City of Santa Rosa
Chamber Building, 1st Floor
Large Conference Room
637 1st Street
Climate Action Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Final
4:00 PMWednesday, March 6, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Rogers called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
Chair Chris Rogers, and Council Member Victoria FlemingPresent: 2 - Mayor Natalie RogersAbsent: 1 -
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 February 7, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
Duane Dewitt shared gratitude that meeting minutes are kept for this subcommittee.
The February 7, 2024 regular meeting minutes were approved as submitted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Duane Dewitt shared concern about possible changes in leadership on the City Council after the next election cycle and asked that there be a way to memorialize all the work that has been done on the Subcommittee so that their hard work is not undone. Voiced that more trees are needed to help the urban heat island.
4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 SANTA ROSA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE
The Santa Rosa Transportation and Public Works Department will provide an overview of the update to the 2018 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, which is being renamed the Active Transportation Plan (Plan). The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board will be the guiding advisory body for the Plan. It is anticipated that the Plan will be City of Santa Rosa
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Torina Wilson, Transportation Planner, Transportation and Public Works presented and received feedback on the Santa Rosa Active Transportation Plan.
Duane Dewitt shared a suggestion that a tour be done around the City to see traffic and how bicyclists have to navigate. Also, suggested going to West Ave. by Bayer Farm to do outreach, as well as the Veteran's Building during each locations weekly food drive.
Celia Furber, Recology Sonoma Marin, spoke about the challenge of how to keep bike lanes swept.
Public Commenter Anita shared that she uses bike lanes and that she feels fairly protected, especially along the bike trail that is parallel to the SMART train.
5.2 ZERO WASTE PROGRAM UPDATE
City of Santa Rosa and Recology Sonoma Marin staff will provide an update to the Climate Action Subcommittee on the implementation and progress toward meeting the City of Santa Rosa’s Zero Waste Master Plan goals. The discussion will cover the 5 strategies outlined in the City’s Zero Waste Master Plan and progress thus far. The Subcommittee may discuss this item and give direction to staff.
Renae Gundy, Acting Zero Waste Coordinator for Transportation and Public Works, and Celia Furber, Recology Sonoma Marin, presented, received feedback, and answered Subcommittee questions.
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
6.1 UPCOMING CAS MEETING LIST - MARCH 2024
Tasha Wright, Staff Liaison, presented the upcoming meetings lists City of Santa Rosa
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7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m. The next Climate Action Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2024.
Approved on: April 3, 2024
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Michelle Montoya
Recording Secretary