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a City of Petaluma, California
SPECIAL MEETING
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Draft City Council Meeting Minutes
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Monday, February 10'� 2003 - 5:45 P.M.
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Special gpoykw Meeting
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ROLL CALL 5:45 p.m.
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Present: Harris, Canevaro, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Mayor Glass, Torliaft
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Absent: Moynihan
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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There were no comments..
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ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
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CONFERENCE WITH. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code §
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54956.8. Property: Two Parcels Located on the 4000 Block of Lakeville
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Highway, (APNs 017- 170 -002 and 068 -010 7 026). One. Parcel Located
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Southwest of the City's Oxidation Ponds (APN 019 -330 -009). A Small Portion of
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One Parcel 'Located at 3880 Cypress Drive (APN 005- 090 -062). Negotiating
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Party: Michael Bierman /Michael. Ban. Under Negotiation: Price, Terms or
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Payment, or Both,.
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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The City Council reconvened at 7 :00 p.m.
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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There was nothing to report.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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SIN'G'ING OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
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Elaine. Lucia sang the national anthem.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Elaine Lucia, Petaluma, Petaluma, Civil Rights Defense Group, addressed the City
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Council regarding the USA Patriot Act and 'urged their support by adopting the
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proposed resolution in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Pat Wirnan, Petaluma, Sonoma County Democratic: Party, addressed the City
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Council in support of adopting the proposed resolution.
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Janice Cader= Thompson, Petaluma, addressed'. the Council in support of the
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Resolution and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Vince Landof, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Oz and 'Beth Grimes; Petaluma, Advocates for Equality, addressed the Council in
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support of the Resolution and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Julie Jess,, Patricia. Waters, Olana Toucher, "The Raging Grannies," sang various
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patriot songs with'lyrics that were in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Jerry Price, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and in
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opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Judith Volkart, Bodega, American Civil Liberties Union. of Sonoma County;
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addressed the Councif'in support of the Resolution and in opposition to the USA
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Patriot Act.
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Connie Madden,, Petaluma, Petaluma Tomorrow, addressed the Council in
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support of the Resolution and in opposition to fhe USA Patriot Act.
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Victor Chechanover, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the
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Resolution and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Sandra Shand, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Christy Vouri, Petaluma, Petaluma High School N.O.W., addressed the Council in
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support of the Resolution and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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John Records, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Barry Bussewitz Petaluma, addressed 'the Council in support of the Resolution
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and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Dina Angress, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Lilyan Frank, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and in
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opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Carol Salomon- Bryant,, Petaluma, Petalumans Against the War, addressed the
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Council in support of the Resolution and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Larry Volat, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and in
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opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Carmen Lish, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Louise Leff, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and in
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opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Eileen Morris, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Matt Maguire, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Hank Zucker, .Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Joan Hoffman, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Alon Haramati, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Ian Chase, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and in
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opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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John Hill, Jr., Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and in
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opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Andy Henning, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Mark Jackson, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Dale Axelrod; Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act..
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Peter Tscherneff Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution
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Christian Nancy, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution
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and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Elaine Woodruff, Petaluma, addressed :the Council in support of the Resolution
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and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Duane Bellinger, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution
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and in opposition to the USA Patriot. Act.
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George W: Ross, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution
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and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Robert Ramirez, Petaluma addressed the Council in support of the Resolution
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and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Stan Gold, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and in
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opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Ken Burgess, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution, and in
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opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Ted Davis- ' 'Sonoma, addressed the Council - in support of the Resolution and in
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opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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'David Keller, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and in
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opposition , to the USA Patriot Act.
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Geoff Cartwright, 'Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution
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and in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Kip Spragens, 'Petaluma addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Arthur Cader, Petaluma, addressed the Council indicating they should support
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the laws of the City of Petaluma.
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Alek 'Davis, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and in
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opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Will Ozier, "Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and in
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opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Richard Speel, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Carol Hoorn, Petaluma, addressed the Council in- support of the Resolution and in
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opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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Bruce Hagen, Petaluma, addressed the Council in support of the Resolution and
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in opposition to the USA Patriot Act.
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noted he has read the Congressional Research Legal Analysis and proposed
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The City Council recessed at 9:50 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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would be supportive of an additional forum being held at the Community
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he would not be supporting the resolution before them this evening.
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1. Discussion and Possible ,Action Regarding Petaluma Civil Rights Defense
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Group Presenting Resolution in Defense of Civil Rights as a Response to
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Certain Provisions of the U.S.A. Patriot Act.
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stressed that he does not believe this .is a local `issue. He stated .his support for the
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Mayor Glass stated he was impressed with the knowledge and empathy of the
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people present this evening. But, he explained that he just can't "get there" to
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vote on this matter. He indicated this was never a part of the candidate's
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campaign issues. He;stressed he understands the issues and expressed that he is
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deeply concerned. He added he is also concerned about the proposed
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resolution, as prepared. He explained he is not capable of getting a full grasp on
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the information before , them and cannot, morally, take a stance. He
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commented on the value of this evening's input and was proud of the fact that
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over 200 people- assembled 'and shared their thoughts. He concluded by
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thanking the Police and Fire Chiefs, as well as the City Manager for their efforts in
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facilitating the meeting this evening.
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misguided law and he would be pleased to support the resolution before the
Council this evening.
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Council Member Harris commented he is proud to be an American. He also
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commented on hearing the varying views as to what makes America great. He
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noted he has read the Congressional Research Legal Analysis and proposed
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resolution. He stated he was not elected to deal with international affairs and
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would be supportive of an additional forum being held at the Community
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Center if there is a need for the public to further state their views. He indicated
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he would not be supporting the resolution before them this evening.
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Council Member Ca_nevaro addressed the audience noting that since 9/11,
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federal agencies have• been trying to do something to combat terrorism and
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stressed that he does not believe this .is a local `issue. He stated .his support for the
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Patriot's Act and asked that those who do no:t to pursue the matter with their
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federal representatives. He concluded by stating his support of all local law
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enforcement agencies.
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Council Member Healy addressed the appropriateness of the Council taking up
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this issue, indicating that Local government is the most accessible to the people.
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He commented further on his feelings of how this impacts us locally. (i.e. libraries,
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records; Police Department). He referenced common themes of various civil
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rights cases throughout history and indicated that these came about in times of
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national emergency and did not withstand history for a long period of time. He
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stated he feels at some point the USA Patriot Act will be viewed as a horribly
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misguided law and he would be pleased to support the resolution before the
Council this evening.
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Vice Mayor O'Brien commented on the various branches of government and
indicated this is not an issue for local government to decide. He feels citizens
opposed to the Patriot's Act should be referred back to the federal government
to have the matter redressed.
Council - Member Torliatt thanked everyone for being here this evening and
thanked the Mayor for calling the 'Special Meeting' to provide an opportunity for
the public to speak to this matter. She continued by stating that our
congressional representatives have a lot of information to take back to
Washington, D. C. regarding this issue and than the citizens of Petaluma for
speaking from their heart. She remarked that what Americans value that cannot
be seen with our eyes is peace, compassion, justice and civil liberties. She stated
she would support the resolution before them this evening.
Given the remarks of the City Council, it was :their desire not to take a vote
regarding the resolution before them.
Eve Roberson, Petaluma, addressed the Council, urging them to take a vote, as
the people of Petaluma deserve a vote on this issue.
Louise Leff., Petaluma, addressed the Council, asking they please NOT call for a
vote tonight. She indicated that based on Council's comments, she, would not
want Petaluma to be the first City to vote the resolution down.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20.p.m. with the Council taking no action this
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David Glass, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gayle Petersen,. City Clerk
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