HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 98-108 06/01/1998 Resolution No. ss-log N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE PETALUMA POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO PARTICH'ATE IN THE
SONOMA COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND
SEARS POINT RACEWAY
"BEAT THE HEAT" PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Council recognizes that during 1997, Sonoma County
lost 10 of our teenagers to fatal collisions, and
WHEREAS,. the Petaluma City Council also recognizes that Sonoma County has
tragically lost 2 more teens in the first three months of 1998 due to traffic collisions, and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Council haS taken note that these senseless deaths are
usually attributed to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving too fast for road
conditions or driving in an illegal street race, and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police wishes to participate in the Sonoma County Law
Enforcement and Sears Point Raceway "Beahthe Heat" program to develop a positive relationship
between law enforcement officers and teen drivers through traffic safety education, and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Council acknowledges the value of educating young
teenage drivers in our community about the dangers of traffic collisions and the importance of
responsible driving to prevent further deaths and injuries,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Petaluma Police Department has the
support of the Petaluma City Council to participate in the Sonoma County Law Enforcement and
Sears Point Raceway "Beat the Heat" program.
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 Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma eta (Regular) (Ali)dAt~~, (Special) meeting f°r°'
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following vote:
- City Attorney
AYES: Keller, Torliatt, Read, Stompe, Vice Mayor Maguire, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hamilton ~ `
ATTEST : ............~~C~/~~xa?!'c/rC.!~~~.~L~S~._,:_........._.----°----
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