City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
1:00 PMTuesday, June 21, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor C. Rogers called the meeting to order at: 1:02 p.m.
Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Natalie Rogers, and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm
Present: 5 -
Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member John SawyerAbsent: 2 -
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
No public comments were made.
Mayor C. Rogers recessed the meeting to closed session at 1:04 p.m. to discuss Item 2.1 as listed on the agenda:
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Police Management Association Grievance
This item was received and filed.
Mayor C. Rogers adjourned closed session at 1:18 p.m. and reconvened to the study session at 1:30 p.m.
Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Natalie Rogers, and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm
Present: 6 -
Council Member John SawyerAbsent: 1 -
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 DRAFT 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT REVIEW
Study Session to review the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an overview of the draft Housing Element and receive public comment before the draft is submitted to the State Housing and Community Development Department. The Housing City of Santa Rosa
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The Housing Element will come back for final action in January 2023, after the review by the State Housing and Community Development Department has been completed.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Housing Element
Attachment 2 - Housing Survey Results
Attachment 3 - Public Correspondence
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 6-21-2022)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 6-27-2022)
Presentation
Attachments:
Amy Lyle, Supervising Planner, and Cynthia Walsh with PlaceWorks, presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Cliff Whigham spoke on the newly zoned Roberts District and asked for consideration on the sensibility of having it be at a more buildable ratio of 3.0. Also the consideration of the Roberts Avenue underpass for reconnection of Roberts Ave and Railroad Square Districts.
Deborah McKay spoke on the Wildland Urban Interface and those that have chosen to not rebuild related to fire insurance concerns, the possibility of consolidating some of those single family lots, rezoning the Chanate property, stated that the County has made their housing goals and that the City should not take on their numbers as it is not a well-developed plan to take over those 1800 units, and recommended tracking inclusionary housing fees.
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June 21, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Eric Fraser spoke on the outreach related to the Housing Element and the public participation in the process, expressed appreciation for the access to paper copies of the Housing Element.
Richard Lane spoke and expressed appreciation related to all the work on the Housing Element, that new construction and rezoning is adding new cars and residences on a rural road, and safety ingress and egress needs to be addressed before building new units.
Darryl Berlin spoke on advocating for more transit oriented/urban infill housing, asked regarding the City's current policy on parking requirements and possibility of reducing those requirements for more transit oriented/urban infill housing, and asked how single room occupancy units are counted in the RHNA numbers.
Mark W. spoke in support of Council Member Schwedhelm's comment, taking on another agency's obligation, that the City of Santa Rosa has taken a better look at vacation rentals issue than other agencies within County of Sonoma and that the City's overall is lower than those countywide.
Dylan Prindle spoke on "NIMBY-ISM" and it being a problem in future developments, on the need for more density housing to be built for increased housing opportunities, density along transit corridors, and make single family zone areas more bicycle and pedestrian friendly.
Evan Wiig spoke on the need for the Housing Element to include more infrastructure focused on bicycle safety and connectivity of future developments.
Calum Weeks, Generation Housing, spoke on the importance of this process, proposed reduction of minimum number of parking requirements to increase housing production rates and convert that which we don't need into healthier uses, proposed policy to decouple parking from rent, proposed implementation of a zoning overlay allowing for by-right development for religious institutions, City of Santa Rosa
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Mayor C. Rogers recessed the meeting at 3:45 p.m. and reconvened at 4:00 p.m.
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Natalie Rogers, and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm
Present: 6 -
Council Member John SawyerAbsent: 1 -
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Sue Gallagher reported Council met in closed session on Item 2.1 gave direction to staff and took no final action.
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
6.1 PROCLAMATION - YOUTH OF THE YEAR
ProclamationAttachments:
Council Member MacDonald read the proclamation for REACH (Re-Entering Our Community to achieve Academic success, good Character and a Healthy lifestyle) - Youth of the Year.
David Escobar, Director of Intervention and Diversion Services spoke regarding all of Malachi's successes, and acknowledged all of the REACH team's efforts.
Brian Morris, Public Defender for County of Sonoma County, spoke regarding his experiences with Malachi.
Malachi Morris, Youth of the Year award recipient, spoke on participation in the REACH program, showed gratitude to David Escobar for all the support he has offered, and the other participants in the REACH program and that it has been great to experience a positive peer influence.
No public comments were made.
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS
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7.1 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: Federal and State regulators have approved the use of COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months to 4 years old; Sonoma County will begin vaccinating the roughly 21,000 children in this age range through primary care providers and health centers beginning this week; the County has about 1600 shots in stock for this week and parents should contact their primary care provider to schedule a vaccination appointment or go to www.myturn.ca.gov to schedule an
appointment; to prevent the spread, it is recommended that individuals mask indoors, wash hands frequently, keep at-home tests handy, stay home if unwell, and get vaccinated or boosted when eligible; and for more information about the status of COVID in our community, testing locations and obtaining at-home tests, and vaccine information for all ages, go to socoemergency.org.
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
City Manager Smith and City Attorney Gallagher had nothing to report.
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Vice Mayor Alvarez announced his abstention on Item 15.1 due to his business being in the cannabis industry.
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member N. Rogers provided a report on participation at the Juneteenth celebration at Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Park.
Council Member MacDonald reported on recent trip in Washington DC on behalf of California State PTA advocating for issues that directly impact our community like youth mental health and support, child nutrition act, and legislation discussing gun prevention, childcare, and special education funding.
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Vice Mayor Alvarez provided a brief report on recent meeting with constituents at and related to Roseland Creek park and expressed gratitude for Rec and Parks staff on their diligence on the weed abatement there, that he attended the Juneteenth celebration, and attended an event at Paradise Ridge Winery on June 18 in celebration of Kanaya Nagasawa.
Mayor C. Rogers provided a brief report that the regional administrator for the Economic Development Administration recently toured our facilities and on-going projects.
10.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
10.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report on the Climate Action Subcommittee and the upcoming Water Expo on June 29.
Mayor C. Rogers provided a brief report on the recent
Economic Development Subcommittee meeting and ARPA
funding.
10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
Mayor C. Rogers provided a brief report on climate change.
10.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
10.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
10.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
10.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
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10.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
10.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
Council Member Schwedhelm provided a brief report.
10.1.9 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC)
Council Member Schwedhelm provided a brief report on
Petaluma's strategic plan.
10.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
Council Member Fleming provided a brief report.
Council Member Schwedhelm provided additional detail
related to RED funding.
10.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
Council Member Fleming provided a brief report.
10.1.12 Other
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11.1 April 12, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
Approved as submitted.
12. CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sunny, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, spoke in support of Item 12.2.
Andrea Guarino, Grant Writer, YWCA Sonoma County, spoke in support of Item 12.1.
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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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Schwedhelm
6 -
Absent: Council Member Sawyer1 -
12.1 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF SECURE FAMILIES
COLLABORATIVE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS
2022-23 AND 2023-24
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing & Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the grant agreement with Secure Families Collaborative for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, for a total amount not to exceed $200,000, including $100,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and $100,000 of City General Fund, to fund a youth immigration attorney.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Secure Families Collaborative Agreement
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-119 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH SECURE FAMILIES COLLABORATIVE FOR $200,000 INCLUDING $100,000 OF FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
(ARPA) FUNDS AND $100,000 OF CITY GENERAL FUND FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $385,000
12.2 RESOLUTION - THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT F002014
WITH LEGAL AID OF SONOMA COUNTY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002014 with Legal Aid of Sonoma County to increase compensation by $111,000.00, including $106,000 of City General Fund City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A to Reso Legal Aid 22-23 3rd Amendment F002014 Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-120 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A THIRD
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER
F002014 WITH LEGAL AID OF SONOMA COUNTY TO INCREASE
COMPENSATION BY $111,000 INCLUDING $5,000 OF FEDERAL
CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES
ACT) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG-CV) FUNDS
AND $106,000 OF CITY GENERAL FUND AND SET TOTAL COMPENSATION AT $377,000
12.3 RESOLUTION - PURCHASE ORDER FOR FIREWALL UPGRADE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information
Technology and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the issuance of a purchase order to Insight Public Sector, Inc., Herndon, VA, in an amount not to exceed $142,897.75 to replace the City’s firewall used to protect against cybersecurity threats.
Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-121 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC. FOR AN
UPGRADE TO THE CITY'S FIREWALL
12.4 RESOLUTION - WAIVER OF BID AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR TWENTY FORD F-150 LIGHTNING ELECTRIC
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VEHICLES TO HANSEL FORD, SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution:
1) waive competitive bidding pursuant to Section 3-08.100(D) of the Santa Rosa City Code; and 2) approve issuance of a purchase order for the purchase of twenty (20) 2022 or newer model year Ford F150 Lightning Battery Electric Vehicles to Hansel Ford, Santa Rosa, CA for $46,351.80 each, for a total purchase price not to exceed $927,036; these vehicles are all allocated as replacements for existing vehicles.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-122 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY 2022 FORD F150
LIGHTNING BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH HANSEL FORD
12.5 RESOLUTION - SPLIT BID AWARD - INVITATION FOR BID 22-28 LED STREET LIGHTS TO AZCO SUPPLY, INC., AND SOLARMAX LED,
INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments, that the Council, by resolution:
1) approve a split bid award for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 22-28; 2) approve issuance of a purchase order for Item #1 - 500 each, VEGA D4A LED Light Engine to AZCO Supply, Inc., Stockton, California in an amount not to exceed $114,712.50; and 3) approve issuance of a purchase order for Item #2 - 500 each, Cobra Head Street Lights to SolarMax LED, Inc., Riverside, California, in an amount not to exceed $65,522.69, for a total combined amount not to exceed $180,235.19.
Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-123 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING INVITATION FOR City of Santa Rosa
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SUPPLY INC AND SOLARMAX LED INC IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $180,235.19
12.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
AGREEMENT WITH LUTHER BURBANK HOME AND GARDENS
ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a Management and Operations Agreement with Luther Burbank Home and Gardens Association for the management and operations of the historic Luther Burbank Home and Gardens facility; and 2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to execute the agreement.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Management and Operations Agreement
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-124 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MANAGEMENT
AND OPERATIONS AGREEMENT WITH THE LUTHER BURBANK HOME
AND GARDENS ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
12.7 RESOLUTION - MERGER OF TWO PARCELS COMPRISING CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 3499 IDAHO DRIVE AND RELATED
SUMMARY VACATION OF PORTIONS OF IDAHO DRIVE RIGHT OF
WAY AND PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water Department and Real Estate Services that the Council, by two separate resolutions: 1) approve the merger of two parcels comprising City owned property APN 013-211-025 (Carley Drive Well Site); 2) approve the lot line adjustment between APNS 013-211-025 and 013-211-014; 3) approve the summary vacation of: (A) approximately 1,793 square feet of the Idaho Drive public right-of-way (with reservation of a 293 square foot public utility easement); (B) two (2) 100 square foot public utility easements; and (C) a 64 square foot portion of sidewalk easement; and 4) authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute necessary documents, in order to City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Attachment 1- Merger/Lot Line Adjustment/Right of Way – Easement Vacation Exhibit
Resolution 1 Merger/Lot Line Adjustment
Exhibit A to Resolution 1 Parcels to be Merged
Exhibit B to Resolution 1 Lot Line Adjusment
Resolution 2 Summary Vacations
Exhibit A to Resolution 2 Vacation of Idaho Drive (Portion) and Reservation Public Utility Easement
Exhibit B to Resolution 2 Lot Line Adjustment
Exhibit C to Resolution 2 Vacation of Existing Sidewalk Easement (Portion) Presentation
Attachments:
These Consent - Resolutions were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-125 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE (1) MERGER OF TWO PARCELS COMPRISING CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 3499 IDAHO DRIVE, APN 013-211-025 (CARLEY DRIVE WELL SITE), (2) LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN APNS 013-211-025 AND 013-211-014; AND (3)
AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-126 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF (1) APPROXIMATELY 1,793 SQUARE FEET OF IDAHO DRIVE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (EXCEPTING AND RESERVING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT); (2) TWO 100 SQUARE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS; AND (3) A 64 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF SIDEWALK EASEMENT; AND
AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
12.8 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A MATCHING
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SONOMA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE LOWER
COLGAN CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT - PHASE 3 AND LOWER
COLGAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-127 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MATCHING
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SONOMA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE LOWER COLGAN CREEK RESTORATION - PHASE 3 PROJECT
AND LOWER COLGAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
12.9 RESOLUTION - SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001238 WITH R3 CONSULTING
GROUP, INC. OF ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Seventh Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F001238 with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. of Roseville, California to provide an evaluation of the City’s zero waste program and funding options, review and analyze the construction and demolition franchise program, examine and provide recommendations on the recyclable materials revenue and organics processing elements distribution within the Solid Waste Collection Services Agreement, extend on-call contract management assistance and support and perform an analysis of Recology’s annual rate increase application in an amount not to exceed City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
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Exhibit A - Professional Services Agreement
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-128 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SEVENTH
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER
F001238 BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND R3 CONSULTING GROUP, INC. OF ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA
12.10 RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) adopt the Article XIIIB appropriation limit for the City of Santa Rosa at $307,704,000 for the Fiscal Year 2022-23; and 2) approve the inflation and population factors used in the calculation of the limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Gann Limit FY 22-23
Resolution
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-129 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR THE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION
12.11 RESOLUTION - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2022: CALLING THE ELECTION, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND ADOPTING
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the Council, by two resolutions: 1) call and request to consolidate the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election for the elective offices for Council Districts 2, 3, 4, and 6 with the Statewide General Election; and 2) adopt regulations pertaining to candidate statements as required City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - 2022 Election Calendar
Resolution 1 - Call and Consolidation
Resolution 2 - Regulations
Attachments:
These Consent - Resolutions were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-130 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE
OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AS REQUIRED BY CITY CHARTER AND REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SONOMA TO
CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-131 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR NONPARTISAN ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
12.12 RESOLUTION - FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NUMBER F000424 FOR THE CAMPAIGN AND LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE
SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH NETFILE, INC. (CONTINUED TO THE
JULY 12, 2022, REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk’s Office that the Council, by resolution, approve a Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F000424, with Netfile, Inc., Mariposa, CA, for the campaign and Form 700 disclosure system, extending the contract for an additional five (5) years to June 30, 2027, with no increase in compensation fees, for a cumulative contract amount of $132,750.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Netfile 4th Amendment
Attachments:
This item was continued to the July 12, 2022 Regular Meeting.
12.13 RESOLUTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH City of Santa Rosa
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COMPLETION OF THE HEARN COMMUNITY HUB - NEEDS
ASSESSMENT AND COLLABORATION PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Office of Community Engagement that the Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Services Agreement with RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture, Inc., Sonoma, California, for the completion of the Hearn Community Hub - Needs Assessment and Collaboration Project in an amount not to exceed $138,343.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Professional Services Agreement
Presentation
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-132 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSSDRULISCUSENBERY
ARCHITECTURE, INC., A SONOMA, CALIFORNIA FIRM, FOR COMPLETION
OF THE HEARN COMMUNITY HUB - NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND
COLLABORATION PROJECT
12.14 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 Council and all of the City’s boards, commissions and committees pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
ResolutionAttachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-133 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
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
The time not being 5:00 p.m., Mayor Rogers took Item 14.1 before Item 13 - Public Comment on non-agenda matters.
14. REPORT ITEMS
14.1 REPORT - PARKING FEE SCHEDULE REVISIONS
BACKGROUND: The Parking District currently offers free first hour parking in Garage 1 (7th St.) and Garage 12 (1st St.) and has done so since 2017 to encourage more vehicles to use our underutilized garages. In conversations with the Executive Director of the Downtown Action Organization (DAO), it was suggested that the District consider establishing a more consistent parking fee schedule to make it easier for businesses and the DAO to promote parking in the downtown garages. This includes offering the first hour free in all five parking garages.
The Parking District has offered free weekend parking in the garages during the holidays beginning in 2017. This program has been successful in providing support to downtown merchants during the holiday season by offering ample free parking in the downtown and allowing for continuous of street parking.
