City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
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2:00 PMTuesday, June 2, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.
Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Present: 6 -
Council Member Victoria FlemingAbsent: 1 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Duane De Witt spoke on Items 3.1 and 3.2.
Janice Karrman spoke on an unrelated topic.
Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting to closed session at
2:08 p.m. to discuss Items 3.1 and 3.2 as listed on the agenda.
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Mayor Mark Stapp
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
This item was received and filed.
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Lori Ann Farrell, Interim City Manager; Scott Wagner, Chief Financial Officer; Dominique Blanquie, Human Resources Director; Siara Goyer, Labor Relations Manager Employee Organizations: Public Safety Management Association (Employee Unit 9)
This item was received and filed.
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4. STUDY SESSION
Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Present: 6 -
Council Member Victoria FlemingAbsent: 1 -
4.1 SANTA ROSA HOUSING STRATEGY
The Planning and Economic Development Department presents this study session to provide Council with information regarding housing regulations associated with State legislation. Council will take no action except for possible direction to staff. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Gabe Osburn, Director of Planning and Economic Development, Megan Basinger, Director of Housing and Community Services, Jessica Jones, Deputy Director, and Amy Nicholson, Supervising Planner, presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt, a member of the Sonoma County Housing
Advocacy Group, spoke on the housing crisis and in support of SB10 and SP4.
Adrian Covert, representing Santa Rosa YIMBY, spoke in support of SB10 and AB1033 for more housing.
John Contreras, with the Providence Foundation for Memorial Hospital, Petaluma Valley and Healdsburg Hospital, spoke to urge support of housing options.
Paul Schwartz, Generation Housing and Corcoran Icon Properties, spoke in support of adoption of SB10 and AB1033.
Stephanie, Generation Housing, spoke in support of SB10 and City of Santa Rosa
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Ananda Sweet, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, spoke in support of exploration of innovative approaches to expanding housing choices.
Nic Passarell, Habitat for Humanity, spoke in support of SB10 and AB1033.
Rachel Jeffries, Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County, spoke in support of housing strategies, SB10 and AB1033.
Paul Shawl, Santa Rosa Mobile Home Owners Association, spoke in support of affordable housing.
Valerie Schlafke spoke in support of supporting senior communities and a senior overlay on senior parks.
Janice Karmann spoke regarding 55 year mortgages and creative ways to attract money to Santa Rosa.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Stapp reported there were no reportable action items in closed session.
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7.1 PROCLAMATION - FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH - MAY
2026
Council Member MacDonald read and presented the proclamation to Amanda Kitchens, CoFounder and Executive Director of Our Village Closet.
Lori Ann Farrell, Interim City Manager, spoke on her experience with the foster system and thanked Our Village Closet, providers that work with children and families, and foster parents.
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No public comments were made.
7.2 PROCLAMATION - ERITREAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
Council Member Rogers read and presented the proclamation to Tedros Hadish, Frezghi Mengistab, Zerai, Dahab Gheberemeskel.
Anonymous speaker spoke in thanks for the proclamation.
No public comments were made.
The time being 5:00 p.m., Mayor Stapp moved to Item 14.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Diane Ballard spoke in opposition to a community garden on Westbrook Drive.
Duane De Witt spoke regarding Roseland Creek, the area along Burbank Avenue and McMinn Avenue, and regarding Park a Month at Southwest Community Park.
Patrice Doyle spoke regarding neglected roads and potholes in the Creekside neighborhood.
The time being after 5:00 p.m., Mayor Stapp moved to Item 16.1.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND 2025 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
BACKGROUND: The Urban Water Management Planning Act (Act) requires every urban water supplier that provides water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 connections or supplies more than 3,000 acre-feet per year (AFY) of water to adopt and submit an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) every five years. The Act requires updates to City of Santa Rosa
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The City’s previous UWMP and Shortage Plan, the 2020 UWMP and Shortage Plan, were last adopted by the City Council in June 2021. The Shortage Plan was subsequently amended by the City Council in November 2021. The deadline for water suppliers to adopt and submit their adopted 2025 UWMP and Shortage Plan is July 1, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Public Utilities and Santa Rosa Water recommend that the Council hold a public hearing to receive comments on the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Adoption of these documents will be considered at the June 16, 2026 City Council meeting. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Claire Nordlie, Senior Water Resources Planner, presented the item to Council.
Mayor Stapp opened and closed the public hearing at 5:25 p.m. as no public comments were made.
Action on this item will be considered at the June 16, 2026, regular meeting.
Mayor Stapp moved to Item 15.1.
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - LET’S TALK, SANTA ROSA REPORT
BACKGROUND: This report summarizes key findings from the “Let’s Talk, Santa Rosa” survey, examines areas of agreement and disagreement among community members, and contextualizes those perceptions alongside performance data and prior surveys to inform future policy and budget decisions. Staff will provide updated participation numbers and analysis at the Council meeting because outreach and data collection are ongoing.
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Misti Wood, Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Officer, and Luke Faser, Administrative Analyst, presented and answered questions from Council.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Bañuelos, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to receive a report on the Let's Talk, Santa Rosa community engagement initiative.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
6 -
Absent: Council Member Victoria Fleming1 -
15.2 REPORT - INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR ANNUAL REPORT
(THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED TO THE JUNE 16, 2026, REGULAR
MEETING)
BACKGROUND: On November 30, 2021, the City entered contract with the OIR Group to become an independent auditor of the Santa Rosa Police Department. The OIR group reports directly to the City Manager and reviews internal investigations, conducts audits of policies, practices, and records, and conducts community outreach.
RECOMMENDATION: The Interim City Manager recommends that the Council receive a presentation by the OIR Group, LLC, of the annual report of the Santa Rosa Police Department oversight. This is for information and no action will be taken. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This item was continued to the June 16, 2026, regular meeting.
15.3 REPORT - AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT WITH
CALPERS TO BEGIN FRESH START PROGRAM FOR PAYOFF OF
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UNFUNDED LIABILITY
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa faces a citywide $482 million Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) based on the most recent CalPERS valuation of the City’s pension plans. Without intervention, General Fund pension payments are projected to rise to $49 million by FY 2031.
Following an evaluation by NHA Advisors, staff has identified a strategy that leverages $26 million in restricted pension funds to achieve $37 million in total cost avoidance, a more balanced amortization schedule and retire UAL debt six years earlier than currently scheduled.
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s contract with CalPERS to implement a “Fresh Start” re-amortization of the City’s Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL); and 2) approve the strategic use of $26 million in restricted pension funds to support budget stability and long-term pension cost avoidance.
Scott Wagner, Chief Financial Officer, presented and answered questions from Council.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to adopt the resolution as presented by staff.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-054 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CALPERS CONTRACT
FOR A FRESH START RE-AMORTIZATION AND APPROVING THE
DRAWDOWN OF RESTRICTED PENSION FUNDS AND APPROVAL OF
STRATEGIC USE OF $26 MILLION IN RESTRICTED PENSION FUNDS TO
SUPPORT BUDGET STABILITY AND LONG-TERM PENSION COST
AVOIDANCE
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
6 -
Absent: Council Member Victoria Fleming1 -
Mayor Stapp moved to Item 8.1.
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8. STAFF BRIEFINGS
8.1 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This is a standing item on the agenda. Council will take no action except for possible direction to staff. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Ana Horta, Community Engagement Manager, presented the
Community Empowerment Plan update for the month of June.
No public comments were made.
This item was received and filed.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Lori Ann Farrell, Interim City Manager, reported on the Calistoga Road Pavement Rehabilitation and Utility Improvements Project, the new Hawk high-intensity activated crosswalk signal installation at Fulton Road and Piner Creek Trail, and the Live at Julliard concert series.
No public comments were made.
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Stapp recused from item 13.14 on the consent calendar.
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Rogers reported on an event recently attended.
Council Member MacDonald reported on events recently attended.
