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September 15, 2026

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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, August 18, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at 2:03p.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
No public comments were made.

Mayor Stapp recessed to closed session at 2:04 p.m. to discuss Items 3.1 and 3.2 as listed on the agenda.

3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: one potential case
This item was received and filed.

3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Merlin Davis v. City of Santa Rosa, et al.

USDC Northern District Court Case No. 3:26-cv-08177-EMC This item was received and filed.

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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Mayor Stapp adjourned closed session at approximately 2:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting to open session at 3:00 p.m.

4. STUDY SESSION
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4.1 SOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN DRAFT PREFERRED

ALTERNATIVE
The Planning and Economic Development Department presents this study session to provide the Council with information on the Draft Preferred Alternative to help guide the preparation of the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan (SSRSP). Council will take no action except for possible direction to staff. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Conor McKay, Senior Planner, and Amy Nicholson, Supervising Planner presented and answered questions from Council.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Lina Blanco, North Bay Organizing Project, spoke in opposition on the item and suggested need for anti-displacement measures in plan area.

Caitlin Vejby, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, spoke in opposition to the item and expressed concerns regarding potential displacement.

Abby Arnold, Santa Rosa YIMBY, spoke in support of the item and provided suggestions.

Norma Fernandez spoke in opposition to the item and requested council adopt measures to protect against displacement.

Marina Nunes spoke on fair rental prices and not being discriminated against.

Angel Potillo spoke in opposition to the item and concerns about Harmony doubling his rental rates, and requested support from Council.

Alex Pallais, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, read a statement from Christina, a resident unable to attend, in opposition to the item and potential displacement, and Harmony raising rental rates, requesting City of Santa Rosa
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Delfino Fioriano, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, read a statement from a resident unable to attend, on the concerns around new park owners, Harmony, and the increase in displacement concerns since they took ownership.

Duane De Witt spoke in opposition to the item to allow for meaningful community input.

Teresa spoke in opposition to the item and requested support for the families of Western Mobile Home Park.

Fred Allebach spoke on the item.

This item was received and filed.

5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)

6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Ashle Crocker, City Attorney, reported that on Item 3.1, by motion from Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, Council unanimously gave direction to City Attorney to initiate litigation against Pierce Manufacturing et al.

No public comments were made.

7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.

8. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE.

9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Jason Nutt, City Manager, provided a brief report on the City's recent upgraded Moody's Rating to Aa1, an upcoming Flock Cameras community meeting hosted by Santa Rosa Police Department on September 17, 2026, the Ross Street activation, and the registration opening for Fall Into Fitness, a free class demo date taking place on Saturday, September 19 at Finley Community Center.

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Duane De Witt spoke on City Manager's report on Police
Department's upcoming community meeting on Flock cameras.

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 July 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.

Ashle Crocker, City Attorney, reported on no settlements or judgements for July. As of August 6, 2026, the active caseload 33 litigation matters 25% assigned trial dates.

This item was received and filed.

10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS No statements of abstention or recusal were made.

11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report on recent community events attended.

Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on recent community events attended including a meeting with interested community members at San Quentin.

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)
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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.

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

11.2 DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE/ALTERNATE TO LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE

11.2.1 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

VOTING DELEGATES
In order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting at the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference, each member City must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate delegates. This year’s conference will be held in Anaheim from Wednesday, September 23 through Friday, September 25. The delegates must be designated by the City Council, and the voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference.

Council Members Rogers, MacDonald, Alvarez attending - who is the voting delegate.

A motion was made by Council Member MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Alvarez, to designate Council Member Rogers as voting delegate, and Council Members Alvarez and MacDonald as the two alternate delegates at the League of California Cities 20206 Annual Conference. The motion carried by the following vote:

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12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

12.1 July 28, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.

Approved as submitted.

12.2 August 4, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.

Approved as submitted with Council Member MacDonald abstaining from the August 4, 2026 minutes.

13. CONSENT ITEMS

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Duane spoke on Item 13.3.

The time not being 5:00 p.m., Mayor Stapp moved to item 15.1.

Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member Alvarez, to adopt Consent Items 13.1 through 13.6.

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 - THIRD AMENDMENT TO BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER 166038 TO EXTEND THE TERM THREE

YEARS AND ADD COMPENSATION FOR ELEVATOR AND

WHEELCHAIR LIFT MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR

SERVICE
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve the Third Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order No. 166038 with KONE Inc., Moline, Illinois, to extend the term by City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.2 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - TRANSIT MALL KIOSK

ALTERATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by motion, award Contract Number C02129, in the amount of $502,000 to the lowest responsible bidder, GCCI, Inc. of Santa Rosa, California, approve a 10% contract contingency in the amount of $50,200, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Contract and any change orders in a total contract amount of $552,200. No City General Fund money is included in this project.

