City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
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3:30 PMTuesday, February 14, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Present: 6 -
Council Member Mark StappAbsent: 1 -
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
3. INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
3.1 INTERVIEWS FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY VACANCIES
The Council will interview applicants for the Housing Authority to fill three At-Large vacancies, each to serve a 4-year term expiring December 31, 2026.
Council conducted applicant interviews for three at-large representatives for the Housing Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Duane DeWitt spoke regarding the housing element, thanked two of the applicants for their service, and discussed downtown housing.
Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting at 3:46 p.m. and reconvened at 4:00 p.m.
4:00 P.M. (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)
4. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Present: 6 -
Council Member Mark StappAbsent: 1 -
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6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS - NONE.
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
8. STAFF BRIEFINGS
8.1 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Danielle Garduno, Office of Community Engagement, provided updates on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mini-Grant Program, the Citywide Internship Program, and the next steps for the Community Empowerment Plan.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Duane DeWitt spoke expressing concerns community
empowerment is not occurring in Roseland and other various parts of the city.
This item was received and filed.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Sue Gallagher, City Attorney, informed the Council of upcoming changes to the Brown Act relating to remote appearances by Council Members in meetings.
No public comments were made.
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Okrepkie announced he would be abstaining on agenda Items 13.6 and 13.7 due to previously voting on these as a Planning Commissioner.
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Vice Mayor MacDonald reappointed Andrea Rodriguez to the Community Advisory Board, reappointed Doug McKenzie to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, appointed Omar Lopez to City of Santa Rosa
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Council Member Okrepkie provided a brief report on community events recently attended.
Council Member Fleming reappointed Jorge Inocencio to the Community Advisory Board Southwest position, and appointed Deble Faulkner to the Art in Public Places Committee.
Council Member Alvarez provided a brief report on community events recently attended.
Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report on community events recently attended and honored and thanked Stephanie Williams, City Clerk, for her dedication and hard work over the past 30 years. The following appointments were made:
Ann Baumgartner as Chair of the Art in Public Places Committee Logan Pitts as Chair of the Board of Community Services Calum Weeks as Chair of the Community Advisory Board
Dan Galvin as Chair of the Board of Public Utilities
Stephanie Williams, City Clerk, expressed her thanks for the recognition and has been honored to serve the current and past Councils and the organization.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Duane DeWitt spoke providing comment regarding A Place To Play and other city parks.
Gregory Fearon spoke thanking Stephanie Williams for her service as City Clerk.
11.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
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11.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
Council Member C. Rogers provided a brief report on the Special Economic Development Subcommittee meeting.
11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
Council Member C. Rogers provided a brief report.
11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report.
11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
11.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
Council Member C. Rogers provided a brief report.
11.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
Vice Mayor MacDonald provided a brief report.
11.1.9 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC)
11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
Council Member Fleming provided a brief report.
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
Council Member Fleming provided a brief report on the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
Vice Mayor MacDonald provided a brief report on the Violence Prevention Committee.
11.2 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
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Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, and
Council Member Rogers
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Absent: Council Member Stapp1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Mayor N. Rogers, to appoint Jeremy Newton. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, and
Council Member Rogers
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Absent: Council Member Stapp1 -
A motion was made by Mayor N. Rogers, seconded by Vice Mayor MacDonald, to appoint Andrew Smith. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez, and Council Member Fleming
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No: Council Member Okrepkie, and Council Member Rogers2 -
Absent: Council Member Stapp1 -
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No public comments were made.
12.1 November 15, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Approved as submitted.
12.2 November 29, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Approved as submitted.
12.3 December 6, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Approved as submitted.
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13. CONSENT ITEMS
Raissa De La Rosa, Deputy Director of Economic Development, answered questions from Council regarding Item 13.2.
