Committed? Yes! Capable? Of course!
The City of Santa Rosa, County of Sonoma, Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, and indeed the entire community wants the race back. Time and again we have proven that we have the ability and understanding to provide the level of service needed to ensure the ultimate success of an international professional cycling race. Not to brag, but we’ve done it for years. From the historic club races in the early 1900’s, through the Coors Classic days in the 1970’s, to all five years of the Amgen Tour of California—Santa Rosa has a rich cycling history and proven host city success.
We know you know this, but just to recap, here’s a summary of the support the City of Santa Rosa will provide (with the backing of the Chamber, cycling clubs, sponsors, and community at large, of course):
PRIMARY CONTACTS - LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS
David Guhin - Co-Chair since 2010
City of Santa Rosa
Tel. 707-543-4299 / dguhin@srcity.org
Raissa de la Rosa - Co-Chair since 2006
City of Santa Rosa
Tel. 707-543-3059 / rdelarosa@srcity.org
Public Safety: Santa Rosa Police Department
Lt. Ben Harlin, LOC member since 2007—Technical Committee Co-Chair
Tel. 707-543-3639 / BHarlin@srcity.org
Summary of Services: Local police services in coordination with CHP, CalTrans, Tour’s motor and road marshals, Public Works, and other groups associated with providing safe road closures and general public safety.
Public Safety: Santa Rosa Fire Department
Capt. Bill Shubin, LOC member since 2006
Tel. 707-543-3500 / BShubin@srcity.org
Summary of Services: Public safety/fire services in coordination with the Santa Rosa Police Dept., local EMT services and other appropriate public safety agencies and groups; Fire-related permitting issues, e.g. tents, propane use, safety lanes, etc.
Ambulance Services: American Medical Response
Adriana Del Santo, LOC member since 2006
Tel. 707-579-9542 / Adriana.DelSanto@amr.net
Summary of Services: Ambulance and EMT services for the safety of the general public; same as needed for any other officially scheduled activities and events
Public Works and Road Services: Public Works Department
Bill Ellis, LOC member since 2006—Technical Committee Co-Chair
Tel. 707-543-3820 / BEllis@srcity.org
Summary of Services: Road Services and course safety, detour management and equipment, street repair, printing/posting of No Parking signs; Coordination of finish route/circuit needs; Consults on other road and route issues.
Permit Services
Raissa de la Rosa, LOC member since 2006—LOC Co-Chair
Tel. 707-543-3059 / Rdelarosa@srcity.org
Summary of Services: Coordination of all city permits and permit requirements, and the fees associated with them for the operation of the event
Resident/Business Notifications
Roberta Atha, LOC member since 2010
Tel. 707-543-4266 / RAtha@srcity.org
Summary of Services: Notification of residents and businesses within the City limits via road signs, utility bill inserts, and media partnerships
Hotel & Meal Accommodations
Mo McElroy, LOC member & former co-chair since 2006
Tel. 707-544-7641 / Mo@VisitSantaRosa.com
Summary of Services: Secure and manage hotel-related needs (rooms, meals, auxiliary space); Secure housing/rates for additional housing groups; Assist with housing assignments, as needed; serve as liaison between Tour and hotels
Media/Public Relations
Raissa de la Rosa, LOC member since 2006—LOC Co-Chair
Tel. 707-543-3059 / Rdelarosa@srcity.org
Summary of Services: Assist with local media inquiries; schedule local press conferences, interviews, appearances, etc.; assist Tour with developing local media partners and with other aspects of dealing with local media.
Volunteers
Ed Buonaccorsi, LOC member since 2007
Tel. 707-543-3710 / EBuonaccorsi@srcity.org
Summary of Services: Recruit and schedule local volunteers, develop job descriptions for local needs; Coordinate volunteers with technical committee and public safety.
Waste Management & Port-O-Lets
David Guhin, LOC member since 2009—LOC Co-Chair
Tel. 707-543-4299 / DGuhin@srcity.org
Summary of Services: Port-o-let services will be placed around the circuit and festival in locations mutually agreed upon by the City and the Tour’s technical director; Waste management and trash removal services will be provided during and at the conclusion of the event; city will work with a local organization specializing in greening events by streaming trash to the proper receptacles (recycling, composting, trash) in an effort to reduce waste
Lifestyle Festival & Ancillary Events
Laneil Bryant, LOC member since 2008
Tel. 707-543-3734 / LBryant@srcity.org
Summary of Services: Allocation of the Courthouse Square area for the finish festival; coordination of all city permits and fees; access to electricity; parking coordination
Awards
David Guhin, LOC member since 2009—LOC Co-Chair
Tel. 707-543-4299 / DGuhin@srcity.org
Summary of Services: LOC will provide 8 floral bouquets to be used in the awards ceremony; additional 3 bouquets will be provided as needed for other purposes; LOC will also provide at least one unique gift for the 1st place winner.
