District 1 Council Member· 2022-2026
Janice Cader Thompson
Petaluma
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 2:38:05
- Avg per meeting
- 7:32
- Segments
- 2257
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Top issues during term (17)(Parks Rec)
Measure M Parks Investment and Measure H Renewal
Generates approximately $880,000 annually on average for Petaluma park maintenance and capital improvements.
Petaluma Fairgrounds Master Plan and Community Resilience Center
Affects municipal revenues and operational costs associated with fairgrounds management.
Rainbow Bridge Pet Commemoration Project
Project is volunteer-led and donor-supported with no direct burden on city operating funds.
Naming of Petaluma Community Sports Fields Baseball Field after John 'JJ' Jackson
Negligible costs associated with signage and dedication ceremonies.
Senior Services and Resource Outreach
Potential fee structures for for-profit vendors are under discussion to support event costs.
2026-2027 Committee Strategic Goals and Priorities
East Side Pathway Naming and Wayfinding
Up to $220,000 funded by Transportation Development Act Article 3.
Petaluma River Trestle Revitalization and Ownership
Potential significant costs for removal, remediation, or restoration depending on partnership and ownership determinations.
Dog Park Needs and Foxtail Hazards
McNear-Landy Riverfront Mural Project
Estimated material costs of $120 for primer, with labor provided by community volunteers.
Senior Center Parking Lot and Facility Planning
Details regarding project costs were not specified during the discussion.
Dog Park Facilities and Maintenance
Potential future costs for park maintenance or fencing improvements if evaluated by staff.
Lucchesi Park Batting Cage Expansion
Estimated at approximately $10,000, funded through community donations and fundraising events with city staff absorbing administrative and permitting review fees.
Petaluma River Park Complete Streets Checklist Review
Involves regional grant funding exceeding $250,000.
Lucchesi Park Skatepark Public Art Installation
Funded through in-lieu fees generated by the Lucchesi Park skatepark project.
McNear Park Bocce Ball Court Proposal
The project will be funded entirely through monetary, material, and labor donations collected by the Sunrise Rotary Club.
Cavanaugh Pool Sudden Closure and Community Impact
The pool refresh was completed using in-house labor and existing park maintenance resources without requiring special supplemental council appropriations, though long-term cost recovery and fee structures will be evaluated during annual budget cycles.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
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