City of Santa Rosa - Meeting of City Council on 4/7/2026 at 2:30 PM

26-0308

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:22 GMT

File #: 26-0308
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1
Type: CC- Closed Session
Title: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Government Code § 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) and (e)(2): 1 potential case The City is in receipt of information that might result in litigation against the City that is known to a potential plaintiff and pertains to a potential employment-related claim.
Action: received and filed
Result:

26-0177

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0177
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1
Type: CC- Proclamation
Title: PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Action: presented
Result:

26-0232

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0232
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2
Type: CC- Proclamation
Title: PROCLAMATION - FAIR HOUSING MONTH
Action: presented
Result:

26-0233

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0233
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3
Type: CC- Proclamation
Title: PROCLAMATION - AMERICAN MUSLIM APPRECIATION AND AWARENESS MONTH
Action: presented
Result:

26-0253

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0253
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.1
Type: CC- Staff Briefing
Title: EARTH DAY AT COURTHOUSE SQUARE Staff will provide information on Santa Rosa's annual Earth Day event taking place at Courthouse Square on Saturday, April 25, from 12pm - 4pm. Council will take no action except for possible direction to staff.
Action: received and filed
Result:

26-0262

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0262
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.2
Type: CC- Staff Briefing
Title: COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE This is a standing item on the agenda. Council will take no action except for possible direction to staff. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Action: received and filed
Result:

26-0263

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0263
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.1
Type: CC- Minutes
Title: March 24, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED TO THE APRIL 21, 2026, REGULAR MEETING).
Action: No action was taken by the City Council
Result:

26-0231

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0231
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.1
Type: CC- Consent - Motion
Title: MOTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002776 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR CONTINUED AS-NEEDED GENERAL MUNICIPAL LEGAL SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: The City Attorney’s Office recommends that the Council, by motion: 1) approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002776 with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, San Francisco, California, increasing compensation by $45,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $145,000, for continued as-needed general municipal legal services; and 2) authorize the City Attorney to execute the agreement. This item will not impact the general fund because services provided under the proposed amendment will be paid for with appropriated funds in current and/or future fiscal year budgets.
Action: to approve
Result: Pass

26-0234

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:22 GMT

File #: 26-0234
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.2
Type: CC- Consent - Motion
Title: MOTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002775 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR CONTINUED AS-NEEDED PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT RELATED LEGAL SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department recommends that the Council, by motion: 1) approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002775 with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, San Francisco, California, increasing compensation by $100,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $200,000, for continued as-needed personnel and related employment legal services; and 2) authorize the City Attorney to execute the agreement. This item will not impact the general fund as services under this agreement will be paid for with appropriated funds in current and future fiscal year budgets.
Action: to approve
Result: Pass

26-0286

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:22 GMT

File #: 26-0286
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.3
Type: CC- Consent - Motion
Title: MOTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002773 WITH KRAMER WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS FOR CONTINUED LEGAL SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department recommends that the Council, by motion: 1) approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002773 with Kramer Workplace Investigations, a professional corporation, Danville, California, for continued employment-related workplace investigations and legal services by increasing compensation by $150,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $250,000, amending the scope of services and increasing the hourly rate under the Agreement for services rendered since June 1, 2025; 2) authorize the City Attorney to execute the agreement; and 3) ratify $4,961 in payments erroneously made under the agreement for services rendered since June 1, 2025 at the updated rates in the proposed amendment rather than at the rates in original agreement. This item will not impact the general fund as services under this agreement will be paid for with appropriated funds in current and future fisc
Action: to approve
Result: Pass

26-0282

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0282
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.4
Type: CC- Consent - Motion
Title: MOTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) VAC-CON 1100 XCAVATOR RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve a Purchase Order to purchase one (1) Vac-Con 1100 Xcavator machine from Vac-Con Inc., of Deerfield, Illinois, utilizing cooperative purchasing through the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract 101221-VAC for a total not to exceed amount of $682,634.73, and authorizes the Purchasing Agent to execute the Purchase Order. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Action: to approve
Result: Pass

