City Council
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · July 8, 2025
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025 3:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.
Present: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council
Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Victoria Fleming
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Hugh Futrell spoke on Item 3.1 and expressed appreciation on
consideration of his proposal.
Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting to closed session at
3:35 p.m. to discuss Items 3.1 and 3.2 as listed on the
agenda.
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 655 1st Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 APN 009-073-018
Agency Negotiators: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator
Negotiating Parties: KLF, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
This item was received and filed.
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 655 1st Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 APN 009-073-018
Agency Negotiators: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator
Negotiating Parties: LH Housing
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Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
This item was received and filed.
Mayor Stapp adjourned closed session at approximately 4:30 p.m. and
reconvened to regular session at 4:37 p.m.
4. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
Present: 5 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and
Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 2 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Victoria Fleming
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, reported there was no reportable
action from closed session.
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Stapp took Item 7.2 ahead of Item 7.1.
7.2 PROCLAMATION - KIWANIS CLUB OF SANTA ROSA 100 YEARS OF
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Attachments: Proclamation
Council Member Bañuelos read and presented the proclamation to
Toni Holland, President - Kiwanis Club of Santa Rosa.
Toni Holland spoke on the Kiwanis Club's commitment to continued
service for the community.
Vice Mayor Alvarez returned to the dais at 4:40 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Adina Flores spoke on Item 7.2 and the language on the name
plaque at Flat Rock Park.
Janice Karrman spoke on the history of Kiwanis Club activities.
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Present: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council
Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Victoria Fleming
7.1 PROCLAMATION - UNITED IN KINDNESS
Attachments: Proclamation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 07-09-2025)
Council Member Alvarez read and presented the proclamation to
Phyllis Tajii and Moe Jabbari, Sonoma County United in Kindness.
Phyllis Tajii spoke on behalf of Liz Larew and encouraged radical
kindness for the greater good, and then spoke on her own behalf
about the power of radical kindness in our community.
Moe Jabbari shared statistics on the Sonoma County United in
Kindness organization and the declaration of kindness in Sonoma
County.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Janice Karrman spoke on the item.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Duane De Witt spoke on the Pierson Street community meeting and
showed a map of the area.
This item was received and filed.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
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Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, provided a brief report on the
release of the FEMA flood maps for the Santa Rosa Creek
watershed and that they can be found at
srcity.org/femafloodmapping and introduced Misti Wood as new
Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Officer (CIRO).
Misti Wood provided a brief statement.
Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, had no report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Duane De Witt spoke on the new director of CIRO and shared a
map of South Park and a County island in that area.
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
There were no statements of abstention or recusal.
Mayor Stapp announced the reordering the agenda and
moved to Item 14.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Duane De Witt shared a map of the Roseland area of Santa Rosa,
explained the history of parks in Roseland, suggested a new name
for a park, and advocated for green space in Roseland.
Janice Karrman spoke on the illegal cutting of 48 trees across from
her residence and shared that the deer and other animals have
returned, expressed concerns about Rincon Valley waterways, and
objected to Council Members appointing people from outside of
their elected district.
LimLim and son Jonathan, residents in McDonald Historic District of
Santa Rosa, expressed concerns on a safety issue for her family
and the neighborhood regarding a neighbor's fence which is very
close to her roofline and showed photos.
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Mayor Stapp announced reordering the agenda and moved to
Item 16.1.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Transportation and Public Works
Department is requesting Council adoption of the updated 2018 Bicycle
and Pedestrian Master Plan, now renamed the Active Transportation
Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department and the City of Santa Rosa Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Board that the Council, by resolution, adopt the
Active Transportation Plan.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Final Active Transportation Plan
Attachment 2 - Appendices A-F
Attachment 3 - Correspondence
Resolution
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 07-08-2025)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 07-09-2025)
Torina Wilson, Transportation Planner, and Mauricio Hernandez, Alta
Planning and Design, presented and answered questions from
Council.
Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 5:48 p.m.
Thea Hensel spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Abby Arnold spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Calum Weeks spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Adrian Covert, Santa Rosa YIMBY, spoke in support of the Active
Transportation Plan.
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Kristin Kiefer spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Jack James spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Eris Weaver, Sonoma County Bike Coalition, spoke in support of the
Active Transportation Plan.
