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
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
Report Public Safety and Prevention Tax (Formerly Measure O) Citizens’ Oversight Committee Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report FIN
Public Hearing Consideration of Seller Notice of Default for the Property Located at 410 B Street, Santa Rosa, APN, 010-045-025 RES
Public Hearing Musson Vacation of Easement PED
December 17 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
Report Homeless Solutions Strategic Plan (2023-2027) – Year Two Report (2024) HCS Public Hearing Budget Priorities FIN
February 4 Study Session Reconsideration of Specific Fee Increases Within the Fee Schedule Adopted on March 5, 2024 PED
Meeting Date Item Type Item Name
Scheduled
Absences by
Council
Members
Department
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 Report In-Place Transfer Rent Increases in City Code 6-66.050(B) HCS Study Session Development of Language Access – Translation Policy DEI/CIRO Report Community Advisory Board – Area Appointment Alignment to Council Elected Districts and Related Council Policy 000-06 Amendment
CCO
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 NOVEMBER
Nov 07 – Subregional Wastewater Technical Advisory Committee, 8:00 a.m., Laguna Treatment Plant, 4300 Llano Road, Estuary Conf. Room 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, Cancelled
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, Cancelled
Nov 27 – Community Advisory Board, Cancelled
Nov 28 – Waterways Advisory Committee, Cancelled
Nov 28 – Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board, Cancelled Nov 28 – Planning Commission, Cancelled