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INPUT SUMMARY - 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Overview
2. Survey Summary by Goal
1. A City that Works for Everyone
2. Our Environmental Legacy
3. A Safe City that Thrives
4. Our Economic Prosperity
5. Spaces and Places that Inspire
3. Input from Committees /Commissions &Boards
4. Other Input Received
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OVERVIEW
• Draft Goals Created
• Staff drafted goals, objectives and priorities from the workshop feedback,
survey responses, City Council Input, Committees /Commissions and
Boards comments and internal staff input.
• Final Draft Completed
• Survey Released
• Survey Monkey created to provide maximum opportunity for feedback
and comments.
• 275 Survey Responses
• CCB Responses
• Park and Recreation
• Transit Advisory
• Planning Commission
• Other Input received via email through the City Manager and/or
the City Clerk
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SURVEY SUMMARY BY GOAL
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CITY OF PETALUMA
DRAFT GOALS & PRIORITIES FEEDBACK
SURVEY INPUT
A CITY THE WORKS FOR EVERYONE
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A CITY THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE
Q44 / Q45 - Ensure a fiscally and organizationally sustainable City organization that is
innovative, efficient, provides valued services promptly and professionally, engages the
community, and proactively funds, designs, installs and maintains City infrastructure that is
safe, functional, and sustainable and serves the needs of our residents.
Q46 -Objective 1— Ensure a fiscally and organizationally sustainable City.
Q47 -Workplan Items:
1. Develop a fiscal sustainability plan with the community that balances City services with available revenues and
integrates policies and identifies potential revenue sources that can ensure long-term financial health and
effectiveness of the City.
2. Review and update the City's Development Impact Fees.
3. Improve the responsiveness and efficacy of the City to its residents by examining potential changes and updates to
the City Charter.
4. Leverage local, regional, and state programs and resources to maximize city revenues.
5. Ensure a diverse City government workforce through recruitment, internships, multi -platform and multilingual job
announcements.
6. Make the City of Petaluma a model employer through leadership and professional development, workplace safety
and wellness programs, encouraging creativity and innovation, and providing opportunities for connections between
staff and the community, and celebrating staff successes.
7. Institute staff training programs to enhance staff expertise and advancement.
8. Host staff trainings in compliance with federal / state regulations including harassment prevention, wellness, safety
and workplace security as well as other relevant staff trainings which will be identified through a needs -assessment.
9. Establish a new employee orientation program.
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Q45 What do you We about this goal? Or, what are we missing?
Answered: 73 Skipped: 202
# RESPONSES DATE
1 Sounds like HR - an area I don't often deal with. 6/14/2019 7:09 PM
2 The need to increase diversity in the City government workforce with outreach. 6/14/2019 6:35 PM
3 1 like the goal of efficient, innovative, responsive, and value; I support proactive infrastructure 6/14/2019 2:32 PM .
considerations and community engagement.
4 Hah! 6/13/2019 6:16 PM
5 reasonable. 6/13/2019 3:17 PM
6 Item 1 - Too bad the City has a history of doing the exact opposite. Item 2 - Seems that the City 6/11/2019 8:59 PM
has the highest impact fees around. I can cite numerous businesses that have left town because of
the impact fees were too high for them to expand. Item 6 - This is a very important goal, as I
recently wanted to restore the lower portion of a (previous) URM brick building with marble only to
be told by a recently graduated planner that what I wanted to do was incorrect - even though
portions of the original marble remained. I have done this on many similar era buildings before in
my 60 year history of building restorations, and what I was instructed to do was 20 years out of
context. She also wanted to know when the "brick facade" was installed on this solid brick building.
7 Are we looking at other small cities that are more successful than us, at promoting these goals? 6/7/2019 8:22 AM
8 Managers need to lead by example! They set the tone. If they are respectful in their interactions, 6/6/2019 6:21 PM
their employees will see that is the expectation.
9 They make sense 6/6/2019 6:04 PM
10 Some of these items seem so commonsense - do we really need an official "item" to make these 6/6/2019 2:14 PM
happen?
11 These are all good, but the city needs to push Sacramento to fix Prop. 13 so that commercial 6/6/2019 1:10 PM
properties pay their fair share of taxes, which they have shirked for 40 years now. Is there a local
version of a commercial property tax that can be implemented? We need it!
12 The goal covers a broad range of city needs, some of which can be facilitated by a helpful county 6/6/2019 11:51 AM
system
13 goal is okay 6/5/2019 8:36 PM
14 Fiscal sustainability should be the #1 Goal right now. 6/5/2019 3:30 PM
15 Objective 1 should be The Goal. As written, it's numbingly long-winded. 6/4/2019 9:03 PM
16 A well functioning city goverment makes all the difference to its citizens! 6/4/2019 12:53 AM
17 1 would like the city to have an in house planning staff. 6/3/2019 7:29 PM
18 serving needs of community 6/3/2019 4:52 PM
19 2 reduce the fees! The rest is either obvious or BS 6/3/2019 11:53 AM
20 City needs long term funding. A sales tax is a must now. I dont want to live in a bankrupt city. And 1 6/3/2019 6:24 AM
want my streets and parks maintained and police and ambulances to show up within minutes of
calling. The rest of the stuff is city workflow and not relevant.
21 Cut salaries and pensions. 6/1/2019 10:44 AM
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22 1 like everything listed 5/31/2019 7:01 PM
23 Collaborate with the school districts, who are also underfunded, to plan for increased revenues. 5/31/2019 12:30 AM
The city and schools overlap on family services; they need to coordinate revenue generation
accordingly. A children's set-aside fund (like that in SF and Oakland) would serve the town's and
schools' needs.
24 Nothing, do not raise our taxes for this!!! 5/30/2019 5:54 PM
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25 The city should obviously be sustainable. This is really the mission of city government. 5/29/2019 4:43 PM
26 X _ 5/29/2019 7:27 AM
27 We need to charge more in fees. If people don't cut their weeds, fine them, etc. The airport should 5/28/2019 7:39 PM
charge more in fees. Film crews should pay more as they tie up police personnel. There are lots
of fees that should be raised. Just do it. The user should pay more than the taxpayer.
28 You are missing the cost of pensions and salaries of city employees that are not sustainable. Look 5/28/2019 5:32 PM
at the percentage of general funds that have gone to employees over the past 25 years and note
the shrinking amount of funds available for services outside of employees. We are beyond being
broke.
29 Potential revenue sources includes NEW TAXES; let's be honest about this, always! 5/28/2019 1:34 PM
30 Yes to all above 5/28/2019 11:04 AM
31 1 hope Petaluma addresses its fiscal issues to avoid ever having to again sacrifice doing the right 5/28/201910:02 AM
thing
32 Lets quit hiring people for them to leave and go to other cities for better pay and better livelihood 5/27/2019 2:57 PM
with a lower cost of living
33 This is a must, no more kicking problems down the road 5/26/2019 2:15 PM
34 Offer transparency of all public funds: available capital, expenditures, reserves, etc. 5/23/2019 3:17 PM
35 The police department and fire department need new stations! 5/22/2019 3:51 PM
36 Great goal, one of the most important things is to be financially viable since this supports all the 5/21/2019 5:48 PM
other goals.
37 Seems wordy compared to the other goals, but it's obviously a subject close to home. 5/21/2019 3:14 PM
38 Increase Impact fees -once are town is over built the Developers leave and we are left with their 5/20/2019 12:55 PM
projects that don't fit our community.
39 A "model employer" who is not drowning in pension dollars. 5/20/2019 8:40 AM
40 Too broad. Ambitious 5/19/2019 7:41 PM
41 We need to be fiscally responsible and sustainable. We have allowed our City to crumble because 5/18/2019 3:40 PM
of 'lack of funds'. We need to do a better job
42 #5 5/18/2019 12:04 PM
43 The city has been trying to do this for years, with no success: What makes you think you can get it 5/18/2019 9:17 AM
done right now?
44 Do not make it even more expensive to do business in Petaluma. 5/17/2019 8:23 PM
45 goal is ok 5/17/2019 5:48 PM
46 It speaks to real city needs. 5/17/2019 5:37 PM
47 Every
one in city council should quit 5/17/2019 2:57 PM
48 Every 6 months, publish all of these Fapolicies, and finances plus summaries thereof 5/17/2019 1:07 PM
online, in news media print, and on the local public access TV and audio channels.
49 Sounds like a positive goal for the city, perhaps this should include all businesses, too 5/17/2019 10:56 AM
50 Creates safety and I am sure will have "0" tolerance for harassment of any kind and diversity. 5/17/2019 10:31 AM
inclusiveness.
51 THIS should be Goal #1!! How on earth do you expect to achieve any of the other goals until the 5/17/2019 10:07 AM
fiscal objectives are met??
52 It makes me nervous that financial stability for the City isn't mentioned until Goal 5. 1 would put it 5/17/2019 10:06 AM
right behind Goal 1, safety. Without financial stability, NONE of the goals will be possible.
53 Yes! This should all be done - Increase efforts to provide opportunities for local citizens to receive 5/1.7/2019 9:28 AM
training and job opportunities with the city government.
54 Sounds good/ 5/17/2019 9:25 AM
55 This goal is important, but not very exciting. 5/17/2019 9:24 AM
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56 Getting your financial house in order is great! If you have training issues with employees they 5/17/2019 9:19 AM
should be addressed one way or the other,. We are paying full boat for employee's and we
deserve to receive what we are paying for. That's the managements job. Maybe the problem is
with the management? The old promoted beyond your abilities situation.
57 This seems overly ambitious to me. When I read minutes of Commission meetings or other 5/17/2019 8:17 AM
meetings and see the type-o's and low quality of communication in the written records, I can't
imagine how the City thinks there is staff available to implement these kinds of goals, with all due
respect.
58 Do something to diversify fire dept. No women !!!! What is going on with the sexual -harassment 5/16/2019 8:01 PM
lawsuit and subsequent accountability and training
59 Need to elect someone to the city council that has a financial background to help...we have no one 5/16/2019 7:42 PM
with that at this time.
60 Ok 5/16/2019 6:49 PM
61 6 and 9 are great 5/16/2019 5:20 PM
62 Again: What are the new extras going to cost the homeowner/taxpayer? 5/16/2019 3:43 PM
63 Pension reform needed 5/16/2019 3:23 PM
64 Sounds great if you actually succeed. 5/16/2019 2:34 PM
65 This is ridiculous: "Develop a fiscal sustainability plan with the community that balances City 5/16/2019 2:27 PM
services with available revenues and integrates policies and identifies potential revenue sources
that can ensure long-term financial health and effectiveness of the City." Just say "Develop
realistic annual budgets and stay within the budget plan". Again, drop the word "sustainable" -
nothing is really sustainable anymore.
66 Is this a plan for social engineering? Can we please hire the best qualified regardless of race, 5/16/2019 1:34 PM
gender, religion, or political view? We are diverse and are in an area of diversity, at least in my
neighborhood and other neighborhoods around town!
67 yes to all of the above. I particularly like looking to achieve a diverse city govt. It's not easy, but it 5/16/2019 1:15 PM
should def. be one of our goals.Fiscal responsibility is another laudable and essential goal. OI'm
not exactly sire how we got into such dire straits fiscally, but we need to address that moving
forward. The citizens have money, the city should not be as cash poor as it it.
68 We need to consider changing our voting for offices to district elections. I live on the East side and 5/16/2019 1:14 PM
feel like we are not represented! PAVE McDowell Blvd. If you don't live on the east side you don't
know how crappy this road is to drive every day!!!
69 Sure, "review" fees means increase them... why? Because no one EVER wants any Less of 5/16/2019 11:40 AM
anything. Sustainable? Nope, not unless you make some HARD choices and set some STRONG,
PRACTICAL priorities... NOT THE WISH LIST I SEE HERE.
70 This sounds good. 5/16/2019 11:19 AM
71 1 don't see General Plan or revisions to Zoning specifically. 5/16/2019 10:48 AM
72 Focuses on the city and provision of city services. 5/16/2019 10:37 AM
73 We must be fiscally sustainable/ 5/15/2019 3:45 PM
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1
May want to consider what the job market will look like in ten years - very different!
6/14/2019 7:09 PM
2
This is an outstanding objective.
6/14/2019 2:32 PM
3
rational
6/13/2019 3:17 PM
4
Bring the C.E.R.T. program back.
6/6/2019 6:04 PM
5
1 hope we are hiring the best people for the job, regardless of ethnicity.
6/6/2019 2:14 PM
6
Good objective covers a broad range
6/6/2019 11:51 AM
7
Objective is okay
6/5/2019 8:36 PM
8
1 support it.
6/5/2019 3:30 PM
9
Avoiding bankruptcy is crucial.
6/4/2019 12:53 AM
10
making the city finanicaly fit
6/3/2019 4:52 PM
11
Cut salaries and pensions.
6/1/2019 10:44 AM
12
1 would not change anything listed
5/31/2019 7:01 PM
13
Nothing.
5/30/2019 5:54 PM
14
1 don't know where this goes.. maybe Item 6. The goals and objectives make NO mention of the
5/30/2019 4:06 PM
Petaluma City Schools. This is where our citizens begin their lives, and where they first learn
about civic engagement. More work is needed here. I know that Council Members often visit public
schools but I think we need to have intention long term collaboration., maybe institutionalize the
"connections between staff and community". How are we going to engage these children if they
do't know what city government and citizen engagement is???
15
Seems like a no-brainer.
5/29/2019 4:43 PM
16
X
5/29/2019 7:27 AM
17
ditto
5/28/2019 1:34 PM
18
1 hope the City will look into progressive taxes. A lot of people with money are moving here
5/28/2019 10:02 AM
19
We should accept nothing less
5/26/2019 2:15 PM
20
Recruit locals for local municipal positions in favor of those living out of town.
5/23/2019 3:17 PM
21
1 like the addition of organizationally sustainable.
5/21/2019 3:14 PM .
22
Too broad. Too ambitious
5/19/2019 7:41 PM
23
Restore public confidence so that we can trust government with more tax money
5/18/2019 3:40 PM
24
Address transparency. City has a reputation for being fiscally weak.
5/18/2019 12:04 PM
25
What does this mean?Leverage local, regional, and state programs and resources to maximize
5/17/2019 5:48 PM
city revenues. What programs do you mean? A lot of the other points are things you should be
doing already, like preventing sexual harassment etc.
26
Absolutely necessary.
5/17/2019 5:37 PM
27
Every 6 months, publish all of these full plans, policies, and finances plus summaries thereof
5/17/2019 1:07 PM
online, in news media print, and on the local public access TV and audio channels.
28
No further comment
5/17/2019 10:56 AM
29
Heading in the right direction
5/17/2019 10:31 AM
30
See previous
5/17/2019 9:28 AM
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31 Sounds good. _ 5/17/2019 9:25 AM
32 Ok 5/16/2019 6:49 PM
33 We also need an open public appraise program. Some sign was well made, some landscape was 5/16/2019 5:20 PM
well done. Let the citizen post what was done right in this city.
34 Tax luxury properties, tax wall street owners, tax out of state immigrants 5/16/2019 3:23 PM
35 HUD Certified agency in Petaluma for fair housing issues. 5/16/2019 2:34 PM
36 agree. 5/16/2019 1:15 PM
37 1 don't see anything about making Petaluma pay or benefits attractive to employees. Where does 5/16/2019 10:48 AM
Petaluma stand?
38. If there is a proposal to change the City Charter, it needs to be approved by the residents not the 5/16/2019 10:37 AM
City Council.
39 Very important goals to achieve. 5/15/2019 3:45 PM
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Q47 What do you like about these work plan items? Or, what are we
missing?
Answered: 38 Skipped: 237
# RESPONSES DATE
1 (4) add federal Add: Provide facilities for and training of Fire Department personnel to increase 6/16/2019 4:09 PM
gender diversity. Support Public Banking to leverage City funds to circulate within our community
Evaluate the re-establishment of an "in house" Planning Department
2 #5 should be dropped. It is not a part of the city mission but instead a goal of progressives alone. 6/14/2019 2:32 PM
Dedicate our limited resources elsewhere to ensure sustainability #6 "connections between staff
and community" is excellent.
3 Insure city employees are able to afford homes in Petaluma; support unionization of city 6/13/2019 3:17 PM
employees.
4 As a state-run district agricultural association, the fairgrounds will be receiving additional state 6/6/2019 6:30 PM
funding for capitol improvements. It is starting slow but from a state point of view, and considering
the importance of fairgrounds with disaster services and as evacuation sites, more attention is be
paid to the condition of our facilities and available resources. We have a new norm and natural
disasters are predicted to continue to get more common and more destructive. The state
recognizes fairgrounds roles during these natural disasters and are working to enhance their
viability. These addition funds will be part of the solution in improving the safety and function of the
fairgrounds. - Sonoma -Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
5 Bring the C.E.R.T. program back. 6/6/2019 6:04 PM
6 Add: aggressively pursue funding options for municipal climate mitigation and adaptation. 6/6/2019 2:00 PM
7 Missing the commitment towards using the fair ground facilities year round to benefit the 6/6/2019 11:51 AM
community and make funds for the city
8 Most are so vague as to be meaningless. Where are the concrete work items? What is the 6/5/2019 8:36 PM
problem we are trying to fix?
9 Items 5-9 should be under another Objective. 6/5/2019 3:30 PM
10 All are important! 6/4/2019 12:53 AM
11 if can reach them, great 6/3/2019 4:52 PM
12 Implement ethics code/backbone for Planning Department -- they are subservient to developers. 6/1/2019 10:44 AM
13 1 would not change anything listed 5/31/2019 7:01 PM
14 Nothing, just do not raise our taxes! 5/30/2019 5:54 PM
15 How you treat employees should probably be separated from how you generate revenues and 5/29/2019 4:43 PM
manage the budget.
16 _X 5/29/2019 7:27 AM
17 ditto 5/28/2019 1:34 PM
18 Offer internships in municipal government and service to high school and college students 5/23/2019 3:17 PM
(especially those living on Welfare), and the homeless.
19 Especially like #3 5/23/2019 1:19 PM
20 Missing a huge item from the list, developing a plan to minimize the pension liability for the city and 5/21/2019 5:48 PM
to transition to a more sustainable option.
21 On work item 9, 1 prefer "engagement'. Orientation = You know where the restroom is. 5/21/2019 3:14 PM
Engagement = You believe the City is doing valuable and essential work and you'd be happy to
spend the rest of your work life taking part.
22 Too broad. Too ambitious 5/19/2019 7:41 PM
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23
Revise whatever you need to to ensure we can't be bullied by Safeway and other businesses that
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want to force dangerous structures into inappropriate locations.
24
Item 9 seems like something that should already be in place. Seems obvious compared to the
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other more creative work items
25
Need mechanism to make fiscal situation understandable to the general public. (this might be
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covered elsewhere)
26
Many seem like something that should already be in place. What has been going on that these are
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stated goals that sound brand new?
27
City government is a weak, especialy city committees and commisions. See Patricia Tuttle
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Brown's statement in the community section of the goal setting statements. We have two newly
elected city councilmembers. One really needs to come up to speed.
28
Every .6 months, publish all of these full plans, policies, and finances plus summaries thereof
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online, in news media print, and on the local public access TV and audio channels.
29
Well trained and focused employees should reduce fiscal waste as well and over staffing, good!
5/17/2019
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30
No further comment
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31
They are wise
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Mentor, internship programs with SRJC
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More details are needed before forming an opinion
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Ok
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We have too many eye -sore spots in Petaluma. We need to hire more, train more people who take
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pride for their work.
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37
The model stuff like be a model for the whole world. Come on we inventing stuff is expensive.
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Better to use the inventions and best practices of others.
38
Insure our financial stabilty.
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A CITY THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE
Ensure a fiscally and organizationally sustainable City organization that is innovative, efficient,
provides valued services promptly and professionally, engages the community, and proactively
funds, designs, installs and maintains City infrastructure that is safe, functional, and
sustainable and serves the needs of our residents.
Q48/ Q49 -Objective 2 —Provide City infrastructure that is safe, sustainable, multi -use, efficient, inspiring civic pride.
Q50 -Workplan Items:
1. Identify funding options to complete Petaluma's planned cross-town connectors.
2. Identify funds and develop plan to improve Petaluma's streets and roads.
3. Complete the reconstruction of Maria Drive, Sonoma Mountain Parkway, and N. McDowell Blvd.
4. Upgrade traffic signal management by re-establishing full-time traffic engineer position.
5. Establish and improve paths to make walking and biking easy, fun and safe.
6. Implement community bike share system and explore other multi -modal transportation offerings.
7. Better integrate transit with street designs.
8. Create a more efficient corporation yard at Hopper Street, including addressing the decommissioning of the existing
water plant facilities and integrate uses including the adjacent COTS and Animal Shelter facilities.
9. Complete the second SMART station at Corona.
10. Develop a plan to rehabilitate the Trestle.
11. Inventory and promote all road paving and reconstruction projects with funding sources and dates of completion,
made in the last five years.
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Q49 What do you like about this objective? Or, what are we missing?
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# RESPONSES DATE
1 1 want the trestle and 2nd SMART station. 6/14/2019 7:10 PM
2 establishing and improving walking trails and bike path 6/14/2019 6:37 PM
3 This is your best objective in the whole document. All of it. Yes. 6/14/2019 2:35 PM
4 No! Quit building eyesores 6/13/2019 6`.17 PM
5 Sounds great, but the focus on roads and facilitating automobile traffic is alarming. 6/13/2019 3:20 PM
6 Great goals - Too bad Rainer was put off for so long that we lost the redevelopment money that 6/11/2019 9:05 PM
was slated for it. But if the City Council follows the Mayor, we can solve the problem by not
allowing cars on the road from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM!
7 $$$$$$$ 6/6/2019 8:31 PM
8 1. Get Rainier built 2. Get a Caulfield crossing done with developer fees 3. Dont' forget if people 6/6/2019 6:23 PM
can't park at SMART, they are no going to use it! (Downtown station.(
9 This would all make sense. 6/6/2019 6:05 PM
10 Complete the second SMART station at Corona. What was the hold up? 6/6/2019 5:05 PM
11 Looks like we're trying to take care of what we already have, that is a good' thing 6/6/2019 2:17 PM
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12 These focus too much on accommodating our cars, which are not only killing us with pollution, 6/6/2019 1:13 PM
they make Petaluma unpleasant to live and work in. Building Ranier will only increase car traffic.
We should build a trolley circuit that runs on tracks and covers the main arteries: McDowell,
Petaluma Blvd., Washington, Caulfield, etc.
13 Yes yes yes! Do the Caulfield connector too! 6/6/2019 12:30 PM
14 traffic issues are getting worse in these areas 6/6/2019 12:26 PM
15 The focus on safety 6/6/2019 11:57 AM
16 This objective is very important and should be addressed as a first priority. 6/5/2019 10:25 PM
17 Objective is okay 6/5/2019 8:49 PM
18 1 fully support this objective and how it's written. 6/5/2019 3:32 PM
19 There seems to be an implicit bias toward motor vehicles. Our sustainable future will have a 6/5/2019 2:10 PM
complete network of bicycle and pedestrian paths, lanes, and trails that connect the entire City. If
this is what we envision, we should state it so.
20 See previous comment about Goal 6/4/2019 9:05 PM
21 All good! 6/4/2019 12:55 AM
22 Better cross-town connectors, fix the Trestle, east -side SMART station: all necessary. 6/3/2019 9:06 PM
23 If the city can afford a crosstown connector don't ask us to tax ourself for it. The Corona over- 6/3/2019 7:34 PM
crossing is dangerous, outdated and can't accommodate pedestrians or bikes or cars safely. The
intersection and Rail crossing are dangerous.
24 about time 6/3/2019 4:52 PM
25 This looks like what a City should be doing, rather than pie in the sky BS like most of the rest. Do it 6/3/2019 11:55 AM
with minimal pointless delays due to green fanatics.
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26 Streets is a priority but SMP is already started so check it off and add something else. Cross town 6/3/2019 6:30 AM
connectors is a major priority except for everyone on the westside. Rainier first and Caulfield
second. Both need a deadline like 8-10 year completion date for both. Dont make Caulfield a lifting
bridge. Stop boat traffic at Sheraton Marina. Or make boats lower mast and power under bridges
to help traffic flow but not interrupting at boaters choice time. Sell public works site and move to
airport area where they dont get harrassed by homeless and could expand. Also would help
market the development in area to not be next to a sewer.
27 Increase # parking spaces required for new developments. 6/1/2019 10:46 AM
28 focusing on fixing the roads 5/31/2019 7:02 PM
29 Our infrastructure needs a lot of maintenance. 5/31/2019 12:31 AM
30 do not raise our taxes for this!! 5/30/2019 5:56 PM
31 #1 Unless you are going to include access to freeways w/ these connectors I don't see much value 5/29/2019 9:37 PM
at all #10 and #11 resonate The animal shelter needs to stay or be expanded, it's lackluster at
best, but so needed and appreciated.
32 The traffic situation in this city has got to get under control before any further development occurs. 5/29/2019 11:40 AM
33 Finally! 5/29/2019 7:28 AM
34 Reviving the trestle would be wonderful, but given its current state of dilapidation, not economically 5/28/2019 8:54 PM
practical. Focus instead on a less expensive approach of removing the trestle, banking the river --
perhaps with supporting pilings --and providing a secure walkway.
35 Sounds really good. Let's make real plans 5/28/2019 7:42 PM
36 Do all of these now! The longer we put off things, the less attractive our city becomes. 5/28/2019 7:40 PM
37 You are missing the funding. It is not there. See previous. 5/28/2019 5:33 PM
38 ditto 5/28/2019 1:35 PM
39 Revisit the cross town connector. Perhaps a connector and also a pedestrian bridge over the 5/28/2019 11:08 AM
water makes sense? What about a bridge or connector for Caulfield area? I support the existing
cross town connector and hope it incorporates a highway exit.
40 I'm not sold on a cross town connector 5/28/2019 10:02 AM
41 Increased flashing pedestrian signs through residential areas on busy streets such a D and 1 5/25/2019 10:03 AM
streets on the westside of town. Increased traffic surveillance.
42 Repair Petaluma Boulevard South. The west side is older than the east side of town. 5/23/2019 3:19 PM
43 looks good 5/23/2019 8:23 AM
44 Please fix the trestle! 5/22/2019 3:52 PM
45 The objective is fine. 5/21/2019 3:27 PM
46 Great goals. Revise General Plan so that the city's hands are not tied when Safeway wants to put 5/21/2019 11:35 AM
in a gas station next to the school.
47 FIX THE ROADS.... Long overdue. 5/20/2019 1:20 PM
48 Rebuild the trestle 5/20/2019 1:01 PM
49 We need a place to cross the river near the 101 overpass. The southwest quadrant of town does 5/20/2019 11:07 AM
not have an easy way to get across to mid -town and Lakeville without backtracking and going on
101 or backtracking and going through downtown.
50 Improve sidewalks throughout the town and improve safety crossing streets. Need more 5/20/2019 9:56 AM
enforcement.
51 All good 5/19/2019 7:41 PM
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52 1 strongly disagree with the Rainier crossing. It is environmentally disruptive, and excessively 5/19/2019 2:50 PM
costly. I think examining a second bridge at Caulfield makes sense, and expanding/updating the
Corona overpass (especially once the Corona Smart Station is realized) would be more cost
effective, and probably much more useful. A Traffic Engineer would also be able to help.evaluate
the relative value of different approaches from a traffic flow and congestion perspective. For
example, the Rainier DEIR noted that the crossover would have limited impact on traffic
congestion until Petaluma Blvd. N. was more fully developed. That's years in the future, if ever.
Meanwhile, a huge amount of cross town traffic at D and Washington (off Lakeville), could be
mitigated by getting it across the river at Caulfield. Determine where the traffic is coming from and
where it is going, and you will see that the southern crossing will be far more effective than
Rainier, and it is likely to be somewhat less expensive. (See comments on the river usage and
bridge schedules to address concerns about the impact of another drawbridge on river traffic).
53 Yes, to all. We need intelligent thoughtful action. Ask the public to set priorities 5/18/2019 3:41 PM
54 Yes to all of these! 5/18/2019 12:05 PM
55 The trestle is toast. Tear it down and forget about it. There is absolutely no practical reason to "re- 5/18/2019 9:18 AM
habilitate" it.
56 Complete the Corona Smart Train is import to cut down vehicle traffic of commuters through the 5/17/2019 8:27 PM
101 corridor.
57 Prioritize potholes and connector. 5/17/2019 7:32 PM
58 FINALLY! Finally addressing the most important issues. We need the SMART station at Corona! 5/17/2019 5:52 PM
We need better bike paths! We need WAY BETTER crosstown public transit! How about a single
loop bus that runs from D st downtown -> down Pet blvd -> redwood -> N mcdowell -> e.
washington. You could have a second similar loop for the south east side. AND we need the
streets paved!!!
59 The goal statement is fine. 5/17/2019 5:50 PM
60 Now you're cooking with gas! Petaluma is extremely frustrating to drive around in. Lets get it fixed! 5/17/2019 4:32 PM
61 Every 6 months, publish all of these full plans, policies, and finances plus summaries thereof 5/17/2019 1:08 PM
online, in news media print, and on the local public access TV and audio channels.
62 ALL OF THIS. 5/17/2019 12:41 PM
63 Sounds like a detailed plan. I have no suggestions to add 5/17/2019 10:58 AM
64 Agree with all of this 5/17/2019 10:41 AM
65. Wow yes like it. 5/17/2019 10:33 AM
66 #5-11 "Yes _ 5/17/2019 9:32 AM
67 It's good 5/17/2019 9:27 AM
68 1 like the focus on our City's infrastructure. 5/17/2019 9:26 AM
69 #1 important! 5/17/2019 9:19 AM
70 Dealing sith the Trestle and improving bike traffic and safety, use of city-wide bike-sharing program 5/17/2019 9:13 AM
are all essential objectives!
71 This Goal should be #2 (after housing), not #51 5/17/2019 9:08 AM
72 Yes!!! _ 5/16/2019 8:02 PM
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73 Develop a plan to rehabilitate the Trestle. --- needs to be torn down...waste of resources to save it. 5/16/2019 7:43 PM
74 11 21 31 41 7, 91 11 ALL SUPER IMPORTANT and at the top of my list of concerns 5/16/2019 6:51 PM
75 Finally! We will seeing the smooth road our city owe us. 5/16/2019 5:23 PM
76 SAME TUNE ABOUT RAINER???? 5/16/2019 5:06 PM
77 Fix the trestle. Dump the Tubs on Water Street! I don't want COTS intruding on the Animal Shelter, 5/16/2019 3:47 PM
This will deter adoptions.
78 Better farmers market 5/16/2019 3:24 PM
79 Fix the damn roads FIRST 5/16/2019 3:22 PM
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80 THIS needs to be Petaluma's Priority #1 and change the word "promote" to "implement and 5/16/2019 2:28 PM
complete": "Inventory and promote all road paving and reconstruction projects with funding
sources and dates of completion, made in the last five years."
81 Limit building heights as we live in earthquake territory! 5/16/2019 1:35 PM
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New development should pay its own way and contribute to past omissions, not be subsidized.
5/16/2019 1:28 PM
That is the "new" revenue needed to provide for xtown connectors. The east on and off ramps
from freeway should have been paid for by the friedmans shopping center developers. Get some
of it from this change in zoning for apartments.
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bike share great, cross connector not going to happen. If it does it needs to be via Hopper etc. not
5/16/2019 1:19 PM
Rainier. Like the idea of addressing public transportation so it better suits residents needs. That
and bikeshare/mobility scooters ability challenged citizens can use too. And obviously fix the
potholes:-)
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Yes to road repairs and Corona SMART depot. We do NOT need a Rainier under pass. Use
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Corona!
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Tear down trestle and build a riverwalk
5/16/2019 12:19 PM
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Cross town connectors and the Tressle are good goals. So would upgrades to Casa Grande and
5/16/2019 12:13 PM
Caulfield be. There are no roads in OK condition running east to west on the east side except E
Washington,
87
I've lived here 21 years... how long have you been trying to make "crosstown connector" a reality --
5/16/2019 11:41 AM
give me a break. .
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more bike and walking paths downtown, parking on perimeter of city with electric buses in no car
5/16/2019 11:09 AM
zone
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Objective is OK but should not be tied to specific projects.
5/16/2019 10:41 AM
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Our traffic and streets are getting more over used.
5/15/2019 3:47 PM
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Q50 What do you like about these work plan items? Or, what are we
missing?
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1 Modify (1) to complete or abandon Add: Re-evaluate and expand our public transit options to 6/16/2019 4:09 PM
increase ridership.
2 1 like everything about these work plan items and would encourageyou to put them at the top of 6/14/2019 2:35 PM
the list with the highest priority apart from river dredging.
3 Too much soil in the Petaluma River watershed has already been covered with asphalt and 6/13/2019 3:20 PM
concrete. No more, please.
4 Add this item: 1) Identify funding to update the Bike Ped Plan as an addendum to the existing 6/6/2019 9:53 PM
master plan to reflect Vision Zero guidelines and All Ages and Abilities infrastructure.
5 $$$$$$ where is it coming from? 6/6/2019 8:31 PM
6 They are all positive improvements. 6/6/2019 6:05 PM
7 Glad to see workplan item #10 regarding rehabilitation of the trestle, however this item resonates 6/6/2019 5:54 PM
with so many of the other goals and objectives throughout. Seems buried among other CIP's here,
maybe an objective of it's own, or at least mentioned with other goals.
8 Are you planning on getting rid of the animal shelter? NOT for that. All these things that you are 6/6/2019 2:17 PM
proposing take money, so be careful about that. As a homeowner, if I want to make improvements,
I can't do it until I save the money. City government should be no different.
9 Yes to second SMART station. Put focus on walking and biking infrastructure, rather than adding 6/6/2019 2:02 PM
cross-town connectors for cars.
10 see 49 6/6/2019 11:57 AM
11 I like 1, 2,4,5,9 and 10. I'm not sure why the others are priorities. Why are those specific roads 6/5/2019 8:49 PM
identified in number 3? The roads that get attention by the city seem to make no sense. Petaluma
Boulevard South is a disaster from D street till the newly paved part by the freeway. The potholes
make the road undriveable, along with the parking on the side of the road that essentially
eliminates the right lane heading south. The parking situation on the 200 block of Kentucky Street
has also turned the street into one lane. The situation is dangerous. A comprehensive review of all
streets, and the extent to which they are used and/or parked on should be undertaken. In addition,
the sidewalks are dangerous all over the west side. We also need better street lighting.
12 Missed: Public transportation! Completely missed not just here but seemingly throughout all the 6/5/2019 7:23 PM
plans so far. (I mean local bus routes here, not SMART) Views from Bike Petaluma: Traffic
engineer position needs to ensure qualifications and focus on Bike/Ped design and public transit.
Every single repaving project needs to include dramatic improvements to bike lanes, with special
focus towards dedicated and especially protected bike lanes. Shared bike lanes are not cutting it,
and that seems to be all the city does when they repave. For that matter the existing "dedicated"
bike lanes are almost all just generous parking spots in the current implementations. Yes, lets
absolutely implement a bike share system, but in the current implementation of our streets, it is
doomed to fail. Riding cycles in Petaluma is unpleasant and hazardous today, and only getting
worse with more traffic. We need dramatic and aggressive movement towards creating a more
bike friendly city. Petaluma has some of the worst bike infrastructure in the whole of the North Bay.
Petaluma needs to exert more pressure on SMART not only to complete their 2nd station, but to
deliver on their failed promises of adding bike lanes along the entire system running through our
town. This is the only reason they got their measure to pass, by adding this goal late in the
proposal. It stinks that they have passed the buck repeatedly on actually delivering it. We need to
hold SMART accountable.
13 Fully support all items. Well written and true. 6/5/2019 3:32 PM
14 Delete 1 6/4/2019 9:05 PM
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15 1 especially like #5. 6/4/2019 12:55 AM
16 Secure the Corona Station, widen the rail crossing at Corona and improve the intersection at 6/3/2019 7:34 PM
McDowell and Corona.
17 might need to reorder 6/3/2019 4:52 PM
18 SMART station at Corona is a must. Downtown is great for everyone except for residents. 6/3/2019 6:30 AM
Eastside doesnt go to that station. Tressel would be great if the city was flush with money. But
needs to be a private project. Regardless remove the falling apart remains. They cant use it in a
rebuild and it is embarassing.
19 Yes to #8!! The animal shelter is out -dated. The location does not promote community 6/2/2019 9:35 AM
connections. The corp yard could use the space...
20 Partner with organization such as Rotary or Railroad Club doners for trussel funding.. 6/11/2019 10:46 AM
21 focusing on fixing the roads 5/31/2019 7:02 PM
22 Please build the Corona SMART station! 5/31/2019 12:31 AM
23 do not our taxes raise 5/30/2019 5:56 PM
24 Implement community bike share system and explore other multi -modal transportation offerings. - 5/30/2019 3:43 PM
we don't even have sidewalks in places and this is a priority?
25 A lot of these are the important infrastructure elements that the residents want to see happen. 5/29/2019 4:47 PM
These are the goals that I really care about. Organizing the government to run efficiently is an
expectation.
26 Streets 5/29/2019 7:28 AM
27 Yes for Corona train station! 5/28/2019 7:55 PM
28 ditto 5/28/2019 1:35 PM
29 Like pedestrian friendly spaces in Europe, I would love to see a trolly that takes pedestrians from 5/28/2019 11:08 AM
Webster to Maria ... up and down Washington Street. There are so many shops, JC, Library,
Fairgrounds, Swimming pool, downtown that could be more walkable with a reliable bus going up
and down on this route,
30 integrating transit and more bicycles 5/28/2019 10:02 AM
31 Too many items. Given resources available only high priority needs should be called out. It seems 5/26/2019 2:19 PM
to put critical, much needed items (roads, connector, etc.) on the same level as nice to haves (bike
share, trestle)
32 Yes on the train station at Corona, and revamping the train trestle. Maybe that will scare the rats 5/23/2019 3:19 PM
away.
33 #4 City Engineer is the Traffic Engineer. Need more signal techs to maintain the system according 5/23/2019 1:24 PM
to State maintenance schedule. Liability currently.
34 i would add something to the upgrade signals to also make them bicycle and pedestrian friendly. 5/23/2019 8:23 AM
Expand on #5 to include bike lanes and maintenence. add an item to create a goal to get "Bicycle
Friendly" status from the League of American Wheelman as have our neighbors in Santa Rosa
and Sonoma have done.
35 more safe pedestrian and bicycle pathways. Support cross town connector, e.g. Rainier overpass 5/21/2019 9:44 PM
36 1. Proceed with cross -connectors only after measuring them against the new CEQA standard of 5/21/2019 3:27 PM
VMT, comparing the value gained to alternative uses of City funds, and considering the long-range
impacts on City maintenance budgets. 4. From conversations with City staff and familiarity with
'traffic signal timing, I believe that the City has consistently paid attention to the traffic signal timing,
that we sometimes have traffic that would overwhelm any signal timing, and that the problem isn't
poor timing, it's street grid that isn't conducive to timing that'll work for traffic flowing both
directions. 6. 1 love the bike share idea and hope it works, but it should be folded into Transit
because it's the transit/bike share intersection that is crucial. 7. 1 don't know that "integrate transit
with street design" means, but if it means look for more opportunities to add pull-outs, I'm on-
board. 8. Yes! Freeing up land near the urban core is crucial.
37 Mentioned is the 2nd SMART station -- we need a way to safely bike to SMART stations. Now it's 5/21/2019 2:33 PM
way too dangerous
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38 There needs to be more local support for Public Transit. Many cities in the County (Sebastopol, 5/20/2019 10:02 AM
Sonoma, RP, etc) are contributing some local funds to support free transit in their communities.
39 All good 5/19/2019 7:41 PM
40 Build the Ranier connector! Build the second SMART station (with free parking). 5/19/2019 5:17 PM
41 The Corona Smart station would be a wonderful connection for San Francisco Day trippers to our 5/17/2019 8:27 PM
wonderful "Makers" area
42 Pave the streets before you spend on city hall, more surveillance, and more PPD. 5/17/2019 5:52 PM
43 Streets need to be complete streets with protected bike lanes, protected intersections, and 5/17/2019 5:50 PM
protected crosswalks. Our streets are in shambles. We wait until development projects are
introduced in order to get the developer to fix our streets. This is not proactive. Our whole city
street arterials need to be designed with the expectation that future developers will design their
projects around our complete streets.
44 More parking at smart train stations would be smart 5/17/2019 4:32 PM
45 Every 6 months, publish all of these full plans, policies, and finances plus summaries thereof 5/17/2019 1:08 PM
online, in news media print, and on the local public access TV and audio channels.
46 Corona extension of SMART, bike sharing and more/ safer paths. 5/17/2019 12:41 PM
47 Noise dampening and protection from 101 from the bridge through East Washington to protect 5/17/2019 10:58 AM
residents and improve their quality of life.
48 No further comments at this time 5/17/2019 10:58 AM
49 Exciting and so useful. 5/17/2019 10:33 AM
50 Focus on public transit 5/17/2019 9:32 AM
51 All make sense. We need more cameras in general and not just for traffic. Downtown, high risk 5/17/2019 9:27 AM
areas, common garbage dumping areas, bus station, train station stops, etc and then of course
someone to monitor them.
52 Cross town connectors and alternatives to automobile should be the priority work plan items. 5/17/2019 9:26 AM
53 The Trestle is also a money -sink. Paula Lane Action Network wrote a grant app to the Coastal 5/17/2019 8:21 AM
Conservancy for acquisition funds several years ago - and we were advised by the representative
for Sonoma Co. it was a great application and we might be able to look at $400K. As soon as the
then Mayor discovered this - apparently, the City Mgmt had not told the elected officials PLAN
wrote this application FOR the City for the Paula Lane open space property quest and seeking
acquisition funds, then about $1.5 million total, the Mayor had the ED of the Coastal Conservancy
come to Petaluma to see the "City's" priorities and our $400K was cut to "maybe you'll see $200K"
and that is how the Trestle study funds were obtained - Paula Lane Action Network surely has
been the booster for some of the unethical actions on the part of elected officials to obtain funding
for the City. Then, there were some fundraisers to rehab the Trestle - but at this point, it is clear
and always was clear to many in the community, rehab'ing the Trestle is a money -sink -hole and
there really should not be another dime going to that effort. It just isn't that important to the City and
its future and it's another one of those efforts that was based on trying to grab funding politically in
an unethical way.
54 11 27 3, 41 71 93 11 ALL SUPER IMPORTANT and at the top of my list of concerns 5/16/2019 6:51 PM
55 Please don't waste city budget by spending them wise. 5/16/2019 5:23 PM
56 Multi modal transportation? I hope you don't intend to introduce motorized scooters? Because 5/16/2019 3:47 PM
don't. Please. Skateboarders are already a hazard as are cyclists who ride on the sidewalks and
against traffic without wearing a helmet. Think to the end.
57 On water activity needed 5/16/2019 3:24 PM
58 all good in theory but finding the money is the challenge. 5/16/2019 1:19 PM
59 4. Upgrade traffic signal management by re-establishing full-time traffic engineer position. We do 5/16/2019 10:56 AM
not need this position. Work with current resources. Reduce traffic by not permitting new
constructions. Becoming too busy and hassle. Fix the roads that are pathetic !!
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60 The cross town connector will not work without a revision of the traffic flow in Petaluma. While 1 5/16/2019 10:41 AM
agree with buying the right of way as an investment, I do not support the concept without changing
the traffic flow of the entire city west side. Council needs to work on that.
61 Better traffic light management. 5/15/2019 3:47 PM
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A CITY THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE
Ensure a fiscally and organizationally sustainable City organization that is innovative, efficient,
provides valued services promptly and professionally, engages the community, and proactively
funds, designs, installs and maintains City infrastructure that is safe, functional, and
sustainable and serves the needs of our residents.
Q51 / Q52 -Objective 3 —Maximize all opportunities to be transparent, effectively inform, and meaningfully engage our
community through innovation, accessibility, and excellent customer service.
Q53 -Workplan Items:
1. Establish a centralized, citywide community engagement and communications program.
2. Engage and support all City committees and commissions, allowing opportunities to cross-pollinate with each other
and to better integrate and provide recommendations for City decision-making.
3. Provide post -meeting summaries of all City Council and Planning Commission meetings and promote on all City
communication platforms.
4. Coordinate and enhance cross -departmental so.cial media collaboration.
5. Develop and publish public record request guidelines on City website.
6. Promote outreach and involvement of the Hispanic community through expanded translation and interpretation
services in City information and programs, recruitment strategies, and developing leadership opportunities.
Q54 / Q55 -Objective 4 —Implement technology initiatives to improve the accessibility,' efficiency and effectiveness of City
operations, provide the highest level of customer service, and make the City the primary source for City information.
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1. Develop a citywide IT Masterplan that identifies and prioritizes City technology needs, funding, and implementation
strategies.
2. Implement an online permitting system.
3. Implement an agenda management software system.
4. Complete the roll-out of an updated City website that creates a more user-friendly, accessible, and interactive
information resource and online experience for the community.
5. Leverage technology to improve efficiency including improved use of meeting and conferencing technologies.
6. Enhance mobile technology to increase efficiency of field staff.
7. Encourage the expansion of internet fiber by carriers to provide access to our community.
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How about Establish a series of Town Hall meetings, formally inviting our diverse communities to 6/14/2019 7:12 PM
come to the table!
Meetings and written information should also be in Spanish in the attempt to be truly inclusive.
1 like Transparency, meaningful, efficient, innovative, effective, accessible and excellent customer
service.
We are losing out Petaluma heritage.
Seems like good standard practice for any city
Yes, bring back the green sheet. Also when any project comes to the Planning Commission or
HCPC, show all the fees being charged in the staff report.
I know you mean well, but this survey is WAY TOO LONG. Most people just are not interested in a
56 question survey.
Makes sense
Better communication is always a good thing
Like the objective of enhancing communication with the community,
seems alright
Okay
I like the premise of this objective. We should already be doing this.
All of this sounds good IF the City can up its use of concise communications and material that are
not tediously long and wordy. Reduce your words. Please.
I like the emphasis on communication with the citizenry.
I LOVE this! Communication from all aspects would be so amazing.
These are the only goals that resonate with me. Leadership is whats missing.
this should be being done now
more BS
Most of this is already being done. I get messages from police and fire all the time. Seems like the
framework is there may be just improve.
Summaries of meetings is good idea.
I like everything listed
do not raise our taxes
1 mentioned earlier the need to engage students to prepare them to be more knowledgeable
citizens.
Our hispanic community is large and appreciated, I like we want to include them more. They were
instrumental in trying to fight the Safeway Gas station on McDowell - by the way major FUBUR
letting that go through and racist too if you ask me. I personally will not drive to that area or shop in
that area after it's built. Major mistake!
Meaningfully engaging the community will only work if the responsible parties receive the input or
feedback. Make sure the roles and responsibilities of all positions, teams, and commissions are
clearly defined. I have attended a lot of meetings where it wasn't clear who had any authority.
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28 Important to stretch to communicate with the townspeople. They are all so busy. 5/28/2019 7:46 PM
29 "Cross pollinate?" Excessive fluff here. 5/28/2019 5:36 PM
30 ditto 5/28/2019 1:35 PM
31 Yes, translate materials and encourage ethnic and social diversity on all committees and 5/28/2019 11:09 AM
commissions.
32 more communication is always better 5/28/2019 10:02 AM
33 Language exchange program: Hispanics taught English while they teach Spanish to non -speakers. 5/23/2019 3:22 PM
34 yes! 5/23/2019 8:26 AM
35 It's great. 5/21/2019 3:36 PM
36 Improve Planning Department where city planners are actually listening to the community and 5/20/2019 12:58 PM
council and not what the Developer and private manipulative groups want that are just shills of the
Developer.
37 Good. This next comment maybe doesn't belong here: City of Rohnert Park has used battery drop- 5/20/2019 8:43 AM
off at City Hall for all residents. Petaluma should have a couple of well-publicized used battery
drop-off locations, as well. East side and west side.
38 All good 5/19/2019 7:42 PM
39 This goes without saying. We need to build community and community confidence. 5/18/2019 3:42 PM
40 #6 is key. Who is not at the table?!? Again, move City Hall to the new Fairgrounds and promote our 5/18/2019 12:08 PM
cities diversity. Always challenge your own assumptions when making decisions (study Double -
loop Learning for Organizations). Be inclusive. City Hall and City Council feel very Westside,
intimidating, and non -welcoming.
41 1 hope it happens. 5/17/2019 6:05 PM
42 Communication with the citizens is key. But if you only communicate out and then ignore what the 5/17/2019 6:01 PM
citizens want, you're just as bad as the next bureaucrat,
43 Every 6 months, publish all of these full plans, policies, and finances plus summaries thereof 5/17/2019 1:09 PM
online, in news media print, and on the local public access TV and audio channels.
