City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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4:00 PMTuesday, August 9, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor C. Rogers called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Natalie Rogers, Council Member John Sawyer, and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm
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2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED) - NONE.
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS - NONE.
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Duane De Witt spoke on Item 7.2 asking the Bellevue District be included in the public engagement efforts.
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.
Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, reported the Sonoma County Department of Public Health Services and the Sonoma County Office of Education are hosting a live COVID-19 Back to School webinar to address safe practices for returning to school, a recording of the webinar will be placed on the County's Facebook page, the average daily COVID-29 case rate for the county is 23 per 100,000 residents. For more information on the status of COVID-19 in the community, testing locations, and vaccine information for all City of Santa Rosa
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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.
Magali Telles, Deputy Director Community Engagement, reported the Art in Public Places Committed invited Community Engagement to display the Multicultural Roots Project exhibit at the Finley Community Center in the month of August, thanked the community members who assisted in the OIR community listening sessions, and thanked their partners at Sheppard Elementary School, Tia Maria Panaderia and the Finley Community Center for hosting. The Team is moving forward with the Hearn Community Hub community input process and on a series of community input sessions at Roseland University Prep.
7.3 WATER SUPPLY UPDATE
Santa Rosa Water staff will provide an update to the City Council on current water supplies and on-going drought response. The Council may discuss this item and give direction to staff.
Jennifer Burke, Director of Water, provided an update on water supply conditions and drought response.
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
City Manager Smith reported on August 19 the City will be celebrating the completion of a mural on the 5th Street parking garage.
No public comments were made.
8.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through July 2022 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
City Attorney Gallagher provided the monthly report on active litigation noting there were no settlements to report for the month, City of Santa Rosa
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No public comments were made.
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
No statements of abstention were made.
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Schwedhelm attended the Waterways Advisory Committee/Technical Advisory Committee meeting.
Council Member N. Rogers toured juvenile hall to collaborate on ways to keep kids out of the facility, attended the OIR meetings, and commended Victory Outreach for their leadership in allowing one of the OIR meetings at their facility.
Council Member Fleming met with the Planning team regarding housing and homelessness.
Council Member MacDonald met with Police Chief Cregan to tour the Police Department, and announced her appointment of Jennifer Kujala to the General Plan Community Advisory Committee.
Vice Mayor Alvarez attended the Small Business Partnership Fund Business and Community Expo, announced a job fair will be held on August 17 at the St. Rose Parish Hall, and announced he is looking for a new Community Advisory Board member to represent the Southeast area. Persons interested in serving can apply online at srcity.org.
Mayor C. Rogers thanked the OIR Group for spending time in the community to find out issues from community members,
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No public comments were made.
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 meeting.
Mayor C. Rogers provided a brief report on the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting.
10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
Mayor C. Rogers attended the ribbon cutting for the new carpool lane on Highway 101.
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)
10.1.9 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC)
Council Member Schwedhelm provided a brief report and
announced a vacancy for a service provider seat on the board.
10.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
Council Member Fleming announced a joint study session of City of Santa Rosa
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10.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
10.1.12 Other
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE.
12. CONSENT ITEMS
Council Member Sawyer pulled Item 12.11 for a separate
discussion and vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Duane De Witt spoke on Dutton Ave. at Santa Rosa Creek
becoming a raceway for speeders, on the Southwest Santa Rosa Redevelopment Project Area Plan and the need to help Hearn Avenue, and in opposition to Item 12.2.
Pam Granger, Tobacco Free Sonoma County Coalition, spoke on the attachments to Item 12.10 goal setting for a healthy and safe community and asked Council to consider a tobacco retail license.
Gregory Fearon spoke echoing speaker Pam Granger's comments.
Thomas Ells spoke in opposition to Item12.9 regarding military vehicles obtained by the City not being needed.
