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City of Petaluma
Departmental Reports for July 2019
If you have questions about any item(s) in these reports, please contact the
department directly. Each department has listed a phone number, fax number,
and email address for your convenience.
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Building Division 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 778-4301
Fax: (707) 778-4498
Email: [email protected]
July 2019
Building Division Update:
• Issued building permits – 227
• Total permits issued Calendar Year to Date (2019) – 1,290
• Total permits issued Calendar Year to Date (2018) – 1,222
• Total monthly inspections – 576
• Total permit valuation – $75,538,952.27
• Inspections Calendar Year to Date (2019) – 3,342
• Inspections Calendar Year to Date (2018) – 3,325
• Certificates of Occupancy issued – 4 (1 new ADU on Hinman St. & 3 at Altura
Apartments on Baywood Dr.)
July 2019
Days to Approval Permit Apps
Same Day 121
1 50
2 4
3 6
4 4
5 3
6 5
7 4
8 3
9 3
11 2
12 5
13 4
14 2
15 1
16 3
17 3
19 2
21 1
22 1
Total Permits Issued 227 *please note that these are actual business days that the office is open. These numbers do not include
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Total building permit fees collected for the month of July 2019:
Fee Description
Amount
Additional Building Plan Check 4,810.69
Additional Building Plan Check 160.46
Additional Building Plan Check 572.00
Additional Building Plan Check 571.70
Civil Engineering Plan Check 31,200.04
Civil Plan Check Fee - Grading 13.95
State Building Standards Commission 1,194.00
Commercial Strong Motion Install/Seismic 6,552.20
Electrical - Amp Charge 762.50
Electrical Permit Fee 12,992.91
Electrical - Light Fixtures 9.90
Electrical Minimum Permit Fee 2,538.00
Electrical - Receptacles 16.50
Electrical Signs 49.20
Electrical - Switches 4.40
Fire Plan Check 60,685.84
Incremental Fee 108,976.07
Building Permit Fee 165,118.84
Mechanical Permit Fee 9,555.04
Mechanical - Cooling Unit 394.05
Mechanical - Duct Work Only 181.05
Mechanical - Fans 0.00
Mechanical - Fireplaces 36.40
Mechanical - Furnaces 329.00
Plumbing - Fixtures and Vents 39.20
Plumbing - Gas Pipe Outlets 18.45
Plumbing Minimum Permit Fee 1,273.32
Building Plan Check Fee 246,278.24
Planning Plan Check Fee 4,603.00
Plumbing - Sewer 123.25
Plumbing Permit Fee 12,539.00
Plumbing - Water Heaters 86.10
Plumbing - Water Piping 52.25
Residential Strong Motion Install/Seismic 253.52
Grading Permit Fee 93.00
Grading Plan Check Fee 337.00
Red Tag Fee 120.74 672,541.81
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Economic Development 27 Howard Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 778-4549
Fax: (707) 206-6037
Email: [email protected]
July 2019
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS & PROGRAMS:
Business Attraction Leads/New Businesses
The following business attraction leads received assistance and/or follow-up calls in areas such
as real estate search, navigating City requirements, and workforce:
• Provided real estate info and business toolkit to recycling business owner
• Provided real estate and zoning info to beverage company interested in relocating
• Talked to possible buyer of Caulfield Property; provided information and insight about
property potential and zoning options
Business Retention
• Helped Carl’s Junior owner find solutions to Fire Sprinkler requirements.
Marketing and Communications
• Drafted articles for Division’s quarterly newsletter
• Responded to inquiry from Argus-Courier regarding business in Petaluma
• Worked with Argus journalist to promote article focused on Petaluma as an innovative
business location and as a cutting-edge business incubator
• Worked with Public Works to identify appropriate timing and outreach for a polystyrene
ban
Minimum Wage Ordinance
• Solicited input from businesses who expressed opposition to local wage ordinance
proposal
• Worked with City Attorney and City Manager to prepare ordinance; completed staff
report; wrote staff report for second reading of proposed ordinance
• Presented two proposed ordinance(s) to City Council for first reading
Downtown Coordination
• Researched encroachment permits in Putnam Plaza
• Worked with Downtown Association on proposal to envision downtown improvements
with landscape architect and planning firms
• Review rules for painting right of way
• Attended Business Improvement District meeting
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Regional Collaboration
• Submitted article for Chamber of Commerce’s August newsletter
• Connected with Small Business Development Center to discuss the possibility of holding
a wage increase workshop
• Worked with Nelson Staffing to schedule and market tour of local manufacturer
• Collaborated with Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association/Visitor Program to
publicize PG&E presentation
• Responded to inquiry from Visitor Program about shopping cart clean-up on streets
Fairgrounds Lease
• Met with experienced land development facilitator to identify a process for engaging with
the 4th Agricultural District (District) Board and the community to identify ways to re-
develop the property while maintaining the District’s programs
CITY-WIDE COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES:
City Goals
• Finalized City Council goals for FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21
Social Media
• Worked with City’s social media team to coordinate social media releases and messaging
• Met with consultant experienced reviewing and guiding public sector social media
strategies; identified scope of work for a master social media plan
• Monitored City social media and provided feedback to other departments on their social
media posts
Voice Your Concerns Campaign
• Developed and published public input advertisement in Recreation Guide
• Developed website destination for the campaign and a survey tool for ongoing public
input
Fiscal and Operational Sustainability (FOS)
• Worked with Finance Department to draft and finalize a “Budget in Brief” document as
budget summery for public review
• Met with FOS team to coordinate FOS, Voice Your Concern, and ongoing Petaluma Star
campaigns to establish message consistency and coordination
Police Department
• Developed a promotional brochure for internal use; began working on a recruitment
brochure to support ongoing recruitment
Assistant City Manager Recruitment
• Provided support and artwork for new Assistant City Manager brochure recruitment
effort
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Emergency Preparedness
• Met with Petaluma People Services Center to discuss agreement to manage donations and
volunteers during declared emergency
• Participated in staff meetings on the City’s risk mitigation plan for Public Safety Power
Shutoffs
• Scheduled a PG&E presentation to business community on August 12th
• Contacted other City Divisions to solicit updated information for online social services
directory (2-1-1)
TECHNOLOGY & OPEN GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES:
Online Permitting and Process Improvements
• Executed contract for consultant support on contract negotiations
• Met with Chief Building Official to discuss Land Use System
• Worked with City Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff on online permitting
software project demo
• Mapped out draft contract deal points and implementation schedule of new Land
Development System
City Website Project
• Worked closely with creative and technology teams (Design Guild and Proud City) to
finalize design concepts and address platform issues; attended twice-weekly conference
calls to receive training on how to use the platform and monitor website progress
• Created approximately 300 pages on new website platform: wrote content; created maps,
forms, and directories; uploaded photos and documents; and assigned tasks to Design
Guild
• Worked with departments to coordinate integrations of 3rd party systems with the new
site; coordinated discussion among all departments about best mechanisms for accepting
reports/complaints.
