City Hall, Council Chamber

100 Santa Rosa Avenue

Santa Rosa, CA 95404

City of Santa Rosa

City Council

Regular Meeting Minutes - Final

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

1:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at approximately 2:15 p.m.

Due to wide-spread PG&E service disruption in the City, the initial

portion of meeting recording and Zoom viewing was interrupted but

was re-established by the conclusion of closed session.

In-person interpreters were available in Council Chamber and

Spanish interpretation was broadcast to the City of Santa Rosa's

YouTube Channel.

6 -

Present:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council

Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,

Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers

1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez

Absent:

2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)

3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting to closed session

at approximately 2:05 p.m. to discuss Items 3.1 through 3.4 as

listed on the agenda.

6 -

Present:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council

Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,

Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers

1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez

Absent:

3.1

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

(Government Code Section 54957)

Titles: City Manager and Interim City Manager

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-05-2025)

Attachments:

This item was received and filed.

3.2

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54957.6)

Agency Designated Representative: Human Resources Director

Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Manager

This item was received and filed.

3.3

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54957.6)

Agency Designated Representative: Mayor

Unrepresented Employee: City Manager

This item was received and filed.

3.4

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)

Name of Case: Application of the City of Santa Rosa for Approval to

Construct a Public Pedestrian and Bicycle At-Grade Crossing of the

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (“SMART”) Track at Jennings Avenue

Located in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, State of California.

Application No.: A.15-05-014 before the California Public Utilities

Commission

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-04-2025)

Attachments:

This item was received and filed.

Mayor Stapp adjourned closed session at approximately 4:06 p.m. and

reconvened to the regular session at approximately 4:12 p.m.

4. STUDY SESSION

4.1

BENNETT VALLEY GOLF COURSE FEES - DYNAMIC PRICING

The City Manager’s Office recommends that the Council consider and

provide feedback on the Dynamic Pricing model for non-resident golf

fees at the Bennett Valley Golf Course. This item has no impact on

current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report

Presentation

Attachments:

Jason Nutt, Assistant City Manager, James Birchall, Vice President

of Operations - Kemper Sports, and Greg Anderson, General

Manager - Bennett Valley Golf Course, presented and answered

questions from Council.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Fred Allebach spoke in opposition to dynamic pricing.

5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)

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

Autumn Luna, Chief Assistant City Attorney reported that there was

no reportable action from closed session.

7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.

8. STAFF BRIEFINGS

8.1

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE

This is a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for

possible direction to staff.

Ana Horta, Community Engagement Manager, provided a brief

report on recent and upcoming engagement events.

No public comments were made.

This item was received and filed.

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

Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, reported that impacted

community members can go to Getfood.refb.org to receive food

during benefit interruption, and there will be more information from

the City regarding additional foodbanks throughout Santa Rosa and

the County to assist during interruption, Santa Rosa is the first city in

California that has earned the Charging Smart go-designation for

electric vehicles from the National Charging Smart program, and the

Bike-Ped overcrossing has been released.

Autumn Luna, Chief Assistant City Attorney had no report.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Janice Karrman spoke off topic.

10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

There were no statements of abstention or recusal.

11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS

Council Member Rogers reported on the SRPD Trunk or Treat

event on October 31, and invited the community to the Veteran's

celebration on November 11 at City Hall starting at 10:30 a.m.

Council Member Banuelos announced the appointment of Pam

Rivas to the Board of Parks and Recreation.

Council Member MacDonald reported on recent attendance at the

Sonoma Family Meal fundraising event and the SRPD Trunk or

Treat event.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Peter Alexander spoke on food insecurity in Sonoma County,

veterans, the homeless, and other topics.

Janice Karrman spoke on the Long Term Financial Policy and Audit

subcommittee, the presentation from the Information Technology

department, and AI technology.

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

Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on the recent Long Term

Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee meeting.

11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA)

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

Mayor Stapp provided a brief report.

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)

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

Council Member Banuelos provided a brief report.

11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)

11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee

Council Member Okrepkie provided a brief report.

11.1.12 Other

12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

No public comments were made.

October 14, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.

