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City of Petaluma, California
a MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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1 Draft City Council Minutes
2 Saturday, February 4, 2012
3 Special Council Goal -Setting Meeting
4 Sheraton Petaluma Hotel
5 Caspian Room
6 745 Baywood Drive
7 Petaluma, CA 94954
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012
GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP — 8:30 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
Present: Chris Albertson; Teresa Barrett; David Glass; Mike Harris; Mike Healy;
Gabe Kearney; Tiffany Renee
Absent: None
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Sheri Cardo, Petaluma, spoke regarding the Petaluma Animal Shelter. She understands rising
costs but asked Council to keep an open mind about having the shelter run by a non-profit.
Wendi Thomas, Petaluma Coalition to Prevent Alcohol and Other Problems, reminded Council
that she had spoken at the 2011 City Council Goals Workshop regarding an ARNO or ACE
officer. Council told her it was a priority then, but she has not seen much happen. She suggested
a fee structure requiring businesses selling alcohol to contribute a nominal fee towards funding
for an officer.
C.J. Holmes, C.J. Holmes Brokerage, Santa Rosa, spoke in support of a Foreclosure Prevention
Zone.
Tim Nonn, Occupy Petaluma, presented a draft resolution supporting a Foreclosure Prevention
Zone. He spoke of the shame and self -blame that many whose homes are foreclosed upon feel,
and said that, "Those on Wall Street are the only ones who should be ashamed."
Pam Grainger, Petaluma, speaking for American Lung Association, asked Council to update the
City's smoking policies. She said that Sonoma County has passed great policies to reduce
exposure to second-hand smoke. She provided Council with a model smoking ordinance. She
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February 4, 2012
also spoke about the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and suggested it be amended to
disallow any new tobacco shops being opened within 1,000 feet of schools or parks.
Janice Cader-Thompson, Petaluma, asked Council to look at the financing for goals.
I GOAL -SETTING WORKSHOP
A. City Council Goal Setting Workshop for 2012.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 2:07 p.m.
ATTEST:
Claire Cooper, CMC, City Clerk
David Glass, Mayor