Cris Egger spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan and
encouraged swift implementation.
Johanna James spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan
and requested special attention to Lance Drive.
Abigail Zoger, North Bay Transit Riders, spoke in support of the
Active Transportation Plan.
Leilani Clark spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Indira Medina spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Terrie Noll spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan and
requested provisions for recumbent trikes.
Chris Guenther, Bikeable Santa Rosa, spoke in support of the
Active Transportation Plan and the community benefits of active
transportation.
Ethan Cosgrove spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan
and encouraged funding and implementation.
Richard Carlile spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Alexa Forrester spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Evan Wiig spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Duane DeWitt spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan
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and shared a map of Roseland.
Laurie O. spoke in support of the Active Transportation Plan.
Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member MacDonald, seconded by Council
Member Rogers, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-116 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTION OF THE ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council
Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Victoria Fleming
16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW EVIDENCE OF
DEFAULT BY CORNERSTONE COMMUNITIES II, LLC UNDER THE
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 410 B STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA APN 010-045-025
BACKGROUND: Under the Agreement, the City sold the property at
410 B Street (APN 010-045-025) to Cornerstone on August 27, 2021,
with specific post-closing obligations. Cornerstone remains in default of
these obligations after several extensions. A notice of default was
issued on August 29, 2024, and a public hearing was held on December
10, 2024. Following the hearing, Council granted a 120-day extension
(to April 9, 2025) to allow discussions between Cornerstone and the
City regarding a potential amendment to the Agreement. While City staff
has engaged with Cornerstone, the extended deadline has passed, and
Cornerstone remains in default. Moreover, Cornerstone was unable to
provide reasonable assurance that it could proceed with the
development of the Property following entitlement approvals and they
requested that the SMART Site and Ross Street Project be removed
from the Agreement altogether, citing an inability to provide a general
development timeline for those sites. As a result, the City issued a new
notice of default on May 21, 2025, and scheduled a public hearing for
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July 8, 2025, for the Council to determine whether to find Cornerstone
in default under the Agreement or provide further direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office
that the Council: 1) conduct a public hearing to review evidence of the
defaults by Cornerstone Communities II, LLC (“Cornerstone”) on the
property located at 410 B Street, APN 010-045-025 (“Property”) in
connection with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Future Infill
Development and Joint Escrow Instructions (“Agreement”); 2) elect to
repurchase the Property for the Call Purchase Price in accordance with
the terms of section 23 (d) of the Agreement; 3) direct the City Manager
to deliver a Call Exercise Notice to Cornerstone within ten (10) days;
and 4) further authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City
Attorney, to execute any and all agreements and documents as
necessary to carry out the City Council’s direction and to complete the
repurchase of the Property from Cornerstone in accordance with the
terms of Section 23 of the Agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Agreement of Purchase and Sale
Attachment 2 - Extension Letter 1
Attachment 3 - Extension Letter 2
Attachment 4 - First Notice of Default
Attachment 5 - Second Notice of Default
Resolution
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 07-08-2025)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 07-09-2025)
Jill Scott, Real Estate Manager, Jason Nutt, Assistant City Manager,
and Ethan Walsh, BBK as outside counsel, presented and
answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Pauline Block, representing Cornerstone, spoke in opposition of
Item 16.2 and staff's recommendation and requested that Council
defer the decision on repurchasing of the property and direct staff to
prepare and process the entitlements and the proposed
development agreements at said properties, and return the project
to Council for final consideration.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Rachel Harris, Greenbelt Alliance, spoke in support of the housing
project.
Adrian Covert, Santa Rosa YIMBY, spoke in opposition to Item 16.2
and in support of the combined project with Cornerstone and
requested Council to focus on finishing the entitlement on the
combined site.
Greg Hurd, BKF Engineers, spoke in opposition to Item 16.2 and in
support of the combined project with Cornerstone, allowing
Cornerstone to continue on the entitlement path.
Cynthia Murray spoke in opposition to Item 16.2 and in support of
the combined project with Cornerstone.
Ananda Sweet, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, spoke in opposition to
Item 16.2 and in support of the project with Cornerstone, allowing
Cornerstone to continue on the entitlement process.
Omar Lopez, Generation Housing, spoke in opposition to Item 16.2
and in support of the project with Cornerstone.
Jen Klose, Generation Housing, spoke in support of the project with
Cornerstone.
Caitlin Childs spoke in support of the project with Cornerstone.
Congressman Douglas Bosco spoke in support of the project with
Cornerstone.
Brendan Dunnigan, Dunnigan Sprinkle Architects, spoke in support
of the project with Cornerstone.
Janice Karrman spoke in support of extending the agreement
through the arbitration deadline.
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Alon spoke in opposition of the item, and in support of the project
with Cornerstone, and completing the entitlement process.
Abby Arnold submitted a speaker card on Item 16.2 but was not
present at the time of public comment. Speaker card indicated
opposition to Item 16.2.
Kathleen Natividad, First 5, submitted a speaker card on Item 16.2
but was not present at the time of public comment. Speaker card
indicated support of the item and support for onsite childcare.
Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 7:55p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council
Member Rogers, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-117 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ELECTING TO REPURCHASE
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410 B STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA, APN
010-045-025, AT THE CALL PURCHASE PRICE PURSUANT TO THE
AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE FOR FUTURE INFILL
DEVELOPMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council
Member Natalie Rogers
No: 1 - Council Member Caroline Bañuelos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Victoria Fleming
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
No reports were made by Council.
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
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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)
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 June 17, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
No public comments were made.
Approved as submitted.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Janice Karrman spoke on Item 13.6.
Irmina Benson, Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California,
submitted a speaker card for Item 13.4 but was not present at the
time of public comment. Speaker card expressed support of Item
13.4 and thanked Council for support.
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Alvarez, seconded by Council Member
Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1 (as
amended), and Items 13.2 through 13.8. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council
Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Victoria Fleming
13.1 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT FOR LEASE OF SIX GILLIG HYBRID TRANSIT BUSES
(THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 17, 2025,
REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize the
Director of Transportation and Public Works to negotiate and execute
an agreement with the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and
Transportation District to lease six Gillig hybrid transit buses to
temporarily augment the Santa Rosa CityBus fixed-route fleet due to an
emergent need for additional fleet vehicles, for an initial term of one
year with the option to extend, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Resolution - Redlined (Uploaded 7-9-2025)
Resolution - Final (Uploaded 7-9-2025)
Exhibit A - Lease Agreement
This Consent - Resolution was adopted as amended.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-118 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
WITH GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT FOR LEASE OF SIX GILLIG HYBRID TRANSIT BUSES AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC
WORKS TO EXECUTE THE LEASE AGREEMENT
13.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MARK LATIMER & ASSOCIATES (DBA CODA
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TECHNOLOGY GROUP) FOR BROADCAST PLAYBACK SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT AT CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information
Technology Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a
Professional Services Agreement with Mark Latimer & Associates, Inc.
dba Coda Technology Group (Coda), Petaluma, California, to upgrade
the broadcast playback system, in an amount not to exceed $144,153,
which includes a $2,000 contingency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-119 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK LATIMER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
DBA CODA TECHNOLOGY GROUP FOR BROADCAST PLAYBACK
SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AT CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
13.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO
SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY OVER PORTIONS OF CITY
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200 LLANO ROAD AND 0 SEBASTOPOL
ROAD (APNS 060-060-059 AND 060-060-064)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public
Utilities, Santa Rosa Water and Real Estate Services that the Council,
by resolution: 1) grant a 730 square foot water line easement and a
3,504 square foot access easement (collectively, “Easement”) to
Sonoma County Water Agency (“Sonoma Water”) over certain portions
of City property located at 2200 Llano Road, APN 060-060-059, and 0
Sebastopol Road, APN 060-060-064, respectively (collectively, the
“Property”) in connection with Sonoma Water’s Emergency Sebastopol
Road Well Activation Project (“Project”); 2) approve entering into an
Easement Agreement in a form to be approved by the City’s Attorney’s
Office; and 3) authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute
necessary documents in connection therewith.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-120 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A GRANT OF
EASEMENT TO SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY OVER PORTIONS OF
CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200 LLANO ROAD AND 0 SEBASTOPOL
ROAD (APNS 060-060-059 AND 060-060-064), APPROVE AN EASEMENT
AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND ANY NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE SAME
13.4 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 GRANT
AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES, FAIR HOUSING, AND
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1)
approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grant Agreements for public service
funds with the Living Room, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa
Rosa DBA Catholic Charities of Northwest California (The Caritas
Family Center and Caritas Drop-In Center), fair housing funds with Fair
Housing Advocates of Northern California, and Housing Opportunities
for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds with Face to Face/The Sonoma