• Set up and provided onsite management of two photo shoots (staff head shots, Parks &
Recreation, and miscellaneous locations in City)
Municipal Code Upgrades
• Completed contract to update the City’s Municipal Code tool; worked to migrate the
City’s two zoning codes into the system that will be automatically updated and will be
searchable
Software Research:
• Met with Open Counter founder to discuss ways to improve and expand the tool to help
users identify and apply for permits easily
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Arrest Logs
• Worked with Information Technology (IT) and GIS staff to find the best way to provide
timely arrest log data to the public using and open data portal
City Property Management Work
• Worked with Petaluma Downtown Association and the City Attorney to update License
Agreement
• Completed Appraisal of Polly Klaas Theater building; met with Executive Director of the
Polly Klaas foundation to discuss sale of the property
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Finance Department 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 778-4352
Fax: (707) 778-4428
Email: [email protected]
July 2019
ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISIONS:
• Responded to multiple financial analyses from various bargaining units
• Finalized FY 19/20 Budget and prepared for final book printing and distribution
• Integrate changes to new and existing benefits in payroll system
• Calculated direct billings to be placed on 19-20 County Tax Roll
• Analyzed FY 18/19 year-end revenues and expenditures
COMMERCIAL SERVICES DIVISION:
• Coordinated utility bill notices regarding City Council meeting to address banning
polystyrene foam products
• Sent Notices of Hearing to seek City Council authorization to impose special assessments
• Prepared Public Hearing City Council report approving special assessment liens for
Municipal Code violations
• Troubleshot new utility rate not appearing on utility invoices
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Fire Department 198 D Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 778-4390
Fax: (707) 931-0668
Email: [email protected]
July 2019
CALL ACTIVITY
TYPE OF CALLS NUMBERS ACTIVITY %
Structure Fire 1 .17
Vehicle/Equipment Fire 1 .17
Vegetation Fire 4 .68
Refuse/Other Fires 3 .51
Explosion - Overheat (no fire) 0 0
Emergency Medical 377 64.44
Hazardous Condition 8 1.36
Special Service 59 10.08
Good Intent 77 13.16
False Alarm 55 9.40
Severe Weather & Natural Disasters 0 0
Special Incidents (Strike Team) 0 0
TOTAL 585 99.97
FIRE PREVENTION/PUBLIC EDUCATION
Fire Prevention Website, Monthly Fire Safety Message, and Public Education:
• Provided PIO/media relations assistance at the Liberty Street training burn
• Worked on new website design
• Contributed to social media campaign with Police for National Night Out event
Development Review Committee (DRC) Meetings/Pre-Development Summary:
• 719 Petaluma Blvd. North – Proposed multi-family dwelling
Weed Abatement Program:
• Weed abatement inspections were conducted the week of July 16th for the second mailing
list
Fireworks Programs:
• Fireworks enforcement was conducted July 3-5, 2019
• Fireworks de-brief meeting was conducted with members of the Police Department
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Fire Code Enforcement Actions:
• On-going consultations with Sonoma County District Attorney’s office regarding a retail
site
Fire Prevention Bureau Inspections and Statistics:
Fire Safety Inspections JULY ‘19
Annual Permit Inspections 38
Re-Inspections 11
Complaints 0
Fire Protection System, Commercial & TI Inspections 57
Hazardous Materials Inspections 20
Plan Reviews (in-house only) 24
Weed Inspections / Re-inspections 23 / 17
General Fire Prevention Statistics JULY ‘19
FC/Hazmat Permits Issued 27
Public Records Requests 0
Hydrant Flow Requests 0
FY 19/20 UFC/HazMat Yearly Permit Fees Collected $0
Permit Applications Received 14
Fees Collected Over the Counter $8,388
Pre-Development Plans Received 6
Building Permits Received 27
CUPA/Hazardous Materials/Emergency Response Program Highlights
• Hazardous Materials/CUPA Enforcement Actions: Further consultation with the
Sonoma County District Attorney’s office regarding a CUPA site
Trainings/Special Projects
• Meetings:
o Nor-Cal Fire Prevention Officers Executive Board Meeting and General
Membership meeting
o California Fire Chiefs Association - Legislative Committee conference call
o California Fire Prevention Institute Committee Conference Call
• Other Projects:
o Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies (COPE) Program – updates and
coordination development
o Continued work to develop County-wide youth firesetter program
• Scheduled Trainings:
o UL Fire Alarm Certification
o Workplace Security Training
o Bay Area TAG meeting/training for UST regulators
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COMMUNICATIONS/TECHNOLOGY/TRAINING/HEALTH
Communications: • Petaluma wrote the County-wide policy for the “Emergency” Button and it was
approved by the County Operations Committee. The focus remains to collaborate
with other agencies to insure constancy with Policies and Procedures
• Moving forward with a replacement program for batteries and making purchases
for this fiscal year
• Repairs were completed on the communication system on the engine at Fire
Station 3 which will greatly improve crew response capability
Health & Wellness:
• Annual physicals in process
• Discussions taking place with outside organizations who specialize in mental
health in order to decide if Fire wishes to send members through their programs
• A few new pieces of exercise equipment were purchased for each station
Technology:
• Continued work on the new CrewSense staffing program and preparing a
Department-wide training schedule for implementation
• Continued work on implementation of Lexipol (on-line policy management
• Worked on response plan adjustments with Rancho Adobe to encompass the
whole City; will ensure the closest resource will respond for all calls within City
limits
• iPads were purchased to be used for the August recruit academy
• Continued research on how to use ImageTrend to improve documentation related
to vehicle maintenance and Fire Prevention inspection programs
• Installed a refurbished base radio system inside Station #2 to allow for
communication with dispatch while inside the station
Training:
• New rope and rescue gear was purchased to replace outdated equipment
OPERATIONS • Represented the interests of Petaluma in a bimonthly County workgroup regarding
the language of a new County ambulance ordinance
• Five Firefighter/Paramedic candidates met with the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief to
sign their final job offers
• A new ambulance purchase was approved by City Council; the Department’s newest
fire equipment was displayed for Council prior to the City Council meeting
• Medical and fire safety standby was provided at the City sponsored fireworks show
and public event at the fairgrounds
• Crews performed multiple days of live fire training and hosted instruction to outside
fire agencies
• Worked on a staffing plan for near-future recruitment and retention
