Governing Board: Petaluma Community
Development Commission
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
phone:
707.778.4345
fax:
707.778.4419
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Monday - Friday
Mission Statement:
"Causing economic transformation by developing vibrant and inspiring places."
Background:
The Petaluma Community Development Commission (PCDC), also referred to as the “Redevelopment Agency,” was activated on December 1, 1975, and exercises all of the powers authorized under the Constitution and the laws of the State of California, including the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code, Commencing with Section 33000). The seven members of the City Council serve as the governing body of the Commission. The City Manager acts as the Commission's Executive Director, while Agency operations are managed by the Director of Economic Development and Redevelopment. The City Attorney acts as Commission Counsel. The City's Finance Director serves as Commission Treasurer and the City Clerk serves as the Commission Secretary.
The PCDC is charged with the goal of eliminating blight within the redevelopment project areas through the process of redevelopment. Under State law, the PCDC exercises all of the authorized governmental functions in carrying out projects and has sufficient broad authority to acquire, develop, administer and sell or lease property, including the right of eminent domain and the right to issue bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and expend their proceeds.
