City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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12:30 PMTuesday, January 30, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m.
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
Present: 5 -
Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Chris RogersAbsent: 2 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
No public comments were made.
Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting to closed session at 12:33 p.m. to discuss Items 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3 as listed on the agenda.
Council Member Fleming and Council Member C. Rogers joined the meeting during closed session.
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: one potential case.
Potential litigation by Meadowgreen #2 Homeowners Association related to creek bank erosion on the HOA’s parcel adjacent to 6512 Meadowgreen Place.
This item was received and filed.
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: one potential case
This item was received and filed.
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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 2:22 p.m. and reconvened the meeting to open session at 2:33 p.m. All council members were present with the exception of Council Member Alvarez, who re-joined the meeting at 2:36 p.m., and Council Member Fleming who re-joined the meeting at 2:47 p.m.
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
Present: 7 -
4. STUDY SESSION
4.1 DRAFT DEVELOPMENT RELATED COST OF SERVICE FEE STUDY This study session will provide information on a Cost of Service Fee Study associated with development related functions provided by the Planning and Economic Development, Transportation and Public Works and Fire Departments. The draft fee study focuses on identifying the direct and indirect costs associated with providing the full range of planning, permit processing, plan review and inspection services City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Development Related Cost of Service Fee Study Attachment 2 - Stakeholder Outreach and Comparison Survey Presentation
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Gabe Osburn, Director of Planning and Economic Development, and Cindy Sconce, MGT Consulting Group, presented and
answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Calum Weeks, Generation Housing, spoke in support of the item.
4.2 VIOLENCE PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP IMPLEMENTATION PLAN This study session will provide information on the Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership’s Implementation Plan. The Year 1 Implementation Plan includes strategies aimed at building a Crisis Response and Hospital Based Intervention Program and a Safe Campus Intervention Program, as well as relaunching the Clean Slate Tattoo Removal Program and workforce development programs and increasing opportunities for parent and community education and youth engagement. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Implementation Plan
Presentation
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Danielle Garduno, Violence Prevention Partnership Program Manager, presented and answered questions from Council. Rogelio Roman, Community Outreach Specialist/Wraparound Coordinator, spoke on his lived experiences growing up in Santa Rosa and how they influence and support his role with the City and serving the community.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. 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.
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
8. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, reported the opening of a temporary drop-in center at the Homeless Services Center at 301 Sixth Street due to the anticipated rain and windstorm. The drop-in center will be open Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. through Friday, February 2, 2024. City Manager Smith also reported on collaborative efforts between Santa Rosa CityBus and Sonoma County Transit, in partnership with the NAACP, will offer a free fare ride on February 4th in honor of observance of Transit Equity Day and commemoration of Rosa Parks and other transit equity trailblazers, and announced registration for Recreation and Parks spring and summer programs have opened.
No public comments were made.
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
No statements of abstention were made.
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Okrepkie provided a brief report on recent community events and meetings attended.
Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report on recent community events and meetings attended.
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Vice Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on recent community events and meetings attended.
Council Member Fleming provided a brief report on the recent Metropolitan Transportation Commission meeting.
Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report on recent community events and meetings attended.
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
Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report on the Long Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee and the Violence Prevention Partnership.
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))
Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report.
11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
Vice Mayor Stapp provided a brief report.
11.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition
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11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
Council Member Okrepkie provided a brief report.
11.1.12 Other
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt thanked the Mayor and Council Members for their participation in these community events.
11.2 COUNCIL LIAISON REGIONAL POSITIONS
11.2.1 Mayor’s Appointments to County, Regional and State Positions Mayor N. Rogers will announce and request Council approval of appointment(s) to county, regional and state bodies on which the City is represented per City Charter section 15.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to approve the appointment of Council Member Fleming and affirm the selection of Renae Gundy as the alternate appointment to Zero Waste Sonoma. 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, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers
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12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
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13. CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke in support of Item 13.1.
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stapp, seconded by Council Member Alvarez, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1 through
13.4. 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, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers
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13.1 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
SKIKOS PROPERTIES, LLC AND THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR A
TEMPORARY POLICE SUBSTATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department and Real Estate Services that the Council, by resolution, approve a lease agreement between Skikos Properties, LLC and the City of Santa Rosa, for an office suite located at 1215 Sebastopol Road
(A.P.N.125-091-036) for temporarily locating a police substation, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Lease and any extensions or amendments thereunder.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-014 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SKIKOS PROPERTIES, LLC AND THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR LEASE OF PREMISES LOCATED AT 1215
SEBASTOPOL ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE LEASE AND ANY EXTENSIONS OR AMENDMENTS
THEREUNDER
13.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE
ORDER FOR ONE WEST-MARK 3-AXLE POTABLE WATER TANK
TRUCK UTILIZING THE PRICING FROM THE SOURCEWELL
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NUMBER 060920-CER WITH
CERTIFIED STAINLESS SERVICE, INC. DBA WEST-MARK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and City of Santa Rosa
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Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - West-Mark Quote
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-015 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE WEST-MARK 3 AXLE
POTABLE WATER TANK TRUCK UTILIZING THE PRICING FROM THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NUMBER 060920-CER WITH CERTIFIED STAINLESS SERVICE, INC. DBA WEST-MARK, CERES,
CALIFORNIA
13.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS, & SORENSEN, LLP FOR
LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET WITHIN GENERAL FUND
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the Council, by resolution, 1) approve a Professional Services Agreement with Burke, Williams, Sorensen, LLP for legal representation in the matter of Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. v. City of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. SCV-265333, in an amount not to exceed $725,000, with a retroactive effective date of October 25, 2023; and 2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to amend the fiscal year 2023-24 General Fund operating budget, increasing expenditure appropriations by $725,000 from unassigned General Fund reserves.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Professional Services Agreement
Attachments:
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-016 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA (1) APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS &
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SORENSEN, LLP FOR REPRESENTATION IN THE MATTER OF BAY CITIES PAVING & GRADING, INC. V. CITY OF SANTA ROSA IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $725,000, WITH A RETROACTIVE EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 25, 2023; AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 GENERAL FUND
OPERATING BUDGET FROM UNASSIGNED GENERAL FUND RESERVES
13.4 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 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
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January 9, 2024, Regular Meeting by a 6-0-1 vote (Council Member Chris Rogers absent), increases 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.
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This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2024-001 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 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
Mayor N. Rogers announced that due to the time not yet being 5:00 p.m. Item
15.1 will be taken ahead of Item 14.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Council Member C. Rogers left the dais at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Duane DeWitt spoke on economics for the state of California, and understanding the difference between low and moderate income as related to housing development conversations.
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Jordan Byrd, Sonoma County for Free Palestine, spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution in support of a ceasefire in Palestine.
Johanna James spoke in support of the Council adopting a resolution to support a ceasefire in Gaza.
Bri Perkins spoke in support of the Council adopting a resolution to support a ceasefire in Gaza.
James Duncan spoke in support of the Jennings Rail Crossing and the upcoming deadline on March 1, 2024 from the CPUC.
Jacqueline Mermet spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.
Irene Hodes, Jewish Community Relations Council - Bay Area, spoke in support of Council providing a statement of peace.
Chloe Minervini spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.
Summer Nodel spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.
Zoe Kessler, Sonoma County for Free Palestine, spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.
Thomas Els spoke in support of Council adopting a resolution in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.
LATE CORRESPONDENCE
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15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - 2024 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
BACKGROUND: Since 2018, the City has been actively working with our contracted federal lobbyist team in Washington, D.C., MMO Partners, to engage our federal representatives and federal government agencies on our City’s policy, recovery and resiliency needs. In 2021, the City Council adopted a federal legislative platform for the first time.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Office that the Council, by resolution, adopt the City’s 2024 Federal Legislative Platform.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - City of Santa Rosa 2024 Federal Legislative Platform Presentation
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Council Member Okrepkie announced his recusal from the
item due to fire survivor and employment conflicts and left the dais at 4:30 p.m.
Council Member MacDonald announced recusal from the item due to an insurance claim related to fire damage and left the dais at approximately 4:34 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke in support of the federal lobbyist pursuit of funding for deferred payment rehabilitation and other projects on the west side of town.
Council Member Okrepkie and Council Member MacDonald
returned to the dais at 5:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to waive reading of the text and adopt
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Chris Rogers
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Recused: Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
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15.2 REPORT - 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
BACKGROUND: To prepare for these legislative and advocacy activities, City staff has worked with various City departments and identified state legislative priorities in the proposed 2024 state legislative platform for consideration by the City Council. The priorities focus efforts in the following core areas: Wildfire Prevention and Recovery, Hazard Mitigation and Resiliency; Administration, Human Resources and Risk Management; Governmental Transparency and Public Access; Economic Development; Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability; Water Quality and Water Supply; Land Use-Planning and Housing; Homelessness; Recreation and Parks; Public Safety and Police, Fire and Emergency Services; Transportation; Public Works and Utilities; and Public Health.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Office that the Council, by resolution, adopt the City’s 2024 State Legislative Platform.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - City of Santa Rosa 2024 State Legislative Platform Presentation
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Mayor N. Rogers announced Item 15.2 will be continued to the next regular meeting.
15.3 REPORT - ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY WILDFIRE
PROTECTION PLAN, A WILDFIRE ANNEX TO THE LOCAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN
BACKGROUND: The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that State City of Santa Rosa
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This is the third of five annual CWPP reports being provided to council.
An updated CWPP will be developed following the completion of the fifth year.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that the Council, by motion, accept the third annual report for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, a Wildfire Annex to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in compliance with the Healthy Forests Restoration Act.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - 2023 Annual Report
Attachment 2 - Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Presentation
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Paul Lowenthal, Fire Marshal, presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke in support of the grazing consideration and asked that Roseland be included in the plan as related to vegetation management.
Thomas Ells spoke in support of the item and concept of leveraging grazing for vegetation management, and concurred that Roseland should be included in the vegetation
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to accept the third annual report for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, a Wildfire Annex to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in compliance with the Healthy Forests Restoration Act. 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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16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - TEFRA PUBLIC HEARING AND ISSUANCE OF
BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20 MILLION FOR ORCHARD
COMMONS - 811 BOYD STREET
BACKGROUND: The issuance of tax exempt, private activity bonds must be approved by the jurisdiction the project is located following a public hearing. Santa Rosa Boyd, LP (“Borrower”) has selected the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”), a joint-powers authority of which the City is a member, to be the issuer of multifamily housing revenue bonds for Orchard Commons, formerly known as Boyd Street Family Apartments, 46 rental units, located at 811 Boyd Street ( “Project”), in an amount not to exceed $20 million, and has requested that the City Council conduct a public hearing in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1983 (“TEFRA”). A public hearing is required to provide a reasonable opportunity for interested individuals to express their views, orally or in writing, on the proposed issue of bonds and the location and nature of the proposed project to be financed. All financial obligations of the bond issuance are the responsibility of the Borrower. The project was completed on January 10, 2023. The Borrower is now seeking to convert from construction financing to permanent financing and needs access to the bond proceeds. A public hearing for this item was held on January 14, 2020, due to COVID-19 related delays, the project was unable to close on the bond financing within one year of City Council approval required pursuant to tax code Section 147(f).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council: 1) conduct a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1983 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and 2) by resolution, approve the issuance of tax exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an amount not to exceed $20 million to finance Orchard Commons, 811 Boyd Street.
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Attachment 2 - Request from Danco Communities for the TEFRA public hearing Resolution
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
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Nicole Del Fiorentino, Housing and Community Services Manager, presented.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-018 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING
THE ISSUANCE OF QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
PROJECT BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20
MILLION BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE
AUTHORITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 147(f) OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND THE JOINT EXERCISE OF
POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO SAID AUTHORITY
Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 5:30 p.m.
Duane De Witt spoke in support of Item 16.1.
Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 5:32 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Vice Mayor Stapp, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-018 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20 MILLION BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 147(f) OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE AND THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
RELATING TO SAID AUTHORITY
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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17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
17.1 NOTICE OF FINAL MAP - The Arbors Subdivision - 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
Anabell Nunez spoke in support of a ceasefire of the children of color or poor in Santa Rosa, and holding SRPD and Santa Rosa City Schools accountable for violation of children's civil rights.
Briga Mullin spoke in support of the Council adopting a resolution to support a ceasefire and citizens of Gaza.
Linda Elyad spoke in support of the Council not putting a ceasefire resolution on the agenda.
Josh Stithem spoke in support of the Council adopting a resolution to support a ceasefire in Gaza.
Tess spoke in support of the Council adopting a resolution to support a ceasefire in Palestine.
Joseph Eichenseher and Jimmy Wu submitted speaker cards in support of a ceasefire resolution, but were not present in Council Chamber at the time of public comment.
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 approximately 6:15 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on February 13, 2024, at time set by the Mayor.
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21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
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Approved on: February 13, 2024
/s/ Dina Manis, City Clerk