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Measure U Oversight Committee

jue, 19 de febrero de 2026

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RESUMEN DE REUNIÓNGenerado por IA

Comité de Supervisión de Measure U — 19 de febrero de 2026


Esta fue una reunión ordinaria del Comité de Supervisión de Measure U, celebrada en el Ayuntamiento de Petaluma. El asunto principal de la sesión fue la revisión del informe semestral sobre el uso de los fondos del impuesto a las ventas de Measure U durante el año fiscal 2024–25. Los cinco miembros estuvieron presentes, incluido el miembro recién juramentado Jack Byrne.



Toma de Posesión — Jack Byrne


El nuevo miembro designado del Comité, Jack Byrne, fue juramentado por el Secretario Municipal a las 5:20 p.m. en la Oficina del Administrador Municipal, con la presencia del Secretario S. Terry como testigo. Debido a que la toma de posesión ocurrió poco después del llamado oficial a lista, Byrne llegó a la reunión ya incorporado como miembro de pleno derecho.



Aprobación del Acta — 17 de abril de 2025


El comité aprobó el acta de su reunión anterior sin debate.


Votación: Moción presentada por la Miembro del Comité Hart, secundada por el Miembro del Comité Davison. Aprobada 4-0-1, con Byrne absteniéndose por no haber estado presente en la reunión de abril.



Informe Semestral del Comité de Supervisión de Measure U — Año Fiscal Finalizado el 30 de junio de 2025


El Administrador Municipal Adjunto Cochran y la Directora de Finanzas Adjunta Garberolio presentaron el informe semestral sobre la recaudación y el uso de los fondos de Measure U en el año fiscal 2024–25. El debate abarcó varias áreas sustantivas:


Carreteras e infraestructura: Los miembros del comité solicitaron mayor detalle sobre las partidas presupuestarias correspondientes a carreteras, específicamente aquellas vinculadas a la lista de proyectos del bono vial, y sobre la forma en que los fondos se asignan a infraestructura frente a otras necesidades.


Obligaciones de pensiones (CalPERS): La Directora de Finanzas Adjunta Garberolio explicó que la ciudad está obligada a financiar sus obligaciones de pensiones con CalPERS al 100% durante un período de 20 años que comenzó en 2017, y cuyo punto intermedio se alcanzará en 2031–32. En ese momento, se espera que la carga presupuestaria derivada de las contribuciones a las pensiones comience a disminuir. El personal enfatizó que este no es un problema exclusivo de Petaluma, sino que afecta a todas las ciudades de California que forman parte del sistema CalPERS. El Presidente Fishman señaló que actualmente aproximadamente el 94% de los ingresos de Measure U se destinan a equilibrar el presupuesto general (incluidos los costos de pensiones), y el resto va hacia la estabilización de la fuerza laboral. Se espera que esa proporción cambie gradualmente a medida que venza la obligación de pensiones.


Contratación de personal: El comité señaló que las contrataciones respaldadas por Measure U se han realizado principalmente en los departamentos de Parques y Obras Públicas.


Baños públicos: La Miembro del Comité Hart preguntó sobre el estado de los baños públicos, un uso de los fondos previamente discutido. El Administrador Municipal Adjunto Cochran confirmó que aún no se ha instalado ningún baño y remitió al comité al próximo taller del Programa de Mejoras de Capital (CIP) para obtener más información.


Comentarios públicos presentados por escrito: Nick Harris presentó tres comentarios públicos por escrito antes de la reunión. La Miembro del Comité Davison los planteó ante el personal, quien se ofreció a responder cualquier pregunta que dichos comentarios generaran en el comité. Una miembro del público, Chantel Rogers, intervino en persona durante el período de comentarios públicos de este punto. Ningún otro miembro del público deseó hacer uso de la palabra.


Próximos pasos: El personal se ofreció a preparar un pronóstico financiero separado a 20 años para el comité si así se deseaba. Está programado que el presupuesto municipal se presente ante el Concejo Municipal en pleno el 4 de mayo de 2026. La próxima reunión del comité es el 29 de abril de 2026, fecha en la que los miembros podrán decidir si incluyen en el orden del día alguna inquietud sobre el presupuesto antes de que llegue al Concejo.


