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RESUMEN DE REUNIÓNGenerado por IA
Santa Rosa City Council — 29 de septiembre de 2026
Esta fue una reunión ordinaria del Concejo Municipal que incluyó una sesión cerrada sobre negociaciones de propiedad inmueble, una sesión de estudio sobre mejoras al centro de la ciudad, una audiencia pública sobre bonos de vivienda asequible, elementos del calendario de consentimiento y amplio comentario público sobre protecciones para la comunidad inmigrante. Los concejales MacDonald y Rogers estuvieron ausentes en todo momento; la concejal Fleming participó brevemente mediante conexión remota antes de desconectarse.
Sesión cerrada — Negociaciones de la propiedad Garage 5 (Punto 3.1)
El Concejo se reunió en sesión cerrada para deliberar sobre las negociaciones relativas a la posible venta o desarrollo de una propiedad municipal ubicada en 625 y 637 3rd Street ("Garage 5"), con dos equipos de desarrollo en competencia: Airport Business Center/Freebird Development y el Juno Team (integrado por Juno Technology, Community Housing Opportunities Corporation, Bayhill Ventures y Rogal Projects).
Antes de la sesión, dos representantes del Juno Team hablaron durante el período de comentario público. Emily Mills describió su propuesta como más de 200 viviendas con precios accesibles para trabajadores del centro de la ciudad, una guardería para aproximadamente 30 niños de la comunidad local y una estrategia de reemplazo de estacionamiento. Caracterizó a Garage 5 como "el inicio de una estrategia para desbloquear soluciones habitacionales en esta región." Feliciano (Vicepresidente de Financiamiento Inmobiliario en Community Housing Opportunities Corporation) se hizo eco del entusiasmo del equipo por dar forma a "un lugar vibrante donde múltiples generaciones de Santa Rosa puedan prosperar."
La Procuradora Municipal informó que no hubo acciones reportables derivadas de la sesión cerrada.
Sesión de estudio sobre mejoras al centro de la ciudad (Punto 4.1)
El Director de Transporte y Obras Públicas Dan Hennessey y el Director de Planificación y Desarrollo Económico Gabe Osborne presentaron una actualización sobre múltiples proyectos de mejora en curso y planificados en el centro de la ciudad. No se tomó ninguna votación formal; el Concejo brindó orientación y retroalimentación.
Courthouse Square: Se han incorporado como proyectos piloto dos instalaciones interactivas —un panel de juego interactivo y arte público interactivo con componentes móviles— para atraer a familias. La ciudad está fundiendo en bronce los nueve paneles Rufus Sauer (originalmente de concreto) como parte del plan maestro de 2016. Seis paneles están terminados; quedan pendientes tres paneles grandes de SeaLife. El personal señaló el interés de la comunidad en reconsiderar la ubicación de la fuente y los paneles, dado que la plaza se utiliza activamente para grandes eventos con escenario. El personal presentará una exposición por separado sobre este tema antes de continuar.
4th Street: Las jardineras han sido reorganizadas para reducir el desorden en las aceras. Se está desarrollando un plan de iluminación integral con ayuda de expertos externos. Los postes de semáforos y alumbrado serán repintados para armonizar con los postes más nuevos ubicados cerca de B Street. Cuarenta y nueve portabicicletas de siete estilos distintos serán reemplazados y estandarizados en aproximadamente tres estilos en gris oscuro o negro, instalándose bloque por bloque.
Comstock Mall: Se han completado la poda de árboles, el abonado con mantillo, la instalación de una vía verde y la mejora del alumbrado. El personal trabaja con el propietario del antiguo edificio de Bank of America para restablecer las luminarias privadas que iluminan el mall y el callejón adyacente.
JG Way (callejón de la ciudad hermana): La restauración de la fuente está en marcha tras el reemplazo completo del sistema eléctrico ubicado debajo de ella. El personal abordó el desafío que representan los grandes robles y sequoias que bloquean la iluminación y la visibilidad, y señaló que las raíces de las sequoias están invadiendo el edificio de Russian River Brewing. El Concejo y el personal debatieron si abordar la remoción de los árboles como parte de un rediseño más amplio. El Alcalde Stapp destacó la relación continua de la ciudad con su ciudad hermana Jōetsu, Japón —incluyendo un intercambio de orquesta juvenil planificado para el próximo año— e instó a incorporar esa asociación en el diseño del espacio. El Director Osborne confirmó que el concepto de diseño original celebra dicha relación con la ciudad hermana.
Juilliard Park: Se reemplazará el equipamiento de juegos infantiles obsoleto. El personal está explorando la posibilidad de agregar un uso comercial pequeño (por ejemplo, café o refrigerios) para dinamizar el parque junto al área de juegos. Se planean mejores conexiones de señalización hacia el centro de la ciudad en general.
Financiamiento: Las tarifas de impacto al desarrollo de parques para la Zona 3 (restringidas a los parques del centro de la ciudad) constituyen la mayor fuente de financiamiento, complementadas por aproximadamente seis otras fuentes de subvenciones y financiamiento.
Un comentarista público, Dwayne DeWitt, residente de larga data de Roseland, instó al Concejo a incluir un lenguaje imperativo con términos como "debe" y "deberá" en cualquier compromiso de mejora, señalando que un grupo de trabajo para el centro de la ciudad en 1994 hizo promesas similares que en gran medida no se cumplieron.
Proclamación — Semana de Apreciación a los Profesionales del Agua de California (Punto 7.1)
La concejal Bañuelos leyó una proclamación que designa del 3 al 11 de octubre de 2026 como Semana de Apreciación a los Profesionales del Agua en Santa Rosa. La Directora de Santa Rosa Water, Jennifer Burke, aceptó la proclamación en nombre de los aproximadamente 280 empleados del departamento, destacando que proporcionan agua potable segura, tratan y reciclan aguas residuales (incluyendo el suministro al campo geotérmico de Geysers), mantienen más de 1,200 millas de tuberías de agua y alcantarillado, y administran 340 millas de drenaje pluvial y más de 100 millas de arroyos. El Concejo y el personal de agua reunido tomaron una fotografía grupal.
Informes del Administrador Municipal y la Procuradora Municipal (Punto 9.1)
La Procuradora Municipal informó que no se finalizaron acuerdos extrajudiciales ni sentencias superiores a $50,000 en agosto de 2026, y que la carga de litigios activos de la ciudad al 3 de septiembre de 2026 asciende a 41 asuntos, con fechas de juicio asignadas a 7 casos y 5 casos en apelación tras resoluciones favorables a la ciudad en primera instancia.
El Administrador Municipal informó que varios miembros del personal asistieron a la conferencia anual de Cal Cities, incluyendo sesiones sobre revitalización de centros urbanos, retención de negocios y cumplimiento legal para funcionarios electos.
Informes del Alcalde y los Concejales (Punto 11)
El concejal Alvarez invitó al público a un evento de ayuda alimentaria en un restaurante del centro de la ciudad el 1 de octubre y a una gran celebración de barbacoa en el Sonoma County Fairgrounds el 11 de octubre (donde podría asistir el Gobernador). Reportó que su asistencia a Cal Cities reforzó la percepción de cuán bien se compara Santa Rosa con otras ciudades de California en materia de vivienda, preparación ante incendios forestales y programas comunitarios. También compartió el honor de haber realizado el "Grito de Independencia" en una celebración del Día de la Independencia de México. De manera significativa, solicitó formalmente al Administrador Municipal que proporcionara una actualización sobre las políticas actuales de protección a inmigrantes de la ciudad, en respuesta a los miembros de la comunidad presentes en la reunión.
El Administrador Municipal respondió de inmediato, confirmando que el personal está actualizando el lenguaje de ordenanzas y resoluciones en el sitio web de la ciudad y desarrollando un programa de capacitación para el personal sobre cómo actuar si son abordados por los agentes de control migratorio. Una actualización más detallada se presentará en una reunión futura.
La concejal Fleming (mediante conexión remota, brevemente) anunció su designación de Linda Rivera para la Junta de Servicios Públicos (Board of Public Utilities).
El Alcalde Stapp anunció su designación de Dianna MacDonald para el Subcomité de Seguridad Pública (Public Safety Subcommittee) (en su reemplazo) y manifestó su intención de presentar el nombramiento de esta última para la Junta de Residuos Cero (Zero Waste Board) en una reunión futura. También señaló el éxito de la Fundación de la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma (Sonoma County Library Foundation) al completar una campaña de $3 millones para financiar la nueva Biblioteca Regional de Roseland (Roseland Regional Library), elogió las mejoras a Comstock Mall que han permitido la realización de eventos comunitarios, hizo referencia a la reunión comunitaria sobre las cámaras FLOCK del 17 de septiembre como generadora de un considerable interés público, y agradeció a los organizadores de los Santa Rosa Merit Awards, una tradición de 44 años que celebra a los voluntarios de la comunidad.
Comentario público sobre protecciones a inmigrantes: Aproximadamente 25 miembros de la comunidad —muchos de ellos hablando a través de intérpretes de español, representando a la Sonoma County Sanctuary Coalition, el North Bay Organizing Project, grupos de justicia para migrantes, educadores e individuos— instaron al Concejo a enmendar la ordenanza vigente (que prohíbe que ICE utilice propiedades municipales) para incorporar cinco adiciones específicas: (1) una política formal de no colaboración entre los empleados municipales e ICE; (2) protocolos claros para el personal; (3) capacitación del personal sobre dichos protocolos; (4) señalización pública que comunique la política de no colaboración; y (5) extensión de estos requisitos a los contratistas de la ciudad. Los oradores citaron el temor entre los residentes inmigrantes, la angustia en los niños, los padres con miedo de ir al trabajo o a la escuela, y señalaron a Petaluma como modelo por haber incorporado recientemente la participación comunitaria en una ordenanza más sólida. Varios oradores expresaron frustración ante lo que describieron como una falta de urgencia por parte de la ciudad. Un orador planteó preocupaciones sobre el posible acceso de ICE a los datos de las cámaras FLOCK, vinculando ambos temas.
Audiencia pública — Reemisión de bonos de ingresos exentos de impuestos para Vigil Light Senior Apartments (Punto 16.1)
La California Municipal Finance Authority busca reemitir hasta $20 millones en bonos de ingresos exentos de impuestos para financiar la rehabilitación de Vigil Light Senior Apartments, ubicado en 1945 Long Drive, un desarrollo de vivienda asequible para personas mayores de 49 unidades (12 estudios, 36 unidades de un dormitorio y 1 unidad de dos dormitorios para el administrador) construido originalmente en 1983. La propiedad se encuentra cerca del Flamingo Resort y de un centro comercial con supermercado, farmacia y restaurantes.
El Concejo aprobó originalmente esta emisión de bonos en abril de 2024, pero retrasos ajenos al control del patrocinador provocaron que la aprobación anterior caducara, lo que requiere una nueva audiencia pública TEFRA. Los bonos no representan ninguna obligación fiscal para la ciudad —toda la responsabilidad de pago recae en el prestatario, PH Development Group (anteriormente Housing). No se recibió ningún comentario público sobre este punto.
Votación: Presentada por el concejal Alvarez, secundada por la concejal Bañuelos. Aprobada 4-0 (Rogers, MacDonald y Fleming ausentes).
Calendario de consentimiento (Puntos 13.1–13.3)
Los siguientes puntos fueron aprobados en conjunto sin debate separado:
13.1 — Acuerdo de estacionamiento entre la Ciudad de Santa Rosa y 425 Humboldt, LLC para el uso del estacionamiento municipal.
13.2 — Resolución que extiende la Proclamación de Emergencia Local (relacionada con la falta de vivienda).
13.3 — Resolución sobre clasificación, compensación y escala salarial.
El Vicealcalde Okrepkie planteó una pregunta general sobre cómo la ciudad equilibra el estacionamiento para el comercio frente a los permisos residenciales en los estacionamientos del centro de la ciudad. El Director Osborne explicó que la ciudad apunta a una ocupación general del 85%, que actualmente se sitúa alrededor del 50%, y que tiene como objetivo un umbral de asignación de permisos del 60%, ponderando cuidadosamente la demanda comercial, residencial y generada por eventos, especialmente a medida que aumenta el turismo en el centro de la ciudad.
Votación: Presentada por el concejal Alvarez; aprobada 4-0 (Rogers, MacDonald y Fleming ausentes).
Actualización legislativa (Punto 17.1)
El Concejo recibió para su información cuatro cartas de apoyo: AB 1761 (metodología de cálculo de electricidad y cargos no evitables), SB 692 (vehículos/falta de vivienda), AB 2047 (armas de fuego impresas en 3D) y una Carta de la Wildfire Liability Coalition.
Un orador público, Will Abrams de la Utility Wildfire Survivor Coalition, instó al Concejo a tomar nota de AB 2700 (en el escritorio del Gobernador con un plazo límite a la medianoche del día siguiente), que priorizaría la restitución a sobrevivientes de incendios forestales. Señaló que los sobrevivientes de los incendios forestales de PG&E de 2017 en Santa Rosa aún tienen aproximadamente un 30% de déficit para alcanzar una recuperación completa.
No se tomó ninguna votación formal sobre las cartas legislativas.
Puntos clave
Aprobada la reemisión de bonos para Vigil Light Senior Apartments: El Concejo aprobó por unanimidad la reemisión de hasta $20 millones en bonos exentos de impuestos para rehabilitar 49 unidades de vivienda asequible para personas mayores en 1945 Long Drive, sin costo alguno para la ciudad.
Negociaciones de desarrollo de Garage 5 en curso: Dos equipos en competencia —uno de ellos con una organización sin fines de lucro de vivienda asequible— presentaron públicamente sus propuestas antes de la sesión cerrada; la ciudad negocia precio y condiciones para lo que podría convertirse en más de 200 unidades de vivienda en el centro de la ciudad en 3rd Street.
Ordenanza de protección a inmigrantes bajo presión: Aproximadamente 25 miembros de la comunidad exigieron que la ciudad fortalezca su ordenanza vigente de no colaboración con ICE mediante protocolos claros, capacitación, señalización y requisitos de cumplimiento para contratistas. El Administrador Municipal confirmó que el trabajo está en marcha y que una actualización más completa se presentará en una reunión futura.
Mejoras al centro de la ciudad en aceleración: Múltiples proyectos concretos están en curso o son inminentes en Courthouse Square, 4th Street, Comstock Mall, JG Way y Juilliard Park, financiados en gran medida mediante tarifas de impacto a los parques; la fuente de Courthouse Square y los paneles Rufus Sauer siguen siendo temas de participación comunitaria continua.
Dificultades en torno a la falta de vivienda: La concejal Fleming informó que las renovaciones de subvenciones federales están siendo denegadas, que las camas en albergues son insuficientes de cara al invierno y que la coalición está observando un marcado aumento de personas mayores y personas con vulnerabilidades médicas que se quedan sin hogar por primera vez.
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Qué ocurrió en esta reunión
CONFERENCIA CON NEGOCIADOR DE BIENES RAÍCES (Sección 54956.8 del Código de Gobierno) Propiedad: 625 y 637 3rd Street, APNs 009-013-011 y 009-013-012 ("Garage 5") Negociadores de la Agencia: Jill Scott, Negociadora de Bienes Raíces Partes Negociadoras: Airport Business Center; Freebird Development y Juno Team (Juno Technology, Community Housing Opportunities Corp., Bayhill Ventures y Rogal Projects) Bajo Negociación: Precio y condiciones de pago.
This item concerned a conference with a real property negotiator regarding property at 625 and 637 3rd Street. Emily Mills, representing a development team including Community Housing Opportunities Corporation, Bay Hill Ventures, and local projects, presented a proposal to develop over 200 homes on 3rd Street with affordable pricing for downtown workers, including daycare for approximately 30 children and a strategy to replace existing parking. Feliciano, Vice President for Real Estate Finance at Community Housing Opportunities Corporation, also spoke in support of the proposal, emphasizing the team's commitment to working with staff, council, and community members to create a vibrant downtown vision. No public comment was received either in chambers or via Zoom, and the council then recessed into closed session to discuss the matter.
ACTUALIZACIÓN DE MEJORAS AL CENTRO DE LA CIUDAD Los Departamentos de Transporte y Obras Públicas y de Planificación y Desarrollo Económico presentan esta sesión de estudio para brindar al Concejo una actualización sobre los proyectos y programas de mejoras al centro de la ciudad previamente discutidos. El Concejo no tomará ninguna acción, pero podrá deliberar y proporcionar orientación al personal.
# Downtown Improvements Update Summary
Staff presented a comprehensive Downtown Improvements Update covering multiple projects in the downtown core, including upgrades to Courthouse Square (playground equipment replacement, interactive play panels, and public art installations), the Rufus panels and fountains project (bronze casting of 9 panels with 3 remaining), improvements to 4th Street (planter relocation and new lighting plan), and various infrastructure upgrades such as replacing trash cans with BigBelly systems, standardizing bicycle racks from 7 styles to 3, and repainting utility poles. Staff noted that community feedback over the past 10 years warrants exploring alternative installation concepts for the Rufus panels and plans to bring separate discussion back to council, while Councilmember Willis expressed appreciation for the work and inquired about commercial activation possibilities, which Mr. Osborne explained would involve private partnerships for services like coffee shops. Additional projects include restoring the fountain at JG Way (requiring electrical replacement), modernizing the Comstock Mall with new paint and walkways, and coordinating improvements to Juju Way with the sister city partnership, though staff noted that tree removal or relocation may be necessary to improve lighting and visibility—a sensitive topic given community concerns. Public comment praised the improvements, particularly noting how the Comstock Mall upgrades enabled community groups to utilize previously underutilized spaces, while one citizen advocated for specific contractual language ("must" and "shall") in design plans to ensure projects are completed and suggested community involvement through task force meetings.
Staff presented a comprehensive Downtown Improvements Update covering multiple projects in the downtown core, including upgrades to Courthouse Square (playground equipment replacement, interactive play panels, and public art installations), the Rufus panels and fountains project (bronze casting of 9 panels with 3 remaining), improvements to 4th Street (planter relocation and new lighting plan), and various infrastructure upgrades such as replacing trash cans with BigBelly systems, standardizing bicycle racks from 7 styles to 3, and repainting utility poles. Staff noted that community feedback over the past 10 years warrants exploring alternative installation concepts for the Rufus panels and plans to bring separate discussion back to council, while Councilmember Willis expressed appreciation for the work and inquired about commercial activation possibilities, which Mr. Osborne explained would involve private partnerships for services like coffee shops. Additional projects include restoring the fountain at JG Way (requiring electrical replacement), modernizing the Comstock Mall with new paint and walkways, and coordinating improvements to Juju Way with the sister city partnership, though staff noted that tree removal or relocation may be necessary to improve lighting and visibility—a sensitive topic given community concerns. Public comment praised the improvements, particularly noting how the Comstock Mall upgrades enabled community groups to utilize previously underutilized spaces, while one citizen advocated for specific contractual language ("must" and "shall") in design plans to ensure projects are completed and suggested community involvement through task force meetings.
PROCLAMACIÓN - CALIFORNIA WATER PROFESSIONALS
# PROCLAMATION - CALIFORNIA WATER PROFESSIONALS (Combined Summary)
The City Council presented a proclamation recognizing October 3rd through 11th, 2026 as California Water Professionals Appreciation Week, with the Mayor emphasizing that water is a critical resource essential to the community's health, prosperity, and environmental well-being. Director Jennifer Burke of Santa Rosa Water accepted the proclamation on behalf of approximately 280 water professionals, highlighting their essential work in providing safe drinking water, treating wastewater, recycling water, maintaining infrastructure, and protecting creeks and the environment. Public commenter Dwayne DeWitt praised the water professionals for their work in maintaining clean water and clean creeks for the community. The Mayor noted unanimous council support for the recognition and added that Santa Rosa Water serves roughly 230,000 people across half of Sonoma County while supplying recycled wastewater to the Geysers geothermal field.
The City Council presented a proclamation recognizing October 3rd through 11th, 2026 as California Water Professionals Appreciation Week, with the Mayor emphasizing that water is a critical resource essential to the community's health, prosperity, and environmental well-being. Director Jennifer Burke of Santa Rosa Water accepted the proclamation on behalf of approximately 280 water professionals, highlighting their essential work in providing safe drinking water, treating wastewater, recycling water, maintaining infrastructure, and protecting creeks and the environment. Public commenter Dwayne DeWitt praised the water professionals for their work in maintaining clean water and clean creeks for the community. The Mayor noted unanimous council support for the recognition and added that Santa Rosa Water serves roughly 230,000 people across half of Sonoma County while supplying recycled wastewater to the Geysers geothermal field.
INFORME DE ACUERDOS Y LITIGIOS ACTIVOS El Procurador Municipal informará sobre todos los acuerdos autorizados por el Concejo en sesión cerrada que fueron finalizados en agosto de 2026, lo cual incluye, entre otros, todos los acuerdos o sentencias que requieran que la Ciudad pague más de $50,000. El Procurador Municipal también proporcionará un resumen de los litigios pendientes contra la Ciudad.
The City Attorney reported on settlements and active litigation as of September 3rd, 2026. There are no settlements or judgments to report for August, with an active caseload of 41 litigation matters. Of these, 7 matters have trial dates assigned and 5 cases are currently on appeal following favorable rulings for the city at the trial court level. The City Attorney noted that a complete litigation report is attached to the agenda materials. No public comment was provided on this item.
INFORMES DE SUBCOMITÉS Y ENLACES DEL ALCALDE/MIEMBROS DEL CONCEJO (Y POSIBLE DIRECCIÓN DEL CONCEJO AL REPRESENTANTE ANTE LA JUNTA SOBRE ASUNTOS PENDIENTES, SI ES NECESARIO) 11.1.1 Informes de Subcomités del Concejo 11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA) 11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Comité Asesor de Agua 11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) 11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
# Mayor's/Council Members' Subcommittee and Liaison Reports Summary
Council Member Alvarez announced several upcoming community events, including a relief event on October 1st at a downtown restaurant and a police community barbecue on October 11th at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds that has grown to thousands of attendees and is expected to be attended by the Governor. He praised Santa Rosa's city staff and programs in downtown development, wildfire preparedness, law enforcement, and community building as comparable to or exceeding those of other California cities, and commended strong community engagement and immigrant participation. Mayor Alvarez highlighted the Santa Rosa Merit Awards ceremony honoring over a dozen community volunteers in public space maintenance, school support, and food programs. Public comment addressed community priorities including proposals to expand Cinco de Mayo celebrations and Southwest Community Park through a school district partnership, and announcements of a documentary film on homelessness screening October 17th and the need to address homelessness in the LGBTQ community. Alvarez requested that the City Manager provide an update on the city's current immigration policy in the near future.
Council Member Alvarez announced several upcoming community events, including a relief event on October 1st at a downtown restaurant and a police community barbecue on October 11th at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds that has grown to thousands of attendees and is expected to be attended by the Governor. He praised Santa Rosa's city staff and programs in downtown development, wildfire preparedness, law enforcement, and community building as comparable to or exceeding those of other California cities, and commended strong community engagement and immigrant participation. Mayor Alvarez highlighted the Santa Rosa Merit Awards ceremony honoring over a dozen community volunteers in public space maintenance, school support, and food programs. Public comment addressed community priorities including proposals to expand Cinco de Mayo celebrations and Southwest Community Park through a school district partnership, and announcements of a documentary film on homelessness screening October 17th and the need to address homelessness in the LGBTQ community. Alvarez requested that the City Manager provide an update on the city's current immigration policy in the near future.
Puntos de agenda (21)
Procedural (6)
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12.1ProceduralActas de la Reunión Ordinaria del 15 de septiembre de 2026.
El concejo aprobará las actas escritas de la reunión del 15 de septiembre de 2026.
Qué ocurrió
The council reviewed the September 15, 2026 regular meeting minutes. No edits, amendments, or public comments were raised regarding the minutes, and the council moved forward without objection.21.1ProceduralLISTA DE PRÓXIMAS REUNIONES *No figuró en la agenda preliminar. **Acción cuasi-judicial o adjudicativa; se requiere divulgación de comunicaciones ex parte. La Ordenanza de Gobierno Abierto fue adoptada por el Concejo Municipal en diciembre de 2020 (ORD-2020-018) y enmendada en julio de 2021 (ORD-2021-007). Estas ordenanzas agregaron y enmendaron el Capítulo 1-10 del Código Municipal para codificar el compromiso de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa de adoptar una cultura de gobierno abierto que garantice la confianza pública, involucre a la comunidad y establezca un sistema de transparencia, participación pública y colaboración. Para ver las versiones completas de las Ordenanzas de Gobierno Abierto, visite http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinance y http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinanceAmend. Para solicitar copias impresas de las Ordenanzas de Gobierno Abierto, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al 707-543-3015 (Servicio TTY Relay al 711) o a cityclerk@srcity.org. La Ciudad de Santa Rosa no discrimina a personas (incluidos los miembros de un órgano legislativo) con discapacidades en su empleo, servicios, beneficios, instalaciones, programas o actividades. Las solicitudes de adaptaciones, ayudas auxiliares o servicios necesarios para participar en un programa, servicio o actividad de la Ciudad, incluida información impresa en formatos alternativos, pueden realizarse contactando a la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al 707-543-3015 (Servicio TTY Relay al 711) o a cityclerk@srcity.org. La línea de asunto del correo electrónico debe indicar "ADA Accommodation Request" o "Language Assistance" e incluir su nombre, dirección, número de teléfono y una descripción de la solicitud. Si la solicitud se recibe con al menos siete (7) días hábiles de anticipación a la reunión del Concejo Municipal, la copia se proporcionará a más tardar dos (2) días hábiles antes de dicha reunión. La información sobre las reuniones también puede consultarse en internet en http://srcity.org. Cualquier escrito o documento proporcionado a la mayoría del Concejo Municipal antes de esta reunión con respecto a cualquier asunto en esta agenda, excluyendo los asuntos de sesión cerrada, está disponible para revisión pública en la Oficina del Secretario Municipal, Sala 10, Ayuntamiento, 100 Santa Rosa
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General Business
17General BusinessAB 1761 - Carta de Apoyo - Electricidad: Metodología de Cálculo; Cargos No Eludibles; Divulgación de Datos. Se proporciona a título informativo.
La ciudad apoya el proyecto de ley estatal AB 1761 sobre la forma en que las empresas de servicios públicos calculan los cargos de electricidad y divulgan datos a los consumidores.
18General BusinessSB 692 - Carta de Apoyo - Vehículos: Personas sin Hogar. Se proporciona a título informativo.
La ciudad apoya el proyecto de ley estatal SB 692, que busca abordar la situación de personas sin hogar mediante políticas relacionadas con vehículos.
19General BusinessAB 2047 - Carta de Apoyo - Armas de Fuego: Impresión Tridimensional
La ciudad apoya el proyecto de ley estatal AB 2047, que regula la impresión tridimensional de armas de fuego.
20General BusinessPropuesta de Responsabilidad por Incendios Forestales - Carta de Coalición. Se proporciona a título informativo.
La ciudad se ha unido a una carta de coalición sobre propuestas de responsabilidad por incendios forestales.
4.1General BusinessACTUALIZACIÓN DE MEJORAS AL CENTRO DE LA CIUDAD Los Departamentos de Transporte y Obras Públicas y de Planificación y Desarrollo Económico presentan esta sesión de estudio para brindar al Concejo una actualización sobre los proyectos y programas de mejoras al centro de la ciudad previamente discutidos. El Concejo no tomará ninguna acción, pero podrá deliberar y proporcionar orientación al personal.
El personal de la ciudad informará al concejo sobre el avance y los planes de varios proyectos y programas de mejoras al centro de la ciudad, y los miembros del concejo podrán hacer preguntas y brindar retroalimentación.
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# Downtown Improvements Update SummaryStaff presented a comprehensive Downtown Improvements Update covering multiple projects in the downtown core, including upgrades to Courthouse Square (playground equipment replacement, interactive play panels, and public art installations), the Rufus panels and fountains project (bronze casting of 9 panels with 3 remaining), improvements to 4th Street (planter relocation and new lighting plan), and various infrastructure upgrades such as replacing trash cans with BigBelly systems, standardizing bicycle racks from 7 styles to 3, and repainting utility poles. Staff noted that community feedback over the past 10 years warrants exploring alternative installation concepts for the Rufus panels and plans to bring separate discussion back to council, while Councilmember Willis expressed appreciation for the work and inquired about commercial activation possibilities, which Mr. Osborne explained would involve private partnerships for services like coffee shops. Additional projects include restoring the fountain at JG Way (requiring electrical replacement), modernizing the Comstock Mall with new paint and walkways, and coordinating improvements to Juju Way with the sister city partnership, though staff noted that tree removal or relocation may be necessary to improve lighting and visibility—a sensitive topic given community concerns. Public comment praised the improvements, particularly noting how the Comstock Mall upgrades enabled community groups to utilize previously underutilized spaces, while one citizen advocated for specific contractual language ("must" and "shall") in design plans to ensure projects are completed and suggested community involvement through task force meetings.
7.1General BusinessPROCLAMACIÓN - CALIFORNIA WATER PROFESSIONALS
El concejo reconocerá formalmente a California Water Professionals mediante una proclamación.
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# PROCLAMATION - CALIFORNIA WATER PROFESSIONALS (Combined Summary)The City Council presented a proclamation recognizing October 3rd through 11th, 2026 as California Water Professionals Appreciation Week, with the Mayor emphasizing that water is a critical resource essential to the community's health, prosperity, and environmental well-being. Director Jennifer Burke of Santa Rosa Water accepted the proclamation on behalf of approximately 280 water professionals, highlighting their essential work in providing safe drinking water, treating wastewater, recycling water, maintaining infrastructure, and protecting creeks and the environment. Public commenter Dwayne DeWitt praised the water professionals for their work in maintaining clean water and clean creeks for the community. The Mayor noted unanimous council support for the recognition and added that Santa Rosa Water serves roughly 230,000 people across half of Sonoma County while supplying recycled wastewater to the Geysers geothermal field.
9.1General BusinessINFORME DE ACUERDOS Y LITIGIOS ACTIVOS El Procurador Municipal informará sobre todos los acuerdos autorizados por el Concejo en sesión cerrada que fueron finalizados en agosto de 2026, lo cual incluye, entre otros, todos los acuerdos o sentencias que requieran que la Ciudad pague más de $50,000. El Procurador Municipal también proporcionará un resumen de los litigios pendientes contra la Ciudad.
El Procurador Municipal informará sobre los litigios que la ciudad resolvió en agosto de 2026 por más de $50,000, y resumirá otros casos legales actualmente presentados contra la ciudad.
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The City Attorney reported on settlements and active litigation as of September 3rd, 2026. There are no settlements or judgments to report for August, with an active caseload of 41 litigation matters. Of these, 7 matters have trial dates assigned and 5 cases are currently on appeal following favorable rulings for the city at the trial court level. The City Attorney noted that a complete litigation report is attached to the agenda materials. No public comment was provided on this item.11.1General BusinessINFORMES DE SUBCOMITÉS Y ENLACES DEL ALCALDE/MIEMBROS DEL CONCEJO (Y POSIBLE DIRECCIÓN DEL CONCEJO AL REPRESENTANTE ANTE LA JUNTA SOBRE ASUNTOS PENDIENTES, SI ES NECESARIO) 11.1.1 Informes de Subcomités del Concejo 11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA) 11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Comité Asesor de Agua 11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) 11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Los miembros del concejo informarán sobre su trabajo con diversas juntas y agencias regionales, incluyendo la Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities, la Sonoma County Water Agency, la Association of Bay Area Governments y el Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District.
Qué ocurrió
# Mayor's/Council Members' Subcommittee and Liaison Reports SummaryCouncil Member Alvarez announced several upcoming community events, including a relief event on October 1st at a downtown restaurant and a police community barbecue on October 11th at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds that has grown to thousands of attendees and is expected to be attended by the Governor. He praised Santa Rosa's city staff and programs in downtown development, wildfire preparedness, law enforcement, and community building as comparable to or exceeding those of other California cities, and commended strong community engagement and immigrant participation. Mayor Alvarez highlighted the Santa Rosa Merit Awards ceremony honoring over a dozen community volunteers in public space maintenance, school support, and food programs. Public comment addressed community priorities including proposals to expand Cinco de Mayo celebrations and Southwest Community Park through a school district partnership, and announcements of a documentary film on homelessness screening October 17th and the need to address homelessness in the LGBTQ community. Alvarez requested that the City Manager provide an update on the city's current immigration policy in the near future.
17.1General BusinessACTUALIZACIÓN LEGISLATIVA
El personal informará al concejo sobre la legislación estatal y federal pendiente que afecta a la ciudad.
Qué ocurrió
The Council heard a legislative update on support letters for AB 1761 (Electricity: Calculation Methodology), SB 692 (Vehicles: Homelessness), and AB 2047 (Firearms: Three-Dimensional Printing). Will Abrams, a Santa Rosa resident and organizing advocate with the Utility Wildfire Survivor Coalition, spoke in support of AB 2700, a bipartisan bill that has passed 9 unanimous legislative votes and sits on the governor's desk. Abrams urged the Council to support full restitution for wildfire survivors, noting that PG&E wildfire survivors from 2017 are still 30% short of full recovery.Closed Session
3.1Closed SessionCONFERENCIA CON NEGOCIADOR DE BIENES RAÍCES (Sección 54956.8 del Código de Gobierno) Propiedad: 625 y 637 3rd Street, APNs 009-013-011 y 009-013-012 ("Garage 5") Negociadores de la Agencia: Jill Scott, Negociadora de Bienes Raíces Partes Negociadoras: Airport Business Center; Freebird Development y Juno Team (Juno Technology, Community Housing Opportunities Corp., Bayhill Ventures y Rogal Projects) Bajo Negociación: Precio y condiciones de pago.
La ciudad negociará en sesión privada sobre la venta o arrendamiento de dos propiedades en 625 y 637 3rd Street (Garage 5) a Airport Business Center y socios desarrolladores, discutiendo precio y condiciones de pago.
Qué ocurrió
This item concerned a conference with a real property negotiator regarding property at 625 and 637 3rd Street. Emily Mills, representing a development team including Community Housing Opportunities Corporation, Bay Hill Ventures, and local projects, presented a proposal to develop over 200 homes on 3rd Street with affordable pricing for downtown workers, including daycare for approximately 30 children and a strategy to replace existing parking. Feliciano, Vice President for Real Estate Finance at Community Housing Opportunities Corporation, also spoke in support of the proposal, emphasizing the team's commitment to working with staff, council, and community members to create a vibrant downtown vision. No public comment was received either in chambers or via Zoom, and the council then recessed into closed session to discuss the matter.Consent Calendar
13.1Consent CalendarMOCIÓN - ACUERDO DE ESTACIONAMIENTO ENTRE LA CIUDAD DE SANTA ROSA Y 425 HUMBOLDT, LLC PARA EL USO DE ESTACIONAMIENTO
El concejo aprobará un acuerdo de estacionamiento que permite a 425 Humboldt, LLC utilizar espacios de estacionamiento.
Qué ocurrió
# Summary: Parking Agreement Motion - 425 Humboldt, LLCThe City Council voted on a parking agreement between the City of Santa Rosa and 425 Humboldt, LLC, with staff presenting analysis showing current garage occupancy at approximately 50% and proposing a target allocation of 60%. Vice Mayor raised concerns about balancing parking usage between public commerce needs and residential housing developments, questioning whether surplus lands factor into this determination and whether a monitoring threshold exists. Director Gabe from Planning and Economic Development explained that the city targets 85% occupancy while analyzing garage capacity in relation to surplus properties, and noted that commercial employees and residential users typically utilize the same spaces at different times of day. The discussion also addressed balancing residential permit demand with the need for adequate spaces during major downtown events that generate tourism traffic. The motion passed with 4 affirmative votes, with Councilmembers Rogers, MacDonald, and Plumbing absent.
13.2Consent CalendarRESOLUCIÓN - PRÓRROGA DE LA PROCLAMACIÓN DE EMERGENCIA LOCAL
El concejo prorrogará una proclamación previamente emitida relacionada con una emergencia local.
Qué ocurrió
Item 13.2 (Resolution - Extension of Proclamation of Local Emergency) was voted on as part of the consent calendar items 13.1 through 13.3. Public commenter Dwayne DeWitt raised concerns about the homeless emergency extension, arguing that the city should preserve structurally sound houses for residential use rather than demolishing them, and suggesting the city should move houses rather than destroy them as an asset.13.3Consent CalendarRESOLUCIÓN - CLASIFICACIÓN Y COMPENSACIÓN Y SALARIO
El concejo aprobará las clasificaciones de puestos y los rangos salariales para los empleados de la ciudad.
Public Hearing
16.1Public HearingAUDIENCIA PÚBLICA - AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA TEFRA Y REEMISIÓN DE BONOS DE INGRESOS EXENTOS DE IMPUESTOS POR PARTE DE LA California Municipal Finance Authority EN UN MONTO PRINCIPAL AGREGADO
El concejo celebrará una audiencia pública sobre los planes para emitir bonos de ingresos exentos de impuestos a través de la California Municipal Finance Authority.
Qué ocurrió
# SummaryStaff presented Item 16.1, a TEFRA public hearing for the reissuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20 million to finance the Vigil Light Senior Apartments at 1945 Long Drive. Angela Kelly from the Housing and Community Services Department explained the jurisdictional requirement to hold a public hearing and receive public comment before approving bond issuance for this project, which is an existing 49-unit affordable senior housing development (12 studios, 36 one-bedroom, 1 two-bedroom manager unit) providing deeply affordable housing for households with incomes up to 50% of area median income. No members of the public spoke during the hearing, no council questions were raised, and the Mayor thanked staff for their presentation. Council Member Alvarez moved to approve the resolution, which passed 4-0 with Rogers, MacDonald, and Fleming absent.
6500Public HearingSe requiere una audiencia pública para brindar a las personas la oportunidad de expresar sus opiniones, de forma oral o escrita, sobre el plan de financiamiento propuesto para la emisión de bonos y la ubicación y naturaleza del proyecto propuesto a financiar. Todas las obligaciones financieras derivadas de la emisión de bonos son responsabilidad del Prestatario. RECOMENDACIÓN: El Departamento de Vivienda y Servicios Comunitarios recomienda que el Concejo: 1) celebre una audiencia pública conforme a la Sección 147(f) del Código de Rentas Internas de 1986 respecto a la emisión propuesta de bonos de ingresos exentos de impuestos por parte de la California Municipal Finance Authority; y 2) adopte una resolución aprobando la emisión de los bonos por parte de la California Municipal Finance Authority en un monto principal agregado que no exceda $20 millones para financiar y refinanciar la adquisición, rehabilitación, desarrollo y equipamiento de Vigil Light Senior Apartments, ubicado en 1945 Long Drive. Los bonos serán pagaderos únicamente con los ingresos y activos proporcionados por el Prestatario y no constituirán una deuda u obligación de la Ciudad. Este asunto no tiene impacto en el presupuesto del año fiscal actual ni en el Fondo General.
Los residentes pueden participar en una audiencia pública sobre $20 millones en bonos para construir y mejorar Vigil Light Senior Apartments en 1945 Long Drive; la ciudad no es responsable del reembolso de los bonos.
Votos adicionales registrados en actas
Approve re-issuance of tax exempt revenue bonds for Vigil Light Senior Apartments
aye 4 · absent 3
Caroline Bañuelosaye
Dianna MacDonaldabsent
Eddie Alvarezaye
Jeff Okrepkieaye
Mark Stappaye
Natalie Rogersabsent
Victoria Flemingabsent
Approve consent calendar items 13.1 through 13.3
aye 4 · absent 3
Caroline Bañuelosaye
Dianna MacDonaldabsent
Eddie Alvarezaye
Jeff Okrepkieaye
Mark Stappaye
Natalie Rogersabsent
Victoria Flemingabsent
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>> Thank you. Welcome everyone. The time is 2.35. And call this meeting or city clerk. >> Thank you, Mayor. Councilmember Rogers. Councilmember MacDonald. Councilmember Fleming. Councilmember Ben well lows here, councilmember over as PRESIDENT Vice Mayor Cookie here. Mayor Stapp here. Let the record show that all councilmembers are present with the exceptions councilmembers. Fleming MacDonald in Rogers. >> Thank you. All right. We have one closed items today. This is item 3.1. Our conference with real property negotiator. Any public comment on this item from here in Chambers. Please. The floor floor is yours. >> Good afternoon, mayor and the council members. I'm Emily Mills, mayor of technology here on behalf of our team, community Housing
Opportunities, Corporation Bay Hill Ventures and local projects. Thank you so much for the time today. Huge thank you to just gotten her staff for a thorough and very well-run process. Santa Rosa has already done the hard part. The Pro housing designation, the downtown plan, the infrastructure dollars that you guys fought so hard to keep alive for the site. Now what's left? It's just to get a bill. That's why we put our team together. Our teams track record spans market rate and affordable multi-family housing, mass timber, another prefabricated elements public and private capital. And we've taken projects from entitlement all the way through to move in everything this project needs is on our team. Our proposal puts more than 200 homes on 3rd Street. Price for people who work downtown. With a daycare for about 30 local
kids a strategy to replace existing parking. But France Garage 5 isn't just one building. It's the beginning of a strategy strategy to unlock housing solutions in this region and beyond. It's a Templet for the next downtown site and the one after that, every project makes get the first one right. And every project that comes after it gets easier. We know you can't responded and you don't need to hear about to have a really interesting discussion. But we came today because we wanted you to know that we're ready. We are excited to build this with you and and if selected, we're ready to get going soon. As you are. >> Thank you. Is there additional comment. Good afternoon. Mayor stabbed Vice Mayor crabby COUNCILWOMAN Banuelos members of the council. My name is Feliciano that I'm vice PRESIDENT. >> For real estate finance,
for community Housing Opportunities, Corporation. We are a part of the Juno team which presented on item 3.1. We I I don't know that I necessarily you, recast what Emily presented other than to say. We. Our very Stick about the opportunity to work with staff and with counsel as well as with members of the community to shape a new vision for downtown Santa Rosa. That looks to the future and looks to be a vibrant place where multiple generations of Santa Rosa can thrive together as the city looks forward to its future. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. And thank you both for submitting a proposal and for taking the time to be here tonight. We really appreciate that. Seeing no one remembers the public hearing. Council chambers will go online. MADAM Zuma, House to are there any hands raised online?
>> Yeah. So we're not taking public comment via zoom item. 3.1, if you would like to speak, please raise your hand or if you're on the phone down star 6, sorry, start Dial Star 9. And I'm seeing no one wishing to speak on Zoom Air. >> Thank you. We will close public comment and recess into closed session. Thank you. The time is almost 3.45. And we will call this meeting bar. We will reconvene open session. MADAM City clerk, would you please call the roll? >> Thank you, Mayor. Councilmember Rogers is absent. Councilmember MacDonald is absent. Councilmember Fleming. >> they due illness. And there's nobody over age 18 in the room with Councilmember Ben, >> Councilmember over as PRESIDENT Vice Mayor Okrepkie your mayor Stapp Let the record show that all councilmembers
are present with the exception of Councilmember MacDonald and Rogers. Thank you very much. And just to confirm, are there any technicalities we have cross off due to MISS From remote participation. >> know councilmember funny, major statement just now regarding her remote participation under the just cause provisions of the Brown Act. >> Excellent. All right. Thank you. Welcome. Welcome is Fleming. Thanks for logging in. We will move on then to item 4.1. Our study session on downtown improvements. Update. So Dana Game, thank you very much. Welcome. >> Thanks, Mayor. Vice Mayor Councilmembers, Tennessee. Transportation Public Works director back last Winter. We came to you with the discussion around some improvements we are considering for downtown this presentation today as an
update on some of those things that have happened, a few that are occurring right now and a couple that are still to occur that we could use some additional feedback on with me is gave born director of planning and Economic Development Department is going to kick off the presentation. >> They're with us as we get to size up. Thank you, Dan. And good afternoon. Mayor vice mayor members of the council as director has he mentioned today study session. It's a discuss projects that the teams have been programming in the downtown core. And when I mention teams, want provide some context to that. Obviously, they're the internal organizations specifically pad and transportation and public works that work together to coordinate on projects. An important element of this is we also coordinate with our
downtown action organization, which is a critical element of the community benefit district in that area to understand how we're coordinating aligning on project types. So our first light is going to specifically discuss courthouse square and go through the first few bullets here and then handed over to MISTER Hennessey to complete the slide. It's important to know with courthouse square. The design is grounded in the master plan that was adopted by the council back in 2016. So when we look at projects, we're looking at projects that align with that masterplan or projects that tess Concepts that the community MAY be interested and are temporary in nature that can be used as a pilot. They can determine then what the community's interest that project we can learn from that. But they can also be revoked. So 2 of those that we focused on
specifically to draw individuals with younger children to the square and provide amenities that allow children to stay there in the entertainment. We incorporated 2 pieces. One is an interactive play panel and another is interactive public art. They have moving objects that are catered to the younger generation and families. We've seen quite interesting draw with that definitely is a benefit. And the many do the square, especially when events are drawing families there see a lot of activity around those. So those are a few that we're testing out. As I mentioned, time on the public art side as the slide that continues. You'll see a number of areas where we've done temporary public art. Instead a permanent and that is intended to really interest in transition and the public art and to create new amenities
and the downtown a more regular basis. The second item is probably the biggest component that the community is interested in in the square. And that is the Rufus, our panels and fountains. That is part of the master plan that includes re pouring the concrete with us. Our panel said there are a total of 9 they were originally done in concrete and they're being cast in bronze and the proposal in the master plan also involves a fountain with the panel's being placed on the fountain. The fountain is being constructed by private development. That permit has been teed up and he's ready to go. This city staff have been working on reporting the panels. We have 6 of those port with 3 remaining that were initiating now the 3 remaining or the larger SeaLife panels as we progress through this process, there's feedback provided by the
community about really understanding how the community is using that section of the square where the found this place to is also the area where a large stages place that is used on a regular basis. We're seeing that frequently deployed through various events in the square and that is created interest in the community to explore potentially other concepts. We've approached this conversation about looking at alternate means of installation for the panels with economic development subcommittee. For that those conversations in front of the community advisory board and the Arts in public places committee and a lot of the feedback has been to better understand since we've lived with the square for 10 years. What community actually wants in that area. So we are exploring concepts will talk a little bit about the timeline
today, but that warrants a separate conversation with the council because that is an incredibly important project to the community. And we'll bring that back. And it's important to note that once we have those panels, we will be looking at temporary placement to allow the community to enjoy the art in various areas. So will be deploying those. But since this is a critical component to the square, we want to make sure we get it right. Our opportunity to the council to chime in. With that, I'll hand it over to director seeing no further discuss planned for courthouse square. I just a few more things that are ongoing right now. We're replacing trash cans that are there they are hard to maintain our to keep clean. So we're gonna move towards a big belly system. >> Not just in court, a square, but in through a
number of parks with both help of measure m and a grant from Sonoma must be doing some public art on utility box traps. It's being led by the d a o and through the city's public art program. Then the d a o has in their square and across 4th street that they need to bring down so that we can trim the trees and make that a nicer looking area. And here's just a couple images of the recent installations. One item that I wanted to add here when we talked in the winter we we had talked about potentially adding bigger play structure in courthouse square and we looked at and maybe a half dozen or so different areas which to place that. Every one of them rack some element of the existing programming and require a broader community outreach discussion around what we're willing to sacrifice to make that happen. If that's something that we're still
interested in, we will. But there is definitely a sacrifice to be made. There's no win, win, win, win. With respect to placing a major play structure in Courthouse Square. Moving to 4th street. We've already relocated relocated, repainted. Every planted a number of planters down there. We'll have a couple of photos of that recently. But they were creating a lot of sidewalk clutter. So we've reorganized them to add to the Aztecs while also reinforcing where cars are supposed to and not supposed to be on the curb West 4th Street. But the planning and economic development partner in partnership with the deo will be doing a over a lighting plan for for street in some expansive expansion. Be on that. And the rest of downtown both for functionality and aesthetics. As we discussed the lighting downtown. We
realize that neither the electrical division who is going look at it strictly from the point of functionality north planning and economic development team who might look at it from aesthetics and Placemaking was going to solve this by themselves, was going to take a pretty different approach. And we thought that we'd hire an expert to help us work through that. The broken found that wasn't has been in front of La Rosa for years has been removed in last couple And then we will be bringing down majority of the lighting and signal poles along 4th street and repainting about a coating them to bring make them look like few of polls that are near b Street, which were down last year. And some of those some images of those repainted removed replanted. Also on first read, we will be continuing the conversion of the missing trash cans to the big belly style will be
changing out some of the tree wells. And then I wanted to highlight in particular the bicycle racks. If you walk up and down 4th street between be any street, you'll see 49 different bicycle racks of 7 different styles. Some of which are well used and some of which are not functional. And as you can see in that picture in the far right, we're going move every one of them and reorient repainted, reorient them so that it makes sense. These have all been piecemeal added over the years. There's plenty of bike parking location and the style doesn't really make sense anymore. So we're going to change that. Moving over to Comstock Mall, the parking division actually lead tree trimming and tree removal and there along with some mulching and the that green pathway insulation that you see on the slide we have the electrical division has changed some
pictures to increase lighting were also working with the owners of the previous Bank of America Building to use the lights off of that building that China quite a bit, both onto Comstock Mall and into the alley heading towards 3rd Street that those flights are privately owned. But we're working with that owner get those lights back on and get them upgraded and then again, we'll be adding additional trash cans in this area as well. And then one of the big ones we want to talk about was jg Economic Development has added a couple of new art installations have taken down the musical instruments that were previously there and will be relocating them. Their ideas really stemmed from the about something bigger here. And this is something that we could use feedback on. We have a plan now to restore the functionality of this fountain. The electrical
underneath needed to be completely replaced. This is not just a water project. This is a much broader project, but we have figured that out. And so that restoration is now underway. To do something with jg way, though, really requires a discussion about the trees that are there. There's a very large oak tree on the backside of jg way in a couple of redwood trees near the front of jg way near 4th street that really limit lighting even during the daytime really distract from the sideline looking through their it, frankly, sometimes isn't an appealing place to be because of the darkness and the inability to see through there. There's also murals on both sides have visibility issues as a result of both the trees and the lack of lighting. And then we've also seen a desire for there to be potential entertainment space, whether that's a small play
area or a small stage for things like busking or performances. But in those images on left, you see some of the art on the right. You see those redwood trees in the big oak tree near the back. We've talked about moving some of those existing lights moving, some of that curbing. I think that's all kind noodling around the edges without having a broader discussion about those trees, I know that trees are a hot topic in the city and especially downtown. However, you know, 100 year-old trees downtown, create any number of The trees closest to 4th street, those redwood trees. Restrictions are getting awfully close to the Russian River Brewing building screen right. And so that will probably be a discussion at some point whether we want to have that now or not. And then lastly, talked Juilliard Park so here's where we found a
replacement for a playground It's a beautiful park with lots of space to run around playground equipment doesn't really serve the needs of a very many people. Nor is it particularly aesthetic, pleasing. So we're going to replace this playground equipment with something a little bit more functional and a little bit more 2026, we also have a day he asked there on the screen left that gave him his team are looking into potential to activate some type of commercial use and that comes with its own challenges. And we'd be happy to answer any questions about that. And then we really want to make sure that the space gets connected better to the rest of downtown. So whether that's through some kind of definitely planning on the on the pavement to make sure that the recreational space are connected. >> Or just standard wayfinding
and maps. We want to make sure that people who downtown enjoying for a street courthouse square. 3rd Street understand that there is a park, you know, 3rd of a mile away that has more active space for playing for, for children, for children. Funding these different things. There's a number of different options, biggest of which is the park development impact fees for zone 3. Those can only be spent on parks in downtown zone, which includes courthouse square, jj way and really our parks. We have a significant funding source for those improvements. And then we have a number about a half dozen different source is also to draw from to make happen. So again, like gay mentioned, when we started, we will have a discussion about this hour found and contacts with the broader courthouse square master plan. And then I believe he'll also be bringing
say Sessions around broader downtown Byron c discussion, including the businesses and programming and the identity of downtown. That quick update. We're happy to answer any questions and or we can ask some more if you need prompting to help us out. Thank you. Excellent update. Thank you. Thank you both. Looking to my colleagues for any questions. Willis. I don't any questions, but because I think I've talked especially gave about some of these changes. >> In the past this well MR. There, too. I just want to say, I'm really, pleased with all the work that you all have done so far and especially well, all of it, of course, but the specially did Julie, our park thoughts around that. And I think that director you mentioned something about the chaos. What were you thinking could happen there or maybe? MR. Osborne.
>> Thank you, Councilmember I can help with that When we were exploring options for Juilliard, we were looking at what keeps people in a location. And when you have children that are enjoying the facilities right next to it, parents want. And that naturally got into coffee or snacks. So having some level of a commercial use their where we could partner with a private entity to provide that without creating a competing used to the surrounding businesses was discussed and it's an option. Obviously that would that would take some exploration. We'd have to understand the condition of the building and what that would look like in the cost. But really, what we're trying to do is brainstorming ideas on how we can create more vibrancy and what is really a beautiful park. Absolutely. >> And in. And see the only other thing.
>> Oh, I was just curious about Bike parking. There's a lot just curious about There's a lot of different. I do expect Reuters versions. And so you said you are looking to address that. I will thinking along that line. >> going to read them all out and they the same dollar and now stage them block by block so that they match one another so that instead of 7 different versions of style and color we get down to about 3 and a lot be either a dark gray or black. Look similar to the racks that are in courthouse square. >> All right. That sounds like plan. Think that's all I have for right now. I'm just really pleased that downtown is getting lots of love and need it. And and I'm look forward to and all these changes get implemented. Thank you. >> Or questions from council. All for And back to back to your slides on Jeju way. My
curiosity was that created in any with any conversation with with our sister city shows The only reason I ask is that we've got our Sanders a symphony youth orchestra heading over to jazz you next year. So it's been a little bit of conversation back and forth with our with our colleagues on Judge, you. There great day. I mean, the slides are improvements will beautiful. Any any there MAY be some some opportunity to share with them. The information making in this space. >> Yes, absolutely. Thank you, mayor. And one of the of the first concepts we discussed is how do we celebrate what it currently is send. But that is sort of recognizing our sister city and the partnership we have with our sister city to do those improvements. So when the first explored designs, those designs aligned around that concept of how do you
really celebrate that space there with imagery provided from Jay Ju much of what you see there is recognizing the Sonoma County and the j 2 side of change. You weigh in the partnership. So I think an important piece when we get into design and understanding really the campus that we're working with. And I think some of the feedback that we're really looking for, it's how far do we go through design as MR. Hennessy said in many situations, trees and other infrastructure become an impediment to that creativity. So really understanding the campus we're working with is important. And then once we do that, I believe the partnership with our sister city in trying to reestablish that and understand how they would want to participate in this concept is incredibly critical to create that community connection. >> Outstanding. Thank you for
that. Just for the back of your minds and my wife and I did adopt a dog from judge. You. So we do have a judge. You you residents here in the city, if that should useful for for for a future photo Seeing no other questions. Let's go in council is going a public comment from our folks in council chambers, MR. Do it. >> Hello, my name is Dwayne Do it. I'm from Roseland in 1994. City prioritize downtown. They had a downtown task force. They made a big deal about downtown being the heart of everything that you do with this in mind. It's nice to have this discussion. And you have to put 2 words to these discussions to make them a realistic for the future. Those words are must and shell. Basically the talk about the years ago was it would be back quick. Because there was no such word as must and shall that has not
happened yet. If you get these types of design plans from these different folks, you need to have something that specifically states win. >> Where how >> must and shall so that we get these things done. The downtown task force from 1994. I still have the minutes that show we didn't even get have that stuff done. So I understand is not on you at all. So new folks here some new ideas. Maybe you can have that community conversation that the mare refers to frequently. Let's have a community conversation. You know, we could do it at the Open government task force meetings that a previously scheduled. But frequently council, maybe that's what you can do is have this be a part of open government to talk about how we're going to make the jade you way the best things in Sister City got going. A little aside in 1999
2000, I was the PRESIDENT Of Santa Rosa Sister City church Kazee when sister City Jhu started. I have a copy of the newspaper which I can give you. So you'll see from back in the day how we handle these types of things. Remember, sometimes the old folks do have some ideas that can help the new folks keep those 2 words in mind must and shell and I shall be back. Thank you. Thank you to Wayne. Is there anybody else in council chambers who like to speak? >> We'll go online. Rhonda, MADAM Zuma host, has anybody raise their hand on zoom or pressed are down star 9? >> No. Thank you, mayor. We're taking comment via zoom for item. 4.1. If you'd like to speak, please raise your hand. And mayor seeing no hands raised. >> Thank you, Rhonda. All right. Bring you back to could bring you back to council for any final comments. MRS. Thank
you, Mayor. >> Alessi the corporation is always or or and I'm hoping we will see much more of that. In fact, the green. Variation of colors that happens between the bus stop and the street is absent side, the street. I want to see the board Equalization billing is the citizen between that corridor is absolutely amazing. I walk it off and in addition to it, it would be great have like maybe way finders on the floor throughout the city, especially on those judge away alleyways, kind of like if you would say downtown's this way or maybe sponsor for the different businesses. I want to be acknowledged by the by, by those wayfinder so to speak, especially the barbecue house or whatever. Maybe I'll leave it up to them. If they want to cover the fees in regards to the park itself. I love that. The founders now being revamped modernized. It.
