar
1Consent CalendarMinutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of September 9, 2024
The council will approve the official minutes from its September 9, 2024 meeting.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
2Consent CalendarTentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of October 7, 2024 and Significant Agenda Items for SepNov 2024
The council will confirm the agenda for its October 7, 2024 meeting and review major items planned for the next three months.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
3Consent CalendarResolution Authorizing the Purchase of ChargePoint Express Plus BatteryElectric Bus Charging Equipment through California Department of General Services Leveraged Procurement Agreements and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary to Complete the Purchase
Petaluma is purchasing fast-charging equipment for electric buses using a state cooperative buying program to expand EV charging infrastructure.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
4Consent CalendarResolution Ordering the Summary of Vacation of Public Water Line Easements at 495 North McDowell Boulevard on Assessor Parcel Number 007380038
The city is removing a public water line easement (a right-of-way for pipes) from a property at 495 North McDowell Boulevard.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
5Consent CalendarResolution Adopting the Summary Vacation of a 1FootWide, NonAccess Strip Public Easement Fronting Berger Lane, Located at 755 Paula Lane, on Assessor Parcel Number 150043024
The city is officially closing out a narrow public easement strip at 755 Paula Lane that is no longer needed for public access.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
6Consent CalendarResolution Approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Scott Ranch Subdivision Project located at 1860 D Street, Assessor Parcel Numbers 019120040 & 019120041
The Scott Ranch Subdivision project at 1860 D Street has completed its subdivision map approval, allowing the land to be developed into separate parcels.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
7Consent CalendarResolution Authorizing the Purchase of an Excavator for the Public Works & Utilities Department through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary to Complete the Purchase
Public Works & Utilities is purchasing a new excavator for construction and maintenance work using a cooperative buying program.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
8Consent CalendarResolution Authorizing a TenYear Contract Renewal with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Replacement of Body Worn Cameras, Taser 10 Devices, Associated Equipment, Licensing of Evidence.com Software, and CloudBased Storage Subscription and Related Services Pursuant to a Master Services And Purchasing Agreement, in the Amount of $2,379,702.63 Over Ten Years, with a Year 1 Cost of $251,092.25, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Complete the Renewal and Replacement
The city is renewing its 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise for police body cameras, tasers, evidence storage software, and cloud services at a total cost of about $2.4 million.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
9Consent CalendarResolution Approving the Continuation and Extension of the Existing Partnership with the Sonoma County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (SCAVASA) Reimbursement Program
Petaluma is continuing its partnership with Sonoma County to remove abandoned vehicles from local streets and recover costs.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
10Consent CalendarResolution Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of 10 Transit Shelters and Amenities from Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc., via the CalACT/MBTA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
The city is purchasing and installing 10 new transit bus shelters and amenities to improve public transportation waiting areas.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
Public Hearing
11Public HearingPublic Hearing to Receive Comments on the 20232024 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Resolution Approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 20232024 CAPER and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the CAPER as Required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Residents can comment on Petaluma's 2023-2024 federal funding report for community development, and the council will approve it for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
12Public HearingConduct a Public Hearing, Receive Public Testimony, Provide Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report, Consider Planning Commission Recommendation, and Direct Staff to Prepare a Final Environmental Impact Report for the Creekwood Housing Development Project at 270280 Casa Grande Road – Attachment 5 Published 09 1224
The public can testify on the environmental impact report for the proposed Creekwood Housing Development at 270-280 Casa Grande Road, and staff will use feedback to prepare the final version.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
FY 2324 CDPG CAPER Report
Aye 5
Brian BarnacleAye
Janice Cader ThompsonAye
John ShribbsAye
Karen NauAye
Kevin McDonnellAye
Final EIR Authorization
Aye 4
Janice Cader ThompsonAye
John ShribbsAye
Karen NauAye
Kevin McDonnellAye
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CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY (PCDSA) City Hall Council Chamber 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 MINUTES Monday, September 16, 2024 CLOSED SESSION 6:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 P.M. Mayor McDonnell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor McDonnell, Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Vice Mayor Shribbs ABSENT: None. CLOSED SESSION • CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION, pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(a) Claimant: Hansen, Brandon Agency Claimed Against: City of Petaluma Workers’ Compensation Claim Number: 613497 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. Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment; receiving none, he closed the public comment. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Council adjourned to closed session at 6:02 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M. Mayor McDonnell called the meeting back to order at 6:31 p.m. • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor McDonnell, Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Vice Mayor Shribbs ABSENT: None
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor McDonnell noted that the meeting will close in honor of longtime community contributor Max Mickelsen. AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (TO CURRENT AGENDA ONLY) None. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Danly stated that there was no reportable action. PROCLAMATIONS • National Service Dog Month Ron McKissick and Floranne Fanti from Canine Companions accepted the proclamation and made comment. PRESENTATIONS • Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) Presentation Christine M. Sosko, Director of Environmental Health for Sonoma County Health Services made the 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). Mayor McDonnell opened the general public comment. George Skworcow Chris Parker Katherine Bobrowski Jodi Johnson Kay Poland John OBrien Nickola Frye Maureen Gottschall Rick Parker Paul Alexander Beverly Alexander Sallie Latch Ellen Obstler Tim Porteous Debra Rogers Mayor McDonnell closed the general public comment. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilmember Pocekay
Councilmember Nau Councilmember Healy Vice Mayor Shribbs Councilmember Cader Thompson Councilmember Barnacle Mayor McDonnell CITY MANAGER COMMENT City Manager Peggy Flynn CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approved Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of September 9, 2024 2. Approved Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of October 7, 2024 and Significant Agenda Items for Sep-Nov 2024 3. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-112 N.C.S. Authorizing the Purchase of ChargePoint Express Plus Battery-Electric Bus Charging Equipment through California Department of General Services Leveraged Procurement Agreements and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary to Complete the Purchase 4. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-113 N.C.S. Ordering the Summary of Vacation of Public Water Line Easements at 495 North McDowell Boulevard on Assessor Parcel Number 007-380-038 5. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-114 N.C.S. Adopting the Summary Vacation of a 1-Foot-Wide, Non- Access Strip Public Easement Fronting Berger Lane, Located at 755 Paula Lane, on Assessor Parcel Number 150-043-02 6. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-115 N.C.S. Approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Scott Ranch Subdivision Project located at 1860 D Street, Assessor Parcel Numbers 019-120-040 & 019-120-041 7. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-116 N.C.S. Authorizing the Purchase of an Excavator for the Public Works & Utilities Department through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary to Complete the Purchase 8. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-117 N.C.S. Authorizing a Ten-Year Contract Renewal with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Replacement of Body Worn Cameras, Taser 10 Devices, Associated Equipment, Licensing of Evidence.com Software, and Cloud-Based Storage Subscription and Related Services Pursuant to a Master Services And Purchasing Agreement, in the Amount of $2,379,702.63 Over Ten Years, with a Year 1 Cost of $251,092.25, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Complete the Renewal and Replacement 9. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-118 N.C.S. Approving the Continuation and Extension of the Existing Partnership with the Sonoma County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (SCAVASA) Reimbursement Program 10. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-119 N.C.S. Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of 10 Transit Shelters and Amenities from Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc., via the CalACT/MBTA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment on the Consent Calendar, recieveing none, he closed the public comment. Motion to adopt Consent Calendar items 1 through 10 made by Councilmember Healy, seconded by Councilmember Cader Thompson.
Vote: Carried 7-0 Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Vice Mayor Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Abstain: None Recused: None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 11. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the 2023-2024 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Resolution Approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2023-2024 CAPER and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the CAPER as Required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Karen Shimizu, Assistant Director of Community Development, and Sarah Wolf, Housing Specialist presented the staff report. Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment; receiving none, he closed the public comment. Motion to adopted Resolution No. 2024-120 N.C.S. made by Councilmember Healy, seconded by Councilmember Cader Thompson. Vote: Carried 7-0 Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Vice Mayor Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Abstain: None Recused: None 12. Conduct a Public Hearing, Receive Public Testimony, Provide Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report, Consider Planning Commission Recommendation, and Direct Staff to Prepare a Final Environmental Impact Report for the Creekwood Housing Development Project at 270-280 Casa Grande Road Olivia Ervin, Principal Environmental Planner and Greg Powell, Principal Planner presented the staff report. Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment; Jack Byrne Maria DeGunto Rick Parker Debra Rogers Gordon Wong Amy Hillstead Calum Weeks Frank Quint Sara Golightly Nickola Frye Flash Welch he closed the public comment. Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2024-121 N.C.S., made by Councilmember Healy, seconded by Councilmember Cader Thompson.
Vote: Carried 7-0 Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Vice Mayor Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Abstain: None Recused: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor McDonnell adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m. in memory of Max Mickelsen.