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City of Petaluma, California
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CITY OF PETALUMA PRINCIPAL OFFICIALS
Appointed Staff
City Manager —John Brown
City Attorney — Eric Danly
City Clerk — Claire Cooper
Department Heads
Assistant City Manager — Scott Brodhun
Interim Fire Chief — Leonard Thompson
Police Chief — Patrick Williams
Finance Director — William Mushallo
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Human Resources Director — Dianne Dinsmore
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• Encourage continued identification of records stored off-site that may be destroyed,
to reduce costs of off-site storage.
• Revise Citywide Records Retention Schedule to help departments identify these
records.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
City Clerk Admin/Operations — A budget of $195,698 is recommended for 2015-2016.
This is an increase of $24,134 from 2014-2015.
Salaries and benefits are recommended at $149,514, and are decreased by $2,225 over
2014/15. This reflects the estimated cost of the currently funded staffing level, including
increases in PERS, health care, and Workers compensation rates.
Services and Supplies of $18,500 are recommended, which represents a decrease of
$1,325 from 2014/15. There is an increase of $27,684 for Intragovernmental Services
that reflects a change in methodology in the updated cost allocation plan; the increase
is partially off -set by revenue.
POLICY OPTIONS
None
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
City Clerk Elections — A budget of $68,558 is recommended for 2015-2016. This is a
decrease of $45,370 from 2014-2015.
Salaries and benefits are recommended at $68,558 and are decreased by $1,695 from
2014/15. This reflects the estimated cost of the currently funded staffing level, including
increases in PERS, health care, and Workers compensation rates.
Services and Supplies of $0 are recommended, which represents a decrease of
$43,675 from 2014-2015 because there are no election costs anticipated.
POLICY OPTIONS
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11320 CITY CLERK ADMIN/OPERATIONS
2013 Actuals
2014 Actuals
2015 Mid -Year
2016 Initial
SALARY
111,638
93,523
111,146
109,181
BENEFITS
25, 764
23,850
40,593
40,333
SUPPLIES
1,236
1,746
1,200
1,200
PROF SERVICES, MAINT, REPAIR
29,033
14,294
12,529
13,010
INTRAGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
24,660
26,150
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27,684
UTILITIES, RENT, TRAINING
4,746
3,574
3,650
2,050
ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, DEBT
76
62
2,446
2,240
CITY CLERK ADMIN/OPERATIONS
197,153
163,199
171,564
195,698
LESS INTRAGOVERNMENTAL OFFSET
(62,445)
(59,174)
(67,032)
(75,123)
CITY CLERK ADMIN/OPERATIONS NET COST
134,708
104,025
104,532
120,575
11321 CITY CLERK ELECTIONS
2013 Actuals
2014 Actuals
2015 Mid -Year
2016 Initial
SALARY
53,267
49,262
54,362
52,688
BENEFITS
10,684
11,293
15,891
15,870
SUPPLIES
-
228
-
-
PROF SERVICES, MAINT, REPAIR
45,749
-
43,675
-
CITY CLERK ELECTIONS
109,700
60,783
113,928
68,558
LESS INTRAGOVERNMENTAL OFFSET
-
-
(5,801)
(9,884)
CITY CLERK ELECTIONS NET COST
109,700
60,783
108,127
58,674
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CITY A TTORNEY'S OFFICE OVERVIEW
The City Attorney's Office is a new department created by the City Council effective July
1, 2013, with the hiring of an in-house City Attorney. Establishing the department is one
of a number of actions intended to implement the City Council's 2013-2014 goal:
Achieve fiscal stability and maintain financial sustainability.
The City Attorney's Office is responsible for providing, coordinating and managing the
provision of all of the City's legal service needs. By City Charter, the City Attorney:
prosecutes Charter and Municipal Code violations; attends to all suits and matters to
which the City is a party or in which the City has an interest; gives written advice to City
officials and bodies whenever required to do so; passes on the sufficiency and validity
of bonds and contracts of the City; and drafts proposed ordinances, resolutions, laws,
rules, contracts, bonds and all other legal papers for the City.
2014-15 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
During the past fiscal year, the City Attorney's Office continued to make progress
towards the City Council's Goals of Financial Stability and Council/Staff Effectiveness
and Decision Making by reducing reliance on contract legal services. With both the City
Attorney and the advice and counseling Assistant City Attorney in-house for the fiscal
year, the City Attorney's Office was able to focus on improved service to the City's other
departments by reducing turnaround times for routine matters, such as contracts and
agenda reports, and supporting major legislative efforts, such as work on Measure Q
and short term rental regulations. With the hiring of the litigation Assistant City Attorney
mid -way through the fiscal year, the City Attorney's Office has begun to handle some
cases in-house, and to establish the necessary tools to manage litigation as an
integrated program, which includes providing the City Council with a complete overview
of all pending matters and anticipated costs. At this time, the City Attorney's Office is
handling approximately one third of the pending proceedings in-house and actively
involved in the cases being handled by outside counsel.
