City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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3:30 PMTuesday, July 11, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 4:11 p.m.
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Mark Stapp
Present: 5 -
Council Member Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Chris RogersAbsent: 2 -
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
No public comments were made.
Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting to closed session at 4:13 p.m. to discuss Item 2.1 as listed on the agenda.
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: one potential case
This item was received and filed.
Mayor N. Rogers adjourned closed session at 4:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting to open session at 4:26 p.m.
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Mark Stapp
Present: 5 -
Council Member Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Chris RogersAbsent: 2 -
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Sue Gallagher, City Attorney, reported on Item 2.1 that Council discussed and received information on the item and no final action was taken.
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
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6.1 PROCLAMATION - ALAN SILOW
Council Member Stapp read and presented the proclamation to Alan Silow.
Alan Silow provided a brief comment related to the proclamation and the importance of making a difference in the community he serves through his years at the Santa Rosa Symphony.
No public comments were made.
6.2 PROCLAMATION - PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
Council Member Fleming read and presented the proclamation to Jen Santos, Deputy Director - Parks.
Jen Santos, Deputy Director - Parks, provided a brief comment.
No public comments were made.
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS
7.1 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Lon Peterson, Chief Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Officer, provided a brief report on recruitment efforts.
This item was received and filed.
7.2 PARK A MONTH PROGRAM UPDATE
Parks and Recreation Department staff will present a brief update on the Park a Month Program. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Jen Santos, Deputy Director - Parks, presented and answered questions from Council.
This item was received and filed.
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
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8.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through June 2023 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
Sue Gallagher, City Attorney, reported the settlement in Pelayo vs.
Utility Partners of America, as reported at the last meeting and now published on the settlement list attached to the agenda, has been affirmed by the Courts, and there are 26 pending litigation cases.
No public comments were made.
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Alvarez joined the meeting at 5:01 p.m, and Council Member Rogers joined at 5:02 p.m.
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp
Present: 7 -
Mayor N. Rogers reported that Congressman Thompson and Congressman Jared Huffman announced that the City of Santa Rosa received a $10 million grant from the Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law to put new American-built buses on the road and improve transit services.
Council Member Stapp provided a brief report on recent community events attended.
Council Member Okrepkie provided a brief report on events recently attended.
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 C. Rogers provided a brief report on the City of Santa Rosa
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Mayor N. Rogers announced that Council Member Okrepkie
will be the chair of the Public Safety Subcommittee.
10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
Council Member C. Rogers provided a brief report.
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
Council Member Stapp provided a brief report.
10.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
Council Member C. Rogers provided a brief report.
10.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
10.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
10.1.9 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC)
10.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
10.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
10.1.12 Other
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No public comments were made.
11.1 June 6, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Approved as submitted.
11.2 June 20, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Approved as submitted.
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12. CONSENT ITEMS
Megan Basinger, Housing and Community Services Director, answered questions related to Items 12.1 and 12.17.
John Cregan, Police Chief and Dan Marincik, Police Captain, answered questions related to Item 12.5.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JoAnn Jones spoke in support of Item 12.17 and expressed gratitude for Council's work on this item.
Tom LaPenna spoke in support of Item 12.17 and suggested the removal of the in-place transfer component.
Margaret DeMatteo, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, spoke in support of Item 12.17.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Alvarez, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 12.1 through 12.9, with amendments to Item 12.7, and Items 12.11 through 12.17.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Stapp
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12.1 MOTION - AUTHORITY TO ISSUE DESIGN-BUILD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SAMUEL L. JONES HALL HOMELESS SHELTER
PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department and the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by motion, approve the use of the Design-Build procurement method as in the best interest of the City and authorize issuance of a Request for Proposals for the Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter Phase 2 Improvements project.
