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Petaluma city projects, and where they stand

15 projects the City has committed to, each with its history from council and commission meetings.

8 in progress 7 completed Updated from meeting records

Recently

  1. General Plan AdoptionGeneral Plan 2050 takes effect
  2. Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Commission votes to recommend Phase 1 zoning ordinance to City Council
  3. Petaluma Zoning ReformPlanning Commission recommends Phase 1 to City Council
  4. Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Commission continues Phase 1 public hearing; continued again to October 13
  5. Petaluma Zoning ReformContinued public hearing; continued to October 13
  6. Housing Element ImplementationCouncil approves 2025–2026 CDBG CAPER

In progress 8

  1. HousingActiveOngoing

    Housing Element Implementation

    The 6th Cycle Housing Element is in active implementation: the City has adopted the Housing Element, passed zoning rules for residential care facilities, and is now moving Phase 1 broad zoning amendments toward a City Council vote.

    Latest
    Planning Commission votes to recommend Phase 1 zoning ordinance to City Council

    Updated · 36 sources

  2. GovernanceActivePlanning

    Petaluma Zoning Reform

    The Planning Commission unanimously recommended Phase 1 of the Zoning Reform to the City Council on October 13, 2026; a first reading at Council is tentatively scheduled for November 9, 2026.

    Latest
    Planning Commission recommends Phase 1 to City Council

    Updated · 7 sources

  3. TransitActiveOngoing

    Luma Go Free On-Demand Rideshare

    The LumaGo free on-demand rideshare pilot ended August 9, 2026, and on-demand service continues as Access by LumaGo, combining paratransit and microtransit operations, as of August 10, 2026.

    Latest
    Early Access by LumaGo results reported to TAC

    Updated · 32 sources

  4. Public safetyActiveProcurement

    Public Safety Facility at Fairgrounds

    A design-build construction contract was awarded to Alten Construction in July 2026 for $51,573,911, with mid-2028 occupancy noted as a target.

    Latest
    Construction contract awarded to Alten Construction

    Updated · 17 sources

  5. InfrastructureActivePlanning

    Trestle Promenade

    The Trestle Promenade is in a community visioning and ownership-research phase, with $375,000 allocated for that work in FY2026–27, but a $12.16 million construction funding gap remains unresolved.

    Latest
    Community visioning process planned to begin

    Updated · 14 sources

  6. GovernanceActiveProcurement

    ERP Software Replacement

    Contracts for implementing the new ERP system were awarded in late 2024, but as of mid-2026 residents and Council members have raised unanswered questions about the project's cost, schedule, and status.

    Latest
    FY 2026/27 budget final adoption (planned)

    Updated · 7 sources

  7. ParksActiveConstruction

    Lucchesi Skate Park

    Phase One construction is underway following a groundbreaking ceremony in May 2026 and a $2,709,016 construction contract awarded to Bauman Landscape and Construction Company, Inc. in April 2026.

    Latest
    Groundbreaking ceremony held

    Updated · 19 sources

  8. Public safetyActiveConstruction

    Fire Station 1 Renovation

    The construction contract for Fire Station 1's seismic, safety, and privacy upgrades has been awarded to Midstate Construction Corporation, and supporting work—including the temporary fire station and a PG&E utility easement for the…

    Latest
    PG&E utility easement ordinance adopted

    Updated · 18 sources

Completed 7

  1. GovernanceCompleted

    General Plan Adoption

    The City Council adopted the General Plan 2050 on September 14, 2026; it took effect October 14, 2026, replacing the General Plan 2025.

    Latest
    General Plan 2050 takes effect

    Updated · 66 sources

  2. Public safetyCompleted

    Public Safety Advisory Committee

    The Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) is active and meeting regularly; its establishment was permanently written into the Petaluma Municipal Code in September 2025.

    Latest
    Committee receives orientation on its role under Municipal Code 2.50

    Updated · 29 sources

  3. Public safetyCompleted

    Independent Police Auditor

    Petaluma's Independent Police Auditor program is active and ongoing, with the IPA role permanently codified in the Petaluma Municipal Code as of September 2025.

    Latest
    Council receives 2025 IPA Annual Report

    Updated · 14 sources

  4. TransitCompleted

    Free Petaluma Transit

    All Petaluma Transit bus routes are free to ride; the City is pursuing a state grant to continue funding the program.

    Latest
    Transit Advisory Committee recommends LCTOP grant application

    Updated · 6 sources

  5. ClimateCompleted

    Blueprint for Climate Action

    The Blueprint for Climate Action was adopted by the City Council in November 2024 and is now in implementation, with ad hoc subcommittees active and some related policies already amended.

    Latest
    Electrification ordinance adopted on second reading

    Updated · 13 sources

  6. TransitCompleted

    Petaluma North SMART Station

    The Petaluma North SMART Station opened to riders in January 2025 and is now in service.

    Latest
    Council authorizes amended AHSC grant agreements

    Updated · 12 sources

  7. HousingCompleted

    Tenant Protection Ordinance

    The Tenant Protection Ordinance has been adopted, providing just-cause eviction protections and anti-harassment provisions.

    Latest
    Ordinance adopted

    Updated · 3 sources

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