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Home My WebLink AboutJanuary 21, 2021CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY (PCDSA) City Hall Council Chambers 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 MINUTES Thursday, January 21, 2021 SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA Thursday, January 21, 2021 6:00 P.M. WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS COMMUNITY RACE RELATIONS AND POLICING POLICIES 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 (speak live) in the meeting by visiting https://zoom.us/j/92125258989. Or iPhone one-tap: US: +16699009128, 92125258989# or +13462487799, 92125258989# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 921 2525 8989 How to Watch on TV: Petaluma Community Access broadcasts on Comcast and Petaluma’s local channel 28. With AT&T U-Verse, PCA’s channels are accessible through channel 099. Local channels are not currently available on Satellite/DISH Networks. How to Listen in Spanish: This session will be available live in Spanish on Radio Channel 103.3 FM. How to Submit Public Comment: Members of the public may provide written public comment by emailing the City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofpetaluma.org. Comments that are received before 4:00 PM on January 21, 2021 will be distributed to City Council and placed on the agenda on the City’s website as part of the public record for the meeting, otherwise the comments will be distributed and posted online following the meeting. Tips for Attending a Virtual Meeting: https://cityofpetaluma.org/tips-for-attending-a- virtual-meeting/ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Government Code §54956, a Special Meeting of the Petaluma City Council/Petaluma Community Development Successor Agency (PCDSA) is hereby called. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. Mayor Barrett called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 PUBLIC COMMENT During Public Comment, the public is invited to address the legislative bodies concerning the item described in the notice for this meeting. 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). WORKSHOP 1. WORKSHOP A. Discussion of community race relations and policing policies. (Flynn/Savano) 1.A - Community Race Relations and Policing Policies Workshop 1 - Public Comment - Dmitra Smith 2 - Public Comment - Sierra Downey 3 - Public Comment - Zen Destiny 4 - Public Comment - Stefan Perez 5 - Public Comment - Amaiab Garay 6 - Public Comment - Ellen Obstler 7 - Public Comment - Bradley Brown 8 - Public Comment - Eric Leland 9- Public Comment - Ariel Bussey 10 - Public Comment - Jerry Romano 11 - Public Comment - Amelia Packard 12 - Public Comment - Jean Ger 13 - Public Comment - Amber Szoboszlai 14 - Public Comment - Janice Cader-Thompson 15 - Public Comment - Elizabeth Escalante 16 - Public Comment - Kathleen Kestelyn 17 - Public Comment - Tiana Doht City Manager Peggy Flynn and Police Chief Ken Savano introduced the item and presented the staff report. Facilitator Tracey Webb, Tracey Elizabeth Webb Associates, presented the topic and facilitated the discussion. Mayor Barrett introduced community groups that participated in listening sessions. Sarah, North Bay Organizing Project Zahyra Garcia, Vice President of North Bay Organizing Project Claudia de la Pena Faith Ross, Petaluma Blacks for Community Development Lou Zweier, Petaluma Community Relations Council Ms. Webb presented the community interviews and survey results. Mayor Barrett opened public comment. John Hanania Stefan Perez Dmitra Smith Ann-Marie Daniels Dylan Ri Hanan Bibs Jay Kimmie Barbosa Frauka Kozar Todd Tamura Kinyatta Reynolds Kiri Bailey Jerry Threet Amelia Packard Noah Miska Sonijhia Lowery Amaia Garay Zoe Kimberly Adam Lofton Elizabeth Escalante Josh Simmons Kiri Bailey Chathavy LDV Kirstyne Lange Blake Hooper Faron Frederick Mayor Barrett closed public comment and called for a 10 minute recess, reconvening the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Ms. Webb lead the group polling exercise resulting the top priorities for the community: Police Oversight, Crisis Intervention/CHAOOTS, Declaring Racism a Health Crisis. Councilmembers discussed the item and provided direction to staff. Chief Savano concluded the discussion. ADJOURN Mayor Barrett adjourned the meeting at 10:39 P.M.