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12.2 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD FOR SANTA ROSA PAVEMENT
MAINTENANCE 2023
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, award Contract No. C02424, Santa Rosa Pavement Maintenance 2023, in the amount of $2,698,573 to the lowest responsible bidder, Pavement Coating Co. of Sacramento, California, approve a 10% contract contingency, and authorize a total contract amount of $2,968,430.30.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
12.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NUMBER F002619 FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
ADVOCACY SERVICES WITH HROD, INC. DBA MMO PARTNERS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications & Intergovernmental Relations Office that the Council, by resolution, approve the Professional Services Agreement Number F002619 with HROD, Inc. dba MMO Partners of Washington, D.C., for a five-year contract, an annual rate of compensation of $117,600 for a total amount not to exceed $588,000 for federal legislative advocacy efforts, including policy development and funding for the Council’s federal legislative priorities.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-112 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002619 WITH HROD, INC. DBA MMO
PARTNERS
12.4 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND
HOUSING AGENCY ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUNDING GRANT
OF $3.88 MILLION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) accept and appropriate the State of California’s Business, Consumer City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-113 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S BUSINESS, CONSUMER
SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY (BCSH) ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUNDING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,833,032.30; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT WITH BCSH;
AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AND ANY RELATED
DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE GRANT
12.5 RESOLUTION - COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF ONE MOBILE
HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION UNIT FROM LDV, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the purchase of one Ford E-450 Cutaway Base SD chassis and selected components for use as a mobile hostage negotiation unit from LDV, Inc., Burlington, Wisconsin in an amount not to exceed $313,520.19; 2) approve the use of cooperative purchasing through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Contract Number AM10-20; 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.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-114 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR ONE FORD E-450 CUTAWAY BASE SD
CHASSIS AND SELECTED COMPONENTS FOR USE AS A MOBILE
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HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H-GAC) COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NUMBER AM10-20) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $313,520.19 UTILIZING FUNDING AWARDED FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES GRANT
12.6 RESOLUTION - COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF FIVE
REPLACEMENT TRANSIT AND PARATRANSIT CUTAWAY
VEHICLES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Assignment to Purchase Agreement for the purchase of five replacement transit and paratransit cutaway vehicles under the CalACT-MBTA Joint Procurement Cooperative Contract No. 20-01 from Creative Bus Sales, Inc.; 2) authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Creative Bus Sales, Inc. for the purchase for a total not to exceed $1,023,437; and 3) authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effect the purchase, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-115 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A COOPERATIVE
PURCHASE UNDER THE CALACT-MBTA JOINT PROCUREMENT
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. 20-01 OF FIVE REPLACEMENT CUTAWAY VEHICLES FROM CREATIVE BUS SALES, INC. FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,023.437
12.7 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT
FUNDS FROM CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY TARGETED STATE
GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PERMANENT LIBRARY
WITHIN THE HEARN COMMUNITY HUB PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) accept a grant award from the California State Library Targeted State Grants for construction of the new permanent library within the Hearn Community Hub project in the amount of $5,000,000; 2) authorize the Assistant City Manager, or designee, to execute all related documents required for receiving such funds; and 3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-116 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY TARGETED STATE GRANT;
AUTHORIZE THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF
FINANCIAL OFFICER TO APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS (AS AMENDED)
12.8 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT F002544 WITH KIMZIN CREATIVE LLC
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE CITY’S PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002544 with Kimzin Creative LLC, to extend arts and equity consulting services for the Public Art Program through December 31, 2024, and increase compensation in the amount of $66,000 for a total amount not to exceed $156,000.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-117 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002544 WITH KIMZIN CREATIVE LLC
12.9 RESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT F002578 WITH DAVID TAUSSIG AND
ASSOCIATES, INC., DBA DTA
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002578 with David Taussig and Associates, Inc., dba DTA, Newport Beach, California, to extend Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District services for the City of Santa Rosa through December 31, 2024, increase compensation in the amount of $102,000 for a total amount not to exceed $151,500, and update the original scope of work.
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RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-118 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.
F002578 WITH DAVID TAUSSIG AND ASSOCIATES, INC., DBA DTA
12.10 RESOLUTION - THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT F002334 WITH BELINDA M. FERNANDEZ,
DBA STUDIO B (THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO A DATE
UNCERTAIN)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002334 with Belinda M. Fernandez, DBA Studio B, to extend visitor focused marketing and brand management services for the Economic Development Division through June 30, 2026, increase compensation in the amount of $210,000 over three years at $70,000 per fiscal year for a total amount not to exceed $462,000, and update the original scope of work.
