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Mon, December 16, 2024
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City Council & PCDSA — December 16, 2024
This was the final regular meeting of the current City Council composition, notable for the recognition of two departing councilmembers and a consequential late-night vote on a major housing development's environmental review. The meeting ran until 10:26 p.m.
Closed Session
The Council met in closed session beginning at 5:00 p.m. to discuss three existing litigation matters — two involving Youngstown MHP LLC and one involving Parks, Botta, Parker et al., all filed against the City in 2024 — and to address real property negotiations with the Fourth District Agricultural Association regarding city-owned Fairgrounds property at 175 Fairgrounds Drive and 866 E. Washington Street (terms of use for the Sonoma Marin Fair). One member of the public, Jodi Johnson, spoke before the closed session. No action was reported out of closed session.
Proclamations Honoring Departing Councilmembers
Mayor McDonnell read proclamations recognizing Councilmember Mike Healy and Councilmember Dennis Pocekay for their service. Several community members offered remarks in their honor, including David Rabbitt, Nancy Bennett, Natalie Rogers, Jodi Johnson and Tim Porteous of Petaluma Mobile Residents United, and Marie McCusker, Executive Director of the Downtown Petaluma Association.
General Public Comment
Twelve members of the public addressed the Council on items not on the agenda, including Jodi Johnson, Kay Poland, Tim Porteous, Angeles Cruz, Katherine Bobrowski, Brandon Levine, Deborah Peretta, Laura Mendleson, and Ashley Brown, among others. The minutes do not detail the substance of individual comments, but several speakers appear connected to mobile home park residents' concerns, which have been a recurring issue before this Council.
Consent Calendar
The Council approved all eight consent calendar items together without discussion. Items included: approval of the December 2 meeting minutes; the tentative agenda and significant items calendar through February 2025; a resolution formally declaring the canvass of returns from the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election; acceptance of the FY2024 Annual Development Impact Fee Report; approval of the 2025 Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement District annual report and budget with a public hearing set on the proposed 2025 assessment; acceptance of claims and bills for July–September 2024; adoption of a new Relocation Assistance Benefits policy for residential tenants displaced by a city Order to Vacate (pursuant to California Health & Safety Code §§17975–17975.10); and second reading and final adoption of Ordinance No. 2899 N.C.S., which adds a new municipal code chapter requiring property owners to exhaust administrative remedies before challenging city fees, charges, and assessments in court.
Vote: Carried 7–0. Moved by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson.
*(Note: The minutes also reflect a separate 6–0 vote on the consent calendar with Councilmember Healy absent from that tally. The discrepancy is not explained in the source document.)*
Public Hearing: AMI Opt-Out Fee and Master Fee Schedule Update
The Council held a public hearing on updates to the City's Master Fee Schedule, specifically to establish an opt-out fee for customers who decline the new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) — the City's smart utility meter program. Residents who wish to keep a traditional meter rather than a smart meter would be subject to this fee. One member of the public, Deborah Peretta, spoke during the hearing. The Council adopted the resolution.
Vote: Carried 7–0. Moved by Councilmember Nau, seconded by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson.
Public Hearing: Creekwood Housing Development EIR — 270 & 280 Casa Grande Road
This was the most substantial and contested item of the evening. The Council was asked to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR), adopt Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the proposed Creekwood Housing Development at 270 and 280 Casa Grande Road.
Sixteen members of the public testified, reflecting significant community interest in the project. Several speakers pooled their time: Megan Turrell and Tony Coleiro each ceded their time to Jack Byrne, and Sara Golightly ceded her time to Amy Hillstead, suggesting organized opposition or concern from at least some segments of the community. Other speakers included Debra Barette, Caroline Purtell, Patricia Belichick, Cheryl Welch, David Paslay, Ryan Wong, Maria DeGunto, Nickola Frye, Jessica Mozes, Steve O'Frankie, and Doyle Heaton. The minutes do not detail the substance of individual public comments.
