HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-130 N.C.S. 09/11/2017Resolution No. 2017 -130 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING THE RESPONSE TO THE SONOMA COUNTY GRAND JURY'S
FINAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/17
WHEREAS, under California law, the Civil Grand Jury is an independent institution that
oversees all aspects of the legislative and administrative departments that make up county, city,
and special district governments, and has the power to investigate them to ensure they are
serving the public and individual citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Jury conducts investigations, culminating in a final report to the
community at the end of each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the 2016/17 Sonoma County Grand Jury issued its final report to the City
of Petaluma on June 19, 2017; and
WHEREAS, one of their investigations, "Planning for Groundwater Sustainability — To
Meter or Not to Meter ?" requires a response from the City of Petaluma.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the response
letter to the Grand Jury and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to sign said letter on behalf
of the City Council.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the I I ", day of September,
2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Albertson, Vice Mayor Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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