Vice Mayor Okrepkie reported on events recently attended and acknowledged Andy's Donuts was named one of the 100 best donut shops in the United States by DoorDash.
Mayor Stapp reported on events recently attended and
congratulated Nat Hudson and Joshua Kim from Maria Carrillo High School, winners of a countywide video contest regarding water City of Santa Rosa
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No public comments were made.
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
Council Member Bañuelos provided a brief report.
11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No public comments were made.
12.1 May 5 and 6, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
This item was approved as submitted.
12.2 May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
This item was approved as submitted.
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This item was approved as submitted.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
Rhonda Bolla, Deputy City Clerk, read statements into the record in accordance with Brown Act requirements for Items 13.12 and
13.13. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jennifer McNeil spoke in opposition to Item 13.14.
Don Nauman spoke in opposition to Item 13.14.
Patrice Doyle spoke in opposition to Item 13.14.
Susan Lamont spoke in opposition to Item 13.14.
Gail Seymour spoke in opposition to Item 13.14.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez and seconded by Council Member Rogers to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1 through 13.8 and 13.10 through 13.18. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
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Absent: Council Member Victoria Fleming1 -
13.1 MOTION - APPROVAL - GENERAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F003219 FOR ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: The Police Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve a two-year General Services Agreement Number F003219 with Cream’s Towing, Inc., Santa Rosa, California, for abandoned vehicle abatement services for a total amount of $300,000, City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.2 MOTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT NUMBER F002610 WITH THE RECORDS
MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DEPARTMENT OF THE COUNTY OF SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve the First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement Number F002610 with the Records Management Division of the Information Systems Department of the County Of Sonoma, California to extend the term one year and increase compensation in the amount of $200,000, for a total contract not to exceed amount of $700,000 and 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.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.3 MOTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE
ORDER 169623 WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LOGISTICS, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve the Second Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) Number 169623 with Environmental Logistics, Inc., Bloomington, California, to extend the term one (1) year and increase compensation in the amount of $150,000, for a total BPO amount not to exceed $449,000 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the Amendment. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.4 MOTION - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD - C02557
BENNETT VALLEY PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by motion, award Contract City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.5 MOTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) INTERNATIONAL HX620
VOCATIONAL TRUCKS
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve a Purchase Order to purchase six (6) International HX620 Vocational trucks from Peterson Trucks, Inc. of Santa Rosa, California, utilizing cooperative purchasing through the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract 032824-NVS for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,644,781.13, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the Purchase Order. This item has no impact on the current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH CALTRANS FOR STONY POINT ROAD PROJECT INITIATION
DOCUMENT
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California, acting through its Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to provide support services for development of a Stony Point Road Project Initiation Document in the amount of $170,000, authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, and authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive changes subject to approval by the City Attorney. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-055 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A COOPERATIVE City of Santa Rosa
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AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACTING THROUGH ITS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A STONY POINT ROAD PROJECT
INITIATION DOCUMENT
13.7 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION AND FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT
DISTRICT FOR WEST THIRD STREET SIGNALIZED GRADE
CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve a Construction and Funding Agreement with Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) for construction of a traffic signal at West Third Street and the SMART Multiuse Path in the amount of $1,181,887.50, authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, and authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive changes subject to approval by the City Attorney. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-056 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION
AND FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT
DISTRICT FOR WEST THIRD STREET SIGNALIZED GRADE CROSSING
IMPROVEMENTS
13.8 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT
FOR HEARN COMMUNITY HUB
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department and Real Estate Services recommend that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the grant of an easement over a portion of City owned property located at 976, 980 and 1004 Hearn Avenue, APN 043-191-025 (formerly known as APNs 043-191-018, -019, and -020) (collectively, the “Property”), to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Pacific Bell Telephone Company, Sonic Telecom, LLC, Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, and CENIC Broadband Initiatives LLC, or any of their affiliates (collectively, the “Grantees”), and authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to negotiate non-substantive changes to the easement deed, subject to approval by the City City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-057 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE GRANT OF
UTILITY EASEMENT OVER FUTURE ROADWAY FOR HEARN COMMUNITY HUB
13.9 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 GRANT
AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FAIR HOUSING (THIS
ITEM IS CONTINUED TO THE JUNE 16, 2026, REGULAR MEETING) RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Grant Agreements for public services with the Living Room, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa DBA Catholic Charities of Northwest California (Caritas Family Center, Caritas Drop-In Center, Homeless Outreach Services Team, and Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter), and fair housing with Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California in the combined amount of $3,077,647; 2) authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services or their designee to execute the Grant Agreements and any future amendments thereto for public services and fair housing; and 3) authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute any forms or documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement the Grant Agreements. All funds in this item are included in the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget.
