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25-0464
| 1 | 3.1 | Closed Session - Threat of Litigation | CC- Closed Session | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9: one potential case. | received and filed | |
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25-0480
| 1 | 3.2 | Closed Session - Pearson Litigation | CC- Closed Session | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 5, 2025, REGULAR MEETING)
Margaret Amanda Pearson, et al. v. City of Santa Rosa, et al.
Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 23CV01723 | No action was taken by the City Council | |
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25-0481
| 1 | 3.3 | Closed Session - Gonzalez Litigation | CC- Closed Session | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 5, 2025, REGULAR MEETING)
Maria Gonzalez v. City of Santa Rosa, et al.
Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 24CV01397 | No action was taken by the City Council | |
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25-0538
| 1 | 3.4* | Closed Session: 735 5th Street | CC- Closed Session | CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 735 5th Street, APN 119-020-011
Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator
Negotiating Parties: 425 Humboldt, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment. | received and filed | |
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25-0452
| 1 | 7.1 | NAMI 40th Anniversary | CC- Proclamation | PROCLAMATION - NAMI 40TH ANNIVERSARY | presented | |
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25-0376
| 1 | 9.1 | June 2025 Litigation Report | CC- CMO/CAO Report | REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on all settlements authorized by Council in closed session that were finalized in June 2025, which includes but may not be limited to all settlements requiring the City to pay more than $50,000. The City Attorney will also provide a summary of pending litigation against the City. | received and filed | |
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25-0489
| 1 | 12.1 | Regular Meeting Minutes - 07/08/2025 | CC- Minutes | July 8, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes. | Approved as submitted. | |
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25-0486
| 1 | 13.1 | Contract Award-Roseland Pavement Maintenance 2025 | CC- Consent - Motion | MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - ROSELAND PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE 2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, award Contract Number C02508, Roseland Pavement Maintenance 2025, in the amount of $798,972 to the lowest responsible bidder, Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa, California, approve a 10% contract contingency, and authorize a total contract amount of $878,869.20. The source of funds is the Roseland Pre-Annexation agreement between the City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma. | to approve | Pass |
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25-0490
| 1 | 13.2 | Go Sonoma Cooperative Funding Agreement | CC- Consent - Resolution | RESOLUTION - GO SONOMA COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Measure DD (Go Sonoma) Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 51201E1 between Sonoma County Transportation Authority and Santa Rosa CityBus (Funding Agreement) providing reimbursement of Santa Rosa CityBus expenses to implement fare-free transit programs; 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Funding Agreement and any amendments, forms or documents necessary to administer or receive reimbursement funds under the terms of the Funding Agreement; and 3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate reimbursement funds from the Funding Agreement. | adopted | Pass |
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25-0491
| 1 | 13.3 | Santa Rosa CityBus Public Transit Agency Safety Plan 2025 Update | CC- Consent - Resolution | RESOLUTION - SANTA ROSA CITYBUS PUBLIC TRANSIT AGENCY SAFETY PLAN 2025 UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Santa Rosa CityBus Public Transit Agency Safety Plan 2025 Update, as required by Federal Transit Administration rules. | adopted | Pass |
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25-0425
| 1 | 13.4 | Purchase Order for New Handguns and Trade-in of Current Inventory | CC- Consent - Resolution | RESOLUTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO PROFORCE MARKETING, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW DUTY HANDGUNS AND ACCESSORIES AND TRADE-IN OF CURRENT INVENTORY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the issuance of a Purchase Order for the purchase of new duty handguns and accessories and trade-in of current inventory to Proforce Marketing, Inc., Prescott, Arizona, in the amount of $141,704.05. | adopted | Pass |
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25-0485
| 1 | 13.5 | Homeless Emergency Extension | CC- Consent - Resolution | RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, approve an extension of Resolution No. 28839 which formally proclaimed a local homeless emergency within Santa Rosa. | adopted | Pass |
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25-0483
| 1 | 15.1 | Independent Police Auditor Annual Report 2025 | CC- Report | REPORT - INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR ANNUAL REPORT
BACKGROUND: On November 30, 2021, the City entered into contract with the OIR Group to become an independent auditor of the Santa Rosa Police Department. The OIR group reports directly to the City Manager and reviews internal investigations, conducts audits of policies, practices, and records, and conducts community outreach.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager that the Council receive a presentation by the OIR Group LLC of the annual report of Santa Rosa Police Department oversight. This is for information and no action will be taken. | received and filed | |
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25-0549
| 1 | | Late Correspondence | CC- Communication | LATE CORRESPONDENCE | | |
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25-0492
| 1 | 16.1 | Santa Rosa Fire Department Annual Weed Abatement Program Report | CC- Public Hearing | PUBLIC HEARING - SANTA ROSA FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
BACKGROUND: Santa Rosa City Code section, Chapter 9.08 requires a public hearing to hear objections to the cost of weeds and/or rubbish abatement. The City Council grants or overrules such protests.