It was like a polished stones that somebody forgot to use that one of the construction sites. And I'm glad that we're actually making something usable of it. And I'm hoping that when we speak of courthouse square as active as that conversation continues, that we don't forget about that permit ampitheater that we don't forget about the panels. That is how they could be a corporate in there expanding the range of of of the topics. But nonetheless, the one definitely relates to the other and guards are beautifying downtown Rosa. But I definitely love the way that we're incorporating our work and modernizing the walkways and also love the way that that incredible run that we say that we're moving the light on for street will be yes. I know that there's business owners are going to ecstatic to hear that as they stop me. Every time I walk by
to tell me about how they need to go. So I'm definitely see glad to hear that that is happening. Thank you for what you do. Thank you. Other comments. All just chime in. I think you stronger. As for mentioning the Comstock Mall improvements again, a simple coat of paint, but because of that, because the other improvements in that. >> Difficult somewhat dark and forbidding space community groups are now holding events there. So I had the pleasure of being there with the Redwood Empire Chinese Association celebrating dissenters. It's historic Chinatown and we're back there in a space that was under use for decades. And it was a delightful place to to hold an event. That's because of the improvements that that your teams have made. There are in other parts of the downtown area. So it's it's just it's outstanding. And thanks to
Cain's Hinkle and for all the work that that they're doing as well. It's made a market difference downtown and I northern comments, Miles, we will say. Thank you very much. Thank you for all the work thank you for this report. And with we will move on with scene to a report item. 6 report if any on our closed session. MADAM City Attorney. >> Thank you, mayor. No reportable action was taking this afternoon and thank you. >> Thank you very much. I would bring which brings us to fun items for the evening. Our proclamation are item 7.1. Our proclamation for California water Professionals Appreciation Week. Ban will last. Thank you, Mayor. >> Okay. Where is water is center of this most valuable resource essential to the health, prosperity and environmental. Well being of our community. And whereas Santa Rosa Water delivers
reliable water and sewer supers service manages storm water and protects our watershed. And whereas Santa Rosa's waters highs, highly skilled professionals ensure a dependable and resilient water future. And whereas Santa Rosa's drinking water is regularly tested and consistently needs or exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards. And where is Santa Rosa? Water operates and maintains more than 1200 miles of water and sewer pipes. And where is water professionals at the Laguna Treatment plant. Recycle millions of gallons of wastewater each day and beneficially reuse nearly 100% of our recycled water. And where is Santa Rosa? Water maintains 340 miles of storm drains and stewards more than 100 miles of creeks. And whereas Santa Rosa water professionals work around the clock every day of the year to monitor, maintain and
modernize the city's water systems. And where is Santa Rosa Water invests more than 160 million annually to improve the reliability in Zillion c of our critical water infrastructure and where is more than 280 Santa Rosa water professionals, our dedicated to protecting public health, safeguarding the environment and serving the community. Now, therefore, MAY be resolved. That marks tap mayor of the city of Santa Rosa on behalf of the entire city council in recognition of our community do hereby proclaim OCTOBER 31st. Excuse me, OCTOBER 3rd through the 11th. I'm sorry, 2026. As water Professionals Appreciation Week and extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to our outstanding Santa Rosa water professionals. Thank thank you. It's been way lows and thanks to so many of the Santa Rosa water team for making
time to come this afternoon. We definitely wanted to add a photo, but first, MISS Burke want share a few thoughts. >> You hear Thank you. Good afternoon, Mayor stabbed Vice Mayor Okrepkie Council members. I'm Jennifer Burke, the director of Santa Rosa Water. And I'm honored to accept this proclamation on behalf of our entire Santa Rosa Water team are roughly 280 water professionals work every day, often behind the scenes to keep water flowing for our community. We provide safe, reliable drinking water. We treat your wastewater reuse and recycle water maintain critical infrastructure, and protect our creeks and the environment. It's a long list of responsibilities. And this team handles it with incredible skill and dedication during California water professionals appreciation. We are proud to recognize and celebrate this
team for their talent commitment and resilience that they bring to work every day. Most people only think about water service when something goes wrong and thanks to this exceptional team, our community can count on reliable service. 24 hours a day, 365 days. A year. And this proclamation not only recognize the Santa Rosa water, but also water professionals across California whose work is essential to the health safety and quality of life of the communities they serve. So I really want to thank this council for recognizing the important work and for helping us celebrate this amazing team. I'm incredibly proud to be part of the team. They show up every day to serve our community and they truly reserve deserve this recognition. So thank you so much for celebrating them today. I think
>> thank you, Director Burke. I'm sure we have unanimous vote on council for saying that we are. We're proud to have a different view here in our city leading leading Sonoma County. So we do. We do right right? Wastewater treatment for half the county, roughly 230,000 people. And our and our recycled wastewater. It runs the geysers of the world's largest geothermal field. Providing water for ag community. It was 180,000 residents, the 5th largest city in the Bay area. All right. Thank you, guys. >> All right. We're going we're going to we're going to open it up to public comment. Who wants to Shower Santa Rosa Water staffers with praise. Make your way to the podium right now. >> All right. To think that on wane lead lead us off. >> Somebody needs to say that they definitely are very helpful, folks. My name is
Dwayne DeWitt and it is an important thing to have clean water and clean creeks. These are the folks that make it happen. Everybody should be clapping again. Thank you. Thank. Thank you to Wayne. Any other comments from people in council chambers. >> Alright, think the dots in your heart, Rhonda, is there anybody online raise their hand or dial star 9? >> Thanks, Mayor. I'm seeing no one wish to comment on Zoom. >> Alright, we'll close public comment then and we when we do the photo there since you're all sitting will make our way over over your way, will to work. Take a quick photo. Thank you again. Santa Rosa Water. We will move on. Then I'm not mistaken to item 9.1 are not item 9. Our city manager and city attorneys reports. City manager, not anything to report on your end. Mayor, thank you very
much. I just want to report out that had a great time this last week at the Cal Cities annual conference. We a number executive team members join and got to experience not just a networking that occurs down there with other municipalities throughout the state. But we got to listen and learn with some of the activities that are going on down there such as Eye Director Osborne, I and I got to sit in session called revitalizing downtown's without was in the old town soul. That was really exciting. That by the city of Santa Barbara, we had clerk menace who went to campaign session and City Hall staying legal, ethical and out of trouble. So we a assistant city manager, Dominic Coaches, City be Nimble City be quick tools for attracting untrained, retaining businesses. So just to give you an example of some of the
things that your team went down and got to learn from some of our colleagues in Southern California. And that's it. We appreciate the opportunity to attend that event. Thank you. Recent we had a good contingent there. MADAM City attorney, what's what's what's on your report? Well, there are no settlements or judgments to report out for the month of AUGUST. They do have a litigation report as of SEPTEMBER. 3rd, 2026 are active. Caseload is 41 litigation matters. >> Trial dates assigned to 7 matters. 5 cases are currently on appeal following rulings in favor of the city at the trial court level. If anyone like a different additional information, we do have a copy of the litigation report attached to the agenda materials. And on a more personal note, I also attended the League of Cities and really appreciated the
opportunity to spend time with my colleagues and I found the courses to be very informational. And I again, appreciate being able to attend. Thank you, outstanding. Thank you both. We'll open it up to public comment. Would any members of the public in council chambers wish to comment on either of those reports? >> Seeing none. We'll go online. Rhonda, is there anybody that has that has their hand razors? Dial Star 9. >> Thank you, Seeing no one wish to speak on this item. >> Wonderful will close public comment and move on to item 10 are statements of abstention or accuser. Why council are there any statements of abstention recusal this evening? I'm seeing heads heads nodding. All right. We will move on then to mayor and council members reports. So we've got and we've got 45
minutes to kill folks. So just take take your time with this one, especially with our smaller group who wants to lead off with with. All right. MISTER Alvarez shows we can do. >> I will speak as clearly and enunciate my words profoundly. 45 min I can do it all with a 45 minutes. But nonetheless, though, I want to buy everyone to a relief for DePaul event. Happening in Dardar, which is the restaurant that that took over the Mary's Pizza Shack and downtown Santa Rosa. It will be on OCTOBER. 1st, I hope that you can join me in plenty of others who are looking to continue to support for our brothers and sisters in need. And then a police community also want to invite you to barbecue on OCTOBER. 11th at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. And this is an event that started 5 years ago at the me both their food park also passable road and now it
has grown about 200 people. And now it has grown into a multi 1000 amount of attendees to taste the barbecue flavors of you that will make equal. And in fact of this year, we expect to have the governor will visit Santa Rosa. OCTOBER. 11th, 5 o'clock at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. I definitely hope to see you all there. In fact. Many of the plates and ingredients that were used at the other events that have attended or I want here because I want to be a surprise for you all when you show up and enjoy these tacos and the barbecue takes up to 2 days to prepare and its banana leaves in the ground. So you can just imagine the amount of love that has been put into this gastronomy. Last but not least actually the League California cities, what it would do. Fantastic opportunity for not only has to connect as as council members and
colleagues, but the amount of information that is shared from elected officials to elected officials. But I have to do my fellow residents of Santa Rosa that when I do attend these classes, it is. Comforting. It's beautiful is what it is. When I hear these classes speak of information that the city of Santa Rosa is already doing, how far we are when it comes to the way that we try to develop downtown the way that we're combating wildfires, the way that we're prepared, protecting our citizens weathers threw law enforcement community building social programs. It's it's almost as if our staff should be teaching these classes at Cal City. It's it's really, really. That's impressive. It's impressive what we're doing. Your city of Rosa. And I don't say because I'm a city I'm saying cause like it to compare their information to I see happening here in the city
of Santa Rosa. So know that that our staff are really working. Hard to make center is the best can be. And I'm very proud saying so lastly, most importantly of the day today, we're seeing today what community looks like when they feel that they do have a seat at the table and there is a plate of food for them at that table. I'm seeing. Great amount of. Our immigrant mothers and sisters showing up in voicing they're wants from their city representatives and their government. And that is through. A coach or not a culture, but a government that instills and wants instill fear and every residents of this country. And yet they're still want to stand up and make themselves scene at a city council meeting and that inspires me. So I know that outside the right now strategizing. 42 coming up with the best play. I mean, after football just start so
sorry for the reference. But sealer energy now spoken to before and it is through the mayor that I wish to ask our city manager if we can get an update on our current immigration policy here in the near future, I know it would not only be appreciated myself to show where we're at, but I know that they, too, would appreciate what where we're at in regards up laws and direction that we as city government arguing with them for the peace of of their mind and city manager, not one. We wait a moment. It looks like some so far. Residents MAY be making their way back in to hear the update. >> Let's take a moment. And if we need to buy time where you also talk Grito. Again, sir, we're to Grito. People yet. Where did I like? You really Mexican independence was on SEPTEMBER 16th and being that that I'm a product of of immigrants not born in Mexico,
but born Santa Rosa, California. And yet to have the honor. 2. Perform people that the Lord is, which was the call to action. Bye, bye. A father in will and to represent. To represent that of my community of of a country, which I believe is a 2 times in my entire life. But yet to be someone who looks like the commute that comes from those lands, the ball and America. Is such an honor for myself and it makes me what thankful that my parents taught Spanish so could actually give the people and 2 that I'm so received by community to be able to take such a distinguished honor. That's normally just reserved for the PRESIDENT Of the current PRESIDENT Of the country, whether in the matter what country in Latin America, but nonetheless keep the Lord the most famous one and a place on the Maikel by the Mexican PRESIDENT. That's
that's such an honor. Think reminder that just kind another big and great event for downtown Santa Rosa. And with that, it looks like we've got our we've got folks back inside. >> And could just catch them up to what just happened. Look at U.S. And that's the moment, though. Flicking ability. I love that guy today. Can see border bulls, the and bullpen on Tybee Island. I'm going to have a little bit less of that. Some thunder, Rosa. So let's play on. Or I'm will to most of the process then we got the audio. Lets federal sir. Look another clip. The logo is seen as go stays. I thought was a I thought was they pull it because will be in Lowell against the Stella What state is the blessed those opposite. Chilean p a one of them and that it will be a little and little a little Logan put days. That what's Stacey, what the moment
confident and embers. But the la police become. Thank manager. Not what want bring us up to speed with where we are. >> Thank you, Mayor and thank you Councilmember Alvarez for bringing this up. The city attorney and city managers offices have been working too update all of ordinance and resolution language that it currently exists on the city website. We are also actively working on the development of a staff training program. That was part of the request that council had to make sure that our staff members were working with our communities, know how to react and interact. Should an immigration staff member approached them for any reason. So we are working on those components and would be happy to come and give you a much more clear update at a future meeting so that, you know, exactly what we've been able to accomplish, what we've
put in place where we've posted it and and how we're going to implement certain activities moving forward. If I MAY, mayor, I did not expect such a quick at least a small update or many of been a call. It from our city manager, which I'm ever so thankful for, especially when people are coming here to hear what we're doing. But I would definitely appreciate an update on the near future. >> To all the good stuff that we're we're doing in Yemen and doing to really defend every every citizen of our city of Santa Rosa. Excellent. Anything else. MISTER Alvarez. Sir, I we're in a good position moving forward. Thank you. Thank you for always updates and thank you for running 10 minutes off the clock. >> MISS MISS Fleming will go to move online. What what updates you have for us. >> just wanted to announce it
will be appointing Linda Rivera to the Board of Public Utilities. >> Thank you very much. MADAM City clerk. Did you get that? >> I did. Thank you. I will prepare the appointment form and get it to Councilmember Fleming to complete the >> Thank you very much. On other updates, it's Thank you, mayor. >> Have a few So take a little time. I am going to be a point. First of all, I'm going to be appointing Howard Verlander to the bicycle and pedestrian advisory board really excited about this because I'm way late on this. >> It's taken me a while the wonderful one of the wonderful things about it. And not only is he a cyclist, but he also lives in my district. I'm really excited about that. I >> Let's see. Attended as well as you Mayor. Also the state of the Latino community which is put on by lists and every
year reason I mention and I usually try to go every year, but there was a lot of really important data that they shared with us in terms of >> business. >> And entrepreneurship and of course, a I >> all in all in one morning. And so I'm hoping to share some of the data cause I think is really important. >> In particular, in terms of the Latino community and their impact on business, whether they start businesses are that they're working and businesses, all of that and how our community is that Councilmember Alvarez is demonstrating is becoming more and more more Latino. And so we really have to. Be ready for it. I mean, we're here are ready, but really engage the Latino community and all things business because we and I say this, you know, as a daughter of immigrants as well, we have a tradition of
entrepreneurship. We always have. That's why food trucks everywhere, restaurants. And so those things I think need to be acknowledged because as the numbers change, we know we're more than the majority and all the all of those grammar schools and everything. So that that. Data that they presented that is really Definitely want to get it to re-draw sworn and also to MR. Adair so that I can share with you. So I just wanted to mention that. And it was good meeting. And then the other thing. Was homeless coalition. Just want to talk about that for a minute because we've trying to get different grants that we normally get on a normal basis. But we're running into a lot of roadblocks I'll just say it with the federal government. And it's it's really, in my opinion, very sad that grants that we usually get renewed every year
not being renewed because they're being turned away and some programs, some vital programs are being dropped because of changes made by the current administration but one that came out we had in our last meeting, we had an in-person meeting which we've not since I've and on the coalition was the need and the changes in homelessness as you'll see the the numbers of homelessness spent right now currently have not really changed that much. But what we're seeing is more and more folks. And I just want word this correctly that either medically vulnerable. >> Or >> they're seniors. We're seeing more and more seniors becoming homeless. And and the problem is that, you know, if you're 80 years old and they did give us a really specific example and 80 year-old woman in one program who lost her home after being a special ed
teacher for like 30 plus years had been living in the same place and then her in this happens to a lot of folks, her landlord decided to sell the property and suddenly she's homeless. And the question is how do you you can't put an 80 year-old person to work at that point. So where did they go? And so that is one of the big problems that we're going to be running up against a more and more as these programs get closed. The fact of the matter is right now we don't have enough shelter beds. We just absolutely don't. So as people rotate out of programs like many programs are only allowed to be there 6 months, for example. Where do you go? And right now we're coming up against the winter months. Nino is in the news every other You know, and yes, we have warming centers, but those are all temporary. And so that is I think the really big concern right now at the
homeless coalition. And besides the fact that we're fighting to get these grants having to go back to court over and over again. So this is a real problem. And so don't mean to be a downer. But I just want to alert folks that, you know, we're trying to do the work. We really do want to and homelessness generational poverty and all of those things. We are very aware. These are things are going on, but we can't do it by ourselves. And so that is one of the things that were up again. So just wanted to share that and take advantage of the time little bit. But also it's a real problem. We really need low low. >> Income housing permanently supportive housing for folks. And that's one of the areas that's getting attacked by the administration. >> Why? I don't know. I really cannot figure it out. You know, I just don't understand.
>> The cruelty behind these policies. But that's what's happening. And so I think just want to make folks where I want counsel to be aware. One of the things that staff county staff wanted us to convey to our councils to all elected says this. This is our reality. We don't have enough beds. We don't have any place to send people. We're coming up on winter months. And it's it's only going to get worse as hr comes into effect. So that's my sorry. >> Thank you. Thank you very much. That's that's an important update. This man Willows if you wanted to and on a slightly more upbeat know, is worth mentioning how because of because of the efforts throughout the county and particularly in the city of Santa Rosa. Just Sonoma County's homelessness numbers are moving in a different direction. The state overall, we are not correlate with
rest. A state that you want to end on a slightly happier now. >> Yes, the net, the numbers seem to be stabilizing, if you And they haven't changed that much from the previous year. So that is the good news. I don't know >> but my concern is I think that's going to change. >> Several everyone's worried about that with hr one issues. Know you're correct. Correct to highlight It that the county can celebrate achievements over the last 10 plus years. We're down 50% 57%. In terms of point in time count homelessness number since 2011. So the investments of this community has made the work from from people like ms been wheels and others that had an impact. We just got to keep that momentum going. And there are some strong head winds right now. Thank you. And thank you all. So now think I was 7 minutes. Thank you as a thank. You been here.
