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Public Safety Subcommittee — Regular Meeting Minutes (October 28, 2025)

Santa RosaOct 28, 20252 min read

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Chair Jeff Okrepkie and Dianna MacDonald (Victoria Fleming absent) met Oct. 28, 2025. The Subcommittee adopted the July 22, 2025 minutes and received informational updates on Measure H implementation, proposed changes to the local Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) map, e-bike laws and outreach, and the Police Department's response to five OIR Group recommendations. Two members of the public commented on the e-bike item. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 AM.

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July 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes adopted as submitted.
Committee received Measure H implementation update from Fire Chief Scott Westrope.
Committee received proposed changes to the local WUI area map from Fire Marshal Paul Lowenthal.
Police Department provided an overview of e-bike laws and ongoing youth/parent education efforts; public comment received from Eris Weaver and Chris Guenther.
Police Chief John Cregan presented the department's response to five recommendations from the independent police auditor (OIR Group).
Police and Fire departments provided high-level departmental updates; no matters were held in committee.

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