HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2916 N.C.S. 12/01/2025Ordinance No. 2916 N.C.S. Page 1
EFFECTIVE DATE
OF ORDINANCE
December 31, 2025
ORDINANCE NO. 2916 N.C.S.
Introduced by: Janice Cader Thompson Seconded by: Karen Nau
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2904 N.C.S. TO CHANGE THE APPROPRIATIONS FUNDS FOR THE
OPERATION OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET FROM JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2025, Council approved the second reading of the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026
City Appropriations Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Petaluma City Charter Section 60, City Council may amend an annual
appropriation ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public meeting was held on November 17, 2025 to consider information
presented by staff and receive public comment regarding amending ordinance No. 2904 N.C.S. to change
appropriations for the operation of the City of Petaluma from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the recommended ordinance amendment will further City Council goals and improve the
City of Petaluma; and
WHEREAS, environmental analysis for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) was already completed with each adjustment, transfer, and encumbrance and this action is exempt from
CEQA because it is not a project which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the
environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, pursuant to CEQA
Guideline section 15378, because this action merely amends the City’s annual appropriations ordinance in
accordance with Section 60 of the Petaluma City Charter.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Petaluma, as follows:
Section 1. Findings. The above recitals are declared to be true and correct and are incorporated into this
resolution as findings of the City Council.
Section 2. Exemptions from CEQA. Environmental analysis for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was already completed with each adjustment, transfer, and encumbrance
and this action is exempt from CEQA because it is not a project which has a potential for resulting in either a
direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment, pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378, because this action merely amends the City’s annual
appropriations ordinance in accordance with Section 60 of the Petaluma City Charter.
Section 3. Amendment. Ordinance No. 2904 N.C.S. is hereby amended for the fiscal year beginning on July 1,
2025 and ending on June 30, 2026 in the amounts as set forth in the attached. Exhibit A, incorporated herein by
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reference, and distributed to the various funds as set out in said exhibit and shall be expended and used in
accordance therewith.
Section 4. Appropriations Finding. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the amount of
appropriations provided hereby does not exceed the estimated revenue, other sources and available fund
balances for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Section 5. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict All ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction or
preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby declares that it would have passed and
adopted this ordinance and each and all provisions thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said
provisions be declared unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid.
Section 7. Posting/Publishing of Notice. The City Clerk is hereby directed to post/publish this ordinance or a
synopsis of this ordinance for the period and in the manner required by the City Charter.
INTRODUCED and ordered published and posted this 17th day of November 2025.
ADOPTED this 1st day of December 2025 by the following vote:
Ayes: McDonnell, Barnacle, Cader Thompson, DeCarli, Nau, Quint, Shribbs
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Kevin McDonnell, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Caitlin Corley, City Clerk Eric Danly, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Detailed FY 25/26 1st Quarter Budget Adjustments Exhibit A
account string project string
Ref fund name Revenue Expenditures amount Fund group fund cost ctr object Type (if applicable) revision purpose
A Public Works CIP 530,000 (530,000) CIP 3160 31600 54151 E c16502638-30600 Senior Services Parking Lot Reconstruction and Striping project
Parks CIP (200,000) (200,000) CIP 3140 31400 49910 F e14402237-02520
Public Works CIP 200,000 200,000 CIP 3160 31600 49910 F c16502638-02520
Measure M Parks (20,000) 20,000 Special Revenue 2710 27100 54110
Measure M Parks (60,000) 60,000 Special Revenue 2710 27100 54161
Measure M Parks 80,000 (80,000) Special Revenue 2710 27100 69910
Public Works CIP 80,000 80,000 CIP 3160 31600 49910 F c16502638-02170
Water Capital 125,000 (125,000) Utilities 6700 67100 69910
Public Works CIP 125,000 125,000 CIP 3160 31600 49910 F c16502638-66100
Waster Water Capital 125,000 (125,000) Utilities 6600 66100 69910
Public Works CIP 125,000 125,000 CIP 3160 31600 49910 F c16502638-67100
330,000 780,000 (450,000)
B Surface Water S/B Stormwater 300,000 (300,000) Utilities 6800 68100 54140 Stormwater Master Plan
- 300,000 (300,000)
C Various CIP Funds (147,000) 147,000 CIP various various 51* & 52* FTE changes
Various Enterprise Funds (13,692) 13,692 Enterprise Funds 6500 65100 51* & 52*
Various Utility Funds (14,000) 14,000 Utility Fuds various various 51* & 52*
- (174,692) 174,692
NET CHANGE TO FUND BALANCES
330,000
905,308
(575,308)
Detailed FY 25/26 1st Quarter Budget Adjustments Exhibit A
account string project string
Ref fund name Revenue Expenditures amount Fund group fund cost ctr object Type (if applicable) revision purpose
Encumbrances:
Enc A Vehicle Replacement 335,042 (335,042) Internal Service Fund 7500 75100 62220 Carryforward FY25 budget for one time outfitting of Ford interceptors
- 335,042 (335,042)
Enc B Airport Operating 100,000 (100,000) Enterprise 6100 61100 54270 Carryforward FY25 budget for Hangar Door Installation
Airport Operating 150,000 (150,000) Enterprise 6100 61100 52470 Carryforward FY25 budget for Hangar repair
- 250,000 (250,000)
ENCUMBRANCES
-
585,042
(585,042)
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