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April 2019
Welcome to the City of Santa Rosa's first edition of City Connections! This new monthly newsletter delivers the latest happenings around the City by highlighting local news, events, community meetings, volunteer opportunities, job openings, and more. If you enjoy receiving this newsletter (we really hope you do), help us share by forwarding to a friend. If this email was forwarded to you, sign up here to receive this newsletter. If you wish to no longer receive updates about our City, unsubscribe here. Wishing you a happy spring from the City of Santa Rosa team.
Council Goal Setting for 2019-2020
City Council held a special session to set the City’s top priorities for fiscal year 2019-20 on February 21. At the conclusion of robust discussion and public input, Financial Stability, Recovery and Resilience, a Comprehensive Housing Strategy, addressing Homelessness, and Implementation of the Climate Action Plan were identified as the highest priority focus areas for the City for the next 12 months. Council will next be working with staff to develop metrics for each of these priority areas. READ MORE
Homelessness Solutions
Homelessness is a significant concern throughout Santa Rosa and remains one of the City Council's top priorities. Many City resources are committed to finding and implementing solutions. The City's response, including the Mayor’s new Open Letter on Homelessness, is thoroughly outlined on the City's Homelessness Solutions website. Please take a moment to learn about how your City is approaching this critical social issue. READ MORE
Rebuilding Updates
Repairing Fire-Damaged Infrastructure
Under the presidential disaster declaration approved for the 2017 wildfires, Santa Rosa can seek federal aid to help with the repair and rebuilding of our fire-damaged public infrastructure through the FEMA Public Assistance Program. It’s a complex process to seek the aid necessary to restore our infrastructure and staff continue to work intently through the process. The City has created a new webpage to keep residents informed of this process, the status of infrastructure recovery projects and funds received from FEMA. READ MORE
Disaster Loan Assistance Program for Coffey Park Homeowners
Eligible Coffey Park area homeowners whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the October 2017 wildfires, and who have not yet begun to rebuild, are able to apply for gap funding of up to $100,000 through the City of Santa Rosa’s CalHome Disaster Assistance Loan Program. READ MORE
Coffey Neighborhood Park Master Plan
A walking path, fitness stations, two playgrounds, picnic tables, a dog park, portable restroom and a native garden are just some of the features proposed for the new Coffey Neighborhood Park. The City Council will consider the draft Master Plan for rebuilding the park tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2 and there will be an opportunity for public comment. READ MORE
Fundraising for Fire-Impacted Parks
There is at least a $6-million gap in funding to restore Santa Rosa’s fire impacted parks. The Santa Rosa Parks Foundation is the contact for contributions to help fill the gap and is also looking for experienced fundraisers to serve on their board of directors. READ MORE
Plan Downtown
Help shape Downtown Santa Rosa's future by participating in the update to the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan. The plan explores ways to intensify housing development downtown and considers related issues of land use, transportation, economic development and historic preservation. READ MORE
Zero Waste Draft Master Plan
The City is working with the community to develop a Zero Waste Plan that is quantifiable, reasonable and impactful locally. The plan focuses on a process and a philosophy around the redesign of products and consumption, so that all material goods can be reused or recycled – or not needed at all. We want to your input on the draft Zero Waste Plan which is available online for public comment through April 26, 2019. READ MORE
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
City Council has unanimously adopted Santa Rosa’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update 2018. The Plan is a guidance tool informing the City of how best to build a citywide transportation system that is bicycle and pedestrian friendly. A key goal of the Plan Update is to encourage more residents to bike and walk in Santa Rosa. READ MORE
Now Accepting Applications for Policia y La Comunidad
Do you want to learn more about the day-to-day activities of your Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD)? SRPD is now offering its popular Community Police Academy exclusively in Spanish. Hear from police officers and staff about the SWAT Team, Narcotics, Drones, K9 Team, and more. READ MORE
New Community Portal for Requesting Public Records
The City has introduced a new public records portal called NextRequest. You now have the ability to look up any public records request previously submitted by a member of the public or submit your own new record request online. READ MORE
New Commuter Discounted Parking Permit
Commuting using public transportation just got a whole lot easier, with the City’s new Commuter Discounted Parking Permit. The new discounted parking permit is intended for commuters who regularly use public transportation and allows them to park in Garage 12 for a reduced monthly cost of $31—a 50% discount on the regular monthly rate. READ MORE
