City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
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Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
2:00 PMTuesday, October 25, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor C. Rogers called the special joint City Council and Planning Commission study session to order at 2:01 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
Present: 7 -
Planning Commission Roll Call:
Present: 6 - Chair Karen Weeks, Vice Chair Julian Peterson, Commissioner Charles Carter, Commissioner Patti Cisco, Commissioner Vicki Duggan, Commissioner Jeff Okrepkie
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Jeffrey Holton
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 SANTA ROSA FORWARD PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE
It is recommended by the Planning & Economic Development Department that the Council and Planning Commission review and provide input on the Santa Rosa Forward Preferred Alternative, taking into consideration community feedback, to help guide the preparation of the General Plan 2050 Update.
Clare Hartman, Director of Planning & Economic Development, made opening comments.
Amy Lyle, Supervising Planner, and Beatriz Auna Guerrero, Senior Planner, presented and answered questions from Council.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Natalie Balfour, Airport Business Center, spoke suggesting a housing overlay be added to properties in business parks and be included in the General Plan update.
Jess Marzak, President of Oakmont Board of Directors, spoke on the development in Oakmont, asked for an update of the zoning designation for Oakmont central area and commercial buildings surrounding the area to help streamline future land use, and expressed concern on evacuation exits from the area.
June S. spoke expressing concern regarding water, electricity, and well maintained road issues in Santa Rosa's growth plan.
Mayor C. Rogers recessed the special joint meeting of the Council and Planning Commission at 4:42 and reconvened Council's regular meeting at 5:10 p.m. starting with the Consent calendar.
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, Council Member John Sawyer, and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm
Present: 7 -
12. CONSENT ITEMS
Mayor C. Rogers pulled item 12.1 for a separate discussion and vote.
No public comments were made for Items 12.2 through 12.9.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Alvarez, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 12.2 through
12.9. 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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12.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the purchase of five Type 1 Fire Engines in an amount not to exceed $4,755,000; 2) approve the use of cooperative purchasing through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and H-GAC vendor Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc., Sacramento, CA; and 3) delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to execute any purchase orders, agreements, amendments, or any other documents necessary to facilitate the purchase. The purchase of four Type 1 Fire Engines is funded via Fire Capital Equipment Replacement Program in the FY 22-23 budget cycle. The Purchase of the fifth Type 1 Fire Engine is funded via Measure O funds.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-205 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIVE TYPE 1 FIRE ENGINES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$4,755,000
12.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR ELECTION
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the Council, by resolution, approve an Agreement for Election Services with the County of Sonoma for the period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-206 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR THE SONOMA COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR "COUNTY
ELECTIONS OFFICIAL" TO CONDUCT, MANAGE AND SUPERVISE
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
12.4 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE BYRNE DISCRETIONARY GRANTS PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) accept a grant award from the Bureau of City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-207 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING
FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE - BYRNE DISCRETIONARY COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,052,000;
AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS; APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,052,000; AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO
ESTABLISH A PROJECT KEY
12.5 RESOLUTION - MASTER AGREEMENT AND PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENTS FOR STATE-FUNDED TRANSIT PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a Master Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program; 2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works or designee to execute the Master Agreement and any Award Agreements, Program Supplement(s), and any other documents necessary to implement the Master Agreement or any specific project(s) under the Master Agreement.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-208 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MASTER
AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRANSIT AND INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
AND PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE MASTER AGREEMENT AND ANY
AWARD AGREEMENTS, AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
12.6 RESOLUTION - CITYBUS MODIFIED HOLIDAY SERVICE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-209 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING SANTA ROSA
CITYBUS TO MODIFY THE CITYBUS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE TO OPERATE
AT A SATURDAY LEVEL OF SERVICE TO ALIGN WITH SONOMA COUNTY
TRANSIT CONSISTENT WITH THE SONOMA COUNTY TRANSIT
INTEGRATION AND EFFICIENCY STUDY
12.7 RESOLUTION - WAIVER OF BID AND APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR TWO FORD F-150 POLICE
RESPONDER VEHICLES TO HANSEL FORD, SANTA ROSA,
CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by motion, approve a waiver of competitive bid and issuance of a purchase order for the purchase of two 2023 or newer model year Ford F150 Police Responder Vehicles to Hansel Ford, Santa Rosa, California for $55,462.12 each. The source of funds is 300106. No City General Fund money is included in this project.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-210 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO FORD F-150 POLICE
RESPONDER VEHICLES TO HANSEL FORD, SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA
12.8 RESOLUTION - RATIFICATION OF A SIDE LETTER TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR UNIT 2 ESTABLISHING
A CITY SPONSORED WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR THE
EMPLOYEES IN UNIT 2 - FIREFIGHTING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department that Council, by resolution, ratify a Side Letter to the City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-211 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RATIFYING A SIDE LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR UNIT 2 - FIREFIGHTING,
TO ESTABLISH A CITY SPONSORED WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR
EMPLOYEES IN UNIT 2 - FIREFIGHTING
12.9 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE
10, AND ADDING CHAPTER 10-26 TO THE SANTA ROSA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS,
HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “SIDESHOWS”
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the October 11, 2022, Regular Meeting by a 5-0-2 vote (Schwedhelm and Sawyer absent), makes it unlawful to participate in sideshow activity, street races and reckless driving exhibitions on public streets and offstreet parking facilities in the City of Santa Rosa as a participant, passenger, or spectator. The ordinance will also make it unlawful to promote, organize or facilitate spectators to gather at sideshows, street races and reckless driving exhibitions.
