Minutes - City Council

Attachments:

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 06-16-2026)

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 06-25-2026)

Jill Scott, Real Estate Manager, presented and answered questions

from Council.

Council Member Fleming joined the meeting at 2:04 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Duane Dewitt spoke on the item.

Omar Lopez, Generation Housing, spoke in support of Option 3.

Ananda Sweet, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce, spoke in

support of the item.

Jenni Klose, Executive Director - Generation Housing, spoke in

support of the item and Option 3.

Janice Karmann spoke on the item.

Fred Allebach spoke on the item.

Paul Schwartz spoke on the item.

5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)

6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS

7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

7.1

PROCLAMATION - LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH

Proclamation

Attachments:

Council Member Rogers read and presented the proclamation to

Joy Bessonen, Youth Advocate, LGBTQ+ Connection.

Joy Bessonen provided comments on the proclamation and the

contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community in Santa Rosa.

No public comments were made.

8. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE.

9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS

Interim City Manager Lori Ann Farrell had no report but provided

reflection on her time serving as Interim City Manager for the City of

Santa Rosa.

Council members expressed gratitude for Interim City Manager

Farrell's service.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Michael Hilber spoke in opposition to the Pearson v. City of Santa

Rosa case from the active litigation report.

Duane De Witt spoke on Interim City Manager Farrell's exit.

REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION

9.1

The City Attorney will report on all settlements authorized by Council in

closed session that were finalized in May 2026, 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.

Litigation Report

Attachments:

Autumn Luna, Acting City Attorney, reported that there were two

settlements over $50,000 in May. Pearson v. City of Santa Rosa,

and a settlement agreement with former City Attorney Teresa

Stricker. The caseload remains consistent at approximately 27

litigation matters with trial dates assigned to approximately thirty

percent of those matters.

No public comments were made.

This item was received and filed.

10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Council Member MacDonald announced recusal from components

of Item 16.1 due to a personal relationship.

11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS

Council Member Alvarez provided a brief report on recent

community events attended. Council Member Alvarez also

requested a future agenda item regarding development of an

ordinance to address unpermitted food vendors or street food

vending with a focus on environmental impact and grease disposal.

Council Member Rogers concurred.

Council Member Rogers provided a brief report on recent

community events attended and birthday wishes to Council Member

Alvarez.

Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report on recent

community events attended.

Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on recent community events

attended and grant funding announcement for bus purchases.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Michael Hilber spoke in opposition on the request for food permit

ordinance discussion.

Duane De Witt spoke on unpermitted food vendors across the city.

11.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON

REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD

REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)

11.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports

Vice Mayor Okrepkie provided a brief report on the recent

Economic Development Subcommittee meeting.

11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA)

11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee

11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)

11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District

Advisory Committee

11.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)

Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on the recent meeting.

11.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste

Management Agency (SCWMA))

11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)

Mayor Stapp provided a brief report.

11.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition

11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)

11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee

11.1.12 Other

11.2 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

11.2.1

APPOINTMENTS TO FILL UPCOMING VACANCIES ON THE

SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY COMMISSION

The Council may vote to make appointments for one City

representative and one joint City/County representative to the

Sonoma County Library Commission each to serve a four-year term

beginning on August 1, 2026, and ending July 31, 2030.

Attachment 1 - Notice of Application Availability

Attachments:

Attachment 2 - Amended JPA

Attachment 3 - Library Commission Bylaws

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Okrepkie, seconded by Council

Member Alvarez, to appoint Sarah Laggos as the City/County

representative, and Josh Hamzehee as the City's representative on the

Sonoma County Library Commission.

The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Yes:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member

Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council

Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Dianna

MacDonald

1 - Council Member Natalie Rogers

Absent:

11.3 RENEWAL ENTERPRISE DISTRICT (RED) HOUSING FUND

APPOINTMENT

11.3.1

APPOINTMENT TO RENEWAL ENTERPRISE DISTRICT (RED)

HOUSING FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mayor Stapp will announce and request Council approval of the

appointment of David Gouin to serve a second, four-year term on the

RED Housing Fund Board of Directors, with a beginning term

retroactive to March 15, 2026.

RED Housing Fund Bylaws

Attachments:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Duane De Witt spoke on the item.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Okrepkie, seconded by Council

Member MacDonald, to appoint David Gouin to serve on the RED

Housing Fund Board of Directors with a term retroactive to March 15,

2026.

The motion carried by the following vote:

7 -

Yes:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member

Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council

Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,

and Council Member Natalie Rogers

12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE.

13. CONSENT ITEMS

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Duane De Witt spoke on Items 13.6, 13.11, 13.15 and 13.18.

Michael Hilber spoke in opposition to Items 13.16 and 13.17.

7 -

Present:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Eddie

Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria

Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member

Natalie Rogers

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member

MacDonald, to adopt Consent Items 13.1 through 13.21.

The motion carried by the following vote:

7 -

Yes:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member

Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member

Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council

Member Natalie Rogers

13.1

MOTION - APPROVAL - ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR

THE PURCHASE OF VIDEO WALL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

COMPONENTS

RECOMMENDATION: The Fire and Finance Departments recommend

that the Council, by motion, approve issuance of a Purchase Order with

Federal Terms and Conditions for the purchase of video wall

communication system components for use in the Emergency

Operations Center (EOC) to Coda Technology Group, Petaluma,

California, for a total not to exceed amount of $253,465.88 and

authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the Purchase Order. This

item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Attachment 1 - Coda Technology Proposal

Attachments:

Attachment 2 - Federal PO Terms and Conditions

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.2

MOTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT NUMBER F003124 WITH THE LEW EDWARDS

GROUP

RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager’s Office and Finance

Department recommend that the Council, by motion: 1) approve the

First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F003124

with The Lew Edwards Group, Oakland, California, increasing

compensation by $40,750, for a total contract amount not to exceed

$133,500, for continued consultation services; and 2) extend the term

end date to December 31, 2026. This item has no impact on current

fiscal year budget.

Attachment 1 - First Amendment to Agreement F003124

Attachments:

This Consent - Motion was approved

13.3

MOTION - APPROVAL - SECOND AMENDMENT TO BLANKET

PURCHASE ORDER 172851 WITH CANYON ROCK CO., INC., DBA

RIVER READY MIX

RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the

Council, by motion, approve the Second Amendment to Blanket

Purchase Order Number 172851 with Canyon Rock Co., Inc., dba River

Ready Mix, Forestville, California, to extend the term and increase

compensation in the amount of $100,000, for a total not to exceed

$172,000, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the changes

to the Blanket Purchase Order. This item has no impact on current

fiscal year budget.

Attachments:

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.4

MOTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR POLICE WELLNESS SERVICES WITH WORKCARE, INC.

RECOMMENDATION: The Police Department recommends that the

Council, by motion, approve a five-year Professional Services

Agreement with one five-year renewal option, to provide a

comprehensive wellness program for the Police Department employees

with WorkCare, Inc., Orange, California in an amount not to exceed

$985,000 and authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive

changes to the Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City

Attorney, and execute the Agreement. This item has no impact on

current fiscal year budget.

Attachment 1- Professional Services Agreement

Attachments:

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.5

MOTION - THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT NUMBER F002062 WITH JONES LANG LASALLE

AMERICAS, INC. FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION: Real Estate Services recommends that the

Council, by motion, approve the Third Amendment to Professional

Services Agreement Number F002062 with Jones Lang Lasalle

Americas, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois to include continued real estate

brokerage services with an increase in compensation of $200,000 for a

total not-to-exceed amount under the Agreement of $498,000 and

extension of the term for an additional year through December 31, 2028,

and authorize the Assistant 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.

Attachment 1 - JLL Third Amendment

Attachments:

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.6

MOTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

CONGER MOSS GUILLARD, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS TO

PROVIDE MASTER PLANNING, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE

SANTA ROSA SOUTHEAST GREENWAY

RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works

Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve a

Professional Services Agreement to provide Master Planning,

Community Outreach and Landscape Architectural Design Services with

Conger Moss Guillard (CMG) Landscape Architects of San Francisco,

California in the amount of $2,447,962, with a fee contingency of

$223,447, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,671,409, and

authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to make

non-substantive changes to the Agreement, subject to approval as to

form by the City Attorney, and execute the Agreement. This item has no

impact on current fiscal year budget.

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - Agreement

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.7

MOTION - FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

AGREEMENT NUMBER F001766 WITH WOOLPERT, INC.

RECOMMENDATION: Santa Rosa Water recommends that the

Council, by motion, approve the Fifth Amendment to Professional

Services Agreement Number F001766 with Woolpert, Inc., Dayton, Ohio

to extend the time of performance on the current license until

September 30, 2026 and purchase the annual license for Trimble’s

“Unity” Platform in the amount of $191,400.00, for a total contract not to

exceed $2,514,867.00, and authorize the City Manager to make

non-substantive changes to the Amendment, subject to approval as to

form by the City Attorney, and execute the Amendment. This item has

no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Attachment 1 – Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number

Attachments:

F001766 with Woolpert, Inc.

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.8

MOTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

AGREEMENT NUMBER F002536 WITH WOOLPERT, INC.

RECOMMENDATION: Santa Rosa Water recommends that the

Council, by motion, approve the Second Amendment to Professional

Services Agreement Number F002536 with Woolpert, Inc., Dayton, Ohio

to expand services, extend the time of performance on the current

contract until June 30, 2029, and purchase additional support for the

Unity upgrade in the amount of $316,000, for a total contract not to

exceed $401,000 and authorize the City Manager to make

non-substantive changes to the Amendment, subject to approval as to

form by the City Attorney, and execute the Amendment. This item has

no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Attachment 1 – Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number

Attachments:

F002536 with Woolpert, Inc.

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.9

RESOLUTION - ADOPTION OF THE 2025 URBAN WATER

MANAGEMENT PLAN AND 2025 WATER SHORTAGE

CONTINGENCY PLAN

RECOMMENDATION: Santa Rosa Water recommends that the

Council, by resolution, adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan

and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. This item has no impact

on current fiscal year budget.

Attachment 1 - 2025 Urban Water Management Plan

Attachments:

Attachment 2 - 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan

This Consent - Resolution adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-063 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN

WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND THE 2025 WATER SHORTAGE

CONTINGENCY PLAN

13.10

RESOLUTION - ANNUAL CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE

COST RECOVERY LIENS

RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development

Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve the

itemized list of administrative cost recovery liens for violations of the

City Code which remain uncorrected and authorize the recordation of

nine (9) liens and placement of a special assessment on the subject

properties for collection through the property tax roll. This item has no

impact on current fiscal year budget.

Attachment 1 - AEO 315 Roberts Ave

Attachments:

Attachment 2 - AEO 321 Roberts Ave

Attachment 3 - AEO 305 Sebastopol Rd

Attachment 4 - AEO 668 Elsa Dr

Attachment 5 - AEO 2047 Gardenview Pl

Attachment 6 - AEO 40 Barham Ave

Attachment 7 - AEO 2555 Gobar Ln

Attachment 8 - AEO 1672 Dutton Ave

Attachment 9 - AEO 2409 Joseph E Ct

Exhibit A - SAL List

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-064 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA CONFIRMING THE AMOUNTS OF

ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIENS, CONFIRMING AND

ORDERING THE RECOVERY OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ASSESSED

AND IMPOSED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER FOR

VIOLATIONS OF CITY CODE PROVISIONS OCCURRING ON CERTAIN

PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA, AND ORDERING THE

ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIENS BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX

ROLL BY THE SONOMA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

13.11

RESOLUTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - NORTH

SANTA ROSA STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE

RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development

Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the

Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers, Oakland,

California for planning, public engagement support and environmental

review services to prepare an update to the North Santa Rosa Station

Area Specific Plan and Subsequent Environmental Impact Report

(SEIR); and 2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to establish

appropriations of $443,685 with the source of funds being a $300,000

grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in the

North Station Area Specific Plan Update and the Advance Planning key.

Attachment 1 - CC - RES-2025-122

Attachments:

Attachment 2 - North Station Specific Plan Area

Exhibit A - PSA with BKF Engineers

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-065 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BKF ENGINEERS FOR PREPARATION OF

AN UPDATE TO THE NORTH SANTA ROSA STATION AREA SPECIFIC

PLAN AND SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SEIR)

AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ESTABLISH

APPROPRIATIONS OF $443,685 WITH THE SOURCE OF FUNDS BEING A

$300,000 GRANT FROM THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION

COMMISSION (MTC) IN JL KEY 08073 AND THE ADVANCE PLANNING

FUND JL KEY 08015

13.12

RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department

that the Council, by resolution: (1) adopt Article XIIIB appropriation limit

for the City of Santa Rosa at $375,054,000 for the Fiscal Year 2026-27;

and (2) approve the inflation and population factors used in the

calculation of the limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27. This item has no impact

on fiscal year budget.

Exhibit A

Attachments:

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-066 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING AN

APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR THE

2026-27 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA

CONSTITUTION

13.13

RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF 2908 SANTA

ROSA AVENUE FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION NO. 9

RECOMMENDATION: The Fire Department, Transportation and Public

Works Department and Real Estate Services recommend that the

Council, by resolution: 1) approve the acquisition of 2908 Santa Rosa

Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, APN 044-260-073 (“Property”), for future

conversion to the new Fire Station 9; 2) approve the filing of a Notice of

Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act

(“CEQA”); 3) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all

documents necessary to complete the acquisition and all documents

related, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 4)

amend the FY 2025-26 budget to increase appropriations in the amount

of $1,650,000 in project 05054 from Measure H reserves and transfer

$1,650,000 from Measure H to the Capital Improvement Fund. Funding

for the acquisition will be provided through previously appropriated

project funds and the Measure H fund transfer.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Purchase Agreement

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-067 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION

OF 2908 SANTA ROSA AVENUE FOR FIRE STATION NO. 9, THE

DELEGATION OF SIGNING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER OR

DESIGNEE AND THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION, AND AMEND

THE FY2025-26 BUDGET TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE

AMOUNT OF $1,650,000

13.14

RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL

HOMELESS EMERGENCY

RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services

Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve an

extension of Resolution No. 28839 which formally proclaimed a local

homeless emergency within Santa Rosa. This item has no impact on

current fiscal year budget.

Attachments:

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-068 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION

OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630 et

seq.)

13.15

RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND AMENDING

THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM PLAN

RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services

Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, authorize

submission of a revised resolution and amend the Permanent Local

Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan, as required by the California

Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), to receive

Round 5 PLHA funding. This item has no impact on the current fiscal

year budget.

Attachment 1 - Resolution RES-2025-006

Attachments:

Exhibit A - PLHA Plan

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-069 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE

APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING

ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM PLAN

13.16

RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FUNDING AGREEMENT AND

OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 SAFE

PARKING PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services

Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) accept and

appropriate $979,040 in Measure O and Homeless Housing,

Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) funds from the County of Sonoma

to operate the Safe Parking Program (Program); 2) authorize the City

Manager to execute County of Sonoma Agreement for Services

Contract Number 2026-6047-A00 (Funding Agreement) to secure the

award; and 3) authorize the Director of Housing and Community

Services to execute the Operating Agreement for the Safe Parking

Program with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa DBA

Catholic Charities of Northwest California (Catholic Charities) for the

period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed

$1,000,000, including $20,960 in local funds previously budgeted for

homeless services.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - County of Sonoma Agreement

Exhibit B - Operating Agreement

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 06-16-2026)

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-070 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING AND

APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF SONOMA (COUNTY)

FOR THE SAFE PARKING PROGRAM (PROGRAM); AUTHORIZING THE

CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE

COUNTY; AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND

COMMUNITY SERVICES TO EXECUTE THE OPERATING AGREEMENT

FOR THE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 WITH CATHOLIC

CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA DBA CATHOLIC

CHARITIES OF NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA (CATHOLIC CHARITIES) AND

ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROJECT FUNDED BY THE

GRANT

13.17

RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO GRANT

AGREEMENT FOR KEEP PEOPLE HOUSED - SONOMA WITH

COMMITTEE ON THE SHELTERLESS (COTS)

RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services

Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the

First Amendment to the Grant Agreement for Keep People Housed

(KPH) - Sonoma (First Amendment) with Committee on the Shelterless

(COTS) to extend the term of KPH - Sonoma from June 30, 2026 to

June 30, 2027 and increase compensation in the amount of $250,000,

for a total contract not to exceed $1,550,000; and 2) authorize the

Director of Housing and Community Services to make non-substantive

changes, and execute, the First Amendment, subject to approval as to

form by the City Attorney. All funds in this item are included in the Fiscal

Year 2026/2027 budget.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - First Amendment to Grant Agreement

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-071 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST

AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR KEEP PEOPLE HOUSED

- SONOMA WITH COMMITTEE ON THE SHELTERLESS (COTS) AND

AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT

13.18

RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 GRANT

AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FAIR HOUSING (THIS

ITEM IS CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 2026, REGULAR

MEETING)

RECOMMENDATION: The Housing and Community Services

Department recommends that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the

Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Grant Agreements for public services with the

Living Room, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa DBA

Catholic Charities of Northwest California (Caritas Family Center,

Caritas Drop-In Center, Homeless Outreach Services Team, and

Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter), and fair housing with Fair

Housing Advocates of Northern California in the combined amount of

$3,177,647; 2) authorize the Director of Housing and Community

Services or their designee to execute the Grant Agreements and future

amendments for public services and fair housing; 3) appropriate up to

$100,000 from Homeless Reserves (Fund 1209) for the Caritas Drop-In

Center; and 4) authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute

any forms or documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing

and Urban Development (HUD) to implement the Grant Agreements. All

funds in this item are included in the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget.

Attachments:

Resolution Redlined (Uploaded 06-16-2026)

Resolution Final (Uploaded 06-16-2026)

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-072 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING FISCAL YEAR

2026/2027 GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FAIR

HOUSING

13.19

RESOLUTION - CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY

IMPLEMENTATION AND ADOPTION OF SALARY PLAN AND

SCHEDULE

RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department

recommends that the Council, by resolution, receive the Classification

and Compensation Study Report, approve the proposed new

classifications, salary ranges, associated reclassifications, and budget

adjustments, and adopt the updated Salary Plan and Schedule.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Classification and Compensation Study Report

Exhibit B - Classification Changes

Exhibit C - New Salary Steps

Exhibit D - Summary of Budget Changes

Exhibit E - Salary Plan and Schedule 06.16.26

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-073 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING CLASSIFICATION

AND COMPENSATION STUDY IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS AND

ADOPTING THE UPDATED SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE

13.20

ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE

ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING A MONTHLY SALARY OF $28,452.33

($341,428.00 ANNUALLY) AND OTHER COMPENSATION AND

BENEFITS FOR THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER

RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department

recommends that the Council approve the second reading and adopt an

ordinance establishing a monthly salary of $28,452.33 ($341,428.00

annually) and other compensation and benefits for the Interim City

Manager. This ordinance, introduced at the June 2, 2026, Regular

Meeting, passed by a 6-0-1-0 vote (Fleming Absent).

Ordinance

Attachments:

This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.

ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2026-012 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING A MONTHLY

SALARY OF $28,452.33 ($341,428.00 ANNUALLY) AND OTHER

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER

13.21

ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE

ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING A MONTHLY SALARY OF $25,480.00

($305,760.00 ANNUALLY) AND OTHER COMPENSATION AND

BENEFITS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY

RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department

recommends that the Council approve the second reading and adopt an

ordinance establishing a monthly salary of $25,480.00 ($305,760.00

annually) and other compensation and benefits for the City Attorney.

This ordinance, introduced at the June 2, 2026, Regular Meeting,

passed by a 6-0-1-0 vote (Fleming Absent).

Ordinance

Attachments:

This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.

ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2026-013 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING A MONTHLY

SALARY OF $25,480.00 ($305,760.00 ANNUALLY) AND OTHER

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY

Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting at 5:06 p.m. and reconvened at 5:19 p.m. All

council members were present with the exception of Council Member Bañuelos

who rejoined the meeting shortly after rollcall.

14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS

Fred Allebach spoke on a recent survey received and responses.

Duane De Witt spoke on planning mistakes of the last 20 years.

Michael Hilber spoke on gang graffiti concerns within the City of

Santa Rosa and the fatal stabbing at Montgomery High.

Cameron Miller, North Bay Organizing, spoke on the City's

agreement with Flock Safety Solutions.

Syrah Schween spoke on concerns with Flock Safety Solutions and

potential abuse of power.

Camille Escovedo, North Bay Organizing Project, spoke on

concerns with Flock Safety Solutions.

Jenny Gilpin spoke on concerns with Flock Safety Solutions.

Noa Lewin, North Bay Organizing Project, expressed concerns

regarding Flock Safety Solutions and data sharing.

Joy Ayodele, North Bay Organizing Project, expressed concerns on

Flock Safety Solutions and the automated license plate readers.

Sophia Norton, North Bay Organizing Project, expressed concerns

on Flock Safety Solutions and associated costs.

Mayor Stapp moved to Item 16.1.

16. PUBLIC HEARINGS

16.1

PUBLIC HEARING - ON ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA

FY 2026-27 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET AND

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET

BACKGROUND: The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider

the FY 2026-27 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the FY

2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget. Staff will provide

an overview of the Operations and Maintenance Budget and the CIP

Budget with information on any changes that have been included since

the Study Session in May.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager and the Finance Department

recommend that the Council: 1) hold a Public Hearing to consider the

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the

FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; 2) by five

separate resolutions adopt the City FY 2026-27 Operations and

Maintenance Budget and FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program

Budget; and 3) by resolution, amend the Police, Fire and Violence

Prevention Partnership Public Safety and Prevention Transaction and

Use Tax Implementation Plan to adjust for Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget

for all Public Safety and Prevention (PSAP) programs. This item has no

impact on current fiscal year budget.

Attachment 1 - Proposed FY 2026-27 Operations and Maintenance Budget

Attachments:

Attachment 2 - Proposed FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Budget

Resolution – Transportation and Public Works Department budget (MacDonald

recuse)

Resolution – Full-Time Equivalent Staffing Changes to Transportation and Public

Works (MacDonald recuse)

Resolution - Primary

Exhibit A – to Primary Resolution Master Professional Services Agreement

Resolution – Full-Time Equivalent Staffing Changes

Resolution – Storm Water Assessment

Resolution – Public Safety and Prevention Implementation Plan

Exhibit A – to Resolution Public Safety and Prevention Implementation

Public Hearing Notice

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 06-16-2026)

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 06-25-2026)

Scott Wagner, Chief Financial Officer, presented and answered

questions from Council.

Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m.

Jenni Gilpin spoke in support of funding for public safety and

opposition to Flock Safety Solution.

Duane De Witt suggested wage freezes.

Michael Hilber spoke in support of roller compacted concrete to

surface the main arteries.

Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.

A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Council

Member Rogers,to adopt resolutions for Transportation and Public Works

Department budget and Full-Time Equivalent Staffing Changes to

Transportation and Public Works as presented by staff.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-074 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE

TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET WITHIN THE FISCAL

YEAR 2026-27 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET AND CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-075 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE CITY SALARY

PLAN AND  SCHEDULE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC

WORKS BY ELIMINATING, RECLASSIFYING, OR ADDING POSITIONS, AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES

INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET.

The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Yes:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member

Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member

Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Natalie Rogers

1 - Council Member Dianna MacDonald

Recused:

Council affirmed the use of up to $4.5 million in a critical facilities

reserve to address facility needs as of June 30, 2026.

A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Council

Member MacDonald,to adopt remaining resolutions on the primary budget,

full-time equivalent staffing changes, Storm Water Assessment, and Public

Safety and Prevention Implementation Plan as presented by staff.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-076 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR

THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27, THE CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND

ESTABLISHING RESERVES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-077 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE CITY SALARY

PLAN AND SCHEDULE BY ELIMINATING, RECLASSIFYING, OR ADDING

POSITIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT

THESE CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET

SUBJECT TO THE COMPLETION OF THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-078 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA SETTING THE STORM WATER

UTILITY BUDGET AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF ELIGIBLE

FUNDING THAT HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE FLOOD CONTROL

ZONE 1A BENEFIT ASSESSMENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND BASED

THEREON SETTING THE STORM WATER ASSESSMENT PER

EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

RESOLUTION NO. RES-026-079 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE TRANSACTION

AND USE TAX IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR GANG

PREVENTION/INTERVENTION SERVICES.

The motion carried by the following vote:

7 -

Yes:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member

Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member

Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council

Member Natalie Rogers

15. REPORT ITEMS

15.1

REPORT - INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR ANNUAL REPORT

(THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 2026, REGULAR

MEETING)

BACKGROUND: On November 30, 2021, the City entered 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: The Interim City Manager recommends that the

Council receive a presentation by the OIR Group, LLC, of the annual

report of the Santa Rosa Police Department oversight. This is for

information and no action will be taken. This item has no impact on

current fiscal year budget.

Attachment 1 - OIR Group LLC Annual Report

Attachments:

Attachment 1 REVISED - (Uploaded 06-16-2026)

Presentation CORRECT (Uploaded 06-16-2026)

Lori Ann Farrell, Interim City Manager introduced Stephen Connolly,

OIR Group, who presented and answered questions from Council

with John Cregan, Police Chief.

Council Member Fleming left the dais at approximately 8:00 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Michael Hilber spoke and requested an investigation on the recent

shooting near St. Rose Church.

This item was received and filed.

15.2

REPORT - APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SONOMA COUNTY

ANIMAL SERVICES REVISED FEES

BACKGROUND: Sonoma County Animal Services (SCAS) is proposing

a series of fee increases to enhance cost recovery for services provided

to residents within the jurisdiction it serves.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager’s Office and Sonoma County

Animal Services recommend that the Council, by resolution, approve

and adopt the Sonoma County Animal Services revised fees effective

July 1, 2026. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Attachment 1 - Sonoma County BOS Animal Services Ordinance

Attachments:

Exhibit A - SC Animal Services Revised Fee Chart FY26-27