This item was continued to a date uncertain.
12.11 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER
NUMBER 165561 WITH EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT,
INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve an Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order Number 165561 with Emergency Equipment Management, Inc., Petaluma, California, for Class B uniforms, to extend for a one-year period with a 5% increase in unit price, and increase compensation by $30,000 for a total cumulative not to exceed amount of $104,000.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-119 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 165561 WITH EMERGENCY
EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
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12.12 RESOLUTION - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE ORDER 164812 FOR
ZOOM - THREE YEAR EXTENSION UNDER THE NASPO
VALUEPOINT MASTER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AR2472 AND
STATE OF CALIFORNIA PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM 7-17-70-40-05 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information
Technology (IT) and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve a Second Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order 164812 for a three-year extension under the current pricing from NASPO Valuepoint Master Cooperative Agreement AR2472 and State of California Participating Addendum Number 7-17-70-40-05 for Zoom licensing to Carahsoft, Inc., Reston, VA in the amount of $155,895.30, plus a contingency amount of $10,000, for a total not to exceed $165,895.30, and a not to exceed a cumulative value of $265,895.30.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-120 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 164812 FOR ZOOM -
THREE YEAR EXTENSION UNDER THE NASPO VALUEPOINT MASTER
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AR2472 AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM 7-17-70-40-05
12.13 RESOLUTION - THIRD AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NUMBER F000599 FOR ONE-YEAR EXTENSION
WITH ACCELA, INC. FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
RELATED SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information
Technology and Finance Departments, that the Council, by resolution, approve a Third Amendment to General Services Agreement Number F000599 with Accela, Inc., San Ramon, CA, for management of development-related permitting, inspections, and code enforcement services, data, and processes for a one-year extension, for a total renewal amount of $171,348.85, and a total cumulative contract amount of $1,774,741.81.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A THIRD
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NUMBER F000599 WITH ACCELA, INC.,
SAN RAMON, CA, FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION
12.14 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 166038 WITH KONE INC. FOR
ELEVATOR AND LIFT MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve an Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order Number 166038 for elevator and wheelchair lift maintenance with KONE Inc., Moline, Illinois, to increase compensation in the amount of $75,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $174,000.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-122 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 166038 WITH KONE INC. FOR
ELEVATOR AND LIFT MAINTENANCE
12.15 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER 166742 WITH DAY MANAGEMENT
CORPORATION, DBA DAY WIRELESS SYSTEMS, FOR
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR
EXISTING COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve an amendment to Blanket Purchase Order Number 166742 with Day Management Corporation (DBA) Day Wireless Systems, Milwaukie, Oregon, for the maintenance, repair, and inspection services for existing communications equipment, to extend the term for one year with a 3% unit price increase, and increase compensation in the amount of $123,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $267,150.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-123 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 166742 WITH DAY
MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (DBA) DAY WIRELESS SYSTEMS, FOR
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MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR EXISTING
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
12.16 RESOLUTION - APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY,
ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPENSATION AND APPROVAL OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS,
& SORENSEN, LLP
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council, by
resolution: 1) appoint the law firm of Burke, Williams, & Sorensen, LLP to the office of Interim City Attorney; 2) approve a Professional Services Agreement with Burke, Williams, & Sorensen, LLP which designates Samantha W. Zutler as Interim City Attorney; and 3) introduce an ordinance to establish the compensation for the Interim City Attorney.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-124 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPOINTING AN INTERIM CITY
ATTORNEY AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
This Ordinance was introduced.
ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS FOR THE LAW FIRM OF BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
AS INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
12.17 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - SECOND READING -ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 6 OF
THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE CHAPTER 6-66 - RENT CONTROL -
MOBILEHOMES TO SET CUMULATIVE LIMIT ON RENT INCREASES
FOR COMBINED CALENDAR YEARS 2023 AND 2024
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the June 20, 2023, Regular Meeting by a 7-0-0 vote, amends Title 6 of the Santa Rosa City Code Chapter 6-66 - Rent Control Mobilehomes, to set a cumulative limit on rent increases for combined calendar years 2023 and 2024.
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2023-009 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
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13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Nathan Coogan spoke regarding concerns at Tanglewood Park and the need for dogs off-leash signage.
Eris Weaver, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, spoke in support of the newly completed 2-way protected cycle track on Armory and encouraged more of these cycle tracks in other higher traffic roads.
LATE CORRESPONDENCE
14. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
**15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - TIERRA DE ROSAS APPEAL (EXT22-0019) BACKGROUND: On March 23, 2023, the Planning Commission
approved the Tierra de Rosas (fka Roseland Village) Tentative Map Extension Request, by voting 5 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent. Tierra de Rosas tentative map would subdivide a 7.41-acre site into five lots with 175 multi-family units, including 75 affordable units, a 25,000-square-foot civic building, a 5,000-square-foot marketplace, and a 1-acre public plaza. The Planning Commission approval extended the period for filing the final map by one year, extending from December 25, 2022, to December 25, 2023. On March 30, 2023, the City Clerk received an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision stating that the project violated the recorded easement for parking and circulation.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a one-year time extension for the Tierra de Rosas Tentative Map to subdivide two parcels of approximately 7.41-acres into five lots at 665 and 883 Sebastopol Road.
There were no ex-parte disclosures by City Council.
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Karen Weeks, Chair of the Planning Commission, provided a brief summary of Planning Commission past action on this item.
John Paulsen, Appellant, presented.
Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 6:04 p.m.
Robert Nellessen, spoke in support of the appeal.
Satnam Walia, owner at 921 Sebastopol Road, spoke regarding parking concerns in this area for local businesses.
Ramon Meraz spoke in support of housing production in this area.
Joshua Shipper, Generation Housing, spoke in support of upholding the Planning Commission's decision and denying the appeal.
Margaret DeMatteo, Legal Aid Sonoma County, spoke in support of housing production in this area, upholding the Planning Commission's decision and denying the appeal.
Eris Weaver, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, spoke in support of other modes of transportation to reduce parking needs.
Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-125 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DENYING AN APPEAL AND
UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE TENTATIVE
MAP FOR THE TIERRA DE ROSAS FORMERLY KNOWN AS ROSELAND
VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 665 AND City of Santa Rosa
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Stapp
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15.2 PUBLIC HEARING - A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF TEMPORARY EASEMENT
AND FEE SIMPLE INTERESTS IN PORTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1975 CLEVELAND AVENUE, APN
012-490-052, FOR THE HIGHWAY 101 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
OVERCROSSING PROJECT
BACKGROUND: In line with the Council’s goals to build and maintain sustainable infrastructure, acquisition of the above-described property interests will help facilitate closure of a gap in east-west bicycle and pedestrian travel caused by U.S. Highway 101 (Hwy 101) in the Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) area. The proposed bicycle & pedestrian overcrossing will facilitate bicyclists and pedestrians safely crossing over Hwy 101 while reducing vehicle and pedestrian conflict on College Avenue and Steele Lane and providing more opportunities for alternative transportation.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department 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 a fee simple interest (709 square feet) and a temporary construction easement interest (3,495 square feet) (collectively, the “Subject Property”) in portions of certain real property, more particularly described as Assessor Parcel No. 012-490-052, for the Highway 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project (“Project”) in the City of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California.
The City Clerk noted for the record that a proof of mailing of the notice of the hearing to the affected property owner was mailed on June 14, 2023 and again on June 20, 2023.
Jill Scott, Real Estate Manager, and Adam Abel, Assistant City City of Santa Rosa
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Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 6:41 p.m.
Eric Weaver, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, spoke in support of Item 15.2.
Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 6:43 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-2023-126 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF
TEMPORARY EASEMENT AND FEE SIMPLE INTERESTS IN PORTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1975 CLEVELAND AVENUE
AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBER 012-490-052, FOR THE HIGHWAY 101 BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN OVERCROSSING PROJECT
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, Council Member Rogers, and Council Member Stapp
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16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor N. Rogers adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 25, 2023.
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS
20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft Approved on:
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Dina Manis
City Clerk