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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, August 7, 2018 2:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Coursey called the meeting to order at 2:31 p.m. Present: 6 - Mayor Chris Coursey, Vice Mayor Chris Rogers, Council Member Julie Combs, Council Member Ernesto Olivares, Council Member Tom Schwedhelm, and Council Member Jack Tibbetts Absent: 1 - Council Member John Sawyer 2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Mayor Coursey recessed the meeting to closed session at 2:32 p.m. to discuss Items 2.1 and 2.2. 2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: unknown number of cases. 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 the closed session at 3:51 p.m. and reconvened the meeting to open session in the Council Chamber at 4:03 p.m. 3. STUDY SESSION - NONE. 4:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER) 4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Mayor Chris Coursey, Vice Mayor Chris Rogers, Council Member Julie Combs, Council Member Ernesto Olivares, Council Member Tom Schwedhelm, and Council Member Jack Tibbetts Absent: 1 - Council Member John Sawyer City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS City Attorney Gallagher announced that Council provided direction to staff on Items 2.1 and 2.2. 6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE. 7. STAFF BRIEFINGS 7.1 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 (Uploaded 8/7/2018) David Guhin, Director of Planning and Economic Development provided a brief report. PUBLIC COMMENT Duane DeWitt spoke in support of creating metrics for renters, and that housing be provided to veterans. Bob Harder spoke regarding the delay of the approval permitting process. 8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS City Manager McGlynn provided a brief report on Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital that has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists with a prestigious Bicycle Friendly Business designation. 9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS Council Member Schwedhelm announced that he will be abstaining from Item 11.3. 10. MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS Mayor and Council Members made announcements and reports of interest to the Council. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 10.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED) 10.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports Vice Mayor Rogers provided a brief report on the Open Government Task Force Implementation Subcommittee. Mayor Coursey provided a brief report on the Long Term Financial and Audit Policy Subcommittee. 10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA) 10.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee Council Member Schwedhelm provided a brief report. 10.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) 10.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee 10.1.7 Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) 10.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) 10.1.9 Other Council Member Combs provided a brief report on the Russian River Watershed Association meeting. Council Member Tibbetts provided a brief on the Sonoma Clean Power Community Advisory Committee. 10.2 MATTERS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10.2.1 REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEM REGARDING CITY RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE (This item was continued from the July 24, 2018, Regular Meeting) BACKGROUND: At the June 26, 2018, City Council meeting, Council Member Combs requested a future agenda item to discuss a city rent City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 stabilization ordinance. Council Member Tibbetts concurred with the request. PUBLIC COMMENT Patty Goodwin spoke in support of the item. Jennifer Coleman spoke in opposition to rent control and in support of the housing bond. Wendy Gorris spoke in opposition to rent control and in support of the housing bond. Duane DeWitt spoke in support of information and a public discussion. Dorothy Beattie spoke in opposition to rent control. Allison Norman spoke in opposition to rent control. This item was withdrawn. 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 11.1 April 24, 2018, Regular Meeting. Attachments: Draft Minutes Approved as submitted. 11.2 May 1, 2018, Regular Meeting. Attachments: Draft Minutes Approved as submitted. 11.3 May 8, 2018, Regular Meeting. Attachments: Draft Minutes Approved as submitted, with Council Member Schwedhelm abstaining. 12. CONSENT ITEMS PUBLIC COMMENT City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 Duane DeWitt spoke regarding 12. 2; in support of the homeless help clean the creek, and of a Roseland Ecology Core or Conservation Corps. Molly Miller spoke regarding Item 12.3; personal experiences of being homeless and in opposition to staying at the homeless shelter offered by Catholic Charities. Debbie Griffin spoke regarding Item 12.6; and requested for assistance to pick up trash left by the homeless. Victoria Yanez spoke regarding Item 12.6; and in opposition to fund Catholic Charities homeless services. Jibrah Ortega spoke regarding the concerns on the homeless encampments on the school campus. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers, seconded by Council Member Olivares, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 12.1 through 12.7. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Coursey, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Combs, Council Member Olivares, Council Member Schwedhelm, and Council Member Tibbetts Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer 12.1 RESOLUTION - TRUE-UP FOR 2015-2018 MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information Technology Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a True-Up invoice for the 2015-2018 Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft for software licenses and support of desktops and servers, from reseller PCM, Inc. dba EnPointe Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $147,551.31, as a result of a recent Microsoft audit of our licenses, plus additional licenses required for post-fire recovery contractors and employees. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Resolution Exhibit A Presentation This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-128 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A TRUE-UP INVOICE WITH MICROSOFT THROUGH AUTHORIZED RESELLER PCM, INC., DBA ENPOINTE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 12.2 RESOLUTION - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR CITY’S CREEKS, PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Sonoma for creekside trash and vegetation management, and authorize the Chief Financial Officer to encumber funds. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A Presentation This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-129 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR YOUTH CORPS CREWS TO PROVIDE CREEKSIDE TRASH AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 12.3 RESOLUTION - CITY AGREEMENTS FOR HOMELESS SERVICES - HOMELESS OUTREACH SERVICES TEAM PROGRAM AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by two (2) resolutions, approve the following: 1) a First Amendment to Grant Agreement for Homeless Outreach Services Team Program with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, in the amount of City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 $534,000, providing funding for a Housing First Fund (landlord incentives, risk mitigation, tenant assistance), bringing the total amount under the agreement to $1,000,450 for Fiscal Year 2018/2019; and, 2) a First Amendment to Grant Agreement for Public Service Providers Program Funds with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa CFDA#14.218 (Family Support Center), in the amount of $100,000, providing funding for alignment with Housing First, bringing the total amount under the agreement to $196,460 for Fiscal Year 2018/2019. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution (HOST) Exhibit A (HOST) Resolution (FSC) Exhibit A (FSC) Presentation This Consent - Resolutions were adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-130 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA FOR THE HOMELESS OUTREACH SERVICES TEAM PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-131 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO GRANT AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SERVICE PROVIDERS PROGRAM FUNDS WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA CFDA#14.218 FOR THE OPERATION OF FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 12.4 RESOLUTION - CITY/COUNTY FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR SAMUEL L. JONES HALL HOMELESS SHELTER RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, approve an Agreement Between the City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma for the Funding of Operations at the Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter for 2018/2019 in the amount of $255,000. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A Presentation City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-132 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR THE FUNDING OF OPERATIONS AT THE SAMUEL L. JONES HALL HOMELESS SHELTER FOR 2018/2019 12.5 RESOLUTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AWARD WITH HAGERTY CONSULTING TO PERFORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - DISASTER RECOVERY ACTIVITIES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Professional Services Agreement with Hagerty Consulting to perform Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) activities through June 30, 2020 or as extended, for a total amount not to exceed $1,497,100. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Resolution Exhibit A Presentation This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-133 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HAGERTY CONSULTING, INC. FOR ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - DISASTER RECOVERY ACTIVITIES 12.6 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 9 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-134 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630 et seq.) 12.7 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-2018-135 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO FIRES 13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS Bob Parker spoke regarding the need of tree maintenance. Duane DeWitt spoke regarding Roseland Creek and its maintenance. Victoria Yanez spoke regarding supporting the homeless. Scott Wagner spoke regarding supporting the homeless. Kathleen Winston spoke regarding supporting the homeless and safe parking. Briana Pawka spoke regarding the concerns of homelessness. 14. REPORT ITEMS 14.1 REPORT - BENNETT VALLEY SENIOR CENTER CONSOLIDATION City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 AND CLOSURE BACKGROUND: In 1976, a non-profit group, the Santa Rosa Senior Center Association was formed and purchased the building built in 1924 to operate as a Senior Recreation Center. In 1992, the Association approached the City as a partner and an agreement was reached to keep the center open and the Association on-site. In 2002, the Association dissolved and facility maintenance and operations of the Bennett Valley Senior Center was moved completely under the purview of the City’s Recreation and Parks Department and became the City’s first Senior Center. In 2012, the City’s second Senior Center, the Person Senior Wing, opened at the Finley Complex and now serves 700 regularly attending seniors. The Bennett Valley Senior Center has experienced a steady decline in participation over the past six years. In order to improve operational efficiencies within the community centers, senior programs can be consolidated at the Person Senior Wing and Steele Lane Recreation Center. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution, consolidate senior services located at the Bennett Valley Senior Center to Person Senior Wing and Steele Lane Center and close Bennett Valley Senior Center. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Resolution Presentation Presented by Caluha Barnes, Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Department; and Kelley Magnuson, Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks. PUBLIC COMMENT Linda Curry spoke in opposition to the item. A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Council Member Olivares, to waive reading of the text and adopt: RESOLUTION NO. RES-2018-136 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING CONSOLIDATION City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 OF SENIOR SERVICES AND CLOSURE OF BENNETT VALLEY SENIOR CENTER The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Coursey, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Combs, Council Member Olivares, Council Member Schwedhelm, and Council Member Tibbetts Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer 14.2 REPORT - COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR THE HOUSING RECOVERY BOND BACKGROUND: At the July 24, 2018 City Council Meeting, the Council voted to place a Housing Recovery Bond on the ballot for the November 6, 2018 General Election and requested further discussion on prioritizing additional criteria, that if approved, to be included in the Housing Recovery Bond Program Guidelines administered by the Santa Rosa Housing Trust. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that Council, by resolution, select additional project selection criteria to be included in the Housing Recovery Bond Program Guidelines. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A Presentation Exhibit A (Revised) Presented by Dave Gouin, Director of Housing and Community Services. PUBLIC COMMENT Anne Seeley spoke in support of labor force. Dana Bellwether spoke in support of ecological materials and fair labor wages. Susan Lamont spoke in support of fair labor wages. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 Teri Shore, Greenbelt Alliance, spoke in support of uphold urban growth areas, zero net energies, and fair labor wages. Mara Ventura spoke in support of local labor provisions for apprenticeships. Peter Rumble, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, spoke in support of prevailing wages, local housing development, local hires. Linda Hemenway spoke in suppport of prevailing local labor and wages. Tom Amato spoke in support of prevailing local alliance for just recovery. Shelly Browning spoke in opposition to a housing bond. Paul Robbins spoke on support of just recovery and affordable housing. Christy Lubin spoke in support of just recovery and affordable housing. Brandon Rojas spoke in support of the item. Michael Allen spoke in support of the item and the need of gathering all organizations to join in for support. John Medina spoke in support of local employment. William Luevano spoke in support of local employment and livable wages. Keith Dias spoke in support of local prevailing wages. Sandy Reynolds, President of Santa Rosa Democratic Club, spoke in support of local prevailing wages. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 Larry Ligouri spoke in support of local prevailing wages. John House spoke in support of local prevailing wages. Lis Fiekowsky spoke in support of local prevailing wages. Jack Buckhorn spoke in support of local prevailing wages. Maddy Hirshfield spoke in support of local prevailing wages. Scott Wagner spoke in support of local prevailing wages. Frank Reardon spoke in support of local prevailing wages. Brian Ling spoke in support of local prevailing wages and affordable housing. Bob Hansen spoke in support of local prevailing wages. Thomas Ells spoke in support of local prevailing wages. Lisa Maldinado spoke in support of local prevailing wages. Hugh Futrell spoke in support of local prevailing wages for certain projects? Travis Spiegle spoke in support of local prevailing wages. Duane DeWitt spoke in support of local prevailing wages and affordable housing for lower income residents. A motion was made by Council Member Tibbetts, seconded by Council Member Schwedhelm, to waive reading of the text and adopt: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING GUIDELINES RELATED TO THE EXPENDITURE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROCEEDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Coursey, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Combs, Council Member Olivares, Council Member Schwedhelm, and Council Member Tibbetts Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer A motion was made by Council Member Combs, seconded by Mayor Coursey, to waive reading of the text to include a twenty-percent apprentice State-certified program and ten percent journeymen and adopt as amended. The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Mayor Coursey, Vice Mayor Rogers, and Council Member Combs No: 3 - Council Member Olivares, Council Member Schwedhelm, and Council Member Tibbetts Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer 15. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE. 16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE. 17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS - NONE. 18. 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 15 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 7, 2018 19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Hearing no further business, Mayor Coursey adjourned the meeting in remembrance of Jairus Ayeta at 8:00 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on August 14, 2018, at a time set by the Mayor. 20. UPCOMING MEETINGS 20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST Attachments: List This item was received and filed. Approved on: October 23, 2018 /s/ Daisy Gomez, City Clerk