City Hall, Council Chamber  
100 Santa Rosa Avenue  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
City of Santa Rosa  
Public Safety Subcommittee  
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final  
Wednesday, June 15, 2022  
9:00 AM  
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL  
Chair Fleming called the meeting to order at 9:28 AM.  
3 - Victoria Fleming, Natalie Rogers and Tom Schwedhelm  
Present:  
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  
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