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• Represented the interests of Petaluma at the Sonoma County Fire Chief’s Association
meeting and at the Sonoma County Emergency Medical Care Council
Disaster Preparedness:
• Assisted in the development of the Fire Department and City-Wide Emergency
Operations Plan related to potential PG&E de-energization this summer/fall
• Represented the City on the weekly Operational Area EOC Conference call
• Attended a PG&E sponsored “Public Safety Power Shutoff” workshop for public
safety and emergency operations officials
• Met with Petaluma Valley Hospital leadership regarding potential impacts and
plans for a potential PG&E power shutoff
• Hosted COPE community emergency prep training in partnership with Rancho
Adobe Fire at the Cotati fire station
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION:
Facilities
Station 1:
• Moving forward with the final plymovent install in the OES 400 apparatus bay
• Proposals have been requested to outfit the station with an ice machine and
washing extractor for turnouts
Station 2:
• Moving forward with outfitting the station with the needed furniture, lockers,
table/chairs and storage cabinets to support the staffing increase at the station
once the third medic unit goes into service
• Install of the Conex training box is near completion
Station 3:
• Proposals have been requested to outfit the station with an ice machine and
washing extractor for turnouts
Apparatus
• The Type VI cab and chassis has arrived at the dealership and will be sent to the
vendor to have the bed outfitted
• Finalized all the equipment purchases for the new FEMA grant utility truck
(9344)
• The new medic unit was ordered and delivery is expected in six months
• Purchase of equipment continues to complete the inventory on Engine 9384
• Three vehicles were sent to the Corp Yard to be surplussed (an order F150, a 2004
Ford Taurus and a 2003 ambulance
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Housing Division 27 Howard Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 778-4555
Fax: (707) 206-6037
Email: [email protected]
July 2019
MEETINGS ATTENDED:
• Attended a meeting with Sonoma County CDC and Santa Rosa staff to discuss the
procedure to prepare the regional Assessment of Fair Housing that is required by the
Housing and Urban Development Department every five years of an entitlement
jurisdiction
• Attended a meeting with COTS and community members to discuss the expansion of
their services to the homeless community and their vision of what is needed to
accomplish that
• Met with Risk Management to go over the insurance requirements for the Housing
agreements with our nonprofit agencies
• Met with PEP Housing to discuss the River City Senior Apartment project and receive
updated information on what funding they will be applying for in August
• Conference call with COTS regarding HEAP funding and the status of the agreement
with the SCCDC
• Attended a webinar for the CDBG program regarding the Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Attended a meeting on Missing Middle Housing coordinated by the group Know Before
You Grow
• Attended City Council’s Housing Workshop
PROJECT UPDATES:
• Inputting data into the HUD website to prepare for producing the Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for CDBG
• Working with a current first-time homebuyer on the re-sale of their unit and working with
the Housing Land Trust to find a new buyer for the property
• Prepared a staff report for a TEFRA hearing for the Old Elm Village rehabilitation
• Completed the TCAC application review for PEP Housing’s River City Senior
Apartments
• Continue to work with PEP Housing on documents needed for new funding of their
development at 951 Petaluma Blvd. South
• Working with all our nonprofits that receive CDBG funding to educate them on the new
web-based program to input all subrecipient information
PUBLIC QUESTIONS & CONCERNS:
• Responded to citizens looking for an affordable place to live in Petaluma: 4 to 5 calls a
week
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Human Resources Department 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 778-4534
Fax: (707) 927-1911
Email: [email protected]
July 2019
RECRUITMENT
Recruitments Opened Promotional/Open Department
Public Works Crew Supervisor Promotional Public Works
Police Sergeant Promotional Police
Environmental Services Technician Open Public Works
PT Office Assistant II Open HR
Eligible Lists Established # on EL Promotional/Open Department
Executive Assistant to CM 5 Open City Manager
Accountant 2 Open Finance
Police Officer 3 Open Police
PT Tiny Tots Teacher 1 Open Recreation
Mechanical Technician 9 Open Public Works
PRE-EMPLOYMENT
Job Title Department
Senior Engineering Technician Public Works
Utility Service Worker II Public Works
PT Tiny Tots Teacher I Recreation
PT EMT (6) Fire
EMPLOYEE DATA
Hires – Job Title FT/PT Promotional/Open Department
Fire Engineer/Paramedic FT Promotional Fire
HR Director FT Open HR
Police Officer (3) FT Open Police
Utility Service Worker II FT Promotional Public Works
Assistant Operations Manager FT Promotional Public Works
Public Safety Dispatcher (2) FT Open Police
Building Inspector I FT Open Building Services
HR Assistant II FT Promotional HR
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Park Maintenance Lead Worker FT Promotional Public Works
Park Maintenance Worker II FT Open Public Works
PT Transit Intern PT Open Public Works
PT Building Attendant (2) PT Open Recreation
PT Environmental Services Intern PT Open Public Works
Separations – Job Title Reason Department
Police Officer (2) Released during probation Police
PT Public Safety Dispatcher Resigned Police
TRAINING COMPLIANCE
# Completed
Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination Supv/Manager Employee
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
# of Claims Opened Total Paid Total Incurred
4 $4,937.17 $22,653.36
# of Claims Closed Total Paid Total Incurred
3 $122,430.29 $122,430.29
Light Duty
Fire Police Misc Total Working Light Duty
1 3 7 11
FMLA/CFRA
Fire Police Misc Total on FMLA (not workers’ comp)
5 1 11 17
Leave Without Pay
Fire Police Misc Total On LWOP
2 2
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Information Technology 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 778-4417
Fax: (707) 778-4554
Email: [email protected]
July 2019
Customer Service
• New Help Desk Requests: 233
• Completed Help Desk: 253
• Repair Incidents: 100
• Service Requests: 150
• Purchase Requests: 3
Note: Incidents are determined to be reports of actual failures; Service Requests are determined
to be requests for something different, improved, requests for items not currently in
service; Purchase Requests are for purchase of new or replacement technology involving
orders to vendors; Project Requests are Service Requests that result in significant labor,
efforts spanning multiple months or multiple staff, and produce larger effect on
workgroup, department or the enterprise
• Video camera and access control project follow ups, web requests, cellular devices and
tablets, email system changes, network administration, phone system issues, and
maintenance accounted for the balance of support provided in July.
