UPCOMING MEETINGS
(Note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda) Meeting Date Item Type Item Name
Scheduled
Absences by
Council
Members
Department
October 29 No Meeting
November 5 No Meeting
November 12 Report Impact Fees OKREPKIE PED
Public Hearing Adoption of Resilient City Development Measures PED November 19
Report Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Tax Increment Commitment and Project List
PED
Report Consideration of Surplus Action – 655 1st Street, Santa Rosa, APN 009-073-018 and 2610 Franz Kafka Avenue, APN 044-051-046 RES
Public Hearing
TEFRA Public Hearing and Issuance of Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an Amount not to Exceed $45 Million for Casa Roseland Apartments – 665 and 883 Sebastopol Road
HCS
November 26* No Meeting
December 3 No Meeting
December 10
Study Session Proposed Transportation and Public Works Capital Improvement Program Prioritization Methodology
TPW
Public Hearing Consideration of Seller Notice of Default for the Property Located at 410 B Street, Santa Rosa, APN, 010-045-025 RES
December 17 Study Session Development of Language Access – Translation Policy DEI/CIRO Report ARPA Update CMO
December 24* No Meeting
December 31* No Meeting
January 7
Study Session Proposed FY26-FY30 Water and Sewer Rates
WATER
Report 2025 Federal Legislative Platform CIRO
Public Hearing State Legislation Zoning Code Text Amendment PED January 14 No Meeting
January 21* No Meeting
January 28
Report Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
FIN
Report 2025 State Legislative Platform CIRO
Public Hearing Budget Priorities FIN
Meeting Date Item Type Item Name
Scheduled
Absences by
Council
Members
Department
February 4 Study Session Reconsideration of Specific Fee Increases Within the Fee Schedule Adopted on March 5, 2024 PED
February 11 GOAL SETTING
February 18* No Meeting
February 25
*= meeting near/on holiday or observed holiday. **=Remote participation under Ralph M. Brown Act provisions BLACK = COURSE OF BUSINESS BLUE = RESCHEDULED/NEW ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF RED = PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Pending Schedule Date:
Study Session Impacts of Temporarily Closing Portions of Fourth Street TPW/PED/FIN Report Amendment to Voting Process Related to Certain City Council Appointed Positions CAO
2024-25 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
1. Promote Citywide Economic Development
Sustain a diverse and thriving economy that benefits Santa Rosa residents and businesses and contributes to the community’s economic health while preserving historical and cultural integrity.
2. Achieve and Maintain Fiscal Sustainability
Sustain fiscal health by maintaining reserves, forecasting impacts of budget choices, monitoring revenue trends, maintaining competitive salaries for employees, and creatively leveraging other funding sources.
3. Create an Environment that Supports Staff and Operational Excellence Create a high- performing organization that pursues excellence, efficiency, and engagement, is fiscally sound, promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and reliably delivers outstanding services to the community.
4. Invest in the Development and Maintenance of the City’s Infrastructure Invest in and maintain infrastructure that supports environmental sustainability, multi-modal transportation options, and a vibrant City.
5. Plan for and Encourage Housing for All and Reduce Homelessness Pursue housing options for residents of all income levels, partner with key stakeholders to offer housing and support services to the unsheltered and address the issues and cause of homelessness.
6. Address Climate Change
Pursue carbon neutrality and environmental education for all.
7. Foster a Safe, Healthy, and Inclusive Community
Promote public safety, engage residents with policy issues, and use a broad range of proactive approaches to reduce racism and inequality in our community.
MEETINGS FOR OCTOBER / NOVEMBER
Oct 17 – Zoning Administrator, 10:30 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Oct 17 – Public Financing Authority, Cancelled
Oct 17 – Board of Public Utilities, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Oct 17 – Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, 4:00 p.m., Municipal Service Center South, 69 Stony Circle, Conference Room 5, Santa Rosa Oct 17 – Design Review Board, Cancelled
Oct 21 – Contract Review Subcommittee, 3:30 p.m., Utility Field Offices, 350 Stony Point Road, Training Room M, Santa Rosa Oct 23 – Board of Community Services, 5:00 p.m., Finley Center, Cypress Room, 2060 W. College Avenue, Santa Rosa Oct 23 – Community Advisory Board, 6:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Oct 24 – Waterways Advisory Committee, 9:00 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Oct 24 – Planning Commission, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Oct 28 – Housing Authority, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Oct 30 – Public Safety and Prevention Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee (Formerly Measure O), 3:30 p.m. 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Nov 04 – Art in Public Places, 3:30 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Nov 06 – Climate Action Subcommittee, Cancelled
Nov 06 – Planning Commission, Cancelled
Nov 06 – Cultural Heritage Board, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Nov 07 – Zoning Administrator, 10:30 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Nov 07 – Board of Public Utilities, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Nov 07 – Design Review Board, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Nov 12 – Economic Development Subcommittee, 10:00 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Nov 14 – Long-Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee, Cancelled Nov 14 – Planning Commission, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Nov 20 – Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership, 9:00 a.m., Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa Nov 20 – Cultural Heritage Board, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Nov 21 – Zoning Administrator, 10:30 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Nov 21 – Public Financing Authority, 1:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Nov 21 – Board of Public Utilities, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Nov 21 – Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, 4:00 p.m., Municipal Service Center South, 69 Stony Circle, Conf. Room 5, Santa Rosa Nov 21 – Design Review Board, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Nov 25 – Housing Authority, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Nov 27 – Community Advisory Board, 6:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Nov 28 – Waterways Advisory Committee, 9:00 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Nov 28 – Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board, 11:00 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Nov 28 – Planning Commission, Cancelled