City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
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12:00 PMTuesday, May 24, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor C. Rogers called to order the special joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission at 12:05 p.m.
Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member John Sawyer, and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm
Present: 6 -
Council Member Natalie RogersAbsent: 1 -
Planning Commission Roll Call:
Present: 4 - Chair Karen Weeks, Vice Chair Julian Peterson, Commissioner Patti Cisco, Commissioner Jeff Okrepkie
Absent: 3 - Commissioner Charles Carter, Commissioner Vicki Duggan, Commissioner Jeffrey Holton
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 SANTA ROSA FORWARD LAND USE AND CIRCULATION
ALTERNATIVES
It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the City Council and Planning Commission review and provide input on the Draft Alternatives, taking into consideration community feedback, to help guide the preparation of the General Plan 2050 Update.
Amy Lyle, Supervising Planner, presented and answered questions from the Council and Planning Commissioners.
Amy Nicholson, Senior Planner, presented and answered questions from the Council and Planning Commissioners.
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Beatriz Guerrero Auna, Equity & Public Health Planner, presented and answered questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Susan Lamont spoke expressing concern on special opportunity zones being exploited by the wealthy, the exploitation of tax payer dollars, and the unintended consequences of rents being raised.
Jay Berger spoke on wanting to be more active in the community and in support of Alternative 1.
Mayor C. Rogers adjourned the special meeting at 1:57 p.m. and reconvened to the Council's regular study sessions.
Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member John Sawyer, and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm
Present: 5 -
Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 2 -
3.2 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE FINAL REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Charter Review Committee has now completed its Final Report and Recommendations. The Report outlines the Committee’s deliberations and states its recommendations on more than ten possible areas for Charter amendment, including Council compensation, directly elected Mayor, ranked choice voting, voting rights for noncitizens, district elections, Charter update and modernization, and others. Staff will present the Report and Recommendations and seek direction from the Council for next steps.
Sue Gallagher, City Attorney, presented and answered questions from Council.
Patti Cisco, Chair of the Charter Review Committee, reported on the work of the Committee and was available to answer questions.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Fraser spoke on the current benefits Council Members receive, Council needing staff support, and in support of a directly elected Mayor.
Alan Worstell spoke in support of district elections.
Logan Pitts spoke on the diversity of the Charter Review Committee Members and in support of increasing Council compensation.
Michael Titone spoke in support of district elections.
Alexa Forrester spoke in support of continuing district based elections and increasing Council compensation.
Ernesto Olivares, Vice Chair of the Charter Review Committee, spoke on the process used by the Charter Review Committee and the diversity of the Committee Members.
Mayor C. Rogers recessed the meeting at 3:59 p.m. and reconvened at 4:15 p.m.
Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member John Sawyer, and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm
Present: 5 -
Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 2 -
3.3 POLICE OVERSIGHT: INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR AND
CIVILIAN REVIEW MODELS
The Police Department will present an overview of police oversight, which will include a review of best practices for law enforcement agencies, a review of the scope of work of the City’s independent police auditor, and a look at some models from other agencies.
This study session is provided for the Council’s information, and no action will be taken. The Council will have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss, and provide feedback to staff.
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Teresa Magula, OIR Group, was available to answer questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Zoe spoke expressing concern on inequities in the community and her experience of witnessing police destroying property of the shelterless population, stressed the need for civilian oversight, and recited a quote from the Human Rights Commission report.
Susan Lamont spoke on a previous auditor questioning Council policy, and the importance of community involvement.
Michael Titone, Sonoma County Tenants Union, echoed the comments of previous speakers, the need to make police oversight as independent as possible, and on the abusive treatment of the unsheltered.
Eric Fraser spoke suggesting oversight should be extended to code enforcement.
Barbara Grassechi spoke expressing the importance of civilian oversight of the Police Department, building trust in the community, and committee members being appointed by the Council Members for each district.
Andrew spoke in support of defunding the police.
Victoria Yanez, Homeless Action!, spoke expressing concern on the misdemeanors being given to the homeless population, the conduct of police towards people in the encampments, and asked the City to provide a place for people who lived in the encampments that are being removed.
Alcina Horstman spoke echoing previous comments on citizen City of Santa Rosa
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The following people spoke in opposition to additional police oversight:
Ken F.
Suzanne
Janet M.
Craig G.
Samantha W.
Matt M.
Mayor C. Rogers recessed the meeting at 6:25 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member John Sawyer, and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm
Present: 5 -
Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 2 -
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
No reports were provided.
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
No public comments were made.
6.1 PROCLAMATION - AFFORDABLE HOUSING MONTH
Vice Mayor Alvarez read the proclamation. Megan Basinger, Director - Housing and Community Services, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Housing Authority.
6.2 PROCLAMATION - WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH
Council Member MacDonald read the proclamation. Paul Lowenthal, Division Chief Fire Marshall, accepted the proclamation.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF EASEMENT INTERESTS IN
PORTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4912
AND 4914 HIGHWAY 12, APNS 031-240-006 AND 031-240-067, FOR
THE LOS ALAMOS TRUNK SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
BACKGROUND: In line with the Council’s goals to build and maintain sustainable infrastructure, acquisition of the above-described property interests will allow the City to complete construction of Segment 1 of Los Alamos Trunk Sewer Replacement Project, which will provide upgrades to deficient portions of the existing sewer system and provide improved sewer system capabilities to the public.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water and
Transportation and Public Works Departments and Real Estate Services that the Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution of Necessity, by a two-thirds vote, declaring the necessity of acquisition, by eminent domain, of two permanent easement interests and two temporary construction easement interests in portions of certain real property, more particularly described as Assessor Parcel Nos. 031-240-006 and 031-240-067 (collectively, the “Subject Property”), for the Los Alamos Trunk Sewer Replacement Project in the City of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California.
Stephanie Williams, City Clerk, noted for the record that she received the Proof of Mailing of the notice of public hearing to the property owner by 1st class mail 15 calendar days prior to the hearing and the property owner would be making a presentation at the meeting.
Jill Scott, Real Property Manager, introduced Mark Easter, Best Best & Krieger Law Firm, the City's outside counsel, who explained the purpose of the public hearing.
Stephanie Valkovic, Associate Real Property Agent, presented and answered questions from Council.
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Samantha Zapelli, property owner, expressed she was not opposed to the project and expressed concern the addresses were incorrect in the project, asked the parcel numbers be separated, and asked for more clarification on what she is signing.
Mayor Rogers closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Jill Scott, Real Property Manager, answered questions from Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Sawyer, seconded by Council Member Schwedhelm, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA
ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION BY
EMINENT DOMAIN OF EASEMENT INTERESTS IN PORTIONS OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4912 AND 4914 HIGHWAY 12
AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBERS 031-240-006 AND 031-240-067, FOR THE LOS ALAMOS TRUNK
SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The motion failed to achieve the required 2/3 vote by the following vote:
Yes: Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
3 -
No: Mayor Rogers, and Council Member MacDonald2 -
Absent: Council Member Fleming, and Council Member Rogers2 - Mayor C. Rogers made a motion for reconsideration of this item at the next City Council meeting.
15.2 PUBLIC HEARING - SPRING 2022 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
PACKAGE - BRUSH CREEK MINOR SUBDIVISION - MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, AND
PREZONING FOR ANNEXATION
BACKGROUND: General Plan Amendments are considered three times per year in accordance with General Plan policy. This General Plan Amendment package includes one project described below and City of Santa Rosa
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1. Brush Creek Subdivision. This project includes 1) Adoption of a Mitigated Declaration for the Project; 2) a General Plan Diagram Amendment from Very Low Residential to the Low Residential Land Use Designation; and, 3) Prezoning for Annexation to R-1-6 - Single-Family Residential zoning district. Located at 2210 Brush Creek Rd - Assessor’s Parcel Number 182-050-004 - File Number PRJ20-008.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by two resolutions and introduction of an ordinance, act on the Spring 2022 General Plan Amendment Package as follows: adopting one CEQA resolution, one General Plan Land Use Diagram
Amendment, and introducing a Prezoning Zoning Map Amendment ordinance.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS
No public comments were made.
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 the County Public Health reported the Bay Area has California's highest infection rates due to the prevalance of the Omicron subvariants, and they are urging individuals to mask indoors, keep tests handy, and to get booster vaccines when eligible. City Manager Smith reported the White House announced that Americans are now eligible for a third order of free COVID-19 tests from covidtests.gov, and the FDA and CDC approved COVID-19 booster shots for children 5-11 years old.
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Jason Nutt, Assistant City Manager, congratulated Jessica Jones on City of Santa Rosa
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No public comments were made.
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
No statements of abstentions were made.
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member MacDonald attended the Los Cien awards
ceremony, reported she met with Creative Sonoma County and Social Advocates for Youth and toured their property, she will be attending the Firefighters 101 training, and announced her appointment of Iris Harrell to the Community Advisory Board.
Council Member Schwedhelm attended the first virtual inResponse Team community meeting.
Mayor C. Rogers congratulated Deputy Director Community Engagement Magali Telles for being chosen LifeWorks Champion for Change this year, congratulated the team working on the Lower Colgan Creek project and reported a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Phase II of the project, announced the opening of the Wednesday Night Market, and announced the first game of the Santa Rosa Scuba Divers will be on Thursday at Doyle Park.
No public comments were made.
City Attorney Gallagher informed the Council that in order for Council to reconsider the vote taken on Item 15.1, the motion to reconsider the vote must be made by someone that voted in the majority. A motion was made by Council Member Sawyer to reconsider the vote taken on Item 15.1, and it was seconded by Mayor C. Rogers. City Attorney Gallagher noted the item would be placed on the next regular meeting agenda.
10.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
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10.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report on the Climate Action Subcommittee meeting.
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)
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)
Council Member Schwedhelm provided a brief report.
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
No public comments were made.
11.1 March 15, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Approved as submitted.
11.2 March 29, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Approved as submitted.
12. CONSENT ITEMS
No public comments were made.
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A motion was made to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items
12.1 and 12.7. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
5 -
Absent: Council Member Fleming, and Council Member Rogers2 -
12.1 RESOLUTION - AWARD - FIVE YEAR EXTENSION TO F001438
GENERAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ADS-MYERS INC FOR
CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance,
Transportation and Public Works, Recreation and Parks, and Police Departments that the Council by resolution, approve the Seventh Amendment to General Service Agreement F001438 for a five-year extension with ADS-Myers Inc., Gardnerville, NV for citywide janitorial services in the amount of $4,149,805.20, for a total amount not to exceed $6,561,392.15.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-094 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A SEVENTH
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001438
WITH ADS-MYERS, INC. FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES
12.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR TWO
CATERPILLAR DIESEL FORKLIFTS TO HOLT OF CALIFORNIA,
SACRAMENTO, CA, TO REPLACE EXISTING ASSETS IN SANTA
ROSA WATER DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve issuance of a purchase order with Holt of California, Sacramento, California for a total amount not to exceed $113,084.30 for two (2) DPN30N5 Caterpillar Tier 4 Diesel Forklifts as replacement equipment for existing City assets used in the Santa Rosa Water Department, under the pricing offered through the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement number 091520-MCF.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PURCHASE
ORDER FOR TWO CATERPILLAR DP30N5 TIER 4 DIESEL FORKLIFTS
WITH HOLT OF CALIFORNIA, SACRAMENTO, CA IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $113,084.30 UNDER SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NUMBER 091520-MCF
12.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO
CONTINGENCY FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F002071
HVAC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council by resolution:
1) approve the addition of contingency funding for General Services Agreement (GSA) F002071 with Matrix HG, Inc., Novato, California for HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services for an increase in in the amount of $200,000, for a total contingency amount not to exceed $545,000; and 2) delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute any necessary amendments to GSA F002071 and/or related documents to utilize the additional contingency, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-096 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS TO CONTINGENCY FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
F002071 WITH MATRIX HG, INC.
12.4 RESOLUTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT APPROVAL - BIGGS CARDOSA ASSOCIATES, INC., ASSOCIATED WITH THE
2021 BRIDGE REPAIR PLANNING PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Service Agreement with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. of San Jose, California for professional services associated with maintenance planning and design services for City bridges, in the amount of $279,238.00.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH BIGGS CARDOSA ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTENANCE
PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES OF CITY BRIDGES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED OF $279,238.00
12.5 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE
OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATING TO THE THREAT TO
COMMUNITY HEALTH POSED BY COVID-19
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney’s Office that the Council, by resolution, declare that the proclamation of a state of local emergency within the City of Santa Rosa has been and remains in full force and effect without interruption.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-098 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING THE
PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE THREAT TO COMMUNITY HEALTH POSED BY COVID-19
12.6 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL
HOMELESS EMERGENCY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, approve an extension of Resolution No. 28839 which formally proclaimed a local homeless emergency within Santa Rosa.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-099 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630 et seq.)
12.7 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
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-100 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
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
No public comments were made.
14. REPORT ITEMS
14.1 REPORT - FOURTH AMENDMENT TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RECOLOGY SONOMA MARIN, DBA
RECOLOGY SANTA ROSA AND OMNIBUS AMENDMENT TO WASTE
DELIVERY AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES OF SONOMA
COUNTY AND FRANCHISED HAULER AGREEMENT BETWEEN
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF SONOMA COUNTY AND RECOLOGY
SONOMA MARIN
BACKGROUND: In September 2016, Governor Brown set methane emissions reduction targets for California (SB 1383 Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016) in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants. The statewide targets enact policies designed to reduce organic waste disposal 75% by 2025 and rescue for people to eat at least 20% of currently disposed edible food by 2025.
