City Council
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · March 4, 2025
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 2:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
Present: 7 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council
Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and
Council Member Natalie Rogers
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
3.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
(Government Code Section 54957(b)) (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED
FROM THE FEBRUARY 25, 2025, REGULAR MEETING.)
Title: City Attorney
No public comments were made.
This item was received and filed.
Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting to closed session at 2:31 p.m. to discuss
Item 3.1.
4. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
Mayor Stapp adjourned closed session at approximately 4:08 p.m. and
reconvened to regular session at 4:14 p.m.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
Present: 7 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council
Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and
Council Member Natalie Rogers
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Stapp reported there was no reportable action from closed
session.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 2 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7.1 PROCLAMATION - RED CROSS MONTH
Attachments: Proclamation
Council Member Bañuelos read and presented the proclamation to
Andy Witthohn, Red Cross Volunteer-Governmental Relations. Andy
Witthohn provided brief comments on the work Red Cross performs
within the community.
No public comments were made.
7.2 PROCLAMATION - ARBOR WEEK
Attachments: Proclamation
Council Member Fleming read and presented the proclamation to
James Castro, Parks Superintendent. James Castro provided brief
comments related to the services the Parks crew provides to the
City.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke in support of the proclamation and work the
Parks team provides to the City.
8. STAFF BRIEFINGS
8.1 OVERVIEW OF RENEWAL ENTERPRISE DISTRICT
The Renewal Enterprise District (RED) will be providing an overview of
the RED, efforts to date, and initiatives/focus for the next 12 months. No
action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation
Megan Basinger, Director - Housing and Community Services
introduced Robin Stefani, Executive Director - Renewal Enterprise
District, and Chris Coursey, Sonoma County Supervisor, who then
presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 3 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
Stephanie Bower, Deputy Director - Generation Housing, spoke in
support of the Renewal Enterprise District.
Duane De Witt, Sonoma County Housing Advocacy Group, spoke in
support of the Renewal Enterprise District and the work they are
doing in the City.
This item was received and filed.
8.2 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, presented.
Shenanigans the Leprechaun made a special appearance, joined
the staff table, and presented on the upcoming Leprechaun hunt in
City parks throughout the month of March.
No public comments were made.
This item was received and filed.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, presented on the launch of
Redwood Bikeshare program launched with 35 e-bikes recently and
for more information go to www.redwoodbikeshare.com; the draft
Active Transportation Plan is now available for review, public
comments are open until March 30 and for more information go to
www.srcity.org/atp; and Recreation and Parks is hosting the St.
Patrick's 5k run walk on March 16 and for more information go to
https://www.srcity.org/3927/Recreation-Parks.
Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, had no report.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke on the Active Transportation Plan and
reminded Council of the idea of a bikeway greenway along south
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 4 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
side of Roseland Creek.
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
There were no statements of abstention or recusal.
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member MacDonald announced the appointment of Kathryn
Kelly to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board and Omar Lopez
to the Board of Community Services.
Council Member Rogers made a request for two future agenda
items: 1) regarding downtown cannabis dispensary operations; and
2) regarding development of certificate of understanding process
for solar panel energy production and potential homeowner offset.
Council Member Alvarez concurred with the request for future
agenda items.
