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Mon, May 19, 2025
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City Council — May 19, 2025
This was a regular meeting of the Petaluma City Council and Petaluma Community Development Successor Agency (PCDSA), called to order at 6:30 p.m. and running past midnight to 12:38 a.m. Councilmember Cader Thompson was absent throughout. The meeting opened with proclamations recognizing National Historic Preservation Month, Bike Month, and National Public Works Week.
Consent Calendar (Items 1–9)
The Council approved nine consent items without separate discussion, including meeting minutes, a tentative future agenda, and several resolutions. Notable among them:
Riverscape Town Home Subdivision (500 Hopper Street): Approved the final subdivision map for this residential project.
Caulfield Extension Easement (Riverfront Development): Adopted the second reading of Ordinance No. 2902, finalizing an easement dedication to support the Caulfield Lane extension.
SB 1 Road Repair Project List (FY 25/26): Approved the list of road projects to be funded through the state's Road Repair and Accountability Act.
Support for SB 749 (Allen): Passed a resolution in support of state legislation aimed at preserving mobilehome parks — an issue of significance for Petaluma's manufactured housing residents.
City Treasurer Appointment: Consented to appointing Corey Garberolio, Assistant Director of Finance, as City Treasurer and delegating investment authority to that position for FY 2024–25.
Multiple members of the public spoke on consent calendar items, including comments from Nickola Frye (who received ceded time from Melanie Bledsoe), Jodi Johnson, and others — though the minutes do not detail the substance of those comments.
Vote: Carried 6–0
Workshop: Trestle Rehabilitation Project Update (Item 10)
Deputy Director of Environmental Services Steve Worrell presented an update on the Trestle Rehabilitation Project (C16502022), including design alternatives and proposed next steps. Three members of the public — Chris Stevick, Katherine Reinhart, and Nicholas Harris — offered comment. Council discussion followed, though the minutes do not detail the specific design alternatives considered or the direction given to staff. As a workshop item, no binding vote was taken.
AB 2561 Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment & Retention Report (Item 11)
Human Resources Director Linda Le presented the city's compliance report under Assembly Bill 2561 (Government Code §3502.3), which requires agencies to report publicly on workforce vacancies and their recruitment and retention efforts. No public comment was received. Council discussed the report; no vote was required as this was an informational presentation.
ABAG Executive Board Appointments (Item 12)
City Clerk Caitlin Corley presented recommendations to fill vacancies on the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board, a regional body affiliated with the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association. The Council approved the following appointments: Councilmember Frank Quint to the Primary Seat on the ABAG Executive Board, and Stephen Zollman to the Alternate Seat. No public comment was received.
Vote: Carried 6–0
Public Meeting Decorum and Order Policy (Item 13)
Assistant City Attorney Dylan Brady presented a proposed formal policy governing decorum and order at public meetings. Five members of the public spoke — Nickola Frye, Jodi Johnson, Tim Porteous, John Hanania, and Chantal Rogers — though the minutes do not detail the content of those comments. The item generated council debate significant enough that the meeting extended past 11:00 p.m., requiring a separate procedural vote to continue.
Councilmember DeCarli cast the sole dissenting vote against the policy.
Vote: Carried 5–1 (No: DeCarli)
Homeless Services Funding Appropriations FY 2025–26 and FY 2026–27 (Item 14)
Housing Manager Karen Shimizu presented the staff report on proposed funding allocations for the city's Housing and Community Services homeless programs over the next two fiscal years. Four members of the public spoke: John Hanania, Angeles Cruz, Annie Nical, and Lauren Fuhry. The Council approved the resolution, authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to implement the funded programs.
Vote: Carried 6–0
2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Item 15)
Community Development Director Brian Oh and Planning Manager Andrew Trippel presented the city's Annual Housing Element Progress Report for calendar year 2024. The report will now be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) as required by state law. No public comment was received.
Vote: Carried 6–0
Key Takeaways
Decorum policy adopted with dissent: The Council passed a formal public meeting decorum and order policy 5–1, with Councilmember DeCarli voting no — the only split vote of the night.
Homeless services funding approved for two years: The city committed funding for its Housing and Community Services homeless programs through FY 2026–27, giving those programs a two-year financial runway.
Trestle Rehabilitation Project moving forward: Council received a design alternatives update on this infrastructure project; next steps will follow from staff based on council feedback.
Mobilehome park preservation supported: Council formally backed SB 749, signaling support for state-level protections for mobilehome parks.
Petaluma's housing progress to be reported to the state: The 2024 Housing Element Progress Report was accepted and cleared for submission to HCD and OPR, a required step in the city's accountability under state housing law.