No se realizó ninguna votación formal sobre el informe en sí, ya que se trató de un punto de revisión y debate.



Puntos clave


El 94% de los ingresos de Measure U se destina actualmente al equilibrio del presupuesto general, principalmente para cubrir las obligaciones obligatorias de pensiones con CalPERS, no para carreteras ni nuevos servicios. Se espera que esa proporción mejore después de 2031–32, cuando el requisito de financiamiento de pensiones a 20 años supere su punto intermedio.
Aún no se han instalado baños públicos, a pesar de que el proyecto ha estado en el radar del comité; se brindarán más detalles en un próximo taller del CIP.
El presupuesto municipal completo se presenta ante el Concejo Municipal el 4 de mayo, y el Comité de Supervisión tiene hasta su reunión del 29 de abril para señalar cualquier inquietud.
El miembro recién designado Jack Byrne fue juramentado formalmente, con lo que el comité alcanzó su membresía completa.
El comentario público escrito de Nick Harris (presentado en tres ocasiones) fue reconocido, aunque el contenido no se detalla en el acta; se invitó al comité a plantear al personal cualquier pregunta que dichos comentarios hubieran generado.

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Qué ocurrió en esta reunión

Oath of Office for Newly Appointed Member Jack Byrne

Committee Member Jack Byrne was sworn in by the City Clerk at 5:20pm in the City Manager's Office, witnessed by Clerk S. Terry. No public comment or member discussion was noted for this item.

Approval of Minutes for the meeting of April 17, 2025

Chair Fishman requested a motion to approve the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Committee Member Hart moved to approve, seconded by Committee Member Davison; the minutes were approved 4-0-1, with Committee Member Byrne not present at the original April 17, 2025 meeting.

Measure U Oversight Committee Biannual Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025

Assistant City Manager Cochran and Assistant Finance Director Garberolio presented the Measure U Oversight Committee Biannual Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, and addressed Committee follow-up questions regarding the road budget, expenditures, infrastructure funding, and the 20-year bond, as well as CalPERS contribution policy requirements. Committee Members Davison, Hart, and Chair Fishman offered comments and questions about public comments received, public restroom status, and the allocation of Measure U funds (currently 94% to balancing the budget and the remainder to workforce stabilization). Public comment was received from Chantel Rogers.

Puntos de agenda (3)

Procedural (2)
1ProceduralOath of Office for Newly Appointed Member Jack Byrne
Jack Byrne, a newly appointed council member, will take the official oath of office to begin his term.

Qué ocurrió

Committee Member Jack Byrne was sworn in by the City Clerk at 5:20pm in the City Manager's Office, witnessed by Clerk S. Terry. No public comment or member discussion was noted for this item.
2ProceduralApproval of Minutes for the meeting of April 17, 2025
The council will review and approve the official written record of what was discussed and decided at the April 17, 2025 meeting.

Qué ocurrió

Chair Fishman requested a motion to approve the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Committee Member Hart moved to approve, seconded by Committee Member Davison; the minutes were approved 4-0-1, with Committee Member Byrne not present at the original April 17, 2025 meeting.
Public Hearing
3Public HearingMeasure U Oversight Committee Biannual Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
The Measure U Oversight Committee will present its biannual report on how Measure U funds were spent and used during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with the public invited to comment.

Qué ocurrió

Assistant City Manager Cochran and Assistant Finance Director Garberolio presented the Measure U Oversight Committee Biannual Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, and addressed Committee follow-up questions regarding the road budget, expenditures, infrastructure funding, and the 20-year bond, as well as CalPERS contribution policy requirements. Committee Members Davison, Hart, and Chair Fishman offered comments and questions about public comments received, public restroom status, and the allocation of Measure U funds (currently 94% to balancing the budget and the remainder to workforce stabilization). Public comment was received from Chantel Rogers.