2015-16 DEPARTMENTAL GOALS, PROGRAM INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES
For the upcoming fiscal year, the City Attorney's Office will continue to further the City
Council goals of Financial Stability and Council/Staff Effectiveness and Decision Making
by improving upon support service to other City departments and reducing reliance on
contract legal services by taking a lead role on the following projects:
• Updating the City's Purchasing Program, which includes drafting an updated
purchasing ordinance for Council consideration, updating related form documents,
and providing related materials and training to staff.
• Providing materials and training to staff related to public records act requests,
subpoenas, as well as materials and training related to resolutions, ordinances, and
certifications.
• Integrating the City's litigation program to provide the City Council and City
management with a comprehensive overview of the City's estimated litigation costs
and liability exposure to allow for identification of liability trends.
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• Continuing to monitor redevelopment dissolution to provide recommendations
regarding administrative and/or litigation action intended to preserve funding and
program commitments of the former Petaluma Community Development
Commission.
In addition to the projects identified above, the City Attorney's Office will support the City
departments leading other major Council goals by drafting new legislation, providing
opinions and drafting agreements and policies.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
A City Attorney Department budget of $879,885 is recommended for 2015/16. This
represents a slight decrease of $17,344 from 2014/15.
Salaries are recommended at $541,008, representing a slight increase of $6,802 due to
planned step increases in the upcoming fiscal year.
Benefits are budgeted at $155,061 and represent a decrease of $38,016, due higher
retirement and Workers Compensation costs offset by a change in benefit coverage
options selected by department staff.
Other expenditures are budgeted at $183,816, an increase of $13,870. The elimination
of start-up costs in the new fiscal year was offset by increased intragovernmental costs
in the department. These costs are covered by higher General Fund revenues.
This will be the first year since the in-house City Attorney's Office was created in which
the office will be fully established and staffed. No start-up costs are included in the
2015/2016 fiscal year budget. With the exception of salaries and benefits and legal
services, the City Attorney's Office budget is mostly allocated to legal resources and
training to ensure in-house staff develops and maintains the expertise needed to handle
diverse advice and litigation matters in-house and reduce the City's reliance on outside
counsel.
The legal services budget is based primarily on budgets for cases in which the City is
represented by outside legal counsel. It also includes budgets for cases being handled
in-house that will incur costs such as courier services, transcripts, expert, and mediation
costs. Litigation costs included in the legal services budgets for 2015/2016 are those
estimated to be incurred in that fiscal year. Costs estimated to be incurred in a case
after June 30, 2016, are not included. Due to the uncertain nature of budget
forecasting, there is some risk that costs could be incurred sooner or in greater amounts
than anticipated. The 2015/2016 budget also includes a budget estimate for legal
service costs for new cases, which is based on evaluating trends from prior years.
POLICY OPTIONS
• None
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r SPORTS PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This budget includes adult sports leagues, instructional programs (youth and adult) and
also supports scheduling for all City athletic fields and some School District athletic
fields. Included in this effort is the keeping of a master schedule of school and City fields
and acting as liaison with community groups and individuals regarding availability,
suitability, and condition of the current inventory of playing fields.
2014-2015 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS and HIGHLIGHTS
• Continued to work with Parks maintenance staff regarding field conditions,
maintenance and upgrading.
• Staff continues to respond to extremely high demand for facility use by utilizing a fair
and equitable reservation process for the user groups.
• Staff worked with Petaluma Girls Softball in renovation of the three Prince Park
softball fields, and with Valley and American Little League on renovation of the
baseball field.
2015-2016 GOALS, PROGRAM INITIATIVES and PRIORITIES
• The construction of 3, synthetic, multi -use fields will create exciting programming
opportunities for staff and the community and use must be distributed equitably,
fairly and in an organized fashion.
• Improve participation in the adult volleyball program and re-establish a viable adult
volleyball league program.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
A Sports Program budget of $62,621 is recommended for 2015-2016. This is a
reduction of $9,605 from 2014-2015.
Part-time salaries and benefits are recommended at $7,771 and are increased by
$2,095 over 2014/15. This reflects additional part-time hours needed for off-site facility
preparation and supervision related to softball and basketball programs.
Services and Supplies of $54,850 are recommended, which represents a decrease of
$11,700 from 2014/15. The decrease is reallocated to other Recreation cost centers.
