Council approves Recommendation to Name Baseball Field After John 'JJ' Jackson, 6–0

Recommendation to Name Baseball Field After John 'JJ' Jackson

6 yes, 0 no

Alex DeCarli (yes), Adam Garcia (yes), Marianne Bertuccelli (yes), Kate Greenspan (yes), Cody Chisham (yes), Stacey Earl (yes)

Approval of September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of Minutes for the meeting of September 16, 2026

0 yes, 0 no

Adjournment

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of Minutes for the meeting of September 16, 2026.

0 yes, 0 no

Caufield Lane Paving Project

Caulfield Lane between Payran Street and Garfield/South McDowell Boulevard

A street paving and traffic calming project involving lane reductions, roundabouts, and street tree installations.

Discussed — no decision yet

Rainbow Bridge Pet Commemoration Project

Community advocates presented plans to establish a painted pedestrian bridge as a respectful memorial for deceased pets, proposing sites at Almond Marsh and Prince Park. The commission supported locating the project at the Washington Creek bridge in Prince Park.

What it means: Pet owners and community members seeking a commemorative space to honor deceased pets.

Naming of Petaluma Community Sports Fields Baseball Field after John 'JJ' Jackson

The city considered honoring longtime local sports editor John 'JJ' Jackson by naming the new baseball field at the Petaluma Community Sports Fields after him. Commissioners and community speakers praised his decades of fair and thorough coverage of youth and high school sports.

What it means: Petaluma youth sports participants, local sports enthusiasts, and the Jackson family.

Tree Advisory Committee Subcommittee Reorganization

The committee is reviewing its internal ad hoc subcommittees to determine if they should be disbanded, restructured, or replaced with standardized advisory templates.

What it means: Committee members and city staff, who will gain clearer communication channels and more efficient advisory workflows.

Caulfield Lane Paving and Street Tree Planting

The city is selecting trees for the upcoming Caulfield Lane paving project, balancing aesthetic value, drought tolerance, and compatibility with potential stormwater bioswales.

What it means: Petaluma residents, motorists, and pedestrians along Caulfield Lane who will experience improved traffic flow, safety, and street beautification.