Staff plans to work with the DAO on marketing materials to promote these new garage fees and encourage the convenience of garage parking.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve changes to the Parking fee Schedule to provide in the five public parking garages effective July 1, 2022: 1) first hour free parking ; and 2) free weekend parking Saturdays and Sundays from the first Saturday after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day annually.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Addendum #5 to Schedule of Parking User Fees Late Correspondence (Uploaded 6-21-2022)
Presentation
Attachments:
City of Santa Rosa
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June 21, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Alan Alton, Chief Financial Officer, presented and answered questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Fraser provided comment that this policy may not go far enough to solve issues the parking policy creates as far as negative impacts for businesses and visitors to the business core.
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-134 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AT THE FIVE CITY
OWNED PARKING GARAGES FIRST HOUR FREE PARKING AND FREE
WEEKEND PARKING ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS FROM THE FIRST
SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING THROUGH NEW YEARS DAY
ANNUALLY
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Schwedhelm
6 -
Absent: Council Member Sawyer1 -
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Eric Fraser provided comment on residential parking permit renewal process going digital and other considerations.
Shelly Browning provided comment on residential parking permit renewal process going digital, the parking policy, and other considerations related to the renewal process.
Roger McConnell, Santa Rosa Manufactured Homeowners
Association, provided comment on the rent control ordinance and concerns about it being tied to the Bay Area CPI.
Cindy Bishop provided comment on residential parking permit renewal process going digital, non-placard policy, and other City of Santa Rosa
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June 21, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final considerations.
Duane DeWitt provided comment on concerns about transients taking over public areas in Roseland Creek and Southwest Community Park, but grateful for city employees who were out at Southwest Community Park to clean up on June 11.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - FLORA TERRA DISPENSARY APPEAL
BACKGROUND: On March 24, 2022, the Planning Commission
approved a Conditional Use Permit for Flora Terra, a 1,140-square foot Cannabis Retail facility. On April 4, 2022, the City Clerk received an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, deny the appeal of Robert Jacobsen and uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Flora Terra, a Cannabis Retail facility (dispensary), at 1226 4th Street.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Statement
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative
Attachment 4 - Project Plans
Attachment 5 - Odor Mitigation Plan
Attachment 6 - Traffic Study
Attachment 7 - Public Correspondence
Attachment 8 - PC Resolution
Attachment 9 - Staff Report prepared for PC
Attachment 10 - Appeal Application
Attachment 11 - Public Comments
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
Applicant Presentation (Uploaded 6-21-2022)
Attachments:
The following Council Members disclosed ex parte communications:
Council Member Rogers had nothing to disclose.
Council Member Fleming had nothing to disclose.
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June 21, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Council Member Schwedhelm reported he viewed the site, spoke with the Chair of the Planning Commission and had no new information to provide.
Council Member MacDonald had nothing to disclose.
Mayor C. Rogers reported he viewed the site and had no new information to provide.
Susie Murray, Senior Planner, presented and answered questions from the Council.
Karen Weeks, Planning Commissioner Chair provided a brief overview of the Planning Commissions' actions related to this project and answered questions from Council.
Alicia and David Wingard, Applicants (Owner/Operators), presented.
Robert Jacobsen, Appellant, was not present.
Bill Kuziara, funded part of the appeal, neighbor to the project, spoke in opposition to the project, and feels this should be further evaluated as related to the cultural heritage importance of the McDonald District.
Mayor C. Rogers opened the public hearing a 5:47 p.m.
Eric Fraser spoke in support of the applicant of the project.
