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 30, 2025
12:00 P.M. - CLOSED 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:
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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.
12:00 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: one potential case
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
3.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Application of the City of Santa Rosa for Approval to Construct a Public Pedestrian and Bicycle At-Grade Crossing of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (“SMART”) Track at Jennings Avenue Located in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, State of California.
Application No.: A.15-05-014 before the California Public Utilities Commission
3.4 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
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Agency Designated Representatives: Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager; Alan Alton, Chief Financial Officer; Dominique Blanquie, Human Resources Director; Siara Goyer, Employee Relations Manager; and Burke Dunphy of Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP.
Employee Organizations: Santa Rosa Firefighters Association - Local 1401 (representing City Employee Unit 2); Operating Engineers Local 3, Maintenance and Utility System Operators (Employee Units 3 and 16); Santa Rosa City Employees Association (Employee Units 4, 6, 7); Santa Rosa Police Officers Association, (Employee Unit 5); Service Employees International Union Local 1021, (Employee Units 8 and 14); Public Safety Management Association (Employee Unit 9); Executive Management (Employee Unit 10); Middle Management (Employee Unit 11); Confidential (Employee Unit 12); Mechanics (Employee Unit 13); City Attorney (Employee Unit 15); Santa Rosa City Attorneys’ Association (Employee Unit 17), Santa Rosa Management Association (Employee Unit 18).
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
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7.1 PROCLAMATION - OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARENESS MONTH
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7.2 PROCLAMATION - THE GEYSERS 65 YEARS OF POWER
PRODUCTION
ProclamationAttachments:
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7.3 PROCLAMATION - WATER PROFESSIONALS APPRECIATION
WEEK
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7.4 PRESENTATION - RECOLOGY SONOMA MARIN 2025 UPDATE
Presentation - Recology
Presentation - Zero Waste
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8. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE.
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. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
9.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on all settlements authorized by Council in closed session that were finalized in August 2025, which includes but may not be limited to all settlements requiring the City to pay more than $50,000. The City Attorney will also provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
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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 and Climate Authorities (SCTCA)
11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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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
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 September 09, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
13. CONSENT ITEMS
13.1 MOTION - APPROVAL - ISSUANCE OF MULTIPLE PURCHASE
ORDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAINING AND IN-SERVICE
AMMUNITION
RECOMMENDATION: The Police and Finance Departments
recommend that the Council, by motion: 1) approve the issuance of multiple Purchase Orders for the purchase of ammunition for firearms training and in-service needs to a) San Diego Police Equipment Company, Inc., San Diego, California, in the amount of $72,998.10; b) Grind Hard Holdings LLC, Stuart, Florida, in the amount of $35,062.50; c) Dooley Enterprises, Inc., Anaheim, California, in the amount of $27,739.80; d) Midwall Corporation, Grass Valley, California, in the amount of $2,818.26, for a combined total not to exceed amount of Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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$138,618.66; and 2) authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the Purchase Orders. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
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13.2 MOTION - APPROVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION
AGREEMENT WITH LH GPM, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 730 3RD STREET, SANTA
ROSA.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager's Office recommends that the Council, by motion, approve an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (“ENA”) with LH GPM, LLC for the development of City-owned property located at 730 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, also known as Assessor Parcel No. 009-072-044 or White House Site ("Property") and authorize the City Manager to make non substantive changes to the ENA, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and execute the ENA and any amendments. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - ENA
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13.3 MOTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HIGHWAY 101 HEARN
AVENUE MULTI-USE PATHWAY AND PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by motion: 1) approve a Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers, Oakland, California, to provide professional design engineering services for the preliminary engineering phase of the Highway 101 Hearn Avenue Multi-Use Pathway and Pavement Rehabilitation project
(STPL-5028(088) in an amount not to exceed $380,898.63; and 2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works or delegate to make non-substantive changes to the Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and execute the Agreement. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Location Map
Attachment 2 - Professional Services Agreement
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13.4 MOTION - INSTALLATION OF SPEED CUSHION ON SOUTH
AVENUE BETWEEN WEST AVENUE AND DUTTON AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve the installation of a speed cushion on South Avenue between West Avenue and Dutton Avenue.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Location Map
Attachment 2 - Example-Unit Specifications
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13.5 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - HOWARTH COURT
RENOVATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by motion, award Contract Number C00714, Howarth Court Renovations, in the amount of $1,098,758.04 to the lowest responsible bidder, DMR Builders of Santa Rosa, California, approve a 15% contract contingency in the amount of $165,813.71 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Contract and any change orders in a total contract amount of $1,263,571.75. No City General Fund money is included in this project.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Location Map
Attachment 2 - Summary of Bids
Attachment 3 - Notice of Exemption
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13.6 RESOLUTION - MULTIPLE MID-BLOCK CROSSWALK
INSTALLATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, authorize the installation of multiple mid-block crosswalks at Giffen Avenue at R.L.
