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Public Safety Advisory Committee

The City Council directed creation of the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) in May 2022 as part of a hybrid civilian police oversight model. The Council formally established the committee by adopting Resolution No. 2024-048 N.C.S. in May 2024, and appointed six community members and a Council liaison in June 2024. The committee began holding monthly meetings in July 2024.5,6,7,8

In September 2025, the City Council voted to permanently codify the PSAC into the Petaluma Municipal Code by adopting Ordinance No. 2910 N.C.S., repealing the original resolution. The committee continues to meet and carry out its duties, which include reviewing Independent Police Auditor monthly statistics, advising on police policy, and engaging the community on public safety matters. Starting September 2026, meetings shifted from monthly to every other month per binding legislation.1,9,10,11

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12 recorded milestones

Complete project timeline

Each entry links the meeting and documents it comes from.

  1. Council directs creation of PSAC5

    The City Council adopted a hybrid police oversight model that included a civilian Public Safety Advisory Committee as a component.

  2. Council formally establishes PSAC6

    The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-048 N.C.S. (6-0) establishing the PSAC, with a clarifying edit specifying the committee shall consist of six community members and one City Council liaison for a total of seven seats.

    City Council, May 6, 2024, item 10 →Attachment 1 - Resolution establishing the Public Safety Advisory Committee, p. 3 →

  3. Six community members appointed; Council liaison named7

    The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-073 N.C.S. and Resolution No. 2024-074 N.C.S. (6-0), appointing six community members to the PSAC and naming Councilmember Dennis Pocekay as Council Liaison.

    City Council, Jun 17, 2024, item 9 →Attachment 2 - Resolution - PSAC Council Liaison, p. 1 →

  4. PSAC holds first meeting; receives charter presentation8

    Chief Miller presented the PSAC's charter, outlining the committee's key responsibilities including reviewing the Independent Police Auditor's annual report, commenting on police policies, and educating the community about the Police Department.

    Public Safety Advisory Committee, Jul 24, 2024, item 3 →

  5. Committee members introduce themselves12

    Members of the newly formed PSAC introduced themselves at the committee's meeting; no formal action was taken.

    Public Safety Advisory Committee, Aug 28, 2024, item 1 →

  6. PSAC begins work on its annual report13

    Deputy Chief McGowan presented the annual report framework and solicited committee input; members were asked to submit feedback by June 15, 2025, with discussion planned across the June, July, and August meetings.

    Public Safety Advisory Committee, May 28, 2025, item 2 →

  7. Ordinance to codify PSAC introduced (first reading)9

    The City Council voted 7-0 to introduce Ordinance No. 2910 N.C.S., which would add Chapter 2.50 to the Petaluma Municipal Code and repeal Resolution No. 2024-048 N.C.S.

    City Council, Sep 8, 2025, item 12 →Staff Report, p. 1 →

  8. Ordinance codifying PSAC adopted (second reading)1

    The City Council voted 6-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 2910 N.C.S. on second reading, permanently codifying the PSAC and civilian public safety oversight policies into the Petaluma Municipal Code.

    City Council, Sep 15, 2025, item 9 →Staff Report, p. 1 →

  9. Annual report discussion deferred14

    The committee was prepared to discuss the PSAC Annual Report but due to time constraints, the chair moved the item to the next meeting.

    Public Safety Advisory Committee, Apr 22, 2026, item 4 →

  10. Annual report requirement resolved15

    Staff and the committee reached unanimous agreement that the legislative annual report requirement is already being met through the Council liaison's regular report-outs to the City Council, and the annual report item was removed from future agendas.

    Public Safety Advisory Committee, Jun 24, 2026, item 4 →

  11. New members sworn in; Spanish-language services introduced16

    City Clerk Caitlin Corley swore in new committee members Danielle Nelson, Lorena Ramirez, and Marcus Holton; the meeting was the first requiring Spanish-language interpretation services.

    Public Safety Advisory Committee, Jul 22, 2026, item 1 →

  12. Committee receives orientation on its role under Municipal Code 2.503

    City Attorney Jordan Green presented on the committee's responsibilities under Petaluma Municipal Code 2.50, including Brown Act compliance, media relations, and California Public Records Act considerations.

    Public Safety Advisory Committee, Sep 23, 2026, item 3 →

Ongoing work

The committee meets regularly and routinely receives monthly statistics charts from the Independent Police Auditor (IntegrAssure), covering use-of-force incidents, pursuits, and complaints, with questions and discussion from members and staff.2,10,17,18,19

The committee regularly reviews its long-range calendar to plan upcoming agenda topics, which have included FLOCK cameras and automatic license plate readers, services to unsheltered populations, e-bike and e-motorcycle enforcement, RV parking, and drone deployments.4,11,20,21

Routine membership business has included filling vacant seats and administering oaths of office: the Council appointed Gabe Kearney (July 2024), Sabrina Dove-Petrigh (March 2026), and later Danielle Nelson, Lorena Ramirez, and Marcus Holton (sworn in July 2026).16,22,23,24,25

The committee held ongoing discussion of community engagement and outreach across multiple meetings in early 2025, including participation in community events and coordination with the city's communications team for outreach materials.26,27

