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Mon, January 27, 2025
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City Council & PCDSA Regular Meeting — January 27, 2025
This was a regular meeting of the Petaluma City Council and Petaluma Community Development Successor Agency. All seven councilmembers were present. The meeting ran until 10:20 p.m. and was adjourned in memory of former Petaluma Police Chief Robert Murphy and longtime community contributor Dan Aguilar.
General Public Comment
Eleven residents addressed the Council on items not on the agenda: Katherine Bobrowski, Greg Mitchell, Jodi Johnson, Deb Vitelli, Janis Barker, Tim Porteous, Chris Parker, John O'Brien, Darren Racusen, Angeles Cruz, and Sandra Shand. The minutes do not detail the substance of their comments.
Consent Calendar (Items 1–6)
The following items were passed together without discussion:
Item 1: Approved minutes from the January 6, 2025 City Council/PCDSA meeting.
Item 2: Received the tentative agenda for the February 3, 2025 meeting and the significant agenda items calendar through March 2025.
Item 3 (Resolution 2025-007): Accepted completion of Phase Two of the Turning Basin Docks Project — installation of new piles, docks, and gangway — performed by Dutra. This formally closes out that phase of work on the downtown waterfront.
Item 4 (Resolution 2025-008): Accepted the donation of a pre-owned Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine from the Marin County Fire Department, adding equipment to Petaluma's wildland firefighting capability at no cost.
Item 5 (Resolution 2025-009): Received and filed the City Treasurer's Quarterly Report dated September 30, 2024.
Item 6 (Resolution 2025-008): Authorized the City Manager to sign a funding agreement with Sonoma County for disbursement of proceeds from Measure H — the voter-approved tax measure dedicated to local fire protection, paramedic services, and disaster response. This allows Petaluma to formally access its share of Measure H funds from the County.
No public comment was received on any consent calendar item.
Vote: Moved by Councilmember Cader Thompson, seconded by Councilmember Barnacle. Carried 7–0.
Workshop: Downtown Area Parking Management Plan — Data Update and Strategy Feedback
Transportation Planner Bjorn Griepenburg presented an update on data collection efforts for the Downtown Area Parking Management Plan, which is still under development. The workshop was intended to brief the Council on what data has been gathered so far and to solicit feedback on potential parking and curb management strategies and next steps.
Twenty members of the public spoke, reflecting significant community interest in the topic. Speakers included Nickola Frye, Dave Alden, Darren Racusen, Sue Schildt, Mary Davies, Leslie Fruchey, Sharon Kirk, Bruce Hagen, Chantal Rogers, Patti Culross, Nathan Spindel, Larry Jonas, Heather Gallagher, Ben Peters, Morgan Bellinger, Esaia Gonzalez, Mary Anne Pedroni, Marie McCusker, Tom Gaffey, and Duane Bellinger. The minutes do not detail the substance of individual public comments or the specifics of Council discussion, but Council discussion followed the public comment period.
As a workshop item, no binding vote was taken. The purpose was to provide Council direction to staff as the plan continues to be developed.
Key Takeaways
Measure H funding agreement approved: The City is now authorized to receive its share of Sonoma County's Measure H fire and emergency services tax proceeds, an important step in accessing dedicated local fire funding.
Wildland fire capacity boosted at no cost: Petaluma accepted a donated Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine from Marin County, strengthening the City's wildland firefighting resources without a budget expenditure.
Turning Basin Docks Phase Two complete: The waterfront dock renovation project reached a formal completion milestone.
Downtown parking plan still in progress: A well-attended workshop drew 20 public speakers, signaling strong community interest; the parking management plan remains under development with Council feedback now informing next steps.
All consent items passed unanimously: The full Council voted 7–0 on all consent calendar items with no dissent or recusals.
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Agenda items (7)
Consent Calendar
1Consent CalendarMinutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting on January 6, 2025
The council will approve the official minutes from its January 6, 2025 meeting.
2Consent CalendarTentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of February 3, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for Jan March 2025
The council will confirm the agenda for its February 3, 2025 meeting and review major agenda items planned for January through March 2025.
3Consent CalendarResolution Accepting Completion of Phase Two Installation of New Piles, Docks, and Gangway for the Turning Basin Docks Project (C14402010) by Dutra
The city is accepting the completion of phase two of the Turning Basin Docks Project, which involved installing new piles, docks, and gangways by contractor Dutra.
