City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
JUNE 3, 2025
2:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
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CONSIDERED TO BE PUBLIC RECORDS AND SUBJECT TO
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.
DEADLINES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ARE SET FORTH BELOW.
COUNCIL MAY RECESS DURING THE EVENING FOR BREAKS.
PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS WILL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 5:00 P.M.
MATTERS ON THE AGENDA MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Except for public hearing items, comments from the public will be allowed on all agenda items at the time each item is called. Comments on public hearing items may be made when the hearing is opened.
Live Public Comment: Members of the public can provide comment on an Agenda Item In-Person from Council Chamber by completing a Speaker Card or signing up with the Administrator in Council Chamber.
Advanced Public Comment Via E-mail: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the City Council, please send to: [email protected] by 5:00 p.m., the Monday prior to the Council Meeting. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the Agenda Item Number on which you wish to comment, and provide your name and comment in the body of the e-mail. E-mail public comments received by the deadline will be distributed to City Council members and uploaded to the agenda prior to the start of the City Council Meeting for public access.
Non-Agenda Items are the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. The first public comment period on non-agenda items (Agenda Item 14) will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item 18.
2:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
To consider and take action on any request from a Council Member to participate in a meeting remotely due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 549539(f)).
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Following the announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess into Closed Session, the public may speak up to three minutes on items to be addressed in Closed Session.
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Two potential cases.
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Clare Hartman v. City of Santa Rosa, et al.
Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 24CV02546
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
4. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction to staff. No action will be taken.
4:00 P.M.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
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7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7.1 PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH
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8. STAFF BRIEFINGS
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a five-minute briefing to the Council on departmental issues of interest. No action will be taken on these matters except to possibly place a particular item on a future agenda for Council consideration.
8.1 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This is a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
8.2 FEMA FLOOD RISK MAPPING PROJECT FOR THE SANTA ROSA
CREEK WATERSHED
Staff will present the latest update on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Santa Rosa Creek Watershed Flood Risk Mapping Project. The multi-year FEMA project will map high-risk flood areas in the Watershed. No action will be taken expect for possible direction to staff.
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9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
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
11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
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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))
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
11.1.12. 1
FORMATION OF AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS UNITED
SOCCER LEAGUE
The Mayor will announce the formation of an ad-hoc committee to further explore the viability of a partnership with the United Soccer League (USL) in Santa Rosa.
11.2 MATTERS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.2.1 REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEM REGARDING ZONING CODE
SECTION 20-61.020(E)
BACKGROUND: At the May 13, 2025, City Council meeting, Council Member Okrepkie requested a future agenda item to discuss modification to Zoning Code Section 20-61.020(E) which addresses gas station modifications. Council Member Alvarez concurred with the request.
11.3 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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11.3.1 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS’ AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’
ASSOCIATION LETTERS OF INTEREST
The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its General Membership meeting on June 12, 2025. It is also recommended that if late nominations are received or the Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Board recommends alternates, that the City Council authorize the Mayor or their designated representative the authority to vote on these late nominations or recommendations at the Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association board meeting.
Board of Directors Appointments:
1. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board: Two seats to fill expiring terms of Susan Adams of Rohnert Park and Stephen Zollman of Sebastopol. One primary seat and one alternate seat with two-year terms starting in June.
Letters received for Primary Seat:
· Susan Adams, Rohnert Park
· Frank Quint, Petaluma
Letter received for Alternate Seat from:
· Stephen Zollman, Sebastopol
Letters of InterestAttachments:
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 May 6, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
12.2 May 6, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
12.3 May 7, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes - Continued from May 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Study Session.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
12.4 May 13, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
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13. CONSENT ITEMS
13.1 MOTION - ADOPTION OF FINAL REPORT OF CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager that the Council, by motion, adopt the final report, City Council Strategic Priorities 2025-2027, identified at the City of Santa Rosa Council Priority Setting workshop held on February 19, 2025.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
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13.2 MOTION - INSTALLATION OF SPEED CUSHION ON EIGHTH
STREET BETWEEN A STREET AND B STREET
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, approve the installation of a speed cushion on Eighth Street between A Street and B Street.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Example-Unit Specifications
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13.3 RESOLUTION - MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR
MENDOCINO AVENUE OVERCROSSING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Project Specific Maintenance Agreement between the State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation, and the City of Santa Rosa for the Mendocino Avenue Overcrossing.
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Staff Report
Attachment 1
Resolution
Exhibit A
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13.4 RESOLUTION - APPROVE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
INTERESTS TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE STATE ROUTE
12/BOAS DRIVE INTERSECTION SAFETY PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Transportation and Public Works Department and Real Estate Services that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the grant of a fee interest and a temporary construction easement in portions of the City property located at 0 Highway 12, Santa Rosa, CA 95409, APN 031-460-024, to the State of California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”), for the State Route 12/Boas Drive Intersection Safety Project; and 2) authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute all necessary and appropriate documents, including grant deeds of conveyance, to complete the transfer.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A – Depiction of Fee Parcel and Temporary Construction Easement Attachments:
13.5 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTINUED COOPERATIVE
PURCHASE OF COMPUTER AND SERVER EQUIPMENT FROM
DELL MARKETING L.P.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information
Technology Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve Amendment No. 2 to NASPO Master Agreement 23026 for continued cooperative purchase of computer, monitors and server equipment from Dell Marketing L.P., Tustin, Texas, under the Minnesota National Association of State Procurement Officials; and 2) approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to continue to utilize NASPO Agreement No. 23026 expiring June 30, 2026, which may be extended for up to an additional 24 months through June 30, 2028, in increments as determined by the Lead State, through a duly executed amendment and Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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any successor California Participating Addendum, in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000 for 3 years beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - NASPO Master Agreement
Resolution
Exhibit A - NASPO Amd 2
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13.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL TO AMEND THE OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TOUCHSTONE
GOLF, LLC, FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BENNETT VALLEY
GOLF COURSE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a First Amendment to Operations and Maintenance Management Agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company which:
a) extends the term by two-years through June 7, 2027, b) authorizes inclusion of an additional two-year extension option to be exercised at the discretion of the City in writing, and c) consents to the assignment of the beneficial ownership interest in Touchstone from TSG Newco, LLC to Kemper Sports Management, LLC; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement and an additional 2 year extension if optioned.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - First Amendment To Operations and Maintenance Management Agreement Attachments:
13.7 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH RINCON VALLEY UNION
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF
RECREATIONAL AREA
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the First Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement for Development and Use of Recreational Area with the Rincon Valley Union School District; and 2) authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the First Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Amendment and any related documents necessary to implement the terms of the Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 22555
Resolution
Exhibit A - Joint Powers Agreement
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13.8 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL
HOMELESS EMERGENCY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, approve an extension of Resolution No. 28839 which formally proclaimed a local homeless emergency within Santa Rosa.
Staff Report
Resolution
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14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. This public comment period will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item 18.
15. REPORT ITEMS - NONE
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing matters will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matters are reached on the agenda.
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - STATUS OF VACANT POSITIONS IN
COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 (2024)
BACKGROUND: California State Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 was adopted by the Legislature on September 22, 2024, and added §3502.3 to the Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Government Code. This law, effective January 1, 2025, requires public agencies at least once each fiscal year to: (1) hold a public hearing and receive the agency’s report on the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts; (2) during the hearing, identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to hiring obstacles; and, (3) allow the recognized employee organization for bargaining units to make a presentation at the hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department that Council, by motion, receive this report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
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16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - FIRST 2025 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PACKAGE: 1) HOUSING ELEMENT AMENDMENT; 2) DUTTON
AVENUE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING; AND 3)
SANTA ROSA GENERAL PLAN 2050 FINAL EIR, GENERAL PLAN
2050 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS (THE HOUSING
ELEMENT AMENDMENT AND DUTTON AVENUE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT AND REZONING PORTION OF THIS ITEM WERE
CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 13, 2025, REGULAR MEETING)
BACKGROUND: Per State law, General Plan Amendments are
considered four times per year. This General Plan Amendment package includes two projects described below. On March 13, 2025, the Planning Commission held public hearings for items “a” and “b” below, and on April 24, 2025 for item “c” below. The Planning Commission unanimously passed resolutions for all three items, recommending approval to City Council.
a. Housing Element Amendment. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to amend the 2023-2031 Housing Element to reflect a transfer of Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) units related to the annexation of 34.93 acres, and two clerical edits to correct the title of Table 5-2 and correct a mathematical error in Table 5 -11.
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b. Dutton Avenue General Plan Amendment and Rezoning. This Project includes: (1) adoption of a resolution approving an Addendum to the previously approved Dutton Avenue Residences Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) adoption of a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation for 3150 Dutton Avenue from Medium Density Residential to General Industry; and (3) introduction of an ordinance rezoning 3150 Dutton Avenue from R-3-18 (Multi-Family Residential) to IG (General Industrial), consistent with the General Plan land use designation. The General Plan 2050 update, in “c” below, includes a land use amendment on Acacia Lane from Low Density Residential to Medium-High Density Residential, which will ensure a concurrent residential density increase resulting in "No Net Loss" in compliance with Government Code Section 65863.b(2) and Section 66300, the Housing Crisis Act.
c. General Plan 2050 Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), General Plan 2050 and Specific Plan Amendments. This Project includes: (1) certification of the General Plan 2050 Final (EIR) and approval of a Statement of Overriding Considerations, Findings of Fact, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and 2) adoption of the General Plan 2050 and associated Specific Plan and land use amendments, including a land use amendment on Acacia Lane to address "No Net Loss" in compliance with Government Code Section 65863.b(2) and Section 66300, the Housing Crisis Act, as it related to the Dutton Avenue land use amendment in “b” above.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council: (1) by resolution, amend the 2023-2031 Housing Element to reflect a transfer of Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) units related to the annexation of 34.93 acres, and two clerical edits to correct the title of Table 5-2 and correct a mathematical error in Table 5-11; (2) by resolution, adopt an Addendum to the previously approved Dutton Avenue Residences Mitigated Negative Declaration; (3) by resolution, adopt a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation for 3150 Dutton Avenue from Medium Density Residential Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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to General Industry; (4) introduce an ordinance rezoning 3150 Dutton Avenue from R-3-18 (Multi-Family Residential) to IG (General Industrial), consistent with the General Plan land use designation; (5) by resolution, certify the General Plan 2050 Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and approve the Statement of Overriding Considerations, Findings of Fact, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and (6) by resolution, adopt the General Plan 2050 and associated Specific Plan amendments.
