RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-130 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA CONFIRMING THE ITEMIZED
REPORT OF THE SANTA ROSA FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE COST OF
REMOVING WEEDS AND/OR RUBBISH FROM, UPON, OR IN FRONT OF
CERTAIN LOTS OR PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA
The motion carried by the following vote:
6 -
Yes:
Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council
Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
1 - Council Member Victoria Fleming
Absent:
16.2
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: 1) approve a 5% increase in Certified Unified Program
Agency (CUPA) permit fees; and 2) approve an increase of
micrographic and technology fees by 1.5%, for a total of 4% of fire
permit fees, all increases to be effective July 22, 2025.
Attachments:
Kemplen Robbins, Interim Division Chief Fire Marshal, presented
and answered questions from Council.