City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
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Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
12:30 PMTuesday, November 14, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m.
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Present: 6 -
Council Member Mark StappAbsent: 1 -
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
No public comments were made.
Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting to closed session at 12:34 p.m. to discuss Items 2.1 and 2.2 as listed on the agenda.
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Bilingual Broadcasting Foundation, Inc.
City of Santa Rosa Administrative Enforcement Order
This item was received and filed.
2.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager; Alan Alton, Chief Financial Officer; Dominique Blanquie, Human Resources Director, Siara Goyer, Employee Relations Manager, and Jenica D. Maldonado of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.
Employee Organization: Santa Rosa Firefighters Association Local 1401, Firefighting (Employee Unit 2).
This item was received and filed.
Mayor N. Rogers adjourned closed session at 1:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting to open session at 1:33 p.m.
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3. INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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 -
3.1 INTERVIEWS FOR THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
The Council will interview applicants to fill the following vacancies:
One position - Joint City of Santa Rosa/Sonoma County
Representative.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution forming the PFA
Attachment 2 - Appointment Policy
Attachment 3 - Applications on File
Attachment 4 - Interview Order
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Council interviewed the following applicants for the Public Financing Authority:
Arthur Deicke
Michael Hogan
Carmen Gonzalez
The time not being 2:00 p.m. Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting at 1:41 p.m. and reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
4. STUDY SESSION
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 -
4.1 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUNDING AND PRIORITIZATION It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council hold a Study Session to receive information, discuss, and provide input on the Parks Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) funding and prioritization process. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Staff Report
Presentation
Attachments:
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke on the item, past southwest area plan parks development impact fees that were ended just a few years ago, and requested more community involvement on park development planning and naming.
4.2 TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE ORDINANCE
During the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Council Goal Setting Workshop, staff was asked to research and develop a tobacco retail license ordinance similar to one adopted by the City of Petaluma in 2021. This Study Session will highlight the rationale for considering a Tobacco Retail License, provide an overview of Petaluma’s ordinance and similar ordinances in other Sonoma County cities and present a framework for a Santa Rosa potential ordinance. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Staff Report
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Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-14-2023)
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Cindy Benzerara, Administrative Support Supervisor, Jason Nutt, Assistant City Manager, Alyssa Hamilton and Terese Voge, Impact Sonoma, presented, and answered questions from and received direction from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Courtney Scott, Zero Waste Sonoma, spoke in support of a tobacco retail license ordinance and provided a hazardous waste perspective.
Gary Damron spoke in support of a tobacco retail license ordinance.
Samuel Damron spoke in support of a tobacco retail license ordinance.
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Greg Damron, Tobacco-Free Sonoma County Community Coalition, spoke in support of a tobacco retail license ordinance.
Pam Granger, Tobacco-Free Sonoma County Community Coalition, spoke in support of a tobacco retail license ordinance.
Michelle McGarry submitted a speaker card in support of Item 4.2, but was not present during public comment period. Summary sentence from comment card, "Thank the Mayor and Council Members for moving forward at this time on this issue." The time not being 4:00 p.m. Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting at 3:42 p.m. and reconvened to regular session at 4:07 p.m.
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
Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, reported that no reportable action was taken on closed session Items 2.1 and 2.2.
No public comments were made.
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 recent and upcoming engagement events.
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This item was received and filed.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, provided a brief report and announced current and upcoming volunteer opportunities on various City boards and commissions.
9.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through October 2023 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
Litigation ReportAttachments:
Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, noted that the October litigation summary was attached in the agenda packet and one settlement was made above $50,000.
No public comments were made.
This item was received and filed.
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Vice Mayor MacDonald announced abstention from Item 13.3 due to a personal relationship and Item 12.1 due to absence at the October 24, 2023 meeting.
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Stapp provided a brief report on recent community events attended.
Council Member C. Rogers provided a brief report on recent community events attended.
Council Member Fleming provided a brief report on recent community events attended.
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Council Member Alvarez provided a brief report on recent community events attended and announced his appointment of Sarah Hart to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board.
Vice Mayor MacDonald provided a brief report on recent community events and meetings attended.
Council Member Alvarez provided a brief report on an upcoming meeting.
Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report on recent community events and meetings attended.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Thomas Els spoke on water topics presented by Council Member Stapp and the SMART train multi-use path from the North Petaluma Station up to Todd Rd.
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
Vice Mayor MacDonald provided a brief report on the recent VPP meeting.
Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report on the recent Long Term Financial Policy and Audit subcommittee.
