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Are there noticing requirements for employers?

Similar to the State's wage requirements, the proposed Petaluma ordinance requires employers to inform employees of the local wage and their rights at the onset of their employment and on an annual basis. Employers also need to put up posters or flyers listing the current wage and employee rights. These flyers need to be in...

How do commissions affect the Petaluma minimum wage?

Commissions can be factored in when calculating the Petaluma minimum wage. Employers shall use State guidelines for calculating minimum wage for commissioned employees. The state minimum wage can be used to calculate wages for these employees, as long as their hourly wage is no less than the Petaluma minimum wage. Because this is a complex issue,...

How do State Wage Orders Affect the Petaluma Minimum Wage?

State Wage Orders regulate wages, hours, and working conditions of industries. Under these wage orders, certain types of employees must be paid a defined percentage over the state minimum wage. For example, auto technicians who bring their own tools must be paid twice the state minimum wage. The state minimum wage can be used to...

Who is covered or subject to Petaluma minimum wage?

This ordinance covers all employees who work at least 2 hours per week in the City limits and who qualify for the minimum wage according to the California Labor Code. Tips and benefits cannot be included when calculating the Petaluma minimum wage. The ordinance does not apply to Federal, State, or County agencies. It also...

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Is Petaluma serving recycled water to commercial facilities and golf courses for irrigation, like other cities in Marin County?

Yes. The City is currently delivering recycled water to golf courses, City parks, schools, and other landscaping areas. The City is actively expanding the recycled water service area.

What is the final location of the well? Is it right next to the labyrinth?

The well will be located in the general vicinity of the labyrinth, but the exact location is not known. The location will be finalized to facilitate construction activities, equipment, and materials.

Referring to the CEQA document for the project, the groundwater pumping estimates were conservative in that they model a well that pumps year round even though the City only plans to use the well for emergency backup supply. If the drought continues, does the City foresee needing to pump groundwater from that well year-round?

It is possible that restrictions from Sonoma Water, the City’s main water supply source, will cause the City to need to use more local supply throughout the year. The CEQA document limits the amount of water able to be produced from the well at a little over 200 AFY.

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Is the City planning on extracting water from wells only, or are there recharge projects planned?

The City has an aquifer storage recovery study in the planning stages, which will evaluate using wells for injection to later be used as a potable water supply source.

Is the groundwater pump silent once operational?

The pump is a submersible type of pump and will be located hundreds of feet below the ground. The well will be virtually silent. The minimal sound being generated will most likely come from the electrical equipment in the well house.

What are the different geologic layers that the well is going to be drilled through?

There are general known formations described as “Wilson Grove Formations” and “Fractured Bedrock”. The exact formations and types of soil that will be encountered during the drilling process and depths are variable.

What is an example of an emergency that would cut off the water supply to the west side of town, and how would a well on that side of town support the community in that emergency?

Any situation that disrupts the ability to deliver water or meet the needs of the community would be considered an emergency. The residents in the immediate vicinity of Oak Hill will benefit from the supply and pressure from the well, but ultimately, the well can be used by the entire community of Petaluma.

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