City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - PRELIMINARY -
OCTOBER 13, 2026
3:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSION
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
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PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL E-MAILS SENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE PUBLIC RECORDS AND SUBJECT TO
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.
DEADLINES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR
PUBLIC COMMENT ARE SET FORTH BELOW.
COUNCIL MAY RECESS DURING THE EVENING FOR BREAKS.
PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS WILL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 5:00 P.M.
MATTERS ON THE AGENDA MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL FINAL AGENDA IS PUBLISHED.
Except for public hearing items, comments from the public will be allowed on all agenda items at the time each item is called. Comments on public hearing items may be made when the hearing is opened.
Live Public Comment: Members of the public may comment on each agenda item when the Chair opens public comments. To provide comment on an agenda item you may: (1) speak in person from the Council Chamber by completing a speaker card or signing up with the administrator; (2) participate through Zoom by using the “raise hand feature”; or (3) join by phone using the dial-in option in Zoom and pressing “*9” when public comment is opened for the item. For more information, visit
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Advanced Public Comment Via E-mail: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the City Council, please send to: [email protected] by 5:00 p.m., the Monday prior to the Council Meeting. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the Agenda Item Number on which you wish to comment, and provide your name and comment in the body of the e-mail. E-mail public comments received by the deadline will be distributed to City Council Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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members and uploaded to the agenda prior to the start of the City Council Meeting for public access.
Non-Agenda Items are the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. The first public comment period on non-agenda items (Agenda Item 14) will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. At no time will the public comment time be set at more than three minutes per speaker or less than one minute per speaker. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item
18. 3:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953) This time is reserved for any Council Member to announce remote participation under the "Just Cause" provision of Government Code Section 54953.8.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
Following the announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess into Closed Session, the public may speak on items to be addressed in Closed Session. At no time will the public comment time be set at more than three minutes per speaker or less than one minute per speaker.
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
4. STUDY SESSION
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction to staff. Council will take no action.
4.1 ISSUANCE OF MUNICIPAL BONDS AND DISCLOSURE
RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER FEDERAL SECURITIESLAWS
The Finance Department recommends that the Council receive information regarding the issuance of municipal bonds and training Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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regarding the responsibilities of elected officials under federal securities laws. The training is provided in accordance with Council Policy 000-58, Statement of Debt Management and Disclosure Policy. The Council will not take action on this item but may discuss the information presented and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Statement of Debt Management and Disclosure Policy Presentation
Attachments:
4:00 P.M.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7.1 PROCLAMATION - OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARENESS MONTH
Attachments: Proclamation
7.2 PRESENTATION - RECOLOGY SONOMA MARIN 2026 UPDATE
Attachments: Presentation
8. STAFF BRIEFINGS
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a five-minute briefing to the Council on departmental issues of interest. Council will take no action on these matters except to possibly place a particular item on a future agenda for Council consideration.
8.1 RECEIVE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
UPDATE AND A PRESENTATION ON THE CURRENT STATE OF
THE SANTA ROSA ECONOMY
Economic Development staff will provide an update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan and will also introduce Dr. Robert Eyler from Sonoma State University to present on the current state of Santa Rosa’s economy. Council will take no action except for possible direction to staff and Dr. Robert Eyler.
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Attachments: Presentation
8.2 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.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
11.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
11.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA)
11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
11.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
11.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
11.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition
11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
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11.1.12 Other
11.2 COUNCIL LIAISON POSITIONS ON JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
11.2.1 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO ZERO WASTE SONOMA AGENCY
The Council may, by motion, select and appoint a representative to the Zero Waste Sonoma Agency Board of Directors.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 September 29, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
13.1 MOTION - APPROVAL - THIRD AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE
ORDER 170609 TO EXTEND THE TERM ONE YEAR AND ADD
COMPENSATION FOR ONGOING USE OF PLANETBIDS BID
PLATFORM
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve the Third Amendment to Purchase Order Number 170609 with PlanetBids, Inc., Woodland Hills, California to extend the term by one (1) year and add compensation in the amount of $24,122, for a total amount not to exceed $110,303.46, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the Amendment. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 – PlanetBids Extension Proposal
Attachments:
13.2 RESOLUTION - PURCHASE OF SIX TRANSIT BUSES FROM THE
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT AND ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER OF TITLE AND
FEDERAL INTEREST
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to negotiate and execute the purchase and transfer of title of six Gillig transit buses from the Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District to the City of Santa Rosa to continue to support the fixed-route transit fleet. This item is requesting appropriations for one-time funding from the Transit Capital Fund.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
13.3 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST LOW CARBON
TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-26 CYCLES A AND B FOR UR FREE PROGRAM SUPPORT
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to execute the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Authorized Agent Form designating the Deputy Director - Transit as the City’s Authorized Agent; 2) authorize the Deputy Director - Transit to submit the City’s project nominations and allocation requests to the California Department of Transportation for $287,328 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 Cycle A funds and $184,089 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 Cycle B funds, for a total of $471,417, to support the Santa Rosa CityBus Free Fares for Youth Program (UR Free); 3) authorize the Deputy Director - Transit to execute the Certifications and Assurances and other documents necessary to request, accept, and administer the LCTOP funds; and 4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations by the amount of the approved grant award.
This item requests appropriations for one-time funding.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
13.4 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR ONE BAY AREA GRANT 4 (OBAG 4) FUNDING FOR THE
ZERO-EMISSION BUS ROLLOUT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION BUS
FLEET RESILIENCY PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) authorize the City Manager or designee to submit an application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for $1,467,000 in One Bay Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Area Grant Cycle 4 funding for the Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan Implementation: Bus Fleet Resiliency Project; 2) commit the required nonfederal matching funds from the Transit Division’s Transportation Development Act Article IV funds; 3) provide the assurances required by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission concerning project delivery and completion; and 4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations in the appropriate Transit fund and project key by the amount of the grant funding awarded. This item requests appropriations for one-time grant funding.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
13.5 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FORMULA AND SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL
YEARS 2027 THROUGH 2031
RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works or designee to submit applications and execute documents necessary to obtain Federal Transit Administration Formula Program and Surface Transportation Program funding for Federal Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031; 2) commit approximately $12,701,317 in required local matching funds from the Transit Division’s Transportation Development Act Article IV funds; and 3) provide the assurances required by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission regarding funding deadlines, regulatory compliance, and completion of the proposed projects. This item has no impact on the current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. This public comment period will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the City Clerk. At Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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no time will the public comment time be set at more than three minutes per speaker or less than one minute per speaker. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item 18.
15. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing matters will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matters are reached on the agenda.
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FOR PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION
PROGRAM FUNDS AND ADOPTION OF THE 2024-2028 PLHA PLAN
BACKGROUND: On July 16, 2026, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program 2024-2028 Formula Allocation Notice of Funding Availability. The PLHA Program is funded by revenues generated under Senate Bill 2, enacted in 2017, which established an ongoing source of funding for housing-related projects and programs. As a formula-allocation recipient, the City of Santa Rosa is eligible to receive up to $3,046,056 over the five-year period. To apply for the 2024 and 2025 allocations of $487,369 and $522,044, respectively, HCD requires the City Council to conduct a public hearing, adopt a five-year PLHA Plan, and authorize submission of the application.
RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services
Department recommends that the Council: 1) conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program application and 2024-2028 PLHA Plan; and 2) by resolution, approve the submittal of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for formula allocations of $487,369 for 2024 and $522,044 for 2025, as part of a five-year allocation of up to $3,046,056 and adopt the 2024-2028 PLHA Plan. This item has no impact on the current fiscal year budget.
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft PLHA Plan
Resolution
Exhibit A - PLHA Plan
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
Attachments:
16.2** PUBLIC HEARING - DEL VALLE DRIVE-THRU APPEAL
BACKGROUND: The proposed project includes construction of an approximately 850-square-foot drive-through building on a separate parcel adjacent to the existing Del Valle Mexican Restaurant at 2000 Sebastopol Road. The proposed drive-through would operate as an accessory use to the restaurant. Required entitlements include a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for drive-through service and Minor Design Review for the new commercial structure. While City staff recommended approval of the CUP, on February 12, 2026, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC-RES-2026-005 by a vote of 5-2, denying the application based on site unsuitability, noise, safety, and traffic impacts. On February 23, 2026, pursuant to City Code Chapter 20-62, the applicant appealed the decision of the Planning Commission. The Appeal Form identifies the following grounds for appeal: contradiction of traffic and safety findings; speculative future misconduct; mischaracterization of public street status and existing conditions; subjective belief substituting for evidence; that the CUP running with the land is not a valid basis for denial; and suitability of the site for the proposed use. City staff’s position on the findings for granting approval has not changed. As such, the action before the Council includes two options: 1) Deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s denial, or 2) Grant the appeal and approve the Conditional Use Permit.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Council consider the Planning Commission’s decision and City staff’s recommendation and, by resolution, either: 1) deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s denial of the Conditional Use Permit for the Del Valle Drive-Thru project located at 2000 Sebastopol Road; or 2) grant the Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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appeal and approve the Conditional Use Permit for the project. This item has no impact on the current fiscal year budget.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative
Attachment 4 - Project Plans
Attachment 5 - Focused Transportation Study
Attachment 6 - Noise Study
Attachment 7 - Air Quality & GHG Analysis
Attachment 8 - Original Site Plan
Attachment 9 - Public Comment Prior to February 12, 2026 Attachment 10 - Public Comment After February 12, 2026
Attachment 11 - Appeal Form
Attachment 12 - Planning Commission Staff Report
Attachment 13 - February 12, 2026 PC Minutes - PC - Minutes - 2026-02 Attachment 14 - PC Draft Approval Resolution with Exhibit A and Exhibit B Attachment 15 - PC Adopted Resolution of Denial - PC-RES-2026-005 Draft Resolution of Approval
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Draft Resolution of Denial
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Attachments:
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council and not able to speak under Agenda Item 14. At no time will the public comment time be set at more than three minutes per speaker or less than one minute per speaker.
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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
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda.
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action, ex-parte communication disclosure is required.
The Open Government Ordinance was adopted by City Council in December 2020 (ORD-2020-018) and amended in July 2021 (ORD-2021-007). These ordinances added and amended Chapter 1-10 to the City Code to codify the City of Santa Rosa's commitment to embrace a culture of open government to ensure public trust, engage the community, and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. To view a full versions of the Open Government Ordinances go to http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinance and http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinanceAmend. To request paper copies of the Open Government Ordinances contact the City Clerk's Office at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or [email protected].
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