City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
MAY 13, 2025
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA
ROSA AVENUE (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING BE OBSERVED).
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[email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the City Council Meeting.
IN THE EVENT A COUNCIL MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY BASED
ON JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB 2449, THE CITY WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL E-MAILS SENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE PUBLIC RECORDS AND SUBJECT TO
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.
DEADLINES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ARE SET FORTH BELOW.
COUNCIL MAY RECESS DURING THE EVENING FOR BREAKS.
PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS WILL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 5:00 P.M.
MATTERS ON THE AGENDA MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Except for public hearing items, comments from the public will be allowed on all agenda items at the time each item is called. Comments on public hearing items may be made when the hearing is opened.
Live Public Comment: Members of the public can provide comment on an Agenda Item In-Person from Council Chamber by completing a Speaker Card or signing up with the Administrator in Council Chamber.
Advanced Public Comment Via E-mail: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the City Council, please send to: [email protected] by 5:00 p.m., the Monday prior to the Council Meeting. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the Agenda Item Number on which you wish to comment, and provide your name and comment in the body of the e-mail. E-mail public comments received by the deadline will be distributed to City Council members and uploaded to the agenda prior to the start of the City Council Meeting for public access.
Non-Agenda Items are the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. The first public comment period on non-agenda items (Agenda Item 14) will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item 18.
4:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
To consider and take action on any request from a Council Member to participate in a meeting remotely due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 549539(f)).
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
Following the announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess into Closed Session, the public may speak up to three minutes on items to be addressed in Closed Session.
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
4. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction to staff. No action will be taken.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7.1 PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
ProclamationAttachments:
7.2 PRESENTATION - CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL
2025 CITY OF THE YEAR AWARD
7.3 PROCLAMATION - WATER AWARENESS MONTH
ProclamationAttachments:
7.4 PRESENTATION - WATER EFFICIENCY AWARDS
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WUE Award - Alfredo Valencia
WUE Award - Deborah Debret
WUE Award - Richard Dobbins and Jack Williams
WUE Awards - English Video
WUE Awards - Video en Espanol
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8. STAFF BRIEFINGS
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a five-minute briefing to the Council on departmental issues of interest. No action will be taken on these matters except to possibly place a particular item on a future agenda for Council consideration.
8.1 EOA-1 GROUND AMBULANCE CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Staff will provide an overview of compliance data recently released for the EOA-1 Ground Ambulance Contract between the County of Sonoma and Sonoma County Fire District. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.
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9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
9.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on all settlements authorized by Council in closed session that were finalized in April 2025, which includes but may not be limited to all settlements requiring the City to pay more than $50,000. The City Attorney will also provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
Litigation ReportAttachments:
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
11.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
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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
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)
11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
11.1.12 Other
11.2 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION
11.2.1 UPCOMING MAYORS’ AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION (MCA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING
Council will, by motion, identify and prioritize three (3) City of Santa Rosa key issues to be discussed at the MCA Board of Directors meeting on May 22, 2025, to find shared solutions and foster collaboration across agencies. The goal is to present these consolidated priorities to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to ensure alignment and effective resource allocation.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE.
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13. CONSENT ITEMS
13.1 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - GARAGE HOIST PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion: 1) award Contract Number C02354, Garage Hoist Purchase and Installation, in the amount of $1,593,000 to the lowest responsible bidder, Power Builders Inc. of El Granada, California, approve a 15% contract contingency, and authorize a total contract amount of $1,831,950; and 2) authorize the appropriation of $323,950 of 1710 Equipment Repair Fund balance to JL 17051 FY24-25 budget for the award.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Location Map
Attachment 2 - Bid Summary
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13.2 RESOLUTION - DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO CERTAIN STAFF
TO EXECUTE PROJECT WORK ORDERS ISSUED UNDER
EXISTING MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of
Transportation and Public Works that the Council, by resolution, 1) delegate authority to certain staff to execute Project Work Orders issued under existing Master Professional Services Agreements (MPSA) up to an amount not to exceed $500,000, through December 2025; 2) delegate authority to certain staff to execute Project Work Orders issued under existing MPSA up to an amount not to exceed $500,000, with the cumulative sum of all such Project Work Orders not to exceed $18 million for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and 2) ratify Project Work Orders, and associated payments, executed by certain staff from July 1, 2024 through adoption of this resolution, under existing MPSAs up to an amount not to exceed $500,000
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - 2025 Consultant List
Exhibit B - MPSA Template
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13.3 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN PG&E EV
FLEET PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF BATTERY ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) authorize participation in the Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) EV Fleet Program; and 2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to negotiate and execute an EV Fleet Program Contract with PG&E, subject to approval by the City Attorney, for the purpose of constructing the charging infrastructure to support CityBus battery-electric bus and fleet medium duty electric vehicles.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Letter of Commitment
Resolution
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13.4 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL - SECOND AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 169264 TO EXTEND THE TERM ONE-YEAR
AND INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH IRIS GROUP HOLDINGS
LLC, DBA EVERON, LLC
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works (TPW) and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the Second Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) 169264 with Iris Group Holdings LLC, dba Everon, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, to extend the term one-year and increase compensation is the amount of $125,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $403,500.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A- Extension Proposal
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13.5 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER 164204A TO EXTEND THE TERM AND
INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH GEOTAB USA, INC.