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.3 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - DOWNTOWN CONNECTIVITY TO

SUPPORT HOUSING DENSITY
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by motion, award Contract No. C02456, Downtown Connectivity to Support Housing Density (Project), in the amount of $3,779,141 to the lowest responsible bidder, Team Ghilotti, Inc. of Petaluma, California, approve a 10% contract contingency, and authorize a total contract amount of $4,157,055.10.

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.4 RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATION OF EXPEDITED DRINKING

WATER GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES

CONTROL BOARD FOR THE SANTA ROSA WATER

CONSOLIDATION PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Public Utilities recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve an appropriation of Expedited Drinking Water Grant (EDWG) funding from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in the amount of $22,534,460 for the Santa Rosa Water Consolidation Project, Contract Number C02269. This item City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-097 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE

APPROPRIATION OF EXPEDITED DRINKING WATER GRANT FUNDING

FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE

SANTA ROSA WATER CONSOLIDATION PROJECT

13.5 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING AWARD FROM THE

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) CANNABIS TAX FUND
GRANT PROGRAM FY26/27
RECOMMENDATION: The Police Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) accept grant funds in the amount of $358,323.06 from the California Highway Patrol through the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program FY26/27; 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute award documents and any additional documents for administration of the grant; and 3) appropriate $358,323.06 of grant funds. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-098 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING A $358,323.06

AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX
FUND GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

13.6 RESOLUTION - ADOPTING AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
RECOMMENDATION: The City Clerk’s Office recommends that the Council, by resolution, adopt an amended Conflict of Interest Code for designated positions in the City of Santa Rosa as required by the Political Reform Act to be done biennially in even-numbered years.

Approval of this action has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-099 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING AN AMENDED

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA
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14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Fred Allebach spoke on equity and a just society.

Abby Arnold invited Council to participate in the "Week without Driving", Thursday October 1 through Wednesday October 8, 2026 to experience the world that is dependent on public transportation, walking, or biking.

Connie Jenkins spoke on a naming trail petition in Howarth Park.

Duane De Witt requested posting posters regarding Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Day.

Daniel Pablo spoke in support of recent work on Hopper Avenue, and to consider an innovative policies committee.

15. REPORT ITEMS

15.1 REPORT - APPROVAL OF REAL PROPERTY EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT FOR CITY HALL CAMPUS (90 & 100 SANTA ROSA
AVENUE (PORTION), 631 & 655 1ST STREET) AND 520 3RD
STREET; DECLARATION OF EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND; AND

RELATED ACTIONS
BACKGROUND: The proposed Exchange Agreement advances vital community benefits in Downtown Santa Rosa while delivering a fiscally responsible strategy to reduce taxpayer exposure to the significant costs, risks, and long-term liabilities associated with the current City Hall facility.

By exchanging a severely deteriorated City Hall Campus for the property at 520 3rd Street, the City can establish a centralized "one-stop" civic hub, eliminate more than $100 million in capital liabilities, and reposition core downtown land for private investment. To execute this strategy, the City will convey the Exchange Property to MOTS LLC (while retaining a 1.61-acre portion of 100 Santa Rosa Avenue that contains critical Santa Rosa Creek and Matanzas Creek flood control infrastructure), acquire 520 3rd Street, and appropriate City of Santa Rosa
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RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager's Office, Transportation and Public Works, and Finance Departments recommend that the Council take the following actions:

1. Adopt the enclosed Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Rosa Declaring Certain Real Property Located at 90 Santa Rosa Avenue, a portion of 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, 631 1st Street and 655 1st Street to be Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(C), and Making Findings under the California Environmental Quality Act and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 That No Further Environmental Review is Required; and

2. Adopt the enclosed Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Rosa Approving the Real Property Exchange Agreement Between the City of Santa Rosa and Museum on the Square, LLC,
Adopting CEQA Findings, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Exchange Agreement and all Related Transaction Documents.

This item is requesting appropriations for one-time funding.

Jill Scott, Real Property Manager, Dan Hennessey, Transportation and Public Works - Director, and Scott Wagner, Chief Financial Officer, presented and answered questions from Council. Hugh Futrell, developer, spoke on the item.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Abby Arnold, Santa Rosa Yimby, spoke in support of the item.

Richard Carlile spoke in support of the item and past urban renewal.

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Betty Andrews spoke in opposition to engaging in a trade that would excessively limit reserved creek lands and thereby limit flood management and restoration options.

Duane De Witt spoke in opposition to the item.

Fred Allebach spoke on the item.

