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Resolution No. 2021-129 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY
ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION AND PAY RANGE OF CLIMATE ACTION MANAGER
AND AUTHORIZING THE POSITION ALLOCATION OF ONE CLIMATE ACTION MANAGER
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 2019-055 N.C.S. on May 6, 2019 declaring a climate
emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Action Commission was established by City of Petaluma Ordinance No. 2689
N.C.S. adopted August 5, 2019 and effective September 5, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City Council enacted Ordinance 2689 N.C.S. intending to elevate climate issues to the
highest priority in its goal-setting process; to give precedence to climate mitigation and adaption when
evaluating policies and purchases, planning projects and allocating resources, and to seek financial and
regulatory aid to support those efforts; and
WHEREAS, in adopting Ordinance No. 2689, the City Council voiced its support for full public
participation toward zero net emissions – including input from and participation by disenfranchised
communities – and recognized that Petaluma residents, community organizations, labor, business and schools
are integral to leading that effort, and called for emergency action at all levels of government to restore a safer
climate, safeguard against the result of climate change, and support the just transition to a sustainable economy
with good-paying, high-quality jobs, and intending to do everything in the City’s power to swiftly convert to an
ecologically, socially and economically sustainable economy; and
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2021, the City Council approved Resolution 2021-007 N.C.S. adopting a
Climate Emergency Framework which set goals in topic areas of Equity and Climate Justice, Mitigation and
Sequestration, Adaptation and Climate Resilience, and Community Engagement, as well as setting a goal of
carbon neutrality for Petaluma by 2030; and
WHEREAS, Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.04.020.D authorizes the City Manager as the City’s
Personnel Officer to prepare or cause to be prepared a position classification plan, including class specifications
and revisions of the plan; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.40.020.E authorizes the City Manager to prepare or
cause to be prepared a plan of compensation and revisions thereof, covering all classifications in the
competitive service; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep its Classification and Compensation Plan current, and in accordance
with Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.04.020, amendments or revisions to the Classification and
Compensation Plan are effective upon approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the proposed actions were presented before Council on March 8, 2021 as part of the Measure
U implementation workshop on core staffing and workforce stabilization, this action is the next step in
implementing the applicable recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, acting as the Personnel Officer, has determined the results of the proposed
change align with the duties and responsibilities of existing workloads and City needs; and
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WHEREAS, the City Manager, acting as the Personnel Officer, has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Climate Action Manager (as attached in
Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, in that amending the classification
and compensation plan by establishing the classification and pay range of Climate Action Manager and
authorizing the position allocation of Climate Action Manager does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,”
because the action does not have the potential for resulting either a direct physical change in the environment
or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and because this is a personnel-
related action that constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby:
1. Declares the above recitals to be true and correct and are incorporated into this resolution as findings of the
City Council.
2. Finds that the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, in that amending the classification and
compensation plan by establishing the classification and pay range of Climate Action Manager and
authorizing the position allocation of one Climate Action Manager does not meet CEQA's definition of a
“project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting either a direct physical change in the
environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and because this is a
personnel-related action that constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will
not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Moreover, future CEQA analysis will be
performed for any project resulting from this position.
3. Approves the amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written in this Resolution,
including an amendment in the Competitive Service of the Personnel System.
4. Establishes the classification specification (Exhibit A) and sets the pay range of Climate Action Manager to:
Classification Title Pay Range Per Month
Climate Action Manager $8,143.20 - $9,918.13
5. Authorizes the position allocation of one Climate Action Manager.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2nd day of August
2021, by the following vote:
Approved as to
form:
__________________________
City Attorney
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Vice Mayor Barnacle; Fischer; Healy; King; McDonnell; Pocekay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
City Clerk
______________________________________________
Mayor
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CITY OF PETALUMA
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date:
Job Class: 09CAMR
Climate Action Manager
Summary
Under administrative direction, plans, develops, manages, and implements a wide range of
environmental sustainability policies and programs including those related to energy, water, and
natural resource conservation, climate action planning and healthy community initiatives; serves
as a liaison and leader to the public, other City departments, civic groups, business organizations
and other public agencies as it relates to environmental sustainability policies and programs.
