Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee

Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee — February 7, 2024

> Note: The source document provided appears to be minutes from a Tree Advisory Committee special meeting, not the Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting listed in the agenda. The minutes cover different agenda items, a different committee, and different members than expected. The summary below reflects what is actually contained in the source document, with this discrepancy flagged for transparency.

Approval of Minutes / Active Transportation Plan Feedback

No information about either of the two advertised Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee agenda items — approval of January 3, 2024 minutes or feedback on the Draft Active Transportation Plan — appears in the provided source material. These items cannot be summarized without the correct documentation.

What the Source Document Actually Contains: Tree Advisory Committee — February 7, 2024

This was a special meeting of the Tree Advisory Committee, held at City Hall Council Chamber. Members present included Bill Cover, Eberle Ewing, Howard Formby, Taryn Obaid, Darren Racusen, and Marianne Bertuccelli. Roger McErlane was absent.

Draft Blueprint for Carbon Neutrality

Staff member Heather Gurewitz presented the Draft City of Petaluma Blueprint for Carbon Neutrality. Heather Hines was also present to assist with questions. Committee members asked questions and offered comments, though the specific content of those comments and questions is not captured in the minutes. No vote or formal recommendation is recorded.

During the staff comment portion, Staff Liaison Chong provided an update on several sustainability-related work items, including soil health initiatives, organic turf management, staff training for park employees, and the transition to electric tools and mowers.

The meeting adjourned at 4:42 PM.

Key Takeaways