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Chair: Jonathan Long
Vice Chair: TBD
City Council Liaison: Chris Albertson
City Management Liaison: Jeff Charter 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.

The committee has eleven members. Ten members are appointed by the City Council and serve three-year terms. The other is a member of the City Council, appointed by Council, and serves a one-year term.

The committee meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma.

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City Management Support: Planning Division

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee is composed of the members of the Planning Commission, plus one member of Heritage Homes of Petaluma and one representative of the Petaluma Museum Association. The two non-Planning Commission members serve one-year terms. 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.

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Planning Commission Members plus:

Chair: Melissa Hatheway
City Council Liaison: Mike Harris
Planning Commission Representative: Melissa Abercrombie
Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission Representative: Erin Axelrod
City Management Support: Public Works Department

• Bicycle and Walking Resources

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) are charged with making recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in accordance with the Petaluma Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.  The PBAC is also responsible for developing bicycle and pedestrian projects and submitting them for final adoption by the Sonoma County Transportation Authority. Additionally, PBAC reviews development applications, solicits public comment and forwards bicycle and pedestrian related improvement recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council.

The committee has nine members, six of whom are appointed by Council from the community at large. The remaining members are a representative of the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission, appointed by RMPC, a Planning Commission Representative, appointed by the Planning Commission, and a member of the City Council, appointed by the City Council. Members chosen from the community serve four-year terms. The representatives of RMPC, the Planning Commission, and City Council serve one-year terms.

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma.

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Chair: Annee Booker Knight
Vice Chair: Sally Krahn
City Staff Liaison: None
Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission Representative: Marjorie Helm

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.

The committee has seven members, five of whom are appointed by the City Council 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. Remaining members include a representative of the Petaluma Arts Council, recommended by the Arts Council, and a representative of the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission. All committee members serve four-year terms, except the RMPC representative, who serves a one-year term. Please read the Public Art Information Packet for details. Regular meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Petaluma Arts Center, 210 Lakeville Street, Petaluma.

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Chair: Ray Johnson
Secretary: Bonnie Martini
City Management Liaisons: Don Streeper 707.778.4349 and Jan Mandrell 707.778.4380

The Senior Advisory 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 has seven members, age 55 and older, appointed by the City Council, serving two-year terms. Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. at the Petaluma Senior Center, 211 Novak Drive.

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Chair: Jason Davies
Vice Chair: Jaimey Walking Bear
City Council Liaison: David Glass
City Management Liaison: Tim Williamsen 707.778.4417

The Technology 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.

The committee has seven members, six of whom are appointed by Council from the community at large, and serve two-year terms. The seventh is a member of the City Council, also appointed by Council, and serves a one-year term. 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.

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Chair: David Law
Vice Chair: David Alden
City Council Liaison: Gabe Kearney

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

The committee has seven members, six of whom are appointed by Council from the community at large, and serve two-year terms. The seventh is a member of the City Council, also appointed by Council, and serves a one-year term. The first meeting in 2012 will be on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Thereafter, meetings will be held on the second Thursday of April, June, August, October, and December 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 11 English Street.

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Chair: Rod Scaccalosi
Planning Commission Representative: Dennis Elias
Recreation, Music, and Parks Representative: Teresa Barrett
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 committee has seven members, five of whom are appointed by Council by the community at large, and who serve two-year terms. The other members are a representative from the Planning Commission, appointed by the Planning Commission, and a member of the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission, chosen by RMPC. The Planning and RMPC representatives serve one-year terms. Regular meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 P.M., Conference Room 2, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma.

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