City Council to Consider Position on Prop. 37, Genetically Engineered Food Act

The Sonoma City Council will hold their regular bi-weekly meeting tonight, October 1, in the Community Meeting Room next to the Police Station.

There is a closed session that will start after 5 p.m. The public is invited for public testimony on the closed session agenda item (see agenda, attached), after which the Council will adjourn to closed session.

The open session is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. A public hearing is scheduled for the application of the First Congregational Church for a use permit to operate a school within Burlingame Hall, at 252 West Spain Street. The school use would consist of regular classes provided by third parties renting Burlingame Hall.

There will also be council discussion, consideration and possible adoption of a resolution expressing support for the California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act of 2012, Proposition 37, which requires labeling of genetically engineered food, requested by Mayor Pro Tem Ken Brown.

Discussion on Statewide Pension Reform Legislation, AB 340, requested by Councilmember Laurie Gallian, is also on the agenda.

You can view or hear the City Council meeting live at http://sunfmtv.com