County AIDS Network in the combined amount of $895,075; 2) authorize
the Director of Housing and Community Services or their designee to
execute the Grant Agreements and any future amendments thereto for
public services, fair housing, and HOPWA; and 3) authorize the City
Manager or their designee to execute, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, any forms or documents required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement the Grant
Agreements.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-121 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026 GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES, FAIR
HOUSING, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS
(HOPWA)
13.5 RESOLUTION - METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
GRANT FUNDING FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES
POLICY WORK AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT
AND EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS (THIS ITEM WAS
CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 17, 2025, REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution: 1)
approve submission of two grant applications to the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for Transit Oriented Communities funding,
a) $300,000 to support amendments to the North Santa Rosa Station
Area Specific Plan, and b) $150,000 to conduct a Parking Management
Study for the North Santa Rosa Station Area and develop
Transportation Demand Management strategies; 2) authorize the City
Manager or designee, to accept the grant award and execute related
agreements, award documents and any amendments necessary for
receiving the grant funds, subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney; and 3) appropriate grant funds received to two project keys to
be established by the Chief Financial Officer.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - MTC TOC Policy Final Administrative Guidance
Attachment 2 - TOC Policy Grant Awards
Attachment 3 - Submitted TOC Grant Applications
Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-122 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF
TWO GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION (MTC), COMMITTING THE CITY TO TAKE STEPS TOWARD
ACHIEVING COMPLIANCE WITH MTC'S TRANSIT-ORIENTED
COMMUNITIES (TOC) POLICY AS A CONDITION FOR MTC TO ALLOCATE
REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING FOR DENSITY AND PARKING
MANAGEMENT POLICIES REQUIRED BY TOC POLICY, DELEGATION OF
AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS, AND
APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED TO PREPARE AMENDMENTS
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TO THE NORTH SANTA ROSA STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AND
SANTA ROSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH TOC POLICY
13.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ARTWORKS FOUNDRY, LLC FOR 3D
PRINTING, BRONZE CASTING, FINISHING, AND PATINA COATING
OF ART PANELS (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE
17, 2025, REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,
approve a Professional Services Agreement with Artworks Foundry
LLC, Berkeley, California, for the purpose of 3D printing, bronze
casting, finishing, and patina coating of the original Ruth Asawa art
panels for the new fountain being constructed for Courthouse Square,
in an amount not to exceed $406,900.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Professional Services Agreement with Artworks Foundry, LLC
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-123 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARTWORKS FOUNDRY LLC FOR 3D
PRINTING, BRONZE CASTING, FINISHING, AND PATINA COATING OF
RUTH ASAWA ART PANELS IN THE AMOUNT OF $406,900
13.7 RESOLUTION - FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT F002333 WITH BRYCE DOW-WILLIAMSON
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,
approve the Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement
Number F002333 with Bryce Dow-Willamson, to increase compensation
in the amount of $20,000 for a total Consultant compensation not to
exceed $120,000, and to extend the Time of Performance.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - PSA F002333
Attachment 2 - First Amendment to F002333
Attachment 3 - Second Amendment to F002333
Attachment 4 - Third Amendment to F002333
Resolution
Exhibit A
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-124 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FOURTH
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. F002333
WITH BRYCE DOW-WILLIAMSON
13.8 RESOLUTION - STANDARDIZATION OF STATION ALERTING
SYSTEMS FOR FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that
Council, by resolution: 1) approve a standardization for station alerting
systems manufactured by US Digital Designs by Honeywell, for fire
station construction; 2) authorize the City Engineer to issue a contract
change order with Wright Contracting LLC for the Fire Station 5
Resiliency and Relocation project to purchase and install Honeywell;
and 3) authorize a waiver of competitive bidding for purchase and
installation of Honeywell.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-125 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A
STANDARDIZATION FOR STATION ALERTING SYSTEMS
MANUFACTURED BY US DIGITAL DESIGNS BY HONEYWELL FOR FIRE
STATION CONSTRUCTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
ISSUE A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER WITH WRIGHT CONTRACTING LLC
FOR THE FIRE STATION 5 RESILIENCY AND RELOCATION PROJECT TO
PURCHASE AND INSTALL HONEYWELL; AND AUTHORIZING A WAIVER
OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
HONEYWELL ALERTING SYSTEMS
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - RECOMMENDATION TO WATER ADVISORY
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COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING THE PROPOSED
WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARIN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT AND SONOMA WATER
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa entered into the Restructured
Agreement for Water Supply with the Sonoma County Water Agency
(Sonoma Water) in 2006 (2006 Restructured Agreement). The 2006
Restructured Agreement created the Water Advisory Committee (WAC),
which is an advisory committee to the Sonoma Water Board of Directors
and is comprised of elected officials of each of the eight prime
contractors that are party to the 2006 Restructured Agreement,
including Santa Rosa. Marin Municipal Water District (Marin Water) has
a separate existing water supply agreement with Sonoma Water with a
term expiring June 30, 2025. Sonoma Water and Marin Water have
prepared a draft amended and restated water supply agreement (Draft
Agreement), which proposes changes to several key provisions.
