HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-150 N.C.S. 09/10/2007 Resolution No. 2007-150 N.C. S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING RESPONSE LETTER TO 2006-2007
SONOMA COUNTY GRAND JURY'S FINAL REPORT
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 each fiscal year; and,
WFIEREAS, the 2006-2007 Sonoma County Grand Jury issued its final report on Jw~e
28, 2007; and,
WIJEREAS, three of their investigations require responses from the City of Petaluma:
¦ Access & Recreation in Open Space District Properties
¦ Signs of the Times
¦ Wastewater: Money Down the Drain?
NOW, T>FIE~REFORE, DE 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.
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 A o ed a. to
Cowicil of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 10'~ day of September, ~ rm:
2007, by the following vote:
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AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Vice Mayor Nau, O'arien, Rabbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harris '
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
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September 10, 2007
The Honorable Robert S. Boyd
Presiding Judge, Superior Court State of California
3035. Cleveland Avenue, Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
RE: Grand Jury Final Report -Responses and Recommendations
Dear Judge Boyd:
The City of Petaluma is pleased to provide responses to recommendations for the Grand Jury
Final Report, formatted in accordance with Penal Code section 933.05.
Access and Recreation in Open Space District Properties
R-6 City Councils should establish policies and practices to meet with the Open Space District to
review planning on a comprehensive and long-term basis.
Petaluma's Response: This recommendation has been implemented.
The City of Petaluma has met with the Open Space District, as necessary, regarding the
identification of potential sites for Open Space District acquisition and opportunities for public
access and recreation. The City's General Plan 2025 includes policies directing closer
cooperation with the Open Space District in planning for and meeting access and recreation
objectives.
Sians of the Times
R-6 The legality of all billboards in the county should be examined and any illegal billboards should
be removed.
Petaluma's Response: Agree, with explanation.
The City's sign regulations allow for the removal of any illegal or non-conforming sign, including
billboards, through an amortization process.
Wastewater: Money Down the Drain?
R-1 Begin the creation of a master plan that includes ground water, surface water, and waste
water.
Petaluma's Response: This recommendation has been implemented.
The Water Resources Element of Petaluma's Draft General Plan 2025 includes ground water,
surface water and wastewater.
R-5 Determine how much, realistically, should be set aside for capital improvements.
Petaluma's Response: This recommendation has been implemented.
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Capital improvements planned for Petaluma's utilities are described in the City's 5-year Capital
Improvement Program. This Program is reviewed and updated yearly.
R-6 Reopen the examination of consolidation of smaller facilities and continue consolidation efforts.
Petaluma's Response: N/A
This recommendation may be appropriate for the smaller agencies listed in the report but is not
applicable to Petaluma.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the Grand Jury's report. If you have additional
questions, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Pamela Torliatt Michael A. Bierman
Mayor of Petaluma, City Manager
on behalf of the
Petaluma City Council
cc: Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Sonoma County Clerk
Petaluma City Clerk
Petaluma City Council
Sonoma County Cities
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