44 Sounds like a good plan to bring the city management and the community together. We will need 5/17/2019 11:00 AM
to see how to make this happen for the benefit of all
45 Inclusiveness 5/17/2019 10:35 AM
46 Why just the Hispanic community? Why not the Portuguese or the Germans or the blacks or any 5/17/2019 10:13 AM
number of other ethnicities? Why should my hard earned tax dollars go to integrate one ethnic
group into the city when all the others are virtually ignored?
47 Yes - if course. These should be priority 1 5/17/2019 9:32 AM
48 Sounds good 5/17/2019 9:31 AM
49 This is a nice objective, but I do not see a need to allocate resources toward it. 5/17/2019 9:29 AM
50 It all sounds good. I have heartburn with the Hispanic community outreach because the city should 5/17/2019 9:21 AM
reach out to everyone. The Hispanic community can engage if they want to all meeting are public
brown act meetings so hardly exclusive.
51 0 5/16/2019 6:51 PM
52 People works for city , their goal is serving public. Government facility and paper should be people 5/16/2019 5:26 PM
friendly.
53 Hahahahaha!!! Transparency? That'll be the day. 5/16/2019 3:48 PM
54 Police and fire need transparency too. Publish the pensions 5/16/2019 3:24 PM
55 Why single out "the Hispanic community?" 5/16/2019 3:23 PM
56 Internships in City Government in Petaluma and the County. 5/16/2019 2:37 PM
57 This all sounds nice and customer service oriented but should be normal goals for the City unless 5/16/2019 2:29 PM
they feel that the City staff aren't serving the public well enough.
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58 sounds good. would like a city based equivalent of a Human Right commission - smaller scale 1 5/16/2019 1:22 PM
realize. Though again, perhaps this is fiscally unrealistic. But outreach to minorities is important
and currently insufficient. Include LGBTQ in this as well.
59 English lessons for non English speaking adults would help many individuals improve their, and 5/16/2019 12:16 PM
their families lives.
60 Accountability -- who by NAME will stand up and say "My department/office OWNS this objective, 5/16/2019 11:42 AM
this timeline, these goals?
61 Outreach to Hispanic Community - thumbs up. How about a Day of the Dead Festival??? 5/16/2019 11:28 AM
62 Open communication and centralized communication would make the information that much more
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63 put policies in localpapers, don't rely on us going to the website to be updated
64 Re -read without the adjectives and adverbs. This is puffery. Define the terms. Engage.... what
does that really mean?
65 Public transparencies is important.
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Hall
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I think social media is a waste of time and resources.
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Fine.
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Add this item: 1) Provide childcare at City Council meetings
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Sounds good.
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Just be careful how much is being spent and where the money is expected to come from.
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collaboration with the county and larger system already developed
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Like comprehensive communication program and Latino outreach.
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Only the last one seems concrete and necessary
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Like promotion of Hispanic Outreach. We have a rich and vibrant Hispanic Community. We need to
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encourage and integrate them much better in our town.
11
Item #3 will take man power. Why do we have to provide that? That's what Granicus is for.
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Everything is televised or available online. Item #6 shouldn't just include Hispanics. The City
should be trying to reach all ethnicities, shouldn't they?
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1 especially like #'s 2, 3 and 6.
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cost to put in action
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It's important for the commissions and committees to do meaningful work, making
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recommendations on actionable City Council business.
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1 like everything listed
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do not raise our taxes
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Make it easy to identify responsible parties or proper ways to input comments and requests. Clarify
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what the city is responsible for and what belongs to the county.
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Plan item #1 is critical
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Vague but sounds fine.
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Would like all the city policies and ordinances on an easy to use site that all can access. Would
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also like how to update policies and interact with the various commissions. Particularly, I would like
to propose updating any flag policy we have to allow the council to give permission to groups to fly
flags at city hall in response to council proclamations.
22
ditto
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post meeting summaries of city council meetings would be great. A monthly newsletter from city
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manager would be great too
24
#6 -- offer a affordable course in teaching the basics of English.
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Place suggestion boxes about town for locals to jot down and submit ideas for city improvements.
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Good idea but all takes time and personnel.
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27 the engagement part is important. An easier way to get info on meetings and agendas is 5/23/2019 8'26 AM
important. Many decisions are made currently and no one knows about it until something is all
ready approved.
28 The Police Dept does this well 5/22/2019 5:48 PM
29 1 spoke at a City Council meeting once and left feeling it was a waste of my time. The response 5/21/2019 9:46 PM
was underwhelming:
30 1. & 3. Establish contacts with individuals or organizations who can help promulgate key 5/21/2019 3:36 PM
information. 2. Cross-pollination is one of the best ideas put forth. It'll also be crucial for the work of
the Climate Cabinet. If we substitute City Hall corridors for sidewalks, Jane Jacobs set forth the
target, "Lowly, unpurposeful, and random as they may appear, sidewalk contacts are the small
change from which a city's wealth of public life may grow."
31 All Committee meetings should be televised (e.g. BPAC). Consider providing childcare for City 5/20/2019 10:02 AM
Council meetings to encourage diversity of attendance.
32 All good 5/19/2019 7:42 PM
33 Especially like engaging the hispanic community. We need to engage ALL of out citizens. 5/19/2019 2:51 PM
34 Missing a plan to develop an on-line site where residents can go and review all city council, and 5/18/2019 9:21 AM
councillors, votes on all issues without having to review the minutes of each meeting individually.
35 I really like #2 and #3. See my previous remarks regarding Patricia Tuttle Brown's statement. She 5/17/2019 6:05 PM
nails it regarding PBAC. What has suffered from this committee's neglect and the city's arrogant
overreach of the Citizen's advice is 1) a screaming need to update our city's Bike and Ped Master
plan and 2) very poor streets with no plan to create complete streets. Public oversight over these
committees and commissions is needed especially since City staff micro manages the meetings.
The net result is a complete lack of democracy and respect of the public's opinion.
36 1 like the final point to engage the hispanic community. It would also help if PPD were not racists. It 5/17/2019 6:01 PM
would go a long way to create harmony if PPD didn't treat law-abiding citizens as criminals and
treat hispanics as illegal immigrants and criminals. I mean for just about any interaction. Just
saying. I got pulled over because someone stole the tag off my license plate. When giving my
CURRENT registration, the officer treated me like I was a criminal, insinuated that I deliberately
either didn't put the sticker on or that I took it off, and was basically a PRICK on steroids. There
was no need. It was a fix -it ticket! Yet I was treated as if I had committed some GRAVE
OFFENSE. The grave offense was the officer's attitude. And so maybe some training on
communication skills for non-violent interactions would help tone down the racism and misogyny in
the PPD. You'd think female officers would be better, but no.
37 Every 6 months, publish all of these full plans, policies, and finances plus summaries thereof 5/17/2019 1:09 PM
online, in news media print, and on the local public access TV and audio channels.
38 No further comment at this time 5/17/2019 11:00 AM
39 This survey was awesome. Why not consider better use of surveys? 5/17/2019 10:59 AM
40 Good start 5/17/2019 10:35 AM
41 Again, why is this initiative not a higher priority??? How can you expect to achieve ANY of these 5/17/2019 10:13 AM
goals if there is no fiscal security and no communication between city agencies?
42 See previous 5/17/2019 9:32 AM
43 All are ideal. However, it's a huge expense to have varieties of city paperwork in various 5/17/2019 9:31 AM
languages. Why not just employ people who also speak Spanish to help facilitate the potential
questions involved in English to Spanish document translation? Learning the common language
here is a way to help the Hispanic community be a part of the existing community! Language is a
huge barrier in self segregation and taxing to all public entities, especially schools.
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If there is a commitment to better communication (you can only go up from here - it has been so
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awful for so many years), I think you have to have department heads and management that are
not misogynistic, vindictive and archaic in their ways of "leadership" - there is no way to implement
this goal or the work plan unless you make some major changes in management at the City
Management level as well as maintain a grounded position and move forward methodically and
sincerely to build a record. The situation within management, including absence of communication,
control by staff of Commissions and Committees which is both stifling and inappropriate, is so,
dysfunctional - and this is also supported by and represented by a legal staff with minimal
credibility and, certainly, a lack of ability to communicate and relate, that I do not see these items
as being able to be implemented unless there is courage for change and action toward that.
Interfacing is the deep political divide in Petaluma, regardless of what good behavior the elected
officials are portraying at the moment. I have never seen anything like the petty and deep hatred
that exists in Petaluma with the election process and the elected officials. Many have their long-
time friends and supporters and there is no opening for growth in awareness or balance in the
political process. How the City Management and communication process exists in this atmosphere
is a reality to be considered.
45
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City workers need to be paid what they deserve and hard earned. Any body who serve with their
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true interest for the public should be paid better, and not categorized by their job class.
47
fix the existing city web site with search capability. you send out emails that agendas and minutes
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are available, hit the button and it brings up the web that you must search for the noticed item. The
big kids would provide a direct link to the item advertised.
48
good in theory, but fiscally possible?
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Rewrite without all the strokes and petting.
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Committee communication and summaries are a great step,
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All good; just not glamorous
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The school districts should be tasked with informing all parents of all the elementary school
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options and actively encouraging diversity in all its schools. That specifically includes Grant and
McDowell.
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Beware the techno fix.
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On line permitting would be great. Also bring the Petaluma GIS up to where it was supposed to be
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when it was first implemented. Show permit history, etc.
6
Increase response to emails by city staff. I have emailed them about issues and NEVER have
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received a response. Not even a short response.
7
Is number 7 important? Does it stop Monopolies?
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This goal and objectives look like the earlier one only with technology added
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Is there a problem now with technology?
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This is more in-house for City workers, Everyone knows the City doesn't have the most robust IT
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capability.
11
Overall, IT won't solve problems. Though I understand the need to be efficient. Keep it simple.
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12
Technology is important for a well informed community.
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will it help entire community or just a few??
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stop ruining 5 gen wireless with unnecessary restictions. Fewer plans and more action
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Kids at our grade schools have better website and technology than our city. Need a new IT team.
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Half of google lives in town cant we recruit some of them to help.
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focusing on getting IT personnel for each government entity
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do not raise our taxes!
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It's a nice to have unless you can show specifically how each thing will improve performance.
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Simple solutions should be favored. The timeframe also is not clear. A lot of money can be wasted
on technology if implemented too rapidly.
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Petaluma is already doing an excellent IT job. Be careful that a quick expansion does not lead to
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software nightmares, or increased exposure to sophisticated hacking. Proceed with caution.
21
Sounds good!
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ditto
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Yes, new website that is user friendly. Support City staff with new tech and recommendations on
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needed improvements from staff.
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The right technology can increase efficiency which is critical for resource constrained cities
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Use local or county ISPs only for hosting municipal online presence.
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Look at Truckee and Spokane, WA
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For the police department, let's see about innovations/up to date technology to make the job easier
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and keep officers patrolling as opposed to the station as much as possible.
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29 Very reasonable. 5/21/2019 3:37 PM
30 Can we afford it? 5/19/2019 7:43 PM
31 Yes, the city needs to streamline and technology helps do that. 5/18/2019 3:43 PM
32 This seems like an obvious goal for the organization. Stay current! 5/18/2019 12:09 PM
33 It is needed! Keep the public informed of new ITs completed systems. 5/17/2019 6:09 PM
34 it's important to have a good IT framework 5/17/2019 6:04 PM
35 Every 6 months, publish all of these full plans, policies, and finances plus summaries thereof 5/17/2019 1:09 PM
online, in news media print, and on the local public access TV and audio channels.
36 A good plan to upgrade the IT, but, what is the environmental impact that may effect our health as 5/17/2019 11:04 AM
it is discussed in many areas on the Internet, regarding 5g, Cell Towers, and EMFs
37 Connectedness 5/17/2019 10:42 AM
38 1 am absolutely appalled that technology hasn't been a higher priority for the City and that these 5/17/2019 10:15 AM
NORMS in the regular world have not already been integrated into city systems. What an absolute
embarrassment!
39 Sounds good 5/17/2019 9:34 AM
40 NO 5g!!!!! No 5g!!!! No 5g!!!! 5/17/2019 9:33 AM
41 Keeping up to date with technology is important 5/17/2019 9:31 AM
42 1 like using technology. Quite honestly most of these "goals" sound like internal upgrades for city 5/17/2019 9:23 AM
staff. This is not a community issue it is a management issue with the city.
43 5/16/2019 6:52 PM
44 Non 5/16/2019 5:27 PM
45 Funding. $$$$$$$$ bla bla bla... 5/16/2019 3:50 PM
46 sounds good5/16/2019 1:23 PM
47 Great initiative. Make everything online please. 5/16/2019 12:14 PM
48 5G and wifi deployment downtown 5/16/2019 11:11 AM
49 Excellent but make sure we use only proven stuff. 5/16/2019 10:46 AM
50 We definitely need to keep up with technology. 5/16/2019 10:12 AM
51 Online access is very important. 5/15/2019 3:51 PM
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carefully evaluating all 5G and facial recognition technologies.
2 1 especially like #'s 2, 4 and 6. 6/14/2019 2:40 PM
3 1 hope a serious vetting process will evaluate any proposed technologies for their impacts on the 6/13/2019 3:23 PM
environment, city employees and the community as a whole.
4 1 don't know. 6/6/2019 6:08 PM
5 combine this goal with previous one, it is not uniquely different 6/6/2019 12:01 PM
6 2 and 4 seem appropriate. How do the others help citizens as opposed to employees? 6/5/2019 8:54 PM
7 Love Residential Fiber - we need to bring Sonic to every door. Comcast is the only real option for 6/5/2019 7:27 PM
residential bandwidth in Petaluma right now, and they are a heinous company on many fronts.
End their monopoly by promoting local competition. Sonic is a great west coast company to start
with. Many more should be encouraged to promote healthier tech ecosystem. Municipal bandwidth
should be explored as this could not only create a healthy, community focused technology
alternative, but also could be a potential revenue stream for the city itself.
8 All doable, with funding. There is currently no $$ for this, hence why these items aren't already in 6/5/20193:37 PM
place (unlike other cities who are far above us when it comes to IT capability).
9 1 especially like #'s 4 and 7. 6/4/2019 12:59 AM
10 Aimed to entire community or just those tech wise?? 6/3/2019 4:52 PM
11 Include on the City's website, the widget that allows dog licensing online. Include a non -profits 6/2/2019 9:38 AM
partners page on the city website, or incorporate within City services sections.
12 nothing to add at this time 5/31/2019 7:04 PM
13 do not raise our taxes! 5/30/2019 6:03 PM
14 If you don't have clear responsibilities defined, who is able to clearly identify what is needed? You 5/29/2019 5:03 PM
should look at what similar sized cities (in CA and other states) have done and how successful
their efforts have been.
15 X 5/29/2019 7:28 AM
16 ditto 5/28/2019 1:35 PM
17 #01 our city website is so outdated! 5/25/2019 7:15 AM
18 Create an online bulletin board for locals to post concerns, news and events: P -town list. 5/23/2019 3:23 PM
19 Love it all. 5/23/2019 1:27 PM
20 looks good 5/23/2019 8:27 AM
21 Very reasonable. 5/21/2019 3:37 PM
22 Where does the money come from? 5/19/2019 7:43 PM
23 Extending fiber, especially to the east side of town, would be great. 5/19/2019 5:17 PM
24 All good ideas. Be careful that you hire someone qualified to implement the IT stuff. That can often 5/19/2019 2:52 PM
be a black hole that produces clunky and outdate solutions.
25 Please make sure new website is age -friendly -with icons that allow the font to be bigger! 5/18/2019 9:30 AM
26 Inform the public. Offer the IT training classes to the public. 5/17/2019 6:09 PM
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bike lanes and infrastructure. Better integration for non -car travel between east and west sides.
Every 6 months, publish all of these full plans, policies, and finances plus summaries thereof
online, in news media print, and on the local public access TV and audio channels.
Please do all your research to make this a great accomplishment
Use technology to keep staffing levels optimal and efficient.
Interesting
I would add a city wide free WiFi. It's incredible and so great to use when I've visited other cities
(small and large) that have it. Also, a comprehensive city app would be great. Transportation, city
search, events, maps of key locations and art installations, parks, etc. User friendly and one stop
when compared to "googling31 petaluma
33 No 5g No 5g
34 Leverage technology to promote Petaluma for tourism and business.
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36 None. Just please spend the budget as you spends g family budget
37 This survey is much too long. Focus first on making our roadways safe for all, maintain our
existing parks and public spaces, remove litter, then move on to other issues.
38 good, but fiscally possible?
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or we are just back to calling up City to find out stuff that should be easy to access.
40 Think about the ability of the public -young and old, Beeks and manual workers, to interface with
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thV systems. Also think that technology just mines what is known and adds new efficiencies. Are
those efficiencies a real capital investment, will they last.
41 It's a start.
42 let's modernize and organize the city.
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Q37 / Q38 - Preserve and protect Petaluma's environment for future generations
and become a municipal leader in sustainability by protecting our river and open
space, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and encouraging sustainable
development.
Q39 -Objective 1 —Preserve and protect Petaluma's environment with smart and efficient use of resources.
Q40 -Workplan Items:
1. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions; conserve water; decrease waste; minimize use of fossil fuels.
2. Consider adopting energy REACH codes in partnership with Sonoma Clean Power.
3. Consider participating in Sonoma Clean Power's EverGreen program.
4. Establish and promote a citywide sustainability program leading with exemplary environmental
practices.
5. Install solar panels on city -owned properties where appropriate and work with Sonoma Clean Power
on a solar program for potential revenue generation.
6. Engage the Regional Climate Protection Agency, City Council, staff, and community members in the
development of a city-wide Climate Action Plan.
7. Complete Biomass to Biofuel project at the City's Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility.
8. Develop a framework to move the City vehicle fleet from fossil -fuel based to hybrid and/or electric
vehicles.
9. Continue to expand recycled water services to support local agriculture and groundwater and
surface water resources.
10. Consider requiring electric vehicle charging stations and solar energy in new or substantially -
upgraded housing and commercial structures.
11. Make the City's water distribution system more resilient, by repairing and replacing leaking water
pipes, and implementing the water/sewer masterplan
12. Increase organic diversion from landfills.
13. Install consistent three stream receptacles at all City facilities.
14. Adopt a citywide single -use plastic and polystyrene ban.
15. Extend Urban Growth Boundary expiration date beyond 2025 via ballot measure.
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Include "drawdown" in this goal
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All good! Challenging...
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It addresses the need for a citywide single use plastics and polystyrene ban and establishment of
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a citywide sustainability program.
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1 don't support any part of this goal. None of this is the role of city government nor government at
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any level. Where in the constitution, the city charter, the state documents are these ideas
mandated or encouraged?
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1 would like that, but just how will it happen with all the building?? Hmmmm
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1 challenge the oxymoron of sustainable development.
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1 think there are good ideas but next to impossible to implement. For Item 1 we need a GOOD
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traffic engineer, not someone who received his degree in a Cracker Jack box. Item 10 can put
undue burdens on some homeowners, so this would have to be studied very carefully, especially
for senior citizens who may not drive that much anyway. Item 12 would have to be monitored
closely, as
I take great care to make sure "Green" waste does not go into landfill and vice versa,
only to see the garbage men not care which can goes into which side of the truck. Item 14 Define
"Single use" - I use the plastic straw from 7-11 in my coffee cup and get close to 90 uses before it
starts to crack, and I have to go to 7-11 to buy another soda to get another straw. Item 15 Why be
concerned about the urban growth boundary when we are not to far away for our 75K max
population? Won't all new residential construction stop then anyway?
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financing?
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There was a site close by, on Stage Gulch road, for green waste recycling. Even though the
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county decided not to use it, it may be something Petaluma could use.
10
number 4,5,6,7,11 and 15 are good
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The increasing CO2 in our atmosphere is no joke. If we don't handle this in the next decade,
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nothing else will really matter. I believe it is that serious.
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1 like the goal
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1 love these! They should be our constant guide!
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Yes! More bike lanes.
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We have nothing if we don't take care of our climate.
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The efforts towards conservation and preservation of the spaces
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Must keep and adhere to urban growth boundaries.
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I'm not sure reducing greenhouse gases is a viable goal
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Love the Goal.
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1 don't care for this goal. I think we have to focus on what needs to be fixed now. This is way too
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far reaching when there are so many more attainable goals right now. Sorry, too idealistic.
22
There's a misunderstanding inherent in this Goal statement. "Reducing greenhouse gas
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emissions" just slows down the pace at which we're making things worse. The real problem is not
current greenhouse gas emissions, it's all of the greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere that
will continue to warm the planet for centuries to come. Just reducing greenhouse gas emissions
barely makes a dent in "...preserving and protecting Petaluma's environment for future
generations."
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I like "Becoming a leader" which means being bold.
Petaluma needs to lead in the climate crisis we're in, and has started by declaring climate
emergency. The goal totally resonates with me!
If the city is serious about Climate Change then every project needs to be evaluated the same
Downtown projects get more importance when it comes to climate change.
unreal i would put too great a cost on people
14 IS STUPID. 15 WOULD BE DISASTROUS FOR YOUR HOUSING GOALS. The rest will have
insignificant befits versus the costs
There is area for city to take easy steps to improve. Solar panels, gray water, etc. The electric City
vehicles is okay for some but certain vehicles cant be incorporated. Public works police and fire
should not be considered in this. Maybe put a solar field on Lafferty to generate energy for city
infrastructure. Public access wouldnt be an issue and then we would actually use the land for
once!
29 Missing: EIR says no more development on marshes -- we need that land for rain absorption. With
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rising sea level, we should not be building on the marshes. I think we are risking lawsuits by
Downtown merchants.
30 1 like the use of solar energy and recharging stations 5/31/2019 6:57 PM
31 I'm proud of Petaluma declaring climate change an emergency to be addressed. Now we have to 5/31/2019 12:27 AM
DO something about it! Carbon/GHG emissions has to be considered in all we do.
32 do not like clean Sonoma we are paying too much for both 5/30/2019 5:52 PM
33 Again, love all of these! 5/29/2019 9:33 PM
34 Goal is good. 5/29/2019 4:36 PM
35 Should be a top priority for_every city in the world. 5/29/2019 11:38 AM
36 Pge family ... sorry not into switching...do more reserach 5/29/2019 7:26 AM
37 Goals are great. Adopting goals without serious consideration of cost of achievement is not good. 5/28/2019 8:49 PM
38 Sounds great 5/28/2019 7:41 PM
39 Some things, like maintaining the sewer and water distribution, are redundant as we are suppose 5/28/2019 5:28 PM
to do this anyway. Why is this even proposed? Solar and electric cars, etc are fine. Most of the rest
is either feel good, not cost effective or impractical.
40 I like almost everything here! I like the resolution already passed and seeing the City listed as a 5/28/20191:32 PM
team in the Sonoma Climate Challenge. But I want to see ACTIONS actually taken NOW, and I
want this to be TRANSPARENT!
41 Yes to all listed! 5/28/2019 10:58 AM
42 Love doing everything to.address the climate crisis 5/28/2019 10:02 AM
43 We need to do as much as possible to combat climate change/ 5/27/2019 1:00 PM
44 I like the goal and think this coinsides with my previous statement. Keep Petaluma country. 1 5/25/2019 7:07 AM
understand new homes are being developed but overall the more populate the more green house
gases the more waste etc. Do not turn us into a mini SF, we all see how that's going now...
45 Require all public transport to run on all -renewable resources --- vegetable oil, hydrogen, 5/23/2019 3:11 PM
electricity, solar -busses, taxis, rented limousines, uber and lyft cars.
46 Do not let the vocal and militant left to control the city. The environment is important, but the 5/23/2019 9:19 AM
extreme view of the left is insane. The world is not ending in the next few decades. They have
been preaching this for decades only to be wrong. With that preserve our environment so our
children have a place to live and we can all enjoy. Make it a priority, but have common sense
47 looks good 5/23/2019 8:15 AM
48 #10 is crazy. Restrictions and requirements cost money and Rohnert Park is happy to have anyone 5/22/2019 5:47 PM
that will go five more minutes north.
49 This is not only a local issue but becoming an urgent issue for the planet. 5/21/2019 5:45 PM
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50 It's reasonable and appropriate, subject to the comment below under work plan items. 5/21/2019 11:06 AM
51 all 5/20/2019 12:59 PM
52 Missing: create more bike paths and bike lanes to encourage using alternate (safer!) modes of 5/20/2019 11:00 AM
transportation for work and errands.
53 Really like idea of electric vehicle fleet, more utilization of solar & better green waste mgmt. I live in 5/20/2019 9:54 AM
a multi residential bldg. downtown. There is no room for the huge green waste bins in my single
car garage. Give us other options.
54 Yes! 5/20/2019 8:39 AM
55 All good 5/19/2019 7:39 PM
56 Yes to all of the above. If we don't protect our environment, we will not be sustainable. 5/18/2019 3:37 PM
57 Yes! All efforts on any of the goals and objectives in this plan should have the environment and 5/18/2019 12:02 PM
sustainability embedded - not just a separate goal.
58 This is just a feel -good goal that will cost too much and simply increase cost of living. 5/18/2019 8:08 AM
59 We need to revisit the urban growth boundry in 2025. Petaluma has changing needs and we need 5/17/2019 8:20 PM
to make sure our growth boundaries are in line with the needs of the population.
60 This goal is admirable, however more focus should be placed on the nuts -and -bolts infrastructure 5/17/2019 7:56 PM
of the city, with these type of items added on as the infrastructure improves.
61 Missing City ban on all known toxins on lublic land Reduce environmental toxic exposures for all 5/17/2019 7:28 PM
Petaluma citizens
62 Why does this (and other goals) not include any improvements for public transit? I would gladly 5/17/2019 5:43 PM
take public transit from east to west side but it is STUPID to take a bus several blocks (but over 20
min walk) to then have to catch another bus across town. There should be a bus that runs a loop
from downtown petaluma blvd to redwood to N McDowell to E Washington. It should run every 10
mins or so. If all I had to do was catch one bus I would be using them, but for it to take 3040
minutes to go the few miles from east to downtown is insane. You will not get people out of their
cars unless the public transit is frequent and reasonably priced. When I walk I see only poor
Mexicans and elderly waiting for the bus. Why? Because if you can afford it you drive, and there is
zero incentive to walk or bike or take transit. If I walk from my home to the TJ shopping center, it is
an ugly walk down the 4 lane road and there is never anyone walking but me. If Petaluma wants to
be more pedestrian friendly, create more pedestrian friendly walking spaces.
63 Protecting our environment is a top priority. 5/17/2019 5:20 PM
64 Fix the roads 5/17/2019 2:56 PM
65 Enact mandatory compliance of #1 with specific improvement outcomes for Petaluma's industries 5/17/2019 12:50 PM
that are the most environmentally detrimental; this is probably agriculture and animal husbandry.
66 THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. 5/17/2019 12:38 PM
67 Great 5/17/2019 10:54 AM
68 Sounds like a good plan for our city and the environment 5/17/2019 10:50 AM
69 All good 5/17/2019 10:25 AM
70 Agree with all of this. 5/17/2019 10:17 AM
71 Find a way to do all this without increasing taxes. 5/17/2019 10:04 AM
72 #5-15 - All YES 5/17/2019'9:25 AM
73 It's good 5/17/2019 9:22 AM
74 1 like this goal, but do not know if we should be allocating too many resources to it. 5/17/2019 9:21 AM
75 All good! Investigate use of wind power, by City or even individual homeowners, epecially given 5/17/2019 9:10 AM
our frequest high winds!
76 You have way too many mixed goals in this bucket. Fix the infrastructure we have already paid for 5/17/2019 9:10 AM
and hold off on the "green deal" stuff. You can do that when you have a reserve. Petaluma is not
going effect global warming.
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77 1 really agree... 5/17/2019 9:05 AM
78 This goal misses defining further "our river and open space" - The City doesn't have any plan or 5/17/2019 8:14 AM
approach to "open space." The river is a tidal slough - and a lot of people frankly in the community
of 60,000 have no interest in or even care about "the river".that is talked about so much - it's a nice
place for sitting outside at a cafe it's an important natural resource as an adjunct to the wetlands
but the awareness of that is overridden by a romantic notion that somehow the Petaluma River is
like the Russian River, when it is completely different - it's good for some recreation - ana it exists
adjacent to the wetlands, and that is actually about the extent of it.
79 Ok 5/16/2019 6:48 PM
80 We have enough electric car parking. All electric car parking space should be further away from 5/16/2019 5:15 PM
stores.
81 Get rid of the excessive, gas -powered car mania in this town. Please. Do we have nothing else to 5/16/2019 3:41 PM
entice and entertain the populace that you need to persist in these fossil fueled, noisy, polluting
behaviors? What is Progressive or protective of our environment about the Speedway or Cruisin'
the Blvd.? It's well past time for the hot rod mentality to die before we expire from their polluting
our air and ruining the enjoyment of our homes and gardens, which we as homeowners/residents
should be entitled. We pay a high price to live here, after all. Get rid of that damn Speedway.
82 What is the cost -benefit calculation? 5/16/2019 3:21 PM
83 Missing energy storage. Don't do SCP evergreen, just do onsite energy. 5/16/2019 3:19 PM
84 Sounds wonderful in a "perfect" world. 5/16/2019 2:31 PM
85 This is.the ONLY one of those goals that makes any sense: "Make the City's water distribution 5/16/2019 2:25 PM
system more resilient, by repairing and replacing leaking water pipes, and implementing the
water/sewer masterplan".. The rest of them are just fluff and feel -good things.
86 Good luck! 5/16/2019 1:30 PM
87 Do NOT extend the Urban Growth Boundary. We don't need to have a sprawling city but do add 5/16/2019 1:11 PM
solar panels wherever possible.
88 Mostly agree. Def. a big yes on extending urban growth boundary. Thats a HUGE thing we cannot 5/16/2019 1:11 PM
let slip. Some of the above is overly ideal, and Im not sure about electric vehicle charging In
housing. It is still only an option for those with money so let's not make badly needed housing
more expensive, which that requirement inevitably will.
89 Yes to clean energy!!! 5/16/2019 11:17 AM
90 hydrogen vehicles a better long run solution. off grid solar better than grid solar as CA pays to 5/16/2019 11:07 AM
have surplus solar go to AZ in summer already. Get people out of cars is best solution --have some
no car zones.
91 No objection to the Goal. Serious problems with the Work Plan. Lets focus on Petaluma not saving 5/16/2019 10:31 AM
the world. Once Petaluma is safe we can then focus on the State, Nation and finally the world.
Sure people want their favorite beliefs stroked and petted. But, really as part of a city work plan.
92 Love it. Very important 5/16/2019 10:22 AM
93 We are already ahead of this. Props for the city on acting. 5/16/2019 10:11 AM
94 Doing this will significantly increase development costs and prevent growth and development 5/16/2019 8:18 AM
95 Good idea to take advantage of or natural resources. 5/15/2019 3:40 PM
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I would like a Rites of Nature ordinance and more push on businesses to be responsible for their
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packaging.
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1 like smart and efficient use of resources. That is a great thing for government to prioritize.
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add "enhance" to preserve and protect.
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See above
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They make sense.
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1 like everything about it, but it should be Priority One.
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expand urban boundary - NO HATE IT
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Fix the potholes.
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Clear and to the point
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Ok
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Love almost of the objectives. Like the rest at very least.
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We need to stay focused on truly attainable goals and not go too deep in the weeds right now.
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Plus, 15 items is too many. I don't care enough about this objective to offer input.
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This objective should be stated in terms of reducing City-wide greenhouse gas emissions to zero
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by 2030 or other date that is consistent with the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5
deg C and with Jerry Brown's 2018 Executive Order #B-55-18.
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Missing the need for sustainability, URGENCY, and bold steps.
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The objective is missing the key ingredient of citizen education and buy -in.
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What is missing is our city council treating east Petaluma the same as West Petaluma. They only
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care about what happens in down town Petaluma.
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ways to pay for it without charging community
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it is a series of largely pointless or outright damaging attempts at virtue signalling at taxpayer
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expense.
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nothing to add at this time
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nothing
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Dutra asphalt plant - big fat NO - do NOT let that go through
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Objective is good.
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How about just getting the City on EVERGREEN; show us that something is getting done!!!
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Single use plastics ban. Yes!
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26 We need to install solar panels on the 10 wastewater treatment ponds at the Ellis Creek Facility. 5/27/20191:00 PM
Install a solar water heating system to help heat the digesters instead of burning methane and sell
the excess methane instead. Speed up the process of accepting high strength waste for the
digesters (dairy and food processing as well as beer brewing spoils) to generate more methane.
Identify more methane customers other than Recology. Use reclaimed water to recharge our
aquifers in the winter months when the water is not wanted by ag customers and others for
irrigation. Explore using treated wastewater for a "toilet to tap" program as fresh drinking water
gets more scarce. Explore partnering with other Northbay cities to start our own facility to turn
sludge from Ellis Creek into fertilizer instead of sending it to the landfill. Attract business who can
locally recycle plastic waste into usable products (like plastic used for 3-D printing machines)
instead of shipping it off to China. All new developments should be require to have Level 1
charging (120v) located at every parking space, wiring for a Level 2 station in every garage and
shared Level 2 charging in multi unit complexes. All city vehicles that can be, should be converted
to EV or hybrid. Work with the owners of shopping centers to install solar panels over as many of
their parking spaces as possible.
27 Yes on using Sonoma Clean Power. Cease public funds expenditures on corrupt energy providers 5/23/2019 3:11 PM
such as PG&E.
28 Missing: Recycle services to single family homes and businesses for irrigation. 5/23/2019 1:15 PM
29 looks good 5/23/2019 8:15 AM
30 The city definitely needs to take the lead in adopting renewable energy sources especially solar 5/21/2019 5:45 PM
and promoting sustainable transportation solutions (EVs): Great job on implementing LED
streetlights!
31 It's reasonable and appropriate, subject to the comment below under work plan items. 5/21/2019 11:06 AM
32 All good 5/19/2019 7:39 PM
33 I like them all. Start with a prioritized plan and work down the list. 5/18/2019 3:37 PM
34 Climate Action Plan. 5/18/2019 12:02 PM
35 Great to ban single -use plastic bags! 5/18/2019 9:23 AM
36 Redundant 5/17/2019 7:28 PM
37 Missing any mention of the deplorable public transit options here 5/17/2019 5:43 PM
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that are the most environmentally detrimental; this is probably agriculture and animal husbandry.
EVERYTHING
Great
If I understand this correctly ,the city will install solar panels on all the city buildings/properties.
Will this include all schools in Petaluma
All of it
43 I would expect these to all be existing priorities for our city
44 Also good
45 Completely missed is the diversity of habitat types in open space in and around the City and
surrounding community, including green spaces, wildlife corridors and open natural spaces. The
area surrounding the City balances the urban core. This is completely missed and should be
included. But, Petaluma has never had any concept or plan related to open space except for the
hard fought efforts of groups like Paula Lane Action Network - run over by the City of Petaluma
and taking 12 years to ensure conservation of one of the most important grassland habitat areas of
open space, wildlife movement and soon to be appreciated public access and education in the Bay
Area. This also goes directly to the political groups and the fighting in Petaluma that is like a sport
it is very troubling and also requires a lot of effort and education in terms of how to work through
and move through a process, without giving up, and then do the same for a very long time
because of the dysfunction of the City government in Petaluma - and the absence of awareness of
what conservation means, and what a balance in preserving and protecting natural resources - to
be enjoyed also mean.
46 Ok
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47 Safeway gas station. Why is it allowed to be built close to school. 5/16/2019 5:15 PM
48 Cost -benefit analysis. 5/16/2019 3:21 PM
49 Waste can be converted to energy, along with plastics 5116/2019 3:19 PM
50 Include all income apartment communities. Where I live, the laundry hours are set from 8-9. If we 5/16/2019 2:31 PM
are having a spare the air day, or it's very hot, the hours are not conducive to saving energy.
Owned by public non profit developer. And, to get hot water we have to waste a lot of water. This
is AFTER a rehab to be better at efficiently. It's worse because they didn't want to pay the money
for a recirculating Filter of some sort. Just one example of why we need a Housing Oversight
Board.
51 Infill the city! 5/16/2019 1:11 PM
52 Its good, but overly idealistic. 5/16/2019 1:11 PM
53 Consider biomass energy production 5/16/2019 12:15 PM
54 measure, accountability, incentives vs. dis-incentives 5/16/201911:38 AM
55 See above 5/16/201910:31 AM
56 Important for long term and even immediate health of community 5/16/2019 10:22 AM
57 Passing a Climate Emergency resolution is a great start. 5/16/2019 10:11 AM
58 We have a lot of dairy and farming biomass. Also need to protect our water. 5/15/2019 3:40 PM
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1 (3) Require all new development to participate in EverGreen. (12) and (14) Adopt a Zero Waste 6/16/2019 4:05 PM
Ordinance (13) and on public streets Add: 16. Adopt an ordinance creating and empowering a
Climate Commission
2 This is ridiculous. You are dragging many people along on goals that they do not support and you 6/14/2019 2:26 PM
are wasting precious resources on things that will have no impact toward your stated goals. These
objectives are driven by group- think, unproven fears and ideals and especially unproven and very
questionable results.
3 Long overdue; commercial establishments need to be supported to have easily accessible 6/13/2019 3:12 PM
recycling options as well as being required to recycle trash and compost all organics; Recology
needs to be required to provide adequate foodwaste recycling options for all Petaluma restaurants,
delis, cafes, etc.
4 See Above 6/11/2019 8:32 PM
5 Add this item: 1) Identify methods to update city infrastructure to support transition to fossil -fuel free 6/6/2019 9:51 PM
transportation
6 We feel the fairgrounds needs to be managed with as many efforts towards sustainability and 6/6/2019 6:17 PM
conservation as possible. With a long-term lease in place, greater attention can be paid to
improving buildings and utilizing solar energy and natural light where appropriate. The soft-scaped
areas are evaluated regularly for water use efficiency and kept conducive to water percolation
limiting runoff and erosion. The property has a tree care plan to help increase available shade,
reduce hardscape temperatures and encourage water percolation. Ornamental plants are
continuously changed out for perennial, drought tolerant varieties where appropriate. This year we
will be implement a new recycling strategy for our concession waste that will drastically reduce the
impact on the landfill. All buildings are painted with recycled paint when regular maintenance is
performed. In addition to all the efforts listed above, the fairgrounds is a valuable forum to educate
the community of the latest conservation options and techniques available so homeowners can
implement the same practices on their properties. - Sonoma -Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
7 Good start... 6/6/2019 6:00 PM
8 Some of the items could be simplified if we agreed to go all -electric. 1 know there are some issues 6/6/2019 3:28 PM
with doing that, but in the Big Picture, it would help get us to where we need to be. The rest we
can figure out. Also, for greater impact, the City should divest from any investment in fossil fuels or
in banks that loan to fossil fuel companies. We need impacts of greater scale than improving
buildings one at a time.
9 15 - expand urban boundary - NO NO NO NO NO Flx what we have. Make what we have more 6/6/2019 2:09 PM
evironmentally sustainable. DO NOT EXPAND
10 Strongly support these workplan items. Make climate mitigation and adaptation the City's #1 6/6/2019 1:56 PM
priority.
11 They seem tangible and accessible 6/6/2019 11:39 AM
12 Planning for re -approval of urban growth boundary. 6/5/201.9 10:31 PM
13 1 don't understand all the work items. Some of them seem like wishlist items; not realistic. Too 6/5/2019 8:31 PM
many work items will spread the city's resources too thin.
14 Missed: Public transportation! Completely missed not just here but seemingly throughout all the 6/5/2019 7:12 PM
plans so far.
15 15 items is too many which leads me to believe Council is giving way too much leeway to a vocal 6/5/2019 3:25 PM
minority.
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16 Item #4, "Establish and promote a citywide sustainability program leading with exemplary 6/5/2019 2:00 PM
environmental practices." This either means nothing or everything. All the other work plan items
could conceivably be included in a "citywide sustainability plan."
17 1. Replace "reduce" and "minimize" with "eliminate." 3. Strike "consider." PARTICIPATE! This is 6/4/2019 8:59 PM
long overdue. 8. "Framework" should move quickly to PLAN. 11. SO IMPORTANT!
18 The work plan items are all excellent. What's missing is establishing a climate commission or 6/4/2019 12:35 AM
cabinet to keep the focus on tracking and reducing greenhouse gases, educating and involving
citizens to support citywide policies, and staying informed of expert best practices. Developing a
city-wide Climate Action Plan will only be effective if there's a body/commission for tracking the
action plan's progress and updating it longterm, so that it's more than a plan on paper. It needs an
implementing body. In the past, there have been "green teams" within the city that went nowhere
I've heard.
19 nothing to like 6/3/2019 4:52 PM
20 nothing to add at this time 5/31/2019 6:57 PM
21 To save more water, we need to promote household greywater reuse in gardens. 5/31/2019 12:27 AM
22 DO not raise the prices! 5/30/2019 5:52 PM
23 Dutra Asphalt Plant - NO NO NO 5/29/2019 9:33 PM
24 Not sure about a ban on single use plastic and polystyrene, this could be problematic for food 5/29/2019 4`.36 PM
packaging in our markets. With a properly defined scope this could be effective. Perhaps a fee
structure could be implemented as well.
25 X 5/29/2019 7:26 AM
26 ditto 5/28/2019 1:32 PM
27 All great things. But they aren't meaningful unless you also include a commitment to a pesticide- 5/28/2019 12:42 PM
free public space. The river will never be fully alive with herbicide residue draining into it.
28 1 support environment upgrades to the water treatment facility 5/28/2019 10:58 AM
29 Do not expand the city limits. Yes on more solar power. 5/23/2019 3:11 PM
30 somethings needs to be added to encourage other forms of transportation such and bicycling and 5/23/2019 8:15 AM
walking. This can be achieved by creating safe conditions for bicycling and walk by improving and
maintaining facilities that support this.
31 Needs to include giving citizens the option not to drive -- biking, walking, transit, etc. 5/21/2019 2:32 PM
32 1 don't know what we're missing. And neither does anyone else. The science and realities of 5/21/2019 11:06 AM
climate change are continuing to evolve. Topics that were barely considered twenty years ago are
now considered key to the battle in which we are engaged. The current list of work plan items
seems to imply that we know the steps that must be taken. But we don't. That list will continue to
evolve, likely even more quickly than we can imagine. We need to be taking the steps laid out
here, we also need to be open to education and the addition of further steps. That is the role of the
Climate Cabinet incorporated into the recently adopted Climate Emergency Resolution, a point
that should be more fully elucidated among the work plan items.
33 Wonderful! 5/20/2019 9:58 AM
34 All good 5/19/2019 7:39 PM
35 More non -Tesla charging stations! Ban single use plastics! 5/19/2019 5:10 PM
36 Work item 1, while a worthy thought, is not very actionable, especially compared to the others. 5/19/2019 2:40 PM
Suggest these be reviewed to be specific and directly actionable. In addition to city actions, I'd also
encourage rain water harvesting by citizens for irrigation use. Perhaps hold workshops on water
usage and rain water retention, so that folks are not free lancing these systems; code
requirements are not clear, and a little knowledge could go a long way. Yes on the single use
plastic ban.
37 We need to address soil, air, water in order to keep Petaluma livable. 5/18/2019 3:37 PM
38 Redundant 5/17/2019 7:28 PM
39 Missing public transit 5/17/2019 5:43 PM
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40 #12. Encourage Sonoma Compost to come back. 5/17/2019 5:20 PM
41 Enact mandatory compliance of #1 with specific improvement outcomes for Petaluma's industries 5/17/2019 12:50 PM
that are the most environmentally detrimental; this is probably agriculture and animal husbandry.
42 EVERYTHING! BAN PLASTIC, SOLAR, SUSTAINABILITY, ALL OF IT. HOW CAN I HELP? 5/17/2019 12:38 PM
43 Great 5/17/2019 10:54 AM
44 No further comment 5/17/201910:50 AM
45 Clean up the air and water always a very important need 5/17/2019 10:25 AM
46 Missing: install a compost facility. 5/17/201910:02 AM
47 5-15 YES 5/17/2019 9:25 AM
48 So many listed here. I would have to know the details on MANY of them. Like the electric cars for 5/17/2019 9:22 AM
city use and city building solar panels and 3 section disposal locations.
49 see above 5/17/2019 8:14 AM
50 Ok 5/16/2019 6:48 PM
51 14 is great! 5/16/2019 5:15 PM
52 Cost -benefit 5/16/2019 3:21 PM
53 More microgrids 5/16/2019 3:19 PM
54 already noted 5/16/2019 1:11 PM
55 Carefully identified modifications in the Urban Growth boundary may actually improve the City. 5/16/2019 12:08 PM
Needs study.
56 Focus on the City not on the world 5/16/2019 10:31 AM
57 One of simpliest steps City could take is to set a goal of planting 1000 trees in the next year, along 5/16/2019 10:22 AM
mediums and street parkways. So many trees have been removed from these areas in recent
years due to drought and disease, without being replaced. Replace them would be a fairly simple,
not too expensive goal, and provide for their watering for first year. Long term, consder becoming
a Tree City again. The other obvious area that needs attention is applying recycling laws to
construction sites.
58 Let's work with the community for the best solutions. 5/15/2019 3:40 PM
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reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and encouraging sustainable development.
Q41 / Q42 -Objective 2 —Promote sustainable building practices and active conservation efforts to
Petaluma residents.
Q43 -Workplan Items:
1. Educate our community and provide sustainability tools for City staff, developers, employers,
property owners and all residents.
2. Work with Recology to increase the diversion of waste away from the landfill.
3. Implement sustainable building practices that exceed current codes including implementation of
REACH goals.
4. Continue focus on water conservation and urban recycled water expansion.
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Q42 What do you like about this objective? Or, what are we missing?
Answered: 64 Skipped: 211
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1 Love the work w. Recology part; great direction! 6/14/2019 7:08 PM
2 The idea of increasing diversion from the landfill 6/14/2019 6:34 PM
3 Idon't really care much about this objective- neither support nor oppose. 6/14/2019 2:27 PM
4 Definitely for remodels. But, NO MORE NEW HOMES 6/13/2019 6:16 PM
5 Need. to think long and hard about what are sustainable building practices. 6/13/2019 3:14 PM
6 Sane as previous objectives 6/11/2019 8:33 PM
7 More education needs to be done. I see incorrect "recycling" done everywhere. We are fooling 6/6/2019 6:19 PM
ourselves if it's not done right.
8 4 looks good. 6/6/2019 6:01 PM
9 All good. I don't understand Item #1. What are "sustainability tools"? I feel the proper action must 6/6/2019 3:38 PM
come from policy, not voluntary measures. These have not had a significant impact so far. One
item not mentioned is Sea Level Rise. Do we know what impacts to expect by the end of this
century and what is needed to prepare for that? The discussion should begin and a fund started to
pay for it. (This comment may belong under objective #1)
10 Seems fine 6/6/2019 2:11 PM
11 Again, these are great! 6/6/2019 1:08 PM
12 1 think this objective is much like one previously and they could come together 6/6/2019 11:45 AM
13 Same as last question 6/5/2019 8:32 PM
14 This is all common sense and should always be an objective. 6/5/2019 3:26 PM
15 Again, we need clearer goals and timelines. Like General Plan goals and objectives, these are too 6/5/2019 2:06 PM
non-specific and non -confrontational. Like expressing love for Mom and apple pie.
16 Excellent objectives! 6/4/2019 12:49 AM
17 Why is this not being done? 6/3/2019 7:27 PM
18 good idea 6/3/2019 4:52 PM
19 Again, where is the money and since when should a small town ignore what the residents need in 6/3/2019 11:51 AM
order to further council members political fetishes?
20 Flooding is the top concern, yet it is not mentioned here. 6/1/2019 10:42 AM
21 We should always be providing education to our community to keep them involved 5/31/2019 6:58 PM
22 1 am hot sure 5/30/2019 5:53 PM
23 I'm for all of it 5/29/2019 9:34 PM
24 X 5/29/2019 7:26 AM
25 We need to know how to recycle. Things have changed. 5/28/2019 7:36 PM
26 Aren't we doing this already? 5/28/2019 5:29 PM
27 ditto 5/28/2019 1:33 PM
28 Yes, Work with Recology. There is so much in the news about recyclable confusion and a distrust 5/28/2019 11:01 AM
that these are not geting recycled. Community Education is important here and transparency with
our contracted waste company.. what can they do to help with this.
29 Love doing everything to address the climate crisis 5/28/2019 10:02 AM
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30 1 support all of these goals 100% 5/27/2019 1:01 PM
31 Excellent objective 5/26/2019 2:13 PM
32 Ban the use and sale of Round -up in the city limits. 5/23/2019 3:13 PM
33 looks ok 5/23/2019 8:17 AM
34 Let the public know where the plastic recycling bins are located. It's not enough to say plastic bags 5/21/2019 11:33 AM
should not go in the residential recycle bins. The paper has written on this but was not clear about
the locations city-wide where one could dispose of these type items. An onAne search resulted in
two places, but only one was in use.
35 Same comments as for previous objective. 5/21/201911:07 AM
36 Require smart building in housing -not cookie cutter like what Davidon proposes 5/20/201912:53 PM
37 All good 5/19/2019 7:40 PM
38 See comments on previous objective and work items. 5/19/2019 2:40 PM
39 Yes...to all 5/18/2019 3:37 PM
40 Again, should be embedded in all goals and objectives. Not a separate line item. 5/18/2019 12:03 PM
41 Meh. 5/17/2019 5:44 PM
42 Lofty but doable. 5/17/2019 5:25 PM
43 (1) Ban use of any new plastic items with exceptions for emergency responders, natural disasters, 5/17/2019 1:03 PM
states of emergency, medical provider items that must be sterile. (2) Incentivize
businesses/employers that turn recycled materials into in demand products to locate their
businesses in Petaluma.
44 YESSSSSS. 5/17/2019 12:39 PM
45 Great 5/17/2019 10:55 AM
46 Sounds like a great plan. We should coordinate with the county, state, and federal govt to improve 5/17/201910:54 AM
the water, air, and soil decontamination of all 80,000 man-made chemicals that are unhealthy for
all humanity and all living things on this planet
47 Healthy 5/17/2019 10:27 AM
48 Agree with working with Recology, but we need to stop building. 5/17/2019 10:18 AM
49 Yes - Education in public and private local school 5/17/2019 9:26 AM
50 Sounds good 5/17/2019 9:24 AM
51 Seems reasonable just not sure what it will really do. 5/17/2019 9:16 AM
52 1 agree but changes in building standards need to be proven to provide the benefits needed and 5/17/2019 9:07 AM
need to consider the cost vs. the amount of benefit.
53 Conservation means more than just recycling and saving resources. It means actively being aware 5/17/2019 8:16 AM
of areas and the environment and practicing conservation of natural resources, such as wildlife and
birds.
54 Ok 5/16/20196:48 PM
55 Number 5. Is the funding from our water bill? 5/16/2019 5:16 PM
56 NEED TO GO BACK TO SPRING CLEAN UP BUY RECOLOGY, WHY DID IT GET CANNED? 5/16/2019 5:05 PM
57 Education needs to be free, don't waste city funds on this, but agree it can and should be done (at 5/16/2019 3:20 PM
no cost)
58 OVERSITE 5/16/2019 2:32 PM
59 1 really resent my water rates going up to subsidize all this building, putting in low maintenance 5/16/2019 1:32 PM
yards, and then being told to join the band wagon and conserve water!
60 More education about recycling. What the heck do we do with plastic bags? Why are they going 5/16/2019 1:12 PM
into the landfill?
61 agree 5/16/20191:12 PM
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62 Please help Recology to work on recycling. It would also be great if there was a compost initiative- 5/16/2019 11:19 AM
in other coyotes they even have small bins for compost items and it would be nice if that was a
possibility as well!
63 1 am fine with this as it focuses on Petaluma 5/16/2019 10:32 AM
64 Excellent, 5/15/2019 3:42 PM
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Add: Explore the redesign of rainwater management systems to capture and reuse water. Limit the
6/16/2019 4:09 PM
use of lawn area in new development to a small percentage of overall landscaping. Create a tree
planting and soil building plan for all "green" spaces including parks, open spaces, medians, and
planting areas.
2
Water storage is missing
6/14/2019 6:34 PM
3
1 like the recycled water things.
6/14/2019 2:27 PM
4
You are ruining Petaluma's heritage and open space.
6/13/2019 6:16 PM
5
Nothing here about urban forests, heat island mitigation, or climate change.
6/13/2019 3:14 PM
6
as recycled water users, we see more expansion as depletion of our use; need more update and
6/6/2019 8:29 PM
information on plans
7
Makes a lot of sense.
6/6/2019 6:01 PM
8
Make structures as air -tight as feasible. Over insulate. Power with electricity. Provide proper air
6/6/2019 3:38 PM
ventilation. Minimize waste. It is that simple.
9
Whatever you do, please make sure there is a balance with all these changes to make us more
6/6/2019 2:11 PM
evironmentally friendly. How are we going to pay for it? Is the cost of living in Petaluma going to go
up? If so then this goal might defeat the earlier goal of having housing that is affordable.
10
Provide dedicated space on the City's website for education around sustainable building practices
6/6/20191:58 PM
and conservation.
11
the plan ideas are like the previous they can' be interwoven
6/6/2019 11:45 AM
12
Same as last question
6/5/2019 8:32 PM
13
Missing: The city itself needs to provide recycling and compost disposal bins in downtown areas.
6/5/2019 7:14 PM
Take a look at any of the downtown pubic trashcans on any day of the week. FILLED WITH
PLASTICS. These are presumably all going into landfills?
14
Common sense.
6/5/2019 3:26 PM
15
Clarification: "reach codes" should not be confused with REACH helicopter services. They are
6/5/2019 2:06 PM
locally -adopted changes to the state Energy Codes that requires a level of energy performance
that exceeds state Code. Proposed reach codes must be proved cost-effective, approved by the
CA Energy Commission, and then adopted locally.
16
With all the other goals and work plan items the city is aiming for, will there be enough sustained
6/4/2019 12:49 AM
focus on these items in particular without a climate cabinet or commission whose sole focus would
be these items and additional, not yet known items in our rapidly innovating climate crisis.
17
works only if community is behind project
6/3/2019 4:52 PM
18
More marsh parks trails as usage for that land rather than building on it.
6/1/2019 10:42 AM
19
Getting the resources needed to help educate our community
5/31/2019 6:58 PM
20
nothing
5/30/2019 5:53 PM
21
X
5/29/2019 7:26 AM
22
ditto
5/28/2019 1:33 PM
23
Sustainability is wonderful. if you aren't just using it as a buzzword. It's not just about recycling and
5/28/2019 1:00 PM
reducing energy and water use. Those are good things, but not enough. You also have to commit
to nontoxic pest control and other products.
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24 Creating a facility that can hold and recycle more materials...not sure how to do this. 5/28/2019 11:01 AM
25 Good local approach to global problem 5/26/2019 2:13 PM
26 Sustainable building: hay bale/stucco buildings. The glue in particle board is toxic. 5/23/2019 3:13 PM
27 add a bike share program for city employees 5/23/2019 8:17 AM
28 Would be nice to promote water conservation more (mulch madness, reporting water waste, etc) 5/21/2019 5:46 PM
29 Same comments as for previous objective. 5/21/2019 11:07 AM
30 All good 5/19/2019 7:40 PM
31 Just keep us conserving. We do this. Already. 5/17/2019 5:44 PM
32 We need to help mid -town residents dealing with transients. The amount of dangerous trash left by 5/17/2019 5:25 PM
these folks directly affects mid -town residents' environment including aquatic places.
33 (1) Ban use of any new plastic items with exceptions for emergency responders, natural disasters, 5/17/2019 1:03 PM
states of emergency, medical provider items that must be sterile. (2) Incentivize
businesses/employers that turn recycled materials into in demand products to locate their
businesses in Petaluma.
34 EVERYTHING IS AWESOME, 5/17/2019 12:39 PM
35 Great 5/17/2019 10:55 AM
36 No further comment 5/17/2019 10:54 AM
37 Necessary for survival 5/17/2019 10:27 AM
38 See previous 5/17/2019 9:26 AM
39 Would have to know more details. These plan items are very broad. 5/17/2019 9:24 AM
40 1 think we should focus on incentivising sustainable development instead of adding more 5/17/2019 9:23 AM
mandatory costs to construction.
41 1 really have no more energy to give to this survey, so am going to just move through it and make 5/17/2019 8:16 AM
only a couple additional comments. Another reason for this is I know my comments will not be
appreciated nor incorporated into this process. That is just the history of the City of Petaluma
government -
42 Ok 5/16/2019 6:48 PM
43 We don't need 5 5/16/2019 5:16 PM
44 agree 5/16/2019 1:12 PM
45 Missing: Understanding that higher energy standards also has consequences (more expensive for 5/16/2019 11:18 AM
everyone, less building, less progress etc).
46 Ditto 5/16/2019 10:32 AM
47 As much community involement as possible. 5/15/2019 3:42 PM
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DRAFT GOALS & PRIORITIES FEEDBACK
SURVEY INPUT
A SAFE COMMUNITY THAT THRIVES
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ASAFE COMMUNITY THAT THRIVES
Q1/Q2.-Support facilities and design programs that create a healthy, resilient, and
engaged community that is prepared, safe and housed.
Q3 -Objective 1—Maintain and enhance public safety and prepare for emergencies &disasters,
through crime and fire prevention, and traffic safety.
Q4 -Workplan Items:
1. Assess current staffing levels and adjust public safety staffing to ensure rapid response times and the
safety of our first responders.
2. Evaluate all city facilities, including our police and fire stations, and develop maintenance and
replacement recommendations.
3. Create an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that is appropriately equipped and staffed to better
respond to emergencies and natural disasters.
4. Adopt a Care and Shelter operations manual.
5. Improve public safety through proactive crime and fire prevention activities.
6. Improve traffic safety through proactive education, engineering, and enforcement strategies.
7. Assess and identify traffic needs and develop organizational structure to support needs, including the
possibility of adding a full-time City Traffic Engineer position.
8. Prioritize youth safety through education and community resource officers.
9. Promote emergency preparedness and resiliency strategies to our residents and businesses.
10. Promote neighborhood policing and fire safety with beat assignments, community engagement, and
multilingual outreach.
11. Consider a fireworks sales ban.
12. Enhance pavement management program to improve the safety and serviceability of our roads and
to protect drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
13. Implement City Vision Zero plan with a focus on pedestrian and cyclist safety with improvements to
uncontrolled crosswalks, curb ramps, sidewalk, and bicycle infrastructure.
14. Increase functionality of video surveillance.
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engaged community that is prepared, safe and housed.
QS / Q6 -Objective 2 —Create diverse housing opportunities for all Petalumans
Q7 -Workplan Items:
1. Develop programs that provide affordable housing for public safety, municipal employees, and
teachers.
2. Support and partner with organizations that help the housing insecure and unsheltered population
find health care &supportive services.
3. Restore the Homeless Outreach Services Team.
4. Work with service providers and countywide agencies to coordinate response and solutions to the
City's unsheltered population including transitioning homeless Petalumans into shelter and housing.
5. Facilitate construction of Accessory Dwelling Units.
6. Consider establishing a Housing Commission.
7. Create a 5 -year strategic housing plan to provide inclusive housing solutions that are affordable, ADA
compliant, age friendly, and ensure the continuity of City services to a growing residential
population.
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Support facilities and design programs that create a healthy, resilient, and
engaged community that is prepared, safe and housed.
QS / Q9 -Objective 3 - Support a healthy community by encouraging active living, increasing
recreational opportunities, and enacting policies that promote well-being.
Q10 -Workplan Items:
1. Collaborate with the Health Care District and other service providers to identify and promote
wellness programs.
2. Consider adopting a Tobacco Retail Licensing ordinance
3. Create and promote multi -cultural and multi -generational recreation and wellness programs that
support community connection, physical well-being, and opportunities for play.
4. Develop fee structure for Alcohol -Related Nuisance Ordinance for sustained management and
enforcement of license alcohol establishments.
5. Consider adopting a "visitability' ordinance to provide accessibility in new single-family home
construction.
6. Improve access to healthy, sustainable food throughout the community.
7. Evaluate becoming an Age Friendly City.
8. Increase efforts to support seniors that help them to remain engaged, active, and independent.
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Q2 What do you like about this goal? Or, what are we missing?
Answered: 198 Skipped: 77
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1 improving bike travel getting cars off the road 6/17/2019 7:21 AM
2 Seems solid, so no suggested changes at this time. 6/14/2019 6:49 PM
3 Considering a fireworks ban. 6/14/2019 6:12 PM
4 1 disagree with a fireworks ban. There is not enough emphasis on improving traffic flow and 6/14/2019 1:31 PM
efficiency as this is our best way of reducing carbon emissions.
5 Too strong an emphasis on policing when there is no evidence that more policing is necessary. 6/13/2019 8:54 PM
The police always have new, fancy vehicles. Why? They already own 65% of Petaluma's budget.
6 Sounds like the city wants to stuff its pockets more and create more positions for their cronies by 6/13/2019 6:03 PM
building more housing and roads, which we don't need
7 Preparedness is good I 1 6/13/2019 2:39 PM
8 Building the basics to keep a community prepared, safe, and housed are elementary and I like that 6/11/2019 9:53 PM
this is the 1 st goal listed. But I do think one element is missing, connectivity. To be community, we
need to be prepared, safe, housed and connected to each other.
9 Items 1, 2, 5, 6, 71 8, 9, 10, 12, & 14 are good as stated. I Disagree with lines 3 & 11. 1 don't 6/11/2019 7:43 PM
understand line 4 Line 13 Must include citing cyclists for failure to stop at stop signs as well.
10 Promote business and jobs 6/9/2019 8:18 AM
11 Fireworks ban 6/8/2019 8:03 PM
12 Hire more employees for the city and the police. 6/7/2019 1:54 PM
13 Thorough. 6/7/2019 9:59 AM
14 Time frame 6/7/2019 4:30 AM
15 Ideas are great to promote. What do you plan to DO? 6/6/2019 7:48 PM
16 Saving the fair grounds is part of safety planning. Remember the 2017 fires! 6/6/2019 6:05 PM .
17 Seems like it covers a comprehensive safety and emergency plan 6/6/2019 5:18 PM
18 Vague 6/6/2019 4:55 PM
19 Band on Fireworks! Make them available only in December for New Years Eve Celebrations, when. 6/6/2019 4:27 PM
it is more fire safe!
20 1 like that many different things are addressed 6/6/2019 1:45 PM
21 1 like that so much emphasis is on public safety. I would like to see some talk about slowing growth 6/6/2019 1:33 PM
in town, the direction that the feel of the town in going, things like that.
22 Safety is at the base of Mazlow's Hierarchy of Needs. 6/6/2019 1:27 PM
23 I realize these are all good goals, but the challenge is how to prioritize both staff time and financial 6/6/2019 12:56 PM
resources. That has to be done on an on-going basis and is subject to constant revisions due to
changing conditions.
24 It's fine _ 6/6/2019 12:17 PM
25 Fairgrounds specific issue 6/6/2019 12:01 PM
26 very general as expected 6/6/2019 11:19 AM
27 The goal needs to include more about city streets and repairs for the safety of its drivers. The 6/6/2019 10:55 AM
traffic is becoming a HUGE issues. More drivers equal the roads worsening
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28 PIs add: Evaluate city animal shelter for needed upgrades, and include pets in disaster planning, 6/5/2019 10:20 PM
Banning fireworks is essential! Thank you,
29 Fireworks ban, More Police, Traffic congestion, Missing address homeless issue, too many 6/5/2019 8:58 PM
30 1 think emergency preparedness should be higher up 6/5/2019 8:20 PM
31 Our police force is severely understaffed and that definitely needs to be addressed. Our first 6/5/2019 6:14 PM
responders are a crucial component to the wellbeing of our community and we need to ensure
they are paid well, properly trained, and kept safe.
32 1 like it. 6/5/2019 3:10 PM
33 Like the public safety aspect and emergency preparedness, however too many things lumped into 6/5/2019 2:17 PM
this one goal. Items 6, 7, 11-14 should be placed elsewhere. Needs to be focused.
34 What is missing is an acknowledgement of the fact that preparation for climate crisis can be seen 6/5/20191:37 PM
entirely as a public safety issue. Or a disaster preparedness issue. Missing is an
acknowledgement of the predicted consequences of a rapidly warming climate (as noted in our
Climate Action 2020 Plan, Section 6.3.1) including "more extremely hot days, more frequent and
intense droughts, more frequent and intense wildfires, greater risk of extreme floods, higher sea
levels and storm surge." And w absolutely need to prepare for PGE's preemptive power outages,
which can last for up to a week. One of the best ways to prepare for disasters is through building
community.
35 Bike Petaluma depends heavily on safe facilities throughout the city. 6/5/2019 10:25 AM
36 1 like the focus on safety as I have been saddened by the increase is crime and traffic incidents 6/5/2019 8:14 AM
over the 14 years I have lived here .
37 1 don't think any members of the general public would say public safety was the biggest issue 6/5/2019 8:09 AM
facing the city. This seems like it comes from the police department, not the public. The traffic and
roads objectives are important, as the public has repeatedly expressed.
38 Why is "support facilities" the first item? Maintenance of facilities is good, expansion and renewal 6/4/2019 8:12 PM
takes lower priority.
39 na 6/4/2019 1:20 PM
40 1 like the establishment of an Emergency Operations Center, considering the fires that have 6/3/2019 10:44 PM
ravaged CA the last few years, and that P.G. & E may be turning off the power during the
upcoming fire season for 2-5 days at a time. Promoting emergency preparedness needs to be a
priority, though free city workshops at varied times to inform residents of what exactly will be the
resources available when the power is shut off for up to 5 days! A fireworks ban seems a no-
brainer with all the danger of fires, and of course, maintaining our police and fire personnel and
facitlities is a bottom line.
41 1 like how the goal carries into all aspects of the City and how each department has a role within 6/3/2019 8:14 PM
the goal.
42 1 don't trust our police department to work for the community. The police department is political 6/3/2019 6:46 PM
and I am tired of their bully politics
43 Important that our 1 st responders are safe in their workplace as well. Legal fireworks are not a 6/3/2019 4:51 PM
problem and should not be banned
44 We can't afford all the extra staff needed especially the pensions 6/3/2019 10:38 AM
45 That it emphasized the need to increase public safety and infrastructure as housing is added. 6/3/2019 6:00 AM
While housing is a significant priority when can just added it without adding sufficient police, fire,
and infrastructure to handle the challenges associated with increased housing/populations
46 Improving traffic 6/2/2019 5:59 PM
47 1 like the proactive approach. 6/2/2019 9:14 AM
48 This is fluff, feel -good stuff. People are angry about the traffic and parking and departure from our 6/1/2019 10:07 AM
town heritage. This comes off as transparent attempt to pad payroll/pension fund. We do not need
"emergency preparedness" - we NEED TRAFFIC RELIEF NOW!!! Don't take away the fireworks.
They have not been a problem - dela with reality rather than perception and fluff.
49 Fix the traffic issues and increase fire department staffing. 5/31/2019 7:51 PM
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50 Too vague and not specific 5/31/2019 7:14 PM
51 looking at staffing levels of our public safety 5/31/2019 6:41 PM
52 Improve traffic jams on Washington St. 5/31/2019 3:11 PM
53 Improve traffic flow and roads. New paving seems to last only a couple of years. 5/31/2019 10:22 AM
54 Wildfires and floods present greater risks now than in the past, so we need to prepare for them. 1 5/30/2019 11:59 PM
also appreciate the focus on youth (items 8 and 13), who need better services overall in Petaluma.
55 State -Approved fireworks sold by Petaluma nonprofit organizations are not the problem in 5/30/2019 5:30 PM
Petaluma.... illegal fireworks are the problem.
56 1 appreciate the emphasis on safety and the obvious community benefits, but I don't see It as the 5/30/2019 5:17 PM
apex priority.
57 These items are all well thought out, but the inevitable sea level rise catastrophes 5/30/2019 3:23 PM
(inondations))aren't addressed. I suggest including language about developing strategies (maybe
working with Point Blue's "Our Climate Our Future" team) to mitigate sea level rise.
58 There is very little too like about these goals. Our police department and code enforcement are 5/30/2019 10:34 AM
corrupt.
59 1 think there are some very touchy issues (fireworks ban) to the community but it really needs a 5/30/2019 9:27 AM
review. I also like more video surveillance ideas. We have a lot of increasing crime and traffic
issues.
60 The police and fire departments should be responsible for annual review of performance data and 5/29/2019 3:59 PM
should identify and maintain their own lists of expense and capital projects. These should be
presented annually to the city and funded based on performance and budget.
61 Regarding Fireworks ban - * State -Approved fireworks sold by Petaluma nonprofit organizations 5/29/2019 8:42 AM
are not the problem in Petaluma.... illegal fireworks are the problem. * Restricting the use of state -
approved fireworks will not lead to less illegal fireworks. * I want you to adopt a strong fireworks
social host ordinance, increase the administrative_ fine and participate in the Nail'em free illegal
fireworks app.
62 It covers necessary items 5/29/2019 7:17 AM
63 The focus should be less on public safety and more on preserving open space, increasing 5/28/2019 11:26 PM
recreation opportunities, preserving Petaluma's historic past, providing affordable housing,
eradicating homelessness, curbing climate change
64 Focused on community wellness through prevention. Be it crime or fire preventative measures. 5/28/2019 9:25 PM
Seems odd but I like that but don't like the fireworks ban. The problem isn't the legal versions, it's
the illegal ones
65 1 like the focus on taking care of our citizens. 5/28/2019 5:07 PM
66 Too many goals beyond capability of handling or paying for. Need to prioritize, Too many "feel 5/28/2019 4:57 PM
good" aspects. Should concentrate on important requirements like fixing the streets and traditional
governmental functions and basics rather than "youth safety and community resource officers."
Focus on greater needs.
67 Everything makes sense 5/28/2019 1:26 PM
68 Most important goals, to me, are HOUSING & ENVIRONMENT!!! 5/28/2019 1:17 PM
69 Specifically workplan item 411: ~ State -Approved fireworks sold by Petaluma nonprofit 5/28/2019 12:51 PM
organizations are not the problem in Petaluma.... illegal fireworks are the problem. ~Restricting the
use of state -approved fireworks will not lead to less illegal fireworks. —I want you to adopt a strong
fireworks social host ordinance, increase the administrative fine and participate in the Nail'em free
illegal fireworks reporting app.
70 #11 needs to be revised. Legal fireworks sales raise lots of money for various non -profits, like the 5/28/2019 12:37 PM
Petaluma Panthers and the DARE programs. It's not legal fireworks that are the problem. It's illegal
fireworks. Restricting or eliminating legal fireworks will only lead to people purchasing them
elsewhere and leaving our local non -profits high and dry. Go ahead and nail the violators using
illegal fireworks. Make the penalty stricter, and use any of the fines to help the non -profits! Thank
you! Denise Kramer 521 S. McDowell, Petaluma
71 Go after the people that set off illegal fireworks spend your money there 5/28/2019 12:34 PM
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72 It's focused on us, the community and is really what a city is supposed to focus on for its 5/28/2019 12:32 PM
population.
73 Bike way improvements 5/28/2019 12:17 PM
74 Plan Zero -pedestrian safety and bicycle lanes. I support a firework ban. 5/28/2019 10:23 AM
75 Safety is great. But especially as to keeping youth safe, resource officers may not be the best way 5/28/2019 9:19 AM
if they carry guns on campuses.
76 The emphasis of public safety 5/27/2019 2:52 PM
77 Addresses the primary needs of the community 5/26/2019 1:54 PM
78 State -Approved fireworks sold by Petaluma nonprofit organizations are not the problem in 5/26/2019 11:53 AM
Petaluma.... illegal fireworks are the problem. Restricting the use of state -approved fireworks will
not lead to less illegal fireworks. I want you to adopt a strong fireworks social host ordinance,
increase the administrative fine and participate in the Nail'em free illegal fireworks reporting app.
79 Adresses current needs. 5/25/2019 9:57 AM
80 1 find the goals to be all encompassing 5/24/2019 6:18 AM
81 It will improve the safety of citizens of Petaluma. 5/24/2019 5:57 AM
82 Good overall needs fire work sales for nonprofits 5/23/2019 8:58 PM
83 Scratch the bathtubs slated for erection on Water Street. Address the rampant coke dealing 5/23/2019 2:49 PM
downtown.
84 o State -Approved fireworks sold by Petaluma nonprofit organizations are not the problem in 5/23/2019 1:28 PM
Petaluma.... illegal fireworks are the problem. o Restricting the use of state -approved fireworks will
not lead to less illegal fireworks. o I want you to adopt a strong fireworks social host ordinance,
increase the administrative fine and participate in the Nail'em free illegal fireworks reporting app.
85 1 am excited that Police Staffing and resources have become a priority to the city manager and 5/23/2019 8:49 AM
council.
86 this is good - test 5/23/2019 8:43 AM
87 This should be every city's top priority. 5/23/2019 8:09 AM
88 You cover it all here... might be better for a 5 year goal. 5/22/2019 6:50 PM
89 Our city is growing in size and certainly popularity. We need to ensure we staff our public safety 5/22/2019 5:37 PM
agencies accordingly. Thought we need the residents to be engaged, there is a small uprising of
vocal folks who don't necessarily represent the majority: (i.e. Indivisible Petaluma)
90 maintain existing bicycle facilities and replace with more modern and safe ones when there is new 5/21/2019 11:58 AM
development and when streets are resurfaced. Currently many bike facilities are poorly designed
and unmaintained.
91 1 would like to see provision for our schools to have more counseling and good citizenship 5/21/2019 10:34 AM
programs.
92 Lots covered. I really appreciate getting rid of fireworks. It is too dry here to sell fireworks. 5/20/2019 4:04 PM
93 Seems good. 5/20/2019 3:56 PM
94 If we assume that the proposed Climate Cabinet will focus on reducing the impacts of climate 5/20/2019 3:18 PM
change, we still have a hole on how to address the impacts that will nonetheless occur. And these
will be very different than the type of disasters to which we're accustomed. E.g., Planning for a
downtown with water in the streets at every high tide is different than planning for a downtown that
floods once every 10 years. (Also, I'll always argue in favor of the Oxford comma.)
95 Banning Fireworks? Seems overblown risk. 5/20/2019 1:08 PM
96 number 12 5/20/2019 12:44 PM
97 I'm glad bike/ped infrastructure is included, and the fireworks ban. Public Transit availability also 5/20/2019 9:48 AM
contributes to a safe and healthy community, and might be added..
98 Safety for walking & bicycles & keeping up with maintenance of facilities for safety providers.. 5/20/2019 9:27 AM
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99 Improvements in practicality and safety all along Lynch Creek Trail in order to allow for more public 5/20/2019 8:29 AM
use/less crowded roadways. This is a stretch of land and waterway where children should be able
to play and explore, not a site for trashy homeless encampments.
100 like it but it sounds too broad. Can you make it more SMART? 5/20/2019 6:22 AM
101 Crime and safety. You are missing the fact that we need to Not be a sanctuary city. What kinds of 5/20/2019 12:10 AM
disasters are you preparing for ?
102 1 am a quadriplegic. I cannot used my sidewalks so I am in the road. Which is also in a very very 5/19/2019 8:46 PM
sad state of disrepair
103 It is too broad. Better to reduce the goals to a few that are attainable. 5/19/2019 7:18 PM
104 Too many. Cut it back, we will never accomplish them all. Get rid of 4,11 and 13 5/19/2019.7:12 PM
105 Enhance public safety with staffing for all emergencies, medical, fire, etc. Improve roadways for 5/19/2019 6:54 PM
overall safety.
106 More police and fire department funding. Medical calls are at an all time high and with increased 5/19/2019 5:36 PM
population it'll only rise.
107 Cleaner safer parks 5/19/2019 5:34 PM
108 1 don't like the fireworks ban - it is not legal fireworks that cause fires, it is the illegal ones. Non- 5/19/2019 5:19 PM
profits count on funding from firework sales to fund their efforts. And I need more information
about what video surveillance means
109 Admirable statement, but not a goal but a sentiment. Professionally a goal should be stated as a 5/19/2019 2:26 PM
measurable result, be realistic, and have a finite timeline for accomplishment. Your work on this
satisfies only the timeline criterion, and if that is two years, I suspect the realistic may not be there.
How in the world do you think that you will be able to, in 2022, assess the degree of success or
failure in specific terms? Our city, as most, sadly, needs good strategic planning but this is not yet
it. PLEASE use this compendium of good and worthy feelings to develop a short list of prioritized
goals that can be accomplished in the next two years, and the a further list that might cover an
additional three years. Then we MIGHT make some progress. This is not meant as bare critique,
but as a plea for substantive strategic planning. I think the concepts are worthy but must be
pursued in a disciplined way, acknowledging what is and is not possible with limited resources and
the time frame defined. This comment is in relation to the full plan presented.
110 We need the roads to be repaired or re -paved, So many potholes are becoming harder and harder 5/19/2019 2:03 PM
to avoid. We also need some focus on limiting building unless congestion is also addressed.
111 PROHIBIT VAPE SHOPS OPERATING CLOSE TO OUR SCHOOLS, ENFORCE LAWS AND 5/19/2019 11:33 AM
FINE SHOP OWNERS WHO SELL TO MINORS. Example: VOLCANO VAPE SHOP ON
BODEGA SELLS TO PETALUMA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS UNDER 18
112 Good to have on-going cyclical (annual, bi annual,) assessment of facilities and personnel. 5/19/2019 9:22 AM
113 We have residential codes that are not enforced. We have street and parking rules and regulations 5/18/2019 7:12 PM
that are not enforced. Cars park on the sidewalk. They park on the curves at the corners. Street
cleaning can not be done because of the many cars, boats, campers and RV's on the street. The
value of homes in the neighborhood drops.
114 There will be more extreme weather and disasters due to climate change. We need to be 5/18/2019 6:32 PM
prepared.
115 Sustainable development plan. Petaluma is building a huge amount of new housing while traffic 5/18/2019 6:19 PM
congestion seems to get worse every day. Lets keep a smart development and zoning plan in
place. If you cant build a school next to a gas station, why did you approve The building of a gas
station next to a school in a area where there are already 2 gas stations within a block.
11 1
116 Not specific enough. And redundant. 5/18/2019 5:16 PM
117 Emergency preparedness is very clear, but safety is all over the map. Public safety should be 5/18/2019 2:55 PM
subdivided into categories that relate to infrastructure, social, health, crime etc.
118 4, 51 6110, 129 13 5/18/2019 11:35 AM
119 Police staffing is a must. An updated/centralized police station would be well worth it. 5/18/2019 9:56 AM
120 The goal mentions community members are "housed" yet, there's nothing about housing 5/18/2019 6:30 AM
mentioned in the bullet points.
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121 1 like this part of the goal, "...create a healthy, resilient, and engaged community that is prepared, 5/17/2019 8:43 PM
safe and housed." The first part of the goal should be revised to stop wasting taxpayers' money by
focusing on People -of -Petaluma and not the "facilities, or design new programs" when we have
programs in place that could be improved or revised. Lastly, what does "housed" mean in this
goal? Is this referring to the homeless? Housing costs are controlled by the market, not Petaluma
City Council
122 Environmental impact concerns/policies 5/17/2019 8:20 PM
123 We have a serious homelessness problem in town that impacts community safety. Especially 5/17/2019 8:08 PM
encampments in creeks and other wooded areas in and around subdivisions. Also, the traffic
assessment is huge. We need to reconsider Rainer as an option to alleviate traffic congestion, The
traffic over W. Washington is insane.
124 Make sure pedestrian and bike safety infrastructure improvements are coordinated with each other 5/17/2019 7:39 PM
to create workable continuous paths of travel that don't leave peds, cyclists or wheelchair users
stranded.
125 2,7, 9,11 5/17/2019 7:00 PM
126 The Goal seems broad enough to allow for flexibility of what programs to create first. 5/17/2019 6:02 PM
127 Stop spending $ on surveillance. Instead, fix the streets, which are pot -holed and dangerous for 5/17/2019 4:59 PM
cyclists and motorists. Also fire the cops who are racist/misogynist, PPD needs to clean house and
begin "protecting and serving" vs harassing and hating on its citizens.
128 Like the fireworks ban. Housing everyone. Definitely would like to see 'pavement management' set 5/17/2019 4:13 PM
as a high priority! Roads here are a horrible mess!
129 Maintain current programs. 5/17/2019 4:10 PM
130 Start building more houses or get the M out of council you old people suck at your jobs 5/17/2019 2:49 PM
131 The city should focus on housing before any of the other issues. Does anyone actually feel 5/17/2019 1:31 PM
unsafe? Maybe the same people that fear illegal immigrants...
132 Missing- Eliminate the bathtubs project. Fix potholes, 5/17/2019 1:02 PM
133 It is noble and lofty. 5/17/2019 12:17 PM
134 Enact Rent Control 5/17/2019 12:09 PM
135 Traffic and in particular pedestrian safety are a huge issue in this town and I see it as the biggest 5/17/2019 11:33 AM
safety challenge. Also, the city has been "considering" a fireworks ban for far too long --it is time to
take action.
136 Facilities does not entirely cover any roadwork or other projects that may be needed for traffic 5/17/2019 10:28 AM
management
137 Headed in the right direction. 5/17/2019 10:22 AM
138 This goal sounds great.I hope we will have the funds to do this. 5/17/2019 10:19 AM
139 Improving traffic and safety. 5/17/2019 10:02 AM
140 Seems to cover many of my concerns. It is a big list and seems it could be very expensive to 5/17/2019 9:48 AM
accomplish. While also.being very important. So I hope as residents we are all will to pay more
taxes to get the job done sooner than later.
141 #81 9, 11, 12, 13 5/17/2019 9:43 AM
142 1 like the emphasis on police work, and would really encourage Council and City management to 5/17/2019 9:36 AM
consider adding to the police force and/or increasing their wages so they can attract quality
applicants.
143 The condition of our streets needs to be a much higher priority than #12. Banning fireworks is 5/17/2019 9:32 AM
ludicrous. You can't even prevent illegal fireworks across the city, so why would you ban what is
legal??
144 How about a clean streets program. Whenever I travel I am always impressed by how litter free 5/17/2019 9:02 AM
the town's ,streets and highways are in other states. Why can't Petaluma set an example for the
rest of the state. I'm sure volunteers could be utilized with proper leadership.
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145 1 like it all but especially regarding EOC, community education and preparation for disasters and 5/17/2019 8:45 AM
the ban on fireworks. We are asking for a major fire with allowing them even if its only supposed to
be within city limits. I like out in the county area of petaluma and people use them all the time.
146 1 like inclusivity and focus on resiliency. What's missing is mention of development of 5/17/2019 8:43 AM
neighborhood plans for elders in case of a disaster.
147 You have too many issues, some conflicting, in one bucket you are calling "Safe Community" 1 5/17/2019 8:43 AM
generally agree with about 1/2 of them but a good second scrubbing of these would MUCH better
define what they really are. It is a good start but not data to act from.
148 This goal and its objectives are clearly focused on police (safety) and fire personnel first and 5/17/2019 8:32 AM
foremost. This already is out of balance and way over funded. We need to lift up our community
and give personal power and opportunity to our citizens. That will eliminate crime on it's own. I
cant drive down any street at any time of day without encountering a police car. We are over
policed - take some of their power away.
149 1 like the enhancement of public safety officers. What is the plan to evaluate proper compensation 5/17/2019 7:44 AM
for personnel?
150 no comment 5/17/2019 7:41 AM
151 This is an important goal, but I don't think it's our most urgent need. I generally feel the city does a 5/17/2019 7:13 AM
decent job of keeping us safe. Other problems are currently bigger.
152 1 like all. 5/17/2019 7:10 AM
153 You are basically defining healthy as kids who don't get hit by cars. That's not health. If your goal is 5/16/2019 11:31 PM
a healthy community, you must address economic inequality and housing first. Otherwise, I will call
this the Hipster -Feel Good Plan. Let's have a gentrifying beer and celebrate a new crosswalk. I
think we can do better.
154 V. Most of the traffic situations are obvious. Money could be better spent on fixing the roads? 5/16/2019 7:52 PM
155 increased video surveillance concerns me 5/16/2019 7:35 PM
156 Relook at role of public safety officers- fire and police. Do we need fire fighters to respond to 5/16/2019 7:03 PM
ambulance requests?
157 Seniors (and disabled)! Address isolation, health, mental health, housing, safety, 5/16/2019 6:35 PM
yransportation..... all support services for this vulnerable population. You've addressed yourh,
minorities, but not the aged and infirm.
158 What is our priority? 5/16/2019 4:50 PM
159 ROAD REPAIRS - 5/16/2019 4:47 PM
160 Create an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that is appropriately equipped and staffed to 5/16/2019 4:46 PM
better respond to emergencies and natural disasters. 9. Promote emergency preparedness and
resiliency strategies to our residents and businesses.
161 Healthy, resilient and engaged... really? Don't we want this for everything in life. Stating the 5/16/2019 4:20 PM
obvious is not productive in my humble opinion.
162 1 believe the city is running thin when it comes to fire and ems protection. At a minimum, I believe 5/16/2019 3:49 PM
the city should plan to open one more fully staffed firehouse. Other city's with the same
demographics operate with two to three more firehouses.
163 Fireworks ban should be put to a vote, or eliminated altogether. 5/16/2019 3:12 PM
164 Hiring more police and fire without addressing the pensions issues is short sighted. No blank 5/16/2019 2:49 PM
checks to police and fire in name of "safety".... We can do better "Pensions" were not mentioned
once in the goals, we can't sweep this under the rug.
165 Ban the sale of fireworks. It's absolutely absurd that this is still allowed in Petaluma. We live in a 5/16/2019 2:49 PM
high risk area, and yet, fireworks both "legal" and illegal are still being set off in our
neighborhoods. Wake up and cease selling fireworks before it's too late. Our community should be
able to come up with creative ideas to raise funds and not continue to endanger Petaluma's
homeowners and taxpayers.
166 1 like the emergency preparedness planning. Not sure what's missing. I don't know what the youth 5/16/2019 2:24 PM
safety is in regards to.
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Emphasis on community safety issues is great - except IMPLEMENT fireworks ban, not consider.
5/16/2019 2:09 PM
This needs to be a priority with all the fire related disasters in the past two years.
168
All income Housing issues. When you say "community", include all income housing communities.
5/16/2019 1:30 PM
Petaluma should have a Housing Oversite Board. We need a Oversite Board where there is no
"conflict of interests"; no bias, or political ties. Petaluma needs a "HUD Certified" Fair Housing
organization. Petaluma tenants are not protected, according to Marin Advocates Fair Housing.
169
Traffic needs
5/16/2019 1:07 PM
170
Seems to cover a lot.
5/16/2019 1:02 PM
171
Am very concerned with "overbuilding" and lack of infrastructure /parking. Analogy: too many rats
5/16/2019 12:57 PM
in a cage end up devouring each other! We are not SF. Do not think health and safety are factored
in.
172
Its an ideals goal
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173
getting citizens more active in there own protection. Grow the neighborhood watch programs.
5/16/2019 12:32 PM
Emphasize citizen first aid and CPR training.
174
traffic help , safety, re evaluate city planning.?
5/16/2019 12:24 PM
175
One Petauma asset that has not been mentioned is it's Airport. As the City reviews Emergency
5/16/2019 12:14 PM
and Disaster Preparedness, how is the City reviewing and engaging the resources at the Airport.
During the wildfires over 40 firefighting aircraft used the airport. Routinely emergency medical
aircraft use the Petaluma Airport to move patients to hospitals with greater care capabilities. There
is an emergency communication facility located within the airport terminal. How is city utilizing the
airport to make its citizens safer.
176
Operations should be added to "facilities and design programs".
5/16/2019 11:56 AM
177
A clear plan needs to be addressed in regards parking in residential neighborhoods. Because of
5/16/2019 11:50 AM
the increase in vehicles within the home it is causing overflow into other neighborhoods. This has
become a danger on Sunrise Parkway and McDowell Blvd. Cars drive very fast on this street and
with the additional vehicles it has become very dangerous. Many people who do not live in this
neighborhood have commented that they avoid Sunrise Parkway because of this. My suggestion
would be to implement permit parking after certain hours to discourage of dumping vehicles and
speed bumps along sunrise to get the flow of traffic to reduce in speed. Being a home owner and
resident on this street for 15 years now I've seen the change to the neighborhood. I can honestly
say it is only a mater of time before a child or adult is hit by a car. Because Sunrise is also
considered a dog park it really is very unsafe for animals at the speeds cars drive.
178
We need to be sure that we do not do anything that raises our tax base!!!
511 6/201 9 11:35 AM
179
This, and the other priorities won't be feasible unless the basics are addressed ... roadways,
5/16/2019 11:22 AM
traffic, permitting. Why? because those are the basic functions that enable the tax base. Without
the basics, the city's "priorities" as presented are only dreams, and frankly, not meaningful, as how
do you MEASURE these goals?
180
How about safe and healthy environments for the animals of Petaluma?
5/16/2019 11:13 AM
181
Wrapping too much into this first question. Item by item.
5/16/2019 11:01 AM
182
Regarding item 4: The proposed resource manual should include operations standards with
5/16/2019 10:54 AM
medical requirements. Operators of emergency shelters during the fires had no plans or guidelines
to assist with preparation and handling of our displaced citizens. The Health Care District should
be involved in creating those guidelines. And finally, we should have a list of properties available
as emergency shelters updated annually.
183
1 would like to see more emphasis on improving pedestrian and bicycle travel in town. I would
5/16/2019 10:53 AM
appreciate more emphasis on projects that improve sustainability and address environmental
concerns.
184
Needs more focus, too general/fuzzy language. Stop putting narrow curb ramps into streets--
5/16/2019 10:51 AM
dangerous --go back to broad ramp than prevents tripping on sharp new curbs.
185
Road repairs
5/16/2019 10:44 AM
186
Hello, I went to the public forum and I felt that the "budget" or "lack of assets" needed to be
5/16/2019 10:42 AM
addressed first so that the community could contribute in a more beneficial and informed manner. I
feel that we still need that information in order to reply to this survey. More transparency please.
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187 This should be basic boiler plate for cities 5/16/2019 10:37 AM
188 It is important to have pedestrian safety if we are anting our community to be more active. 5/16/2019 10:35 AM
189 Safety is a high priority, police staffing is sadly too low. The safety of pedestrians and cyclists is 5/16/2019 10:32 AM
important but it is also the responsibility of those individuals. I constantly see poor behavior by
both groups but cyclists are by far the worst and almost always fail to follow traffic laws. I wonder
when the last time was that was was even warned?
190 Seems like a ploy to raise taxes 5/16/2019 10:04 AM
191 Nice hollow words. Money and time are an absolute premium. Words are meaningless without 5/16/2019 10:02 AM
resources. Concentrate on the best use of resources, not just pleasing people with nice words.
192 it addresses issues we currently have that actually effect a wide swath of citizens. 5/16/2019 10:01 AM
193 Evacuation routes. How do large groups of people get out in case of a firestorm? Current roads 5/16/2019 10:00 AM
can NOT handle that volume.
194 Community trust between PD and people of color. Especially, with SROs in schools. Not every 5/16/2019 9:59 AM
student feels safe with them. Just something to think about.
195 I'm not sure people need more help to walk around town nor have I heard we are not prepared for 5/16/2019 9:54 AM
a emergency? Is the council thinking of fires? Earthquakes. It it not clear to me what the thinking is
here?
196 Finally we are prioritizing Police and Fire. It blows my mind that they have been an afterthought for 5/16/2019 8:08 AM
all of these years.
197 Emphasis on Public safety and awareness; community involvement. 5/15/2019 2:54 PM
198 Police, Fire and Roads should always be #1 priority 5/15/2019 9:47 AM
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RESPONSES
DATE
1
stated above
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2
Glad to see more focus on emergency services = perhaps a nudge toward creating resilient
6/14/2019 6:49 PM
neighborhoods could come in here.
3
It makes so much sense during our year-round fire season.
6/14/2019 6:12 PM
4
Increase prosecutions and consequences for crimes that occur.
6/14/2019 1:31 PM
5
too much emphasis on Po'Lice.
6/13/2019 8:54 PM
6
Increased support for first responders
6/13/2019 6:03 PM
7
Assessing traffic needs should focus on strategies to reduce automobile use in town and
6/13/2019 2:39 PM
improving traffic flow to address growing congestion issues
8
That it speaks to emergencies and disasters as well as the day to day services of our police and
6/11/2019 9:53 PM
fire departments.
9
Explained above
6/11/2019 7:43 PM
10
Promoting business
6/9/2019 8:18 AM
11
Good
6/7/2019 4:30 AM
12
The use of "traffic safety" implies a narrow focus on cars; work plan items 12 & 13 include
6/6/2019 9:43 PM
pedestrians & cyclists. A broader term that encompasses cars, bikes, pedestrians, transit
riders ... would be more appropriate. You improve it by specifying "traffic safety for pedestrians,
bicycles, and cars"
13
action plan missing
6/6/2019 7:48 PM
14
Take into consideration all agencies that would be involved in an emergency into this goal.
6/6/2019 5:18 PM
Training and education for an emergency response strike team.
15
All the emergencey and critical safety resourses being number one, and create the Rainer
6/6/2019 4:27 PM
Connector. To help get around town in emergencies.
16
I'd like to see some talk about how growth of the town is going to go. What is the plan? I feel that
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there is a lot of growth plan with little to no consideration to traffic, quality of life in Petaluma for
those of us who already reside there.
I absolutely hate the thought of losing the Fairgrounds. I fear
we are losing our agricultural/country roots.
17
Climate mitigation is also a #1 safety issue.
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18
Missing Caulfield Cross connector
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19
no additional comment
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20
1 like to see there may be a plan in place for natural disasters and I also like that we should be
6/6/2019 10:55 AM
putting more funds into our children's safety
21
The safety focus for young people and families
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22
PIs add: Evaluate city animal shelter for needed upgrades, and include pets in disaster planning,
6/5/2019 10:20 PM
Banning fireworks is essential! Thank you,
23
Homeless
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24
Seismic safety. The D Street Fire Station and the Historical Museum are two facilities that have to
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be seismically upgraded. Any other buildings that support habitation or are significant to our
historic and/or cultural identity need to be strengthened.
25
Keep it public safety specific; given that (ie, other 6 points referenced above removed), it reads
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26 The emergencies and disasters for which we must prepare go far beyond "crime, fire prevention, 6/5/2019 1:37 PM
and traffic safety." Refer to Climate Action 2020, Section 6.3.1
27 Include safe roads for alternative transportation users. 6/5/2019 10:25 AM
28 1 like crime & fire prevention and traffic safety. I see lots of development that does not seem to take 6/5/2019 8:14 AM
traffic safety into account. I would like to see realistic assessment of traffic. Not just assessment
with the intention of accepting developer plans.
29 See above 6/5/2019 8:09 AM
30 Community engagement 6/4/2019 1:43 PM
31 na 6/4/2019 1:20 PM
32 See goal comments above - the same here. 6/3/2019 10:44 PM
33 Very little. 6/3/2019 6:46 PM
34 How to fund. Missing the fact that fireworks sales fund many of our non -profits in the city, Without 6/3/2019 4:51 PM
fireworks sales many of them would be unable to continue doing the work, and giving back, they
do in our city,
35 1 don't want to pay for it 6/3/2019 10:38 AM
36 Reference existing goals as EIR and the City's General Plan which have called out these 6/3/2019 6:00 AM
objectives before but there has never been accountability for not adhering to them.
37 Limiting housing projects 6/2/2019 5:59 PM
38 Please include pets and wildlife in disaster plans. 6/2/2019 9:14 AM
39 You asked Petalumans what their top concerns are -- go back to the input and work of traffic and 6/1/2019 10:07 AM
congestion and parking relief. Get more police and start citing people for texting or on phone
driving. More speeding tickets for cars racing down our neighborhood side streets at 40 MPH. We
don't even have this simple thing covered and you want to launch more programs for safety? Stop
making government bigger.
40 Rainer connector and an additional crosstown connector. An additional fire station 5/31/2019 7:51 PM
41 Objective is fine 5/31/2019 7:14 PM
42 nothing additionally at this time 5/31/2019 6:41 PM
43 Address the homeless situation, they are littering and polluting our creeks and river. 5/31/2019 3:11 PM
44 It's great to have identified traffic safety, pedestrian safety, road work as an important goal and to 5/31/2019 10:22 AM
have steps in place to achieve the goal.
45 Collaborate with the school districts to serve youth safety needs more efficiently and effectively. 5/30/2019 11:59 PM
46 Restricting the use of state -approved fireworks will not lead to less illegal fireworks. 5/30/2019 5:30 PM
47 Awareness of public safety and the need for a focused and defined plan. Law Enforcement need to 5/30/2019 4:21 PM
be able to recruit qualified candidates and pay them a competitive salary.
48 Very little, our police department is corrupt along with code enforcement 5/30/2019 10:34 AM
49 1 like the idea of hiring a City Traffic Engineer who should be assigned several of the tasks. 5/29/2019 3:59 PM
Numbers 7 and 12 tie together. I also see the overlap that comes up under different objectives, so
hope these can be handled in an integrated approach. Number 11 would be a waste of time at the
city level. This needs to be addressed at county or state level.
50 See answer to #2. 5/29/2019 8:42 AM
51 X 5/29/2019 7:17 AM
52 Again, I think the focus should be less on public safety (and road conditions) and more on 5/28/2019 11:26 PM
preserving open space, increasing recreation opportunities, preserving Petaluma's historic past,
providing affordable housing, eradicating homelessness, curbing climate change
53 Much the same, read answer to #2 5/28/2019 9:25 PM
54 1 like the focus on preparedness. 5/28/2019 5:07 PM
55 See above. 5/28/2019 4:57 PM
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56 Everything 5/28/2019 1:26 PM
57 ditto 5/28/2019 1:17 PM
58 It's to the point and clear. 5/28/2019 12:32 PM
59 Same 5/28/2019 12:17 PM
60 With traffic issues, I hope there is a focus on alternate transportation like pedestrian friendly paths. 5/28/2019 10:23 AM
I hope a priority focuses on the environment and eliminating environmental toxins and pollutants.
61 see above 5/28/2019 9:19 AM
62 Focuses on public safety needs that have been eroded during past years 5/26/2019 1:54 PM
63 Hiring more police officers for traffic control in neighborhoods where people fly through stop signs. 5/25/2019 9:57 AM
64 Emphasis on prevention is always important 5/24/2019 6:18 AM
65 We all learned from the fires that we need to be better prepared for emergencies on a large scale. 5/24/2019 5:57 AM
66 More funding for youth programs 5/23/2019 8:58 PM
67 Please address the homelessness problem. 5/23/2019 2:49 PM
68 1 like that city staff has recognized that pubic safety has to be a <high priority for they city 5/23/2019 8:49 AM
69 this is bad - test 5/23/2019 8:43 AM
70 Likewise, this is 5/23/2019 8:09 AM
71 All good 5/22/2019 6:50 PM
72 Yes yes yes! However, we have to invest in infrastructure. Our roads are past deplorable and 5/22/2019 5:37 PM
unsafe. They've moved to embarrassing.
73 For #11 1 would suggest replacing "Consider" with "Implement". We need action not talk. At the city 5/21/2019 5:34 PM
council candidate election forums I believe that most everyone was in favor of this.
74 better pedestrian safety downtown and at busy intersection. an example would be to give 5/21/2019 11:58 AM
pedestrians a head start at crossings
75 I'd like to see some reference to support of infrastructure and budgeting to cover this in the future. 5/20/2019 3:56 PM
76 The costs of some items will likely be beyond City capabilities, even with revenue enhancement. 5/20/2019 3:18 PM
And, while a traffic engineer is a good idea, I suspect the upside is less than people think. (I've
never lived in a place where the city did more to optimize traffic signals, but the population
assumed that nothing was being done.) Lastly, much of Vision Zero isn't a ped/bike issue, but
street design issue by which we give too much priority to cars. Slowing cars by 10 mph will get us
80% of the way to Vision Zero.
77 safety 5/20/2019 12:44 PM
78 At first glance it appears to be through 5/20/2019 12:24 PM
79 1 like banning fireworks sales for sure. 5/20/2019 10:36 AM
80 1 wish to see more discussion on Lynch Creek Trail improvements and safety, 5/20/2019 8:29 AM
81 Very clear 5/20/2019 6:22 AM
82 Where is your focus on volunteer networks ? Nor a dam thing about how churches can help. 5/20/2019 12:10 AM
83 Fix your street and sidewalks 5/19/2019 8:46 PM
84 the objectives are good, but if we could just support our first responders and improve 5/19/2019 7:18 PM
infrastructure, we will be in good shape
85 Public safety is good. 5/19/2019 7:12 PM
86 See above, looks good overall. 5/19/2019 5:36 PM
87 1 like focus on public safety and community policing. Not so sure about more video surveillance. 5/19/2019 2:03 PM
88 increase staffing of Fire and Police 5/18/2019 7:12 PM
89 The goal states housing is needed but it is missing from the objective. 5/18/2019 6:32 PM
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90
Fixing the streets,
hiring a city engineer. Working to help the police
department.
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Keeping Residents safe during emergencies/disasters is definitely a priority. Being able to rely on
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91
Safety is a critical
issue, but means many things depending on the
application. It should be part of
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every objective
Enhancing public safety with education, improvements to infrastructure and community outreach is
92
How will these be
implemented and what measures will be Used to
gauge improvement?
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1 would like it more if the surveillance item was off the list. It's a total waste of $ and is also an
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93
Ban any and all form
of fireworks sales/use. Make the Municode for
violations more substantial.
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94 n/a
95 1 like the objective -- It makes sense. I believe adding "population growth" should be considered
since Petaluma has seen a boom in immigration, drifters, and folks traveling/commuting
throughout Sonoma County to work. i.e. Highway 101
96 Liked the cared for and housed aspect.
97 It is important to get out ahead of some of these infrastructure needs now before they reach
untenable levels.
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It's essential for the 21st Century
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Keeping Residents safe during emergencies/disasters is definitely a priority. Being able to rely on
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98
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99
Keeping Residents safe during emergencies/disasters is definitely a priority. Being able to rely on
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our first responders and making sure they have the equipment and resources to be effective is key.
Enhancing public safety with education, improvements to infrastructure and community outreach is
terrific.
100
1 would like it more if the surveillance item was off the list. It's a total waste of $ and is also an
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PM
invasion of privacy. I would also prefer actual road repair vs checking out the facilities for the PPD.
101
Be realistic about maintaining funding needs of safety personnel.
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102
Nothing
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103
The objective does not address the goal of providing housing or an engaged community in any
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PM
way.
104
Same as above
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105
Prevention is key here. What exactly do we need to do to prevent a disaster like the fires in Santa
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PM
Rosa. How quickly can we do it? WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR,
106
Enact Rent Control
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PM
107
Emergency preparedness is important but I see it as a different type of threat. Cars are a much
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AM
bigger day-to-day danger and quality of life issue. Overall, I feel that people who create dangerous
situations in this town do so because they have no fear of getting caught --whether it's not stopping
at stop signs, using illegal fireworks, speeding, there doesn't appear to be any enforcement so
they do it.
108
The objective makes a lot of sense given the previous years of aiding Sonoma residents during
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10:28 AM
fire evacuations. Considerations for air quality during those periods may also be of interest and
are not mentioned.
109
Headed in the right direction.
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110
How does the community provide input and request repairs to broken sidewalks, roads, and trees
5/17/2019
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breaking electrical lines?
111
Good job
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AM
112
1 like the focus on better roadways surface and moving towards better and more bicycle
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alternatives including safe bike routes
113
The facilities inventory/condition is important, and the effects of deferred maintenance can be
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devastating.
114
Hiring more cops & firefighters is paramount to our town's safety, especially with increased
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AM
homelessness and drug usage in areas like Lynch Creek and downtown.
115
See last answer. I'd like to see the homeless issue addressed. Maybe a strict ban on pan
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AM
handling? And the loitering that happens at the gas station on western. Every day school girls are
cat called when walking home from school.
116
It's comprehensive.
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117 1 like that there are lots of ideas. The problem is the methodology used to define the broad 5/17/2019 8:43 AM
category is flawed thinking. It is wonderful to think in terms of "public safety" but in reality the city
departments are the ones that will actually get funding and execute the work. So what really needs
to be thought out is to align these "goals" with the responsible departments. If you do so you will
quickly see what departments are failing to meet the needs and perhaps some real funding
decisions will come from that. Attempting to solve broad problems in broad buckets is short
sighted and will accomplish nothing in the long run.
118 Change gears - focus on the community taking care of themselves. People want to work with 5/17/2019 8:32 AM
neighbors, help each other. We dont need more funding going toward more police and firefighters.
119 1 think traffic needs to be moved to the highest priority regarding this objective. 5/17/2019 8:16 AM
120 What is missing: school safety, what are we doing to train for and prevent school shootings. Our 5/17/2019 7:59 AM
students and teachers are afraid, this is unacceptable. Narcan, what are we doing to prevent
overdose and connect residents to treatment resources.
121 10, 12, 13 should be implemented 5/16/201911:31 PM
122 I don't have the answer for the need to increase housing while maintaining a decent traffic flow 5/16/2019 7:52 PM
with all the additional cars
123 increase police numbers 5/16/2019 7:35 PM
124 See above 5/16/2019 7:03 PM
125 See #2 5/16/2019 6:35 PM
126 Who decide our budget? Where are all the tax money go for our city? 5/16/2019 4:50 PM
127 Defining terms would be helpful, ie. traffic safety? What is the current level of crime and fire 5/16/2019 4:20 PM
prevention? What base line are you building from? Many of us don't know.
128 That you are being proactive. 5/16/2019 3:49 PM
129 Don't like the fireworks ban. 5/16/2019 3:12 PM
130 Upgrade buildings to be more resilient- that is a must. 5/16/2019 2:49 PM
131 These objective's cost money. Lots of money, which we don't have. And we refuse to be taxed. 5/16/2019 2:49 PM
Petaluma is not San Francisco. Is Petaluma a San Francisco wanna be? If we had wanted to live
in San Francisco, we would have bought a home there. We also could have bought a home in
Healdsburg. But we didn't want to live in an over -populated tourist town.
132 Thoughtful. 5/16/2019 1:30 PM
133 We are building so many more homes and east Washington is a nightmare please build the 5/16/2019 1:07 PM
raineer over pass. Also the homeless and obvious drug use and sales on the lynch creek path
134 ROAD REPAIRS!! 5/16/2019 1:02 PM
135 Makes sense. However, good luck with responding to any emergency in a reasonable amount of 5/16/2019 12:57 PM
time with all the traffic congestion on Lakeville/101, especially during commute hours. Did anyone
think how just one accident on Lakeville will impact traffic in nearby neighborhoods????
136 1 like that there's a lot of things we're striving for 5/16/2019 12:49 PM
137 Help homelessness in the city. It's an epidemic for a small town. 5/16/2019 12:24 PM
138 Airport engagement 5/16/2019 12:14 PM
139 People need to feel safe. 5/16/2019 11:56 AM
140 1 really like the additional personal being mentioned to be added. If another parking enforcer could 5/16/2019 11:50 AM
be added that would be great. With the abandoned car and trailer issue happening in town having
only one person service the entire town is a lot to ask.
141 It's NOT that I "dislike" this objective, who doesn't want these things? But you've got to have a 5/16/2019 11:22 AM
foundation and fiscal health to make progress.
142 Traffic control. i.e.: Provide incentives for employees in Petaluma to stagger work times, thereby 5/16/2019 11:13 AM
decreasing traffic during the usual busy hours and spreading it out more evenly to reduce
congestion.
143 See previous 5/16/2019 11:01 AM
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144 Put breathalyzers in local bars/restaurants. Stop prosecuting citizens at below .08 blood levels to 5/16/2019 10:51 AM
match with the published DUI information. Prevention over prosecution. Stop incentives to give
tickets to raise funds for police --they have become too eager to get $ from small infractions.
145 Emergency safety plan 5/16/2019 10:44 AM
146 1 think more information about what video survalence will look like, so that we are not sacrificing 5/16/2019 10:35 AM
too much privacy.
147 Too many crosswalks a not illuminated, impossible to see individuals after dark. Vehicles are often 5/16/2019 10:32 AM
parked too close to crosswalks blocking drivers view, pedestrians fail to check whether
approaching vehicle can see them early enough to stop.
148 Same as #2 5/16/2019 10:02 AM
149 It's a great start, just need to be mindful with communities of color and their experiences with law 5/16/2019 9:59 AM
enforcement.
150 I don't believe it needs to be addressed I would like to see pensions addressed or the city and 5/16/2019 9:54 AM
county will be so in debt it will be difficult to afford what is being considered This description is very
vague
151 this is a very well thought out objective.
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Q4 What do you like about these work plan items? Or what are we
missing a
RESPONSES
Answered: 138 Skipped: 137
7
1 looks good to me 6/17/2019 7:21 AM
2 Missing are: Support police officers on bicycles in our downtown and dense neighborhoods. 6/16/2019 3:15 PM
Promote neighborhood sustainability efforts.
3 Seems we need bottom up and top down working in unison. This is top down. I know democracy is 6/14/2019 6:49 PM
unweidy but we need more of it right now!
4 Where is the "prepared, safe and housed" aspect located in this goal? I see emphasis on policing, 6/13/2019 8:54 PM
yet nothing on housing. Nor on fire safety, btw.
5 Reducing automobile use in town is imperative. 6/13/2019 2:39 PM
6 1 really appreciate #9 and #10 to increase our preparedness and resiliency and to coordinate fire 6/11/2019 9:53 PM
and policing at the neighborhood level. The more involvement from the community, the better.
7 see above 6/11/2019 7:43 PM
8 Traffic and road condition seem to be a hot topic. I'd like to see less cars - more pedestrian / bike 6/7/2019 9:59 AM
friendly.
9 Good 6/7/2019 4:30 AM
10 Item 12: Add "maintenance" so it reads "Enhance pavement management and maintenance 6/6/2019 9:43 PM
program". Although management likely encompasses maintenance, it's valuable to be explicit
because of the need to improve maintenance to enhance safety for bikes, e.g., the need to street
sweep bike lanes more frequently. Otherwise the issue of inadequate maintenance will not be
emphasized and this is a key issue for Bike Petaluma.
11 no concrete action plan 6/6/2019 7:48 PM
12 See above about saving the fair grounds. 6/6/2019 6:05 PM
13 Take into consideration that the city may need to provide mass care for humans and animals. 6/6/2019 5:18 PM
What other organizations should be included in a mass care plan.
14 More ways to get around/across town. Safety on Streets. Keep the Historical Area Historical. 6/6/2019 4:27 PM
15 Planning for natural disasters and providing a safe place for the community to shelter is essential 6/6/2019 3:53 PM
to survival during such events. If access or communications are cut-off/limited, the population
needs a centralized place to seek shelter, medical care, food, power & information. Especially if
access to the east side of town is compromised. We feel a fully functioning fairgrounds that not
only provides these services but also helps facilitate outreach and education to empower the
population to better weather an emergency or natural disaster. Especially those with animals. We
also feel, should the council decide to discontinue fireworks sales, the fairgrounds already
provides a free fireworks show (attended by over 8,000 in 2018) that has plenty of space to expand
AND we could accommodate the non -profits who raised vital monies from fireworks sales by
staffing a concession stand at the show to offset the loss in their fundraising. Probably an even
more preferred option as it would require only one day of volunteers, produce less fireworks waste
and significantly reduce fire risk for the community. - Sonoma -Marin Fairgrounds' Board of
Directors
16 Some of the workplace items could be more specific, for example, #5, 6, 9, and 10. 6/6/2019 1:27 PM
17 They are fine 6/6/2019 12:17 PM
18 Enhance/widen "bicycle lanes" where possible for safety. Eliminate bicycle lanes that assessed as 6/6/2019 11:19 AM
"unsafe". Too many lanes are unsafe for cyclists & motor vehicle traffic.
19 _ N/A 6/6/2019 10:55 AM
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20 You are missing the direct promise to sustain the fair and the fairgrounds from being developed. 6/6/2019 10:33 AM
Taking away a community space for the area is not the way to preserve a town's character.
Because of the goal about housing, I hope your goal cannot become turned into a development for
builders pockets and people to live in crowded conditions with no fairgrounds. Taking away the
agriculture atmosphere and space to have events should not be on the table. Why would people
want to stay living in a town that sells out. The developers cannot build over every historic site,
unacceptable. This needs to be spelled out in your goals.
21 PIs add: Evaluate city animal shelter for needed upgrades, and include pets in disaster planning, 6/5/2019 10:20 PM
Banning fireworks is essential! Thank you,
22 What does it mean to "increase functionality of video surveillance? Sounds very Orwellian to me. 1 6/5/2019 10:05 PM
support the implementation of Vision Zero. Improve bike and pedestrian safety on the streets.
23 Fireworks ban 6/5/2019 8:58 PM
24 Speaking from Bike Petaluma here: Objective 13 is especially crucial. Cyclist/Pedestrian safety 6/5/2019 6:14 PM
and support in Petaluma is quite frankly some of the very worst I have seen in the North Bay.
Including both Marin and Sonoma Counties. We cannot justifiably continue to ignore this problem
whilst claiming to try to Pe a climate conscious community, nor claim we are doing more to reduce
traffic problems in our town. Cycling and walkability are crucial components in solving Petaluma's
traffic problem, NOT part of the problem, which seems to be one of the prevailing views amongst
some detractors of this idea.
25 It seems to imply increased staffing for police and fire departments to some level that is pre- 6/5/2019 3:10 PM
determined. I question that. I do not see indications that we are under -staffed. I would support
more video surveillance especially for speeding and stop light violations. I do like the idea of
"beats" with officers on foot or on bicycles, engaging the community. Hopefully, it would reduce
the "us vs. them" dynamic that seems to prevail. Similarly with our Fire Department, we are trying
to create neighborhoods that are more conducive to pedestrian and cyclists, yet the Fire
Department would like bigger streets, more paved surfaces around buildings, infrastructure that
accommodates bigger fire engines. Just the opposite of pedestrian priorities.
26 There are too many of them. Impossible to focus on all. 6/5/2019 2:17 PM
27 Include protected bike lanes throughout the city with no road sections left incomplete. 6/5/2019 10:25 AM
28 1 like the majority of items. I do not agree with the fireworks ban. Petalumans have been enjoying 6/5/2019 8:14 AM
safe fireworks for years. Instead let's focus on enforcement for those using illegal fireworks both
on the 4th and throughout the year. They are breaking the existing law and are most likely to cause
fires.
29 There are too many work plan items. It's not feasible. Focus on roads, sidewalks and traffic. 6/5/2019 8:09 AM
30 Prioritize these efforts based on global warming and its effects on our environment. 6/4/2019 8:12 PM
31 Video surveillance where - red light cameras only or somewhere else? Slowing traffic on 6/3/2019 10:44 PM
thoroughfares, and coordinating lights will help with safety for everyone. "Safe" bicycle paths seem
to be rare or missing with the condition of the roads, the speed of traffic and unprotected bicycle
paths that are shared with traffic.
32 The items sound good. What is missing trust and money. 6/3/2019 6:46 PM
33 Input from those served, ways to stop use of illegal fireworks. 6/3/2019 4:51 PM
34 The City is barely able to do what it currently attempts- what makes you think you can manage all 6/3/2019 10:38 AM
this extra?
35 Cross Town connectors at Rainer and Caulfield have to be incorporate in this. 6/3/2019 6:00 AM
36 1 like the idea of fixing the roads but we need to get more people biking/walking or using our bus 6/2/2019 5:59 PM
system.
37 As the work plans move forward, please include animal advocates in preparing a strong case for 6/2/2019 9:14 AM
banning firework sales and fireworks.
38 Looks like a feel -good excercise. WHy are you asking now if you didn't even incorporate the input 6/1/2019 10:07 AM
offered in the first survey??? "People are concerned about future problems with (survey): • Traffic
58.13% • Growth 42.48% • Streets 37.42% • Crime 37.27°/x"
39 We need an Evacuation plan in case of a catastrophe 5/31/2019 7:14 PM
40 1 like the plans as stated 5/31/2019 6:41 PM
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41 1 like that you are looking at the pot hole problem 5/31/2019 3:11 PM
42 Funding needs to be addressed better. 5/31/201910:22 AM
43 Items 8 and 13 are particularly important for youth. I also appreciate items 3 and 9 focusing on 5/30/2019 11:59 PM
emergency preparedness.
44 needs to be revised, do not ban firework. The look on the kids faces watching them is priceless! 5/30/2019 5:30 PM
45 See above.. attention to seal level rise is missing 5/30/2019 3:23 PM
46 Very little, our police and code enforcement is corrupt. 5/30/2019 10:34 AM
47 1 think there are too many details in this section to be considered at the full city level. These items 5/29/2019 3:59 PM
should be properly assigned to departments and specific positions in the city.
48 1 am happy to see our youth included in the plan and the effort to address non-english speaking 5/29/2019 8:42 AM
community.
49 X 5/29/2019 7:17 AM
50 Safety is important, but the work plan items ignore underlying causes for crime such as 5/28/2019 11:26 PM
homelessness. We should care about people being housed and fed as much as we care about car
break-ins. The work items disregard community needs as a whole, including preserving open
space and beautifying our community.
51 Much redundancy with this 5/28/2019 9:25 PM
52 Would like more on helping our underrepresented populations feeling safe in town. 5/28/2019 5:07 PM
53 Same 5/28/2019 4:57 PM
54 Everything 5/28/2019 1:26 PM
55 ditto 5/28/2019 1:17 PM
56 They're to the point and clear however I do not agree with banning fireworks due to the revenue 5/28/2019 12:32 PM
loss it will create for non-profit organizations associated to each firework stand.
57 Same 5/28/2019 12:17 PM
58 So vague that they could refer to any number of things. Overall, sure, increased safety and health 5/28/2019 12:16 PM
and a thriving community are all wonderful things. Without details, it's hard to say how much I
support the specifics.
59 Very much in favor of banning sales of fireworks. Would also like to see ban on lighting fireworks 5/28/2019 9:19 AM
coming from fairgrounds. That was scary last year.
60 Not sure we need a full-time City Traffic Engineer 5/26/2019 1:54 PM
61 Good enough 5/25/2019 9:57 AM
62 Neighborhood policing will definitely bring people together 5/24/2019 6:18 AM
63 1 like them all. 5/24/2019 5:57 AM
64 Great 5/23/2019 8:58 PM
65 Initiate rent control measures. 5/23/2019 2:49 PM
66 For the most part very good especially fireworks ban. Missing the need for staffing in all 5/23/2019 12:34 PM
departments to better service the proposed work plan and to keep up with the city expansion. City
Engineer has Traffic Engineer responsibility, less engineers and more boots on the ground
workers to keep up with State regulations.
67 1 think the public needs to understand that police staffing is approximately 20 officers less than the 5/23/2019 8:49 AM
state average for a city our size. This is producing negative moral, officer burnout, and crimes not
being investigated. The crime rate goes down with less officers due to less reports being taken,
yet several crime categories continue to go up even with the skeleton crew of officers we have.
68 I'm not sure - test 5/23/2019 8:43 AM
69 Again might be too many. 5/22/2019 6:50 PM
70 ROADS!!! 5/22/2019 5:37 PM
71 Policing efforts that work with the community 5/21/2019 7:57 PM
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73 Encourage walking, biking is absolutely necessary for sustainability. Need an up to date plan and 5/21/2019 8:40 AM
execute it. Need to get a handle on city pension costs.
74 They look good. Number 2 could also refer to transparent budgetary obligations. 5/20/2019 3:56 PM
75 See my comments on the objective. 5/20/2019 3:18 PM
76 Same as my comments above. Otherwise, I resonate with the goals. 5/20/2019 8:29 AM
77 Fireworks ban, multilingual outreach and youth emphasis 5/20/2019 6:22 AM
78 If Gavin Newsome is raising our gas tax where is our share for Sonoma Mountain Parkway and 5/20/2019 12:10 AM
the pot holes ?
79 Curb cut outs. Flat side works. Repave the goddamn roads 5/19/2019 8:46 PM
80 Items are good 5/19/2019 7:18 PM
81 1 enjoy the fact that Petaluma is one city that allows safe and sane fireworks. While I realize the fire 5/19/2019 5:36 PM
threat potential, sometimes you just have to have a little fun.
82 Video surveillance needs to be better explained. Fire safety is critical and I support a fireworks sale 5/19/2019 4:52 PM
ban.
83 see above 5/19/2019 2:03 PM
84 Definitely ban fireworks sales. Also, not sure how much of a safety issue it is, but I's recommend 5/19/2019 1:46 PM
more enforcement for drivers around school start and end times. I see parents going way too fast,
and barely stopping (or not) at stop signs taking kids to school in the AM (Elm and Schuman, Elm
and West), and kids racing up western after school. Enforce the laws for these folk, and you
should see better driving and more respect for traffic laws.
85 Will the Care and Shelter manual actually produce/facilitate actual facilities? 5/19/2019 9:22 AM
86 There needs to be a study on the impacts of climate change on the infrastructure, water and 5/18/2019 6:32 PM
energy needs, types of housing, and vulnerable populations.
87 See above... 5/18/2019 5:16 PM
88 They need to be prioritized 5/18/2019 2:55 PM
89 1 am curious to know more of the details (perhaps forthcoming) regarding staffing, budget, 5/18/2019 11:35 AM
priorities, etc.
90 Improve the waterfront. The old Trolley line needs to be either torn out or repaired (its a rat infested 5/18/2019 9:56 AM
eyesore). The area attracts homeless people, which only add to the poor quality of the area and
decrease the tourism and money generating possibilities.
91 Neighborhood programs need to be emphasized. Past public programs that were supposed to do 5/18/2019 9:14 AM
that really fell short.
92 1 like that most of the work plans align with the protecting and serving the public. I do not agree 5/17/2019 8:43 PM
with #11. Consider a fireworks sales ban, and #14. Increase functionality of video surveillance
believe you are missing the bigger picture regarding traffic. For example, the Rainer offramp and
widening Highway 101. Unfortunately, Petaluma has become the new Novato Narrows...
Furthermore, we do not need to hire a traffic engineer. Anyone with common sense knows what
the top 3 major traffic problems are. I mentioned two solutions already. A third solution is to focus
on the "smart train" aka the "lame train" by increasing the number of train cars and making the
tickets more affordable for daily commuters.
93 Environmental/free space protection 5/17/2019 8:20 PM
94 Fairly complete 5/17/2019 7:39 PM
95 Missing more approaches to mentally I'll and homeless 5/17/2019 7:00 PM
96 They all address a safer city for our residents. 5/17/2019 6:02 PM
97 Promote the hiring of a full time traffic engineer. 5/17/2019 4:10 PM
98 Everything you lack intelligence I have never dealt with such an incompetent people 5/17/2019 2:49 PM
99 1 like addressing congestion and street surfacing but those concerns should be far below housing. 5/17/2019 1:31 PM
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100 Our roads are in need of repair in many places all over the city. This needs to be a priority. I am 5/17/2019 12:17 PM
constantly swerving to avid giant pot holes and dips, hoping to avoid blowing out a tire and I can
afford to keep my car safe, new and maintained. Imagine others who are less fortunate? I also like
the idea of focusing on walkability and bicycle safety. As important as our roads are we need to
make our city accessible in more ways so that driving isn't as important. Our city isn't THAT big.
People can easily bike from North East to South West with the proper routes and safe paths
identified. In terms of preventing disasters, we need to invest in modernizing our city so that we
are on the forefront of climate change related upgrades. More solar, underground connectivity,
incentives to green businesses, schools, programs THINK BIG, BE BOLD. BE LEADERS.
101 Enact Rent Control 5/17/2019 12:09 PM
102 Traffic planning and health. With the upcoming expansion of 101, there are certainly 5/17/2019 10:28 AM
considerations around dampening the noise and air quality of increased traffic. Fireworks ban,
good.
103 Headed in the right direction. 5/17/2019 10:22 AM
104 No comment at this moment. 5/17/2019 10:19 AM
105 Refer to question #2 5/17/2019 9:48 AM
106 Impose stricter penalties for cyclists who don't follow the rules of the road (i.e., not stopping at stop 5/17/2019 9:32 AM
signs/lights, impeding the flow of traffic, etc.)
107 1 like all of it. 5/17/2019 8:45 AM
108 Bring back Community Emergency Response Training to educate and engage civilians. 5/17/2019 8:43 AM
109 Like I've shared the items are the items, what is important is which department "owns" the issue 5/17/2019 8:43 AM
and WHY have they not addressed it? It is not that these items are new or that somehow were
never thought of before, because they are not and they have been addressed many times. The
REAL issue is the politics of funding and the politics of pet projects and social engineering which
has dominated the council for the past 15 years. All while the unfunded pension liabilities sky
rocket, the airport, marina, roads, street lights and traffic signals are nearly destroyed due to
"deferred" maintenance.
110 Community first - neighbors helping neighbors. Neighborhood watch programs, first responder 5/17/2019 8:32 AM
training for civilians. Support our growth not more city departments and bureaucracy.
111 Sadly I do believe it's time for a fireworks ban :( Sonoma County has seen to much destruction 5/17/2019 8:16 AM
from fires.
112 Much of the first points are all things any city should be doing without a survey. Duh. As far as 5/16/2019 11:31 PM
public safety and kids go, resource officers are not helpful, unless the ultimate aim is to punish and
harm kids when other socioeconomic factors need to be assessed first.
113 They are good 5/16/2019 7:52 PM
114 good start 5/16/2019 7:35 PM
115 Looking at ways to reprioritize spending, not addition spending 5/16/2019 7:03 PM
116 See #2 5/16/2019 6:35 PM
117 For all the Sonoma county cities, I saw the worst road condition is in Petaluma. How do you 5/16/2019 4:50 PM
encourage our city worker to take pride for their work? All the land scape in Petaluma is a mess,
who should be taking responsibility to improve it?
118 Assess and identify traffic needs and develop organizational structure to support needs, including 5/16/2019 4:46 PM
the possibility of adding a full-time City Traffic Engineer position.
119 what work plan items have existing programs in place? How do you know where you want to go if 5/16/2019 4:20 PM
you don't know where you are? For each item I would want to know where we currently are and
percentage of budget currently allocated.
120 Same as above. 5/16/2019 3:49 PM
121 Don't like the fireworks ban. Prohibition doesn't work. 5/16/2019 3:12 PM
122 Better city transportation should be factored into this work plan 5/16/2019 2:49 PM
123 What's next? Safe injection sites? You are also turning Petaluma into a homeless destination. Be 5/16/2019 2:49 PM
careful what you wish for.
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124 I've said enough. 5/16/2019 1:30 PM
125 Road Repairs _ 5/16/2019 1:02 PM
126 Don't we already have these materials available? 5/16/2019 12:57 PM
127 It's missing a budget to support these ideas 5/16/2019 12:49 PM
128 The roads need immediate repair. All these new apartments and residents make crowded roads 5/16/2019 12:24 PM
unsafe.
129 I'd like to see a greater focus in promoting safety downtown, including bike and ped access, and 5/16/2019 11:56 AM
the parking garages.
130 Let's take "traffic safety" ... what do you think will happen when thousands (literally) of drivers are 5/16/2019 11:22 AM
trying to get across town --many who've diverted from 101 to D Street for example-- are stuck in
long queues? Of course, some bad actors will do bad things, regardless of what'education' or
traffic enforcement measures.
131 Considerations for cyclists and pedestrians 5/16/2019 11:13 AM
132 1 like that there is an emphasis about emergency preparedness, especially in light of the Paradise 5/16/201910:35 AM
and SANTA Rosa/Napa Fires.
133 There was a time when there were PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGES. We need something like that 5/16/2019 10:32 AM
again to educate people about how to be safe.
134 7. Assess and identify traffic needs and develop organizational structure to support needs, 5/16/2019 10:26 AM
including the possibility of adding a full-time City Traffic Engineer position. Instead of adding a
resource, ensure the development is not aggressive. Have been noticing many houses being built
in a very small real estate area without much consideration to traffic. Sustainable growth is what is
required and not growth for revenue aspect. Adding people is not always the solution. Improving
efficiency of current resources is key. 11. Consider a fireworks sales ban. Please do not ban. This
is one of the few fun things that we have and do not take away this. Instead educate and create
awareness on how to do it safely.
135 I like the parts about kid, bike and pedestrian safety 5/16/2019 10:16 AM
136 Same as #2 5/16/2019 10:02 AM
137 It all seems like nonsense except for the pothole problems 5/16/2019 9:54 AM
138 Again the emphasis on community safety, including bikes and pedestrians. Upgrading Public 5/15/2019 2:54 PM
Safety Divisions, Facilities maintenance, Parks.
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1 focus on affordable housing
2 Considering alternative housing - good to check in w. Habitat for Humanities program in Oakland
building inexpensive homeless housing without usual permits.
3 affordable housing plan
4 It is not the role of government to create housing opportunities. I especially disagree with municipal
bureaucrats tinkering with property rights and wasting resources over "diverse" housing
opportunities.
5 Nothing. Home prices are set by the market. We do not need more people in this city and we
definitely don't need any more slummy section 8 housing
6 good, but need to emphasize safe, healthy, affordable and attractive, as well as "diverse."
7 The city needs to address housing needsmultitude of ways so I like that the objective includes
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"diverse housing opportunities".
8 Items 1, 21 41 & 5 1 agree with and are good, Not sure if Items 3, 6, & 7 are needed.
9 Affordable housing
10 average citizen housing affordability?
11 The homeless outreach team should be a very high priority
12 Affordable housing
13 Yes, keeping up with the fact that we do have senior citizens, and need to take care of them as
well as their needs.
14 I like it in theory
, however, 1 think it is a way to continue to expand Petaluma, and add more
people. That does not work for me. I like our smallish town. I don't want Petaluma to be as big as
Santa Rosa and loose the small town, agricultural based community feel.
15 Again, it will all be dependent on available resources. Also, a balance between promoting physical
development and respect for CEQA is necessary.
16 We have enough low income housing, but condos are a great idea. More low income = more
crime.
17 I don't want to have Petaluma create an environment that draws more transient homeless people
to our community increasing their presence. I see several intersections in Novato with homeless
people on a
Is " to replace each other throughout the day to make sure the location is
staffed to get money from drivers passing by or tents and trashy mess on our streets or shopping
centers.
18 I appreciate that the homeless outreach team is being re -started.
19 Address low cost housing, LOW COST
20 I like that we are trying to find a plan to get the homeless off the street. I also feel these homeless 6/6/2019
if placed in a homeless shelter/ housing should be drug tested and if they fail they lose their place
in the housing end it could go towards someone who truly needs it
21 The need to house the low income was originally taking place in The Hotel Petaluma, prior to its
revamp. I suggest finding another flop building or having Section 8 housing meetings to fill the
existing apartments and granny units. Taking away the fairgrounds should not be an option.
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22 This goal/objective set is really critical. The problems of homelessness and housing affordability in 6/5/2019 6:22 PM
Petaluma are becoming worse and worse and I am glad to see the city seeming to step up in this
area. We must approach these problems with a compassionate heart and a desire to help uplift
those in need. I feel this goal/objective/work items strongly represent that ideal. Specific call out: I
am strongly in favor of restoring the Homelessness Outreach Services Team ASAP. Also, the
process of approval for Accessory Dwelling Units in Petaluma is one of the worst I have
encountered, largely due to the lack of consistency between planning department documentation
and actual enforcement at the permit/planning approval process. The major divide seems to be
between the main planning department and fire department. I recently experienced this firsthand
when attempting to get through the permit process which initially seemed straightforward and then
spiraled into a grueling 6 month process between my architect, the planning dept. and fire dept:
23 1 like inclusive and diverse housing stocks. 6/5/2019 3:14 PM
24 Addresses the housing issue in Petaluma and the fact we have a homeless problem. 6/5/2019 2:24 PM
25 We need to integrate housing types and household types. A bit of chaos enlivens a community. 6/5/2019 1:40 PM
26 It is ok. 6/5/2019 11:02 AM
27 It's unclear whether any of the homelessness proposals are likely to succeed. I think the city needs 6/5/2019 8:15 AM
new ideas - eg a study of best practices - to work on homelessness and to determine if housing for
teachers, etc. is really a priority. There are lots of affordability issues in the city; I'm not sure
housing for these particular groups is the best use of funds. Police and firefighters make way more
money than people working in retail, for instance. I like the idea of loosening restrictions on
accessory dwellings.
28 Re instate homeless outreach. This city needs it the city has become over run. 6/4/2019 8:40 PM
29 Disconnect permanently from the M Group and start listening to the citizens of Petaluma re 6/4/2019 1:45 PM
development, traffic, water shortages, etc.
30 1 like the focus on housing - the lack of it and especially the lack of affordable housing What's 6/3/2019 10:50 PM
missing is more innovative ideas like "tiny" houses for the homeless and veterans that some other
communities have successfully built on city owned property, for example it could be part of the
plan for the fairgrounds.
31 1 don't want to hear how government workers need a handout to buy a home. police and fire have 6/3/2019 6:48 PM
good salaries and benefits. I am sure they are a two income house hold.
32 How are you going to do this 6/3/2019 4:51 PM
33 All your attempts to improve housing have made it more expensive for most buyers. 6/3/2019 10:44 AM
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Much of this is somewhat already being done. Bringing back the homeless cops is a priority and 6/3/2019 6:11 AM
there should be more of them added. Stipends should be added to employee benefits to
encourage and assist them in affording to live in town. City should include subsidized housing
units and make them available to city employees like they do for low income. Currently, cops,
firefighters, teachers etc cant afford to live in town. I know I would love any of these to be my
neighbors!
35 Restoring homeless outreach team 6/2/2019 6:00 PM
36 We need housing for people who already live and work here. 6/2/2019 1:27 PM
37 You are missing the fact that we are a sprawled town not a city. To fix housing problem, partner 6/1/2019 10:12 AM
with Vallejo or Marin to get them to build their fair share. Why ruin Petaluma?
38 To bring back the HOST team 5/31/2019 6:42 PM
39 1 like that it notes the need to handle the housing issue with collaborative means. 5/31/2019 10:28 AM
40 Housing costs are the biggest barrier to thriving lives in the Bay Area, and they promote 5/31/2019 12:03 AM
gentrification of the region. We need to create conditions that promote diversity and support
working class families.
41 low house community will HURT Petaluma, why!!! 5/30/2019 5:34 PM
42 Such a high priority. If we can provide housing for the entire community we will thrive. 5/30/2019 5:19 PM
43 Secure affordable housing is a critical need. We must support policies that create living 5/30/2019 3:26 PM
opportunities for the workers we rely on., and for our children..many of whom can't afford to live
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44 Addressing low income housing. If the city council was serious about housing they would have a 5/30/2019 10:43 AM
plan in place. What gets approved in west Petaluma is vey different than east Petaluma.
45 We develop housing that has very little affordable housing and our next generations are being 5/30/2019 9:28 AM
priced out as well. I understand supply and demand but something has to give
46 Petaluma needs to stop growing - we've allowed way too much building and we are losing our 5/29/2019 9:22 PM
charm, our country vibe and our infrastructure cannot handle the additional traffic/ cars. Crime is
higher as we have more people/ apartments/ condo's etc. and less police officers. I am against
any further building.
47 The objective is clear and laudable. 5/29/2019 4:03 PM
48 Would love to see no panhandling 5/29/2019 7:18 AM
49 Shelter is critical. Be careful where it is located. Santa Barbara contributed to the decay of its once 5/28/2019 8:19 PM
thriving State Street retail area by locating homeless services next to a retail center.
50 Separate the homeless who need help with housing from the bums. Some people are just not 5/28/2019 7:28 PM
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1 believe we need more mental health help for the homeless
Like Housing SOLUTIONS for homeless AND priced -out middle classM Don't want time wasted
on more commissions and plans!
Look at what's happening in Seattle, Portland, and SF. Don't create services that attract homeless
people to come here.
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Affordable housing for our teachers and police officers
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Tries to tackle a difficult, growing problem
Housing needs will be addressed as well as homelessness.
Homelessness should not be allowed nor should people camping out. I understand some people
are truly homeless however most are homeless by choice. This should not be allowed and we
need to help PPD build a HOST Team that has a HOST officer on at all hours of the week and
days.
Consider all age mobile homes or tiny home concepts
Programs to educate the community on the needs of the homeless, what has brought us to this
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Everyone needs affordable housing, not just public servants.
The city recognizes housing is a need within the city.
Item 3. Do that immediately!
Implementing the HOST team again.
The PEP housing group is doing a great job.
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Homelessness should not be allowed nor should people camping out. I understand some people
are truly homeless however most are homeless by choice. This should not be allowed and we
need to help PPD build a HOST Team that has a HOST officer on at all hours of the week and
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Consider all age mobile homes or tiny home concepts
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The city recognizes housing is a need within the city.
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Implementing the HOST team again.
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74 1 like the plan. I would like to see more programs for kids who are homeless, perhaps building up 5/21/2019 10:38 AM
and expanding programs such as Mentor Me and Boys and Girls Clubs, a couple of open gyms
after school.
75 Allowing tiny houses,maybe for the homeless. Maybe a family mobile home park as affordable 5/20/2019 4:06 PM
housing.
76 1 didn't see a reference to middle-class types with service jobs outside of government; people other 5/20/2019 3:59 PM
than teachers, police, fire, municipal employees.
77 The objective as stated is reasonable, but see comments below on workplan items 5/20/2019 3:21 PM
78 Housing for teachers and public service employees 5/20/2019 12:46 PM
79 Work with Davidon to transfer their ownership of ALL the land into Sonoma County Parks and in 5/20/2019 12:42 PM
exchange do a Land Swap. They can build their Expensive Homes but with a percentage
dedicated to First Time Home Owners -lesser price point, at the Adobe Creek Housing/Golf course
Area that already has infrastructure .
80 Agree with all points 5/20/2019 10:37 AM
81 1 am glad that bike/ped infrastructure and a fireworks ban are included. Public Transit also 5/20/2019 9:49 AM
contributes to a healthy lifestyle and should be added.
82 It's essential to infill empty lots, allow for mixed housing (single home & multiple units) in a 5/20/2019 9:30 AM
neighborhood & good access to mass transportation & shopping close to neighborhoods.
83 Everything. 5/20/2019 8:30 AM
84 Wondering what diverse means? 5/20/2019 6:27 AM
85 1 like the affordable housing and ada housing 5/19/2019 8:46 PM
86 This is an ambitious, action oriented plan. I especially like the idea of expediting accessory 5/19/2019 7:20 PM
dwellings for needed housing.
87 #1, but that's it. The rest is a waste of money. 5/19/2019 7:14 PM
88 Need a whole lot more information to formulate an opinion here... 5/19/2019 5:21 PM
89 Parking needs to be taken into account. 5/19/2019 4:56 PM
90 1 think all of these objectives are vital to our community. I would very much like to build an ADLI, 5/19/2019 2:05 PM
but simply can't afford it. Perhaps some financial support for those who would like to provide
housing in this way?
91 Housing is critical issue. I'd like to see something done, perhaps through grants or something , to 5/19/2019 1:49 PM
facilitate more affordable housing, and also perhaps to support first time home buyers and city
employees.
92 Needs to be community wide re "affordable" housing—not just a select few. Also re "affordable" 5/19/2019 9:27 AM
have you considered alternative building materials/construction designs? For example "Earthship"
homes that use recycled materials, and leave virtually ZERO carbon footprint?
93 Affordable housing, such as PEP 5/18/2019 7:14 PM
94 Recognition of the housing crisis. 5/18/2019 6:35 PM
95 Affordable housing and homeless services are important but a works program to help the 5/18/2019 6:21 PM
homeless lift themselves up could also help
96 It's fune__ _ 5/18/2019 5:17 PM
97 1 like that there is a recognized notion that we need a 5 -year plan. this was missing in the previous 5/18/2019 2:58 PM
objective. We need a plan so that we can maximize efforts and results.
98 More attention to mental health/addiction services and training for police in de-escalation 5/18/2019 11:37 AM
techniques.
99 Restore Homeless outreach team. 5/18/2019 9:57 AM
100 We have enough housing already. Build infrastructure before you invite more people. 5/18/2019 7:56 AM
101 Good. 5/18/2019 6:32 AM
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103 Love that the homelessness is being addressed with these. Affordable housing for teachers is 5/17/2019 8:10 PM
crucial.
104 we need to be more concerned about the workers that need housing and health care. We need to 5/17/2019 7:56 PM
take care of the people who work in our communities.
105 My top priority is #3 Agree with all Would add de-escalation training for teachers and first 5/17/2019 7:03 PM
responders.
106 The word "diverse" is important. We must recognize that we need to support affordable housing 5/17/2019 6:07 PM
options, so that we do not loose our teachers, first responders etc. due to their struggle to live and
work in our community.
107 Well we certainly need to do something about affordable housing in Petaluma. It's not surprising 5/17/2019 5:03 PM
that people are living in their vehicles or completely unsheltered.
108 There are way too many new housing projects in Petaluma. The city can't support this many new 5/17/2019 4:15 PM
people. The only new housing being built should be affordable housing
109 Holistic approach 5/17/2019 4:15 PM
110 Nothing 5/17/2019 2:50 PM
111 Do so with climate change in mind. How can we build more affordable housing that is walkable, 5/17/2019 12:20 PM
green and clean? How can we feed our low income and homeless population with community
gardens etc.
112 Enact Rent Control 5/17/2019 12:10 PM
113 What is missing is attention to the architectural design and sustainability of newly built affordable 5/17/2019 10:37 AM
housing. Affordable housing is too often poorly designed. Good design doesn't mean expensive. A
housing commission should include designers and architets with a proven record of affordable,
sustainable, and well designed projects
114 Addresses community need 5/17/2019 10:30 AM
115 Again, I believe this is a long needed goal for renters and people suffering from homelessness. 5/17/2019 10:25 AM
When will the city decide to adopt "Rent Control Laws" similar to Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, or
San Francisco. Will all new housing developments include affordable units
116 Headed in the right direction 5/17/2019 10:22 AM
117 1 agree with supporting services for the homeless, but we can't continue to building housing. We 5/17/2019 10:07 AM
are already too populated.
118 We need more low income housing. 5/17/2019 9:52 AM
119 Everything!! 5/17/2019 9:51 AM
120 1 like that housing in general is getting attention. My children cannot afford to live here, that is not 5/17/2019 9:47 AM
good. Homeless folks need a way to get out of that cycle, this is a step in that direction.
121 Developing housing programs for teachers, municipal and safety workers is a great idea. They are 5/17/2019 9:41 AM
a tragically underserved population who aren't paid enough to meet the high cost of living here but
who make too much for public assistance. Teachers should be at the top of the list for help!
122 1 like that it seems inclusive. 5/17/2019 9:39 AM
123 1 love that you are addressing Accessory Dwelling Units. Please make it easier for people to add 5/17/2019 9:18 AM
ADUs to their property for family and others who need affordable housing.
124 Nothing. Cities are not in the business of housing affordability or availability. They can control and 5/17/2019 8:47 AM
effect neither. Lots of puffy talk but no real solutions other than to drop the price of permits for
developers who profit from that drop. Silly.
125 All of it. Sounds comprehensive. 5/17/2019 8:46 AM
126 Support & Design? There are no existing organizations to support this objective. The designers of 5/17/2019 8:45 AM
such programs are large development companies that build for profit not for communities. This
objective is all words with nothing to back it.
127 Housing insecurity and food insecurity are big issues. both affect employers. 5/17/2019 8:04 AM
128 This should be a top priority. And require future developers to adequately pay for roads and public 5/17/2019 7:46 AM
facilities that will help Petaluma accommodate the growth that will come with additional housing.
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129 This should be near the top of any goal list so I'm glad it is. 5/17/2019 7:14 AM
130 Stop housing homeless and making this a place where they are welcome! Many stop signs/ off 5/17/2019 6:18 AM
ramps/ and nearly every department store parking lot has homeless and beggars. Petaluma is
becoming less and less safe and desirable.
131 This needs to be objective #1 5/16/2019 11:32 PM
132 Why would we spend all this money to house all those homeless that are showing up here that 5/16/2019 7:54 PM
aren't from Petaluma?
133 something needs to be done about the homeless 5/16/2019 7:36 PM
134 See #2 5/16/2019 6:36 PM
135 The high management staff need to cut down their salary, and restructure with less high 5/16/2019 4:54 PM
managers. The base staff like teachers, school staff members need to get pay better, also hire
more.
136 housing! 5/16/2019 4:32 PM
137 Like "all' petalumans 5/16/2019 4:23 PM
138 N/a 5/16/2019 3:51 PM
139 Affordable housing. Rents are too damn high. 5/16/2019 3:14 PM
140 Need more creativity- micro hotels, safe places to park... etc Wheres CASA compact? Elephant in 5/16/2019 2:59 PM
the room.
141 Not in favor of accessory dwelling units. Almost everyone has at least one car, guests, and 5/16/2019 2:59 PM
laborers, etc. Where will they park their vehicles? The streets are so narrow in some areas, that
cars can barely pass safely on streets with parking on both sides of the street. How will fire trucks
and other emergency vehicles be able to respond when the streets are clogged with vehicles?
And in Petaluma, most of these vehicles are trucks or SUVs. THINK! Not everyone has to live in
Petaluma. When is enough ENOUGH? Again: Please don't turn Petaluma into San Francisco
south.