The City of Santa Rosa is responsible for implementing SB 1383 Regulations and desires to partner with Recology on certain SB 1383 implementation matters by amending the Solid Waste Collection Services Agreement. In addition, the Omnibus Amendment to the Waste Delivery Agreement and Franchised Hauler Agreement with Republic Services of Sonoma County and Recology Sonoma Marin will allow for City of Santa Rosa
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by two resolutions: 1) approve the Fourth Amendment to Solid Waste Collection Services Agreement between the City of Santa Rosa and Recology Sonoma Marin, dba Recology Santa Rosa, adding Recology’s requirements assisting the City comply with SB 1383 Regulations; and 2) approve the Omnibus Amendment to the Waste Delivery Agreement with Republic Services of Sonoma County and Franchised Hauler Agreement between Republic Services of Sonoma County and Recology Sonoma Marin, transferring the fees for the commercial food waste/dry mixed waste program to the Solid Waste Collection Services Agreement in a revenue-neutral manner.
Joey Hejnowicz, Zero Waste Coordinator, 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-2022-101 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FOURTH
AMENDMENT TO THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND RECOLOGY
SONOMA MARIN, DBA RECOLOGY SANTA ROSA
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
5 -
Absent: Council Member Fleming, and Council Member Rogers2 - A motion was made by Council Member Sawyer, seconded by Council Member Schwedhelm, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-102 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE OMNIBUS
AMENDMENT TO WASTE DELIVERY AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC
SERVICES OF SONOMA COUNTY AND FRANCHISED HAULER
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SERVICES OF SONOMA COUNTY
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
5 -
Absent: Council Member Fleming, and Council Member Rogers2 -
14.2 REPORT - COUNCIL DIRECTION TO SANTA ROSA PLAIN
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY BOARD MEMBER
REGARDING ADOPTION OF GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
USER FEES
BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SRP GSA) is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of the Cities of Cotati, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, and Sebastopol, the Town of Windsor, the County of Sonoma, Sonoma Water, and the Gold Ridge and Sonoma Resource Conservation Districts. In addition, a group of mutual water companies and independently owned water systems, via agreement with the SRP GSA, also have a seat on the SRP GSA Board of Directors. The SRP GSA has a Board of Directors comprised of SRP GSA member agency representatives. Council Member Schwedhelm is currently the City’s SRP GSA Board member.
The SRP GSA is a self-funding agency, formed by law in 2017 to carry out the mandates of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014. In June 2019, the SRP GSA Board of Directors approved an ordinance enacting a groundwater sustainability user fee of $19.90 per acre foot per year of groundwater extracted within the SRP GSA jurisdictional boundary. This fee was enacted to support a three-year effort to develop a state mandated Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) by January 31, 2022. Now that the GSP has been formally adopted, a five-year rate study has been pursued by the SRP GSA to determine the fee amounts necessary to implement the GSP. A revised groundwater sustainability user fee of $36-$44 per acre foot of groundwater extracted annually is proposed for five years. Santa Rosa Water staff and the Board of Public Utilities are recommending the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s representative support adoption of the revised fee at a Public Hearing on June 9, City of Santa Rosa
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Santa Rosa Water and the Board of Public Utilities that the Council consider the revised groundwater sustainability user fee for the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SRP GSA), and, by motion, recommend the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board Member support adoption of the revised fee at the June 9, 2022 Public Hearing.
Peter Martin, Deputy Director - Water Resources, presented and answered questions from Council.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Mayor C. Rogers, seconded by Vice Mayor Alvarez, to recommend to the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board Member to support adoption of the revised fee at the June 9, 2022, Public Hearing.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
5 -
Absent: Council Member Fleming, and Council Member Rogers2 -
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
No public comments were made.
16.1 STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SUPPORT FOR AB 2247 (BLOOM) -
PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES
(PFAS) AND PFAS PRODUCTS AND PRODUCT COMPONENTS:
PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE REPORTING PLATFORM - Provided for
information.
This item was received and filed.
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
No public comments were made.
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] - NONE.
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19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor C. Rogers adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meetting will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at a time to be set by the Mayor.
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS
20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
This item was received and filed.
Approved on:
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Stephanie A. Williams
City Clerk