The 2006 Restructured Agreement provides for deliveries to Marin
Water pursuant to their 1996 water supply agreements, or to
amendments to those agreements that have been approved by the
WAC, or to subsequent agreements between Sonoma Water and Marin
Water approved by the WAC. Therefore, the WAC will be considering
approval of the proposed Draft Agreement at a future WAC meeting,
currently scheduled for August 4, 2025. Staff are recommending that the
City Council provide direction to its WAC representative,
Councilmember Natalie Rogers, regarding support for the Draft
Agreement for Water Supply by and between Marin Water and Sonoma
Water.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public
Utilities and Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by motion, consider the
proposed water supply agreement by and between Marin Municipal
Water District and Sonoma County Water Agency and provide direction
to its Water Advisory Committee (WAC) representative for the August 4,
2025, WAC vote regarding the proposed water supply agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Marin Water Memorandum
Attachment 2 – Draft Water Supply Agreement
Presentation
Peter Martin, Deputy Director - Water Resources, Santa Rosa
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Water, presented to Council.
PUBILC COMMENTS:
Janice Karrman spoke in support.
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council
Member MacDonald, to approve the City of Santa Rosa's Water Advisory
Committee (WAC) representative approving the water supply agreement by
and between the Marin Municipal Water District and the Sonoma County
Water Agency at the August 4, 2025 WAC meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council
Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Victoria Fleming
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Sue Lunsford spoke on the severity of traffic on West College
between Clover and Stony Point Road.
Lindsey K. spoke on various topics.
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 8:50 p.m. The next regularly
scheduled meeting will be held on July 22, 2025, at a time to be set
by the Mayor.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List
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Approved on: July 22, 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
JULY 8, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda
Item 18.
3:30 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 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 655 1st Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 APN 009-073-018
Agency Negotiators: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator
Negotiating Parties: KLF, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 655 1st Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 APN 009-073-018
Agency Negotiators: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator
Negotiating Parties: LH Housing
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
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.
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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 - UNITED IN KINDNESS
Attachments: Proclamation
7.2 PROCLAMATION - KIWANIS CLUB OF SANTA ROSA 100 YEARS OF
COMMUNITY SERVICE
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 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)
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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)
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 June 17, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
13. CONSENT ITEMS
13.1 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT FOR LEASE OF SIX GILLIG HYBRID TRANSIT BUSES
(THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 17, 2025,
REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize the
Director of Transportation and Public Works to negotiate and execute
an agreement with the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and
Transportation District to lease six Gillig hybrid transit buses to
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temporarily augment the Santa Rosa CityBus fixed-route fleet due to an
emergent need for additional fleet vehicles, for an initial term of one
year with the option to extend, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Lease Agreement
13.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MARK LATIMER & ASSOCIATES (DBA CODA
TECHNOLOGY GROUP) FOR BROADCAST PLAYBACK SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT AT CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information
Technology Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a
Professional Services Agreement with Mark Latimer & Associates, Inc.
dba Coda Technology Group (Coda), Petaluma, California, to upgrade
the broadcast playback system, in an amount not to exceed $144,153,
which includes a $2,000 contingency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
13.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO
SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY OVER PORTIONS OF CITY
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200 LLANO ROAD AND 0 SEBASTOPOL
ROAD (APNS 060-060-059 AND 060-060-064)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public
Utilities, Santa Rosa Water and Real Estate Services that the Council,
by resolution: 1) grant a 730 square foot water line easement and a
3,504 square foot access easement (collectively, “Easement”) to
Sonoma County Water Agency (“Sonoma Water”) over certain portions
of City property located at 2200 Llano Road, APN 060-060-059, and 0
Sebastopol Road, APN 060-060-064, respectively (collectively, the
“Property”) in connection with Sonoma Water’s Emergency Sebastopol
Road Well Activation Project (“Project”); 2) approve entering into an
Easement Agreement in a form to be approved by the City’s Attorney’s
Office; and 3) authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute
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necessary documents in connection therewith.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
13.4 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 GRANT
AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES, FAIR HOUSING, AND
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1)
approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grant Agreements for public service
funds with the Living Room, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa
Rosa DBA Catholic Charities of Northwest California (The Caritas
Family Center and Caritas Drop-In Center), fair housing funds with Fair
Housing Advocates of Northern California, and Housing Opportunities
for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds with Face to Face/The Sonoma
County AIDS Network in the combined amount of $895,075; 2)
authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services or their
designee to execute the Grant Agreements and any future amendments
thereto for public services, fair housing, and HOPWA; and 3) authorize
the City Manager or their designee to execute, in a form approved by
the City Attorney, any forms or documents required by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement
the Grant Agreements.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
13.5 RESOLUTION - METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
GRANT FUNDING FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES
POLICY WORK AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT
AND EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS (THIS ITEM WAS
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CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 17, 2025, REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution: 1)
approve submission of two grant applications to the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for Transit Oriented Communities funding,
a) $300,000 to support amendments to the North Santa Rosa Station
Area Specific Plan, and b) $150,000 to conduct a Parking Management
Study for the North Santa Rosa Station Area and develop
Transportation Demand Management strategies; 2) authorize the City
Manager or designee, to accept the grant award and execute related
agreements, award documents and any amendments necessary for
receiving the grant funds, subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney; and 3) appropriate grant funds received to two project keys to
be established by the Chief Financial Officer.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - MTC TOC Policy Final Administrative Guidance
Attachment 2 - TOC Policy Grant Awards
Attachment 3 - Submitted TOC Grant Applications
Resolution
13.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ARTWORKS FOUNDRY, LLC FOR 3D
PRINTING, BRONZE CASTING, FINISHING, AND PATINA COATING
OF ART PANELS (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE
17, 2025, REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,
approve a Professional Services Agreement with Artworks Foundry
LLC, Berkeley, California, for the purpose of 3D printing, bronze
casting, finishing, and patina coating of the original Ruth Asawa art
panels for the new fountain being constructed for Courthouse Square,
in an amount not to exceed $406,900.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Professional Services Agreement with Artworks Foundry, LLC
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13.7 RESOLUTION - FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT F002333 WITH BRYCE DOW-WILLIAMSON
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,
approve the Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement
Number F002333 with Bryce Dow-Willamson, to increase compensation
in the amount of $20,000 for a total Consultant compensation not to
exceed $120,000, and to extend the Time of Performance.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - PSA F002333
Attachment 2 - First Amendment to F002333
Attachment 3 - Second Amendment to F002333
Attachment 4 - Third Amendment to F002333
Resolution
Exhibit A
13.8 RESOLUTION - STANDARDIZATION OF STATION ALERTING
SYSTEMS FOR FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that
Council, by resolution: 1) approve a standardization for station alerting
systems manufactured by US Digital Designs by Honeywell, for fire
station construction; 2) authorize the City Engineer to issue a contract
change order with Wright Contracting LLC for the Fire Station 5
Resiliency and Relocation project to purchase and install Honeywell;
and 3) authorize a waiver of competitive bidding for purchase and
installation of Honeywell.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
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
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
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opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment
under Agenda Item 18.