142 Needs to include WHO and HOW this is going to be paid for. Parcel taxes? Sales Tax increase? 5/16/2019 2:10 PM
It's all nice to write this down but there aren't details how to pay for it.
143 That housing is included. Although we need a Housing Oversight Board all incomes. 5/16/2019 1:34 PM
144 Rent is very expensive here and all no developments are only required to make a fraction of the 5/16/2019 1:09 PM
homes for low income.
145 We need affordable housing 5/16/2019 1:02 PM
146 Where is Marin County's part in this scenario? Seems like Sonoma is getting dumped on. How do 5/16/2019 1:01 PM
you house homeless if they do not want to be housed? I think homeless families need priority.
147 That it includes inclusivity. Like the idea of a Housing commission 5/16/2019 12:51 PM
148 Recognizing that the current infrastructure does not support the current population. New housing 5/16/2019 12:34 PM
must be preceded with improved roads.
149 1 believe we all see the need for housing. How do we get past the barricades of development? The 5/16/2019 12:15 PM
small group resistance to development in a specific location.
150 This is the most urgent issue facing our city in my opinion. 5/16/2019 12:14 PM
151 1 feel we are trying to get more housing for the people who work in our town, that ya great! But 1 5/16/2019 11:52 AM
also feel we need to make homeowners feel more welcome.
152 Businesses, our diverse community, those less fortunate... all of us have a shared interest in 5/16/2019 11:28 AM
affordable, safe, housing. But, with what I've witnessed with both California (abuse of CEQA by
disingenous parties using environment objections to serve their non -environment real purpose) -
who's going to put up with 6 or 7 or more years to take a developer's risk? Has the City ever
conducted a "peer -review" of the effectiveness vs. costs of our existing subsidized housing?
153 Safety is very important, more police officers are needed. Pedestrians and cyclists safety is vital 5/16/2019 11:24 AM
but will never be satisfactory unless better is improved. Cyclists almost never follow traffic laws,
often behaving like pedestrians on wheels at crosswalks/intersections. Need I go on.
154 Would be nice to include the housing of homeless animals. 5/16/2019 11:15 AM
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155 Reduce regulations 5/16/2019 11:03 AM
156 1 appreciate restoration of the homeless outreach team. 5/16/2019 10:55 AM
157 Accessory Dwelling Units 5/16/2019 10:53 AM
158 Too many hotels 5/16/2019 10:45 AM
159 Oversite is my only comment, to see that homelessness and housing goals are not just a plan but 5/16/2019 10:38 AM
an action.
160 1 like that there is an emphasis on increasing affordable housing and diversity of types of housing. 5/16/2019 10:38 AM
Also, we have to doing a housing first appropriach to u sheltered individuals and where would that
happen.
161 Develop a program to eliminate homeless issues instead of supporting and partnering. 5/16/2019 10:35 AM
162 Housing is not why city government exists. City government exists to centralize those functions 5/16/2019 10:05 AM
that can only be done centrally: infrastructure, utilities, etc. Once again doing the political niceties
gets in the way of business.
163 all are important issues that need to be caught before they get too much worse. 5/16/2019 10:02 AM
164 The fact that construction costs keep outpacing income sources. Sorry don't have an answer to 5/16/2019 10:02 AM
that one.
165 Finding programs that are affordable and to have a specific team for our homeless community is 5/16/2019 10:01 AM
great for our city to tackle.
166 It is still ridiculously expensive the build an accessory dwelling unit. The fees are too high and the 5/16/2019 8:09 AM
building department planning officials are too stringent.
167 Attention to housing issues and homelessness. Insuring green environmental development. 5/15/2019 2:58 PM
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missing?
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1 making our town more affordable will be a more inclusive approach and enriches the community 6!17/2019 7:22 AM
2 In addition to affordable housing for public safety, municipal employees and teachers, please add 6/16/2019 3:19 PM
those working in the nonprofit sector. Add: (1) Provide housing for our current houseless
population. (2) Eliminate single family zoning and allow for up to four units per lot.
3 Basic good nature - devil in the details. What will support these ideas? What will block them? 6/14/2019 6:52 PM
4 They are aimed at our most vulnerable residents and may encourage more diversity. 6/14/2019 6:14 PM
5 You are missing fairness to all that are not unionized employees. Why should they deserve special 6/14/2019 1:36 PM
housing treatment?? You also neglect to consider enforcing vagrancy laws and removing bums
from sleeping on our streets and in our parks and menacing public health and property rights.
6 nothing 6/13/2019 6:04 PM
7 Need to provide housing while achieving no net loss of open space/unbuilt land 6/13/2019 2:42 PM
8 1 love that #1 addresses housing needs for our city, school and safety workers. That should be a 6/11/2019 10:04 PM
priority. I also like #7 that seeks to develop an inclusive housing plan. The tract homes of the past
are not going to fit many of the needs today. We have to start thinking outside of that very limited
model.
9 They address the needs of the community. As John Records told the leadership class of '97 - the 6/11/2019 7:43 PM
average Petaluman is only 3 paychecks away from being homeless.
10 without affordable housing for employees, businesses will be leaving area; employees already 6/6/2019 7:57 PM
commute from other counties, which increases traffic problems
11 Discount rates for seniors keep them going. 6!6/2019 4:30 PM
12 Missing is the plan to not expand the town, how we are going to manage what we have existing 6/6/2019 1:37 PM
before we get bigger. It is just vague enough to say that we are giving carte blanche approval to
get bigger.
13 Like focus on ADUs. Absent are workplan items to address affordable rent. 6/6/2019 1:30 PM
14 Nothing 6/6/2019 12:18 PM
15 On the other hand, housing brings traffic 6/6!2019 12:03 PM
16 Please read my 6. comment 6/6/2019 10:36 AM
17 getting homeless off the streets 6/5/2019 9:00 PM
18 Speaking from Bike Petaluma: Referencing "healthy community" without calling out actions to 6/5/2019 6:22 PM
promote and improve cycling and walkability in the community seems wrong.
19 Glad to see health services included, including mental health, I hope. I don't know why the City 6/5/2019 3:14 PM
does not do more to support COTS who already has a successful, proven program.
20 1 like that a committee on homeless will be created. It is a chronic problem and is creating 6/5/2019 2:24 PM
dangerous streets, However, too many, perhaps, utopian plans that can't realistically be
completed with City resources right now.
21 Bike Petaluma would like affordable housing accessible to safe complete streets. 6/5/2019 11:02 AM
22 See above 6/5/2019 8:15 AM
23 Love them! Let's emphasize simple dwellings, smaller footprints, filling in open lots, smart housing 6/4!2019 8:15 PM
that's sustainable. Eliminate McMansions and other behemoth dwellings.
24 See number 6 above for what I like and what's missing. 6/3/2019 10:50 PM
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You can only get cheaper housing for public safety, municipal employees, and teachers by making
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it more expensive for others unless you drastically increase the supply for everyone. Otherwise
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Item 1 is important to ensure that our public servants can actually live in the town they serve, to be
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you force everyone else to pay more. NO!
a part of the community they serve.
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Missing Veterans and how they should be included in the housing assistance.
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Looks good
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30 We should not create housing and offer it to people who live elsewhere. We need to provide 6/2/2019 1:27 PM
housing first for those who already live and work here. Keep the lists; do not do a lottery.
31 Work plan #4: include- work with City's Animal Services provider to coordinate wellness, food, 6/2/2019 9:17 AM
supplies for pets of homeless & seniors in need.
32 People are concerned about future problems with (survey): • Traffic 58.13% • Growth 42.48% • 6/11/2019 10:12 AM
Streets 37.42% • Crime 37.27%
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Other than ADU revisions, it seems that we have allowed so much new construction (Brody Ranch
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for example) that there should be no more building for many years. We're losing our open space
feel.
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Item 1 is important to ensure that our public servants can actually live in the town they serve, to be
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a part of the community they serve.
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Nothing this will HURT Petaluma and cause too much traffic. Also the Illegal immigrants are not
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always nice people, and they do not follow rules!! This is about money?
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It hits all the key points I can think of.
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Very little except support for homeless and substance abuse need to be a priority, I do not support
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subsidizing police, city employees or teachers. I don't support subsidizing two income families.
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We already have affordable housing on Petaluma Blvd North and Payran/ Magnolia/ Petaluma
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Blvd North.
41
It's not clear how you intend to assign roles and responsibilities. What will the Team do versus the
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Commission?
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Same as 6
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Adding affordable housing to an overpopulated area is not the answer. People can either afford to
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leave here or not and if not there are plenty of affordable places to live outside of Petaluma or even
California. Why do we continually add more and more people when we face issues of drought,
traffic, pollution, etc? I am not for affordable housing in Petaluma.
48
Housing provided should be high density to support other City goals
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It sounds great. On paper. So far we have police whose main interaction with people who are
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homeless seems to be to move them away from the shelters they've created for themselves. While
it's not ideal to have people living along the river/trails, until you create real alternatives for people,
it's inhumane to just break down the camps.
50
Worthy goals
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I like numbers 6 and 7, create a housing communion and work on a 5 year plan.
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Generally manageable items for the local community but many of the problems need state and
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federal solutions and resources and cannot be solved by local communities
53
Increased crime problems as a result of homelessness.
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Mandated substance abuse treatment connected to benefits offered the homeless. Differentiate
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panhandlers from homeless from urban campers from mentally ill . Don't lump together. Video
Lynch creek drug deals goin down.
56
Is one of the possible solutions to increase affordable housing is to encourage home owners with
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extra space to open their homes up to share with those who need to live in Petaluma
57
Improve the municipal water supply. Currently what runs from our taps is UNDRINKABLE.
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Missing; The 5 year plan needs to include the water system. System needs to be evaluated for
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capacity and fire needs.
59
1 understand the urban growth boundary is sacred ground for a significant portion of the populace,
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but you can not create affordable housing without some growth. There can and needs to be
balance between growth and environmentalism. Smart and well thought out growth makes the
community and environment healthier.
60
You are missing it with the accessory loving units!!! You kill neighborhoods and increase traffic. If
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you make in law units easier to build it you MUST consider the neighborhood and street traffic and
infrastructure.
61
Identify areas where housing should be developed.
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a thriving and safe community requires opportunity's to interact. A good way to do this is to make
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Petaluma a bicycle and pedestrian friendly community. Another way is to have more parks.
63
Need to encourage, promote density near city core, as part of walking/biking plan. Also much more
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should be done to encourage ADUs in current single family zoning
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See above
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Otherwise seem good.
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66
If we focus on public employees in need in need of workforce housing, we miss the many
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members of the labor force who work for similar wages for local employers. Perhaps we can find a
way to make the employers partners in this conversation. And for all beneficiaries of workforce
housing, how do we address the question of them taking jobs in other communities?
67
Careful of too much in -fill that is literally choking existing neighborhoods and flow of traffic.
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All good. And more patrols along LCT in the meantime, please.
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Supportive services including mental health and SLID Tx?
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Good
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Nothing
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A specific plan to deal with drug abuse among the at risk and homeless.
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Housing must include parking. Please do not assume everyone will use transit or have electric
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cars - that is a privilege not everyone can afford. Many of us have long commutes and transit
infrastructure is not where it needs to be to address this. New housing needs lots of parking.
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1 really like the idea of affordable housing for city employees and teachers. I'd suggest using part of
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the fairgrounds property for that (as a quid pro quo from a developer for other parts of the fair
grounds
76
The City needs to look at how it can help incentivize new construction through improving the time
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and costs of entitlements like Santa Rosa.
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It's fine
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78
Petaluma has too long allowed developers to tell us what they want. We need to tell developers
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what we need if they want to do business here.
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The long term plan.
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Not considering the impact on infrastructure.
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82 Like al of them, missing maybe reevaluation of habitable buildng codes to consider all the existing 5/17/2019 8:24 PM
empty buildings as temporary or live/work housing
83 more affordable housing units would be built if it was more affordable to build in Petaluma. 5/17/2019 7:56 PM
84 Everything 5/17/2019 7:03 PM
85 1 especially like #1 and #7 5/17/2019 6:07 PM
86 Have PPD stop harassing the homeless for one. Instead, they could TRY to help them find 5/17/2019 5:03 PM
services/housing. Maybe get training for officers so they aren't such douchebags and
condescending creeps.
87 Item #4. Create housing for the homeless. 5/17/2019 4:15 PM
88 Get out of city council 5/17/2019 2:50 PM
89 See above 5/17/2019 12:20 PM
90 Enact Rent Control 5/17/2019 12:10 PM
91 No Comment At This Time. Just mentioned Rent Control and Affordable units in all rentals in the 5/17/2019 10:25 AM
above question.
92 Headed in the right direction 5/17/2019 10:22 AM
93 Seems comprehensive from what I know at this point in the conversation. 5/17/20199:51 AM
94 Why we don't already have a Housing Commission is mind-boggling! 5/17/2019 9:41 AM
95 What is missing is the realization that homeless is perhaps never going to go away until there are 5/17/2019 9:39 AM
programs in place to address the root causes. Some people are not going to accept housing, just
because. I'm not sure it's our responsibility to make sure everyone is housed.
96 A little reality needs to be put in place here. Yes every elected city council person wants to say the 5/17/2019 8:47 AM
"right" thing but the truth as I've said here is you cant do a thing about this. It is a free market and
the market will dictate. Focus on something you can actually do.
97 All of the above. 5/17/2019 8:46 AM
98 #1 -Your first objective is to provide housing for police and city
employees??? Really??? It is so 5/17/2019 8:45 AM
transparent who authored these objectives.
99 food insecurity 5/17/2019 8:04 AM
100 Rent control and a rent board. Otherwise this will, by and large, fail, because it is ultimately all 5/16/2019 11:32 PM
dependent on funding. Funding will go to defeat the current council and not go to those who need
it.
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organizations for the solution
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Have you appoint a long-term members for this plan to oversee how it is built?
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The more specific the better
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Affordable housing.
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Safe places to park (at the fairgrounds). Create taxes/fees to discourage out of state residents
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moving here and taking our housing... Luxury property sale tax and increased assessment. Tax
owners of multiple homes ( ie 5+) so wall street doesn't own our single family homes
109
Again: Who pays for additional Commissions? Do you really want to attract more homeless to
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Petaluma? The last time I visited the animal shelter, I was put off by all of the homeless along
Hopper Street. And they are in that area because of COTS. And I understand that COTS now
allows drug users and alcoholics to stay at the shelter? I used to donate to COTS but no more. I'm
disgusted. And it's bringing more crime to Petaluma, too. Are you going to continue to turn a blind
eye to this, too?
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110 Certainly idealistic! Are we being realistic? Seems like a small percentage is working very hard to 5/16/2019 1:01 PM
subsidize a large part of the population.
111 It's missing Funding 5/16/2019 12:51 PM
112 1 am highly supportive of reestablishing the HOST team and making it easier to construct ADUs. 1 5/16/2019 12:14 PM
think we need to encourage all types of housing, even market rate.
113 Think about a small home village- less than 1000 sq. ft. 5/16/2019 11:59 AM
114 Again, we all want housing for all of our community. So, show me how the City plans to set 5/16/2019 11:28 AM
MEASURABLE objectives or milestones for this? How do we cost -justify to make sure we are
"best -practice"?
115 Too many crosswalks are poorly lit, some not at all. Very dangerous after dark. Take a look at the 5/16/2019 11:24 AM
crosswalk out the public library. It is missing access ramps and amazingly is only as far as the
median on the divided street. Never seen anything like it, surprised the ADA or some other entity
hasn't sued.
116 Consideration for the aging population and affordable housing 5/16/2019 11:15 AM
117 1 would like to see more open space like Helen Putnam RP and schollenberger 5/16/2019 10:55 AM
118 1 think there also needs to be a plan for infrastructure, because our roads suck and if there is more 5/16/2019 10:38 AM
housing or more people, how we are going to budget and pay for ongoing road repair.
119 3. Restore the Homeless Outreach Services Team. Not sure about what it means by "Restore". If it
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creates any financial impact to the city, it is not something that I would recommend doing. 5.
Facilitate construction of Accessory Dwelling Units. This is Great!! However, the whole approval
process, stringent requirement (most stringent among the counties according to everyone single
person I have interacted with), incredible atrocious fees collected for securing the permit needs to
be IMPROVED or ELIMINATED in certain cases. Reasonable permit fee would be much beneficial
to both cities and people who would like to construct. Please help.
120 Delete in its entirety. The City cannot work as a charity. It has to look after ALL its residents.
121 Solid.
122 Community oriented and caring.
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1 Seems a good direction; no additions at this time. 6!14/2019 6:54 PM
2 Addresses the need for more access to healthy food. 6/14/2019 6:16 PM
3 This entire objective falls outside the purview of government. It is not what American government 6/14/2019 1:41 PM
was created for and it is not sustainable. I do not agree to pay taxes to support any of these
objectives.
4 Missing bicycle infrastructure 6/13/2019 8:55 PM
5 1 value healthy living 6/13/2019 6:05 PM
6 The automobile is missing as a source of negative health impacts 6/13/2019 2:44 PM
7 I'm all for promoting well being. 6/11/2019 10:18 PM
8 Items 1, 3, 4, 6, 71 & 8 are good Item 2 is a waste of time. What do you really think it will achieve? 6/11/2019 7:44 PM
Item 5 - What is meant by "visitability"? Don't we have enough encumbrances on new constriction
as it is?
9 We need to address vaping among the young. 6/6/2019 6:07 PM
10 Keeping our older generation active and involved 6/6/2019 5:20 PM
11 Number 7 & 8 are great! 6/6/2019 4:32 PM
12 The objective is fine. 6/6/2019 1:40 PM
13 Love the multicultural aspect and senior engagement. We need a Dave and Busters so badly. 6/6/2019 12:20 PM
14 I'd like to learn more about what it means to be an age friendly city. I want Petaluma to have 6/6/2019 12:09 PM
stricter tobacco laws.
15 Providing more for seniors 6/6/2019 12:04 PM
16 Where is your commitment towards preserving the fairgrounds? 6/6/2019 10:39 AM
17 To promote well-being of families, must include well-being of pets. 6/5/2019 10:23 PM
18 1 don't understand the objective. Is this about supporting our aging population? 6/5/2019 10:10 PM
19 #4 6!5/2019 9:01 PM
20 Sounds OK, but seems overly general and non-specific. 6/5/2019 3:18 PM
21 You can't go wrong with promoting good health and making public services and facilities available 6/5/2019 2:29 PM
to do so.
22 It's too vague. We need a clearer vision of what is meant by "healthy community," and "active 6/5/2019 1:42 PM
living."
23 It is ok, 6/5/2019 10:38 AM
24 The city has lots of opportunities for people of all ages. Keep doing what you're doing. I'm not sure 6/5/2019 8:19 AM
what the visitability ordinance is but that seems like a low cost option. Fixing roads, sidewalks,
lighting and public toilets would be helpful to promote walkability and community involvement for
people of all ages.
25 Government should not be in business of encouraging active living and increasing recreational 6/4/2019 8:22 PM
opportunities. Leave it to families, friends, and our cultural norms.
26 All the health promotion measures are valuable, 6/3/2019 11:02 PM
27 Lots of territory. 6/3/2019 6:50 PM
28 How funding 6/3/2019 4:51 PM
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29 More useless busybody bureaucracy and fees passed on to customers. Do less better, not more 6/3/2019 10:48 AM
worse.
30 The city should ban marijuana dispensaries, vape products. Incorporate small circuit training 6/3/2019 6:11 AM
equipment along walking jogging trails and at parks like Spring Lake trail. Make the Community
Center and Lucchessi Park a priority and clean it up. Cleanliness is an issue there. The pond,
geese, and homeless all contribute to make this park disgustingly dirty littered with feces and
prevents me from frequenting the park with my family.
31 Are you kidding? This is not quantifiable? It is spending without hard results. No "wellness" - that is 6/1/2019 10:18 AM
not a top need. Deal with the homeless, the garbage and human feces along the river, the
druggies that hang out along river trail, the beggars that obstruct traffic at many intersections.
32 the focus on wellness 5/31/2019 6:44 PM
33 Lovely objectives. We don't have the financial resources to support this. We don't need to spend 5/31/2019 10:43 AM
$$ to evaluate "becoming an age friendly city." Creating programs for item 3 above is something
that we already have.
34 We need more recreational opportunities and spaces for our youth. Not baseball and soccer fields, 5/31/2019 12:06 AM
but spaces to gather and events that promote community.
35 Nothing 5/30/2019 5:35 PM
36 We're humans and we need to be healthy. 5/30/2019 5:21 PM
37 Engaging seniors is beneficial to the community as a whole. Collaboration with the health care 5/30/2019 4:33 PM
district is an ideal method of utilizing existing quality infrastructure.
38 Attention to quality of life. This then encourage community, and individuals engaging with each 5/30/2019 3:28 PM
other, which is the basis of a vibrant City.
39 Anything we can do to increase healthy options is a good objective but focus less on the aging. 5/30/2019 9:30 AM
40 1 like very little about the plan. 1/2 the towns concerns. 5/30/20199:27 AM
41 #8 resonates with me 5/29/2019 9:23 PM
42 I'm not sure that this is a proper objective for a city. You should provide information and facilities to 5/29/2019 4:10 PM
promote active living. Not sure about policies.
43 X 5/29/2019 7:18 AM
44 This is too much for the City to take on, particularly a city facing serious financial challenges 5/28/2019 8:21 PM
45 What about vaping? I hate it and teens should not have access. 5/28/2019 7:30 PM
46 Low cost recreational or free activities/facilities needed 5/28/2019 5:09 PM
47 How are we going to pay for all this? Why should our government, which can't presently perform 5/28/2019 5:04 PM
essential duties (potholes) want to add expanded functions? Focus on what has been needed that
is not being done first.
48 We should sell cannibis for tax reasons 5/28/2019 1:29 PM
49 See item ONE answer! 5/28/2019 1:20 PM
50 Multicultural wellness programs 5/28/2019 12:29 PM
51 Not sure what "Visitability" means for single home dwelling. I would like to see an imphasis on 5/28/2019 10:28 AM
support to grocery stores that focus on zero waist. I dislike stores that skirt the plastic bag ban that
mask plastic bags by calling them "reusable." This example may not be what the city can focus on,
but my hope is that the City could adopt measures that truly prioritize "zero waist" and the use of
one time use packaging/materials.
52 Worthy goals 5/28/2019 9:22 AM
53 All ages addressed. 5/25/2019 9:57 AM
54 Let's be clear there is only so much we can do. In regards to seniors homeless etc, unless they 5/25/2019 6:51 AM
want to change and/or participate all these new idea and programs may not appeal to some who
do not want to change, we should organize our priorities accordingly.
55 Offer free behavioral health services. 5/23/2019 2:53 PM
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56 Marijuana use has become an epidemic. Vaping is now rampant among our youth and vaping is 5/23/2019 8:49 AM
often how marijuana is used. They city needs to pass strict marijuana use laws, eliminate
dispensaries, and create an anti-drug education program. We are telling our youth that drugs are
not only ok, but encouraged with the current stance of the city and the public. The city can and
should pass laws that our more restrictive than the state. Don't let the vocal minority allow drug
use in the city.
57 Clarify age friendly! 5/22/2019 6:54 PM
58 The Healthcare District is very important, but it's important to engage with St. Joseph's at the 5/22/2019 5:40 PM
hospital as well.
59 looks good 5/21/2019 12:04 PM
60 1 like working toward our town offering a healthy environment no matter your age or income. 5/21/2019 10:40 AM
61 1 think seniors have a lot of things available. Petaluma is doing a good job there. 5/20/2019 4:08 PM
62 There should be mention of practical, affordable, aligned means of transportation other than 5/20/2019 4:01 PM
private autos.
63 The objective is fine, but see the following notes on the work plan items. 5/20/2019 3:27 PM
64 Need to stay focused on promoting and supporting healthy lifestyles. Once you shift to restricting 5/20/2019 1:11PM
alcohol and tobacco sales, you start to infringe into "Nanny State" policies.
65 Caring for the aging population 5/20/201912:48 PM
66 Would like to see fewer tobacco and smoke shop retailers. Curious about how the wellness 5/20/2019 10:40 AM
programs would be set up.
67 Evaluate becoming a Age friendly city 5/20/2019 9:34 AM
68 Being a senior myself, I like the City's vision and goals. 5/20/2019 8:32 AM
69 This is an Asian community and it is difficult for elderly people on the sidewalks and use the roads. 5/19/2019 8:47 PM
Fix your roads and sidewalks
70 We could eliminate #3, 5 and, 8. 5/19/2019 7:23 PM
71 Eliminate #3-7 5/19/2019 7:15 PM
72 Supporting our elderly 5/19/2019 6:58 PM
73 Accessible housing is important to me. More housing should be wheelchair accessible, including 5/19/2019 4:58 PM
ramps, wider doorways, accessible bathrooms, etc.
74 All of these objectives resonate with me. As a nearly 70 yo single woman who owns a home in 5/19/2019 2:14 PM
Petaluma for the past 17 yrs, I am having to consider selling my home for more affordable housing
if I ever want to retire. I don't want to become a renter again. So I'm having to consider moving
away from Petaluma and that's very sad. I would so love to stay. I know I'm not the only one facing
these challenges. Two of my neighbors are facing the same dilemmas. If there are 3 of us in one
block, I imagine there are many throughout the city.
75 Health and wellness is important. It is encouraging to see the City trying to improve its quality of 5/18/2019 6:40 PM
life.
76 Aside from an alcohol ordinance, this list seems to be too "pie in the sky". 5/18/2019 5:20 PM
77 1 like the inclusiveness of this objective and all the levels of community 5/18/2019 3:03 PM
78 Missing the connection between schools and the community. Concerned about lack of connection 5/18/2019 11:42 AM
to development (Safeway gas station and other things) and health of children. Include focus on
development of downtown walkability (river access, rail trellis, Petaluma Park at McNear, etc.)
79 Far more important things to focus on in the next two years than this. 5/18/2019 7:57 AM
80 n/a 5/18/2019 6:35 AM
81 1 like limiting tobacco sales and investing in wellness activities but feel the resources would be 5/17/2019 8:12 PM
better used bolstering some of the other initiatives.
82 We need to prioritize our seniors who worked their entire lives and now financially struggle over 5/17/2019 7:59 PM
the homeless who are to lazy and chemically dependent. Everything is about the homeless when
we should be worried about the senior population.
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83 Everything but missing Increased Awareness of Environmental toxins and hazards. Ban Roundup 5/17/2019 7:08 PM
etc Stop using poisons on public property landscapes etc where people get exposed
84 Not sure how you accomplish this for all age groups in the community 5/17/2019 6:10 PM
85 Sounds very lovely except for this piece: Develop fee structure for Alcohol -Related Nuisance 5/17/2019 5:08 PM
Ordinance for sustained management and enforcement of license alcohol establishments. - Just
skip this one. Just another way for PPD to continue to harass citizens. Is this another cash cow
that will mainly hurt the poor? I think so!
86 Promotes well being of Petalumans 5/17/2019 4:19 PM
87 Stop spending all the money on the old people 5/17/2019 2:51 PM
88 1 think active living will help us combat climate change. It is important to build it into our daily lives 5/17/2019 12:25 PM
and not have it be an exta. i.e. How can we be active getting to work and back?
89 Enact a soda tax. 5/17/2019 12:12 PM
90 Nothing 5/17/2019 11:46 AM
91 1 don't understand what item 5 means, so I cann't give the plan my full support 5/17/201910:40 AM
92 This seems to be a catch-all collection of diverse issues that may each have very specific needs. 5/17/201910:33 AM
Not sure it is actionable.
93 Health, Wellness, and Access to all these goals should help everyone 5/17/2019 10:27 AM
94 Agree with it all. 5/17/2019 10:07 AM
95 encouraging healthy habits will benefit the community overall. We still have agricultural 5/17/2019 9:56 AM
connections so promoting healthy foods, farmers markets. Limiting tobacco and alcohol outlets
seems healthy as well. Being on the edge of so-called wine country creates a need for delicate
balance as our recent increase of hotels seems to at least partially target that market.
96 Perfect !!i 5/17/2019 9:53 AM
97 Limiting tobacco sales will only result in people going to other cities for their tobacco. Our city will 5/17/2019 9:45 AM
lose a lot of tax revenue with this initiative. You cannot violate people's freedom to choose what to
ingest or how to treat their own bodies (I'm a non-smoker, but believe others have the right to
smoke if they so choose).
98 That you actually mention the need for more support for recreational opportunities - not just more 5/17/2019 9:23 AM
senior health programs or baseball fields.
99 Prepared Safe & Housed - How are do any of the proposed objectives meet this goal? We dont 5/17/2019 8:51 AM
need the city to provide wellness activities - if we were all housed we would be well. Keep it simple
100 Sounds good 5/17/2019 8:51 AM
101 Age -Friendly City initiative and support for seniors at all income levels living independently 5/17/2019 8:49 AM
(especially middle-income seniors who will often lack resources to age in community as Baby
Boomers start reachjng 75).
102 1 like having the bars pay for the police response and supporting seniors. the rest are eye wash. 5/17/2019 8:49 AM
103 1 don't think you can do this until the basic infrastructure and economy of Petaluma is repaired. 5/17/2019 7:47 AM
104 I'm not sure who designed this survey, but it is much too open ended and much too time 5/17/2019 7:43 AM
consuming - that should be a clue in terms of organizing communication and management.
Already, I want to sign off - we have busy lives, many of us work full-time - this is designed for
someone who has an hour or so to read and now give even more feedback - it is a terrible survey
design, frankly.
105 Also a good goal, but something that's more a "feel good" goal instead of something harder. 5/17/2019 7:15 AM
106 Tepid. How about shooting for a Transition Town status? 5/16/2019 11:33 PM
107 Great! 5/16/2019 7:54 PM
108 what is adopting a "visitability" ordinance to provide accessibility in new single-family home 5/16/2019 7:37 PM
construction???
109 Good re #7 and #8 5/16/2019 6:38 PM
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110 Do we have a senior community center? How do you get the information to public? Will you buy 5/16/2019 4:57 PM
local commercial time to broadcast for educate and inform public?
111 WE ALREADY HAVE A REC. DEPARTMENT 5/16/2019 4:52 PM
112 na 5/16/2019 4:33 PM
113 'Encourage active living", promote well being..What does that mean? 5/16/2019 4:27 PM
114 Look good 5/1612019 3:15 PM
115 What the H is "visitability"? Perhaps you might explain this to those of us who aren't part of your 5/16/2019 3:01 PM
clique.
116 Where is cannabis!! Allow dispensaries and listen to the voters 5/16/2019 2:59 PM
117 Again, all nice and fun to say provide healthy sustainable food for the whole community but who 5/16/2019 2:12 PM
pays for this? What one person might think is healthy and sustainable might not be what the other
person thinks. I would love to see the word "sustainable" struck from every single goal that cities
and counties are trying to attain. It is overused and has lost meaning.
118 Seems all the building on the city plans is counterintuitive to the goal of "healthy, safe living." What 5/16/20191:06 PM
on earth is a "visitability" ordinance?
119 Like the Age Friendly City & support of seniors. 5/16/2019 1:03 PM
120 1 like the idea of it being an age friendly city. Wheelchair ramps are far from perfect as is for 5/16/2019 12:53 PM
example.
121 Missing that the city buses do not mesh schedules with golden Gate transit and Sonoma county 5/16/2019 12:38 PM
routes. Lock the schedulers from all the agencies in a room and do not let them out with out
schedules that mesh!! Even as crude a government as Mexico can do it why continue to waste the
funds on unused seats that do not go the correct places at a time required??
122 1 support this objective. 5/16/2019 12:21 PM
123 Again, hard to disagree - who doesn't want these things. What do they cost? How do we measure 5/16/2019 11:31 AM
progress? Besides raising taxes, what's the City's role and efficacy to "make" something "age
friendly" (Can you give me an example ?)
124 We cannot do everything, lets be sure to do well what can be done. 5/16/2019 11:26 AM
125 Fee structure for alcohol/drug nuisances - could deter heavy users from being in public or on the 5/16/2019 11:18 AM
road.
126 Age friendly city? What does this mean? 5/16/2019 10:54 AM
127 Help for seniors 5/16/2019 10:46 AM
128 we need more transparency 5/16/2019 10:43 AM
129 There is no discussion on how young parents, post -partum Mother's can be supported in the 5/16/2019 10:41 AM
community, when there have been at least 3 suicides in or around Petaluma for post -partum
mom's if children who were under 1 years old. There needs to be more resources and discussion
about support post -partum Mother's and free indoor play spaces for moms to meet and support
one another.
130 Good ideas, look to Richmond and Oakland for ideas of what works and does not around alcohol 5/16/2019 10:39 AM
issues.
131 Again what is Housing doing in a safety issue? 5/16/2019 10:06 AM
132 How to pay for it in a rapidly increasing costs environment. 5/16/2019 10:03 AM
133 Looks great. 5/16/2019 10:02 AM
134 The emphasis on diversity and senior citizens healty involvement. 511 5/201 9 3:05 PM
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Q10 What do you like about these work plan items? Or, what are we
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Answered: 101 Skipped: 174
# RESPONSES DATE
1 Incorporate the elements of the City adopted Food Action Plan. Ban all use and sale of glysophate 6/16/2019 3:21 PM
within city limits.
2 Could identify people or groups that could help support this work. 6/14/2019 6:54 PM
3 Tobacco should not be illegal, especially in light of recent cannabis legalization. Please 6/14/2019 1:41 PM
concentrate on infrastructure and public safety and leave the rest to private individuals and groups.
Quit wasting my tax money on "multi- cultural" and age- related schemes that not everyone in our
community supports. Those should be handled by the people who believe in them. And forget
catering to the elderly now just because hippy baby- boomers have reached that demographic.
You are the wealthiest demographic in America.
4 It didn't elaborate very much. Don't think we need more infrastructure, however. 6/13/2019 6:05 PM
5 The automobile needs to be phased out of down town, at least. 6/13/2019 2:44 PM
6 We are missing an opportunity with National Night Out. It is an annual community -building 6/11/2019 10:18 PM
campaign that promotes police -community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make
our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Currently, Petaluma holds this event in the
Target parking lot. That is not conducive to neighbor meeting neighbor. I moved here 2 years ago
from a city (Fremont) that has a very active program. Neighborhoods get a city permit for a block
party; the neighborhood has a wonderful get together on Natl Night Out and the city police dept.,
fire dept., and city council members pay a visit to those block parties. There are parties all over the
city that strengthen neighborhood bonds, relationships with the police and fire services, and city
staff. This kind of connectivity helps with disaster preparedness, crime prevention and keeps
elders in their homes with the help of caring neighbors.
7 1 am 73 and I think the city is already "Age Friendly". 6/11/2019 7:44 PM
_.
8 Add 1 item relevant to Bike Petaluma: 1) Identify and promote how alternatives to driving individual 6/6/2019 9:46 PM
cars (biking, walking, transit) exemplify this objective.
9 Downtown is scary at night, especially on the weekends. We need to acknowledge that and 6/6/2019 6:07 PM
change it!
10 We feel the fairgrounds can be a highly effective conduit for educating the public. The fairgrounds 6/6/2019 4:41 PM
main event draws over 60,000 annually along with interim events of over 300,000 annual
attendance. Where else in the city is there an opportunity to reach that many people, across all
demographics & backgrounds on one property? There is always room for more education and
outreach. The fairgrounds represents an ideal venue to offer wellness education, healthy &
sustainable food education and promote the benefits of an active lifestyle. The fairgrounds would
also be a great location to move the west -side farmers market to. The property is close to all forms
of public transportation, accessible from both the east & west sides of town and could have a
dedicated bathroom for hours of operation. This would alleviate parking strain around Walnut Park,
lessen the impact on those adjacent businesses and allow for much needed market expansion.
The fairgrounds has over 200 volunteers, most of them are seniors. Their participation not only
supports our fairgrounds activities but many are there seeking socialization, exercise and (in the
case of exhibits) one of the few local formats to showcase their talents in arts & crafts,
photography, gardening, baking, woodworking, etc, The fairgrounds also functions as a location for
seniors groups to meet. Events held at the fairgrounds represent all segments of our community,
especially from a variety of ethnicities. All year long there are celebrations for quinceaneras,
baptisms, weddings, memorials, religious services and many other multi -cultural holiday events
that brings communities together and offers opportunities to celebrate their traditions and culture. -
Sonoma -Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
11 Assistance when/where needed for seniors and families with family members with disabilities. 6/6/2019 4:32 PM
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12 1 am concerned about what is mentioned about alcohol and tobacco ordinances. That is a slippery 6/6/2019 1:40 PM
slope of having too much government control "big brother is watching" type of thing. Also, #5 item
- what does that even mean?
13 Take steps to enhance food recovery 6/6/2019 1:32 PM
14 Nothing 6/6/2019 12:20 PM
15 1 want there to be cross cultural community activities and for this goal to have more visibility in our 6/6/2019 12:Q9 PM
town.
16 You are missing the concept of community based fair ground preservation. where are you 6/6/2019 10:39 AM
developing these houses in section 5 listed out? This is an agricultural community not a track
housing plan.
17 Don't understand how tobacco ordinance and creating an Age Friendly City are both work plan 6/5/2019 10:10 PM
items for the same objective.
18 What does "vistability" mean? 6/5/2019 6:23 PM
19 1 like the concept if kept to numbers 1, 31 7 & 8. It gets too 'big brother watching over me' when #'s 6/5/2019 2:29 PM
2, 4-6 are added.
20 They are too timid. 6/5/2019 1:42 PM
21 Bike Petaluma recognizes community bike safety is for all ages 8 to 80. 6/5/2019 10:38 AM
22 See above. 6/5/2019 8:19 AM
23 Only one that seems important and that impacts all economic strata is ensuring ACCESS to 6/4/2019 8:22 PM
healthy food.
24 What's missing is more resident education about air quality, so residents and visitors alike through 6/3/2019 11:02 PM
signage reminders don't idle their vehicles, especially at school pick-ups and drop-offs. We still
have too many "Spare the Air" Days, and 2.5 particle emission days of "yellow" air quality (not
green good air quality), but no one "sees" the pollution, since it's better than it used to be. Yet it is
still affecting our health. A no idling ordinance would be very helpful.
25 1 would love to see something specific about working with our teenage population as well as with 6/3/2019 8:14 PM
the school districts in partnership.
26 Money 6/3/2019 6:50 PM
27 need to get input from community 6/3/2019 4:51 PM
28 Visitability- more costs for first time buyers? Do you have the expertise to draft INEXPENSIVE 6/3/2019 10:48 AM
rules?
29 Focus on creating a healthy city and investing in our people. Might be expensive now but will help 6/3/2019 6:11 AM
in the long run!
30 Evaluate what it means to be a 'pet friendly city'. Work with animal services provider on public 6/2/2019 9:23 AM
education to reach that goal. 8. connect seniors with volunteer opportunities or with organizations
that aggregate volunteer opportunities
31 Senior goals -- how about more senior housing, which is a tangeable thing. 6/1/2019 10:18 AM
32 creating a wellness program 5/31/2019 6:44 PM
33 Visitability ordinance?? I have no clue what that means unless it's for additional parking and 1 5/31/2019 10:43 AM
certainly support that.
34 Item 3 resonates the most. 5/31/2019 12:06 AM
35 nothing 5/30/2019 5:35 PM
36 missing: a city that provides a physical environment for citizens to be active and well. 5/30/2019 5:21 PM
37 1 think it would be ideal to look at gaps in areas for walking paths, sidewalks. For example, 5/30/2019 9:30 AM
Lakeville between Frates and 101 has many new shops but hardly any way to get to them without
weaving in and out of businesses. Make areas with retail accessible throughout the city.
38 This plan is about west Petaluma. The plan is an elitist plan like our council. 5/30/2019 9:27 AM
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39 1 find the work plan items to be inappropriate (1 and 5) or vague (6,7, 8). 1 think 2 and 4 sound like 5/29/2019 4:10 PM
you have revenue in mind, and they don't seem appropriate. I would recommend dropping this
entire objective.
40 X 5/29/2019 7:18 AM
41 Would love a YMCA or the like and more facilities for youth and elderly 5/28/2019 5:09 PM
42 see above 5/28/2019 5:04 PM
43 Same as last answer 5/28/2019 1:29 PM
44 ditto 5/28/2019 1:20 PM
45 Wellness programs should be directed at recreational opportunities 5/28/2019 12:29 PM
46 Lots of phrases you don't define. Without seeing the details, I can't tell what I do and don't support. 5/28/2019 12:20 PM
For example, as someone severely disabled by exposure to cig smoke, I support initiatives to
reduce secondhand smoke in public places. But I can't tell if what you're proposing does that or
not.
47 Increase police patrols in residential neighborhoods at night. 5/23/2019 2:53 PM
48 Missing: Would add update all ordinances and Muni Codes to reflect current laws. 5/23/2019 12:45 PM
49 Any bar in town should be required to have a working video surveillance system in and outside the 5/23/2019 8:49 AM
building. These videos can then be used to prevent and solve the crime, which is associated with
the business.
50 Would like to see more addressing safe bicycle and pedestrian rights of way. 5/21/2019 8:01 PM
51 #7. Sounds a bit ridiculous. 5/21/2019 5:37 PM
52 a thriving community and safe community can be achieved by getting more citizens out of their 5/21/2019 12:04 PM
cars and walking or bicycling. This will improve day to day contact with other members of our
community
53 If walking and/or biking was part of Petaluma infrastructure/culture, this would go a long way to 5/21/2019 8:45 AM
promote health.
54 Seems good. 5/20/2019 4:01 PM
55 1 generally support the "visitability" idea, but caution about the unintended consequences. On one 5/20/2019 3:27 PM
hand, providing an elevator will increase the cost of living in two -or three-story buildings. On the
other hand, once the elevator cost has been incurred, developers will likely be more willing to go to
four or five stories, perhaps mitigating the cost increases. Engagement with the construction
community to understand the impacts of this proposal should be undertaken. And while I support
engaging seniors, I note that we need more civic engagement from many demographics. I prefer
an 8 to 80 strategy over a senior -focused strategy.
56 The best way to encourage healthy aging in place is to offer good public transit options. 5/20/2019 9:49 AM
57 If the community is safe for walking & bicycling it will go a long way toward a healthy community. 5/20/2019 9:34 AM
58 Housing! Affordable housing for all ages, actually. 5/20/2019 8:32 AM
59 OK 5/19/2019 7:23 PM
60 love the focus on affordability and livability. The population is aging and more support needs to be 5/19/2019 2:14 PM
put in place.
61 Too heavy on seniors and accessibility. The visitability idea is in conflict with things like promoting 5/19/2019 1:53 PM
ADLIs, since (if I understand it correctly) this idea will add cost and complexity to new dwellings
and it is cost and complexity for unknown potential users of the dwelling. Seems like a big ask for
someone who does not have any disabled visitors. Not clear what real value this brings to the
overall community. This is usually an issue that is addressed as it arises by those involved. Not
something we need a city rule for.
62 One is the biggest determinants of health is education. We need more collaboration between the 5/18/2019 6:40 PM
city and the schools.
63 Alcohol ordinance 5/18/2019 5:20 PM
64 For too long, Petaluma has focused exclusively on kids... ball fields, recreation programs. But 5/18/2019 3:03 PM
community is more than sports and wellness is more than physically fit.
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65 Have you studied the Petaluma General/Specific Plan (?) from years ago? 5/18/201911:42 AM
66 Working with Petaluma Health Center (in addition to Healthcare District) is essential. They offer 5/18/2019 9:18 AM
classes that are open to the public.
67 Missing: maintain current multi -use pathways (ie: Lynch creek trail) and develop more 5/18/2019 6:35 AM
pedestrian/biking friendly access to and from one side of town to the other.
68 Redundant 5/17/2019 7:08 PM
69 We don't need more "enforcement" - how about focus on better public transit (buses that run more 5/17/2019 5:08 PM
frequently! what a concept!), fixing the roads that are dangerously full of potholes, and building the
Petaluma North SMART station
70 We need a smoke free Petaluma. 5/17/2019 4:19 PM
71 _ Nothing at all _ 5/17/2019 2:51 PM
72 Healthy sustainable food! Incentives for businesses that use local vendors/farms so that pricing 5/17/2019 12:25 PM
can come down and more people can access this food.
73 Enact a soda tax. 5/17/2019 12:12 PM
74 #3 not city responsibility 5/17/2019 11:46 AM
75 1 like promoting multi -cultural and multi -generational recreation and wellness, but think the city 5/17/2019 10:33 AM
may not be the best to handle it. The city should consider funding an organization like the YMCA
or JCYC in San Francisco to consider facilities and programs.
76 No Comment Needed 5/17/2019 10:27 AM
77 some way to teach children the benefits of local and healthy food is needed, to get them involved. 5/17/2019 9:56 AM
78 It is inclusive ! 5/17/2019 9:53 AM
79 Allow cannabis dispensaries. Think of the millions of dollars the city can receive from those taxes! 5/17/2019 9:45 AM
80 Missing is an explanation of what an Age Friendly city is - I'm guessing that means friendly to all 5/17/2019 9:43 AM
ages? I like that idea.
81 I'd like to see some emphasis on team sports for adults. With PVAC closing, the tennis community 5/17/2019 9:23 AM
was decimated and everyone has gone to other towns to play. I'd like to see the Council make a
proactive effort to help us rebuilt that community. Buy or rent PVAC and those 7 courts and ask
PTA to be responsible for running it? Cheaper than putting in new tennis courts somewhere else!
Build tennis courts at Lucchessi (at least 4) plus pickleball courts plus raquetball and wallyball
facilities! We lost all that with PVAC's closure.
82 They are so off base and unrelated it is almost not worth commenting. Who drafted these plans? It 5/17/2019 8:51 AM
sounds more and more Orwellian as I read on. Back off the over reaching control. If we were all
housed we would be more safe. If we all had fair paying jobs we would be more safe. It's not
rocket science.
83 Not sure what "visibility ordinance" entails but if it's an unannounced drop in on home construction 5/17/2019 8:51 AM
by a city/county official then I'm not for it. We have scheduled inspections for a reason. Love the
tobacco idea. Squeeze them out. I'd love to see officers citing juveniles with those jute sticks too.
Do the middle and high schools still get campus drug dog walk throughs? I think with this opioid
crisis that it's valuable.
84 Who will be responsibile for Age -Friendly City implementation? Perhaps a collaboration of seniors 5/17/2019 8:49 AM
orgs: Senior Center, PEP Housing, Rebuilding Together, the Village Network of Petaluma, and
Petaluma People Services Center?
85 see above 5/16/2019 11:33 PM
86 #7 and #8 imporyant 5/16/2019 6:38 PM
87 n/a _ 5/16/2019 4:33 PM
88 Please be as specific as possible 5/16/2019 4:27 PM
89 Good _ 5/16/2019 3:15 PM
90 What about the governor's plans? More early childhood programs please 5/16/2019 2:59 PM
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91 An "age friendly" city that expects everyone to take public transit, walk, or ride a bike in very hot
weather and in rainy weather??? Would take the train 'more often, but too expensive and little
parking.
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92 Again, I dont see any economic opportunities to support the goals. 5/16/2019 12:53 PM
93 1 like accommodating the needs of all ages. I am opposed to additional restrictions and 5/16/2019 12:21 PM
enforcement programs, as I think this would be an unnecessary drain on resources.
94 what is the benchmark... how do you measure progress, who by name (public/city officials) will
stand up and say "I'm accountable for our goal to ... ") Those are ALL MISSING
95 Always great to have an outstanding senior center
96 we need more information
97 There needs to also be more emphasis on the cannabis industry and how that could be a funding
source for other wellness projects.
98 5. Consider adopting a "visitability" ordinance to provide accessibility in new single-family home
construction. No ordinance required for visit. Not sure what it means.
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99 Is this about safety (personal and property). I am confused 5/16/2019 10:06 AM
100 Solid. 5/16/2019 10:02 AM
101 Emphasis on healthy lifestyles and community care. 5/15/2019 3:05 PM
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Q27 / 028 - Encourage a thriving business environment that results in a strong,
diverse, resilient economy and supports community prosperity.
Q29 -Objective 1—Attract and retain businesses that generate revenues and provide jobs that pay living
wages.
Q30 -Workplan Items:
1. Create and promote business -friendly city operations such as zoning, permitting, and licensing.
2. Prioritize and incentivize sustainable infill development.
3. Create programs to support start-up businesses by expediting permits and providing in-person
permit consultations.
4. Establish City minimum wage ordinance.
5. Provide licensing and permitting guidelines in Spanish.
6. Work with regional workforce agencies to attract talent for local businesses.
7. Update the City's Economic Development Strategy.
8. Complete Airport re -zoning as a catalyst to new business opportunities.
Q31 / Q32 -Objective 2 —Promote Petaluma as a destination.
