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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/5/2025 12:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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25-0495 13.1City Attorney EvaluationCC- Closed SessionPUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (Government Code Section 54957(b)) Title: City Attorney   Not available Not available
25-0536 13.2Closed Session - Pearson LitigationCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 22, 2025, REGULAR MEETING) Margaret Amanda Pearson, et al. v. City of Santa Rosa, et al. Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 23CV01723   Not available Not available
25-0537 13.3Closed Session - Gonzalez LitigationCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 22, 2025, REGULAR MEETING) Maria Gonzalez v. City of Santa Rosa, et al. Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 24CV01397   Not available Not available
25-0516 14.1Housing Authority InterviewsCC- AppointmentINTERVIEWS FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY The Council will interview applicants for the Housing Authority to fill one Tenant Commissioner At-Large position and one Tenant Commissioner Senior position, each to serve a two-year term expiring August 5, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-0508 19.1Community 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.   Not available Not available
25-0517 112.2.1Housing Authority AppointmentsCC- AppointmentCOUNCIL MAY VOTE TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: Housing Authority - One Tenant Commissioner At-Large representative and one Tenant Commissioner Senior representative, with terms ending August 5, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-0524 113.1Regular Meeting Minutes - 07/22/2025CC- MinutesJuly 22, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-0446 114.1Cost Recovery Lien 715 Placer Ct.CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 715 PLACER COURT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the administrative cost recovery lien in the amount of $3,010.56 against the property located at 715 Placer Court for violations of the City Code which remain uncorrected by the responsible party, Lynn A. Anderson, and authorize the recordation of a lien and placement of a special assessment on the property tax roll for collection.   Not available Not available
25-0522 114.2Transit Applications For SCTCA Funding Program Cycle 2CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - TRANSIT APPLICATIONS FOR SCTCA FUNDING PROGRAM CYCLE 2 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council review the list of transit project applications to be submitted to the Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA) Funding Program Cycle 2, and, by resolution, 1) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to submit project applications consistent with that list, including all required documents and agreements to effectuate funding applications or awards, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, and 2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations equal to any awarded funding to the appropriate GL/JL keys.   Not available Not available
25-0523 114.3Approval to Agreement F002912 to Amend the Scope of Work and Increase Compensation in the Amount of $290,000 with Alvarez & Marsal Public Sector Services LLC.CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002912 TO AMEND THE SCOPE OF WORK AND INCREASE COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $290,000 WITH ALVAREZ & MARSAL PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES, LLC RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002912 for budget process improvements, to amend the scope of services and increase compensation with Alvarez & Marsal Public Sector Services, LLC, New York, New York, in an amount of $290,000, and a total cumulative amount not to exceed $389,500; and 2) amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund operating budget by increasing appropriations in the amount of $290,000 in the Finance department budget with the source of funds being General Fund reserves.   Not available Not available
25-0482 114.4Ordinance Adoption - Amending Chapter 1-04.020 of the Santa Rosa City CodeCC- Consent - OrdinanceORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTION 1-04.020 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the July 22, 2025, Regular Meeting by a 6-0-1-0 vote (Fleming absent), amends City Code Section 1-04.020 “Definitions” of Chapter 1-04, “Custody and Use of City Seal and Other City Insignia.”   Not available Not available
25-0518 116.1Marin Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan (MASCOTS) Service RecommendationCC- ReportREPORT - MARIN SONOMA COORDINATED TRANSIT SERVICE PLAN (MASCOTS) SERVICE RECOMMENDATION UPDATE BACKGROUND: The Marin Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan is a multi-agency planning effort to comprehensively analyze transit service in the Highway 101 corridor and recommend changes to optimize the transit network. This Council item provides an update on the plan’s timeline, service recommendations, and public engagement process. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Transportation and Public Works Department, that the Council receive an update on the Marin Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan (MASCOTS). This item is provided for Council’s information and no action will be taken.   Not available Not available
25-0472 116.22024 Board/Commission Annual Diversity ReportCC- ReportREPORT - DIVERSITY REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES BACKGROUND: This report meets the criteria pursuant to City Charter Section 11, Participation and Diversity in Boards and Commissions. Section 11 requires that the Council, “issue a written report annually that will be discussed in public session regarding its appointments to boards, commissions and committees. The report shall contain, but is not limited to, the total number of appointments in a given year, the total number of applications in a given year, and relevant diversity information including geographic and ethnic diversity. Further, the report will evaluate the progress and success of increasing the diversity of appointments.” RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk’s Office that the Council, by motion, accept the Annual Report of Diversity of City Council Appointees for the reporting year 2024 and provide feedback to staff on the method future reports. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.   Not available Not available
25-0521 117.1FTA Section 5310 Funds For Purchase Of Replacement ADA Paratransit VehiclesCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FTA SECTION 5310 FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT ADA PARATRANSIT VEHICLES BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa seeks to apply for funding for replacement of ADA Paratransit vehicles that have exceeded their useful life. The funds are being requested from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 program. These funds are appropriated to urbanized areas across the United States to support transportation services for older adults and persons living with a disability. Applications for the 5310 in California are administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in conjunction with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Caltrans requires the local jurisdiction to hold a public hearing as well as adopt a resolution prior to applying. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council: 1) hold a public hearing to receive public comment and to determine whether any private non-profit is readily available to provide paratransit serv   Not available Not available
25-0501 118.1Legislative UpdateCC- CommunicationLEGISLATIVE UPDATE · State Bill - Support Letter for SB 704 (Arreguin): Sale and transfer of firearm barrels. Provided for information. · State Bill - Support Letter for AB 1127 (Gabriel & Stefani): Firearms - Regulation of Machinegun-Convertible Pistols. Provided for information.   Not available Not available
25-0504 118.2Notice of Final Map - Kawana VillageCC- CommunicationNOTICE OF FINAL MAP - Kawana Village Subdivision - For Council action.   Not available Not available
25-0509 118.3Notice of Final Map - Penstemon PlaceCC- CommunicationNOTICE OF FINAL MAP - Penstemon Place- For Council action.   Not available Not available
25-0525 122.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST   Not available Not available