Class Characteristics
This is a professional-management level position with broad responsibility for management,
coordination and oversight of City-wide sustainability and climate action initiatives and
programs. The incumbent performs highly complex administrative and technical work and leads
citywide and community efforts in planning, developing, managing, coordinating, and
implementing sustainability efforts. This position uses independent judgment and analytical
abilities, which require sound grounding in municipal and state government requirements.
Responsibilities include representing the City in a variety of public forums, developing
constructive community relationships with a variety of diverse interest groups, and building
consensus/trust to implement policy initiatives. Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and human
relations skills are essential for an incumbent assigned to this position.
Essential Duties, Skills and Demands of the Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and
demands.
Duties:
Plans, develops, implements, manages, and monitors the City’s Climate Emergency Framework,
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and other related policies and projects.
Serves as a liaison and leader for a variety of community organizations including groups
organized for climate equity, environmental, and sustainability purposes.
Serves as a public spokesperson for the City's sustainability initiatives and programs by attending
conferences, giving presentations and fostering local and regional partnerships with businesses
and other organizations.
Meets with city departments, community groups, neighborhood, civic and business
organizations, and members of the public on sustainability policies and projects.
Manages and coordinates community-focused programs related to energy efficiency, renewable
energy, green buildings, decarbonization, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, water
conservation, watershed protection and general sustainability.
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Oversees and conducts complex studies and prepares a variety of reports, correspondence,
policies, procedures, ordinances, agreements and other written materials.
Oversees and coordinates and leads inter-departmental personnel assigned to implement the
Climate Emergency Framework and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and other related
policies and projects.
Researches information and drafts documents for presentation and publication such as status
reports; develops and oversees contracts related to sustainability.
Develops educational, informational, and marketing materials to promote sustainability
initiatives to enhance the focus on conservation and life-cycle approaches to decarbonization,
sustainable building construction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and the efficient use of
materials and natural resources.
Develops and maintains sustainability tracking systems to report progress toward sustainability
and climate goals outlined in the Climate Emergency Framework and Climate Action and
Adaptation Plan.
Performs citywide program specific organizational, operational, financial and policy analysis;
prepares narrative and statistical reports related to operations, activities, and recommendations.
Prepares staff reports to City Council which analyze and summarize initiatives and legislation
related to climate change.
Supports and provides oversight to grant applications and funding related to sustainability
projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
Effectively administer a number of environmental programs, projects and activities.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and
regulations.
Analyze data related to sustainability activities
Analyze sustainability related legislation
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely
manner; set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written
materials.
Make sound independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
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Facilitate meetings and build consensus with diverse groups of stakeholders.
Effectively manage multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet established deadlines.
Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software
applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel,
Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Successfully navigate political or other sensitive situations using tact, initiative, prudence and
independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work.
Perform successfully in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use the
computer keyboard and mouse, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms,
talk, or hear, stand, walk, and stoop, or crouch. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work is performed both indoors
and outdoors. Indoor work is performed in an air-conditioned office environment with a
moderate noise level. Outdoor work involves exposure to a variety of weather conditions
including exposure to traffic and noise, industrial wastes and hazardous materials, and work on
slippery or uneven surfaces. This position may involve independent travel as well as some
evening and weekend work.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Principles of sustainability, decarbonization, and community environmental protection strategies
including conservation, source reduction, pollution prevention, energy efficiency, climate
protection, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, recycling and other environmental issues in a
public agency setting.
Environmental program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Public education, outreach, and policy advocacy
Principles, practices and techniques of natural resource protection, conservation planning,
mitigation, and restoration projects
Practices of researching environmental issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound
recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective reports.
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Familiarity with public land management and stewardship, including land acquisition,
conservation easements and other conservation strategies.
Principles, practices, and techniques of administration of contemporary sustainability and climate
action programs.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws as well as City policies, procedures, and ordinances.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to education and experience is likely to provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities
would be:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biology, natural
resource management, environmental sustainability, urban planning, or a field related to the
work.
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in natural resource management, community
advocacy or a related field which demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed
above.
Certifications/Licenses:
Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license.
Established:
Resolution #:
Department: City Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
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