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - RECOMMENDATION TO WATER ADVISORY
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING THE PROPOSED
WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARIN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT AND SONOMA WATER
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa entered into the Restructured
Agreement for Water Supply with the Sonoma County Water Agency
(Sonoma Water) in 2006 (2006 Restructured Agreement). The 2006
Restructured Agreement created the Water Advisory Committee (WAC),
which is an advisory committee to the Sonoma Water Board of Directors
and is comprised of elected officials of each of the eight prime
contractors that are party to the 2006 Restructured Agreement,
including Santa Rosa. Marin Municipal Water District (Marin Water) has
a separate existing water supply agreement with Sonoma Water with a
term expiring June 30, 2025. Sonoma Water and Marin Water have
prepared a draft amended and restated water supply agreement (Draft
Agreement), which proposes changes to several key provisions.
The 2006 Restructured Agreement provides for deliveries to Marin
Water pursuant to their 1996 water supply agreements, or to
amendments to those agreements that have been approved by the
WAC, or to subsequent agreements between Sonoma Water and Marin
Water approved by the WAC. Therefore, the WAC will be considering
approval of the proposed Draft Agreement at a future WAC meeting,
currently scheduled for August 4, 2025. Staff are recommending that
the City Council provide direction to its WAC representative,
Councilmember Natalie Rogers, regarding support for the Draft
Agreement for Water Supply by and between Marin Water and Sonoma
Water.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public
Utilities and Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by motion, consider the
proposed water supply agreement by and between Marin Municipal
Water District and Sonoma County Water Agency and provide direction
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to its Water Advisory Committee (WAC) representative for the August 4,
2025, WAC vote regarding the proposed water supply agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Marin Water Memorandum
Attachment 2 – Draft Water Supply Agreement
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 - ADOPTION OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Transportation and Public Works
Department is requesting Council adoption of the updated 2018 Bicycle
and Pedestrian Master Plan, now renamed the Active Transportation
Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department and the City of Santa Rosa Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Board that the Council, by resolution, adopt the
Active Transportation Plan.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Final Active Transportation Plan
Attachment 2 - Appendices A-F
Attachment 3 - Correspondence
Resolution
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 07-08-2025)
16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW EVIDENCE OF
DEFAULT BY CORNERSTONE COMMUNITIES II, LLC UNDER THE
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 410 B STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA APN 010-045-025
BACKGROUND: Under the Agreement, the City sold the property at
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410 B Street (APN 010-045-025) to Cornerstone on August 27, 2021,
with specific post-closing obligations. Cornerstone remains in default of
these obligations after several extensions. A notice of default was
issued on August 29, 2024, and a public hearing was held on
December 10, 2024. Following the hearing, Council granted a 120-day
extension (to April 9, 2025) to allow discussions between Cornerstone
and the City regarding a potential amendment to the Agreement. While
City staff has engaged with Cornerstone, the extended deadline has
passed, and Cornerstone remains in default. Moreover, Cornerstone
was unable to provide reasonable assurance that it could proceed with
the development of the Property following entitlement approvals and
they requested that the SMART Site and Ross Street Project be
removed from the Agreement altogether, citing an inability to provide a
general development timeline for those sites. As a result, the City
issued a new notice of default on May 21, 2025, and scheduled a public
hearing for July 8, 2025, for the Council to determine whether to find
Cornerstone in default under the Agreement or provide further direction
to staff.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office
that the Council: 1) conduct a public hearing to review evidence of the
defaults by Cornerstone Communities II, LLC (“Cornerstone”) on the
property located at 410 B Street, APN 010-045-025 (“Property”) in
connection with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Future Infill
Development and Joint Escrow Instructions (“Agreement”); 2) elect to
repurchase the Property for the Call Purchase Price in accordance with
the terms of section 23 (d) of the Agreement; 3) direct the City Manager
to deliver a Call Exercise Notice to Cornerstone within ten (10) days;
and 4) further authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City
Attorney, to execute any and all agreements and documents as
necessary to carry out the City Council’s direction and to complete the
repurchase of the Property from Cornerstone in accordance with the
terms of Section 23 of the Agreement.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Agreement of Purchase and Sale
Attachment 2 - Extension Letter 1
Attachment 3 - Extension Letter 2
Attachment 4 - First Notice of Default
Attachment 5 - Second Notice of Default
Resolution
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 07-08-2025)
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
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action, ex-parte communication disclosure is
required.
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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
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