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
11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
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)
11.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste
Management Agency (SCWMA))
11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
11.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition
11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 5 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke on Item 13.4 and 13.6.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Alvarez, seconded by Council Member
Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1 through
13.7. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council
Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and
Council Member Natalie Rogers
13.1 MOTION - ACCEPT 2024 ANNUAL PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS
REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk’s Office that
the Council, by motion, accept the 2024 Annual Public Records
Requests report.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - CC Chapter 1-10 Open Government
Attachment 2 - 2014 Open Government Task Force Report FINAL
Attachment 3 - 2024 Annual PRR Report
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.2 MOTION - COFFEY PARK AND FOUNTAINGROVE NEIGHBORHOOD
ROADS DISASTER RECOVERY CONTINGENCY ACTION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that Council, by motion, authorize additional
construction contingency funds for the Coffey Park and Fountaingrove
Neighborhood Roads Disaster Recovery Project, Contract Number
C02258, in the amount of $2,000,000, increasing the authorized total
contract amount to $22,031,245.97.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 6 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Location Map
Attachment 2 - Bid Summary
Attachment 3 - Notice to Proceed.pdf
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.3 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S HOMEKEY+ GRANT
PROGRAM WITH BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF
SANTA ROSA AND CARITAS HOMES PHASE II, LLC AS
CO-APPLICANTS FOR CARITAS HOMES PHASE II IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $13.95 MILLION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that Council, by resolution, authorize
the submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development’s Homekey+ grant program
with Burbank Housing Development Corporation, Catholic Charities of
the Diocese of Santa Rosa and Caritas Homes Phase II, LLC in an
amount not to exceed $13.95 million for Caritas Homes Phase II.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-031 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL
OF A JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S
HOMEKEY+ PROGRAM FOR UP TO $13.95 MILLION FOR DEVELOPMENT
OF CARITAS HOMES PHASE II WITH CO-APPLICANTS BURBANK
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE
DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA AND CARITAS HOMES PHASE II, LLC; AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STANDARD
AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO
13.4 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A MATCHING
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE LOWER COLGAN CREEK
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 7 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks
Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) authorize the submittal of
an application to the State of California Department of Parks and
Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services Outdoor Recreation
Legacy Partnership Program for the improvement of Lower Colgan
Creek Neighborhood Park for $1,600,000 in grant funds, which is 19%
of the total estimated project cost of $8,365,495, the remainder of which
will be matched by a combination of Park Development Impact (PDI)
funds and a $1,550,000 grant through the Sonoma County Agricultural
Preservation and Open Space District’s Matching Grant Program
awarded in 2024; and 2) authorize the City Manager to accept the
grant, execute a grant contract and any amendments thereto, a deed
restriction, any and all agreements, conservation easements and
amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for the
completion of the design and construction of the park improvement
project, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3)
authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations by the
amount of the grant award.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Grant Contract Sample
Attachment 2 - Deed Restrictions Sample
Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-032 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE OF GRANTS AND LOCAL SERVICES
OUTDOOR RECREATION LEGACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE
LOWER COLGAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
13.5 RESOLUTION - SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE SANTA ROSA
CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR
YOUTH
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks
Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a Service
Contract with the Santa Rosa City School District for the Recreation
and Parks Department to provide services for summer youth programs;
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 8 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
and 2) and authorize the City Manager to execute the Santa Rosa City
Schools Service Contract.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A -Service Contract with Santa Rosa City Schools
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-033 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA TO APPROVE A SERVICE
CONTRACT WITH THE SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT
13.6 RESOLUTION - REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION
TRANSFER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,
authorize the Mayor to sign a joint City of Santa Rosa and County of
Sonoma letter agreeing to a transfer of 641 Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA) units from the County of Sonoma to the City of Santa
Rosa, following the annexation of 34.93 acres in northwest Santa Rosa.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Annexation Area Ariel
Attachment 2 - Annexation Certificate of Completion
Attachment 3 - Annexation Final Map
Attachment 4 - Government Code Section 65584.07
Attachment 5 - RHNA Transfer Extension Letter
Attachment 6 – HCD Extension Approval Letter
Attachment 7 - Draft RHNA Transfer Letter
Attachment 7 - Redlined (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Attachment 7 - Revised Final (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Resolution
Exhibit A
Exhibit A - Redlined (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Exhibit A - Revised Final (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-034 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AN LETTER AGREEING TO A TRANSFER OF 641 REGIONAL
HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA) UNITS FROM THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA TO THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 9 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
13.7 RESOLUTION - SOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution: 1)
approve the Professional Services Agreement with Dyett & Bhatia,
Urban and Regional Planners, Oakland, California, for public
engagement, planning, and environmental review services for a
twenty-two month period to prepare the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan
and Environmental Impact Report in an amount not to exceed $765,272;
and 2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to establish appropriations
of $104,428 with the source of funds being the Planning and Economic
Development’s Advance Planning Fund.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 – South Santa Rosa Specific Plan Study Area
Resolution
Exhibit A
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-035 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DYETT & BHATIA, URBAN AND REGIONAL
PLANNERS, FOR PREPARATION OF THE SOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC
PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS OF
$104,428 WITH THE SOURCE OF FUNDS BEING THE PLANNING AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S ADVANCE PLANNING FUND JL KEY 08015.,
FILE NO. ST23-004
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Adina Flores spoke on conflict considerations related to Council
Member Okrepkie's place of employment.
