City Hall, Council Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City of Santa Rosa
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Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
1:00 PMTuesday, February 4, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.
Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Present: 6 -
Vice Mayor Eddie AlvarezAbsent: 1 -
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke in support of the city attorney.
Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting to closed session at 1:05 p.m. to discuss Item 3.1.
3.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
(Government Code Section 54957(b))
Title: City Attorney
This item was received and filed.
Mayor Stapp adjourned closed session at approximately 1:55 p.m. and reconvened to regular session at 2:31 p.m.
Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Present: 6 -
Vice Mayor Eddie AlvarezAbsent: 1 -
4. STUDY SESSION
4.1 SEED COLLABORATIVE EQUITY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
APPROVED STRATEGIES
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Francheasca Roberson, Culture/EEO Officer, and Paul
Hudson, SEED Collaborative, presented and answered
questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke on the item.
Peter Alexandar spoke on the item.
This item was received and filed.
4.2 RECONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT RELATED COST OF
SERVICE FEE STUDY AND ASSOCIATED ADOPTED FEES
It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council hold a study session for Council to receive information, ask questions, and provide direction related to the Development Related Cost of Service Fee Study adopted by the City Council on March 5, 2024. This item is provided for Council’s information and no action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Gabe Osburn, Director - Planning and Economic
Development, and Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Peter Alexandar spoke on the item.
Duane De Witt spoke on the item.
Kevin Holtman spoke on the item.
This item was received and filed.
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5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on the study session items and also reported there was no reportable action from closed session Item 3.1.
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
8. STAFF BRIEFINGS
8.1 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This is a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Ana Horta, Community Engagement Manager, introduced
Chris Mahurin, Police Lieutenant, who provided a brief report on the inResponse program. Ana Horta also provided a
community empowerment plan update.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Peter Alexandar spoke on the item.
Tiesa Meskis spoke on the item.
Duane De Witt spoke on the item.
This item was received and filed.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager and Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, had no reports.
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS There were no statements of abstention.
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Rogers announced the reappointment of Glen City of Santa Rosa
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Council Member Bañuelos announced the reappointment of Lisa Badenfort to the Board of Public Utilities.
Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report on the Sonoma County Library's efforts on fundraising for new libraries, recent events attended, announced the reappointment of Kristen Kiefer to the Art in Public Places Committee and Robin Bartholow to the Board of Public Utilities, and the appointment of Iris Harrell to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Council Member Fleming reported on recent community events attended and upcoming meetings.
Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on the recent Sonoma County Mayors and Council Members meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Peter Alexandar spoke on the item.
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
11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee Council Member Rogers provided a brief report.
11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
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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)
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 Board of Directors and by the City Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and
Councilmembers’ Association at its General Membership meeting on February 13, 2025:
Board of Directors Appointments:
1. North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board: One seat to fill expiring term of Jackie Elward of Rohnert Park. The term expires two years from appointment. Letter received from:
· Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park
2. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee: One seat to fill expiring term of Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa. The term expires two years from appointment. Letters received:
· Karen Nau, Petaluma
· Marjorie Morgenstern, Cloverdale
· Frank Quint, Petaluma
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3. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission: Three Seats with four-year fixed terms.
Two SCTA appointments (members appointed must also be a city/town representative for the Sonoma County Transportation Authority) to fill vacancies by Melanie Bagby of Cloverdale and Chris Rogers of Santa Rosa. These appointments will finish out the current terms of Bagby and Rogers that end in February 2027. One non-SCTA appointment (must be from a city/town on the rail line) to fill the expiring term of Debora Fudge of Windsor. This appointment will start a new four-year fixed term beginning in February. Letters received from:
· Gerard Giudice, Rohnert Park
· Janice Cadar Thompson, Petaluma
· Todd Lands, Cloverdale
· Ariel Kelley, Healdsburg
One Non-SCTA appointment (must be from a city/town on the rail line) to fill the expiring term of Debora Fudge of Windsor. This appointment will start a new 4-year fixed term beginning in February. Letters received from:
· Victoria Fleming, Santa Rosa
· Chris Herrod, Healdsburg
· Alex DeCarli, Petaluma
· Sylvia Lemus, Cotati
City Selection Committee Appointments:
1. Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board: One seat to fill expiring term of Brian Barnacle of Petaluma. Two-year term starting in February. Letter received from:
· Brian Barnacle, Petaluma
2. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District: One seat to fill expiring term of Gerard Giudice of Rohnert Park. Two-year term starting in February. Letters received from:
· Gerard Giudice, Rohnert Park
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3. Sonoma County Consolidated Oversight Board: One seat to fill the vacancy of Chris Rogers of Santa Rosa. Term limit at the discretion of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Letters received from:
· Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park
· Stephen Zollman, Sebastopol
It is also recommended that if late nominations are received or if the City Selection Committee or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Board recommends alternates, that the City Council authorize the Mayor or their designated representative the authority to vote on these late nominations or recommendations at the City Selection Committee Meeting or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association board meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to approve support of Jackie Elward (Rohnert Park) for the North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board seat.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
A motion was made by Mayor Stapp, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to approve support of Frank Quint (Petaluma) for the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to approve support of Gerard Giudice (Rohnert Park) and Ariel Kelley (Healdsburg) for the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) seats on the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission.
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Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to approve support of Victoria Fleming for the non-SCTA appointment for the SMART Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to approve support of Brian Barnacle (Petaluma) for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Mayor Stapp, to approve support of Gerard Giudice (Rohnert Park) for the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to reconsider prior support to the SMART Commission seat.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
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Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to approve support of Stephen Zollman (Sebastopol) for the Sonoma County Consolidated Oversight Board seat.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
11.3 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
11.3.1 COUNCIL MAY VOTE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE
FOLLOWING BOARD:
· Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board - One vacancy with no end term.
o Tony Pace
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member MacDonald, to appoint Tony Pace to the SRTBIA.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 January 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
No public comments were made.
Approved as submitted.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
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Peter Alexandar spoke on the Consent Calendar.
Duane De Witt spoke on Items 13.1, 13.3, 13.8, and 13.9.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1 through 13.10.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
13.1 RESOLUTION - ACCEPT FUNDING, AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE FUNDING AGREEMENT,
AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF SONOMA
MEASURE O FOR THE INRESPONSE MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) accept funding from the County of Sonoma in the amount of $1,450,000 to support the inRESPONSE Mental Health Support team operations; 2) approve and delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Agreement Between County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa for Mobile Crisis Response Program Funding and any related documents required for receiving such; and 3) appropriate $1,450,000 of County Measure O funding.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-011 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING FUNDING FROM
THE COUNTY OF SONOMA MEASURE O FOR THE INRESPONSE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT TEAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,450,000;
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF SONOMA AND
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CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM
FUNDING AND RELATED DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT SUCH FUNDING
13.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF MEASURE H FUNDING
AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department and Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Measure H Funding Agreement Between the County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa pursuant to the Improved and Enhanced Local Fire Protection, Paramedic Services and Disaster Response Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance (Measure H) for tax revenue distribution from the County to the City for enhanced fire safety services.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-012 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING FUNDING
AGREEMENT FOR MEASURE H THE IMPROVED AND ENHANCED LOCAL
FIRE PROTECTION PARAMEDIC SERVICES AND DISASTER RESPONSE
TRANSACTION AND USE TAX ORDINANCE TO DISTRIBUTE, REPORT
AND ADMINISTER FUNDS GENERATED BY THE MEASURE
13.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S SALARY
PLAN AND SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department that the Council, by resolution, approve and adopt the amended City of Santa Rosa Salary Plan and Schedule.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-013 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE CITY'S SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE
13.4 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEXIPOL, LLC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002263 with Lexipol, LLC, Frisco, Texas, adding compensation by $100,000 for a City of Santa Rosa
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-014 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002263 WITH LEXIPOL, LLC FOR WELLNESS SUPPORT FOR FIRE AND
POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT
13.5 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002830 WITH BURKE,
WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR CONTINUED LEGAL
REPRESENTATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002830 with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP increasing compensation by $500,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000, for continued legal representation through trial in the matter of Hartman v. City of Santa Rosa, et al., Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 24CV02546; and 2) delegate authority to the City Attorney to execute the amendment.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-015 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER
F002830 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $500,000 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000 FOR CONTINUED LEGAL REPRESENTATION; AND
DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT
13.6 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002829 WITH BURKE,
WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR CONTINUED LEGAL
REPRESENTATION
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-016 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER
F002829 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $475,000 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $575,000 FOR CONTINUED LEGAL REPRESENTATION; AND
DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT
13.7 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE
ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) KENWORTH T880
CLASS 8 DUMP TRUCKS TO REPLACE CITY ASSETS 29105 AND
29703 (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 7, 2025,
REGULAR MEETING)
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 two (2) Kenworth T880 Class 8 Dump Trucks in the amount of $640,622.72, to Papé Trucks, Inc., an Oregon corporation, dba Papé Kenworth utilizing the pricing from the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement Number 032824-KTC with Kenworth Truck Company, a Division of PACCAR Inc.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-017 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO PAPE TRUCKS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) KENWORTH T880 CLASS 8 DUMP TRUCKS UTILIZING THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NUMBER 032824-KTC WITH KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY, A DIVISION OF PACCAR INC.
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13.8 RESOLUTION - CITY/COUNTY FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR
SAMUEL L. JONES HALL HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023/2024 AND FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve Modification Number One of Agreement Between the City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma for Operational Funding at the Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (Funding Agreement) in the amount of $255,000 annually for a combined total amount of $510,000; and 2) authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services to execute the Funding Agreement for the period March 18, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-018 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING MODIFICATION ONE
OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR OPERATIONAL FUNDING AT THE SAMUEL L.
JONES HALL HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AND FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
13.9 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-2025-019 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630 et seq.)
13.10 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING- ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTIONS
OF SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TITLE 15 - SEWERS, TO MAINTAIN
COMPLIANCE WITH EPA INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
REGULATION REVISIONS
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This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2025-002 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTIONS OF
SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TITLE 15 - SEWERS, TO MAINTAIN
COMPLIANCE WITH EPA INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
REGULATION REVISIONS
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Duane De Witt spoke on the California tiger salamander mitigation fees.
Peter Alexandar spoke on non-agenda matters.
Tiesa Meskis spoke on contract negotiation issue with Providence Hospital.
Psyche Clark spoke on contract negotiation issues with Providence Hospital.
Sher Ennis spoke on the MySantaRosa app.
Denise Hill spoke on the graffiti in the St. Rose and West End neighborhoods.
15. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - LANDMARK ALTERATION PROCESS
IMPROVEMENTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN
REVIEW BOARD CONSOLIDATION
BACKGROUND: City staff has been analyzing possible streamlining City of Santa Rosa
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council by one ordinance and three resolutions: 1) introduce an Ordinance to address streamlining and process improvements for the Landmark Alteration Permit process and to consolidate the duties and composition of the Cultural Heritage Board and Design Review Board into a single Design Review and Preservation Board; 2) adopt a resolution to amend the Santa Rosa Design Guidelines to replace all references to the Cultural Heritage Board and Design Review Board with a reference to the Design Review and Preservation Board; 3) adopt a resolution to set a fee for the Director Level Landmark Alteration Permit application and provide for reduced Landmark Alteration Permit fees for all levels of homeowner submitted applications; and 4) adopt a resolution to amend Council Policy 000-06 to remove references to the Design Review Board and Cultural Heritage Board and add the Design Review and Preservation Board to Section City of Santa Rosa
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Jessica Jones, Deputy Director - Planning, presented and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 5:52 p.m.
Rich Caro spoke on the item.
Lori Bowden spoke on the item.
Stephanie, Generation Housing, spoke in support of the item.
Sher Ennis spoke in support of the fee changes.
Denise Hill spoke in support of the item.
Thea Daniels spoke on the item.
Ellen Berry spoke on the item.
Ben Mandor, Burbank Garden board member, spoke on the item.
Veronica Cruz spoke on the item.
Amelia Irwin spoke on the item.
Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 6:14 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-020 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DESIGN GUIDELINES TO REPLACE ALL
REFERENCES TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND CULTURAL
HERITAGE BOARD WITH THE CONSOLIDATED DESIGN REVIEW AND
PRESERVATION BOARD.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-021 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ASSIGNING EXISTING SERVICE
FEES TO DIRECTOR LEVEL LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT
APPLICATIONS AND REDUCING CERTAIN LANDMARK ALTERATION
PERMIT FEES FOR HOMEOWNERS.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-022 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 000-06 (APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES)
TO AMEND PORTIONS OF POLICY RELATED TO APPOINTMENT
PROCEDURES FOR BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS TO REMOVE
THE CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND TO ADD THE DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION BOARD.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, 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 TITLES 10, 17, 19, 20 AND 21 OF THE City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 4, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS STREAMLINING AND PROCESS
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT PROCESS,
AND CONSOLIDATION OF THE DUTIES AND COMPOSITION OF THE
CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD INTO A
SINGLE DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION BOARD.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez1 -
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
None.
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 Stapp adjourned the meeting 6:41 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at a time to be set by the Mayor.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
This item was received and filed.
Approved on:
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Dina Manis
City Clerk