City Council
City Council
Tue, January 27, 2026
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Agenda items (28)
General Business
1General BusinessThe Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Aviation Commission: A new Commission of two seats with four-year terms starting in February 2026. Letters received from:
The council will consider appointments to fill two seats on the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Aviation Commission for four-year terms starting in February 2026.
2General BusinessChildcare Planning Council: One seat to fill the expiring term of Mayor Stephen Zollman of Sebastopol. Three-year term starting in February 2026. Letters received from:
The council will consider candidates to fill an open seat on the Childcare Planning Council for a three-year term starting in February 2026.
12General BusinessDavid Hagele of Healdsburg
David Hagele of Healdsburg has applied for appointment to the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Aviation Commission.
13General BusinessTanya Potter of Windsor
Tanya Potter of Windsor has applied for appointment to the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Aviation Commission.
14General BusinessMark Stapp of Santa Rosa
Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa has applied for appointment to the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Aviation Commission.
16General BusinessKaren Nau of Petaluma
Karen Nau of Petaluma has applied for the open seat on the Childcare Planning Council.
17General BusinessSamantha Rodriguez of Rohnert Park
Samantha Rodriguez of Rohnert Park has applied for the open seat on the Childcare Planning Council.
18General BusinessStephen Zollman of Sebastopol Attachments: County of Sonoma Summary Report
Stephen Zollman of Sebastopol has applied to continue serving on the Childcare Planning Council.
4.1General BusinessENTERTAINMENT ZONES The Planning and Economic Development Department recommends that the Council hold a study session for Council to receive information and provide direction to staff related to the establishment of entertainment zones within the City of Santa Rosa. This item has no impact on current fiscal year budget.
The council will hold a study session to learn about and discuss establishing entertainment zones in Santa Rosa and provide direction to staff on this initiative.
9.1General BusinessREPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION The City Attorney will report on all settlements authorized by Council in
The City Attorney will report to the council on all settlements that have been authorized and any ongoing litigation matters.
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 activities of various boards and committees they serve on, including the Sonoma County Transportation Authority, Water Agency, Bay Area Governments, and Agricultural Preservation District.
11.2General BusinessSONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION /
This item concerns reports or actions related to the Sonoma County Mayors' and Council Members' Association.
11.3General BusinessCOUNCIL LIAISON POSITIONS ON JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY 11.3.1 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO
The council will appoint a representative and alternate to serve on a Joint Powers Authority that the city participates in.
15.1General BusinessREPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PUBLIC SAFETY AND
City staff will report on public safety department budgets and spending for fiscal year 2024-25.
Procedural (4)
3ProceduralCOMCAST CHANNEL 28 OR 26 (ESPAÑOL), AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
This is a procedural notice about how to watch the meeting on local cable 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
Residents can watch this meeting on YouTube or participate in public comment either in person at the Council Chamber, by Zoom, or by emailing comments to cc-comment@srcity.org by 5 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting.
12.1ProceduralJanuary 13, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes. THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED TO THE FEBRUARY 10, 2026, REGULAR MEETING.
Approval of the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes has been postponed and will be considered at the February 10, 2026 meeting instead.
21.1ProceduralUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
This is a procedural notice listing upcoming city council meetings.
Closed Session
3.1Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 625 and 637 3rd Street, APNs 009-013-011 and 009-013-012 (“Garage 5”) Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator Negotiating Parties: Grupe Investment Company, Inc. Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
The city's real property negotiator, Jill Scott, will negotiate with Grupe Investment Company about the price and terms for purchasing properties at 625 and 637 3rd Street (known as Garage 5) in a closed session.
3.2Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 625 and 637 3rd Street, APNs 009-013-011 and 009-013-012 (“Garage 5”) Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator
This closed session continues negotiations with a real property negotiator regarding the purchase of the Garage 5 property at 625 and 637 3rd Street.
Consent Calendar
13.1Consent CalendarMOTION - APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRE FOR ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVENESS FOR A DEPARTMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE
The council will approve spending money to hire the Centre for Organization Effectiveness to conduct an assessment of a city department.
13.2Consent CalendarMOTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002790 WITH WARD LEVY APPRAISAL
The council will approve an amendment to the city's agreement with Ward Levy Appraisal for professional services.
13.3Consent CalendarMOTION - THIRD AMENDMENT TO PIGGYBACK AGREEMENT NUMBER 00008865 WITH IMAGETREND, LLC FOR FIRE AND
The council will approve a third amendment to the city's agreement with ImageTrend, LLC for software services used by the Fire Department.
13.4Consent CalendarMOTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT WITH SOLE SOURCE VENDOR WESTERN EXTRICATION
The city will purchase vehicle extrication equipment (tools used to rescue people from vehicles) from Western Extrication, the only vendor that offers this specialized equipment.
13.5Consent CalendarRESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL
The council will extend a local proclamation that was previously declared by the city.
13.6Consent CalendarRESOLUTION - CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION AND EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - DISASTER RECOVERY GRANT FUNDS - COFFEY PARK AND
The council will approve completion of construction projects in Coffey Park and other areas funded by federal disaster recovery grants and report on how those funds were spent.
13.7Consent CalendarRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AWARD - SOFTWARE
The council will approve the purchase of software for city use.
Public Hearing
16.1Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The council will hold a public hearing to discuss the city's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, where residents can provide input before the budget is approved.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Direct Mayor on Sonoma County Mayors' and Council Members' Association appointments
absent 2 · aye 5
Alvarezabsent
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldaye
Okrepkieabsent
Rogersaye
Stappaye
Appointment of representative and alternate to Public Financing Authority
absent 2 · aye 5
Alvarezabsent
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldaye
Okrepkieabsent
Rogersaye
Stappaye
Approve Consent Items 13.1 through 13.6
absent 2 · aye 5
Alvarezabsent
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldaye
Okrepkieabsent
Rogersaye
Stappaye
Accept Public Safety and Prevention Tax Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25
absent 2 · aye 5
Alvarezabsent
Bañuelosaye
Flemingaye
MacDonaldaye
Okrepkieabsent
Rogersaye
Stappaye