Web Site and Social Media
• Clink here for Detailed Web Statistics
• 53,793 Page Views
• Most active views were for: site index.html, parksnrec/swim-pet.html,
parksnrec/index.html, police/index.html, cclerk/archives.html
• Update web requests completed/requested: 26/26 (an average of 1.4 requests/day)
• NextDoor: 18,173 residents in 56 neighborhoods (358 joined in July)
Projects
Completed:
• Contract with Consultant to help negotiate Permitting software replacement
Underway:
• Contract started with Consultant to conduct IT Master Plan
• Electronic plan review
• Looking into extending use of Laserfiche (Content Management software)
• Implementation of Peak Agenda Management Software
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• Utility infrastructure GIS data migration to new Local Government Information
Model
• Replacement/upgrade of the City’s main web site: www.cityofpetaluma.net
• Adding Transit to engagEPetaluma, the City’s CRM application
• Replacement software between water meter handhelds and Eden
• Investigating requesting time off through Eden online timecards
Maintenance Activity
• During the month vulnerability scans were performed on all Windows servers and
workstations that required remediation:
o 3987 Manual Remediation(s)
o 2291 Updates
▪ 91.34 % Critical/Security
▪ 8.66% Standard
o 8 Service & Feature Packs
• Ongoing upgrade of network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewall, AP upgrade,
replacements)
• Upgraded Eden, our ERP, to latest version
Downtime, Threats and Service Interruption
• Significant increase in virus and hacking activity noted primarily via Email. Phishing
schemes that emulate sales offers via email have increased in excess of 500% over the
similar time in the last year. Proactive scanning and remediation efforts have been
effective
• Network service interruptions due to maintenance included less than 15 minutes for
system wide maintenance
• Email statistics:
o 6,476,920 (37GB total email messages processed)
o 62,354 Valid (1%)
o 6,414,566 Suspect/Quarantined/Discarded (99%)
Deployment Trends
Total Number Email Accounts 432
Total Number Workstations 323
Total Number of Phones in Service 259
Total Number of Voicemail Boxes 281
User Storage Capacity 218 TB 45 TB In Use
Total Number of Databases 153 134 Active
Active & Read-Only Database Files
(excludes MS Access)
700GB
Total Database Storage 1.9TB
Total Number of Servers 70
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Number of Virtual Servers 26
Total Number Network Devices 76
Total Number of Large Printers 70
Total number of MDCs 42
Total number of cellphones/smartphones 197
Tablets and iPads 64
WiFi/modems 30
Microsoft Surface Devices 26
City Department Cooperative Projects and Initiatives
• SCPSC meetings, replacement of Police MDCs, Guardian situational awareness display,
upgrade of CAD and mobile, replacement of records management scheduled for Q3
2019; investigation of MobileResponder, equip with GPS to follow officers out of cars
• Replace Police body cams and evidence tracking software
• Replace 9-1-1 voice recorder system
• Working with departments to reduce computer storage
• Working with departments to scan/store hardcopies to maximize the digitization of
documents, as stated in the Council Goals
• Building, Planning and Economic Development are planning for the replacement of
permitting software to make online permit application easier for an applicant and adding
more permit types one can apply for online
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Planning Division 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 778-4470
Fax: (707) 778-4498
Email: [email protected]
July 2019
Planning Assistance – The Planning Division provides basic planning assistance to the public
by phone, e-mail and counter assistance. The types of activity that occurred in the Planning
Division for July 2019 are summarized as follows:
Type of Activity Numbers Activity %
Counter Visits 198 52%
Phone Calls 119 31%
Emails 62 17%
TOTAL 379 100%
Over-the-Counter Permits & Applications – Over-the-counter (OTC) permits include fence
permits, home occupation permits, short-term vacation rental permits, and address assignment
applications. The number of OTC permits issued for July were:
• Fence Permits – 11
• Home Occupation Permits – 10
• Short Term Vacation Rental – 1
• Address Assignments – 9
• Temporary Use Permit – 0
Public Meetings – The Planning Division prepares and presents analysis and recommendations
in the form of written reports and oral presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission,
Public Art Committee, and Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee (HCPC). Additionally,
staff occasionally attends meetings of the Recreation Music and Parks Commission, Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and the Tree Advisory Committee as needed for project referral
to these advisory committees to solicit feedback on projects being processed by the Planning
Division.
Planning staff attended the following public meetings in July:
• City Council/Planning Commission Joint Meeting – July 1, 2019
• City Council – July 15, 2019
• Planning Commission – July 23, 2019
• Public Art Committee – July 25, 219
• City Council – July 29, 2019
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Development Review Committee (DRC) Meetings – The Planning Division facilitates all DRC
meetings. The DRC is a venue for staff to collaboratively review projects (conceptual and
formal) and assist applicants in the entitlement process. Projects discussed at DRC meetings in
July include:
Potential/Concept Applications
• MidPen Housing Project – 414 Petaluma Blvd North – Discussion with prospective
applicant regarding a 4-story, 40-unit affordable housing project
• Cherry Plan – 719 Petaluma Blvd North - Discussion with prospective applicant on
concept for a new 3-unit, multi-family residential building to be located at the corner of
Petaluma Blvd North and Cherry Street
Formal Development Applications
• David Best Public Art Project – Discussion with artist on final design and permitting for
the Lynch Creek trail installation concept
Major Projects – The following list identifies new and/or significant updates to existing major
projects:
Major Project Updates:
• Water Street Rezoning Package: On July 15, 2019 the City Council introduced a lot line
adjustment, land conveyance and re-zoning proposal that will facilitate the build out of
North Water Street. As part of the proposal the Council also adopted a Resolution for an
associated non-summary public utility easement vacation which will enable relocation of
an existing sewer line.
