Meeting
CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA 
REGULAR MEETING OF THE Recreation, Music & Parks Commission

 
APPOINTED MEMBERS
Marianne Bertuccelli
Cody Chisham
Stacey Earl
Kate Greenspan
Megan Kelly
Hannah Rizzo Simmons

COUNCIL LIAISON
Alex DeCarli

STAFF LIAISON
Drew Halter
MEETINGS
3rd Wednesday of each month
City Hall Council Chamber
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952



CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707)-778-4380
Fax (707)-656-4057
[email protected]
cityofpetaluma.org
AGENDA PACKET
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

6:00 PM
 
Submit Written Public Comment
Email the Commission Clerk at: [email protected], with the subject line “Public Comment.” Comments that are received at least two hours prior to the meeting will be distributed to Commission members and published with the agenda packet on the City's website as part of the public record for the meeting. Comments received after the cutoff time will be distributed and posted online following the meeting.

Decorum
The Chair has the authority to rule any speaker out of order, including speakers during the General Public Comment period, if the subject raised is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission, or during a public hearing or a general business item if the speaker is not presenting testimony or evidence relevant to the matter or if the speaker becomes disruptive to the proceedings and conduct of the meeting. The Chair also has the authority to order any person who willfully interrupts the meeting to be removed. All persons are expected to conduct themselves with civility and courtesy at all times. All persons giving comments shall speak directly to the Commission and address issues, not individuals. Personal attacks and cursing are not tolerated in order to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome to speak.

Animals in Council Chamber
No animals shall be allowed at or brought in to a public meeting by any person except (i) as to members of the public or City staff utilizing the assistance of a service animal, which is defined as a guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, or (ii) as to police officers using the assistance of dog(s) in law enforcement duties.
 
CALL TO ORDER
  •     ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 
AGENDAS AND DELETIONS
 
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
During General Public Comment, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction and that are not listed on the current agenda.  Public comments are limited up to three minutes per person. Depending on the number of persons wishing to address the Council, time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than twenty minutes, subject to the Council’s discretion (Cal. Gov’t. Code §54954.3(a), Petaluma City Council Rules, Policies and Procedures, III).
PRESENTATIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Approval of Minutes for the meeting of February 26, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
2.
Receive a Staff Presentation and Provide Consideration to the City Council for the Renaming of Center Park, Located at 7 Petaluma Blvd North, in Recognition of Significant Historical Contributions by Chinese Members of the Community During the Mid-to-Late 19th Century - Jonathan Luong, Senior Management Analyst, Community Development Department, and Drew Halter, Director of Parks and Recreation  – ITEM TO BE PUBLISHED 3/19/2025
3.
Adopt- A -Park Program - Review, Discuss, and Provide a Recommendation on Two Park Sites and Dates for the 2025 Adopt-A-Park - Events Based Pilot Program - Cindy Chong, Superintendent of Parks and Facilities ITEM TO BE PUBLISHED 3/19/2025
 
COMMITTEE COMMENT
STAFF COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE:  The Commission Clerk hereby certifies that this agenda has been posted in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code. In accordance with Government Code §54957.5, any materials of public record relating to an agenda item for a regular meeting that are provided to a majority of the Commission members less than 72 hours before the meeting will be made available online with the agenda packet at cityofpetaluma.com/meetings. Materials of public record that are distributed during the meeting shall be made available for public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the City or a member of its legislative/advisory body, or the next business day after the meeting if prepared by some other person. 
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCOMMODATIONS:  Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the Commission Clerk at [email protected] and [email protected] or by calling 707-331-6262. The Commission Clerk will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests.