City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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1:00 PMTuesday, November 4, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at approximately 2:15 p.m.
Due to wide-spread PG&E service disruption in the City, the initial portion of meeting recording and Zoom viewing was interrupted but was re-established by the conclusion of closed session.
In-person interpreters were available in Council Chamber and Spanish interpretation was broadcast to the City of Santa Rosa's YouTube Channel.
Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Present: 6 -
Vice Mayor Eddie AlvarezAbsent: 1 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting to closed session
at approximately 2:05 p.m. to discuss Items 3.1 through 3.4 as listed on the agenda.
Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Present: 6 -
Vice Mayor Eddie AlvarezAbsent: 1 -
3.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
(Government Code Section 54957)
Titles: City Manager and Interim City Manager
This item was received and filed.
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
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This item was received and filed.
3.3 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Mayor
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
This item was received and filed.
3.4 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
This item was received and filed.
Mayor Stapp adjourned closed session at approximately 4:06 p.m. and reconvened to the regular session at approximately 4:12 p.m.
4. STUDY SESSION
4.1 BENNETT VALLEY GOLF COURSE FEES - DYNAMIC PRICING
The City Manager’s Office recommends that the Council consider and provide feedback on the Dynamic Pricing model for non-resident golf fees at the Bennett Valley Golf Course. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Jason Nutt, Assistant City Manager, James Birchall, Vice President of Operations - Kemper Sports, and Greg Anderson, General Manager - Bennett Valley Golf Course, presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Autumn Luna, Chief Assistant City Attorney reported that there was no reportable action from closed session.
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
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.
No public comments were made.
This item was received and filed.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, reported that impacted community members can go to Getfood.refb.org to receive food during benefit interruption, and there will be more information from the City regarding additional foodbanks throughout Santa Rosa and the County to assist during interruption, Santa Rosa is the first city in California that has earned the Charging Smart go-designation for electric vehicles from the National Charging Smart program, and the Bike-Ped overcrossing has been released.
Autumn Luna, Chief Assistant City Attorney had no report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Janice Karrman spoke off topic.
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10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS There were no statements of abstention or recusal.
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Rogers reported on the SRPD Trunk or Treat event on October 31, and invited the community to the Veteran's celebration on November 11 at City Hall starting at 10:30 a.m.
Council Member Banuelos announced the appointment of Pam Rivas to the Board of Parks and Recreation.
Council Member MacDonald reported on recent attendance at the Sonoma Family Meal fundraising event and the SRPD Trunk or Treat event.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Peter Alexander spoke on food insecurity in Sonoma County, veterans, the homeless, and other topics.
Janice Karrman spoke on the Long Term Financial Policy and Audit subcommittee, the presentation from the Information Technology department, and AI technology.
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
Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on the recent Long Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee meeting.
11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA)
11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee Mayor Stapp provided a brief report.
11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
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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)
Mayor Stapp provided a brief report.
11.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition
Council Member Banuelos provided a brief report.
11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
Council Member Okrepkie provided a brief report.
11.1.12 Other
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No public comments were made.
12.1 October 14, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Approved as submitted.
12.2 October 21, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Approved as submitted.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
No public comments were made.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items
13.1 through 13.10. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
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13.1 MOTION - APPROVAL - ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR
THE PURCHASE OF NETWORK HARDWARE
RECOMMENDATION: The Information Technology and Finance
Departments recommend that the Council, by motion, approve the issuance of a Purchase Order for the purchase of replacement network hardware that has reached end-of-support, from Eyep Solutions, Inc., Cameron Park, California, utilizing cooperative purchasing through the NASPO Cooperative Contract AR3230, for a total not to exceed amount of $170,704.42 and authorizes the Purchasing Agent to execute the Purchase Order. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.2 MOTION - AWARD F003120 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT FOR VOIP PHONE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND
SERVICES TO CERIUM NETWORKS, INC
RECOMMENDATION: The Information Technology and Finance
Departments recommend that the Council, by motion, approve a five-year Professional Services Agreement, with five one-year extension options, to provide Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phone System implementation and services, to replace the current system which reaches end-of-support in December 2025, with Cerium Networks Inc., Spokane, Washington, in an amount of $635,445.09, plus a $125,000 contingency, and authorize the Chief Information Officer 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.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.3 MOTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002776 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS &
SORENSEN, LLP FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL LEGAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: The City Attorney’s Office recommends that the Council, by motion, approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002776 with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, San Francisco, California to increase compensation by City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.4 MOTION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 171735 WITH CREAM’S TOWING,
INC.
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments recommend that the Council, by motion, approve the Second Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order Number 171735 with Cream’s Towing, Inc. of Santa Rosa, California to extend the term for one year and increase compensation in the amount of $50,000, for a total contract not to exceed $150,000, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to make non-substantive changes to the Blanket Purchase Order and execute the Amendment. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.5 MOTION - APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(DHD) SOFTWARE FROM TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TO
UPDATE AND MODERNIZE FIRE INSPECTION SOFTWARE
RECOMMENDATION: The Fire Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve the first amendment to the cooperative purchase Agreement Number F002475 with Tyler Technologies, Inc., Plano, Texas for the Enterprise software in the amount of $200,843, for a total contract not to exceed amount of $390,388 and authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive changes to the Amendment, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and execute the Amendment.
This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.6 RESOLUTION - DECLARATION OF 1942 ROSE AVENUE AS
EXEMPT SURPLUS
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-174 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA SUPERSEDING AND
REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-213 AND DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY LOCATED AT 1942 ROSE AVENUE, SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA
IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
13.7 RESOLUTION - APPROVE SUMMARY VACATION OF PORTIONS OF
PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENTS FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF
LONG DRIVE AND VICINITY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: The Water Department, Transportation and Public Works Department and Real Estate Services recommend that the City Council, by two separate resolutions, approve summarily vacating unused public service easements on four parcels located at 2771 4th Street, 190 Farmers Lane, 2777 4th Street and 1945 Long Drive, Santa Rosa, California (Assessor Parcel Numbers 181-190-004, 181-180-001 & -002, 181-190-007 and 181-190-001, respectively); and authorize the Assistant City Manager to make non-substantive changes to the vacation documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and execute the vacation documents. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
These Consent - Resolutions were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-175 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING SUMMARY
VACATION OF PORTIONS OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENTS LOCATED AT 2771 4TH STREET, 190 FARMERS LANE, AND 2777 4TH STREET
FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF LONG DRIVE AND VICINITY SEWER AND City of Santa Rosa
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RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-176 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 3,657 SQUARE-FOOT PUBLIC
SERVICE EASEMENT
13.8 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO PG&E OVER A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700
5TH STREET, APN 009-012-025
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department and Real Estate
Services recommend that the Council, by resolution, supersede Resolution No. RES-2025-076, approve a grant of easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) over a portion of City owned property located at 700 5th Street, Santa Rosa, APN 009-012-025, commonly known as Lot 10, and authorize the Assistant City Manager to make non-substantive changes to the Easement Deed, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and execute the Easement Deed. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-177 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-076 AND APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENT TO PG&E OVER A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 5TH STREET, APN 009-012-025
13.9 RESOLUTION - REVENUE ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a split bid award for RFPO #R165926 of two (2) five-year Professional Services Agreements, to A) provide Property Tax Review with HdL Coren & Cone, Brea, California for the amount of $29,000 per year under contract #F003098 including one (1) five-year renewal option and B) to provide revenue analysis support services with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HdL), Brea, California under contract #F003099 including one (1) five-year renewal option, in a total amount not to exceed $150,000 per year; and 2) delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer to negotiate and execute the Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. This City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-178 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING MULTIPLE BID
AWARDS - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR REVENUE
ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
13.10 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SANTA ROSA
CITY CODE SECTIONS 6-20.020 - DEFINITIONS, 6-20.140 -
SUSPENSION OF REVOCATION OF LICENSE, AND 6-20.260 -
APPEAL PROCEDURE
RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager’s Office recommends that the Council approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance previously adopted by Council on August 6, 2024, to make minor procedural amendments to Chapter 6-20 of the City Code to clarify the appeals processes for Tobacco Retail Licenses. This ordinance, introduced at the October 21, 2025, Regular Meeting, passed by a 7-0-0-0 vote.
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2025-013 ENTITLED:ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SANTA ROSA CITY CODE SECTIONS 6-20.020 - DEFINITIONS, 6-20.140 - SUSPENSION OF REVOCATION OF LICENSE, AND 6-20.260 - APPEAL PROCEDURE
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Peter Alexander spoke on homeless funding, veterans, and other topics.
Nate Coogan spoke on code compliance confusion.
Rebecca spoke on impacts of homeless persons on the small businesses and neighbors on Wilson St.
Janice Karrman spoke on clear cutting and concrete and asphalt in the neighborhood.
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16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN 2050 MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ZONING MAP IMPLEMENTATION
BACKGROUND: In June 2025, the City Council adopted the General Plan 2050, which establishes a long-term vision for Santa Rosa’s physical development. Implementation of the General Plan occurs through multiple avenues, including the review of new development projects, guidance for City staff work plans, and direction for public investments in infrastructure and facilities. In addition to these tools, amendments to the Municipal Code, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map are necessary to fully align the City’s regulatory framework with the General Plan. The proposed Municipal and Zoning Code and Map amendments serve to codify policies and land use changes already established in the General Plan 2050. This package includes a Zoning Code text amendment to create the Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Combining District, along with a rezoning action to apply the MMH Combining District to 1,991 parcels. In addition, as required by State law, 2,089 parcels citywide are proposed to be rezoned to ensure consistency between zoning designations and the General Plan land use map.
Additional amendments include updates to Title 18 - Buildings and Construction to streamline permitting for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; revisions to Title 19 - Park and Recreation Land and Fees to align park dedication and improvement requirements with General Plan policies; and the elimination of the Growth Management Ordinance in Title 21, which was removed from the General Plan 2050 to better support the City’s housing production goals.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department recommend that the Council introduce three ordinances to 1) amend Municipal Code Titles 18, 19, 20 and 21 to implement the General Plan 2050; 2) rezone 2,089 properties to implement the existing General Plan land use designation; and 3) rezone 1,991 properties to add the Missing Middle Housing Combining District; and direct staff to bring forward a General Plan land use amendment to resolve General Plan land use and zoning inconsistencies for certain properties within the City. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
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Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 5:52 p.m.
Fred Alleback spoke in support of the item.
Abby Arnold spoke in support of the item.
Richard Lane expressed satisfaction on sections of the General Plan and concern that the plan does not address SB1123.
Craig Keehn expressed concerns regarding Dennis Lane and that the plan does not address SB1123.
Calum Weeks spoke in support of the item.
Matt Mullan spoke in support of the item.
Stephanie, Deputy Direction - Generation Housing spoke in support of the item.
Gwen Riddell requested DeTurk Commons be removed from
rezoning proposal.
Pam Frasca, Parker Drive area, requested that those living adjacent to Parker Drive retain their current zoning.
Kevin Anderson spoke in support of the item but asked for additional consideration regarding the removal of DeTurk Commons from the rezoning proposal.
Peter Alexander spoke on the item.
Al Stavola, Kingwood Street, expressed concerns on the item and how it impacts his property value.
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Armando Cruz expressed concerns for parking issues on Link Lane.
Scott Stevenson expressed concerns regarding DeTurk Commons.
Alex expressed concerns for West Ninth and Link Lane.
Greg Nash, Parker Drive resident, spoke in support of the item.
Unidentified spoke in support of the item.
Ana expressed concerns on the item.
Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 6:32 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and introduce ordinances entitled:
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLES 18, 19, 20, AND 21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE GENERAL PLAN 2050 AND ADD MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING
REGULATIONS - FILE NUMBER PLN25- 0393
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA REZONING 2,089 PROPERTIES TO IMPLEMENT THE EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION - FILE NUMBER PLN25-0393
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA REZONING 1,991 PROPERTIES TO ADD THE MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING COMBINING DISTRICT - FILE NUMBER PLN25-0393 as amended
and direct staff to bring forward a General Plan land use amendment to resolve General Plan land use and zoning inconsistencies for certain properties within the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
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16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT RELATED COST OF SERVICE
FEE UPDATE
BACKGROUND: In June of 2022, the Planning and Economic
Development Department contracted with MGT Consulting Group to conduct a cost-of-service study evaluating the full labor and indirect costs of providing development review services. On March 5, 2024, the City Council adopted a comprehensive update to the Development Services Fee Schedule based on MGT’s findings and approved several fee subsidies and reductions to advance City development goals and encourage participation in public health, safety, and appeal processes.
Over the past year, the Department has gathered community feedback on the adopted fees and developed a series of minor amendments to address this input and better align fees with current review times. Staff recommends that all fees continue to adjust annually on July 1st in accordance with changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proposed fee amendments will take effect 60 days from the date of resolution adoption.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) adopt the proposed adjustments to certain development service fees; and 2) authorize the Planning and Economic Development Director to adjust all fee types identified within Exhibit A of the accompanying resolution on July 1st of each year based on price changes as identified by the Consumer Price Index.
Gabe Osburn, Director, Planning and Economic Development, presented.
Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. and
seeing no public comments closed the public hearing
at 7:17 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-179 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING NEW AND AMENDED City of Santa Rosa
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
16.3 PUBLIC HEARING - DOWNTOWN SANTA ROSA PARKING AND
RATE ADJUSTMENT
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this action is to follow up on the Study Session from September 9, 2025, and approve the new and revised fee schedule recommended by the Finance Department.
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve the proposed new and revised fee schedule for the Parking District impacting all on-street and off-street parking that includes hourly and monthly fees.
Chad Hedge, Parking Manager, and Tania Cordova, Administrative Analyst - Parking, presented and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
and seeing no public comments closed the public
hearing at 7:32 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Bañuelos, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-180 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE PROPOSED
NEW AND REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE PARKING DISTRICT
IMPACTING ALL ON-STREET AND OFF-STREET PARKING.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
15. REPORT ITEMS
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15.1 REPORT - ADOPTION OF 2024 SANTA ROSA TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA ANNUAL REPORT, BUDGET AND FUTURE
WORK PLAN, AND CONTINUATION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
ON SANTA ROSA LODGING BUSINESSES
BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area (SRTBIA) was established by City Council in 2010 to fund programs and activities that promote tourism and support local lodging establishments. A 3% assessment is collected from overnight guests at Santa Rosa hotels, with revenues dedicated to marketing and tourism efforts that encourage overnight stays. After a 2% administrative fee, 30% of the remaining funds are managed by the City’s Economic Development Division and 70% are directed to the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber for tourism services and welcome center operations. The SRTBIA Advisory Board, appointed by Council, provides
recommendations on fund expenditures and prepares an Annual Report detailing activities, costs, and benefits to the Area, which the Council adopts each year.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve the 2024 Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area (SRTBIA) Annual Report, Budget and future Work Plan and the continuation of the annual assessment on Santa Rosa lodging businesses as further defined in § 6-56.300 et seq, in City of Santa Rosa code. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Scott Adair - Chief Economic Development Officer - Planning and Economic Development, presented and answered questions from Council.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-181 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING THE 2024 SANTA
ROSA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ANNUAL REPORT,
ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND FUTURE WORK PLAN, AND APPROVING
THE CONTINUATION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ON SANTA ROSA City of Santa Rosa
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
17.1 QUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ATTENDANCE REPORT. Provided for information.
This item was received and filed.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Unidentified spoke on recent request for an ADU permit.
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 7:47p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on November 18, 2025, at a time to be set by the Mayor.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Approved on:
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