City Committees

City of Petaluma, California

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Petaluma encourages residents to become involved in their local community. One way to do so is to serve on one of the City's various boards, commissions, or committees. The City accepts applications annually in June, or when positions become available. Please contact the City Clerk for more information on the application process.

 

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Animal Services Advisory Committee

Chair: John Cerini
City Council Liaison: Samantha Freitas
City Management Liaison: Nancee Tavares 707.778.4396

The Animal Services Advisory Committee was established to protect and enhance the quality of life for animals and residents in Petaluma. Responsibilities include fundraising for the Animal Shelter; educating the community about humane animal care; public relations; and serving as a resource to shelter staff and Petaluma residents. Committee members are appointed by the City Council and serve two and three-year terms.

Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Petaluma Animal Shelter, 840 Hopper Street, in Petaluma.

Current Agenda (when applicable)
Archived Minutes

Name
(click on names to send email)

Address

Phone

Term

John Cerini, Chair

1301 Schuman Lane, 94952

707.763.6507

2/25/08-6/30/10

Jay Tim Christensen

202 Dogwood Court, 94952

n/a

7/1/08-6/30/11

John G. "Jack" Eliot, Jr.

1 Kazen Way, 94952

n/a

8/4/08-6/30/11

Samantha Freitas
Council Liaison

P.O. Box 750724, 94954

707.776.3770

2008

Grant Garl

1667 Calle Ranchero, 94954

n/a

7/1/07-6/30/10

June Gerron

1448 Serpilio Way, 94954

n/a

7/1/08-6/30/11

Eileen T. Hallock

1517 Lauren Drive, 94954

n/a

2/25/08-6/30/10

Jonathan Long

825 Bantam Way, 94952

n/a

7/1/06-6/30/09

Nancy Manchester

1324 Pacific Avenue, 94954

n/a

2/25/08-6/30/10

Pamela Morris

608 East 'D' Street, 94952

707.778.3525

7/1/08-6/30/11

VACANT

   

6/10

Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee ("Historic SPARC")

City Management Support: Planning Division, Community Development Department

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee is composed of the members of the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee plus one member of Heritage Homes of Petaluma and one representative of the Petaluma Museum Association. The two non-SPARC members serve at the pleasure of Council. The committee meets not less than once every sixty (60) days. Duties and powers of the committee are as follows:

  • To promote preservation of historic sites, landmarks, documents, paintings and objects associated with the City of Petaluma.
  • To recommend to the Planning Commission that certain historic sites and landmarks be designated and/or acquired by the City.
  • To administer the committee’s responsibilities as denoted by the zoning ordinance of the City of Petaluma.
  • To advise the City Council on the administration of historic sites and landmarks as may be acquired by the City of Petaluma.
  • To advise the City Council on the acceptance of gifts consisting of documents, paintings and other objects of historic value, as well as money when the same if given to be used for the acquisition of property, real or personal, of historic interest, except for the donations, purchases and acceptance of gifts for the Petaluma Museum.
  • Recommend to the City Council the documents, paintings and objects of historic value associated with the history of the City, to be acquired by the City, except for the donations, purchases, and acceptance of gifts for the Petaluma Museum.
  • To advise the City Council on all matters relating to the historic and cultural preservation of the City, in particular state and federal designations and registration of historic landmarks.
  • To annually submit to the Planning Commission a report of its activities in the preceding year.

Current Agenda (when applicable)

SPARC Members plus:

Name
(click on names to send email)

Address

Phone

Term

Marianne Hurley
Heritage Homes of Petaluma

15 Howard Street, 94952

n/a

7/1/08-6/30/09

Bill Wolpert
Petaluma Museum Association

7 Fourth Street #61, 94952

707.763.3101

7/1/08-6/30/09

Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee

Chair: Kit Lofroos
City Council Liaison: Teresa Barrett
Planning Commission Representative: Chris Arras
Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission Representative: Marja Tarr
City Management Support: Public Works Department

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) consists of a representative from the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission and a minimum of three bicyclists appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the City Council (Resolution 93-23 N.C.S.). The PBAC is charged with making recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian facilities using Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds, and in accordance with the Petaluma Bicycle Plan. The PBAC is also responsible for developing bicycle and pedestrian projects and submitting them for final adoption by the Sonoma County Transportation Authority. Commissioners serve two and three year terms.