Doug Williams, Facilities Maintenance Coordinator, answered questions from Council regarding Item 13.3.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Duane DeWitt spoke on Items 13.2 and 13.8, recommending public workshops relating to Item 13.2, and advocating residents be allowed to appear at all meetings in person and via Zoom, and for reconsideration of the 3 minute limit for public speaking.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald and seconded by Council Member C. Rogers to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items
13.1 through 13.5 and 13.8. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, and Council Member Rogers
6 -
Absent: Council Member Stapp1 -
13.1 MOTION - AUTHORITY TO ISSUE DESIGN-BUILD REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR THE FULTON ROAD RIPARIAN HABITAT
MITIGATION PROJECT (CEQA EXEMPT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, approve the use of Design-Build procurement method as in the best interest of the City and authorize issuance of a Design-Build Request for Proposals for the Fulton Road Riparian Habitat Mitigation Project.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.2 RESOLUTION - AMENDED COUNCIL POLICY 000-47 “COMMUNITY PROMOTION FUNDS” (CEQA EXEMPT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-028 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE AMENDED
COUNCIL POLICY 000-47 "COMMUNITY PROMOTION FUNDS"
13.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL - SECOND AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F002071 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE
CONTRACT AND INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH MATRIX HG,
INC. FOR HVAC MAINTENANCE SERVICES (CEQA EXEMPT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the Second Amendment to General Services Agreement Number F002071 with Matrix HG, Inc., Concord, California for HVAC maintenance services, for an additional one-year term and increase compensation in the amount of $65,806.22, for a total amount not to exceed $235,624.63.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-029 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002071
WITH MATRIX HG, INC. EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT AND
INCREASING COMPENSATION
13.4 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER 166149 WITH SMOTHERS PARTS
INTERNATIONAL, INC., SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE
PURCHASE OF AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SUPPLIES (CEQA
EXEMPT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve an amendment to Blanket Purchase Order 166149 with Smothers Parts International, Inc., Santa Rosa, California, for the purchase of automotive parts and supplies, to increase compensation, City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-030 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 166149 WITH SMOTHERS PARTS
INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
AND SUPPLIES
13.5 RESOLUTION - SPEED LIMITS ON CROSS CREEK ROAD (CEQA
EXEMPT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, establish a speed limit of 25 miles per hour on Cross Creek Road between Thomas Lake Harris Drive and Cross Creek Circle North, and establish a speed limit of 30 miles per hour on Cross Creek Road between Cross Creek Circle North and Riebli Road.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-031 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS
ON CROSS CREEK ROAD
13.8 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 UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THE STATE AND
COUNTY DECLARATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ARE
LIFTED
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 the City’s boards, commissions, and committees pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 until such time that the state and county declarations of public health emergency are lifted.
The Consent - Resolution was adopted.
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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 UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THE STATE AND COUNTY
DECLARATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ARE LIFTED
A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald and seconded by Council Member C. Rogers to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items
13.6 and 13.7. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, and Council Member Rogers
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Absent: Council Member Stapp1 -
Abstain: Council Member Okrepkie1 -
13.6 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA PREZONING THE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4646 BADGER ROAD AND 999 MIDDLE
RINCON ROAD, ALSO IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NOS.
182-120-034 AND 182-120-035, RESPECTIVELY, TO THE R-1-6 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT; FILE NO.
ANX21-001
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January 24, 2023, Regular Meeting by a 6-0-1 vote (Okrepkie abstained), will prezone the properties located at 4646 Badger Road and 999 Middle Rincon Road to the R-1-6 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district.
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2023-001 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA PREZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4646 BADGER ROAD AND 999 MIDDLE RINCON ROAD, ALSO IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 182-120-034 AND 182-120-035, RESPECTIVELY, TO THE R-1-6 (SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT; FILE NO. ANX21-001
13.7 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA PREZONING THE
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IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 181-030-005, TO THE RR-40-SR (RURAL RESIDENTIAL SCENIC ROAD COMBINING
DISTRICT) ZONING DISTRICT; FILE NO. ANX21-002
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January 24, 2023, Regular Meeting by a 6-0-1 vote (Okrepkie abstained), will prezone a property located at 1600 Manzanita Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel No. 181-030-005) as Very Low Density RR-40-SR (Rural Residential Scenic Road Combining District) Zoning District.
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2023-002 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA PREZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 MANZANITA AVENUE, ALSO IDENTIFIED AS
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 181-030-005, TO THE RR-40-SR (RURAL RESIDENTIAL SCENIC ROAD COMBINING DISTRICT) ZONING DISTRICT; FILE NO. ANX21-002
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Gregory Fearon spoke providing information on the American Rescue Plan Act, the Cares Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the California Interdepartmental Council on Homeless.
Duane DeWitt spoke regarding the current need for senior and other housing in Roseland.
Paul Allen spoke on utility meters on the easement at White Oak Drive.
Tom LaPenna spoke regarding the five mobile home parks not included in the mobile home park ordinance and requested clarification of the rent control amount on city website.
Krystal England spoke requesting the Council add school crosswalk safety to the agenda and adopt crosswalk safety policies.
Thomas Ells spoke regarding the importance of crosswalk safety, City of Santa Rosa
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Sandra Lemos spoke on the importance of crosswalk safety near schools.
Monika Zapata spoke on crosswalk safety and signage as a resident living on Dutton Avenue who has witnessed two crosswalk accidents.
Martha Valdez spoke on behalf of crosswalk safety.
Nancy, Santa Rosa City Schools employee spoke on crosswalk safety at schools and requested crosswalk safety be added to a future agenda.
Resident spoke regarding Keysight employee recruitment and the challenges of attracting and retaining employees due to the lack of housing for new hires.
Margaret DeMatteo, Housing Policy Attorney with Legal Aid of Sonoma County, spoke regarding mobile home rent increases, and requested the issue be prioritized for the March 9th goal setting meeting.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (WINTER
PACKAGE) HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (2023-2031) AND CEQA
ADDENDUM TO 2035 GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT
BACKGROUND: Public hearing and recommended approval of a General Plan Amendment (Winter Package) for the City of Santa Rosa’s 2023-2031 (6th cycle) Housing Element Update. The Housing Element includes a housing needs assessment, evaluation of the existing housing element, housing site inventory analysis, fair housing assessment, potential and actual government constraints analysis, analysis of the Growth Management Ordinance, and housing City of Santa Rosa
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council hold a public hearing, provide comments, and by two separate resolutions: 1) adopt an Addendum to the 2035 General Plan Environmental Impact Report; and 2) adopt a General Plan Amendment as part of the Winter General Plan Amendment Package to update the Housing Element of the General Plan for the period of 2023-2031.
Amy Lyle, Supervising Planner, Beatriz Guerrero Auna, Equity and Public Health Planner, and Cynthia Walsh, PlaceWorks, presented and answered questions from Council.
Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 6:26 p.m.
Adrian Covert spoke in support of housing affordability and provided suggestions to Council regarding the Housing Element.
Duane DeWitt spoke regarding affordable housing for the city's most vulnerable including low income and homeless residents.
Bob Harder spoke in support of adoption of the general plan and amendments, and offered suggestions regarding the development of single family homes.
Lauren Fuhry spoke regarding the need for new housing in Santa Rosa, and suggested changes in the plan before adoption.
Evan Wiig spoke thanking city staff for their development of the plan and their responsiveness, and expressed concerns with the housing and transportation elements of the plan.
Alexa Forrester spoke on the adopted vision zero safety goals, equity, and climate goals.
Gregory Fearon spoke in support of the plan with some exceptions, City of Santa Rosa
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Kristen Keifer spoke thanking the Council and city staff for their work on the housing element plan, and offered suggestions to make the plan more impactful.
Cliff Wigham spoke regarding car ownership and parking, affordable housing and homeless encampments.
Thomas Ells spoke on zoning changes as a part of the housing element plan.
Margaret DeMatteo, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, spoke in support of the housing element plan, discussed a letter submitted in December relating to changes in fair housing and tenant protections, and encouraged more specific language in the plan.
Joshua Shipper spoke on flexibility and adaptability with the plan.
Steve Birdlebough spoke on reductions in driving and parking minimums, and relying on other forms of transportation such as ebikes.
Chris spoke in support of approval, discussed the connection between housing, transportation and land use, and agreed with others this should be a visionary document.
Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member C. Rogers, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-033 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2035 GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF 2023-2031
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Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, and Council Member Rogers
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Absent: Council Member Stapp1 -
A motion was made by Council Member C. Rogers, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-034 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF 2023-2031 INCLUDING AFFIRMATIVELY
FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING AND COMPLIANCE WITH STATE HOUSING
ELEMENT LAW, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE ADOPTED
HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR CERTIFICATION
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, and Council Member Rogers
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Absent: Council Member Stapp1 -
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - RESOLUTION MAKING REQUIRED FINDINGS AND
APPROVING THE HIRING OF JEFFREY BERK, RETIRED
ANNUITANT, AS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE TO SERVE AS
PART-TIME ACTING CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY FOR A
PERIOD OF LIMITED DURATION (This item was continued from the January 24, 2023, Regular Meeting)
BACKGROUND: Jeffrey Berk retired from his position as Chief Assistant City Attorney as of January 4, 2023. The City is currently conducting an open recruitment for his replacement. It is anticipated that the recruitment could take four to six months. There are critical issues and projects pending which will need to be addressed while the recruitment for a permanent replacement is underway. Mr. Berk has the specialized knowledge and skills to address those critical issues and projects. Existing staff resources are not otherwise sufficient to City of Santa Rosa
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During his employment as Acting Chief Assistant City Attorney, it is recommended that Mr. Berk receive compensation at the rate of $101.46 per hour with no other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefit, or other form of compensation paid.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney’s Office and Human Resources Department that the Council, by resolution, approve Jeffrey Berk to be hired as a Temporary Employee to the position of part-time Acting Chief Assistant City Attorney for a limited period from February 21, 2023 through February 20, 2024, or until the permanent full-time position is filled, whichever is sooner, and certify the appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed Chief Assistant City Attorney position.
Amy Reeve, Human Resources Director, presented and answered questions from Council.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member C. Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-035 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING HIRING OF
JEFFREY BERK AS A TEMPORARY PART TIME EMPLOYEE INTO THE
POSITION OF ACTING CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED DURATION FROM FEBRUARY 21, 2023 THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2024 OR
UNTIL THE PERMANENT POSITION IS FILLED
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Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, and Council Member Rogers
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Absent: Council Member Stapp1 -
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Brad Pipal spoke regarding a complaint against the Santa Rosa Police Department.
19. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
20. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor N. Rogers thanked the students who provided art for February, acknowledged Black History Month and adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on February 28, 2023, at a time to be set by the Mayor.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
This item was received and filed.
Approved on:
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Rhonda Bolla,
Deputy City Clerk