Evan Wiig spoke in support conceptually of the project and full support of liberating Santa Rosa Creek.

Joey Smith spoke in support of the item so long as the Santa Rosa Creek is daylighted in the development agreement.

Kevin Anderson, Chop's Teen Club, spoke in support of the item so long as the Santa Rosa Creek is daylighted in the development agreement.

Ellen Van Allen spoke in support of the item so long as the Santa Rosa Creek is daylighted and addressing the culvert in the development agreement.

A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Alvarez, to adopt two resolutions as presented by staff.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-100 ENTITLED RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 90 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE (PORTION), 631 1st STREET AND 655 1st STREET (APNs 009-073-023, 009-191-021 (PTN), 009-073-019, 009-073-020, 009-073-021, 009-073-022 AND 009-073-018) TO BE EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(f)(1)(C), AND

MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162 THAT NO FURTHER

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED
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RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-101 ENTITLED RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE REAL

PROPERTY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA

ROSA AND MUSEUM ON THE SQUARE, LLC, ADOPTING CEQA FINDINGS,

AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS.

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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16. PUBLIC HEARINGS

16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA ROSA AMENDING SANTA ROSA CITY CODE CHAPTER
14-21, WATER WASTE REGULATIONS, TO INCLUDE DEFINITIONS,

PROHIBITIONS ON IRRIGATION OF NONFUNCTIONAL TURF,

COMPLIANCE DEADLINES AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
BACKGROUND: The City’s Water Waste Regulations, first adopted in 1999 and last revised in 2023, defines water waste and authorizes customer notification, penalties and potential water service disconnection in cases of unaddressed violations. Since the Regulations were last revised, California Assembly Bill 1572 was signed into law in 2023 prohibiting the irrigation of nonfunctional turf with potable water at certain property types and establishing compliance timelines, including a mandate that local water providers codify the regulatory prohibition by January 1, 2027, and thus necessitating an update to the Water Waste Regulations.

RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Public Utilities and Santa Rosa Water recommend that the Council approve the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Santa Rosa City Code Chapter 14-21 Water Waste Regulations to include clarifying definitions, a prohibition for irrigating nonfunctional turf with potable water, compliance deadlines per affected property type, enforcement provisions, and make other City of Santa Rosa
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Lisa Cuellar, Water Use Efficiency Coordinator, presented and answered questions from Council.

Mayor Stapp opened public hearing at 6:51 p.m. and seeing no one wishing to provide comment closed the public hearing at 6:51 p.m.

A motion was made by Council Member Bañuelos, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to approve the first reading and introduce the ordinance as presented by staff.

ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SANTA ROSA CITY CODE CHAPTER 14-21,

WATER WASTE REGULATIONS, TO INCLUDE DEFINITIONS,

PROHIBITIONS ON IRRIGATION OF NONFUNCTIONAL TURF,

COMPLIANCE DEADLINES AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
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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16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - PLACEMENT OF ANNUAL STORM WATER

ENTERPRISE CHARGES ON THE SONOMA COUNTY PROPERTY

TAX ROLL
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa is required under the federal Clean Water Act to obtain and comply with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit and Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges from the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (Storm Water Permit). To comply with permit requirements and to control and reduce flooding, property damage, erosion, and storm water quality degradation in the City, the Council, in 1996, added Title 16 to the City Code, which created a Storm Water Enterprise and Utility (“Storm Water Enterprise”) as an agency of the City. Under Title 16, the City Council is authorized to prescribe and collect charges (special assessments) for the services and facilities of the Enterprise. The Council’s intention to collect the Storm Water Enterprise charges on the Sonoma County Property Tax Roll was stated in Resolution 22880, City of Santa Rosa
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RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Public Utilities and Santa Rosa Water recommend that the Council, by resolution and following a public hearing, adopt by a two-thirds vote the Storm Water Enterprise Charge Report and approve placement of the Storm Water Enterprise charges on the Sonoma County Property Tax Roll for collection by the Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector. Parcels with charges below the County’s $10 minimum or with known incorrect owner contact information would be excluded from the tax roll. This item has no impact on the current fiscal year budget.

Nick Lynn, Research and Program Coordinator, presented and answered questions from Council.

Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. and seeing no one wishing to provide comment closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.

A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to adopt the resolution as presented by staff.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-102 ENTITLED RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AND ADOPTING "REPORT FOR PROPOSAL TO PLACE STORM WATER AND DRAINAGE

CHARGES ON SONOMA COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR

COLLECTION WITH COUNTY PROPERTY TAXES - FISCAL YEAR
2026-2027"
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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17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.

18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
No public comments were made.

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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 6:57 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 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

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