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Santa Rosa City Council Special Meeting: Closed Session and Litigation Direction (August 18, 2026)

City Council — Tuesday, August 18, 2026
BodySanta Rosa, California
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, August 18, 2026
StatusFILED
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1:20

Yes.

1:23

Welcome everyone.

1:23

The time is one thirty.

1:24

We will call this meeting to order.

1:26

Madam City Clark.

1:28

Councilmember Rogers.

1:29

Councilmember McDonald.

1:31

Councilmember Fleming.

1:33

Councilmember Ben Wellows.

6:41

Yes.

6:43

Welcome back, everyone.

6:44

We'll reconvene in open session.

6:46

Madam City Clerk, would you please call the roll?

6:48

Councilmember Rogers.

6:50

Councilmember McDonald.

6:51

Here.

6:52

Council Member Fleming.

6:53

Councilmember Banwellos.

6:55

Here.

6:55

Council Member Alvarez.

6:57

Vice Mayor O'Krepki.

6:58

Here.

7:00

Let the record show that all council members are present.

7:02

Thank you.

7:03

And with respect to a report on our closed session items, Madam City Attorney.

7:11

After discussion of anticipated litigation and closed session on a motion by Councilmember Fleming, seconded by Councilmember McDonald.

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Summary of Proceedings

Santa Rosa City Council Special Meeting: Closed Session and Litigation Direction (August 18, 2026)

The Santa Rosa City Council held a special meeting on August 18, 2026, convening at 1:30 PM in the Council Chamber and via Zoom. The meeting included a closed session for anticipated litigation, followed by a brief open session to report on actions taken. All seven council members were present for the open session.

Closed Session

  • The Council recessed to closed session at 1:32 PM to discuss Item 3.1: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (initiation of one potential case under Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4)).
  • The closed session concluded at approximately 1:53 PM, and the Council reconvened at 1:55 PM.

Key Outcomes

  • Litigation Direction: On a motion by Council Member Victoria Fleming, seconded by Council Member Dianna MacDonald, the Council unanimously voted (7-0) to give the City Attorney direction to initiate litigation regarding one potential case. Further information will be disclosed once commenced, per Government Code Section 54957.1.
  • The meeting was adjourned at 1:57 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Yes. Welcome everyone. The time is one thirty. We will call this meeting to order. Madam City Clark. Councilmember Rogers. Councilmember McDonald. Councilmember Fleming. Councilmember Ben Wellows. Yes. Welcome back, everyone. We'll reconvene in open session. Madam City Clerk, would you please call the roll? Councilmember Rogers. Councilmember McDonald. Here. Council Member Fleming. Councilmember Banwellos. Here. Council Member Alvarez. Vice Mayor O'Krepki. Here. Let the record show that all council members are present. Thank you. And with respect to a report on our closed session items, Madam City Attorney. After discussion of anticipated litigation and closed session on a motion by Councilmember Fleming, seconded by Councilmember McDonald.

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