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City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND

SUMMARY REPORT
MARCH 24, 2026
1:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
3:00 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/83637533027, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 836 3753 3027;

3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28 OR 26 (ESPAÑOL),
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 UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY WILL 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.
1:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8) This time is reserved for any Council Member to announce remote participation under the "Just Cause" provision of Government Code Section 54953.8.

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 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager

RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
3:00 P.M.

4. STUDY SESSION
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction to staff. Council will take no action.

4.1 SOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE AND

CIRCULATION ALTERNATIVES
The Planning and Economic Development Department recommends that the City Council hold a Study Session and provide input on Draft Alternatives to help guide the preparation of the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan (SSRSP). No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Land Use and Circulation Alternatives Report Attachment 2 - Existing Conditions Report
Attachment 3 - Community Engagement Strategy
Attachment 4 - Public Comments
Presentation
Attachments:
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 - WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
ProclamationAttachments:

7.2 PROCLAMATION - AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
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. Council will take no action on these matters except to possibly place a particular item on a future agenda for Council consideration.

8.1 NEW COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOOL
Staff will provide information about the City’s new community engagement tool, “Let’s Talk Santa Rosa.” Council will take no action except for possible direction to staff. The costs associated with this item will be absorbed in the current year adopted budget.

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 Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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closed session that were finalized in February 2026, 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.

Litigation ReportAttachments:

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

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
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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12.1 March 10, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes.

Draft MinutesAttachments:

12.2 March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.

Draft MinutesAttachments:

13. CONSENT ITEMS

13.1 MOTION - APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 168879 WITH ANIMAL DAMAGE
MANAGEMENT (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 10,
2026, REGULAR MEETING DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM)
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department and Finance Department recommend that the Council, by motion, approve the Third Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order Number 168879 with Animal Damage Management, Inc., Morgan Hill, California to extend the term and increase compensation in the amount of $35,000, for a total contract not to exceed $135,000, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to make non-substantive changes to the Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and execute the Amendment. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Staff ReportAttachments:

13.2 MOTION - 2025 ANNUAL PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS REPORT RECOMMENDATION: The City Clerk’s Office recommends that the Council, by motion, accept the 2025 Annual Public Records Requests Report. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City Code Chapter 1-10 Open Government
Attachment 2 - 2014 Open Government Task Force Report FINAL Attachment 3 - 2025 Public Records Request Report
Attachments:

13.3 MOTION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002573 FOR

GRANT WRITING SERVICES WITH CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY
GROUP, INC. (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY
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RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager’s Office recommends that the Council, by motion, approve a Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002573 with California Public Policy Group, Inc., Sacramento, California, increasing the time of performance by three years and increasing compensation in the amount of $60,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $208,800. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Second Amendment to PSA
Attachments:

13.4 MOTION - WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID AND APPROVAL OF

ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH TURNSTONE DATA
INC., TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND DATA ANALYTIC SERVICE FOR

ON-STREET AND OFF-STREET PARKING
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by motion, authorize a waiver of competitive bid and approve the issuance of a purchase order for a two-year contract with Turnstone Data INC., North Bend, Washington in a total contract amount not to exceed $163,985 allowing for integration and data tracking for streets, lots, and garages which will be used for Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Transit Oriented Community (TOC) studies and will be used for future decisions to support city parking needs. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Scope of Work and Invoice
Attachments:

13.5 MOTION - APPROVAL - SECOND AMENDMENT TO GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT F002980 WITH ENERGY ENDEAVORS,
dba WESTCOAST SOLAR ENERGY
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by motion: 1) approve the Second Amendment to General Services Agreement Number (GSA) F002980 with Energy Endeavors, dba Westcoast Solar Energy, Santa Rosa, California, to add eGauge monitoring system at eight (8) locations and compensation in the amount of $44,000, for a total amount not to exceed $124,030; and 2) Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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authorize the Purchasing Agent 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.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Second Amendment
Attachments:

13.6 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - CALISTOGA ROAD PAVEMENT

REHABILITATION AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS - MONTECITO
BOULEVARD TO HIGHWAY 12
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by motion, award Contract No. C02263, Calistoga Road Pavement Rehabilitation and Utility Improvements - Montecito Boulevard to Highway 12, in the amount of $10,592,049.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa, California, approve a 20% contract contingency in the amount of $2,118,409.80, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Contract and any change orders up to a total contract amount of $12,710,458.80. No City General Fund money is included in this project.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Location Map
Attachment 2 - Bid Summary
Attachments:

13.7 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - GALVIN COURTS RENOVATION RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by motion, award Contract Number C02554 Galvin Courts Renovation, in the amount of $4,239,254.55 to the lowest responsible bidder, Argonaut Constructors, Inc. of Santa Rosa, California, approve a 15% contract contingency in the amount of $635,888.18, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Contract and any change orders in a total contract amount of up to $4,875,142.73. No City General Fund money is included in this project.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Location Map
Attachment 2 - Summary of Bids
Attachments:

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13.8 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F003103 WITH VAN DERMYDEN

MAKUS LAW CORPORATION FOR CONTINUED LEGAL SERVICES

AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department
recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F003103 with Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation increasing compensation by $250,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $350,000, for continued legal services for independent investigator services for workplace investigations; 2) delegate authority to the City Attorney to execute the agreement; and 3) appropriate $250,000 from unassigned General Funds to the Human Resource’s professional services budget to fund the continued legal services. This item is requesting appropriations for one-time funding.

Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Second Amendment
Attachments:

13.9 RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATION OF $7,592,405.31 IN REGIONAL

ENTERPRISE FUNDS TO REPLACE LOCAL WASTEWATER

ENTERPRISE FUNDS CURRENTLY SUPPORTING THE LAGUNA

TREATMENT PLANT DISINFECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: Santa Rosa Water and the Finance Department recommend that the Council, by resolution, authorize the appropriation of $7,592,405.31 from the Regional Enterprise Fund to the 2020 Wastewater Revenue Bond Construction Fund to replace Local Wastewater Enterprise funding to facilitate the completion of the Laguna Treatment Plant Disinfection Improvements Project. This item is requesting appropriations for one-time funding.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - History of the Regional Enterprise Refund Reserve Attachment 2 - RES-2022-080
Resolution
Attachments:

13.10 RESOLUTION - 2026 SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE SANTA Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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ROSA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SUMMER

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve the 2026 Service Contract with Santa Rosa City School District (Agreement), to provide services for summer youth programs and authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services or designee to negotiate, execute and administer the Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. The Santa Rosa City School District will provide the City $72,019 for operations of the programs; revenue and expenditures are included in the FY 2025/2026 budget and the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget.

Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Service Contract with Santa Rosa City Schools Attachments:

13.11 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL

HOMELESS EMERGENCY
RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve an extension of Resolution No. 28839 which formally proclaimed a local homeless emergency within Santa Rosa. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:

13.12 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 AND TITLE 21 OF THE CITY CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE 2023-2031
HOUSING ELEMENT AND STATE LAW - FILE NUMBER PLN25-0397
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department and the Planning Commission recommend that the Council approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance to implement the 2023-2031 housing element and state law. This ordinance, introduced at the March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting, passed by a 5-0-2-0 vote (Stapp and Fleming Absent).

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13.13 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF
THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 20-49

ENTITLED MASSAGE REGULATION AND MASSAGE

ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and The Planning and Economic Development Department recommend that the Council approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 20-49 pertaining to Massage Regulation and Massage Establishment Registration. This ordinance, introduced at the March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting, passed by a 5-0-2-0 vote (Stapp and Fleming Absent).

OrdinanceAttachments:

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

15.1 REPORT - SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY PROPOSED
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 WATER TRANSMISSION BUDGET AND RATE

INCREASE
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa purchases approximately 95% of its potable water supply from Sonoma Water, the region’s water wholesaler. Sonoma Water’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Water Transmission System budget includes an 8.21% increase in the wholesale rate of water, from $1,400.86 to $1,515.87 per acre foot. On March 5, 2026, the Board of Public Utilities reviewed Sonoma Water’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget and rate increase and made a Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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recommendation to City Council to provide direction to its Water Advisory Committee (WAC) representative on a vote on Sonoma Water’s proposed FY 2026-27 Water Transmission System budget and rate increase. The WAC is an advisory board to Sonoma Water. The WAC is scheduled to vote on Sonoma Water’s proposed FY 2026-27 Water Transmission System budget and rate increase at the April 6, 2026, WAC Meeting. Ultimately, the Sonoma Water Board of Directors will have final authority to approve Sonoma Water’s proposed FY 2026-27 Water Transmission System budget and rate increase.

RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Public Utilities and Santa Rosa Water recommend that the Council consider Sonoma Water’s proposed 2026-27 Water Transmission System Budget and Rate increase and, by motion, make a recommendation to its Water Advisory Committee (WAC) representative for the April 6, 2026 WAC vote on Sonoma Water’s proposed 2026-27 Water Transmission System Budget and Rate increase. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Sonoma Water - Water Transmission FY 2026-27 Draft Budget and Rates Presentation
Attachments:

15.2 REPORT - GENERAL PLAN AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT FOR 2025
BACKGROUND: Each year, the Planning Commission and City Council review the progress made toward implementation of the General Plan during the prior calendar year. The General Plan Annual Review and Inclusionary Housing Report for 2025 (Annual Review Report), is included as Attachment 1. The Annual Review Report provides an overview of progress made last year toward achieving General Plan goals, policies and actions and reviews the implementation of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance as required by the City Code.

RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Council, by motion: 1) waive the Council Policy 200-01 requirement for a joint study session with the Planning Commission to review the status and implementation of the General Plan; and 2) review and accept the General Plan and Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Inclusionary Housing Annual Review Report for 2025. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - General Plan and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Annual Review for 2025 Presentation
Attachments:

15.3 REPORT - ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADDING CHAPTER 13-40
TO THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TO (1) ESTABLISH THAT CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IS NOT A CITY PURPOSE; AND (2)

PROHIBIT USE OF CITY PROPERTY THAT WOULD DISRUPT CITY

OPERATIONS OR DISCOURAGE ACCESS TO CITY SERVICES,

UNLESS THE USE FURTHERS A CITY PURPOSE OR IS

TRADITIONALLY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT CITY

AUTHORIZATION
BACKGROUND: Recent discussions regarding the use of government property by external entities have highlighted the importance of clarifying when and how City property may be used and ensuring that such uses do not interfere with the City’s ability to deliver services. The proposed Ordinance is intended to provide additional clarity in the City Code regarding the authorization and use of City property while maintaining the City’s focus on delivering core municipal services.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager’s Office recommends that the Council approve the reading and introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 13-40 to the Santa Rosa City Code to: 1) establish that civil immigration enforcement is not a city purpose; and 2) prohibit use of City property that would disrupt City operations or discourage access to City services, unless the use furthers a city purpose or is traditionally available to the public without City authorization. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City Council Resolution 2017-017
Ordinance
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 3-24-2026)
Attachments:

Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing matters will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matters are reached on the agenda.

16.1* PUBLIC HEARING - PURA VIDA RECOVERY SERVICES APPEAL BACKGROUND: The project includes a request for a Minor Conditional Use Permit to operate a 24-bed Community Care Facility on the second floor of an existing mixed-use building at 5761 Mountain Hawk Drive, where a 6-bed facility is currently operating. The use is a non-medical residential addiction treatment facility with services including, but not limited to, monitoring and observing clients during the detoxification process, providing addiction education, and relapse prevention services. During a public hearing held on November 13, 2025, the Planning Commission approved a Minor Conditional Use Permit for the proposed use by a vote of 4-2-1, with two members voting no and one member absent. On November 24, 2025, two appeals of the Planning Commission’s decision were received from two separate appellants.

The grounds for appeal in the Appeal Forms include: 1) The Planning Commission did not adequately address or analyze environmental impacts pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, including impacts to traffic and noise; 2) the proposed project is incompatible with the low-density residential character of the neighborhood; and 3) the applicant misrepresented the nature of the business operation, including number of staff and quality of care provided onsite.

RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department recommend that the Council, by resolution, deny two appeals and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a 24-bed Community Care Facility at 5761 Mountain Hawk Drive, suites 201-207. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 3 - Project Description
Attachment 4 - Floor Plan
Attachment 5 - Parking Map
Attachment 6 - Trip Generation Memo
Attachment 7 - Public Comments since 11-13-2025
Attachment 8 - Public Comments for 11-13-2025 Planning Commission Attachment 9 - Resolution Number PC-RES-2025-017
Attachment 10 - Staff Report - 11-13-2025 Planning Commission Attachment 11 - Planning Commission Minutes for 11-13-2025 Attachment 12 - Appeals
Attachment 13 - Correspondence
Resolution
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
Appellant Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Appellant Package 1 (Uploaded 03-23-202)
Appellant Package 2 (Uploaded 03-24-2026)
Appellant Presentation (Uploaded 03-24-2026)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 03-24-2026)
Attachments:

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]
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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
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 (including member(s) of a legislative body) 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]. The e-mail subject line should read "ADA Accommodation Request" or "Language Assistance" and the e-mail should include your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the request. If the request is received at least seven (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.

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