City Council
City Council
Tue, November 10, 2026
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Procedural (7)
1ProceduralHTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
This is a procedural item providing residents with a link to view the meeting agenda in progress on the city's legislative platform.
2ProceduralVIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
This is a procedural item explaining how residents can attend the meeting live via Zoom webinar.
3ProceduralCOMCAST CHANNEL 28 OR 24 (ESPAÑOL); AND
This is a procedural item listing the Comcast TV channels (28 or 24 in Spanish) where residents can watch the meeting.
4ProceduralVIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA Public Comment may be made live during the meeting In-Person from Council Chamber, via Zoom webinar or dial-in, or submitted in advance via email at cc-comment@srcity.org by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the City Council Meeting.
Residents can submit public comments during the meeting in person, via Zoom, or by phone, or email comments in advance by 5 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting.
6ProceduralREPORT, IF ANY, CLOSED SESSIONS
This is a procedural item for the council to report on any closed session discussions that occurred.
12.1ProceduralOctober 27, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
This is a procedural item for the council to approve the official minutes from the October 27, 2026 meeting.
21.1ProceduralUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST *Did not appear on the preliminary agenda. **Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action, ex-parte communication disclosure is required. The Open Government Ordinance was adopted by City Council in December 2020 (ORD-2020-018) and amended in July 2021 (ORD-2021-007). These ordinances added and amended Chapter 1-10 to the City Code to codify the City of Santa Rosa's commitment to embrace a culture of open government to ensure public trust, engage the community, and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. To view a full versions of the Open Government Ordinances go to http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinance and http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinanceAmend. To request paper copies of the Open Government Ordinances contact the City Clerk's Office at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or cityclerk@srcity.org. The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate against individuals (including member(s) of a legislative body) with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits, facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or cityclerk@srcity.org. The e-mail subject line should read "ADA Accommodation Request" or "Language Assistance" and the e-mail should include your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the request. If the request is received at least seven (7) business days prior to the City Council meeting, the copy shall be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the City Council meeting. Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org.
This is a procedural item listing upcoming city council and related meetings.
General Business
4.1General BusinessSENATE BILL 10 (SB 10) The Planning and Economic Development Department presents this study session to provide the Council with information on Senate Bill 10 (SB 10) and provide direction to staff on whether to proceed with SB 10
The Planning Department will present information about Senate Bill 10 (a state law affecting zoning) and ask the City Council whether Santa Rosa should pursue it.
7.1General BusinessPROCLAMATION - FAMILY COURT AWARENESS MONTH
The city will proclaim November as Family Court Awareness Month to recognize the importance of family court services.
8.1General BusinessCOMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE This is a standing item on the agenda. Council will take no action except for possible direction to staff. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
City Council will receive an update on the Community Empowerment Plan, a recurring agenda item where council may give direction to staff but will take no formal action.
11.1General BusinessMAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED) 11.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports 11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA) 11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee 11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) 11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
The mayor and council members will report on their work with various local and regional boards and committees, including transportation, water, and open space agencies.
15.1General BusinessREPORT - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE THREAT OF SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND OTHER HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026-2027 EL NINO EVENT BACKGROUND: The proposed proclamation is a proactive preparedness measure intended to support coordinated emergency planning, response readiness, and the protection of public health, safety and property. Adoption does not mean that a major storm is imminent. Rather, it establishes a framework for the City to respond effectively should conditions warrant.
The city proposes to declare a local emergency related to expected severe winter storms and El Niño conditions to prepare emergency response systems, though no major storm is imminent.
15.2General BusinessREPORT - ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY POLICIES REGARDING CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND IMMIGRATION AUTHORITY ACCESS TO CITY
City Council will consider a new ordinance and policy that clarifies how Santa Rosa will handle requests from immigration authorities regarding access to city facilities and information.
17.1General BusinessQUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
This is a procedural item for a quarterly report on the status of city boards, commissions, and committees.
Consent Calendar
13.1Consent CalendarMOTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH JONES HALL LLP FOR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Department recommends that the City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
The city seeks council approval to hire the law firm Jones Hall LLP to handle legal work related to issuing certificates of participation (a type of city financing).
13.2Consent CalendarMOTION - APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002775 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP, FOR EMPLOYMENT-RELATED LEGAL, INVESTIGATIVE, AND CONSULTING SERVICES
The city seeks council approval to extend and modify an existing contract with the law firm Burke, Williams & Sorensen for employment and legal investigation services.
13.3Consent CalendarMOTION - THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F003096 WITH ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUUD & ROMO RECOMMENDATION: The Human Resources Department and the City Attorney’s Office recommend that the Council, by motion, approve the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number
The city seeks council approval to extend and modify an existing contract with the law firm Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for human resources and legal services.
13.4Consent CalendarRESOLUTION - AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. RES-2021-052 AND APPROVING AN ALLOCATION OF FUNDING AND AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE CDBG-DR PROGRAM AND/OR CDBG-MIT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY' S CDBG-DR ALLOCATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $15,332,526.46 AND ITS CDBG-MIT ALLOCATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $20,152,130 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED
The city seeks council approval to apply for and accept federal disaster recovery funding (up to $35.5 million total) for recovery projects following past disasters.
13.5Consent CalendarRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY OVER A PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY DESIGNATED FOR FUTURE FARMERS LANE
The city will grant Pacific Gas and Electric Company the right to use a portion of city land along Farmers Lane for utility infrastructure.
Public Hearing
16.1Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - 2026 SONOMA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND CITY OF SANTA ROSA ANNEX BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa participated with the County of Sonoma and other local jurisdictions and special districts in the preparation of the 2026 Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). The MJHMP identifies natural hazards affecting Sonoma County and participating jurisdictions, assesses risks and vulnerabilities, and establishes mitigation strategies intended to reduce long-term risks to people and property. Adoption of the updated MJHMP and City of Santa Rosa Annex is required to maintain the City’s eligibility for certain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hazard mitigation funding. Following adoption, staff will bring forward a separate amendment to the General Plan Safety Element to incorporate the updated hazard mitigation plan consistent with State law. RECOMMENDATION: The Fire and Planning and Economic Development Departments recommend that the Council, by resolution, adopt the 2026 Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and the City of Santa Rosa Annex contained within Volume II, including Supplemental Section 8.10.4 regarding High Hazard Potential Dam Grant eligibility. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Residents can comment at a public hearing before the city adopts an updated plan identifying natural hazards (floods, storms, etc.) and mitigation strategies to protect Santa Rosa residents and property.