26-0283

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0283
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.5
Type: CC- Consent - Motion
Title: MOTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) DTC THERMOPLASTIC APPLICATION SYSTEM RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve a Purchase Order to purchase one (1) DTC Thermoplastic Application system from PB Loader Corporation of Fresno, California, utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract 050625-PBL for a total not to exceed amount of $216,258.40 and authorizes the Purchasing Agent to execute the Purchase Order. This item has no impact on the current fiscal budget.
Action: to approve
Result: Pass

26-0246

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0246
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.6
Type: CC- Consent - Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF ADDITION OF SUBCONTRACTOR TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECT- GARAGE HOIST PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION (C02354) RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve the addition of subcontractor, Sonoma Marin Electric, Inc of Sebastopol (an IBEW Local 551 Journeyman Electricians and Apprentice Electricians Union subcontractor), at no additional cost, to the Garage Hoist Purchase and Installation project (C02354) with Power Builders Inc. of El Granada, California. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

26-0247

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0247
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.7
Type: CC- Consent - Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 SENATE BILL 1 TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PROJECT LIST RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, authorize the Transportation and Public Works Department to submit one project to the California Transportation Commission in order to receive Fiscal Year 2026-2027 apportionment of Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funding for the Oakmont Pavement Maintenance project in the amount of $4,820,318. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

26-0248

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0248
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.8
Type: CC- Consent - Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 3 GRANT APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) request that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) allocate $15,000 from Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds towards the installation of one Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of College Avenue and Beaver Street; 2) request that MTC allocate $143,189 from FY 2026-2027 TDA Article 3 funds towards the Safety Demonstration Projects at High Injury Intersections project; and 3) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to file the applications and other required documents to request and allocate the funds, recommended by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

26-0259

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0259
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.9
Type: CC- Consent - Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE IV AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ANNUAL FORMULA ALLOCATION APPLICATION SUBMITTAL RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a grant application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Transit Division’s annual request of Transportation Development Act Article IV and State Transit Assistance funds in the amount of $16,600,000; 2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works or designee to submit a grant application on behalf of the Transit Division; 3) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to accept the grant and execute any and all Grant Agreements and amendments thereto, and all other agreements or documents necessary for the completion of the project, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations by the approved grant award amount.
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

26-0260

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0260
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.10
Type: CC- Consent - Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - STATE OF GOOD REPAIR PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR THE ANNUAL FORMULA ALLOCATION AND PROJECT APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the SB1 State of Good Repair Project; 2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works or designee to request the City’s annual allocation of FY 2026-2027 State of Good Repair funding in the estimated amount of $30,788 from the California Department of Transportation; and 3) agree to comply with all conditions and requirements in the Certifications and Assurances document and applicable law for such purposes.
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

26-0251

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0251
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.11
Type: CC- Consent - Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - APPROVE SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 1927, 1931, 1935 AND 1936 LYON COURT RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Public Utilities, Santa Rosa Water and Real Estate Services recommend that the Council, by resolution, approve the summary vacation of a portion of unused public service easement that runs across four parcels (collectively, the “Subject Properties”) located at 1927, 1931, 1935 and 1936 Lyon Court, Santa Rosa, CA (Assessor Parcel Numbers 173-630-014, 173-630-013, 173-630-012 and 173-630-010, respectively). This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

26-0271

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

File #: 26-0271
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.12
Type: CC- Consent - Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT OF $1.25 MILLION; AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AND ANY RELATED LOAN DOCUMENTS FOR PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE GRANT RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) accept and appropriate the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Prohousing Incentive Program grant in the amount of $1,250,000; and 2) authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services to execute agreements and any related loan documents for projects funded by the grant. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

