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City Council
Mon, July 10, 2023
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City Council & PCDSA — July 10, 2023
This was a regular meeting of the Petaluma City Council that ran well past its usual end time, adjourning at 11:47 p.m. The session included a closed session on labor negotiations and real property matters, a SAFE Team presentation, and substantive action on mobile home park rent stabilization and police facilities.
Closed Session
The Council met in closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations (AFSCME, PPMMA, IAFF, POAP, and PPSMMA) and real property negotiations with the Fourth District Agricultural Association regarding use of City-owned Fairgrounds property for the Sonoma Marin Fair. Councilmember Nau recused herself from the real property item due to a conflict of interest. City Attorney Eric Danly reported no actionable items from closed session.
Presentations
Deputy Police Chief Brian Miller and SAFE Team Director Aziz Majid gave an informational update on the SAFE (Specialized Assistance for Everyone) Team, which provides specialized non-law-enforcement responses to community needs. No vote was taken.
Consent Calendar
The following items were passed together without individual discussion (Councilmember Pocekay pulled Item 5 for separate consideration; Councilmember Shribbs asked brief staff questions on Items 7 and 8):
Approval of June 5, 2023 meeting minutes
Tentative agenda for July 17, 2023
Second reading and adoption of the ordinance approving acquisition of property at 1601 Petaluma Boulevard South (APNs 019-210-038, -039, and -010)
Termination of the local emergency declaration stemming from the New Year's 2023 flooding event, formally ending the emergency status that had been in place since January 3, 2023
Acceptance of completed work on the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility Tertiary Expansion Ultraviolet Channel Coating Project by Resource Development Company, and release of the 10% construction retention
Authorization for the City Manager to display the Juneteenth flag at City facilities consistent with the City's flag display policy
Declaration that weeds on certain public and private parcels constitute a public nuisance, with public hearings set for property owners to raise objections
City Attorney Danly noted a correction to the resolution attached to the flooding emergency termination item.
Vote: Carried 7-0 (moved by Councilmember Healy, seconded by Councilmember Barnacle)
Military Equipment Annual Report (Item 5 — Pulled from Consent)
Chief of Police Ken Savano presented the FY23 annual report on military equipment funding, acquisition, and use as required under California AB 481, which mandates annual Council review and renewal of the Police Department's military equipment policy. After questions from councilmembers, the Council decided more time was needed and continued the item to the August 7, 2023 regular meeting.
Vote to continue: Carried 7-0 (moved by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Councilmember Pocekay)
Workshop: Public Safety Facilities Assessment Progress Report
Assistant City Manager Brian Cochran, along with consultants and staff, presented a progress report on the City's assessment of public safety facilities. Two members of the public, John Hanania and Lisa Davis, commented. Councilmembers discussed the findings and provided direction to staff. No binding vote was taken; this was an informational workshop item.
Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance (First Reading)
City Attorney Eric Danly presented this item, which amends Chapter 6.50 of the Municipal Code governing the Mobile Home Park Space Rent Stabilization Program. The new ordinance repeals and replaces an urgency ordinance the Council had adopted on June 19, 2023, amending the formula by which annual rent increases are calculated. This first reading drew substantial public comment, with more than a dozen speakers including Beth Peck (who received ceded time from John Hanania), Betty Hautzenrader, Laura Bennett, Jodi Johnson, Tim Porteous, Katherine Bobrowski, Debra Vitelli, Donna Rose Brady, Bert Botta, Saulo Londono, Margaret DeMatteo, Esaia Gonzalez, and Nick Littlewoods. The meeting was extended past 11:00 p.m. by unanimous vote to allow the remaining agenda items to be heard. The Council introduced the ordinance on first reading; a second reading and final adoption will be required.
Vote to introduce: Carried 7-0 (moved by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, seconded by Councilmember Healy)
Police Department Storage Space Lease — 1221 Petaluma Blvd. North (First Reading)
Chief of Police Ken Savano presented a proposal to lease 15,660 square feet of additional storage space from Hansel Properties at 1221 Petaluma Boulevard North — comprising 7,260 square feet of indoor space and 8,400 square feet of outdoor space — to meet the Police Department's storage needs. No public comment was received. The Council introduced the ordinance on first reading, authorizing the City Manager to enter into the lease agreement upon final adoption.
Vote to introduce: Carried 7-0 (moved by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Councilmember Pocekay)
Key Takeaways
The New Year's 2023 flood emergency is officially over: The Council formally terminated the local emergency declaration that had been in place since January, closing that chapter of the flooding response.
Mobile home park rent stabilization rules are being updated: The Council introduced an ordinance replacing last month's urgency measure, with significant public interest from mobile home park residents and advocates; a second reading is still required for it to take effect.
Military equipment policy renewal was delayed: The annual AB 481 review of police military equipment was continued to August 7 after councilmembers had additional questions — the current policy remains in place in the interim.
Police storage space expansion is moving forward: A lease for over 15,000 square feet of additional police storage at Hansel Properties passed its first reading unanimously.
Public safety facilities assessment is underway: The Council received a progress report on a broader assessment of police and fire facilities, signaling potential future decisions about major infrastructure investments.
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Agenda items (10)
Consent Calendar
1Consent CalendarMinutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meetings of June 5, 2023
Approval of the official meeting minutes from the City Council and Petaluma Community Development and Services Agency (PCDSA) meetings held on June 5, 2023.
2Consent CalendarTentative Agenda for the City Council/PCDSA Meeting of July 17, 2023
Approval of the planned agenda for the upcoming City Council and PCDSA meeting scheduled for July 17, 2023.
3Consent CalendarAdoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Approving the Acquisition of a Parcel of Land Comprised of Portions of APNs 019210038, 019210039, and 019210010 Located at 1601 Petaluma Boulevard South
The city is purchasing land at 1601 Petaluma Boulevard South, made up of portions of three adjacent properties, and this is the second and final reading to formally approve the acquisition.
4Consent CalendarResolution Proclaiming the Termination of the Local Emergency Proclamation by Director of Emergency Services Dated Effective January 3, 2023, Pursuant to Section 2.32.060(A) of the Petaluma Municipal Code, Ratified by the City Council on January 9, 2023, in Accordance with Government Code Section 8360(C) Regarding the New Years’ 2023 Flooding Event
The city is officially ending the local emergency declaration that was issued on January 3, 2023, in response to the New Year's 2023 flooding event.
5Consent CalendarReceive and Review FY23 Military Equipment Annual Report and Renew Ordinance No. 2818 N.C.S., Approving Petaluma Police Department’s Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy, in Compliance with California Assembly Bill 481 (AB481)
The Petaluma Police Department must report annually on its military equipment and funding, and the city is renewing its policy governing how the department acquires and uses such equipment, as required by state law.
Adopted unanimously · 5-0
6Consent CalendarResolution Accepting Completion of the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility Tertiary Expansion—Ultraviolet Channel Coating Project by Resource Development Company, and Release of the 10% Retention
The city is accepting that a water recycling facility expansion project has been completed and releasing the final 10% payment to the contractor, Resource Development Company.
7Consent CalendarResolution Authorizing the City Manager to Display the Juneteenth Flag at City Facilities in Accordance with the City of Petaluma Display of Flags at City Facilities Policy
The city manager is authorized to display the Juneteenth flag at city buildings and facilities in accordance with the city's flag display policy.
8Consent CalendarResolution Declaring Weeds Growing Upon Parcels of Public and Private Property, Referred to and Described in the Resolution, Constitute and are a Public Nuisance
The city is declaring that weeds on certain public and private properties constitute a public nuisance and can take action to have them removed.
Public Hearing
10Public HearingIntroduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.50 of the Petaluma Municipal Code Entitled Mobile Home Park Space Rent Stabilization Program and Repealing and Replacing the Urgency Ordinance Adopted June 19, 2023 Amending Section 6.50.040(A) of the Petaluma Municipal Code
The city is proposing changes to its Mobile Home Park Space Rent Stabilization Program rules and will hold a public hearing to gather input before voting on the new ordinance.
