The need for eviction protection was underscored by the widespread employment disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The eviction moratorium enacted by the County of Sonoma during the pandemic is set to expire September 30, 2022. This set of protections for tenants specific to the City of Petaluma includes legislation related to Just Cause, the … Continued
The City Council’s approval of the Climate Emergency Framework on January 11, 2021 set a goal for the City of Petaluma to become carbon neutral by 2030. Major sources of carbon emissions in the City of Petaluma are transportation and existing buildings. Electrification and fuel switch to renewable sources for the transportation and housing sectors … Continued
On November 9, 2016, the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, Proposition 64, became law, leading to recreational cannabis sales in California by January 2018. As a result of recreational legalization, local governments may not prohibit adults from growing, using, or transporting cannabis for personal use. Following recreational legalization, companies must be … Continued
Following the May 25th, 2020, murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, race relations and police use of force policies have become a focus in communities across the country. To address requests from community members and start these conversations locally, the City hosted a community engagement and listening forum followed by community-led listening sessions. After hearing … Continued
“At-fault” reasons to terminate a tenancy include when a tenant: Fails to pay rent Breaches rental agreement Tenant commits illegal activity Unlawful use of premises Tenant is maintaining the unit as a nuisance Commits waste of the unit Refuses to enter a substantially similar new lease Sublets in violation of the lease Fails to vacate … Continued
The Ordinance applies on the first day of tenancy. Exceptions The following situations are not subject to the Petaluma rules: Transient and tourist occupancies Housing accommodations in a nonprofit hospital, religious facility, extended care facility, licensed residential care facility for the elderly. Dormitories owned and operated by a school. Small Property Owners – Small Property Owners are: Owners … Continued
If you see any of these signs, you may be dealing with a life-threatening emergency. Have someone call for immediate medical assistance while you begin cooling the victim. Do the following: Get the victim to a shady area. Cool the victim rapidly, using whatever methods you can. For example, immerse the victim in a tub … Continued
Warning signs of heat stroke vary but may include the following: Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating) Rapid, strong pulse Throbbing headache Dizziness Nausea Confusion Unconsciousness
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Body temperature may rise to 106°F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or … Continued
Drink cool, nonalcoholic beverages. Rest. Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath. Seek an air-conditioned environment. Wear lightweight clothing.