Duane De Witt spoke on affordable housing concerns.
Mayor Stapp took Item 16.1 ahead of Item 15.1.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF MASSAGE ORDINANCE
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS AND ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 10 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
BUSINESS ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
BACKGROUND: In 2010, Santa Rosa adopted Ordinance No. 3937,
regulating massage establishments and therapists per state certification
standards. Following 2014 state revisions, local jurisdictions were
authorized to implement further regulations. Recent community
concerns regarding illicit massage businesses have exposed the need
to update the Municipal Code. After subcommittee review and
community input, a comprehensive replacement ordinance has been
drafted to include a certification process for massage businesses.
Proposed fees for managing the certification process are included
under a proposed resolution. Separately, the City is also proposing a
Zoning Code amendment to add permitting requirements for adult
entertainment businesses within Commercial and Industrial Zoning
Districts, which are not currently addressed for such uses.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission
and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the
Council, by two ordinances and one resolution: 1) introduce an
ordinance amending Titles 6 and 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code by
repealing Chapter 6-32 entitled Massage Therapy, Massage Business
or Establishment; add a new Zoning Code Chapter 20-49 entitled
Massage Regulation and Massage Establishment Registration; amend
Zoning Code Sections 20-23.030 and 20-24.030 regarding permitting
requirements for “massage related uses”; amend Sections
20-50.020(A), 20-52.060, and 20-62.030(B)(2) adding Administrative
Adjustment provisions; and amend Section 20-70.020 revising the
definition of “office - business/service” and adding a definition for
“massage related uses”; 2) introduce an ordinance amending Zoning
Code Sections 20-23.030 and 20-24.030 regarding permitting
requirements for “adult entertainment business”; and 3) adopt a
resolution establishing fees for the processing and administration of
massage establishment certifications, renewals, administrative
adjustments and inspections.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 11 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance 1
Ordinance 1 - Redlined (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Ordinance 1 - Revised Final (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Ordinance 2
Resolution
Exhibit A
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
Presentation - Revised (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
PC RES-2025-001 (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
PC RES-2025-002 (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 03-05-2025)
Gabe Osburn, Director - Planning and Economic Development,
introduced Lou Kirk, Assistant Chief Building Official and Jessica
Jones, Deputy Director - Planning, and all presented and answered
questions from Council.
John Cregan, Police Chief, and Detective Tim Raymond also
answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m.
Kurtis Bennett spoke in support of Item 16.1.
Patrick Murray spoke in support of Item 16.1.
Mark Dixon, Chair of the California Massage Therapy Council, spoke
in support of Item 16.1.
Laurie Fong, Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay,
spoke in support of Item 16.1 and in support of marginalized
individuals.
Brad Childs spoke in support of Item 16.1.
Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council
Member Fleming, to waive reading of the text and introduce
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 12 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 6 AND TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA
CITY CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 6-32 ENTITLED MASSAGE
THERAPY, MASSAGE BUSINESS OR ESTABLISHMENT, IN ITS ENTIRETY;
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 20-49 ENTITLED MASSAGE REGULATION AND
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION; AMENDING SECTIONS
20-23.030 AND 20-24.030 REGARDING PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR
MASSAGE RELATED USES; AMENDING SECTIONS 20-50.020(A), 20-52.060
AND 20-62.030(B)(2) BY ADDING ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT
PROVISIONS; AND AMENDING SECTION 20-70.020 REGARDING
DEFINITIONS OF MASSAGE RELATED USES AND BUSINESSS SERVICE
USES.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council
Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and
Council Member Natalie Rogers
A motion was made, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to waive
reading of the text and introduce
ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TO
AMEND SECTIONS 20-23.030 AND 20-24.030 REGARDING
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council
Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and
Council Member Natalie Rogers
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council
Member Fleming, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-036 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE
PROCESSING AND ADMINISTRATION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT
CERTIFICATIONS, RENEWALS, ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS, AND
INSPECTIONS
The motion carried by the following vote:
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 13 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
Yes: 7 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council
Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and
Council Member Natalie Rogers
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT
REPORT
BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Police Department will provide a
presentation to summarize the contents of their annual military
equipment report as required per Assembly Bill No. 481. Upon approval
of a resolution by Council, The Santa Rosa Police Department will be
allowed to continue to use the military equipment they possess and
make any future purchases they have identified.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Santa Rosa Police
Department Annual Military Equipment Report which complies with the
requirements of AB 481; 2) review Ordinance No. ORD-2022-007; and
3) renew Ordinance No. ORD-2022-007, codified as Chapter 2-38 of
the Santa Rosa City Code per California Assembly Bill No. 481.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance
Attachment 2 - Policy
Resolution
Exhibit A - SRPD Military Equipment Report
Presentation
Chief Cregan and Christopher Mahurin, Lieutenant, presented and
answered questions from Council.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member MacDonald, seconded by Vice
Mayor Alvarez, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-037 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SANTA ROSA
POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT AND RENEWING
CITY OF SANTA ROSA ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2022-007, CODIFIED AS
CHAPTER 2-38 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE - MILITARY EQUIPMENT
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 14 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025
ORDINANCE.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council
Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Abstain: 1 - Council Member Caroline Bañuelos
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
No public comments were made.