11Public HearingIntroduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Lease Agreement With Hansel Properties for 15,660 Square Feet of Additional Storage Space for the Police Department at 1221 Petaluma Blvd. North Which Includes 7,260 Square Feet of Indoor Space And 8,400 Square Feet of Outdoor Space
The Petaluma Police Department needs additional storage space, and the city is proposing a lease agreement with Hansel Properties for over 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor storage at 1221 Petaluma Boulevard North; a public hearing will be held on this first reading.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Consent Calendar
Aye 5
Brian BarnacleAye
Janice Cader ThompsonAye
John ShribbsAye
Karen NauAye
Kevin McDonnellAye
Meeting Extension
Aye 5
Brian BarnacleAye
Janice Cader ThompsonAye
John ShribbsAye
Karen NauAye
Kevin McDonnellAye
Ordinance No. 2857 N.C.S.
Aye 5
Brian BarnacleAye
Janice Cader ThompsonAye
John ShribbsAye
Karen NauAye
Kevin McDonnellAye
Ordinance No. 2858 N.C.S.
Aye 5
Brian BarnacleAye
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, July 10, 2023 CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM / REGULAR SESSION 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION Mayor McDonnell called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor McDonnell, Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION • CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Peggy Flynn, City Manager; Brian Cochran, Assistant City Manager, Charles Sakai, Sloan Sakai Employee Organizations: AFSCME - Units 1, 2, and 3; PPMMA - Units 4, 9, and 11; IAFF - Unit 7; POAP - Unit 6; PPSMMA - Unit 10 • CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: City-Owned Fairgrounds Property (APN 007-031-004, 175 Fairgrounds Drive; and 007-031- 005, 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 City-owned Fairgrounds property for presentation of Sonoma Marin Fair City Attorney Eric Danly announced the Closed Session items. Councilmember Nau announced she would recuse from the Conference with Real Property Negotiators item due to a conflict of interest and left the Council Chamber. 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 public comment on Closed Session; receiving none, he closed public comment. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor McDonnell adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:34 p.m. 1
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION Mayor McDonnell called the meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor McDonnell, Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs ABSENT: None • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • MOMENT OF SILENCE AGENDA CHANGES AND DELETIONS (TO CURRENT AGENDA ONLY) None. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Danly confirmed there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session. PRESENTATIONS • SAFE Team Update Deputy Police Chief, Brian Miller, and SAFE Team Director, Aziz Majid, presented an overview and informational update of the SAFE (Specialized Assistance for Everyone) Team operations. PROCLAMATIONS • National Parks and Recreation Month 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). Anne Pomatto & Robb Wheeler Barbara Pollack Becky Bonrowski Claudia Aaron Ross Eris Weaver (Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition) Karen Rold Laurie Schroeder Ralph Haney Susan Kirks Peter Tscherneff Mayor McDonnell opened General Public Comment. John Hanania Richard S Peter Tscherneff Katherine Bobrowski 2
Bob Hansen Nina Zahto Zahyra Sheila B Susan Kirks Mayor McDonnell closed General Public Comment. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilmember Shribbs Councilmember Pocekay Councilmember Nau Vice Mayor Cader Thompson Councilmember Healy Councilmember Barnacle Mayor McDonnell CITY MANAGER COMMENT City Manager Peggy Flynn CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meetings of June 5, 2023 2. Tentative Agenda for the City Council/PCDSA Meeting of July 17, 2023 3. Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Approving the Acquisition of a Parcel of Land Comprised of Portions of APNs 019-210-038, 019-210-039, and 019-210-010 Located at 1601 Petaluma Boulevard South 4. Resolution Proclaiming the Termination of the Local Emergency Proclamation by Director of Emergency Services Dated Effective January 3, 2023, Pursuant to Section 2.32.060(A) of the Petaluma Municipal Code, Ratified by the City Council on January 9, 2023, in Accordance with Government Code Section 8360(C) Regarding the New Years’ 2023 Flooding Event 6. Resolution Accepting Completion of the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility Tertiary Expansion—Ultraviolet Channel Coating Project by Resource Development Company, and Release of the 10% Retention 7. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Display the Juneteenth Flag at City Facilities in Accordance with the City of Petaluma Display of Flags at City Facilities Policy 8. Resolution Declaring Weeds Growing Upon Parcels of Public and Private Property, Referred to and Described in the Resolution, Constitute and are a Public Nuisance Requiring Abatement, and Setting Public Hearings at Which Objections May be Heard – PUBLISHED 7/6 City Attorney Eric Danly noted a correction to the Resolution attached to Item 4 on the Consent Calendar. Mayor McDonnell opened public comment on the Consent Calendar. Peter Tscherneff Bob Hansen Zahyra Esaia Gonzalez Ellen Obstler Jim Duffy 3
