City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
AUGUST 5, 2025
12:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
3:00 P.M. - BOARD INTERVIEWS
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER AT
100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/84471867952, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 844 7186 7952;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA Public Comment may be made live during the meeting
In-Person from Council Chamber or submitted in advance
via email at [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the
Monday before the City Council Meeting.
IN THE EVENT A COUNCIL MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY BASED
ON JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO
AB 2449, THE CITY WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL E-MAILS SENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ARE
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 15) 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 19.
12:30 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 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
(Government Code Section 54957(b))
Title: City Attorney
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 22, 2025,
REGULAR MEETING)
Margaret Amanda Pearson, et al. v. City of Santa Rosa, et al.
Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 23CV01723
3.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 22, 2025,
REGULAR MEETING)
Maria Gonzalez v. City of Santa Rosa, et al.
Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 24CV01397
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
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3:00 P.M.
4. INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
4.1 INTERVIEWS FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Council will interview applicants for the Housing Authority to fill one Tenant Commissioner At-Large position and one Tenant Commissioner Senior position, each to serve a two-year term expiring August 5, 2027.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Notice of Availability of Applicaitons
Attachment 2 - Council Policy 000-06
Attachment 3 - HA Resolution
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5. 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.
6. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
7. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
8. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
9. 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.
9.1 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This is a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
10. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
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11. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
12. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
12.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
12.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
12.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
12.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
12.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
12.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
12.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
12.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
12.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
12.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition
12.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
12.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
12.1.12 Other
12.2 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
12.2.1 COUNCIL MAY VOTE TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO THE
FOLLOWING BOARD:
Housing Authority - One Tenant Commissioner At-Large
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representative and one Tenant Commissioner Senior representative, with terms ending August 5, 2027.
13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
13.1 July 22, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
14. CONSENT ITEMS
14.1 RESOLUTION - ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 715 PLACER COURT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the administrative cost recovery lien in the amount of $3,010.56 against the property located at 715 Placer Court for violations of the City Code which remain uncorrected by the responsible party, Lynn A. Anderson, and authorize the recordation of a lien and placement of a special assessment on the property tax roll for collection.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Administrative Enforcement Order
Attachment 2 - Case File Photographs
Attachment 3 - Vicinity Map
Resolution
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 08-05-2025)
Attachments:
14.2 RESOLUTION - TRANSIT APPLICATIONS FOR SCTCA FUNDING PROGRAM CYCLE 2
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council review the list of transit project applications to be submitted to the Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA) Funding Program Cycle 2, and, by resolution, 1) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to submit project applications consistent with that list, including all required documents and agreements to effectuate funding Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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applications or awards, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, and 2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations equal to any awarded funding to the appropriate GL/JL keys.
Staff Report
Resolution
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14.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002912 TO
AMEND THE SCOPE OF WORK AND INCREASE COMPENSATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $290,000 WITH ALVAREZ & MARSAL PUBLIC
SECTOR SERVICES, LLC
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002912 for budget process improvements, to amend the scope of services and increase compensation with Alvarez & Marsal Public Sector Services, LLC, New York, New York, in an amount of $290,000, and a total cumulative amount not to exceed $389,500; and 2) amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund operating budget by increasing appropriations in the amount of $290,000 in the Finance department budget with the source of funds being General Fund reserves.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - First Amendment F002912
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14.4 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTION
1-04.020 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the July 22, 2025, Regular Meeting by a 6-0-1-0 vote (Fleming absent), amends City Code Section 1-04.020 “Definitions” of Chapter 1-04, “Custody and Use of City Seal and Other City Insignia.”
OrdinanceAttachments:
15. 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. 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 19.
LATE CORRESPONDENCE
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 08-05-2025)Attachments:
16. REPORT ITEMS
16.1 REPORT - MARIN SONOMA COORDINATED TRANSIT SERVICE
PLAN (MASCOTS) SERVICE RECOMMENDATION UPDATE
BACKGROUND: The Marin Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan is a multi-agency planning effort to comprehensively analyze transit service in the Highway 101 corridor and recommend changes to optimize the transit network. This Council item provides an update on the plan’s timeline, service recommendations, and public engagement process.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Transportation and Public Works Department, that the Council receive an update on the Marin Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan (MASCOTS). This item is provided for Council’s information and no action will be taken.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - MASCOTS Fact Sheet-English
Attachment 2 - MASCOTS Fact Sheet-Spanish
Presentation
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16.2 REPORT - DIVERSITY REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
BACKGROUND: This report meets the criteria pursuant to City Charter Section 11, Participation and Diversity in Boards and Commissions.
Section 11 requires that the Council, “issue a written report annually that will be discussed in public session regarding its appointments to Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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boards, commissions and committees. The report shall contain, but is not limited to, the total number of appointments in a given year, the total number of applications in a given year, and relevant diversity information including geographic and ethnic diversity. Further, the report will evaluate the progress and success of increasing the diversity of appointments.”
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk’s Office that the Council, by motion, accept the Annual Report of Diversity of City Council Appointees for the reporting year 2024 and provide feedback to staff on the method future reports. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Diversity Report for 2024
Attachment 1 - Diversity Report for 2024 _FINAL_REVISED (Uploaded 08-05-2025) Attachment 2 - RES-2024-201
Attachment 3 - Council Policy 000-06
Presentation
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17. 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.
17.1 PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR FTA SECTION 5310 FUNDS FOR PURCHASE
OF REPLACEMENT ADA PARATRANSIT VEHICLES
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa seeks to apply for funding for replacement of ADA Paratransit vehicles that have exceeded their useful life. The funds are being requested from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 program. These funds are appropriated to urbanized areas across the United States to support transportation services for older adults and persons living with a disability. Applications for the 5310 in California are administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in conjunction with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Caltrans requires the local jurisdiction to hold a public hearing as well as adopt a resolution prior to applying.
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council: 1) hold a public hearing to receive public comment and to determine whether any private non-profit is readily available to provide paratransit services within the City; 2) by resolution, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute and file a grant application with the California Department of Transportation under Federal Transit Act Section 5310 to purchase replacement ADA Paratransit vehicles 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) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations equal to the successfully awarded grant funding.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Letters of Support
Resolution
Presentation
Public Hearing Notice
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18. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
18.1 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
· State Bill - Support Letter for SB 704 (Arreguin): Sale and transfer of firearm barrels. Provided for information.
· State Bill - Support Letter for AB 1127 (Gabriel & Stefani):
Firearms - Regulation of Machinegun-Convertible Pistols.
Provided for information.
Legislative Update Memo
SB704 - Signed Support Letter
Bill Text - SB704
AB1127 - Signed Support Letter
Bill Text - AB1127
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18.2 NOTICE OF FINAL MAP - Kawana Village Subdivision - For Council action.
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Notice of Submittal
Location Map
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18.3 NOTICE OF FINAL MAP - Penstemon Place- For Council action.
Notice of Submittal
Location Map
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19. 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 and not able to speak under Agenda Item 15. Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes.
20. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
21. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
22. UPCOMING MEETINGS
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda.
22.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Upcoming Meetings ListAttachments:
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action, ex-parte communication disclosure is required.
The Open Government Ordinance was adopted by City Council in December 2020 (ORD-2020-018) and amended in July 2021 (ORD-2021-007). These ordinances added and amended Chapter 1-10 to the City Code to codify the City of Santa Rosa's commitment to embrace a culture of open government to ensure public trust, engage the community, and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. To view a full versions of the Open Government Ordinances go to http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinance and http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinanceAmend. To request paper copies of the Open Government Ordinances contact the City Clerk's Office at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or [email protected].
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