The Santa Rosa City Council convened on July 22, 2025, to address various community concerns and proposals. The meeting began with public comments, highlighting significant local issues.

One resident, representing the Redwood Forest Friends Meeting, presented a land acknowledgment statement recognizing the unceded territories of the Coast Miwok, Pomo, and Wapau peoples. The speaker urged the council to support three specific requests regarding Flat Rock Park: to use respectful language on the park's plaque, to maintain signage that accurately reflects the site's history, and to rename the park to Bieta Kamtara Park, honoring the sacred site of the Bita Kamtara village.

Following this, Elizabeth Neland voiced her opposition to military actions and the U.S. government's support for Israel, emphasizing the humanitarian impact on the Palestinian people. She shared her personal history of activism against war and expressed her commitment to peace, noting that none of her four sons have joined the military or police forces.

The meeting continued with additional public comments, including contributions from community members like Wilcox from Roseland, who also addressed local issues.

Overall, the council meeting underscored the community's engagement with historical recognition and ongoing social justice concerns, setting the stage for further discussions on these critical topics in future sessions.