Mayor C. Rogers closed the public hearing at 5:51 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member MacDonald, seconded by Council Member N. Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-135 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DENYING AN APPEAL AND
UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR FLORA TERRA, AN
City of Santa Rosa
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009-112-028; FILE NO. CUP21-061
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member
Schwedhelm
5 -
Absent: Council Member Sawyer1 -
Abstain: Vice Mayor Alvarez1 -
15.2 PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FY 2022-23 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
BACKGROUND: The City Charter specifies numerous actions to take place leading up to the City Council adopting a budget prior to the last day of June each fiscal year. City staff published a summary of the current year budget (FY 2021-22) on December 5, 2021; held a budget priorities public hearing on February 15, 2022; held a budget study session on May 10-11, 2022; published a budget summary and public hearing notice on June 6, 2022; and, made copies of the proposed budget available to the public on the City’s website at www.srcity.org on June 6, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager and the Finance Department that the Council: 1) hold a Public Hearing to consider the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; 2) by seven separate resolutions adopt the City FY 2022-23 Operations and Maintenance Budget and FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget; 3) by resolution amend the Police, Fire and Violence Prevention Partnership Measure O Transaction and Use Tax Implementation Plan to adjust for Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and forecasted budget amounts for all Measure O programs; and 4) by resolution appropriate, $2.7M of designated Fiscal Stability funds from General Fund reserves to fund the replacement of Fire Department capital equipment and vehicles.
City of Santa Rosa
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June 21, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Proposed FY 2022-23 Operations and Maintenance Budget.pdf Attachment 2 - Proposed FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget Resolution - Primary
Exhibit A -to Primary Resolution Master Professional Services Agreement Resolution - Full Time Equivalent Staffing Changes
Resolution - Public Facilities Improvement Fees
Resolution - Storm Water Assessment
Resolution - CIP Project 2113
Resolution - CIP Project 2264
Resolution - CIP Project 1822
Resolution - Measure O Implementation Plan
Exhibit A- to Resolution Measure O Implementation
Resolution - Fire Equipment Replacement
Exhibit A- to Resolution Fire Equipment Replacement
Presentation
Attachments:
Veronica Conner, Budget and Financial Analysis Manager, presented and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor C. Rogers opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m.
Eric Fraser, Truth in Tourism, provided comment on the budget adoption.
Mayor C. Rogers closed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Council Member N. Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-136 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23, THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND
ESTABLISHING RESERVES FOR THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Schwedhelm
6 -
Absent: Council Member Sawyer1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Council Member N. Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt City of Santa Rosa
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE CITY SALARY
PLAN AND SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Schwedhelm
6 -
Absent: Council Member Sawyer1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-138 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THAT PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FEES FUNDED ("PFIF") PROJECTS
CONTAINED WITHIN THE CITY BUDGET AND THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DOCUMENT CONTINUE TO REPLACE THE
PFIF MAP AND LIST ON FILE WITH THE CITY ENGINEER AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH REGARD TO CEQA REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
ADOPTION OF THE CITY BUDGET
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Schwedhelm
6 -
Absent: Council Member Sawyer1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Council Member N. Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-139 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA SETTING THE STORM WATER
UTILITY BUDGET AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF ELIGIBLE
FUNDING THAT HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE FLOOD CONTROL
ZONE 1A BENEFIT ASSESSMENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 AND BASED
THEREON SETTING THE STORM WATER ASSESSMENT PER
EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 The motion carried by the following vote:
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6 -
Absent: Council Member Sawyer1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Council Member N. Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-140 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING CERTAIN PROJECT WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUDGET YEAR (ROSELAND PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member
Schwedhelm
5 -
Absent: Council Member Sawyer1 -
Abstain: Vice Mayor Alvarez1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Council Member N. Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-141 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING CERTAIN PROJECT WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUDGET YEAR (B ST HIGH TRAFFIC SLURRY)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Schwedhelm
6 -
Absent: Council Member Sawyer1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Council Member N. Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-142 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING CERTAIN PROJECT WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET YEAR (GARAGE 1 REPAIRS)
City of Santa Rosa
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Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Schwedhelm
6 -
Absent: Council Member Sawyer1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Council Member N. Rogers,to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-143 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE TRANSACTION
AND USE TAX IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR GANG
PREVENTION/INTERVENTION SERVICES
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Schwedhelm
6 -
Absent: Council Member Sawyer1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Council Member N. Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-144 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA TO APPROVE AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SET UP THE FIRE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF FIRE FLEET
VEHICLES
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Schwedhelm
6 -
Absent: Council Member Sawyer1 -
Mayor C. Rogers recessed the meeting at 7:16 p.m. and reconvened at 7:42 p.m.
