City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
4:00 PMTuesday, January 11, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member John Sawyer, and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm
Present: 5 -
Council Member Natalie RogersAbsent: 1 -
Mayor Rogers welcomed the new City Manager Maraskeshia Smith. City Manager Smith thanked the Council for their support and being excited to work with staff and the community.
Mayor Rogers thanked outgoing Interim City Manager Jeff Kolin for his service to the city.
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
4. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS - NONE.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
6. STAFF BRIEFINGS
6.1 COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE
This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
City Manager Maraskeshia Smith reported on the new health order limiting indoor gatherings to 50 people and outdoor gatherings to 100 people, issued by Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase, going into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 through February 11, 2022.
No public comments were made.
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7. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
City Manager Smith provided an update on the development project at the former Journey's End Mobilehome Park, and on the unveiling of the new inRESPONSE Mental Health Support Team with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at City Hall.
7.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through November 2021 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
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City Attorney Sue Gallagher reported there were no new settlements over $50,000 in December, there are currently 31 open cases: five receiverships with remediation on three of the properties, nine general litigation matters, seven personal injury cases, five open cases regarding police actions with two settled that were previously reported on, five writ of mandate cases, and one new claim filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Thomas Ells spoke regarding a case against SMART on the Jennings Avenue crossing, and expressed concern about extending the tax measure without addressing the issues at the crossing.
8. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Schwedhlem announced he would be abstaining from Item 10.1 due to not being in attendance at the meeting.
Vice Mayor Alvarez announced he would be abstaining on Item 10.3 due to not being in attendance at the meeting.
9. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Vice Mayor Alvarez reported on a toy distribution event held in memory of Vince Harper.
Council Member Schwedhelm announced his appointment of Calum City of Santa Rosa
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Council Member Sawyer announced his appointment of Mark Stapp to the Design Review Board and thanked Henry Wix for his service on the Board.
Council Member Fleming commented on the Jewish community's distress on the vandalism of the Holocaust Memorial at Memorial Park and she stands in solidarity with the community.
Mayor Rogers thanked Assistant City Manager Jason Nutt and his team, as well as Catholic Charities, for opening the warming centers when temperatures dropped. Mayor Rogers thanked Mark Stapp for his service on the Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee and announced his appointment of Nick Caston to the board.
No public comments were made.
9.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
9.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
Council Member Sawyer provided a brief report on the
Economic Development Subcommittee.
9.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
9.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
9.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
9.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
9.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
9.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
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9.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
9.1.9 Home Sonoma County (HSC)
9.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
9.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
9.1.12 Other
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No public comments were made.
10.1 October 26, 2021 Regular Meeting.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
Approved as submitted with Council Member Schwedhelm abstaining.
10.2 November 9, 2021, Regular Meeting.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
Approved as submitted.
10.3 November 16, 2021 Special Meeting.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
Approved as submitted with Vice Mayor Alvarez abstaining.
11. CONSENT ITEMS
City Manager Smith announced Item 11.7 was being pulled from the Consent calendar and will be brought back at a future meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Duane De Witt submitted comment on item 11.2 and 11.6
expressing concerns on the continued relationships with the City, on Item 11.8 expressing concern about designating the Senior Center as surplus land, and in support of Item 11.9.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Alvarez, seconded by Council Member City of Santa Rosa
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11.6 and 11.8 through 11.10. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member Rogers, Council Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
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11.1 RESOLUTION - RATIFICATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT WITH SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR FUNDING OF OPERATIONS
DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT THE SAMUEL L. JONES
HALL HOMELESS SHELTER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office that Council, by resolution, ratify the First Amendment to Agreement between the Sonoma County Community Development Commission and City of Santa Rosa Sam Jones Hall and Sam Jones Hall Annex for funding from the Commission to reimburse the City for operations over July 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic in a total amount of $521,881.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - First Amendment to Agreement between the Sonoma County Community Development Commission and City of Santa Rosa Sam Jones Hall and Sam Jones Hall Annex
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-001 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RATIFYING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SONOMA COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND CITY OF SANTA ROSA
SAM JONES HALL AND SAM JONES HALL ANNEX (FIRST AMENDMENT)
FOR COMMISSION FUNDING OF CITY OPERATIONS DURING THE
COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $521,881
11.2 RESOLUTION - FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT F001128 WITH THE SANTA ROSA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement City of Santa Rosa
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increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $28,440 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $298,640 for downtown services to be provided through the end of 2022.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Fifth Amendment to PSA
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-002 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIFTH
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SANTA
ROSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
11.3 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) accept a grant award from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program in the amount of $99,970; 2) authorize the Chief of Police, or his/her designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding and all related award documents and any amendments thereto required for receiving such funds pursuant to the terms and conditions of the California Department of Justice; and (3) appropriate $99,970 of grant funds to a project key to be established by the Chief Financial Officer.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - MOU
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-003 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD
FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,970; AUTHORIZING THE
CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND ANY NECESSARY RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND APPROPRIATE
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,970
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11.4 RESOLUTION - WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID, APPROPRIATE
FUNDS, AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES DBA
CPS HR CONSULTING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) waive competitive bidding pursuant to Section 3-08.100(D) of the Santa Rosa City Code and Council Policy 600-001; 2) appropriate $105,360 from unassigned general fund balance; and 3) approve a Professional Services Agreement with Cooperative Personnel Services dba CPS HR Consulting in the amount of $105,360 to provide professional Human Resources services to temporarily support the department with current vacancies and COVID-19 testing.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-004 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA WAIVING COMPETITIVE
BIDDING, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES
DBA CPS HR CONSULTING
11.5 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO
NIXON-ELGI EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE
LEEBOY 8500D ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE UNDER SOURCEWELL
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NUMBER 052417-VTL
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve a purchase order with Nixon-Egli Equipment Company, Tracy, CA, for the purchase of one Leeboy 8500D Asphalt Paving Machine to replace existing equipment used in the Transportation and Public Works Street Surface Repair Division through Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement Number 052417-VTL for a total amount not to exceed $179,804.44.
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Attachment 1
Resolution
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-005 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PURCHASE
ORDER TO NIXON-ELGI EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE LEEBOY 8500D ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE THROUGH
SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NUMBER 052417-VTL FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $179,804.44
11.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CARLILE MACY, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Services Agreement, between the City of Santa Rosa and Carlile Macy, Inc., of Santa Rosa, CA, in an amount not to exceed $204,822 to provide landscape architectural design and engineering services, drafting an amendment to the South Davis Master Plan, preparation of construction drawings and administration for South Davis Neighborhood Park.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - PSA
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-006 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARLILE MACY, INC., OF SANTA ROSA,
CA, TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES AND TO PREPARE A MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
FOR SOUTH DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $204,822
11.8 RESOLUTION - REQUEST THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY AND LOCATED
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RUTLEDGE AVENUE (APN 038-151-004, 038-151-011, 009-333-009, 009-333-014) IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND THAT WILL BE
TRANSFERRED AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE 37364
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Real Estate Services, Transportation and Public Works and Housing Departments that the Council, by resolution, declare pursuant to Government Code Section 54221 that real property located at 702 & 716 Bennett Valley Road and 921 and 927 Rutledge Avenue (APN 038-151-004, 038-151-011, 009-333-009, 009-333-014) is “exempt surplus land” under the Surplus Lands Act, and directing that the resolution be submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with Section 400(e) of the HCD Surplus Lands Act Guidelines.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Bennett Valley Apartments DDA
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-007 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 038-151-004, 038-151-011, 009-333-009, 009-333-014 AND LOCATED AT 702 & 716 BENNETT VALLEY ROAD AND 921 & 927 RUTLEDGE AVENUE, SANTA
ROSA, CALIFORNIA IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND, AND FINDING THAT
SUCH DECLARATION AND AUTHORIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
11.9 RESOLUTION - MAKING REQUIRED MONTHLY FINDINGS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCING
FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALL THE
CITY’S BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, PURSUANT
TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the Council, by resolution, make required monthly findings and authorize the continued use of teleconferencing for public meetings of the City City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-008 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING REQUIRED FINDINGS
AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCING FOR
PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALL THE CITY'S
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
11.10 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ROSA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2660 PETALUMA HILL ROAD, ALSO IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBERS 044-370-002, 044-370-010, 044-051-073, AND 044-051-055, FROM THE CSC (COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER)
AND PD 96-001C TO THE R-3-30 (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT - FILE NUMBER PRJ21-011 (REZ21-002)
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the December 14, 2021, Regular Meeting by a 7-0-0 vote, amends mends Title 20 of the Santa Rosa Code by amending the “Zoning Map of the City of Santa Rosa,” as described in Section 20-20.020, so as to change the classification of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 044-370-002, 044-370-010, 044-051-073, and 044-051-055 to the R-3-30 (Multi-Family Residential) Zoning District.
Ordinance
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 1-11-2022)
Attachments:
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2022-001 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2660 PETALUMA HILL ROAD, ALSO IDENTIFIED AS
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 044-370-002, 044-370-010, 044-051-073, AND 044-051-055, FROM THE CSC (COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER) AND PD 96-001C TO THE R-3-30 (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT ZONING - FILE NUMBER PRJ21-011 (REZ21-002)
11.7 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF TEMPORARY
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CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
COMPANY ON A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 55 STONY POINT ROAD, SANTA ROSA APN 010-320-019 FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF BATTERY ELECTRIC BUS CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department and Real Estate Services that Council, by resolution: 1) approve a Grant of Temporary Construction Easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company on City owned property located at 55 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, APN 010-320-019 for the development of battery-electric bus charging infrastructure in connection with the CityBus Electrical Vehicle Fleet Electrification Project; and 2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works Department to execute the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement and any additional and other documents necessary to grant the temporary easement and access rights.
