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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 22, 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, February 22, 2021 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE: Consistent with Executive Order No. N-29-20 from the Executive Department of the State of California and the Sonoma County Health Official Orders No. C19-03, C19-05, and C19-09 the City of Petaluma City Council meeting will not be physically open to the public and all City Council Members will be teleconferencing into the meeting via Zoom. How to Observe and/or Speak Live at a Meeting: To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe and/or participate in the meeting by visiting https://zoom.us/j/96865508202. 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Tips for Attending a Virtual Meeting: https://cityofpetaluma.org/tips-for- attending-a-virtual-meeting/ CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION 6:30 P.M. Mayor Barrett called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. * ROLL CALL PRESENT:Teresa Barrett, Brian Barnacle, 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. PROCLAMATIONS * HeartSafe Community accepted by Ramona Faith, CEO, Petaluma Health Care District 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). 1 - General Public Comment - Zen Destiny 2 - General Public Comment - Corrie Johnson (received after the meeting) 3 - General Public Comment - Chip Atkin (received after the meeting) Mayor Barrett opened public comment. Scott Springhorn John Hanania Samantha Spires John McEntagart Jenny Griffo Ty Hudson Eileen Morris Kylee Giovando Joe Zeppe Trisha Ingerson Deborah and John Chip Atkin Susan Oaks Paige Henderson Shelina M George Canseco Taryn Obaid Sarah T.I.D.E. Mayor Barrett closed public comment. COUNCIL COMMENT *Councilmembers to email the City Clerk their preliminary recommendations for Committee and Commission appointments to be discussed as Item B under New Business Councilmember Healy Councilmember McDonnell 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 Minutes of Regular City Council/PCDSA Meeting of August 3, 2020 and February 1, 2021 February 1, 2021 Draft Minutes August 3, 2020 Draft Minutes Council accepted the minutes of August 3, 2020 as amended and the minutes of February 1, 2021 as submitted. 2. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDAS A. Approval of Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDSA Meeting of Monday, March 1, 2021 2.A - March 1 2021 Tentative Agenda Motion to Approve the Agenda for Regular City Council/PCDSA Meeting of Monday, March 1, 2021 made by D'Lynda Fischer, seconded by Kevin McDonnell. Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0. Yes: Teresa Barrett, Brian Barnacle, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Dave King, Kevin McDonnell, and Dennis Pocekay. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract for the McNear Park Water (C67502020) and Sewer Main (C66402143) Replacement Projects to W.R. Forde Associates, Inc. (Beatty/Sanglerat) 3.A - McNear Water Sewer Main Replacement Project B. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Funding Agreement, Project Number 18EV015, with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for the Purchase and Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers at the Kenilworth Teen Center and the Petaluma Community Sport Fields (Petnic/Rameriz) 3.B - Electric Vehicle Chargers 3.B - Public Comment - Zen Destiny Councilmember Healy commented on Item 3.A., asking staff to consider a revision to the Charter to comply with State statute for retention. Councilmember Pocekay commented on Item 3.B., asking Staff to consider complying with AB 841 this year. Councilmember McDonnell commented on Item 3.B., requesting staff consider installing fast chargers. Mayor Barrett opened public comment. Ben Peters Josh Simmons Bernie Kotlier Garcia Mayor Barrett closed public comment. Motion to Approve the Consent Calendar (Resolution 2021-020 authorizing award of contract for the McNear Park Water and Sewer Main Replacement Projects to W.R. Forde Associates, Inc., and Resolution 2021-021 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a funding agreement with Bay Area Air Quality Management District for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargers at the Kenilworth Teen Center and the Petaluma Community Sport Fields) made by D'Lynda Fischer, seconded by Brian Barnacle. Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0. Yes: Teresa Barrett, Brian Barnacle, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Dave King, Kevin McDonnell, and Dennis Pocekay. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resolution Approving the City of Petaluma Subscription to Sonoma Clean Power’s EverGreen 100% Renewable Energy Program (Carter) 4.A - EverGreen on City Facilities 4.A - Public Comment - George Beeler 4.A - Public Comment - John Rosenblum 4.A - Public Comment - Patricia Morris 4.A - Public Comment - Rebecca Canright 4.A - Public Comment - Taryn Obaid 4A - Public Comment - Zen Destiny 4.A - Public Comment - Wayne Morgenthaler Patrick Carter presented the staff report. Councilmembers asked questions of staff. Mayor Barrett opened public comment. Mark Mortensen Ben Peters Taryn Obaid Geof Syphers Neal Reardon John McEntagart Garcia Mayor Barrett closed public comment. Motion to Approve a Resolution Approving the City of Petaluma Subscription to Sonoma Clean Power’s EverGreen 