HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 19, 2021CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY (PCDSA)
City Hall Council Chambers
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
MINUTES
Monday, April 19, 2021
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CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Barrett called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
* ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Brian Barnacle, Teresa Barrett, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Dave King, Kevin
McDonnell, and Dennis Pocekay.
ABSENT: None.
CLOSED SESSION
* CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to paragraph
(1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: Jose Alves and
Lina Alves v. Judie Zura; City of Petaluma and Does 1-50, Sonoma County Superior Court
Case SCV-261477
* CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to paragraph
(1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: Frick v. City of
Petaluma, Workers Compensation Appeals Board, Case Numbers: DEU13494787
Mayor Barrett announced the Closed Session items.
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 Barrett opened public comment, receiving none, she closed public comment.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION – 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Barrett adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 6:03 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Barrett called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
* ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Brian Barnacle, Teresa Barrett, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Dave King, Kevin
McDonnell, and Dennis Pocekay.
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.
PROCLAMATIONS
* Sexual Assault Awareness Month presented to Georgina Bugarin-Tello from Verity
* Earth Day presented to Climate Action Commission Youth Members Raja Abastado and
Katherine Hancock
* Mayor’s Water Conservation Pledge - Chelsea Thompson from Ellis Creek spoke.
* Arbor Day presented to Tree Advisory Committee Chair, John Shribbs
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).
General Public Comment - Linda Judah
General Public Comment - Zen Destiny
Mayor Barrett opened public comment.
John Hanania
Joe Zeppe
Mayor Barrett closed public comment.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Councilmember McDonnell
Councilmember Healy
Councilmember King
Vice Mayor Barnacle
Councilmember Fischer
Councilmember Pocekay
Mayor Barrett
CITY MANAGER COMMENT
City Manager Peggy Flynn
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the City Council/PCDSA Meetings of March 23, 2020; May 4,
2020; June 15, 2020; July 6, 2020; March 8, 2021; March 15, 2021 and April 5, 2021
1.A - March 23, 2020_Draft Minutes
1.A - May 4, 2020_Draft Minutes
1.A - June 15, 2020_Draft Minutes
1.A - July 6, 2020_Draft Minutes
1.A - March 8, 2021_Draft Minutes
1.A - March 15, 2021_Draft Minutes
1.A - April 5, 2021_Draft Minutes
Council unanimously accepted the minutes of March 23, 2020; May 4, 2020; June 15,
2020; July 6, 2020; March 8, 2021; March 15, 2021; and April 5, 2021, as submitted.
2. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDAS
A. Approval of Agendas for the City Council/PCDSA Workshop of April 26, 2021 and the
Regular City Council/PCDSA Meeting of Monday, May 3, 2021
2.A - April 26, 2021 and May 3, 2021 Draft Tentative Agendas
2.A - Public Comment - Bev Alexander
2.A - Public Comment - Brayton Bailey
2.A - Public Comment - Connie Madden
2.A - Public Comment - Courtney Bailey
2.A - Public Comment - Elizabeth Holdmann
2.A - Public Comment - Ellen Bicheler
2.A - Public Comment - Erin Axelrod
2.A - Public Comment - Harley Christensen
2.A - Public Comment - Jennifer Wheeler
2.A - Public Comment - Kate Grenert
2.A - Public Comment - Lendri Purcell
2.A - Public Comment - Lucienne Wurr
2.A - Public Comment - Mark Walsh
2.A - Public Comment - Mary Jarvis
2.A - Public Comment - Michelle Perro
2.A - Public Comment - Nichole Warwick
2.A - Public Comment - Ray
2.A - Public Comment - Sandra Messer
2.A - Public Comment - Stefanie Bollini
2.A - Public Comment - Yana Sorokurs
2.A - Public Comment - Trathen Heckman
Vice Mayor Barnacle requested the Bond Park Playground Replacement item on the
May 3, 2021 tentative agenda be considered by the Recreation, Music, and Parks
Commission prior to coming before Council.
Councilmembers McDonnell and Healy supported the Vice Mayor's request.
Councilmember Healy suggested adding an item directing the Mayor to sign a letter
to oppose or support AB48.
