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Santa RosaCA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$685,000 Typical home value $715,976 -1% yr/yr · +4.6% 5-yr
Municipal budget
Total revenue$465.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$390.5M (FY2023)
Taxes$193.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$295.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,207 (FY2023)
Development activity
2025652 housing units ($141.2M)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council District 1 2024-11-05
Dianna Macdonald ✓ 10,798 · Natalie Rogers ✓ 7,705 · Eddie Alvarez ✓ 4,830 · Caroline Bañuelos ✓ 4,682 · Jeremy Newton 2,844 · Janice Karrman 2,474
City Council District 2 2022-11-08
Dianna Macdonald ✓ 9,241 · Mark Stapp ✓ 7,394 · Victoria Fleming ✓ 4,732 · Jeff Okrepkie ✓ 4,192 · Terrence "Terry" Sanders 4,408 · Veronica "Roni" Jacobi 2,555
City Council District 1 2020-11-03
Harrison "Jack" Tibbetts ✓ 12,065 · Chris Rogers ✓ 5,790 · Natalie Rogers ✓ 4,593 · Eddie Alvarez ✓ 3,166 · Eric Christensen 4,393 · Azmina R. Hanna 2,682
🗳️ Ballot measures (6)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure FF
2024-11-05 · Passed — 52,589 yes / 25,207 no
Measure EE
2024-11-05 · Passed — 50,283 yes / 27,610 no
Measure I
2022-11-08 · Passed — 39,474 yes / 16,710 no
Measure J
2022-11-08 · Passed — 39,128 yes / 18,751 no
Measure O Sales
2018-11-06 · Failed — 40,348 yes / 25,148 no
Measure N GO
2018-11-06 · Failed — 40,248 yes / 25,018 no
Upcoming
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
Santa Rosa bicycle and pedestrian board cancels August 20 meeting
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board's regular meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: September 17, 2026
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Municipal Service Center South
69 Stony Circle
Conference Room 5
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City of Santa Rosa
Municipal Service Center
South
69 Stony Circle
Conference Room 5
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - CANCELLED
AUGUST 20, 2026
CANCELLED
The meeting for August 20, 2026 has been CANCELLED.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY BOARD
IS SCHEDULED FOR
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
POSTED: AUGUST 5, 2026
_____________________
A. SCHEBLIK
RECORDING SECRETARY
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Board of Public Utilities
Board to recommend $2.68M grant for Park Royal water consolidation
The Board of Public Utilities will consider recommending City Council approval of a $2,683,593 state grant for the Park Royal Consolidation Project, and will discuss water supply updates and the Efficient Fixtures Direct Installation Program closeout. A public hearing will consider revised Trucked Waste Program tipping fees. The board will also review a Clean Water State Revolving Fund application for the Fulton Road Sewer Lift Station Relocation Project and an update to the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency agreement.
- Appropriate $2,683,593 in Expedited Drinking Water Grant funds for Park Royal Consolidation Project (Contract No. C02534)
- Public hearing on revised Trucked Waste Program tipping fees effective Oct 19, 2026, with annual adjustments through 2030
- Recommend City Council authorize Clean Water State Revolving Fund and WIFIA loan applications for Fulton Road Sewer Lift Station Relocation Project
- Recommend City Council approve Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency
- Staff briefing on water and recycled water supply update and Efficient Fixtures Direct Installation Program closeout
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City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue,
Santa Rosa, CA
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City of Santa Rosa
Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
AUGUST 20, 2026
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT
100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE.
THE MEETING WILL ALSO BE LIVE STREAMED AT
HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW. THE MEETING CAN ALSO BE VIEWED
ON COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT
HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA, AND VIA ZOOM
BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82448675406, OR BY
DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 824 4867 5406.
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
The public attending in person will be able to provide public comment
on agenda items at the time an agenda item is discussed during the
Board of Public Utilities Meeting. Public Comment may also be
submitted via e-mail at
[email protected].
Deadlines and additional instruction for public comment are set forth
below. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please
contact Michelle Montoya at
[email protected]
1:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
This time is reserved for any Board Member to announce remote participation
under the “Just Cause” provision of Government Code …
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Design Review and Preservation Board
Santa Rosa Design Review Board meeting cancelled for August 20
The Design Review and Preservation Board's regular meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on September 3, 2026.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for September 3, 2026
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City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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City of Santa Rosa
City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION
BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
AUGUST 20, 2026
CANCELLED
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION BOARD WILL BE HELD
ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2026.
POSTED: AUGUST 12, 2026
/S/ Cassia Schnepper, Recording Secretary
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Housing Authority
Housing Authority to vote on loan extensions, rehab funds, and voucher plan changes
The Santa Rosa Housing Authority will consider several funding and policy items, including extending a loan for Kay Mar Mobilehome Park, approving rehabilitation funds for Stony Point Commons, allocating funds for two affordable housing projects, and adopting revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to address a funding shortfall. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and a motion to appoint a committee member for the HUD-VASH program.
- Conditional approval of 15-year loan and regulatory agreement extension for Kay Mar Mobilehome Park at 515 West College Avenue, loan principal $172,250
- Conditional commitment of up to $177,000 for emergency fire sprinkler and restroom repairs at Stony Point Commons, 2643 Stony Point Road, with loan term extended to 2042
- Funding recommendations: $2,000,000 for Ponderosa Village Phase II at 250 Roseland Avenue and $1,642,571 for Caritas Homes Phase II at 360 Seventh Street
- Adoption of revisions to Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to implement cost-saving measures
- Motion to appoint a commissioner to the HUD-VASH Ad Hoc Committee
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Council Chamber, City Hall
100 Santa Rosa Avenue Room 11, Santa Rosa
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City of Santa Rosa
City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA
HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
AUGUST 24, 2026
1:30 P.M.
ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON
OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING
BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT
100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/87022273232, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 870 2227 3232;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
City of Santa Rosa
Page 2 of 6
AUGUST 24, 2026
Housing Authority
- FINAL
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.
Public Comment: Members of the public can provide public comment
on an Agenda Item In-Person from the Council Chamber.
E-mail Public Comment: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the
Housing Authority, please send to
[email protected] by 12 …
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Board of Parks and Recreation
Santa Rosa Parks Board August meeting cancelled
The August 26, 2026 regular meeting of the Board of Parks and Recreation has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for October 28, 2026
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Finley Center
2060 W. College Avenue
Cypress Room
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City of Santa Rosa
Finley Center
2060 W. College Avenue
Cypress Room
BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - CANCELLED
AUGUST 26, 2026
CANCELLED
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026.
POSTED: AUGUST 5, 2026
_______________________
KIM GRINDELL
RECORDING SECRETARY
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Planning Commission
Planning Commission meeting cancelled; next meeting Sept 10
The August 27, 2026 Planning Commission regular meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: September 10, 2026
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City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue,
Santa Rosa, CA
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City of Santa Rosa
City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - DRAFT
AUGUST 27, 2026
CANCELLED
THE AUGUST 27, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL
BE HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026.
POSTED:AUGUST 20, 2026
/s/ Madeline Brown, Recording Secretary
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Zoning Administrator
Zoning Administrator to decide on landmark siding/window replacement at 634 Wheeler St.
The Zoning Administrator will hold a public meeting to consider a Minor Landmark Alteration Permit for the Nelson Project at 634 Wheeler St. The proposal is to replace existing exterior wood lap siding with James Hardie fiber cement siding and replace 22 existing windows with Marvin Essential fiberglass-frame windows in the same openings. The Planning and Economic Development Department recommends approval. The decision is final unless appealed within 10 calendar days.
- Minor Landmark Alteration Permit for siding and window replacement at 634 Wheeler St. (PLN25-0470)
- Replace wood lap siding with James Hardie fiber cement lap siding
- Replace 22 existing windows with Marvin Essential fiberglass-frame windows
- Public hearing with recommendation to approve by Planning and Economic Development Department
- Appeals due within 10 calendar days of the decision
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City Hall Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
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City of Santa Rosa
City Hall, Council
Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
AUGUST 27, 2026
10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER
LOCATED AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/89296520356, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 892 9652 0356;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the
City Hall Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Ave or submitted in advance
via email at
[email protected] by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before
the Zoning Administrator Meeting. Any written correspondence will be
included in the agenda before the meeting begins.
10:30 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1
Draft Minutes - August 13, 2026.
Draft Minutes - August 13, 2026
Attachments:
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
City of Santa Rosa
Page 2 of 3
AUGUST 27, 2026
Zoning Administrator
- FINAL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time when any person may address matters not listed on this
agenda, but which are within the subject matter of the jurisdiction the …
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 1:30 PM
City Council
City Council holds closed session to discuss one potential lawsuit
The Santa Rosa City Council will hold a special meeting on August 18, 2026, primarily in closed session. The sole substantive agenda item is a conference with legal counsel regarding the initiation of one potential case. The meeting includes standard procedural steps such as roll call and public comment, but no other specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one potential case)
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City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
>> All right. Welcome everyone. The time is one 30. Call this meeting to order. MADAM City clerk. >> Thank you. Mayor Councilmember Rogers, Councilmember MacDonald, your Councilmember Fleming. Councilmember Ben Milos here, Councilmember Alvarez, PRESIDENT Vice Mayor Crappie here, Mayor step here. Let the record show that all councilmembers are present with the exception of Councilmember Fleming. >> Thank you. We have one either day item, 3.1. Our conference with regarding anticipated litigation will go to public comment. Are there any members, the public in council chambers wish to speak, seeing none. We'll go online. MADAM Zuma Park, is there anybody online with their hands raised or whose dial star 9 to give give public comment? >> Mayor, one moment we have one attendee with no hands raised via >> Perfect. We will close public comment and recess into closed session. Welcome back. Everyone will reconvene in open session. MADAM C, Corporate you please call the roll. >> Councilmember Rogers Councilmember MacDonald here, Councilmember Fleming Councilmember Ben Wallace Councilmember Alvarez, PRESIDENT Vice Mayor Okrepkie here. Mayor, stop here. Let the record show that all councilmembers are present. >> Thank you. And with respect with a report on a closed session city attorney. >> year. There's a reportable action on of closed session for the special closed session after discussion of anticipated litigation in closed session on a motion by Councilmember Fleming seconded by Coun …
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City of Santa Rosa
City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
AUGUST 18, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
1:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE
MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL
CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA,
OR VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/88380582747,
OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING
WEBINAR ID: 883 8058 2747.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/88380582747, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 883 8058 2747;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28 OR 24 (ESPAÑOL),
AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live during the meeting
In-Person from Council Chamber, via Zoom webinar or dial-in,
or submitted in advance via email at
[email protected]
by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the City Council Meeting.
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.
Special Meeting Notice and Agenda
City of Santa Rosa
Page 2 of 3
AUGUST 18, 2026
City Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
PUBLIC COMMENT W …
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 2:00 PM
City Council
Council to consider City Hall campus exchange, water rules, storm fees
The Santa Rosa City Council will hold a study session on the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan, then consider consent items, a major real property exchange for the City Hall campus, and two public hearings on water waste regulations and storm water charges. The meeting includes closed session litigation and routine reports.
- Approve $3,779,141 contract to Team Ghilotti for Downtown Connectivity to Support Housing Density
- Approve $22,534,460 state grant for Santa Rosa Water Consolidation Project
- Approve real property exchange with Museum on the Square LLC for City Hall campus (90 & 100 Santa Rosa Ave, 631 & 655 1st St) and 520 3rd St
- Introduce ordinance prohibiting irrigation of nonfunctional turf with potable water (AB 1572)
- Approve placement of annual Storm Water Enterprise charges on Sonoma County property tax roll
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City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
📹 From the video · 4h 1m
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or tablet locate the 3 dots captain lately and put a check mark on your preferred language. Click done to activate begin the interpretation when she doing the Spanish Channel, we recommend you shut up the main audio. So you'll only hear the Spanish interpretation. Although she You please restate this in Spanish. Just want to thank you. >> This is because most of 69 Espejo see Quentin meet those who summoning up was content. And think that but this evening, the list and point she went complete, though, boosted double dip back that. But the this up and saying that that the sound of protests, been it's been, you >> 6 And that's it peak in a isis in quintet or 1008 will be Kate. The good is plenty to skip, but it's insult, but they hit him in APRIL alone that meat and the media has been, you know. >> So they and thing that he set. It's still a team of We important day. But I think that with this end, he this forced to put this epa some. Go right ahead. Rhonda, thank you. Mayor. >> Thank you very right. The time is a seed to reading and we will call to order a regular meeting. Many city clerk. >> Thank you, Mayor. Councilmember Rogers, Councilmember MacDonald here, Councilmember Fleming Councilmember Ben Willows here councilmember over as PRESIDENT, Vice Mayor Kathy, you're mayor step here. Let the record show that all councilmembers are present. >> Thank you. We have 2 closed session items on the agenda today. Item 3.1, our conference legal counsel regarding anticipated with miti …
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City of Santa Rosa
City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
AUGUST 18, 2026
2:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
3:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSION
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE
MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL
CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA,
OR VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/83637533027,
OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING
WEBINAR ID: 836 3753 3027.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/83637533027, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 836 3753 3027;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28 OR 24 (ESPAÑOL); AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live during the meeting
In-Person from Council Chamber, via Zoom webinar or dial-in,
or submitted in advance via email at
[email protected]
by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the City Council Meeting.
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
City of Santa Rosa
Page 2 of 13
AUGUST 18, 2026
City Council
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.
COU …
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review South Santa Rosa Specific Plan and Starbucks drive-thru permit
The Santa Rosa Planning Commission will hold a study session to review the Draft Preferred Alternative for the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan, a long-range land use and circulation plan. The Commission will also hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a new Starbucks drive-through and walk-up store at 131 College Avenue, with extended hours from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.
- Study session on South Santa Rosa Specific Plan Draft Preferred Alternative (File No. ST23-004)
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for Starbucks at 131 College Avenue (File No. PRJ23-013)
- Proposed 1,280-square-foot restaurant with drive-through and walk-up service, no indoor/outdoor seating
- Demolition of existing 3,300-square-foot automotive repair building
- Extended hours of operation: 4 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days per week
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Starbucks drive-thru at 131 College Ave (4-2)
The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a Starbucks pickup store with drive-through and walk-up service at 131 College Avenue, operating from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The 4-2 vote (with one commissioner absent) allows demolition of the former auto repair building and construction of a 1,280-square-foot restaurant with no seating. The commission also approved the July 9, 2026 minutes and held a study session on the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan, but took no action on the plan.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Starbucks at 131 College Ave (4-2)
- Approved July 9, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted
- Held study session on South Santa Rosa Specific Plan draft preferred alternative (no action)
City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue,
Santa Rosa, CA
📹 From the video · 2h 24m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
Moshe. If you can hear me on the Spanish channel, could you please raise your hand? Digitally? Thank you for those who are attending tonight's meeting, we're just waiting for interpreters to join our webinar so we can initiate the Spanish Channel. Thank you all for your patients. We do have our interpreters that will be promoting and initiating the Spanish translation channel. If you can give us all just a few more moments and we'll have our chair start the meeting. Thank you. >> There's plenty of seats if you want to take seat. >> I'd like to ask the interpreter currently on the Spanish Channel to commence interpretation of the meeting. For those just joining the meeting, live interpretation in Spanish is available in person and virtually. Members of the public or staff who are on zoom, wishing to listen in Spanish can join the Spanish channel by clicking the interpretation icon in the Zoom Toolbar, it looks like a globe. If you are on your cell phone or tablet locate the 3 dots, tap them lightly and put a check mark on your preferred language. Click done to activate and begin your interpretation. Once you join the Spanish Channel, we recommend you shut off the main audio to can only hear the Spanish interpretation, those who are in the chamber and wish to hear Spanish interpretation. Please take a receiver from the back of the room from Casa at the desk and turn to channel 2. Interpreter. You please restate this in Spanish? But again, this going need a little noon. >> I int …
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City of Santa Rosa
City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED
AUGUST 13, 2026
4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED
AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/81986973863, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 819 8697 3863;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the
Council Chamber or submitted in advance via email at
[email protected] by 5:00 pm the Wednesday before
the Planning Commission Meeting. Any written correspondence will be
included in the agenda before the meeting begins.
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
4:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
City of Santa Rosa
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Planning Commission
- FINAL-REVISED
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
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City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
City of Santa Rosa
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
4:30 PM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Weeks called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m.
Chair Karen Weeks, Vice Chair Vicki Duggan, Commissioner Charles
Carter, Commissioner Patti Cisco, Commissioner Miles Horton, and
Commissioner Terrence Sanders
Present 6 -
Commissioner Aaron Pardo
Absent 1 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1
Draft Minutes - July 9, 2026.
Approved as submitted.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
5. COMMISSION BUSINESS
None.
5.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Chair Weeks read aloud the Statement of Purpose.
5.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS
None.
5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
None.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None.
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Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION OR RECUSAL
None.
8. STUDY SESSIONS
8.1
SOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN - DRAFT PREFERRED
ALTERNATIVE - FILE NO. ST23-004
The Planning and Economic Development Department recommends
that the Planning Commission review and provide input on the Draft
Preferred Alternative to help guide the preparation of the South Santa
Rosa Specific Plan (SSRSP)..
Project Planner McKay presented.
Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Chair Weeks opened publi …
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Zoning Administrator
Zoning Administrator to decide on care facility expansion and drive-through coffee shop permits
The Santa Rosa Zoning Administrator will hold a public meeting to decide on two minor conditional use permits: expanding an elderly care facility from six to nine residents at 2364 Melbrook Way, and allowing extended hours and site improvements for a drive-through coffee shop (7 Brew Coffee) at 2249 Santa Rosa Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment. Both projects are recommended for approval by the Planning and Economic Development Department.
- Minor Conditional Use Permit to expand Residential Care Facility for the Elderly from 6 to 9 residents at 2364 Melbrook Way (PLN25-0637)
- Minor Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design Review for drive-through coffee shop (7 Brew Coffee) with extended hours at 2249 Santa Rosa Avenue (PLN26-0049)
- Construction of three new bedrooms at the care facility
- Site improvements include landscaping, building modifications, pedestrian access, and drive-through lane reconfiguration
- Both projects are CEQA-exempt
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✓ Decided: Zoning Administrator approves care facility expansion and coffee shop drive-through
The Zoning Administrator approved two permits: a Minor Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing Residential Care Facility for the Elderly at 2364 Melbrook Way from six to nine residents, and a Minor Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design Review for a drive-through coffee shop (7 Brew Coffee) at 2249 Santa Rosa Avenue with extended hours and site improvements. Both approvals were made as recommended, with the second approved as amended. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Resolution ZA-RES-2026-031: Minor Conditional Use Permit for RCFE expansion from 6 to 9 residents at 2364 Melbrook Way (PLN25-0637)
- Approved as amended Resolution ZA-RES-2026-032: Minor Conditional Use Permit for extended hours at drive-through coffee shop at 2249 Santa Rosa Avenue (PLN26-0049)
- Approved Resolution ZA-RES-2026-033: Minor Design Review for building modifications, drive-through reconfiguration, landscaping, and pedestrian access at 2249 Santa Rosa Avenue (PLN26-0050)
City Hall Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
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time. Seeing closed in on that and the public comment and move on to the statement of purpose. The zoning administrator is appointed by the planning and economic development director and has the responsibility and authority to conduct public meetings and hearings and to act on patient's for minorities view 30 projects or entitlements. A determination or decision, but is only administrator MAY be appealed to the design review and Preservation Board Planning Commission or city Council has up a couple to the decision. All actions taken by zoning administrator MAY be appealed within 10 calendar days. If the final day of the people period falls on a non business day of the appeal period will be extended to next business day. There are no zoning administrator reports nor are there any consent item. So we will move on to our first scheduled item, which is a public meeting for community care facility expansion. 23, 64 Millbrook Way. MAY we please have the staff report? >> All right. Thank you. Good morning, Sunny. Amongst and Okay. I and the project planner for our Home Residential care facility for the elderly at 2, 3, 6, for Mel Brooks. Way. So this is a minor conditional use permit to allow an expansion of an existing residential care facility for elderly from 6 residents to 9 residents. The project includes the construction of 3 new bedrooms and will offer. 24 hour non-medical assisted living for adults 60 plus years, including assistance with activities such as beating Grameen T …
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City of Santa Rosa
City Hall, Council
Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED
AUGUST 13, 2026
10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER
LOCATED AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/89296520356, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 892 9652 0356;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the
City Hall Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Ave or submitted in advance
via email at
[email protected] by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before
the Zoning Administrator Meeting. Any written correspondence will be
included in the agenda before the meeting begins.
10:30 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1
Draft Minutes - July 23, 2026.
Draft Minutes - July 23, 2026
Attachments:
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Zoning Administrator
- FINAL-REVISED
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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City Hall, Council
Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
10:30 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator McKay called the meeting to order at 10:31
A.M.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1
Draft Minutes - July 23, 2026.
Approved as submitted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
None.
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Zoning Administrator McKay read aloud the Statement of
Purpose.
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
None.
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1*
PUBLIC MEETING - COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY EXPANSION -
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 2364 MELBROOK WAY -
PLN25-0637
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion
of an existing Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) from six
residents to nine residents at 2364 Melbrook Way. RCFE with six or
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
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Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
fewer residents are allowed by right in all residential zoning districts,
while facilities with seven or more residents require approval of a Minor
Conditional Use Permit. The project involves the construction of three
new bedrooms. The project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301,
Existing Facilities.
PROJECT PLANNER: Hana Michaelson, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDATION: It is rec …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Long-Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee
Long-Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee meeting cancelled for August 13, 2026
The Long-Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee did not meet on August 13, 2026, as the regular meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026.
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637 First Street,
Santa Rosa, CA
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City of Santa Rosa 637 First Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
LONG-TERM FINANCIAL POLICY AND AUDIT
SUBCOMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
AUGUST 13, 2026
CANCELLED
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL
POLICY AND AUDIT SUBCOMMITTEE WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
POSTED: July 30, 2026
_______________________________
Alayna Cruz
Recording Secretary
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Economic Development Subcommittee
Economic Development Subcommittee to review quarterly report and strategic plan progress
The Santa Rosa Economic Development Subcommittee is meeting to receive informational updates from staff on the Quarterly Economic Development Report, the Economic Development Strategic Plan Implementation Progress, Planning's new Express Permitting Program, and the federal Opportunity Zone program. They will also discuss the Asawa panel project and receive updates on other items. No action items are scheduled.
- Quarterly Economic Development Report - July 2026 (informational)
- Economic Development Strategic Plan Implementation Progress - August 2026 (informational)
- Planning's Express Permitting Program (informational)
- Renewal and revision of federal Opportunity Zone program (informational)
- Asawa panel project - discussion on temporary panel placement
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City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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City of Santa Rosa
City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUBCOMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
AUGUST 10, 2026
9:00 A.M.
ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON
OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING
IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 100 SANTA
ROSA AVENUE.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR.
CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/85693623741,
OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 856 9362
3741;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY BASED
ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY WILL ALLOW
FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN
NUMBER ABOVE.
9:00 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
This time is reserved for any Subcommittee Member to announce remote
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City of Santa Rosa
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AUGUST 10, 2026
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Subcommittee
- FINAL
participation under the “Just Cause” provision of Government Code Section
54953.8.
3. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Budget Review Subcommittee
Santa Rosa Water fee changes head to subcommittee for recommendation
The Budget Review Subcommittee will hear a presentation on Santa Rosa Water's revised miscellaneous fees and charges for specific services. The subcommittee is being asked to recommend the proposed fees for the Board's consideration at a public hearing on August 20, 2026. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, plus routine procedural items.
- Revised miscellaneous fees and charges for Santa Rosa Water services
- Subcommittee recommendation on proposed fees
- Public hearing on fees scheduled for August 20, 2026
- Public comment deadline: 5:00 p.m., August 9, 2026
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Municipal Services Center South
69 Stony Circle
Room 5
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City of Santa Rosa
Municipal Services Center
South
69 Stony Circle
Room 5
BUDGET REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA -
FINAL
AUGUST 10, 2026
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES CENTER SOUTH
LOCATED AT 69 STONY CIRCLE IN ROOM 5.
THE PUBLIC MAY ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/83441383942 OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 834 4138 3942.
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY BASED
ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY WILL ALLOW FOR
PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER
ABOVE.
The public attending in person will be able to provide public comment
on agenda items at the time an agenda item is discussed during the
Budget Review Subcommittee meeting. Public Comment may also be
submitted via e-mail at
[email protected].
Deadlines and additional instruction for public comment are set forth
below. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact
Michelle Montoya at
[email protected]
3:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
This time is reserved for any Subcommittee Member to announce remote
participation under the “Just Cause” provision of Government Code Section
54953.8.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Special Meeting Notice and Agenda
City of Santa …
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Board of Public Utilities
Board considers $441,979 contract for Laguna de Santa Rosa water quality study
The Board of Public Utilities will discuss water supply resiliency and the Community Water Academy pilot. They are deciding on several chemical supply contracts and a professional services agreement to address phosphorus impairments in the Laguna de Santa Rosa.
- Professional Services Agreement with Catalyst Group not to exceed $441,979
- Bid award for sodium hypochlorite supply with Pioneer Americas LLC not to exceed $600,000
- Amendment to liquid alum purchase order with Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC for $175,000
- Recommendation to City Council for Storm Water Enterprise charges of $43.52 per Equivalent Residential Unit
- Update on the Water Supply Alternatives Plan implementation
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City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue,
Santa Rosa, CA
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now you're going know they saw me come in that area and we ran now. You you push your name. >> And then. Now. >> Good afternoon. I'd like to call the meeting of the Board of Public Utilities for the City Santa Rosa to order if we MAY have a roll call, please. Board member right here. Board member my Board member do it. Absent board member Biden, Fort Air. Vice chair are no your checkup here. Let the record members are present with the exception of board member to Thank you. Any statements of abstention by board members? Very good. We have no study session. We have the minutes for the JULY 16th meeting at this time. We will take any public comments on those meetings or any comments from the board. Seeing no one rise. The minutes will be approved and entered. We have a couple of staff briefings. Director Burke, 6.1. Thank you. Chair down the members of the board are for staff briefing. >> Is our community Water Academy and Jennifer Nesbitt, our research in program coordinator will be presenting. >> Good afternoon, MISS Nesbitt. >> Thank you, director Brick. Good afternoon. Chair governor members of the board. My name is Jennifer and has in the research and program coordinator on the energy and sustainability team here to present about our community Water Academy program. Our team received a technical assistance grant from water now Alliance and River Network to help develop the Community Water Academy Series designed to give community members an inside look at how are local wat …
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City of Santa Rosa Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
AUGUST 6, 2026
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT
100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE.
THE MEETING WILL ALSO BE LIVE STREAMED AT
HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW. THE MEETING CAN ALSO BE VIEWED
ON COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT
HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA, AND VIA ZOOM
BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82448675406, OR BY
DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 824 4867 5406.
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
The public attending in person will be able to provide public comment
on agenda items at the time an agenda item is discussed during the
Board of Public Utilities Meeting. Public Comment may also be
submitted via e-mail at
[email protected].
Deadlines and additional instruction for public comment are set forth
below. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please
contact Michelle Montoya at
[email protected]
1:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
This time is reserved for any Board Member to announce remote participation
under the “Just Cause” provision of Government Code …
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Design Review and Preservation Board
Design Review and Preservation Board meeting cancelled
The regular meeting of the Design Review and Preservation Board scheduled for August 6, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026.
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City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION
BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - CANCELLED
AUGUST 6, 2026
CANCELLED
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION BOARD WILL BE HELD
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026.
POSTED: JULY 30, 2026
/S/ Cassia Schnepper, Recording Secretary
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Open Government Task Force Implementation Subcommittee
August 6, 2026 Open Government Task Force meeting cancelled
The Open Government Task Force Implementation Subcommittee meeting scheduled for August 6, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on October 1, 2026.
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637 First Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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Santa Rosa, CA 95404
OPEN GOVERNMENT TASK FORCE
IMPLEMENTATION SUBCOMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
AUGUST 6, 2026
6:00 P.M.
The meeting for August 6, 2026, has been CANCELLED.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE OPEN GOVERNMENT TASK
FORCE IMPLEMENTATION SUBCOMMITTEE WILL BE HELD ON
OCTOBER 1, 2026.
For more information, please contact Steven V. Brown at
[email protected]
POSTED JULY 31, 2026
____________________________________
Steven V. Brown
Recording Secretary
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate against individuals (including member(s) of a legislative body) with disabilities in
its employment, services, benefits, facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services
necessary to participate in a City program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by
contacting the Recording Secretary at 707-543-4321 (TTY Relay at 711) or
[email protected]. The e-mail subject line should
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the copy shall be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the board meeting. Meeting information can also be
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Climate Action Subcommittee
August 5, 2026 Climate Action Subcommittee meeting cancelled
The Climate Action Subcommittee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026, has been cancelled.
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637 First Street,
Santa Rosa, CA
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City of Santa Rosa
637 First Street,
Santa Rosa, CA
CLIMATE ACTION SUBCOMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
AUGUST 5, 2026
CANCELLED
The August 5, 2026 Climate Action Subcommittee meeting has been
CANCELLED. For more information, please reach out to Michelle
Montoya at
[email protected] or at 707.543.3901.
POSTED: July 29, 2026
_______________________________
Michelle Montoya
Recording Secretary
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 4:00 PM
City Council
Council considers extending downtown high-density housing incentive program to 2031
The City Council will discuss extending a program that reduces development impact fees for high-density housing in downtown Santa Rosa. The body is also considering the renewal of the state Prohousing Designation and the allocation of disaster recovery funds for neighborhood roads.
- Allocation of $1,496,623.27 in CDBG-DR funds for Coffey Park and Fountaingrove Neighborhood Road Disaster Recovery Project
- Proposed extension of the High-Density Multi-Family Residential Incentive Program to August 31, 2031
- Authorization to submit a renewal application for the state Prohousing Designation Program
- Proposed extension of the local homeless emergency proclamation
- Staff briefing on the Community Empowerment Plan update
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City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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>> I'd like to ask interpreter currently on the Spanish Channel to commence interpretation of the meeting for those just joining the meeting meeting live interpretation in Spanish is available and members of the public or staff wishing to listen Spanish can join the Spanish channel by clicking on the interpretation icon and the Zoom toolbar. It looks like a club. You're on your cell phone or tablet locate the 3 dots, top them lightly and put a check mark on your preferred language. Click done to activate and begin the interpretation. Won't you join the Spanish Channel? We recommend that you shut off the main audio. See only here. The Spanish interpretation. Loescher. Will you please restate this in Spanish? >> Yes, thank you. In Jonas. Think that a pedestrian and it's been, you if you beat that most of fixed and that when you'll think when meet, though, into the media this dominate a whisk with Chad. And think that is Senate's banking on to think went and some comfort, though, to both Kate with that backfield enough. But thinking video this up. But say in that. But this don't they pull the destination that it's York. 6 young if it'll take in a soaps. Same went o Keefe and those who say not not public, that will be key Ito kiddos repeat those cap. But it can end up on yeah. He hit him and people known up underneath and spending on cynics could done effect, if it would come we put day. But you 9 that but this one, this has pushed to put the Stone. It's been good thing. No, no. …
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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 -
AUGUST 4, 2026
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE
MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL
CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA,
OR VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/83637533027,
OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING
WEBINAR ID: 836 3753 3027.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/83637533027, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 836 3753 3027;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28 OR 24 (ESPAÑOL),
AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live during the meeting
In-Person from Council Chamber, via Zoom webinar or dial-in,
or submitted in advance via email at
[email protected]
by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the City Council Meeting.
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
City of Santa Rosa
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AUGUST 4, 2026City Council - PRELIMINARY -
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
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 3:30 PM
Art in Public Places Committee
Committee to vote on $20k public art project and 2027-2029 Art Walk plan
The Art in Public Places Committee will decide on funding for Martín Zúñiga’s Las Sincuenta Monarcas project, approve a three-year Temporary Art Walk plan, and select final mural designs for the Brookwood Roses project. Staff will also provide an update on city arts programs.
- Approve $20,000 contract for Martín Zúñiga’s Las Sincuenta Monarcas project from Arts in Parks Fund
- Approve 2027-2029 Temporary Art Walk Project Plan
- Approve additional design options for Brookwood Roses Mural
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637 First Street
First Floor, Large Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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City of Santa Rosa
637 First Street
First Floor, Large Conference
Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
AUGUST 3, 2026
3:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON OR
VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM,
FIRST FLOOR, LOCATED AT 637 FIRST ST., SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE
MEETING LIVE VIA ZOOM BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/83231158625, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 832 3115 8625.
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the
Large Conference Room at 637 First Street or submitted in advance via
email at
[email protected] by 12:00 pm the Friday before the Arts in
Public Places Meeting. Any written correspondence will be included in
the agenda before the meeting begins.
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
3:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
This time is reserved for any Board Member to announce remote participation
under the “Just Cause” provision of Government Code Section 54953.8.
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Public Safety Subcommittee
Police to present response to independent auditor's 2025 annual report
The Public Safety Subcommittee will hear the Santa Rosa Police Department's overview of their response to recommendations from the OIR Group Independent Police Auditor's 2025 Annual Report. The subcommittee will also receive updates from the Police and Fire Departments on major programs and initiatives. The meeting includes approval of April 21, 2026 minutes and public comment periods.
- Response to Independent Police Auditor’s 2025 Annual Report
- Police Department update from Chief Cregan
- Fire Department update from Chief Westrope
- Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Public Safety Subcommittee approves April meeting minutes
The subcommittee approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026, regular meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and updates from the Police and Fire Departments.
- Approved April 21, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
City Hall,
Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
📹 From the video · 59m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
i'd like to ask interpreter currently on the Spanish Channel to commence Spanish interpretation of the meeting. >> For those just joining the meeting, live interpretation in Spanish. It's available and members of the public or staff wishing to listen Spanish. Can join the Spanish channel by clicking on the interpretation icon and the Zoom toolbar. It looks like a globe. If you're on your cell phone or tablet locate the 3 dots, top them lightly and put a check mark on your preferred language. Click done activate and begin the interpretation. Won't you join the Spanish Channel? We recommend you shut off the main audio. So you only hear the Spanish interpretation Claudia, will you please restate this in Spanish? >> What is the essence of the most impact? But the sea on in the spring owner. But I stuck with last person ask us to come and they'll need that. But the soon-to-be first time he's put Putin members, you will be but still not a in his coach. Ed, in this plan you are, but it will need say an cannot explain your less in the and then the court, this soon. And that level years, typical mobile You just think what the manager said? No, not I like that. But open settings to this point because this plan to cover nominated, he hit it. Putin will not meet that so money. But if it here, witness don't speak thing that he said but active it coming think that. But this year get this in Quentin and then could be is spying on a most kids see it. And, you know, the opening seed bun. It i …
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City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
PUBLIC SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
JULY 28, 2026
9:00 A.M.
ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON
OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING
BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER AT
100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR.
CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/89699646721,
OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING
WEBINAR ID: 896 9964 6721;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Live Public Comment: Members of the public can provide comment on an
Agenda Item in-person from Council Chamber during the Public Safety
Subcommittee meeting.
Advanced public comment via e-mail: To submit an e-mailed public comment,
please send to:
[email protected] by 9:00 a.m. on the Monday prior
to the meeting. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the Agenda Item
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City of Santa Rosa
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City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
Public Safety Subcommittee
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
9:00 AMTuesday, July 28, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Okrepkie called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
Chair Jeff Okrepkie, and Mark StappPresent: 2 -
Victoria FlemingAbsent: 1 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 April 21, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
No public comments were made.
Approved as submitted.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were made.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 RESPONSE TO THE INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR’S 2025
ANNUAL REPORT
The Santa Rosa Police Department will provide an overview of their
response to the recommendations from the OIR Group Independent
Police Auditor’s 2025 Annual Report and the proactive steps they have
taken to address the feedback.
John Cregan, Police Chief, and Kyle Philp, Police Lieutenant,
presented and answered questions from the subcommittee
members.
No public comments were made.
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Regular Meeting Minutes
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July 28, 2026Public Safety Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
7. MATTERS HELD IN COMMITTEE - NONE.
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8.1 POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Cregan will provide a high-level overview and update on major
programs, projects, and initiatives as they relate to City Council goals
and police department operations.
John Cr …
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM
City Council
Council to consider applying for up to $30 million Homekey Plus grant
The Santa Rosa City Council will discuss several contract and grant items, including a $1,180,705 traffic signal contract, a $4,442,100 state water grant, and a $30 million Homekey Plus housing grant application. The council will also approve a $174,432 legal research agreement, a $1,000,000 blanket purchase order for Bigbelly waste receptacles, and accept a $750,000 donation for the Southeast Greenway Master Plan. Public comment periods and study sessions on transit‑oriented communities and the CityBus short‑range plan are also scheduled.
- Approve legal research agreement with West Publishing for up to $174,432
- Approve $1,000,000 blanket purchase order for Bigbelly waste receptacles
- Award traffic signal contract (Contract No. C02283) for $1,180,705
- Accept $750,000 donation from Sonoma Land Trust for Southeast Greenway
- Authorize application for up to $30 million Homekey Plus housing grant
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✓ Decided: Council moves to place sales tax increase on November 2026 ballot
The City Council introduced an ordinance and resolution to ask voters to increase the current half-cent Measure Q sales tax to one cent. The Council also approved several infrastructure contracts, a housing grant application, and a fire department weed abatement report.
- Introduced ordinance to replace half-cent sales tax with a one-cent tax (6-0)
- Adopted resolution to submit sales tax measure to voters on Nov 3, 2026 (6-0)
- Approved $1.18M total contract for Santa Rosa Ave at Bellevue Ave traffic signal (6-0)
- Authorized $30M Homekey Plus grant application for Caritas Homes Phase II (6-0)
- Appropriated $4.44M state grant for Robin Way Water System Consolidation Project (6-0)
- Accepted $750,000 donation from Sonoma Land Trust for Southeast Greenway Master Plan (6-0)
- Confirmed Fire Department report on weed and rubbish abatement costs (6-0)
- Appointed Vincenzo Signoretti to the Design Review and Preservation Board (6-0)
City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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>> I'd like to ask interpreter currently on the Spanish Channel to commence interpretation of the meeting for those just joining the meeting, live interpretation and Spanish is available and members of the public or staff wishing to listen in. Spanish can join the Spanish channel by cooking on the interpretation icon. In the zoom toolbar, it looks like a globe. If you're on your cell phone or tablet locate the 3 dots, top them lightly and put a check mark on your preferred language. Click done to activate Amber. Get begin. Interpretation, won't you join the Spanish Channel? We recommend you shut off the main audio. So you only hear the Spanish interpretation. Claudia, will you please restate this in Spanish? >> Witness that they of those but a person s case echo and you need on a home that can and will sync up with us here in b will in a spying on spontaneous members quickly impact from His son is right. And known put in needed can and just they spawn York. The plaintiff said a single in a condo. Protests you on Quincy in Quentin. I News is typical Monday. Look at q to Susan Quinn threatening to send letters Apple iPad. But in a country, several students put those displaying kind of in the money we people need will not back might. But if teens here, when I say don't get it. But a few 90 sat the that the active coming said linked up with this year. It is too soon can and it's overcome. Most Kaye, cnn in opening set by couple. That's what I mean is quick chat. You imagine that …
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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 -
JULY 28, 2026
2:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSION
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE
MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL
CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA,
OR VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/83637533027,
OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING
WEBINAR ID: 836 3753 3027.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/83637533027, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 836 3753 3027;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28 OR 26 (ESPAÑOL),
AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live during the meeting
In-Person from Council Chamber, via Zoom webinar or dial-in,
or submitted in advance via email at
[email protected]
by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the City Council Meeting.
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JULY 28, 2026City Council - PRELIMINARY -
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 …
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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 PM
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.
Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council
Member Natalie Rogers
Present: 5 -
Council Member Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Victoria Fleming
Absent: 2 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
4. STUDY SESSION
4.1
TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES (TOC) POLICY
The Planning and Economic Development and Transportation and
Public Works Departments recommend that the Council hold a study
session to receive information and provide policy direction regarding
implementation of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC)
Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy. This item has no fiscal
impact on the current fiscal year budget.
Amy Nicholson, Supervising Planner, Christian Candelaria, City
Planner, Dan Hennessey, Director - Transportation and Public
Works, and Gabe Osburn, Director - Planning and Economic
Development, presented and answered questions from Council.
Council Member Fleming joined the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Abby Arnold, Santa Rosa YIMBY, spoke in support …
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Housing Authority
Housing Authority to extend loans for two local properties
The Housing Authority will consider extending maturing loans for California Programs for the Autistic’s Benton House and Community Support Network’s Dutton Homes. The body will also discuss the subordination of its loans for Aston Avenue Apartments.
- Extension for CPA Benton House loan ($30,899.53)
- Extension for CSN Dutton Homes loan ($128,000)
- Subordination of loans for Aston Avenue Apartments ($558,071)
- Approval of June 15, 2026 draft minutes
- Pending development pipeline update
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✓ Decided: Housing Authority extends loans for Benton House and Dutton Homes, approves subordination
The Santa Rosa Housing Authority approved three resolutions: extending a $30,899.53 loan and regulatory agreement for California Programs for the Autistic's Benton House by 30 years, extending a $128,000 loan and regulatory agreement for Community Support Network's Dutton Homes by 30 years, and conditionally approving subordination of $558,071 in loans to a new first mortgage for Aston Avenue Apartments. All motions passed 5-0 with two commissioners absent.
- Approved Resolution HA-RES-2026-008 extending Benton House loan and regulatory agreement to 2056 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution HA-RES-2026-009 extending Dutton Homes loan and regulatory agreement to 2056 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution HA-RES-2026-010 conditionally approving loan subordination for Aston Avenue Apartments (5-0)
- Approved June 15, 2026 draft minutes as submitted
Council Chamber, City Hall
100 Santa Rosa Avenue Room 11, Santa Rosa
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regular meeting to order members of the public MAY view and listen to the meeting as noted on the city's website. And this note it on the agenda. As a matter of house, keeping like to remind commission is to keep their microphones muted. Phyllis, they are speaking color. Can you explain help public comments will be heard at today's meeting. >> After each agenda item, the chair will ask for Housing Authority commissioner comments and then we'll open the item for public comment. Once the chair calls for public comment, please go to the closest podium in the upper tier of chambers. The clerk will unmute your microphone and start the timer. Speakers will be allowed to speak one time per item up to 3 minutes. Additionally, there's one public comment period to speak on non agenda matters. Item 6 to address the housing authority. You are requested to complete a speaker card and give it to the recording. Secretary based on our number of public of members of public today. Do not believe you have speaker cards out. >> clerk have we've been notified of any commission is who have requested to participate remotely under the just cause provision of the Brown Act. We have not. And there are no commission is of the commission is remotely. Before I ask the clerk to do a roll call for attendance to assist with streaming the meeting in capturing commission, it says is speaking. I want continue to remind commissions to please ask the chair to be recognized before asking question of making a comm …
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City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA
HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
JULY 27, 2026
1:30 P.M.
ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON
OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING
BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT
100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
https://srcity-org.zoom.us/j/87022273232, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257
AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 870 2227 3232;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
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JULY 27, 2026Housing Authority - FINAL
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.
Public Comment: Members of the public can provide public comment
on an Agenda Item In-Person from the Council Chamber.
E-mail Public Comment: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the
Housing Authority, please send to jareynolds …
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City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA
City of Santa Rosa
Housing Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
1:30 PM
Monday, July 27, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Smith called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm.
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
None.
3. ROLL CALL
Chair Andrew Smith, Vice Chair Claudia Cappio, Commissioner
Angela Conte, Commissioner Gregory Fearon, and Commissioner
Scott Wimmer
Present 5 -
Commissioner Wayne Downey Ph. D, and Commissioner Jeffrey
Owen
Absent 2 -
4. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION
None.
5. STUDY SESSION
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Chair Smith opened public comment.
Duane DeWitt provided comments.
Dana Gutierrez provided comments.
Chair Smith closed public comment.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7.1
Draft Minutes - June 15, 2026.
Approved as submitted.
Chair Smith opened public comment.
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Housing Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
Duane DeWitt provided comments.
Chair Smith closed public comment.
8. CHAIRMAN/ COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Fearon responded to a previous public comment.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS/ COMMUNICATION ITEMS:
10.1
PENDING DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE UPDATE - Provided for
information.
Executive Director Megan Basigner reported on the Housing
Voucher Program.
Executive Director Basinger responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Executive Director Basinger reported …
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board
July 23, 2026, Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board meeting cancelled
The July 23, 2026, meeting of the Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2026.
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637 First Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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City of Santa Rosa 637 First Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
SANTA ROSA TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - CANCELLED
JULY 23, 2026
CANCELLED
THE JULY 23, 2026, SANTA ROSA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
AREA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE SRTBIA ADVISORY BOARD
WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026.
POSTED: JULY 16, 2026
/s/ Jack Reynolds, Recording Secretary
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Zoning Administrator
Zoning Administrator to consider Permit for Mister Car Wash at 2700 Santa Rosa Ave
The Zoning Administrator will hold a regular meeting to approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design Review for a new Mister Car Wash at 2700 Santa Rosa Avenue. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of July 9, 2026 minutes, and a public comment period. No consent items are listed.
- Minor Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design Review for Mister Car Wash, 2700 Santa Rosa Avenue (approx. 0.84‑acre site, 4,700‑sq‑ft building)
- Approval of draft minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting
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✓ Decided: Car wash approved at 2700 Santa Rosa Ave
The Zoning Administrator approved a Minor Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design Review for a new Mister Car Wash facility at 2700 Santa Rosa Avenue. The project includes demolition of the existing vacant office building and construction of a new car wash building with associated site improvements. The approval was granted via Resolution No. ZA-RES-2026-030. The minutes were approved as submitted, and no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design Review for Mister Car Wash at 2700 Santa Rosa Ave (Resolution No. ZA-RES-2026-030)
- Approved draft minutes of July 9, 2026, as submitted
City Hall Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
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>> Good morning. Everybody is 10:30am, and called this regular meeting of the zoning administrator to order. Looking at the draft minutes for JULY If you have any draft, you have public comments on the draft minutes, please approach podium at this time. Seeing no one are will close public comment and approved the draft minutes submitted. Moving on to non-agenda public comment. We are not taking public comments on item 3 non agenda matters. This is the time when any address matters not listed the agenda. But what turns up within the subject matter jurisdiction of the zoning administrator. If you'd like to make a non agenda public comment, please approach the podium at this time. Seeing no no clues. The United into public comment period and move on to the statement of purpose. The zoning administrator is appointed by the planning and economic development director and has the responsibility and authority to conduct public meetings and hearings and to act on applications for minor reduced review authority projects or entitlements, determination or decision. But he's only administrator MAY be appealed to the design review and preservation Board, Learning Commission or City Council as a prequel to the decision. All actions taken by zoning administrator MAY be appealed within 10 calendar days. If final day of the appeal period falls on the non business day of the appeal period will be extended to the next business day. There are no zoning administrator reports nor are there. Any con …
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City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
JULY 23, 2026
10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER
LOCATED AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/89296520356, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 892 9652 0356;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the
City Hall Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Ave or submitted in advance
via email at
[email protected] by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before
the Zoning Administrator Meeting. Any written correspondence will be
included in the agenda before the meeting begins.
10:30 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 Draft Minutes - July 9, 2026.
Draft Minutes - July 9, 2026Attachments:
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
City of Santa Rosa
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JULY 23, 2026Zoning Administrator - FINAL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time when any person may address matters not listed on this
agenda, but which are within the subject matter of the jurisdiction the Zoning
Admin …
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City Hall, Council
Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
10:30 AM
Thursday, July 23, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Conor McKay called the meeting to order at
10:30 a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1
Draft Minutes - July 9, 2026.
Approved as submitted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
None.
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Zoning Administrator McKay read aloud the Statement of
Purpose.
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
None.
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1*
PUBLIC MEETING - MISTER CAR WASH SANTA ROSA - MINOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW - 2700 SANTA
ROSA AVENUE - PLN25-0596
BACKGROUND: Request for approval of a Minor Conditional Use
Permit and Minor Design Review to redevelop an approximately
0.84-acre commercial site containing a vacant office building with a new
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
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July 23, 2026
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Mister Car Wash facility at 2700 Santa Rosa Avenue. The project
includes demolition of the existing building; construction of a new
approximately 4,7000-square-foot carwash building; vehicle queuing
and circulation improvements; vacuum spaces and canopies; parking;
landscaping; lighting; utility improvements. The project is categorically
exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe
RECOMMENDATION: The Plannin …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to deny appeal for Highway 12 Massage certificate
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the appeal of a denied Massage Establishment Certificate for the business at 4908 Highway 12 and is expected to adopt a resolution denying the appeal. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approval of the July 9, 2026 draft minutes, remote participation under the Brown Act, and a period for public comments.
- Public hearing – denial appeal for Massage Establishment Certificate at 4908 Hwy 12
- Approval of draft minutes from July 9, 2026
- Remote participation under the Brown Act (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
- Public comments from community members
- Commissioner reports (no specific actions listed)
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City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue,
Santa Rosa, CA
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City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
JULY 23, 2026
4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED
AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/81986973863, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 819 8697 3863;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the
Council Chamber or submitted in advance via email at
[email protected] by 5:00 pm the Wednesday before
the Planning Commission Meeting. Any written correspondence will be
included in the agenda before the meeting begins.
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
4:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
City of Santa Rosa
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JULY 23, 2026Planning Commission - FINAL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
This time is reserved for any Board Member to announce …
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Community Advisory Board
Board to decide on two $2,500 community improvement grants
The Community Advisory Board will determine the funding of two grant applications for the July-August 2026 period. The board will also review updates to the Community Improvement Grant program guidelines and hear presentations on police technology and transportation studies.
- Grant determination for EFZM Engage's Harper's South Park Day & Night Festival ($2,500)
- Grant determination for Sonoma County Library Foundation's New Roseland Regional Library Mosaic Sculpture ($2,500)
- Presentation by Santa Rosa Police Department on Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Reader technology
- Presentation on public outreach for the Greenway Connectivity Study
- Review of proposed changes to Community Improvement Grant guidelines, application, and reporting materials
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✓ Decided: Community Advisory Board approves two $2,500 improvement grants
The Community Advisory Board approved two Community Improvement Grants for local community events and art. The board also received presentations on police surveillance technology and a greenway connectivity study.
- Approved $2,500 grant for EFZM Engage's Vince Harper’s South Park Day & Night Festival (5-0)
- Approved $2,500 grant for Sonoma County Library Foundation's Roseland Regional Library Mosaic Sculpture (5-0)
- Approved June 3, 2026 draft minutes as amended
637 First Street,
Santa Rosa, CA
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Thank you. Hi, good evening everyone. It's just after 5:30 on Wednesday, July 22nd. I'd like to call to order the Community Advisory Board. Can you please explain how public comment will be heard at today's meeting? I would do so. So thank you, Chair Rodriguez. Welcome board members, panel members, members of the public . Thank you for joining us today in person and via Zoom. This meeting is being recorded. As a reminder to all present, please set your cell phones so as not to disturb others. The City of Santa Rosa is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment, free from disruption and we will not tolerate hateful speech or actions. Everyone is expected to participate respectfully or if necessary, the meeting will end immediately. We provided a hard copy of the FIIN's agenda. They're out there on the table in the front. Please feel free to use one to follow along. After an agenda item has been presented, the Chair will ask for members for their comments or questions and then immediately following their discussion, the Chair will open the item for public comment. If you are attending in person and wish to comment, you will be called on when the agenda item is open for public comment. At that point, let me indicate, you can raise your hand if you like, that you would like to comment. We will call on you one by one until we get the invite that will be submitted by phone. You will be asked if you wish to state your name for the record. Each public comment is limited …
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City of Santa Rosa Communications &
Intergovernmental
Relations Office
637 First Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
JULY 22, 2026
5:30 P.M.
ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON
OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE
IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON
FROM 637 FIRST STREET, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING
LIVE VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/85724523316,
OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING
WEBINAR ID: 857 2452 3316
Public Comment may be made live during the meeting In-Person from
the Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs Office at
637 First Street, Santa Rosa, or by submitting in advance via email
at
[email protected] by 12:00 p.m. on or before July 21, 2026.
Identify in the subject line of the email the agenda item number
on which you wish to comment. Email public comments will be
provided to all CAB members prior to the meeting.
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
City of Santa Rosa
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JULY 22, 2026Community Advisory Board
5:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
This time is reserved for any Board Member to announce remote participation
und …
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Communications &
Intergovernmental
Relations Office
637 First Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
Community Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
5:30 PM
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 5:31pm.
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
NONE
3. ROLL CALL
Chair Andrea Rodriguez, Vice Chair Jude Frates, Board Member Clay
Daulton, Board Member Derek Knowles, and Board Member Douglas
Mondell
Present: 5 -
Board Member Ana M. Diaz
Absent: 1 -
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Duane DeWitt made comments regarding the distribution of CAB
grant funds and how they should be reserved for districts in the city
that are economically less fortunate.
Diane Ballard made comments regarding her opposition to the
proposed public garden in Westgate Park.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved as amended.
5.1
Draft Minutes - June 3, 2026
6. CIG RECIPIENT REPORTS
NONE
7. SCHEDULED ITEMS
7.1
PRESENTATION - FLOCK SAFETY
The Santa Rosa Police Department will present information regarding
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July 22, 2026
Community Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
the uses of Automatic License Plate Reader technology by Flock Safety
to capture objective evidence without compromising individual privacy.
John Cregan, SRPD Chief, gave a presentation and answered
Member questions.
Public Comments:
Denise Coey made comments regarding the types of Flock
cameras in …
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Waterways Advisory Committee
Committee hears presentation on Greenway Connectivity Study outreach
The Waterways Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from Transportation and Public Works staff on public outreach for the Greenway Connectivity Study, which aims to link the Prince Memorial Greenway and future Southeast Greenway. The study is funded by a federal Thriving Communities technical assistance grant. The committee provides advisory comments only and does not take formal action.
- Presentation on public outreach for the Greenway Connectivity Study, funded by a federal Thriving Communities technical assistance grant
- Three alternatives for linking Prince Memorial Greenway and future Southeast Greenway are being presented to the public in June and July 2026
- Approval of draft minutes from February 26, 2026
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637 First Street,
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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Thank you. And also planning and economic development. So I would encourage everyone to subscribe to City Connect ions newsletter that gives you a really great update of everything that goes on in the city. Like a five-minute review highlights and then you can dig deeper if you'd like. Thank you. Any questions for my staff? I do have one. And a project that's over, what's it called? The Carrillo, Adobe? Yeah, Quickside. Yeah. So what's the stat? Where is that in the process right now? Actually, I'm the project planner for that project. There has been no formal development application submittal. So at this point, they've gone through a concept review. They've had a neighborhood meeting. And then we'll wait to see if they submit a formal development application right now. So on that note, I go out of my way not to engage in conversation with so many people about this project. That's probably a wise idea. And that's the company from San Jose, is that correct? Yeah. I forget their name. It's been a while since we met with them. But Swenson. Swenson. Exactly. Thank you. And they've owned it for probably 20 years now. We will come to this committee. Yeah. Yes. But yeah, no activity on it. Okay. Anything to add there? So Vic just asked me why I won't engage in conversation about the Carrillo Adobe project. Might you review? Yeah, I think it's probably a wise idea. We also, as staff members, you're representing the city, right? And you're representing the city as a member of the Wate …
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City of Santa Rosa 637 First Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED
JULY 16, 2026
9:00 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON
OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM,
FIRST FLOOR, LOCATED AT 637 FIRST STREET, SANTA ROSA..
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE VIA
ZOOM BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/85400750875,
OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 854 0075
0875.
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the
Large Conference Room, First Floor, 637 First Street or submitted in
advance via email at
[email protected] by 12:00 pm the Wednesday
before the Waterways Advisory Committee Meeting. Any written
correspondence will be included in the agenda before the meeting
begins.
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
9:00 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
This time is reserved for any Board Member to announce remote participation
under the “Just Cause” provision of Government Code Section 54953.8.
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Design Review and Preservation Board
Design Review Board meeting cancelled
The Design Review and Preservation Board meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, August 06, 2026.
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City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION
BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - CANCELLED
JULY 16, 2026
CANCELLED
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION BOARD WILL BE HELD
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 06, 2026.
POSTED: JULY 09, 2026
/S/ Cassia Schnepper, Recording Secretary
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Board of Public Utilities
Board discusses water supply updates and major infrastructure funding
The Board of Public Utilities will review water and recycled water supply issues. The agenda includes several consent items regarding equipment maintenance, software licensing, and property acquisition for reservoir relocation.
- Amendment to Agilent Technologies, Inc. purchase order for $13,240.80 to include maintenance services
- Recommendation to City Council to appropriate $22,534,460 in grant funds for the Santa Rosa Water Consolidation Project
- Second amendment to ITpipes Opco, LLC agreement for $325,500.00 to purchase software licenses
- Acquisition of 3875 Skyfarm Drive for the relocation of Reservoir 5
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✓ Decided: Board recommends $22.5M in grant funds for Water Consolidation Project
The Board of Public Utilities approved several contracts and a property acquisition for reservoir relocation. They also recommended that the City Council appropriate over $22.5 million in state grant funds for the Santa Rosa Water Consolidation Project.
- Recommended City Council appropriate $22,534,460 in grant funds for Santa Rosa Water Consolidation Project (4-0)
- Approved acquisition of 3875 Skyfarm Drive for relocation of Reservoir 5 (4-0)
- Approved $325,500 for ITpipes software licenses, totaling $569,550 (4-0)
- Approved $13,240.80 amendment for Agilent Technologies maintenance agreement (4-0)
- Approved June 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue,
Santa Rosa, CA
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>> To call the meeting of the Board of Public Utilities for the City of Santa Rosa to order, we have a roll call, please. Board member right here. Board Eisler. Board member PRESIDENT. Board member about in Fort is absent vice chair and Tony is absent or Gavin here. Let the record reflect all board members are present with the exception of board member baton for and vice chair knee. Any statements of abstention by board members. So we have 3 proclamations. For today's meeting. We're losing 3 of our valued employees. So I'm going to read each of them individually and then give the retire Ian Opportunity to make any comments and the board to make any comments and the public to make any comments. So with that, we will start with Dave Ward. So the proclamation reads as follows. Whereas Dave Ward has dedicated nearly 30 years of exemplary public service to the city of Santa Rosa, demonstrating professionalism, dedication and commitment to the residents and ratepayers in our community. And whereas MISTER Ward began his career with the city in NOVEMBER 1996, as a maintenance worker in the utilities department and throughout his career, he earned increasing levels of responsibility through his professionalism and exceptional performance. And whereas in recognition of his leadership abilities, knowledge and technical expertise in 2003 MISTER Ward was promoted to senior maintenance worker. And later that same year to leak crew supervisor where he stayed until transferring to the inflow …
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City of Santa Rosa Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
JULY 16, 2026
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT
100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE.
THE MEETING WILL ALSO BE LIVE STREAMED AT
HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW. THE MEETING CAN ALSO BE VIEWED
ON COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99, AT
HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA, AND VIA ZOOM
BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82448675406, OR BY
DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 824 4867 5406.
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
The public attending in person will be able to provide public comment
on agenda items at the time an agenda item is discussed during the
Board of Public Utilities Meeting. Public Comment may also be
submitted via e-mail at
[email protected].
Deadlines and additional instruction for public comment are set forth
below. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please
contact Michelle Montoya at
[email protected]
1:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
This time is reserved for any Board Member to announce remote participation
under the “Just Cause” provi …
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Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa AvenueCity of Santa Rosa
Board of Public Utilities
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
1:30 PMThursday, July 16, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Galvin called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.
Chair Daniel Galvin III, Board Member Duane De Witt, Board Member
Georgia Meisler, and Board Member Glen Wright
Present 4 -
Vice Chair William Arnone Jr., and Board Member Lisa BadenfortAbsent 2 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
None.
3. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS
None.
4. PROCLAMATIONS
4.1 PROCLAMATION - EMPLOYEE SERVICE RECOGNITIONS
Chair Galvin read aloud the proclamation for Dave Ward.
Board Members, Director Burke, and Acting City Manager Nutt
spoke regarding Mr. Ward's career with the Water Department.
Dave Ward spoke about his time with the Water Department.
Chair Galvin read aloud the proclamation for Ron Marincic.
Board Members, Director Burke, and Acting City Manager Nutt
spoke regarding Mr. Marincic career with the Water Department.
Ron Marinicic spoke about his time with the Water Department.
Chair Galvin read aloud the proclamation for Lori Urbanek.
Board Members, Director Burke, and Acting City Manager Nutt
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spoke regarding Ms. Urbanek's career with the City of Santa Rosa.
Lori Urbanek spoke about her time with the City of Santa Rosa.
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
Bikeshare and greenway study updates discussed
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board will review updates on the Redwood Bikeshare system and the Greenway Connectivity Study. The meeting includes informational reports on the E Santa Rosa Multimodal Corridor Improvement project and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of May 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Redwood Bikeshare Update
- Greenway Connectivity Study
- E Santa Rosa Multimodal Corridor Improvement Project
- Public comment deadline: July 14, 2026
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Municipal Service Center South
69 Stony Circle
Conference Room 5
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City of Santa Rosa Municipal Service Center
South
69 Stony Circle
Conference Room 5
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
JULY 16, 2026
4:00 PM
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM CONFERENCE ROOM 5
AT 69 STONY CIRCLE, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82276146150 OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 822 7614 6150
Public Comment may be made live during the meeting In-Person
from Conference Room 5
or submitted in advance via email at
[email protected]
by 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday before the Board Meeting.
In the event a Board Member participates remotely based on
Just Cause under the Brown Act, the City will also allow for
Public Comment through the Zoom Link or Dial-In Number above.
DEADLINES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
ARE SET FORTH BELOW.
Live Public Comment: Members of the public can provide comment on an
Agenda Item In-Person from Conference Room 5 at 69 Stony Circle,
Santa Rosa. Each speaker is allowed three minutes.
Advanced Public Comment via E-mail: To submit an emailed public
comment to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, please send to:
[email protected] by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Board of Building Regulations Appeals
Board to hear appeal of order to vacate 2371 Corby Ave.
The Board of Building Regulations Appeals will convene to hear an appeal of an administrative notice and order to vacate a property at 2371 Corby Ave. The staff recommendation is to deny the appeal and uphold the vacate order. The meeting will also include chair and vice chair elections.
- Hear appeal of order to vacate 2371 Corby Ave. #15
- Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of October 15, 2025 minutes
- Public comment period
- Remote participation under the Brown Act
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637 First Street,
Santa Rosa, CA
📹 From the video · 1h 7m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
Thank you. We'll be moving to the elections. So the first one would be the electing of the chair. The chair will ask for someone to make a motion for the nomination of chair and call for a second. When I have a second, you will call for a vote. So I'm looking for nominations for chairman. I'm going to nominate Mr. Cooper as chair. Second. Okay. Further nominations or comments? Nominations are closed. All in favor of David Cooper being the chairman. Aye. Okay. Now we're moving on to the vice chair elections. Do we have a nomination for vice chairman? Yeah, I'll nominate Craig Lawson. Do we have a second? Second. Seconded that, that, that, that, uh, Mr. Lawson be the vice chair. Further nominations? Further comments? All in favor? Second. All opposed? Okay. There we are. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. McClendon. The next scheduled item is item number six, which are the appeal hearings. We're going to the first scheduled item. The appellate will have equal time as code enforcement to present to the board. The first presenter is Jenny Marquez. Hello and good afternoon to you all. My name is Jenny Mar quez. I'm a code enforcement officer two for the city of Santa Rosa code enforcement division. My duties include enforcing Santa Rosa city codes. I am certified. I'm a certified code enforcement officer through the California Association of code enforcement officers and have been continuously engaged in code enforcement profession for approximately five years. On February 5th, 2016, the c …
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City of Santa Rosa Old Chamber Building
Conference Room
637 First Street
Santa Rosa CA 95404
BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS
APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
JULY 15, 2026
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON OR
VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM,
FIRST FLOOR, LOCATED AT 637 FIRST ST., SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE
MEETING LIVE VIA ZOOM BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82860307725, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 828 6030 7725.
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the
Large Conference Room at 637 First Street or submitted in advance via
email at
[email protected] by 4:00 pm the Tuesday before the Board
of Building Regulations Appeals Meeting. Any written correspondence
will be included in the agenda before the meeting begins.
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
4:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
This time is reserved for any Board Member to announce remote participation
under the “Just Cause” provision of Government Code Section 54953.8.
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership
Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership to hold strategic planning workshops
The Violence Prevention Partnership will conduct a priorities poll and a program brainstorming session. These activities aim to map program areas into the 2023-2028 Violence Prevention Strategic Plan.
- VPP Strategic Planning Workshop A: Priorities Poll
- VPP Strategic Planning Workshop B: Program Brainstorm
- Review of current work, data, and barriers by Partnership staff
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Finley Center 2060 W. College Ave.
Cypress Room
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City of Santa Rosa
Finley Center 2060 W.
College Ave.
Cypress Room
SANTA ROSA VIOLENCE PREVENTION
PARTNERSHIP
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
JULY 15, 2026
9:00 A.M.
1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is a time when any person may address matters not listed on this
agenda, but which are the subject matter of the jurisdiction. The public may
comment on agenda items when the item is called. Each speaker is allowed
three minutes.
3. PARTNER UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is a time for agency updates, announcements, and other items related to
The Partnerships, as time permits.
4. VIOLENCE PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP UPDATES
This time is reserved for Partnership staff to provide an update on current
work, review any relevant data, and successes, opportunities and barriers.
The Operational Team will also be provided an opportunity to provide an
update to the Policy Team at this time.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
5.1 VPP STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP A: PRIORITIES POLL
Policy Team members will have an opportunity to prioritize violence
prevention strategies during this activity.
5.2 VPP STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP B: PROGRAM BRAINSTORM
Policy Team members will have an opportunity to participate in a
brainstorming session and map out where their program areas fit into the
2023-2028 Violence Prevention Strategic Plan.
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIC PLAN
MATERIALS - Provided for information.
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 2:30 PM
City Council
Council to accept $4.6M for mobile mental health crisis response team
The City Council will hold a study session on revenue enhancement and discuss a future ordinance on unpermitted food vendors. Consent items include accepting $4.6 million in Measure O funding for the inRESPONSE Mental Health Support Team, approving a $2 million contingency for the Route 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing, and increasing contracts for Geotab vehicle tracking and Redwood Veterinary Clinic. Several construction contingency increases for parks and courts projects are also on the consent calendar.
- Study session on enhancing City revenue (no action)
- Accept $4.6M from Sonoma County Measure O for inRESPONSE mental health team
- Approve $2M contingency for Route 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing
- Increase Geotab vehicle tracking contract by $200,000 (total $950,000)
- Council member request for future ordinance on unpermitted food vendors
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✓ Decided: Council approves $20M bond for Santa Rosa Garden Apartments rehab
The Santa Rosa City Council approved the issuance of up to $20 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds through the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, and improvement of the 111-unit Santa Rosa Garden Apartments at 4601 Montgomery Drive. The council also approved a $4.6 million County of Sonoma Measure O grant for the inRESPONSE Mental Health Support Team, adopted a new MOU for Fire Safety Management employees, and directed staff to bring forward a study session on unpermitted food vendors. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
- Approved $20M tax-exempt bond issuance for Santa Rosa Garden Apartments (7-0)
- Accepted $4.6M County Measure O funding for inRESPONSE Mental Health Support Team (7-0)
- Adopted MOU for Unit 9 Fire Safety Management, effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 (7-0)
- Approved $2M contingency for Route 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing contract (7-0)
- Approved $150K contingency for Kawana Springs Community Park Garden (7-0)
- Approved $50K contingency for Howarth Courts Renovation (7-0)
- Directed staff to bring forward study session on unpermitted food vendors (7-0)
- Appointed Dan Hennessey as alternate to Zero Waste Sonoma Agency Board (7-0)
City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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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 -
JULY 14, 2026
2:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
3:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSION
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING
BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER AT
100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA OR VIRTUALLY VIA
ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS:// SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/83637533027, OR BY
DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING
WEBINAR ID: 836 3753 3027.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/83637533027, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 836 3753 3027;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28 OR 26 (ESPAÑOL),
AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live during the meeting
In-Person from Council Chamber, via Zoom webinar or dial-in,
or submitted in advance via email at
[email protected]
by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the City Council Meeting.
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
City of Santa Rosa
Page 2 of 14
JULY 14, 2026City Council - PRELIMINARY -
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 INSTR …
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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 - Final
2:30 PM
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at 2:31 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 Fleming
Absent: 1 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
3.1
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of
Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Duane Dewitt spoke on Item 3.1.
Mayor Stapp recessed to closed session at 2:34 p.m. to
discuss Item 3.1 as listed on the agenda.
Council Member Fleming joined the meet at approximately
2:44 p.m.
This item was received and filed.
Mayor Stapp adjourned closed session at approximately 2:47 p.m. and
reconvened the meeting to open session at 3:00 p.m.
4. STUDY SESSION
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 -
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July 14, 2026
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
4 …
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Long-Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee
Long-Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee meeting cancelled
The July 9, 2026 regular meeting of the Long-Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled; no business conducted
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637 First Street,
Santa Rosa, CA
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City of Santa Rosa 637 First Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
LONG-TERM FINANCIAL POLICY AND AUDIT
SUBCOMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
JULY 9, 2026
CANCELLED
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL
POLICY AND AUDIT SUBCOMMITTEE WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY
AUGUST 13, 2026
POSTED: June 22, 2026
_______________________________
Alayna Cruz
Recording Secretary
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Zoning Administrator
Public hearings on wireless facility upgrade and 15-bed elderly care home
The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings on two scheduled items: a minor design review for modifications to an existing rooftop wireless facility at 2323 Montgomery Drive, and a minor conditional use permit to convert an office building into a 15-bed residential care facility for the elderly at 170 Sotoyome Street. Staff recommends approval for both projects.
- Public hearing: Minor Design Review for wireless facility modification at 2323 Montgomery Drive — remove three antennas, install six, net increase of six antennas, with new screening and ground equipment.
- Public hearing: Minor Conditional Use Permit for a 15-bed Community Care Facility (Residential Care for the Elderly) at 170 Sotoyome Street.
- Approval of draft minutes from June 25, 2026 (procedural).
- No consent items on the agenda.
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✓ Decided: Zoning Administrator approved a rooftop wireless facility modification at 2323 Montgomery Drive
The Zoning Administrator approved a Minor Design Review resolution to modify the existing rooftop wireless telecommunications facility at 2323 Montgomery Drive, increasing the antenna count by three. The Administrator also approved a Minor Conditional Use Permit to convert an office building at 170 Sotoyome Street into a 15‑bed community care facility for the elderly. Both approvals were adopted as presented.
- Approved Minor Design Review for rooftop wireless facility modification at 2323 Montgomery Drive (resolution ZA-RES-2026-028)
- Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit for 15‑bed community care facility at 170 Sotoyome Street (resolution ZA-RES-2026-029)
City Hall Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
📹 From the video · 23m
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at the draft minutes for the June 25th, 2026 Zone Administ rator meeting. We are now taking public comments on those draft minutes of the June 25th meeting. If you're attending in person and would like to make a comment on the draft minutes, please approach one of the podiums at this time. Okay, seeing none, I will close the public comment and approve those minutes as submitted. Moving on to non-agenda public comment. We are now taking public comments on item three, non-agenda matters. This is the time when any person may address matters not listed on the agenda but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the zoning administrator. If you are attending in person and would wish to make a non -agenda public comment, please approach the podium at this time. Okay, seeing none, I will close the non-agenda public comment and move on to the zoning administrator's statement of purpose. The zoning administrator is appointed by the planning and economic development director and has the responsibility and authority to conduct public meetings and hearings and to act on applications for minor or reduced review authority projects or entitlements. A determination or decision by the zoning administrator may be appealed to the design review and preservation board, planning commission, or city council as applicable to the decision. All actions taken by the zoning administrator may be appealed within 10 calendar days. If the final day of that appeal, if the final day of the appeal pe …
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City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
JULY 9, 2026
10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER
LOCATED AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/89296520356, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 892 9652 0356;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the
City Hall Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Ave or submitted in advance
via email at
[email protected] by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before
the Zoning Administrator Meeting. Any written correspondence will be
included in the agenda before the meeting begins.
10:30 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 Draft Minutes - June 25, 2026.
Draft Minutes - June 25, 2026Attachments:
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
City of Santa Rosa
Page 2 of 4
JULY 9, 2026Zoning Administrator - FINAL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time when any person may address matters not listed on this
agenda, but which are within the subject matter of the jurisdiction the Zoning
Admini …
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City Hall, Council
Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
10:30 AMThursday, July 9, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Conor McKay called the meeting to order at
10:30 a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 Draft Minutes - June 25, 2026.
Approved as Submitted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
None.
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Zoning Administrator McKay read aloud the Statement of
Purpose.
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
None.
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1* PUBLIC HEARING - WIRELESS FACILITY MODIFICATION - MINOR
DESIGN REVIEW - 2323 MONTGOMERY DRIVE - PLN26-0001
BACKGROUND: Minor Design Review to allow modification of an
existing rooftop wireless telecommunications facility, including removal
of an existing rooftop cross structure containing three antennas,
installation of a new screened rooftop structure containing six antennas,
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July 9, 2026Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
resulting in a net increase of three antennas, and associated
ground-level equipment modifications including six remote radio units.
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and
15303.
PRJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Zonin …
🏢 Building at this address: 6 m tall
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Planning Commission
Commission hears Greenway Connectivity Study public outreach update
The Planning Commission will receive two informational presentations: a study session on Transportation Impact Analysis guidelines and a report on public outreach for the Greenway Connectivity Study. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is primarily procedural and informational.
- Study session on Transportation Impact Analysis requirements and potential updates to local guidelines (no action taken).
- Report on public outreach for the Greenway Connectivity Study linking Prince Memorial Greenway and future Southeast Greenway (no action taken).
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission reviewed transportation impact analysis and greenway connectivity
The Planning Commission held a study session regarding transportation impact analysis requirements. The commission also received a report on public outreach for the Greenway Connectivity Study. No formal actions or substantive decisions were taken during this meeting.
- Approved June 25, 2026 minutes as submitted
City Hall, Council Chamber,
100 Santa Rosa Avenue,
Santa Rosa, CA
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City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
JULY 9, 2026
4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED
AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/81986973863, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 819 8697 3863;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the
Council Chamber or submitted in advance via email at
[email protected] by 5:00 pm the Wednesday before
the Planning Commission Meeting. Any written correspondence will be
included in the agenda before the meeting begins.
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY
BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
4:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
City of Santa Rosa
Page 2 of 4
JULY 9, 2026Planning Commission - FINAL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
This time is reserved for any Board Member to announce r …
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City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
City of Santa Rosa
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
4:30 PMThursday, July 9, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Weeks called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
Chair Karen Weeks, Vice Chair Vicki Duggan, Commissioner Patti
Cisco, Commissioner Aaron Pardo, and Commissioner Terrence
Sanders
Present 5 -
Commissioner Charles Carter, and Commissioner Miles HortonAbsent 2 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Draft Minutes - June 25, 2026.
Approved as submitted.
There were no public comments.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
5. COMMISSION BUSINESS
5.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Chair Weeks read aloud the Statement of Purpose.
5.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Sanders stated he'll be abstaining from Item 10.1.
There were no public comments on this item.
5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
None.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
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None.
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION OR RECUSAL
Commissioner Sanders will be abstaining from Item 10.1, as
mentioned above.
8. STUDY SESSION
8.1 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS:
PURPOSE, LIMITATIONS, AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR UPDATING
LOCAL GUIDELINES
The Planning and Economic Development and Transportation and
Public Works Departments recommend that …
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🏗️ Building permits (latest 25)
Recent records pulled from the city's own open-data portal. Beta — dates/values as published by the source.
| Issued | Address | Type | Value |
|---|
| Mon Jun 30, 2025 | 3515 Deer Park Dr | Residential | |
| Wed Jun 18, 2025 | 3979 Clearbrook Ct | Residential | |
| Wed May 14, 2025 | 2035 Gardenview Pl | Residential | |
| Wed May 7, 2025 | 3523 Coffey Meadow Pl | Residential | |
| Mon Apr 28, 2025 | 1881 Crimson Ln | Residential | |
| Tue Apr 15, 2025 | 3957 Parker Hill Rd | Residential | |
| Mon Apr 7, 2025 | 3508 Parker Hill Ct | Residential | |
| Thu Apr 3, 2025 | 3824 Clear Ridge | Residential | |
| Wed Mar 26, 2025 | 3746 Crown Hill Dr | Residential | |
| Tue Mar 25, 2025 | 3701 Cross Creek Rd | Residential | |
| Tue Mar 25, 2025 | 3853 Royal Manor Pl | Residential | |
| Wed Mar 19, 2025 | 1900 Lyon Ct | Residential | |
| Thu Mar 13, 2025 | 3804 Sedgemoore Dr | Residential | |
| Tue Mar 4, 2025 | 3773 Boulder Point Pl | Residential | |
| Wed Feb 26, 2025 | 3817 Moss Hollow | Residential | |
| Wed Feb 5, 2025 | 3911 Hansford Ct | Residential | |
| Mon Jan 27, 2025 | 3750 Darlington Ct | Residential | |
| Fri Jan 24, 2025 | 2077 Stagecoach Rd | Residential | |
| Fri Jan 17, 2025 | 3763 Paxton Pl | Residential | |
| Thu Jan 16, 2025 | 3720 Stanhope Ct | Residential | |
| Wed Jan 15, 2025 | 3706 Crown Hill Dr | Residential | |
| Mon Jan 13, 2025 | 3823 Parker Hill Rd | Residential | |
| Mon Jan 13, 2025 | 3441 Castlerock Ct | Residential | |
| Thu Jan 9, 2025 | 3684 Crown Hill Dr | Residential | |
| Thu Dec 19, 2024 | 3720 Lakebriar Pl | Residential | |
Source: Building permits
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $45.7M | GHILOTTI CONSTRUCTION CO INC Department of Transportation · CA FLAP CR109(1) SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BOULEVARD AND CA FTNP PORE 10(4)200 |
| $33.6M | SONOMA PHOTONICS, INC Department of Transportation · THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AWARDS NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CO |
| $32.5M | WESCAM USA, INC. Department of Defense · MX-15HDI TURRET SYSTEM |
| $18.7M | WESCAM USA, INC. Department of Defense · PURCHASE OF 40 PAYLOADS AND REPAIRS FOR ELECTRO-OPTIC/INFRARED/LASER D |
| $15.4M | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Department of Defense · RAPID ACQUISITION OF A RADIO FREQUENCY THREAT SIMULATOR 4 |
| $11.4M | WESCAM USA, INC. Department of Defense · PURCHASE 3 MX-10D GIMBAL SYSTEMS AND 17 MX-10DR GIMBAL SYSTEMS. PAVELC |
| $11.2M | WESCAM USA, INC. Department of Defense · NEW ZEALAND MX20 |
| $8.2M | WESCAM USA, INC. Department of Defense · MX-15D |
| $6.9M | WESCAM USA, INC. Department of Defense · PURCHASE OF SPARES AND DELIVERABLES UNDER SHADOW EO/IR/LD IDIQ CONTRAC |
| $4.8M | REMOTE SENSING SYSTEMS National Aeronautics and Space Administr · SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF AQUARIUS SCIENCE ALGORITHM |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Sonoma County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-160 people (+$129.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)18 ({"Fire": 11, "Flood": 9, "Severe Storm": 9, "Biological": 2, · last Mon Apr 3, 2023)
Traffic fatalities6 (3 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments14,572 (177,367 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,242/mo (2,729 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy20.4% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
💰 Local campaign finance
22,528 filings · $28.8M total · 107 filers · latest Tue Jun 30, 2026
NetFile filers, predominantly California. Full transactions in the public dataset. Source: NetFile.
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
1,970
Employees on payroll
652
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$465.6M
Spending$390.5M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$295.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.64×
Debt-load index46 / 100
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The money — out
source: city procurement & payrollWho the city actually cuts checks to.
1,970 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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