City Council
City Council
Tue, February 24, 2026
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Agenda items (21)
Procedural (6)
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This is procedural information explaining that residents can watch the meeting live via Zoom webinar.
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This is procedural information indicating the meeting will be broadcast on Comcast channels 28 and 26 (Spanish), and AT&T U-verse channel 99.
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Residents can watch the meeting on YouTube at the City's channel, submit public comments in advance by email by 5 p.m. Monday before the meeting, or speak in person at Council Chamber during the live meeting.
12.1ProceduralFebruary 10, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
The Council will review and approve the official minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting.
21.1ProceduralUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
This is a procedural item listing the dates and times of upcoming City Council meetings.
Closed Session
3.1Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 520 3rd Street and 521 2nd Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
The City will hold a closed-door negotiation session regarding potential purchase or sale of two downtown properties at 520 3rd Street and 521 2nd Street.
3.2Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 100 Santa Rosa Avenue APN 009-191-021, 90 Santa Rosa Avenue APN 009-073-023, 631 1st Street APN 009-073-019, -020, -021 and -022 and 655 1st Street APN 009-073-018 Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator
The City will hold a closed-door negotiation session regarding real estate transactions for multiple downtown parcels on Santa Rosa Avenue, 1st Street, and surrounding areas.
3.3Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 1 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 APN
The City will hold a closed-door negotiation session regarding potential property dealings at 1 Santa Rosa Avenue.
3.4Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 777 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 APN 009-191-023 Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator, Stephanie
The City will hold a closed-door negotiation session regarding real estate matters for the property at 777 Sonoma Avenue.
General Business
4.1General BusinessSENATE BILL 707 - BROWN ACT AMENDMENTS OVERVIEW (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED TO THE MARCH 10, 2026, REGULAR
The Council will receive an overview of recent changes to state law (Senate Bill 707) affecting how city meetings are conducted under the Brown Act.
7.1General BusinessPROCLAMATION - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The Mayor will present a proclamation recognizing Black History Month in Santa Rosa.
7.2General BusinessPRESENTATION - SONOMA WATER’S WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM CAPITAL PROJECTS AND MAINTENANCE UPDATE
Sonoma Water will give a presentation about planned capital projects and maintenance work for the water transmission system.
9.1General BusinessREPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION The City Attorney will report on all settlements authorized by Council in closed session that were finalized in January 2026, which includes but may not be limited to all settlements requiring the City to pay more than $50,000. The City Attorney will also provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
The City Attorney will report on all legal settlements finalized in January 2026 (including those over $50,000) and provide an update on pending lawsuits against the City.
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)
City council members will report on their work with various regional boards and committees, including transportation, water, and regional planning agencies.
16.2General BusinessPUBLIC HEARING - FIRST 2026 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
The public will have an opportunity to comment and the Council will hold a hearing on proposed changes to Santa Rosa's General Plan for 2026.
Consent Calendar
13.1Consent CalendarRESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F003096 WITH ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUUD & ROMO FOR CONTINUED LEGAL
The Council will vote to renew and extend the City's legal services contract with the law firm Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.
13.2Consent CalendarMOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - HOPPER AVENUE CORRIDOR
The Council will vote to award a contract for the Hopper Avenue Corridor project.
13.3Consent CalendarMOTION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002573 FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES WITH CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP, INC. (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED TO THE MARCH 24, 2026,
The Council will approve an extension to the City's grant writing services agreement with California Public Policy Group, Inc.
13.4Consent CalendarMOTION - APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) 2029 PIERCE ENFORCER TYPE 1 FIRE ENGINES WITH GOLDEN STATE FIRE APPARATUS INC. (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 10, 2026, REGULAR MEETING)
The Council will approve the purchase of four new Pierce Enforcer fire engines for the Santa Rosa Fire Department through a cooperative purchasing arrangement.
13.5Consent CalendarRESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION & SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE AND ADOPTION OF AN UPDATED SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 10, 2026, REGULAR
The Council will vote to update the City's employee classification system and salary schedule for all city staff positions.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Approve Consent Items 13.1, 13.2, 13.4, and 13.5
aye 7
Alvarezaye
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldaye
Okrepkieaye
Rogersaye
Stappaye
Adopt Resolutions Denying Appeal and Upholding Planning Commission and DRPB Approvals for Lago Fresca Apartments (RES-2026-017 and RES-2026-018)
aye 7
Alvarezaye
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldaye
Okrepkieaye
Rogersaye
Stappaye
Adopt Resolutions and Introduce Ordinance for First 2026 General Plan Amendment Package (RES-2026-019, RES-2026-020, and Ordinance)
aye 7
Alvarezaye
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldaye
Okrepkieaye
Rogersaye
Stappaye