City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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2:30 PMTuesday, September 24, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 2:34 p.m.
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
Present: 6 -
Council Member Chris RogersAbsent: 1 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
Council Member Fleming announced remote participation under AB 2449 "Just Cause" provisions due to a physical medical condition prohibiting in-person participation.
No public comments were made.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sam Hoel, Firefighters Local 1401, spoke on Item 3.2.
Mayor N. Rogers recessed to closed session at 2:41 p.m. to discuss Items 3.1 and 3.2 as listed on the agenda.
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 730 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator, and Stephanie Valkovic, Associate Real Property Negotiator
Negotiating Parties: 10 E Street, LLC and Burbank Housing Development Corporation, a California non-profit corporation Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment.
This item was received and filed.
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3.2 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 Burke Dunphy of Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP.
Employee Organizations: Santa Rosa Firefighters Association - Local 1401 (representing City Employees in Unit 2).
This item was received and filed.
Mayor N. Rogers adjourned closed session at approximately 4:00 p.m. and reconvened to regular session at 4:07 p.m.
4. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
Mayor N. Rogers announced that Item 13.9 is continued to the next regular meeting, and that public comment will also be taken via Zoom due to Council Member Fleming participating remotely under AB 2449.
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 -
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Ashle Crocker, Assistant City Attorney reported the Council met in closed session on Items 3.1 and 3.2 and that there was no reportable action.
No public comments were made.
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7.1 PROCLAMATION - THE SWAIN CENTER AND THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS
PROGRAM
Council Member MacDonald read and presented the proclamation to Dr. Deborah Swain, Clinical Director/CEO.
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No public comments were made.
8. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Daryel Dunston, Assistant City Manager, provided a brief report on Santa Reuse Bazaar Zero Waste event to be held Saturday, September 28, with drop off of lightly used items between 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at Finley, and then shopping those items between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. free of charge, the upcoming Sonoma County Transportation Authority Community Meeting October 2 at 6:00 p.m. discussing the Highway 12 at Fulton Road Feasibility Study, a Boards and Commission Recruitment Workshop on October 1 at 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., and a Roseland Creek Clean-up on October 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
9.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through August 2024 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
Assistant City Attorney Crocker reported no settlements over $50,000 were finalized in August with the caseload remaining at approximately 39 litigation matters with many cases in the discovery phase and many with trial dates assigned.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke on the handout provided that the hand-out received by Council was from 20 years ago, showing how long they have been caring for Roseland.
This item was received and filed.
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member MacDonald announced recusal from Item 16.2 due City of Santa Rosa
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11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member MacDonald reported on recent community events attended and upcoming events.
Council Member Okrepkie provided a brief report on recent community events attended.
Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report on recent community events attended.
No public comments were made.
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 recent Violence Prevention Partnership meeting.
11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
11.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
11.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA))
11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
11.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition
11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
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11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
11.2 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION /
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
11.2.1 The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following vacancies, which will be made by the City Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its meeting on October 10, 2024:
City Selection Committee:
1. Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee: Two seats to fill expiring terms of Mayor Kevin McDonnell of Petaluma and Vice Mayor Ben Ford of Cotati, with 3-year terms starting in December.
Letters received from:
· Ben Ford (Cotati)
· Gerard Giudice (Rohnert Park)
· Kevin McDonnell (Petaluma)
· Stephen Zollman (Sebastopol)
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to direct the Mayor to support Gerard Giudice (Rohnert Park) and Kevin McDonnell (Petaluma) to fill expiring terms on the Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
5 -
Absent: Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Chris Rogers
2 -
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 September 10, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
No public comments were made.
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13. CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eric Fraser spoke in opposition of Item 13.8.
Duane De Witt spoke on Items 13.1, 13.4 and 13.5.
Melissa Stewart, Chops Teen Club, spoke in support of Item 13.1 and expressed thanks for the grant award.
Veronica Cruz, Restorative Resources, spoke in support of Item
13.1 and expressed thanks for the grant award.
KT Swan, Buckelew, spoke in support of Item 13.1 and expressed appreciation for the grant award.
Gabby Holmes, TLC Child and Family services, spoke in support of Item 13.1 and expressed thanks for the grant award.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stapp, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1 through 13.8. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
5 -
Absent: Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Chris Rogers
2 -
13.1 RESOLUTION - MEASURE H (2022) CHOICE CYCLE XII GRANT
PROGRAM FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department, Violence Prevention Partnership, that the Council, by resolution: 1) adopt the yearly funding recommendations of the Grant City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-150 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GRANT REVIEW TEAM FOR THE MEASURE H (2022) CHOICE CYCLE XII GRANT PROGRAM FOR JANUARY 1, 2025 - DECEMBER 31, 2027; AND GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY
MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE FUNDING
AGREEMENTS
13.2 RESOLUTION - ADOPTING AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the Council, by resolution, adopt an amended Conflict of Interest Code for designated positions in the City of Santa Rosa as required by the Political Reform Act to be done biennially in even-numbered years.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-151 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING AN AMENDED
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA
13.3 RESOLUTION - SUPPLEMENT NO. 5 TO FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AND THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF
QUICK BUILD LOW-STRESS BICYCLE FACILITIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by resolution, approve Supplement No. 5 to the Master Funding Agreement between the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the City of Santa Rosa to procure K71 bollards at an amount not to exceed $200,000 of Exchange Funds for the deployment of Quick Build Low-Stress Bicycle Facilities on four roadway segments.
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RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-152 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENT NO. 5 TO THE MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA FOR PROCUREMENT OF K71 BOLLARDS FOR USE IN THE
DEPLOYMENT OF QUICK BUILD LOW-STRESS BICYCLE FACILITIES
13.4 RESOLUTION - SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT’S PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,250,000
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of Housing and Community Services that the Council, by resolution, approve the submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Prohousing Incentive Program in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 to provide financial assistance to multifamily, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households and authorize the City Manager to execute a Standard Agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development and related documents if funding is awarded.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-153 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR, AND RECEIPT OF, PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO
13.5 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF (1) FIRST AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002573 FOR
GRANT WRITING SERVICES WITH RENNE PUBLIC POLICY
GROUP; (2) ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002371 FROM RENNE PUBLIC
LAW GROUP, LLP TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP; AND
(3) ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF PROFESSIONAL
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Office that the Council, by three separate resolutions: 1) approve a first amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002573 with Renne Public Policy Group, a division of Renne Public Law Group, LLP, of Sacramento, California, increasing time of performance for a two-year extension for a total amount not to exceed $148,800, for grant writing services; 2) approve the assignment and assumption agreement for F002371 to California Public Policy Group for state legislative advocacy services; and 3) approve the assignment and assumption agreement for F002573 to California Public Policy Group for grant writing services.
These- Consent - Resolutions were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-154 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. F002573
WITH RENNE PUBLIC POLICY GROUP, A DIVISION OF RENNE PUBLIC
LAW GROUP, LLP
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-155 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.
F002573 WITH RENNE PUBLIC POLICY GROUP, A DIVISION OF RENNE
PUBLIC LAW GROUP, LLP TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-156 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.
F002371 WITH RENNE PUBLIC POLICY GROUP, A DIVISION OF RENNE
PUBLIC LAW GROUP, LLP TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP
13.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002577 TO INCREASE
COMPENSATION WITH STROUPE PETROLEUM MAINTENANCE,
INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the First Amendment to General City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-157 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002577
FOR FUEL STATION TESTING, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR
SERVICES TO ADD FUNDS AND INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH
STROUPE PETROLEUM MAINTENANCE, INC., SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, FOR A TOTAL CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,000
13.7 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF ADDING FUNDS TO BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER 172139 TO INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH
CREAM’S TOWING, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve adding funds to Blanket Purchase Order 172139 for abandoned vehicle abatement services, increasing compensation with Cream’s Towing, Inc., Santa Rosa, California, in the amount of $95,000, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $145,000.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-158 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA REQUEST TO ADD FUNDS TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 172139 FOR ABANDONED VEHICLE
ABATEMENT SERVICES TO INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH CREAM'S TOWING, INC., SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000, FOR A TOTAL CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,000.
13.8 RESOLUTION - AGREEMENT WITH ACCELA, INC. FOR
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED PERMITTING, INSPECTION, AND CODE
ENFORCEMENT SOFTWARE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance, Information Technology, Planning and Economic Development and Fire
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-159 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ACCELA, INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT-RELATED PERMITTING,
INSPECTION, AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SOFTWARE SERVICES
13.9 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING, SUBJECT TO VOTER
APPROVAL - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA
AMENDING CHAPTER 6-04 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE,
ENTITLED “GENERAL BUSINESS TAX,” TO INCREASE THE
MAXIMUM TAX TO $10,000 ANNUALLY, ADJUST TAX RATES AND
TAX SHORT-TERM RENTAL BUSINESSES (THIS ITEM WAS
CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 20, 2024, REGULAR MEETING
AND HAS BEEN CONTINUED AGAIN TO THE OCTOBER 8, 2024
REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the August 6, 2024, Regular Meeting by a 4-0-0-3 vote (Alvarez, Fleming, N. Rogers recused), adopts an ordinance amending Chapter 6-04 of the Santa Rosa City Code to amend the General Business Tax upon voter approval.
This item was continued to the October 8, 2024 regular meeting.
As the time was not yet 5:00 p.m., Mayor N. Rogers moved to Item 15.1 on the agenda.
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - SUPPORT VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL BALLOT
MEASURES ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, BALLOT
BACKGROUND: A study session was held at the last council meeting City of Santa Rosa
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Office that the Council, by motion, support the following ballot measures on the general election ballot: Measure I (Sonoma County), Measure W (Sonoma County), Proposition 2 (State), Proposition 3 (State), Proposition 4 (State), and Proposition 5 (State).
Scott Alonso, Government Affairs Officer, presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eric Fraser spoke in question of Measure I.
Omar Lopez, Generation Housing, spoke in support of Proposition
5. Duane De Witt spoke in opposition to tax increases.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stapp, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to support the following ballot measures on the general election ballot: Measure I (Sonoma County), Measure W (Sonoma County), Proposition 2 (State), Proposition 3 (State), Proposition 4 (State), and Proposition 5 (State). The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
5 -
Absent: Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Chris Rogers
2 -
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Eric Fraser spoke in opposition to No on EE and FF.
Carolyn Spencer spoke on recent stabbing at Elsie Allen and protections afforded to our youth.
Duane DeWitt spoke on Sonoma County Agriculture Preservation and Open Space District and their work at the Paulin Creek City of Santa Rosa
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Adina Flores spoke on various topics and conflicts of interest concerns.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - PREZONING OF PARCELS ALONG BARBARA
DRIVE, ROBIN WAY, EDDY DRIVE, AND MOORLAND AVENUE TO
SUPPORT FUTURE ANNEXATION AND PUBLIC WATER
CONNECTIONS
BACKGROUND: The City proposes to Prezone 34 parcels located on Barbara Drive, Robin Way, Eddy Drive, Moorland Avenue, and Bellevue Avenue. The goal is to annex the properties into the City of Santa Rosa for the purpose of providing City water service to 29 parcels in the area, which currently suffer from groundwater contamination, utilizing State funding. No new development or construction is proposed.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the City Council: 1) introduce an ordinance to Prezone the properties situated on Barbara Drive, Robin Way, Eddy Drive, Moorland Avenue, and Bellevue Avenue to the R-1-6 (Single-Family Residential) and R-2 (Medium Density Multi-Family Residential) zoning districts, consistent with the Low and Medium-Low Density Residential General Plan land use designations; and 2) by resolution, adopt a Resolution of Application for the annexation application to Sonoma County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
Monet Sheikhahi, Senior Planner, presented and answered questions from Council.
Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 5:28 p.m.
Ana Diaz spoke in opposition to this item if it leads to more housing in Moorland area.
Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 5:31 p.m.
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ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA PREZONING THE PROPERTIES SITUATED ON BARBARA
DRIVE, ROBIN WAY, EDDY DRIVE, MOORLAND AVENUE, AND BELLEVUE AVENUE INTO THE R-1-6 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT,
CONSISTENT WITH THE LOW AND MEDIUM-LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS; FILE NO. ANX23-003
and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-160 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF
APPLICATION TO SUBMIT TO SONOMA COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) FOR PREZONING OF PROPERTIES
LOCATED ON BARBARA DRIVE, ROBIN WAY, EDDY DRIVE, MOORLAND AVENUE, AND BELLEVUE AVENUE; FILE NO. ANX23-003
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
5 -
Absent: Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Chris Rogers
2 -
16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - CERTIFY THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; APPROVE THE ROSELAND CREEK COMMUNITY PARK
MASTER PLAN; AND ADOPT THE CEQA FINDINGS OF FACT AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
BACKGROUND: The proposed Roseland Creek Community Park
Master Plan (Master Plan) provides a comprehensive Master Plan that includes myriad park amenities reflective of the community’s collective input. The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) was prepared in accordance with CEQA to analyze the potential environmental impacts associated with adoption of the Roseland Creek Community Park Master Plan and identifies mitigation measures that when implemented City of Santa Rosa
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) certify the Final Environmental Impact Report; 2) approve the Roseland Creek Community Park Master Plan; and 3) adopt the related CEQA Findings of Fact and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Jen Santos, Deputy Director of Parks, and Will Burns, David J.
Powers, presented and answered questions from Council.
Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 6:15p.m.
Omar Lopez spoke in support of this item.
Joe Salinas spoke in support of having a Pomo Park named and acknowledgement of the indigenous members of the community, and recommended adding a dog park and talking circle.
Alicia Wray spoke in support of this item.
David Harris spoke suggesting reducing the amount of parking spaces.
Virginia B Hotz spoke reminding the city of climate resilience efforts and restoration of the park. of all three critical ecosystems.
Seth Tippey spoke in opposition of the item and stressed the importance of maintaining the natural elements of this park.
Jaime spoke in opposition to the presented plan and referenced an alternative plan previously presented, preserve this land.
Duane Dewitt spoke in opposition to the item.
Ana Diaz spoke in support of the item.
Madonna Feather Cruz appreciated Council Member Alvarez's effort City of Santa Rosa
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Richard Drury, representing Roseland Action, spoke in support of the adoption of the Neighborwood alternative.
Jorge Inocencio spoke in support of the item.
Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 6:51 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-2024-161 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; APPROVING THE ROSELAND
CREEK COMMUNITY PARK MASTER PLAN PROJECT; AND ADOPTING
THE RELATED CEQA FINDINGS OF FACT AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
4 -
Absent: Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Chris Rogers
2 -
Recused: Council Member Dianna MacDonald1 -
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
David Harris spoke and requested re-evaluation of the current sewer cap.
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 6:57 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at a time City of Santa Rosa
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21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
This item was received and filed.
Approved on:
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Dina Manis
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