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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2025 1:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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25-0754 13.1Public Employment - City Manager and InterimCC- Closed SessionPUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Government Code Section 54957) Titles: City Manager and Interim City Managerreceived and filed  Action details Not available
25-0755 13.2Closed Session - Conference with Labor NegotiatorCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: Human Resources Director Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Managerreceived and filed  Action details Not available
25-0751 13.3Closed Session - Conference with Labor NegotiatorCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: Mayor Unrepresented Employee: City Managerreceived and filed  Action details Not available
25-0728 13.4Closed Session CPUC JenningsCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Application of the City of Santa Rosa for Approval to Construct a Public Pedestrian and Bicycle At-Grade Crossing of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (“SMART”) Track at Jennings Avenue Located in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, State of California. Application No.: A.15-05-014 before the California Public Utilities Commissionreceived and filed  Action details Not available
25-0720 14.1Bennett Valley Golf Course Fees - Dynamic PricingCC- Study SessionBENNETT VALLEY GOLF COURSE FEES - DYNAMIC PRICING The City Manager’s Office recommends that the Council consider and provide feedback on the Dynamic Pricing model for non-resident golf fees at the Bennett Valley Golf Course. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.directed staff to  Action details Video Video
25-0713 18.1Community Empowerment Plan UpdateCC- Staff BriefingCOMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE This is a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.received and filed  Action details Video Video
25-0679 112.1Regular Meeting Minutes - 10/14/2025CC- MinutesOctober 14, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.approve as submitted  Action details Not available
25-0692 112.2Regular Meeting Minutes - 10/21/2025CC- MinutesOctober 21, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.approve as submitted  Action details Not available
25-0681 113.1EYEP Network Switch replacement POCC- Consent - MotionMOTION - APPROVAL - ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF NETWORK HARDWARE RECOMMENDATION: The Information Technology and Finance Departments recommend that the Council, by motion, approve the issuance of a Purchase Order for the purchase of replacement network hardware that has reached end-of-support, from Eyep Solutions, Inc., Cameron Park, California, utilizing cooperative purchasing through the NASPO Cooperative Contract AR3230, for a total not to exceed amount of $170,704.42 and authorizes the Purchasing Agent to execute the Purchase Order. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.to approvePass Action details Not available
25-0682 113.2Cerium - Mitel Phone System ReplacementCC- Consent - MotionMOTION - AWARD F003120 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR VOIP PHONE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND SERVICES TO CERIUM NETWORKS, INC RECOMMENDATION: The Information Technology and Finance Departments recommend that the Council, by motion, approve a five-year Professional Services Agreement, with five one-year extension options, to provide Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phone System implementation and services, to replace the current system which reaches end-of-support in December 2025, with Cerium Networks, Inc., Spokane, Washington, in an amount of $635,445.09, plus a $125,000 contingency, and authorize the Chief Information Officer to make non-substantive changes to the Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and execute the Agreement. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.to approvePass Action details Not available
25-0700 113.3Second Amendment to PSA - Burke Williams General MunicipalCC- Consent - MotionMOTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002776 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL LEGAL SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: The City Attorney’s Office recommends that the Council, by motion, approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002776 with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, San Francisco, California to increase compensation by $50,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000 for continued general municipal legal services, and authorize the City Attorney to execute the amendment. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.to approvePass Action details Not available
25-0725 113.4Second Amendment to BPO - Cream's Towing IncCC- Consent - MotionMOTION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 171735 WITH CREAM’S TOWING, INC. RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments recommend that the Council, by motion, approve the Second Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order Number 171735 with Cream’s Towing, Inc. of Santa Rosa, California to extend the term for one year and increase compensation in the amount of $50,000, for a total contract not to exceed $150,000, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to make non-substantive changes to the Blanket Purchase Order and execute the Amendment. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.to approvePass Action details Not available
25-0719 113.5First Amendment to SAAS contract - Tyler TechnologiesCC- Consent - MotionMOTION - APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (DHD) SOFTWARE FROM TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TO UPDATE AND MODERNIZE FIRE INSPECTION SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATION: The Fire Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve the first amendment to the cooperative purchase Agreement Number F002475 with Tyler Technologies, Inc., Plano, Texas for the Enterprise software in the amount of $200,843, for a total contract not to exceed amount of $390,388 and authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive changes to the Amendment, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and execute the Amendment. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.to approvePass Action details Not available
25-0723 113.6Surplus Exempt Property 1942 Rose AveCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - DECLARATION OF 1942 ROSE AVENUE AS EXEMPT SURPLUS RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, supersede and replace Resolution No. RES-2023-213 and declare, pursuant to Government Code Section 54221, the City-owned parcel located at 1942 Rose Avenue, APN 125-191-001 (“Property”) as exempt surplus and authorize the City Manager or their designee to convey the Property to an adjacent property owner by bid procedure as set out in Council Policy 000-10. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
25-0722 113.7Long Drive Vacation of EasementsCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVE SUMMARY VACATION OF PORTIONS OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENTS FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF LONG DRIVE AND VICINITY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: The Water Department, Transportation and Public Works Department and Real Estate Services recommend that the City Council, by two separate resolutions, approve summarily vacating unused public service easements on four parcels located at 2771 4th Street, 190 Farmers Lane, 2777 4th Street and 1945 Long Drive, Santa Rosa, California (Assessor Parcel Numbers 181-190-004, 181-180-001 & -002, 181-190-007 and 181-190-001, respectively); and authorize the Assistant City Manager to make non-substantive changes to the vacation documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and execute the vacation documents. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