Q33 -Workplan Items:
1. Support tourist -oriented events with police and public works staffing.
2. Facilitate the development of an additional downtown hotel.
3. Identify potential parking alternatives for downtown.
4. Support and leverage promotional efforts of the Petaluma Tourism Improvement District.
5. Maximize use of current parks and recreation infrastructure for the hosting of recreational sports
events that attract visitors to Petaluma.
Q35 -Objective 3 — Re-establish the Petaluma River as a clean and accessible waterway open to
commercial and recreational traffic.
1
36 -Workplan Items:
1. Identify short and long-term funding solutions for dredging of the Turning Basin and federal channel;
dredge the City Marina.
2. Support Federal dredging efforts of the river channel by maintaining a viable dredge disposal
site at Shollenberger.
3. Establish bicycle and walking paths and other river access amenities along the Petaluma River.
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1 1 like attracting talent; minimum wage and Spanish translaton for public meetings. 6/14/2019 7:03 PM
2 It addresses the need for a minimum wage ordinance and written materials in Spanish 6/14/2019 6:23 PM
3 Business is good and I like that you propose supporting it. The less you get in the way the better. 6/14/2019 2:07 PM
4 There is enough industry in Petaluma. We need less people. The city already had plenty of money 6/13/2019 6:13 PM
coming in. We don't need more business, especially corporate stores.
5 What kind of businesses does the city want to support? Not want to support? 6/13/2019 3:02 PM
6 All sounds good. But it will be hard to implement. Petaluma still has a long way to go to be 6/11/2019 7:59 PM
"Business Friendly".
7 It is not local governments job to establish a minimum wage - the state has set that. 6/9/2019 8:26 AM
8 support for agriculture and business outside of city limits missing; what is produced in the 6/6/2019 8:21 PM
surrounding area supports the small business within the city!
9 How does a minimum wage ordinance attract business? 6/6/2019 6:12 PM
10 Seems like something is being missed...Like the Petaluma River accessability. 6/6/2019 4:55 PM
11 The goal is great in theory. If it is going to be used as a way to expand Petaluma or attract more 6/6/2019 1:59 PM
people living here, then I am not for it.
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12 Encouraging businesses here should be done with a filter towards always supporting 6/6/2019 1:05 PM
environmental sustainability. No more auto parts stores, please!
13 Great 6/6/2019 12:26 PM
14 This objective makes the most sense regarding the need for more jobs that pay a decent hourly in 6/6/2019 11:26 AM
an expensive city
15 1, 2 and 3 of the work items. seem appropriate / doable. I don't understand the logic behind the 6/5/2019 8:21 PM
others.
16 Great goals. If we want a healthy business environment, we need to really work hard to promote 6/5/2019 7:11 PM
locally owned businesses over large corporations that just see our community as a small piece of
the picture for their national and multinational business ventures. Let the huge corps fend for
themselves. They'll do just fine. It's the little guys that need the support. Olivers, not Safeway.
Petaluma Market, not Whole Foods. Acre Coffee, not Starbucks. What a Chicken, not KFC.
Original Buffalo Wings, not BW3. You get the idea...
17 It's what we need. 6/5/2019 5:07 PM
18 Petaluma needs to identify itself as a hip, welcoming, thriving, recreation -oriented, forward. 6/5/2019 1:49 PM
thinking, climate -resilient city. This identity will attract the kind of businesses, development, and
tourism that we want to attract. We currently lack that identity.
19 1 think what's missing is requiring "union" work agreements on all new construction. Unions pay 6/4/2019 12:00 AM
living wages. I heard recently Sonoma County is training union apprentices, but they're going
elsewhere for jobs because of the lack of employer union work agreements.
20 The city needs to take control of development. Developers are in control. The theatre district 6/3/2019 7:10 PM
should have been five stories. Petaluma continues to look at today instead of 20 years out. Four
story building around a rail station is not sustainable.
21 getting new businesses 6/3/2019 4:51 PM
22 Minimum wage rise is foolish and counterproductive. NONE OF YOUR GODDAM BUSINESS! 6/3/2019 11:38 AM
THIS IS ALREADY AN ANTI -BUSINESS TOWN- YOU BANKRUPTED THE FIRST SILK MILL
DEVELOPERS AND THE SAFEWAY NIMBY FARCE AND MANY OTHERS ARE RIDICULOUS.
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23 living wage is a joke for petaluma. Even a minimum wage of 15-20 dollars an hour isn't sufficient. 6/3/2019 6:17 AM
There is an economic development person already at the city this should already have been done.
24 We've lived here a long time, and always have to commute for work. We need to find a way to 6/2/2019 1:38 PM
attract more business that pays good wages.
25 What do you mean by airport rezoning? Get businesses in the already vacant places in malls. 6/1/2019 10:36 AM
26 nothing to add at this time 5/31/2019 6:53 PM
27 We definitely need to focus on infill over new development. Lots of vacant spaces. Also need a 5/31/2019 12:22 AM
focus on jobs for teens, to help them become more independent. Provide incentives to businesses
that hire local teens, particularly for summer jobs.
28 good idea _ 5/30/2019 5:48 PM
29 Business are critical to the city and establishing a minimum wage does not lend to the appeal. 5/30/2019 4:44 PM
There are plenty of places new business can land, don't make one more reason for them to
choose another city.
30 You're scaring me with some of these proposals - would need to know more, I am not for fast 5/29/2019 9:30 PM
tracking permits and what do mean about the airport rezoning, not sure that's even needed.
31 The goal is good. 5/29/2019 4:27 PM
32 Fill empty storefronts downtown, provide incentives to landlords to keep business there. 5/29/2019 11:36 AM
33 Items 3 6 and 7 are important 5/29/2019 9:06 AM
34 Focus on retaining 5/29/2019 7:24 AM
35 1 like focusing on small business needs 5/28/2019 7:38 PM
36 Good goal, but ambitious 5/28/2019 7:33 PM
37 Most is good. Not sure about needing Spanish language as this is a disservice to people who need 5/28/2019 5:20 PM
to learn English to better their economic positions in this country.
38 Min wage ordinance was "ordered" by council 7 weeks ago, yet we are still waiting for draft?!?! 5/28/2019 1:25 PM
Please, let's not say YES to stuff, and then hope it dies in staff work setting!
39 Increasing business and sales tax better than increased property tax. 5/28/2019 1:01 PM
40 We need to prioritize locally owned businesses. Local business revenues put back more money 5/28/2019 12:36 PM
into the community than non -local businesses. It's not just about sales tax and the like. Local
businesses hire local people (not just on-site staff). Local businesses spend their profits locally.
41 What attracts business is city infrastructure that keeps workers out of cars. This plan should 5/28/2019 10:49 AM
encourage smart commuting, bicycle paths, and amenities for workers "cafes, health center, etc"
42 1 like everything about this goal! 5/28/2019 9:33 AM
43 We need to keep focusing on infill developments and not sprawl. We need to go higher and more 5/27/2019 12:45 PM
dense with our development. We need a $15 minimum wage and work with our neighboring
communities to do the same.
44 This is essential for our community 5/26/2019 2:09 PM
45 Business opportunities for prospective first time business owners. Rents that are affordable. 5/25/2019 10:00 AM
46 Increase the minimum wage to a living wage. 5/23/2019 3:05 PM
47 The city should not create a City Minimum Wage ordinance. This will drive businesses out and 5/23/2019 9:14 AM
raise the prices of everything in the city. Allow the free market to work. Minimum wage jobs are
meant to be jobs people start off on and not meant to be a long term job. Instead create job
training and education programs people can use to enhance their professional lives that lead to
higher paying jobs. Other incentives can also be created so businesses are encouraged to pay
higher wages, but forcing them to pay it will cause small businesses to fail. It is already almost
impossible to start a small business in Petaluma. This would make it impossible for new
businesses to start and only large corporations will be able to afford the start up cost and support
the 1st 3 years of running cost's before most businesses make a profit.
48 sounds good 5/23/2019 7:59 AM
49 Costco? 5/22/2019 3:49 PM
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50 Fees for new residential buildings or remodeling are too high. 5/21/2019 11:28 AM
51 Making "prosperity" the ultimate goal may not resonate with all. Financial security, combined with 5/21/2019 9:55 AM
environmental sustainability and meaningful lives, may better express the ethos of our time.
52 We need more business/work opportunities in town 5/20/2019 1:14 PM
53 All of it! 5/20/2019 12:56 PM
54 Incentivize merchants to stay open later. 5/20/2019 12:50 PM
55 Lots of room for improvement here. The Safeway gas station is an example. Took way too long. 5/20/2019 9:46 AM
Can't figure out why the city was reluctant to bring reasonable gas prices to this town.
56 Everything. 5/20/2019 8:37 AM
57 All good 5/19/2019 7:34 PM
58 Living wage is important. If jobs In Sonoma County paid well, I wouldn't need to commute to San 5/19/2019 5:07 PM
Francisco.
59 Dredge the river so that rich out of town tourists can spend their money here! 5/18/2019 5:26 PM
60 If we clean up our downtown and increase our minimum wage, we will be a long way towards 5/18/2019 3:30 PM
encouraging sustainable businesses
61 Make the process more accessible. Multi lingual documents is a good start. Yes, for minimum 5/18/2019 11:57 AM
wage.
62 Need to grant access/permits to marijuana dispensary. 5/18/2019 1002 AM
63 simplifying the permit process will allow businesses to thrive in a time when increased healthcare 5/17/2019 8:12 PM
costs, a possible minimum wage increase, wage creep, increased sunk costs are already
challenging profits.
64 A strong business Community can be a very effective economic driver for the city. 5/17/2019 7:50 PM
65 Looks right 5/17/2019 7:23 PM
66 goal is ok 5/17/2019 5:31 PM
67 We need our work and workforce in our town. 5/17/2019 4:58 PM
68 Yes, attract sustainable businesses that will provide good jobs and contribute to the community. 5/17/2019 4:30 PM
Businesses that produce useful products or services. Small niche businesses create a diverse and
interesting mix and larger companies provide the scale and volume of jobs that are necessary to
move the needle and provide the tax base for the future.
69 Identify the one most ubiquitous reason businesses close and turn over, which is probably 5/17/2019 12:33 PM
commercial rent hikes. Enact commercial rent control and lower commercial property taxes.
70 Sounds very positive. Who or how will this be done 5/17/2019 10:43 AM
71 Yay!! 5/17/2019 10:05 AM
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72 Why just Spanish? Why not add German, French, Russian, Cantonese, Japanese, etc.?? Oh, 5/17/2019 10:01 AM
right, because they usually learn English when they move to this country and don't expect special
accommodations. How. silly of me to forget!
73 #4. Yes 45. Yes #6. Not regional - developed city wide work force agency - SBA! V. Yes #8 Yes - 5/17/2019 9:13 AM
Autocross with professional auto associations. Porsche club of America Redwood Region is
looking for new autocross cite. They are a reliable source of funding.
74 Economics is top priority for the sake of being able to afford all other goals. 5/17/2019 9:11 AM
75 NOPE! the free market controls this not the city. Do the rest of your business and it will come. 5/17/2019 9:04 AM
Don't waste time and resources. Providing services in any other language than English is
ridiculous and pandering.
76 In terms of economic development, the mapping of districts and neighborhoods should follow the 5/17/2019 7:59 AM
General Plan. The West Hills of Paula Lane and Kelly Creek west of Windsor Lane should be
visible in economic development promotional mapping - and not arbitrarily changed. This area
represents an important wildlife corridor and also natural area where people also live - and will
attract new residents. It is not the Oakfield -Brewster District.
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77 This is good! 1 5/17/2019 7:24 AM
78 Establish City minimum wage ordinance. -- this should not be a priority. This will damage our 5/16/2019 7:41 PM
small businesses community and take opportunities away from low skilled workers. This is a social
justice issues the progressives are dead wrong about.
79 Ok 5/16/2019 6:45 PM
80 Petaluma has more permit requirements for business operation. Are we helping local business? 5/16/2019 5:08 PM
81 TRAFFIC IS ALREADY A MESS FROM THE BUILDING AND YOU STILL PLAN ON INFILL 5/16/2019 5:00 PM
HOUSING ON EVERY EMPTY LOT INSIDE CITY LIMITS.
82 Infill development? Explain where, what, etc. 5/16/2019 3:27 PM
83 No minimum wage 5/16/2019 3:19 PM
84 Sounds like a lot to do. Is this plan feasible, giving the budget of Petaluma? 5/16/2019 2:23 PM
85 Stop with this: "Prioritize and incentivize sustainable infill development." This will lead to rezoning 5/16/2019 2:22 PM
in residential neighborhoods to add high density housing. Again, ditch that word "sustainable" as it
doesn't mean anything anymore and is so overused in all planning documents and public
meetings.
86 Too much infill development. Starting to look like San Jose. Do we really want to look like Europe 5/16/2019 1:27 PM
after WWII with all the massive high-density concrete apartment buildings and no parks, parking,
etc.?
87 Really like the minimum wage ordinance. 5/16/2019 1:03 PM
88 Actively engage in development of Aeronautical use vacant land by businesses. We do not 5/16/2019 12:20 PM
perform any outreach to aviation businesses. Yet the airport adds approximately $30M to the
community.
89 Measurable goals, milestones and timeframes. 5/16/2019 11:37 AM
90 Yes, we need to have these items in Spanish also, and also need to support minority businesses 5/16/2019 11:16 AM
for women and people of color to start their own businesses.
91 Everything. Critical to have local employers so we don't become more of a commuter town. 5/16/2019 10:43 AM
92 Create and promote business -friendly city operations such as zoning, permitting, and licensing. 5/16/2019 10:21 AM
Revise in its entirety. Rewrite to: The City will encourage entrepreneurship, and interfere with its
development only to the extent it must provide more city funds than the cost of services it
consumes.
93 Same thing. Nice words but.. , 5/16/2019 10:09 AM
94 Hoping the city takes into consideration that the state wide moratorium is ending May 31 st and rent 5/16/2019 10:08 AM
cap of 10% will end. Therefore, we need to move quickly on raising the wage. Or just have
Petaluma extend the moratorium just like Santa Rosa.
95 The fire prevention bureau needs to work better with the community. Private businesses are doing 5/16/2019 8:15 AM
g their best to make it. They need to work more with these private businesses
96 Yes community prosperity is important. 5/15/201.9 3:33 PM
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It considers the welfare of the diverse workers in our city
6/14/2019 6:23 PM
2
1 like everything apart from the "living wage" part. That is a fallacy. Minimum wages have been
6/14/2019 2:07 PM
proven to not work and cause more harm than help.
3
Get out of here with "living wage". People need to find other work or better ways of spending their
6/13/2019 6:13 PM
money.
4
seems to assume "businesses" are good; are all businesses good?
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5
See Above
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6
Every employer has a different structure. Some pay all of the health benefits - others pay none.
6/9/2019 8:26 AM
When you demand a minimum wage with short notice it is difficult for businesses to adhere
7
raising wages only raises the cost of goods and doing business
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8
Dredging!
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9
1 would be careful about the businesses that we attract here that pay a living wage. Unless we
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want our town to turn into another San Jose. And honestly, I don't see how a living wage can be
made with retail/s"ervice related businesses. The cost of living is outrageous as well as housing.
10
Nothing
6/6/2019 12:26 PM
11
Clearly everyone can benefit from being bilingual. One way to reduce the cost of this for the city is
6/6/2019 11:26 AM
to have more language classes held at discounted and complimentary days at SRJC Petaluma
12
See above.
6/5/2019 8:21 PM
13
It all has to go together with affordable housing. Attracting companies that pay higher wages must
6/5/2019 5:07 PM
not exacerbate the affordability divide.
14
Agree we need to focus on attracting businesses and getting them to stay. High rent & greed
6/5/2019 3:03 PM
seems to be a business attractor.
15
All good.
6/4/2019 8:46 PM
16
Leadership
6/3/2019 7:10 PM
17
creating a living wage for all
6/3/2019 4:51 PM
18
attract business, too much tax base slippage is lost. Stop fighting businesses, encourage them to
6/3/2019 6:17 AM
come here.
19
nothing to add at this time
5/31/2019 6:53 PM
20
Collaborate with Petaluma high schools' career and technical education programs to get more
5/31/2019 12:22 AM
teens employed, even seasonally.
21
1 like inclusion of revenues and jobs.
5/29/2019 4:27 PM
22
X
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23
see above
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24
ditto
5/28/2019 1:25 PM
25
Your objective is about revenue. That's the wrong focus. Local businesses give back to the
5/28/2019 12:36 PM
community far more than outside businesses. A chain will spend its profits in another state. A local
business will spend it here.
26
1 appreciate the plan to promote start up companies.
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27
1 love everything about the objective!
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28 We have no air shows here. Why not? 5/23/2019 3:05 PM
29 Lower impact fees and create tax incentives for new businesses and for businesses to expand 5/23/2019 9:14 AM
30 sounds good 5/23/2019 7:59 AM
31 By much contemporary thinking, the objective is reversed. San Francisco didn't trigger its current 5/21/2019 9:55 AM
boom by attracting Twitter and other businesses. The boom began with San Francisco being an
attractive place where young, talented, creative people wanted to live. Twitter came to San
Francisco to tap into that desirable labor pool. Similarly, Petaluma needs to be a place that attracts
potential employees who businesses want to hire by relocating the Petaluma.
32 All good 5/19/2019 7:34 PM
33 Updating our Economic Development strategy should be the first step 5/18/2019 3:30 PM
34 Work with regional workforce agencies. We should be able to promote Petaluma as an alternative 5/18/2019 11:57 AM
to San Francisco for start ups. Still cheaper to live here and a great place for families.
35 Redundant 5/17/2019 7:23 PM
36 Minimum wage ordinance is essential. Wages are so low that most people commute long 5/17/2019 5:31 PM
distances to be able to afford to live in Petaluma.
37 Living wage jobs will hopefully pay viable wages. Too many employers have underpaid workers 5/17/2019 4:58 PM
while claiming their living wages are adequate.
38 Changing or creating variances in zoning, licenses, et al for business is a double edged sword. In 5/17/2019 4:30 PM
the past it seems this has been done with little or short term benefit to the community.
39 Identify the one most ubiquitous reason businesses close and turn over, which is probably 5/17/2019 12:33 PM
commercial rent hikes. Enact commercial rent control and lower commercial property taxes.
40 1 am concerned about attracting anymore big box malls. It has been proven that smaller local run 5/17/2019 11:01 AM
businesses actually add more to the city revenues. I believe that the big malls take away from
downtown, which is already competing with amazon.
41 No further comments at this time. So many plans in this amazing proposal for all of Petaluma 5/17/2019 10:43 AM
42 For the people love it !! 5/17/2019 10:05 AM
43 See previous comments 5/17/2019 9:13 AM
44 Definitely not a'fan of city minimum wage. It's counter productive to economic development. I don't 5/17/2019 9:11 AM
know what it is about Ca wanting to set these minimums. It actually limits the ability to conduct and
keep viable businesses sustainable and without constant turnover. It raises prices for those that
cannot afford the increases. Let the market sort it out. It's like putting handcuffs on any business
that wants to operate here and that will leave more store fronts empty. Economics 101.
45 Again, this format is terrible for a survey - please take note of that. It is too time consuming and 1 5/17/2019 7:59 AM
am taking time to provide feedback - but I also know my feedback will be ignored and not
acknowledged at all, so why bother, frankly. That is the record of the City of Petaluma in
management and archaic communication that is basically nonexistent. The slaughterhouses and
the very prominent presence of 2 of those on either side of the City is a reality that is not ever
discussed or addressed. I would like to see both businesses depart from the City and be replaced
by something that is more sustainable in terms of agriculture and production.
46 Petaluma is already well ahead of the cities to the South of us, but we need to keep it that way. 5/17/2019 7:24 AM
Fees and delays should be kept to an absolute minimum.
47 Ok 5/16/2019 6:45 PM
48 No bilingual documentation. Learn English or get out. 5/16/2019 3:19 PM
49 Not enough green space being considered. Too much high density housing. Spread it to the 5/16/2019 1:27 PM
Westside of Petaluma too.
50 zoning for marijuana related business perhaps also comes under this heading. Issues as I noted in 5/16/2019 1:03 PM
an earlier question
51 This is a much higher priority - it enables all the other things the City wants to "be" and to "do". 5/16/2019 11:37 AM
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52 The city needs to focus clearly on its sources of revenue. It has to maximize highest and best use 5/16/2019 10:21 AM
of land, zoning that allows best supporting infrastructure, separation of neighborhoods into
commercial and residential, promote activities based on the math of cost to the city vs. revenues to
the city.
53 Solid. 5/16/2019 10:08 AM
54 Promoting and assisting businesses is excellent. 5/15/2019 3:33 PM
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1 (4) Establish City minimum wage ordinance for now and the future. 6/16/2019 4:04 PM
2 1 think rent leases should be available in Spanish. 6/14/2019 6:23 PM
3 1 do not support language segregation by developing guidelines in Spanish. I am utterly opposed to 6/14/2019 2:07 PM
a city minimum wage. You do not have the expertise to mandate things of this nature.
4 what is "sustainable infill development" Or, "sustainable development, "for that matter.... 6/13/2019 3:02 PM
5 See Above. 6/11/2019 7:59 PM
6 Not only does the fairgrounds infuse hundreds of thousands of dollars a year into local businesses, 6/6/2019 5:29 PM
the grounds offer an opportunity for budding new businesses to rent a kitchen or meeting space at
a significant discount. The main fair event provides small local businesses the opportunity to
showcase their products and services to a large population in a short period of time. - Sonoma"
Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
7 With out the use on the Petaluma River the Coast Guard has been petitioned to keep the SMART 6/6/2019 4:55 PM
Train Bridge closed more. Without dredging there isn't a reason to open the bridge to take your
vessel to the Turning Basin.
8 I'd like to see a workplan item that doesn't turn our town into another San Jose type town. 6/6/2019 1:59 PM
9 Prioritize #2 and #4 Add: incentivize space to rent/share equipment or recycle/repair old equipment 6/6/2019 1:50 PM
10. Great _ 6/6/2019 12:26 PM
11 see 28 and 29. 6/6/2019 11:26 AM
12 See above. 6/5/2019 8:21 PM
13 Bring back contract planning staff as City staff. Pay planning staff to address the list of mistakes 6/5/2019 5:07 PM
and contradictions in the IZO already known to them. Small project often don't get the attention
bigger projects do and take longer to approve than they should. Some simple permits should be
over-the-counter. Only expedite projects that go beyond code minimums in reduced energy and
carbon generation.
14 #8 scares me. Let's not bring anything more to the airport other than personal craft and the 6/5/2019 3:03 PM
occasional USPS or FedEx plane. It's situated in a residential zone; air pollution and ground
pollution (traffic) will only come if bigger, more commercial craft are allowed. & the roads will get
even more torn up.
15 Finally...Spanish! 6/4/2019 8:46 PM
16 A city minimum wage ordinance is really needed. 6/4/2019 12:00 AM
17 some items are ok, however some could be dropped( ie #5) 6/3/2019 4:51 PM
18 nothing to add at this time 5/31/2019 6:53 PM
19 1 don't know where this belongs: we need to think about the bridge between highschool/jr college 5/30/2019 3:56 PM
and entering the work force. If we want to attract businesses we need to offer a robust well of
potential employees. We need to work with the community educators to develop course
work/programs that prepare our young citizens for employment where they live. Maybe a mini
version of what Silicon Valley does with the local educational institutions in the South Bay
20 The current state needs to be well understood first. What are the ramifications of current licensing, 5/29/2019 4:27 PM
zoning, and policies? Then develop the strategy to achieve the objective.
21 X 5/29/2019 7:24 AM
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23 same 5/28/2019 5:20 PM
24 ditto 5/28/2019 1:25 PM
25 "Business -friendly" is usually code for "bend over backwards for corporate chains." It doesn't help 5/28/2019 12:36 PM
the community. Infill development? No way! It's not sustainable no matter what words you tack on.
Yes to a living wage for all workers. Yes to Spanish language forms.
26 1 support infill development as long as biking and walking paths are incorporated. 5/28/2019 10:49 AM
27 1 love everything about these work plan items! 5/28/2019 9:33 AM
28 understand cause and effect on minimum wage. higher minimum wage higher goods will be thus 5/25/2019 7:03 AM
creating the issue we are in. have events for businesses that utilize pay for performance. ie
something the employee would work towards in order to climb up the pay scale. hard work =
rewards, not something that is just another handout.
29 Recruit local talent for local businesses, not out-of-town candidates. Housing is scarce enough as 5/23/2019 3:05 PM
it is.
30 Over all good. Missing: Addition of personnel to cover in-person consultations. 5/23/2019 1:05 PM
31 i like the start up business part 5/23/2019 7:59 AM
32 Friendly zoning reads a lot like having permitted uses in as many zones as possible, which in turn 5/21/2019 9:55 AM
can evoke an echo of the Safeway gas station. The permitting and licensing process should
proceed as expeditiously as possible, but it's zoning where we protect the integrity of the
community. Also, "infill" can be a confounding word. In the hands of some, it can mean 40
unit/acre development with minimal parking adjoining a major transit stop and also a 6,000 square -
foot home at the end of a quarter -mile driveway just inside the Urban Growth Boundary. "Walkable,
bikeable, transit -friendly infill" gets closer to what we should desire.
33 good stuff but without increased housing, businesses cannot find local talent which encourages 5/21/2019 8:57 AM
long commutes which is not sustainable
34 All good 5/19/2019 7:34 PM
35 These seem to be well thought out! Go implement them!! 5/19/2019 2:27 PM
36 The City needs a clearer vision of itself. 5/18/2019 3:30 PM
37 What is the point of providing licensing and permitting guidelines in Spanish? Encouraging all 5/18/2019 9:15 AM
inhabitants to learn English should be the goal.
38 Limits to types of businesses: ie- hair salons. 5/18/2019 6:43 AM
39 Redundant 5/17/2019 7:23 PM
40 1 don't know what the airport rezoning entails or whether those living in the area will think that's ok. 5/17/2019 5:31 PM
but I would welcome more businesses on the east side that stayed open later than Spm (seriously
ALL the restaurants close at 9pm). Why are there no bars that stay open late on east side? Do all
the bars have to be in downtown? Also, allow marijuana dispensaries! Why so weird on that
score? But I think it's really weird to have to drive downtown to buy a cocktail. Seriously. Why is
the east side just grocery, pharmacy, and a few random restaurants?
41 #4. The city should do this. We will keep our workers here in Petaluma. Currently our city bus 5/17/2019 4:58 PM
drivers are underpaid. A minimum wage ordinance should correct that and stabilize the driver
workforce.
42 Parking. You're missing parking. As usual
43 Incentives for local and green businesses
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44 Identify the one most ubiquitous reason businesses close and turn over, which is probably
commercial rent hikes. Enact commercial rent control and lower commercial property taxes.
45 1 don't think Petaluma should establish a City
minimum wage ordinance, it's cumbersome and will
restrict business interest. I'm also not sure that the Airport re -zoning will be a catalyst to new
business opportunities and would like to see this assessed. It seems more likely a drain of city
funds. Finally, there is no mention of tech, which plays a heavy role in the bay area economy and
yet still feels unwelcome in North Bay. To drive better wages and growth, we need to attract tech
businesses driven towards local economies and health and wellness.
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47 Everything, great job. 5/17/2019 10:05 AM
48 See previous 5/17/2019 9:13 AM
49 See 29. 5/17/2019 9:11 AM
50 see above 5/17/2019 7:59 AM
51 Ok 5/16/2019 6:45 PM
52 What is number 7 ? 5/16/2019 5:08 PM
53 As above 5/16/2019 3:19 PM
54 While I agree with having Spanish language guidelines I believe that language often separates us 5/16/2019 12:00 PM
often AND holds people back. I always encourage others to learn other languages, the Dutch and
Scandinavians do this to near perfection, but it is still crucial to learn the language of the country
we live in.
55 Minimum wages ... they KILL 1st job and part-time "get someone back into the workforce" 5/16/2019 11:37 AM
opportunities --just how much more do you want to incentivize employers to automate?
56 Streamline permitting. Down time makes it more expensive for everyone. 5/16/2019 10:43 AM
57 This is how the city generates revenues. The work plans do not orient on this objective. 5/16/2019 10:21 AM
58 Good and recommended. 5/15/2019 3:33 PM
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1 QUite general -would want to consider specifics. 6/14/2019 7:04 PM
2 1 think the parking options downtown are much better than other similar cities like San Rafael. 6/14/2019 6:25 PM
3 You are missing mention of river dredging. This is the low- hanging fruit for increasing tourism- 6/14/2019 2:10 PM
oriented business. In fact, we already had much of that business which we have lost as a result of
government neglect by not getting our river dredged.
4 Where the hell have you been? Petaluma is already a destination. The same hipsters who swore 6/13/2019 6:14 PM
to never come to "cow town" are flocking here like we are handing out free flannel and craft beer.
Get these people out of my town. The tourists are irritating.
5 Tourism may be a cash cow, but it destroys the hearts of communities. 6/13/2019 3:05 PM
6 Why do we need another hotel downtown that will require more parking that we don't have. And 6/11/2019 7:59 PM
how can you "Identify potential parking alternatives for downtown" today, when the city hasn't
been able to do that for the last 40 years that I lived here?
7 is everything geared toward tourism? how about support the locals? 6/6/2019 8:24 PM
8 There needs to be another parking garage, and please don't ok development that uses leasing 6/6/2019 6:13 PM
existing garage spaces to meet their requirements. That just takes space away from the already
small number of spaces.
9 Overlooks an important asset and great opportunity: Historic character and outstanding collection 6/6/2019 5:46 PM
of historic buildings and resources.
10 This is a River Town. This is what made Petaluma the 3rd largest port back in the 1800's! Use this 6/6/2019 4:57 PM
resource we already have for bringing tourists to Petaluma.
11 1 like the idea of promoting SOME tourism. After all, Sonoma, Napa, Marin counties all have a lot to 6/6/2019 2:02 PM
offer someone who is vacationing. Adding another hotel? Nope. all that does is increase traffic, and
I'd like to see how existing traffic is going to be handled before we add more growth. It already
takes 45 minutes to an hour to drive across Washington from the west side to east side at certain
times of the day.
12 Yes! Tourism. Fix the parks. Fix McNear Park. 6/6/2019 12:27 PM
13 A plan that economically makes sense to do this kind of development. How to keep a tourist 6/6/2019 11:28 AM
focused place still reasonable for locals
14 Seems appropriate. 6/5/2019 8:23 PM
15 Not interested in being a tourist attraction. Petaluma needs to be a great place to live first and 6/5/2019 7:11 PM
people will want to come here naturally. "Promoting Tourism" is so artificial. Examples include:
Build better cycling and walkability infrastructure, make Petaluma more bike/ped friendly, add city
bikes for the people of our town to use. Tourists will naturally be attracted to our town because you
can stay here and get around easily and pleasantly by bike and by foot.
16 Nervous about what successful tourism program looks like. Does it look like Healdsburg with tour 6/5/2019 5:17 PM
buses and traffic?
17 As a resident, I'm sort of meh on the prospect of sharing the road with any more people. Do I like 6/5/2019 3:06 PM
sharing the sales tax burden and using funds from visitors, yes. However, the City hasn't done very
well when it comes to taking care of those who live here. Let's focus on the local taxpayers first
and then consider paying attention to the outsiders.
18 Wouldn't it make sense if we had some models, or references, for the kind of destination we're 6/5/2019 1:51 PM
talking about? Carmel, Aspen? Rio Vista? Savannah? Santa Cruz? It's the vision thing again.
19 _ Good 6/4/2019 8:48 PM
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20 Petaluma needs to charge for downtown parking and create more parking away from downtown 6/3/2019 7:13 PM
with shuttles to downtown.
21 Have lots of that already 6/3/2019 4:51 PM
22 THE LAST TIME YOU SCREWED AROUND WITH "PARKING ALTERNATIVES WAS A 6/3/2019 11:40 AM
DISASTER- ALL YOU WANT IS REVENUE -HANDS OFF PARKING!
23 As a resident I am unaware of many events in town as they are marketed outside the city. Not just 6/3/2019 6:18 AM
tourism but also local connectivity,
24 We definitely need another parking garage. Where? Maybe we could offer a shuttle between it and 6/2/2019 1:39 PM
downtown.
25 More parking garages needed, more parking mandated for new developments. 6/1/2019 10:37 AM
26 the need for more events in our city to make it a primal destination 5/31/2019 6:54 PM
27 Item 2's downtown hotel should have a small conference facility, to be a retreat center for San 5/31/2019 12:23 AM
Francisco companies.
28 Tourist dollars are a growth opportunity. 5/30/2019 4:46 PM
29 See workplan item 5., ref to hosting events.. NOT just sports events. Music, too.. and for that 5/30/2019 3:58 PM
matter art events.
30 We do not need another hotel - we have plenty, if you allow it, there needs to be parking or forget 5/29/2019 9:32 PM
it. We have plenty of events and do just fine there.
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sense than an existing old hotel without parking.
I am not interested in bringing more people to town/promotion of tourism. We have enough. 5/28/2019
This should be a top priority
If the goals are self -funding, they make sense.
Like "parking" on list, but don't like absence of "paid"!!i
Support Parks! Walking paths and opportunities to be in nature in an urban setting is special.
There is this opportunity along the River. People could arrive by train and bike, hike, or kayak the
river.
Sustainable tourism is great
This is essential to help support our local businesses
parking increased, not decreased downtown
We do not need another hotel. Hilton at the string factory and the renovated Petaluma Hotel are
sufficient.
looks good
Need to address traffic issues before trying to increase visitors to city.
Perhaps some definition of kind of "destination" would be useful. Wine? Farm -to -table?
Recreational bicycling? Sports at the Petaluma Community Sports Fields? Downtown tours or
wandering? All would seem to be unique opportunities, but with different strategies.
All of the above
The idea proposed of a Downtown Hotel that was circulated in the Argus Courier is not in keeping
with the architecture of the downtown. Just a developers idea -ugly
Dredge the river so it's more appealing to tourists on boats, and on foot.
Figure out how to get the river dredged.
I do not think that Petaluma needs to be promoted as a tourist destination. Walking and biking
paths are critical. Nicely paved streets are helpful, too.
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wording seems to imply increasing those departments, I am leery of increasing the police
department for periodic events. There is at least one downtown hotel that has been in the works for
quite some time. Refer to the previous question about expediting permits, etc. Also this goal fits
right in with the larger transformation needed with the geographically central fairgrounds site.
There is room for city hall, the PD, a convention/hall, hotel, housing and more. Creating transit to
and from this site would further the goals stated.
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Identify the one most ubiquitous reason businesses close and turn over, which is probably
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commercial rent hikes. Enact commercial rent control and lower commercial property taxes.
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Tourism is a great boon for our restaurants and famers.
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Great idea to help Petaluma and our businesses.
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1 am not in support of the potential large downtown boutique hotel. It is too large.
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#2 and #3 important!
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Hotel downtown? Like that 5 story monstrosity on the blvd next door to Rex's Hardware? With no
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parking on site and teenagers zooming around moving cars to stolen parking places?
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No hotel. Traffic is bad enough as it us.
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parking downtown. One of the reasons I believe San Rafael Is downtown is dying is because it is
impossible to park and costs a fortune.
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83 Need to dredge the river (slew) to encourage boating & visitors from other areas. 5/16/2019 1:08 PM
84 1 agree. We needs tourism dollars at this point. 5/16/2019 1:06 PM
85 Foster a new hotel ??? The roads into Petaluma a overstressed now. Why promote more traffic? 5/16/2019 1:04 PM
Seems the cart is backwards with the horse. Fix existing problems before building and causing
more!!
86 There are many modes of travel and some individuals choose the fly to Petaluma. This is a source 5/16/2019 12:22 PM
of greater tourism dollars the could flow into the local economy. It will require greater involvement
in the airport and its operations to leverage.
87 An additional multi- level parking garage downtown 5/16/2019 12:10 PM
88 That all sounds good. It would be nice to do something with the trellace downtown so that area 5/16/2019 11:17 AM
doesn't look so run down and uninviting.
89 parking and traffic congestion problems mounting, getting behind the population/tourism influx 5/16/2019 11:03 AM
90 Not missing because later you discuss Turning Basin and boater access. No access, less boat 5/16/2019 10:44 AM
tourism. Takes no time to lose, lots of time to inspire confidence and get boats to return.
91 Right now Petaluma must focus on curing its problems. This does not. The problems are road 5/16/2019 10:23 AM
repair, traffic congestion, crosswalks that impede traffic flow, development without concern for
parking or traffic. It is a mess.
92 Really you're going to promote tourists to come and use the neighborhood parks? Shame on you! 5/16/201910:10 AM
93 Would like to see some representation. I'm sure people of color like bicycling and wine tasting. Visit 5/16/2019 10:09 AM
Petaluma videos lack representation when promoting our city.
94 Great ideas 5/16/2019 8:16 AM
95 Tourism is excellent for Petaluma. 5/15/2019 3:35 PM
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1 (3) Explore the elimination of free parking in the downtown. Add: Explore creating pedestrian only 6/16/2019 4:04 PM
"streets" in our downtown.
2 You are missing streamlining event permitting and making it easier for people to host private & 6/14/2019 2:10 PM
business events. There is too much regulation in this city getting in the way. Your work plan goals
are great but you are missing the forest for the trees, and many of the trees as well.
3 We need less San Francisco in Petaluma. Keep people OUT. 6/13/2019 6:14 PM
4 The community needs to organize around serving its citizens and protecting its environment, not 6/13/2019 3:05 PM
catering to visitors, while remaining visitor friendly.
5 See Above 6/11/2019 7:59 PM
6 Add this item: 1) Consider "maximum" numbers of parking spaces for downtown or new 6/6/2019 9:51 PM
development rather than "minimum" numbers to emphasize a move away from fossil -fuel
dependency
7 we already avoid going downtown as much as possible; work on alternative traffic routes 6/6/2019 8:24 PM
8 Add workplan item: Celebrate and promote Petaluma's historic character and promote Heritage 6/6/2019 5:46 PM
Tourism. Look for new outreach/advertising opportunities in magazines, etc. Continue to build the
Petaluma Star website and work with the PDA and Visitor's program to leverage new opportunities
to attract tourons
9 The fairgrounds facilitates destination events all year round. Music festivals, multi -cultural festivals 6/6/2019 5:45 PM
& celebrations, agricultural showcases, wine & beer competitions, athletic competitions,
fundraising events and of course our main fair event which also features The Worlds Ugliest Dog
Competition that promotes animal adoption which is showcased nationally. That all said. We'd love
to do more and partner with the city on topics and ideas to expand our events and promote the city
as a destination. - Sonoma -Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
10 It is missing the River! 6/6/2019 4:57 PM
11 1 like the idea of some tourism. What I don't want to see is traffic get worse than it already is. 6/6/2019 2:02 PM
12 Add shuttles to tourist destinations to cut GHG emissions. 6/6/2019 1:52 PM
13 Fix McNear Park 6/6/2019 12:27 PM
14 see 32 6/6/2019 11:28 AM
15 Don't just host sports events, Promote activities on the river, and hiking Lafferty Park and Putnam 6/5/2019 10:29 PM
Park and Tolay Park to bring people to the area for wholesome, healthful activities.
16 See above 6/5/2019 8:23 PM
17 (not so subtle) View from Bike Petaluma: Parking alternatives? Cycling! 'nuff said. we already have 6/5/2019 7:11 PM
3 public parking lots downtown free of charge. That's ridiculous. Frankly, we should begin charging
for parking and use that money to build better bike infrastructure. Missed: Public transportation!
Completely missed not just here but seemingly throughout all the plans so far.
18 We need more hotels downtown. Parking does need re -thinking. Kentucky should become a 6/5/2019 5:17 PM
pedestrian street with a weekly Farmers Market, not 2nd Street. We need to be smart about what
exactly we want to attract. Simply more people (tourists) would not be something I would support.
Anything to support the Latino community would be good.
19 Always about the West side. Sigh. What about promoting the East side? I like #5 the best of all the 6/5/2019 3:06 PM
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20 No new hotel. We have the hotel at the Marina, the new Hampton. Enough. More affordable and 6/4/2019 8:48 PM
HUD housing!
21 Regular shuttles from hotels and the SMART train would be very helpful, especially a free and 6/4/2019 12:03 AM
frequent shoppers' shuttle.
22 Many of these ideas are old ideas that have never been implemented. 6/3/2019 7:13 PM
23 City has lots at attention getting activities already 6/3/20194:51 PM
24 As mentioned above 5/31/2019 6:54 PM
25 The consideration of the downtown parking. Due to the challenge in parking, our families literally 5/30/2019 4:46 PM
opt to go elsewhere for shopping, dining and entertainment.
26 Keep this integrated with other elements, such as river dredging and bicycle infrastructure. 5/29/2019 4:29 PM
27 X 5/29/2019 7:24 AM
28 We don't have enough parking at the moment. We do need a small public trolley or the like to help 5/28/2019 7:40 PM
reduce trips around town and open up parking.
29 ditto 5/28/2019 1:27 PM
30 Tourism is an important part of Petaluma's economy and I agree with supporting it. That "second 5/28/2019 12:40 PM
downtown hotel" is going to be a disaster. The building itself looks fine but it has no parking.
"Parking alternatives" is gov speak for "we don't care if locals can park downtown." Sure, boost
public transport, increase walking and biking pathways, all of that. But don't even consider a large
hotel that does not have its own parking to support guests and employees. Renting space in other
lots does not work (doesn't work for the Hotel Petaluma either).
31 Pedestrian friendly paths. The worse thing i see is the hords of visitors walking along the horrid 5/28/2019 10:52 AM
Washington Street to get to downtown. Improve this stretch or provide a safer alternative!
Improvements include Shade TREES, safe road crossings, a visual sign that tells people a better
walking route...
32 Not sure if this is place to ask but would love if the City revises its flag flying policy to allow flying 5/28/2019 10:02 AM
the Pride Flag in 2020 and beyond
33 #5 is great as for parking.. we should look into permits for parking and the majority of these funds
5/25/2019 7:05 AM
should go back to public safety.
34 More parking: yes! 5/23/2019
35 Over all good. Missing the addition of personnel to cover events.
36 1 would add something about improving and maintaing the bicycling trail and lane networks and
leveraging the excellent recreational bicycling opportunity's in the surrounding area. This would
expland the focus beyond downtown. excellent bike facilities and wayfinding would spread tourists
out and share the benefits of tourism to more parts of the city.
37 Support and promote local wineries and breweries
38 The default assumption of downtown parking is troubling. Can we consider bike share from the
train station, shuttles from outlying areas of street parking, or stronger walkability so visitors are
comfortable parking several blocks from downtown? As is often said, "If we plan for cars, we fail
for everything, including cars. But if we plan for people, we suceed for everything, including
people."
39 Sonoma County, including Petaluma, could be a world class destination for cyclists if the
infrastructure was improved and promoted
40 l do not think we have enough hotels or viable traffic management to support increased tourism
41 Please consider creating a Parking Benefit District in the downtown, and use the revenues to re-
invest in the beautification of downtown. (see the work of Donald Shoup, and success stories in
Pasadena, etc).
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44 We need to spend money on caring for the people we have before making Petaluma a 5/19/2019 2:27 PM
"destination". No more hotels.
45 Let's make Petaluma great for Petalumans. The world will discover us if we accomplish this. 5/18/2019 3:32 PM
46 The Petaluma River dredging!! People from all over the Bay Area used to come to Petaluma via 5/18/2019 6:44 AM
boat and visit the local downtown businesses. We are overlooking one of our major assets to
promoting Petaluma.
47 I'm not sure we need another hotel. 5/17/2019 8:14 PM
48 Redundant 5/17/2019 7:24 PM
49 No extra downtown hotel especially without parking. Tourists will all arrive in cars (duh!). If you 5/17/2019 5:34 PM
really think tourists will be arriving by SMART train, dream on! The artist rendering of the proposed
extra downtown hotel is gross. Please have some architectural standards so the downtown doesn't
begin to look cheesy. And allowing a 4 story hotel with zero parking is SO irresponsible. Did the
developers bribe you for that one?
50 Work on D Street issues around the SMART station. People get off the train to walk or bus 5/17/2019 5:06 PM
downtown or east toward the fairgrounds on an absolute street nightmare! Fix this!
51 Instead of looking for more parking, lets look for alternative trasnportaion in the form of walkability, 5/17/2019 4:41 PM
public use bicycles, bike paths that encourage everyone to hop on a bike. We need to move away
from fossil fuels as quickly as possible and providing alternative forms is perhaps one of the best
methods to do this. Make Petaluma "green" would be a great goal as well.
52 Identify the one most ubiquitous reason businesses close and turn over, which is probably 5/17/2019 12:33 PM
commercial rent hikes. Enact commercial rent control and lower commercial property taxes.
53 another downtown petaluma hotel that is 5 stories tall is not in keeping with the existing buildings. 5/17/2019 11:06 AM
If another hotel is to be encouraged it needs to the best contemporary sustainable architecture that
is up to the same standards that our historical buildings are. The key to a thriving business, tourist
attractive downtown is a combination of historic architecture with excellent comtemporary Gold
standard sustainable design.
54 Missing a connection to local transit (Ferry to SMART) as a more sustainable option than spending 5/17/2019 10:53 AM
money on parking and increasing traffic. No mention of promoting events.
55 No further comment 5/17/2019 10:45 AM
56 Good 5/17/2019 10:06 AM
57 1 like that the police and public works staff are included, but please make sure their departments 5/17/2019 10:00 AM
are compensated for the time that they put into these efforts. Asking a department to eat the cost is
unfair.
58 Leverage the SMART station as an amenity to attract regional visitors without adding vehicle traffic 5/17/2019 9:19 AM
and car parking.
59 #1. Police? Really? No #2. No more hotels, boost air bnb - city gets tax revenue from this plus it 5/17/2019 9:18 AM
promotes more of a small town vibe: Farmstead air bnb people from the city crave a farm life
experience not another hotel. #3 No parking structures - public transit.
60 Identifying additional parking is not helpful. MAKING actual additional parking is a MUST! 5/17/2019 9:15 AM
Especially if the city allows another downtown hotel. And in my opinion, we already have a lot of
tourism here. Petaluma has been "on the map" for years. It's already growing naturally on its own
with city transplants and visitors, boutique beer and wine locations, superior restaurants,
community events ... I think city energy for this could be used elsewhere.
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61 On #5 - 1 intended to comment in an earlier item - the community sports fields is a money sink and 5/17/2019 8:03 AM
the project should not have been constructed in that location. This is a perfect example of a project
that was too expensive, a City with no ethics that ran over the Paula Lane open space application
to try and grab whatever money was available, rather than apply in the next cycle as should have
occurred, for a high millions of dollars project that still to this day cannot be completed and is
piecemeal as well as with many many problems occurring at the site. The City is very short-
sighted and the politics were immense in this particular project pursuit. All of the elected officials
were competing to see who could take credit for and claim this sports fields project was going to
be created and constructed. In the process, they ran over sincerity, authenticity and many years of
hard work toward obtaining open space grant funds. It was a disgusting experience and very
disheartening - and exemplifies the underbelly of politics in this community. I don't think any
additional funds should be directed to the community sports fields or hosting events, other than
having the sports teams and clubs themselves raise funds for completing construction as they had
agreed to do and never did. On the other hand, I believe hosting limited sports and athletic events
that promote health and well being are a good idea.
62 #2 and #3 super important 5/16/2019 6:46 PM
63 Number 2. Are we benefiting any specific business company? 5/16/2019 5:10 PM
64 NOT IN FAVOR OF THAT HOTEL. WAY TOO TALL AND BULKY. A BLOT! SOMEONE CALLED 5/16/2019 3:31 PM
IT AN ANCHOR. I CALL IT AN ALBATROSS. BUH BYE CHARMING PETALUMA, HELLO
SANTA ROSA. GAH! I do not care to live in a "destination" town. WTH?
65 Traffic solution 5/16/2019 3:20 PM
66 Establish more paid and permit parking. Just like Marin. Every resident gets 1 permit, every thing 5/16/2019 3:15 PM
else paid
67 I'd like us to work towards encouraging LGBTQ tourists in somewhat as a stop off on the way to 5/16/2019 1:06 PM
the River so to speak. Sorry Im not sure how, but it seems that its an opportunity we are missing.
But I'm all for catering to tourists as long as its not at the expense of residents. For example, it was
great that the city finally got it together around AirBnB. Thank you for that.
68 Parking alternatives are vital if this plan is to work. This needs to be done before and not after plan 5/16/2019 12:04 PM
is implemented. Development without adequate parking is wrong, if parking spaces are ever
redundant is is easy to convert that space to other uses. The opposite leads to trouble and is
difficult to remedy.