4Consent CalendarResolution Accepting the Donation of a PreOwned Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine from Marin County Fire Department
Petaluma is accepting a donation of a used wildland fire engine from the Marin County Fire Department to add to the city's emergency response equipment.
5Consent CalendarResolution to Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Quarterly Report Dated September 30, 2024
The council will receive and file the city treasurer's financial report covering the quarter ending September 30, 2024.
6Consent CalendarAdoption of a Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Sign on Behalf of the City a Funding Agreement with the County of Sonoma for Disbursement of Proceeds from Measure H, "The Improved and Enhanced Local Fire Protection, Paramedic Services and Disaster Response Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance" WORKSHOP
The city manager is authorized to sign a funding agreement with Sonoma County to receive money from Measure H, a local sales tax measure for fire protection, paramedic services, and disaster response.
7Consent CalendarRecommendation to Receive an Update on Data Collection Efforts for the Downtown Area Parking Management Plan (Under Development) and Provide Feedback on Potential Parking and Curb Management Strategies and Next Steps
Staff will update the council on parking data collection for downtown Petaluma and seek feedback on potential strategies for managing parking and curb space as part of a new downtown parking plan.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Consent Calendar
Aye 7
Alex DecarliAye
Brian BarnacleAye
Frank QuintAye
Janice Cader ThompsonAye
John ShribbsAye
Karen NauAye
Kevin McDonnellAye
Verbatim transcript available
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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, January 27, 2025 REGULAR SESSION 6:30 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 DeCarli, Vice Mayor Nau, Councilmember Quint, Councilmember Shribbs ABSENT: None • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • MOMENT OF SILENCE AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (TO CURRENT AGENDA ONLY) None. 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. Katherine Bobrowski Greg Mitchell Jodi Johnson Deb Vitelli Janis Barker Tim Porteous Chris Parker John O’Brien Darren Racusen Angeles Cruz Sandra Shand Mayor McDonnell closed the general public comment. COUNCIL COMMENT
Vice Mayor Nau Councilmember Cader Thompson Councilmember Barnacle Councilmember DeCarli Councilmember Quint Councilmember Shribbs Mayor McDonnell CITY MANAGER COMMENT City Manager Peggy Flynn CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approve Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting on January 6, 2025 2. Approve Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of February 3, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for Jan - March 2025 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-007 N.C.S. Accepting Completion of Phase Two Installation of New Piles, Docks, and Gangway for the Turning Basin Docks Project (C14402010) by Dutra 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-008 N.C.S. Accepting the Donation of a Pre-Owned Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine from Marin County Fire Department 5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-009 N.C.S. Resolution to Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Quarterly Report Dated September 30, 2024 6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-008 N.C.S. Authorizing the City Manager to Sign on Behalf of the City a Funding Agreement with the County of Sonoma for Disbursement of Proceeds from Measure H, "The Improved and Enhanced Local Fire Protection, Paramedic Services and Disaster Response Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance" Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment on the Consent Calendar items #1 through 6, and seeing no one come forward to speak, he closed the public comment. Motion to adopt Consent Calendar items #1 through 6 made by Councilmember Cader Thompson, seconded by Councilmember Barnacle. Vote: Carried 7-0 Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember Cader Thompson, Councilmember DeCarli, Vice Mayor Nau, Councilmember Quint, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: None Recused: None WORKSHOP 7. Recommendation to Receive an Update on Data Collection Efforts for the Downtown Area Parking Management Plan (Under Development) and Provide Feedback on Potential Parking and Curb Management Strategies and Next Steps Bjorn Griepenburg, Transportation Planner, presented the staff report.
Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment. Nickola Frye Dave Alden Darren Racusen Sue Schildt Mary Davies Leslie Fruchey Sharon Kirk Bruce Hagen Chantal Rogers Patti Culross Nathan Spindel Larry Jonas Heather Gallagher Ben Peters Morgan Bellinger Esaia Gonzalez Mary Anne Pedroni Marie McCusker Tom Gaffey Duane Bellinger Mayor McDonnell closed the public comment. Council discussion followed. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McDonnell adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. in memory of Former Petaluma Police Chief Robert Murphy and Dan Aguilar, longtime active community contributor.