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Staff Report - Housing Element Amendment
Attachment 1 - Annexation Area Ariel
Attachment 2 - Annexation Certificate of Completion
Attachment 3 - Annexation Final Map
Attachment 4 - Government Code Section 65584.07
Attachment 5 - RHNA Transfer Extension Letter
Attachment 6 – HCD Extension Approval Letter
Attachment 7 - City Council Resolution No. RES-2025-034 Attachment 8 - RHNA Transfer Letter
Attachment 9 - Addendum to the GP EIR for the HE
Attachment 10 - Correspondence
Attachment 11 - PC Resolution No. PC-RES-2025-006
Resolution - Housing Element
Exhibit A - Housing Element Redline Revisions
Staff Report - Dutton Avenue General Plan Amendment and Rezoning Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Project Narrative
Attachment 3 - Location Map
Attachment 4 - Neighborhood Context
Attachment 5 - General Plan Map
Attachment 6 - Zoning Map
Attachment 7 - Previously Approved MND
Attachment 8 - Approved MMRP
Attachment 9 - Addendum to MND
Attachment 10 - DRB Resolution No. 18-984
Attachment 11 - DRB Resolution No. 18-985
Attachment 12 - Council Resolution No. 26520
Attachment 13 - Council Ordinance No. 3771
Attachment 14 - PC Draft Minutes, March 13, 2025
Attachment 15 - PC Resolution No. PC-RES-2025-003
Attachment 16 - PC Resolution No. PC-RES-2025-004
Attachment 17 - PC Resolution No. PC-RES-2025-005
Attachment 18 - Public Correspondence
Resolution 1 - MND Addendum
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Exhibit A - Addendum to Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration Exhibit B - Previously Approved MMRP
Exhibit C - Previously Approved MND
Resolution 2 - General Plan Amendment
Ordinance
Staff Report - General Plan 2050
Attachment 1 - General Plan 2050 EIR (Draft and Final)
Attachment 2 - General Plan 2050, including the Communitywide Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy Attachment 3 - General Plan Errata
Attachment 4 - Specific Plan Amendments
Attachment 5 - Public Comments 2024 Draft General Plan 2050 Attachment 6 - PC-RES-2025-008
Attachment 7 - PC-RES-2025-009
Attachment 8 - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from April 24, 2025 Attachment 9 - Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Review Attachment 10 – Public Comments on 2023 Draft General Plan 2050 Attachment 11 – Existing Conditions Report
Attachment 12 – Community Involvement Strategy
Attachment 13 – Alternatives Workbook
Attachment 14 – Preferred Alternative Diagram
Resolution 1 - EIR
Exhibit A - CEQA Findings of Fact
Exhibit B - Statement of Overriding Considerations
Exhibit C - Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Resolution 2 - General Plan 2050 and Specific Plan Amendments Exhibit A - General Plan 2050 (www.santarosaforward.comDraftGP) Exhibit B - General Plan 2050 Errata
Exhibit C - Specific Plan Amendments
Presentation
Public Hearing Notice
Revised Resolution 2 - Redlined General Plan 2050 and Specific Plan Amendments (Uploaded 06-03-2025) Revised Resolution 2 - Final General Plan 2050 and Specific Plan Amendments (Uploaded 06-03-2025) Late Correspondence (Uploaded 06-03-2025)
16.3 PUBLIC HEARING - DOWNTOWN ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE
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FINANCING DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PLAN
BACKGROUND: In April of 2023, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention to form the City of Santa Rosa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (Downtown Business Corridor) (District) and adopted a Resolution to establish the Downtown Business Corridor EIFD Public Financing Authority (PFA) as the governing board of the District. The Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) describes the boundaries of the District, the public facilities and other projects of community wide significance to be financed by the District, and the tax revenue allocated by the City of Santa Rosa (City) and the County of Sonoma (County) to the District. The Draft IFP must be adopted by both the City and the County prior to the PFA’s adoption of the IFP and formation of the District. The IFP was presented to the PFA on April 2, 2025. The PFA and City and County staff discussed revisions to the limitations on the methods for determining the EIFD funded improvements, including, among other factors, the proximity of the improvements to the EIFD, the economic impact of the improvements and the approval rights of the City and County. After hearing all written and verbal comments, the PFA opened the first public hearing required under EIFD law on May 8, 2025. The public hearing was continued to May 15, 2025, during which the PFA incorporated certain comments and modified the IFP.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Departments of Planning and Economic Development and Finance that the Council: 1) hold a noticed public hearing; and 2), by resolution, adopt the Draft Infrastructure Financing Plan of the City of Santa Rosa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (Downtown Business Corridor).
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Attachment 1 - Correspondence
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
Public Hearing Notice
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17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
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This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council and not able to speak under Agenda Item 14. Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes.
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
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda.
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
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*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action, ex-parte communication disclosure is required.
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