City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
JULY 25, 2023
1:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION (VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA
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Public Comment may be made live during the meeting via Zoom, In-Person from Council Chamber, or submitted in advance by 5:00 pm, the Monday before the City Council Meeting via e-mail at [email protected], or recorded voice message at 707-543-3005.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL E-MAILS SENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE PUBLIC RECORDS AND SUBJECT TO
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.
DEADLINES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ARE SET FORTH BELOW.
COUNCIL MAY RECESS DURING THE EVENING FOR BREAKS.
PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS WILL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 5:00 P.M.
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MATTERS ON THE AGENDA MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Except for public hearing items, comments from the public will be allowed on all agenda items at the time each item is called. Comments on public hearing items may be made when the hearing is opened.
Live Public Comment: Members of the public can provide comment on an Agenda Item In-Person from Council Chamber by completing a Speaker Card or signing up with the Administrator in Council Chamber, by accessing the meeting through the Zoom link, or by dial-in at the time an Agenda Item is discussed during the City Council Meeting. Go to
https://srcity.org/virtualparticipation for more information.
Advanced Public Comment:
E-mail Public Comment: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the City Council, please send to: [email protected] by 5:00 p.m., Monday, July
24. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the Agenda Item Number on which you wish to comment, provide your name in the body of the e-mail and your comment.
Recorded Voice Message Public Comment: To submit a voice message public comment, please call 707-543-3005 by 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 24.
State your name, the Agenda Item Number(s) on which you wish to comment, and your comment. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PHONE NUMBER OR
PERSONAL ADDRESS IN THE VOICE MESSAGE AS IT WILL BE PLAYED BACK LIVE DURING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
E-mail public comments received by the deadline will be distributed to City Council members and uploaded to the agenda prior to the start of the City Council Meeting for public access. Recorded voice message public comments will be played during the meeting at the time the item is heard.
Non-Agenda Items are the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. The first public comment period on non-agenda Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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items (Agenda Item 13) will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item
17. 1:30 P.M. (VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Following the announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess into Closed Session, the public may speak up to three minutes on items to be addressed in Closed Session.
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Mayor Natalie Rogers
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
2.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: David Pelayo, et al. v. Utility Partners of America, LLC, et al.
Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. SCV-264530
2.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: State owned excess lands located between Farmers lane and Spring Lake Regional Park also known as “Southeast Greenway” Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator Negotiating Parties: California Department of Transportation Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment.
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
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Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction to staff. No action will be taken.
4:00 P.M. (VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
6.1 PROCLAMATION - SUE A. GALLAGHER, CITY ATTORNEY
ProclamationAttachments:
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE.
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a five-minute briefing to the Council on departmental issues of interest. No action will be taken on these matters except to possibly place a particular item on a future agenda for Council consideration.
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
10.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
10.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
10.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
10.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
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10.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
10.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
10.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
10.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
10.1.9 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC)
10.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
10.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
10.1.12 Other
10.2 DESIGNATIONS OF VOTING DELEGATE/ALTERNATE TO LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
10.2.1 In order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting at the League of California Cities 2023 Annual Conference, each member City must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate delegates. This year’s conference will be held in Sacramento from Wednesday, September 20 through Friday, September 22. The delegates must be designated by the City Council, and the voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. 2023 LetterAttachments:
10.3 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
10.3.1 MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS TO THE SANTA ROSA CITY
SCHOOLS AND CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA ROSA
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mayor N. Rogers will announce and request Council approval of three (3) appointments to the Santa Rosa City Schools and City Council of Santa Rosa Subcommittee related to inter-agency collaboration, with a focus on safety and security.
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11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11.1 July 11, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
11.2 July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
12. CONSENT ITEMS
12.1 RESOLUTION - FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002270 WITH GEARY, SHEA,
O’DONNELL, GRATTAN & MITCHELL P.C. FOR LEGAL
REPRESENTATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney and the Director of Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by resolution, approve the Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002270 with Geary, Shea, O’Donnell, Grattan & Mitchell, P.C. in the amount of $75,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $350,000 for continued legal representation in the matter of Pelayo, et al. v.
Utility Partners of America, City of Santa Rosa, et al.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Fourth Amendment to PSA
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12.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF THE TOW VENDOR FRANCHISE
LIST FOR POLICE GENERATED TOW OPERATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) grant police generated vehicle tow franchises to the tow operators identified in Exhibit A to the Resolution; 2) authorize tow agreements with these franchisees in substantially the same form as Exhibit B to the Resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City attorney; and 3) authorize the Chief of Police or designee to execute the tow agreements.
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Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A- Tow Vendor List
Exhibit B- Franchise Tow Agreement
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12.3 RESOLUTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
MACIAS GINI & O’CONNELL LLP FOR CITY OF SANTA ROSA
FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Service Agreement Number F002643 with Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP, Sacramento, California, for City of Santa Rosa Audit Services in the amount of $1,173,275 covering five fiscal years of audit services with a contingency amount of $455,785 for miscellaneous elective services as needed, for a total amount not to exceed $1,629,060.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
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12.4 RESOLUTION - IN SUPPORT OF THE TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office that the Council, by resolution:, 1) approve the submittal of a State Grant application under the Transformative Climate Communities Program for a variety of community initiatives focused in Southwest Santa Rosa; 2) authorize the City Manager to submit grant applications, accept grant awards, execute grant agreements, and execute all related documents and any amendments thereto on behalf of the City.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - TCC Grant Project Map
Attachment 2 - Intro to TCC Development Track
Resolution
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12.5 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - SECOND READING (PART 2 OF 2) -
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA
ADOPTING ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 20 OF
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THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE, CHAPTER 20-48, SHORT-TERM
RENTALS, TO REVISE AND ADD NEW DEFINITIONS AND POLICIES,
AND TO INCORPORATE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO IMPROVE
FUNCTIONALITY AND AID IN IMPLEMENTATION AND
ENFORCEMENT; FILE NUMBER REZ23-001
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the June 6, 2023, Regular Meeting by a 6-1-0 vote (Fleming no), amends Title 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code, Chapter 20-48, Short-Term Rentals, to revise and add new definitions and policies, and to incorporate technical changes to improve functionality and aid in implementation and enforcement.
It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council hold a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the text of Title 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code, Chapter 20-48, Short-Term Rentals (STRs), to revise the Ordinance to: (a) provide a permanent 30-day grace period for submitting renewal applications, (b) clarify that allowed outdoor burning at non-hosted STRs only includes natural gas and propane appliances, (c) clarify that outdoor burning regulations do not apply to hosted STRs, (d) provide for transfer of STRs to family members under certain circumstances, (e) allow Owners with multiple STR Permits to retain those permits, (f) require hosted STR Permit applicants to file an affidavit that they will live on site, (g) provide a tiered violation penalty schedule, (h) require a fine for first violations of TOT/BIA and operating without a Permit, (i) clarify that after a third violation a Permit is revoked permanently, (j) provide that the cap on non-hosted STR Permits will be reduced through natural attrition, prohibit new non-hosted STR Permit applications, and provide for reconsideration by Council in two years, and (k) require the City to send renewal reminder notifications to Permit holders.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Public Correspondence
Ordinance
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 07-25-2023)
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12.6 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - SECOND READING -ORDINANCE OF THE Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING SALARY
AND OTHER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE LAW FIRM
OF BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP AS INTERIM CITY
ATTORNEY
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the July 11, 2023, Regular Meeting by a 7-0-0 vote, establishes the salary and other compensation and benefits for the Law Firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, as interim City Attorney.
OrdinanceAttachments:
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. This public comment period will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item 17.
Voice message public comments received for non-agenda items may be played under Agenda Item 13 or at Item 17. Recorded public comments are limited to three minutes to mirror in-person meeting protocols.
14. REPORT ITEMS
14.1 REPORT - WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR THE SANTA ROSA GENERAL PLAN 2050
BACKGROUND: State Senate Bill 610 (SB 610), chaptered in 2001 and codified as California Water Code Section 10910 et seq (California Water Code), requires water suppliers to provide a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) to land use planning agencies for any proposed projects which are subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and would demand an amount of water equivalent to or greater than the amount of water required by 500 dwelling units. The proposed Santa Rosa General Plan 2050 (Project) prepared by the City of Santa Rosa (City) Planning & Economic Development Department (PED) is Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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subject to CEQA, fits the definition of a “project” under California Water Code (CWC) 10912(a)(7), and is subject to California Water Code requirements. As requested by PED, Santa Rosa Water prepared a WSA for the Project. The WSA concludes that the City’s existing and projected water supplies are sufficient to meet the projected new water demand associated with the Project in addition to current and future uses for a 20-year horizon through 2043, with implementation of demand management measures in dry years as needed. After approval, the WSA will be included as an attachment to the Environmental Impact Report for the Project.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by resolution, approve the Water Supply Assessment for the Santa Rosa General Plan 2050.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
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14.2 REPORT - POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Police Department will provide a presentation to summarize the contents of their annual military equipment report as required per Assembly Bill No. 481. Upon approval of a resolution by Council, The Santa Rosa Police Department will be allowed to continue to use the military equipment they possess and make any future purchases they have identified.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Santa Rosa Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report which complies with the requirements of AB 481; 2) review Ordinance No. ORD-2022-007; and 3) renew Ordinance No. ORD-2022-007, codified as Chapter 2-38 of the Santa Rosa City Code per California Assembly Bill No. 481.
