City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
2:00 PMTuesday, June 16, 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 Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Present: 7 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
4. STUDY SESSION
4.1 DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
The City Manager's Office, Planning and Economic Development Department, and Transportation and Public Works Department recommend that the Council hold a study session for staff to present information on the Downtown Economic Development Strategy. Council will take no action except to direct staff. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Jill Scott, Real Estate Manager, presented and answered questions from Council.
Council Member Fleming joined the meeting at 2:04 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Duane Dewitt spoke on the item.
Omar Lopez, Generation Housing, spoke in support of Option 3.
Ananda Sweet, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the item.
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Janice Karmann spoke on the item.
Fred Allebach spoke on the item.
Paul Schwartz spoke on the item.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7.1 PROCLAMATION - LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH
Council Member Rogers read and presented the proclamation to Joy Bessonen, Youth Advocate, LGBTQ+ Connection.
Joy Bessonen provided comments on the proclamation and the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community in Santa Rosa.
No public comments were made.
8. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Interim City Manager Lori Ann Farrell had no report but provided reflection on her time serving as Interim City Manager for the City of Santa Rosa.
Council members expressed gratitude for Interim City Manager Farrell's service.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Michael Hilber spoke in opposition to the Pearson v. City of Santa Rosa case from the active litigation report.
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9.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on all settlements authorized by Council in closed session that were finalized in May 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.
Autumn Luna, Acting City Attorney, reported that there were two settlements over $50,000 in May. Pearson v. City of Santa Rosa, and a settlement agreement with former City Attorney Teresa Stricker. The caseload remains consistent at approximately 27 litigation matters with trial dates assigned to approximately thirty percent of those matters.
No public comments were made.
This item was received and filed.
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member MacDonald announced recusal from components of Item 16.1 due to a personal relationship.
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Alvarez provided a brief report on recent community events attended. Council Member Alvarez also
requested a future agenda item regarding development of an ordinance to address unpermitted food vendors or street food vending with a focus on environmental impact and grease disposal.
Council Member Rogers concurred.
Council Member Rogers provided a brief report on recent community events attended and birthday wishes to Council Member Alvarez.
Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report on recent City of Santa Rosa
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Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on recent community events attended and grant funding announcement for bus purchases.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Michael Hilber spoke in opposition on the request for food permit ordinance discussion.
Duane De Witt spoke on unpermitted food vendors across the city.
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
Vice Mayor Okrepkie provided a brief report on the recent Economic Development Subcommittee meeting.
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)
Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on the recent meeting.
11.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
Mayor Stapp provided a brief report.
11.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition
11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
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11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
11.2 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
11.2.1 APPOINTMENTS TO FILL UPCOMING VACANCIES ON THE
SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY COMMISSION
The Council may vote to make appointments for one City
representative and one joint City/County representative to the Sonoma County Library Commission each to serve a four-year term beginning on August 1, 2026, and ending July 31, 2030.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member Alvarez, to appoint Sarah Laggos as the City/County representative, and Josh Hamzehee as the City's representative on the Sonoma County Library Commission.
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 Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Dianna
MacDonald
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11.3 RENEWAL ENTERPRISE DISTRICT (RED) HOUSING FUND
APPOINTMENT
11.3.1 APPOINTMENT TO RENEWAL ENTERPRISE DISTRICT (RED)
HOUSING FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mayor Stapp will announce and request Council approval of the appointment of David Gouin to serve a second, four-year term on the RED Housing Fund Board of Directors, with a beginning term retroactive to March 15, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Duane De Witt spoke on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to appoint David Gouin to serve on the RED City of Santa Rosa
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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 Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
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12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Duane De Witt spoke on Items 13.6, 13.11, 13.15 and 13.18.
Michael Hilber spoke in opposition to Items 13.16 and 13.17.
Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Present: 7 -
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to adopt Consent Items 13.1 through 13.21.
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 Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
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13.1 MOTION - APPROVAL - ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR
THE PURCHASE OF VIDEO WALL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
RECOMMENDATION: The Fire and Finance Departments recommend that the Council, by motion, approve issuance of a Purchase Order with Federal Terms and Conditions for the purchase of video wall communication system components for use in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to Coda Technology Group, Petaluma, City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.2 MOTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NUMBER F003124 WITH THE LEW EDWARDS
GROUP
RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager’s Office and Finance
Department recommend that the Council, by motion: 1) approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F003124 with The Lew Edwards Group, Oakland, California, increasing compensation by $40,750, for a total contract amount not to exceed $133,500, for continued consultation services; and 2) extend the term end date to December 31, 2026. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Motion was approved
13.3 MOTION - APPROVAL - SECOND AMENDMENT TO BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER 172851 WITH CANYON ROCK CO., INC., DBA
RIVER READY MIX
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve the Second Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order Number 172851 with Canyon Rock Co., Inc., dba River Ready Mix, Forestville, California, to extend the term and increase compensation in the amount of $100,000, for a total not to exceed $172,000, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the changes to the Blanket Purchase Order. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.4 MOTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR POLICE WELLNESS SERVICES WITH WORKCARE, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: The Police Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve a five-year Professional Services Agreement with one five-year renewal option, to provide a comprehensive wellness program for the Police Department employees City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.5 MOTION - THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NUMBER F002062 WITH JONES LANG LASALLE
AMERICAS, INC. FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: Real Estate Services recommends that the Council, by motion, approve the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002062 with Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois to include continued real estate brokerage services with an increase in compensation of $200,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount under the Agreement of $498,000 and extension of the term for an additional year through December 31, 2028, and authorize the Assistant City Manager 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.
13.6 MOTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CONGER MOSS GUILLARD, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS TO
PROVIDE MASTER PLANNING, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
SANTA ROSA SOUTHEAST GREENWAY
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve a Professional Services Agreement to provide Master Planning, Community Outreach and Landscape Architectural Design Services with Conger Moss Guillard (CMG) Landscape Architects of San Francisco, California in the amount of $2,447,962, with a fee contingency of $223,447, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,671,409, and authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to make non-substantive changes to the Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, and execute the Agreement. This item has no City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.7 MOTION - FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT NUMBER F001766 WITH WOOLPERT, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: Santa Rosa Water recommends that the
Council, by motion, approve the Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F001766 with Woolpert, Inc., Dayton, Ohio to extend the time of performance on the current license until September 30, 2026 and purchase the annual license for Trimble’s “Unity” Platform in the amount of $191,400.00, for a total contract not to exceed $2,514,867.00, and authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive changes to the Amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, and execute the Amendment. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.8 MOTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT NUMBER F002536 WITH WOOLPERT, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: Santa Rosa Water recommends that the
Council, by motion, approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002536 with Woolpert, Inc., Dayton, Ohio to expand services, extend the time of performance on the current contract until June 30, 2029, and purchase additional support for the Unity upgrade in the amount of $316,000, for a total contract not to exceed $401,000 and authorize the City Manager to make
non-substantive changes to the Amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, and execute the Amendment. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.9 RESOLUTION - ADOPTION OF THE 2025 URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN AND 2025 WATER SHORTAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: Santa Rosa Water recommends that the
Council, by resolution, adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. This item has no impact City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-063 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND THE 2025 WATER SHORTAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN
13.10 RESOLUTION - ANNUAL CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE
COST RECOVERY LIENS
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve the itemized list of administrative cost recovery liens for violations of the City Code which remain uncorrected and authorize the recordation of nine (9) liens and placement of a special assessment on the subject properties for collection through the property tax roll. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-064 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA CONFIRMING THE AMOUNTS OF
ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIENS, CONFIRMING AND
ORDERING THE RECOVERY OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ASSESSED
AND IMPOSED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER FOR
VIOLATIONS OF CITY CODE PROVISIONS OCCURRING ON CERTAIN
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA, AND ORDERING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIENS BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX
ROLL BY THE SONOMA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
13.11 RESOLUTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - NORTH
SANTA ROSA STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers, Oakland, California for planning, public engagement support and environmental review services to prepare an update to the North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan and Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR); and 2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to establish appropriations of $443,685 with the source of funds being a $300,000 City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-065 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BKF ENGINEERS FOR PREPARATION OF
AN UPDATE TO THE NORTH SANTA ROSA STATION AREA SPECIFIC
PLAN AND SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SEIR)
AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS OF $443,685 WITH THE SOURCE OF FUNDS BEING A $300,000 GRANT FROM THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION (MTC) IN JL KEY 08073 AND THE ADVANCE PLANNING FUND JL KEY 08015
13.12 RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution: (1) adopt Article XIIIB appropriation limit for the City of Santa Rosa at $375,054,000 for the Fiscal Year 2026-27; and (2) approve the inflation and population factors used in the calculation of the limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27. This item has no impact on fiscal year budget.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-066 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR THE 2026-27 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION
13.13 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF 2908 SANTA ROSA AVENUE FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION NO. 9
RECOMMENDATION: The Fire Department, Transportation and Public Works Department and Real Estate Services recommend that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the acquisition of 2908 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, APN 044-260-073 (“Property”), for future conversion to the new Fire Station 9; 2) approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); 3) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-067 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF 2908 SANTA ROSA AVENUE FOR FIRE STATION NO. 9, THE
DELEGATION OF SIGNING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE AND THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION, AND AMEND THE FY2025-26 BUDGET TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,650,000
13.14 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.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-068 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630 et seq.)
