City Council Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Boards and Committees

City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the following Boards and Committees. Several of the boards have current vacancies and will have additional vacancies in December:

Art in Public Places Committee

About: The Art in Public Places Committee (APPC) champions artistic expression and amplifies community voices through a diverse array of public art experiences to support an empowered, thriving, and inclusive Santa Rosa community connected through the power of art. Public art is art - in any media - that is created for the benefit of the general public. In Santa Rosa, we strive for public art that is placemaking, meaning-making, and community-building, and welcome art makers of any discipline, practice, background, and vision.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board

About: The City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board provides guidance in the preparation of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan by identifying pedestrian and bicycle projects and advising on the priority of those projects. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan includes the background, analysis of the existing pedestrian and bike pathways, recommendations for new pedestrian and bike pathways, bicycle and pedestrian accident analysis, pedestrian and bicycle education and safety programs, and pedestrian and bicycle amenities.

Board of Building Regulation Appeals (may require special qualifications such as architect, general contractor, structural, civil or mechanical engineer, plumbing contractor)

About: The Board of Building Regulation Appeals is charged with the task of determining the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction, and to provide reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the City of Santa Rosa Building and Safety Code. The Board of Building Regulation Appeals consists of seven citizen volunteers appointed by individual City Council members based on their specific knowledge and expertise.

Board of Community Services

About: The Board of Community Services reviews City recreational and cultural policies, facilities and programs, and advises the City Council on their adequacy and effectiveness, as well as advising Council on matters relating to community beautification. The Board also assists the Director of Recreation and Parks in the formulation of rules and regulations for the use of City parks and recreational facilities.

Board of Public Utilities

About: The Board of Public Utilities (BPU), established by City Charter Section 25, is comprised of seven (7) members individually appointed by City Council members. The BPU has general policy authority and direction over the management and operation of the City's water and wastewater facilities. The Board also directs other water operations managed by the City and water facilities owned or operated by the City.

Community Advisory Board

About: The CAB connects city government and residents so the public can have a voice in decisions that impact their lives and build a stronger community.

Design Review Board

About: The seven-member Design Review Board serves as custodian of the City's design policies. The Board reviews both public and private development proposals to ensure that Santa Rosa remains attractive and maintains a sense of place, which the General Plan sets forth as "unique to Santa Rosa." The Design Review Board reviews design proposals in light of adopted design review policies set forth in the City's Design Review Guidelines. The Board reviews development proposals that have neighborhood compatibility issues and major developments that may have significance to the City's aesthetic character.

Housing Authority

About: The purpose of the Housing Authority is to ensure adequate, decent, safe and sanitary housing for qualified people within Santa Rosa consistent with federal, state and local laws. The Housing Authority primarily consists of the Santa Rosa Housing Trust and Rental Housing Assistance programs, both of which are responsible for improving the quality and affordability of housing in the City.

Personnel Board

About: The Personnel Board hears appeals of grievances and discipline of City employees. The Board may also meet periodically to conduct Board business, learn more about City operations and to meet with employee groups.

Planning Commission

About: The Planning Commission consists of seven citizen volunteers appointed by individual City Council members based on their specific knowledge and expertise. It provides an invaluable service to the City of Santa Rosa by implementing plans, ordinances and policies relating to land use matters; assisting in writing and implementing the General Plan and area plans; holding public hearings and acting on proposed changes to the Zoning Code, Zoning Map, General Plan, tentative subdivision maps, and undertaking special planning studies as needed. Ultimately the Planning Commission is charged with carrying out the California Planning and Zoning Laws in the City of Santa Rosa and was established by Santa Rosa City Ordinance 1415.

Public Safety and Prevention Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee (Formerly Measure O Citizen's Oversight Committee)

About: In accordance with the ordinance, the City Council established a seven-member Citizen Oversight Committee (COC) to annually review expenditures and appropriations of the tax revenues generated as a result of the passage of Measure O. The Committee also reviews changes to the Measure O Implementation Plan and other items related to Measure O funding.

For an application or more information, call (707) 543-4704, or visit the City's website at SRCity.org/Boards. Applicants must be residents and registered to vote in the City of Santa Rosa. For immediate consideration applications are due November 15, 2024. Applications are always accepted, retained for one year, and will be considered should additional positions become available.

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