The City Council, by resolution, may confirm the itemized report of the costs of abatement. The City Council authorizes the Santa Rosa Fire Department, County Auditor and Tax Collector to enact a special assessment as a lien upon respective parcels subject to the Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Santa Rosa Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, confirm the itemized report of the Fire Department of the cost of weed and rubbish abatement as provided for in Sections 9-08.020, 9-08.080, and 9-08.090 of the Santa Rosa City Code. | to waive reading of the text and adopt | Pass |
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25-0484
| 1 | 16.2 | Increase in Fire Permit Administration and CUPA Fees | CC- Public Hearing | PUBLIC HEARING - INCREASE IN FIRE PERMIT ADMINISTRATION AND CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY (CUPA) FEES
BACKGROUND: Despite significant changes in program demands and operational requirements, permit fees have not been adjusted in nearly twenty years. Over the past two decades, advancements in technology have improved service delivery but also introduced higher costs for software, equipment, and system maintenance. Additionally, the complexity and volume of permits associated with the CUPA program have increased, requiring more staff time and specialized expertise. A fee adjustment is necessary to maintain a sustainable, efficient, and responsive permitting program that meets current industry standards. Council will hold a public hearing to receive public comment and recommendations prior to the City Council acting on the request to increase fire permit administration and CUPA fees.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that the Council hold a Public Hearing to receive comments and recommendations relating to updating Fire Department fees and, by resolution: | to waive reading of the text and adopt | Pass |
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25-0390
| 1 | 15.2 | Ordinance Introduction - Amending Chapter 1-04 of the City Code (Logos and Insignia) | CC- Report | REPORT - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING CHAPTER 1-04 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED “CUSTODY AND USE OF CITY SEAL AND OTHER OFFICIAL INSIGNIA”
BACKGROUND: As technology and organizational demands change, so must our image and brand across all mediums and platforms, digital and paper, to remain recognizable and relevant with the public. Council will consider adopting amendments to Chapter 1-04 relating to the use and style of the City’s official seal, logo and other official insignias. Adoption of the 2025 Brand Book, replaces the prior style guide and specific definitions and detail contained within Subsection 1-04.020 “Definitions” to allow for greater flexibility to through a detailed guide on format, color, font and logo usage for all City products.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office and Communication and Intergovernmental Relations Department that the Council 1) introduce an ordinance amending City Code Section 1-04.020 “Definitions” of Chapter 1-04, “Custody and Use of City Seal and Other City Insignia,” and 2) adopt a re | introduced on first reading | Pass |
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25-0390
| 1 | 15.2 | Ordinance Introduction - Amending Chapter 1-04 of the City Code (Logos and Insignia) | CC- Report | REPORT - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING CHAPTER 1-04 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED “CUSTODY AND USE OF CITY SEAL AND OTHER OFFICIAL INSIGNIA”
BACKGROUND: As technology and organizational demands change, so must our image and brand across all mediums and platforms, digital and paper, to remain recognizable and relevant with the public. Council will consider adopting amendments to Chapter 1-04 relating to the use and style of the City’s official seal, logo and other official insignias. Adoption of the 2025 Brand Book, replaces the prior style guide and specific definitions and detail contained within Subsection 1-04.020 “Definitions” to allow for greater flexibility to through a detailed guide on format, color, font and logo usage for all City products.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office and Communication and Intergovernmental Relations Department that the Council 1) introduce an ordinance amending City Code Section 1-04.020 “Definitions” of Chapter 1-04, “Custody and Use of City Seal and Other City Insignia,” and 2) adopt a re | to waive reading of the text and adopt | Pass |
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25-0430
| 1 | 15.3 | Asset Naming Policy | CC- Report | REPORT - CITY ASSET NAMING AND RENAMING POLICY
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this policy is to establish uniform guidelines for naming and renaming of City of Santa Rosa (City) Assets. This policy is crafted to ensure that naming and renaming of City Assets reflect the City’s rich historic and cultural values including the diversity, equity and inclusion for all community members and visitors. City Asset names should primarily honor places, history, persons, organizations, events and the natural environment with a focus on local significance and may also reflect California or national names when appropriate. If adopted, this policy will replace Council Policy 000-25, titled “Park Naming Policy and Procedure.”
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office that the Council, by resolution, adopt Council Policy Number 000-XXX titled, “City Asset Naming and Renaming Policy” and rescind Council Policy 000-25 titled, “Park Naming Policy and Procedure.” | No action was taken by the City Council | |
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25-0327
| 1 | 21.1 | Upcoming Meetings List | CC- Upcoming Meetings | UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST | received and filed | |
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