During deliberations, the Council took a recess from 10:00–10:10 p.m. to allow staff to revise the resolution language. The key modification was to formally express the Council's preference for the "no bridge" alternative in Section 6 of the EIR's alternatives analysis — meaning the project as approved will not include a bridge connection. This preference was incorporated into the certified EIR and findings before the final vote.
Vote: Carried 6–1. Moved by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Councilmember Nau. Vice Mayor Cader Thompson cast the sole dissenting vote.
Key Takeaways
Farewell to two councilmembers: Mike Healy and Dennis Pocekay were honored with proclamations at what appears to be their final meeting, signaling an incoming change in Council composition.
Creekwood EIR certified 6–1: The Council advanced the environmental review for the Creekwood housing project at Casa Grande Road, with the notable decision to embed a preference for the "no bridge" design alternative into the official record. Vice Mayor Cader Thompson dissented.
AMI opt-out fee established: Utility customers who decline smart meters will now face a fee, formalized by a unanimous vote.
Tenant relocation protections adopted: The City now has a formal policy requiring relocation assistance benefits for residential tenants displaced by a city-issued Order to Vacate.
Closed session: no action reported on three active lawsuits against the City (two from Youngstown MHP LLC) or on Fairgrounds property negotiations with the Sonoma Marin Fair.
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Agenda items (10)
Consent Calendar
1Consent CalendarMinutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of December 2, 2024
The council will approve the official minutes from its December 2, 2024 meeting.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
2Consent CalendarTentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of January 6, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for Dec 2024Feb 2025
The council will confirm the preliminary agenda for its January 6, 2025 meeting and review major topics scheduled for discussion through February 2025.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
3Consent CalendarResolution Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the General Municipal Election Held November 5, 2024 in Consolidation with the Statewide General Election in Accordance with Section 7 of Article III of the Petaluma Charter
The council will officially certify and declare the results of the November 5, 2024 municipal election held in Petaluma.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
4Consent CalendarResolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Development Impact Fee Report Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act
The council will accept a report on development impact fees—charges paid by developers to help fund city infrastructure—for fiscal year 2024.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
5Consent CalendarResolution to Approve the 2025 Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement District Annual Report and Related Budget; Declaring the Intention to Levy the 2025 Annual Assessment; and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025 Annual Assessment
Downtown Petaluma's Business Improvement District is seeking approval of its 2025 budget and annual report, and the council will set a public hearing date to discuss the assessment fees that fund this district.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
6Consent CalendarResolution Accepting Claims and Bills for July, August and September 2024
The council will approve all bills and claims submitted to the city during July, August, and September 2024.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
7Consent CalendarResolution Adopting the “City of Petaluma Relocation Assistance Benefits to Residential Tenants Displaced by an Order to Vacate Policy” Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17975 through 17975.10
The city is adopting a new policy to provide financial assistance and relocation support to renters who are displaced by eviction notices.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
8Consent CalendarAdoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2899 N.C.S. of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Amending the Petaluma Municipal Code to Add Chapter 4.50 Entitled “Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments on Real Property” Pursuant to Government Code Sections 53759.1 and 53759.2
The city is passing an ordinance that establishes a formal process for residents and property owners to challenge fees, charges, and assessments on their property through the city's administrative system.
Public Hearing
9Public HearingPublic Hearing on a change and update related to the Master Fee Schedule and a Resolution establishing an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) OptOut Fee
The council will hold a public hearing to discuss updates to the city's fee schedule and consider a new fee for customers who opt out of advanced water meter technology.