Stevens Elementary, Dutton Meadow at Colgan Creek (both crossings), Burgess Drive at Colgan Creek, and Range Avenue at Paulin Creek.
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Crossing Location Maps
Attachment 2 - Letter of Support
Resolution
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13.7 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF SURPLUS PARCELS LOCATED AT 5740 MONTECITO AVENUE AND 0 FOUNTAINGROVE
PARKWAY (APNs 181-010-025, -026 AND -027) (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 19, 2025, REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve the sale of the surplus parcels located at 5740 Montecito Avenue and 0 Fountaingrove Parkway (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 181-010-025, 181-010-026 and 181-020-027) (collectively, the “Property”); and authorize the City Manager or designee to make non-substantive changes to the Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and execute the Agreement. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Resolution
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13.8 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT,
AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA MEASURE O SALES TAX REVENUE FOR THE
INRESPONSE MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE MENTAL HEALTH
SUPPORT TEAM
RECOMMENDATION: The Police Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) accept funding from the County of Sonoma in the amount of $3,043,114 to support the inRESPONSE Mental Health Support Team operations; 2) approve and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County and any related documents required for receiving such; and 3) appropriate $3,043,114 of County Measure O Sales Tax revenue.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Agreement
Attachments:
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13.9 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO THE PERMANENT LOCAL
HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve a minor amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Plan (PLHA Plan), approved by Council on January 28, 2025, to allocate forty percent of Round 5 PLHA funds, estimated at $456,230, to Affordable Owner-Occupied Workforce Housing (AOWH), for low- or moderate-income households, as required by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
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13.10 RESOLUTION - ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 961 STONY POINT ROAD
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve the administrative cost recovery lien in the amount of $14,134.40 against the property located at 961 Stony Point Road for violations of the City Code which remain uncorrected by the responsible party, Gary A.
Pigsley and Lili F. Pigsley, and authorize the recordation of a lien and placement of a special assessment on the property tax roll for collection. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Administrative Enforcement Order
Attachment 2 - Case File Photographs
Attachment 3 - Vicinity Map
Resolution
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13.11 RESOLUTION - ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1810 GUERNEVILLE RD
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
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administrative cost recovery lien in the amount of $9,087.73 against the property located at 1810 Guerneville Rd for violations of the City Code which remain uncorrected by the responsible party, 4J Investments, Joshua T. Wagle and Julieta Leal-Weiss, and authorize the recordation of a lien and placement of a special assessment on the property tax roll for collection. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Administrative Enforcement Order
Attachment 2 - Case File Photographs
Attachment 3 - Vicinity Map
Resolution
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13.12 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AIRSPACE LEASE AMENDMENT 04-SON-101-002-05 WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION INCREASING INSURANCE REQUIREMENT
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the State of California Department of Transportation’s request to amend and increase the City’s required Commercial General Liability insurance coverage from $5 million per occurrence to $20 million per occurrence for the Airspace Lease Amendment 04-SON-101-0002-05; and 2) authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Amendment and make non-substantive changes, subject to approval by the City Attorney. This item requires Council approval by resolution. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - State of California Airspace Lease (2010) Resolution
Exhibit A - First Amendment State of California Airspace Lease Attachments:
13.13 MODIFY CITY CODE AND COUNCIL PROCEDURES AND
PROTOCOLS RELATED TO ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION AND
PASSAGE, AND CLERICAL CORRECTIONS TO ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: The City Clerk’s and City Attorney’s Offices recommend that the Council 1) introduce an ordinance to (a) amend Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Santa Rosa City Code (SRCC) Sections 1-08.010 and 1-08.020 to eliminate the requirement of reading ordinance titles prior to introduction and adoption where the title of the ordinance appears on the agenda and the full text of the proposed ordinance is available to the public, and to eliminate the requirement that the titles or text of resolutions be read; and (b) add Section 1-09 to grant authority to the City Attorney and City Clerk to correct clerical errors in the City Code, ordinances, resolutions and minutes; and 2) by resolution, amend City Council Manual of Procedures and Protocols (CCMPP) Section IX(C)3, to eliminate a similar requirement that ordinance titles be read prior to adoption. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - GC 36934
Attachment 2 - Ordinance Procedure_Redline
Attachment 3 - CCMPP Redline
Ordinance
Resolution
Exhibit A - CCMPP
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13.14 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA CORRECTING A
CLERICAL ERROR IN ORDINANCE ORD-2025-001
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Council approve on second reading an ordinance to correct a clerical error to Section 8 of Ordinance No.