Let me see if I can. If I can do my share. Quick appointment here. I would. I am pleased to a point missed MacDonald. Diana MacDonald to the Public Safety subcommittee. And at our next meeting, I would like to I would like Jen dies. I having council considering appointment of Ms MacDonald to the to the 0 Waste Ford. Our counties are ways port. If that's possible. Oh, yes, she will be on the public safety. So commission members who graciously replacing me. So for which I'm grateful. Thank you very much, Diana in absentia. MADAM City clerk, is that you other information for me. Thank you. Thank you for that. And then just 3 quick event announcements, a few of us, including Ms Evans. We were at the Sonoma County Library Foundation dinner on Sunday night where the library foundation is finishing up raising 3 million dollars to support the the Roseman
Regional Library. Thank On behalf of the city of Santa Rosa, thank you so much. Sonoma County Library in Sonoma County Library Foundation and all the donors who have made that possible, which is not only helping to build that much needed new library in community space in Roseland, which is part of a Hearn Avenue hob. That includes a new fire station to support Roseland. But that gift is also were cars also furnishing that library. So it's not just completing the building, but all the chairs they to some of the it equipment, all of that, all the interior furnishings that are gonna make that space a really vibrant space and much needed for the entire city as well as Roseland. So thank you again. Sonoma County Library Foundation. Some are some of you in this room were also at the flock camera meeting he was 10 days or so ago. That
was a robust conversation, as they say. And we had a couple 100 people involved both inside and outside the building. Thanks to all the residents who came in person. Thanks to all those who watched online as I think everyone is aware that the city and so many residents are paying close attention to that issue. So there will be many more conversations to come. But thank you all for those who attended that particular meeting. And then for my part, I'd like to end on happy note. So I'm going to think of the organizers of the Santa Rosa Merit Awards from this past Monday. We I think it was that the state was least a dozen people who've been volunteering at different at different organizations across our city, celebrating the work that all of our community volunteers do dine in particular. Some of those individuals that have just
gone above and beyond for organizations that really run the gamut of taking care of public space is working with schools, feeding kids breakfast. It was just a really remarkable range of volunteer activities. And we we had a packed house at the family Center to on to celebrate those individuals. And it's just always it's a it's a very, very simple celebration. But it's one more heart-warming night, heartwarming nights of the year in Santa Rosa. So thank you again to care and weeks Carolina spends and let's see John Sawyer. I forget who all that Grayson Graysville for today, whom I forgetting that. Diana test, Ian test rather. Yeah, there was an organizing committee thanks to all of them for making that possible. That's a great tradition. 44 years here in Santa Rosa, it was fun to be a part of. I think I only managed to burn
about 4 minutes off the clock. So it is with regret that we are going get snowy storm public comment by all means folks in your lot of reports, Wyoming's comment on any of reports heard those. We're in a good way. Meta soft. Thank you. >> And I imagine I'm going to get that extra time too. >> You have hear 2 minutes to Unfortunately, that's the contradiction of government that we love. >> My name is doing to it and I'm from Roseland and I couldn't help but hear all the good stuff that MISTER Alvarez was talking about. You know, it be a really nice time for us to look at the idea of having our Cinco de Mayo over at the fairgrounds and really respect in that community and a much bigger and better way because it's growing. And that is you called it a was good downtown. Let's go for the biggest and best Cinco de Mayo
in all of Northern California at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. He really kick it out there and let respect those folks. We grew up with around here. The thing that was really interesting also. Which many of you probably never even paid attention to and might not care about. Roseland. Hasn't really expanded. The boundaries were set by the county of the Sonoma geographic people decades in decades ago. 1.2 square miles highway 101 on the West Community East. Stony point on the West Highway 12 on the top north and then the south is earned Avenue and another district that's been around just as long as the Bellevue District. And it's a really nice district. And they put Southwest Community Park out there to honor the people from Bellevue and Rosalynn together. How about we also work on making that park bigger by seen about an
agreement with the Bellevue School district to get the land. That's on Southton Road next to the park and the school that meadow and expand that Southwest Community Park and really honor the community, which is basically doing their best out there already as those interpreters that you talk about, it's the kind of thing that we could all make better. And I know you'd like me to help more. Thank you. Thank you, MR. Do Would any other members of the public like to make comment on our mayor and Councilmembers reports? >> It's a specific this is specific to this Mayor and Councilmembers reports. Yeah, go ahead. >> Well, those talked the homeless coalition. And so I belong to homeless action here in town. And we're very interested in all of our efforts. I want to announce that there will a documentary
film called neighbor showing OCTOBER 17th at the Junior College. 02:00pm at the Student Activity Center. It's an excellent documentary. I hope to get the information and the flyer online so you can have that on your calendar don't MISS It if you can. There's a it's having a premier and Sonoma a couple of days before that at this a bus and theater and then couple of days or a day after are showing at the junior college, it's going to go to well to International Film Festival. So it's outstanding film on what happened on the job or go to trail. >> and the. >> It's been quite a while since we had a large encampment there. I just want to comment that one of the reasons our count is probably lower than it used to be when we do, our pointed 9 count is that nobody wants to be in a group anymore because those
groups are swept rather. Thoroughly in our community. So people are hiding out. But there's still a lot of people that are unhoused and this film highlights them and mostly their humanity and the humanity of people who are serving them here in our community. Thank you. >> think you are there any other any other members of the public who would like to make comment on the mayor? Councilmembers reports? >> Yes, please go ahead. >> Being whilst for bringing up the importance of the unhoused community here in Santa Rosa. Often I see my community members of the lgbtq community affected by this issue. And while I agree, it is not the most happiest topic to bring an to acknowledge it is that it doesn't mean it's not important, right? So I'm looking for trying to fix my But yeah, I look forward to the conversations of how we
can support the House community because it's like you said we're coming on winter. Warming centers are temporary and I often help community that do resource navigation and find where they can find housing and folks are getting kicked out of their homes for being, you know, trans queer, gay, lesbian. So I just want to highlight the intersectional importance of this community issue. Thank you. >> Thank you. Other members of public wish to speak. >> Good afternoon, Renee. Some say, though, with the Sonoma County Sanctuary Coalition, we're very grateful to COUNCILMAN Eddie Alvarez for asking for an immigrant rights report. We are here today. As you can see, there are community members here to respectfully request that you amend your ordinance, which prohibits ice use of city property to include the points
of the sanctuary coalition's proposed amendments. Those points are as follows. There are 5 of them non collaboration between Santa Rosa employees and ice. That is the most important. Number 2, there must be protocols for city employees to know how to not collaborate with ice. Number 3 employees deserve training so that they understand how to implement than on collaboration, protocols. These of the ice number 4, we appreciate signage around the city regarding than on collaboration policy instituted in the ordinance. And finally, city contractors must also be covered by these rules. >> This issue is urgent. Please do not continue to We don't understand why this is taking you so long. Please, please amend the or original ordinance to include a non collaboration policy. Thank
you. >> Thank you. Thank you. Missus. See, do and and keep Keep the applause silent. We do with the jazz fingers to purcells moving any other members of the public wish to comment. Evans. >> My name Linda Evans. I live here in Santa Rosa and I'm part of the migrant justice in action. North Bay Organizing initiative and the Sanctuary Coalition. I am. Really appalled by the approach that is being. Introduced here. It's sneaky. I feel like you all are smug in being able to do it behind closed doors. And we don't appreciate it. We thought that we were going to have a robust process to amend the ordinance actually sure the city that you are in compliance with the requirements of sb 580. I thought that we were having good conversations, but we see that there is just more delay on your mind and not
transparency or any kind of community engagement. Last night in Petaluma we experienced a robust a model. What community engagement might look like because they actually incorporated amendments from community organizations and who knew what what migrant people in the community needed like the Rapid Response Network, phone number, which is now part of their resolution. In the county. That was off of the case. They incorporated it into their protocols. We need assurances that everything that people would be discussing here today, non-cooperation training protocols, contract, compliance. We need assurances that those will be included in Santa Rosa policy. And the way that we could do that is through public discussion. So we're very disappointed that you are being sneaky and not allow. Thank you, Linda.
Please and thank you for using both podiums. Let's keep this going back and forth. Pretty fishing line. Thank you, sir. >> Yeah, no problem. Hopefully in your meeting first city council meeting that I've ever attended. My name is Marco Island and Bennett Valley. I have since 1999. 2 kids graduated from Montgomery. Little League dad. You know? Yeah, I'm not a member of an at-risk community, but I want to give you some feedback. Mayor Stapp Council members on the meeting on the flock information, the community information meeting that you mention on SEPTEMBER 17th. I thought police Chief Cregan did an ok job. Of trying to explain to us the reasons for flocks insulation, adoption continued use. It's my understanding that I think you guys going perhaps reviewer make a decision on flock cameras in 2027. It let you know a couple things. One I do
not here from a police chief cregan. Any real measurable goals. What are you trying to achieve with these cameras? I mean, I heard a recitation on the 12 murders that happen. Course, everyone's heinous. It's regrettable. My wife was standing next to me said I wonder why we lock the doors, you know, considering the size of the city and that. But it was just manipulative. Okay. You need to do a much better job of telling us what the goals of those systems are very quickly in 30 seconds and tightened what a lot of people are here for the potential for abuse of those systems is serious. I did not hear addressed. What I heard was trust me. And it's not personal. I don't know. Police chief Cregan. I don't know any of you personally, but the fact of the matter is I don't trust you. Okay or I have to trust whoever might replace your succeed. You. Do better.
Thank you. Thank u next podium. Make sure my coming. That's going to be spy mission. >> I will not be sure Thank you. Yes, let's make sure we have a translator online. >> Thank you, Rhonda. Can you please move the interpreter over to the main channel to support the public comment? Yes, Claudia, I will be moving you back into the English. >> Side, hold on. Just one moment. >> Absolutely. MISTER Do it. She will get double the time as per the product. >> been moved back. I have I have. >> Chris Tell who is translating in Spanish and then Claudia. I from the Spanish channel. Are you available to translate in chamber? Chris, their ships. This is Claudia cloudy. And if you just let the speaker noted speaking in short sentences
and you repeat in that they'll help double the time. If you could receive Spanish for her, think you sure. Witnessed at least on a person a little mishap. Indeed. >> I want to cut loose to to the school support abortion up with it either that'll in sick looks okay. The special blown apart by love backs away and the Perth and up a No typical purported Stutzman that people are typical states to see impact that that not be. >> When us this a but all of them with company that. >> Good afternoon. I'm here. As a member of our community. >> But see here to kick on, see, didn't want me and that I love little seal on then just made that you it there. >> The >> man you consider an amendment to the 2027 decision. >> Let's money that assist seat that for the biggest. The lattice.
>> Our community needs clear policies. >> I'm not going pm set in the day over event to sing with us. You that. >> To protect the trust between our residents and our city. >> What is below kiss established fact I'm in the local of what su ongoing, nice. >> That's why I that. You established to clearly establish the know ice collaboration. >> That means only see that the the battles. >> We also request clear protocols. >> You that already got going yet, but it will simply add those unless you that. >> To obligate the employees of the city to have the training U.S. Well. >> But I get the little sent by Nick sent them think Cuomo them in this than it. This epa Co. Nevertheless, you're not
asking me, >> so everyone knows how to respond. Exactly when we have situations, related with immigration. >> They must concede that I'm most important them big, get all those little school that these thank it on that. These this get back on less you that. >> We also think that it's important that all contractors who work with the city. >> Blank illness. Those means most of the >> To comply with this same protocols. >> Most money, that Missus seat that depend them and come due. >> For community urgently needs a change. >> No of what I see ongoing. Nice. No ice collaboration. >> Thank u next podium. Please. Good afternoon. My name is Mary and Michaels. I'm a member of the Sonoma County Sanctuary Coalition for
Immigrant Defense. In order for us to receive the full protection that we need under the law. We must first have good strong laws to protect us. That is why it is so important to amend the ordinance for non-cooperation with eyes. But the city Council passed last APRIL. In order to make this law stronger and to provide the most protection possible for those in danger of the being detained by ice. We need you to pass amendments in all 5 of the following areas. First non-cooperation with ice. Second more in-depth training for city employees. 3rd city protocols that clearly explain the non-cooperation policies. 4th identifying both public and private spaces. Contract compliance. So that subcontractors have to follow the same rules and city standards. As you all do. Ice is here in Santa Rosa arresting members of our
community. And we all need to stand together in opposition. To the brutal and inhumane actions of immigration and Customs Enforcement under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security. Thank you for your study, detention of these life-saving amendments and your support in voting in favor of all 5 of them at the end of the day, none of us are safe until all of us are safe. Thank u next podium. >> Good see that as some federal something about him is fun. You. >> for one for let's get the transmitter online. >> Cody it us. Sure. Yes, I am ready. >> That's but that consider the most of that is some federal son is still yet come on but I trust them through the net. The money that. >> The council respectful Council of Santa Rosa. The I'm here as a member of thing, community of Santa Rosa.
Become about police and somebody. And part of the sanctuary coalition. >> Amendments, ksat, that is they know kind of what I see and go nice. Message this afternoon, snow, ice collaboration. Good luck with money. That is the moment solace that Lendl than that to They first him. The community at this moment. It's only talking about a lot of frustration and fear. >> He is equivalent Donald man, this man meddle. Dems go latest blow looking. This the most common the input. But know that Nunn said games with the un moms. >> Well, I am in agreement with all the before mentioned by my colleagues that please take your time to review the ordinance that we have placed on your hands. >> He could, in most case that U.S. Embassy on a single must double >> would like for this
resolution to pass as soon as possible. >> You can't put them was as you can on I'm that someone that too, that some flood you in just a moment that customers would be in. We would like to say that Sonoma County in Santa Rosa, >> Sanctuary place a sanctuary city we're we're living at Preston Times. >> If be moment, a cinnamon season, estimates suggest on the on the political money that is that Sophie and a says islands, I'm going keep us young that was assessed. It is, you know, good and most economists, the committee that but is the moment. >> Furthermore, I would like to let you know of course the community is suffering hot, not just stop with monetary issues, we also would like to have some sort of some sort of stuff at this moment. >> Can it they sometimes have a bit of what they them? Comfy
on times is that I'm a citizen so that I was plant them a comfy on somebody like you that. Yeah, that and let us it on the suspects on that list thing then fundamental. I think whether put the hit on a second getting it out. >> led by most opinion, beat that. You know, again, see in The Post application system, but Internet that could. >> Can Amazon's buses on the left on Monday that seemed that fans have do But even that I do that, it cannot comment that than that. And then stick with those. The given been that the end a messy that minutes. Thank you. You know, thank that thing on in the middle of that bailout. You that Mississippi. >> We would like to have a say place to seek help. In the Santa Rosa community. We don't want to ask for help in fear. We would like to have that in in Santa Rosa. >> It cannot with less. So
that is some federal know that medical but at mice get >> And a city of Santa Rosa, it's not to cooperate with ice. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Next podium. >> Simons Gill Simons here. >> I >> Endorse the recommendations to be added to wrecked the am. In front of us and >> I hope there will be even more points added to strengthen. >> Our resolve to a sanctuary We have had the strange in the city. To fly a rainbow flag outside right now. In defiance of the administration. That would not like that at all. We have huge Latino population here. My friends and neighbors are. Stressed and frightened. And you know what stress does to our health? It's not ok, I don't want my neighbors disappeared. So I want our city to know how to handle these. These brutes that call
themselves ice are taking away our citizens even without the knowledge of most of us. Thank you. Thank you, Gayle. Next podium. But this it is going send balancing >> Yes, but yeah. Keep of the police in tellico many that federal it's been young face. The cd with concept also put My name is Chris Health of lens here. I'm here to represent the community center specially the students. I >> But you my ability use which I coming just below school, didn't see. That news. >> I am a retired teacher and I have heard the comments. The children thing you policy in Billings o'Neill, it given what you've been dinkel. >> The young man and a >> as to how they are going through and Samia, they suffer from panic attacks. They don't want to call the police. >> Become organ wind chill me they get let me get a steal to give by Well, south the
>> Us how they live in fear. Fear of immigration taken away their parents, their siblings. >> Just given them a c on the been the >> We have a lot of the suffer from a lot of panic. >> Non-Indians was Betty s but can a little maybe >> You're not performing well doing their chores homework. You're not sleeping well. >> People in book called in home about that what to With this like this house in Mosul, been up a little bit about But oh, what a little miracle. They want to have. The preparation needed for a better future. But it's going to see him not going to that. It's been that is why. It is why the Hispanic community demands. People not on the warning will let me get a to please to not collaborators immigration. You get back and me the lot notice buy that, make it a on it and said something get him once he's
come in. They get by and not be available at the No. I what I see on it that think a hinted at back on the It is an a seal on it was in pub suppose help of color. To collaborate with the amendment specially no ice work with agencies like the police People you see month it then being no school business is going on this what might honest and say what do that. But in line with just a witty that. Building up of We would like the schools to also keep the youth information. >> To ensure their safety. Because right now the students did not live do not feel safe. The they live fear. >> Northbound is look at any doubt the book at getting ill love that. I >> parents to know want to go to work because they're also in fear picked up by immigration. Think about second, but they let you listen boost.