Staff Report
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Exhibit A - Grant of Temporary Construction Easement and Exhibit Presentation
Attachments:
This item was pulled from the Consent calendar and will be brought back at a future meeting.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Asher Sheppard spoke expressing concern on the Art in Public Places final decision regarding the languages represented on the Unum sculpture for Courthouse Square.
13. REPORT ITEMS
13.1 REPORT - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE 2022 CITY OF SANTA ROSA STATE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
BACKGROUND: The 2022 state legislative session is now underway.
To be best positioned to respond to what is anticipated to be a very active session, City staff have identified state legislative priorities in a proposed 2022 state legislative platform for consideration by the City Council. Defined priorities, approved by the City Council, will help City of Santa Rosa
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications & Intergovernmental Relations Office that the Council, by resolution, adopt the City’s 2022 State Legislative Platform.
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Exhibit A
FINAL - Exhibit A (Uploaded 1-27-2022)
Presentation
Attachments:
Scott Alonso, Intergovernmental Relations & Legislative Affairs Officer, and Dane Hutchings, Renne Public Policy Group, presented and answered questions from Council.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Sawyer, seconded by Council Member Schwedhelm, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-009 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE 2022 CITY OF
SANTA ROSA STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member Rogers, Council Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
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13.2 REPORT - MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) GUIDELINES, ADOPTION
OF THE CEQA CHECKLIST, ADOPTION OF THE RELOCATION
PLAN AND APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF 976 HEARN
AVENUE, 980 HEARN AVENUE, AND 1004 HEARN AVENUE
BACKGROUND: The City previously prepared and certified a programmatic-level Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) which fully analyzed the potential environmental impacts associated with the Roseland Area/Sebastopol Road and Roseland Area Annexation Projects Specific Plan, including certain roadway improvements and a variety of municipal and public uses, pursuant to the California City of Santa Rosa
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The City is required to prepare and adopt a Relocation Impact Study and Last Resort Housing Plan (the “Relocation Plan”) which documents how the City is planning to provide relocation assistance to impacted occupants who will be displaced because of the Project. it is therefore appropriate and necessary for Council to timely consider and adopt the Relocation Plan for the Project, setting forth the required relocation analysis and level of assistance that the City will make available to occupants who will be displaced by the Project.
On July 13, December 7 and 21, 2021 in closed session, Council gave direction to staff on price and terms to negotiate the purchase of the Subject Properties. Staff has secured acquisition agreements in line with the price and term parameters provided by the Council in closed session for each of the Subject Properties and now seeks final approval of the acquisitions.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department, Transportation and Public Works Department and Real Estate Services that Council, by resolution: 1) make findings pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15162 and 15168 that the acquisition of 976 Hearn Avenue, APN 043-191-018; 980 Hearn Avenue, APN 043-191-019; and 1004 Hearn Avenue, APN 043-191-020 (collectively the “Subject City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Roseland Area Projects Environmental Impact Report Attachment 2 - Draft Relocation Plan Fire Station Relocation and Municipal Use Project
Attachment 2 - REVISED Draft Relocation Plan Fire Station Relocation and Municipal Use Project (Uploaded 1-4-2022)
Attachment 3 - Final Relocation Plan (Uploaded 1-11-2022) Resolution
Exhibit A - CEQA Checklist
Presentation
REVISED Presentation (Uploaded 1-11-2022)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 1-11-2022)
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Jill Scott, Real Property Manager, presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ann Hammond, Director of Sonoma County Library, thanked the Council for their vision, and looks forward to being a partner on the project and working with the City.
Anonymous submitted comment in support of the item, expressed concern on the traffic issue at the corner of Hearn and Dutton Avenues, and would like to see services such as a library at the site.
The following people spoke in support of the purchase of the property to be considered for a library, a fire station, a community center or a park with a pool:
Ann Dublin
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Hector Chavez
Lynn
Ashley
Alejandra Salazar
Nicole Williams
Oscar
Kim Lee
Leann Nakashima
Anonymous
Victor Castro
Eddie Mendez
Ana
Concepcion
Marisol
Duane De Witt submitted comment expressing his concern of "land-sharking," and in opposition to moving the Burbank Avenue fire station to the south.
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member Sawyer, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-010 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING CEQA FINDINGS; ADOPTING THE CEQA CHECKLIST; ADOPTING A RELOCATION PLAN; AND APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF 976 HEARN AVENUE, 980 HEARN AVENUE, AND 1004 HEARN AVENUE
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member Rogers, Council Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
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14. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Duane De Witt submitted comment regarding his concerns Santa City of Santa Rosa
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17. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED] - NONE.
18. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor Rogers adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 25, 2022, at a time to be set by the Mayor.
19. UPCOMING MEETINGS
19.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
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This item was received and filed.
Approved on: February 15, 2022
/s/ Stephanie A. Williams, City Clerk