Airport Commission
Airport Commission
Thu, May 1, 2025
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1ProceduralApproval of Minutes for the meeting of April 3, 2025
The council will approve the official written record of what was discussed and decided at the April 3, 2025 meeting.
Public Hearing
2Public HearingReview of Petaluma Municipal Code Title 16 – “Airport and Aircraft” Revision Draft Submitted by Airport Commission Chair on 02/11/25, reviewed by the Assistant City Attorney, the FAA Eastern Region Airports Division and returned to the Airport Commission. COMMITTEE COMMENT
Residents can comment on proposed changes to Petaluma's airport rules and regulations; the Airport Commission, city attorney, and FAA have already reviewed the draft updates.
3Public HearingCouncil Update
The council will provide an update on city news and activities, with opportunity for public comment.
4Public HearingAdHoc Subcommittee Reports
Special council subcommittees will report on their work, with opportunity for public input.
5Public HearingCommissioner Comment STAFF COMMENT
Commissioners and staff will share comments on city matters, with time allowed for public remarks.
6Public HearingAirport Manager Report
The airport manager will report on airport operations and activities.
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CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING OF THE AIRPORT COMMISSION City Hall Council Chamber 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 MINUTES Thursday, May 01, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Anna Dietrich calls to order ROLL CALL PRESENT: Anna Dietrich, Tom McGaw, Colin Perry, Nancy Sasser ABSENT: Jeff Domich, Marcus Margand, Karen Nau Present: Anna Dietrich Thomas McGaw Nancy Sasser Colin Perry Absent: Jeff Domich Alex DeCarli Marcus Margand 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). PRESENTATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes for the meeting of April 3, 2025 Chair Dietrich requests approval of minutes. Minutes approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 2. Review of Petaluma Municipal Code Title 16 – “Airport and Aircraft” Revision Draft Submitted by Airport Commission Chair on 02/11/25, reviewed by the Assistant City Attorney, the FAA Eastern Region Airports Division and returned to the Airport Commission. Manager Cohen introduces attachment 2 and changes to it Manager Cohen discusses attachment 3 Commissioner Perry asks what qualifies as a private meeting. Manager Cohen answers. Chair Dietrich points out that the language of private gatherings and private meetings needs more distinction and definition. Commissioner Sasser asks about a definition of gatherings. Commissioner Sasser and Manager Cohen discuss the item on section 99 66 Manager Cohen introduces changes to the fueling and defueling chapter Commissioner McGaw makes comment about previous commissioner starting initiative and thanks everyone Motion to continue with the changes to the resolution everyone says yes made by , seconded by . Vote: 00 Yes: None No: None Absent: None Recused: None COMMITTEE COMMENT 3 Council Update No council update 4 AdHoc Subcommittee Reports Commissioner McGaw discusses meeting he had with Councilmember Alex DeCarli and future scheduled meetings with PW and environmental compliance. Chair Dietrich introduces hangar plans discussion Commissioner McGaw comments 5 Commissioner Comment No commissioner comment – Councilmember DeCarli not present STAFF COMMENT 6 Airport Manager Report Manager Cohen discusses revenue and expenditure report July 24 – March 25 Commissioner McGaw comments on revenue side unsecured revenue tax and how 1/3 of those go to Petaluma public school Operations updates from Manager Cohen re: fuel farm derelict aircraft sheep grazing Commissioner Sasser requests that more publicity and notice about the sheep to be made to pilots, and that no way that sheep get on runway at night Taxiway A and B bids Chair Dietrich asks if obligated to take lowest bid Hangar 2 Commissioner Perry comments on new pump handles (fueling) Commissioner McGaw comments on email about FAA new requirements for public use airports regarding 100 octane fuel Chair Dietrich asks for future agenda item to discuss how Petaluma will accommodate these changes ADJOURNMENT 6:53 Anna Dietrich adjourns
CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING OF THE AIRPORT COMMISSION City Hall Council Chamber 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 MINUTES Thursday, May 01, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Anna Dietrich calls to order ROLL CALL PRESENT: Anna Dietrich, Tom McGaw, Colin Perry, Nancy Sasser ABSENT: Jeff Domich, Marcus Margand, Karen Nau Present: Anna Dietrich Thomas McGaw Nancy Sasser Colin Perry Absent: Jeff Domich Alex DeCarli Marcus Margand 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). PRESENTATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes for the meeting of April 3, 2025 Chair Dietrich requests approval of minutes. Minutes approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 2. Review of Petaluma Municipal Code Title 16 – “Airport and Aircraft” Revision