100% Renewable Energy Program with the following amendments: (1) to mitigate cost increases and stimulate the local economy, within 12 months look at energy efficiency electrification and on-site generation for all City facilities electric and gas meters; (2) if Sonoma Clean Power elects to include forest biomass in their Evergreen mix the City should dis-enroll in the Evergreen program made by Brian Barnacle, seconded by -1. Vote: The motion failed - . Yes: None. Councilmembers asked additional questions of staff. Motion to Approve Resolution 2021-022 N.C.S. approving the City of Petaluma subscription to Sonoma Clean Power’s EverGreen 100% Renewable Energy Program as amended to reflect that if Sonoma Clean Power elects to include forest biomass in their Evergreen mix the City shall dis-enroll in the Evergreen program made by Dave King, seconded by Mike Healy. Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0. Yes: Teresa Barrett, Brian Barnacle, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Dave King, Kevin McDonnell, and Dennis Pocekay. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Recommendation to Form an Ad Hoc Community Advisory Committee to Work with the City Manager and Chief of Police to Develop City Council Recommendations to Address Community Race Relations and Citywide and Police Policies (Flynn/Savano) 5.A - Ad Hoc Community Advisory Committee 5.A - Presentation - AHCAC 5.A - Public Comment - Annie Stuart 5.A - Public Comment - Carol Crabill 5.A - Public Comment - Katherine Wells 5.A - Public Comment - Rick Brown 5.A - Public Comment - Sheila Morrissey 5A - Public Comment - Zen Destiny 5.A - Public Comment - Linda Judah (received after the meeting) City Manager Peggy Flynn introduced the item. Mayor Barrett called for a five-minute recess, reconvening the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Police Chief Ken Savano presented the staff report. Councilmembers asked questions of staff. Mayor Barrett opened public comment. Erin Chmielewski John Hanania Kinyatta Reynolds Joanna Paun Eric Leland Janice Cader Thompson Garcia Ann-Marie Daniels Lou Zweier Claudia de la Pena Sarah T.I.D.E. Warren Dranit Mike Miller Katherine Wells Josh Simmons Michael Titone Mayor Barrett closed public comment. Councilmembers provided direction to staff to develop an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee and come back to Council with composition for approval and potential additional appointments. Motion to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. made by Dennis Pocekay, seconded by Teresa Barrett. Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0. Yes: Teresa Barrett, Brian Barnacle, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Dave King, Kevin McDonnell, and Dennis Pocekay. Councilmember King left the meeting due to medical reasons. B. Resolution Appointing Individuals to Fill Unscheduled Vacancies on City Commissions and Committees (Rose) 5.B - Special Recruitment City Clerk Kendall Rose presented the staff report. Mayor Barrett called for a five-minute recess for the votes to be tallied, reconvening the meeting at 11:13 p.m. Mayor Barrett opened public comment, receiving none, she closed public comment. Motion to Approve Resolution 2021-023 N.C.S. appointing the following individuals to fill unscheduled vacancies on City commissions and committees: Ann Edminster, Raja Abastado, and Katherine Hancock to the Climate Action Commission; Pamela Asselmeier and Jerry Wilkinson to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee; Amy Rider to the Planning Commission; Howard Formby to the Tree Advisory Committee; and Megan McClelland to the Youth Commission made by Brian Barnacle, seconded by Kevin McDonnell. Vote: Motion carried 6 - 0. Yes: Teresa Barrett, Brian Barnacle, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Kevin McDonnell, and Dennis Pocekay. Absent: Dave King. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolution Approving a General Plan Amendment to Modify Policy 4-P-10 and Introduction (First Reading) of Zoning Text Amendments to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode to Prohibit New Gas Station Land Uses and Enact New Policy and Regulations for Zero Emission Vehicles (Hines) 6.A - Gas Station GMA Zoning Text Amendments Staff Report + Attachments 1 - 7 6.A - Attachments 8 - 10 6.A - Public Comment - Coalition Opposing New Gas Stations 6A - Public Comment - Zen Destiny 6.A - Public Comment - Rebecca Canright 6.A - Public Comment - Natalie Mattei Planner Kevin Colin presented the staff report. Councilmembers asked questions of staff. Mayor Barrett opened public comment. Woody Hastings Josh Simmons Mark Mortensen Rebecca Carpenter Rick Duste Mayor Barrett closed public comment. Motion to Approve Resolution 2021-024 N.C.S. approving a General Plan Amendment to modify Policy 4-P-10; introduction (first reading) of Ordinance 2764 N.C.S. amending the text of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance; and introduction (first reading) of Ordinance 2765 N.C.S. amending the text of the SmartCode, to prohibit new gas station land uses and enact new policy and regulations for zero emission vehicles, with amendments to the use table as noted by City Attorney Eric Danly made by Mike Healy, seconded by Kevin McDonnell. Vote: Motion carried 6 - 0. Yes: Teresa Barrett, Brian Barnacle, D'Lynda Fischer, Mike Healy, Kevin McDonnell, and Dennis Pocekay. Absent: Dave King. ADJOURN Mayor Barrett adjourned the meeting at 12:11 p.m.