RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-004
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING CERTAIN STATE POLICY PRIORITIES WITHIN THE 2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM WHEREAS, the 2026 State Legislative Platform ("Platform") for the City of Santa Rosa communicates the City’s state policy and project priorities to the public, California State Legislative Delegation, Legislature, and regional and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the Platform is intended to assist the City Council and City staff to efficiently and appropriately address proposed state legislation, administrative, or regulatory actions to advance and protect City priorities as necessary; and WHEREAS, the Council is adopting Disaster Prevention and Recovery, Hazard Mitigation & Resiliency priorities by this resolution and will adopt the balance of the proposed 2026 State Legislative Platform by separate resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa adopts the following state policy priority as it relates to Disaster Prevention and Recovery, Hazard Mitigation & Resiliency as part of the City’s 2026 State Legislative Platform, and set forth in Exhibit A attached to this resolution:
Disaster Prevention and Recovery, Hazard Mitigation, & Resiliency Support Legislation and Regulatory Efforts:
To address the State Insurance Commissioner’s cancellation of fire insurance and rates for those living near or in the Wildland Urban Interface.
To support efforts to ensure a fair market cost to fire insurance for the City’s residents.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 13th day of January 2026.
AYES: (4) Mayor Stapp, Council Members Alvarez, Bañuelos, Fleming NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Council Members MacDonald, Rogers
ABSTAIN: (0)
RECUSE: (1) Vice Mayor Okrepkie
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Exhibit A – City of Santa Rosa 2026 State Legislative Platform – Disaster Prevention and Recovery, Hazard Mitigation & Resiliency Reso. No. RES-2026-004