Community Engagement Meeting

CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS APPOINTED MEMBERS 4th Wednesday of each month Marcus Holton City Hall Council Chamber Julia Macias 11 English Street Michael Miller Petaluma, CA 94952 Danielle Nelson Ellen Obstler Lorena Ramírez COUNCIL LIAISON Karen Nau CONTACT INFORMATION Phone (707) 778­4368 STAFF LIAISON bmiller@cityofpetaluma.org Brian Miller cityofpetaluma.org AGENDA Wednesday, July 22, 2026 6:00 PM Submit Written Public Comment Email the Committee Clerk at: irenenger@cityofpetaluma.org, with the subject line “Public Comment.” Comments that are received at least two hours prior to the meeting will be distributed to Committee 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 Committee, 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 Committee 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 1. Administration of Oath of Office for New Members of the Public Safety Advisory Committee ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Committee ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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). APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Approval of Minutes for the meeting of June 24th, 2026 PRESENTATIONS 3. Receive Presentation of Public Safety Advisory Committee Monthly Stats Chart from Independent Police Auditor and Discuss PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 4. Receive, Review, and Discuss the Petaluma Police Department Recruitment and Background Investigation Process 5. Review and Discuss the Public Safety Advisory Committee Long Range Calendar COMMITTEE COMMENT STAFF COMMENT ADJOURNMENT NOTICE: The Committee 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 Committee 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 Committee Clerk at irenenger@cityofpetaluma.org or by calling (707) 778­4462. The Committee 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.