POLICY OPTIONS
• None
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2013 Actuals
2014 Actuals
2015 Mid -Year
2016 Initial
SALARY
4,613
5,604
5,538
7,582
BENEFITS
114
139
138
189
SUPPLIES
6,626
4,760
5,100
6,250
PROF SERVICES, MAINT, REPAIR
31,241
31,918
61,450
47,000
UTILITIES, RENT, TRAINING
960
1,616
-
1,600
PR SPORTS PROGRAMS
43,554
44,037
72,226
62,621
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AQUATICS OVERVIEW
Petaluma Swim Center and Cavanagh Pool provide comprehensive programming
including instructional classes, fitness, open recreation swim, rentals and hours/space
for swim clubs and special interest classes. Beginning in 2009 the program was
presented under a management contract, whereby a contracted partner of the City
conducts all pool operations. The management model was implemented in order to
reduce expenses, work toward program improvement and ultimately establish more
consistent season schedules. The result has been continuation and improvement in all
aquatic programming, extension of the Cavanagh Pool season to year around, and a
reduction in City expense for aquatic programming.
2014-2015 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS and HIGHLIGHTS
• Petaluma Swim Center (PSC) opened on March 9 with public lap swim along with
two high school swim teams, a swim club and a water polo program taking
advantage of the facility opening two and a half months early.
• Petaluma Swim Center (PSC) lighting upgrades were completed and PSC pool
ladders replaced.
• The PSC main building exterior and interior (shower rooms and staff rooms) along
with the exterior of the secondary building (mechanical systems and classroom)
were painted.
2015-2016 GOALS PROGRAM INITIATIVES and PRIORITIES
• Continue to generate sufficient registration that allows continued winter time aquatic
programming at the Cavanagh Pool and the opportunity to extend the season at
PSC.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
An Aquatics budget of $111,600 is recommended for 2015-2016. This is an increase of
$5,000 over 2014-2015.
There are no salaries or benefits included in this budget.
Services and Supplies of $111,600 are recommended, which represents an increase of
$5,000 over 2014/15. The increase is a result of additional supplies and utilities
necessary to accommodate an expanded season at the Petaluma Swim Center. The
increase is off -set by a reallocation of funds to this budget from other Recreation cost
centers.
POLICY OPTIONS
• None
14700 PR AQUATIC PROGRAMS
2013 Actuals
2014 Actuals
2015 Mid -Year
2016 Initial
SUPPLIES
28,707
23,959
16,500
13,000
PROF SERVICES, MAINT, REPAIR
19,911
21,995
7,500
10,500
UTILITIES, RENT, TRAINING
50,896
60,515
81,500
87,500
ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, DEBT
1,833
1,594
600
600
PR AQUATIC PROGRAMS
101,347
108,063
106,100
111,600
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OVERVIEW
The goal of the Economic Development Division is to improve the quality of life in
Petaluma by supporting local businesses and property owners so that they can thrive
and grow. To accomplish this goal, division staff implements projects and programs
outlined in Petaluma's Economic Development Strategy. Staff reaches out to local and
prospective businesses to assure that the City maximizes the opportunities to keep,
retain and attract business to Petaluma. Staff also works proactively with other City
departments to create procedures and regulations that support business growth.
Division staff markets the City of Petaluma as a business location through an active
website and social media campaign, by building relationships within the North Bay and
Bay Area business and real estate community, and by attending local business related
conferences. Staff works regionally with other economic development organizations to
assure economic development services are coordinated.
Staff also works to expand tourism and to assist future development of opportunity sites
including the Petaluma Fairgrounds, the areas around the future SMART stations and
other infill sites in established business parks. Ultimately, by attracting new businesses
to currently vacant office buildings and providing incentives to redevelop Petaluma
property to attract businesses and tourists, Petaluma will attract jobs and increase
property values citywide.
The division also serves as the staff to the Petaluma Community Development
Successor Agency and Oversight Board, and addresses all activities required by the
dissolution of the former Petaluma Community Development Commission.
2014-2015 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
• Attracted Revive Kombucha, Rustic Bakery and Synergy Health adding 110 new
jobs.
• Completed 222 business support actions for 43 business attraction leads, 7
business expansion opportunities and 70 local businesses.
• Created 78 Blog Posts, 3 Newsletters, 1 Gift Guide and 10 business success stories.
• Generated 9,012 website visits and grew newsletter subscribers list to 1,015.
• Completed a Business Toolkit for startup and expanding businesses.
Won California Economic Development Association and International Association of
Economic Development Award for best marketing campaign.
• Completed feasibility study to support lease negotiations with Petaluma Fair Board.
• Maintained positive working relationships with regional partners including the
Petaluma Chamber of Commerce, Petaluma Healthcare District, SRJC, Sonoma
State University, Sonoma County EDB, Sonoma County BEST, North Bay Life
Science Alliance, SF Made, Downtown Association and Visitor's Center.