>> team in the van that that mobile know about dozen people said not be him. So what does Santa Rosa going to become a city of crime? Vandalism. >> we're no one is going to be safe. It was a semi in the published. Let's fix that Amendment place. No, it make it a c a stick on public. No immigration in our county place. You can get them bn going hit But >> Yeah, I Got good going. It's going it's by It's a on kind all that is to put my co. >> The tech counselors for those children, let's have more information for the children for the parents, the end Let's just get together so they can have more information. >> But a good thing on And that's a bonus you. That's a anybody was signed this deal to Cleveland quit and then money they think. Thank you very much. Next podium. >> I'm a commune in the
member. I'm wondering why enforcing as being 5.80, and noncompliance. But immigration officials is even open to debate. >> As a level could you mean a little closer to the mike is the level of state violence being allowed to happen? Not alarming as masked agents armed with weapons cannot being people off the street leaving no way for the families to find them. >> Now an obvious problem. Not a stupid question. This is the United States. Not awards. All right. Emphasis on united in the past year. Our bill me about these force anamosa schools have closed. I live in Roseland. There's around a cameras every major intersection. Meanwhile, the police department budget increases your early but I still see tweak Thank you to Wayne everywhere. We put fences around high schools to keep them safe. This MISS
Placement of finding is a problem everywhere. The U.S. Government is currently building a border want while double the materials. Want do everything we can to make sure money put back into our communities if not on the federal level and state level and at least on the county. Petaluma is a great example of what happens when community and county officials care to collaborate on ordinances. That make sense to everyone. It is perfectly possible to make a sanctuary city agreeing to not comply with immigration officials to the proper training of employees having comprehensive protocols in place ahead of time clear communication of protocols, including but not limited to signage. Santa Rosa is at a perfect position to decir Billy be wanting to adopt these standards because so much of our local economy is completely supported.
Immigrant labor, whether we see it or not, whether we see it or not, has the 5th largest city in the bear area area. It does sound russa's due to duty to set an example by adopting sanctuary city ordinances and ensuring compliance. >> Thank >> you very much. Next podium. Yes, good afternoon. My name is Nicole last fund this time. Also a member of the sanctuary Coalition I want to reiterate all of the things that we've already heard concerning this topic. Our demands are clear. What's not clear is why. >> The hesitancy where is the It's hard for us to understand. >> Why it is that you continue to pat yourselves on the back when it's clear that our community is living in fear continues to come here week after week month after month, making the same demands over and over again. We need you to expedite this process and make
this happen. Now it's enough. And if you truly want to show this community that you are can support of them, and I then I invite you to come to our 3 day coming. Not that coming up, OCTOBER 10 to the 12 come and show your support to the people show up and walk with us. Show up and let the people know that you are. In fact, representing them because right now it's not clear. Thank you. Thank u next podium. >> I'm Eileen Bills, Santa Rosa and say support everything that's been said so far. And I appreciate Councilmember Alvarez for being the ordinance up and hope you can work on it. That's another a lot of whereas is in it. But agree with all of them. And I appreciate you working more to get it done. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Next podium. >> He look, this here, member
of the sanctuary Coalition resident of Santa Rosa. And I'm here to echo the demand my colleagues here. Well, I appreciate resolutions on the month of Hispanic Heritage Month in bringing out bans. I think what would the most beneficial to our community, would-be policy to protect policies to make them feel safe. And so >> we're asking here to have that ordinance where Santa Rosa City decided to >> have cd. >> Property not have ice come in. We'd also like to have that amended to include that your employees are trained on in ice does show up. As well as figuring out contractors. So the weather comes in isn't working with ice. Thank you. Thank you, Sir. Next. Everyone. My name is Michael to tone. I'm a resident of districts to in Santa Rosa. >> I'm here to echo the folks who came before me and demand
that you amend or existing ordinance and adopt a non-cooperation policy with ice. That is stronger than the one that exists training for employees on non-cooperation how to not cooperate. What that looks like protocols, contract, compliance. These are all really critical features and Petaluma set a great example for what can be accomplished in the city. There was a lot of great engagement in Petaluma and I absolutely agree that I don't feel the urgency is here for this issue. And I'm really disappointed. I strongly urge you that you can pass this ordinance. This can be done. Listen to the community. I was present for flock community engagement meeting that happened the other week and I was really disappointed. I felt like it was not empowering it all for the community. We were there 2. Ask questions which would get
forwarded to you by police officers. People that many people there are already not in a trusting relationship with. So I encourage you to listen to people when they voice their opinion when they come to you in a are speaking directly to you, take that into account. Listen to them. Don't just. Don't just let people ask questions. There's a lot of concerns about ice's access to flock and so it it touches on this exact same issue. Please pass non-cooperation ordinance. Listen to the people here. And yeah, thanks. Thank you, Michael. Are there any other members are any of the residents within chamber who wish to make public comment? >> Now is your time. And if you could, please be waiting at the microphone so we can keep moving officially. Thank you. Go ahead. >> we witness that on as we implement concealed one moment
with. >> The translator online. Thank you. Yes, sir. Mayor interpreter, on Altice. I'm just going to give her the instructions real quick. If that's okay. See up in just a moment or do we interpret that? Not much, but they're not. And to come into score to see this about it. >> My and put up with >> which start up again that. But that's with a another mass lighting statement, score to based data helps me get out the set close a paper record coming to >> We want to this and you notice me. I'm ready to concede. You. >> Hello, good afternoon. All members of the council. So you me, I'm Brennon a company that gives the we broke up when a person Kamiyah on those topical question as they left. I mean, yes. >> I'm a member of the community. I am very about my
community every day I worried about I worry about the travel East. >> and month out of the business community that is in the heinous bonus, that will rather than, you know, it's going see has put cnn U.S.. >> Officially of diverse indigenous communities and the field. I also worry about parents who have children special needs children. >> It then unmanned us. And even that guy, at abc upon us will see Frost look at one month month. Of them didn't provide medicine, will mend And then I meant that by didn't see else. >> They're fear of going out and the community asking for help for their children at the moment. Also, the all the problems with mental health are arising for themselves and the children. >> He put in pingel asset alone up at this. You don't get butter. But they've
promised a company that not a part what I see on on eyes. Could I it It's why I'm here to petition out. Please protect our community in no all. >> Wanda Collaboration, ice. Thank you. Thank u next podium. >> My name is Corey Rosenberg, a resident of Santa Rosa. Closer k and a member of sanctuary coalition. There's no way to overstate the urgency of the action that we're asking for. You're all familiar with the critical points that were asking for to be added to the existing ordinance and this is not a hypothetical conversation. This is not theoretical playing out on a board game. What MAY happen if ice enters our community. This is real life. And every day that goes by without further protections for immigrant community, our community members are being victimized and terrorized and
families are being torn apart. We ask you to look at this with the utmost urgency and except include our request in the existing ordinance. Thank you. Thank u next podium. >> Witness that does is they see? So fact that I that he one moment. Thank I am here. Good afternoon. My name is Stacy and I am part of the The pick. He is guy but I can separate it will not money in that. I am here so we can have an approval or disapproval with an amendment. >> It gives is busy Begotten Noi equitable. Deseo go nice. >> To be specific as to know, collaboration or ice. >> Most money that summit is it will not see that it >> our community serves a safe city. In does. But the sun only And our petitions are very clear. No, but I would assume go nice. No ice collaboration. >> But Cardinals. Protocols. >> And then I mean same
battles unless you that. >> Trainings Port city employees to get at them, you go on that. These tests. >> And to also required that contractors be included in the training. And book is old hand that I go to that. It's just something that I urgently remind you. Said this is the Nikkei put its culture, local But you're here to listen to the community. Yep. We have a lot of them and us. In support that the maps Amazon, a company that We want a safe community. You know, get size them you guys some puddles. And we don't want ice inside of the city of Santa Rosa. Good as he is. >> Thank u next podium. >> Council members, my name is Chad Boda. I am a lifelong resident here in Santa Rosa. A member of the sanctuary coalition. I've been a youth worker here in Santa Rosa. Most of my adult life. And I stand with everyone else here
tonight. >> In the call for and urgent for Utah to act urgently to amend the current ordinance. That includes a non collaboration amendment. Back in FEBRUARY. I had. The honor of traveling to Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2. To do some work on the ground and see things with my own eyes and support the folks there. And when I got off the plane, there was a collective grief that I've never experienced in my life. >> I are we? >> We so distracted here. We so naive here. >> That to think that nothing like that could happen here, that that that's not coming here. I want I just want you to think about that for a second. Sometimes I feel like I'm not doing enough. To support my neighbors to show up side by side with my neighbors in this struggle that we're in right now. But now that I'm here after
seeing. Petaluma do the right thing last night and now that I'm here and I'm seeing this, I think one of the other speakers referred as smug. I feel this sense of indifference and I find it interesting that. That's a next entrepreneurial ship was lifted up. But that there's not going to be any businesses. If if ice comes to town. So do the right thing. Do what you? What we voted for you to do. Thank u next podium. >> Hi, my name is Maria Hernandez and I'm here to support my community. I want see no collaboration with ice U.S. A written policy in Santa Rosa. In addition to a non-covid ration, we want guidance and we want the representatives of the city, also the contractors to be properly trained. We want this law to pass. Because we are scared. We are scared to go outside of our homes. We are
scared to send their kids to school. And shouldn't be that case. U.S. Citizen. And I'm afraid to go outside just because of my skin color that I maybe retain just for that. We sent. So I thank you guys to please has this law and to help us. And we want no ice in Santa Rosa, thank >> Thank u next next podium. Come resident of Santa Rosa. And just from the register, my full, support for everything my friends and neighbors have said for me. And I would like to remind you as city leadership as then leadership of our It is your responsibility to support protect. >> All. All residents of the city. Thank you. Next podium. Please. >> Hello. My name is I'm a resident of Santa Rosa, a member of Sonoma County dsa Punks, United and real resistance and Sonoma County to the sanctuary coalition. I
am and community with many immigrants, including my friends, relatives and disabled children that I work wish. I ask myself every day. Meyer, beautiful city filled with immigrants is not doing more to protect our neighbors. I am horrified by the various human rights violations by ice. And urge you to act quickly to do more to protect all of us. I specifically requests that you amend the following ice ordinance, including updating the following implementing a no copper operation with ice and protocols for city employees to ensure they are not collaborating with ice. Posting signage to make these things clear and ensuring that all contractors agree to understand the same. We appointed you. What is your duty not to protect us. All. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Thank u next podium.
>> Hi, my name is Theresa. I am a member of Sonoma I am here to let you know this. Not ordinance with ice is a high priority for this local community immigrant community. >> And I am so scared for all our immigrants who come >> To work and we just won that protection from eyes and we don't want ice in Santa Rosa. So we please beg you for ordinance to be expedited so we ensure our safety. Thank you. >> Thank u next podium. I my name is Garcia and I'm here with the North Bay Organizing project and also was a volunteer. >> I am here on behalf of my and making community. We should not have the fear to go outside like if we were tremendous. I've seen in the news how ice ages, kidnapping and brutally brutally immigrant people and their allies. I would like give the city of Santa Rosa could on
collaboration with ice out of Santa Rosa. Please, thank you. Thank you. Next podium. Can you hear We can. >> also and support of the non collaboration with ice. I want to see that in action in Santa Rosa. I want to echo a lot of my neighbors, my friends and my family's of >> the lack of urgency that I see from the city Council. It's beautiful to see Putin will not come together and see effective change happen. And it's very true that many of us of the immigrant community are very few full to walk in the streets to go grocery shopping, to take her kids to school. >> And well, that's not a lived reality that I wish on ever. >> On anybody at that is a live reality of many immigrant folks and >> it would make us feel great way, more secure and way more more belong in this community.
