City Hall, Council Chamber

100 Santa Rosa Avenue

Santa Rosa, CA 95404

City of Santa Rosa

Public Safety Subcommittee

Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

9:00 AM

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Chair Okrepkie called the meeting to order at 9:02

2 - Chair Jeff Okrepkie, and Dianna MacDonald

Present:

1 - Victoria Fleming

Absent:

2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Adopted as submitted

4.1

January 28, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS

No public comment.

6. NEW BUSINESS

6.1

MEASURE H IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE

The Fire Department will provide a review of Measure H Implementation

planning processes to ensure the City and Fire Department are

prepared for the new revenue stream.

Presenter: Scott Westrope, Chief of Fire.

Chief Westrope provided an update and answered questions from

the Committee.

Public Comment: None.

6.2

DOWNTOWN ENFORCEMENT TEAM UPDATE

The Police Department will provide an overview of the efforts of the

Downtown Enforcement Team and the team’s work to ensure a safe

and vibrant downtown area for all community members to enjoy. A

collaborative approach with other city departments is making a visible

difference across the city.

Presenter: John Cregan, Chief of Police; Tim Barrett, Police

Sergeant; Dan Marincik, Police Captain.

Presented an update and answered questions from the Committee.

Public Comment: AJ Trombetta made a comment to the Committee.

7. MATTERS HELD IN COMMITTEE - None.

8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

8.1

POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE

Chief Cregan will provide a high-level overview and update on major

programs, projects, and initiatives as they relate to City Council goals

and police department operations.

Presenter: John Cregan, Chief of Police.

Chief Cregan provided an update to the Committee.

Public Comment: None.

8.2

FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE

Chief Westrope will provide a high-level overview and update on major

programs, projects, and initiatives as they relate to City Council goals

and fire department operations.

Presenter: Scott Westrope, Chief of Fire.

Chief Westrope provided an update to the Committee.

Public Comment: None.

9. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 AM