• Launched Sustainability Circle in partnership with Petaluma Chamber of Commerce.
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2015-2016 DEPARTMENT GOALS, PROGRAM INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES
• Complete 250 business support actions for 75 business attraction leads, 20
business expansion opportunities and 75 local businesses.
• Create 75 Blog Posts and 12 business success stories.
• Generate 10,000 website visits to the Petaluma star website and grow newsletter
subscribers to 1,200.
• Implement Public Relations Program to increase business attraction leads.
• Transition Successor Agency from local to County oversight and complete annual
budget.
• Complete and implement Vacation Rental Ordinance.
• Complete Petaluma City App and Map in partnership with the Petaluma Downtown
Association and Visitor Program.
• Create and implement customer feedback system
• Implement Heritage Tourism Program
• Identify and implement a marketing strategy that promotes Petaluma's opportunity
development sites.
• Work with local businesses to create a talent attraction campaign for Petaluma.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
An Economic Development budget of $299,678 is recommended for 2015-2016. This is
a decrease of $5,401 from 2014-2015.
Salaries and benefits are recommended at $215,370, and are increased by $525 from
2014/15. This reflects the estimated cost of the currently funded staffing level, including
increases in PERS, health care, and Workers compensation rates.
Services and Supplies of $59,000 is recommended, which represents a decrease of
$31,234 from 2014/15. There is an increase of $25,308 for Intragovernmental Services
that reflects a change in methodology in the updated cost allocation plan; the increase
is off -set by revenue.
POLICY OPTIONS
None
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Human Resources Department provides a full range of human resources services
and support to departments within the City. Those services include recruitment and
staffing; employee orientation and training; classification and compensation; policy
development and documentation; performance management; and employee relations.
The Division also ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment law,
manages the City's benefit and worker's compensation programs, and oversees the
City's workplace safety program.
2014-2015 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS and HIGHLIGHTS
• Despite continued reduced HR staff, by the end of the fiscal year HR will have
conducted over 43 full-time and part-time recruitments resulting in 46 full-time and 8
part-time appointments.
• Developed 2015 Equal Opportunity Plan (Council Goal: Build a Cohesive Team
Comprised of the Mayor and Council, City Manager, City Staff That Provides Clear
and Consistent Direction and Works Together to Provide Core Services; Priorities 2
and 4)
• Continued negotiations toward successor agreements with Units 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, and
11 and wage reopener with Units 1, 2, and 3 (Council Goal: Build a Cohesive Team
Comprised of the Mayor and Council, City Manager, City Staff That Provides Clear
and Consistent Direction and Works Together to Provide Core Services; Priority 1)
• Completed implementation of Public Works & Utilities Reorganization Study.
• Implemented Online Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination training (Council
Goal: Maintain Financial Sustainability; Priority 8)
• Began implementation of Eden HR/Benefits Module (Council Goal: Maintain
Financial Sustainability; Priority 8)
• Initiated process to bring pre -1986 hires into Medicare.
• Completed CalPERS Dependent Verification and City Cash in Lieu audit.
2015-2016 DEPARTMENT GOALS PROGRAM INITIATIVES and PRIORITIES
• Continue to work to meet City staffing needs.
• Reach negotiated agreement with all bargaining units (Council Goal: Build a
Cohesive Team Comprised of the Mayor and Council, City Manager, City Staff That
Provides Clear and Consistent Direction and Works Together to Provide Core
Services; Priority 1)
• Complete implementation of Eden HR/Benefits Module (Council Goal: Maintain
Financial Sustainability; Priority 8)
• Implement 2015 Equal Opportunity Plan (Council Goal: Build a Cohesive Team
Comprised of the Mayor and Council, City Manager, City Staff That Provides Clear
and Consistent Direction and Works Together to Provide Core Services; Priorities 2
and 4)
• Identify funding and begin design of In -House Leadership Academy for Managers
and Supervisors (Council Goal: Build a cohesive team comprised of the Mayor and
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Council, City Manager, City Staff that provides clear and consistent direction and
works together to provide core services; Priority 3)
• Continue to update and/or revise City administrative policies.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
A Human Resources Department General Fund budget of $488,692 is being
recommended for 2015/16. This represents an increase of $66,669 over 2014/15.
Salaries are recommended at $326,752, an increase of $12,546 and include a full year
of costs related to the Human Resources Specialist.
Benefits are budgeted at $120,907 and represent an increase of $24,739. These costs
reflect higher retirement and Workers Compensation costs along with the annual benefit
costs of the HR Specialist.