69 2. Facilitate the development of an additional downtown hotel. We do not need any hotel in 5/16/2019 10:43 AM
downtown. It is beautiful now and do not take away that by looking for revenue out of hotel please.
70 Again, stop playing with words. Fix the problems. 5/16/2019 10:23 AM
71 We should definitely promote Petaluma. 5/15/2019 3:35 PM
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1 Petaluma would shine with a clear river and Shollenberger in the process.
2 It addresses the need to increase river access.
3 1 like everything about this objective.
4 HAH! I would love it, but it will never happen. Been talked about for years but city council's pockets
come first. It would be nice to use, but not at the expense of untrustworthy city council building
monstrosities on it
5 Need to plan for how to do this while enhancing natural values of the river and its surrounds.
6 It has been an objective for the City for over 40 years. So what's new? A better question would be
"How do we get back the commercial tonnage that we used to have on the river?" That's what
prompted the Army to do the dredging in the past. Now they have no motive.
DATE
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Keep bike trails safe, and not over run by homeless. I won't ride Lynch creek trail by myself, and
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Keep bike trails safe, and not over run by homeless. I won't ride Lynch creek trail by myself, and
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won't allow our teen ager to do so, either.
8
Harvest the Dredge Spoils...This is why that area was bought way back when.
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4:58 PM
9
Now you're talking! Let's fix what we already have before adding new!!!
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2:06 PM
10
Yes! Fix this and have a Petaluma Queen boat or water taxi.
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11
1 agree. this is a critical goal for our city. Our river is a unique and beautiful part of our town.
6/6/2019
12:14 PM
12
what are the environmental effects of this for the birds and natural habitat
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13
We need to make better use of our river.
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10:30 PM
14
Like them
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15
This objective is great. But the work plan items relating to dredging, with the exception of
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bicycle/walking paths and river access do nothing to achieve it and actually, detract from it. Don't
dredge, definitely don't dredge onto schollenberger.
16
It is the very essence of Petaluma. Our historical beginning. Our Heart and Soul. It should be our
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highest priority.
17
We need to do something about the River, for sure. Keep this on the front burner.
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18
CLEAN, YES,,,
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19
1 agree that the current condition of the river is a wasted opportunity for visiting boats and
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recreation.
20
What would happen if the river was not dredged? In 2019 why is the city asking if we need more.
6/3/2019
7:18 PM
bike and pedestrian access to our river. Starting from Ellis Creek to Denman Flat should have bike
and pedestrian trails.
21
all of it
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22
FINE. DO IT ALL AND DUMP MOST OF THE REST OF THIS ENORMOUS SET OF GOALS.
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11:44 AM
THIS WOULD WORK!
23
Keep options for dredging site open. Outside of that money should come from Feds not city. city
6/3/2019
6:19 AM
has more pressing issues than boaters.
24
We definitely need to look into the proposed "tax" to dredge the river ourselves every 7 - 8 years.
6/2/2019
1:39 PM
25
This and Rainier connector should be the 2 goals to focus on achieving.
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the focus on the walk paths
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1 don't think the river should or could be restored for commercial/industrial transportation. But it
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should be developed for recreational and aesthetic purposes.
28
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29
1 commented earlier about paths along the River. The River is more than a
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commercial/recreational traffic waterway. It will be out buffer with sea level rise IF we take care of
it This is more than dredging.. we must pay attention to restoration issues also, to ensure that the
marshlands can accommodate rising water levels.
30
! would love to see this happen.
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31
Love all of the above - you've really hit the nail on the head here
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32
The river and bicycle infrastructure are very important to the future of the city.
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33
The river is the heart of the city. It needs care and attention, this should be a top priority.
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34
Fix the turning basin, it will aid in tourism
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35
Dredging is essential. The City cannot afford dredging. Doing everything it can to support creative
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alternatives should be a planning priority
36
1 support dredging and maintaining the river/waterfront. It's a huge part of downtown's charm
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37
We need to fund the dredging, period!
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38
"We" can't afford to dredge the river. And we will be lucky if the Corp of Engineers can find money
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to return to that function. This may be a lost cause.
39
ditto
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40
Yes! Dredge and support PATHS along the River. Build the boat house and more small craft
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launch sites for access to the River. Promote river activities like kayaking, rowing.
41
1 don't know enough to comment on feasibility of dredging
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42
tourism brings with it financial stability
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43
It would be nice to have the river dredged but it is not one of my priorities.
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44
Creation of a riverwalk with entertainment shell.
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Air show: to fund river dredging.
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looks good
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47
please dredge the basin and put docks in the turning basin. Also, fix the walkway.
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48
Dredging the turning basin is many years overdue and should be one of the top priorities for the
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City
49
River dredging is a HUGE issue for the city and our elected representatives should be held
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11:30 AM
accountable for this problem.
50
The objective is fine, although a supplemental note about enhancing the role of the river channel
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in promoting water quality and absorbing some portion of the rising river from sea -level changes,
that would seem appropriate.
51
Commercial river traffic is a thing of the past. Focus on recreational use.
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52
Most important is the river getting dredged
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12:58 PM
53
Absolutely!
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54
Yes! The river feature is under utilized.
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55
You've got it!
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56
Good for locals and visitors alike
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57
100% support his goal
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58
Like everything about this plan and think it should be a priority.
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Yes, Yes, Yes! The river is our heritage, the river makes us unique, the river is our core.
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This should be the first priority. The River is what makes this town special. Many of the other
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goals and objectives stated here will be resolved/improved just by prioritizing the River.
61
All of it. Get it done
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62
We are known as a riverfront town. 1 believe the dredging is important to keep the river viable.
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63
the dredging of the turning basin and restoration efforts of the Petaluma River should be one of the
5/17/2019 7:53 PM
top priorities for the city. This is a central feature of the city that is unique and could be a driver for
tourism, business, and quality of life for residents. It should be a point of pride, not a sad and
disappointing embarrassment.
64
Yes yes yes
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65
This is long overdue.
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66
Very good.
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67
The river (though really it is a slough, don't tell anyone) is a key feature of Petaluma, I think it is
5/17/2019 4:54 PM
also a mini gold mine in terms of untapped recreational and tourist use. The river (OK call it a rive
but don't tell the Feds) needs to be dredged on a regular basis and it doesn't look like the Army
engineers are going to be doing this but perhaps one more time. Congressman Huffman has been
pursuing this for some time and the current Fed administration is not likely to give anything to CA
in terms of , well anything really. A recent presentation about public funding dredging via a tax had
some promise and many questions. Bottom line a solution must be found and as it stands it does
seem some sort of tax will be needed. On the bright side once it is done, the opportunity for various
water related activities is huge and one not mentioned is a floating restaurant. However the river is
used promoting it as a tourist attraction ideally might result in creating a revenue stream hearty
enough to fund future dredging needs. Schollenberger offers some leverage to strike abetter
bargain with whoever might do the actual dredging.
68
Create a 401 c3 foundation for the waterway. Ask the US Army Corps of Engineers to make public
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their plan and specs for fixing the waterway. Ask private environmental engineering and
construction companies to complete the project (tax deductible) with the USACE lending any
necessary equipments if these companies don't already have them.
69
Great
5/17/2019 10:53 AM
70
Sound like a good plan, but, what is the environmental impact and will we have approval from the
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state and federal govts .
71
I would love to our river cleaned and support walking and biking paths.
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72
Awesome
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73
Eliminate the commercial component to this goal. Keep the river a environmental protected zone.
5/17/2019 9:21 AM
Walking paths ok,- no motorized vehicles.
74
I support this objective
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75
Sounds good
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76
This all seems vitally importsnt! The river is a vital treasure, in combination with our preserved
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downtown and thriving restaurants, etc. - if we can increase access and make it a welcoming
destination.. include educational signage on the life in and around tidal sloughs/rivers.
77
The Army corp of Engineers owns this 100%. so lets not spends too much time on it. No more bike
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paths till you fix the roads we all paid for already.
78
This is a key one! What is a River Town with no river?
5/17/2019 9:04 AM
79
The dredging of the river is unlikely to occur in the near future. The river is actually a tidal slough.
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That is how it should be viewed. It is adjunct to the wetlands, which are actually the most important
resource now and likely in the future.
80
Jeff Mayne has a solution for dredging.
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81
Good!
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82
Wondering how you create spaces that we do not have.
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83
YOU WILL NEVER GET THE MONEY FOR THE RIVER
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84
Like bike paths and a navigable slough.
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Have a shovel ready set of projects for the federal infrastructure plan
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86
Perfect - yes!
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2:23 PM
87
How are we supposed to navigate D St. with the bridge going up/down more often, bus stop, fire
5/16/2019
1:29 PM
station, proposed high density housing, etc.? It is already dangerous and like an obstacle course!
88
Yep
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89
Yes to all of the above.
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90
In Marin county they are dredging the river to use the material to raise the leveys. They will use a
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crane and drag chain to pull material from the channel and place it on the levies. Why can't that
process be used for most of our river?
91
Encourage a thriving business environment. Lets move forward on attracting businesses to the
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airport and actively market the airport to businesses that seek alternatives to San Francisco and
Santa Rosa. Businesses travel in business aircraft.
92
Love it. Anything to do with promoting safe places for animals and cleaning up the environment is
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a movement that people are tuning into more and more.
93
Yes!!!
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94
bike and pedestrian paths along river --long overdue
5/16/2019
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95
Missing studies that show cost and design of building a continuous riverfront boardwalk. Puts too
5/16/2019
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much onus on a developer to figure out the solution, potentially harming good projects from
happening.
96
1 like that you have this. Dislike that it has been talked about so long that the city is nearly
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inaccessible by boat.
97
Oh come on. Dredge the Petaluma River using money from taxpayers who will not benefit. Again
5/16/2019
10:26 AM
this is making the General Fund in to a cookie jar.
98
So important to this city. Dredge the river and fix the docks downtown. They are a blight right now
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99
Our turning Basin must be dredged.
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(2) Explore more sustainable and viable options for dredging spoils.
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A river walkway/bike path would be great!
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1 like that these work plan items are appropriate and would be effective if implemented. They
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improve the quality of life for all Petalumans and visitors. They should be the highest priority for the
city.
4
Figure out a better use of time and money
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5
Avoid development of the river shoreline, including paved pathways; plan for 6' of sea -level rise
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along the river channel and maintain appropriate buffers.
6
See above.
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7
Keep the river dredged to help with flooding, too.
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8
Love that we're fixing what we already have!
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9
Rehabilitate the trestle.
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Nothing
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see 35
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Let's get people on the river in people -powered boats.
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1 love the idea of developing more biking and pedestrian paths along the river.
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14
Like them
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We ABSOLUTELY need bike/ped trails along our beautiful river. Lynch Creek is barely scratching
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the surface of our beautiful waterways. Missed: Public transportation! Completely missed not just
here but seemingly throughout all the plans so far. Dredging the river into schollenberger is a
terrible idea. You will utterly destroy one of Petaluma's last remaining natural habitats that can be
enjoyed by the public. PLEASE DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER THIS
16
1 agree with all of them. Some City Council members have not upheld the visions and have
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encouraged development to compromise river access and the trails that should be following the
banks. River front development should actually provide river access to their residents. Mentioned
previously, but the Trestle is integral to the river in so many ways.
17
Agree on all.
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18
1 and 2 are important for coming climate disasters.
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# 3 is the important link for a healthy community. I don't support motor boats north of the D street
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Bridge. Raising the D street bridge is bad for traffic and climate change.
20
all of them
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21
nothing to add at this time
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22
na
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23
Love all of it
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27 1 know nothing about a dredging disposal site. My hope is that whatever is considered is done so 5/28/2019 10:55 AM
with environmental protection or used the materials as a way to decrease erosion to land along the
waterway.
28 More bike paths: great idea! 5/23/2019 3:07 PM
29 Missing: Need to add Marina and Turning Basin docks to be rebuilt for safety and ADA 5/23/2019 1:10 PM
requirements.
30 looks good 5/23/2019 8:11 AM
31 It's good to take care of the "river". 5/21/2019 5:42 PM
32 also bike and pedestrian paths TO the river, not just along the river 5/21/2019 2:30 PM
33 See the note under the objectives question about the environmental roles of the river channel and 5/21/2019 10:58 AM
banks.
34 Dredging for commercial use is a waste of tax payer money. The turning basin is only needed to 5/20/2019 1:18 PM
be dredges so wealthy yacht owners can sail into town... not a priority for residents.
35 YES on bike trails. Not in favor of using City funds to dredge the marina. 5/20/2019 9:57 AM
36 It's interesting that the city included this, but only reluctantly approved the Adobe Winery space on 5/20/2019 9:50 AM
the river. The city needs to have a big vision & not get caught up in small details that won't have
much impact in the long run, e.g. trail to no where.
37 all good 5/19/2019 7:39 PM
38 1 would add support in whatever'way is possible to the Floathouse and rental boats so that folks 5/19/2019 2:34 PM
can use the river more easily. Dredging the river is a good first step, but people also need a way to
do more than just look at the river. Also need to improve the operational aspects f the city docks.
Once the turning basic is navigable, we should establish fixed bridge opening times (coordinated
with the SMART trestle does south) and limited reserved opening times (to simplify bridge
operations, make openings more reliably available to boaters, and to minimize the impact on
traffic. Recommend consulting with PICYA or other local yachting organizations to define
schedules, since these are fairly predictable (for example few boaters ever arrive in the AM,
because getting here takes several hours from anywhere else, but boats often leave here between
10 and noon, especially on Sundays)
39 We need to accomplish all of these work plan items and we need to do them together. 5/18/2019 3:35 PM
40 Move this to the top. 5/18/2019 11:59 AM
41 Petaluma River makes our town what it is! 5/18/2019 6:45 AM
42 Redundant 5/17/2019 7:25 PM
43 If we don't dredge, we won't have a river. Isn't it obvious? I support any bike paths and bicycle 5/17/2019 5:36 PM
infrastructure. Currently we are not very bike -friendly, and we are very car unfriendly with all the
pot holes.
44 Horrible idea to dump the river dredged residue at Schollenberger! Please don't do that! 5/17/2019 5:11 PM
45 Create a 401 c3 foundation for the waterway. Ask the US Army Corps of Engineers to make public 5/17/2019 12:44 PM
their plan and specs for fixing the waterway. Ask private environmental engineering and
construction companies to complete the project (tax deductible) with the USACE lending any
necessary equipments if these companies don't already have them.
46 possible transportation/ ferry out of Petaluma to reduce traffic? Love the idea of bike paths and 5/17/2019 12:36 PM
recreation along the river
47 Awesome 5/17/2019 10:53 AM
48 No further comments. 5/17/2019 10:47 AM
49 Love it a lot 5/17/201910:07 AM
50 Dredge yes - protect our river from commercial businesses and motorized equipment of all kinds 5/17/2019 9:21 AM
51 1 think the trestle should be highlighted as potential amenity. 5/17/2019 9:20 AM
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52 The harbor needs to be dredged and the railway/deck restored. These would be a huge boon to 5/17/2019 9:19 AM
Petaluma. Restaurants could have river seating, small entertainment could be located there (3
piece band), sidewalk cart vendors during downtown events, etc. The area could be utilized to a
much greater extent. No, no, no on dumping the dredge at shollenberger. Has that been approved
with an environmentally? Native and location appropriate trees should be planted at shollenberger.
53 There is way too much impact to McNear Peninsula. The Friends of the Petaluma River has been 5/17/2019 8:07 AM
allowed to hold a" revival" and negatively impact the peninsula and the natural resources that used
to exist there are now gone. There should never have been plans for a dock there - the float house
planned by the boating community is what is appropriate and that is where any boating activity
should be focused. I think perhaps the City should offer to give back all open space funds that
were provided for acquiring and conserving the McNear Peninsula and "Steamer Landing" Park -
because the birds, wildlife and habitat areas are miniscule and just surface presentations - what
was once a quiet grassland habitat area with thriving birds and wildlife, which was actually the best
natural attraction that could have existed, been protected and enhanced, is completely gone - the
human impact and the way this is approached in the City is with very low consciousness and little
awareness -which is unfortunate.
54 Good! _ 5/16/2019 6:47 PM
55 Number 3. Space? 5/16/2019 5:11 PM
56 Start on this asap. You're missing the port of Sonoma, that needs to be rehabilitated as well. 5/16/2019 3:17 PM
Massive opportunity for hovercraft transit to SF
57 Agree with the objectives. We absolutely HAVE to find the money to achieve these goals. 5/16/2019 1:07 PM
58 Consider private dredging companies paid for by waterfront businesses in 5/16/2019 12:13 PM
59 A plan, lacks a plan. There needs to be concrete steps and timeline and accountability. 5/16/2019 10:46 AM
60 See above. This is not planning. The objective needs to be funded. It is work that will bear no fruit. 5/16/2019 10:26 AM
61 Good idea to upgrade the trestles. 5/15/2019 3:37 PM
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3 This seems like a frivolous goal. We have higher priorities for our limited taxpayer- provided 6/14/2019 1:45 PM
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4 What exactly is a "Downtown Streets Team? The PDA already is supposed to have beautification 6/13/2019 8:58 PM
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away funds by "helping" the homeless. Everything currently done makes it easy for them to
continue to abuse drugs and alcohol and live on the streets and make downtown look bad
Avoid projects that lead to gentrification of downtown 6/13/2019 2:48 PM
Overall they are good objectives, but I'm not sure what a "Downtown Streets Team" is or if it's 6/11/2019 7:44 PM
needed. Just keep the Contemporary Public Art out of our Historic Downtown lest it no longer
becomes a Destination.
We definitely need more public bathrooms and garbages thoughout the city. More Doggie garbage
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make more assessable to local residents
Shut down problematic bars
This is an excellent goal, but missing a critical objective. Add Objective #6: Preserve arid protect
Petaluma's significant historic resources and character defining features. Include the following
workplan items: 1. Landmark designation for the historic tracks and trestle (immediate action
needed to halt further unchecked destruction of these important resources) 2. Rehabilitate the
historic Trestle (this is buried elsewhere, more appropriate here) 3. Streamline the planning
process to encourage people to actually apply for permits and do the right thing 4. Conduct a
citywide inventory of historic resources. 5. Acquire "Certified Local Government" status (this has
been in process for years) 6. Consider designating the "Riverfront Warehouse local historic district"
7. Take advantage of opportunities that encourage preservation and adaptive re -use of historic
structures (Mills act, Tax Credits, State Historic Building Code, Downtown Fagade Improvement
program) 8. Establish funding mechanism for maintaining historic features in public spaces
More Public restrooms and parking! When volunteers help with Public events and have to park 5
blocks away and most are older and may not be able to physically walk that far.
I like the overall idea of the goal. It's a good thing to do for our downtown.
Keeping the streets and sidewalks clean is important to me.
Yes interactive art! Fix the gross promenade. Add a carousel.
Dredging of the turning basin has been put off for years, now causing the downtown area to lose
hundreds of thousands of dollars annually since the boating public can no longer bring their boats
into the turning basin
No bathtubs....that is not beautification, a waste of funds
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18 You are missing the commitment to save the fairgrounds. What good is a street team in an over 6/6/2019 10:42 AM
crowded track housing complex when the kids can currently enjoy the library and walk to the
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19 Frankly I think Petaluma makes way too much of its supposed"Historic Downtown". While there is 6/5/2019 6:37 PM
a strong character in some of the historic areas of the downtown, and this absolutely needs to be
preserved, and I understand this to be the motivation behind this "goal", a lot of the attention and
action in this area has been completely wrongheaded in the past and we are frankly wasting
important resources. Case in point; in the not so distant past, repaving certain downtown streets
with cobblestones to capture some false sense of character? All the cobblestones do is make
cycling and walking downtown more hazardous and unpleasant. If you want to help Petaluma
enjoy and embrace its downtown more, make it easier to do so without cars. Plain and simple. You
could easily sell me on this item a lot more if you make it sound less like it's about turning my town
into more of a tourist attraction.
20 1 like everything about it! 6/5/2019 3:35 PM
21 Very positive; work plan items seem doable. 6/5/2019 2:31 PM
22 1 like these objectives. They are among the highest priorities for me and they seem doable. Not 6/5/2019 8:23 AM
sure what a streets team is though.
23 "Create" means money. I suggest modifying and modulating what already exists, through traffic 6/4/2019 8:31 PM
patterns, walking patterns, events, etc. History and community pride - it'll happen organically, so
don't expend additional resources on these.
24 Paying attention to the built environment, whether parks, buildings, trees for shade, parklets with 6/3/2019 11:10 PM
resting places, wide walkable sidewalks, etc., makes all the difference between and ugly or
beautiful city.
25 1 love the idea of giving support directly to the downtown! 6/3/2019 8:14 PM
26 our community is divided. Maybe it it time for district elections. 6/3/2019 6:53 PM
27 how to fund 6/3/2019 4:51 PM
28 At least it mentions input from businesses 6/3/2019 10:50 AM
29 Fund a street team to pressure wash the urine debris etc away from downtown. Visited other cities 6/3/2019 6:11 AM
and you can find gum on the ground and it was so inviting and created a lasting impression. Fund
a fulltime alcohol enforcement position to address alcohol issues with establishments downtown
they create or play a part in downtown related issues with exception of homelessness which
goes back to homeless cop requests. Consider a pedestrian bridge over PBN to assist with traffic
improve safety in downtown area. Examples are Scottsdale at ASU. Could be options around
Leghorn Park as well or Lagunitas to keep pedestrians/drunks from crossing SMP or McDowell
and playing frogger.
30 Do NOT allow the Tubs (fine balance) and Stilts to be installed into our small riverside promenade 6/2/2019 1:29 PM
(Water Street) downtown in the midst of our Nationally Registered historic district.
31 Really!!? Downtown has THE LEAST NEED for help in Petaluma. Do not allocate more $ for this. 6/1/2019 10:22 AM
Stop justifying spending more $ for pensions. Stick to the assignment: "People are concerned
about future problems with (survey): • Traffic 58.13% • Growth 42.48% • Streets 37.42% • Crime
37.27%"
32 focusing on what our downtown is known for. On weekends it is known for the bars and drinking. 5/31/2019 6:47 PM
33 Love it. We pull in visitors and dollars because of our lovely, historical downtown. And not having 5/31/2019 10:47 AM
buildings 3 or more stories tall means there's light and openness.
34 The downtown is a regional draw for tourism (and tax revenue). We need to enhance and preserve 5/31/2019 12:08 AM
its character and function.
35 where is the money coming from? Do not raise our taxes for this! 5/30/2019 5:37 PM
36 desperately needed. the heart of the city needs investment from the entire population. 5/30/2019 5:23 PM
37 I'd like to see more about encouraging citizen/visitor use of downtown parks. If we are inviting 5/30/2019 3:35 PM
"contemplation...community pride" we must remind people of the spaces that support that.
Workplace Item 1 talks about "upgrade/improve downtown ..spaces" but people need to know the
spaces are there... maybe better maps, more public meetings/events in the parks. Since we will
soon have many more apartments right downtown these public spaces will be an essential part of
the residents sense of community
38 very little. The city council are elitists 5/30/2019 9:27 AM
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39 Petaluma has a wonderful downtown, except the new Petaluma BLVD four lanes to two lanes and 5/29/2019 9:26 PM
the fact that parking spaces were removed. You've made parking harder and that's not great,
however you do have two parking structures w/ free parking and that's awesome. I'd love to see a
walking path. Petaluma lacks hiking/ walking. We have a wonderful/ beautiful river, it would be
nice to have a proper meandering walking path/ bike path.
40 Public Art Downtown on Water street! 5/29/2019 11:31 AM
41 Focus on maintenance of downtown infrastructure and public restrooms 5/29/2019 8:58 AM
42 Great goal, work on rat abatement 5/29/2019 7:20 AM
43 Like the focus on arts 5/28/2019 7:30 PM
44 Missing how we are going to pay for this. Suggest look to community volunteer financial support. 5/28/2019 5:06 PM
45 In Europe they have pay toilets; also as far as homeless go, how about clean campgrounds 5/28/2019 1:31 PM
46 See last item! 5/28/2019 1:21 PM
47 Low priority. Needs lots of funds. 5/28/2019 12:56 PM
48 Please incorporate a plan that encourages businesses to create public spaces in alleys, roofs, or 5/28/2019 10:31 AM
River facing. Much like Napa downtown, the city has created dining and parks areas that
pedestrians linger and enjoy. River facing outdoor spaces should be a priority.
49 Unsure of what "upgrade and improve" mean 5/28/2019 9:25 AM
50 This goal only focuses on downtown and completely leaves out the east side of town. 5/27/2019 12:36 PM
51 Focuses on one of the strengths of our city 5/26/2019 2:00 PM
52 More art installations that truly reflect Petaluma. Dowtown bathroom are definitely needed. More 5/25/2019 9:59 AM
parking.
53 downtown needs security cameras. specially on Kentucky street. safety is of the utmost 5/25/2019 6:52 AM
importance and CCTV should be looked into.
54 Again, nix the bathtubs on water street. Get rid of the cobblestones too. They hinder pedestrians 5/23/2019 2:55 PM
and are a public safety issue. No one likes driving over them either.
55 Downtown and the city as a whole looks rundown. I understand the need to conserve water, but 5/23/2019 8:49 AM
now we have dead grass and plants everywhere. If we are not going to water city landscapes then
replace it with things that don't require a lot of watering.
56 Item 3?? Not sure what this is all about? 5/22/2019 6:55 PM
57 Petaluma Downtown Association is defunct and ineffective. We paid them for years and have zero 5/22/2019 5:42 PM
idea what they do. We don't need to "fund" a Downtown Street Team unless that is law
enforcement, in which case, yes please! Government "finding balance" in the businesses is a
slippery slope. However, a limit on the smoke shops and their locations is important to review.
58 1 think there needs to be a review, especially regarding public perception, of art displays....a la, the 5/22/2019 3:46 PM
bathtub project...
59 I like that the inclusion of 'celebrating our history' is kept in mind. 5/21/2019 6:50 PM
60 It's important for the city to look good in general. We do need to balance that with budgetary needs 5/21/2019 5:39 PM
also though.
61 looks ok 5/21/2019 12:06 PM
62 It's missing more community based fund raisers that people with low income can afford. Most 5/21/2019 10:48 AM
fundraisers in this town are way too expensive for many of us to attend. When the whole
community can participate in fund raisers you get a more representative population and you
engage more interest in our town when more people can participate.
63 1 do 't Like the cobbles streets as they are difficult for strollers and bikes. No more of them, please. 5/20/2019 4:10 PM
Try to dredge the turning basin. I miss the boats!
64 The goal is fine. 5/20/2019 3:32 PM
65 I would like to see a beautification program for the city and public restrooms downtown 5/20/201912:49 PM
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66 Allow a living vibrant downtown that is safe, walkable and encourage merchants to stay open later. 5/20/2019 12:44 PM
It is disappointing to try and "go out" for a nice meal and restaurants are closing so early. They
want increased revenue -try staying open later for many of us that are still working in our 60's plus.
67 More parks, open outdoor areas. 5/20/2019 10:41 AM
68 The downtown could use more street trees and bike racks. There is never anywhere to lock your 5/20/2019 9:51 AM
bike.
69 1 think the downtown already has done an excellent job of being vibrant. There is a lot of turnover 5/20/2019 9:37 AM
in businesses. Need to understand that and help them be successful for the long term.
70 Repair his Storico sites and houses. Stop gentrification 5/19/2019 8:48 PM
71 this goal recognizes the need for keeping the welcoming spirit of Petaluma alive as we grow. 5/19/2019 7:24 PM
72 Missing the bathtub debacle. They are unsafe, unattractive and don't represent our town. 5/19/2019 7:16 PM
73 This is completely focused on the west side and leaves out beautification programs for the rest of 5/19/2019 5:00 PM
Petaluma. What about the east side and central Petaluma?
74 A vibrant downtown is essential to the community. 5/19/2019 2:01 PM
75 Downtown needs to be the heart of Petaluma. We need gathering places of different kinds so 5/18/2019 6:46 PM
people can connect and feel like they belong.
76 see my response in section 1 5/18/2019 6:23 PM
77. Public toilets 5/18/2019 5:22 PM
78 Our downtown is a mess. We've turned it over to cars, bars and boulevards. It should be 5/18/2019 3:08 PM
pedestrian friendly, well lit, clean and inviting for locals and tourists.
79 Yes, support the Downtown Association. 5/18/2019 11:43 AM
80 Fix waterfront. 5/18/2019 9:59 AM
81 Downtown is fine. Focus more on crowded streets and fix the roads. 5/18/2019 7:59 AM
82 These initiatives are great but until we address our homeless and traffic issues, they seem less 5/17/2019 8:14 PM
impactful
83 Appreciate tourism and the taxes brought in by the restaurants and bars. 5/17/2019 8:01 PM
84 Just having moved here from SF, it seems to me that there are numerous opportunities for 5/17/2019 7:44 PM
creating lively engaging Civic spaces throughout the city of Petaluma.
85 Everything 5/17/2019 7:10 PM
86 Great, all the $ goes downtown, meanwhile, the east side gets streets that are NEVER repaired. 1 5/17/2019 5:12 PM
think this entire bullet should be scrapped. The downtown is fine and thriving. Other areas need
street repair.
87 Create car -free accessibility and mobility to spaces and places. 5/17/2019 4:26 PM
88 Stop trying to spend money on stupid ® like a downtown streets team and keeping the town 5/17/2019 2:53 PM
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89 With climate change in mind. 5/17/2019 12:28 PM
90 Residents select art installations by direct vote. Vote online only to save election costs — but offer 5/17/2019 12:17 PM
voting, at libraries, at city buildings, etc.
91 Zoning and focusing the downtown will certainly lead to a more beautiful, diverse, and healthy city. 5/17/2019 10:37 AM
92 Sounds like a good plan to improve all the communities access to places to enjoy the beauty of 5/17/2019 10:33 AM
Petaluma and open spaces
93 Agree with it all. 5/17/2019 10:08 AM
94 Downtown is why many folks come to Petaluma, making it as friendly and inviting as possible is 5/17/2019 10:01 AM
good for everyone.
95 Love it all!! 5/17/2019 9:56 AM
96 Consider mobile showers/bathrooms for homeless somewhere near the river where many reside 5/17/2019 9:47 AM
and that would be out of the way of businesses/tourism.
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97 Downtown is a visual disaster and I'm surprised business would stay. There are signs, boards, 5/17/2019 8:58 AM
painted utility boxes, overgrown trees, dog crap, the odor of pet urine, homeless pan handlers and
window clutter everywhere. It looks ridiculous, it is FAR from charming, and frankly a deterrent to
business. Some serious code enforcement needs to happen.
98 So this is all about more funding f ou r the downtown association. My vote is no. Again, who wrote 5/17/2019 8:55 AM
this goal and objective? It's clear the motivation is not about the citizens and all about corporate
and development companies. Scrap it.
99 Sounds good. 5/17/2019 8:54 AM
100 More benches in the downtown to allow older adults and thise with disabilities to move freely and 5/17/2019 8:50 AM
rest often.
101 The entire natural resources existence, conservation and protection are missing - natural places 5/17/2019 7:47 AM
aren't created - they are identified and then managed for protecting natural resources, diversity of
resources, and conservation. This is completely absent from the awareness of the City
government, elected officials and most of the community. The fact there are 2 active
slaughterhouses in the City, a reality no one wants to even acknowledge, in concert with a
discussion about creating all of the beauty and natural places, is a conflicting reality. Anyone with
any sensitivity to the environment, natural resources and also animals in general has to address
these kinds of issues. That is why centering on the river as basically the City's only useful resource
is also a big miss. The river is a tidal slough. Attention should go toward elevating that awareness
and its relationship to the wetlands and its wildlife. But, there is such a low consciousness in
Petaluma, the "Friends" group and the McNear Peninsula which no longer has any habitat or
wildlife or birds because of the huge impacts there, the "revival" and other activities, miss the
reality of what conservation is and how elevating awareness about natural resources would be
much more appropriate and relevant. This, however, doesn't address the reality of the
slaughterhouses and daily killing of animals to produce "food."
102 Same answer! How about 1.) repair the streets and build the Ranier connector! That would be my 5/17/2019 7:18 AM
number one. Number two should be More and Less Expensive Housing By Any Means Possible.
103 Better parking and safety 5/16/2019 7:55 PM
104 Fund and support a Downtown Streets Team. -- don't the downtown business already pay a fee for 5/16/2019 7:38 PM
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Forget about art!!!! Fix the roads in Petaluma, and fixing all the wild landscape ,eye -sore mess in 5/16/2019 5:01 PM
Petaluma schools first! Clean up the street, make street worker take pride when fixing the road.
YOUR STRIVING FOR TOURISM, NOT LOCAL.
Clear and understandable..good!
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#s 3 and 4 Fund and support bla bla bla. Whose funds? Public bathrooms. Great. Who will
maintain them? Who will use them, and how? As in SF: alternative injection sites, etc. Another
graffiti opportunity?
Specific goal of more restrooms downtown open late. Too much urine in the alleys. Can only be
solved with more urinals
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112 Downtown is fine. No need for improvement. Look at downtown San Rafael compared to 5/1 6/201 9 2:14 PM
Petaluma. Totally different - I don't believe Petaluma needs a Downtown Streets Team like San
Rafael has. SR is in the toilet whereas Petaluma is fine.
113 Seems all the focus is on the Westside of town with all the high density building/traffic on the 5/16/2019 1:10 PM
Eastside. Apparently, majority of city council lives on the Westside....
114 Good ideas to maintain a healthy downtown. 5/16/2019 1:04 PM
115 1 support this goal. I think it is well worded. 5/16/2019 12:58 PM
116 Love the idea of public restrooms, tho Its a tricky thing to implement 5/16/2019 12:57 PM
117 We have an over active drinking business in Petaluma. Not safe to go the downtown after 8 pm. 5/16/2019 12:42 PM
Why foster these businesses, sales of alcohol do not bring tax revenue to Petaluma?? it all goes to
the state. But more bars shut down the restaurants early. Food service does bring sales tax dollard
to petaluma.
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118 There are other areas within the City that need attention, yet the focus is always downtown
119 Public restrooms should be a high priority, should not be left up to businesses to provide. This is a
problem across the US, we should learn from other countries.
120 See my previous comments regarding "wishes" goals, and who wouldn't want these things.
121 The beautification plan so many options here: gardening, painting/art, clean-up, etc.
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serving customers and increased police presence to intervene early on physical altercations.
125 Have you considered an art requirement, maybe you already have one? Could be based on a
percentage of development fees
126 The arts are important only to the extent they do not take from the essential.
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127 Hointhat these teams would also be a learninexerience for our community5/16/2019 10:03 AM
128 Not sure what a downtown streets team is. Need more parking 5/16/2019 8:11 AM
129 The downtown is the heart of Petaluma and tourism, we should definitely take care of it. 5/15/2019 3:11 PM
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1
1 think this is a reasonable objective.
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2
Do it without building
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3
"attractive" is a highly subjective term; maintain historical integrity, avoid gentrification.
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4
See Above
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5
Keeping the population involved. Keep the Historic areas!
6/6/2019 4:35 PM
6
1 like the objective. I think it will be important to address how it is implemented, so as to avoid
6/6/2019 1:45 PM
another "bathtub on stilts" debacle with the community so obviously divided.
7
Fix the promenade and have more interactive art.
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8
Dredge the river. I believe Jeff Mayne's idea is a good possibility for funding and needs everyone's
6/6/2019 12:17 PM
support
9
1 like the community focus and promise of events and safety. You need to make a guarantee to not
6/6/2019 10:42 AM
develop the event space that this community has.
10
All good.
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11
Can bring only positive outcome to the Downtown area. however, Petaluma has an East Side too.
6/5/2019 2:31 PM
Why not promote ALL of Petaluma to the tourists and consumers.
12
See above
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13
Everything! Nothing!
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14
The downtown association needs to hand out brooms to the merchants. This organizations
6/3/2019 6:53 PM
complains all the time.
15
Input from community on just which ones are needed
6/3/2019 4:51 PM
16
shouldnt be just downtown. Too much about the city is always focused on Westside and
6/3/2019 6:11 AM
Downtown. We need to collectively get away from this east/west rivalry and get serious about
improving the city as a whole. 50% of population live on each side just because vocal majority is
on one side doesn't mean the city shouldn't take control and guide an equitable focus and steer
city wide solutions/recommendations.
17
People are concerned about future problems with (survey): • Traffic 58.13% • Growth 42.48% •
6/1/2019 10:22 AM
Streets 37.42% • Crime 37.27%
18
same comment as I listed above
5/31/2019 6:47 PM
19
It seems to be okay but I feel too many hands will cause too may problems.
5/30/2019 5:37 PM
20
see above. Sorry I couldn't be more specific..
5/30/2019 3:35 PM
21
Nothing.
5/30/2019 9:27 AM
22
Bike/ walk path that extends all through Petaluma and by the river.
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23
Only pertains to downtown, but is good for that scope.
5/29/2019 4:13 PM
24
Make fixing the trestle a top priority as well, it as an eyesore. Have plans to turn more of the
5/29/2019 11:31 AM
downtown to face the river.
25
Bathtub controversery is not helping the cities image
5/29/2019 7:20 AM
26
see above
5/28/2019 5:06 PM
27
Same answer
5/28/2019 1:31 PM
28
ditto
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29 1 love being downtown and creating spaces that are pocket park and enjoyable will increase use! 5/28/2019 10:31 AM
30 I'd love to see art installations around the downtown area. 5/25/2019 9:59 AM
31 More public restrooms: great idea! 5/23/2019 2:55 PM
32 Don't allow anymore bars in the downtown area. Instead encourage family friendly business where 5/23/2019 8:49 AM
parents cant bring their children.
33 What is not to like! 5/21/2019 6:50 PM
34 looks of 5/21/2019 12:06 PM
35 Think about how walkable our city is and easy for tourists and citizens to get about. I would love to 5/21/2019 10:48 AM
see the core of downtown closed to traffic and more sidewalk eating. Build another big parking
facility and open the streets.
36 Downtown needs more public space (park/square) for people to meet and socialize. 5/21/2019 8:49 AM
37 It ignores the fact that we won't be a river town if we don't dredge the river. The river is what sets 5/20/2019 4:05 PM
us apart from other towns on the 101. Better: "Create inviting natural and built places and spaces
for contemplation, play, arts, and connection while celebrating our history as a river town and
encouraging community pride."
38 The objective is fine, subject to the work plan comments below. 5/20/2019 3:32 PM
39 Please consider creating a Parking Benefit District downtown and use the revenue to funnel back 5/20/2019 9:51 AM
into downtown amenities (sidewalk improvements, landscaping, parking garage cleaning, etc)
40 Local art needs more consensus than the bathtub project, which is ugly. 5/20/2019 9:37 AM
41 OK 5/19/2019 7:24 PM
42 Missing the majority of Petalumans who don't live near downtown. 5/19/2019 5:00 PM
43 In terms of zoning, we need to address some of the overzealous fire department rulings that have 5/19/2019 2:01 PM
resulted in several popular venues being closed. It goes without saying that safety is critical, but it
is also possible to have a safe environment without asking for unreasonable changes, or having
rigid zoning that eliminates creative solutions to the space availability downtown,
44 1 like the maintenance objective - it is hazardous to walk downtown -- sidewalks are a mess. 5/18/2019 6:46 PM
45 Public toilets. What is a Downtown Streets Team". You guys have to be more specific! 5/18/2019 5:22 PM
46 This objective recognizes the gross neglect of our downtown. 5/18/2019 3:08 PM
47 See my previous response. 5/18/2019 11:43 AM
48 It is vital to the life and livability of the city. 5/17/2019 7:44 PM
49 #3 is an absolute top priority or all else will fail 5/17/2019 7:10 PM
50 It's not important to spend $ on the downtown. How about stop letting developers create housing 5/17/2019 5:12 PM
that most people here can't afford? How about stop with the additional hotels if you can't figure out
traffic and can't repair the streets. This doesn't give me much confidence in Petaluma city
government.
51 Safe from vehicular danger. Limit vehicular use downtown. 5/17/2019 4:26 PM
52 The drunks after bar closing. It would be nice if the retailers on Kentucky street didn't have to clean 5/17/2019 4:21 PM
up vomit from their doorways before opening
53 Nothing at all let PETALUMA change all the old people will be out of council soon and the senior 5/17/2019 2:53 PM
programs will be gone
54 sustainable, renewable, green and clean. 5/17/2019 12:28 PM
55 Residents select art installations by direct vote. Vote online only to save election costs — but offer 5/17/2019 12:17 PM
voting, at libraries, at city buildings, etc.
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56 Petaluma's downtown is obviously a gem and I know that this goal is downtown -focused, but 5/17/2019 11:43 AM
please let's not forget there's more to the city than downtown. I fear we have focused on how
special the downtown is to the detriment of the parts of the city that house most of its people. Also
connections to that downtown for the rest of us are important --being able to walk there safely and
securely instead of driving, and having points of interest along the way would go a long way
toward furthering a lot of city goals (inclusivity, reducing car travel, healthy and safe community)..
57 No Comment 5/17/2019 10:33 AM
58 small transit, SF used to have jitneys that ran up and down Mission St. public bikes- I understand 5/17/2019 10:01 AM
that is being looked into already. More focus on bike and pedestrian use.
59 Covers great needs. 5/17/2019 9:56 AM
60 The MOST deterring item is the insane traffic downtown. the VAST majority of the traffic is caused 5/17/20198:58 AM
by the crosswalk near Starbucks. What genus though tthat having a unsignaled crosswalk in the
middle of downtown with traffic lights one block either direction was going to work? People just
walk on out into the crosswalk most doddering around with their phone some just standing there
making every car stop while they saunter across the road. This is poor planning and literally
someone with zero traffic management experience making decisions based on what would be
cutesy.
61 Your missing representation of the people. Completely. Keep downtown clean, do we really need 5/17/2019 8:55 AM
this in a goal? Isnt it already part of our city responsibility? What are we paying you for now?
62 Not a fan of public restrooms. It's a safety, sanitary and drug location problem in the making. Many 5/17/2019 8:54 AM
people won't use them because they are a risk nowadays. It's just another thing for the city to
maintain and another place for inappropriate homeless behavior - drugs, sex, etc.
63 see above - I hate this format for the survey - there should be one question and the time taken to 5/17/2019 7:47 AM
respond should be much less than you are asking - this is a very self centered approach to asking
for community input.
64 More about addressing traffic flow 5/16/2019 6:40 PM
65 That is not priority. Are we displaying art in uneven street? Make Petaluma clean is our priority. 5/16/2019 5:01 PM
66 Like the clean part, as in cleanup litter. 5/16/2019 4:30 PM
67 Good 5/16/2019 3:15 PM
68 Think to the end, people. 5/16/2019 3:05 PM
69 Downtown association is a cabal....don'tgive them more money they speak for the few... 5/16/2019 3:01 PM
70 Ditch the Downtown Streets Team objective 5/16/2019 2:14 PM
71 Need more public input that will be listened to with regard to proposed Bathtub Sculpture Art, 5/16/2019 1:10 PM
Ridiculous! That money could have been used to strengthen the Art Center and its outreach
program to schools.
72 1 like this objective. I think we should encourage people to work, live, and visit downtown. 5/16/2019 12:58 PM
73 You're missing reviewing the marijuana zoning laws. It's ludicrous that we are missing out on the 5/16/2019 12:57 PM
revenue that neighboring towns of Cotati, Santa Rosa & Sebastopol enjoy. Why Are we not moving
in alignment with our neighbors on this issue? Don't be fearful and narrow-minded Petaluma. We
need a dispensary. Our elders should not have to travel such distances to get their medicine, nor
do we want people we dont know in our homes to deliver it to us.
74 More public restrooms please 5/16/2019 12:02 PM
75 There is a lack of decent retail in Petaluma, essential segments such as clothing are lacking. Also 5/16/2019 11:36 AM
need to look at parking as more hotels rooms open up. As someone who lives on the east side I
am more like to drive to Santa Rosa or Marin to shop if I cannot find easy to use parking. Street
parking is never a great option, plus driving around looking for a space adds to pollution and
congestion.
76 See my previous comments about how to enact, who to be accountable, how to measure... 5/16/2019 11:33 AM
77 1 think safety is an issue downtown and I think there is also a need to make sure the square is 5/16/2019 10:43 AM
clean and the parking garage is clean especially with young children:
78 Downtown is Petaluma's heartbeat and differentiator. 5/16/2019 10:26 AM
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79 At least it addresses the way people think and not how to use money that is not available. 5/16/2019 10:08 AM
80 Solid plan. 5/16/2019 10:03 AM
81 Very positive and well thought out. 5/15/2019 3:11 PM
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DATE
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Add: Expand SMART Code to include properties along Petaluma Boulevard. Create a plan to
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utilize and incorporate our ally ways for commerce and pedestrian activity.
2
1 like #4. 1 am against spending limited resources on all the rest.
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1:45 PM
3
Leave Petaluma Petaluma
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PM
4
Integrate residential into downtown by rehabbing upper floor spaces; avoid
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2:48 PM
gentrificationP'modernization" of downtown; Stop permitting malls that gut downtown's economic
foundation.
5
See Above
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7:44 PM
6
Bike Petaluma suggests to add this item: 1) Improve access to downtown areas via alternative
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9:47 PM
modes of transportation to address congestion and parking saturation
7
Public input.
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4:35 PM
8
Don't forget to include and support the agricultural businesses that currently exist in the downtown
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3:50 PM
area
9
1 like the ideas. Again, my concern would be how they are implemented to honor who we are. I feel
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1:45 PM
as though long time multi generational residents are not being heard in favor of progress progress.
Take the bathtub on stilts project. Very divisive for our community. Those kinds of debates will be
nothing but counterproductive and a waste of time and money.
10
Create space for outdoor summer concerts.
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1:36 PM
11
Fix promenade now.
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12:22 PM
12
see 13.
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13
Support buy local campaigns. Limit the construction of additional box stores.
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10:13 PM
14
Item 3. Funding a Downtown Streets Team. What does this entail? It sounds like a waste of money
6/5/2019
6:37 PM
to me, but if elaborated, it might make more sense. View from Bike Petaluma: Also, I think there
needs to be an item somewhere here to promote more bike parking downtown. The current state
is pretty sad. We have no less than 3 free public car parking lots in the downtown area. Let's do
more to get more people on bikes already.
15
Have a greater police presence to curb drunks especially on weekends nights. Have the
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Downtown Assn do something to better support local businesses. Have shops keep the sidewalks
in front of their stores clean ... with a broom. Use local restaurants to provide food during Butter and
Eggs instead of bringing in outside vendors. Have a retail store shop window competition during
the holidays. Get strong graphic way -finding signage and get rid of the sidewalk sandwich boards.
16
This list is manageable.
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2:31 PM
17
We need some beautification efforts in other parts of the city too, including the north, south and
6/5/2019
8:23 AM
east entrances to the city.
18
An improved and safe downtown is great. Beautification sounds like more money than we have or
6/4/2019
8:31 PM
should be allocated
19
A Downtown Streets Team is a great ideal Accessibility of free restrooms for residents and visitors
6/3/2019
11:10 PM
alike is a necessity and not just inside businesses. Palo Alto's Town and Country Shopping Center
is a good model for having multiple, well maintained restrooms outside of the businesses.
20
If we are talking about celebrating our history, we should see more collaboration with the Museum
6/3/2019
8:14 PM
in this.
21
East West connection
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22 Support the community cat colony that is thriving downtown. Connect with animal services 6/2/2019 9:23 AM
provider to help downtown businesses and patrons promote pet safety - rules about pets in cars,
pets in businesses, etc.
23 This is so clearly a self -focused vanity project for the City, Petaluma is much more than 6/1/2019 10:22 AM
Downtown; fix the traffic.
24 nothing to add at this time 5/31/2019 6:47 PM
25 Love it 5/31/2019 10:47 AM
26 We need a small conference center or retreat center in or near downtown, to attract San Francisco 5/31/2019 12:08 AM
companies for their staff retreats.
27 more music festivals 5/30/2019 5:37 PM
28 _ see above 5/30/2019 3:35 PM
29 Nothing, 3/4 of the community 5/30/2019 9:27 AM
30 Overlap with subsequent goals and objectives. Please make sure these are all integrated. 5/29/2019 4:13 PM
31 Provide incentives to fill empty store -fronts. 5/29/2019 11:31 AM
32 X 5/29/2019 7:20 AM
33 Like talking about zoning, need public transportation around downtown and parking. Need to keep 5/28/2019 7:30 PM
open spaces/park areas in mind
34 same 5/28/2019 5:06 PM
35 Same answer 5/28/2019 1:31 PM
36 _ ditto 5/28/2019 1:21 PM
37 Again, very vague. What is a "downtown streets team"? What kind of zoning changes are you 5/28/2019 12:24 PM
proposing? You already chased out a decades4d Petaluma business because you wouldn't allow
it to rent space that met the spirit of the zoning laws if not the exact wording (with ridiculous
distinctions). How many other local businesses are you willing to lose? Is all the zoning going to
favor chains and other large businesses who have dozens of options in this high -rent town?
38 Dredge the river. 5/23/2019 2:55 PM
39 Do not like 43. All streets need attention and have been hampered by differed maintenance and 5/23/2019 12:49 PM
low personnel numbers.
40 More park benches 5/21/2019 8:02 PM
41 If these work plan items can be implemented - our city would be much better. A Destination City, 5/21/2019 6:50 PM
42 more natural parks away from busy streets 5/21/2019 12:06 PM
43 Doesn't address the traffic problems. Especially the situation on D Street/East D Street. With new 5/21/2019 11:24 AM
housing planned for that area and a tasting room going it, the traffic problem will be magnified
beyond the current inacceptable level. The lights on D Street are not timed well and it's a problem
for pedestrians as well as cars.
44 The city needs more 'meeting' space (park/square) downtown. The old tracks by the river currently 5/21/2019 8:49 AM
fenced off are an abomination. That area could easily fill that void. They should be removed or
renovated.
45 1 generally like the concept, but am uncomfortable with the focus on our one "downtown". For 5/20/2019 3:32 PM
Petaluma to thrive, we need multiple areas that function as separate downtowns and thereby
promote walkability and other alternative modes of transportation. What improvements we envision
for the current downtown should be equally applied to all similarly functioning districts. Also, I don't
know what is meant by a Downtown Street Team.
46 See above. 5/20/2019 9:51 AM
47 Not excited about funding a Street team 5/20/2019 6:29 AM
48 OK 5/19/2019 7:24 PM
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49 Missing elements like dealing with sanitation along water street *(the rat problem is partly caused 5/19/2019 2:01 PM
by the trestle structure creating a habitat, and partly by the restaurants not having effective means
for dealing with food waste. Placing public art that is FUNCTIONAL (e.g. benches, play structures,
bike racks, etc), as opposed to intrusive and non -engaging (e.g. the tubs on stilts) is also important
to creating in inviting and engaging downtown. Also need to review the historic district so that it
includes all of the historic waterfront (which seems to have been illegally deleted from the district
boundary.
50 1 would like to see more outdoor seating and entertainment like Piano Pete. 5/18/2019 6:46 PM
51 It should include as many different types of community groups possible, not just business or 5/18/2019 3:08 PM
chamber groups.
52 Missing: Parking and traffic flow 5/18/2019 6:36 AM
53 Redundant 5/17/2019 7:10 PM
54 Fix the streets first, then decide if you should have more "fun" downtown. 5/17/2019 5:12 PM
55 #3. A Downtown Streets Team would go far in keeping Petaluma safe and attractive. 5/17/2019 4:26 PM
56 Parking! Parking is very difficult downtown. We don't all live close enough to walk! If you want us to 5/17/2019 4:21 PM
'shop local' give us decent parking and don't sell the existing spaces
57 Beautification with climate change in mind. Sustainable, low water plants, community gardens and 5/17/201912:28 PM
food sources, etc.
58 Residents select art installations by direct vote. Vote online only to save election costs — but offer 5/17/2019 12:17 PM
voting, at libraries, at city buildings, etc.
59 I'm not sure about the increase of public bathrooms. There are several in downtown. Public 5/17/2019 10:46 AM
bathrooms can become drug hangout problems. I assume that increased bathroom facilities are to
accommodate the homeless. Unfortunately, I don't have an alternative to offer
60 Highlight zoning and building a corridor of housing and retail between the transportation hub 5/17/2019 10:37 AM
(SMART) and downtown. Building out these corridors will lead to jobs and opportunities for both
low and middle income housing.
61 No Comment 5/17/2019 10:33 AM
62 Would make Petaluma even more fun!! 5/17/2019 9:56 AM
63 Read previous comments 5/17/2019 6:55 AM
64 Nothing 5/17/2019 8:54 AM
65 see above 5/17/2019 7:47 AM
66 Same 5/16/2019 6:40 PM
67 Like the clarity 5/16/2019 4:30 PM
68 Good 5/16/2019 3:15 PM
69 Allow more street vendors and close the streets more often 5/16/2019 3:01 PM
70 Need more green spaces/parks/shade! 5/16/2019 1:10 PM
71 This is a good work plan. 5/16/2019 12:58 PM
72 Again, not mention of budgeting issues. 5/16/2019 12:57 PM
73 Restrooms, prepare for the future need for parking. Basic mid range retail for residents is needed, 5/16/2019 11:36 AM
not just tourist bric or brac and so called antiques.
74 same as above 5/16/2019 11:33 AM
75 Overall it is needed. 5/16/2019 10:43 AM
76 3. Fund and support a Downtown Streets Team. Support Downtown streets team with available 5/16/2019 10:39 AM
funding or by prioritizing funding from other buckets.
77 Like the review of downtown zoning and hope it allows for variety of interesting maker type uses 5/16/201910:26 AM
(light welding, CNC machining, 3D printing etc),
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78 It might be helpful to delineate the boundaries of the historic district better with signage, i.e. an 5/16/2019 10:21 AM
overhead street banner,
79 OK 5/16/2019 10:08 AM
80 Solid plan. 5/16/2019 10:03 AM
81 Good idea to maintain and improve dowtown facilities and public spaces. 5/15/2019 3:11 PM
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INPUT FRUM COMMITTEES, CUMMISSIUNS AND BOARDS
Parks and Recreation Committee
• Commissioner Fischer stated that objective five (infrastructure) mentions playgrounds for
children but would like to see inclusion for adults as well.
• Commissioner Fischer would like to see pickle ball courts brought into the conversation
when discussing tennis court renovations across the City. (objective two)
• Commissioner Cusimano stated she would like to see verbiage about accessibility to
playground structures added to.an objective.
1. Commissioner Shore reminded the commission that the river is the City's largest park and
needs to be considered within City objectives.
Transit Advisory Committee
• Expanded transit service on primary
corridors (A City that works for everyone —obj. 2)
• Study and begin preliminary planning for electrification of the Petaluma Transit bus fleet
and facilities (Our Environmental legacy-obj. 1 or 2)
• Expand integration of transit and with Petaluma community human service agencies and
non -profits (A safe community that thrives — obj. 3)
• Provide additional real-time schedule information and infrastructure for Petaluma Transit
(A city that works for everyone obj. 2)
Petaluma Planning Commission
A SAFE COMMUNITY THAT THRIVES
• BW: Would like to know the PD staffing priorities and who makes these decisions.
• BW: Fire wants more and more fire access; will the equipment be able to meet those
needs?
• PS: We should establish response times that are related to CEQA, then projects would be
responsible for paying for needed staff.
• HB: We need to increase staffing in Police and Fire
• DG: Don't forget to think about both sides of town when evaluating city facilities and
EOCs.
• RM: What does an EOC look like? What services does it provide?
• HB: We need to evaluate our air quality filtration systems in our Emergency Operations
Centers, especially given health concerns from smoke. (All Commissioners were very
supportive of this).
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• Consider reducing fees on projects with access to transit and improve transit density
bonuses.
• BW: Disincentivize the demolition of smaller homes in exchange for bigger homes.
• BW: There needs to be better coordination between Building and Planning with regard to
ADU.
• SA: What would a Housing Commission look like and how would it operate? Need some
more detail with this idea.
• SA: Be proactive with fees in a manner that incentives affordable housing.
• DG: Objective 3 workplan item #1 should add "Petaluma" to read as follows: "Collaborate
with the Petaluma Health Care District...
• SA: Objective 3 workplan item 2 should strike "consider" and replace with "adopt" to
read as follows: Adopt a Tobacco Retail Licensing ordinance. Also needs stronger
language as a means to deter youth access.
• SA: We should update the IZO to have greater oversight of ABC uses either by staff or PC.
• SA: Consider a bar tax or more oversight on alcohol processes and the proliferation of
ABC license downtown.
• HB: What is a "visitabliity" ordinance?? They were confused by this.
• RM: What is a Care and Shelter operations manual?
• RM: What is an Age Friendly City?
SPACES AND PLACES THAT INSPIRE
• CG: Don't forget the east side; Deer Creek, K -Mart, Target can all be better spaces and
are opportunity sites. (PS: Agree, this should be a workplan item under Obj. 4).
• PS: The 'Downtown Streets Team' needs to be better defined. Asked for a CBD, which we
indicated we had one, but were unsure of sidewalk maintenance.
• BW: Downtown association should get businesses to maintain their own sidewalks.
• RM: Would like a recap from the city on where we're at with the Fairgrounds.
• SA: We should recognize existing non-ag businesses that are at the Fairgrounds.
• ??: More bathtubs and less bureaucratic process for public art (general agreement)
• BW: Not supportive of a council appointment to the Public Art Committee.
• DG: Call out Lucchesi Park in Objective 4 by name.
• SA: Objective 5 should acknowledge Measure M funds.
• DG: Wanted to know how much money/time is left for East Washington Fields.
• BW: Add McNear Park as Objective 6. He loves the ball park and grandstands, misses the
lights.
AN ECONOMY THAT PROSPERS
• BW: Concern that the minimum wage will spur gentrification. (Not a consensus point
with other Commissioners)
• All: Unclear about what the Airport re -zoning is.
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• BW: We need to decide if we're a community that wants to attract tourism, or if we want
to be a tourist destination. There's a fine line... he used the number of tour buses in
Healdsburg as an example.
• DG: Concerned about Objective 2, Workplan Item 2 because it reads as though there's a
bias towards the Petaluman. It should be stated as "Consider the number of downtown
hotel rooms..."
• All: Confused about Obj. 3, Workplan Item 1, regarding dredging. They have all heard
several ideas/timeframes for dredging. Wanted more clarity about where we're at. BW
noted two upcoming KBYG talks about the river on 6/24 and 6/26.
•
All: Add Restore the Trestle and Workplan Item 4.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY
• BW: consider building decarbonization through electrification,
• RM: Encourage Evergreen program participation.
• DG: Install more public water fountains.
• RM: Very supportive of the Biofuel project at Ellis Creek. Would love to know more.
• BW: Would like to know more about the city fleet shift from fossil -fuel based to hybrid
and/or electric vehicles.
• DG: There should be at least two waste streams in city parks (trash/recycling).
• DG: There should be a city-wide recycling plan for retail uses and city facilities.
• ??: Clarify the intent of the single -use plastic and polystyrene ban.
• HB: Add Obj 1, Workplan Item 16: Promote recharge basins for groundwater recharge
• HB: Add Obj 1, Workplan Item 17: Ban pesticides in developments and public places.
•
All: Collective "Amen" to Promote sustainable building practices and active conservation
efforts to Petaluma Residents.
• All: Supportive of continued education for community, staff, developers, employers,
property owners, and all residents.
A CITYTHAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE
• RM: Add more staff!
• PS: Everything about Obj 2 is a priority for the Planning Commission.
• SA: Very supportive about the idea of a community bike share system.
•
All: Excited about the website, it should be in Obj 3 because it's public facing. Would like
periodic updates on website roll-out/timing.
• SA: Would like to see an advance calendar and pages dedicated to specific projects.
GENERAL COMMENTS
• HB: Likes the formatting but add numbers.
• Survey was too long
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OTHER INPUT
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June 14, 2019
City of Petaluma
Mayor Barrett and City Councilmembers
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
Dear Mayor BaiTett and Councilmembers:
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UN 17 2019
The City released its draft Goals &Priorities document at the end May
2019. The Petaluma Chamber commends the City staff who have
consolidated a large amount of input from a broad range of sources into a
coherent summary of concepts. The Chamber, after review of the Goals &
Priorities document, offers a number of comments below.
Our goal in providing comments is to emphasize the topics where the City
should focus its resources. We have intentionally declined to provide
comments to each of the specific items included in the document.
Accordingly, no inference should be made as to the Chamber's position on
any specific item based on a lack of commentary on that item. At this
stage of the City's process, we think it is important to recognize that there
needs to be priorities among the numerous goals identified in the
document.
In Section I entitled "A Safe Community That Thrives,"1 the Chamber
believes the City should continue to focus on increasing police and fire
staffing to industry recommended levels. Adequate police and fire
coverage are critical to maintaining a safe community that supports not
just quality of life but the business infrastructure that is key to the City's
economic health.
Consistent with appropriate public safety staffing levels in the need for
improved facilities and infrastructure that support the police and fire
departments. Both police and fire stations require upgrades. Dedication
of appropriate resources to accomplish these upgrades is necessary to
support an
adequate public safety uifrastructure.
1 The Goals &Priorities document has 5 main sections. For the purposes of reference
and discussion, we recommend that each of the main section be numbered.
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In Section II entitled "Spaces and Places That Inspire," a lcey item is the
development of a master plan for the fairgrounds property. Currently,
there is a material lack of transparency in the efforts that are being made to
define future use of the fairgrounds. The Chamber encourages and
expects that the City will engage in a process that will allow for
community input as plans are developed. The fairgrounds are a unique
opportunity to provide a great range of vital resources to the community
and to create a space that provides additional vibrancy to the City's
economy.
In Section III entitled "An Economy That Prospers," the Chamber strongly
supports the continued activity and efforts of the Petaluma Economic
Development Division (PEDD) lead by Ingrid Alverde. The PEDD is a
lcey resource for the business community and an important element in the
efforts to attract and maintain businesses in Petaluma.
The City also needs to continue to assess, improve and streamline its
processes for permitting and licensing. We recognize that there has been
focus on this effort but it is important not to lose that focus. Rather,
continuous improvement is necessary for an economy which readily
allows existing businesses to grow and new businesses to join the
Petaluma economy without any unnecessary barriers to entry. We believe
the PEDD is an important focal point for businesses to engage with the
City regarding these issues.
Section III also includes an Objective related to the health of the Petaluma
River. The Chamber agrees that there needs to be continued focus on
having the Army Corp of Engineers dredge the river and that the City
needs to define a means for independently funding future dredge
operations (potentially through a partnership with community efforts). As
part of creating return on the investment of river dredging, the City should
continue to identify the process and resources necessary to transform the
area around the river's turning basin into a river facing environment. An
important piece of this river facing environment is completing the
promenade along the river which is pedestrian and bicycle friendly.
In Section IV entitled "A City That Works For Everyone," city
infrastructure needs to remain a priority. Certainly there is agreement that
our roads need to be maintained and the quality index increased.
Completing the Rainer undercrossmg is a paramount goal. The Chamber
aIso supports improving bicycle and pedestrian accessibility throughout
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the City and other elements of a successful multi -modal transportation
system (e.g. integration with mass transit options).
Finally, we note that state of the art intemet connectivity is critical to
business operations as well as quality of life for the City's residents and
visitors. The City should make sure that each carrier's plans for
improving internet infrastructure (e.g. fiber to the home/premises) are
supported and the process for completing the infrastructure simplified.
The Chamber looks forward to continuing to work with the City in
defining its goals and priorities. Please contact me if you have questions
or the Chamber can provide additional comments.
Yours Truly,
Onita Pellegrini, CEO
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
cc: Peggy Flynn, City Manager
Ingrid Alverde, Economic Development Director
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CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021— Sonoma -Marin Fairgrounds Responses
A SAFE COMMUNITY THAT THRIVES
Goal 1 -Support facilities and design programs that create a healthy, resilient, and engaged community that is
prepared, safe and housed.
Objective 1—Maintain and enhance public safety and prepare for emergencies &disasters, through crime and fire
prevention, and traffic safety.
Workplan Items:
1. Assess crsrt•estt st«ffrng leve/s «nd adjust prsblic s«fety staffrstg to ensure rapid response tunes turd the safety of
our_first responders.
2. Evaluate «ll cite f«cilities, including Dirt police attd frre st«tioits, and develop ittainten«nce «nd repl«cement
recommendations,
3. Cre«te asr Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that is «ppropri«rely equipped «nd stlrffed to better respond to
emergencies and natural disasters.
4. Adopt «Care «ird Shelter oper«tions manual.
5. Improve public safety tl:rorrglr proactive cr/»te and fire prevention activities.
6. Improve tr«ffic s«fety tlrrorrgh prolective education, engineering, «nd enforcement strategies.
7. Assess «nd identify traffic needs and develop org«niz«tion«I strrrctrrre to support steeds, including the possibility
of adding a frrXillite Cite Traffic Engineer position.
8. Prioritize youth slfety thrortgh education and community resource officers.
9. Promote emergency prep«redness «nd resiliency strategies to our residents «nd businesses.
10. Promote neighbor/food po/icing «strl frre safety wit/t beat «ssigntttents, conmtunity engagement, aitCl ntr[/ti/ingsllt/
orrtreaclta
11. Consider «fireworks sales bast.
12. Enhance
pavement nuutageittent progr«in to iiirprove t/te safety «nd service«bility of our roads «nd to protect
drivers, cyclists rind pellestri«ns.
13. Implement Ciy tVision Zero plan with«focus on pedestrian and cyclist safety
with improvements to rurcosttrolled
crosswalks, curb r«nips, sidew«Ik, mtd bicycle infi•rrstrrrctrrre.
14. Istcrease frrnctioitrdity of video srrrvei/lastce.
Planning for natural disasters and providing a safe place for the community to shelter is essential to survival during such
events. If access or communications are cut-off/limited, the population needs a centralized place to seek shelter,
medical care, food, power & information. Especially if access to the east side of town is compromised.
We feel a fully functioning fairgrounds that not only provides these services but also helps facilitate outreach and
education to empower the population to better weather an emergency or natural disaster. Especially those with
animals.
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We also feel, should the council decide to discontinue fireworks sales, the fairgrounds already provides a free fireworks
show (attended by over 8,000 in 2018) that has plenty of space to expand. ADDITIONALLY, we could accommodate the
many non -profits who raise vital monies from fireworks sales by staffing a concession stand at the show to offset the
loss in their fundraising. Probably an even more preferred option as it would require only one day of volunteers,
produce less firework waste and significantly reduce fire risk for the community.
-Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
A SAFE COMMUNITY THAT TIIRIVES
Goal 1 -Support facilities and design programs that create a healthy, resilient, and engaged community that is
prepared, safe and housed.
Objective 2 —Create diverse housing opportunities for all Petalumans
Workplan Items:
1. Develop programs that provide affordable /rousing for public safety, nrrmicipal employees, and ferrel:ers.
2. Support andp�rtner wit/r organizations drat /yelp the /rousing insecure and unshelteredpopulation fttdhealth
care & supportive services.
3. Restore the Homeless Outreach Services Teant.
4. Work with service providers and countywide agencies to coordinate response and solutions to the City's
unsheltered population including transitioning homeless Petalumans into shelter and housing.
S. Facilitate constrtrctioft of Accessory Dwellitrg Units.
6. Consider establishing a Housing Conmrission.
7. Create a S year strategic housing plan to provide inclusive housing solations t/rat are affordable, ADA
compliant, age friendly, mrd ensure the cotttitutiry of City services to rt growing residential poprdationa
(did not comment but indicated the topic "resonated with me/us".)
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
A SAFE COMMUNITY THAT THRIVES
Goal 1 -Support facilities and design programs that create a healthy, resilient, and engaged community that is
prepared, safe and housed.
Objective 3 - Support a healthy community by encouraging active living, increasing recreational opportunities, and
enacting policies that promote well-being.
Workplan Items:
1. Collaborate with the Health Care District and other service providers to irlentifj� and promote wellness pt•ogratns.
2. Consider adopting a Tobacco Retail Licensing ordinance
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3. Create and promote tntdti-cultural and tnttlti-generational recreation and wellness progrtrnts that support
community connection, physical well-being, and opportunities for play.
4. Develop_fee structure for Alcohol-Relrttea Nuisance Ordinance for sttstaifted ntanagentent and ernforcetntettt of
license alcohol establislunents.
S. CottsideI adopting a fail" fifty ordinance to provide accessibility itt new single ftunily home cortstrttctiotn.
6. Improve access to healthy, sustaitnable food thrortghottt the cotnuttrtnity.
7. Evaluate becoming an Age Friendly City.
8. Ltcrease efforts to support seniors tlutt help these to remain engaged, active, atrrl independent.
We feel the fairgrounds can be a highly effective conduit for educating the public. The fairgrounds main event draws
over 60,000 annually along with interim events of over 300,000 annual attendance. Where else in the city is there an
opportunity to reach that many people, across all demographics & backgrounds on one property?
There is always room for more education and outreach. The fairgrounds represents an ideal venue to offer wellness
education, healthy & sustainable food education and promote the benefits of an active lifestyle.
The fairgrounds would also be a great location to move the west -side farmers market to. The property is close to all
forms of public transportation, accessible from both the east & west sides of town and could have a dedicated bathroom
for hours of operation. This would alleviate parking strain around Walnut Park, lessen the impact on those adjacent
businesses and allow for much needed market expansion.
The fairgrounds has over 200 volunteers, most of them are seniors. Their participation not only supports our
fairgrounds activities but many are there seeking socialization, exercise and (in the case of exhibits) one of the few local
formats to showcase their talents in arts & crafts, photography, gardening, baking, woodworking, etc. The fairgrounds
also functions as a location for seniors groups to meet.
Events held at the fairgrounds represent all segments of our community, especially from a variety of ethnicities. All year
long there are celebrations for quinceaneras, baptisms, weddings, memorials, religious services and many other multi-
cultural holiday events that brings communities together and offers opportunities to celebrate their traditions and
culture.
-Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
SPACES AND PLACES THAT INSPHtE
1'2
oa12 -Create inviting natural and built places and spaces foi• contemplation, play, arts, and connection while
celebrating our history and encouraging community pride.
Objective 1—Envision and create a safe downtown that is attractive, clean, and can be enjoyed by all ages
Workplrttt Items:
1. Identify and prioritize projects to upgrade and improve the downtown and public spaces.
2. Review downtown zoning to identify ways to balrunce entertainment venues with retail and se
n Streets Tertnt.
services.
3. Fund mttl support a Downtow
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4. Assess and review accessibility to public restrooms int the downtown area and develop a plata to address identified
needs.
S. Develop and inipletnent a Downtown maintenance and beautification plait in partnership with the Petaluma
Downtown Association
(did not comment but indicated the topic "resonated with me/us".)
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
SPACES AND PLACES THAT INSPIRE
Goa12 -Create inviting natural and built places and spaces for contemplation, play, arts, anti connection while
celebrating our history and encouraging community pride.
Objective 2 — Re -envision the City -owned fairgrounds property
Workplan Items:
1. Work with fairgrounds board.and agricultural stakeholders to find creative fvays to pt•otitote Petaluma's
agricultural heritage.
2. Engage the community to envision mnd adopt a master plan for the fairground property.
3. Identify partners rand frouling for developing the fairground property.
The board of directors are very eager to discuss and secure the future of the fairgrounds with elected officials and the
public. We feel the fairgrounds is the most dynamic, multi -functional property within the city. The fairgrounds not only
represents the rich heritage of Petaluma but should serve as the communities' gathering place long into the future.
Its flexibility and ability to serve so many different functions is vital to the health and security of Petalumans and the
greater community it serves and represents.
We know the property can be enhanced to provide safer and more current facilities for its community and we look
forward to the opportunity to discuss reasonable and attainable changes to keep the fairgrounds relevant and viable.
We all have an opportunity and an obligation to extend the great agricultural heritage that the fairgrounds (and the City
of Petaluma) was built on to educate the growing portion of the population that does not have a strong understanding
of where their food and fiber comes from. This knowledge, and its dissemination, is essential to a healthy, active
community for all ages and backgrounds.
-Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
CITY COUNCIL, DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
SPACES AND PLACES THAT INSPIItE
Goa12 -Create inviting natural
and built places and spaces for contemplation, play, arts, and connection while
celebrating our history and encouraging community pride.
Objective 3 —Create inspirational spaces with diverse public art installations
Workplan Items:
1. Promote existing public art.
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2. Engage the City's Art Commission and the community to review the City's Public At•t Mastetplan to ensure goals
and objectives are current and reflective of the community.
3. Explore including a Council liaison on the City's At•t Conuuission.
4. Identify pub/ic tin privateproperty Locations for public art installation and possible public as t tJteines.
The fairgrounds property is dated and bungs are bland. Through rejuvenation and improvements, the property and
its buildings can serve as fantastic outlets for the arts. The board would love paintings or murals that represent and
showcase Petaluma, agriculture, multiculturalism and creativity to bring to life the feel of the property and improve its
reflection of the city and region.
The facilities also represent venues for art education, art shows, rotating displays and even annual art festivals. The
fairgrounds has plans to add gardens, including teaching and demonstration gardens, which can serve as an additional
healthy connection for seniors and families, as well as a "lab" for local students from elementary grades to college.
-Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
SPACES AND PLACES THAT INSPIRE
Goal 2 -Create inviting natural and built places and spaces for contemplation, play, arts, and connection while
celebrating our history and encouraging community pride.
Objective 4 —Enhance public spaces that are accessible, sustainable and inspire community connections.
Workplan Items:
1. Capital maintenance and upgrades to City facilities to provide places and spaces for conunrtnity dialogue, public
meetings, and customer service.
2. Develop a re/tabilitation/reconfiguration plan for Cite Ha/1 whiclt includes a lobby area, elpansion into County-
wiarg, aatd ►vayfiarding sigauage.
3. Expand the arse of Trmtsit Oriented Development (TOD) principles in new development.
(did not comment but indicated the topic "resonated with me/us".)
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Goal
-Create inviting natural and built places and spaces for contemplation, play, arts, and connection while
celebrating our history and encouraging community pride.
Objective 5 —Improve existing parks, park infrastructure, and reimagine new spaces for play
Workplan Items:
1. Develop a plait to prioritize playgrounal upgrades/replacement.
2. Repttrpose existing amenes to promote recrerttional opporttutities, including initial phases of tennis corn•t
rehabilitation citywide.
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3. Upgrade parks facilities incltrding restroom repairs, new benches, and trash receptacles; lighting /ntprovelnents
including LED sports lighting project at Lucchesi Park.
4. Intprove existing bails mrd park pathways to increase accessibility and use, including Lynch Creek Trail and
Prince Park.
S. Prioritize completion of toll p/rases of the Petesltonui Contnttonity Sports Field project.
(did not comment but indicated the topic "resonated with me/us".)
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
AN ECONOMY THAT PROSPERS
Goa13 - Encourage a tht•iving business environment that results in a st►•ong, diverse, resilient economy and
supports community prosperity.
Objective 1—Attract and retain businesses that generate revenues and provide jobs that pay living wages.
Workplan Items:
1. Create and promote business friendly city operations soot! as zoning, perot:ittiotg, and licensing.
2. Prioritize attd incentivize srostesinnble infill developynent.
3. Create programs to support start -top businesses by erpedit/ng permits and providing in person pertttit
consultations.
4. Establish City rrtinitnoonr wage ordinance.
S. Provide licensing and permitting guidelines in Spanish.
6. Work wink regiones/ workforce agencies to attract talent for local borsi�tesses.
7. Update the City's Economic Development Strategy.
8. Contp/ete Airport re -zoning as a cestalyst to new business opportuttities.
Not only does the fairgrounds infuse hundreds of thousands of dollars a year into local businesses, the grounds offer an
opportunity for budding new businesses to rent a kitchen or meeting space at a significant discount.
The main fair event provides small local businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and services to a large
population in a short period of time.
The fairgrounds infuses local businesses as well as non -profits, who are able to serve more clients and provide more
services because of the revenue generated for them on the fairgrounds. In 2018 over $240,000 was generated for and
with non -profits on the Sonoma -Marin Fairgrounds. We will be working to help make that number grow.
CITY COUNCIL, DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
AN ECONOMY THAT PROSPERS
-Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
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Goal 3 - Encourage a thriving business environment that results in a strong, diverse, resilient economy and
supports community prosperity.
Objective 2 — Promote Petaluma as a destination.
Workplan Items:
1. Support tourist -oriented events with police atnl public works st«ffing.
Z. F«chitate fire rlevelopitrent of an «dditiortal dowtrtowu hotel.
3. Ide�rtifj� potential parking «ltern«fives for downtown.
4. Support «ud lever«ge protuotiojr«I efforts of the Pet«Innr« Tourism Improvement District.
S. M«xintize use of currentp«rks rrnd recre«tiott ittfr«structure for the hosting of recreational sports events t/t«t
attract visitors to Petaluma.
The fairgrounds facilitates destination events all year round. Music festivals, multi -cultural festivals &celebrations,
agricultural showcases, wine & beer competitions, athletic competitions, fundraising events and of course our main fair
event which also features The Worlds Ugliest Dog Competition that promotes animal adoption which is showcased
nationally.
That all said. We'd love to do more and partner with the city on topics and ideas to expand our events and promote the
city as a destination.
-Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
Goa13 - Encourage a thriving business environment that results in a strong, diverse, resilient economy and
supports community prosperity.
Objective 3 — Re-establish the Petaluma River as a clean and accessible waterway open to commercial and
recreational traffic.
Goal 3 -Objective 3 Workplan Items:
1. Identify short and long
-tetra fluid%lrg soltrtiotrs fot• dredging of t/te Tanning B«sin mad feller«/ c/taunel; dredge
the City Mnritta.
2. Support Federal dredging efforts of the river channel by maintaining « viable
dredge disposal site at
S/tollenbergen
3. Establish bicycle and walking paths and of/ter river access amenities along the Petahrm
(did not comment but indicated the topic "resonated with me/us".)
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY
ur River.
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Goa14 - Preserve and protect Petaluma's environment for future generations and become a municipal leader in
sustainability by protecting our river and open space, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and encouraging
sustainable development.
Objective 1— Preserve and protect Petaluma's environment with smart and efficient use of resources.
Workplan Items:
1. Reduce greenhouse gas enzissiotrs; conserve w«ter; decrease w«ste; nrirrimize use of fossil fuels.
2. Consider adopting energy REACH codes irz pm7nership with Sonoma Clemr Power.
3. Consider participating in Sonoma Clean Power's EverGreen program.
4. Establish and promote « citywide srrst«inability progr«n: Xe«ding with exemplary environment«l practices.
S. Install solar panels orz city -owned properties x�here appropriate «nd work wit/r Sonoma Clean Power on «solar
program for potential revenue generation.
6. Engage t/re Regional Clin:ate Protection Agency, City Counci/, staff, «fzd community members irz t/ze
development of a city-wide Climate Action Plan,
7. Complete Biomass to Biofuel project at the City's Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility.
8. Develop a framework to move the City vehicle fleet from fossil fuel based to hybrid andlor electric vehicles.
9. Cattinue to expand recycled ►v«ter services to srtpport loc«l «griczrlture «nd grormdwater mrd srrrfnce w«ter
resources.
10. Consider regrriri�tg electric vehicle charging stations arrd solar energy in new orsubstantially-upgraded housing
and cornnzercial structures.
IL Make tl:e City's water distribution system more resilient, by repairing and replacing leaking waterpipes, and
irnplen:entirzgtbe water/sewer nrasterplarr
12. bzcre«se orgruric diversion from landfrlls.
13. Install consistent three stye«nz receptacles «t all City f«cilities.
14. Adopt a citywide single -use plastic and
polystyrene ban.
IS. Extend Urban Growth Boundary
expiration date beyond 2025 via ballot nze«sure.
We feel the fairgrounds needs to be managed with as many efforts towards sustainability and conservation as possible.
With along -term lease in place, greater attention can be paid to improving buildings and utilizing solar energy and
natural light where appropriate.
The soft-scaped areas are evaluated regularly for water use efficiency and kept conducive to water percolation limiting
runoff and erosion.
The fairgrounds has a tree care plan to help increase available shade, reduce hardscape temperatures and encourage
water percolation.
Ornamental plants are continuously changed out for perennial, drought tolerant varieties where appropriate.
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This year we will be implement a new recycling strategy for our concession waste that will drastically reduce the impact
on the landfill.
All buildings are painted with recycled paint when regular maintenance is performed.
In addition to all the efforts listed above, the fairgrounds is a valuable forum to educate the community of the latest
conservation options and techniques available so homeowners can implement the same practices on their properties.
-Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY
Goal 4 -Preserve and protect Petaluma's environment for future generations and become a municipal leader in
sustainability by protecting our river and open space, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and encouraging
sustainable development.
Objective 2 —Promote sustainable building practices and active conservation efforts to Petaluma residents.
Workplan Items:
1. Educate our conununity and provide sustainability tools for City staff, developers, employers, property owners
and all residents.
2. Work with Recology to increase the diversion of waste awry frotrr the /mtdfill.
3. Intpletnent sustainable brtilding practices that exceed current codes ittclrrding implementation of REACHgoals.
4. Continue foots on water cotrservation and urbatr recycled water expansion.
(expanded on in prior response.)
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
A CITY THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE
Goa15 - Ensure a fiscally and organizationally sustainable City organization that is innovative, efficient, provides
valued services promptly and professionally, engages the community, and proactively funds, designs, installs and
maintains City infrastructure that is safe, functional, and sustainable and serves the needs of our residents.
Objective 1— Ensure a fiscally and organizationally sustainable City.
Workplan Items:
1. Develop a frscal srrstaiitabillty plats with the comm�utity that balances City services with available revenues and
integrates policies and identifies potential revetrue sortrces t/tat cart ettstrre long-term frumtcial health and effectiveness
of the City.
2. Review and update the City's Development Impact
Fees.
30 in rove the responsiveness and efficacy of t/te City to its
residents by exatttittitrg potetrtial clrrutges and updates
to the City Chat7er.
4. Leverage local, regional, and state ptogratns andresources
to tnarinrize cite revenues.
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S. Ensure a diverse City government workforce through recruitment, internships, nudti platform and multilingual
job annouuceuneuts.
6. Make the City of Petaluma a model employer through leadership rntd professional development, workplace safety
and wellness programs, encouraging creativity and innovation, and providing opportunities for connections between
staff and the community, and celebrating staff successes.
7. Iutstituute staff traiutiuhg progranhs to euhlhauhce staff expertise and 99 k9 ethhent.
8. Host staff training in conrp(iance wit/h federal /strhle regrulatiouhs including Irarassunehrt preventiour, wellness,
safety and workplace security as well as other relevant staff training which will be identified through a needs -
assessment.
9. Establis/r a phew employee orient«tion program.
As a state-run district agricultural association, the fairgrounds will be receiving additional state funding for capitol
improvements. It is starting slow but from a state point of view, and considering the importance of fairgrounds with
disaster services and as evacuation sites, more attention is be paid to the condition of our facilities and available
resources.
We have a new norm and natural disasters are predicted to continue to get more common and more destructive. The
state recognizes fairgrounds roles during these natural disasters and are working to enhance their viability.
These addition funds will be part of the solution in improving the safety and function of the fairgrounds.
- Sonoma -Marin Fairgrounds' Board of Directors
CITY COUNCIL, DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
A CITY THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE
Goa15 - Ensure a fiscally and organizationally sustainable City organization that is innovative, efficient, provides
valued services promptly and professionally, engages the community, and proactively funds, designs, installs and
maintains City infrastructure that is safe, functional, and sustainable and serves the needs of our residents.
Objective 2 —Provide City infrastructure that is safe, sustainable, multiefficient, inspiring civic pride.
Workplan Items:
1. Identify finding optio�hs to complete Petalunta's planned cross-town connectors.
2. Identify fiends and
develop plan to improve Petalun:a's streets and roads.
3. Complete the recohtstructiour of Maria Drive, Sonouna Mountaiuh Parkway, and N. McDowell B(vd.
4. Upgrade traffic signal nunr«geahent by re-establishiuhg fi{l1-time traffic
engineer position.
S. Establish «nr/ improve paths to un«ke walking and biking easy, faun and
safe.
6. Implement couhahrrariry bike share
systehn and explore other multi-unod«(tr«asportation offeriuhgs.
7. Better integrate transit wit/h street designs.
8. Create «shore effrcieutt torpor«tion yard at Hopper Street, incluuding addressing tlhe rlecounnhissimhing of the
existing water plmht f«chilies mud integrate uses including 11te «dj«cent COTS and Anint«I Shelter facilities.
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9. Complete the second SMART station at Corona.
10. Develop a plan to rehabilitate the Trestle.
II. Inventory and promote all road paving acrd recorrstrrrctiorr projects with funding sources and dates of
completion, made in the last five years.
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CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GOALS 2019-2021
A CITY THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE
Goa15 - Ensure a fiscally and organizationally sustainable City organization that is innovative, efficient, provides
valued services promptly and professionally, engages the community, and proactively funds, designs, installs and
maintains City infrastructure that is safe, functional, and sustainable and serves the needs of our residents.
Objective 3 —Maximize all opportunities to be transparent, effectively inform, and meaningfully engage our
community through innovation, accessibility, and excellent customer service.
Workplan Items:
1. Establish a centralized, cityfvide comrnunit�� engagement and conmrrrrrications program.
2. Engage and support «ll City committees and commissions, allowing opportunities to cross pollinate with each
other and to better integrate and provide recommendations for City decision-making.
3. Provide post -meeting sufnrnaries of all City Council and Planning Conrmissio�r »reefings arrdpromote on all City
communication platforms.
4. Coordinate and enhance cross-departrnentrrl social media collaboration.
S. Develop and publish public record request guidelines on City website.
6. Promote outreach and involvement of the Hispanic comrnrrnity through e.Ypartded trarrslatiort and interpretation
services in Cite inforntatiort a�td pr•ogrtuns, recruitrrrerrt strategies, arrd neve%ping learlers/rip opportrutities.
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Goal 5 - Ensure a fiscally and organizationally sustainable City organization that is innovative, efficient, provides
valued services promptly and professionally, engages the community, and proactively funds, designs, installs and
maintains City infrastructure that is safe, functional, and sustainable and serves the needs of our residents.
Objective 4 —Implement technology initiatives to improve the accessibility, efficiency and effectiveness of City
operations, provide the highest level of customer service, and make the City the primary source for City
information.
Workplan Items:
I. Develop n citywide IT Masterplarr that identifies mrrl prioritizes City tec/tnology needs, frun/irrg, raid
inrplententatiort strategies.
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2. Implement an online permitting system.
3. Implement an agenda management software system.
4. Complete the roll-out of an updated City website that creates a more user-friendly, accessible, an interactive
information resource and online experience for the community.
S. Leverage technology to improve effrciency including improved use of meeting and conferencing technologies.
6. Enhance mobile technology to increase efficiency of freld staff.
7. Encourage tl:e expansion of Internet frber by carriers to provide access to orrr connrrrrnity
(did not comment but indicated the topic "resonated with me/us".)
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Re: The draft city goals are ready!
BRENT RUSSELL <russeIl2u2@comcast.net>
Thu 5/16/2019 1027 AM
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Hello Ingrid,
Thank you for your outreach to the community regarding City Goals.
I have a list of items that I would like to see happen.
1. Since Caltrans is working on the freeway widening, it would be great to get the Rainer overcrossing work started.
2. Putting solar panels on City Hall to reduce the City's carbon footprint would be great.
3. It would be nice to get the rest of Sonoma Mountain Parkway, McDowell Blvd, and Petaluma Blvd South repaved.
4. It would be good to put some funds towards maintenance and visual improvements at Luchessi Park and
Community Center.
5. Aside walk along English Street at Petaluma High School.
On a personal note/request, I live on Webster Street which gets a lot of traffic from three- (and soon a fourth) school.
Although I know it will be expensive, the street needs to be re -built to reduce the crown in the road and to deal with the
multitude of pot hole patches. I have lived on the street since 1989 and it has never been paved or sealed. The only
places where there is new paving is where home owners like myself have replaced their sewer lines.
Sincerely,
Brent Russell
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Comments on Draft Council Goals & Priorities
Katherine J. Rinehart
Wed 6/5/2019 9:13 PM
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<tbarrett@cityofpetaluma.org>; Fischer, D'Lynda <dfischer@cityofpetaluma.org>; Healy, Mike <mhealy@cityofpetaluma.org>; Kearney,
Gabe <gkearney@cityofpetaluma.org>; King, Dave <dking@cityofpetaluma.org>; McDonnell, Kevin
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Good Evening.
Thank you for sharing the results of the April 6th workshop with me and for providing the
opportunity to offer fiirther input on the council goals & priorities for FY 19-20 & 20-21.
I found the Survey Monkey a bit overwhelming and hope you're ok with me providing the
following comments.
While prioritizing and incentivizing sustainable infill development please also take into
consideration existing historic resources. Provide incentives for the adaptive reuse of historic
buildings.
Promote the use of federal historic preservation tax credits.
Participate in the Mills Act Program
When updating the City's Economic Development Strategy, please include heritage tourism as a
key component. Need ideas . Look to Main Street USA for ideas.
Complete the Certified Local Government applications process!
Provide training opportunities for committee and commission members. For example, encourage
and offer to pay for members of the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee and Planning
Commission to attend California Preservation Foundation workshops.
Sincerely,
Katherine J. Rinehart
Historian
P O Box 163
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FW: Input on draft Goals & Priorities
Pascoe, Samantha
Tue 5/21/2019 8:37 AM
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Samantha Pascoe, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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<gkearney@cityofpetaluma.org>; King, Dave <dking@cityofpetaluma.org>; McDonnell, Kevin
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Dear Mayor Barrett &City Council Members,
Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the planning session. However, I have reviewed the draft of the Council's Goals &Priorities and
input for your consideration.
A Safe Community That Thrives
Objective 1, Workplan Item #5, sets a plan to improve safety through proactive crime and fire prevention activities.
As you probably know, substance abuse among our teenagers and young adults is a problem and Petaluma is not immune to this problem.
Developing programs and/or finding funding to develop programs to address this issue is essential to improving safety and homelessness
in our community.
In addition, we have many at -risk students in our schools. The Mentor Me program does an excellent job, but I believe the City could be
more proactive in helping this program or similar programs.
Spaces and Places That Inspire
Objective 3 refers to public art installations
I am assuming the reference to the City Art's Commission is an inadvertent error and the reference is to the Petaluma Public Art
'Committee" and not commission.
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I applaud you for Workplan item #3 - exploring a Council liaison on the Public Art Committee. The PAC is receiving hundredsfotifi'ousans
of dollars from public funds. It is important that they a Council member attends the PAC meetings to provide them insight into the larger
Petaluma plans and issues as the PAC makes decisions.
Issues Relating Substance Abuse
Lastly, it should be noted that there are numerous areas in Petaluma that have been identified as "historical locations." It is important that
before installing art in those areas, the Public Art Committee works with the Cultural and Historical Committee to ensure the artwork is
appropriate for a historical location to ensure the City continues to value and protect our history. Also, adequate and timely opportunities
for public input should be included. Again, the PAC is using public funds, so the public should be noticed well in advance before the funds
are approved for an art installation.
Thank you for your consideration of these issues.
Respectfully,
Margaret Saragina & Daniel Plumley
Residents of Petaluma since 1961
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Inquiry/Request for Support: Paula Lane Nature Preserve
Nan Moon <nannanner@yahoo.com>
Sun 6/23/2019 7:23 PM
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Dear Ms. Flynn,
Congratulations and welcome to your new role as City Manager. Petaluma is a special place,
and I wish you every success as you guide the important work of making positive differences
in our community.
This past Wednesday (June19th) I attended the Parks & Rec Commission meeting regarding
community input for Measure M funding. I was pleased to hear Susan Kirks share that
November 2019 is when the Paula Lane Nature Preserve is supposed to finally open for
initial public access. It has been concerning that this project is so delayed and that there
appears to have been little or no opportunity for the public to learn more about it over these
past seven years.
I want to express my opinion that City support of this Matching Grant property, the project
and PLAN's role is essential.
The project and volunteer and environmental education programs will be of great benefit to
our community. The sensitive conservation values will be honored.
I'm writing today to ask you to support the City's role as a partner with PLAN. This includes
formalizing an operating agreement with PLAN that reflects an equitable and informed
relationship between PLAN and the City.
The success of PLAN to partner with Sonoma County Ag and Open Space and the City of
Petaluma to acquire and conserve the land in 2012 should be celebrated. The land was
purchased with open space sales tax funds contributed by the public. The fact that PLAN
assumeA
primary responsibility to advocate for conservation and has documented over
$500,000 in a match to the grant - 10 years ahead of the project budget and schedule - should
be applauded. The general public should also be informed of this amazing level of dedication
and volunteerism for the community and for the protected conservation values of the land.
My late husband, Paul Selinger, and I were active with the Paula Lane Action Network (PLAN)
open space project for many years, including serving on the Board of Directors until he became
too ill. It was Paul's fondest hope that the land be preserved and the various volunteer and
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education programs be implemented before he died. He did not live long enough to see the
project come to full fruition, but our community members of all ages will benefit.
Every day I drive by the Preserve and am filled with gratitude that this precious open space
exists to provide a forever -refuge for the native wildlife, preserves a wildlife corridor, and will
be a special place of peace and beauty for all to enjoy. We need your support.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Nan Moon
Former Board Member
Paula Lane Action Network
1411 Sunset Drive
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are: June 5, 2019
To: City Manager Flynn
From: Pete Gang
Re: Comments on Council Goals and Priorities
Comments on Council Goals and Priorities F119-20 & 20-21
I want to acknowledge the heroic effort that has gone into soliciting and incorporating the input of the
community. This is democracy in action!
Although climate issues were affirmed by a large number of participants at the Goal -Setting Workshop, I
do not see that they are elevated "...to the highest priority in [the City's] goal -setting process]" as called
for in the Climate Emergency Resolution passed by City Council on May 6, 2019. The Resolution notes
that the community of nations has vowed to "...pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even
further to 1.50C.°
This is not a new goal. The City of Petaluma already affirmed its commitment to this goal through its
explicit endorsement of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. In doing so, we pledged to "...adopt, honor,
and uphold the commitments to the goals enshrined in the Paris Agreement [and to] intensify
Worts to meet each of our cities' current climate goals, push for new action to meet the 1.5
degrees C target, and work together to create a 21st century clean energy economy.... The world
cannot wait — and neither will we."
The Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C, the most recent report from the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), tells us that in order to have a 2 -in -3 chance of limiting the
temperature increase to 1.5°C, we must completely eliminate all fossil fuel emissions within 20 years
while concurrently drawing down the excess atmospheric CO2 that is our real adversary. This is
the challenge that confronts us. And this is the challenge that provides us with both the incentive and the
opportunity to build a vibrant, safe, prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable community.
The vision of a future Petaluma that emerged from the Goal -Setting Session is entirely congruent with the
vision of a future Petaluma that results from strict attention to greenhouse gas reduction and drawdown of
excess greenhouse gases.
AND we need to better articulate that vision of where we're headed as a community.
Will our fossil -free future feature more segregationist zoning and more cars to get us from place to place?
Or will it feature more compact, dense, pedestrian -centered infill?
Will we have more crosstown connectors, smoother roads, and more cars or will we have a complete
network of bicycle lanes, paths, and trails that makes it easy for people of all ages and abilities to get
around without needing to drive a car?
Will Petaluma be known for its big box shopping centers and franchise eateries or for its welcoming funk
and diversity, its embrace of a lively old -town future?
The changes ahead are immense and time is not on our side. As a community, we can do this!
Respectfully,
Pete Gang, Architect
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RE: City Goals for the coming FY
Flynn, Peggy
Thu 4/25/2019 7:26 PM
To:rekb@aol.com <rekb@aol.com>; City Council<citycouncil@cityofpetaluma.org>;
cc:Alverde, Ingrid <IAlverde@cityofpetaluma.org>;
Hi Mr. Brawn—
Thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your thoughts on our Goals session.
You are correct that the folks that attended did not necessarily represent our entire community, however their input was
integral. In addition to the workshop, we offered a survey for folks who could not attend:
https://www.surveymonkev.com/r/petalum goals. Through that survey, we have responses from more than 650 people. We
will also be circulating the next draft of the City's goals and priorities in the community to get additional feedback, prior to it
coming back to Council for consideration.
Finally, we are planning extensive outreach for community discussion and input on the City's Fiscal Sustainability Plan, which
will include a deep dive on City finances and community priorities. Please stay tuned!
Thank you for being engaged and caring about our City!
All my best,
Peggy
Peggy Flynn, City Manager
City of Petaluma 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Direct 707.776.3765 1 Office 707.778.4345
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Dear Madam Mayor, Members of City Council, and City Manager.
Thank you for the time and effort all of you put into the Goals session. I have just completed watching it via Granicus.
What a surprise! I found myself agreeing with D'lyna Fischer concerning what needs to be done. If there is a FUNDING
sources and uses meeting, I would like to be notified so I might attend. I would hate to miss it because I did not look at City
Council's agenda.
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