• Oaks at Sunnyslope Lots 7, 8 and 9: On July 23, 2019 the Planning Commission
approved Site Plan and Architectural Review for three new single family homes and
associated site improvements on three lots within the Sunnyslope II Planned Unit
Development.
• Adobe Road Winery: On July 25, 2019, the Public Art Committee considered a proposal
for installation of public art on the site of the Adobe Road Winery development. After
consideration of the proposal the Committee provided feedback to the applicant and
continued the item indefinitely.
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Police Department 969 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 778-4372
Fax: (707) 778-4502
Email: [email protected]
July 2019
Personnel Update / Vacant Positions:
Sworn Police Officers Actual Funded
Management 6 6 Field Training 6
Sergeants 9 9 April Academy 7
Patrol 26 36 Injured
9(Allen/Antonio/Silva/Wirtz))
5
Detectives 4 5 Light Duty 3
Traffic Officers 2 6 Police Officer Vacancies 2
HOST 0 2 Announced Retirements 0
School Resource Officers
Antonio)
1 2 Over Hire Vacancies 1
SHORTAGE TOTAL 24
FUNDED SWORN STRENGTH 68
TOTAL 48 68 % 35
Administration Update:
• Welcomed three new Police Officers, two new Officer Trainees and two new Dispatchers
• SHSGP18 approved $40,000 towards the emergency communication upgrade project
• The BWC 5-year contract was approved at council
• The purchase of parking enforcement vehicles was approved at council
• The Department was awarded an $64,000 OTS grant for 2020
• Special events in July involving extra police planning and presence included the Art &
Garden Festival and Rivertown Revival
• After 35 years of service, a Public Safety Dispatcher (and former Community Service
Officer and Crime Scene Investigator) announced her retirement
Training Update:
• Platoon training consisted of Firearms-Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun; Taser-Basic; Use of Force;
K-9 Proficiency; NIMS/SIMS 300, 400; Search & Seizure; Peace Officer’s Bill of
Rights; CPR/First Aid; Firearms Instructor; SWAT Team Leader Course; Bias-Based
Policing/Immigration Violations
• One Sergeant attended Session 6 of 8 of the POST Supervisory Leadership Institute
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Public Safety Report – July 2019 and YTD
July July 2019 2018 % Change
2019 2018 YTD YTD 2018-19
YTD
PART I CRIMES
PEOPLE CRIMES 43 25 252 243 4%
Homicide 0 0 2 1 100%
Rape 1 4 12 17 -29%
Robbery 2 1 15 16 -6%
Assault - Aggravated 19 13 82 75 9%
Assault - Simple 21 7 141 134 5%
DV Assault/Battery 16 2 92 76 21%
PROPERTY CRIMES 54 70 484 567 -15%
Burglary 7 7 62 102 -39%
Larceny - Grand Theft 17 21 143 171 -16%
Larceny - Petty Theft 29 37 244 250 -2%
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 5 32 40 -20%
Arson 0 0 3 4 -25%
ARRESTS
ARRESTS TOTAL 172 201 1212 1318 -8%
Adult 168 196 1160 1254 -7%
Juvenile 4 5 52 64 -19%
DISPATCH
CALLS FOR SERVICE
TOTAL 4794 5668 33730 36190 -7%
Public-Initiated 3518 3405 22972 22085 4%
Officer-Initiated 1276 2263 10758 14105 -24%
PHONE CALLS TOTAL 6396 9866 42071 63251 -33%
911 1222 1215 7815 7626 2%
Non-Emergency 5174 8651 34256 55625 -38%
TRAFFIC
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
TOTAL 52 37 312 406 -23%
Fatal 0 0 1 1 0%
Injury 22 11 118 128 -8%
PDO 30 26 193 277 -30%
TRAFFIC OFFENSES
TOTAL 124 499 1313 3037 -57%
Citations 102 473 1182 2879 -59%
DUI Arrests 22 26 131 158 -17%
PARKING CITATIONS 668 517 4158 5668 -27%
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RECORDS
INCIDENT REPORTS
TOTAL 441 461 3094 3447 -10%
Mental Health 27 40 208 230 -10%
Online Reporting 39 53 403 298 35%
EVIDENCE
ITEMS PROCESSED
TOTAL 666 674 5152 5487 -6%
Intake 454 423 2942 3182 -8%
Purge 26 100 833 1135 -27%
Release 49 63 432 469 -8%
Discovery 64 74 524 516 2%
Dispatch 21 0 145 0
Lab 18 8 82 93 -12%
Checkout 34 6 194 92 111%
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Public Works and Utilities Department 202 North McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone: (707) 778-4546
Fax: (707) 206-6034
Email: [email protected]
July 2019
Capital Improvements Program Division
Surface Water
Petaluma River Flood Management Denman Reach 4: The project purchased an undeveloped
parcel adjacent to the recently completed phase 3 project to prevent future development in or
adjacent to the floodplain and to provide additional flood water storage on the property, as well
as remove sediment at Corona Road to reduce localized flooding.
Monthly Activities: Obtained final permits from regulatory agencies. Permits included: Army
Corps of Engineers, State Water Board, California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Federal Fish and
Wildlife Service, and National Marine Fisheries Service. Project advertised, and bids received
(May 13, 2019). Request for authorization for award on July 1. Notice to proceed given on
7/24/19. Reviewed contractor submittals. Pre-construction meeting and Biological Monitoring
training help on 7/25/19.
Shollenberger Improvements: The project will construct an environmental educational kiosk
and an outdoor amphitheater for environmental education lectures. This project is primarily
funded by a grant for Outdoor Environmental Education Facilities Programs from California
State Parks.
Monthly Activities: Staff met with the President of the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance to review
the scope of the project and the requirements of the amphitheater and kiosk. The group reviewed
the site conditions at a field visit.