Council Member Fleming joined the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Natalie Rogers, and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm
Present: 5 -
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14.2 REPORT - PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS
BACKGROUND: Section 12 of the City Charter requires a review of the Charter not less than every ten years, with the review to be conducted by a committee to be appointed by the City Council. The last Charter review began in 2011 and resulted in proposed revisions placed on the November 2012 ballot. Ten years have now passed and, last August, 2021, the Council directed the establishment of a new Charter Review Committee and the initiation of a new review.
The Charter Review Committee met every other week for more than six months (with adjustments for holidays) and issued its final report on May 24, 2022. The Committee recommended that three ballot measures be placed on the ballot for the voters’ consideration in November 2022: (1) a ballot measure to amend Charter Section 4 to increase Council compensation; (2) a ballot measure to amend Charter Section 4 to reflect the City’s district-based election of Council members; and (3) a ballot measure to update and modernize the language of the Charter.
The Committee also recommended that at least one additional measure, to expand voting rights in local elections to noncitizens, be further evaluated and researched for possible action in the future. Proposals for action on that recommendation will be brought to the Council at a later date.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Charter Review Committee that the Council, by motion, introduce three measures to be placed on the November 2022 ballot for the voter’s consideration: (1) a ballot measure to amend Charter Section 4 to increase Council compensation, by tying Mayor and Council compensation to a percentage of the City’s Area Median Income; (2) a ballot measure to amend Charter Section 4 to align with the City’s district-based election of Council members; and (3) a ballot measure to update and modernize the language of the Charter, including provisions to remove ambiguities, to provide additional flexibility in City operations, and to ensure gender and citizenship neutrality.
City of Santa Rosa
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Ballot Measure No. 1 (Council Compensation)
Ballot Measure No. 2 (District Elections)
Ballot Measure No. 3 (Charter Update and Modernization) Attachment 1 - CRC Final Report to Council
Attachment 2 - Attachments to the CRC Final Report to Council Attachment 3 - Links to Documents Presented to the Charter Review Committee Attachment 4 - Berkeley Measure JJ (November 2020)
Attachment 5 - AMI Chart
Attachment 5 – AMI Chart Revised (Uploaded 6-20-2022)
Attachment 6 - Charter of the City of Santa Rosa (rev. 2012) Presentation
Attachments:
City Attorney Gallagher presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eric Fraser provided comment on the concept of a directly elected Mayor and ranked choice voting being pushed aside, and that council compensation item gives him great concern.
Council made no formal motion but gave direction to City Attorney Gallagher for recommendations for the upcoming report on July 12, 2022.
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
16.1 STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
· Support for AB 1985 (R. Rivas) -- Organic waste: list: available products. Provided for information.
· Support for AB 2142 (Gabriel) -- Income taxes: exclusion: turf replacement water conservation program. Provided for
information
· Support for SB 914 (S. Rubio) -- Homeless Equity for Left Behind Populations (HELP) Act. Provided for information
· Support for state budget request totaling $180 million - implementation of Organic Waste Reduction Regulations (SB 1383). Provided for information
· Opposition for SB 1393 (Archuleta) -- Energy: appliances: local requirements. Provided for information.
City of Santa Rosa
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June 21, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final State Legislative Memo
Bill Text - AB-1985 Organic Waste: list: available products AB-1985 Assembly Floor Analysis
AB-1985 Letter of Support
Bill Text - AB-2142 Income Taxes: exclusion: turf replacement water conservation program
AB-2142 Assembly Floor Analysis
AB-2142 Letter of Support
Bill Text - SB-914 HELP Act
SB-914 Senate Floor Analyses
SB-914 Letter of Support
Bill Text - SB-1393 Energy appliances: local requirements SB-1393 Senate Floor Analyses
SB-1393 Oppose
Budget Request SB-1383 Letter of Support
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This item was received and filed.
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS - NONE.
18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor C. Rogers adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 12, 2022, at a time to be set by the Mayor.
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS
20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Upcoming Meetings ListAttachments:
This item was received and filed.
Approved on: October 11, 2022
/s/ Dina Manis, Deputy City Clerk