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2022-012 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 10, AND ADDING CHAPTER 10-26 TO THE SANTA ROSA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS, HEREINAFTER
REFERRED TO AS "SIDESHOWS"
12.1 RESOLUTION - ARMORED RESCUE VEHICLE PURCHASE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) waive competitive bidding pursuant to Section 3-08.100, subdivision (D) of the Santa Rosa City Code; 2) approve the purchase of an Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV) from Lenco Industries, Inc. or other comparable vendor in terms of price and City of Santa Rosa
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Police Chief Cregan presented information and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Fraser spoke on the safety and security of law enforcement officers needing to be a priority, and expressed his concern and mistrust on the information that is coming from the Police Department.
The following people spoke in opposition to Item 12.1, the purchase of military equipment:
Susan Lamont
Will
Allegra Wilson
Alan W.
Michael Titone
Carl T.
Joseph P.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Alvarez, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-212 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO SECTION 3-08.100(D) OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE,
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AN ARMORED RESCUE VEHICLE (ARV) FROM LENCO ARMORED VEHICLES, INC., AND APPROPRIATING $320,000
FROM THE STATE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND FOR THIS PURCHASE TO
AID IN THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE DURING VIOLENT OR POTENTIALLY
VIOLENT ENCOUNTERS AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY
The motion carried by the following vote:
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13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Eric Fraser spoke providing his updated information on short-term rentals and the permitting process required.
Michael Titone spoke expressing disappointment in the behavior by the Santa Rosa Police Department to the homeless community living in their recreational vehicles at Corporate Center Parkway.
Raquel Sanchez spoke in support of the cruising ordinance being discussed at a future Council meeting.
14. REPORT ITEMS
14.1 REPORT - AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 7-04 OF THE SANTA ROSA
CITY CODE EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF VICIOUS DOG
BACKGROUND: On June 15, 2022, Council’s Public Safety
Subcommittee convened to discuss the City of Santa Rosa’s Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Animals Ordinance. The Subcommittee gave direction to bring forward to Council for consideration an amendment to strengthen the ordinance by redefining potentially dangerous and vicious animals specifically in the case where an animal, when unprovoked, attacks and kills a domestic animal.
The ordinance will amend the existing code to redefine potentially dangerous and vicious animals to give the City Attorney discretion to seek a vicious designation on an animal that, when unprovoked, kills another animal.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney’s Office that the Council introduce an ordinance to amend Title 7, City Code Chapter 7-04, to give City Attorney discretion to seek a vicious designation on an animal that, when unprovoked, kills another domestic animal and to broaden the definition of a secure enclosure to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Matthew Malik spoke on his experience of having a cat killed by a vicious dog, and in support of the adoption of the ordinance.
Eric Fraser spoke in support of the adoption of the ordinance.
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member N. Rogers, to waive reading of the text and introduce as amended
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TITLE 7 – ANIMALS, CHAPTER 7-04 TO GIVE
CITY ATTORNEY DISCRETION TO SEEK A VICIOUS DESIGNATION ON AN
ANIMAL THAT, WHEN UNPROVOKED, KILLS ANOTHER DOMESTIC
ANIMAL
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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14.2 REPORT - EXTENSION OF CITYBUS UNLIMITED RIDES FOR
YOUTH PILOT PROGRAM AND PARTICIPATION IN A COUNTYWIDE
PROGRAM
BACKGROUND: Given the success of the Unlimited Rides-Youth (UR Free) pilot program for TK-12th grade youth since July 2021, the Transit Division seeks Council approval to extend the program through June 30, 2023, using a grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA). The Transit Division additionally seeks Council approval to participate in an application for funding from the Sonoma County Climate Resiliency Fund for a two-year pilot program to provide countywide fare-free transit for youth on CityBus, Sonoma County Transit, and Petaluma Transit beginning July 1, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, 1) extend the City of Santa Rosa
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Yuri Koslen, Transit Planner, presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Calum Weeks spoke in support of this item.