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Attachment 1-Military Equipment Use Ordinance
Attachment 2- Policy
Resolution
Exhibit A-SRPD Military Equipment Report
Presentation
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14.3 REPORT - DECLARING THE FUTURE SOUTHEAST GREENWAY
PROPERTY FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE, APPROVING A DEED
RESTRICTION FOR SAME, AND ESTABLISHING PARK LAND
REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND RETAINED BY THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BACKGROUND: The California Department of Transportation is the owner of approximately 58 acres of excess land between Farmers lane and Spring Lake Regional Park. The City now desires to purchase approximately 49 acres (Southeast Greenway Property) for the Southeast Greenway Project and Caltrans shall retain the remainder for housing development (Developable Parcels). Caltrans has requested the City to declare the Southeast Greenway Property for a public purpose in perpetuity, approve a deed restriction at transfer for same, establish park land requirements for the Developable Parcels, and approve negotiation and execution authority for the purchase and sale agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Real Estate Services, the Transportation and Public Works and Recreation and Parks Departments that the Council, by resolution: 1) declare that the future Southeast Greenway Property will be used for a public purpose in perpetuity; 2) approve a deed restriction to be recorded upon the transfer of the Southeast Greenway Property for same; 3) declare that the future development of one or more dwelling units located within the Developable Parcels shall not be required to comply with Santa Rosa City Code Sections 19-70.020 through 19-70.050 pertaining to park land dedication; 4) authorize the Real Property Manager to negotiate the price and terms of the agreement ; and 5) authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the purchase and sale of the Southeast Greenway Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Property.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Southeast Greenway Illustrative Map
Resolution
Exhibit A - Appraisal Mapping
Presentation
Resolution - Redlined (Uploaded 07-25-2023)
Resolution - Revised (Uploaded 07-25-2023)
Presentation (Uploaded 07-25-2023)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 07-25-2023)
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15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing matters will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matters are reached on the agenda.
15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - SANTA ROSA FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL
WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
BACKGROUND: Santa Rosa City Code section, Chapter 9-08 requires a public hearing to hear objections to the cost of weeds and/or rubbish abatement. The City Council grants or overrules such protests. The City Council, by resolution, may confirm the itemized report of the costs of abatement. The City Council authorizes the Santa Rosa Fire Department, County Auditor and Tax Collector to enact a special assessment as a lien upon respective parcels subject to the Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Santa Rosa Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, confirm the itemized report of the Fire Department of the cost of weed and rubbish abatement as provided for in Sections 9-08.020, 9-08.080, and 9-08.090 of the Santa Rosa City Code.
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Attachment 1 - Weed Abatement Summary
Resolution
Exhibit A - Unpaid Weed Abatement Report - 2022
Presentation
Public Hearing Notice
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16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
16.1 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATES:
· Support for AB 334 (Rubio) -- Public contracts: conflicts of interest. Provided for information.
· Support for AB436 (Alvarez) -- Vehicles. Provided for information. · Opposition to AB 480 (Ting) -- Surplus land. Provided for information.
· Support for AB 557 (Hart) -- Open meetings: local agencies:
teleconferences. Provided for information.
· Support for AB 1594 (Garcia) -- Medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles: public agency utilities. Provided for information.
· Support for SB 233 (Skinner) -- Electric vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment: bidirectional capability. Provided for information.
· Support for SB 504 (Dodd) -- Wildfires: defensible space: grant programs: local governments. Provided for information.
· Support for SB 747 (Caballero) -- Land use: economic
development: surplus land. Provided for information.
· Support for H.R. 3238 (LaHood) -- The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act. Provided for information.
· Support for S. 1557 (Cantwell): The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act. Provided for information.
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Legislative Memo
Bill Text AB 334 - Public contracts: conflicts of interest AB 334 Letter of Support
Bill Text AB 436 - Vehicles
AB 436 Letter of Support
Bill Text AB 480 - Surplus Land
AB 480 Letter of Opposition
Bill Text AB 557 - Open meetings: local agencies: teleconferences AB 557 Letter of Support
Bill Text AB 159 - Medium and heavy duty zero emissions vehicles: public agency utilities AB 1594 Letter of Support
Bill Text SB 233 - Electric vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment: bidirectional capability.
SB 233 Letter of Support
Bill Text SB 504 - Wildfires: defensible space: grant programs: local governments SB 504 Letter of Support
Bill Text SB 747 - Land use: economic development: surplus land SB 747 Letter of Support
Bill Text HR 3238 - The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act HR 3238 Letter of Support
Bill Text Senate 1557 - The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act S 1557 Letter of Support
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17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council and not able to speak under Agenda Item 13. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes.
18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS
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20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Upcoming Meetings ListAttachments:
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action, ex-parte communication disclosure is required.
The Open Government Ordinance (ORD-2020-018) was adopted by City Council in December 2020. This ordinance, adds Chapter 1-10 to the City Code to codify the City of Santa Rosa's commitment to embrace a culture of open government to ensure public trust, engage the community, and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. To view a full version of the Open Government Ordinance go to http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinance. To request a paper copy of the Open Government Ordinance contact the City Clerk's Office at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or [email protected].
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