City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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1:30 PMTuesday, September 12, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 1:31 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
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2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
No public comments were made.
Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting to closed session at 1:32 p.m. to discuss Items 2.1 and 2.2 as listed on the agenda.
2.1 THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICE OR FACILITIES
(Government Code Section 54957)
Consultation with Chief Information Officer related to cybersecurity.
This item was received and filed.
2.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 625 and 637 3rd Street, APNs 009-013-011 and 009-013-012 (“Garage 5”), 500 5th Street, APN 010-053-028 (“Lot 11”), and 730 3rd Street, APN 009-072-044 (“Lot 7”)
Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator; Stephanie Valkovic, Associate Real Property Negotiator
Negotiating Parties: Retirement Housing Foundation; Freebird Development Company, LLC; Rogal Projects; Burbank Housing Development Corporation; 10 E Street, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and terms
This item was received and filed.
Mayor N. Rogers adjourned closed session at 3:45 p.m. and reconvened the meeting to open session at 4:12 p.m.
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3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
4. 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
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5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Jessica Mullan, Assistant City Attorney, reported that Council met in closed session on Items 2.1 and 2.2 and gave direction to staff.
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
6.1 PROCLAMATION - CREEK WEEK AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
WEEK 2023
Mayor N. Rogers read and presented the proclamation.
Kyle Spongberg, Environmental Specialist - Santa Rosa Water, received the proclamation and provided a brief comment on upcoming Creek Week events.
No public comments were made.
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS
7.1 CITY THREAD GRANT UPDATE
Staff will provide an update on the completed City Thread grant in partnership with Bikeable Santa Rosa. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Torina Wilson, Transportation Planner, and Rob Sprinkle, Deputy Director of Traffic Engineering - Transportation and Public Works, provided a brief report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chris Guenther, Bikeable Santa Rosa, expressed appreciation to City of Santa Rosa
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Eris Weaver, Sonoma County Bike Coalition, spoke in support of this item and is pleased with progress staff has made.
7.2 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Lon Peterson, Chief Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Officer, provided a brief report on recent and upcoming engagement events.
No public comments were made.
7.3 SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMS RECAP
Recreation and Parks Department staff will present a brief update on the conclusion of the Spring/Summer programs and highlight the start of the Fall/Winter season. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Jeff Tibbetts, Deputy Director - Recreation, provided a brief report.
Juan Flores, Recreation Coordinator with Neighborhood Services and Junior Giants Commissioner provided a brief report about the Junior Giants program and introduced Itzel Velarde, who was one of ten recipients statewide of the Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship through the Junior Giants program.
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
8.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through August 2023 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
Jessica Mullan, Assistant City Attorney, noted that the August report is attached in the agenda packet.
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9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
No statements of abstention were made.
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Stapp provided a report on recent events attended.
Council Member Alvarez reported on recent events attended.
Council Member Fleming reported on upcoming meetings, events, and announced the opening of the Down Payment Assistance Loan Program (DPAL).
Vice Mayor MacDonald reported on recent events attended and upcoming events.
Mayor N. Rogers reported on recent events attended.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Duane DeWitt spoke on the recent Town Hall event.
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 reported on the recent Economic Development Subcommittee meeting.
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)
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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))
Mayor N. Rogers announced the appointment of Renee Gundy to Zero Waste Sonoma.
10.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
10.1.9 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC)
Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report.
10.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
10.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
10.1.12 Other
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11.1 August 22, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.
No public comments were made.
Approved as submitted.
12. CONSENT ITEMS
Council Member Okrepkie pulled Item 12.10 from the Consent Calendar for a separate discussion and vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Duane DeWitt spoke on Item 12.11.
Victoria Yanez spoke in support of Item 12.4.
Alexa Forrester spoke in support of Item 12.11.
Thomas Ells spoke on Item 12.1.
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Eris Weaver spoke in support of Item 12.11.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items
12.1 through 12.9 and 12.11 through 12.13. 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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12.1 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - SONOMA AVE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION - E ST TO BOBELAINE DR
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, award Contract No. C02262, Sonoma Ave Pavement Rehabilitation - E St To Bobelaine Dr, in the amount of $4,348,477 to the lowest responsible bidder, Ghilotti Bros., Inc. of San Rafael, California, approve a 15% contract contingency, and authorize a total contract amount of $5,000,748.55.
No City General Fund money is included in this project.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
12.2 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE FINLEY AQUATIC
CENTER SPRAY GROUND AND RENOVATION PROJECT 2023
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, award Contract No.C02336, Finley Aquatic Center Spray Ground and Renovation Project 2023, in the amount of $4,836,801 to the lowest responsible bidder, Waterworks Industries, Inc of Windsor, California, approve a 10% contract contingency, and authorize a total contract amount of $5,320,481.10.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
12.3 MOTION - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROJECT WORK City of Santa Rosa
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ORDER WITH AECOM FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEARN AVENUE INTERCHANGE
PROJECT AT HIGHWAY 101
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 #A010136-2016-02B to Project Work Order #A010136-2016-02 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) substantially in the form of Attachment 2, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to update the construction documents and finalize the process for advertisement for the Hearn Avenue Interchange Project at US Highway 101 increasing the contract amount by $692,400 for a total amount not to exceed $5,271,948.
This Consent - Motion was approved.
12.4 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION
AND INCREASE DISCOUNT IN THE CLIPPER START LOW-INCOME
TRANSIT FARE SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize 1) continued participation in the Clipper START Pilot Program; 2) an increase in the discount rate to 50% for adult single ride fares for eligible low-income adults; 3) requesting program funds from Metropolitan Transportation Commission; and 4) staff to provide necessary documentation for the Clipper START program as may be appropriate.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-154 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION AND INCREASED DISCOUNT IN THE CLIPPER START
PILOT PROGRAM, REQUESTING PROGRAM FUNDS FROM
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, AND AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION FOR THE CLIPPER
START PROGRAM AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE
12.5 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO
CONTINGENCY FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F002071
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments, that the Council, by resolution:
1) approve the addition of contingency funding for General Services Agreement Number F002071 with Matrix HG, Inc., Novato, California for HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services for an increase in the amount of $100,000, for a total contingency amount not to exceed $740,000; and 2) delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute any necessary amendments to GSA F002071 and/or related documents to utilize the additional contingency, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-155 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING ADDITION OF
CONTINGENCY FUNDING FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
NUMBER F002071 WITH MATRIX HG, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT CONTINGENCY AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $740,000
12.6 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT APPROVAL - NINTH AMENDMENT TO F001438 ADS-MYERS JANITORIAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance and
Transportation and Public Works Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the Ninth Amendment to General Service Agreement Number F001438 with ADS-Myers, Inc., Gardnerville, Nevada, to add janitorial services for the new inRESPONSE Team Building located at 983 Sonoma Avenue in the amount of $192,161.32 for services through June 30, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $ 6,765,346.03, plus the pre-existing $100,000 contingency.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-156 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A NINTH
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001438
WITH ADS-MYERS, INC. FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES
12.7 RESOLUTION - ADOPTION OF CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS
PLAN
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-157 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
12.8 RESOLUTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F002624 WITH ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR A STORAGE
AREA NETWORK (SAN) UPDATE AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information
Technology Department that the Council, by resolution, approve and delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute a 5-year Professional Services Agreement F002624 with one three-year renewal option, with ODP Business Solutions, LLC, Boca Raton, Florida, for the replacement of the City’s Storage Area Network (SAN), and associated ongoing maintenance, in the total amount not to exceed $160,500.33.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-158 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA TO APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F002624 WITH ODP
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLP FOR A STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN)
UPDATE AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE
12.9 RESOLUTION - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA TO APPROPRIATE TO THE WATER ENTERPRISE
FUND $1,500,000 THAT WAS AUTHORIZED IN THE 2022 STATE OF
CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SANTA
ROSA WATER’S DIRECT INSTALL WATER USE EFFICIENCY
PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by resolution, authorize the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate $1,500,000 to the Water Enterprise Fund that was authorized under the 2022 State of California Budget Act for the City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-159 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROPRIATING $1,500,000 TO THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND THAT WAS AUTHORIZED IN THE 2022
CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SANTA ROSA
WATER'S DIRECT INSTALL WATER USE EFFICIENCY PROJECT
12.11 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA,
BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND 10 E
STREET, LLC, FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 730 3RD
STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA, ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBER 009-072-044 OR WHITE HOUSE SITE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Real Estate Services that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve entering into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Burbank Housing Development
Corporation, a California nonprofit corporation, and 10 E Street, LLC, a California limited liability company, for the potential disposition and development of the real property located at 730 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, CA, also known as Assessor Parcel Number 009-072-044 or White House Site (the “Property”), declared surplus by Council in December 2022; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and any amendments thereto, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office; and 3) direct staff to initiate negotiations to enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement for the Property.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-160 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA,
BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND 10 E STREET, LLC, FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 730 3RD STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA, ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 009-072-044
OR WHITE HOUSE SITE
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12.12 RESOLUTION - GOLF CART LEASE AGREEMENT APPROVAL FOR
BENNETT VALLEY GOLF COURSE THROUGH SOURCEWELL
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 122220-CCR
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Lease Agreement utilizing a Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement 122220-CCR with VGM Financial Services, Minnetonka, Minnesota, for the operational lease of 72 Club Cars through VGM Financial Services, for the period of five years, and subject to approval by the City Attorney, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $531,360, which is divided into 60 monthly payments of $8,856; and 2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Bennett Valley Golf Course Enterprise under the new Lease Agreement.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-161 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A GOLF CART
OPERATIONAL LEASE FOR BENNETT VALLEY GOLF COURSE THROUGH SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 122220-CCR AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO INCREASE REVENUE
AND EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS
12.13 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING MONTHLY SALARY OF
$24,500 AND OTHER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE
CITY ATTORNEY
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the August 22, 2023, Regular Meeting by a 7-0-0 vote, establishes salary compensation to be paid to the City Attorney at the rate of $24,500 per month commencing with the pay period beginning November 6, 2023, and establishes benefits to the City Attorney as provided in the Employment Agreement - City Attorney between the City of Santa Rosa and Teresa Stricker effective November 6, 2023.
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2023-013 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
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SALARY OF $24,500 AND OTHER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR
THE CITY ATTORNEY
12.10 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA AND ROGAL PROJECTS FOR THE REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 625 AND 637 3RD STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA, ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 009-013-011 AND
009-013-012 OR GARAGE 5
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Real Estate Services that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve entering into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Rogal Projects, a sole proprietorship, for the potential disposition and development of the real property located at 625 and 637 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, CA, also known as Assessor Parcel Numbers 009-013-011 and 009-013-012 or Garage 5
(collectively, the “Property”), declared surplus by Council in December 2022; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and any amendments thereto, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office; and 3) direct staff to initiate negotiations to enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement for the Property.
Jill Scott, Real Property Manager answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ame Van Dyke, ER Sawyer Jewelers, spoke in opposition to Item
12.10. Toraj Soltani, Mac's Deli, spoke in opposition to Item 12.10.
Mark Hall spoke in support of Item 12.10.
Abby Arnold spoke in support of Item 12.10.
Victoria Yanez spoke in support of Item 12.10.
Alexa Forrester spoke in support of Item 12.10.
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12.10. Natalie Balfour spoke in opposition to Item 12.10.
Thomas Ells spoke in support of Item 12.10.
Duane De Witt spoke on Item 12.10 and in support of the downtown business owners.
Zach Burkowicz spoke in support of downtown housing but not without parking considerations.
Andrew Rich spoke in support of Item 12.10.
Mark spoke in support of Item 12.10.
Adrian Covert spoke in support of Item 12.10.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-162 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND ROGAL PROJECTS FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 AND 637 3RD STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA, ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSOR
PARCEL NUMBERS 009-013-011 AND 009-013-012 OR GARAGE 5.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp
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No: Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie2 -
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Non-agenda public comments were heard under Item 17.
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13.1 Late Correspondence/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters.
14. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
16.1 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
· Support for H.R. 4970 (LaMalfa and Thompson): To provide an exclusion from gross income for compensation for expenses and losses resulting from certain wildfires. The bill is known as the Protect Innocent Victims Of Taxation After Fire Act. Provided for information.
· Support for S. 479 (Padilla): Would modify the fire management assistance cost share. Provided for information.
· Support for S. 485 (Padilla): Authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow. Provided for information.
This item was received and filed.
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Duane De Witt spoke on small homes and the history of small cabins and camping across America and requested the small pallet homes at the County be considered for re-purposing to veterans experiencing homelessness and relocated to the Veteran's Memorial Building.
Victoria Yanez spoke on police complaints and harassment of those experiencing homelessness.
Thomas Ells spoke on the camping site at the County, and the re-purposing of the pallet homes at a different safe parking or camping site.
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]
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19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor N. Rogers adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. on behalf of Jandon Briscoe and wished him a full recovery. The next regular meeting will be held on September 26, 2023, at time set by the Mayor.
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS
20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
This item was received and filed.
Approved on:
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