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
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
Report School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding
POLICE
Public Hearing Petition to Expand the Talbot/Memorial Residential Permit Parking Zone to Include 100 block of Sotoyome St FIN
Public Hearing Spring 2025 General Plan Amendment Package PED Public Hearing Dutton Ave General Plan Amendment and Rezoning PED 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 AB 2561 – Local Public Employees: Vacant Positions HR Public Hearing General Plan Adoption PED
June 10 No Meeting
June 17 Public Hearing Budget Adoption FIN
June 24 No Meeting
July 1 No Meeting
July 8 Public Hearing Active Transportation Plan TPW
July 15 No Meeting
July 22
July 29 No Meeting
August 5
August 12 No Meeting
August 19
August 26 No Meeting
Meeting Date Item Type Item Name
Scheduled
Absences by
Council
Members
Department
September 2 No Meeting
September 9
September 16 No Meeting
September 23 No Meeting
September 30
October 7
October 14 No Meeting
October 21
October 28 No Meeting
November 4
November 11 No Meeting
November 18
November 25 No Meeting
December 2
December 9 No Meeting
December 16
December 23 No Meeting
December 30 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 APRIL/MAY
Apr 10 – Long-Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee, Cancelled Apr 10 – Planning Commission, 4:30 p.m. City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Apr 14 – Economic Development Subcommittee, 9:00 a.m., 637 First Street, 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 Apr 23 – Board of Community Services, 5:00 p.m., Finley Center, 2060 W. College Avenue, Santa Rosa Apr 24 – Waterways Advisory Committee, 9:00 a.m., 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 7, Santa Rosa Apr 24 – Planning Commission, 4:30 p.m. City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Apr 28 – Housing Authority, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa May 01 – Zoning Administrator, 10:30 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa May 01 – Board of Public Utilities, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa May 01 – Public Safety and Prevention Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee, 3:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa May 01 – Design Review Board, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa May 05 – Art in Public Places Committee, 3:30 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa May 07 – Climate Action Subcommittee, 4:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa May 08 – Long-Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee, 3:30 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa May 08 – Planning Commission, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa May 15 – Zoning Administrator, 10:30 a.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa May 15 – Public Financing Authority, 1:00 p.m., 637 First Street, Santa Rosa May 15 – Board of Public Utilities, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa May 15 – Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, 4:00 p.m., Municipal Service Center South, 69 Stony Circle, Conf. Room 5, Santa Rosa May 19 – Housing Authority, 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa May 15 – Design Review Board, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa May 21 – Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership, 9:00 a.m., Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Avenue, Santa Rosa May 22 – Waterways Advisory Committee, 9:00 a.m., 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 7, Santa Rosa