12.1

12.2

Draft Minutes

Attachments:

Approved as submitted.

October 21, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.

Draft Minutes

Attachments:

Approved as submitted.

13. CONSENT ITEMS

No public comments were made.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

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

Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items

13.1 through 13.10. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council

Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and

Council Member Natalie Rogers

2 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Victoria Fleming

Absent:

13.1

MOTION - APPROVAL - ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR

THE PURCHASE OF NETWORK HARDWARE

RECOMMENDATION: The Information Technology and Finance

Departments recommend that the Council, by motion, approve the

issuance of a Purchase Order for the purchase of replacement network

hardware that has reached end-of-support, from Eyep Solutions, Inc.,

Cameron Park, California, utilizing cooperative purchasing through the

NASPO Cooperative Contract AR3230, for a total not to exceed amount

of $170,704.42 and authorizes the Purchasing Agent to execute the

Purchase Order. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report

Attachments:

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.2

MOTION - AWARD F003120 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

AGREEMENT FOR VOIP PHONE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND

SERVICES TO CERIUM NETWORKS, INC

RECOMMENDATION: The Information Technology and Finance

Departments recommend that the Council, by motion, approve a

five-year Professional Services Agreement, with five one-year extension

options, to provide Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phone System

implementation and services, to replace the current system which

reaches end-of-support in December 2025, with Cerium Networks Inc.,

Spokane, Washington, in an amount of $635,445.09, plus a $125,000

contingency, and authorize the Chief Information Officer to make

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

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

current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - Agreement

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.3

MOTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT NUMBER F002776 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS &

SORENSEN, LLP FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL LEGAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION: The City Attorney’s Office recommends that the

Council, by motion, approve the Second Amendment to Professional

Services Agreement Number F002776 with Burke, Williams &

Sorensen, LLP, San Francisco, California to increase compensation by

$50,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000 for

continued general municipal legal services, and authorize the City

Attorney to execute the amendment. This item has no impact on current

fiscal year budget.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - Second Amendment to PSA

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.4

MOTION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO BLANKET

PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 171735 WITH CREAM’S TOWING,

INC.

RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works and

Finance Departments recommend that the Council, by motion, approve

the Second Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order Number 171735

with Cream’s Towing, Inc. of Santa Rosa, California to extend the term

for one year and increase compensation in the amount of $50,000, for a

total contract not to exceed $150,000, and authorize the Purchasing

Agent to make non-substantive changes to the Blanket Purchase Order

and execute the Amendment. This item has no impact on current fiscal

year budget.

Staff Report

Attachments:

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.5

MOTION - APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(DHD) SOFTWARE FROM TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TO

UPDATE AND MODERNIZE FIRE INSPECTION SOFTWARE

RECOMMENDATION: The Fire Department recommends that the

Council, by motion, approve the first amendment to the cooperative

purchase Agreement Number F002475 with Tyler Technologies, Inc.,

Plano, Texas for the Enterprise software in the amount of $200,843, for

a total contract not to exceed amount of $390,388 and authorize the

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.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - First Amendment SAAS

This Consent - Motion was approved.

13.6

RESOLUTION - DECLARATION OF 1942 ROSE AVENUE AS

EXEMPT SURPLUS

RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works

Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, supersede and

replace Resolution No. RES-2023-213 and declare, pursuant to

Government Code Section 54221, the City-owned parcel located at

1942 Rose Avenue, APN 125-191-001 (“Property”) as exempt surplus

and authorize the City Manager or their designee to convey the

Property to an adjacent property owner by bid procedure as set out in

Council Policy 000-10. This item has no impact on current fiscal year

budget.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Resolution

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-05-2025)

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-174 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA SUPERSEDING AND

REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-213 AND DECLARING PURSUANT TO

GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY

THE CITY LOCATED AT 1942 ROSE AVENUE, SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA

IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND

13.7

RESOLUTION - APPROVE SUMMARY VACATION OF PORTIONS OF

PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENTS FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF

LONG DRIVE AND VICINITY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION: The Water Department, Transportation and

Public Works Department and Real Estate Services recommend that

the City Council, by two separate resolutions, approve summarily

vacating unused public service easements on four parcels located at

2771 4th Street, 190 Farmers Lane, 2777 4th Street and 1945 Long

Drive, Santa Rosa, California (Assessor Parcel Numbers 181-190-004,

181-180-001 & -002, 181-190-007 and 181-190-001, respectively); and

authorize the Assistant City Manager to make non-substantive changes

to the vacation documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and

execute the vacation documents. This item has no impact on current

fiscal year budget.