Join a Council Board, Commission, or Committee
City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on a vacant Board, Commission, or Committee seat. LEARN MORE
Events and Community Meetings
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Free Composting Workshop
Tuesday, April 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Utilities Field Office, 35 Stony Point Rd Learn how to turn yard waste and kitchen scraps into wonderfully rich compost to use as a soil amendment or mulch in your garden. REGISTER
Earth Day OnStage
Saturday, April 27 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Santa Rosa, Courthouse Square Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy great food, live performances OnStage, local and earth-friendly products, and eco-friendly crafts and activities for kids. LEARN MORE
Parent Engagement Month
It's Parent Engagement Month! The City is offering free training, resources, and support to help parents create a healthy foundation for their children. LEARN MORE
Senior Expo
Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Person Senior Wing, 2060 West College Ave. Explore the best of senior living in Santa Rosa with 80+ interesting and informational exhibits. Not just for seniors, bring the whole family to this free event! LEARN MORE
Eco-Friendly Garden Tour
Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout Sonoma and Marin counties This self-guided Eco-Friendly Garden Tour promotes sustainable landscaping practices by showcasing inspiring gardens throughout Sonoma and Marin counties. Registration is required for this free event. REGISTER
City Council and Board Meetings
City Council meets most Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave. VIEW AGENDAS
City Boards, Commissions, Committees meet regularly and support Council/ Departments. VIEW AGENDAS
First Saturday Clean-up on Prince Memorial Greenway
Saturday, April 6 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Olive Park near 1698 Hazel Street On the first Saturday of every month you can help take care of Santa Rosa Creek. Located in the heart of downtown, the Greenway provides a home for river otter, kingfishers, steelhead trout. It also provides our community opportunities for recreation, public art and environmental education. SIGN UP
Neighborfest Event Planning
The City is working with neighborhoods in Santa Rosa to plan Neighborfest events. Neighborfest is a block party-style event that offers neighborhoods the chance to come together, have fun, engage, and build a stronger, more connected community. We need volunteers to help with planning, set-up and clean-up; assisting with event activities, serving food, capturing photos and videos, and event promotion and outreach. SIGN UP
Park-A-Month
Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Youth Community Park, 1701 Fulton Road Bring your friends and work together or come and meet new people while helping to keep our parks in great shape! SIGN UP
Earth Day on the Greenway Creek Clean-up
Saturday, April 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Olive Park near 105 Olive Street Celebrate Earth Day’s 49th birthday on the Prince Memorial Greenway. Help clean-up Santa Rosa Creek. This includes native plant care and trail maintenance. Tools and refreshments provided. SIGN UP
Earth Day OnStage Volunteers Needed
Saturday, April 27 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Downtown Santa Rosa, Courthouse Square Volunteers make Santa Rosa's Earth Day OnStage possible. Two and four hour shifts available. Volunteers receive an event t-shirt and a reusable stainless steel Take it From the TAP! water bottle. SIGN UP
The City offers great career opportunities with excellent salary, a generous benefits package, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave package, a choice of three health plans, flexible spending program, and top of the line, employer paid vision and dental coverage.
Current Job Openings
Buyer | Full-Time | $62,403.00 to $75,869.00 Annually | Finance Department Buyers purchase and arrange a variety of supplies, equipment, and services used by the City of Santa Rosa. Recruitment Closes: April 7, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
Senior Administrative Assistant | Full-Time | $4,052.33 to $4,925.67 Monthly | Various Departments Senior Administrative Assistants provide critical administrative support for a variety of operations across the City. Recruitment Closes: April 2, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
Utility System Superintendent | Full-Time | $7,782.17 to $10,101.42 Monthly | Santa Rosa Water Utility System Superintendents manage the construction, repair, maintenance and operation of the City's water distribution, urban recycled water, and wastewater systems. Recruitment Closes: April 4, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
VIEW ALL JOB POSTINGS
Seasonal Employment Opportunities
Work at our parks, lakes, pools and community centers! The Recreation & Parks Department is hiring for over 300 part-time seasonal employees for aquatics, sports, neighborhood services, customer service, park maintenance, concessions, recreation classes and camps. APPLY NOW
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