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approve an amendment to Blanket Purchase Order 164204A for a one-year extension for vehicle telematic equipment and data support services under the Department of General Services Cooperative Contract 1-19-58-69 with Geotab USA, Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada, with an increase in compensation in the amount of $150,000, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $750,000.
Staff Report
Resolution
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13.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO PACIFIC
GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY OVER A PORTION OF CITY
OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 FIFTH STREET, APN
009-012-025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department and Real Estate Services that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a grant of easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) over a portion of City owned property located at 700 Fifth Street, Santa Rosa, California, APN 009-012-025, commonly known as Lot 10, for the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in connection with PG&E’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program; and 2) authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute the Easement Deed and any additional documents necessary to accomplish these actions.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
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13.7 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT NUMBER F002302 WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH
AMERICA, INC. FOR FIRE CODE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve a Fourth Amendment to Professional Service Agreement Number F002302 with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Houston, Texas, for Fire Code plan review services in an amount of $75,000, for a total amount not to exceed $645,000.
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Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
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13.8 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT UPDATING COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION
PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance and Fire Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Service Agreement with AP Triton, LLC, Sheridan, Wyoming, for updating the City’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan, for a total contract amount not to exceed $139,799.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Agreement
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13.9 RESOLUTION - BID AWARD - GENERAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
FOR CITY ROADWAY LANDSCAPE SERVICES WITH BRIGHTVIEW
LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve General Services Agreement Number F002999 with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, in an amount not to exceed $1,888,347.84 for roadway landscape services for a period of three (3) years, with two (2) one-year renewal options; and 2) amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget to increase appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $1,888,347.84 with a corresponding increase in revenue.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
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13.10 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A RESOLUTION OF LOCAL
SUPPORT FOR THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
ASSIGNED TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION FOR MASTER PLANNING AND DESIGN OF THE
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SANTA ROSA SOUTHEAST GREENWAY AND COMMITTING ANY
NECESSARY MATCHING FUNDS AND STATING ASSURANCE TO
COMPLETE THE PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize a Resolution of Local Support required by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to receive $750,000 in grant funds for the Southeast Greenway Project.
Staff Report
Resolution
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13.11 RESOLUTION - AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY 000-06 -
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution, amend Council Policy 000-06 - Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees to replace occurrences of Recreation and Parks Board with Board of Parks and Recreation to bring the name of the advisory body into alignment with Ordinance No. ORD-2025-008.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Council Policy 000-06_Redline
Resolution
Exhibit A - Council Policy 000-06
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13.12 RESOLUTION - ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 SEBASTOPOL ROAD
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the administrative cost recovery lien in the amount of $16,009.77 against the property located at 2100 Sebastopol Road for violations of the City Code which remain uncorrected by the responsible party and authorize the recordation of a lien and placement of a special assessment on the property tax roll for collection.
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Administrative Enforcement Order
Attachment 2 - Case File Photographs
Attachment 3 - Vicinity Map
Resolution
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13.13 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO
COUNTY OF SONOMA OVER A PORTION OF CITY PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5565 PINE FLAT ROAD (APN 131-150-029)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public Utilities, Santa Rosa Water and Real Estate Services that the Council, by resolution: 1) grant a 1,511 square foot road and drainage easement to County of Sonoma (County) over a portion of City property located at 5565 Pine Flat Road, Healdsburg, California 95448, APN 131-150-029 for the County’s 2019 FEMA-Storm Damage Road Restoration Project; 2) approve entering into a Right of Way Contract, Easement Agreement and Encroachment and Maintenance Covenant Agreement; and 3) authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute necessary documents in connection therewith.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
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13.14 RESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRUM CANINE ISABEL LLC
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Santa Rosa Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002611 with Spectrum Canine Isabel LLC, Morgan Hill, California, increasing compensation by $94,000 and extending time of performance for an additional three-year term to provide training services for the Police K-9 program; and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all related contractual documents.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - First Amendment
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14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. This public comment period will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item 18.
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - EXTENSION OF SANTA ROSA CITYBUS UNLIMITED
RIDES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM
BACKGROUND: In July 2021 the City initiated a pilot fare-free program for TK-12th grade youth riding Santa Rosa CityBus. This program was subsequently extended for an additional two years, through June 30, 2025, using funding from the Sonoma County Climate Resilience Fund.
The program has been successful in increasing youth transit ridership and has had numerous positive impacts on youth, families, and the community. The Transit Division seeks Council approval to extend the program through FY 2030 using state and local transit funds.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, extend the Santa Rosa CityBus Unlimited Rides for Youth (UR Free) program for TK-12th grade youth through June 30, 2030, subject to continued funding availability.
Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
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15.2 REPORT - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICERS BETWEEN CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND SANTA ROSA
CITY SCHOOLS DISTRICT
BACKGROUND: This proposed resolution and Agreement for School Resource Officers Between City of Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa City Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Schools District (Agreement) authorizes the Santa Rosa Police Department to relaunch the School Resource Officer (SRO) program and to negotiate with SRCS related cost sharing in support of the program.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve an Agreement for School Resource Officers Between City of Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa City Schools District to relaunch the School Resource Officer (SRO) program; 2) delegate authority to the City Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3) authorize the City Manager to negotiate equitable cost-sharing with Santa Rosa City School District in support of the School Resource Officer program.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - MOU
Presentation
Resolution_Redline (Uploaded 05-13-2025)
Resolution_Final Revised (Uploaded 05-13-2025)
Presentation_Revised (Uploaded 05-13-2025)
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16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing matters will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matters are reached on the agenda.
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - PETITION TO EXPAND THE
TALBOT/MEMORIAL RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE TO
INCLUDE THE 100 BLOCK OF SOTOYOME STREET
BACKGROUND: Santa Rosa City Code 11-44.050 establishes that neighborhoods impacted by non-resident parking may submit a petition to the City Council to have their area added to the Residential Permit Parking Program (“Program”). Current restrictions on Sotoyome Street limit on street parking to two (2) hours, Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 9:00 and 6:00pm. The residents of the 100 block of Sotoyome Street have submitted a petition to be included in the Program. The Program was established to provide on-street parking Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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relief in the form of time limited parking in neighborhoods being impacted by a high volume of non-resident parkers who are attracted to that area, such as Santa Rosa Junior College, the Fairgrounds, Memorial Hospital, and the periphery of downtown Santa Rosa.
Residential units within the designated permit area are eligible for permits which exempt them from the posted on-street time limits.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the petition to expand the Talbot/Memorial Residential Permit Parking Zone to include the 100 block of Sotoyome Street.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Sotoyome Street Expansion Map
Presentation
Public Hearing Notice
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16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - FIRST 2025 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PACKAGE: 1) ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
DUTTON AVENUE RESIDENCES MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO GENERAL
INDUSTRY, AND REZONING TO IG (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) FOR
3150 DUTTON AVENUE; AND 2) HOUSING ELEMENT AMENDMENT
(THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED TO THE JUNE 3, 2025, REGULAR
MEETING)
BACKGROUND: General Plan Amendments are considered three times per year in accordance with General Plan policy. This General Plan Amendment package includes two projects described below. On March 13, 2025, the Planning Commission held public hearings for these same items during a regularly scheduled public meeting. During public hearings, the Planning Commission passed resolutions recommending approval to City Council.
1. Dutton Avenue. The Dutton Avenue Development Project is a proposal to amend the General Plan land use designation for the property at 3150 Dutton Avenue from Medium Density Residential (8-18 units per acre) to General Industry and rezone the property Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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from the R-3-18 (Multifamily Residential) to IG (General Industrial) to align with surrounding land use patterns, supporting future industrial development. The project includes an Addendum to the Dutton Avenue Residences Mitigated Negative Declaration, adopted in 2018, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Housing Element Amendment. On August 7, 2024, the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved the
annexation of 34.93 acres, in northwest Santa Rosa, which was recorded by the Sonoma County Clerk’s Office on September 25, 2024. Following annexation, and pursuant to Government Code Section 65584.07(d), the City received a request from the County of Sonoma to initiate a transfer of Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) units from the County to the City related to the annexation. On March 4, 2025, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a joint agreement letter with the County outlining the agreed upon RHNA transfer. On March 20, 2025, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board approved the transfer agreement. As part of the transfer, the City is required to amend its 2023-2031 Housing Element to reflect the new RHNA units. In reviewing the Housing Element, staff identified two minor clerical errors related to the title of Table 5-2 and a mathematical error in Table 5-11, which will also be addressed. On March 13, 2025, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Council adopt the proposed Housing Element Amendment. This
proposed General Plan Housing Element amendment is part of the First 2025 General Plan Amendment Package.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council: (1) adopt, by resolution, an Addendum to the previously approved Dutton Avenue Residences Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) adopt, by resolution, a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation for 3150 Dutton Avenue from Medium Density Residential to General Industry; (3) introduce an ordinance rezoning Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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3150 Dutton Avenue from R-3-18 (Multi-Family Residential) to General Industrial (IG), consistent with the General Plan land use designation; and (4) by resolution, amend the 2023-2031 Housing Element to reflect a transfer of Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) units related to the annexation of 34.93 acres, and two clerical edits to correct the title of Table 5-2 and correct a mathematical error in Table 5-11.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
17.1 QUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ATTENDANCE REPORT. Provided for information.
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18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council and not able to speak under Agenda Item 14. Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes.
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
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda.
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Upcoming Meetings ListAttachments:
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action, ex-parte communication disclosure is required.
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The Open Government Ordinance was adopted by City Council in December 2020 (ORD-2020-018) and amended in July 2021 (ORD-2021-007). These ordinances added and amended Chapter 1-10 to the City Code to codify the City of Santa Rosa's commitment to embrace a culture of open government to ensure public trust, engage the community, and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. To view a full versions of the Open Government Ordinances go to http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinance and http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinanceAmend. To request paper copies of the Open Government Ordinances contact the City Clerk's Office at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or [email protected].
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