Streets
Pavement Restoration 18/19 (Sonoma Mountain Parkway): The project includes the
reconstruction of Sonoma Mountain Parkway from Corona Road to Campus Circle South.
Monthly Activities: Pavement reconstruction and striping is complete on Sonoma Mountain
Parkway.
Pavement Restoration 19/20 (Maria): The project includes the reconstruction of Maria Drive
from Sonoma Mountain Parkway to Rainier Avenue and the installation of recycled water main.
Monthly Activities: Topographic surveying and geotechnical investigation has been completed
and preliminary design and layout has begun.
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Petaluma Boulevard South Road Diet): The project includes the reconstruction of Petaluma
Boulevard South from E Street to Crystal Lane and restriping of a road diet.
Monthly Activities: Staff met with residence and business owners at the Petaluma Veterans
Building to discuss project and provide project updates. Continued with preliminary design and
refining design options and limits.
Various Safety Improvements: The project includes the installation of a guardrail on Petaluma
Boulevard North, installation of approximately 20 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at
various locations thru out town and various signal improvements (pedestrian heads and signal
heads) at a variety of intersections.
Monthly Activities: Working with Caltrans to program money to proceed with design.
Bikeway Striping: Project includes the installation of sharrows (class III) bike stencils and
signage at various location in Petaluma.
Monthly Activities: Contractor completed the installation of marking and stencils.
Sidewalk Repair Program: Program is to address public complaints regarding sidewalk and
mitigate trip/fall hazards.
Monthly Activities: Issued RFP for sidewalk repair work and have contractor available for
sidewalk repairs. Because of sensitivity to cost and inconvenience of sidewalk repairs, staff has
provided additional public noticing for property owners to use their own contractor to perform
the work. Public notification letters have all been modified to be friendlier in tone while meeting
legal stipulations required by State law. There are currently over 80 active sites that have been
notified for repair and approximately 40 of those slated for repair. It is intended that this initial
40 sites would be performed mostly by the City’s contractor.
Facilities
Police Department HVAC Replacement: The project will replace five of the eight rooftop
mounted HVAC units. The three larger units were replaced in 2013. The project will also replace
interior thermostats, disconnect switches and gas and condensation pipes as needed.
Monthly Activities: Council awarded the contract on July 15.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program: The project will develop a Hazard Mitigation Plan for
City facilities and infrastructure and the Community.
Monthly Activities: The Work Group met at a kick-off meeting and provided information to the
consultant. The consultant received the GIS mapping data.
City Hall West Wing Space Planning: The project will develop a plan to relocate city staff to
the portions of the west wing vacated by County Departments and establish a “One Stop”
location for City Permits.
Monthly Activities: Staff discussed scope of work with a local architect and requested a
proposal for services.
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Community Center Building Repairs: The project will make repairs to the building’s exterior
to prevent water intrusion.
Monthly Activities: Staff prepared plans and specifications for the removal and replacement of
the gutter on the large peaked roof and the extension of the flashing at the eaves of the Club
Room.
Airport
Airport Runway Electrical Project: The project will replace runway edge lighting installed in
1984 with direct burial cable with LED lighting and cable in conduit. Lighted signage along the
runway will also be added.
Monthly Activities: Bids were opened on May 23, 2019. Council date for authorizing award set
for July 1st.
Inspection Services
Applications Monthly Activity
Encroachment Permit Applications 91
Transportation Permit Applications 22
TOTAL 113
In addition to routine ongoing inspections, Inspection Services worked on City-wide right-of-
way code enforcement issues, as well as erosion and sediment control. The division inspected
and or reviewed and or attended construction meetings for the following capital improvement
and development projects:
• Altura Apartments
• B Street Sewer Main Replacement
• Brody Ranch Subdivision
• Denman Reach Phase 4
• Downtown ADA Improvements
• Ellis Creek Bridge
• Ellis Creek CNG Project
• Ellis Creek HSW Project
• Minor Sidewalk Contract (ADA)
• Northbank Phases II and III
• On Call Sidewalk Replacement
• Pavement Restoration 18/19
• Petaluma Police Department Exterior Paint Project
• PG&E Gas Rehab Project – 2nd Street/Petaluma Blvd. South
• Quarry Heights
• Riverfront Subdivision
• Sewer Main Replacement FY 18/19
• Silk Mill Hotel
• Sunnyslope II Subdivision
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• Utility Patch Paving
• Water Service Replacement FY 17/18
• Water Street Development
Sewer Lateral Replacement Grant Program
The Sewer Lateral Replacement Grant Program provides financial assistance to property owners
for the replacement of their private sewer lateral, which, due to their age or condition, is a source
of groundwater infiltration and inflow to the sewer collection system. All sewer laterals are
privately owned and are to be maintained by the property owner. This includes the connection at
the main. The maximum amount of assistance for a sewer lateral replacement or repair is 50% of
the approved cost, up to a maximum reimbursement of $2,000. Only complete replacement of
the sewer lateral or a repair that eliminates infiltration and inflow is eligible for the program.
There were five applications submitted for the month of July 2019.
Sidewalk Repair Program
The Sidewalk Repair Program provides financial assistance to property owners for the
replacement of the sidewalk located on their property, which, due to its condition, has become a
tripping hazard. All sidewalks are to be maintained by the property owner. The City has offered a
3-year financing option to the property owners if the City’s On-Call Contractor performs the
replacement work. Contracts for concrete saw cutting being administered and separate contract
for sidewalk replacement received bids on June 19th. Authorization for award of the construction
contract is to be brought to council on July 15th.