ORD-2025-001, previously adopted by Council on January 28, 2025, to accurately cite an amendment to Zoning Code Section 21-31.040(C).
This ordinance, introduced at the September 9, 2025, Regular Meeting, passed by a 7-0-0-0 vote.
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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 Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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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
15.1 REPORT - CITY ASSET NAMING AND RENAMING POLICY
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this policy is to establish uniform guidelines for naming and renaming of City of Santa Rosa (City) Assets.
This policy is crafted to ensure that naming and renaming of City Assets reflect the City’s rich historic and cultural values including the diversity, equity and inclusion for all community members and visitors. City Asset names should primarily honor places, history, persons, organizations, events and the natural environment with a focus on local significance and may also reflect California or national names when appropriate. If adopted, this policy will replace Council Policy 000-25, titled “Park Naming Policy and Procedure.”
RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager’s Office recommends that the Council, by resolution, adopt Council Policy Number 000-XXX titled, “City Asset Naming and Renaming Policy” and rescind Council Policy 000-25 titled, “Park Naming Policy and Procedure.” This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft City Asset Naming and Renaming Policy - Redlined Attachment 2 - Major Donations Alternative
Attachment 3 - Council Policy 000-25 - Park Naming Policy and Procedure Attachment 4 - Draft City Asset Naming Application
Resolution
Exhibit A - City Asset Naming and Renaming Policy
Presentation
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15.2 REPORT - ADOPTION OF THE REVISED PUBLIC STORM DRAIN
STANDARDS AND DELEGATION OF APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR
FUTURE REVISIONS TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
BACKGROUND: The Public Storm Drain Standards (Standards) set forth the design policies and construction methods associated with Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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additions and modifications to the public storm drain infrastructure for both private development and capital improvement projects. The standards, details, and specifications require routine revisions to ensure that new installations and modifications are consistent with various regulations, references, industry best practices, industry needs, and operational needs to serve the community’s urban environment. The delegation of approval authority is consistent with the general policy and management authority over the public storm drain infrastructure granted to the Board under Section 25 of the Charter of the City of Santa Rosa (City) and City Council Resolution RES-2017-177, which delegated approval authority of the Potable Water, Recycled Water, and Sewer Design Standards, Construction Standards, and Construction Specifications to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU).
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development and Water Departments recommend that the Council, by resolution, adopt the revised Public Storm Drain Standards, with an effective date 30 days from the date of adoption, and delegate authority to the Board of Public Utilities to adopt future revisions to the standards. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Color Coded - PublicStormDrainStandards&Details Attachment 2 - Full Redlined - PublicStormDrainStandards Attachment 3 - Simplified - PublicStormDrainStandards
Attachment 4 - Redlined Details Only - Proposed Storm Drain Standard Details Resolution
Exhibit A - Proposed Public Storm Drain Standards and Details Presentation
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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
17.1 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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· Support Letter for federal bill S2651 Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025 - Provided for information.
· Support Letter for federal bill HR471 Fix Our Forests Act - Provided for information.
· Support Letters (2) for federal bill HR4669 To authorize and improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency and reform Federal disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, and for other purposes - Provided for information. · Opposition Letter for state bill SB707 Open meetings: meeting and teleconference requirements - Provided for information. · Letter of public comment for US Department of Transportation Federal Register: Advancing a Surface Transportation Proposal That Focuses on America's Most Fundamental Infrastructure Needs - Provided for information.
Legislative Update Memo
S2651 - Letter of Support
Bill text - S2651
HR471 - Letter of Support
Bill text - HR471
HR4669 - Letter of Support
HR4669 - Letter of Support
Bill Text - HR4669
SB 707 - Veto Letter
Bill text - SB707
USDOT Federal Register - Public Comment
Notice - USDOT Federal Register
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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.
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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.
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.