Services and supplies are flat year over year, and Intragovernmental services are
increasing by $29,384, related to the update of the City's cost allocation plan. These
costs are offset by higher General Fund revenues.
POLICY OPTIONS
• None
11600 HUMAN RESOURCES ADMIN/OPERATIONS 2013 Actuals 2014 Actuals 2015 Mid -Year 2016 Initial
SALARY
153,297
186,259
314,206
326,752
BENEFITS
24,676
36,679
96,168
120,907
SUPPLIES
931
2,939
1,279
1,279
PROF SERVICES, MAINT, REPAIR
9,668
10,673
10,370
10,370
INTRAGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
15,260
15,320
-
29,384
UTILITIES, RENT, TRAINING
259
2,877
-
-
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMIN/OPERATIONS
204,091
264,747
422,023
488,692
LESS INTRAGOVERNMENTAL OFFSET
(94,896)
(92,893)
(272,504)
(161,100)
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMIN/OPERATIONS NET COST
109,196
161,864
149,519
327,692
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
A total Employee Benefits fund budget of $1,076,625 is being recommended for
2015/16. This represents a decrease of $353,956 from 2014/15. The decrease is due
mainly to separation expenses being transitioned to the Non -Departmental cost center
in the General Fund. This cost is partially offset by a slight increase for employee and
retirement benefits administration.
The Employee Benefits - Admin budget is recommended at $59,143, a decrease of
$502,710. This is due to separation expenses being reclassified to the non -
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Fire Department is responsible for Emergency Management (EM) coordination and
preparation in Petaluma. It provides EM information, training and support to all City
departments, Schools, and citizen groups that request assistance. The Department is
the point of contact for EM information to Sonoma County and various State agencies,
and it is the representative agency for the California Region 2 Area to the State Office of
Emergency Services.
2014-2015 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS and HIGHLIGHTS
• Coordinated, Delivered, & Participated in Annual City-wide Emergency Management
Exercise
• Provided Annual Training to new City Employees in Basic NIIMS ICS
• Opened the City EOC During a County -wide Rain and Flood Event
2015-2016 DIVISION GOALS, PROGRAM INITIATIVES and PRIORITIES
• Develop and Deliver the 2015 Annual City-wide Emergency Management Exercise
• Train all New City Employees in Basic NIIMS ICS
• Support Community -wide Preparedness Efforts
• Deliver a Lessons Learned from the Napa Earthquake Presentation to the Petaluma
City Council and Community
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
A division budget of $2,660 is recommended for 2015-2016. This is the same amount
as in 2014-2015.
There are no Salaries and benefits in this budget. Services and Supplies of $2,660 are
recommended and are the same as in 2014/15.
POLICY OPTIONS
• None
13200 FIRE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS 2013 Actuals
2014 Actuals
2015 Mid -Year
2016 Initial
SUPPLIES 160
1,051
660
660
PROF SERVICES, MAINT, REPAIR 2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
FIRE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS 2,160
3,051
2,660
2,660
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FIRE PREVENTION & TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION OVERVIEW
The Fire Prevention Bureau's primary mission is to provide public education to all age
groups and to enforce local and state laws that protect life safety, the environment, and
property both personal and public. The Bureau provides detailed pre -development plan
reviews to insure compliance with the law, and it coordinates efforts with other City
departments, such as Building and Planning, to ensure fire and life safety protection in
all new, expanded, and/or remodeled buildings.
2014-2015 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS and HIGHLIGHTS
• Development Review — Participant in Several Major Developments (Baywood Drive
Apartments, Lagunitas, Toyota Expansion etc.)
• Implement New Technology and Initiatives to Meet State Mandates & Maximize
Efficiency/Productivity
2015-2016 DIVISION GOALS PROGRAM INITIATIVES and PRIORITIES
• Prioritize Fire/Life Safety Public Education to At -Risk Groups - Elderly, Children, &
Disadvantaged -Community Risk Reduction Approach
• Reduce/Eliminate Fire Hazards Through Code Compliance Fire Inspection Program
• Implement Firehouse Engine Company iPad Firehouse Data System Technology.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
A division budget of $301,034 is recommended for 2015-2016. This is a net reduction
of $5,219 from 2014-2015.
Salaries and benefits are recommended at $262,906, and are decreased by $5,247
from 2014/15. This reflects the estimated cost of the currently funded full-time staffing
level, including increases in PERS, health care, and Workers compensation rates, and
adjustments for those employees advancing in the salary step range.
Services and Supplies of $38,128 are recommended, which represents an increase of
$28 over 2014/15 levels.