Police Chief Cregan answered Council's questions regarding Item
12.9. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Alvarez, seconded by Council Member Schwedhelm, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 12.1 through 12.10. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, Council Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
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12.1 MOTION - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO PROJECT WORK
ORDER WITH AECOM FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEARN AVENUE INTERCHANGE
PROJECT AT HIGHWAY 101
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, approve Amendment No. 1 #A010136-2016-02A to Project Work Order #A010136-2016-02 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Los Angeles, California, to update the construction documents and provide funding application support for the Hearn Avenue Interchange Project at US Highway 101 increasing the contract amount by $1,079,548.00 for a total amount not to exceed $4,579,548.00.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
12.2 RESOLUTION - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR THE
RIGHT OF WAY PHASE OF THE HIGHWAY 101 BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN OVERCROSSING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve Cooperative Agreement No. 04-2837 between the State of California, acting through its Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the City of Santa Rosa authorizing Caltrans to provide quality management assessment for right of way support, right of way acquisition, and utility relocation activities for the Highway 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing project.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-169 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACTING THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS), AND THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT FOR RIGHT OF
WAY SUPPORT, RIGHT OF ACQUISITION, AND UTILITY RELOCATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE HIGHWAY 101 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
OVERCROSSING PROJECT
12.3 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MEASURE M
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SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SCTA) FOR
SANTA ROSA CREEK TRAIL - DUTTON AVENUE ACCESS (WEST
SIDE) PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperative Agreement M70106 between the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and the City of Santa Rosa for the use of Measure M funding in connection with the Santa Rosa Creek Trail - Dutton Avenue Access (West Side) project.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-170 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT M70106 WITH SONOMA COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE SANTA ROSA CREEK TRAIL -
DUTTON AVENUE ACCESS (WEST SIDE) PROJECT
12.4 RESOLUTION - TRUSTED SYSTEM CONTRACT WITH ECS
IMAGING, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk’s Office, the Planning and Economic Development, and Information Technology Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Services Agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc., Riverside, California, for a term of three years and in an amount not to exceed $150,298.60, for the equipment, software, and services required to provide a “trusted system” used to digitize, store, and electronically retrieve documents.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-171 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ECS IMAGING, INC. TO IMPLEMENT A
TRUSTED SYSTEM FOR DIGITIZED RECORDS
12.5 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT F001470 WITH
PACKET FUSION, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information
Technology Department that the Council, by resolution, 1) approve City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-172 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING CONTINUED
SERVICE WITH PACKET FUSION, INC. FOR DESK PHONE EQUIPMENT,
LICENSING AND SUPPORT AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS
NECESSARY TO CONTINUE SUCH SERVICE WITH PACKET FUSION, INC.
12.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO
PURCHASE TWO TYPE 5 SKEETER BRUSH TRUCKS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the purchase of two Type 5 Skeeter Brush Trucks up to a not-to exceed amount of $678,000 and delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to utilize cooperative purchasing through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and H-GAC vendor Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc., Sacramento, CA, including approval of the issuance of any necessary purchase orders and/or any other documents, agreements or amendments related to the purchase that are in a form approved by the City Attorney. The purchase of these two fire engines are part of the Wildland Response and Resiliency Strategic Plan (WUI 2.0) that was funded by City Council via PG&E settlement funds.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-173 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO TYPE 5 SKEETER BRUSH TRUCKS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $678,000
12.7 RESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT - JONES LANG LASALLE AMERICAS, INC.
FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-174 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER
F002062 WITH JONES LANG LASALLE AMERICAS, INC. FOR REAL
ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES
12.8 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.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-175 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
12.9 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADDING CHAPTER 2-38
TO THE SANTA ROSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING POLICE
ACQUISITION AND USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the July 26, 2022, Regular Meeting by a 7-0 vote, amends Title 2 of the Santa Rosa City City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Ordinance was adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2022-007 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADDING CHAPTER 2-38 TO THE
SANTA ROSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING POLICE ACQUISITION AND
USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT AND APPROVING SANTA ROSA POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY (POLICY NO. 707)
12.10 RESOLUTION - ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL AND EXECUTIVE
TEAM GOAL SETTING FINAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager that the Council, by resolution, receive and adopt the City of Santa Rosa City Council and Executive Team Goal Setting Report.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-176 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECEIVING AND ADOPTING THE
CITY COUNCIL AND EXECUTIVE TEAM GOAL SETTING FINAL REPORT
12.11 MOTION - DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO PLACE A MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 BALLOT TO
AMEND THE CITY CHARTER TO INCREASE COUNCIL
COMPENSATION (Continued from the July 26, 2022, Regular Meeting)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council, by motion, direct staff to prepare required documents to place a measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot to amend the City Charter to increase Council compensation, tying Mayor and Council compensation to a percentage of the County’s Area Median Income, setting the Mayor’s salary at 100% of Area Median Income for a three person household and the Council members’ salary at two-thirds of that Area Median Income, with an effective date of January 1, 2025.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Alvarez, seconded by Council Member Schwedhelm, to direct staff to prepare documents to place a measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot to amend the City Charter to increase Council Compensation.
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No: Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Sawyer
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Mayor C. Rogers recessed at 4:58 p.m. and reconvened at 5:00 p.m.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Duane DeWitt spoke regarding a parking lot at Dutton Avenue in Roseland and asked the Council to consider SMART growth on the lot.