10Public HearingCertify a Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR), Adopt Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Creekwood Housing Development Project at 270 and 280 Casa Grande Road; APN(s): 017040051 and 017040016. City Record No. PLSR2021003
The council will approve an environmental review for the Creekwood Housing Development Project planned at Casa Grande Road and authorize it to move forward, along with measures to monitor environmental impacts during construction.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Advanced Metering Infrastructure Opt-Out Fee
Aye 5
Brian BarnacleAye
Janice Cader ThompsonAye
John ShribbsAye
Karen NauAye
Kevin McDonnellAye
Resolution - No Bridge Alternative
Aye 4 · Noe 1
Brian BarnacleAye
Janice Cader ThompsonNoe
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, December 16, 2024 CLOSED SESSION 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (3 Cases) Pursuant to California Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; 24CV0025 Parks, Botta, Parker et. All v. City of Petaluma; 24CV04188 Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; 24CV04158 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: CityOwned Fairgrounds Property (APN 007031004, 175 Fairgrounds Drive; and 007031005, 866 E Washington) Agency Negotiator: Peggy Flynn, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Fourth District Agricultural Association Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment and other terms of use of portions of Cityowned Fairgrounds property for presentation of Sonoma Marin Fair 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. 1. Jodi Johnson ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION REGULAR SESSION 6:45 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENT: Brian Barnacle, Janice Cader Thompson, Mike Healy, Karen Nau, Dennis Pocekay, John Shribbs, Kevin McDonnell ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (TO CURRENT AGENDA ONLY) REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION PROCLAMATIONS In Recognition of Councilmember Mike Healy In Recognition of Councilmember Dennis Pocekay Mayor read proclamations David Rabbit Nancy Bennet and Natalie Rogers Petaluma Mobile residents united representative Jodi Johnson and Tim Porteous Downtown association Marie McCusker, Executive Director Closed Session – no action to report. 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). 1. Jodi Johnson 2. Kay Poland 3. Janis Parker? 4. Tim Porteous 5. Angeles Cruz 6. Katherine Bobrowski 7. Brandon levine 8. Deborah Peretta 9. David? 10. Laura mendleson 11. Ashely Brown 12. Theresa? COUNCIL COMMENT Vice Mayor Shribbs Cader Thompson Barnacle Healy Nau Pocekay McDonnell CITY MANAGER COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of December 2, 2024 4. Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of January 6, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for Dec 2024Feb 2025 5. Resolution Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the General Municipal Election Held November 5, 2024 in Consolidation with the Statewide General Election in Accordance with Section 7 of Article III of the Petaluma Charter 6. Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Development Impact Fee Report Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act 7. Resolution to Approve the 2025 Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement District Annual Report and Related Budget; Declaring the Intention to Levy the 2025 Annual Assessment; and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025 Annual Assessment 8. Resolution Accepting Claims and Bills for July, August and September 2024 9. Resolution Adopting the “City of Petaluma Relocation Assistance Benefits to Residential Tenants Displaced by an Order to Vacate Policy” Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17975 through 17975.10 10. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2899 N.C.S. of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Amending the Petaluma Municipal Code to Add Chapter 4.50 Entitled “Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments on Real Property” Pursuant to Government Code Sections 53759.1 and 53759.2 Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson. Vote: Carried 70 Motion to adopt Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember made by Yes: Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell Barnacle, seconded No: None by Councilmember Absent: None Pocekay. Recused: None Vote: Carried 60 Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember Yes: Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Recused: None WORKSHOP PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 11. Public Hearing on a change and update related to the Master Fee Schedule and a Resolution establishing an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) OptOut Fee deborah peretta Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Nau, seconded by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson. Vote: Carried 70 Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Yes: Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Recused: None 12. Certify a Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR), Adopt Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Creekwood Housing Development Project at 270 and 280 Casa Grande Road; APN(s): 017040051 and 017040016. City Record No. PLSR2021003 1. Debra Barette 2. Jack Byrne 3. Megan Turrell ceded time to Jack Byrne 4. Tony Coleiro ceded time to Jack Byrne 5. Caroline Purtell 6. Patricia Belichick 7. Cheryl Welch 8. David Paslay 9. Amy Hillstead 10. Sara Golightly ceded time to Amy Hillstead 11. Ryan Wong 12. Maria DeGunto 13. nickola Frye 14. Jessica Mozes 15. Steve O’Frankie 16. Doyle Heaton Recess from 10:00pm to 10:10pm for staff to update the language in the resolution to modify the resolutions and the EIR expressing Council’s preference for the No bridge section 6, regarding alternatives, to prefer the no bridge alternative Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Councilmember Nau. Vote: Carried 61 Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Yes: Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: Vice Mayor Cader Thompson Absent: None Recused: None ADJOURNMENT 10:26pm
