City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
2:00 PMTuesday, March 18, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.
Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Present: 5 -
Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Victoria FlemingAbsent: 2 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
No public comments were made.
Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting to closed session at 2:03 p.m. to discuss Items 3.1 and 3.2 as listed on the agenda.
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Angelina Lopez, et al. vs. City of Santa Rosa, et al.
Court Case No.: USDC Northern District of California Case No. 3:22-cv-05270-LB
This item was received and filed.
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager; Alan Alton, Chief Financial Officer; Dominique Blanquie, Human Resources Director; Siara Goyer, Employee Relations Manager; and Burke Dunphy of Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP.
Employee Organizations: Operating Engineers Local 3, Maintenance and Utility System Operators (Employee Units 3 and 16); Santa Rosa City Employees Association (Employee Units 4, 6, 7); Service Employees International Union Local 1021, (Employee Units 8 and 14); City of Santa Rosa
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This item was received and filed.
4. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
Mayor Stapp adjourned closed session at approximately 2:45 p.m. and reconvened to regular session at 4:00 p.m.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Present: 5 -
Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Victoria FlemingAbsent: 2 - Mayor Stapp announced Items 8.2, 8.3, and 12.2 were continued to the April 1, 2025, regular meeting.
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, reported there was no reportable action from closed session.
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7.1 PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL SURVEYOR’S WEEK
Council Member Okrepkie read and presented the proclamation to Monica Winget, secretary for the California Land Surveryor's Association Sonoma Chapter. Monica accepted the proclamation and provided information about the field.
No public comments were made.
7.2 PROCLAMATION - WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Council Member Bañuelos read and presented the proclamation to Melanie Jones-Carter.
Melanie Jones-Carter, advised the national organization originated in City of Santa Rosa
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No public comments were made.
7.3 PRESENTATION - DOWNTOWN ACTION ORGANIZATION ANNUAL
UPDATE
Cadance Hinkle Allison, Executive Director - Downtown Action Organization, presented.
No public comments were made.
8. STAFF BRIEFINGS
Mayor Stapp announced Items 8.2 and 8.3 were continued to the April 15, 2025, regular meeting.
8.2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (THIS
ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE APRIL 15, 2025, REGULAR
MEETING)
Staff will provide an update to Council on the Economic Development Strategic Plan. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
This item was continued to the April 15, 2025, regular meeting.
8.3 UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE INTEREST IN SANTA ROSA (THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE APRIL 15, 2025, REGULAR
MEETING)
Economic Development staff will provide information about the United Soccer League’s Interest in establishing a professional soccer franchise in Santa Rosa. No action will be taken except for possible questions to staff.
This item was continued to the April 15, 2025, regular meeting.
Mayor Stapp called Item 9.1 before Item 8.1.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
9.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
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Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, reported no settlements over $50,000 were finalized in February and the caseload remaining consistent with approximately 31 litigation matters.
No public comments were made.
This item was received and filed.
Mayor Stapp called Item 8.1 after Item 9.1.
8.1 SANTA ROSA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE
The City of Santa Rosa Transportation and Public Works Department is conducting an update to the 2018 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, to be renamed the Active Transportation Plan. City staff released the Public Review Draft of the Active Transportation Plan on March 3, 2025, to solicit feedback on the document. Public comment will be accepted through March 31, 2025. It is anticipated that the Plan will be adopted by the Council in the Spring of 2025. The Council may provide input and ask questions on the Active Transportation Plan and components of the staff briefing. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Torina Wilson, Transportation Planner, presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eris Weaver, Executive Director of Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, spoke in favor of the Active Transportation Plan.
This item was received and filed.
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS No statements of abstention/recusal were made.
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11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Rogers reported on events recently attended and reported on the status of an MOU with the school board.
Council Member MacDonald reported on events recently attended.
Council Member Bañuelos appointed Douglas Mondell to the Community Advisory Board.
Mayor Stapp reported on events recently attended.
No public comments were made.
11.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
11.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
Council Member Okrepkie provided a brief report on the
Economic Development Subcommittee meeting.
Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on the Long-Term
Financial Subcommittee meeting.
11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
Council Member Okrepkie provided a brief report.
11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
11.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
11.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
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11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
11.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition
11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
Council Member Okrepkie provided a brief report regarding L.A.F.C.O. and thanked Jean Kapolchok for her service.
11.2 MATTERS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.2.1 REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEM REGARDING DOWNTOWN
CANNABIS DISPENSARY OPERATIONS
BACKGROUND: At the March 4, 2025, City Council meeting, Council Member Rogers requested a future agenda item to discuss downtown cannabis dispensary operations. Council Member Alvarez concurred with the request.
Council Member Rogers withdrew the request for a future Agenda Item.
No public comments were made.
11.2.2 REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEM REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF
CERTIFICATION OF UNDERSTANDING PROCESS FOR ENERGY
PRODUCTION FROM SOLAR PANELS AND POTENTIAL
HOMEOWNER OFFSET
BACKGROUND: At the March 4, 2025, City Council meeting, Council Member Rogers requested a future agenda item to discuss development of a certification of understanding process from solar panel installation contractors or builders for understanding the energy production from solar panels and identification of the potential need for homeowner offset. Council Member Alvarez concurred with the request.
Council Member Rogers withdrew the request for a future Agenda Item.
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12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 February 19, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes.
No public comments were made.
Approved as submitted.
12.2 February 25, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes. (THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE APRIL 1, 2025, REGULAR MEETING)
This item was continued to the April 1, 2025, regular meeting.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
No public comments were made.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items
13.1 through 13.7.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
5 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Victoria Fleming2 -
13.1 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - DUTCH FLOHR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion: 1) consent to the withdrawal of the bid of RRR Pirooz Engineering of Olivehurst, California, on Contract Number C02461, Dutch Flohr Neighborhood Park; 2) award the contract in the amount of $2,480,000 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Pat Nelson Construction, Inc. of Petaluma, California; approve a 15% contract contingency; and authorize a total contract amount of $2,852,000. The source of funds is Capital Improvement Fund; no City General Fund money is included in City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.2 RESOLUTION - PROJECT SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA FOR THE HEARN AVENUE AT HIGHWAY 101 - PHASE 3
REBUILD INTERCHANGE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement for Hearn Avenue Overcrossing with City of Santa Rosa with the State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the City of Santa Rosa regarding maintenance responsibilities within State right of way for the Highway 101 and Hearn Interchange project, and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute the agreement.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-038 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROJECT
SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE GREEMENT FOR HEARN AVENUE
OVERCROSSING WITH CITY OF SANTA ROSA WITH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS), OUTLINING THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR MAINTAINING THE HEARN AVENUE AT HIGHWAY 101 - PHASE 3 REBUILD INTERCHANGE PROJECT
13.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO
BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 170093 TO INCREASE
COMPENSATION WITH SOUTHERN TIRE MART, LLC
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Fleet Division and Finance Departments, that the Council, by resolution, approve the Second Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order 170093 for retread tires and services with Southern Tire Mart, LLC, Santa Rosa, California in the amount of $20,000, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $120,000.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-039 ENTITLED RESOLUTION OF THE
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 170093 TO INCREASE
COMPENSATION WITH SOUTHERN TIRE MART, LLC
13.4 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO
BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 169057 TO EXTEND THE TERM AND
INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH WERLE ENTERPRISES, LLC,
DBA NATIONAL PRINT + PROMO
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Second Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) 169057 for forms management services, to extend the term for a period of one year and increase compensation with Werle Enterprises, LLC, dba National Print + Promo, Rohnert Park, California in the amount of $50,000, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $150,000.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-040 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 169057 TO EXTEND THE
TERM AND INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH WERLE ENTERPRISES
LLC, DBA NATIONAL PRINT + PROMO, ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, FOR A TOTAL CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000
13.5 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF
$153,987.86 BEQUEST FROM THE ESTATE OF ROSEMARY
MAKI-RAMATICI TO THE HOMELESS SHELTER OPERATIONS
FUND
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, accept a bequest of $153,987.86 from the Estate of Rosemary Maki-Ramatici designated for homeless shelter solutions and appropriate the monies to the Homeless Shelter Operations Fund to support the implementation of the City’s Homelessness Solutions Strategic Plan (2023-2027).
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-041 ENTITLED RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING AND
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ROSEMARY MAKI-RAMATICI TO THE HOMELESS SHELTER OPERATIONS FUND
13.6 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 6 AND
TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE BY REPEALING
CHAPTER 6-32 ENTITLED MASSAGE THERAPY, MASSAGE
BUSINESS OR ESTABLISHMENT, IN ITS ENTIRETY; ADDING A
NEW CHAPTER 20-49 ENTITLED MASSAGE REGULATION AND
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION; AMENDING
SECTIONS 20-23.030 AND 20-24.030 REGARDING PERMITTING
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSAGE RELATED USES; AMENDING
SECTIONS 20-50.020(A), 20-52.060 AND 20-62.030(B)(2) BY ADDING ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT PROVISIONS; AND AMENDING
SECTION 20-70.020 REGARDING DEFINITIONS OF MASSAGE
RELATED USES AND BUSINESS SERVICE USES
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the March 4, 2025, Regular Meeting by a 7-0-0-0 vote, amends Titles 6 and 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code by repealing Chapter 6-32 entitled Massage Therapy, Massage Business or Establishment; adds a new Zoning Code Chapter 20-49 entitled Massage Regulation and Massage Establishment Registration; amends Zoning Code Sections 20-23.030 and 20-24.030 regarding permitting requirements for “massage related uses”; amends Sections 20-50.020(A), 20-52.060, and 20-62.030(B)(2) adding Administrative Adjustment provisions; and amends Section 20-70.020 revising the definition of “office - business/service” and adding a definition for “massage related uses.”
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2025-004 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 6 AND TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 6-32
ENTITLED MASSAGE THERAPY, MASSAGE BUSINESS OR
ESTABLISHMENT, IN ITS ENTIRETY; ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 20-49
ENTITLED MASSAGE REGULATION AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT
REGISTRATION; AMENDING SECTIONS 20-23.030 AND 20-24.030
REGARDING PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSAGE RELATED
USES; AMENDING SECTIONS 20-50.020(A), 20-52.060 AND 20-62.030(B)(2) City of Santa Rosa
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13.7 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF
THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-23.030
AND 20-24.030 REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the March 4, 2025, Regular Meeting by a 7-0-0-0 vote, amends Zoning Code Sections 20-23.030 and 20-24.030 regarding permitting requirements for “adult entertainment business.”
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2025-005 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-23.030 AND 20-24.030
REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
BUSINESSES
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Dr. Richard Buswell spoke regarding animal control officers and leash laws at Doyle Park.
Rich Caro spoke regarding animal control officers and leash laws at Doyle Park.
Emily Winfield spoke regarding leash laws at Doyle Park.
Carol Cranston spoke regarding animal control officers and leash laws at Doyle Park.
Brenda Fowler-Hart spoke regarding animal control officers and leash laws at Doyle Park.
Stephan Dalporto, Santa Rosa Firefighters, spoke regarding Measure H.
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LATE CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Stapp called Item 16.1 before Item 15.1.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD
SEVERITY ZONES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION AND
AMEND SECTION 18-44.4907.1 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE
TO INCLUDE THE NEWLY DESIGNATED HIGH ZONE REFERENCE
BACKGROUND: As required by Government Code Section 51179, local jurisdictions are required to adopt, by ordinance, updated fire hazard severity zones in our jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178. By locally adopting the updated CalFire maps released on 2/24/2025, the City of Santa Rosa satisfies the requirements of Government Code Section 51179.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Santa Rosa Fire Department that the Council introduce an ordinance designating moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones as recommended by The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) as Fire Hazard Severity Zones and amending Section 18-44.4907.1 of Chapter 18-44 of the Santa Rosa City Code to include reference to High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Kemplen Robbins, Interim Division Chief Fire Marshal, presented and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 5:23 p.m. and
having no public comments made, closed the public hearing at 5:23 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to introduce an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA TO
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DESIGNATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AND AMEND SECTION
18-44.4907.1 OF CHAPTER 18-44 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TO
INCLUDE THE NEWLY DESIGNATED HIGH ZONE REFERENCE
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
5 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Victoria Fleming2 -
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY PROPOSED
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 WATER TRANSMISSION BUDGET AND RATE
INCREASE
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa purchases approximately 93% of its potable water supply from Sonoma Water, the region’s water wholesaler. Sonoma Water’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Water Transmission System budget includes an 8.68% increase in the wholesale rate of water, from $1,289.02 to $1,400.86 per acre foot.
On March 6, 2025, the Board of Public Utilities reviewed Sonoma Water’s proposed FY 2025/26 budget and rate increase and made a recommendation to City Council to provide direction to its Water Advisory Committee (WAC) representative on a vote on Sonoma Water’s proposed FY 2025/26 Water Transmission System budget and rate increase. The WAC is an advisory board to Sonoma Water. The WAC is scheduled to vote on Sonoma Water’s proposed FY 2025/26 Water Transmission System budget and rate increase at the April 7, 2025, WAC Meeting. Ultimately the Sonoma Water Board of Directors will have final authority to approve Sonoma Water’s proposed FY 2025/26 Water Transmission System budget and rate increase.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public Utilities and Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by motion, consider Sonoma Water’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 Water Transmission Budget and proposed rate increase and provide direction to its Water Advisory Committee (WAC) representative for the April 7, 2025, WAC vote on Sonoma Water’s proposed 2025/26 Water Transmission City of Santa Rosa
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Nick Harvey, Deputy Director - Santa Rosa Water, Lynn Rosselli, Administrative Services Division Manager - Sonoma Water, and Jake Spaulding, Finance Manager - Sonoma Water presented and answered questions from Council.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to approve Sonoma Water's 2025/26 Water Transmission Budget and proposed rate increase, and direct the City's Water Advisory Committee representative to vote accordingly at the Water Advisory Committee (WAC) meeting on April 7, 2025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
5 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Victoria Fleming2 -
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
No public comments were made.
19. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
20. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor Stapp adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on April 1, 2025, at a time set by the Mayor.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
This item was received and filed.
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