26-0264

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:22 GMT

File #: 26-0264
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.13
Type: CC- Consent - Ordinance
Title: ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADDING CHAPTER 13-40 TO THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TO (1) ESTABLISH THAT CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IS NOT A CITY PURPOSE; AND (2) PROHIBIT USE OF CITY PROPERTY THAT WOULD DISRUPT CITY OPERATIONS OR DISCOURAGE ACCESS TO CITY SERVICES, UNLESS THE USE FURTHERS A CITY PURPOSE OR IS TRADITIONALLY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT CITY AUTHORIZATION RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager’s Office recommends that the Council approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 13-40 to the Santa Rosa City Code to (1) establish that civil immigration enforcement is not a city purpose and (2) prohibit the use of City property that would disrupt City operations or discourage access to City services, unless the use furthers a City purpose or is traditionally available to the public without City authorization. This ordinance, introduced at the March 24, 2026, Regular Meeting, passed by a 7-0-0-0 vote.
Action: to adopt on second reading
Result: Pass

26-0149

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:22 GMT

File #: 26-0149
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.1
Type: CC- Public Hearing
Title: PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT STREAMLINING BACKGROUND: The City is working on an initiative to streamline the Conditional Use Permit process with the goal of making it more predictable and less costly for applicants and business owners. The primary objective is to support economic development within the City by making it easier to establish and expand businesses. The proposal includes amendments to the Zoning Code to address three main elements: 1) Create a new Director Level Conditional Use Permit process, allowing certain uses to be reviewed and approved administratively rather than requiring a public meeting or hearing, unless one is specifically requested; 2) Reduce the level of Conditional Use Permit (Director, Minor, or Major) required for certain uses, to reduce timelines, lower costs and improve overall efficiency, while maintaining appropriate review and oversight; and 3) Update the Temporary Use Permit section of the Zoning Code to allow for a broader range of temporary activities, including pop-up retail and interim activities for vacant or underutilized sites
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

26-0144

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:22 GMT

File #: 26-0144
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.1
Type: CC- Report
Title: REPORT - HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS STRATEGIC PLAN (2023-2027) - YEAR THREE REPORT (2025) (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 10, 2026, REGULAR MEETING) BACKGROUND: On November 15, 2022, Council approved the Homelessness Solutions Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan) for the five-year period beginning January 2023 through December 2027. The Strategic Plan provides key strategies and actions that focus on bolstering the City’s response to the homelessness crises, aligning efforts with the Sonoma County Homeless Coalition (our local County Continuum of Care) to achieve the regional goal of “Functional Zero” homelessness by 2027. A system of care achieves “Functional Zero” when a person’s experience with homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring. This report highlights the City’s progress toward implementing year three of the five-year Strategic Plan. RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services Department recommends that the Council receive a Year Three Report (2025) on the implementation of the Homelessness Solutions Strategic Plan (2023-2027). This item has no impact o
Action: to approve
Result: Pass

26-0215

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:22 GMT

File #: 26-0215
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.2
Type: CC- Report
Title: REPORT - POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT BACKGROUND: The passage of Assembly Bill 481 added several new statues to the Government Code (GC § 7070-7075). These statutes require any state or local law enforcement agency that uses or wants to acquire “military equipment” as defined in the statue to create a written policy detailing the acquisition and use of the equipment which is adopted by ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: The Police Department recommends the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Santa Rosa Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report which complies with the requirements of AB 481; 2) review Ordinance No. ORD-2022-007; and 3) renew Ordinance No. ORD-2022-007, codified as Chapter 2-38 of the Santa Rosa City Code per California Assembly Bill No. 481.
Action: to adopt as amended
Result: Pass

26-0252

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:22 GMT

File #: 26-0252
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.1
Type: CC- Communication
Title: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Action: received and filed
Result:

26-0261

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:44:22 GMT

File #: 26-0261
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.1
Type: CC- Upcoming Meetings
Title: UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Action: received and filed
Result: