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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Petaluma public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) and Flock Camera Deployment
Residents are pressing the city to host a community meeting on Flock camera use, noting Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park narrowed their data-sharing lists after public input. The committee's earlier recommendation to consider alternatives was never agendized by the City Council.
Independent Police Auditor Annual Oversight
A commenter questioned whether the city is getting its money's worth from the IPA contract, noting the monthly stats don't address issues like racial disparity and are hard to follow in audio format. The auditors plan a richer report format in the new year.
Storm Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation
Emergency manager Tom Jordan laid out how the city prepares for floods and quakes, from EOC training to neighborhood resilience groups. Discussion highlighted gaps for small businesses and for seniors who can't fill 40-pound sandbags.
School Safety and Traffic Calming Near Campuses
Committee members and residents discussed recent close calls and pedestrian safety issues near local schools, emphasizing the need for lower school zone speed limits, crossing guards, and traffic calming measures.