25-0721 113.8PG&E Easement at 700 5th StCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO PG&E OVER A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 5TH STREET, APN 009-012-025 RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department and Real Estate Services recommend that the Council, by resolution, supersede Resolution No. RES-2025-076, approve a grant of easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) over a portion of City owned property located at 700 5th Street, Santa Rosa, APN 009-012-025, commonly known as Lot 10, and authorize the Assistant City Manager to make non-substantive changes to the Easement Deed, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and execute the Easement Deed. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
25-0716 113.9Revenue Analysis and Support ServicesCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - REVENUE ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a split bid award for RFPO #R165926 of two (2) five-year Professional Services Agreements, to A) provide Property Tax Review with HdL Coren & Cone, Brea, California for the amount of $29,000 per year under contract #F003098 including one (1) five-year renewal option and B) to provide revenue analysis support services with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HdL), Brea, California under contract #F003099 including one (1) five-year renewal option, in a total amount not to exceed $150,000 per year; and 2) delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer to negotiate and execute the Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.adoptedPass Action details Not available
25-0683 113.10Ordinance Adoption - City Code Text Amendment - Minor Procedural AmendmentCC- Consent - OrdinanceORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SANTA ROSA CITY CODE SECTIONS 6-20.020 - DEFINITIONS, 6-20.140 - SUSPENSION OF REVOCATION OF LICENSE, AND 6-20.260 - APPEAL PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager’s Office recommends that the Council approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance previously adopted by Council on August 6, 2024, to make minor procedural amendments to Chapter 6-20 of the City Code to clarify the appeals processes for Tobacco Retail Licenses. This ordinance, introduced at the October 21, 2025, Regular Meeting, passed by a 7-0-0-0 vote.adopted on second readingPass Action details Not available
25-0789 1 Late CorrespondenceCC- CommunicationLATE CORRESPONDENCE   Action details Not available
25-0413 116.1General Plan Implementation PackageCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN 2050 MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING MAP IMPLEMENTATION BACKGROUND: In June 2025, the City Council adopted the General Plan 2050, which establishes a long-term vision for Santa Rosa’s physical development. Implementation of the General Plan occurs through multiple avenues, including the review of new development projects, guidance for City staff work plans, and direction for public investments in infrastructure and facilities. In addition to these tools, amendments to the Municipal Code, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map are necessary to fully align the City’s regulatory framework with the General Plan. The proposed Municipal and Zoning Code and Map amendments serve to codify policies and land use changes already established in the General Plan 2050. This package includes a Zoning Code text amendment to create the Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Combining District, along with a rezoning action to apply the MMH Combining District to 1,991 parcels. In addition, as required by State law, 2,089 parcels citywide are proposed to be rezoned to ensure consistency between zo to waive reading of the text and introducePass Action details Video Video
25-0715 116.2Development Service Fee UpdatesCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT RELATED COST OF SERVICE FEE UPDATE BACKGROUND: In June of 2022, the Planning and Economic Development Department contracted with MGT Consulting Group to conduct a cost-of-service study evaluating the full labor and indirect costs of providing development review services. On March 5, 2024, the City Council adopted a comprehensive update to the Development Services Fee Schedule based on MGT’s findings and approved several fee subsidies and reductions to advance City development goals and encourage participation in public health, safety, and appeal processes. Over the past year, the Department has gathered community feedback on the adopted fees and developed a series of minor amendments to address this input and better align fees with current review times. Staff recommends that all fees continue to adjust annually on July 1st in accordance with changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proposed fee amendments will take effect 60 days from the date of resolution adoption. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development Department recommends that to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
25-0724 116.3Downtown Santa Rosa Parking and Rate AdjustmentCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - DOWNTOWN SANTA ROSA PARKING AND RATE ADJUSTMENT BACKGROUND: The purpose of this action is to follow up on the Study Session from September 9, 2025, and approve the new and revised fee schedule recommended by the Finance Department. RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve the proposed new and revised fee schedule for the Parking District impacting all on-street and off-street parking that includes hourly and monthly fees. to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
25-0675 115.1SRTBIA Annual ReportCC- ReportREPORT - ADOPTION OF 2024 SANTA ROSA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ANNUAL REPORT, BUDGET AND FUTURE WORK PLAN, AND CONTINUATION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ON SANTA ROSA LODGING BUSINESSES BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area (SRTBIA) was established by City Council in 2010 to fund programs and activities that promote tourism and support local lodging establishments. A 3% assessment is collected from overnight guests at Santa Rosa hotels, with revenues dedicated to marketing and tourism efforts that encourage overnight stays. After a 2% administrative fee, 30% of the remaining funds are managed by the City’s Economic Development Division and 70% are directed to the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber for tourism services and welcome center operations. The SRTBIA Advisory Board, appointed by Council, provides recommendations on fund expenditures and prepares an Annual Report detailing activities, costs, and benefits to the Area, which the Council adopts each year. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development Department recommends that the Council, by resol to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
25-0696 117.1Attendance Report - Second and Third Quarters 2025CC- CommunicationQUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ATTENDANCE REPORT. Provided for information.received and filed  Action details Not available
25-0714 121.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST   Action details Not available