City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
12:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM) 2:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSION (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM) 4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THIS
MEETING EITHER VIA ZOOM WEBINAR OR IN-PERSON, SOCIALLY
DISTANCED, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA
ROSA AVENUE (SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS WILL BE
OBSERVED), VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/86208178715, OR BY
DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTER WEBINAR ID: 862 0817 8715
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THE MEETING CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON COMCAST CHANNEL 28,
AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99, AND AT
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Public Comment may be made live during the meeting via Zoom, In-Person from Council Chamber, or submitted in advance by 5:00 pm, the Monday before the City Council Meeting via e-mail at [email protected], or recorded voice message at 707-543-3005.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL E-MAILS SENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE PUBLIC RECORDS AND SUBJECT TO
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.
DEADLINES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ARE SET FORTH BELOW.
COUNCIL MAY RECESS DURING THE EVENING FOR BREAKS.
PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS WILL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 5:00 P.M.
MATTERS ON THE AGENDA MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Except for public hearing items, comments from the public will be allowed on all agenda items at the time each item is called. Comments on public hearing items may be made when the hearing is opened.
Live Public Comment: Members of the public can provide comment on an Agenda Item In-Person from Council Chamber by signing up with the Administrator in Council Chamber (in lieu of Speaker Card), by accessing the meeting through the Zoom link, or by dial-in at the time an Agenda Item is discussed during the City Council Meeting. Go to
https://srcity.org/virtualparticipation for more information.
Advanced Public Comment:
E-mail Public Comment: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the City Council, please send to: [email protected] by 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 12. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the Agenda Item Number on which you wish to comment, provide your name in the body of the e-mail and your comment. Please limit your e-mail to approximately 400 words (which is a speaking rate of 133 words per minute).
Recorded Voice Message Public Comment: To submit a voice message public comment, please call 707-543-3005 by 5:00 p.m., Monday, September Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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12. State your name, the Agenda Item Number(s) on which you wish to comment, and your comment. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PHONE
NUMBER OR PERSONAL ADDRESS IN THE VOICE MESSAGE AS IT WILL BE PLAYED BACK LIVE DURING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
E-mail public comments received by the deadline will be distributed to City Council members and uploaded to the agenda prior to the start of the City Council Meeting for public access. Recorded voice message public comments will be played during the meeting at the time the item is heard.
Non-Agenda Items are the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. The first public comment period on non-agenda items (Agenda Item 13) will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item
17. 12:30 P.M. (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Following the announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess into Closed Session, the public may speak up to three minutes on items to be addressed in Closed Session.
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Apogee Gardens, Inc. and Jason Smith v. City of Santa Rosa, et al.
Sonoma County Superior Court Case No.: SCV-268751
2.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Jason H. Smith, Apogee Garden Products Inc. v. Kelly Aboudara City of Santa Rosa Code Enforcement Officer, et al.
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USDC - Northern District of California Case No.: SCV-268751
2.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: one potential cases
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
2:00 P.M. (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)
3. STUDY SESSION
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction to staff. No action will be taken.
3.1 SANTA ROSA CIVIC CENTER PROJECT FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS REVIEW
This presentation is part 2 of 3 of the scheduled Downtown City Asset Study Sessions, covering the 2019 Santa Rosa Civic Center Feasibility Analysis performed in conjunction with Jones, Lang, LaSalle (JLL), and the potential redevelopment opportunities of select City assets.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - 2019 JLL SR Civic Center Feasibility Analysis Attachment 2 - City Hall Seismic Hazard Report
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 9-13-2022)
Attachments:
4:00 P.M. (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
6.1 PROCLAMATION - POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CREEK WEEK
ProclamationAttachments:
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7. STAFF BRIEFINGS
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a five-minute briefing to the Council on departmental issues of interest. No action will be taken on these matters except to possibly place a particular item on a future agenda for Council consideration.
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.
7.2 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
8.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through August 2022 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
Litigation ReportAttachments:
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
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
10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
10.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
10.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
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10.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
10.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
10.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
10.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
10.1.9 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC)
10.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
10.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
10.1.12 Other
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11.1 May 24, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
12. CONSENT ITEMS
12.1 MOTION - RESPONSES TO TWO 2021-2022 GRAND JURY
REPORTS - AFFORDABLE HOUSING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager, Housing and Community Services, and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by motion, authorize the Mayor to provide formal responses to two Sonoma County 2021-2022 Grand Jury Reports, “Affordable Housing: Past, Present and Future” and “Affordable Housing: Monitoring and Compliance.”