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 7:05 p.m. The next regular
meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at a time to be set
by the Mayor.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List
Approved on: April 1, 2025
/s/Dina Manis, City Clerk
Agenda
City Hall, Council
City of Santa Rosa Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
MARCH 4, 2025
2:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA
ROSA AVENUE (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING BE
OBSERVED).
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/84471867952, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 844 7186 7952;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live during the meeting In-Person from
Council Chamber or submitted in advance via email at
cc-comment@srcity.org by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the City
Council Meeting.
IN THE EVENT A COUNCIL MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY BASED
ON JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB
2449, THE CITY WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH
THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 2 of 12
City Council MARCH 4, 2025
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL E-MAILS SENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE PUBLIC RECORDS AND SUBJECT TO
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.
DEADLINES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
ARE SET FORTH BELOW.
COUNCIL MAY RECESS DURING THE EVENING FOR BREAKS.
PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS WILL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 5:00 P.M.
MATTERS ON THE AGENDA MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Except for public hearing items, comments from the public will be allowed on
all agenda items at the time each item is called. Comments on public hearing
items may be made when the hearing is opened.
Live Public Comment: Members of the public can provide comment on an
Agenda Item In-Person from Council Chamber by completing a Speaker Card
or signing up with the Administrator in Council Chamber.
Advanced Public Comment Via E-mail: To submit an e-mailed public
comment to the City Council, please send to: cc-comment@srcity.org by 5:00
p.m., the Monday prior to the Council Meeting. Identify in the subject line of
your e-mail the Agenda Item Number on which you wish to comment, and
provide your name and comment in the body of the e-mail. E-mail public
comments received by the deadline will be distributed to City Council
members and uploaded to the agenda prior to the start of the City Council
Meeting for public access.
Non-Agenda Items are the time when any person may address the Council on
matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Council. The first public comment period on non-agenda
items (Agenda Item 14) will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited
to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be
allowed up to three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 3 of 12
City Council MARCH 4, 2025
speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda
Item 18.
2:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
To consider and take action on any request from a Council Member to
participate in a meeting remotely due to Just Cause or Emergency
Circumstances pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 549539(f)).
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Following the announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess into
Closed Session, the public may speak up to three minutes on items to be
addressed in Closed Session.
3.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
(Government Code Section 54957(b)) (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED
FROM THE FEBRUARY 25, 2025, REGULAR MEETING.)
Title: City Attorney
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
4. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction
to staff. No action will be taken.
4:00 P.M.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7.1 PROCLAMATION - RED CROSS MONTH
Attachments: Proclamation
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 4 of 12
City Council MARCH 4, 2025
7.2 PROCLAMATION - ARBOR WEEK
Attachments: Proclamation
8. STAFF BRIEFINGS
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a five-minute briefing to the
Council on departmental issues of interest. No action will be taken on these
matters except to possibly place a particular item on a future agenda for
Council consideration.
