RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-005
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE 2026 CITY OF SANTA ROSA 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, 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 priorities identified in the Platform focus the City’s efforts in the following areas critical to the City and the community it serves: Disaster Prevention and Recovery, Hazard Mitigation and Resiliency; Administration, Human Resources and Risk Management; Governmental Transparency and Public Access; Economic Development; Environment, Climate Change & Sustainability; Water Quality and Water Supply; Land Use Planning and Housing; Homelessness; Recreation and Parks; Public Safety/Police, Fire and Emergency Services; Transportation; and Public Works and Utilities; and WHEREAS, the City Council, by a separate resolution on January 13, 2026, adopted a policy proposal related to Disaster Prevention and Recovery, Hazard Mitigation & Resiliency as a part of the City of Santa Rosa’s 2026 State Legislative Platform.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa adopts the additional policy proposals set forth in attached Exhibit A to be included in the City of Santa Rosa’s 2026 State Legislative Platform.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 13th day of January 2026.
AYES: (5) Mayor Stapp, Vice Mayor Okrepkie, Council Members Alvarez, Bañuelos, Fleming NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Council Members MacDonald, Rogers
ABSTAIN: (0)
RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Exhibit A – City of Santa Rosa 2026 State Legislative Platform excluding Disaster Prevention and Recovery, Hazard Mitigation & Resiliency Reso. No. RES-2026-005