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - 2021-2022 Grand Jury Consolidated Final Report Attachment 2 - Response to Affordable Housing: Past Present and Future Attachment 3 - Response to Affordable Housing: Monitoring and Compliance Attachment 4 - Letter to Presiding Judge
Presentation
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12.2 RESOLUTION - THIRD AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NUMBER F001818 WITH NICK BARBIERI TRUCKING,
LLC, DBA REDWOOD COAST FUELS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Third Amendment to General Services Agreement Number F001818 with Nick Barbieri Trucking, LLC, dba Redwood Coast Fuels, Ukiah, California, for the delivery of fuels to various locations throughout the City to add funds and increase compensation by $250,000, for a total amount not to exceed of $745,000.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Third Amendment to PSA
Presentation
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12.3 RESOLUTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
FIRST 5 SONOMA COUNTY FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ROSA GUARANTEED BASIC INCOME PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Services Agreement with First 5 Sonoma County for administration of the City of Santa Rosa funded Guaranteed Basic Income Program in an amount not to exceed $1,008,000.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A – First 5 Sonoma County PSA
Presentation
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12.4 RESOLUTION - MAKING REQUIRED MONTHLY FINDINGS AND
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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:
12.5 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CITY’S
SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE, CORRECTING AN
ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR AND ELIMINATING THE BUS OPERATOR
TRAINEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department that Council, by resolution, approve and adopt the City’s Salary Plan and Schedule, correcting an administrative error and eliminating the Bus Operator Trainee classification and compensation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - RES-2022-159
Attachment 2 - RES-2022-156
Attachment 3 - Salary Plan and Schedule corrections highlighted Resolution
Exhibit A - Salary Plan and Schedule
Presentation
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12.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
ELIMINATING THE BUS OPERATOR TRAINEE CLASSIFICATION
AND PAY SCALE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department that Council, by resolution: 1) adopt a Side Letter to the Memorandum of Understanding for Unit 8 - Transit; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Side Letter and eliminate the Bus Operator Trainee classification and pay scale, as a recruitment and retention Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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strategy, retroactive to April 1, 2022.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Side Letter to Memorandum of Understanding.docx Presentation
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12.7 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA PREZONING THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2210 BRUSH CREEK ROAD (BRUSH
CREEK ROAD MINOR SUBDIVISION) INTO THE R-1-6
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 182-050-004; AND PREZONING THE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2200 BRUSH CREEK ROAD AND 0
BRIDGEWOOD DRIVE INTO THE RR-20 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 182-050-005
& -014; FILE NO. PRJ20-008
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the August 23, 2022, Regular Meeting by a 6-0-1 vote (MacDonald absent), prezones the property located at 2210 Brush Creek Road into the R-1-6 (Single Family Residential) zoning district and prezones the properties at 2200 Brush Creek Road and 0 Bridgewood Drive into the RR-20 (Rural Residential) zoning district.
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12.8 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF
THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT NEW GAS STATION
LAND USES AND TO PROHIBIT EXPANSION OF FOSSIL FUEL
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EXISTING GAS STATION LAND USES,
FILE REZ22-001
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the August 23, 2022, Regular Meeting by a 6-0-1 (MacDonald absent) vote, approves text amendments to Title 20 of the City Code to prohibit new gas station land uses and to prohibit expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure for existing gas station land uses.
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Ordinance
Ordinance_Redlined (Revised)
Ordinance_Final
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13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. This public comment period will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item 17.
Voice message public comments received for non-agenda items may be played under Agenda Item 13 or at Item 17. Recorded public comments are limited to 3 minutes to mirror in-person meeting protocols.
14. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
Public Hearing matters will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matters are reached on the agenda.
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
16.1 STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
· Support for AB 1985 (R. Rivas) -- Organic waste: recovered organic waste product procurement targets. Provided for information.
· Opposition for AB 2953 (Salas) -- Department of Transportation and local agencies: streets and highways: recycled materials.
Provided for information.
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State Legislative Memo
AB 1985 Letter of Support
Bill Text - AB 1985
AB 2953 Letter of Opposition
Bill Text - AB 2953
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17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council and not able to speak under Agenda Item 13. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes.
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
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda.
20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Upcoming Meetings ListAttachments:
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action.
The Open Government Ordinance (ORD-2020-018) was adopted by City Council in December 2020. This ordinance, adds Chapter 1-10 to the City Code to codify the City of Santa Rosa's commitment to embrace a culture of open government to ensure public trust, engage the community, and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. To view a full version of the Open Government Ordinance go to http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinance. To request a paper copy of the Open Government Ordinance contact the City Clerk's Office at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or [email protected].
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