Finley Community Center
2060 W. College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
City of Santa Rosa
Open Government Task Force
Implementation Subcommittee
Special Meeting Minutes - Draft
6:00 PMMonday, November 14, 2022
6:00 P.M.
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA, OPEN GOVERNMENT TASK FORCE SUBCOMMITTEE
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City of Santa Rosa
Special Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2022Open Government Task Force
Implementation Subcommittee
Special Meeting Minutes - Draft
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:07 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Council Member Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Dianna MacDonald
Present 3 -
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Vice Mayor Alvarez, approved: The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Council Member Rogers and Vice Mayor Alvarez2 -
Abstain: Council Member MacDonald1 -
August 22, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
5.1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR REPORT
Deputy Director Telles provided an update on the Community Engagement
On November 16th there will be a public meeting at the Utility Field Offices, to summarize the findings from the Hearn Community Hub input meetings.
On November 16th after the Hearn Meeting, there will be a Hybrid City of Santa Rosa
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Community Advisory Board meeting also at the Utility Field Offices.
The Office of Community Engagement has hired a new
Community Engagement Coordinator, Daniel Chaparro.
Internship opportunities will become available in various departments with the City.
The Office of Community Engagement will also be working to hire a new Community Outreach Specialist.
5.2 NON CITIZEN VOTING UPDATE
City Attorney Sue Gallagher gave a presentation on the City's non citizen voting policy.
Members asked questions pertaining to outreach and voting options. City Attorney Gallagher was able to provide feedback on those questions.
Public Comment: None.
5.3 DISCUSSION OF OPEN GOVERNMENT TASK FORCE PENDING
RECOMMENDATIONS
Deputy Director Telles presented on some of the Open
Government Task Force Recommendations that are pending.
Public Comment: None.
City of Santa Rosa
Special Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2022Open Government Task Force
Implementation Subcommittee
Special Meeting Minutes - Draft
PRESENTATION - OPEN GOVERNMENT TASK FORCE PENDING
RECOMMENDATIONS PART 1
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member MacDonald would like to have a discussion about the City of Santa Rosa's website and its engagement, as well as the posting of public meetings in different languages.
Public Comment: None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:58 pm.
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