City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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1:30 PMTuesday, January 9, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m.
Mayor N. Rogers joined the meeting at 1:35 p.m. shortly after roll call.
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers
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2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane DeWitt spoke on Item 3.3 suggesting that Council not give any one more than a 2% raise and advocated for those taking care of streets and parks.
Vice Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting to closed session at 1:38 p.m. to discuss Items 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3 as listed on the agenda.
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers
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3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: People of the State of California and City of Santa Rosa v. Jorge Luis Calderon Caballero, et al.
Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. SCV-273655
This item was received and filed.
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3.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
(Government Code Section 54957(b))
Title: City Attorney
This item was received and filed.
3.3 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 Burke Dunphy of Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP.
Employee Organizations: Santa Rosa Firefighters Association Local 1401, Firefighting (Employee Unit 2); Operating Engineers Local 3, Maintenance, Mechanics and Utility System Operators (Employee Units 3, 13 and 16); Teamsters Local Union 856, Support Services, Professional and Technical (Employee Units 4, 6, and 7); Santa Rosa Police Officers Association, (Employee Unit 5); Service Employees International Union Local 1021, Transit and Police Civilian Technical Unit (Employee Units 8 and 14); Santa Rosa Police Management Association, Police Safety Management (Employee Unit 9); Executive Management (Employee Unit 10); Middle Management and Confidential (Employee Units 11 and 12); Santa Rosa City Attorneys’ Association, Attorneys (Employee Unit 17); Santa Rosa Management Association, Miscellaneous Mid-Management (Employee Unit 18).
This item was received and filed.
Mayor N. Rogers adjourned closed session at 3:01 p.m. and reconvened the meeting to open session at 3:10 p.m.
4. STUDY SESSION
4.1 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT POLICY
This study session will provide information on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and seek input from the Council on the development of a city-wide IPM policy. A successful IPM program is one that manages landscapes in a manner that is safe for the community, staff, and the environment. During the study session, staff will present City of Santa Rosa
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Sean McNeil, Deputy Director of Environmental Services - Water, Paul Lowenthal, Fire Marshal, and Jen Santos, Deputy Director - Parks, presented and answered questions and received direction from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane DeWitt spoke in support of staff safety while providing pest management efforts on parks management and suggested the use of goats and sheep for pest management.
5. INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Council Member C. Rogers left the dais at 4:10 p.m.
5.1 INTERVIEWS FOR BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATION APPEALS
AND BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY BOARD
The Council will conduct interviews for the Board of Building Regulation Appeals vacancies and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Disabled Community Representative position.
Council interviewed Eric Miller for the Board of Building Regulation Appeals Board vacancy. Scott Doig, applicant for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board - Disabled Community Representative vacancy was unable to attend the meeting but asked to still be considered based on his application.
No public comment was made.
6. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
7. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, reported that Council heard Items
3.1, 3.2, and 3.3, and that there was no reportable action on the items.
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8. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
9. STAFF BRIEFINGS
9.1 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane DeWitt spoke on graffiti abatement assistance by veterans and how the City can leverage the civic engagement of the veterans.
Elizabeth Neylon spoke reflecting on being a daily protester.
10. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, provided a report on Housing and Community Services department seeking feedback on the 2024-25 Consolidated Plan through an upcoming community forums on January 11, 2024 and January 12 (online), or by responding to an online survey.
10.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through December 2023 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, noted that the December litigation City of Santa Rosa
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gregory Fearon spoke on the settlement with KBBF reported by City Attorney Stricker.
Thomas Ells spoke in support of the recent settlement with KBBF reported by City Attorney Stricker.
11. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
No statements of abstension were made.
12. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Alvarez provided a brief report.
Vice Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on recent community events attended.
Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report on recent community events attended and upcoming events, announced current
vacancies on boards, commissions, and committees, announced Council Member Chris Rogers to replace Council Member Fleming on the Open Government Task Force, Mayor N. Rogers will replace Council Member Fleming on the Public Safety Subcommittee, thanked Council Member Fleming on serving on the subcommittees, and that Council Member Fleming will have new assignments made during upcoming agendas. Council Member Okrepkie will remain Chair of the Public Safety Subcommittee.
No public comments were made.
12.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
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12.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
12.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
12.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
12.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
12.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
12.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
12.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
12.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
12.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition
12.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
12.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
12.1.12 Other
12.2 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
12.2.1 Council may vote to make appointments to the following boards:
· Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board - One vacancy with term ending 12/31/2026.
o Scott Doig
· Board of Building Regulation Appeals - Three vacancies with terms ending 12/31/2025.
o Eric Miller
· Waterways Advisory Committee - Four upcoming vacancies as of 12/31/23 with new terms ending 12/31/2025.
o Arthur Deicke (Incumbent)
o Mark Neely (Incumbent)
o Steve Rabinowitsh (Incumbent)
o Kevin Sea (Incumbent)
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Duane DeWitt spoke in support of the Waterways Advisory Committee appointments, shared a past agenda, and requested more decision and policy making power for the committee.
Thomas Ells spoke in support of more decision and policy making power for the Waterways Advisory Committee.
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to waive reading of the text and adopt Motion to appoint Scott Doig to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Disabled Community Representative, Eric Miller to 1 of the 3 vacancies on the Board of Build Regulation Appeals, and reappoint the following incumbents to the Waterways Advisory Committee: Art Deicke, Mark Neely, Steve Rabinowitsh, and Kevin Sea. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie 6 -
Absent: Council Member Chris Rogers1 -
13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
13.1 December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Approved as submitted.
14. CONSENT ITEMS
Scott Westrope, Fire Chief, and Mark Heine, Chief of Sonoma County Fire District responded to questions from the Council on Item 14.4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Erika Thibault, Director - Sonoma County Library, spoke in support of Item 14.8.
Duane DeWitt spoke on Item 14.5 South Santa Rosa Specific Plan, and Item 14.9.
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Thomas Ells spoke in support of Item 14.8.
Victoria Yanez, Homeless Action!, spoke on item 14.6 and 14.7.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stapp, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
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Absent: Council Member Chris Rogers1 -
14.1 MOTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SPEAKWRITE, LLC
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution, approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F001927 with SpeakWrite, LLC for police transcription services to increase compensation by $75,000 for a not to exceed amount of $170,000 and extend the time of performance through June 30, 2027.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-001 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER
F001927 WITH SPEAKWRITE, LLC AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
14.2 RESOLUTION - WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID AND APPROVAL OF
NONSTANDARD MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK
GROUP INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) waive competitive bidding pursuant to City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-002 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA WAIVING COMPETITIVE
BIDDING; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
FLOCK GROUP INC. FOR AN INITIAL THREE-YEAR TERM TO LEASE
AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR) CAMERAS,
SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$421,650.00
14.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BUCKELEW
PROGRAMS FOR THE INRESPONSE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution, approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002413A with Buckelew Programs, a California non-profit corporation, Novato, California, related to program implementation for the inRESPONSE program extending the time of performance through January 31, 2027, and increasing compensation per year by $280,499 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,463,563.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-003 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER
F002413A WITH BUCKELEW PROGRAMS FOR THE INRESPONSE
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT
14.4 RESOLUTION - AGREEMENT FOR FIRST RESPONDER ADVANCED City of Santa Rosa
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LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA
AND THE SONOMA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT (THIS ITEM WAS
CONTINUED FROM THE DECEMBER 12, 2023 REGULAR
MEETING.)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, approve and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Agreement with Sonoma County Fire District for First Responder Advanced Life Support Services, for the City to receive annual funding in the amount of $1,500,000 and future funding for Emergency Medical Service system enhancements within the City of Santa Rosa.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-004 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
FOR FIRST RESPONDER ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND THE SONOMA COUNTY FIRE
DISTRICT
14.5 RESOLUTION - SOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, 1) approve the Professional Services Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for public engagement, planning, and environmental review services for a two-year period to prepare the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000; and 2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to establish appropriations of $1,200,000, with the source of funds being a $1,200,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission/Association of Bay Area Governments
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-005 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH 4LEAF, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF THE
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REPORT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO
ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS OF $1,200,000, WITH THE SOURCE OF FUNDS BEING A $1,200,000 GRANT FROM THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION/ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA
GOVERNMENTS, FILE NO. ST23-004
14.6 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 This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-006 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630 et seq.)
14.7 RESOLUTION - CITY/COUNTY FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR
SAMUEL L. JONES HALL HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023/2024 TO FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 (THIS ITEM IS BEING
CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve an Agreement Between the City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma for Operational Funding at the Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter for 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 (Funding Agreement) in the amount of $255,000 annually for a combined total amount of $765,000; 2) authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services to execute the Funding Agreement for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026; and 3) increase appropriations for revenue, transfers and expenditures in the amounts granted through the Funding Agreement.
This item was continued to a date uncertain.
14.8 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office and Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council: 1) by resolution, accept a Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program grant award from the State Library in the amount of $979,942.00 for enhancements and expansion at the Northwest Regional Library Branch; 2) by motion, authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute all related agreements, documents and any amendments thereto to receive such funds, including any necessary cooperative funding agreement(s) between the City and Sonoma County Library; and 3) by motion, increase appropriations for revenue, transfers and expenditures in the amount of the grant.
This Consent - Resolution was approved.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-007 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE GRANT
APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF THE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2022 (AB 178) OR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2023 (SB 101)
14.9 RESOLUTION - ADOPTION OF ADDENDUM TO ROSELAND AREA/
SEBASTOPOL ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN AND ROSELAND AREA
ANNEXATION EIR FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION AT HEARN
AVENUE AND BURBANK AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, adopt an Addendum to the certified Roseland Area/Sebastopol Road Specific Plan and Roseland Area Annexation Projects Final Environmental Impact Report for the Traffic Signalization at Hearn Avenue and Burbank Avenue Project.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-008 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO
THE CERTIFIED ROSELAND AREA/SEBASTOPOL ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN
AND ROSELAND AREA ANNEXATION PROJECTS FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO.
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14.10 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE
ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) 2024 AWD DODGE
DURANGO PURSUIT VEHICLES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the issuance of a Purchase Order for the purchase of five (5) 2024 AWD Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles utilizing the pricing from the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement Number 091521-NAF with National Auto Fleet Group, Watsonville, California for a total amount not to exceed $239,640.45.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-009 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PURCHASE
ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) 2024 AWD DODGE DURANGO
PURSUIT VEHICLES UTILIZING THE PRICING FROM THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NUMBER 091521-NAF WITH NATIONAL
AUTO FLEET GROUP, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA
14.11 RESOLUTION - WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID AND PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION OF CAMERA EQUIPMENT FOR TRANSIT
FLEET FROM SEON DESIGN (USA) CORP.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department and the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) waive competitive bidding pursuant to Section 3-08.100(D); 2) approve issuance of a purchase order to Seon Design (USA) Corp., a division of Safe Fleet, Bellingham, Washington, for transit fleet camera equipment for a total not to exceed $325,000; and 3) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to purchase and provide for installation services, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-010 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA WAIVING COMPETITIVE
BIDDING; APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO SEON City of Santa Rosa
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MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PURCHASE
AND PROVIDE FOR INSTALLATION SERVICES, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
14.12 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FIFTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICE AGREEMENT F001847A UNIVERSAL PROTECTION
SERVICES, LP DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES FOR
CITYWIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Fifth Amendment to General Service Agreement Number F001847A with Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services, Irvine, California for a five-year extension and add services for City-wide security guard services in the amount of $2,084,491.72, for a total not to exceed $3,282,449.91, plus an increase to contingency for the Agreement in the amount of $25,000, for a total contingency not to exceed amount of $50,000.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-011 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVAL OF FIFTH
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F001847A
UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICES, LP DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL
SECURITY SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
14.13 RESOLUTION - THIRD AMENDMENT APPROVAL - BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER 167129 WITH TARYK ROUCHDY DBA
INTERNATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS FOR TRANSLATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Third Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order 167129 to add funding for the continuance of service through June 2024 with Taryk Rouchdy dba International Effectiveness, Corte Madera, CA for translation services in the amount of $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed $130,000.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-012 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE City of Santa Rosa
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AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 167129 WITH TARYK
ROUCHDY DBA INTERNATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS FOR TRANSLATION
SERVICES
14.14 RESOLUTION - FOURTH AMENDMENT TO SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F001539 FOR GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC. (DBA
“NEOGOV”)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources and Information Technology Departments that the Council, by resolution: 1) ratify the Third Amendment to Service Agreement F001539 previously approved by Council to authorize the signing of the amendment by the Human Resources Director; 2) approve a Fourth Amendment to Service Agreement F001539 with GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC. (dba
“NEOGOV”) in the amount of $714,102.06 for a total contract amount of $949,068.33; and 3) authorize the Human Resources Director to execute the Fourth Amendment to Service Agreement F001539.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-013 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RATIFYING THE THIRD
AMENDMENT TO SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F001539; APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F001539 FOR GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC. (DBA "NEOGOV"); AND
AUTHORIZING THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001539
14.15 ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - INCREASING THE MAYOR’S
MONTHLY SALARY BY $20, RETROACTIVE TO DECEMBER 14,
2022, TO CORRECT A CLERICAL ERROR IN ORDINANCE NO.
ORD-2022-018
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council introduce an ordinance to increase the Mayor’s monthly salary from $2,200 to $2,220, retroactively to December 14, 2022, to correct an inadvertent clerical error in Ordinance No. ORD-2022-018, adopted on December 13, 2022, which set the Mayor’s salary below the amount required by the City Charter.
This Consent - Ordinance was introduced on first reading.
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SANTA ROSA TO INCREASE THE MAYOR'S MONTHLY SALARY FROM
$2,200 TO $2,220, RETROACTIVE TO DECEMBER 14, 2022, TO COMPLY
WITH THE CITY CHARTER AND CORRECT A CLERICAL ERROR IN
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2022-018
15. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Duane DeWitt spoke on the SWSR Annexation 1-96 Northeast Roseland Map and Roseland Revitilization Study from 2000.
Johanna James spoke in support of building and re-opening of Jennings Rail Crossing.
Janet Barocco spoke in support of building an at grade crossing at Jennings Avenue.
Eris Weaver spoke in support of re-opening of Jennings Rail Crossing and gave gratitude to the renewed energy in bicycle considerations for the City by the Council.
Thomas Ells shared an annexation map and spoke on "turbo roundabouts" and suggested it for the Hearn Avenue connection.
Jordan B. spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution to support a ceasefire in Palestine.
Zoe Kessler spoke in support of the Council adopting a resolution to support a ceasefire in Palestine.
Victoria Yanez, Homeless Action!, spoke regarding no homeless centers being open in this city, other homeless concerns and supported a resolution supporting a ceasefire.
Council Member MacDonald left the dais at 5:27 p.m. and returned at 5:30 p.m.
Dre Antoun spoke on experiences with homelessness in the City of Santa Rosa and asked Council to do something for those
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Lexi Bakkar spoke in support of the Council adopting a resolution to support a ceasefire in Palestine.
Michael Titone spoke in support of the Council adopting a resolution to support a ceasefire in Palestine and find solutions to keep the warming shelters open.
Miles Saruis-Wilburn spoke in support of the Council adopting a resolution to support a ceasefire in Palestine.
LATE CORRESPONDENCE
16. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
17. PUBLIC HEARINGS
17.1 PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
BUDGET PRIORITIES
BACKGROUND: The City Charter, Section 28(a), states that “…not later than March 31st of each year and prior to any annual goal setting meeting held by the Council, the Council shall hold a public hearing seeking oral and written comment from the public on budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.”
Public input is an important component to the preparation of the budget.
This public hearing also provides information to the City Council as they establish and refine their Council Goals. In addition to this public hearing, members of the public may provide comments or suggestions at any time on the City’s website.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council hold a public hearing on budget priorities and consider written and oral comments as part of future budget deliberations. No action is necessary.
Veronica Conner, Budget and Financial Analysis Manager, presented.
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Duane DeWitt spoke on Roseland Creek and requested more small parks throughout Roseland.
Council Member Alvarez and Vice Mayor Stapp left the dais at 5:47p.m. and returned to the dais at 5:55 p.m.
Eris Weaver, Sonoma County Bike Coalition, spoke in support of active transportation being made a priority.
Gregory Fearon spoke in support of funding for low-income housing, civic engagement via the Community Advisory Board, bicycle paths, and for parks across the city.
Mayor N. Rogers left the dais at 5:56 p.m.
Thea Hensel, Southeast Greenway Campaign, spoke in support of funding for staffing for greenway planning and maintenance, and multi-modal transit planning.
Steve Rabinowitsh spoke in support of more funding for
maintenance of parks and public places.
Jayne Rosenberg spoke in support of funding for parks in general, and specifically for the Southeast Greenway.
Joshua Shipper, Generation Housing, spoke in support of pro-housing budgeting.
Jen Klose, Generation Housing, spoke in support of pro-housing budgeting.
Al Lerma, Sonoma County Hospitality Association, spoke in support of a waiver of Housing Impact Fees.
Alexa Forrester, Bikeable Santa Rosa, spoke in support of City of Santa Rosa
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January 9, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft additional staffing and budget for bicycle infrastructure, and suggested 15% transportation fund be allocated to a low-stress bicycle network.
Rich Wallach, Burbank Housing, spoke in support of funds for affordable housing and approval of development fee reform.
Abby Arnold spoke in support of prioritizing workforce housing and protective bike lanes.
Sonu Chandi, Chandi Hospitality Group, spoke in support of development funding for downtown, workforce housing, AB 602, development fee waivers, and look at proactively supporting schools and education.
Rena Wang spoke in support of funding to bring back a Santa Rosa Teen Council, specifically a youth internship program.
Peter Rumble, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of funding for housing and downtown revitalization, overall economic development, expansion of quality childcare, and public safety.
Angie Dillion Shore, First 5 Sonoma and Los Cien, spoke in support of the fee waiver study session and setting of a concurrent action before the end of first quarter, and acknowledged Council's recognition of the importance of early childhood development and its ties to stable housing.
Mayor N. Rogers returned to the dais at 6:27 p.m.
Thomas Ells spoke in support of traffic consideration related to Hearn Avenue.
Jenny Bard, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, spoke in support of prioritizing additional protected bike lanes.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft Joti Chandi, Chandi Hospitality, spoke in support of funding for housing, addressing impact fees, and additional consideration for budget consideration for the Wednesday Night Market.
Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m.
18. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
18.1 NOTICE OF FINAL MAP - Stone Bridge Home Duets Subdivision - Provided for information.
This item was received and filed.
19. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Oona Risling-Sholl spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution supporting a ceasefire.
Council Member Alvarez left the dais at 6:41 p.m.
Jeremy Marquardt spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution supporting a ceasefire in Palestine.
Gary Huntsman spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution supporting a ceasefire.
Hannah Barakat spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution supporting a ceasefire in Gaza.
In Hui Lee spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution supporting a ceasefire.
Tess Caldwell spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution supporting a ceasefire.
Council Member Alvarez returned to the dais at 6:52 p.m.
Dallas Womack spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution supporting a ceasefire.
City of Santa Rosa
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January 9, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft Jacquelin Oneal Mermet spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution supporting a ceasefire.
Summer spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution supporting a ceasefire.
Sumaya Mughannam spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution supporting a ceasefire.
20. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
21. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor N. Rogers adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on January 30, 2024, at time set by the Mayor.
22. UPCOMING MEETINGS
22.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
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Dina Manis
City Clerk