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Agenda items (15)
Consent Calendar
1Consent CalendarMinutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of May 5, 2025
The council will approve the official record of its regular meeting held on May 5, 2025.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
2Consent CalendarMinutes of the City Council/PCDSA Special Meeting of May 12, 2025
The council will approve the official record of its special meeting held on May 12, 2025.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
3Consent CalendarTentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of June 2, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for May July 2025
The council will confirm the agenda for its June 2, 2025 meeting and review major items planned for May through July 2025.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
4Consent CalendarResolution Approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Riverscape Town Home Subdivision Project Located at 500 Hopper Street, APN: 136690007 (Portion)
The council will approve the final subdivision map for the Riverscape Town Home project at 500 Hopper Street, allowing the development to move forward.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
5Consent CalendarAdoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2902 N.C.S. Approving the Easement Dedication at the Riverfront Development for the Caulfield Extension located at 0 Bautista Way, APN: 136690012
The council will finalize an ordinance requiring a property owner to dedicate an easement for the Caulfield Extension project at Bautista Way as part of the Riverfront Development.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
6Consent CalendarResolution to Approve the Proposed Project List for Fiscal Year 25/26, Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
The council will approve a list of road repair and maintenance projects for fiscal year 2025-26 to be funded by state gas tax revenue.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
7Consent CalendarResolution Approving Recommendations for Potential 2025 Discussion Topics for the Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Association
The council will recommend discussion topics for Petaluma to bring to the Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Association.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
8Consent CalendarResolution in Support of SB 749 (Allen) Related to the Preservation of Mobilehome Parks
The council will support state bill SB 749, which aims to protect and preserve mobilehome parks in California.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
9Consent CalendarResolution to Consent to the Appointment of Corey Garberolio, Assistant Director of Finance, to the Position of City Treasurer, and Delegating Investment Authority to the City Treasurer for Fiscal Year 202425 WORKSHOP
The council will approve Corey Garberolio's appointment as City Treasurer and authorize him to manage the city's investments for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
10Consent CalendarRecommendation to Receive an Update on the Trestle Rehabilitation Project (C16502022), Including Design Alternatives, and to Provide Feedback on Next Steps
Staff will present an update on repairs to the Trestle, including different design options, and request council feedback on how to proceed.
Public Hearing
11Public HearingRecommendation to Receive a Presentation Pursuant to AB2561 Detailing Workforce Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts
City staff will present information about job vacancies in city departments and explain efforts to recruit and retain employees, per state law requirements.
12Public HearingResolution Recommending Appointments to the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association to Fill Vacancies on Regional Bodies
The council will appoint local representatives to fill open seats on regional organizations through the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association.
Adopted unanimously · 4-0
13Public HearingResolution Adopting the City of Petaluma Decorum and Order Policy for Public Meetings
The council will adopt a new Decorum and Order Policy that sets rules for how people should behave during public meetings.
14Public HearingResolution Approving Funding Appropriations for FY 202526 and FY 2627 City of Petaluma’s Housing and Community Service Homeless Services Programs and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Any Documents Necessary to Implement the Projects and Programs
The council will approve funding for homeless services and housing assistance programs for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
15Public HearingResolution Accepting the Annual Housing Element Progress Report for the 2024 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)
The council will accept the city's 2024 Housing Element Progress Report, which tracks progress on housing goals, and authorize staff to submit it to state agencies.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Decorum Issue
Noe 1 · Aye 5
Alex DecarliNoe
Brian BarnacleAye
Frank QuintAye
John ShribbsAye
Karen NauAye
Kevin McDonnellAye
COTS Funding/Homelessness Services
Aye 6
Alex DecarliAye
Brian BarnacleAye
Frank QuintAye
John ShribbsAye
Karen NauAye
Kevin McDonnellAye
Unknown Item
Aye 6
Alex DecarliAye
Brian BarnacleAye
Frank QuintAye
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, May 19, 2025 REGULAR SESSION 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M. Mayor McDonnell called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor McDonnell, Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember DeCarli, Vice Mayor Nau, Councilmember Quint, Councilmember Shribbs ABSENT: Councilmember Cader Thompson • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • MOMENT OF SILENCE AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (TO CURRENT AGENDA ONLY) None. PROCLAMATION • National Historic Preservation Month Stacey Atchley, Executive Director of the Petaluma Museum Association, and Alice Van Ommeren, former member of the Historic & Cultural Preservation Committee accepted the proclamation and made comment. • Bike Month Eris Weaver of Sonoma Co Bicycle Coalition and William Yeager of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission accepted the proclamation and made comment. • National Public Works Week Paul Kaushal, Director of Public Works, and Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Deputy Director of Public Works, accepted the proclamation and made comment. 