Votos adicionales registrados en actas

Approval of Minutes for April 17, 2025 meeting

abstain 1 · aye 4
Jack Byrneabstain
Kerry Davisonaye
Leland Fishmanaye
Rosemary Hartaye
Scott Fishmanaye

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CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA MEETING OF THE MEASURE U OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE City Hall Council Chambers 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 MINUTES Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:00pm CALL TO ORDER 1. Oath of Office for Newly Appointed Member Jack Byrne -Committee Member Byrne stepped away from the meeting and was sworn in by the City Clerk @ 5:20pm in the City Manager’s Office; witnessed by Clerk S. Terry. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Jack Byrne (arrived after official roll call), Kerry Davison, Leland Fishman, Scott Fishman, Rosemary Hart ABSENT: -0- GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT During General Public Comment, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the Committee’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 Committee, time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than fifteen minutes, subject to the Committee’s discretion (Cal. Gov’t Code §54954.3(a)). -No General Public Comments were received prior to the meeting. -General Public Comment was opened. No attending members of the public wished to speak at General Public Comment, so the Chair closed General Public Comment. PRESENTATIONS -None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Approval of Minutes for the meeting of April 17, 2025 ..\041725 DRAFT - Measure U Minutes.pdf - Chair Fishman asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. -A Motion to Approve was made by Committee Member Hart, seconded by Committee Member Davison. Minutes were approved 4-0-1 (Committee Member Byrne not present at the 4/17/25 meeting). PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 3. Measure U Oversight Committee Biannual Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 ..\021926 Mtg\021926 Boards-Commissions Report.pdf ..\021926 Mtg\Measure U FY 2024-25 Report Final.pdf ..\021926 Mtg\Measure U FY 2024-25 Presentation.pdf ..\021926 Mtg\Public Comment - 021926 Measure U - Nick Harris.pdf ..\021926 Mtg\Public Comment - 021926 Measure U - Nick Harris II.pdf ..\021926 Mtg\Public Comment - 021926 Measure U - Nick Harris III.pdf -Assistant City Manager Cochran and Assistant Finance Director Garberolio welcomed the Committee and together presented the Biannual Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025. -Follow-up questions from the Committee related to more detail on the road budget (i.e., those listed on the road bond project list), expenditures (as listed on page 12 of the Report), funds assigned to infrastructure, and paying down the 20-year bond. ACM Cochran and Assistant Finance Director Garberolio provided information -Assistant Finance Director Garberolio discussed the CalPERS contribution policy which required funds being 100% funded for 20 years beginning in 2017 (halfway point is 2031/32 and the budget bell curve will begin to go down at that point). This isn’t just a Petaluma issue; it’s every CA City that is under the PERS umbrella. -Committee Member Davison addressed the submitted public comments. Staff stated the City is happy to answer any questions from the Committee that those submitted comments created. -Committee Member Hart inquired about the status of the public restrooms. ACM Cochran stated more information can be learned at the upcoming CIP workshop. No restrooms have been installed yet. -Chair Fishman was appreciative that this report reminds everyone of the costs Measure U covers (i.e., roads and covering pensions that we are obligated to pay). It also shows that (right now) 94% goes to balancing the budget and the rest to workforce stabilization. That number will slowly change as we start to come out of the first part of the PERS obligation. It was helpful to hear what type of hiring has occurred (Parks & Public Works). -Chair Fishman asked for last questions. Staff can separate out the 20-yr forecast and provide it to the Committee if they need it. The budget will be brought to Council on 5/4. The Committee’s next meeting is on 4/29. There is time to decide if the Committee wants to agendize any concerns or issues related to the budget at the 4/29 meeting.
-Chair Fishman opened Public Comment on this item. There was one member of the public who wished to speak on Item 3. • Chantel Rogers -Seeing no other member of the public wishing to speak, Chair Fishman closed Public Comment on this item. COMMITTEE COMMENT -None STAFF COMMENT -None ADJOURNMENT -Chair Fishman adjourned the meeting @ 6:06pm.