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Santa Rosa, CA · January 9, 2018

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City Hall, Council Chamber City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, January 9, 2018 2:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Coursey called the closed session to order at 2:33 p.m. Present: 5 - Mayor Chris Coursey, Council Member Ernesto Olivares, Vice Mayor Chris Rogers, Council Member John Sawyer and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm Absent: 2 - Council Member Jack Tibbetts and Council Member Julie Combs 2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Mayor Coursey recessed the meeting to closed session at 2:34 p.m. to discuss Item 2.1 as listed on the agenda: 2.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (Government Code section 54957(b)) Titles: City Manager and City Attorney 2.2 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 Mayor Coursey adjourned closed session at 3:44 p.m. and reconvened the meeting to open session in the Council Chamber at 4:03 p.m. 3. INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 3.1 INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES The Council will interview applicants to fill vacancies on the following boards: Housing Authority - to fill two Tenant Commissioner positions, each to serve a two-year term expiring on December 31, 2019. Waterways Advisory Committee - to fill four at-large positions each to serve a four-year term expiring on December 31, 2021. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Applications Notice of Availability Attachment 2 - Council Policy 000-06 Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees Attachment 3 - Housing Authority Res. No. 1601 Attachment 4 - Waterways - Resolution27680 4. STUDY SESSION - NONE. 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Mayor Chris Coursey, Council Member Ernesto Olivares, Vice Mayor Chris Rogers, Council Member John Sawyer and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm Absent: 2 - Council Member Jack Tibbetts and Council Member Julie Combs 6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS Mayor Coursey announced on Item 2.1 that Council provided direction and that Item 2.2 was not discussed. 7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 7.1 PROCLAMATION - SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE 100TH ANNIVERSARY Attachments: Proclamation Council Member Sawyer read the proclamation and presented it to Ricardo Navarrette, Retired Assistant Superintendent and Vice President of Student Services, and Hilleary Zarate, Manager of Student Life and Engagement. 8. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8.1 FIRE RECOVERY AND REBUILD UPDATE This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff. Attachments: Presentation (Added 1/9/2018) Presented by David Cruise, Cal OES Division Supervisor - Sonoma County; Robert M. Pesapane, FEMA Division Supervisor - Sonoma County; and Rita Miller, Watershed Task Force City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 PUBLIC COMMENT Anne Seeley spoke regarding conservation watershed programs. 9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS There was nothing to report. 10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS Council Member Olivares announced that he would be abstaining from 12.1. 11. MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS Mayor and Council Members made announcements and reports of interest to the Council. Vice Mayor Rogers requested a future agenda item to discuss development within the areas that were affected by the fires. Mayor Coursey concurred. 11.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' 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 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 Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) 11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) 11.1.9 Other City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 11.2 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Following a vote by ballot, the Council appointed Raymond Tilton and Fran Bolduc to serve two-year terms to expire December 31, 2019. 12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12.1 October 19, 2017, Special Meeting. Attachments: Draft Minutes Approved as submitted. 12.2 October 24, 2017, Regular Meeting. Attachments: Draft Minutes Approved as submitted. 13. CONSENT ITEMS PUBLIC COMMENT Duane DeWitt spoke in opposition to Item 13.6. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers, seconded by Council Member Sawyer ,to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1 through 13.10. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Coursey, Council Member Olivares, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Sawyer and Council Member Schwedhelm Absent: 2 - Council Member Tibbetts and Council Member Combs 13.1 MOTION - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FOR THE 2018-2020 CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Office of Community Engagement that the Council, by motion, approve the submission of the 2018-2019 California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CALVIP) grant proposal to the Board of State and Community Corrections for $500,000 for the period of May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2020. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 Attachments: Staff Report Presentation This Consent - Motion was approved. 13.2 MOTION - PROJECT WORK ORDER APPROVAL - FULTON ROAD WIDENING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN GUERNEVILLE ROAD AND PINER ROAD RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by motion, approve and authorize the Mayor to execute project work order #A010145-2016-14, for the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) phase for the Fulton Road Project from Guerneville Road to Piner Road - Widen to Four Lanes, in the amount of $1,398,903 with GHD Incorporated of Santa Rosa, California. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Presentation This Consent - Motion was approved. 13.3 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR STATE OF GOOD REPAIR (SGR) FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR THE SGR PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,791 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by two Resolutions: 1) provide fund recipient certifications and assurances as required by the California Department of Transportation; 2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works or designee to request $28,791 in State of Good Repair (SGR) funding; 3) authorize the Mayor to execute the authorized agent forms, and the Director of Transportation and Public Works to execute the certifications and assurances documents and all other required documents for this SGR funding request; and 4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations in revenue and expenditures by the approved grant award. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Resolution 1 Resolution 2 Presentation This Consent - Resolutions were approved. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-001 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE OF GOOD REPAIR PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-002 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR THE STATE OF GOOD REPAIR (SGR) PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,791 13.4 RESOLUTION - ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 944 TEMPLE AVENUE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of Housing and Community Services that the Council, by resolution, approve the special assessment lien in the amount of $4,904.00 against the property located at 944 Temple Avenue for violations of the City Code that remain uncorrected by the responsible parties, Craig Torango, and authorize recording of a lien and placing the assessment on the property tax roll for collection. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Admin Enforcement Order Attachment 2 - Cert of Service Attachment 3 - Case File Photographs Attachment 4 - Property Detail Report Attachment 5 - Vicinity Map Resolution Presentation This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-003 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA CONFIRMING THE AMOUNT OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, CONFIRMING AND ORDERING THE RECOVERY City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 OF PENALTIES AND COSTS ASSESSED AND IMPOSED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER FOR VIOLATIONS OF CITY CODE PROVISIONS OCCURING ON THE PROPERTY AT 944 TEMPLE AVENUE, SANTA ROSA, A.P.N. 009-316-018, AND ORDERING THE ASSESSMENT BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL BY THE SONOMA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR 13.5 RESOLUTION - ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 632 BENJAMINS ROAD, SANTA ROSA, CA RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department Housing and Community Services that the Council, by resolution, approve the special assessment lien in the amount of $31,839.00 against the property located at 632 Benjamins Road for violations of the City Code that remain uncorrected by the responsible parties, Bank of America, and authorize recording of a lien and placing the assessment on the property tax roll for collection. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Admin Enforcement Order Attachment 2 - Cert of Service Attachment 3 - Case File Photographs Attachment 4 - Property Detail Report Attachment 5 - Vicinity Map Resolution Presentation This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-004 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA CONFIRMING THE AMOUNT OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, CONFIRMING AND ORDERING THE RECOVERY OF PENALTIES AND COSTS ASSESSED AND IMPOSED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER FOR VIOLATIONS OF CITY CODE PROVISIONS OCCURING ON THE PROPERTY AT 632 BENJAMINS RD, SANTA ROSA, A.P.N. 183-230-007, AND ORDERING THE ASSESSMENT BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL BY THE SONOMA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR 13.6 RESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - METROPOLITAN GROUP, INC. FOR PLANNING AGENCY STAFF CONTRACT SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Metropolitan Group, Inc. (“M Group”), for planning agency staff contract services, adding an additional $400,000, for a total contracted amount not to exceed $500,000, and extending the term of the contract to August 31, 2019. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A Presentation This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-005 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001494 WITH METROPOLITAN GROUP, INC. FOR PLAN REVIEW SERVICES 13.7 RESOLUTION - GRANTING TOW FRANCHISES TO TWO TOW VENDORS FOR POLICE-GENERATED TOW OPERATIONS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by Resolution, grant tow franchises to tow operators Ace Towing Inc. and Extreme Towing pursuant to Chapter 6-84 of the Santa Rosa City Code for police-generated tow operations. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-006 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA GRANTING TOW FRANCHISES TO TWO ADDITIONAL TOW VENDORS FOR POLICE-GENERATED TOW OPERATIONS 13.8 RESOLUTION - LOCAL PROCLAMATION OF CIVIL EMERGENCY ORDER NUMBER FIVE (SUSPENSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS HAULING FRANCHISE REQUIREMENT AND FRANCHISE FEES RELATED TO FIRE DEBRIS HAULING) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 that the Council, by resolution, approve the Local Proclamation of Civil Emergency Order Number Five suspending construction and demolition debris hauling franchise requirement and franchise fees related to fire debris hauling. Attachments: Resolution Exhibit A This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-007 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RATIFYING CITY OF SANTA ROSA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES LOCAL PROCLAMATION OF CIVIL EMERGENCY ORDER NUMBER FIVE (SUSPENSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS HAULING FRANCHISE REQUIREMENT AND FRANCHISE FEES RELATED TO FIRE DEBRIS HAULING) 13.9 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO FIRES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney’s Office that the Council, by resolution, declare that the proclamation of a state of local emergency within the City of Santa Rosa has been and remains in full force and effect without interruption. Attachments: Resolution This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-008 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO FIRES 13.10 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. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Presentation City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-009 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630 et seq.) 14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS Anne Seeley spoke regarding the concerns of alerting citizens during an emergency. Gregory Fearon spoke regarding the concerns of the condition of the Roseland Library. Steven Singleton spoke in support of private property being reserved for homeless encampments. Duane DeWitt spoke regarding the concerns of the low income wages and the lack of affordable housing. Charles Metz spoke in support of Accessory Dwelling Units. Kay Ward spoke regarding the benefits of Airbnb and Accessory Dwelling Unit. Merlin spoke regarding the concerns of the homeless conditions. Fred Icrveger spoke regarding the infrastructure issues and the overcrowding issues within the City limits. Sheradon Peterson spoke regarding the concerns of the unjust tenant evictions. Bob Hansen spoke regarding the concerns of the housing development. 15. REPORT ITEMS City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 15.1 REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 MEASURE O ANNUAL REPORT BACKGROUND: Ordinance 3680 added Chapter 3-26 to the Santa Rosa City Code establishing a special transactions and use tax known as Measure O. Each year an Annual Report is prepared by City staff, reviewed by the Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee and presented to the City Council reporting on revenue, expenditures, and accomplishments during the past fiscal year. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance, Police, Fire, Recreation and Parks Departments, the City Manager’s Office and the Measure O Citizens’ Oversight Committee that the Council, by motion accept the Measure O Annual Report for FY 2016-17. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Presentation Presented by Alan Alton, Interim Chief Financial Officer. A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers, to approve the Measure O Annual Report for FY 2016-17. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Coursey, Council Member Olivares, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Sawyer and Council Member Schwedhelm Absent: 2 - Council Member Tibbetts and Council Member Combs 15.2 REPORT - MEASURE O CYCLE IX CHOICE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS BACKGROUND: The Measure O Transaction and Use tax passed by voters in 2004 allocates grant funding to organizations for youth and parenting programs which focus on gang and anti-violence education, prevention and intervention, community safety, and a comprehensive array of social services in high need neighborhoods. On September 29, 2017, the City of Santa Rosa released a Request for Qualifications for the Measure O Cycle IX CHOICE Grant Program with $736,700 in available funding per year of the two-year cycle from January 1, 2018-December 31, 2019. Staff will present the funding recommendations from the Grant Review Team. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Office of Community Engagement that the Council, by resolution: 1) Adopt the funding City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 recommendations of the Grant Review Team for Cycle IX of the Measure O CHOICE grant program for Calendar Years 2018-19 and direct the City Manager or designee to enter into funding agreements with approved providers; and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to approve and execute the funding agreements and amendments with CHOICE Cycle IX funded agencies, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Resolution Exhibit A Exhibit B Presentation Presented by Caluha Barnes, Director of Community Engagement, Jason Carter, Program Manager, and Serena Lienau, Program Analyst. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers, seconded by Council Member Olivares, to waive reading of the text and adopt: RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-010 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GRANT REVIEW TEAM FOR CYCLE IX OF THE CHOICE GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2018-2019 AND GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE FUNDING AGREEMENTS The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Coursey, Council Member Olivares, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Sawyer and Council Member Schwedhelm Absent: 2 - Council Member Tibbetts and Council Member Combs 15.3 REPORT - COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE ON THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMEMT PROGRAM COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND INPUT PROCESS, AND THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The Community Advisory Board (CAB) and the Office of Community Engagement will provide the Council with updates about CAB’s Community Improvement Grant Program and involvement with City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 the outreach and input process for the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Office of Community Engagement and the Community Advisory Board that the Council, by motion, accept a report from the Community Advisory Board regarding the Community Improvement Grant Program and receive the report on the outreach process for community input on the Capital Improvement Program. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Presentation Presented by Danielle Ronshausen, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Cherie Barnett, Chair of Community Advisory Board. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Fraser spoke regarding the concerns of the report and the need for additional information. Duane DeWitt spoke regarding the need of more information. A motion was made by Council Member Olivares, seconded by Council Member Sawyer, to approve a report from the Community Advisory Board regarding the Community Improvement Grant Program and receive the report on the outreach process for community input on the Capital Improvement Program. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Coursey, Council Member Olivares, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Sawyer and Council Member Schwedhelm Absent: 2 - Council Member Tibbetts and Council Member Combs Mayor Coursey recessed the meeting at 6:33 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:57 p.m. 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS 16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - FY 2018-19 BUDGET PRIORITIES BACKGROUND: Every year, pursuant to the City Charter, the City City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 Council holds a public hearing to solicit input from the community on priorities to be considered for the upcoming budget. This meeting complies with Charter requirements relative to posting and being held prior to the City Council goal setting meeting. It also marks the kick-off of the FY 2018-19 budget process. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department, that the City Council hold a public hearing on budget priorities and consider written and oral comments as part of future budget deliberations. No action is necessary. Attachments: Staff Report Presentation Public Hearing Notice Presented by Alan Alton, Interim Chief Financial Officer. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Coursey opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. Gregory Fearon spoke in support of funding the camp encampments. Linda Proulx spoke in support of funding the Southeast Greenway project. Joni Goshorn spoke in support of funding mental health. Christine Hoex spoke in support of public banking. Eric Fraser spoke in support of funding the neighborhood infrastructures. Arlie Haig spoke in support of funding the Kawana Community Garden. Adrienne Lauby spoke in support of public banking, funding general assistance to low income families and the homeless programs. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 15 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 David Petritz spoke in support of funding used for future fire prevention measures. Ronit Rubinoff, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, in support of providing service for the tenant evictions. Hoai-an Truong, Sonoma Solidarity with Standing Rock, spoke in support of public banking. Jenny Blaker, Sonoma Solidarity with Standing Rock, in support of public banking. Duane DeWitt spoke in support of funding safety net services, funding Recreation and Parks maintenance, having a citywide hiring freeze, and applying for additional grants. Shelly Browning spoke in support of public banking. Luanne Daly spoke in support of public banking. John Rothfield spoke in support of public banking. Anita Lafollette spoke in support affordable housing and public banking. Joe Dietzen spoke in support of housing development and local businesses. Judy Kennedy spoke in support of hiring an art coordinator. Thomas Ells spoke in support of public banking, hiring art coordinators, funding the Southeast Greenway corridor, rebuilding with fire resistant material, funding homeless encampments, and consider alternative designed homes. David Harris spoke in support of public banking. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 16 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 Kevin Conway spoke in support of rebuilding homes with a climate action plan and County coordination. Peggy Hendrix spoke in support of funding homeless programs. Mayor Coursey closed the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. This public hearing item was received and filed. 16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - KNIBB PRE-ZONING - 3747 AND 3753 CHANATE RD - ANX17-004 BACKGROUND: Application for Prezoning of the properties located at 3747 and 3753 Chanate Road, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 173-260-007 and 173-260-008, into the R-1-6 (Single-family Residential) zoning district to allow the future annexation into the City of Santa Rosa. Both properties are currently developed with single family residences. Once annexed, both homes will be allowed to connect to City sewer service. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council introduce an ordinance to Prezone the properties located at 3747 and 3753 Chanate Road to the R-1-6 (Single-family Residential) zoning district. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - General Plan Zoning Map Attachment 4 - Neighborhood Context Map Attachment 5 - Proposed Annexation Area Attachment 6 - Sonoma LAFCO Response to Referral - ANX17-004 Attachment 7 - PRMD Comments Attachment 8 - Planning Commission Minutes and Resolution 11847 Attachment 9 - Existing System Findings Report Ordinance Presentation Public Hearing Notice Presented by Bill Rose, Supervising Planner. PUBLIC COMMENT City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 17 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 Mayor Coursey opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. Duane Dewitt spoke in support of the item. Mayor Coursey closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Sawyer, seconded by Council Member Olivares, to waive reading of the text and introduce: ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA PREZONING THE KNIBB PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3747 AND 3753 CHANATE ROAD, ALSO IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 173-260-007 AND 173-260-008, RESPECTIVELY, TO THE R-1-6 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT; FILE NO. ANX17-004 The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Coursey, Council Member Olivares, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Sawyer and Council Member Schwedhelm Absent: 2 - Council Member Tibbetts and Council Member Combs 17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE. 18. PUBLIC COMMENTS 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] City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 18 of 18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2018 20. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Hearing no further business, Mayor Coursey adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on January 23, 2018, at a time set by the Mayor. 21. UPCOMING MEETINGS 21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST Attachments: List This item was received and filed. Approved on: February 27, 2018 /s/ Daisy Gomez, City Clerk

Agenda

City Hall, Council City of Santa Rosa Chamber 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT JANUARY 9, 2018 2:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION (MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM) 3:00 P.M. BOARD INTERVIEWS (MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM) 4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (COUNCIL CHAMBER) 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. Comments from the public on non-agenda items will be heard under Agenda Items 14 and 18. 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. 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 ten speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed 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. To address the Council you are requested to complete a yellow Speaker Card and give it to the City Clerk. If you are unable to or do not wish to wait for the public comment portion of the agenda, you are encouraged to contact the Council or City Clerk directly by submitting your comments to 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 10, Santa Rosa 95404 or cityclerk@srcity.org. 2:00 P.M. (MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 10) 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 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 City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 2 of 13 City Council JANUARY 9, 2018 addressed in Closed Session. 2.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (Government Code section 54957(b)) Titles: City Manager and City Attorney 2.2 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 RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR BOARD INTERVIEWS IN THE MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM 3:00 P.M. (MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 10) 3. INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 3.1 INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES The Council will interview applicants to fill vacancies on the following boards: Housing Authority - to fill two Tenant Commissioner positions, each to serve a two-year term expiring on December 31, 2019. Waterways Advisory Committee - to fill four at-large positions each to serve a four-year term expiring on December 31, 2021. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Applications Notice of Availability Attachment 2 - Council Policy 000-06 Appointments to Boards/Commissio Attachment 3 - Housing Authority Res. No. 1601 Attachment 4 - Waterways - Resolution27680 4. STUDY SESSION - NONE. Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction to staff. No action will be taken. 4:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER) City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 13 City Council JANUARY 9, 2018 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL 6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS 7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 7.1 PROCLAMATION - SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE 100TH ANNIVERSARY Attachments: Proclamation 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 FIRE RECOVERY AND REBUILD UPDATE This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff. Attachments: Presentation (Added 1/9/2018) 9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS 10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS 11. MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS 11.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' 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 City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 4 of 13 City Council JANUARY 9, 2018 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 Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) 11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) 11.1.9 Other 11.2 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Council may vote to make appointments to the following Boards: Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner: Two At-Large Positions Waterways Advisory Committee: Four At-Large Positions 12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12.1 October 19, 2017, Special Meeting. Attachments: Draft Minutes 12.2 October 24, 2017, Regular Meeting. Attachments: Draft Minutes 13. CONSENT ITEMS 13.1 MOTION - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FOR THE 2018-2020 CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Office of Community Engagement that the Council, by motion, approve the submission of the 2018-2019 California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CALVIP) grant proposal to the Board of State and Community Corrections for $500,000 for the period of May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2020. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 5 of 13 City Council JANUARY 9, 2018 Attachments: Staff Report Presentation 13.2 MOTION - PROJECT WORK ORDER APPROVAL - FULTON ROAD WIDENING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN GUERNEVILLE ROAD AND PINER ROAD RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by motion, approve and authorize the Mayor to execute project work order #A010145-2016-14, for the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) phase for the Fulton Road Project from Guerneville Road to Piner Road - Widen to Four Lanes, in the amount of $1,398,903 with GHD Incorporated of Santa Rosa, California. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Presentation 13.3 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR STATE OF GOOD REPAIR (SGR) FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR THE SGR PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,791 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by two Resolutions: 1) provide fund recipient certifications and assurances as required by the California Department of Transportation; 2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works or designee to request $28,791 in State of Good Repair (SGR) funding; 3) authorize the Mayor to execute the authorized agent forms, and the Director of Transportation and Public Works to execute the certifications and assurances documents and all other required documents for this SGR funding request; and 4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations in revenue and expenditures by the approved grant award. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 6 of 13 City Council JANUARY 9, 2018 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Resolution 1 Resolution 2 Presentation 13.4 RESOLUTION - ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 944 TEMPLE AVENUE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of Housing and Community Services that the Council, by resolution, approve the special assessment lien in the amount of $4,904.00 against the property located at 944 Temple Avenue for violations of the City Code that remain uncorrected by the responsible parties, Craig Torango, and authorize recording of a lien and placing the assessment on the property tax roll for collection. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Admin Enforcement Order Attachment 2 - Cert of Service Attachment 3 - Case File Photographs Attachment 4 - Property Detail Report Attachment 5 - Vicinity Map Resolution Presentation 13.5 RESOLUTION - ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 632 BENJAMINS ROAD, SANTA ROSA, CA RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department Housing and Community Services that the Council, by resolution, approve the special assessment lien in the amount of $31,839.00 against the property located at 632 Benjamins Road for violations of the City Code that remain uncorrected by the responsible parties, Bank of America, and authorize recording of a lien and placing the assessment on the property tax roll for collection. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 7 of 13 City Council JANUARY 9, 2018 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Admin Enforcement Order Attachment 2 - Cert of Service Attachment 3 - Case File Photographs Attachment 4 - Property Detail Report Attachment 5 - Vicinity Map Resolution Presentation 13.6 RESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - METROPOLITAN GROUP, INC. FOR PLANNING AGENCY STAFF CONTRACT SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Metropolitan Group, Inc. (“M Group”), for planning agency staff contract services, adding an additional $400,000, for a total contracted amount not to exceed $500,000, and extending the term of the contract to August 31, 2019. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A Presentation 13.7 RESOLUTION - GRANTING TOW FRANCHISES TO TWO TOW VENDORS FOR POLICE-GENERATED TOW OPERATIONS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by Resolution, grant tow franchises to tow operators Ace Towing Inc. and Extreme Towing pursuant to Chapter 6-84 of the Santa Rosa City Code for police-generated tow operations. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A 13.8 RESOLUTION - LOCAL PROCLAMATION OF CIVIL EMERGENCY ORDER NUMBER FIVE (SUSPENSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 8 of 13 City Council JANUARY 9, 2018 DEMOLITION DEBRIS HAULING FRANCHISE REQUIREMENT AND FRANCHISE FEES RELATED TO FIRE DEBRIS HAULING) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office that the Council, by resolution, approve the Local Proclamation of Civil Emergency Order Number Five suspending construction and demolition debris hauling franchise requirement and franchise fees related to fire debris hauling. Attachments: Resolution Exhibit A 13.9 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO FIRES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney’s Office that the Council, by resolution, declare that the proclamation of a state of local emergency within the City of Santa Rosa has been and remains in full force and effect without interruption. Attachments: Resolution 13.10 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. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Presentation 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 ten speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 9 of 13 City Council JANUARY 9, 2018 under Agenda Item 18. 15. REPORT ITEMS 15.1 REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 MEASURE O ANNUAL REPORT BACKGROUND: Ordinance 3680 added Chapter 3-26 to the Santa Rosa City Code establishing a special transactions and use tax known as Measure O. Each year an Annual Report is prepared by City staff, reviewed by the Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee and presented to the City Council reporting on revenue, expenditures, and accomplishments during the past fiscal year. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance, Police, Fire, Recreation and Parks Departments, the City Manager’s Office and the Measure O Citizens’ Oversight Committee that the Council, by motion accept the Measure O Annual Report for FY 2016-17. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Presentation 15.2 REPORT - MEASURE O CYCLE IX CHOICE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS BACKGROUND: The Measure O Transaction and Use tax passed by voters in 2004 allocates grant funding to organizations for youth and parenting programs which focus on gang and anti-violence education, prevention and intervention, community safety, and a comprehensive array of social services in high need neighborhoods. On September 29, 2017, the City of Santa Rosa released a Request for Qualifications for the Measure O Cycle IX CHOICE Grant Program with $736,700 in available funding per year of the two-year cycle from January 1, 2018-December 31, 2019. Staff will present the funding recommendations from the Grant Review Team. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Office of Community Engagement that the Council, by resolution: 1) Adopt the funding recommendations of the Grant Review Team for Cycle IX of the Measure O CHOICE grant program for Calendar Years 2018-19 and direct the City Manager or designee to enter into funding agreements City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 10 of 13 City Council JANUARY 9, 2018 with approved providers; and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to approve and execute the funding agreements and amendments with CHOICE Cycle IX funded agencies, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Resolution Exhibit A Exhibit B Presentation 15.3 REPORT - COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE ON THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMEMT PROGRAM COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND INPUT PROCESS, AND THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The Community Advisory Board (CAB) and the Office of Community Engagement will provide the Council with updates about CAB’s Community Improvement Grant Program and involvement with the outreach and input process for the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Office of Community Engagement and the Community Advisory Board that the Council, by motion, accept a report from the Community Advisory Board regarding the Community Improvement Grant Program and receive the report on the outreach process for community input on the Capital Improvement Program. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Presentation (THE COUNCIL MAY RECESS DURING THE EVENING FOR A DINNER BREAK) 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 11 of 13 City Council JANUARY 9, 2018 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 - FY 2018-19 BUDGET PRIORITIES BACKGROUND: Every year, pursuant to the City Charter, the City Council holds a public hearing to solicit input from the community on priorities to be considered for the upcoming budget. This meeting complies with Charter requirements relative to posting and being held prior to the City Council goal setting meeting. It also marks the kick-off of the FY 2018-19 budget process. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department, that the City Council hold a public hearing on budget priorities and consider written and oral comments as part of future budget deliberations. No action is necessary. Attachments: Staff Report Presentation Public Hearing Notice 16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - KNIBB PRE-ZONING - 3747 AND 3753 CHANATE RD - ANX17-004 BACKGROUND: Application for Prezoning of the properties located at 3747 and 3753 Chanate Road, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 173-260-007 and 173-260-008, into the R-1-6 (Single-family Residential) zoning district to allow the future annexation into the City of Santa Rosa. Both properties are currently developed with single family residences. Once annexed, both homes will be allowed to connect to City sewer service. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council introduce an ordinance to Prezone the properties located at 3747 and 3753 Chanate Road to the R-1-6 (Single-family Residential) zoning district. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 12 of 13 City Council JANUARY 9, 2018 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - General Plan Zoning Map Attachment 4 - Neighborhood Context Map Attachment 5 - Proposed Annexation Area Attachment 6 - Sonoma LAFCO Response to Referral - ANX17-004 Attachment 7 - PRMD Comments Attachment 8 - Planning Commission Minutes and Resolution 11847 Attachment 9 - Existing System Findings Report Ordinance Presentation Public Hearing Notice 17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE. 18. PUBLIC COMMENTS 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. Each speaker will be allowed 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 Attachments: List *Did not appear on the preliminary agenda. **Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 13 of 13 City Council JANUARY 9, 2018 The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to, or treatment of or employment in, its programs or activities. Disability-related aids or services, including printed information in alternate formats, to enable persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings are available by contacting the City Clerk Office at 543-3015 or cityclerk@srcity.org one week prior to the meeting. TDD 543-3063 Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council prior to this meeting regarding any item on this agenda, excluding closed session items, are available for public review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 10, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.

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