HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2011-134 N.C.S. 09/12/2011 Resolution No. 2011 -134 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING RESPONSE LETTER TO SONOMA COUNTY
GRAND JURY'S FINAL REPORT FOR FY 2010/11
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 2010 -2011 Sonoma County Grand Jury issued its final report on June
30, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, three of their investigations require responses from the City of Petaluma:
• Petaluma Potholes
• Doing Nothing About Education Is No longer an Option — The Journey Begins
With One Step
• What We Don't Know Could Hurt Us — The Need for a Whistleblower Program
in Sonoma County
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.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the • •rovld as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 12 day of September, f• - m:
2011, by the following vote:
Cit , Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ��►� @.1)—(5-179-11L—
City Clerk Mayor
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