Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Rosa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in development with high priority
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds for Affordable Housing
The city locked in up to $3 million in state housing money over five years, which will be loaned at low interest to affordable housing developers. The first two rounds total just over $1 million.
Prohousing Designation renewal and state housing grant competitiveness
The city is applying for up to $3 million in state housing money over five years to fund housing projects and programs.
Del Valle Drive-Thru at 2000 Sebastopol Road
A local family restaurant wanted to add an 850-square-foot drive-thru next to its Sebastopol Road location, but the Planning Commission denied it over traffic, noise, and queue concerns on Kenmore Lane. The council heard hours of testimony from both sides and ultimately sided with the business, approving the drive-thru with a queue management plan as a condition of the permit.