Mayor McDonnell closed public comment on the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Pocekay requested Item 5 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Shribbs asked questions of staff on Items 7 and 8. Motion to adopt the Consent Calendar (Adopted (Second Reading) Ordinance No. 2856 N.C.S. Approving the Acquisition of a Parcel of Land Located at 1601 Petaluma Boulevard South; Resolution Nos. 2023-102 N.C.S. Proclaiming the Termination of the Local Emergency Proclamation Regarding the New Years’ 2023 Flooding Event; 2023-103 N.C.S. Accepting Completion of the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility Tertiary Expansion— Ultraviolet Channel Coating Project; 2023-104 N.C.S. Authorizing the City Manager to Display the Juneteenth Flag at City Facilities; 2023-105 N.C.S. Declaring Weeds Growing Upon Parcels of Public and Private Property, Constitute and are a Public Nuisance Requiring Abatement, and Setting Public Hearings at Which Objections May be Heard) made by Councilmember Healy, seconded by Councilmember Barnacle. Vote: Carried 7-0 Yes: Mayor McDonnell, Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs No: None Absent: None Recused: None 5. Receive and Review FY23 Military Equipment Annual Report and Renew Ordinance No. 2818 N.C.S., Approving Petaluma Police Department’s Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy, in Compliance with California Assembly Bill 481 (AB481) Chief of Police Ken Savano presented the staff report. Councilmembers asked questions of staff. Motion to continue the item to the August 7, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting. made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Councilmember Pocekay. Vote: Carried 7-0 Yes: Mayor McDonnell, Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs No: None Absent: None Recused: None WORKSHOP 9. Progress Report on Public Safety Facilities Assessment Assistant City Manager, Brian Cochran, presented the staff report along with consultants and staff. Councilmembers asked questions of staff. Mayor McDonnell opened public comment. John Hanania Lisa Davis Mayor McDonnell closed public comment. Councilmembers discussed the item and provided feedback to staff. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 10. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.50 of the Petaluma Municipal Code Entitled Mobile Home Park Space Rent Stabilization Program and Repealing and Replacing the Urgency Ordinance Adopted June 19, 2023 Amending Section 6.50.040(A) of the Petaluma Municipal Code 4
City Attorney Eric Danly presented the staff report. Councilmembers asked questions of staff. Mayor McDonnell opened public comment. John Hanania ceded time to Beth Peck Beth Peck Betty Hautzenrader Laura Bennett Jodi Johnson Tim Porteous Katherine Bobrowski Debra Vitelli Donna Rose Brady Bert Botta Saulo Londono Margaret DeMatteo Esaia Gonzalez Nick Littlewoods Mayor McDonnell closed public comment. Motion to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m., and to allow new items to be started after 10:30 p.m. made by Councilmember Healy, seconded by Councilmember Nau. Vote: Carried 7-0 Yes: Mayor McDonnell, Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs No: None Absent: None Recused: None Councilmembers discussed the item. Motion to introduce Ordinance No. 2857 N.C.S. amending Chapter 6.50 of the Petaluma Municipal Code Entitled Mobile Home Park Space Rent Stabilization Program and repealing and replacing Urgency Ordinance No. 2855 N.C.S. made by Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, seconded by Councilmember Healy. Vote: Carried 7-0 Yes: Mayor McDonnell, Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs No: None Absent: None Recused: None 11. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Lease Agreement With Hansel Properties for 15,660 Square Feet of Additional Storage Space for the Police Department at 1221 Petaluma Blvd. North Which Includes 7,260 Square Feet of Indoor Space And 8,400 Square Feet of Outdoor Space Chief of Police Ken Savano presented the staff report. Councilmembers asked questions of staff. Mayor McDonnell opened public comment; receiving none, he closed public comment. Motion to introduce Ordinance No. 2858 N.C.S. authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Hansel Properties for storage space for the Police Department made by Councilmember Barnacle, seconded by Councilmember Pocekay. 5 Vote: Carried 7-0 Yes: Mayor McDonnell, Councilmember Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Councilmember Healy, Councilmember Nau, Councilmember Pocekay, Councilmember Shribbs No: None Absent: None Recused: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor McDonnell adjourned the meeting at 11:47 p.m. 6