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MAY 01, 2001
- 35 Vallejo Street MAYOR
Petaluma, Ca 94952
May 5 , 2001
Honorable Clark Thompson, Mayor, City of Petaluma
Kindly include my letter as a vote for the. pro. side of the
argument that you soon have to preside over. Good Luck !
I am writing in support of the Salvation Army' s right to develop
and utilize their .property at the McDowell Blvd. location . Yes , I
understand that the neighbors are nervous that their
"tranquility" will be violated.
I am not an expert on the Salvation Army, but having had some "
association with them, I believe that if any organization -
government or private -- can efficiently run an operation and do
so with limited funding, they can do it! They help the less
fortunate with little regard for their own ,financial reward or
public recognition. They see a need and they respond to that
need. They do ,not lavish themselves with salaries approaching
six-figures, or surround themselves with high-end furniture , or
clink wine glasses with high-profile do gooders , whose main
interest is to couch themselves in a lucrative' and cozy
environment, and pretend that they are helping the down trodden.
Neighbors , don ' t' condemn these wonderful -soldiers of the
Salvation Army. They are helping people that could be your
children or grandchildren. YOU yourselves did not make it
through life on your own.. Someone , somewhere„ at some point in
your, life helped you the teacher that took the time to ensure
that you understood the lesson ; the employer that hired YOU and
not another applicant; the lender that gave YOU a mortgage ; the
doctor that healed YOUR ailment; the clergy that: helped YOU ,.
spiritually; YOU might even be liVing in a subsidized home ; or .
drawing social security or SSI ; the list goes on . . . .
Look upon your ne.w neighbor, the Salvation Army, as providing you
an opportunity to be a good citizen. Volunteer your services with
them. All you will have to do is cross the street to lend a
helping hand to a fellow human being.
Remember. There , but for the grace of God, go YOU.
R(e�/spectfully,
Joseph Mauro
JUN I
Katie Crump
From: Beverly Kline
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 5:00 PM
To: 'ABBA Bookkeeping'
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Cc: Fred"Stouder; Katie Crump
Subject: RE: Attn: Planning Dept re Salvation Army
Thank you for visiting the City of Petaluma's websitel Your message is being_simultaneously forwarded to the City
Manager for a response or direction. Someone should be in contact with you soon.
Thank you for your time and consideration expressing your concerns. If.f may be of any further assistance to you please
do not hesitate to contactmedirectly. Until such time, Iremain;
Very truly yours,
Beverly J. Kline, C.M.C.
City Clerk
City of Petaluma
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
778-4360 Office Phone
778-4420 Office Fax
bkline(r ci.petaluma.ca.us • •
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Original.Message
Freon: ABBA Bookkeeping [mailto:abba @abbabookkeeping.com]
Sent: Monday,,'March 26, 2001 4:15 PM
To:Subject: At n:•Pl nning Dept
Subject:Attn:•Blanning;Dept re Salvation Army /)
I have just been handed.a:notice regarding the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 27 at
. 7PM:- Since I am unable to attend this meeting, I would like to voice my concern via this e:mail. Our
home is on Crinella Drive and Caulfied;Lane. There is a crossing guard at the corner and students from
both La Tercera Elementary School and)Casa'Grande High School walk,in front of our house-on school
days. OnrFriday and Saturday nights we listen to the'squeeling tires of cars speeding up and•down
Caulfied Seriously, I cringe when I hear them gunning their motors: During school breaks we really get
subjected to more of this and I am always thinking about who is driving and who is in-the crosswalk.
Its a very busy„and possible dangerous'intersection. I am not opposed'to the good'work that the
Salvation Army does for the needy I have made numerous donations in support of.'their efforts,
however,lamboncerned about the added traffic.
In addition, I have personal experience with a COTS trailer parked.in the St James's Catholic Church,
parking lot which was dedicated to the COTS program and other homeless people We would:collec_t:`
donations and pass them on This is a noble cause indeed but the trash piled up around the trailer from,
donations dropped off after-business hours This became an eye sore and eventual dump site It also
became a hang out by the'homeless. Again; I cringe at what could happen if this project became
unattended I also would li Je to protect my children from strangers just"hanging out” our area
project
Please.do not allow this roject to continue Barbara Thornton 762-1458 (one of the signatures on the
petition)
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