Staff Report

Resolution 1

Attachments:

Exhibits A, B, and C - Legal Description and Depiction -Vacation of Sanitary

Sewer Easement (Portion)

Resolution 2

Exhibit A - Termination of Easement/Quitclaim

These Consent - Resolutions were adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-175 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING SUMMARY

VACATION OF PORTIONS OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENTS LOCATED

AT 2771 4TH STREET, 190 FARMERS LANE, AND 2777 4TH STREET

FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF LONG DRIVE AND VICINITY SEWER AND

WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-176 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SUMMARY

VACATION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 3,657 SQUARE-FOOT PUBLIC

SERVICE EASEMENT

13.8

RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO PG&E

OVER A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700

5TH STREET, APN 009-012-025

RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department and Real Estate

Services recommend that the Council, by resolution, supersede

Resolution No. RES-2025-076, approve a grant of easement to Pacific

Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) over a portion of City owned

property located at 700 5th Street, Santa Rosa, APN 009-012-025,

commonly known as Lot 10, and authorize the Assistant City Manager

to make non-substantive changes to the Easement Deed, subject to

approval by the City Attorney, and execute the Easement Deed. This

item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Resolution

Exhibit A - Easement Deed

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-177 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION

NO. RES-2025-076 AND APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENT TO PG&E

OVER A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 5TH

STREET, APN 009-012-025

13.9

RESOLUTION - REVENUE ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the

Council, by resolution: 1) approve a split bid award for RFPO #R165926

of two (2) five-year Professional Services Agreements, to A) provide

Property Tax Review with HdL Coren & Cone, Brea, California for the

amount of $29,000 per year under contract #F003098 including one (1)

five-year renewal option and B) to provide revenue analysis support

services with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HdL), Brea,

California under contract #F003099 including one (1) five-year renewal

option, in a total amount not to exceed $150,000 per year; and 2)

delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer to negotiate and

execute the Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. This

item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - Agreement

Attachment 2 - Agreement

Resolution

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-178 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING MULTIPLE BID

AWARDS - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR REVENUE

ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

13.10

ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SANTA ROSA

CITY CODE SECTIONS 6-20.020 - DEFINITIONS, 6-20.140 -

SUSPENSION OF REVOCATION OF LICENSE, AND 6-20.260 -

APPEAL PROCEDURE

RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager’s Office recommends that the

Council approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance previously

adopted by Council on August 6, 2024, to make minor procedural

amendments to Chapter 6-20 of the City Code to clarify the appeals

processes for Tobacco Retail Licenses. This ordinance, introduced at

the October 21, 2025, Regular Meeting, passed by a 7-0-0-0 vote.

Ordinance

Attachments:

This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.

ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2025-013 ENTITLED:ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SANTA ROSA CITY CODE

SECTIONS 6-20.020 - DEFINITIONS, 6-20.140 - SUSPENSION OF

REVOCATION OF LICENSE, AND 6-20.260 - APPEAL PROCEDURE

14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS

Peter Alexander spoke on homeless funding, veterans, and other

topics.

Nate Coogan spoke on code compliance confusion.

Rebecca spoke on impacts of homeless persons on the small

businesses and neighbors on Wilson St.

Janice Karrman spoke on clear cutting and concrete and asphalt in

the neighborhood.

