From: David Chen
To: Bisla, Sachnoor
Cc: _CityCouncilListPublic; _PLANCOM - Planning Commission Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appellant material Package Num 3
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 1:03:58 PM
Attachments: pura_vida_recovery_services_surveillance_report.pdf Noor,
Here is Package Num. 3, the Report from Whitestar Group. Please include it for the record.
Regards,
David Chen
Skyhawk United | BetterSantaRosa.org
WHITESTAR GROUP
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
707.566.0100 | 50 Old Courthouse Square Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 | www.whitestargroup.net PPO No. 120101 | PI License No. 24105
March 23, 2026
SUBROSA INVESTIGATION
TO: David Chen
Skyhawk United
FROM : Whitestar Group
122 Calistoga Rd. #175 OFFICE : Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA 95409 INVESTIGATORS : T. Nelson
DATE OF INJURY: N/A
INJURY TYPE: N/A
ASSIGNMENT DATE : 03/19/2026, 3/20/2026
ASSIGNMENT TYPE : Subrosa
DUE DATE :
Whitestar file # : n/a
ASSIGNMENT
Per the request of David Chen, Whitestar Group was requested to conduct two (2) days of subrosa on individuals smoking, causing a disturbance, and parking in restricted areas at 5761 Mountain Hawk Dr., 1506 Ronne Dr., 6701 Montecito Blvd., 5041 Parkhurst Dr., 340 Wikiup Dr., and 1966 Robinson Ln., Santa Rosa, CA.
CASE SUMMARY
Two days of surveillance w ere conducted on March 19 , 2026 and March 20, 2026. We documented all activity in the following timeline report. Thank you for entrusting Whitestar Group with your investigative needs.
CASE NAME: Pura Vida Recovery Services CASE NUMBER: 2603SS0117401 Day 1 Surveillance
The investigator conducted surveillance at 5761 Mountain Hawk Drive, Santa Rosa, CA, documenting the surrounding area while assessing for any shuttle buses, cargo vans, or individuals potentially associated with Pura Vida Recovery Services, and recording a brief video upon arrival. No activity involving the subjects was observed, and surveillance at this location was terminated at 12:00 p.m. The investigator re-established surveillance at 1506 Ronne Drive, Santa Rosa, CA, documenting multiple vehicles, all associated with various registered owners. Throughout the afternoon, numerous individuals were observed arriving, departing, and congregating near the front porch and yard, with many smoking and conversing, while group movements to and from a white Ford Transit were also documented.
Brief video clips were recorded, and surveillance at this location was concluded by mid- afternoon at approximately 3:15 p.m.
Day 2 Surveillance
The investigator conducted surveillance at five addresses associated with Pura Vida Recovery Services in Santa Rosa, CA, documenting all vehicles located at each address and notating pedestrian activity. With no subject-related activity observed, surveillance was terminated at the final location in the late afternoon at 5:00 p.m.
CONCLUSION
The surveillance report, which is included as part of the investigation, provides details of the surveillance operations. The surveillance video, which contains footage taken during the course of the above listed surveillance, is included as part of this package.
I would like to thank you for considering Whitestar Group for your investigative needs and we look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Mark Adams, CFE
Whitestar Group
Respectfully,
3:00 p.m. By the mid-afternoon, with no further activity at this location, surveillance was terminated.
3:30 p.m. The Investigator established surveillance at the developed address of 340 Wikiup Drive, Santa Rosa, CA. The residence can be described as a single-story, gray-in- colored home. A mailbox displaying the number 340 is positioned at the entrance of the driveway to the residence. Upon arrival, several vehicles were parked along the driveway of the property; however, due to ongoing vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area, the investigator was unable to obtain clear images of the license plates. A short video clip of the area was obtained. VIDEO OBTAINED
4:00 p.m. By the late afternoon, with no activity at this location, surveillance was terminated.
4:15 p.m. The Investigator established surveillance at the developed address of 1966 Robinson Lane, Santa Rosa, CA. The residence can be described as a two-story, yellow in color home with the number 1966 affixed to the front of the building in between two garage doors. Upon arrival, a blue 1998 Ford Expedition, CA License # 4CJZ253, was parked in the driveway; a black 2011 black Honda Accord, CA License # 6TDJ650, and a gold 2009 Honda Accord EX, CA License # 7HOD606, were parked in the street alongside the curb in front of the residence.
A short video clip of the area was obtained. VIDEO OBTAINED
4:34 p.m. A silver 2019 Honda Civic Sport, CA License # 8JEC702, arrived at the property and parked in the driveway. A White male adult exited the driver’s seat of the vehicle and proceeded toward the residence, ascending the front steps and out of view.