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 City of Santa Rosa
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11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
Council Member Stapp provided a brief report.
Council Member C. Rogers provided a brief report on the SMART board.
11.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
11.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
Vice Mayor MacDonald provided a brief report.
11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
11.1.9 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC)
Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report and announced that the board approved a name change from COC to Sonoma
County Homeless Coalition.
11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
Council Member Fleming provided a brief report.
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report on the recent Water Advisory Committee meeting.
11.2 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
11.2.1 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS
It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department and the City Clerk’s Office, that the Council, by motion, make an appointment of the (1) Joint City of Santa Rosa/Sonoma County Board of Supervisors representative on the Public Financing Authority.
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A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to approve the appointment of Carmen Gonzalez to the (1) Joint City of Santa Rosa/Sonoma County Board of Supervisors representative on the Public Financing Authority. 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 October 24, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
No public comments were made.
Approved as submitted with Vice Mayor MacDonald abstaining due to absence at the October 24, 2023 meeting.
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 Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1 through 13.7 with Vice Mayor MacDonald abstaining from Item 13.3. 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 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR AN
UNLIMITED RIDES PILOT PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma for a reciprocal unlimited rides pilot program City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - MOU Between City of Santa Rosa and County of Sonoma Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-183 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND
COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR AN UNLIMITED RIDES PROGRAM FOR
EMPLOYEES
13.2 RESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MUNISERVICES, LLC/AVENU
INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS, LLC FOR REVENUE AUDIT AND
CONSULTING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002076A with
MuniServices, LLC, now operating as Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, Centreville, Virginia to extend the term of the Agreement by two-years and to increase compensation by $853,020 for a total not to exceed amount under the contract of $1,453,020; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute any agreement related to the vendor’s corporate name change. The purpose of this agreement is to provide revenue auditing and consulting services to the City.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - First Amendment
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-184 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GREEMENT F002076A WITH
MUNISERVICES LLC/AVENU INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS, LLC, A LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR REVENUE AUDIT AND CONSULTING
SERVICES
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13.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FOURTH AMENDMENT TO
GENERAL SERVICE AGREEMENT F002035 FOR ONE YEAR
EXTENSION, INCREASE IN COMPENSATION, AND INCREASE OF
SCOPE OF SERVICES WITH BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES,
INC. DBA SIGNATURE COAST HOLDINGS, LLC
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Fourth Amendment to General Service Agreement Number F002035 with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. dba Signature Coast Holdings, LLC, Napa, California for 1) a one-year extension of mowing services and increase in compensation in the amount of $1,238,981.18; 2) an increased scope of services for landscape maintenance of various medians, roadways and city facilities for one year in the amount of $1,149,999.84; 3) an increase in scope of services and compensation in the amount of $45,630 to include Tax District funded roadway landscaping maintenance; and 4) ratification of weed abatement, roadside work and tree trimming services performed in the amount of $138,155.05. Cumulative value not to exceed $6,899,691.10, plus $138,155.05 ratification plus a contingency of $4,000.16.
Staff Report
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Exhibit A - Fourth Amendment to General Services Agreement F002035 Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO: RES-2023-185 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FOURTH
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002035
WITH BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC., DBA SIGNATURE
COAST HOLDINGS
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, 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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Abstain: Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald1 -
13.4 RESOLUTION - INFILL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT FUNDS;
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ACCEPTANCE OF A REVISED AWARD AMOUNT, APPROVAL OF A
BUDGET REVISION, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE PROGRAM
AND AWARD DOCUMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services and Recreation and Parks Departments that the Council, by resolution: 1) accept and appropriate a revised award from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Infill Infrastructure Grant funds for the 2022 Santa Rosa Qualified Infill Area in the amount of $19,652,636, reduced from $20,651,354 due to a direct grant award to the Bennett Valley Apartments project; 2) approve a budget revision to reduce the appropriation in the Housing and Community Services Department budget to reflect this revised award amount, transfer $7,407,551 into the Recreation and Parks Department budget for improvements to Martin Luther King Jr. Park; and 3) authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services to execute a Standard Agreement, program and award documents for projects funded by the grant, and any additional documents for administration of the grant and related projects and programs.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Award Letter Dated September 6, 2023
Resolution
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-186 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING A REVISED AWARD OF INFILL INFRASTRUCTURE
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, APPROVING A BUDGET REVISION, AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
TO EXECUTE PROGRAM AND AWARD DOCUMENTS
13.5 RESOLUTION - OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR SAFE PARKING
PROGRAM CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA
ROSA EXTENDING TERM FROM DECEMBER 31, 2023 TO JUNE 30,
2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Operating Agreement for the Safe Parking Program Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-187 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN OPERATING
AGREEMENT FOR SAFE PARKING PROGRAM WITH CATHOLIC
CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,949,739 IN FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED TO HOMELESS SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025
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, approve an extension of Resolution No. 28839 which formally proclaimed a local homeless emergency within Santa Rosa.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-188 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY(Government Code Sections 8630 et seq.)
13.7 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING- ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING CHAPTER
14-21 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE, WATER WASTE
REGULATIONS, TO INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND
CLARIFY ENFORCEMENT AND APPEALS PROCESS
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OrdinanceAttachments:
This CC- Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2023-014 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING CHAPTER 14-21 OF
THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE, WATER WASTE REGULATIONS, TO
INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND CLARIFY ENFORCEMENT AND
APPEALS PROCESS
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Thomas Els spoke on the Hearn Avenue overcrossing.
Duane De Witt spoke on the history of Sonoma County Community Development Commission.
JoAnne Jones,SRMOA, spoke requesting addtional support for mobile home residents protections.
Sidnee Cox, Safe Tech for Santa Rosa, spoke requesting the small cell tower placement ordinance be strengthened.
Tom LaPenna, SRMOA president, spoke requesting a senior zoning overlay for mobile home parks.
Mary Dahl spoke on small cell tower concerns.
Kim Schroeder spoke requesting the small cell tower placement ordinance be strengthened.
LATE CORRESPONDENCE
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Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-15-2023)
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15. REPORT ITEMS
Mayor N. Rogers requested that Vice Mayor MacDonald
facilitate the remaining Council Items, but remained at the dais through adjournment.
15.1 REPORT - RESILIENT CITY DEVELOPMENT MEASURES
ORDINANCE EXTENSIONS
BACKGROUND: The Resilient City (-RC) Combining District was created on October 24, 2017, through an Urgency Ordinance. The Resilient City Development Measures were adopted as an Ordinance on May 22, 2018. This Zoning Code Text Amendment would amend the expiration date of both ordinances from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024. A one-year extension is requested to allow staff time to complete a comprehensive update and recommendations to Council for codification of the Resilient City Development Measures and -RC Combining District into appropriate sections of the Zoning Code, with no sunset date.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council introduce an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code to extend the expiration date of Zoning Code Chapter 20-16, Resilient City Development Measures, and Zoning Code Section 20-28.100, Resilient City (-RC) Combining District, by one year, from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - CC ORD-2021-012
Attachment 2 - CC RES-2023-034
Ordinance
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-15-2023)
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Jessica Jones, Deputy Director, and Christian Candelaria, City Planner, Planning and Economic Development, presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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Summary sentence from the comment card, " The extension of this ordinance is critical to our housing program, which holds a tiny house and trailer for women and children."
Duane De Witt, Sonoma County Housing Advocacy Group, spoke in opposition to Item 14.1 and have Design Review Board more involved on future developments.
Josh Shipper, Generation Housing, spoke in support of Item 15.1.
Thomas Els spoke the item and allowing ADU to be built ahead of the main house construction.
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and introduce ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF ZONING CODE CHAPTER 20-16,
RESILIENT CITY DEVELOPMENT MEASURES, AND ZONING CODE
SECTION 20-28.100, RESILIENT CITY (-RC) COMBINING DISTRICT, BY ONE YEAR, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2023 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024
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. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
17.1 STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
• Signature Request for AB 246 (Papan): Related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - starting January 1, 2025, would ban the use of PFAS substances in feminine hygiene products.
Provided for information.
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November 14, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final • Signature Request for AB 727 (Weber): Related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - starting January 1, 2026, would ban the use of PFAS substances in the sale of cleaning products; starting January 1, 2028, would ban the use of PFAS substances in floor sealer or floor finish. Provided for information.
Legislative Memo
Bill Text - AB-246
Signature Request_AB 246
Bill Text - AB-727
Signature Request_AB 727
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This item was received and filed.
17.2 NOTICE OF FINAL MAP - Kerry Ranch 1 - Provided for information.
Notice of Submittal
Location Map
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This item was received and filed.
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
No public comments were made.
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
Vice Mayor MacDonald adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on November 28, 2023, at time set by the Mayor.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Upcoming Meetings ListAttachments:
This item was received and filed.
Approved on: November 28, 2023
/s/ Dina Manis, City Clerk