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, December 16, 2024 CLOSED SESSION 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (3 Cases) Pursuant to California Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; 24CV0025 Parks, Botta, Parker et. All v. City of Petaluma; 24CV04188 Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; 24CV04158 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: CityOwned Fairgrounds Property (APN 007031004, 175 Fairgrounds Drive; and 007031005, 866 E Washington) Agency Negotiator: Peggy Flynn, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Fourth District Agricultural Association Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment and other terms of use of portions of Cityowned Fairgrounds property for presentation of Sonoma Marin Fair 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. 1. Jodi Johnson ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION REGULAR SESSION 6:45 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENT: Brian Barnacle, Janice Cader Thompson, Mike Healy, Karen Nau, Dennis Pocekay, John Shribbs, Kevin McDonnell ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (TO CURRENT AGENDA ONLY) REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION PROCLAMATIONS In Recognition of Councilmember Mike Healy In Recognition of Councilmember Dennis Pocekay Mayor read proclamations David Rabbit Nancy Bennet and Natalie Rogers Petaluma Mobile residents united representative Jodi Johnson and Tim Porteous Downtown association Marie McCusker, Executive Director Closed Session – no action to report. 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). 1. Jodi Johnson 2. Kay Poland 3. Janis Parker? 4. Tim Porteous 5. Angeles Cruz 6. Katherine Bobrowski 7. Brandon levine 8. Deborah Peretta 9. David? 10. Laura mendleson 11. Ashely Brown 12. Theresa? COUNCIL COMMENT Vice Mayor Shribbs Cader Thompson Barnacle Healy Nau Pocekay McDonnell CITY MANAGER COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of December 2, 2024 4. Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of January 6, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for Dec 2024Feb 2025 5. Resolution Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the General Municipal Election Held November 5, 2024 in Consolidation with the Statewide General Election in Accordance with Section 7 of Article III of the Petaluma Charter 6. Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Development Impact Fee Report Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act 7. Resolution to Approve the 2025 Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement District Annual Report and Related Budget; Declaring the Intention to Levy the 2025 Annual Assessment; and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025 Annual Assessment 8. Resolution Accepting Claims and Bills for July, August and September 2024 9. Resolution Adopting the “City of Petaluma Relocation Assistance Benefits to Residential Tenants Displaced by an Order to Vacate Policy” Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17975 through 17975.10 10. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2899 N.C.S. of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Amending the Petaluma Municipal Code to Add Chapter 4.50 Entitled “Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments on Real Property” Pursuant to Government Code Sections 53759.1 and 53759.2 Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson. Vote: Carried 70 Motion to adopt Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember made by Yes: Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell Barnacle, seconded No: None by Councilmember Absent: None Pocekay. Recused: None Vote: Carried 60 Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember Yes: Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Recused: None WORKSHOP PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 11. Public Hearing on a change and update related to the Master Fee Schedule and a Resolution establishing an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) OptOut Fee deborah peretta Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Nau, seconded by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson. Vote: Carried 70 Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Yes: Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Recused: None 12. Certify a Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR), Adopt Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Creekwood Housing Development Project at 270 and 280 Casa Grande Road; APN(s): 017040051 and 017040016. City Record No. PLSR2021003 1. Debra Barette 2. Jack Byrne 3. Megan Turrell ceded time to Jack Byrne 4. Tony Coleiro ceded time to Jack Byrne 5. Caroline Purtell 6. Patricia Belichick 7. Cheryl Welch 8. David Paslay 9. Amy Hillstead 10. Sara Golightly ceded time to Amy Hillstead 11. Ryan Wong 12. Maria DeGunto 13. nickola Frye 14. Jessica Mozes 15. Steve O’Frankie 16. Doyle Heaton Recess from 10:00pm to 10:10pm for staff to update the language in the resolution to modify the resolutions and the EIR expressing Council’s preference for the No bridge section 6, regarding alternatives, to prefer the no bridge alternative Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Councilmember Nau. Vote: Carried 61 Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Yes: Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: Vice Mayor Cader Thompson Absent: None Recused: None ADJOURNMENT 10:26pm