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month; 6:00 P.M. in Conference Room 2, City Hall, 11 English Street.

Current Agenda (when applicable)
Archived Minutes

Name
(click on names to send email)

Address

Phone

Term

Chris Arras
Planning Commission Rep

P.O. Box 2084, 94953

n/a

2007

Pamela Asselmeier

172 Clearview Court, 94952

707.765.0470

7/1/06-6/30/09

Melissa Hatheway

311 Howard Street, 94952

n/a

7/1/08-6/30/12

Yuri Brennan Hauswald

212 Chileno Valley Road, 94953

n/a

7/1/08-6/30/12

Kit Lofroos
Chair

101-A Post Street, 94952

707.773.3657

7/1/07-6/30/11

David Webster

510 Kent Street, 94952

707.778.0548

7/1/07-6/30/11

Marja Tarr

4 Tunzi Parkway, 94952

707.762.8368

7/1/08-6/30/12

Mara Yetter

P.O. Box 750602, 94975

707.762.6497

7/1/07-6/30/11

Teresa Barrett
Council Liaison

335 Bassett Street, 94952

707.953-0846

2008

Public Art Committee

Chair: Collette Michaud
City Management Liaison: Evan Kishineff 707.778.4301

The Public Art Committee and Petaluma Fire Department are soliciting qualifications for artists to complete the public art component of the new Fire Station #1 located at 307 Petaluma Boulevard South. The budget for the art piece is currently $70,000-$90,000 and is based on 1% of the construction cost of the Fire Station project. The primary area of focus for the new art is the proposed 8 foot high by 40 foot long concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall located at the west side of the property that runs all the way up to the property line at Petaluma Boulevard. There is interest in the idea that the wall's art may reflect the history and/or story of Petaluma or the Petaluma Fire Department. Applications must be hand-delivered or postmarked no later than August 1, 2008. Please click on the links below for more information.

Request for Qualifications
Instructions for Completing Application Checklist
Application Checklist
Building Elevations and Aerial Site Photograph
Exterior CMU Wall Elevation

Please direct any inquires to Evan Kishineff at 707.778.4301 or ppac@ci.petaluma.ca.us.

The Public Art Committee reviews and approves public art applications and related materials for any public art project on public property or as part of a public construction project as defined in Chapter 19.6 of the Zoning Ordinance, and provides general oversight of the Public Art Program, its projects, and sites including, but not limited to:

  • Selecting artwork and appropriate locations for the public art program. Locations can include surface treatments of buildings, retaining walls and bridges, or may be interior spaces provided they are accessible to the public for a minimum of eight hours per business day.
  • Selecting artists for commissioned artwork.
  • Establishing requirements of design documentation for review of artwork, and requirements for project records.
  • Establishing maintenance policies and funding.
  • Developing and making recommendations to the City Council on expenditures from the Public Art Fund.
  • Participating to the extent determined appropriate by the City Manager in the selection of support staff and consultants necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the commission.
  • Preparing and implementing a comprehensive plan for the public arts.

Committee members serve four-year terms. Five members are chosen from the community at large. Three of these five are to be “visual arts professionals” as defined by City of Petaluma Ordinance 2202 N.C.S. The remaining two members represent the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission and Petaluma Arts Council. Please read the Public Art Information Packet for details.

Regular meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in Conference Room 2, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma.

Current Agenda (when applicable)
Archived Minutes

Name
(click on names to send email)

Address

Phone

Term

Edwin Hamilton
Petaluma Arts Council Rep

501 Keller Street, 94952

n/a

7/1/05-6/30/09

Jack Haye

233 Keokuk Street, 94952

707.765.6703

7/1/05-6/30/09

Larry Jonas

21 Wallenberg Way, 94952

707.778.0506

7/1/05-6/30/09

David Yearsley
RMPC Representative

521 Walnut Street, 94952

707.763.2310

2008

Sally Krahn

194 Windsor Drive, 94952

707.782.0347

7/1/08-6/30/12

Louise Leff

504 Webster Street, 94952

n/a

7/1/08-6/30/12

Collette Michaud

227 Keller Street, 94952

n/a

7/1/08-6/30/12

Senior Advisory Committee

Chair: TBD
Secretary: Lorraine McEvoy
City Management Liaisons: Don Streeper 707.778.4349 and Jan Mandrell 707.778.4380

The Senior Advisory Committee has seven members, age 55 and older, serving two-year terms. The Committee advises the City on issues and programs for seniors and active adults and the operation of senior facilities, including:

  • Identifying areas of interest and need for seniors and active adults in the Petaluma community.
  • Assist in the provision of recreational, social and health related programs for seniors and active adults.
  • Advise the city regarding senior program operations which include recruitment of volunteers and identifying and helping secure funding sources for future programming opportunities.
  • Any other advice deemed necessary by any members of the city council and/or city staff as it pertains to the well-being of seniors and active adults.

The committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Petaluma Senior Center, 211 Novak Drive.

Current Agenda (when applicable)
Archived Minutes

Name
(click on names to send email)

Address

Phone

Term

Bill Greene

1427 Morning Glory Drive, 94954

n/a

8/6/07-6/30/09

William B. Jones

210 Douglas Street, #308, 94952

n/a

8/4/08-6/30/10

Barry Love

1656 Baywood Drive, 94954

510.909.2376

8/4/08-6/30/10

Lorraine McEvoy
Secretary

306 Mt. View Avenue #Z, 94952

707.763.7279

7/1/07-6/30/09

Patricia Wapp
Alternate

1154 Lombardi Avenue, 94954

707.762.1673

8/6/07-6/3009

VACANT

 

 

6/10

VACANT, Alternate

 

 

6/09

Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC)

Chair: John Mills
Vice Chair: Dennis Elias
Planning Commission Representative: Jack Rittenhouse III
City Management Support: Planning Division Community Development Department

The Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) is appointed by Council and performs the duties prescribed in the zoning ordinance of the City or other ordinance, statute, rule, or regulation of the State, County, or the City pertaining to securing compliance with the zoning ordinance and promoting orderly and harmonious development within the City. The Committee performs the duties designated by the Planning Commission with respect to site design and architectural review matters.

SPARC has the right and duty to adopt such rules and regulations, standards and policies as it determines for the holding and conducting of its meetings and hearings, the selection of its officers, and for the performance of any of its functions and responsibilities. The Committee does not have the right to employ any person or incur any expenses or obligations against the City, except as provided by and for which appropriations are made by the City Council, pursuant to and in accordance with budgets adopted by the City Council.

SPARC meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 3:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma. SPARC and the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee encourage applicants or their representatives to be available at the meeting to answer questions, so that no agenda item need be deferred to a later date due to a lack of pertinent information.

Current Agenda (when applicable)

Name
(click on names to send email)

Address

Phone

Term

Dennis Elias,
Vice Chair

222 12th Street, 94952

707.776.0608

7/1/07-6/30/09

Ray Johnson

206 Park Place Drive, 94954

707.766.8714

7/1/08-6/30/10

Terry Kosewic

826 'D' Street, 94952

n/a

7/1/07-6/30/09

John Mills,
Chair

1315 'D' Street, 94952

707.763.4196

7/1/08-6/30/10

Jack Rittenhouse III, Planning Commission Rep

502 Selmart Lane, 94954

707.981.7626

2008

Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee

Chair: Tiffany Renée
Vice Chair: TBD
City Council Liaison: Mike Harris
City Management Liaison: Tim Williamsen 707.778.4417

The Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee assists the City of Petaluma in making efficient, economical, and productive use of technology and telecommunications. The committee studies local issues and submits recommendations to the City Council to ensure that the citizens of Petaluma benefit from the opportunities that today’s technology has to offer and to promote access to electronic information and community resources for all, protecting individual privacy and supporting free expression.

Committee members serve two-year terms. Regular meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma.

Current Agenda (when applicable)

Name
(click on names to send email)

Address

Phone

Term

Fred Abercrombie

221-½B Vallejo Street, 94952

n/a

8/1/07-6/30/09

Bruce Blinn

4 Arrowhead Court, 94954

n/a

8/4/08-6/30/10

Mike Harris

Council Liaison

P.O. Box 751361, 94975

707.773.3196

2008

Tiffany Renée
Chair

P.O. Box 750536, 94975

707.766.9917

7/1/07-6/30/09

Ryan Williams

2 Raymond Heights, 94952

n/a

8/4/08-6/30/10

VACANT

 

 

6/30/10

VACANT

 

 

6/30/09

Transit Advisory Committee

Chair: Adriana Smith
Vice Chair: Carolyn Henderson
City Council Liaison: Pamela Torliatt
City Management Liaison: Max Calder 707.778.4421

Transit Advisory Committee members, with the assistance of the Transportation Manager, assure review of critical issues related to the City’s transit operations and the regional bus and rail operations within the City of Petaluma.

Committee members are appointed by the City Council and serve two-year terms. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 11 English Street.

Current Agenda (when applicable)

Name
(click on names to send email)

Address

Phone

Term

Gary Baker

108 Chabot Court, 94954

n/a

7/1/08-6/30/TBD

Ronald Blanquie

931 'I' Street, 94952

707.763.1388

4/16/07-6/30/09

Jerry Lee Garland

180 Eckmann Place, 94952

n/a

7/1/08-6/30/TBD

Elece Hempel

1748 Rosamond Street, 94954

765.0110

4/16/07-6/30/09

Carolyn Henderson
Vice Chair

720 Petaluma Boulevard South #36, 94952

707.765.9187

4/16/07-6/30/09

Nathan Nies

2790 Western Avenue #5, 94952

n/a

7/1/08-6/30/TBD

Adriana Smith
Chair

1122 Lakeville Circle, 94954

707.775.4048

7/1/08-6/30/TBD

Allen Tacy

333 N. McDowell Boulevard #C234, 94954

707.781.9191

7/1/08-6/30/TBD

Pamela Torliatt
Council Liaison

27 Townview Lane, 94952

707.763.6825

2008

Tree Advisory Committee

Chair: Rod Scaccalosi
Planning Commission Representative: Tanya Sullivan
Recreation, Music, and Parks Representative: Mark Ferguson
SPARC Representative: TBD
City Management Liaison: Ron DeNicola 707.778.4321

The Tree Committee is charged with duties designated and delegated by the City Council on matters pertaining to the management of tree resources within the City. The Committee also serves as a forum for the coordination of tree-related policies, and advises the City on matters referred by City departments, and other Council-appointed hearing bodies. The Tree Advisory Committee meets the third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 P.M., Conference Room 3, Petaluma Community Center, 320 North McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma.

Current Agenda (when applicable)
Archived Minutes

Name
(click on names to send email)

Address

Phone

Term

Scott Carothers

528 Joelle Heights, 94952

n/a

7/1/07-6/30/09

Mark Ferguson
RMPC Rep

112 Rancho Bonito Circle, 94954

707.765.2568

2007

Tammara Norman

501 Keller Street, 94952

707.766.7258

8/6/07-6/30/09

Rod Scaccalosi
Chair

125 Olive Street, 94952

707.280.8990

7/1/07-6/30/09

Tanya Sullivan
Planning Commission Rep

775 El Paseo Dr, 94952

707.529.1720

2007

Frances Wilson

1570 Anna Way, 94954

707.762.5089

7/1/08-6/30/08

TBD, SPARC Rep