This Item was continued to the June 16, 2026, regular meeting.
13.10 RESOLUTION - AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE
HEARING OFFICER SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve six (6) City of Santa Rosa
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1) Civica Law, Irvine, California; 2) Palacios Law Office, Riverside, California; 3) Jones Mayer, Fullerton, California; 4) Nastich Law, Berkeley, California; 5) Robert M. Snider, Palm Desert, California; and 6) Serviam by Wright LLP, Irvine, California, for the purpose of providing Administrative Hearing support, in the amount of $50,000 per contract awarded, for a total aggregate not to exceed $300,000. This item has no impact on the current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-058 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING SIX (6)
SEVEN-YEAR AGREEMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER
SERVICES TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$50,000 PER CONTRACT AWARDED, FOR A TOTAL AGGREGATE NOT TO EXCEED $300,000
13.11 RESOLUTION - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 3, 2026: CALLING THE ELECTION, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND ADOPTING
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: The City Clerk recommends that the Council, by two resolutions: 1) call and request to consolidate the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for the elective offices for Council Districts 2, 4, and 6 with the Statewide General Election; and 2) adopt regulations pertaining to candidate statements as required by Elections Code Sections 13307 and 13308.
These Consent - Resolutions were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-059 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA (1) CALLING AND GIVING
NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS REQUIRED BY CITY CHARTER; AND (2)
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA TO CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH
THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR NONPARTISAN ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
13.12 RESOLUTION - APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER,
APPROVAL OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT AND ADOPTION OF SALARY
RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department
recommends that the Council, by resolution, appoint Jason Nutt to the office of Interim City Manager and approve an Employment Agreement for the Interim City Manager position. It is further recommended that the Council, introduce an ordinance entitled: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Rosa Establishing a Monthly Salary of $28,452.33 ($341,428.00 annually) and Other Compensation and Benefits for the Interim City Manager.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-061 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPOINTING JASON NUTT AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2026 AND APPROVING AN
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND
JASON NUTT
This Consent - Ordinance was introduced on first reading.
ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING A MONTHLY SALARY OF $28,452.33
($341,428.00 ANNUALLY) AND OTHER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
FOR THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER
13.13 RESOLUTION - APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY AND
APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BY RESOLUTION AND
SETTING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS BY ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department
recommends that the Council, by resolution, appoint Ashle Crocker to the office of City Attorney and approve an Employment Agreement for the City Attorney position. It is further recommended that the Council City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-062 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPOINTING A CITY ATTORNEY
AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY
ATTORNEY POSITION
This Consent - Ordinance was introduced on first reading.
ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING A MONTHLY SALARY OF $25,480.00
($305,760.00 ANNUALLY) AND OTHER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY
13.14 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE
ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA TO AMEND CHAPTER 18-46 - 2025 CALIFORNIA
WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE ADDING SECTION 18-46.202
- DEFINITIONS, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENT, AND UPDATE THE
EXISTING DESIGNATED WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE AREA
RECOMMENDATION: The Fire Department recommends that the Council approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance to amend Chapter 18-46 - 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code to add Section 18-46.202 Definitions, with local amendments, to the Santa Rosa City Code and update the existing designated Wildland Urban Interface Area. This ordinance, introduced at the May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting, passed by a 6-0-0-1 vote (Stapp recused).
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2026-007 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA TO AMEND CHAPTER 18-46 - 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE ADDING
SECTION 18-46.202 - DEFINITIONS, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENT, AND
UPDATE THE EXISTING DESIGNATED WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE AREA
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Recused: Mayor Mark Stapp1 -
13.15 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE
ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA TO AMEND CHAPTER 1-10 - OPEN GOVERNMENT
OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE RELATED TO SB 707 BROWN
ACT UPDATES
RECOMMENDATION: The City Clerk’s and City Attorney’s Offices recommend that the Council approve the second reading of ordinance entitled Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Rosa to amend Chapter 1-10 - Open Government of the Santa Rosa City Code Related to SB 707 Brown Act Updates. This ordinance, introduced at the May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting, passed by a 6-0-1-0 vote (Fleming Absent).
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2026-008 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA TO AMEND CHAPTER 1-10 -
OPEN GOVERNMENT OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE RELATED TO SB 707 BROWN ACT UPDATES
13.16 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE
ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA PRE-ZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1977
MARSH ROAD TO THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR-20) ZONING
DISTRICT, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 036-035-011 - FILE
NUMBER PLN25-0580
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and Planning and Economic Development Department recommend that the Council approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance to Pre-zone the property located at 1977 Marsh Road to the RR-20 (Rural Residential) zoning district, consistent with the Very Low Density Residential General Plan land use designation. This ordinance, introduced at the May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting, passed by a 6-0-1-0 vote (Fleming absent).
City of Santa Rosa
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June 2, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2026-009 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA PRE-ZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1977 MARSH ROAD TO THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR-20) ZONING DISTRICT, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 036-035-011 - FILE NUMBER PLN25-0580
13.17 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE
ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA ADOPTING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT 0308 POLICY STATEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5555 MONTGOMERY DRIVE - ASSESSOR’S PARCEL
NUMBER 031-080-034, FILE NUMBER MJP14-012 (REZ14-016)
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department recommends that the Council approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance to amend the text of the Spring Lake Village Planned Development Policy Statement (PD-0308). This ordinance, introduced at the May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting, passed by a 6-1-0-0 vote (Alvarez no).
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2026-010 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 0308 POLICY STATEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5555 MONTGOMERY DRIVE - ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER 031-080-034, FILE NUMBER MJP14-012 (REZ14-016)
13.18 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE
ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE BY
RECLASSIFYING THE PROPERTY FOR THE SPRING LAKE
VILLAGE EAST GROVE PROJECT, LOCATED AT 225 LOS ALAMOS
ROAD FROM RR-40-SR (RURAL RESIDENTIAL - SCENIC ROAD) TO THE PD-0308-SR (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-SCENIC ROAD)
ZONING DISTRICT - ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 031-101-026; FILE NUMBER MJP14-012 (REZ14-016)
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department recommend that the Council City of Santa Rosa
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June 2, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance to rezone the property located at 225 Los Alamos Road from Rural Residential-Scenic Road (RR-40-SR) to Planned Development-Scenic Road
(PD-0308-SR). This ordinance, introduced at the May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting, passed by a 6-1-0-0 vote (Alvarez no).
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2026-011 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE
SANTA ROSA CITY CODE BY RECLASSIFYING THE PROPERTY FOR THE SPRING LAKE VILLAGE EAST GROVE PROJECT, LOCATED AT 225 LOS ALAMOS ROAD FROM RR-40-SR (RURAL RESIDENTIAL - SCENIC ROAD) TO THE PD-0308-SR (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-SCENIC ROAD) ZONING DISTRICT - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 031-101-026; FILE NUMBER MJP14-012 (REZ14-016)
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
No public comments were made.
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 6:47 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on June 16, 2026, at a time to be set by the Mayor.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
This item was received and filed.
Approved on:
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Rhonda Bolla
Deputy City Clerk
City of Santa Rosa
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