City Council
City Council
Tue, January 13, 2026
Agenda items
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Agenda items (26)
Procedural (6)
1ProceduralHTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
Information on how to access the meeting agenda online through the city's Legistar system.
2ProceduralVIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
Information on how to watch the meeting live via Zoom webinar.
3ProceduralCOMCAST CHANNEL 28 OR 26 (ESPAÑOL), AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
Information on how to watch the meeting on local cable television channels (Comcast and AT&T U-Verse).
4ProceduralVIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA Public Comment may be made live during the meeting In-Person from Council Chamber or submitted in advance via email at cc-comment@srcity.org by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the City Council Meeting. IN THE EVENT A COUNCIL MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN
Information on how to watch the meeting on YouTube and instructions for submitting public comments in person or by email.
12.1ProceduralDecember 16, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Council will approve the official minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting.
21.1ProceduralUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Information on the dates and times of upcoming city council meetings.
Closed Session
3.1Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 2908 Santa Rosa Avenue, APN 044-260-073 Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator
Closed session to discuss negotiations for the purchase or lease of real property at 2908 Santa Rosa Avenue with negotiator Jill Scott.
General Business
4.1General BusinessGAS STATION LAND USE REGULATIONS The Planning and Economic Development Department recommends that the Council hold a study session and provide direction to staff related to the current gas station land use regulations. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
Council will discuss and provide feedback on the city's current regulations for gas stations to help staff plan any potential changes.
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.
A regular update on the Community Empowerment Plan; council will listen to staff reports and may give guidance but will not take 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
Council members will report on their work with various local and regional boards and agencies, including transportation, water, and open space organizations.
11.2General BusinessBOARD CHAIRPERSON POSITIONS 11.2.1 CHAIRPERSON APPOINTMENTS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,
Council will appoint members to serve as chairpersons of city boards and commissions.
11.3General BusinessCOUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE POSITIONS
Council will assign members to serve on internal council subcommittees.
11.4General BusinessCOUNCIL LIAISON REGIONAL POSITIONS 11.4.1 MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS TO COUNTY, REGIONAL AND
The mayor will appoint council representatives to serve on various county and regional boards and organizations.
11.5General BusinessCOUNCIL LIAISON POSITIONS ON JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY 11.5.1 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO
Council will appoint representatives to regional joint powers authorities—agencies created by multiple government entities to work together on shared issues.
15.1General BusinessREPORT - 2026 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM BACKGROUND: Since 2018, the City has been actively working with our contracted federal lobbyist team in Washington, D.C., MMO Partners, to engage our federal representatives and federal government agencies on our City’s policy, recovery, and resiliency needs. The City will have multiple opportunities to secure funding during the second year of the 119th Congressional session, which includes the 2026-2027 federal funding cycle, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. To prepare for these activities, staff has identified federal legislative priorities in the proposed 2026 Federal Legislative Platform for consideration by the City Council.
Council will review and approve the city's federal legislative priorities for 2026, which guide efforts to secure federal funding for projects like infrastructure and economic recovery.
15.2General BusinessREPORT - 2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM BACKGROUND: City staff have identified state legislative priorities in a proposed 2026 state legislative platform for consideration by the City Council. Defined priorities, approved by the City Council, will help communicate the City’s state legislative and funding priorities to the California State Legislative Delegation, Legislature, and regional and state agencies.
Council will review and approve the city's state legislative priorities for 2026, which guide communication of the city's needs to state legislators and agencies.
Consent Calendar
13.1Consent CalendarMOTION - APPROVAL OF SIXTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002387 WITH MISSION LINEN
Council will approve an update to the city's contract with Mission Linen for laundry and related services.
13.2Consent CalendarMOTION - APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002577 WITH STROUPE
Council will approve an update to the city's contract with Stroupe for services.
13.3Consent CalendarMOTION - BID AWARD APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
Council will award a bid and approve payment to purchase and install equipment for city operations.
13.4Consent CalendarMOTION - APPROVAL OF NINTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001852 WITH SMILE BUSINESS
Council will approve an update to the city's contract with Smile Business for services.
13.5Consent CalendarMOTION - APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 170868 WITH SONOMA DESIGN APPAREL &
Council will approve an update to the city's purchase agreement with Sonoma Design Apparel for products.
13.6Consent CalendarMOTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 173227 WITH NORTHERN COAST OFFICIALS
Council will approve an update to the city's purchase agreement with Northern Coast Officials.
13.7Consent CalendarRESOLUTION - REVISION TO AUTHORIZED SIGNER FOR
Council will approve a change to which city staff member is authorized to sign certain documents.
13.8Consent CalendarRESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F002772 WITH CHRISTINA GOSSNER FOR
Council will approve an update to the city's professional services contract with Christina Gossner.
40602Consent CalendarThis item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
A procedural item with no financial impact on the city's budget.
Public Hearing
16.1Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE ADOPTION
Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 2025 California Building Code, which sets construction and safety standards for buildings in the city.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Appointment of Representative and Alternate to Sonoma Clean Power Authority
aye 5 · absent 2
Alvarezaye
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldabsent
Okrepkieaye
Rogersabsent
Stappaye
Appointment of Representative and Alternate to Zero Waste Sonoma Agency
aye 5 · absent 2
Alvarezaye
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldabsent
Okrepkieaye
Rogersabsent
Stappaye
Approval of Consent Calendar (Items 13.1 through 13.8)
aye 5 · absent 2
Alvarezaye
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldabsent
Okrepkieaye
Rogersabsent
Stappaye
Adopt Resolution RES-2026-003 - 2026 Federal Legislative Platform
aye 5 · absent 2
Alvarezaye
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldabsent
Okrepkieaye
Rogersabsent
Stappaye
Adopt Ordinance ORD-2026-001 - 2025 California Building Code Adoption with Amendments
aye 5 · absent 2
Alvarezaye
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldabsent
Okrepkieaye
Rogersabsent
Stappaye
Adopt Resolution RES-2026-004 - 2026 State Legislative Platform (Disaster Prevention and Recovery)
aye 4 · absent 2 · recused 1
Alvarezaye
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldabsent
Okrepkierecused
Rogersabsent
Stappaye
Adopt Resolution RES-2026-005 - 2026 State Legislative Platform (All Other Platforms)
aye 5 · absent 2
Alvarezaye
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldabsent
Okrepkieaye
Rogersabsent
Stappaye