City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
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3:30 PMTuesday, July 8, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.
Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Present: 6 -
Council Member Victoria FlemingAbsent: 1 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Hugh Futrell spoke on Item 3.1 and expressed appreciation on consideration of his proposal.
Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting to closed session at
3:35 p.m. to discuss Items 3.1 and 3.2 as listed on the agenda.
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 655 1st Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 APN 009-073-018 Agency Negotiators: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator Negotiating Parties: KLF, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
This item was received and filed.
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 655 1st Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 APN 009-073-018 Agency Negotiators: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator Negotiating Parties: LH Housing
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Mayor Stapp adjourned closed session at approximately 4:30 p.m. and reconvened to regular session at 4:37 p.m.
4. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
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 -
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
Mayor Stapp took Item 7.2 ahead of Item 7.1.
7.2 PROCLAMATION - KIWANIS CLUB OF SANTA ROSA 100 YEARS OF
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Council Member Bañuelos read and presented the proclamation to Toni Holland, President - Kiwanis Club of Santa Rosa.
Toni Holland spoke on the Kiwanis Club's commitment to continued service for the community.
Vice Mayor Alvarez returned to the dais at 4:40 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Adina Flores spoke on Item 7.2 and the language on the name plaque at Flat Rock Park.
Janice Karrman spoke on the history of Kiwanis Club activities.
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Council Member Victoria FlemingAbsent: 1 -
7.1 PROCLAMATION - UNITED IN KINDNESS
Council Member Alvarez read and presented the proclamation to Phyllis Tajii and Moe Jabbari, Sonoma County United in Kindness.
Phyllis Tajii spoke on behalf of Liz Larew and encouraged radical kindness for the greater good, and then spoke on her own behalf about the power of radical kindness in our community.
Moe Jabbari shared statistics on the Sonoma County United in Kindness organization and the declaration of kindness in Sonoma County.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Janice Karrman spoke on the item.
8. STAFF BRIEFINGS
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.
Ana Horta, Community Engagement Manager, provided a brief report on recent and upcoming engagement events.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Duane De Witt spoke on the Pierson Street community meeting and showed a map of the area.
This item was received and filed.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, provided a brief report on the City of Santa Rosa
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srcity.org/femafloodmapping and introduced Misti Wood as new Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Officer (CIRO).
Misti Wood provided a brief statement.
Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, had no report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Duane De Witt spoke on the new director of CIRO and shared a map of South Park and a County island in that area.
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS There were no statements of abstention or recusal.
Mayor Stapp announced the reordering the agenda and
moved to Item 14.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Duane De Witt shared a map of the Roseland area of Santa Rosa, explained the history of parks in Roseland, suggested a new name for a park, and advocated for green space in Roseland.
Janice Karrman spoke on the illegal cutting of 48 trees across from her residence and shared that the deer and other animals have returned, expressed concerns about Rincon Valley waterways, and objected to Council Members appointing people from outside of their elected district.
LimLim and son Jonathan, residents in McDonald Historic District of Santa Rosa, expressed concerns on a safety issue for her family and the neighborhood regarding a neighbor's fence which is very close to her roofline and showed photos.
Mayor Stapp announced reordering the agenda and moved to City of Santa Rosa
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16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Transportation and Public Works Department is requesting Council adoption of the updated 2018 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, now renamed the Active Transportation Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department and the City of Santa Rosa Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board that the Council, by resolution, adopt the Active Transportation Plan.
Torina Wilson, Transportation Planner, and Mauricio Hernandez, Alta Planning and Design, presented and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 5:48 p.m.
Thea Hensel spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Abby Arnold spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Calum Weeks spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Adrian Covert, Santa Rosa YIMBY, spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Kristin Kiefer spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Jack James spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Eris Weaver, Sonoma County Bike Coalition, spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Cris Egger spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan and City of Santa Rosa
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Johanna James spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan and requested special attention to Lance Drive.
Abigail Zoger, North Bay Transit Riders, spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Leilani Clark spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Indira Medina spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Terrie Noll spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan and requested provisions for recumbent trikes.
Chris Guenther, Bikeable Santa Rosa, spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan and the community benefits of active transportation.
Ethan Cosgrove spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan and encouraged funding and implementation.
Richard Carlile spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Alexa Forrester spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Evan Wiig spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Duane DeWitt spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan and shared a map of Roseland.
Laurie O. spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to adopt
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July 8, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-116 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTION OF THE ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Council Member Victoria Fleming1 -
16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW EVIDENCE OF
DEFAULT BY CORNERSTONE COMMUNITIES II, LLC UNDER THE
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 410 B STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA APN 010-045-025 BACKGROUND: Under the Agreement, the City sold the property at 410 B Street (APN 010-045-025) to Cornerstone on August 27, 2021, with specific post-closing obligations. Cornerstone remains in default of these obligations after several extensions. A notice of default was issued on August 29, 2024, and a public hearing was held on December 10, 2024. Following the hearing, Council granted a 120-day extension (to April 9, 2025) to allow discussions between Cornerstone and the City regarding a potential amendment to the Agreement. While City staff has engaged with Cornerstone, the extended deadline has passed, and Cornerstone remains in default. Moreover, Cornerstone was unable to provide reasonable assurance that it could proceed with the development of the Property following entitlement approvals and they requested that the SMART Site and Ross Street Project be removed from the Agreement altogether, citing an inability to provide a general development timeline for those sites. As a result, the City issued a new notice of default on May 21, 2025, and scheduled a public hearing for July 8, 2025, for the Council to determine whether to find Cornerstone in default under the Agreement or provide further direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office that the Council: 1) conduct a public hearing to review evidence of the defaults by Cornerstone Communities II, LLC (“Cornerstone”) on the property located at 410 B Street, APN 010-045-025 (“Property”) in connection with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Future Infill Development and Joint Escrow Instructions (“Agreement”); 2) elect to City of Santa Rosa
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Jill Scott, Real Estate Manager, Jason Nutt, Assistant City Manager, and Ethan Walsh, BBK as outside counsel, presented and
answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Pauline Block, representing Cornerstone, spoke in opposition of Item 16.2 and staff's recommendation and requested that Council defer the decision on repurchasing of the property and direct staff to prepare and process the entitlements and the proposed
development agreements at said properties, and return the project to Council for final consideration.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rachel Harris, Greenbelt Alliance, spoke in support of the housing project.
Adrian Covert, Santa Rosa YIMBY, spoke in opposition to Item 16.2 and in support of the combined project with Cornerstone and requested Council to focus on finishing the entitlement on the combined site.
Greg Hurd, BKF Engineers, spoke in opposition to Item 16.2 and in support of the combined project with Cornerstone, allowing Cornerstone to continue on the entitlement path.
Cynthia Murray spoke in opposition to Item 16.2 and in support of the combined project with Cornerstone.
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Omar Lopez, Generation Housing, spoke in opposition to Item 16.2 and in support of the project with Cornerstone.
Jen Klose, Generation Housing, spoke in support of the project with Cornerstone.
Caitlin Childs spoke in support of the project with Cornerstone.
Congressman Douglas Bosco spoke in support of the project with Cornerstone.
Brendan Dunnigan, Dunnigan Sprinkle Architects, spoke in support of the project with Cornerstone.
Janice Karrman spoke in support of extending the agreement through the arbitration deadline.
Alon spoke in opposition of the item, and in support of the project with Cornerstone, and completing the entitlement process.
Abby Arnold submitted a speaker card on Item 16.2 but was not present at the time of public comment. Speaker card indicated opposition to Item 16.2.
Kathleen Natividad, First 5, submitted a speaker card on Item 16.2 but was not present at the time of public comment. Speaker card indicated support of the item and support for onsite childcare.
Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 7:55p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to adopt
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July 8, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-117 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ELECTING TO REPURCHASE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410 B STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA, APN 010-045-025, AT THE CALL PURCHASE PRICE PURSUANT TO THE
AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE FOR FUTURE INFILL
DEVELOPMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
5 -
No: Council Member Caroline Bañuelos1 -
Absent: Council Member Victoria Fleming1 -
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
No reports were made by Council.
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)
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)
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11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 June 17, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
No public comments were made.
Approved as submitted.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Janice Karrman spoke on Item 13.6.
Irmina Benson, Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California, submitted a speaker card for Item 13.4 but was not present at the time of public comment. Speaker card expressed support of Item
13.4 and thanked Council for support.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Alvarez, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1 (as amended), and Items 13.2 through 13.8. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Council Member Victoria Fleming1 -
13.1 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT FOR LEASE OF SIX GILLIG HYBRID TRANSIT BUSES
(THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 17, 2025,
REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to negotiate and execute City of Santa Rosa
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Transportation District to lease six Gillig hybrid transit buses to temporarily augment the Santa Rosa CityBus fixed-route fleet due to an emergent need for additional fleet vehicles, for an initial term of one year with the option to extend, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted as amended.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-118 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
WITH GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT FOR LEASE OF SIX GILLIG HYBRID TRANSIT BUSES AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC
WORKS TO EXECUTE THE LEASE AGREEMENT
13.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MARK LATIMER & ASSOCIATES (DBA CODA
TECHNOLOGY GROUP) FOR BROADCAST PLAYBACK SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT AT CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information
Technology Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Services Agreement with Mark Latimer & Associates, Inc. dba Coda Technology Group (Coda), Petaluma, California, to upgrade the broadcast playback system, in an amount not to exceed $144,153, which includes a $2,000 contingency.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-119 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK LATIMER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
DBA CODA TECHNOLOGY GROUP FOR BROADCAST PLAYBACK
SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AT CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
13.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO
SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY OVER PORTIONS OF CITY
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200 LLANO ROAD AND 0 SEBASTOPOL
ROAD (APNS 060-060-059 AND 060-060-064)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public Utilities, Santa Rosa Water and Real Estate Services that the Council, by resolution: 1) grant a 730 square foot water line easement and a City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-120 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A GRANT OF
EASEMENT TO SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY OVER PORTIONS OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200 LLANO ROAD AND 0 SEBASTOPOL ROAD (APNS 060-060-059 AND 060-060-064), APPROVE AN EASEMENT
AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND ANY NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE SAME
13.4 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 GRANT
AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES, FAIR HOUSING, AND
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grant Agreements for public service funds with the Living Room, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa DBA Catholic Charities of Northwest California (The Caritas Family Center and Caritas Drop-In Center), fair housing funds with Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds with Face to Face/The Sonoma County AIDS Network in the combined amount of $895,075; 2) authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services or their designee to execute the Grant Agreements and any future amendments thereto for public services, fair housing, and HOPWA; and 3) authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute, in a form approved by the City Attorney, any forms or documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement the Grant Agreements.
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RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-121 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES, FAIR
HOUSING, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA)
13.5 RESOLUTION - METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
GRANT FUNDING FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES
POLICY WORK AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT
AND EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS (THIS ITEM WAS
CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 17, 2025, REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve submission of two grant applications to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Transit Oriented Communities funding, a) $300,000 to support amendments to the North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan, and b) $150,000 to conduct a Parking Management Study for the North Santa Rosa Station Area and develop Transportation Demand Management strategies; 2) authorize the City Manager or designee, to accept the grant award and execute related agreements, award documents and any amendments necessary for receiving the grant funds, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3) appropriate grant funds received to two project keys to be established by the Chief Financial Officer.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-122 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF
TWO GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION (MTC), COMMITTING THE CITY TO TAKE STEPS TOWARD
ACHIEVING COMPLIANCE WITH MTC'S TRANSIT-ORIENTED
COMMUNITIES (TOC) POLICY AS A CONDITION FOR MTC TO ALLOCATE
REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING FOR DENSITY AND PARKING
MANAGEMENT POLICIES REQUIRED BY TOC POLICY, DELEGATION OF
AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS, AND
APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED TO PREPARE AMENDMENTS
TO THE NORTH SANTA ROSA STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AND
SANTA ROSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH TOC POLICY
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13.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ARTWORKS FOUNDRY, LLC FOR 3D
PRINTING, BRONZE CASTING, FINISHING, AND PATINA COATING
OF ART PANELS (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE
17, 2025, REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Services Agreement with Artworks Foundry LLC, Berkeley, California, for the purpose of 3D printing, bronze casting, finishing, and patina coating of the original Ruth Asawa art panels for the new fountain being constructed for Courthouse Square, in an amount not to exceed $406,900.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-123 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARTWORKS FOUNDRY LLC FOR 3D
PRINTING, BRONZE CASTING, FINISHING, AND PATINA COATING OF RUTH ASAWA ART PANELS IN THE AMOUNT OF $406,900
13.7 RESOLUTION - FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT F002333 WITH BRYCE DOW-WILLIAMSON
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002333 with Bryce Dow-Willamson, to increase compensation in the amount of $20,000 for a total Consultant compensation not to exceed $120,000, and to extend the Time of Performance.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-124 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FOURTH
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. F002333
WITH BRYCE DOW-WILLIAMSON
13.8 RESOLUTION - STANDARDIZATION OF STATION ALERTING
SYSTEMS FOR FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-125 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A
STANDARDIZATION FOR STATION ALERTING SYSTEMS
MANUFACTURED BY US DIGITAL DESIGNS BY HONEYWELL FOR FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
ISSUE A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER WITH WRIGHT CONTRACTING LLC FOR THE FIRE STATION 5 RESILIENCY AND RELOCATION PROJECT TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL HONEYWELL; AND AUTHORIZING A WAIVER
OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
HONEYWELL ALERTING SYSTEMS
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - RECOMMENDATION TO WATER ADVISORY
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING THE PROPOSED
WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARIN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT AND SONOMA WATER
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa entered into the Restructured Agreement for Water Supply with the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) in 2006 (2006 Restructured Agreement). The 2006 Restructured Agreement created the Water Advisory Committee (WAC), which is an advisory committee to the Sonoma Water Board of Directors and is comprised of elected officials of each of the eight prime contractors that are party to the 2006 Restructured Agreement, including Santa Rosa. Marin Municipal Water District (Marin Water) has a separate existing water supply agreement with Sonoma Water with a term expiring June 30, 2025. Sonoma Water and Marin Water have prepared a draft amended and restated water supply agreement (Draft Agreement), which proposes changes to several key provisions.
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public Utilities and Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by motion, consider the proposed water supply agreement by and between Marin Municipal Water District and Sonoma County Water Agency and provide direction to its Water Advisory Committee (WAC) representative for the August 4, 2025, WAC vote regarding the proposed water supply agreement.
Peter Martin, Deputy Director - Water Resources, Santa Rosa Water, presented to Council.
PUBILC COMMENTS:
Janice Karrman spoke in support.
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to approve the City of Santa Rosa's Water Advisory Committee (WAC) representative approving the water supply agreement by and between the Marin Municipal Water District and the Sonoma County Water Agency at the August 4, 2025 WAC meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Council Member Victoria Fleming1 -
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
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Lindsey K. spoke on various topics.
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 8:50 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 22, 2025, at a time to be set by the Mayor.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Approved on:
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