Given how much we give to the community. So please add this as an urgent task to the city Council, put some protocols in place implement training for city employees put signage with no ice. Corporations cause, that's a ticking time bomb. And I don't ice raids affect our community and it be too late for us to take any action. What we have right now is time and time is very precious. So please take this precious gift and help us feel safer in this community. Thank you. Thank u next podium. >> my name is Anthony got a member of the community. I want to say that we don't want ice but but we do want to incident, but always and brother goes in place a shooting. Feel they MAY get a community. We went to see signage and go into that company ends with sadness than theirs. We do one eyes. Sonoma County weve got there. I do leave without fair. You say
you're not going to be would we leave and war? >> Thank u next podium. Are there any other members of the public wish to speak? If you do, please be waiting by the podium so that we can we can move through sufficiently. >> When is that this? >> Well, coming in the lower that that podium down. >> That's just. When is that But as see in a committee that. Yes, that. >> You pass what possible trouble is going to love because we buckled by as a little bit. And let me back in assessing that. And pretty that you got a look at the which but does that tell them And that's when I love. They then I mean it did in you don't put is good. Maybe look at know what I would assume when I sat in is the point them being. Is that be the thing at that? I'm not excusing interpreter. I'm sure that she's able to hear the
interpreter. I was asking her, i I didn't hear. >> Excuse me, interpreter. If you don't mind up, would like to. Start from the I cannot render condition means. Question possible policy. >> We went us that this but as good afternoon. My name is Lucy. A so you remember that a company that? I am a member of the community. Eat as the political Biden. But that only have we pickle Biden. >> I am very worried because I see my daughter very worried. >> We tennis ball a Is that on the ice? >> My daughter here since school talking about ice. >> emphasis of political mall. I see that. >> she started suffering sort of like anxiety. >> Yeah, this is meant do with that a place that is >> sometimes she asked me what's going to happen with this. What has to be the okay? >> Open up account I would
eyes and is the point >> that's why I am asking for know, collaborating with ice in this county. >> It then been has that good. But in a Niles boat is unless you that. >> Public for you to train the employers in the city. >> eb. The couple of defenders me that, which is that >> I'm not the community to be protected. The community, the city. Thank you very much. >> thank u next podium. >> When I Good afternoon, if can see members of the council. If economy and that, I that. >> I am Pierce a community member. >> It also levels. >> But I am the voice. >> Then person meet at this get out. And then they become pool. >> Of the people the immigrants were working in the field. >> That the land that bought
them ice put them through this that you that he's going to get by that. It was that I was most metals. It then was that >> And they are the most important of city because her working the happiest jobs that we have here. >> It goes because time was a key venue was not be the the Ed. We will >> And everyone asking for this. We're asking for something that it's not impossible. >> But in the let's begin, though, on will be my side. Bill, you know, getting animals disappointed that I had Oh, come on you. That was the company that mostly that that money that that guy that I that petals? >> Because we're not asking a base to higher government. We are asking the community. We have done it before with the leaders in this community and in the city of Santa Rosa. >> If they say would gay
encounter these to people who say this, I need them get those venue. Was the family got me dentists. >> I know for sure that everyone in your district past immigrants, all of us come immigrant families. >> He has the most keep at the bottom the mine. Money that one them out on their own legal could get him most is get close to end. The 7th send those days that it will be that is based the list that asked them to that of a whole guy in Florida como been at level. Yes, it Indeed. Most. I called I >> We're touching because this a humanitarian topping topic. Our lives are already full of stress to top it feeling, how are feeling right now which is feel trapped? >> I think it culminated from media echo what was seen. That You go on a person like that that I have holding is on the newest. Let's be they'll get
them in second season by DePaul. That Moses Epple you can most afford a this is my nose. >> So, you know, as >> You know, I have my own family, a son, friend. >> Just person who works with youth and children. I am asking you to keep that in your conscience to give us the support. But I know it's not part of your reach. Part of your hands. >> assume most people in vehicles and get ready through this. Is that the minority come go do that? It's a move in those by that it is. But about that is thank you that. Get him was given a call morning call. Nice getting. Let's get a bit of that. Sam Wilson will not call that. It has. >> And we will grateful. And we trust you, you know that you're in a place where you have the authority and up and you can us feel safe with
Trump quality. We're hoping that you don't collaborate with ice we can become a community again. Thank you. >> Thank you very much folks. Folks know bronze phrase, the Jazz fingers or keep this in order to be meeting. Are there any other members of public who wish to speak? Seeing none ready? Go online to our zoom Houses. Anybody have their hands raised online. >> I'm not seeing anyone on zoom, raise their hands. Mayor. >> Thank you. That we will close public comment and thank everyone for their end point and their tendons. And I'll reiterate behalf of MISTER Alvarez and our city manager. Thank you, MR. Alvarez for making it clear that this we will be coming back to discuss the city's position in much detail where there will be much public involvement. Ryan will also clarify that much of what has been asked this
evening is already in place and city ordinances and we can drive right more information about some of the other requests that have been made MR. Alvarez, any man. >> No, sir. I think it was at best. >> All right. Thank thank you all very much. We are going to take a 5 minute break. We're going to recess for 5 minutes and then come back. All right. Welcome back, everyone. Thanks for that quick break. We will reconvene in the Open session. MADAM City clerk, you MAY call the roll whenever you're ready. >> Thank you, Mayor. Councilmember Rogers is absent. Councilmember MacDonald is absent. Councilmember Fleming. Is absent a councilmember Benoit lows here. Bres present Vice Mayor Okrepkie here. Mayor, stop here. Let the record show that all councilmembers are
present with the exception of council members funding that Donald and Rogers. >> Thank you very much. All right. Here's what here's how we'll do the agenda. We're going to go ahead and do our public hearing item. 16.1. And then we will go back to we will do. We will go back to our regularly scheduled items in terms of our consent calendar and will be one public comment non agenda matters at the end. So there just be one public comment Non-agenda not agenda items at the end of the session. All right. Item 16.1. Our public hearing are tough for a public hearing and re issuance of tax exempt revenue bonds. But a California municipal finance authority in aggregate principal amount not to exceed 20 million dollars for vigil light senior apartments. 1945 long drive. Alright, tougher hearings. We can't. We can't get enough of these important
as they are. Thank you both for being here. >> Give me just one 0nd. Public presentation? Thank you. Take your time. This is a good actually. Kelly is adding some drama to for hearing. >> I've been positive again. We've talked about having elevator music as way to fill in these long pauses. All right, Angela Kelly, we're getting closer. >> We are ready. All right. Thank you both. Welcome. Thank you. Thank you. My name is Angela a program Housing and Community Services Department. >> And good evening, Mayor Vice Mayor Councilmembers item before you today is the request to hold a public hearing and approve the re issuance of bonds for the vigil light senior apartments project. Jurisdictions are required to hold a public hearing receive public comment and approved bond issuance
consistent with the tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act and internal revenue code of 1986. This action will not result in any fiscal impact to the general fund and the financial responsibility. Shelby of the borrower. For this project is vigil light senior Apartments lp and the sponsor for this project ph Development group formally known as Housing. On APRIL 16 2024 City Council approved a bond approved the bond issuance in an aggregate amount. Aggregate principal amount of 20 million for the project. The prior approval expires after one year. But due to delays, the on the sponsor's control and need for the extension to close on the conversion of the permanent financing. This triggers a technical Reissue Inc that requires a new, tougher public hearing. The project is an existing affordable housing development for seniors
located at 1945 long drive in Northeast Santa that was originally constructed in 1983. It is conveniently located adjacent to the Flamingo Resort Hotel and the Flamingo one-stop shopping center, which includes a grocery store restaurants, drugstore into being all within walking distance from the project site. The project consists of 49 units including 12 studios. 36 one-bedroom units and 1, 2 bedroom managers unit this project provides deeply affordable housing in Santa Rosa for seniors targeted to households with incomes up to 50% of area median income. The housing and Community Services Department recommends that the council one conduct a public hearing under the requirements of the tax equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act. The internal revenue code of 1986 and California government Code Section 6, 5, 0, 0, and to buy
resolution approved the re issuance of tax exempt revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority. In an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 20 million to finance and refinance the acquisition rehabilitation development and equipping vigil light senior apartments. 1945 long drive. Within the city center. Resident. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget. This concludes the presentation and in addition to staff, we have representatives from both the sponsor and the Bond issuer in council chambers today to answer any questions that you may have. >> Thank you both. Angela. That was great. So apartment this is my issuance. So again, a little bit of a little bit of drama. Questions from council. Nothing. All right. Open to public hearing. Members of the public here who
would like to speak on this item in council chamber. Seeing Let's go host is there anybody online with their hand raised? >> No mayor, we have no one wishing to speak. >> Thank you very much. All right. We will close the public hearing. I will look to see what MISS Fleming. Are you able to make a motion? Mayor? She's no longer as know, online MR. Alvarez. Thank you for the opportunity, sir. I like to Cook for the resolution of the council, the city of Santa Rosa. >> Approving the reassurance of tax exempt revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority. In an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 20 million for the visual light senior apartments. 1945 long drive and waive further reading of the text. >> Second, all right. We a motion and a second by then we
Thank you very much. And he follows caution. Seeing none. MADAM City clerk, you can call the vote whenever you're ready. >> Thank you. Mayor Councilmember Rogers is absent councilmember MacDonald of the apps and Councilmember Fleming is absent councilmember Ben Yes, Councilmember Alvarez, buy smear Crappie. I mayor Stapp yes. Let the record show this path of 4 affirmative votes. >> All right. Thank you, Angela Kelly, thank you very much. Very, very succinct presentation. And with that, we will cut back then to see it's item 12, our approval of minutes. We have one set of minutes are 9/15/2020, 2020? 26 regular meeting minutes. Are there any had its or amendments to these minutes? Seeing none. Any public comment on these minutes looking to council chamber. Seeing none. Let's go online.
MADAM Zuma, host any online public comment on our minutes? >> No mayor, nobody on Hill. >> Thank you. We will close public comment and we will move on to consent. We have items 13.1 through 13.3, if I'm not mistaken, are one of my colleagues might have a question, MR. Vice Mayor thank you, MR. Through the city manager curious with item 13.1. This isn't specific to 13.1 to 13.1 is a part of the greater question. >> I'm curious how we balance the use of our parking in the downtown area with public parking needs for commerce. But parking for housing development like this as well as what we do a surplus lands. How do we balance that and make that determination as well as is there a tipping point? We're going to be aware of that coming forward. I thank you, vice mayor for the question. I'd like to was burned to come down and
>> Help answer that question. >> Thank you, Councilmember Gabe and director of planning and economic development. Very specific to the garages. So we have surplus property and we are analyzing the garage capacity in relation to those surpluses. We attempt to achieve generally an 85% occupancy so what that includes is trips going in and out that are just regular business includes permits for both residential and commercial uses. The commercial uses are typically employees. Oftentimes those permits offset meeting residential is using the garage at night commercials using it during the day. So there are certain circumstances where you can use the same space. The 85% occupancy give some padding in the event that economic vibrancy increases in the in and out is becoming more important because we need that
for economic development measures when it comes to the permit allocation, what we really looked at, that we are generally around 50% occupancy in our garages at this point in time. So one more programming, the 85%. We generally look around 60% to be the permit allocation. Most of those are the commercial we're seeing more residential demand. But what the team is actually analyzing now is because we are seeing an uptick in tourism and the downtown. Those are often individuals and vehicles that are using it not for the permitting process. When we see a large event in the square that generates an occupancy of 10,000 people, there is a need for those spaces. So were cautiously moving into the because as you see the action tonight, the permitting oftentimes as for a lengthy period of time for residential and I can lock
those spaces up. So we really want to share from an economic vibrancy standpoint that those exists or hypersensitive about that. But hopefully that helps explain the mathematical calculation on how the team starts looking at those parking spaces and allocating it to really the 3 uses permitting types. Plus the in and out of the garage. That's really important for economic activity. Thank you. Really appreciate that. >> Thank you. Any additional questions? Council's or work or getting on consent? All right. Then we will go to public comment. Remembers the public like to comment on our consent calendar, MR. Do it. >> The time and democracy, please. Hello. My name is Dwayne DeWitt. I'm from Roseland. 3.2. She's very important based on what MISS Manuel said earlier today. We keep extending this homeless emergency. It's been going on
for decades. So I think I couple simple steps. Could help. Keep any of the residents is that we have. Structurally sound houses. For people to live in instead of being businesses. Instead of being commercial use. This was first mentioned decades ago. What Mayor Condron Airbender and others we're allowing these changes. We're like, no, you need those houses. And then stop tearing down houses. The city Santa Rosa use taxpayers money to purchase thousands and then destroys It could be something where you move them in the past. The city did do that. That's why there's a house and hours Park still moved from over on Ridgeway when the freeway was built and just my volunteering around here, dozens of houses have been torn down. Roseland. The most recent one is to the south in Bellevue, along and Bellevue Road there and Belleview Avenue. And call.
>> Old South debt and is now medal. There was a house there. You decided to relieve the developer of their obligation to provide a and the city is providing the park now taxpayer expense and tore down the house. That was there rather than moving them. These houses are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. So please look at it like it's our asset. That's something just to throw away. Save housing, don't destroy it. Wage freeze for com compensation and celery. Thank. >> Thank. Thank you to Wayne. Were any other members of the public like to speak, seeing none in Chambers. MADAM Zoom host, anybody online. >> No mayor, we have no one raising their hand online. >> Thank you very much. All right. I'll look to our as mayor from Ocean move items. 13.1 through say it. Motion and a second by MR. Alvarez,
MADAM City Clerk, you MAY call them ocean or color whenever you're ready. >> Thank you. Councilmember Rogers, MacDonald and Plumbing or absent can't Councilmember Ben well oath. Yes, councilmember Vice Mayor Craig p I mayor Stapp yes. Let the record show this past 4 affirmative votes. >> Thank you very much. And we will jump ahead then to item 17.1, a legislative update. We have 3 different letters listed 3 different letters of support. Actually 4 different levers of support. Think we have somebody in council chamber that wishes to speak on one of those items. If so, make your way to the podium. The floor as you are as welcome. >> Thank you very much. My name is will Abrams. I am a Santa Rosa resident. And organizing advocate with utility wildfire survivor Coalition.
>> I appreciate the legislative effort around ensuring that municipalities, including Santa Rosa are able to recover after utility cause fires. It was a few months ago that I sent a letter for our support for ab 2700 to Mayor staff and Vice Mayor Okrepkie to solicit support from the city on ab 2700. That is a bipartisan. Bill that has worked its way through 9 votes through the Legislature. All unanimous. All bipartisan and now sits on the governor's desk to be signed into law or become law by midnight tomorrow. I would just urge the city council, as you think about. Municipalities recovering. You're also thinking about your residents and how they're recovering as many of, you know, Pg e wildfire survivors from 2017 are still 30% short. This bill would set a path for them to get fully recovered for their losses. And would set a
precedent for future wildfire. Survivors. That wildfire survivor restitution needs to come first. I understand it's very hard to push back against the utilities and specifically Pg e around these types of issues. But I would just urge the city Council to please step forward and continue to show leadership around these issues so that we have a path towards full restitution thank you very much. >> thank you very much for your work on those issues. Are there any other problem the public who wish to make comment on these items? Seeing chamber? I might as well host is anybody's ever had hand raised online. >> No mayor, there's no hands raised. >> Thank you. All right. We're gonna item 18 hours off. Final are only public comment tonight on the matters under any members, the public that wish to make comment on any
items not missed on the agenda, MR. Do it. >> Hello, my name is Dwayne Do from Roseland. I want to invite you to make a difference day on Saturday, OCTOBER 24th 4024th Saturday of the month. Traditional National day make a difference. Fallen, tearing and activities will be along Roseland Creek and what we call Pomona Park and preserve from 10 to 12 that morning. We've been doing this for many years back in the day when Vince Harper was still around with his little group, they would come and help us. Also from over in South Park. So were out there and it's all volunteer. We got some nice refreshments. We got some people in our area that fake some goods. They're nice. All right. So we want you to try to take that time to be there Saturday. The 24th of OCTOBER at 10 in the morning for make a difference day and Roseland
where we are making a difference. We are trying to get the signatures ready for the effort for the Pomona Park and preserve naming of that area. I was recently looking through the Southwest area plan which pointed out there was an 18, 60 cemetery at the addresses of 13, 60 in 1400 Burbank Avenue, 1400 Burbank Avenue was the first property purchased the ag and Open Space District. 15 years ago and then donated to the city. No one's been looking back about that cemetery that was out there. We believe there were also a native remains. The idea of just for getting our history is not how we are in Roseland. We're going to stay on it. We're going to keep trying to get this all taking care of. So we'll have Como Park and preserve. Right there. The whole 19 and a half acres will be cleaner. Roseland Creek on the 24th of OCTOBER. Thank you. Thank you
Wayne next podium. >> Hi, my name is Abby Bills over I am lead member of North Bay Transit Riders. And many of you have received e-mails from myself and from other members of the public asking you to participate in the National Week without driving event. That's coming up. OCTOBER 1st. This is an event that asks elected leaders to go a week without driving. So they understand the limitations of the infrastructure in their community and hope they can then work to rectify that. I understand that some of you are considering doing the week with that driving. I wanted to clarify a couple of things. If we live in Summit County where our transit and bike infrastructure isn't fantastic. As much as we're trying hard to make it better. So we do understand that it's not necessarily possible for each of you to go a whole week
without driving. That also means that your constituents who don't have a car are facing all those limitations you're thinking about as you consider, why can't get my kids to their soccer game or I can't get to that. Doctor appointment. So whatever it is, that is the barrier that you're considering. That is what your constituents deal with on a daily basis. And we're hoping that we can move forward as community to solve those. So if you are considering doing this and I do urge you to do so. We are fine. If it is not a whole week, if it is a couple days without driving is trips without driving. But I'll be sending another e-mail. One more e-mail here involved blocks. And if you are interested doing so, please do respond to me so I can put your name and picture up on our website. We are doing a social media campaign and we
are going to be writing articles about this for a National Street spot article and we would like to publicize the activity right now. I don't have any sooner as a city council members on my list and we are getting really put getting very embarrassed by Petaluma who has a whole slew of them. So if only for civic pride, please do respond. Thank you. >> Thank you, Abigail. Thanks for helping organize that day. Are there any other people in council chambers wish to speak, sir? The floor is yours. My name is Ken a 40 year resident of Kenmore meeting. >> In this Rogers District. I'm here tonight to alert you off to a formal petition that I had submitted to you all today via email. On Tuesday, OCTOBER 13th, this council will be considering an appeal of for an unprecedented detrimental drive thru
Project, which has already been denied by our Honorable Planning Commission. This project would have discharged hundreds of customer cars and or established residential neighborhood every day. After a close examination of Google satellite maps, I have found no drive-thru restaurants within the city of Santa Rosa that are located in on or utilized a residential neighborhood street. None. I put my personal home life on hold for the last 9 months in order to inform my neighbors. Do research and prepare the petition, which is in front in the form of a comprehensive detailed report. It is rich with important documentation in defense of our Kimberly in communities. Good quality of life. I hope this is helpful to I you all to this petition. So you MAY please take your time to read it all. It's long and there's a fresh documentation throughout. This
petition is in support of our planning commission's wise decision to deny that drive to project on FEBRUARY. 12th of this year. This petition is helpful to this council. Thank you. >> Thank you, sir. Are there any other restaurant and is anyone else in council chambers wishes to speak? >> Seeing none. We'll go online. Rhonda. Anybody online with their hand hand raised. >> No mayor, we've got no one wishing to speak on this item. >> Thank you very much. Alright, we'll close public comment and we're officially adjourned.