POLICY OPTIONS
• None
13400 FIRE PREVENTION
SALARY
BENEFITS
SUPPLIES
PROF SERVICES, MAINT, REPAIR
INTRAGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
UTILITIES, RENT, TRAINING
ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, DEBT
2013 Actuals 2014 Actuals 2015 Mid -Year 2016 Initial
166,550
159,916
173,126
173,263
86,179
89,928
95,027
89,643
2,372
3,661
3,000
3,000
22,900
29,864
27,800
25,500
3,308
4,996
4,300
6,628
145
783
3,000
3,000
FIRE PREVENTION 281,454
289,148
306,253
301,034
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officers in addition to supporting the efforts of neighboring jurisdictions primarily
addressing the impacts of Public Safety Realignment under AB109.
Recommended Budget
A Police Department budget of $16,671,952 is being recommended for 2015/16. This
represents an increase of $77,365 over 2014/15.
Salaries are recommended at $9,381,582 and are down $51,318 from the prior year.
This is due to a reduction in budgeted hours for part time investigators. There are
positions and people reallocated across and between department cost centers, thus
there are variations in those specific areas. Benefits are budgeted at $4,954,151 and
are virtually flat from 2014/15. Higher PERS rates and Worker's Compensation costs
are offset by separation expenses being moved to the Non -Departmental cost center.
Total other expenditures are budgeted at $1,545,750, an increase of $107,399; $60,000
of the increase is for Computer Aided Dispatch Consortium costs, and the remainder is
for additional body cameras. The camera cost is directly offset by the reduction in part
time investigator costs mentioned previously. There is an increase in
Intragovernmental services of. approximately $15,000.
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Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEW
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
An Administration budget of $2,860,222 is recommended for 2015-2016. This is a net
reduction of $157,568 from 2014-2015.
Salaries and benefits are recommended at $1,814,663, and are decreased by $168,005
from 2014/15. This reflects the estimated cost of the currently funded full-time staffing
level, including increases in PERS, health care, and Workers compensation rates, and
adjustments for those employees advancing in the salary step range.
Services and Supplies of $255,500 are recommended, which represents a decrease of
$3,766 from 2014/15 levels. I ntragovern mental Services increased by $14,203.
POLICY OPTIONS
• None
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2013 Actuals
2014 Actuals
2015 Mid -Year
2016 Initial
SALARY
1,175, 042
1,067,675
1,269,550
1,190, 743
BENEFITS
613,028
628,222
713,118
623,920
SUPPLIES
21,682
20,338
23,400
27,400
PROF SERVICES, MAINT, REPAIR
15,019
70,040
66,966
55,200
INTRAGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
499,400
605,830
775,856
790,059
UTILITIES, RENT, TRAINING
176,187
178,447
168,900
171,900
ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, DEBT
1,767
958
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1,000
POLICE ADMIN
2,502,125
2,571,510
3,017,790
2,860,222
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Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
• Converted over 160,480 square feet of turf into low water use gardens. This results
in over 4.0 million gallons of water savings.
• Began the installation of new ECWRF influent screens to more effectively remove
rags and disposable wipes that detrimentally impact operations of the treatment
plant.
• Completed an engineering assessment of the liquids and solids treatment processes
at ECWRF.
• Initiated a groundwater study of the Petaluma Valley groundwater basin with the
United States Geological Survey and the Sonoma County Water Agency.
2015-2016 DEPARTMENTAL GOALS, PROGRAM INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES
• Design and begin construction of upgrades to the solids treatment processes at the
ECWRF including treatment of high strength waste.
• Explore options for upgrading the liquids treatment train at ECWRF, including
oxidation ditches, clarifiers, and polishing wetlands, and identify projects for
optimization.
• Expand the recycled water delivery system to service additional urban areas for
potable water offset and additional agricultural customers in the vicinity of ECWRF.
• Update the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan.
• Pursue funding opportunities for ECWRF optimization, recycled water expansion,
and sustainable reuse of food waste, high strength waste, and wastewater biosolids.
• Improve operation of wetlands and enhance habitat functionality of waterways by
removing excess vegetation in polishing ponds and Shollenberger decant channel.
• Complete the groundwater study of the Petaluma Valley groundwater basin with the
United States Geological Survey and the Sonoma County Water Agency and begin
preparation of a groundwater management plan.
• Develop technical and financial foundation for a dedicated stormwater funding
program, i.e. Stormwater Utility.
• Expand the Mulch Madness program to reduce irrigation demands of commercial
turf areas and incentivize the installation of mixed use water meters for metering
irrigation water separately.
• Develop an in-house waste recycling program and procurement process to expand
use of recycled materials in City projects and programs.
• Implement new state regulations for water use restrictions during the drought.
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Fiscal Year 2016 Budqet
RECOMMENDED BUDGET WASTE WATER PUMP STATIONS
A Waste Water Pump Station budget of $592,862 is recommended for 2015/16. This is
an increase of $43,002 over 2014/15.