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, December 16, 2024 CLOSED SESSION 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (3 Cases) Pursuant to California Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; 24CV0025 Parks, Botta, Parker et. All v. City of Petaluma; 24CV04188 Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; 24CV04158 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: CityOwned Fairgrounds Property (APN 007031004, 175 Fairgrounds Drive; and 007031005, 866 E Washington) Agency Negotiator: Peggy Flynn, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Fourth District Agricultural Association Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment and other terms of use of portions of Cityowned Fairgrounds property for presentation of Sonoma Marin Fair 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. 1. Jodi Johnson ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION REGULAR SESSION 6:45 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENT: Brian Barnacle, Janice Cader Thompson, Mike Healy, Karen Nau, Dennis Pocekay, John Shribbs, Kevin McDonnell ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (TO CURRENT AGENDA ONLY) REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION PROCLAMATIONS In Recognition of Councilmember Mike Healy In Recognition of Councilmember Dennis Pocekay Mayor read proclamations David Rabbit Nancy Bennet and Natalie Rogers Petaluma Mobile residents united representative Jodi Johnson and Tim Porteous Downtown association Marie McCusker, Executive Director Closed Session – no action to report. 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). 1. Jodi Johnson 2. Kay Poland 3. Janis Parker? 4. Tim Porteous 5. Angeles Cruz 6. Katherine Bobrowski 7. Brandon levine 8. Deborah Peretta 9. David? 10. Laura mendleson 11. Ashely Brown 12. Theresa? COUNCIL COMMENT Vice Mayor Shribbs Cader Thompson Barnacle Healy Nau Pocekay McDonnell CITY MANAGER COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of December 2, 2024 4. Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of January 6, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for Dec 2024Feb 2025 5. Resolution Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the General Municipal Election Held November 5, 2024 in Consolidation with the Statewide General Election in Accordance with Section 7 of Article III of the Petaluma Charter 6. Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Development Impact Fee Report Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act 7. Resolution to Approve the 2025 Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement District Annual Report and Related Budget; Declaring the Intention to Levy the 2025 Annual Assessment; and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025 Annual Assessment 8. Resolution Accepting Claims and Bills for July, August and September 2024 9. Resolution Adopting the “City of Petaluma Relocation Assistance Benefits to Residential Tenants Displaced by an Order to Vacate Policy” Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17975 through 17975.10 10. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2899 N.C.S. of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Amending the Petaluma Municipal Code to Add Chapter 4.50 Entitled “Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments on Real Property” Pursuant to Government Code Sections 53759.1 and 53759.2 Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson. Vote: Carried 70 Motion to adopt Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember made by Yes: Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell Barnacle, seconded No: None by Councilmember Absent: None Pocekay. Recused: None Vote: Carried 60 Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember Yes: Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Recused: None WORKSHOP PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 11. Public Hearing on a change and update related to the Master Fee Schedule and a Resolution establishing an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) OptOut Fee deborah peretta Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Nau, seconded by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson. Vote: Carried 70 Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Yes: Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Recused: None 12. Certify a Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR), Adopt Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Creekwood Housing Development Project at 270 and 280 Casa Grande Road; APN(s): 017040051 and 017040016. City Record No. PLSR2021003 1. Debra Barette 2. Jack Byrne 3. Megan Turrell ceded time to Jack Byrne 4. Tony Coleiro ceded time to Jack Byrne 5. Caroline Purtell 6. Patricia Belichick 7. Cheryl Welch 8. David Paslay 9. Amy Hillstead 10. Sara Golightly ceded time to Amy Hillstead 11. Ryan Wong 12. Maria DeGunto 13. nickola Frye 14. Jessica Mozes 15. Steve O’Frankie 16. Doyle Heaton Recess from 10:00pm to 10:10pm for staff to update the language in the resolution to modify the resolutions and the EIR expressing Council’s preference for the No bridge section 6, regarding alternatives, to prefer the no bridge alternative Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Councilmember Nau. Vote: Carried 61 Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Yes: Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: Vice Mayor Cader Thompson Absent: None Recused: None ADJOURNMENT 10:26pm
