City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
Public Safety Subcommittee
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
9:00 AMWednesday, June 15, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Fleming called the meeting to order at 9:28 AM.
Victoria Fleming, Natalie Rogers and Tom SchwedhelmPresent: 3 -
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 April 20, 2022
Approved as submitted.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Chief of Police or designee will provide a brief update on current topics.
Police Chief Cregan provided a brief update on current topics including inRESPONSE program.
5.2 REVIEW OF VICIOUS DOG ORDINANCE
The City Attorney’s Office will provide a review of the vicious dog ordinance and discuss possible updates to the ordinance. A supervisor from Sonoma County Animal Control will discuss the services that they provide through the City of Santa Rosa. Public Works will be available for any questions regarding the City contract. Seeking feedback from the public regarding potential changes to the ordinance.
Chair Fleming introduced Adam Able, City Attorney, who gave presentation on vicious dog ordinance.
Brian Whipple, Operations Manager for Sonoma County Animal Services presented information on their duties and responsibilities.
Joey Hejnowicz with Transportation and Public Works. Presented the City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 15, 2022Public Safety Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes - Final animal services contract between the City and the County.
The Subcommittee made comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gentleman spoke, wants ordinance changed, his dogs were attacked.
Alan Butler, his cat was killed by a vicious dog. Learned a lot listening today. Questions if enough staffing as it took a long time when he called them.
Beth - Asked if So Co Animal Service staff enough and if ordinances consistent across the jurisdictions?
6. FUTURE TOPICS
No future topics were discussed.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Fleming adjourned the meeting at 10:34 AM.
Approved on: 8/17/22
/s/ Elizabeth Licursi, Recording Secretary