Draft Submitted by Airport Commission Chair on 02/11/25, reviewed by the Assistant City Attorney, the FAA Eastern Region Airports Division and returned to the Airport Commission. Manager Cohen introduces attachment 2 and changes to it Manager Cohen discusses attachment 3 Commissioner Perry asks what qualifies as a private meeting. Manager Cohen answers. Chair Dietrich points out that the language of private gatherings and private meetings needs more distinction and definition. Commissioner Sasser asks about a definition of gatherings. Commissioner Sasser and Manager Cohen discuss the item on section 99 66 Manager Cohen introduces changes to the fueling and defueling chapter Commissioner McGaw makes comment about previous commissioner starting initiative and thanks everyone Motion to continue with the changes to the resolution everyone says yes made by , seconded by . Vote: 00 Yes: None No: None Absent: None Recused: None COMMITTEE COMMENT 3 Council Update No council update 4 AdHoc Subcommittee Reports Commissioner McGaw discusses meeting he had with Councilmember Alex DeCarli and future scheduled meetings with PW and environmental compliance. Chair Dietrich introduces hangar plans discussion Commissioner McGaw comments 5 Commissioner Comment No commissioner comment – Councilmember DeCarli not present STAFF COMMENT 6 Airport Manager Report Manager Cohen discusses revenue and expenditure report July 24 – March 25 Commissioner McGaw comments on revenue side unsecured revenue tax and how 1/3 of those go to Petaluma public school Operations updates from Manager Cohen re: fuel farm derelict aircraft sheep grazing Commissioner Sasser requests that more publicity and notice about the sheep to be made to pilots, and that no way that sheep get on runway at night Taxiway A and B bids Chair Dietrich asks if obligated to take lowest bid Hangar 2 Commissioner Perry comments on new pump handles (fueling) Commissioner McGaw comments on email about FAA new requirements for public use airports regarding 100 octane fuel Chair Dietrich asks for future agenda item to discuss how Petaluma will accommodate these changes ADJOURNMENT 6:53 Anna Dietrich adjourns
CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING OF THE AIRPORT COMMISSION City Hall Council Chamber 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 MINUTES Thursday, May 01, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Anna Dietrich calls to order ROLL CALL PRESENT: Anna Dietrich, Tom McGaw, Colin Perry, Nancy Sasser ABSENT: Jeff Domich, Marcus Margand, Karen Nau Present: Anna Dietrich Thomas McGaw Nancy Sasser Colin Perry Absent: Jeff Domich Alex DeCarli Marcus Margand 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). PRESENTATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes for the meeting of April 3, 2025 Chair Dietrich requests approval of minutes. Minutes approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 2. Review of Petaluma Municipal Code Title 16 – “Airport and Aircraft” Revision Draft Submitted by Airport Commission Chair on 02/11/25, reviewed by the Assistant City Attorney, the FAA Eastern Region Airports Division and returned to the Airport Commission. Manager Cohen introduces attachment 2 and changes to it Manager Cohen discusses attachment 3 Commissioner Perry asks what qualifies as a private meeting. Manager Cohen answers. Chair Dietrich points out that the language of private gatherings and private meetings needs more distinction and definition. Commissioner Sasser asks about a definition of gatherings. Commissioner Sasser and Manager Cohen discuss the item on section 99 66 Manager Cohen introduces changes to the fueling and defueling chapter Commissioner McGaw makes comment about previous commissioner starting initiative and thanks everyone Motion to continue with the changes to the resolution everyone says yes made by , seconded by . Vote: 00 Yes: None No: None Absent: None Recused: None COMMITTEE COMMENT 3 Council Update No council update 4 AdHoc Subcommittee Reports Commissioner McGaw discusses meeting he had with Councilmember Alex DeCarli and future scheduled meetings with PW and environmental compliance. Chair Dietrich introduces hangar plans discussion Commissioner McGaw comments 5 Commissioner Comment No commissioner comment – Councilmember DeCarli not present STAFF COMMENT 6 Airport Manager Report Manager Cohen discusses revenue and expenditure report July 24 – March 25 Commissioner McGaw comments on revenue side unsecured revenue tax and how 1/3 of those go to Petaluma public school Operations updates from Manager Cohen re: fuel farm derelict aircraft sheep grazing Commissioner Sasser requests that more publicity and notice about the sheep to be made to pilots, and that no way that sheep get on runway at night Taxiway A and B bids Chair Dietrich asks if obligated to take lowest bid Hangar 2 Commissioner Perry comments on new pump handles (fueling) Commissioner McGaw comments on email about FAA new requirements for public use airports regarding 100 octane fuel Chair Dietrich asks for future agenda item to discuss how Petaluma will accommodate these changes ADJOURNMENT 6:53 Anna Dietrich adjourns