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, December 16, 2024 CLOSED SESSION 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (3 Cases) Pursuant to California Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; 24CV0025 Parks, Botta, Parker et. All v. City of Petaluma; 24CV04188 Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; 24CV04158 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: CityOwned Fairgrounds Property (APN 007031004, 175 Fairgrounds Drive; and 007031005, 866 E Washington) Agency Negotiator: Peggy Flynn, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Fourth District Agricultural Association Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment and other terms of use of portions of Cityowned Fairgrounds property for presentation of Sonoma Marin Fair 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. 1. Jodi Johnson ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION REGULAR SESSION 6:45 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENT: Brian Barnacle, Janice Cader Thompson, Mike Healy, Karen Nau, Dennis Pocekay, John Shribbs, Kevin McDonnell ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (TO CURRENT AGENDA ONLY) REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION PROCLAMATIONS In Recognition of Councilmember Mike Healy In Recognition of Councilmember Dennis Pocekay Mayor read proclamations David Rabbit Nancy Bennet and Natalie Rogers Petaluma Mobile residents united representative Jodi Johnson and Tim Porteous Downtown association Marie McCusker, Executive Director Closed Session – no action to report. 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). 1. Jodi Johnson 2. Kay Poland 3. Janis Parker? 4. Tim Porteous 5. Angeles Cruz 6. Katherine Bobrowski 7. Brandon levine 8. Deborah Peretta 9. David? 10. Laura mendleson 11. Ashely Brown 12. Theresa? COUNCIL COMMENT Vice Mayor Shribbs Cader Thompson Barnacle Healy Nau Pocekay McDonnell CITY MANAGER COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of December 2, 2024 4. Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of January 6, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for Dec 2024Feb 2025 5. Resolution Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the General Municipal Election Held November 5, 2024 in Consolidation with the Statewide General Election in Accordance with Section 7 of Article III of the Petaluma Charter 6. Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Development Impact Fee Report Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act 7. Resolution to Approve the 2025 Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement District Annual Report and Related Budget; Declaring the Intention to Levy the 2025 Annual Assessment; and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025 Annual Assessment 8. Resolution Accepting Claims and Bills for July, August and September 2024 9. Resolution Adopting the “City of Petaluma Relocation Assistance Benefits to Residential Tenants Displaced by an Order to Vacate Policy” Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17975 through 17975.10 10. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2899 N.C.S. of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Amending the Petaluma Municipal Code to Add Chapter 4.50 Entitled “Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments on Real Property” Pursuant to Government Code Sections 53759.1 and 53759.2 Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson. Vote: Carried 70 Motion to adopt Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember made by Yes: Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell Barnacle, seconded No: None by Councilmember Absent: None Pocekay. Recused: None Vote: Carried 60 Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember Yes: Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Recused: None WORKSHOP PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 11. Public Hearing on a change and update related to the Master Fee Schedule and a Resolution establishing an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) OptOut Fee deborah peretta Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Nau, seconded by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson. Vote: Carried 70 Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Yes: Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Recused: None 12. Certify a Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR), Adopt Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Creekwood Housing Development Project at 270 and 280 Casa Grande Road; APN(s): 017040051 and 017040016. City Record No. PLSR2021003 1. Debra Barette 2. Jack Byrne 3. Megan Turrell ceded time to Jack Byrne 4. Tony Coleiro ceded time to Jack Byrne 5. Caroline Purtell 6. Patricia Belichick 7. Cheryl Welch 8. David Paslay 9. Amy Hillstead 10. Sara Golightly ceded time to Amy Hillstead 11. Ryan Wong 12. Maria DeGunto 13. nickola Frye 14. Jessica Mozes 15. Steve O’Frankie 16. Doyle Heaton Recess from 10:00pm to 10:10pm for staff to update the language in the resolution to modify the resolutions and the EIR expressing Council’s preference for the No bridge section 6, regarding alternatives, to prefer the no bridge alternative Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Councilmember Nau. Vote: Carried 61 Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Yes: Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: Vice Mayor Cader Thompson Absent: None Recused: None ADJOURNMENT 10:26pm