Environmental Services
Wastewater Treatment and Recycling, Pollution Prevention, Water Conservation, and
Storm Water Compliance
Item Monthly Activity
Safety Training (man-hours) 21.0
Biosolids Beneficial Reuse (wet tons) 661.23
Wastewater Treated (million gallons) 134.96
Recycled Water Produced for Distribution Off-site:
Agriculture and Urban Use (million gallons)
92.24
Recycled Water Produced for On-site Use (million gallons) 9.88
Preventative Maintenance Work Orders 78
Corrective Work Orders 29
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Pollution Prevention, Industrial Pretreatment, Laboratory, Environmental Compliance
Program Statistics
Item Monthly Activity
Restaurant/Grease trap Inspections 36
Significant Industrial User Inspections 11
Industrial User Inspections 1
Industrial Sampling Events 13
Influent and Effluent Samples 98
Wastewater Process Evaluation Samples 493
Self-Monitoring Analyses 161
Air Quality Sampling 5
• Prepared and submitted the Self-Monitoring Monthly Report for June 2019 to the San
Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
• Prepared and submitted the Pretreatment Semi-annual Report for January 2019 through June
2019 to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
Water Conservation
Program Statistics
Item Monthly Activity
Residential High Efficiency Toilet
(HET) Rebates Approved
30
Commercial HET Rebates Approved 10
Residential Water-Wise House calls 37
High-Efficiency Clothes Washer
Rebates Approved
3
Water Waste Inspections 5
Mulch Madness Program – square feet
of residential lawn approved for
program
5,695
• The Straus Family Creamery Landscape Transformation Event took place on Saturday, July
27 with the City, Daily Acts, Straus Creamery and community volunteers. The landscape was
14,500 square feet, the largest sheet mulching project that Daily Acts has organized to date.
This project will save an estimated 181,250 gallons of water a year and will be followed up
by a planting workshop in the Fall, where participants will learn about water-wise
landscaping and help plant the Straus Creamery garden.
• The Water Conservation Program is offering Water-Energy Rebates for restaurants and food
services facilities by providing efficient upgrades to qualifying commercial dishwashers, ice
machines, steam cookers, pre-rinse spray valves and lavatory faucets. Water Conservation
staff will be sending an informational postcard to all restaurants in July and August about the
rebate program. Applications from participating restaurants and food service facilities will
need to be received by April 15, 2020. Details on the program can be found on the Sonoma-
Marin Saving Water Partnership website - www.savingwaterpartnership.org/commercial-
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kitchen. Environmental Services Section had a booth at one Tuesday East-Side Farmer’s
Market in July. Staff provided outreach and giveaway items for the City’s water
conservation, storm water, and pollution prevention programs.
Operations Division
Airport
• Daily financial retail sales, aviation fuel quality control inspection, and National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports were completed
• Monthly Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) preventative maintenance,
operational inspection, and report was completed
• Monthly aviation fuel system preventive maintenance and inspection was completed
• Monthly Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan inspection and report were completed
• 27,139 pounds of Fed Ex overnight cargo were transported by West Air Inc.
Fuel Sales Gallons Sales
100 LL 9,418 $44,732
Jet A 7,186 $28,582
Total 16,604 $73,314
Average per Gallon $4.41
Corp Yard
Customer Service
Telephone Inquiries Monthly Activity
Bridge Openings 8
Encroachment Permits 4
Park Maintenance/LAD 22
Paint & Signs 5
Street Maintenance 48
Street Lights 1
Traffic Signals 9
Turning Basin/Marina 3
Misc./Other 26
Total 126
Fleet Maintenance
Item Monthly Activity
Repairs - Public Safety (Police/ Fire) 26
Repairs - General Fleet 12
Repairs – Utilities & large equipment 15
TOTAL 53
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Street / Paving
Item Monthly Activity
Potholes (total filled) 289 Potholes
Tonnage
Skin patch
66.14 tons asphalt
Streets
242 ft
Special Events/Filming 4
Emergency Response (storm
flooding/vehicle
accidents/downed trees/spills/debris in
roadway) 8
Assistance to other Departments 5
Painting / Signs
Item Monthly Activity
Street Signs 18
• Raised iron on Gregory Court/Meadowview
• Repainted crosswalks, school crossings, stop bars, stops at various locations
• Filled potholes at Steamer Landing for Rivertown Revival
• Street crew responded to vehicle accidents, swept up glass and debris from vehicle accidents,
oil spills, picked up various downed tree branches, abandoned appliances, furniture, shopping
carts, and garbage
• Trimmed vegetation and overhanging tree branches at various locations
• Removed bricks on Water Street and filled in with concrete
• Made signs for Ellis Creek
• Assisted water crew with dig out and repave old water patches
Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance
Task Monthly Activity
Preventative Maintenance 10
USAs 331
Street Lights Repaired 0
Turned Heads Realigned 3
Signals Re-Lamped 3
Assist Other Departments 4
Ped Pushbutton Replaced 2
• Worked with contractor to replace pole and flashers knocked down at Western and Hill
• Provided contractor with flasher unit for Western and Hill knockdown
• Checked feasibility of mounting new signage on “Welcome to Petaluma” sign at north end of
town
• Replaced break light in truck #292
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• Adjusted camera detection with Iteris representative at Washington Street, Sonoma Mountain
Parkway, and Ely
• Located electrical lines at Lucchesi park tennis courts
Marina and Turning Basin
Marina
Slips
available
Boats -
Beginning
of Month
% New
Rentals
Terminated
Rentals
Boats - End of
Month
%
Total - 183 72 39% 0 2 70 38%
Launch & Turning Basin Receipts
Total Revenue $16,074.09
Kayaks 8 of 16
Recycled Water / Surface Water / Wastewater / Water Operations and Maintenance
• 2 Hot taps placed on 1 ½” service for contractor
• Replaced 3 fire hydrants
• Assisted contractor with punch list at 705 Webster Street
• Cleaned all sewer pump stations with Ellis Creek staff
• Repaired damaged catch basin at 1405 E Madison
• Dug out all outfalls on Washington Creek from Sonoma Mountain Parkway to Prince Park
• Cut back weeds and trimmed low hanging branches on Lynch Creek and Sartori
• Tested large meters at Park Central, Azure and 333 N McDowell Blvd.
• Set 16 new meters at Brody Ranch Development
• Dug and repaved 11 old water patches with streets crew
Item Monthly Activity
Telephone Inquiries: billing 36
customer service 164
water conservation 58
other 73
Total 331
Customer Service Work Orders 364
Meter Readings 20,277
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Item Monthly Activity
Water Main Repairs 0
Water Service Repairs 32
Total Water Repairs 33
Wastewater Collection System Main Repairs 0
Underground Service Alert Utility Locates 402
Wastewater Collection System Line Cleaning (miles) 1.95
Wastewater Collection System Video Inspection (miles) 1.46
• Built a retaining wall at Victoria Pump Station
• Replaced valves and altitude valves at Washington Tank
• Weed abatement completed at tank sites and pump stations
• Staff coordinated with Caltrans, Marin Municipal Water District, the Coast Guard station and
Country Club Golf Course while the aqueduct was shut down for the 101-widening project.