Annual report input was gathered across multiple meetings in 2025 and 2026 before the committee and staff agreed in June 2026 that the Council liaison's regular report-outs fulfill the legislative reporting requirement.13,14,15,28,29

Not in the record yet

  • What are the terms and qualifications for PSAC community member seats, and how can residents apply?
  • Who currently holds all seven seats on the committee, and when do their terms expire?
  • What is the current meeting schedule now that the frequency has shifted to every other month starting September 2026?
  • Has the Independent Police Auditor (IntegrAssure) published any annual report, and if so, where can residents find it?
  • What happened to the planned presentations on FLOCK camera/ALPR technology, drones, services to unsheltered populations, and the RV parking and e-bike workshops listed on the long-range calendar?
  • What is the status of the FLOCK camera contract, which was set to expire in fall 2026 when grant funding ends?
  • Has Petaluma's PSAC produced any formal recommendations to the City Council, and if so, what were they and how did the Council respond?
  • How can residents contact PSAC members or submit input to the committee?

Sources

  1. City Council, Sep 15, 2025, item 9: A​ doption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Petaluma to Codify the City’s Civilian Public Safety Oversight and Transparency…
    Meeting → Staff Report, p. 1 →
  2. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Sep 23, 2026, item 2: Receive presentation of Public Safety Advisory Committee Monthly Stats Chart from
    Meeting →
  3. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Sep 23, 2026, item 3: Review and discuss the role of the Public Safety Advisory Committee and its meetings pursuant to Petaluma Municipal Code 2.50; Receive training on and discuss…
    Meeting →
  4. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Sep 23, 2026, item 4: Review and discuss the Public Safety Advisory Committee Long Range Calendar
    Meeting →
  5. City project record: Council directs creation of PSAC
  6. City Council, May 6, 2024, item 10: Resolution Establishing the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) and Receiving an Addendum to the IPA Report.
    Meeting → Attachment 1 - Resolution establishing the Public Safety Advisory Committee, p. 3 →
  7. City Council, Jun 17, 2024, item 9: Resolutions Appointing Individuals to City Committees and Commissions and Approving City Council Liaison Appointment to the Newly Created Public Safety…
    Meeting → Attachment 2 - Resolution - PSAC Council Liaison, p. 1 →
  8. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Jul 24, 2024, item 3: Receive Presentation on the Charter of the Public Safety Advisory Comittee (PSAC)
    Meeting →
  9. City Council, Sep 8, 2025, item 12: Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Petaluma to Codify the City’s Civilian Public Safety Oversight and…
    Meeting → Staff Report, p. 1 →
  10. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Mar 25, 2026, item 4: Receive presentation of Public Safety Advisory Committee Monthly Stats Chart from
    Meeting →
  11. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Jul 22, 2026, item 5: Review and Discuss the Public Safety Advisory Committee Long Range Calendar
    Meeting →
  12. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Aug 28, 2024, item 1: Public Safety Advisory Committee Member Introductions
    Meeting →
  13. Public Safety Advisory Committee, May 28, 2025, item 2: PSAC Annual Report Committee Member Input Presentation
    Meeting →
  14. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Apr 22, 2026, item 4: Discuss the Public Safety Advisory Committee Annual Report
    Meeting →
  15. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Jun 24, 2026, item 4: Discuss the Public Safety Advisory Committee Annual Report
    Meeting →
  16. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Jul 22, 2026, item 1: Administration of Oath of Office for New Members of the Public Safety Advisory
    Meeting →
  17. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Apr 22, 2026, item 2: Receive Presentation of Public Safety Advisory Committee Monthly Stats Chart from
    Meeting →
  18. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Jun 24, 2026, item 2: Receive Presentation of Public Safety Advisory Committee Monthly Stats Chart from
    Meeting →
  19. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Jul 22, 2026, item 3: Receive Presentation of Public Safety Advisory Committee Monthly Stats Chart from
    Meeting →
  20. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Mar 25, 2026, item 5: Review the Public Safety Advisory Committee Long Range Calendar and Discuss
    Meeting →
  21. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Jun 24, 2026, item 5: Review and Discuss the Public Safety Advisory Committee Long Range Calendar
    Meeting →
  22. City Council, Jul 15, 2024, item 8: Resolution Appointing Individuals to Public Safety Advisory Committee, Tree Advisory Committee, and Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee
    Meeting → Staff Report, p. 2 →
  23. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Nov 21, 2024, item 4: Discuss December 19, 2024 PSAC Date
    Meeting →
  24. City Council, Mar 2, 2026, item 3: Resolution Appointing Individuals to Climate Action Commission, Historical and Cultural Preservation Committee, Public Safety Advisory Committee, Senior…
    Meeting → Staff Report, p. 2 →
  25. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Mar 25, 2026, item 1: Administration of Oath of Office for New Member of the Public Safety Advisory
    Meeting →
  26. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Feb 26, 2025, item 4: PSAC Members Continue Community Engagement and Outreach Discussion
    Meeting →
  27. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Apr 23, 2025, item 3: PSAC Members Continue Community Engagement and Outreach Discussion
    Meeting →
  28. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Jun 25, 2025, item 3: PSAC Annual Report Committee Member Input
    Meeting →
  29. Public Safety Advisory Committee, Oct 22, 2025, item 3: PSAC Annual Report Committee Member Input
    Meeting →

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