13.15 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND AMENDING
THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, authorize submission of a revised resolution and amend the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan, as required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), to receive Round 5 PLHA funding. This item has no impact on the current fiscal City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-069 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING
ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM PLAN
13.16 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FUNDING AGREEMENT AND
OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 SAFE
PARKING PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) accept and appropriate $979,040 in Measure O and Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) funds from the County of Sonoma to operate the Safe Parking Program (Program); 2) authorize the City Manager to execute County of Sonoma Agreement for Services Contract Number 2026-6047-A00 (Funding Agreement) to secure the award; and 3) authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services to execute the Operating Agreement for the Safe Parking Program with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa DBA Catholic Charities of Northwest California (Catholic Charities) for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, including $20,960 in local funds previously budgeted for homeless services.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-070 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF SONOMA (COUNTY)
FOR THE SAFE PARKING PROGRAM (PROGRAM); AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY; AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES TO EXECUTE THE OPERATING AGREEMENT
FOR THE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 WITH CATHOLIC
CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA DBA CATHOLIC
CHARITIES OF NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA (CATHOLIC CHARITIES) AND
ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROJECT FUNDED BY THE
GRANT
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13.17 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR KEEP PEOPLE HOUSED - SONOMA WITH
COMMITTEE ON THE SHELTERLESS (COTS)
RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the First Amendment to the Grant Agreement for Keep People Housed (KPH) - Sonoma (First Amendment) with Committee on the Shelterless (COTS) to extend the term of KPH - Sonoma from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027 and increase compensation in the amount of $250,000, for a total contract not to exceed $1,550,000; and 2) authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services to make non-substantive changes, and execute, the First Amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. All funds in this item are included in the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-071 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR KEEP PEOPLE HOUSED - SONOMA WITH COMMITTEE ON THE SHELTERLESS (COTS) AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT
13.18 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 GRANT
AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FAIR HOUSING (THIS
ITEM IS CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 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 $3,177,647; 2) authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services or their designee to execute the Grant Agreements and future amendments for public services and fair housing; 3) appropriate up to City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-072 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FAIR
HOUSING
13.19 RESOLUTION - CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY
IMPLEMENTATION AND ADOPTION OF SALARY PLAN AND
SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department
recommends that the Council, by resolution, receive the Classification and Compensation Study Report, approve the proposed new classifications, salary ranges, associated reclassifications, and budget adjustments, and adopt the updated Salary Plan and Schedule.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-073 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION STUDY IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS AND
ADOPTING THE UPDATED SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE
13.20 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND 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
RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department
recommends that the Council approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance establishing a monthly salary of $28,452.33 ($341,428.00 annually) and other compensation and benefits for the Interim City Manager. This ordinance, introduced at the June 2, 2026, Regular Meeting, passed by a 6-0-1-0 vote (Fleming Absent).
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ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2026-012 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
13.21 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND 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
RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department
recommends that the Council approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance establishing a monthly salary of $25,480.00 ($305,760.00 annually) and other compensation and benefits for the City Attorney.
This ordinance, introduced at the June 2, 2026, Regular Meeting, passed by a 6-0-1-0 vote (Fleming Absent).
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2026-013 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
Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting at 5:06 p.m. and reconvened at 5:19 p.m. All council members were present with the exception of Council Member Bañuelos who rejoined the meeting shortly after rollcall.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Fred Allebach spoke on a recent survey received and responses.
