Council adopts 2026 federal and state legislative platforms, updates building codes, approves multiple contracts; studies gas station land-use rules
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At the January 13, 2026 City Council meeting the Council met in closed session (real property negotiation received and filed), held a study session on gas station land use regulations and directed staff to return with answers to outstanding questions, and approved several consent and report items. Key actions included adoption of the 2026 Federal Legislative Platform and 2026 State Legislative Platform (two resolutions), adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards and related local amendments (Ordinance No. ORD-2026-001), appointments to regional boards (Sonoma Clean Power and Zero Waste Sonoma), and approval of multiple contract amendments and purchase orders (including amendments to agreements with Mission Linen Supply, Stroupe Petroleum Maintenance, Smile Business Products, and an EMS Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator amendment). Vice Mayor Okrepkie recused from portions of the state platform item. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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- Closed session item (conference with real property negotiator re: 2908 Santa Rosa Avenue) was received and filed.
- Council held a study session on gas station land use regulations and directed staff to return to Council to address unanswered questions.
- Adopted Resolution RES-2026-003 to approve the 2026 Federal Legislative Platform.
- Adopted Resolutions RES-2026-004 and RES-2026-005 to approve the 2026 State Legislative Platform (disaster prevention & recovery and all other platforms).
- Adopted Ordinance ORD-2026-001 to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards (Title 24) with local amendments and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code.
- Approved appointment of Mayor Mark Stapp as primary representative and Council Member Victoria Fleming as alternate to Sonoma Clean Power Authority.
- Approved removal of Council Member Dianna MacDonald from Zero Waste Sonoma and appointment of Mayor Mark Stapp as primary representative to that seat.
- Approved Consent Agenda items 13.1–13.8, including amendments to contracts with Mission Linen Supply, Stroupe Petroleum Maintenance, Smile Business Products, and amendments/purchase orders for various vendors.
- Adopted Resolution RES-2026-001 authorizing the Mayor as signer for CalHome Mortgage Assistance grant funds.
- Adopted Resolution RES-2026-002 approving the second amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Christina Gossner for EMS Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator services.
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