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. Kim Scot Katherine Bobrowski Nickola Frye Jodi Johnson Kay Poland Jennifer Boyle Janis Barker Tim Porteous John Hanania Maureen Gottschall Mayor McDonnell closed the general public comment. COUNCIL COMMENT Assistant City Attorney Dylan Brady Councilmember Shribbs Councilmember Quint Councilmember DeCarli Councilmember Barnacle Vice Mayor Nau Mayor McDonnell CITY MANAGER COMMENT City Manager Peggy Flynn CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approved Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of May 5, 2025 2. Approved Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Special Meeting of May 12, 2025 3. Approved Tentative Agenda for City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of June 2, 2025 and Significant Agenda Items for May - July 2025 4. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-056 N.C.S. Approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Riverscape Town Home Subdivision Project Located at 500 Hopper Street, APN: 136-690-007 (Portion) 5. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2902 N.C.S. Approving the Easement Dedication at the Riverfront Development for the Caulfield Extension located at 0 Bautista Way, APN: 136-690-012 6. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-057 N.C.S. to Approve the Proposed Project List for Fiscal Year 25/26, Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 7. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-058 N.C.S. Approving Recommendations for Potential 2025 Discussion Topics for the Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Association 8. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-059 N.C.S. in Support of SB 749 (Allen) Related to the Preservation of Mobilehome Parks 9. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-060 N.C.S. to Consent to the Appointment of Corey Garberolio, Assistant Director of Finance, to the Position of City Treasurer, and Delegating Investment Authority to the City Treasurer for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment on the Consent Calendar. Tim Porteous
Nicholas Harris Nickola Frye Melanie Bledsoe ceded time to Nickola Frye Jodi Johnson Janis Barker Patrick McDonell Katherine Bobrowski The Mayor closed the public comment on the Consent Calendar. Motion to adopt Consent Calendar items #1 through #9 made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Vice Mayor Nau. Vote: Carried 6-0 Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember DeCarli, Vice Mayor Nau, Councilmember Quint, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: Councilmember Cader Thompson, Recused: None WORKSHOP 10. Recommendation to Receive an Update on the Trestle Rehabilitation Project (C16502022), Including Design Alternatives, and to Provide Feedback on Next Steps Steve Worrell, Deputy Director of Environmental Services presented the staff report. Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment. Chris Stevick Katherine Reinhart Nicholas Harris Mayor McDonnell closed the public comment. Council discussion followed. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 11. Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code 3502.3 regarding Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts Linda Le, Director of Human Resources, presented the staff report. Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment, and seeing no one come forward to speak, he closed the public comment. Council discussion followed. 12. Resolution Recommending Appointments to the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association to Fill Vacancies (ABAG Executive Board) Caitlin Corley, City Clerk presented the staff report. Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment and seeing no one come forward to speak, he closed the public comment. Council discussion followed. The following appointments were determined:
Board of Directors Appointments Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Primary Seat Frank Quint Board Alternate Seat Stephen Zollman Motion to adopted Resolution No. 2025-061 N.C.S. made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Vice Mayor Nau. Vote: Carried 6-0 Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember DeCarli, Vice Mayor Nau, Councilmember Quint, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: Councilmember Cader Thompson Recused: None 13. Resolution Adopting the City of Petaluma Decorum and Order Policy for Public Meetings Dylan Brady, Assistant City Attorney, presented the staff report. Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment. Nickola Frye Jodi Johnson Tim Porteous John Hanania Chantal Rogers Mayor McDonnell closed the public comment. Council discussion followed. Motion to adopted Resolution No. 2025-062 N.C.S. made by Councilmember Shribbs, seconded by Councilmember Barnacle. Vote: Carried 5-1 Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Nau, Councilmember Quint, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: Councilmember DeCarli Absent: Councilmember Cader Thompson Recused: None Motion to move the meeting past 11:00 p.m. made by Vice Mayor Nau, seconded by Councilmember Barnacle. Vote: Carried 6-0 Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember DeCarli, Vice Mayor Nau, Councilmember Quint, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: Councilmember Cader Thompson Recused: None 14. Resolution Approving Funding Appropriations for FY 2025-26 and FY 26-27 City of Petaluma’s Housing and Community Service Homeless Services Programs and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Any Documents Necessary to Implement the Projects and Programs Karen Shimizu, Housing Manager, presented the staff report. Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment.
John Hanania Angeles Cruz Annie Nical Lauren Fuhry Mayor McDonnell closed the public comment. Council discussion followed. Motion to adopted Resolution No. 2025-063 N.C.S. made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Vice Mayor Nau. Vote: Carried 6-0 Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember DeCarli, Vice Mayor Nau, Councilmember Quint, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: Councilmember Cader Thompson Recused: None 15. Resolution Accepting the Annual Housing Element Progress Report for the 2024 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) Brian Oh, Director of Community Development and Andrew Trippel, Planning Manager presented the staff report. Mayor McDonnell opened the public comment, and seeing no one come forward to speak, he closed the public comment. Council discussion followed. Motion to adopted Resolution No. 2025-064 N.C.S. made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Councilmember Shribbs. Vote: Carried 6-0 Yes: Councilmember Barnacle, Councilmember DeCarli, Vice Mayor Nau, Councilmember Quint, Councilmember Shribbs, Mayor McDonnell No: None Absent: Councilmember Cader Thompson Recused: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor McDonnell adjourned the meeting at 12:38 a.m.