Durriya Syed, Outreach Analyst for the Department of Insurance with the Community Relations & Outreach branch, spoke providing an update on the Safer from wildfire framework, and on working with CalFire, CALOES, the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the California Public Utilities Commission in helping communities with wildfire preparedness.
14. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - SHORT-TERM RENTAL ZONING CODE TEXT
AMENDMENTS URGENCY ORDINANCE AND FEE ADOPTION
RESOLUTION
BACKGROUND: On October 13, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. ORD 2021-011 adding Chapter 20-48, Short-Term Rentals to the Zoning Code to establish a regulatory framework for short-term rentals (STRs) to reduce safety risks during wildfire events, preserve housing stock and the residential characteristics of neighborhoods, and prevent STR activities from becoming a nuisance to, or threatening the public health, welfare, or safety of neighboring residents.
Despite having regulations in place, certain STR activities continue to generate police and code enforcement complaints related to noise, occupancy, and large events. The proposed Short-Term Rentals City of Santa Rosa
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council: 1) adopt an urgency ordinance to amend Title 20 of the Zoning Code, Chapter 20-48, Short-Term Rentals, to set a maximum number of 215 non-hosted Short-Term Rental Permits to be issued citywide and to clarify that enforcement penalties apply to permit holders and operators in good standing; and 2) by resolution, assign existing service fees to short-term rental permit renewal applications and authorize the Director of Planning and Economic Development to approve future fee adoptions and changes to the Short-Term Rental Permitting Process.
Shari Meads, Senior Planner, presented and answered questions from Council.
Alan Alton, Chief Financial Officer, answered questions from Council.
Jesse Oswald, Chief Building Official, answered questions from Council.
Clare Hartman, Director of Planning and Economic Development, answered questions from Council.
Mayor C. Rogers opened the public hearing at 6:00 p.m.
Andrew Smith spoke on short term rentals being a housing issue, asked if the cap would increase over the years, and on the need for more rental housing.
Peter Birdsall spoke in support of reducing the cap for permits issued to 198, increasing fees to match the county and state, and in opposition to non-hosted short term rentals.
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Rick Abbott spoke regarding a survey conducted on short-term rentals in 2021, expressed concern the current process does not provide effective enforcement, and in opposition to non-hosted rentals.
Erik Diez spoke on a non-hosted rental's negative impact to his residence, supports the amendment to the ordinance, urged for a lower permit cap of 198, and the need for code enforcement on the weekends.
Marie Piazza spoke in support of capping the permits, the negative impacts of an un-hosted rental property next door to her, in support of the amendment and urged Council to fast track a permanent solution.
Jose Ibarra spoke urging Council to adopt the updated ordinance, and expressing concern on the negative impacts non-hosted short term rentals have on residential neighborhoods.
Will Baty spoke expressing concern on the negative impacts of a non-hosted rental in his neighborhood, the zoning code being violated by allowing a commercial business to operate in a residential neighborhood and on the enforcement of violations being inadequate.
Mary Ann Robai spoke on the negative impacts of two non-hosted short-term rentals in her neighborhood threatening the quality of life and the inadequate enforcement of violations.
Anne Fenlon spoke on the negative impacts of a short-term rental in her neighborhood.
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Keith McCloskey spoke thanking Council for hearing public comment, on being a part-time resident in Santa Rosa, buying property in Santa Rosa due to it being a short-term rental friendly city and as a property owner being the first person who is concerned about their property.
Michael Bryant spoke on the negative impacts and in opposition to non-hosted short-term rentals in residential areas.
Bernadette Burrell spoke on the negative impacts of a non-hosted rental next door to her, violations of building codes, and in opposition to single family homes being used as boutique hotels.
Gary Lentz spoke on being a short-term rental owner, expressed concern about the permit cap, felt the issue could be solved collaboratively, and that Council could inadvertently create animosity between neighbors.
Jessica Wystalski spoke on her mother having a job cleaning Airbnbs that has provided a positive impact and livelihood for the family.
Harry Albers spoke on being a short-term rental owner, expressed concern about not receiving a complaint on his property for over a year, on neighbors harassing his guests, and that Council is not being given the facts about the situation.
Thomas Ells spoke on the challenges of community design, vacant housing owned by the banks that remain empty and urged Council to be advocates for housing.
Kay Ward spoke on being an Airbnb owner, unhosted rentals being City of Santa Rosa
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Nancy Wang spoke on the importance of knowing your neighbors, short-term rentals not creating community and discouraging people from buying homes because they do not want to live near a short-term rental.
Barbara Tomin spoke on the property next to her applying for a non-hosted short-term rental, no longer feeling safe in her neighborhood, and placing the burden of monitoring short-term rentals on the neighbors being inappropriate.