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, December 16, 2024 CLOSED SESSION 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (3 Cases) Pursuant to California Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; 24CV0025 Parks, Botta, Parker et. All v. City of Petaluma; 24CV04188 Youngstown MHP LLC v. City of Petaluma; 24CV04158 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: CityOwned Fairgrounds Property (APN 007031004, 175 Fairgrounds Drive; and 007031005, 866 E Washington) Agency Negotiator: Peggy Flynn, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Fourth District Agricultural Association Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment and other terms of use of portions of Cityowned Fairgrounds property for presentation of Sonoma Marin Fair 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. 1. Jodi Johnson ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION REGULAR SESSION 6:45 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENT: Brian Barnacle, Janice Cader Thompson, Mike Healy, Karen Nau, Dennis Pocekay, John Shribbs, Kevin McDonnell ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (TO CURRENT AGENDA ONLY) REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION PROCLAMATIONS In Recognition of Councilmember Mike Healy In Recognition of Councilmember Dennis Pocekay Mayor read proclamations David Rabbit Nancy Bennet and Natalie Rogers Petaluma Mobile residents united representative Jodi Johnson and Tim Porteous Downtown association Marie McCusker, Executive Director Closed Session – no action to report. 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). 1. Jodi Johnson 2. Kay Poland 3. Janis Parker? 4. Tim Porteous 5. Angeles Cruz 6. Katherine Bobrowski 7. Brandon levine 8. Deborah Peretta 9. David? 10. Laura mendleson 11. Ashely Brown 12. Theresa? COUNCIL COMMENT Vice Mayor Shribbs Cader Thompson Barnacle Healy Nau Pocekay McDonnell CITY MANAGER COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of December 2, 2024 4. Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of January 6, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for Dec 2024Feb 2025 5. Resolution Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the General Municipal Election Held November 5, 2024 in Consolidation with the Statewide General Election in Accordance with Section 7 of Article III of the Petaluma Charter 6. Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Development Impact Fee Report Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act 7. Resolution to Approve the 2025 Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement District Annual Report and Related Budget; Declaring the Intention to Levy the 2025 Annual Assessment; and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025 Annual Assessment 8. Resolution Accepting Claims and Bills for July, August and September 2024 9. Resolution Adopting the “City of Petaluma Relocation Assistance Benefits to Residential Tenants Displaced by an Order to Vacate Policy” Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17975 through 17975.10 10. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2899 N.C.S. of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Amending the Petaluma Municipal Code to Add Chapter 4.50 Entitled “Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments on Real Property” Pursuant to Government Code Sections 53759.1 and 53759.2 Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson. Vote: Carried 70 Motion to adopt Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember made by Yes: Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell Barnacle, seconded No: None by Councilmember Absent: None Pocekay. Recused: None Vote: Carried 60 Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember Yes: Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Recused: None WORKSHOP PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 11. Public Hearing on a change and update related to the Master Fee Schedule and a Resolution establishing an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) OptOut Fee deborah peretta Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Nau, seconded by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson. Vote: Carried 70 Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Yes: Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Recused: None 12. Certify a Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR), Adopt Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Creekwood Housing Development Project at 270 and 280 Casa Grande Road; APN(s): 017040051 and 017040016. City Record No. PLSR2021003 1. Debra Barette 2. Jack Byrne 3. Megan Turrell ceded time to Jack Byrne 4. Tony Coleiro ceded time to Jack Byrne 5. Caroline Purtell 6. Patricia Belichick 7. Cheryl Welch 8. David Paslay 9. Amy Hillstead 10. Sara Golightly ceded time to Amy Hillstead 11. Ryan Wong 12. Maria DeGunto 13. nickola Frye 14. Jessica Mozes 15. Steve O’Frankie 16. Doyle Heaton Recess from 10:00pm to 10:10pm for staff to update the language in the resolution to modify the resolutions and the EIR expressing Council’s preference for the No bridge section 6, regarding alternatives, to prefer the no bridge alternative Motion to adopt made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Councilmember Nau. Vote: Carried 61 Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Yes: Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: Vice Mayor Cader Thompson Absent: None Recused: None ADJOURNMENT 10:26pm