LATE CORRESPONDENCE

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-04-2025)

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-05-2025)

Attachments:

16. PUBLIC HEARINGS

16.1

PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN 2050 MUNICIPAL CODE AND

ZONING MAP IMPLEMENTATION

BACKGROUND: In June 2025, the City Council adopted the General

Plan 2050, which establishes a long-term vision for Santa Rosa’s

physical development. Implementation of the General Plan occurs

through multiple avenues, including the review of new development

projects, guidance for City staff work plans, and direction for public

investments in infrastructure and facilities. In addition to these tools,

amendments to the Municipal Code, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map are

necessary to fully align the City’s regulatory framework with the General

Plan. The proposed Municipal and Zoning Code and Map amendments

serve to codify policies and land use changes already established in the

General Plan 2050. This package includes a Zoning Code text

amendment to create the Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Combining

District, along with a rezoning action to apply the MMH Combining

District to 1,991 parcels. In addition, as required by State law, 2,089

parcels citywide are proposed to be rezoned to ensure consistency

between zoning designations and the General Plan land use map.

Additional amendments include updates to Title 18 - Buildings and

Construction to streamline permitting for electric vehicle charging

infrastructure; revisions to Title 19 - Park and Recreation Land and

Fees to align park dedication and improvement requirements with

General Plan policies; and the elimination of the Growth Management

Ordinance in Title 21, which was removed from the General Plan 2050

to better support the City’s housing production goals.

RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and the Planning and

Economic Development Department recommend that the Council

introduce three ordinances to 1) amend Municipal Code Titles 18, 19,

20 and 21 to implement the General Plan 2050; 2) rezone 2,089

properties to implement the existing General Plan land use designation;

and 3) rezone 1,991 properties to add the Missing Middle Housing

Combining District; and direct staff to bring forward a General Plan land

use amendment to resolve General Plan land use and zoning

inconsistencies for certain properties within the City. This item has no

impact on current fiscal year budget.

Gwen Riddell requested DeTurk Commons be removed from

rezoning proposal.

Pam Frasca, Parker Drive area, requested that those living adjacent

to Parker Drive retain their current zoning.

Kevin Anderson spoke in support of the item but asked for

additional consideration regarding the removal of DeTurk Commons

from the rezoning proposal.

Peter Alexander spoke on the item.

Al Stavola, Kingwood Street, expressed concerns on the item and

how it impacts his property value.

Brad Childs, Parker Drive area, spoke in support of the item.

Armando Cruz expressed concerns for parking issues on Link Lane.

Scott Stevenson expressed concerns regarding DeTurk Commons.

Alex expressed concerns for West Ninth and Link Lane.

Greg Nash, Parker Drive resident, spoke in support of the item.

Unidentified spoke in support of the item.

Ana expressed concerns on the item.

Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 6:32 p.m.

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

Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and introduce ordinances

entitled:

ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING

TITLES 18, 19, 20, AND 21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE

GENERAL PLAN 2050 AND ADD MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING

REGULATIONS - FILE NUMBER PLN25- 0393

ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA REZONING

2,089 PROPERTIES TO IMPLEMENT THE EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND

USE DESIGNATION - FILE NUMBER PLN25-0393

ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA REZONING

1,991 PROPERTIES TO ADD THE MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING COMBINING

DISTRICT - FILE NUMBER PLN25-0393 as amended

and direct staff to bring forward a General Plan land use amendment to

resolve General Plan land use and zoning inconsistencies for certain

properties within the City. The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Yes:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council

Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,

Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers

1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez

Absent:

16.2

PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT RELATED COST OF SERVICE

FEE UPDATE

BACKGROUND: In June of 2022, the Planning and Economic

Development Department contracted with MGT Consulting Group to

conduct a cost-of-service study evaluating the full labor and indirect

costs of providing development review services. On March 5, 2024, the

City Council adopted a comprehensive update to the Development

Services Fee Schedule based on MGT’s findings and approved several

fee subsidies and reductions to advance City development goals and

encourage participation in public health, safety, and appeal processes.

Over the past year, the Department has gathered community feedback

on the adopted fees and developed a series of minor amendments to

address this input and better align fees with current review times. Staff

recommends that all fees continue to adjust annually on July 1st in

accordance with changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proposed

fee amendments will take effect 60 days from the date of resolution

adoption.

RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development

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

proposed adjustments to certain development service fees; and 2)

authorize the Planning and Economic Development Director to adjust all

fee types identified within Exhibit A of the accompanying resolution on

July 1st of each year based on price changes as identified by the

Consumer Price Index.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Resolution

Exhibit A - Development Service Fee Updates

Presentation

Public Hearing Notice

Gabe Osburn, Director, Planning and Economic Development,

presented.

Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. and

seeing no public comments closed the public hearing

at 7:17 p.m.

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

Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-179 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING NEW AND AMENDED

DEVELOPMENT RELATED SERVICE FEES.

The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Yes:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council

Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,

Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers

1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez

Absent:

16.3

PUBLIC HEARING - DOWNTOWN SANTA ROSA PARKING AND

RATE ADJUSTMENT

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this action is to follow up on the Study

Session from September 9, 2025, and approve the new and revised fee

schedule recommended by the Finance Department.

RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the

Council, by resolution, approve the proposed new and revised fee

schedule for the Parking District impacting all on-street and off-street

parking that includes hourly and monthly fees.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - Downtown Parking Management Study

Attachment 2 - DAO Memo

Resolution

Exhibit A - Schedule of Parking User Fees

Exhibit B - Schedule of Parking Fines and Penalites

Public Hearing Notice

Presentation

Chad Hedge, Parking Manager, and Tania Cordova, Administrative

Analyst - Parking, presented and answered questions from Council.

Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.

and seeing no public comments closed the public

hearing at 7:32 p.m.

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

Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-180 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE PROPOSED

NEW AND REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE PARKING DISTRICT

IMPACTING ALL ON-STREET AND OFF-STREET PARKING.

The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Yes:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council

Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,

Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers

1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez

Absent:

15. REPORT ITEMS

15.1

REPORT - ADOPTION OF 2024 SANTA ROSA TOURISM BUSINESS

IMPROVEMENT AREA ANNUAL REPORT, BUDGET AND FUTURE

WORK PLAN, AND CONTINUATION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT

ON SANTA ROSA LODGING BUSINESSES

BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area

(SRTBIA) was established by City Council in 2010 to fund programs

and activities that promote tourism and support local lodging

establishments. A 3% assessment is collected from overnight guests at

Santa Rosa hotels, with revenues dedicated to marketing and tourism

efforts that encourage overnight stays. After a 2% administrative fee,

30% of the remaining funds are managed by the City’s Economic

Development Division and 70% are directed to the Santa Rosa Metro

Chamber for tourism services and welcome center operations. The

SRTBIA Advisory Board, appointed by Council, provides

recommendations on fund expenditures and prepares an Annual Report

detailing activities, costs, and benefits to the Area, which the Council

adopts each year.

RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development

Department recommends that the Council, by resolution, approve the

2024 Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area (SRTBIA)

Annual Report, Budget and future Work Plan and the continuation of the

annual assessment on Santa Rosa lodging businesses as further

defined in § 6-56.300 et seq, in City of Santa Rosa code. This item has

no impact on current fiscal year budget.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - Ordinance 3946

Resolution

Exhibit A - SRTBIA Annual Report, Budget, and future Work Plan

Presentation

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-05-2025)

Scott Adair - Chief Economic Development Officer - Planning and

Economic Development, presented and answered questions from

Council.

No public comments were made.

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

Member Fleming, to waive reading of the text and adopt

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-181 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING THE 2024 SANTA

ROSA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ANNUAL REPORT,

ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND FUTURE WORK PLAN, AND APPROVING

THE CONTINUATION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ON SANTA ROSA

LODGING BUSINESSES.

The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Yes:

Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council

Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,

Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers

1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez

Absent:

17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

17.1

QUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ATTENDANCE REPORT. Provided for information.

Attendance Report

Attachments:

This item was received and filed.

18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS

Unidentified spoke on recent request for an ADU permit.

19. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO

CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO

OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]

20. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

Mayor Stapp adjourned the meeting at 7:47p.m. The next regularly

scheduled meeting will be held on November 18, 2025, at a time to

be set by the Mayor.

21. UPCOMING MEETINGS

21.1

UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST

Upcoming Meetings List

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