Hello, Petaluma —
As we make our way toward summer, we are so grateful to those in our community who are working to save water. Finding new ways to conserve water, even if they feel small, is a big help to us as we navigate these historic drought conditions. Thank you, Petaluma, for stepping up as you always do!
Want to learn ways to save more water at home? Check out cityofpetaluma.org/savewater for tips, resources, and current water restrictions.
Tonight, we have lots to share including items that will be reviewed at the June 20 City Council meeting, tips to get emergency ready, an opportunity to get free tickets to the Sonoma-Marin Fair, surveys to share your feedback with us, upcoming events, and more.
Please enjoy, share with friends, and have a lovely evening. We’ll see you in your inbox next Wednesday!
WHEN TO GET TESTED
The County of Sonoma recommends getting tested for COVID-19:
- If you have symptoms
- If you were exposed
- If you travel
CLICK HERE to learn more about when to test, different kinds of tests, where to access tests, and more.
PETALUMA HONORS JUNETEENTH
This Sunday, June 19, our country will observe Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. During the June 6, 2022 City Council meeting, a proclamation honoring Juneteenth was presented by the Mayor to Arthur Chaney, President of 100 Black Men of Sonoma County. Please join us as we honor this significant event in our country’s history. This day is also referred to as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day or Emancipation Day.
For more information about Juneteenth, check out this national website.
CLICK HERE to learn about the annual Juneteenth festival in Sonoma County – now in its 49th year!
Please contact us to share the ways you celebrate, what this day means to you, book or movie recommendations, and how you show support.
JOIN US MONDAY JUNE 20 TO DISCUSS HOMELESSNESS, CITY GOALS & PRIORITIES
Please join us Monday June 20 as the City Council reviews a proposed Strategic Plan to End Homelessness in Petaluma along with City Goals and Priorities for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Stay tuned to cityofpetaluma.org/meetings to view the agenda which will include instructions on how to attend the meeting virtual. Spanish language interpretation will be available.
ARE YOU EMERGENCY READY?
Disaster can strike unexpectedly and move fast. Planning ahead for yourself, your loved ones, and your neighbors is a crucial step in making it through the unexpected safely.
Visit cityofpetaluma.org/emergencyprep to learn more.
Emergency Alert Guide
Staying updated is essential during an emergency. Emergency alerts are sent to share critical information regarding evacuations and safety during fires, floods, earthquakes, and other disasters.
CLICK HERE to learn how to sign up for emergency alerts.
Click HERE to download and print a list of Emergency Alert contacts to keep in your Go Bag.
SHARE YOUR FAIRGROUNDS MEMORIES FOR FREE FAIR TICKETS!
As part of the Fairgrounds Visioning Process, the City of Petaluma, in partnership with the Petaluma Regional Library, invites the community to take part in a Fairgrounds Community Storytelling Exhibit. Now is your chance to submit photos, videos, voice recordings, and other art that captures your stories and memories of the Fairgrounds. Sharing your perspective will help capture the rich spirit and legacy this site holds.
Interested in sharing your story? Stop by one of our upcoming Storytelling Events! There will be recording equipment available to use, as well as arts and crafts materials if you want to paint, draw, collage, or even write a colorful poem. Free tickets to the Sonoma Marin Fair will be available to the first 20 people who show up and share their story!
Where: Forum Room at the Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, CA
When: June 23rd 11:30 AM– 6:00 PM
June 24th 12:00 – 1:30 and 3:30 – 6:00 PM
June 25th 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Learn more about the Exhibit, submit a story, or view the full gallery at: PetalumaFairgroundsStories.com
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
The City of Petaluma is continually seeking input from our community to help guide our actions and areas of focus. This is your city and we want to work on the things that matter most to you!
Please take a moment to let us know your thoughts on some current City initiatives by filling out these surveys:
Local Road Safety Plan – Keeping our roads safe for all who use them is a high priority for the City of Petaluma. We are putting together a Local Road Safety Plan and an Active Transportation Plan and would love to hear your experience of our roads and areas you feel are a concern.
Latinx Engagement – If you live in Petaluma, are part of the Latinx community, and use primarily Spanish to communicate, please fill out our survey to help us create a more inclusive community.
BROWN IS THE NEW GREEN – SAVE WATER WITH US!
During this period of historic drought, modifying the way we water plants and landscapes can have a huge impact on conserving our water supply.