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-2022-213 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE EXTENSION
OF CITYBUS UNLIMITED RIDES-YOUTH (UR FREE) PILOT PROGRAM AND
PARTICIPATION IN A COUNTYWIDE PROGRAM
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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Mayor C. Rogers recessed the meeting at 6:55 p.m. and reconvened at 7:10 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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14.3 REPORT - PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS
BACKGROUND: In July 2022, Council considered key terms associated with a Project Labor Agreements and how a Project Labor Agreement could be integrated into the City’s Capital Improvement Program. In connection with the July 2022 discussion, Council identified three primary objectives for a Project Labor Agreement program:
(1) Enhance the City’s highly skilled local workforce and increase City of Santa Rosa
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(2) Reduce carbon footprint by keeping local workforce local; and (3) Create positive economic impacts by re-investing capital improvement funds through the local workforce.
Consistent with those three primary objectives and other key business terms, there was a consensus among Council to move forward with the development and implementation of a Project Labor Agreement program for certain City Capital Improvement Projects.
It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office and the City Attorney’s Office that the Council: 1) adopt a Council Policy on Project Labor Agreements (Exhibit A); 2) delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to negotiate, execute and amend a Project Labor Agreement and any related documents necessary for implementation to be used for City projects, in a form consistent with Council-approved policy; and 3) delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to adopt further policies and procedures, consistent with the such Council-approved Project Labor Agreement Policy, that supplements or otherwise facilitates Project Labor Agreement implementation and ensures efficient operational integration with the City’s capital improvement program. In terms of negotiation and execution of the Project Labor Agreement itself, Staff recommends use of the Santa Rosa City Schools Agreement as its base for negotiation, which is included for Council reference here as Exhibit B to the Staff Report.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office and the City Attorney’s Office that the Council, by resolution: 1) adopt a Council Policy on Project Labor Agreements; 2) delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to negotiate, execute and amend a Project Labor Agreement and any related documents necessary for implementation to be used for City projects, in a form consistent with Council-approved Project Labor Agreement Policy; and 3) delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to adopt further policies and procedures, consistent with the such Council-approved Project Labor Agreement Policy, that supplements or otherwise facilitates Project City of Santa Rosa
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Jason Nutt, Assistant City Manager, Jessica Mullan, Assistant City Attorney, presented and answered questions from Council.
Jessica Mullan, Assistant City Attorney, provided additional information for clarification on the policy.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Medina, President North Bay Building & Construction Trades Council, spoke on there are not enough projects for worker retention, and requested Council to continue the process to solidify language.
Michael Allen, President of North Bay Labor Council, spoke proposing a threshold of $200,000, expressed concern Council may not have the information they need, there not being enough projects to retain workers or offer careers, and the need to negotiate a relationship of trust and respect with the City.
Jocelyn Perez spoke asking for increased access to apprenticeship programs for a career in the trades.
Frank Cuneo, Director of North Bay Trades Introduction Program, spoke on apprenticeship programs being a great path for a sustainable career.
Jack Buckhorn, Executive Director North Bay Labor Council, spoke on Project Labor Agreements leveraging capital improvement projects and for Council to consider amending the staff recommendation to a lower threshold.
Maddy Hirschfield, spoke stating two-thirds of apprentices are people of color, apprenticeships provide opportunities for minorities, women, and veterans, and asked Council to lower the threshold.
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opportunities for people who choose to not go to college, urged Council to lower the threshold.
John McEntagart, IBEW Local 551 Business Manager, spoke on being able to provide for his family by having the opportunity to be an apprentice, and expressed concern what is currently in place is not working as young adults do not see a future in Santa Rosa.
Jared Mumm, Inside Journeyman IBEW Local 551, spoke on being an apprenticeship program graduate and being able to support his family, and in support of Project Labor Agreements.
Ken Miller, Business Agent for Iron Workers Local 378, spoke expressing his concern on the information presented, and on the negative impacts without a PLA.
Joe Lubas, Policy Analyst with Associated Builders & Contractors Northern California Chapter, spoke expressing concern PLAs would cost the community and in opposition to adopting the resolution.
Nicole Goehring, Associated Builders & Contractors, spoke stating she has been advocating for fair and open competition for over 16 years and expressed concern on how PLAs affect the craft work force that are nonunion working in the community.
Rob Barsi, Training Director & Administrator of Local 551 Electrical Union Apprenticeship Program, spoke on being a graduate of the program, the diverse number of students in their program who are registered Santa Rosa Junior College students earning college credits, and in support of PLAs.
William, Local Sprinkler Fitters 483, spoke expressing concern the PLA threshold being too high, and asked Council to consider adopting PLAs with a lower threshold to help the local workers.
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Wade, Local Sprinkler Fitters 483, spoke on working all over the Bay Area in non-union jobs but hardly in Santa Rosa, his sons joining the union, in support of lowering the threshold for PLAs.
Natalie Higley, Member of IBEW Local 551, spoke on the benefits of her union job, PLAs providing opportunities, and urged Council to lower the threshold of PLAs to offer the more opportunities to uplift the community.
Jose Mico, Member of Local 324, spoke on joining union and the opportunity it provided him and asked for the PLA threshold to be lowered.
Joe Tremaine, Business Representative for IBEW Local 551, spoke expressing his concern on myths being told against PLAs, and urged Council to consider lowering the threshold for PLAs.
Ever Flores spoke in support of PLAs, and recommend lowering the threshold that benefits local workers.
Mayor C. Rogers recessed the meeting at 9:22 p.m. and reconvened at 9:37 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
Present: 7 -
A motion was made by Council Member MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to waive reading of the text and adopt as amended
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-214 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING A COUNCIL
POLICY FOR PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS AND DELEGATING
AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE
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AND EXECUTE A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT AND TO ADOPT
ADDITIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT THE
PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT PROGRAM
The 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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15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - CODE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND FIRE CODES, TITLE 18 OF THE SANTA
ROSA CITY CODE
BACKGROUND: Every three years the State of California updates the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 (CCR-T24) including its twelve-component building and safety codes (collectively, the California Building Standards Code). Through the State code adoption cycle, the State of California adopts and publishes amendments to national model codes and updates codes specific to California. Such model codes with State amendments and California specific codes go into effect in every city and county in the State of California 180 days after publication. The new California Building Standards (CCR-T24) was published on July 1, 2022 and will take effect on January 1, 2023.
Similarly, every three years the International Code Council updates the International Property Maintenance Code with the most recent update occurring in 2021. Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code is at the discretion of the local agency. In addition, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board North Coast Region recently issued the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Permit and Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges from the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, NPDES No. CA0025054, which staff will be recommending be incorporated into the Santa Rosa City Code by reference.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council:
1) introduce an ordinance adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the City of Santa Rosa
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This item was continued to the November 1, 2022, meeting.
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS-NONE.
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE.
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
No reports were provided.
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member N. Rogers recognized Teresa Medina, Maria Carillo High School Junior, stating one day she could become a Council Member and make decisions to benefit the community.
Mayor C. Rogers announced his appointment of Luana Vaetoe as the Personnel Board Chair.
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
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)
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
10.2 MATTERS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10.2.1 REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEM REGARDING CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 2713 CHAPTER 11-16 TRAFFIC
BACKGROUND: At the October 11, 2022, City Council meeting, Vice Mayor Alvarez requested a future agenda item to discuss City Council Ordinance No. 2713 Chapter 11-16 Traffic. Council Member N. Rogers concurred with the request.
Vice Mayor Alvarez provided information supporting his motion to bring this issue to a future agenda for Council action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Juan Roman spoke on the importance lowriding had on him as a father, instructor and community member.
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Flavio Huizar, Community Outreach Liaison to the Sacramento Lowrider Commission and Chair of the California Lowrider Alliance, spoke on the discriminatory past of the cruising ordinance creating racial division, and the Santa Rosa low-rider community positively contributing in the community.
Lorraine, Member of the California Lowrider Council, spoke in favor of cruising and repealing the ordinance in Santa Rosa, cruising being part of the culture, suggested Council watch the documentary The Great American Lowrider Tradition, and the need to erase the stigma that has been placed on the culture.
Laura Gonzalez spoke in support of repealing the cruising ordinance.
Jerry Thompson, Modesto Cruisers Council, spoke in support of repealing the cruising ordinance.
Olivia, Sacramento Lowrider Commission, spoke in support of repealing the cruising ordinance.
Marisa spoke in support of repealing the cruising ordinance.
Dave Barsi spoke in support of repealing the cruising ordinance.
Tracy Medina spoke in support of repealing the cruising ordinance.
Jorge, MECHA at Maria Carillo High School, spoke in support of repealing the cruising ordinance.
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October 25, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft Teresa Medina, President of MECHA at Maria Carillo High School, spoke in support of repealing the cruising ordinance.
Roberto Hernandez, Founder and President of the San Francisco Lowrider Council, spoke in support of repealing the cruising ordinance.
Raquel Sanchez spoke in support of repealing the cruising ordinance.
Christina Romero, Los Angeles Lowrider Community, spoke in support of repealing the cruising ordinance.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Alvarez, seconded by Council Member N. Rogers, asking Council to bring back to a future meeting for Council discussion and possible action to repeal the cruising prohibition in Chapter 11-16 Traffic of the City Code.
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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11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11.1 July 12, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Approved as amended correcting Maddy Hirshfield's comment to reflect she was in support of PLAs.
11.2 July 26, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Approved as submitted.
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
16.1 QUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ATTENDANCE REPORTS - Provided for information.
This item was received and filed.
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
No public comments were made.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
October 25, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
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 at 10:44 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 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