RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-007
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING CERTAIN STATE POLICY PRIORITIES RELATED TO INSURANCE FOR THOSE LIVING NEAR OR IN THE WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE AS PART OF THE 2025 STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM WHEREAS, the 2025 State Legislative Platform ("Platform") for the City of Santa Rosa communicates the City’s state policy and project priorities to the public, California State Legislative Delegation, Legislature, regional and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the Platform is intended to assist the City Council and City staff to efficiently and appropriately address proposed state legislation, administrative, or regulatory actions to advance and protect City priorities as necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa adopts the following state policy priority as part of the City’s 2025 State Legislative Platform:
Wildfire Prevention and Recovery, Hazard Mitigation, & Resiliency Support Legislation and Regulatory Efforts:
To address the State Insurance Commissioner’s cancellation of fire insurance and rates for those living near or in the Wildland Urban Interface. Support efforts to ensure a fair market cost to fire insurance for the City’s residents.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 28th day of January, 2025.
AYES: (5) Mayor Stapp, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Members Bañuelos, Fleming, MacDonald
NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Council Member Rogers
ABSTAIN/RECUSE: (1) Council Member Okrepkie
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2025-007