of new and uncertain revenue source for permanent supportive
housing anticipated for approval by voters in November 2024 in the
form of housing subsidies.
Roger McConnell, SRMOA, spoke in support of lowering the
in-place transfer fee and adoption of a zoning overlay.
Duane DeWitt, Sonoma County Housing Advocacy Group, spoke in
support of a hard-headed fiscal oversight approach and not using
the reserves in the upcoming budget, addressed housing
constraints, suggested the City seek federal and state funding for
affordable rental residential housing for extremely low income
people, and look into grant funding to support Roseland.
Cris Eggers, Bikeable Santa Rosa, spoke in support of recent and
upcoming bike projects, and suggested an allocation of 15% to
protected, connected bikeways.
JoAnn Jones, SRMOA spoke in support of creation of overlay to
designate senior parks as senior parks.
Calum Weeks, Generation Housing, spoke in support of zoning
reforms, parking policy updates, impact fee relief, and housing
goals.
Melissa Stewart spoke in support of funding for the Violence
Prevention Program and other safety programs.
Bill Montgomery, Friends of Prince Memorial Greenway, spoke in
support of funding for parkways and medians landscape
maintenance, and support of Friends of Prince Memorial Greenway
efforts for restoration, maintenance, and establishment of new
activities on the Prince Memorial Greenway.
Ananda Sweet, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, spoke in support of
goals related to the following areas: Economic Development and
Business Support, Housing, Homelessness, minimizing risk of fires,
the downtown, and early care and education.
Steve Rabinowitsh spoke in support of goals related to the Prince
Memorial and Southeast Greenways to help address climate change