City of Santa Rosa
637 First Street,
Santa Rosa, CA
Climate Action Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Draft
4:00 PMWednesday, April 2, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Fleming called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
Present: (2) Councilmember Banuelos and Chair Fleming
Absent: (1) Councilmember Okrepkie
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 February 5, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
The February 5, 2025 regular meeting minutes were approved as submitted.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Turgeon, Friends of the Climate Action Progress, read a statement regarding his group's work and the group's eagerness to support the work of the committee.
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Peter Martin, Deputy Director - Water Resources, reported on the upcoming Earth Day celebration that will take place on April 26, 2025 at Courthouse Square. Please visit srcity.org/earthday for more information.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 DOWNTOWN PARKING / EV IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATES
Parking Division staff will discuss parking and climate action initiatives, including the Electric Vehicle implementation projects in Lot 10, Garage 9, Garage 1, and Garage 12, as well as an ongoing Metropolitan City of Santa Rosa
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Chad Hedge, Parking Manager, presented and answered
Subcommittee questions.
Public Commenter Mike spoke in support of the EV charging stations, but not at the expense of tree canopy and green spaces.
Derek Knowles shared his frustration regarding tree removal and the lack of community oversight when trees were removed.
Chris Gunther agreed with the previous commenters and suggested forward thinking about landscape plans.
Pam McClain asked about what has been done to prompt use of City parking garages and asked about working with developers to encourage addition of EV charging to apartment buildings.
6.2 EV FLEET INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Staff will provide an update on the city-wide Fleet Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Master Plan, which is being undertaken to achieve compliance with recently adopted statewide regulations for municipal vehicle fleets, council goals, and other city policies. The subcommittee may discuss this item and provide feedback or direction to staff.
Peter Martin, Deputy Director - Water Resources, Madee Brandt, Sustainability Coordinator, Brent Johnson, Consultant - NV5, and Arthur Tseng, Consultant - NV5 presented and answered
Subcommittee questions.
Chair Fleming recessed the meeting at 4:54 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 4:55 p.m.
Present: (2) Councilmember Banuelos and Chair Fleming
Absent: (1) Councilmember Okrepkie
Pam McClain asked if there has been consideration to add awnings City of Santa Rosa
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Public Commenter Mike asked if there had been discussion around incorporating a 110 outlet for EV bicycles.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
7.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST - APRIL 2025
The Climate Action Subcommittee is currently scheduled to meet on the first Wednesday of every month. Staff, in consultation with the Climate Action Subcommittee Chair, recommends moving the regularly scheduled meeting to quarterly, with upcoming meetings scheduled for June 4, 2025 and November 5, 2025. The subcommittee will discuss this item and provide direction to staff.
Peter Martin, Deputy Director - Water Resources, presented the upcoming meetings list and discussed the Subcommittee meeting on a quarterly basis, with meetings held in June and November, and special meetings held when needed.
Diane Wheeler spoke in opposition of the Subcommittee meeting less frequently.
Public Commenter Chris spoke in opposition of the Subcommittee meeting less frequently and to look at other ways to fill the agendas.
The Subcommittee members confirmed that the Climate Action Subcommittee will move to quarterly meetings, with meetings to be held in June and November, and special meetings to be held if needed.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Fleming adjoured the meeting at 5:31 p.m. The next meeting of the Climate Action Subcommittee will be held on June 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.