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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/10/2026 2:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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26-0868 13.1City Manager EvaluationCC- Closed SessionPUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (Government Code Section 54957(b)) Title: City Manager   Not available Not available
26-063 14.1Senate Bill 10CC- Study SessionSENATE BILL 10 (SB 10) The Planning and Economic Development Department presents this study session to provide the Council with information on Senate Bill 10 (SB 10) and provide direction to staff on whether to proceed with SB 10 implementation and, if so, the scope and parameters of that work. Council will take no action, but may discuss and provide direction to staff.   Not available Not available
26-0570 17.1Family Court Awareness MonthCC- ProclamationPROCLAMATION - FAMILY COURT AWARENESS MONTH   Not available Not available
26-0718 18.1Community Empowerment Plan UpdateCC- Staff BriefingCOMMUNITY 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.   Not available Not available
26-0722 112.1Regular Meeting Minutes - 10/27/2026CC- MinutesOctober 27, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
26-0773 113.1PSA with Jones Hall for Certificates of ParticipationCC- Consent - MotionMOTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH JONES HALL LLP FOR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve a Professional Services Agreement with Jones Hall LLP for legal services for the execution and delivery of certificates of participation (COPs) related to the acquisition and improvement of a new City Hall building in an amount not to exceed $130,000 and authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes to the Agreement and execute the Agreement. The fees for the agreement will be paid from the proceeds of the COPs at the closing date, or in the alternative, if the COPs are not executed and delivered, the fees will be paid out of the general fund pursuant to the terms in Exhibit B of the PSA.   Not available Not available
26-0821 113.2Third Amendment To PSA with Burke, Williams & SorensenCC- Consent - MotionMOTION - APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002775 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP, FOR EMPLOYMENT-RELATED LEGAL, INVESTIGATIVE, AND CONSULTING SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002775 with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, increasing compensation by $300,000, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000; expanding the scope of services to include employment-related investigations and consulting services; updating the applicable hourly rates; and authorizing the City Attorney or designee to execute the Third Amendment. This item has no impact on the current fiscal year budget.   Not available Not available
26-0820 113.3Third Amendment To PSA with AALRRCC- Consent - MotionMOTION - THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F003096 WITH ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUUD & ROMO RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department and the City Attorney’s Office recommend that the Council, by motion, approve the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F003096 with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, a Professional Law Corporation, increasing compensation by $250,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $625,000. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.   Not available Not available
26-0803 113.4Amendment of RES-2021-052CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. RES-2021-052 AND APPROVING AN ALLOCATION OF FUNDING AND AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE CDBG-DR PROGRAM AND/OR CDBG-MIT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY' S CDBG-DR ALLOCATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $15,332,526.46 AND ITS CDBG-MIT ALLOCATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $20,152,130 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $35,484,656.46 RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, amend Resolution No. RES-2021-052, as corrected on April 13, 2021, to incorporate the additional $1,496,623.27 in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding previously approved by the Council; increase the City’s authorized CDBG-DR allocation to an amount not to exceed $15,332,526.46; retain the authorized CDBG-MIT allocation of $20,152,130; and increase the total amount authorized under Master Standard Agreement 17-DRMIT-17003 to an amount not to exceed $35,484,656.46. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.   Not available Not available
26-0818 113.5R11 PG&E EasementCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY OVER A PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY DESIGNATED FOR FUTURE FARMERS LANE EXTENSION RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Public Utilities, Santa Rosa Water, the Transportation and Public Works Department, and Real Estate Services recommend that the Council, by resolution, approve the grant of a utility easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) over approximately 9,352 square feet of City-owned property dedicated as right-of-way for the future Farmers Lane extension and authorize the City Manager or designee to make nonsubstantive changes to and execute the Easement Deed, substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.   Not available Not available
26-0836 115.1Declaration of a Local Emergency - Winter StormsCC- ReportREPORT - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE THREAT OF SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND OTHER HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026-2027 EL NINO EVENT BACKGROUND: The proposed proclamation is a proactive preparedness measure intended to support coordinated emergency planning, response readiness, and the protection of public health, safety and property. Adoption does not mean that a major storm is imminent. Rather, it establishes a framework for the City to respond effectively should conditions warrant. RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager’s Office recommends the Council, by resolution, proclaim a local emergency related to the threat of severe winter storms, flooding, and other hazardous conditions associated with the 2026-2027 El Nino event.   Not available Not available
26-0822 115.2Ordinance Amendment and Resolution Establishing a Citywide Framework for Response to Immigration Enforcement ActivitiesCC- ReportREPORT - ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING CHAPTER 13-40 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CITY PROPERTY TO COLLABORATE WITH IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION LAW, SUBJECT TO THE CHAPTER’S EXISTING EXCEPTIONS AND RESOLUTION ADOPTING COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND IMMIGRATION AUTHORITY ACCESS TO CITY FACILITIES AND INFORMATION BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa has taken prior legislative action addressing civil immigration enforcement activities. The proposed Ordinance would further address the use of City property and noncollaboration with immigration authorities in the enforcement of federal civil immigration law. The proposed resolution adopts a Council Policy entitled “Policies and Procedures Governing City Interactions with Immigration Authorities and Access to City information” (Council Policy) consistent with SB580 and Attorney General guidance establishing a framework for staff interactions with and response to immigratio   Not available Not available
26-0637 116.1Sonoma County Multijurusdictional Hazard mitigation plan updateCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - 2026 SONOMA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND CITY OF SANTA ROSA ANNEX BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa participated with the County of Sonoma and other local jurisdictions and special districts in the preparation of the 2026 Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). The MJHMP identifies natural hazards affecting Sonoma County and participating jurisdictions, assesses risks and vulnerabilities, and establishes mitigation strategies intended to reduce long-term risks to people and property. Adoption of the updated MJHMP and City of Santa Rosa Annex is required to maintain the City’s eligibility for certain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hazard mitigation funding. Following adoption, staff will bring forward a separate amendment to the General Plan Safety Element to incorporate the updated hazard mitigation plan consistent with State law. RECOMMENDATION: The Fire and Planning and Economic Development Departments recommend that the Council, by resolution, adopt the 2026 Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional    Not available Not available
26-0810 117.1Quarterly Attendance ReportCC- CommunicationQUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ATTENDANCE REPORT - Provided for information.   Not available Not available
26-0713 121.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST   Not available Not available