City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
1:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
2:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSION
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 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.
1:30 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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Stillwater Insurance Company v. City of Santa Rosa
Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 25CV01641
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
2:00 P.M.
4. STUDY SESSION
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction to staff. No action will be taken.
4.1 STUDY SESSION FOR TEMPORARILY CLOSING PORTIONS OF
FOURTH STREET
This study session is to provide the City Council with an overview of the opportunities and challenges associated with street closures and pedestrianization, and to present the findings and alternatives identified through staff’s due diligence.
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Correspondence
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 09-09-2025)
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4.2 DOWNTOWN SANTA ROSA PARKING AND RATE ADJUSTMENTS
The purpose of this Study Session is to provide a summary of proposed parking rate adjustments and an overview of the study conducted by Sam Schwartz/TYLin for a technical assistance grant awarded to the City of Santa Rosa by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
The purpose of the study was to provide information and recommendations on comprehensive parking strategies and the critical need to adjust parking rates.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Santa Rosa Parking Study Engagement
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 09-09-2025)
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4.3 CITY COUNCIL VOTING PROCESS FOR CERTAIN APPOINTED
POSITIONS
The City Attorney recommends that the Council hold a Study Session to provide Council an opportunity to review the voting processes City Council uses to appoint (1) applicants to vacant Council Member seats, (2) members of boards, commissions and committees appointed by the full Council, and (3) Mayor and Vice Mayor. This item is provided for Council’s information and no action will be taken, but the Council may discuss and provide direction to staff. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Manual of Procedures and Protocols
Attachment 2 - Council Policy 000-06
Attachment 3 - Council Policy 000-23
Attachment 4 - Ranked-Choice Voting Explanation
Presentation
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4:00 P.M.
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5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7.1 PROCLAMATION - CREEK WEEK 2025
ProclamationAttachments:
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 VIOLENCE PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP STREET OUTREACH AND
CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM UPDATE
Staff will provide an update on the Street Outreach and Crisis Response Team, implemented by New Hope for Youth. No action will be taken except 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
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11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA)
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
11.2 DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE/ALTERNATE TO LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
11.2.1 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
VOTING DELEGATE
In order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting at the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference, each member City must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate delegates. This year’s conference will be held in Long Beach from Wednesday, October 8 through Friday, October 10. The delegates must be designated by the City Council, and the voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. 2025 Voting Delegate Information PacketAttachments:
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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12.1 August 19, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
13. CONSENT ITEMS
13.1 MOTION - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
CONTRACT AWARD - CALISTOGA ROAD RECONSTRUCTION -
MONTECITO BOULEVARD TO HWY 12
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve Project Work Order Number A010139-2016-37 to provide Construction Management and Inspection services with Coastland Civil Engineering, Santa Rosa, California, in an amount not to exceed $1,339,723, inclusive of a 10% contract contingency. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Project Work Order
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13.2 RESOLUTION - FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY EXTENSION
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLOSEOUT
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) recognize that the Fountaingrove Parkway Assessment District’s purpose has been accomplished; 2) declare no remaining balance in the Redemption Fund of the District; 3) approve the Closeout Analysis Report; and 4) dissolve the Fountaingrove Parkway Assessment District. This item has no fiscal impact to the City.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Close Out Report
Attachment 2 - Engineers Report
Resolution
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13.3 ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT - CLERICAL EDIT TO ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Council introduce an ordinance to Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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correct a clerical error to Section 8 of Ordinance No. ORD-2025-001, which was previously adopted by Council on January 28, 2025, to accurately cite an amendment to Zoning Code Section 21-31.040(C).
This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Redline Revisions to ORD-2025-001
Attachment 2 - Correction Notice
Ordinance
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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 - NONE.
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. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. 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 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
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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
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].
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits, facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or [email protected]. If the request is received at least 7 business days prior to the City Council meeting, the copy shall be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the City Council meeting.
Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council prior to this meeting regarding any item on this agenda, excluding closed session items, are available for public review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 10, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.