Motion to Approve the agendas for the City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting (Goals and
Priorities Workshop) of April 26, 2021 and City Council/PCDSA Regular Meeting of
Monday, May 3, 2021 with the removal of the Bond Park Playground Replacement item.
made by D'Lynda Fischer, seconded by Kevin McDonnell.
Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0.
Yes: Brian Barnacle, Teresa Barrett, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Dave King, Kevin
McDonnell, and Dennis Pocekay.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract for the Petaluma Municipal Airport – Hangar
and Apron Repairs Project (Phase: Hangar Electrical Repairs & Upgrade) to DC Electric
Group, Inc. (Beatty/Sanglerat)
3.A - Airport Hangar Electrical
B. Resolution Approving a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the
Allocation of Fiscal Year 21/22 Transportation Development Act Article 3
Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding (Petnic/Eichstaedt)
3.B - TDA Grant Application
C. Resolution Approving the Project Budget and Authorizing Award of Contract for the
Lynch Creek Trail – Payran Section Project to Team Ghilotti, Inc. (Petnic/Eichstaedt)
3.C - LCT Payran Section
D. Resolution Authorizing Award of a Professional Services Agreement to Bartle Wells
Associates for the 2022 Water & Sewer Rate Study (Beatty/Zavala)
3.D - Utility Rate Study
E. Resolution Authorizing the Position Allocations of Two Utility Service Worker I/IIs for the
Wastewater Utility (Beatty/Carothers/Kaur)
3.E - Sewer Position Allocations
F. Resolution Authorizing the Position Allocations of One Utility Service Lead Worker and
Three Utility Service Worker I/IIs for the Water Utility (Beatty/Carothers/Kaur)
3.F - Water Position Allocations
G. Resolution Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan by Revising the
Classification Specification of Human Resources Specialist, Authorizing the Position
Allocations of Two Human Resources Specialists, and Eliminating the Position Allocation
of One Human Resources Assistant I/II (Cochran/Leahy/Kaur)
3.G - HR Specialists Allocations
H. Resolution Authorizing the City of Petaluma to Accept a U.S. Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) 2019 Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant (AFG) Award for the replacement
of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in the amount of $251,931.82 and to
purchase said SCBA’s through a Collaborative Purchasing Agreement for a Total Amount
of $310,671.85. (Thompson)
3.H - AFG Grant and Purchase of SCBA’s
I. Resolution Approving Opposition to SB 556 (Dodd) Requiring Local Agencies to Make
Space on Street Light Poles, Traffic Signal Poles, Utility Poles, and Support Structures
for Cable Television Corporation, Video Service Providers, and Telephone Corporation
Equipment (Carter)
3.I - Oppose SB 556
J. Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Amending the text of the Implementing
Zoning Ordinance Sections 6.070.D and 6.070.G (General Provisions) for the Purposes
of Establishing Freeboard Requirements for Installed Equipment for Residential
Construction and Manufactured Home Parks (Hines)
3.J - Second Reading Zoning Ordinance
Councilmember Healy asked a clarifying question regarding Item 3.D.
Mayor Barrett opened public comment.
Ben Peters
Mayor Barrett closed public comment.
Motion to Approve the Consent Calendar (Resolution 2021-044 N.C.S. authorizing the award of
contract for the Petaluma Municipal Airport - Hangar and Apron Repairs Project; Resolution
2021-045 N.C.S. requesting the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of
FY 21/22 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding; 2021-
046 N.C.S. authorizing the award of contract for the Lynch Creek Trail - Payran Section Project
to Team Ghilotti, Inc.; 2021-047 N.C.S. authorizing the award of a professional services
agreement to Bartle Wells Associates for the 2022 Water & Sewer Rate Study; 2021-048 N.C.S.
authorizing the position allocations of two Utility Service Worker I/IIs for the Wastewater Utility;
2021-049 N.C.S. authorizing the position allocations of one Utility Service Lead Worker and
three Utility Service Worker I/IIs for the Water Utility; 2021-050 N.C.S. revising the classification
specification of Human Resources Specialist, authorizing the position allocations of two Human
Resource Specialists, and eliminating the position allocation of one Human Resources Assistant
I/II; 2021-051 N.C.S. authorizing the acceptance of a grant award for the replacement of Self-
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and to purchase said SCBAs through a collaborative
purchasing agreement; 2021-052 N.C.S. for opposition to SB 556 requiring local agencies to
make space on street light poles, traffic signal poles, utility poles, and support structures for
cable television corporation, video service providers, and telephone corporation equipment; and
Ordinance 2772 N.C.S. amending the text of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance Section
6.070.D and 6.070.G (General Provisions) for the purposes of establishing Freeboard
Requirements for Installed Equipment for Residential Construction and Manufactured Home
Parks) made by Mike Healy, seconded by Dave King.
Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0.
Yes: Brian Barnacle, Teresa Barrett, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Dave King, Kevin
McDonnell, and Dennis Pocekay.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Protecting Hospitality Worker Job Security by
Establishing a Right of Recall Applicable to Hotels with 50 or More Guest Rooms (Danly)
- This item made available Thursday, April 15, 2021 including a change in title.
4.A - Right of Recall Ordinance
4.A - Public Comment - Erin Chmielewski
4.A - Public Comment - Kirk Lok
4.A - Public Comment - Michael Trillo
4.A - Public Comment - Sierra Lewitter
Councilmember King recused from this item due to conflict of interest and left the
meeting.
City Attorney Danly presented the staff report.
Mayor opened public comment.
Erin Chmielewski
Zahyra Garcia
Ty Hudson
Marty Bennett ceded his time to Mr. Hudson to continue speaking.
Michael Trillo
Maddy Hirschfield
Sierra Downey
Max Bell Alper
Noa
Dianne Kenney
Alanna S.
Josh Simmons
Kerry Fugett
Emma Govea
Blake Hooper
John Hanania
Eileen Morris
Paloma
Mayor Barrett clarified the procedures for ceding time.
Sandra Larsen
Mayor Barrett closed public comment.
Councilmembers discussed the item.
Motion to Approve the adoption of Urgency Ordinance 2773 N.C.S. protecting hospitality
worker job security by establishing a Right of Recall applicable to hotels with 50 or more
guest rooms made by D'Lynda Fischer, seconded by Dennis Pocekay.
Vote: Motion carried 6 - 0.
Yes: Brian Barnacle, Teresa Barrett, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Kevin
McDonnell, and Dennis Pocekay.
Recused: Dave King.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the City’s 2021-2022 Proposed Community
Development Block Grant Program Annual Action Plan and Adoption of a Resolution
Approving the Annual Action Plan and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign All
Documents Required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (Shimizu)
5.A - CDBG
5A - Public Comment - Ben Peters
Councilmember King returned to the meeting.
Karen Shimizu Housing manager presented the staff report.
Councilmembers asked questions of staff.
Mayor Barrett opened public comment.
Ben Peters
Mayor Barrett closed public comment.
Councilmembers discussed the item.
Motion to Approve Resolution 2021-053 N.C.S. approving the City's 2021-2022
Community Development Block Grant Program Annual Action Plan and authorizing the
City Manager to sign all documents required by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development made by Dave King, seconded by Mike Healy.
Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0.
Yes: Brian Barnacle, Teresa Barrett, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Dave King, Kevin
McDonnell, and Dennis Pocekay.
B. Resolution Authorizing Imposition and Recordation of a Lien Against the Property
Located at 621 Western Avenue, Petaluma, CA, A.P.N.s 008-024-029, 008-031-015,
008-032-009 and 008-033-001for Outstanding Wastewater Discharge Permit Violation
Fines (Green)
5.B - Creamery Lien
Vice Mayor Barnacle recused from the item due to a conflict of interest and left the
meeting.
Assistant City Attorney Jordan Green presented the staff report.
Councilmembers asked questions of staff.
Mayor Barrett opened public comment, receiving none, she closed public comment.
Motion to Approve Resolution 2021-054 N.C.S. authorizing imposition and recordation of a
lien against the property located at 621 Western Avenue, Petaluma, CA, A.P.N.s 008-024-
029, 008-031-015, 008-032-009 and 008-033-001 for outstanding wastewater discharge
permit violation fines, as amended to reflect the revised amount of $512, made by Dave
King, seconded by D'Lynda Fischer.
Vote: Motion carried 6 - 0.
Yes: Teresa Barrett, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Dave King, Kevin McDonnell,
and Dennis Pocekay.
Recused: Brian Barnacle.
ADJOURN
Mayor Barrett adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.