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5ProceduralNEW BUSINESS

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4.1ProceduralFebruary 11, 2026 - Special Meeting Minutes - Draft Attachments: February 11, 2026 - Special Meeting Minutes - Draft

The council will review and approve the draft minutes from the February 11, 2026 special meeting.

5.1ProceduralAB 1572 BAN ON IRRIGATING NONFUNCTIONAL TURF Water Use Efficiency Staff will provide an update on program activities related to the state regulation banning irrigation of nonfunctional turf at specific accounts within the City’s service area beginning in 2027. Under the law, the City must update its municipal code to include the prohibitions and enforcement actions within the regulation and notify all impacted accounts no later than January 1,

City staff will update the council on Santa Rosa's efforts to comply with a new state law that bans watering of nonfunctional grass (like grass strips between sidewalks and streets) starting in 2027, including required changes to city rules and notification of affected property owners by January 1.

2027ProceduralStaff will review compliance timelines, the draft ordinance, and outreach approach. The Subcommittee may discuss this item and give direction to staff.

The subcommittee will review the timeline for compliance, the proposed city ordinance changes, and the plan to notify residents about the nonfunctional turf watering ban, and may provide direction to staff on next steps.