Charles spoke on non-hosted rentals having an adverse impact to fire safety, expressed concern about placing caps on permits, and expressed vacation rentals being singled out and are not a health or safety risk.
Carolyn spoke on being a non-hosted rental owner, expressed the income allows her to care for her adult daughter with disabilities, not all non-hosted rentals are large homes, and asked how enforcement complaints are recorded.
Lola spoke on living in a neighborhood with short-term rentals that have been operated without incident or issues and to prioritize them to get a permit.
Carl Jaeger spoke in support of a compromise suggesting a town hall meeting with a moderator, the urgency ordinance not allowing staff time to implement it, creating true enforcement with heavy fines.
Dan Gudino spoke expressing concern, as someone who manages un-hosted properties in Santa Rosa, no input was taken from management companies on best practices, in opposition to capping permits non-hosted, and to work together for fair solutions.
Claudia Castro spoke on being an short-term rental owner, on the City of Santa Rosa
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David spoke on being a new resident to Santa Rosa and moving to the area after having a positive experience when renting Airbnbs, and asked what the data is to support the permit cap at 215.
Emilia spoke on being a short-term rental owner without any complaints, being impacted by the bad owners, and being able to provide a job as a short-term rental owner.
Alina spoke on wanting to have the flexibility to list her home as a non-hosted short-term rental property, in opposition to permit caps which limits flexibility for people to earn income on their properties, focus on enforcement and bad actors, and is opposed to the adoption of the ordinance.
Rick Bale spoke on the problems of a short-term rental behind his home, of being unaware of the complaint process, on filing two complaints in the last three days and not being sure how the enforcement will be handled, and the need to codify what constitutes a complaint.
Wendy Sewell spoke on turning her permanent home into a short-term rental after the fires, and on using her property for people who have lost their homes in the fires.
Chris spoke on the number of the complaints, expressed concern data is not accurate, and on issues with code enforcement cases.
Chuck spoke asking if noise complaints are from homes with lots of bedrooms, and expressed concern large homes are being used as a party house.
Jeff Bean spoke on a neighboring home with problems, on recently buying the home to have a non-hosted short-term rental, and City of Santa Rosa
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Yeva spoke on buying a home before the short-term rental restrictions were put in place, the micro economics at play, and stated she did her due diligence on regulations regarding short-term rentals before buying the property.
R.C., short-term rental property management company, spoke on the interest of the well being of the community, short-term rentals allowing visitors into the community, concerned the company is being lumped in with bad operators, and urged the Council to adopt an ordinance solely upon fees to allow the city to set-up a proper enforcement process.
Shawn spoke on owning short-term rental homes that have had no police interaction, and supports an ordinance that penalizes people who are operating improperly.
Cynthia spoke on being a non-hosted short-term rental property manager, the positive experience she has had managing the properties, on being able to employ many people, and creating partnerships with wineries and restaurants to create unique experiences for renters.
Rebecca Prozan spoke on living next door to a party house, making calls to the owner without response, needing to call police, expressed concern about the lack of enforcement, and in support of the ordinance.
David Long spoke commending staff on their work, expressed change is needed to improve enforcement capabilities for short-term rentals, and the need to reduce non-hosted rentals in neighborhoods.
Mayor C. Rogers closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by City of Santa Rosa
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AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE CHAPTER 20-48, SHORT-TERM RENTALS, TO SET A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 215
NON-HOSTED SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMITS TO BE ISSUED CITYWIDE
AND TO CLARIFY THAT ENFORCEMENT PENALTIES APPLY TO PERMIT HOLDERS AND OPERATORS IN GOOD STANDING; FILE NUMBER:
REZ22-002
A substitute motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member N. Rogers, amending the ordinance setting the permit cap at 198 instead of 215 and to waive reading of the text and adopt ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2022-008 ENTITLED: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE CHAPTER 20-48, SHORT-TERM RENTALS, TO SET A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 198 NON-HOSTED SHORT-TERM
RENTAL PERMITS TO BE ISSUED CITYWIDE AND TO CLARIFY THAT
ENFORCEMENT PENALTIES APPLY TO PERMIT HOLDERS AND
OPERATORS IN GOOD STANDING; FILE NUMBER: REZ22-002
The substitute motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, and Council Member Rogers
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No: Council Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm2 - A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Council Member Sawyer, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-177 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ASSIGNING EXISTING SERVICE
FEES TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT TO APPROVE FUTURE FEE ADOPTIONS AND CHANGES
TO THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL RENEWAL PERMITTING PROCESS
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, Council Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
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16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
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.
19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor C. Rogers adjourned the meeting 8:34 p.m. in memory of John Flitner a former Santa Rosa city attorney, and Ann Gray Byrd, Founder of the Gray Foundation.
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