Duane De Witt spoke on planning mistakes of the last 20 years.
Michael Hilber spoke on gang graffiti concerns within the City of Santa Rosa and the fatal stabbing at Montgomery High.
Cameron Miller, North Bay Organizing, spoke on the City's agreement with Flock Safety Solutions.
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Camille Escovedo, North Bay Organizing Project, spoke on concerns with Flock Safety Solutions.
Jenny Gilpin spoke on concerns with Flock Safety Solutions.
Noa Lewin, North Bay Organizing Project, expressed concerns regarding Flock Safety Solutions and data sharing.
Joy Ayodele, North Bay Organizing Project, expressed concerns on Flock Safety Solutions and the automated license plate readers.
Sophia Norton, North Bay Organizing Project, expressed concerns on Flock Safety Solutions and associated costs.
Mayor Stapp moved to Item 16.1.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - ON ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FY 2026-27 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
BACKGROUND: The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the FY 2026-27 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget. Staff will provide an overview of the Operations and Maintenance Budget and the CIP Budget with information on any changes that have been included since the Study Session in May.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager and the Finance Department recommend that the Council: 1) hold a Public Hearing to consider the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; 2) by five separate resolutions adopt the City FY 2026-27 Operations and Maintenance Budget and FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program City of Santa Rosa
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Scott Wagner, Chief Financial Officer, presented and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m.
Jenni Gilpin spoke in support of funding for public safety and opposition to Flock Safety Solution.
Duane De Witt suggested wage freezes.
Michael Hilber spoke in support of roller compacted concrete to surface the main arteries.
Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Council Member Rogers,to adopt resolutions for Transportation and Public Works Department budget and Full-Time Equivalent Staffing Changes to Transportation and Public Works as presented by staff.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-074 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE
TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET WITHIN THE FISCAL
YEAR 2026-27 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-075 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE CITY SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC
WORKS BY ELIMINATING, RECLASSIFYING, OR ADDING POSITIONS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Recused: Council Member Dianna MacDonald1 -
Council affirmed the use of up to $4.5 million in a critical facilities reserve to address facility needs as of June 30, 2026.
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Council Member MacDonald,to adopt remaining resolutions on the primary budget, full-time equivalent staffing changes, Storm Water Assessment, and Public Safety and Prevention Implementation Plan as presented by staff.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-076 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27, THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND
ESTABLISHING RESERVES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-077 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE CITY SALARY
PLAN AND SCHEDULE BY ELIMINATING, RECLASSIFYING, OR ADDING
POSITIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET
SUBJECT TO THE COMPLETION OF THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-078 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA SETTING THE STORM WATER
UTILITY BUDGET AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF ELIGIBLE
FUNDING THAT HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE FLOOD CONTROL
ZONE 1A BENEFIT ASSESSMENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND BASED
THEREON SETTING THE STORM WATER ASSESSMENT PER
EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-079 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE TRANSACTION
AND USE TAX IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR GANG
PREVENTION/INTERVENTION SERVICES.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR ANNUAL REPORT
(THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 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.
Lori Ann Farrell, Interim City Manager introduced Stephen Connolly, OIR Group, who presented and answered questions from Council with John Cregan, Police Chief.
Council Member Fleming left the dais at approximately 8:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Michael Hilber spoke and requested an investigation on the recent shooting near St. Rose Church.
This item was received and filed.
15.2 REPORT - APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SONOMA COUNTY
ANIMAL SERVICES REVISED FEES
BACKGROUND: Sonoma County Animal Services (SCAS) is proposing a series of fee increases to enhance cost recovery for services provided to residents within the jurisdiction it serves.
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June 16, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager’s Office and Sonoma County Animal Services recommend that the Council, by resolution, approve and adopt the Sonoma County Animal Services revised fees effective July 1, 2026. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Luke Faser, Administrative Analyst; Michelle Rene, Community Relations Supervisor-Sonoma County Animal Services; Brian Whipple, Director-Sonoma County Animal Services, presented and answered questions from Council.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-080 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE SONOMA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
REVISED FEES
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Mayor Stapp, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to adopt resolution as presented by staff.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-080 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SONOMA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES REVISED FEES.
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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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
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June 16, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft Mayor Stapp adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at time set by the Mayor.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Approved on:
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Dina Manis
City Clerk