We the community need to demand immediate administrative reform that ensures pet-related housing solutions and public safety policies are formally heard, recorded, and voted on by city officials without interference or "gatekeeping." Key Grievances: • Restricted Public Participation: Documented instances of city leadership, specifically Chris Canales on February 19, 2026, restricting public comments and preventing stakeholder input from reaching the official record. • Systemic Exclusion: A recurring pattern of rejecting public comments from qualified community members, including former Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (ASAC) members, effectively removing their expertise from the agenda. • Lack of Accountability: The practice of "gatekeeping" prevents critical community-driven solutions regarding pet safety and housing from ever reaching a democratic vote. Proposed Action: The petition calls for a transparent, equitable agenda-setting process where community advocacy and expert testimony are integrated into the city’s decision-making framework rather than being dismissed by administrative barriers.