8.1 OVERVIEW OF RENEWAL ENTERPRISE DISTRICT
The Renewal Enterprise District (RED) will be providing an overview of
the RED, efforts to date, and initiatives/focus for the next 12 months. No
action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation
8.2 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This is a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except
for possible direction to staff.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
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
11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 5 of 12
City Council MARCH 4, 2025
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)
11.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition
11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
13.1 MOTION - ACCEPT 2024 ANNUAL PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS
REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk’s Office that
the Council, by motion, accept the 2024 Annual Public Records
Requests report.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - CC Chapter 1-10 Open Government
Attachment 2 - 2014 Open Government Task Force Report FINAL
Attachment 3 - 2024 Annual PRR Report
13.2 MOTION - COFFEY PARK AND FOUNTAINGROVE NEIGHBORHOOD
ROADS DISASTER RECOVERY CONTINGENCY ACTION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that Council, by motion, authorize additional
construction contingency funds for the Coffey Park and Fountaingrove
Neighborhood Roads Disaster Recovery Project, Contract Number
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 6 of 12
City Council MARCH 4, 2025
C02258, in the amount of $2,000,000, increasing the authorized total
contract amount to $22,031,245.97.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Location Map
Attachment 2 - Bid Summary
Attachment 3 - Notice to Proceed.pdf
13.3 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S HOMEKEY+
GRANT PROGRAM WITH BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF
SANTA ROSA AND CARITAS HOMES PHASE II, LLC AS
CO-APPLICANTS FOR CARITAS HOMES PHASE II IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $13.95 MILLION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that Council, by resolution, authorize
the submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development’s Homekey+ grant program
with Burbank Housing Development Corporation, Catholic Charities of
the Diocese of Santa Rosa and Caritas Homes Phase II, LLC in an
amount not to exceed $13.95 million for Caritas Homes Phase II.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
13.4 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A MATCHING
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE LOWER COLGAN CREEK
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks
Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) authorize the submittal of
an application to the State of California Department of Parks and
Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services Outdoor Recreation
Legacy Partnership Program for the improvement of Lower Colgan
Creek Neighborhood Park for $1,600,000 in grant funds, which is 19%
of the total estimated project cost of $8,365,495, the remainder of which
will be matched by a combination of Park Development Impact (PDI)
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 7 of 12
City Council MARCH 4, 2025
funds and a $1,550,000 grant through the Sonoma County Agricultural
Preservation and Open Space District’s Matching Grant Program
awarded in 2024; and 2) authorize the City Manager to accept the
grant, execute a grant contract and any amendments thereto, a deed
restriction, any and all agreements, conservation easements and
amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for the
completion of the design and construction of the park improvement
project, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3)
authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations by the
amount of the grant award.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Grant Contract Sample
Attachment 2 - Deed Restrictions Sample
Resolution
13.5 RESOLUTION - SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE SANTA ROSA
CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR
YOUTH
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks
Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a Service
Contract with the Santa Rosa City School District for the Recreation
and Parks Department to provide services for summer youth programs;
and 2) and authorize the City Manager to execute the Santa Rosa City
Schools Service Contract.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A -Service Contract with Santa Rosa City Schools
13.6 RESOLUTION - REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION
TRANSFER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,
authorize the Mayor to sign a joint City of Santa Rosa and County of
Sonoma letter agreeing to a transfer of 641 Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA) units from the County of Sonoma to the City of Santa
Rosa, following the annexation of 34.93 acres in northwest Santa Rosa.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 8 of 12
City Council MARCH 4, 2025
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Annexation Area Ariel
Attachment 2 - Annexation Certificate of Completion
Attachment 3 - Annexation Final Map
Attachment 4 - Government Code Section 65584.07
Attachment 5 - RHNA Transfer Extension Letter
Attachment 6 – HCD Extension Approval Letter
Attachment 7 - Draft RHNA Transfer Letter
Attachment 7 - Redlined (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Attachment 7 - Revised Final (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Resolution
Exhibit A
Exhibit A - Redlined (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Exhibit A - Revised Final (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
13.7 RESOLUTION - SOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution: 1)
approve the Professional Services Agreement with Dyett & Bhatia,
Urban and Regional Planners, Oakland, California, for public
engagement, planning, and environmental review services for a
twenty-two month period to prepare the South Santa Rosa Specific
Plan and Environmental Impact Report in an amount not to exceed
$765,272; and 2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to establish
appropriations of $104,428 with the source of funds being the Planning
and Economic Development’s Advance Planning Fund.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 – South Santa Rosa Specific Plan Study Area
Resolution
Exhibit A
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not
listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 9 of 12
City Council MARCH 4, 2025
the Council. This public comment period will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m.
and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each
speaker will be allowed up to three minutes. Speakers who do not have an
opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment
under Agenda Item 18.
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT
REPORT
BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Police Department will provide a
presentation to summarize the contents of their annual military
equipment report as required per Assembly Bill No. 481. Upon approval
of a resolution by Council, The Santa Rosa Police Department will be
allowed to continue to use the military equipment they possess and
make any future purchases they have identified.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Santa Rosa Police
Department Annual Military Equipment Report which complies with the
requirements of AB 481; 2) review Ordinance No. ORD-2022-007; and
3) renew Ordinance No. ORD-2022-007, codified as Chapter 2-38 of
the Santa Rosa City Code per California Assembly Bill No. 481.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance
Attachment 2 - Policy
Resolution
Exhibit A - SRPD Military Equipment Report
Presentation
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing matters will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as the matters are reached on the agenda.
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF MASSAGE ORDINANCE
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS AND ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
BUSINESS ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 10 of 12
City Council MARCH 4, 2025
BACKGROUND: In 2010, Santa Rosa adopted Ordinance No. 3937,
regulating massage establishments and therapists per state certification
standards. Following 2014 state revisions, local jurisdictions were
authorized to implement further regulations. Recent community
concerns regarding illicit massage businesses have exposed the need
to update the Municipal Code. After subcommittee review and
community input, a comprehensive replacement ordinance has been
drafted to include a certification process for massage businesses.
Proposed fees for managing the certification process are included
under a proposed resolution. Separately, the City is also proposing a
Zoning Code amendment to add permitting requirements for adult
entertainment businesses within Commercial and Industrial Zoning
Districts, which are not currently addressed for such uses.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission
and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the
Council, by two ordinances and one resolution: 1) introduce an
ordinance amending Titles 6 and 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code by
repealing Chapter 6-32 entitled Massage Therapy, Massage Business
or Establishment; add a new Zoning Code Chapter 20-49 entitled
Massage Regulation and Massage Establishment Registration; amend
Zoning Code Sections 20-23.030 and 20-24.030 regarding permitting
requirements for “massage related uses”; amend Sections
20-50.020(A), 20-52.060, and 20-62.030(B)(2) adding Administrative
Adjustment provisions; and amend Section 20-70.020 revising the
definition of “office - business/service” and adding a definition for
“massage related uses”; 2) introduce an ordinance amending Zoning
Code Sections 20-23.030 and 20-24.030 regarding permitting
requirements for “adult entertainment business”; and 3) adopt a
resolution establishing fees for the processing and administration of
massage establishment certifications, renewals, administrative
adjustments and inspections.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 11 of 12
City Council MARCH 4, 2025
Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance 1
Ordinance 1 - Redlined (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Ordinance 1 - Revised Final (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Ordinance 2
Resolution
Exhibit A
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
Presentation - Revised (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
PC RES-2025-001 (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
PC RES-2025-002 (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 03-04-2025)
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not
listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of
the Council and not able to speak under Agenda Item 14. Each speaker will
be allowed up to three minutes.
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
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and
posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda.
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 12 of 12
City Council MARCH 4, 2025
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action, ex-parte communication disclosure is
required.
The Open Government Ordinance was adopted by City Council in December 2020 (ORD-2020-018) and
amended in July 2021 (ORD-2021-007). These ordinances added and amended Chapter 1-10 to the City
Code to codify the City of Santa Rosa's commitment to embrace a culture of open government to ensure
public trust, engage the community, and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and
collaboration. To view a full versions of the Open Government Ordinances go to
http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinance and http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinanceAmend. To request paper
copies of the Open Government Ordinances contact the City Clerk's Office at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at
711) or cityclerk@srcity.org.
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits,
facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City
program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by contacting the City Clerk's Office
at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or cityclerk@srcity.org. If the request is received at least 7 business days prior to the City
Council meeting, the copy shall be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the City Council meeting.
Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council prior to this meeting regarding any item on this agenda,
excluding closed session items, are available for public review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 10, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa
Ave, during normal business hours.
Get email alerts for Santa Rosa
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.