Staff changed the set point at all Pump Stations to ensure the tanks stayed full during the
shutdown. Advised the Coast Guard and Country Club Golf course to ensure their tanks
stayed full
Item Monthly Activity
Safety Training (man hours) 51
Water Production – Imported from SCWA (million gallons) 297,606,760
Total Water Production (million gallons) 297,606,760
Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division
Parks Maintenance
Routine Parks Maintenance Tasks Frequency
Mowing Mowing sports fields once a week and other
parks once every other week
Irrigation repairs 7 major; 10 minor
Tree work Penry, Wiseman and Bond Parks
Playground services All playgrounds were inspected; slides for
Oak Hill and Leghorn are on order;
enclosure panels for Leghorn are on order
Pool Maintenance Daily maintenance, etc., Chlorinator pump
was replaced under warranty
• Restrooms and pools were serviced 7 days a week
• Penry Park pathways were ground down and re-asphalted by the street division
• New door and jam were installed in the men’s restroom at Walnut Park
• Parks crew performed setup, breakdown, and following day clean up at the fairgrounds
after the Fourth of July fireworks show. Clean up was performed throughout the parks
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• Removed rotted posts and cables and filled with cut back at Del Oro Park and Arroyo
Park
• Made repairs to the pathway between Prince Park and Turtle Creek with an asphalt patch
• The gazebo at Leghorn Park was power washed to remove grime
• The tennis net at Del Oro Park was replaced
• Eight new benches were purchased by the tennis association and were mounted in the
tennis courts at Leghorn Park
• Multiple leaks at Westhaven park were repaired
• Poison oak was removed from a pedestrian bridge at Fox Hollow Park
• The damaged entry gate was removed at Steamer Landing Park
• Steamer Landing Park was detailed for the annual Rivertown Revival event. The area was
mowed, trimmed and cleaned. The Street division regraded the road leading to the liberty
stable on the peninsula
• Parks crew assisted the recreation crew by assembling new soccer goals at Lucchesi Field
• The A St Parking Lot was serviced for the Art and Garden festival, including five yards
of mulch under the palm tree
• Graffiti was removed from restrooms and park facilities throughout town
• Artificial turf fields were swept and groomed
• Piles of tree limbs were removed from Westridge open space
• Large downed limbs were removed from Fox Hollow, McNear, La Tercera, Penry and
Bond Parks
• Almond March walking trail (leading from the Sheraton to Shollenberger) was trimmed
back to the original width thanks to Friends with the Petaluma Wetland Alliance
• The unused Community Garden at La Tercera Elementary School was weed wacked
down and the entry gate repaired; the City is in discussions with La Tercera to possibly
take over the garden for student programs
Facilities
Facilities Works Types Number Responded To
Electrical 18
HVAC 8
Plumbing 16
Keys, Locks, Windows, and Doors 10
Other 10
Work accomplished that did not come through our work order system:
• City Hall:
o Modified HVAC cover in basement
o Mounted drive guards at City Hall
o Open street light outlets for Art and Garden Festival
o Re-set sprinkler system alarm
• Community Center/Senior Center:
o Installed new LED parking lot light heads Community Center
o Repaired light at PCC wall pack in walkways
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• Fire/Police:
o Electrical repairs to work stations in Police dispatch
• Parks:
o Mortared broken bricks at Walnut Park
o Located broken power feed to parks irrigation controller (frontage)
o Replaced valves at McNear Park
o Replaced batteries at train depot bathroom
o Cleaned HVAC filters at Corp Yard
o Replaced door closure bracket at Wiseman Park
o Repaired lights and ballasts at Swim center
• Marina:
o Replaced lock at turning basin
Transit Division
Item Monthly Activity
Ridership - Fixed Route Trips 20,721
Ridership - Paratransit Trips 1,319
Paratransit Eligibility – New Evaluations Completed 7
Paratransit Eligibility – Renewals/Recertifications Completed 14
• Attended kickoff of Transit Fleet & Facility Electrification Study on July 22nd; anticipated to
take 6 – 9 months to complete
• Started new program providing free access to Petaluma Transit for all City Employees
starting in July 2019 at negligible cost for the City
• Continued work on refurbishment of 1999 New Flyer bus; estimated completion for August
2019
• Placed an order for 3 replacement paratransit buses; estimated delivery is Q1 of 2020
• Submitted annual STA/TDA claim to MTC for processing
• New Petaluma Transit Division’s Intern started on July 1st
• Attended the kickoff meeting for the Sonoma Connected Communities Study Steering
Committee on July 19th; the study is being led by a consultant team selected by the Area
Agency on Aging and will look at current and future transportation/mobility needs for
seniors throughout Sonoma County and will take approximately 9 months to complete
• All staff attended the City of Petaluma Workplace Security Awareness and Preparedness
Training on July 15th
• Attended a SMART train schedule coordination meeting on July 22nd to discuss upcoming
train schedule changes and coordination of schedules between transit agencies throughout
Sonoma County
• Updated Petaluma Transit De-Energization plan for City Emergency Operations Center as
part of City-wide effort in advance of potential 2019 PG&E power blackouts
• Identified preferred vendor for award of Bike Share Contract; terms are being finalized
between the vendor and SCTA and the board is expected to award the contract in September
2019
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• Attended Know Before You Grow community event for proposed Petaluman Hotel
(Petaluma Blvd S & B Street) on July 10th
• Provided free service on July 14, 2019 for the Arts & Garden Festival; 183 rides were
provided
• Provided free service on July 20, 2019 for the Rivertown Revival Event; 306 rides were
provided
• Issue questions to vendors for real-time transit signage RFP in conjunction with Marin
Transit and Santa Rosa City Bus; responses and best/final offers are due back on July 2nd
with the awarding of the project anticipated in October 2019
• Began process of National Transit Database passenger count certification; process will take
approximately 4 months and save signification staff time in the long run by reducing need for
manual counts
• Began Petaluma Transit Bus Stop Inventory Project; will take approximately 4 months to
complete