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
March 25 No Meeting
April 1
Report General Plan Annual Review
PED
Report
City of Santa Rosa’s Written Response to Timely Submitted Written Objections to the Proposed Increased Water and Sewer Rates Under Proposition 218
WATER
Report Approval of a Disposition and Development Agreement and CEQA findings for 625 and 637 3rd Street, APNs 009-013-011 and 009-013-012 (“Garage 5”) REAL ESTATE Public Hearing Adoption of Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Study and Approval of Proposed FY25/26 Through FY29/30 Rate Schedule WATER
Public Hearing Retitling and Amending Santa Rosa Municipal Code Chapter 2-04, Board of Community Services REC & PARKS
April 8 No Meeting
April 15
Study Session Budget Reductions
FINANCE
Report Approval of the Preliminary FY 2025/26 Regional Water Reuse Operations and Maintenance, Capital Improvement, and Debt Service and Allocation of Costs WATER Public Hearing
Authorizing Submittal of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Action Plan and Approval of Grant Agreements for Public Services, Fair Housing, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
HCS
Public Hearing Spring 2025 General Plan Amendment Package PED April 22 No Meeting
April 29 No Meeting
May 6/7
Study Session Budget Study Sessions
FIN
Report Diversity of Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees CCO Public Hearing Fee Increase at Bennett Valley Golf Course REC & PARKS May 13
May 20 No Meeting
May 27 No Meeting
June 3 Public Hearing Adoption of Infrastructure Financing Plan - Downtown Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District PED
Public Hearing General Plan Adoption PED
Meeting Date Item Type Item Name
Scheduled
Absences by
Council
Members
Department
June 10 No Meeting
June 17 Public Hearing Budget Adoption FIN
June 24 No Meeting
July 1 No Meeting
July 8
July 15 No Meeting
July 22
July 29 No Meeting
August 5
August 12 No Meeting
August 19
August 26 No Meeting
*= 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
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 MARCH / APRIL
Mar 13 – Long-Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee, 3:30 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Mar 13 – Planning Commission, 4:30 p.m. City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Mar 19 – Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership, Cancelled Mar 19 – Water Conservation Subcommittee, 2:30 p.m., Utility Field Office, 35 Stony Point Road, Training Room M, Santa Rosa Mar 19 – Cultural Heritage Board, Cancelled
Mar 19 – Zoning Administrator, 5:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Mar 20 – Zoning Administrator, 10:30 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Mar 20 – Public Financing Authority, 1:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Mar 20 – Board of Public Utilities, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Mar 20 – Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, 4:00 p.m., Municipal Service Center South, 69 Stony Circle, Conf. Room 5, Santa Rosa Mar 20 – Design Review Board, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Mar 24 – Housing Authority, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Mar 26 – Board of Community Services, 5:00 p.m., Finley Center, 2060 W. College Avenue, Cypress Room, Santa Rosa Mar 26 – Community Advisory Board, 6:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Mar 27 – Waterways Advisory Committee, 9:00 a.m., 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 7, Santa Rosa Mar 27 – Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board, 11:00 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Mar 27 – Planning Commission, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Apr 02 – Climate Action Subcommittee, 4:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Apr 02 – Cultural Heritage Board, Cancelled
Apr 03 – Zoning Administrator, 10:30 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Apr 03 – Board of Public Utilities, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Apr 03 – Design Review Board, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Apr 03 – Open Government Task Force Implementation Subcommittee, 6:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Apr 07 – Art in Public Places, 3:30 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Apr 10 – Long-Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee, Cancelled and moved to Friday, April 25, 2025 Apr 10 – Planning Commission, 4:30 p.m. City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Apr 16 – Board of Building Regulations Appeals, 4:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Apr 16 – Cultural Heritage Board, Cancelled
Apr 17 – Zoning Administrator, 10:30 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Apr 17 – Public Financing Authority, 1:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa Apr 17 – Board of Public Utilities, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Apr 17 – Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, 4:00 p.m., Municipal Service Center South, 69 Stony Circle, Conf. Room 5, Santa Rosa
Apr 17 – Design Review Board, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Apr 22 – Public Safety Subcommittee, 9:00 a.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Apr 22 – Long-Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee, 3:30 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa