City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
2:30 PMTuesday, August 8, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 2:33 p.m.
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Mark Stapp
Present: 6 -
Council Member Chris RogersAbsent: 1 -
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor N. Rogers informed Council Item 2.1 did not appear on the Preliminary or Final Agenda and in order for Council to take action on the item, Council must make findings of good cause to add the item to the agenda. The need for immediate action on Item 2.1 came after the Final agenda was published.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to make findings of good cause to add this item to the agenda due to the immediate need for action which was identified after the final agenda was published.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Mark Stapp
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Absent: Council Member Chris Rogers1 -
Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting to closed session at 2:36 p.m. to discuss Item 2.1 as listed on the agenda:
*2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Mayor Natalie Rogers
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
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Mayor N. Rogers adjourned closed session at 3:07 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 3:11 p.m.
3. INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp
Present: 6 -
Council Member Eddie AlvarezAbsent: 1 -
Council Member Alvarez rejoined the meeting at 3:19 p.m.
3.1 INTERVIEWS FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY VACANCIES
The Council will interview applicants for the Housing Authority to fill one Tenant Commissioner At-Large vacancy and one Tenant Commissioner Senior vacancy, each to serve a two-year term expiring two years from the date of their appointments.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Notice of Availability of Applications
Attachment 2 - Council Policy 000-06
Attachment 3 - Housing Authority Resolution 1724
Attachments:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gregory Fearon spoke in support of the Housing Authority and its role in supporting the City and those that are here to interview today.
Council interviewed the following applicants for Tenant Commissioner At-Large and Senior vacancies on the Housing Authority:
Scott Wimmer
Joe Rodriguez - not present
Timothy O'Brien
Raychel Norton
Doug Shivananda Friedman
Angela Conte
Shannon Cavanagh - not present
Lewis Brown
Betty Banda
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August 8, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting at 3:55 p.m. and
reconvened 4:06p.m.
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, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp
Present: 7 -
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Samantha Zutler, Interim City Attorney, reported that Council met in closed session and no reportable action was taken.
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.
Lon Peterson, Chief Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Officer, provided a brief report on engagement events including a recent listening session organized by the Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership at Roseland University Prep School, with Police Chief John Cregan in attendance, an upcoming Town Hall on September 7 at 6:00 p.m. at Roseland University Prep School, the Santa Rosa Police Department's (SRPD)Youth
Community Police Experience held the week of July 10-13, Tacos with a Cop at Mitote in Roseland on July 14, the National Night Out on August 2 with local partner agencies, the Active 20/30 Club's Children's Shopping Spree, the SRPD's 8th Annual Backpack Giveaway hosted by CBI and CAPS on August 5 with SRPD, and that SRPD participated in Top the Cops events several times this summer at Sonoma Raceway. Additional upcoming events include the 2nd Annual Sonoma Ready Roseland Event on Thursday, August 10th from 5:00-7:00 p.m., SRPD will be participating at the City of Santa Rosa
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Greg Fearon spoke on the August 19 Summer in South Park event.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
No reports were made.
9.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through July 2023 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
Litigation ReportAttachments:
This item was received and filed.
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Okrepkie announced his abstention from Item 16.3 for perceived financial conflict.
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Stapp provided a brief report regarding recent events attended.
Council Member Okrepkie reported on recent community events attended and reported on a recent LAFCO meeting.
Council Member Alvarez provided a brief report on recent events attended.
Mayor N. Rogers announced appointments to the Cultural Heritage City of Santa Rosa
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11.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
11.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
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)
11.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
11.1.9 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC)
11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
11.2 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
11.2.1 Council may vote to make appointments to the following board:
· Housing Authority - One Tenant Commissioner At-Large
Representative and one Tenant Commissioner Senior
Representative, with terms ending two years from the date of appointment.
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member Stapp, to appoint Angela Conte to the At-Large Tenant Commissioner vacancy. Mayor N. Rogers made an alternative motion to City of Santa Rosa
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Yes: 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
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A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Vice Mayor MacDonald, to appoint Doug Friedman to the Senior Tenant Commissioner vacancy. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 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
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11.2.2 Council may vote to make appointments to the following board:
· Board of Building Regulation Appeals - Six vacancies on the board. Incumbents may serve a four-year term expiring December 31, 2026 and new appointments will serve a two-year term expiring December 31, 2024.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Notice of Application Availability
Attachment 2 - Council Policy 000-06
Attachment 3 - BOBRA City Code
Attachments:
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Vice Mayor MacDonald, to appoint Ken Coker (Incumbent = 4 yr Term), Craig Lawson (2yr Term), and Carl Colgrove (2yr Term) to the Board of Building Regulation Appeals. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 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
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12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 July 22, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
Approved as submitted.
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12.2 July 25, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
Approved as submitted.
The time not being 5:00 p.m. Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting at 4:33 p.m. and reconvened at 5:02 p.m.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
No public comments were made.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Stapp, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1 through 13.6.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 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
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13.1 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO, AND
ACCEPTANCE OF QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT INTERESTS FROM,
PG&E AND AT&T, AND SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department, Transportation and Public Works Department and Real Estate Services that the Council, by two separate resolutions: 1) approve (a) a grant of easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) and Pacific Bell Telephone Company, doing business as AT&T California (“AT&T”) over a portion of City owned property located on Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, APN 173-670-035 (“Property”), (b) acceptance of quitclaim deeds from PG&E and AT&T with respect to existing utility easements over the Property, and (c) summarily vacating approximately 1,086 square feet of an unused public utility easement; and 2) authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute the Easement Deed, certificates of acceptance with respect to the Quitclaim Deeds and any additional City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Resolution 1
Exhibit A - Easement Deed
Resolution 2
Exhibit A - Vacation of Public Utility Easement
Attachments:
These Consent - Resolutions were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-135 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE GRANT OF
EASEMENT TO, AND ACCEPTANCE OF QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT
INTERESTS FROM, PG&E AND AT&T ALONG FOUNTAINGROVE
PARKWAY IN CONNECTION WITH THE FIRE STATION 5 RESILIENCY AND
RELOCATION PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-136 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,086 SQUARE FEET OF AN EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE FIRE STATION 5 RESILIENCY AND RELOCATION PROJECTt.
13.2 RESOLUTION - THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT F002334 WITH BELINDA M. FERNANDEZ,
DBA STUDIO B (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 11, 2023 REGULAR MEETING)
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, 2024, increase compensation in the amount of $70,000 for a total amount not to exceed $322,000, and update the original scope of work.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A -Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
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August 8, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-137 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE THIRD
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.
F002334 WITH BELINDA M. FERNANDEZ, DBA STUDIO B
13.3 RESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO SOFTWARE
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE AGREEMENT F002367 WITH
PERMITROCKET SOFTWARE, LLC (DBA “EPERMITHUB”)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development and Information Technology Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the First Amendment to Software Subscription Service Agreement F002367 with PermitRocket, LLC, dba “ePermitHub,” (“First Amendment”) for a two-year extension of electronic plan review software and add an option for additional support and configuration services, for a total amount of $93,250, and a total cumulative contract amount of $192,456.66.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-138 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO SOFTWARE SERVICES AGREEMENT F002367 WITH
PERMITROCKET SOFTWARE LLC DBA EPERMITHUB
13.4 RESOLUTION - RATIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF
INCREASED COMPENSATION FOR CONTINUED COOPERATIVE
PURCHASE OF COMPUTER AND SERVER EQUIPMENT FROM
DELL MARKETING L.P.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information
Technology and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, authorize the City’s continued purchase of computer and server equipment from Dell Marketing L.P. utilizing a cooperative purchase approach under the Minnesota National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Agreement(s) No. 23004 and associated California Participating Addenda with an increase in compensation in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $5,016,358.79, as follows: (1) ratify purchases City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - NASPO Master Agreement No. 23004
Resolution
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-139 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RATIFYING AND APPROVING
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE CONTINUED COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER AND SERVER EQUIPMENT FROM DELL MARKETING, L.P.
UNDER THE MINNESOTA NASPO AGREEMENT AND ASSOCIATED
CALIFORNIA PARTICIPATING ADDENDA
13.5 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SLOAN SAKAI YEUNG & WONG LLP
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department and City Attorney’s Office that Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Services Agreement with Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP for specialized labor relations and employment law services in an amount of $500,000.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-140 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SLOAN SAKAI YEUNG & WONG LLP
13.6 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL
HOMELESS EMERGENCY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-141 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630et seq.)
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
15. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 11-22
OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE (CAMPING ON PUBLIC
STREETS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY) - CAMPING ORDINANCE
BACKGROUND: Chapter 11-22 of the Santa Rosa City Code - Camping on Public Streets and Public Property (Camping Ordinance) was adopted by Council in 1994 and applies to camping on public and private property within the Santa Rosa city limits. The current Camping Ordinance prohibits camping on public property and conflicts with Martin v. City of Boise (Martin), a 2019 decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that prohibits cities from criminally enforcing camping restrictions on public property if they do not have enough shelter beds available for the homeless population. The update to the Camping Ordinance will eliminate the City’s current blanket ban on camping on public property and establish camping standards that are protective of the public health and safety of all Santa Rosa residents.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that Council introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 11-22 of the Santa Rosa City Code (Camping on Public Streets and Public Property) to: 1) eliminate a blanket ban on camping on public property to align with Martin v. City of Boise, a 2019 decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Ordinance
Presentation
Public Hearing Notice
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 08-08-2023)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 08-11-2023)
Attachments:
Kelli Kuykendall, Housing and Community Services Manager, presented and answered questions from Council.
Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 5:24 p.m.
Gerry LaLonda-Berg spoke on the item.
Jack Cabot spoke in support of the ordinance.
Thomas Ells spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Gig Hitao spoke in support of the ordinance and provided a recommendation to clarify language of the ordinance.
Terrance Sanders spoke in support of the ordinance and provided a recommendation to clarify language of the ordinance.
Joe Dietzen, Treasurer of the Downtown Action Organization, spoke in support of the ordinance.
Gregory Fearon spoke on the ordinance.
Victoria Yanez spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Hugh Futrell, Chair of Downtown Action Organization, spoke in support of the ordinance.
Mikeal O'Toole spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Cadance Hinkle Allinson, Downtown Action Organization, spoke in City of Santa Rosa
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Maria Barakat spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Kirstyne Lange, Santa Rosa-Sonoma County NAACP, spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Denise Hill spoke in support of the ordinance.
Allegra spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Ananda Sweet, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, spoke in support of the ordinance.
Michael Titone spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Pauline Block spoke in support of the ordinance.
Jackie spoke in support of the ordinance.
Ludmilla Bade spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Tracy provided pre-recorded public comment in support of the ordinance.
Stevan S., Downtown Action Organization, provided pre-recorded public comment in support of the ordinance.
Nicole G, Downtown Action Organization, provided pre-recorded public comment in support of the ordinance.
Kris Wilson, Historic Railroad Square, provided pre-recorded public comment in support of the ordinance.
Neicha W. provided pre-recorded public comment in support of the ordinance.
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Leanna K., Downtown Action Organization, provided pre-recorded public comment in support of the ordinance.
Don T., Downtown Action Organization, provided pre-recorded public comment in support of the ordinance.
Craig W. provided pre-recorded public comment in support of the ordinance.
Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Vice Mayor MacDonald, to waive reading of the text and introduce as amended ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 11.22 OF THE SANTA ROSA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11-22- CAMPING ON PUBLIC
STREETS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 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
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16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR FTA SECTION 5310 FUNDS FOR PURCHASE
OF REPLACEMENT ADA PARATRANSIT VEHICLES
BACKGROUND: This FTA Section 5310 Grant Application for Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessible Vehicles is for the acquisition of replacement paratransit vehicles that have reached their useful life expectancy. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) requires that public agencies hold a public hearing to allow local non-profits to comment on both their ability to provide ADA complementary paratransit service and the City’s interest in submitting a Section 5310 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program grant application.
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Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
Public Hearing Notice
Attachments:
Rachel Ede, Deputy Director - Transit, and Shawn Sosa,
Administrative Analyst, presented and answered questions from Council.
Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m and hearing no public comment closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Stapp, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-142 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION'S SECTION 5310 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5310) PROGRAM
WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT ADA PARATRANSIT VEHICLES.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 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
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**16.3 PUBLIC HEARING - 1650 W STEELE LANE APARTMENTS APPEAL BACKGROUND: On January 25, 2023, the Zoning Administrator approved the 1650 W Steele Lane Apartments Project (the Project), City of Santa Rosa
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Zoning Administrator and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by three resolutions, deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Zoning Administrator to 1) adopt an Addendum to the certified North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, 2) approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit, and 3) approve Minor Design Review for the 1650 W Steele Lane Apartments Project located at 1650 W Steele Lane.
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Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Conditional Use Permit Narrative
Attachment 3 - Density Bonus Project Narrative and Cost Reduction Statement Attachment 4 - Zoning Administrator Plan Set
Attachment 5 - Addendum to North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan EIR Attachment 6 - Civil Submittal
Attachment 7 - Consideration of Design Review Board's Concept Comments Attachment 8 - Climate Action Plan Checklist
Attachment 9 - Traffic Study and Parking Program Description Attachment 10 - Public Comments received prior to July 25th, 2023 Attachment 11 - Applicant's Attorney Presentation
Attachment 12 - Appeal Application - Charles M Shulz Creative Associates Attachment 13 - Appellant Presentation
Attachment 14 - City Council Plan Set
Attachment 15 - Applicant's Attorney Memo
Attachment 16 - Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA-2023-005 Attachment 17 - Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA-2023-006 Attachment 18 - Birds Eye View with Rendering
Attachment 19 - HCD Letter of Support and Technical Assistance Attachment 20 - Appellant Disclosure
Resolution 1 - Addendum to the North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan Exhibit A
Resolution 2 - Minor Conditional Use Permit
Resolution 3 - Minor Design Review
Exhibit A
Presentation
Public Hearing Notice
Location Map
Attachment 19 (Revised) - HCD Letter of Support and Technical Assistance (Uploaded 08-08-2023)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 08-08-2023)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 08-11-2023)
Attachments:
Council Member Okrepkie left the dais at 7:11 p.m.
The following ex parte communications were disclosed:
Council Member Stapp met with applicant and appellant, and received no information that wasn't publicly disclosed in the agenda documents.
Council Member Fleming met with applicant and appellant, and received no information that wasn't publicly disclosed in the agenda documents.
Council Member Alvarez met with applicant and appellant, and City of Santa Rosa
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Council Member C. Rogers met with applicant and appellant and neighbors, and received no information that wasn't publicly disclosed in the agenda documents.
Mayor N. Rogers met applicant and appellant, and received no information that wasn't publicly disclosed in the agenda documents.
Jessica Jones, Deputy Director - Planning, Amy Nicolson, Supervising Planner, and Conor McKay, Senior Planner, presented and answered questions from Council.
Susie Murray, Zoning Administrator, provided comments.
Patrick O'Neil spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Peter Spoerl, Ragghianti Freitas, representing the applicant, presented.
Erin Carlson, Appellant Representative, presented.
Peter Spoerl, Applicant Representative, responded to Appellant's presentation.
Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at approximately 8:05 p.m.
Ramon Meraz spoke in support of the item.
Gina Huntsinger spoke in opposition to the project in its current form and proposed an additional 16 parking spaces to improve the project.
Collette Michaud, CEO of Children's Museum of Sonoma County, spoke in opposition to the project in its current form and proposed City of Santa Rosa
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Barbara Gallagher, Snoopy's Home Ice, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, and the Schulz Family, spoke in opposition to the project in its current form and uphold the denial.
Joe Ehm, President of the Meadowbrook HOA, spoke in opposition to the project and expressed concerns related to parking spots.
Stephanie Picard Bowen, Deputy Director of Generation Housing, spoke in support of the item.
Betsy Anderson, Sunleaf Lane Homeowners Association, spoke in support of the project, expressed parking concerns, and provided suggestions for possible parking solutions.
Ana Diaz spoke in support of the project.
Gerry LaLonde-Berg spoke in support of high-density housing, in support of the project, and provided suggestions for possible parking solutions.
Linda Elyad spoke in support of the project and provided suggestions for permit parking on Hardies Lane.
Eric Fraser spoke on the item.
Alex spoke in opposition of the project.
Katie Murray, North Bay Leadership Council, in support of the item to deny the appeal.
Kathy Gonzales, Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County, spoke in support of the item to deny the appeal and uphold the Zoning Administrator's decision.
Rachel Edelstein spoke in support of the project.
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Kirstyne Lange, Santa Rosa-Sonoma County NAACP, spoke in support of denying the appeal.
Nima Kazeroonian spoke in support of the project.
Dawn spoke in support of the project.
Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 8:59 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-2023-143 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DENYING AN APPEAL AND
ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED NORTH SANTA ROSA
STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
(STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 20111022034) FOR THE 1650 W STEELE LANE APARTMENTS PROJECT LOCATED AT 1650 W STEELE LANE,
SANTA ROSA, APN 041-042-012 (FILE NUMBER PRJ21-010)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp
6 -
Abstain: Council Member Jeff Okrepkie1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Mayor Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-144 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DENYING AN APPEAL AND
APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
SUPPLEMENTAL DENSITY BONUS OF 65% FOR THE 1650 W STEELE LANE APARTMENTS PROJECT LOCATED AT 1650 W STEELE LANE,
SANTA ROSA, APN 041-042-012 (FILE NUMBER PRJ21-010)
The motion carried by the following vote:
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 8, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp
6 -
Abstain: Council Member Jeff Okrepkie1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Mayor Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-145 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DENYING AN APPEAL AND
APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY, 36-UNIT MULTIFAMILY DWELLING FOR THE 1650 W STEELE LANE APARTMENTS PROJECT LOCATED AT 1650 W STEELE LANE, SANTA ROSA, APN 041-042-012 (FILE NUMBER PRJ21-010) The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp
6 -
Abstain: Council Member Jeff Okrepkie1 -
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gregory Fearon spoke on Item 17.2.
17.1 NOTICE OF FINAL MAP - Schellinger-Burbank Subdivision - Provided for information.
Notice of Submittal
Location Map
Attachments:
This item was received and filed.
17.2 STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
· Support for AB 1657 (Wicks) -- The Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2024. Provided for information.
State Legislative Memo
Bill Text - AB-1657 The Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2024 AB-1657 Letter of Support
Attachments:
This item was received and filed.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 8, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Eric Fraser spoke on short-term rentals.
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 adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m. in the name of Bob Gaiser, Southeast Greenway advocate. The next regularly schedule meeting will be held on August 22, 2023.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Upcoming Meetings ListAttachments:
This item was received and filed.
Approved on: August 22, 2023
/s/ Dina Manis, City Clerk