The City of Petaluma is using a combination of conservation, recycled water, and reduced watering strategies in our parks and public landscapes. Our goal is to conserve as much water as possible while protecting trees and recreational areas.
Below are simple ways you can help save water:
Follow the mandatory watering schedule:
Overnight Tuesday and Saturday between 7pm-8am
Swap grass for mulch:
We offer qualified residents FREE sheet mulching supplies (plus FREE delivery) to convert lawns. Learn more at cityofpetaluma.org/mulchmadness
Explore our programs and rebates:
Over 10K Petaluma residents are already taking advantage of our programs, rebates, and resources to help our community save water.
Visit cityofpetaluma.org/conserve to learn more.
WAITLIST OPEN FOR HOUSING UNITS IN PETALUMA AND HEALDSBURG
The Sonoma County Housing Authority will accept housing voucher applications from May 23, through July 1, for Project-Based Voucher waitlists. Applicants will be required to provide information regarding income and any preferences for which they may qualify. Applications will be open for the following locations:
- Fisher Senior 1 and Fisher 2 Apartments, Petaluma
- 575 and 579 Vallejo Street Senior Apartments, Petaluma
- Petaluma River Place, Petaluma
- Mill District Apartments, Healdsburg
Those interested in applying to any of the above-listed Project-Based Voucher waitlists must apply during this application period.
CLICK HERE to learn more.
CLIMATE ACTION UPDATE
This week, our Climate Action Commission shared the following upcoming events. Check them out!
Climate Ready comes to Movies in the Parks! Join us at Lucchesi Park at 7pm prior to Movies in the Park this Friday, June 17th. Climate Ready is partnering with Petaluma Parks to showcase a community climate themed “street art” activity by Humpbacks of Notre Dame. Humpbacks of Notre Dame is an interactive, improvisational “street theater” experience inviting participants to consider a future when all the glaciers have melted due to inaction in our current time. Participants chip a fragment of “the last glacier on earth” returned from the year 2069 from a large block of ice. More info about Movies in the Park can be found here.
Come out for a free community bike swap! Grand Central Café is hosting a community bike swap on June 19th 9am-3pm. Bring your bike to 226 Weller Street to swap, repair, or donate. All donated bikes will be given to low income families in Petaluma.
MOVIES IN THE PARK IS BACK!
Our Parks & Recreation Department is excited to bring back our Movies in the Park series this Summer and Fall!
The first movie night of the Summer takes place Friday, June 17th at Lucchesi Park.
“Moana” will be shown on the big screen under the stars at approximately 8:00pm.
Several local food and beverage vendors will be in attendance.
CLICK HERE for more information.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR HISTORIC HOME EARTHQUAKE SAFE
The Federal Office of Emergency Management (FEMA) and the California Office of Historic Preservation are coming together to offer a series of webinars designed to teach how to make your home earthquake safe through seismic retrofitting.
A team of architects, engineers, and architectural historians with preservation expertise and a passion for historic homes guides you on how to upgrade and retrofit your home to protect from a future earthquake – without compromising its historic character.
CLICK HERE to learn more.
JUNE GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SESSION ON THE HOUSING ELEMENT
June 16, 2022, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Zoom link available in meeting agenda document at cityofpetaluma.org/meetings
Since late 2020, the City of Petaluma has been working on updating its General Plan, the road map that will shape the future of the city for the next 20 – 30 years. The Housing Element, Petaluma’s plan to provide needed housing and increase housing equity over the next eight years, is an important part of the General Plan Update.
The June General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) Session is an opportunity to review our progress updating the Housing Element. We are focusing on two important draft documents that identify housing sites and the goals, policies, and programs we will enact to serve our community’s housing needs. This session is one of several public meetings to review and shape our community’s approach to our next Housing Element.
Learn more at planpetaluma.org.
JOIN OUR PETALUMA TEAM!
The City of Petaluma is looking for talented people to join our team! Please click the links below for more information about our open positions. CLICK HERE for a full list of career opportunities.
Have questions about working for the City? Please reach out to [email protected].
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The City of Petaluma is hard at work for our community. Please check out our upcoming meetings and click on the links below for more information:
June 22, 7pm – Technology Advisory Committee
Check for upcoming meetings, agendas, and how to participate on the City’s meeting webpage: https://cityofpetaluma.org/meetings/