Salaries and Benefits are recommended at $197,862, an increase of $43,002 over
2014/15. This reflects the increases in PERS, workers compensation and adjustments
for those employees advancing in the salary step range. This also includes partial
funding for an Engineering Technician and Water Recycle Plant Operator II/III.
Services and Supplies of $395,000 are recommended, no change from 2014/15.
POLICY OPTIONS WASTE WATER PUMP STATIONS
None
RECOMMENDED BUDGET WASTE WATER INDUSTRIAL
A Waste Water Industrial budget of $425,403 is recommended for 2015/16. This is an
increase of $4,496 over 2014/15.
Salaries and Benefits are recommended at $123,403, a decrease of $15,504 from
2014/15. This represents the re -allocation of positions to other funds.
Services and Supplies of $302,000 are recommended, which represents an increase of
$20,000 from 2014/15 This represents an increase in Supplies and a slight increase in
professional services.
POLICY OPTIONS WASTE WATER INDUSTRIAL
Increase funds in the Industrial Pretreatment program budget line item for Lab Testing
Services to compensate for increased monitoring requirements for NPDES permit
renewal, industrial monitoring associated with capacity fee investigations, and industrial
permit compliance. Increase funds to replace the industrial pretreatment van that has
exceeded its useful service life and major repairs are imminent.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET WASTE WATER RECLAMATION
A Waste Water Reclamation budget of $1,108,182 is recommended for 2015/16. This is
an increase of $7,548 over 2014/15.
Salaries and Benefits are recommended at $313,182, an increase of $7,548 over
2014/15. This represents the re -allocation of positions to other funds. This also includes
partial funding for an Engineering Technician and Water Recycle Plant Operator II/III.
Services and Supplies of $795,000 are recommended, no change from 2014/15.
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POLICY OPTIONS DOWNTOWN STREETS/SIDEWALKS MAINTENANCE
None
RECOMMENDED BUDGET PUBLIC WORKS TURNING BASIN/D ST BRIDGE
A Public Works Turning Basin and D St Bridge budget of $34,238 is recommended for
2015/16. This is an increase of $2,183 over 2014/15.
Salaries and Benefits are recommended at $7,438, an increase of $1,683 from 2014/15.
This reflects the increases in PERS, workers compensation and adjustments for those
employees advancing in the salary step range.
Services and Supplies of $26,800 are recommended, a slight increase of $500 for
utilities.
POLICY OPTIONS PUBLIC WORKS TURNING BASIN/D ST BRIDGE
None
RECOMMENDED BUDGET GAS TAX
A Gas Tax budget of $1,907,831 is recommended for 2015/16. This is an increase of
$707,231 from 2014/15.
Transfers Out is recommended at $1,873,262, an increase of $704,662. This represents
an increased transfer to the Street Maintenance Fund to fund operating and capital
expenditures.
POLICY OPTIONS GAS TAX
None
RECOMMENDED BUDGET STREET MAINTENANCE (HUT)
A Street Maintenance budget of $2,367,033 is recommended for 2015/16. This is a
decrease of $552,739 from 2014/15.
Salaries and Benefits are recommended at $967,557, a decrease of $85,931 from
2014/15. This reflects a movement of salary and benefits previously budgeted in the
Street Fund to other funds.
Services and Supplies of $832,476 are recommended, an increase of $39,342. This
represents increased utilities and I ntragovern mental charges.
Transfers Out is recommended at $567,000, a decrease of 506,150. This is due to
decreased capital projects funded by Street Maintenance due to declining revenue
anticipated in coming years.
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POLICY OPTIONS STREET MAINTENANCE (HUT)
Significant decrease in gas tax (HUT) revenue anticipated, resulting in reduction of
capital spending for street maintenance projects.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET STREET SIGNS AND MARKINGS
A Street Signs and Markings budget of $611,137 is recommended for 2015/16. This is
an increase of $123,568 from 2014/15.
Salaries and Benefits are recommended at $444,276, an increase of $138,297 from
2014/15.
Services and Supplies of $166,861 are recommended, a decrease of $14,729. This
represents supplies cost budgeted.
POLICY OPTIONS STREET SIGNS AND MARKINGS
None
RECOMMENDED BUDGET WASTE WATER COLLECT SYSTEM
A Waste Water Collect System budget of $1,213,568 is recommended for 2015/16. This
is a decrease of $119,798 from 2014/15.
Salaries and Benefits are recommended at $786,918 a decrease of $10,798 from
2014/15.
Services and Supplies of $426,650 are recommended, a decrease of $109,000. This
represents a decrease in professional services cost.
POLICY OPTIONS WASTE WATER COLLECT SYSTEM
None
RECOMMENDED BUDGET WASTE WATER CUSTOMER SERVICE
A Waste Water Customer Service budget of $112,800 is recommended for 2015/16.
This is a decrease of $3,000 from 2014/15.
Services and Supplies of $112,800 are recommended, a decrease of $3,000. This
represents a decrease in capital expenditures.
POLICY OPTIONS
None
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Fiscal Year 2016 Budqet
PARKS AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division maintains and repairs City facilities, including
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning equipment (HVAC), electrical and plumbing
systems, minor remodeling and interior improvements, installation of energy and water
conservation upgrades, two pool mechanical systems and marina docks. Staff oversees
contract janitorial services for City Hall, Community Center, Transit Building, Police and
Fire stations, Keller Street Garage, Putnam Plaza restroom, Water Field Office and Ellis
Creek Water Recycling Facility. The division also maintains nearly 100 sites citywide
including parks, bus stops, several miles of medians, numerous pedestrian and bike
paths, public landscaping, and open space totaling over 300 acres of which 113 acres
are turf. The division manager serves as the City arborist and oversees maintenance
contracts for 44 landscape assessment districts. Division personnel consist of a
manager, a foreman, six parks maintenance workers, and two building maintenance
workers. Tasks include litter pickup, emptying garbage, restroom cleaning, irrigation
maintenance and repair, mowing, turf and ball field maintenance, pruning, fertilization,
pest control, repairs due to vandalism, graffiti eradication, cleaning and repairing
structures, tree maintenance, and responds to requests from the public.
2014-2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
• The Adopt -A -Park program and other volunteer efforts significantly helped improve
public facilities, including: Petaluma Youth Soccer League volunteers helped fill
cracks and holes in several playing fields. Neighbors of Southgate Park have begun
maintenance work. Volunteers are reviewing plans to make improvements at
McNear Park. Youth Commission volunteers refurbished several large picnic tables
at the Swim Center. Eagle Scouts painted the wall at Anna's Meadows Park and
helped clear the Lynch Creek trail of vegetation. The Mothers Club spread mulch
near the new playground structure at Meadowview Park and installed picnic tables.
At Center Park, volunteers doubled the brick paved area and installed 6 new
benches. They also planted new landscaping and, as part of the Arbor Day
celebrations, planted a redwood tree to replace the one removed in 2013. The
Walnut Park improvement project, spearheaded and funded by the Petaluma
Service Clubs Alliance in partnership with the City, was completed, including
replacing the asphalt paths with concrete, installing new benches and a drinking
fountain, and re -sodding large areas. The Wiseman Park restroom was constructed
with donated funds.
• Groomed and renovated the synthetic turf field at Luchessi Park.
• Completed the first phase of East Washington Park comprising three multi -use
synthetic sports fields, lighting and parking. Acquired new equipment to maintain
artificial fields.
• The Community Center Assembly Room carpet was replaced with new vinyl tiles.
• Prince, Wiseman, Arroyo and Southgate Parks converted to recycled water system.
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2015-2016 DEPARTMENTAL GOALS PROGRAM INITIATIVES and PRIORITIES
• Improve ADA accessibility at all park playgrounds.
• Expand Adopt -A -Park and volunteer program and secure donations and funding for
playground equipment replacement.
• Resurface tennis courts.
• Complete Community Center roof rehabilitation
• Complete the second phase of building East Washington Park sports fields.
• Replace Miwok Park play -structure.
• Convert parks and LADs to recycled water when available.
• Establish a routine maintenance schedule to swap and rake all artificial playing
fields.
• Continue downtown beautification program and sidewalk cleaning for health
purposes.
• Used 19 million gallons of reclaimed water on parks and open space.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET PUBLIC WORKS BLDG/FACILITY MAINTENANCE
A Public Works Bldg/Facility Maintenance budget of $669,481 is recommended for
2015/16. This is an increase of $28,890 from 2014/15.
Salaries and Benefits are recommended at $223,831, an increase of $16,390 from
2014/15.
Services and Supplies of $445,650 are recommended for 2015/16, an increase of
$12,500 from 2014/15. This represents an increase in supplies costs.
POLICY OPTIONS PUBLIC WORKS BLDG/FACILITY MAINTENANCE
None
RECOMMENDED BUDGET PUBLIC WORKS PARKS MAINTENANCE
A Public Works Parks Maintenance budget of $1,555,474 is recommended for 2015/16.
This is an increase of $24,271 from 2014/15.
Salaries and Benefits are recommended at $852,274, an increase of $24,271 from
2014/15. This is due to a new seasonal position dedicated to maintenance of artificial
turf playing fields.
Services and Supplies of $703,200 are recommended for 2015/16, no change from
2014/15.
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