Monday June 16th

Support the CIR at the Petaluma City Council

Proposed Fiscal and Community Impact Report for Petaluma

Support the Proposed Community Impact Report for Retail Development in Petaluma Save the date: Monday, June 16th, 2008 7:00 PM

Petaluma City Council

The Living Wage Coalition, Petaluma Neighborhood Association, Petaluma Community Coalition, Petaluma Independent Business Association (PIBA) and Petaluma Tomorrow have introduced a proposed Community Impact Report (CIR) requirement for new large retail developments to the City of Petaluma. The City Council will consider our CIR ordinance and discuss a staff report at this meeting. The CIR is an innovative policy tool that can help policy-makers and staff makes informed decisions on proposed large commercial retail. The CIR complements the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) by factoring in the potential impacts of proposed large retail projects on small businesses, public health and social services, job quality, and affordable housing. Our legislation is similar to a recent state law passed in Maine, the Informed Growth Act. A CIR will encourage more sustainable and equitable development in the City of Petaluma, and can serve as a model for other cities in the county.

Please come to the City Council meeting to demonstrate your support for Community Impact Reports